sUSS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10410.07

Starring:
Scott McDaniel as Captain Vince, Commanding Officer.
Sheri Floyhar as Lieutenant Commander E’laina Anari, Operations Officer.
Richard Guerrera as Commander Alexandra Horn, Civilian Specialist.
 Cory Friess as Lieutenant Commander Ashley Lynn Yates, Chief Medical Officer.
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant Commander T’Ponga Shemara, Chief Engineering Officer.
Mauro Goncalves as Ensign Lt JG Kalek, Chief Science Officer. 
 Robert Ray as Lieutenant Commander Robert G Ray, Chief Tactical Officer.

Guest Star: 
Donald Davis as Ensign EO Walters

Host ^SM_Pam (Actd.mid)

Host ^SM_Pam says:
As the crew of the Triton continue to search for the reasons of the listening post’s failure, all attempts by the CEO to penetrate the forcefield around the alien device have failed. Is there a reason for these failed attempts that the CEO is missing?

Host ^SM_Pam says:
Another part of the away team has finally located the whereabouts of the missing science officer. He is inside the ruins of a temple where a woman calling herself Athena, is attempting to persuade him to come with her to her world where he will live forever.

Host ^SM_Pam says:
Will his love for the lady doctor win out over his scientific curiousity about this other world?

Host ^SM_Pam says:
Can the away team figure out the problem with the listening post and repair it or will it be silent forever? Is this “great cloud” that Athena speaks of the negative nebula from which the transporter signal was transmitted?  So many questions and still no answers.

Host ^SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in......“Ruins Of Time”.....Chapter seven...”To Go Or To Stay”....Stardate 10410.07

Host ^SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= /\ = Resume = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: on the bridge at main OPS and feels a flutter in her stomach ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::  watching the CEO work ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: giggles quietly to herself ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#:: looks over towards Kalek and takes a few steps closer :: CSO: Kalek! Kalek! ::  she says it loud hoping he turns as he hears her ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: checks the lock on the away team and sees it is still good ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: still attempting to figure out how to penetrate the device ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#~~~OPS: E'Laina, tell Vince that we have located Kalek.~~~ ::  she does not want to take the time to speak over a combadge as she steps a bit closer again ::

EO_Ens_Walters says:
:: in engineering, monitoring power levels and contingency flow ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: still within the temple, hoping that Athena can answer some of his questions ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: does a quick scan of the area for anything out of the ordinary ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: still at the helm control ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: hears the Doctor's voice, turns ::  CMO:  Ashley?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: I'll let him know, Ashley ~~~  CO: Captain, the CMO has located Kalek

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#:: she continues to walk and bumps into a forcefield. She takes a step back and looks around :: Self: What the? :: looks up :: CSO: Are you ok?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: stands and moves to her side ::  OPS:  Great.  Can we get a lock yet?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: checks sensors in the area of the CMO ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: walks towards the CMO, but raising his hand feels the forcefield ::  CMO:  How did you find me?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CMO: Be careful.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CSO: Long story.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::  tries a few different combinations ::   CO: I don't even have him showing on sensors, sir.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: sees a rock on the ground, bends over to pick it up ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#CSO: We discovered you were brought here by a transporter beam of some sort. We isolated a faint signal from here and now here we are. :: she looks at him ::

Host Athena says:
# :: turns and looks at the doctor :: CSO: She is very beautiful. :: floats closer to the barrier ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Self: Just in case.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: checks bio signs ::  CO: I only show the CMO, CTO, CIV, and CEO.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  He must be within that area.  Maybe she can see him, but not reach him.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: looks at the CTO and nods ::  CMO/CTO:  Where is here?  I take it is Pollux IV.  :: looks around ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#:: looks at the woman who is.. floating :: Athena: Who are you? :: nods towards Kalek ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: That's my guess...must be a force or dampening field of some kind.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Or both.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: glances at Athena, raising an eyebrow ::  Athena: Yes, she is indeed.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: smiles ::   CO: Or both.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Do they have any idea who or what is behind it yet?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: feels the flutter again in her stomach and suppresses another giggle ::

Host Athena says:
#CMO: I am called Athena. Why do you seek this one? :: nods at Kalek ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: I'm guessing, from Ashley's telepathy, that Kalek is there.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Okay.  :: sits back down at helm control ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: looks at Ashley, intrigued about her answer ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: She seems...    :: thinks ::   ....concerned.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: Athena... The Goddess Athena?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  I wish there was something I could do to help.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: walks around the area, tossing the rock in air, while the CEO is trying to figure out the device ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: I know, my love.  We can do what we can and be here for her.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
#CMO: Correction, take a look at your tricorder.

Host Athena says:
#CMO: Some call my people such things, but why are you here?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: after skirting the area and seeing nothing, moves back to where the device is and uses her tricorder ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#CTO: What does it say Commander? :: looks into Athena's eyes :: Athena: We are here to rescue Kalek. He somehow managed to disappear from our ship. :: looks at Athena sternly ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: tosses the rock away and uses the tricorder to get some readings from the field surrounding the device ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  You have to release me now, Athena.  My crewmates won't allow it.

Host Athena says:
@:: smiles :: CMO: He is here with me as you can see.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: Because of you. :: glares :: Athena: He did not wish nor ask to be brought here. You brought him here for some reason, which is unacceptable.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: begins to punch in frequencies that her and the CEO discussed and sends the frequencies towards the device ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: hears a warbling sound as she broadcasts the frequencies ::

Host Athena says:
# :: turns to Kalek :: CSO: Your friends hold no power over you in this place. Your mind is well ordered and I find that intriguing.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: looks at the walls, searching for the forcefield's emitters ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: backs up not wanting to get hit again ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: seeing no effect, she makes adjustments to the frequencies, hearing the pitch change as she makes the changes ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: still searching for the emitters ::  Athena:  You will find that my race has an unusual control over their thoughts.  It is rather common among my people.

Host Athena says:
#CMO: I can offer Kalek the universe and many more. He shall see the times change and pass into history, but he will remain as you see him now. What do you offer him?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
::  wondering what in the world is going on down there ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Report.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#:: she listens to Athena.. why do all beings that have power act like this :: Athena: I cannot offer him the universe and times as they pass. I do not have that kind of power. :: pauses :: Athena: I can however offer him.. love.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: pauses his search and looks at Ashley, stunned by her answer ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to make minute changes to the inverted frequencies ::

Host Athena says:
#CMO: For but a short moment in time perhaps, but I can give him eternity.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: Eternity is relative.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  I do not wish to live forever.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to monitor the field surrounding the device for any changes ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Vince to Commander Ray, please report!

Host Athena says:
#CMO: What a quaint answer.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO*: It appears that the one that calls herself Athena is in a love fight for the CSO.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Did he just say Athena?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: seeing no effect, picks up the rock she tossed aside and throws it at the field ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: It is the truth. You have the ability to live for eternity, for others eternity is different.

Host Athena says:
#CSO: Kalek, think of the discoveries you can make, the cures for the diseases of the galaxy, the adventure.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Athena?  As in the Greek goddess of love, Athena?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: He did.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: senses irritation from Ashley ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: giggles quietly to herself ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: stares at the CIV::  CIV: That is your solution?  There has to be something I am missing.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  And this 'Athena' has abducted Kalek because she's in love with him?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
Self:  Gimme a break.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* Correction, God of wisdom, and not a God at all.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: Worth a try :: gives the CEO an evil smirk ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Athena waves her hand and the forcefield disapates

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Right, she's some alien being with Godlike power, like Apollo from 100 years ago.

Host Athena says:
#CMO: You may speak to him with no barriers now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Did you take into account that the nebula was a negatively charged nebula, and that the frequencies should be negative and not positive like usual?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  That is fascinating, although I am not interested.  I have plenty of adventures already.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO*: True.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#::  notices the forcefield fall and walks quickly over towards Kalek :: Athena: So you are letting him go?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: There is a definate connection between the nebula and this device.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: As the field disapates, the alien device stops humming

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  How's the deliberation going?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: No I did not. Maybe we could give it a try. And if that doesn't work, there are more rocks laying around.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: her sensors blink at her and she sees the CSO's bio signature registering.  Tries to get a lock on him ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  Now...  what is the real reason for this?  Curiousity?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@*EO*: How’s the power holding?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
* CO*: Do you have the CSO's signal?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Captain, oh captain...   :: grins ::   I have the CSO's bio signature, but can only get a partial lock on him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::pulls out her tricorder and scans the device again::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: tries a few other routes to try to get a lock on him ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: checks the starfleet record data on this system on his console, referring to the last encounter here ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: The humming has stopped.  My scans show that the field has disapated.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: Well at least it stopped humming.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  We can detect him now, but can't get a good lock yet.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Keep trying.

Host Athena says:
#CSO: Do you think me so shallow Kalek? You are the first in more than a century to return here. Did my device not interest you and your crew?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Aye sir...working on that now.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: continues to try and strengthen the transporter lock onto the CSO ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: sees that a structure was the source of the alien's power, and was able to be destroyed by the ship's phasers ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#:: she grabs Kalek's hand and realizes what she is doing.. lets it go. She looks at Athena as she listens to her explanation ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Yeah it stopped humming and the field is down but now what is it going to do?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  I see....  You are lonely.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
# *CO* I would advise the second you get a lock get us all out of here.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: See the rock was good for something.

EO_Ens_Walters says:
:: checks his readings :: *CEO*: Everything’s good, ma'am... purrin' like a kitten.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#:: gently squeezes Ashley's hand ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CSO*:  Lieutenant, Do you read?  This is Captain Vince.  Please respond if you can.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Apparently so but I think it was more the change from positive to negative wouldn't you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@*EO*: Great son Keep your eyes open.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: I just want to understand this... you wanted him for his mind?

EO_Ens_Walters says:
*CEO*: Like always. :: grins ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#Athena:  What about the others like you?

Host Athena says:
#CSO: You do not understand my love.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Hold it that field is still there but showing a different pattern than before!  Augusfratt!

Host Athena says:
#CMO: Is there another reason?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: Go ahead and make the change and I will monitor the field, sound good to you?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Commander, scan the area for a particular structure that might be giving off some sort of energy readings.  We're looking for a beacon of power or something.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
#Athena: It depends what in the mind you are looking for.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
#*CO*:  This is Lieutenant Kalek here, Captain.  What can I do for you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: is getting quite angry now ::  Self:  Blasted device is getting on my nerves!

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
# *CO*: Aye sir.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: hands the CEO a rock ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CSO*:  Mr. Kalek!  It's great to hear from you.  Are you okay and ready to return?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Yes but be careful, this thing has a mind of its own.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: hears the CO and wonders to herself ::   Self: We are?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
# :: pulls out tricorder ::

Host Athena says:
#CMO: I will show you the power of the mind. :: waves her hand and the CMO/CSO/CTO and Athena all appear next to the listening post building ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: takes the rock and steps back and gives it a throw hard at the device ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  I'm betting there's another structure that they use for power like before.  I'd like to isolate it, just in case.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: Feel better?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Not much but yeah I guess a little.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@ Self: what the hell?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: appears next to the listening post and looks at it :: Athena: What does the listening post.. were you the one keeping it running?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: as he appears, looks around trying to identify where they are ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: sees a light blinking and accesses it ::   CO: Captain...there was a power spike just now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: blinks as she feels the presence of the others quite suddenly ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: checks sensors again ::   CO: The location of the spike...

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Go and look outside please.  I sense the presence of at least three beings.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  That was impressive.  How do you manage to do such tricks?  Perhaps it is related to the device inside this facility?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  What type... where?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: rechecks sensors...then in a whisper, her voice incredulous ::   CO: Sir...the location was where the nebula vanished!

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: continues with her search to find the frequency and pattern to bring down the field ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: I am on it.

Host Athena says:
@ :: smiles :: CSO: See you are curious. This device was only a way to entice you here. It is not the source of any power.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  What could that mean?  That it's appearing again?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: using her tricoder, locates the biosigns and moves towards them ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@::whispers::  CMO/CTO:  What kind of reading she's displaying to the tricorder?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  The nebula's appearance.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she looks towards Athena and then at the post again :: Athena: Do you have an explanation on why this post has stopped working?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Could be.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: steps outside and sees the rest of the crew there and a strange woman ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  Hhhmm... you are right, I am curious.  But if it's not any source of power, why it is protected by a forcefield as well?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Could anything be done to disapate a negative nebula... perhaps an impact with positively charged matter or something?

Host Athena says:
@CMO: This place ceased to function many of your years ago. I needed to bring you all here, so I provided the means.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: thinks, not really understanding sciences, but... ::   CO: Sir...the nebula is a negative...nebula.  I'm guessing her particles are like those of an atom...which has a positive charge and a negative charge.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: really wishing he understood the science stuff better now ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: You read my mind, my love.  That is what I'm thinking as well.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: moves up to the tactical console ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: raises an eyebrow :: Athena: But according to our sensors it worked and ceased working a short time ago.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  That is not possible.  Our readings indicate that this post has ceased its duties about 2 weeks ago.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  I need some technical expertise, Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  Unless you have provided the maintenance required....  hhmmm.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: is stumped once again::  Self: This has to be...........wait a second..........could this be all a ruse?

Host Athena says:
@CMO: I suffered a slight malfunction, but I am well again.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: You?.. You are part of this listening post? :: pauses :: CSO: Could she be its computer?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: looks at Ashley at the odd answer ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: raises eyebrow ::  Athena:  Are you working within standard parameters?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: trying to figure out how to modify the torpedos to have a positive charge ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: senses another presence and goes flying out the door of the and runs into none other than the rest of the AT's ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: thinks ::   CO: Sir...I'm wondering what would happen if we sent positively charged particles into the nebula.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Ships' sensors pick up a contact at the edge of their sensor range

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: A particle stream, perhaps.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Or a torpedo.  Quicker and we wouldn't have to get so close.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  I'm no tech, so can a torpedo be modified to have a positive charge?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: What is going........... Ashley how did you guys get here?

Host Athena says:
@All: I am functioning normally at this time. :: shakes her head :: CSO: Now, are you ready to return with me?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: hears her console beep and checks ::  CO: Sir, sensors have picked up an approaching vessel.  It's at the edge of sensor range.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: scans the strange woman ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Your decision, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: whispers :: CMO/CTO:  I have a theory.  For some reason, the alien technology may have been interlaced with the Federation equipment, somehow.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CTO: Commander, contact the Triton and inform them of our discovery please. :: listens to Kalek ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Open hailing frequencies  :: moves to the front again ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: turns her head to see the other presence that she felt and looks her up and down ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Which would cause the computer to take the form of Athena.. But how could this happen?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO/CTO:  Now they work like one... like if it was assimilated.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@Athena: I take it you are the goddess Athena?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: It appears that the CTO and CMO have located the CEO and are with us right now, with a strange woman, who seems to be behind the whole thing.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: fingers fly over her console as she expertly opens a channel ::   CO: Channel opened sir

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  Athena, I presume?

Host Athena says:
@CEO: I am who I am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CMO/CTO: Assimilated?? That could only mean some type of nanoprobes were used.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: A very good theory Kalek. :: she looks towards Athena :: Athena: How long have you been here?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
   COM: Ship:  This is Captain Vince of the Federation Starship Triton.  Identify yourself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@Athena:  I remember reading about you and all the Greek Gods.  You are the goddess of love are you not?

Host Athena says:
@CSO: Since the beginning. You are most intriguing even for a Vulcan. :: smiles ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: sees T'Ponga talking to Athena ::  CMO:  I do not know.  But now the original computer code was probably rewritten.

Host Athena says:
@CEO: I love.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  Tell me... who wrote your original code?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@~~~CMO: Have you checked to see if nanoprobes are involved?~~~

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: suddenly takes her earpiece out due to a lot of static ::   Out Loud:   Oi!

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she waves her hand for T'Ponga to be silent for the moment :: ~~~CEO: We need to find out some important information regarding her. Her history is not important and now I doubt any Borg technology is down here.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: walks closer to Athena ::  Athena:  You are the Goddess of Wisdom, you should know who has written your code.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: tries to clean up the signal ::

Host Athena says:
@CSO: That does not compute. Please clarify.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to watch and observe the whole scene in front of here, and gets ready for anything ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  Tell me what is your duty in here.  State your main protocol.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
COM:  Ship:  I repeat.  This is Captain Vince of the Starship Triton.  PLEASE identify yourself!

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir...there is too much interference.  I'm trying to clean that up now.

Host Athena says:
@CSO: I only know that I have come for you Vulcan. The great cloud returns...observe. :: points to the sky  ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  What's interfering?  Is it the nebula?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: he listens to Athena and looks towards the sky :: Athena: What does this great cloud want?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: whispers :: CEO/CMO/CTO:  It must have a power source.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Once more there is a gathering of clouds as the nebula reforms above Pollux IV

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: looks up ::

 OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: I can't tell, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Look!  It's right here!

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: eyes go wide as her sensors go crazy ::   CO: It's the nebula!

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: takes the helm and moves the Triton into position ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Let's try your partical stream idea.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: whispers back :: CSO: Possibly the device. :: she taps her combadge :: *CO/OPS*: Away Team to Triton.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir...I think a particle stream...   :: grins ::   I'm on it.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CMO*:  Go ahead Doctor.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: works quickly to set up the particle stream ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Go ahead and do it as soon as your ready and we're in range.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir...the forward array is ready.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: An incoming hail from the ship on sensors is barely audible now but OPS can catch some of it

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: There is some sort of cloud forming over us. Can you identify it? I assume it is the nebula.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Aye sir...    :: punches a few buttons and releases the stream towards the nebula as a hail comes in ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CMO*:  Precisely Doctor.  Anari and I have an idea to take the rug out from under your hostess.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  You are the one controlling the nebula.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: standing and watching and listening to what is said ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: places her earpiece back in her right ear and listens carefully while keeping an eye on the senors ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: Understood Captain. I wanted to make you aware. :: she looks towards Athena ::

Host Athena says:
@COM: Triton: This ....Klingon....urgent message.....Shemara....respond.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: whispers :: CEO: If Athena here is artifical, couldn't we scramble her programming?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  I have no idea what effect that'll have on us or the away team, so cross your fingers.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir...I have a partial in-coming message.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: increases the gain to communications ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  On speakers.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: presses a button ::   CO: On speakers.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: listens ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Yes, but what is the frequency?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: increases strength to shields still keeping an eye on the particle stream ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: listens to the CIV's suggestion ::  CIV:  That is possible, Commander.  However, we have to be careful, we know what she's capable of.

Host Athena says:
@CSO: Control? What is control?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Is the stream having any effect?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@Athena:  The "clouds" over our heads are here because you want them here, am I correct?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: smiles, her voice a little excited ::   CO: It's working...albeit slowly...but it's working.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: She is capable of using transporters and such. That is all we need to worry about at the moment. At least we now know she is not magical. :: looks back towards the nebula and then Athena ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: has a strong urge to pull her phaser out and blast Athena ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Keep it going as long as the ship can do it.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Suddenly the forcefield around the alien device disappears as the nebula grows larger

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: Ashley...the nebula has returned.  We are sending a positively charged particle stream into it.  You may want to have everyone find some sort of cover. ~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: raises an eyebrow as the nebula begins to grow :: CEO: Commander get to that device and see if that is helping cause this.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Once more the incoming message is heard

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
COM:  Klingon Vessel:  Your message is breaking up.  Please repeat.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CIV: Let me get to the device scans show the field is down.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@All: Everyone we need to enter the listening post. The Triton has a plan, however we need to take cover. :: she heads for the inside of the post ::

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CEO: The device is all yours.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: races back inside the post and this time actually takes it apart for the first time and looks closely at it ::

Host Athena says:
@COM: Triton: This is the IKS...urgent message for Shemara...will rendezvous with you in......minutes...have her stand by for....

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: walks towards the post's entrance, but first makes sure everyone else is inside ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: looks at her husband ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: removes the power unit and places it in a stasis field and begins to study its components ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
COM:  IKS:  She's on the surface, but should be back soon.  Stay clear of the nebula for now.  Hopefully, it'll be safe soon.

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: covers the CEO while she works ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The beam from the Triton is beginning to increase the positive effects on the nebula at last...it begins to shrink

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
COM:  IKS:  Stand by.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: gets cover into the post, still seeing Athena standing there, looking at him ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  What's your status?

Civ_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: The CEO is working on the device, trying to disable it. The rest of us are safe for the moment.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  Hang tight.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CEO:  If you can retrieve its program, please send it to my console.  I'd like to analyze it further.
Host Athena says:
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