<^SM_Pam> Time for a new adventure for the valiant crew of the Triton and the first real test for her new Captain. Is he up to the challenge of handling a Federation starship and her feisty crew?
<^SM_Pam> The Triton has been ordered to the Beta Geminorum System to investigate why an automated listening post on Pollux IV and it’s satellite around Pollux V have gone silent. Is a simple malfunction responsible or has someone tampered with Federation property?
<^SM_Pam> Both Pollux IV and V are class M planets, but scientists aboard several past Federation vessels have reported no intelligent life forms present on either planet. I wonder what the scientists consider as intelligent?
<^SM_Pam> You may recall that the Starship Enterprise did encounter an energy being some historians believed may have been the basis for the ancient Greek mythology of the "Gods" on Pollux IV more than two hundred years ago.
<^SM_Pam> As we begin our story, the Triton is on her way to the Beta Geminorum System which is still about twelve hours away. Time for a few drills or some last minute naps before the crew has to get down to work? Are Captain Vince and his new bride the lovely Operations officer Anari prepared to pay for all the broken furniture as well?
<^SM_Pam> Join in as we find out.
<^SM_Pam> ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in......“Ruins Of Time”.....Chapter one.” Return To The Past”....Stardate 10408.26

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<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Walks into Sickbay and looks around for a moment. She notices Lieutenant Jones scanning an officer with a medical tricorder. She heads over to that location:: Jones: How is everything over here?
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::in a TL::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: In their 'new' quarters finishing placing the last of their combined stuff around the rooms ::
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::still wearing one dagger, but carrying a second today::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Taps her combadge ::   *Inn*: Anari to Inn...
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::on the bridge, checking on some background information about the listening post::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <Lt. Jones> ::Looks up at Ashley:: CMO: Ensign Censure has missed two days of shifts due to a cold. I am just doing a routine scan to make sure that the bug is out of his system.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> ::in engineering working on the final programs that were reinstalled and finishing up the repairs::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> <Inn>: OPS: Inn here.
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> :: goes over some last minute daily checks with his tactical officers::
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::TL opens, steps onto the bridge::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> Inn: Status?
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> <Inn> OPS: We're 12 hours out.  All is quiet for the moment
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Sir, I'm not picking up any readings from either the post or the satellite.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> Inn: Great!  I'll be there shortly.  Anari out
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Smiles:: Jones: I hope everything turns out well then Samantha. ::She pats her on the shoulder and heads for her office. When she enters she walks to the Replicator and orders a tea and brings it to her desk::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::notices the CO entering the bridge, stands::  All:  Captain on the bridge!
<CO_Capt_Vince> Bridge:  As you were
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Pets Jake and Shane and looks at Gem who is sitting on the back of the couch, then steps into the corridor ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::immediately sits after hearing the CO's words::
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::goes to his chair, but doesn't sit yet.  Instead, faces it, looking at the railing between the chair and the TAC console::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Walks to the turbolift and enters it ::   Turbolift: Bridge
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She opens her lap top and taps a series of buttons. She wants to do some research on the two planets before they get there::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> SO:  Keep checking the narrow band.
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: something wrong?
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::Takes the second dagger, holds it up, opens the secondary blades, looking at the railing::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Sir, I have some information from the listening post.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Feels the lift slow and then stop.  Steps out of the lift as the doors open ::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  Not at all.  You may want to step back a moment, though
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::Yells, thrusting the dagger into the railing::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Sees Vince in the middle of the command area and watches him throw his dagger at the railing ::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Stifles a giggle ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  It is an automated listening post, and it was placed on Pollux IV 25 years after the USS Enterprise visit.
<CO_Capt_Vince> Self:  Whew... That's better
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::takes his chair now::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::watches curious the Captain's movement::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Walks down to main OPS.  Phil Inn rises as she takes over ::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CTO*: Sir, all tatical systems are at 105%.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She transfers the information that she gathers onto a PADD. She takes the PADD and walks out of her office into the main Sickbay area::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  So, it's been there, what, 75 years?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *OPS*:  All power systems and all allocations are at 105%.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Logs in and checks systems.  Sees all lights are green ::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: maybe you should take some time off so that you don't end up tearing up the bridge
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  175 years, to be more accurate, sir.  And the post has shown no signs of problems... until now.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> *CEO*: Thank you, Commander.  I can see that...   :: Smiles knowing she can't see her grinning ::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CSO*: Kalek you have full range of both LR and SR at 105%.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She smiles at Samantha and then exits Sickbay. She heads down a corridor towards a Turbo Lift and enters it:: Computer: Bridge. ::It begins to move::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  I'm fine Mr. Ray.  It's just a personal ritual dating back to 18th Century Earth
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> *CEO* understood. The same shows here.. for now.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> *CEO*:  Thank you, Commander.  I can see an improvement on the sensor resolution already.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::raising both eyebrows::  CO:  Anyway...  Pollux IV and IV are class M planets.  All science expeditions have reported that those planets are uninhabitable though.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::The Turbo Lift stops and the doors open. She walks onto the Bridge and pauses for a moment when she notices a dagger sticking out of the railing::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  What's our ETA?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CMO*: Ashley you have all you need for sickbay.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CO*: Sir, engineering is at full capacity.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Hears her Combadge and taps it:: *CEO*: Yes I do have all I need for Sickbay T'Ponga.  ::Smiles a bit and then heads for the command ring, where the Counselor's chair is::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  ::slightly pokes the CSO's arm and motions to him that Ashley has arrived on the bridge, then giggles::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: 12 hours
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Places her earpiece in her ear and fine tunes communications ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::looks at Gallahad::  SO:  I'd appreciate if you could carry on with your duties, Ensign.  ::in monotone voice::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She takes a seat in the Counselor's chair:: CO: Should I even ask? ::Points to the railing and smiles::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CMO:  It's something I did for symbolic purposes Doctor.  No need for alarm, unless someone takes it literally
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: I'm familiar of that time, yet I cannot recall ever hearing of it. I'll be sure and note it.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Tries to raise the listening post on various known frequencies. The signal is scrambled per Starfleet regulations ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::looks back at the Captain::  CO:  Captain, we are not picking up anything from the listening post.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Smiles:: CO: Oh I know. It just wasn't expected. ::She hands him the PADD:: CO: This is a few tid-bits of information I could gather on Pollux IV and V. Basically, they are class M with low level life forms. Other then that they are uninhabited.. or so they say.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  ::whispers::  Check under 'pirate traditions and codes'.  ::winks::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::raises an eyebrow as Ashley reports exactly what he did report a few moments ago::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Smiles as she gets the thought from Kalek:: CO: Of course, Kalek has already told you all of this.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Hears the CSO and removes her earpiece and thinks to self ::  Self: Well, I guess I don't need to listen
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: Long range sensors pick up an ion storm heading for the Triton.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  ::sees something on LRS::  CSO:  Sir?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::looks at the readings::  CO:  Sir, there is an ion storm heading towards us.
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  Plot a course around it
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  How big?
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: raise shields?
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Hears Kalek and hopes that it is not that big::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  Not yet.  It's still a long ways off
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Distance... 40,000 kilometers.  ETA, two hours.
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  CO:  Aye Sir.  ::plots a course around it::  CO:  Should be easy at this range
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  The storm is several kilometers wide, sir.  I cannot get an accurate reading.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  Is it's size or shape changing?
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Looks towards the FCO and hopes that he is correct in plotting the course around it::
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  ::attempting to plot a course around it still::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::checks::  CO:  Not that I can detect, sir.  I'll try swapping to EM scanners...  stand by.  ::does so::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Sees power levels are still holding steady for all departments. ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> FCO: How much longer will it take to get to the Beta Geminorum System with these new course changes? ::Wonders, just so she can get an idea of how hard it will be to plot around it::
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: For some unknown reason the Triton suddenly drops out of warp.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Sir, I cannot state an accurate dimension for the storm, but I have detected its edge.  I believe Helm has it as well.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Feels the ship jolt a bit as the drop out of warp:: Self: Of course.
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  ::Gets the course plotted just in time for them to drop out of warp::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::listens as the warp engines's sound ceases::
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  What happened?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::ignores the fact the ship has dropped of warp and keeps scanning the storm::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Does a quick check on all systems and finds they are all working within acceptable parameters... ::
<CO_Capt_Vince> Self:  Well, at least we have longer before it reaches us
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Sir, I have a clear reading from the storm.  It seems to be a level 3 ion storm.  I have forwarded the storm's edges coordinates to Helm.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::forwards the coordinates::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::monitores the storm::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Is relieved that the storm is not that powerful. She taps a few buttons on the side console wondering what is going on with the core::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CO: Sir, all other systems remain unaffected
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> *Engineering*:  Lieutenant Kalek to Main Engineering.  Please report why we have dropped from warp.
<CO_Capt_Vince> *CEO*:  What's happening down there with the warp core?
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Tries to see what she can sense::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> *Engineering*:  Please respond.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <EO_Johnson>*CSO/CO*: Checking now sirs! Give us a minute!
<CO_Capt_Vince> Self:  Well, this is great...
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ~~~OPS: You don't sense anything unnatural do you?~~~ ::Does not sense anything::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> ~~~ CMO: No, Ashley...nothing other than the crew ~~~
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> SO:  Keep tab on the storm.
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: sir shall I send a team down there?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Aye, sir.  ::pushes a few buttons::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <EO_Johnson>::is red in the face:: *CO*: Sir... someone down here decided to run a diagnostic that required the warp systems to be offiline. ::Sighs:: *CO*: We will have them back in one minute.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::runs an internal sensor scan in Main Engineering, searching for any unusual readings::
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: The ion storm is still closing the Triton's position and is gaining in strength now.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  Not yet, but maybe you could have a couple of men standing by
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Continues to send a message to the listening post on all frequencies on a scrambled signal ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Raises an eyebrow as she hears the Engineer report:: Self: That is insane.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  ::eyes go widen as she pulls the CSO's sleeve::  CSO:  Mr. Kalek?
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Starts to hear static...quietly at first.  Tries to clear up the static ::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> :: presses a mesage to a couple of crew members to do so::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: done
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::looks at the sensor screen then at the CO:: CO:  Sir, the storm is getting stronger.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Her fingers fly over her console as she tries to eliminate the static in order to get a clear signal ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Hears Kalek and turns to him:: CSO: How much stronger Kalek?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO/CMO:  It is a level 4 ion storm now, sirs.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Continues to  re-tune communications.  Still unable to clear the static ::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  Based on how long till it gets to us, what strength would it be by then at it's current rate?
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <EO_Johnson>::Screaming at the engineer who decided to run the diagnostic. He watches as the warp starts to come back:: *Bridge*: You should all have warp power now.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  According the actual rate, I would say a level 6, Captain.
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  Is that course still set, Ensign?
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> CO: With warp back however we should be able to move around it correct?
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  CO:  Aye Sir
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: The lights on the flight console, show that the warp systems are back online.
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  As soon as warp drive will allow, hit it, warp factor 5
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Sends a message to all departments that all non-essential systems will be shut down in five minutes ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Perhaps we should raise shields, as Commander Ray has suggested, Captain.  Even though we are able to deviate from it, the EM field will be huge.
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  Aye.  ::Punches it::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CTO:  Mr Ray, if you would
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: The Triton jumps to warp successfully.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::She taps her Combadge:: *Jones*: Lieutenant please have Lieutenant Servek have medical team Alpha standing by.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Begins shutting down all non-essential systems so the extra power will be available ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <Lt. Jones>*CMO*: Aye sir. I will get on it right away. ::She contacts Lieutenant Servek and has her compile her team::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  ::keeps monitoring the storm::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Still continues to clear the static in her earpiece.  Has set the hail to the listening post on automatic repeat ::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> :: raises shields::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> OPS:  Commander, I believe you have been trying to contact the listening post.  Have you had success?
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CSO: No...there is still no response
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::sits back, listening and watching::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <Lt. Servek>*CMO*: Servek to Yates. Sir, I have Team Alpha ready at your request.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::taps quickly on his console:: OPS:  Exactly.  My scans are showing the same.  Seems to me the listening post either was deactivated, disabled or even destroyed.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> *Servek*: Great work Lieutenant. Be prepared for anything, which is why I have your team ready.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> CSO: My thoughts as well, Kalek
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: The Triton heads around the ion storm but the EM waves begin to buffet the shields.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <Lt. Servek>*CMO*: Aye sir.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  Could simply be a random chunk of space debris or meteor hit it
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> Ens. Spanner: Increase the SIF by 50%
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Sees power fluxuating and allots the extra power to tactical... ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Feels the ship shake slightly from the EM waves::
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: shields are downs to 96%
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  Take us out another 1000km from the storm
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CO*: I have increased the SIF by 50 %.  I am working on the rest of the fluxuations as we speak.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Perhaps.  The post does not have any defensive systems, such as weapons or shielding.
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO> CO:  Aye Sir  ::does so::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  But unlikely.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> CSO: When is the last time Starfleet has spoken to the post?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> En.s Woodward: Bring online fusion reactors 12 -15 and feed them into the shields.
<CO_Capt_Vince> *CEO*:  How are the inertial dampeners holding out?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CTO*: I am attempting to feed you more power to the shields.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CMO:  The post has stopped broadcasting information 2 weeks ago.
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: Debris ahead of the storm pelts the shields, but they hold firm.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CO*: I am trying to get them boosted as we speak.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> CSO: Interesting. Thank you Kalek.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::bows, slightly::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> Ens.; Jackson: Bring online fusion reactors 16-18 and boost the inertial dampeners.
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: shields are holding at 94%
<CO_Capt_Vince> ::rides the rapids while seeing how everyone handles things::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CTO*: You should have enough power now.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> All:  Actually nor the listening post at Pollux IV and the satellite at Pollux V has been visited by Starfleet vessels since they were set up.
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Re-routes power accordingly as various power fluxes occur throughout the ship ::
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> ::Turns to Kalek:: CSO: And when were they set up?
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  What satellite?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> All:  And now, it would not be the first time a listening post shows a need for maintenance.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  My info only mentioned the listening post
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CMO:  175 years ago, Doctor.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Pollux V has a satellite in orbit that works relaying information along with the listening post.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> Self: And it stayed working this long? Something doesn't add up...
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Checks the communication signal to the post, but still sees there is no answer ::
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  Ours... Starfleet's?
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> *CEO*  Shields are holding good work down there
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> *CTO*: I come to serve sir.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CO:  Correct, sir.  ::turns his chair and looks at the CO::  CO:  And now they both are quiet.
<CO_Capt_Vince> Self:  Odd....
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> CO: Is it just me Captain.. or does something not add up? ::Pauses:: CO: We have a post that has not been maintained for almost 175 years and now for some reason it stops working. Most items do not work that long without maintenance.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> ::begins to run her hourly diagnosis scans of all ships system.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CMO:  And it, and the satellite both stop working now
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CMO:  That is rather unusual, Dr. Yates.  You are correct.
<^SM_Pam> ACTION: As the Triton passes the outer edges of the EM band, the buffetting subsides and the Triton is back in normal space.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> CO: Exactly. There may possibly have been someone or thing maintaing it.
<CMO_LtCmdr_Yates> <Maintaining>
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  What's the weather report now?
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> <SO_Gallahad>  ::sighs in relieve::  CSO/CO:  Sirs, we are cleared from the storm.
<CO_Capt_Vince> CSO:  Excellent
<CO_Capt_Vince> FCO:  Resume previous course, Warp 7
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CSO: any sign of those "gods"?
<CO_Capt_Vince> <FCO>:  Aye Sir  ::hits warp 7::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> ::nods to the CO and glances at the SO, like if he was saying "good job"::
<OPS-LtCmdr-Anari> :: Keeping an eye on her console as she continues to try and clear the static in her earpiece ::
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CTO:  You mean the species the Enterprise has found there.  According to the latest reports from Science vessels, both Pollux IV and V are uninhabitable.  We do not know where they are.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara> ::texts the CTO::  *CTO*: Would you like to have dinner with me after shift?:
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> CTO:  In fact, we do not have any other information regarding that species, other than the vague Enterprise's reports.
<CSO_LtJG_Kalek> SO:  Now that we're cleared from the EM band, run a level 2 diagnostics of the sensor array.  Have Engineering assisting you.  You know how EM can affect the controls.
<CTO_LtCmdr_Ray> CO: we shall find out soon enoough aren't we
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