U.S.S. Vesuvius – November 23, 1999

Host Kris says:
You are ordered to investigate reports of astral phenomena in the Yolian Cluster. Summary information follows this transmission.

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<START MISSION>>>>>>>>>

OPSVigil says:
:: Exit from turbo lift::

XOBishop says:
::sitting in his seat on the bridge going over a report::

CMOTigs says:
:: on Oberon Station awaiting transport to the Vesuvius::

FCODoole says:
::sitting at helm::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Carrying luggage towards TL, getting ready to board a new ship::

MEDXenobia says:
::on Oberon Station nervously awaiting transport to the Vesuvius::

Host CO_Alar says:
::in the ready room, catching up on the profiles of the new crewmembers.::

OPSVigil says:
::Next to CMO on Oberon Station:;

CMOTigs says:
MO: Looks like we are reporting together I am Tigs Ravenprowler the CMO to be::

XOBishop says:
::wondering where the new crewmen are::

MEDXenobia says:
::getting directions to the Vesuvius::

TOKelson says:
::enters airlock onto USS Vesuvius::

CMOTigs says:
:: takes a deep breath and walks in to the airlock::

CSOLorenzo says:
::reaches TL::TL:TR1

Host CO_Alar says:
::turns off her terminal once the review is done, and walks over to the window, surveying the space they are about to head into::

TOKelson says:
*XO*  Ens. Kelson reporting for duty.

MEDXenobia says:
::enters airlock on to the Vesuvius::

CMOTigs says:
:: heads for the turbolift::

XOBishop says:
Kelson: ::extends his hand:: Welcome aboard Ensign, take your post

TOKelson says:
XO: thank you, sir.

CMOTigs says:
:: gets the lift and waits for the MO::

MEDXenobia says:
::enters turbo lift to bridge::

CSOLorenzo says:
::reaches TR1::USS_Vessuvius: Requesting permission to board.

OPSVigil says:
:: walk's through the airlock::

TOKelson says:
::takes up position at TAC station::

CMOTigs says:
:: TL deck One::

Host CO_Alar says:
::touches her commbadge:: *Ops* What is our time to departure?

OPSVigil says:
:: get in turbolift with Med::

CMOTigs says:
:: exits the TL on Deck One and enters the bridge::

CMOTigs says:
:: spots the XO and smiles at him::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Transports to the Vesuvius, and appears in TR 1::

Host CO_Alar says:
::paces her ready room and wonders if the Ops officer has fallen asleep::

XOBishop says:
::sees the new CMO and shudders very subtlety:: Welcome aboard Doctor

OPSVigil says:
::Exit turbolift on bridge::

MEDXenobia says:
::exits the TL, Deck One and enters the bridge::

CMOTigs says:
:: walks over to the XO,  Dr Tigs T, Ravenprowler, reporting for duty, Sir.::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Ops Fred> CO: Departure in Five minutes.

CSOLorenzo says:
::Goes towards the TL::TL:Bridge

FCODoole says:
::drumming on console::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Fred> ::hands Ops over to Vigil::

TOKelson says:
::looks over console, getting familiar with it::

CMOTigs says:
XO:: Nice to be serving with you again, Sir.::

OPSVigil says:
:: walk to Co:: Reporting for duty Captain.

MEDXenobia says:
::walks over to a group of people::

Host CO_Alar says:
::walks out of her ready room, and hears Vigil:: Vigil: Take your station.

CSOLorenzo says:
::walks onto the Bridge....heads over to the XO::

MEDXenobia says:
XO::MEDXenobia Royce reporting for duty sir::

OPSVigil says:
CO: At your command Sir

Host CO_Alar says:
::walks over to her chair, and watches the parade of new officers::

XOBishop says:
CMO:Yes, ::spots the new MO:: Ah, here's your new MO ::extends his hand toward the MO:: Welcome aboard and take your stations

Host CO_Alar says:
::wonders whatever happened to the "Captain on the bridge" announcement::

OPSVigil says:
:: walk to OPS console::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:CSO Lorenzo reporting for duty Sir.

CMOTigs says:
::ATTENTION:: CO on the Bridge::

XOBishop says:
::feels a bit crowded:: CSO:Welcome aboard take your post

Host CO_Alar says:
::taps her fingertips together, her elbows resting on the arms of her chair::

CMOTigs says:
:: Stands at attention::

FCODoole says:
CO: Shall I release us from the docking clamps?

Host CO_Alar says:
::smiles...this is better:: CMO: And you must be Dr. Ravenprowler.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Thank you Sir.

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Contact the station to have them do that, please.

CMOTigs says:
CO: Aye Ma’am, just reported for duty::

MEDXenobia says:
::heads towards TL and sickbay::

OPSVigil says:
::monitoring power::

TOKelson says:
CO:  Ship is secure, ready for departure.

Host CO_Alar says:
Tigs: Welcome to the Vesuvius. It's nice to know that our medical care will be taken care of.

CSOLorenzo says:
::Her mind is completely preoccupied, and heads over to SCI1::

XOBishop says:
::looks up wondering if anyone else has to report::

FCODoole says:
*Oberon Station*: This is the USS Vesuvius Release all Docking clamps and all moorings.

MEDXenobia says:
::reaches sickbay::

Host Kris says:
<Oberon Station OPS> *Vesuvius*  Yes, yes.  Be off with you.  And this time see if you can keep her in one piece.

Host CO_Alar says:
::bursts out laughing, then composes herself:: *Oberon Station* We will. Vesuvius out

CTOCrazi says:
::steps off TL and enters the bridge::

CMOTigs says:
CO:: yes Ma’am, Thank You Ma’am permission to Check out Sick Bay Ma’am::

Host Kris says:
<Oberon Station OPS> ::clearing traffic for the Vesuvius::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Looks around at the new crew she will be serving with::

FCODoole says:
*Oberon Station*: Acknowledged. CO: We're on our way.

TOKelson says:
::sees CTO enter::

FCODoole says:
:engages 1/4 impulse::

CTOCrazi says:
::looks to TO::  TO: sorry I haven't gotten around to welcoming you onboard, it's been pretty hectic around here lately!

FCODoole says:
*Oberon Station*: Open spacedock doors, please

Host CO_Alar says:
CMO: Dismissed.

TOKelson says:
CTO: yes sir, it has been quite busy!

CSOLorenzo says:
::Looks at SCI station 1....gets used to the console::

Host CO_Alar says:
::leans back in her chair:: Bishop: Quite a crowd, I must say.

CTOCrazi says:
::takes side station next to TO and begins checking sensors::

TOKelson says:
CTO: It's nice too finally be onboard...

CMOTigs says:
CO:: Aye, Ma’am.:: turns and leaves the bridge, heads for the TL asks for deck 12::

XOBishop says:
::stretches his shoulder:: CO: Aye, I think I have met my hand shaking quota for the day

CSOLorenzo says:
::Runs check on all sensors::

CMOTigs says:
:: exits the TL on deck 12 and enters sick bay::

FCODoole says:
*Oberon Station*: Open Spacedock doors, please.

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:Sir, MEDXenobia reporting for duty

TOKelson says:
::runs through weapons check::

Host CO_Alar says:
::smiles:: Doole: Take us out,  one quarter impulse.

CTOCrazi says:
::re-scans, can finally breathe easy after numerous repairs::

CMOTigs says:
:: nods and extends her hand:: Welcome to sick bay::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Once we're clear of the station, lay in coordinates for the Yolian Cluster, warp one.

FCODoole says:
CO: As soon as Oberon Station opens the doors.

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:  Thank you sir

FCODoole says:
CO: Acknowledged

CSOLorenzo says:
::Running primary diagnostics on long-range sensors and preparing probes for mission::

TOKelson says:
::runs level 4 diagnostic on shield generator::

XOBishop says:
::braces himself, hoping the starbase crew got it right this time::

CMOTigs says:
:: glance around:: everything here seems ship shape did you find your office yet?;;

CTOCrazi says:
XO: nothing unusual on the sensors sir

XOBishop says:
CTO:Acknowledged

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:  No, still getting my bearings

CMOTigs says:
MO:: let's run complete diagnostics on all medical systems and find our offices::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:Should I launch a probe once we reach the Yolian Cluster?

MEDXenobia says:
::sets shoulder bag in corner and begins running diagnostics on Med systems::

CTOCrazi says:
::has security stand-by in case of another malfunction::

FCODoole says:
::clears spacedock:: course laid in for the Yolian Cluster, Warp 1::

CMOTigs says:
::COMPUTER:: run level 5 diagnostics  on all systems report and deviations to myself or the MO::

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:  I'll start the diagnostics and will find my office later

Host CO_Alar says:
::wonders if she should head down to Stellar Cartography to see how the crewmen down there are preparing::

XOBishop says:
CSO:Wait until we get there to decide, keep on the sensor though

OPSVigil says:
CSO: Should I initialize science sensor?

FCODoole says:
CO: Course laid in

CMOTigs says:
:: walks around till she finds an office with her name on the ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Engage.

CMOTigs says:
::door::

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS: I have already begun long-range sensors of the Cluster

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE USS VESUVIUS GOES TO WARP ONE AND LEAVES OBERON STATION.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:Aye, Sir

CTOCrazi says:
TO: run a level three diagnostic on all tactical systems ::returns to console::

TOKelson says:
CTO: Aye, sir.::starts diagnostic::

MEDXenobia says:
::completes diagnostics and heads towards CMOTigs's office::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Begins to run a level-3 diagnostic on long-range sensors::

TOKelson says:
CTO: Nothing unusual to report.

CTOCrazi says:
::checks conduit F-19, breathes easy, it's working this time::

CMOTigs says:
MO:: good diagnostics are done then any problems>;;

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs: Sir, I've completed the diagnostics of the Med systems...all are running at peak efficiency

Host CO_Alar says:
::pulls out a padd and starts looking over the information on the cluster::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Completes diagnostic::

OPSVigil says:
CSO: I am detecting small black hole on the sensor.

CMOTigs says:
MO:: very good you may find your office and quarters,  you are dismissed .

CSOLorenzo says:
::Configures long-range sensors to detect any quantum singularities::

Host CO_Alar says:
::looks over the bridge, and observes each crewmember working diligently::

MEDXenobia says:
::turns to wonder sickbay looking for her office::

CMOTigs says:
:: hangs her Bat'leth on the wall::

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS:Location?

OPSVigil says:
::monitoring power to science sensors and shield:;

XOBishop says:
::reviews some of the physics behind blackholes including an interesting article from a 20th century Scientist named Hawking::

MEDXenobia says:
::finds her office and begins to settle in::

Host CO_Alar says:
::leans over to see what the XO is reading:: Bishop: Hawking?

CMOTigs says:
::puts her cleaning kit in the bottom drawer of her desk and a picture of her family on her desk::

Host CO_Alar says:
Bishop: I didn't think anyone read his works anymore.

CSOLorenzo says:
::Notes the spontaneous nature of the Cluster::

CTOCrazi says:
::frowns when he sees that the security force field grid isn't fully operational yet::

OPSVigil says:
CSO: 625 mark 02

CMOTigs says:
:: heads out of sick bay to find her quarters::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: SIX HOURS LATER, THE USS VESUVIUS ARRIVES AT THE YOLIAN STAR CLUSTER.

CTOCrazi says:
CSO: will this cluster pose any threat to the ship?

CSOLorenzo says:
::Scans the area::

CTOCrazi says:
::initiates full scan of the area::

XOBishop says:
CO:I've always found that even though his findings were elementary that they are still fundamentally correct, plus I always admired him, given his physical condition at the time

CMOTigs says:
:: exits her quarter after settling in and heads for sick bay::

Host CO_Alar says:
::still having that same conversation six hours later.::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:I propose we go to yellow alert if we plan to enter the Cluster Sir.

Host CO_Alar says:
::nods:: Bishop: I can see how you would.

Host CO_Alar says:
Ops: Anything interesting on sensors?

MEDXenobia says:
::has completed unloading all her reference books on anatomy of various species, etc and heads towards sickbay doors::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:Or we can observe from a distance and launch the probes I've prepared

TOKelson says:
::checks to make sure shield generator is online::

XOBishop says:
CSO:Go ahead with your probes

CMOTigs says:
:: enters sick bay, taps her comm badge  * XO:: Sick Bay stands ready, Sir::

XOBishop says:
*CMO*:Acknowledged

CTOCrazi says:
TO: keep a close eye on the sensors

CSOLorenzo says:
::Prepares three probes for launch::

CMOTigs says:
MO:: we just sit tight unless they call for us::

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:  I've finished settling into my office, unless you have something for me, I'd like to find my quarters.

CSOLorenzo says:
::Launches 3 probes into the heart of the Cluster::

FCODoole says:
::watching sensors::

XOBishop says:
FCO:Keep us on a course that negates the gravitational effects of the singularities

CTOCrazi says:
::goes to standard level four security alert, teams standing ready and guards at critical areas::

TOKelson says:
::following probe, checking sensors::

FCODoole says:
::adjusting appropriate course::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE NUMBER OF SMALL BLACK HOLES SUDDENLY DOUBLE.

TOKelson says:
::sensors go berserk::

Host CO_Alar says:
::arches an eyebrow::Lorenzo: Report.

CTOCrazi says:
::is alarmed by increase in black holes size::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Probes have detected about a dozen small black holes

FCODoole says:
::keeping ship away from black holes::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:The black holes are doubling in number sir.

CTOCrazi says:
XO: I suggest moving the ship farther back and going to yellow alert, the black holes could grow 
again!

CMOTigs says:
MO:: Permission granted::
XOBishop says:
CSO:Can you find a cause behind it?

Host CO_Alar says:
::starts wondering if she's here for decoration::

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs:  Thank you, sir...I won't be long.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: I am reviewing the information from the probes now Sir

MEDXenobia says:
::walks out of sickbay looking for her quarters::

CTOCrazi says:
::begins cross-referencing the probes data with data previously collected on black holes, for any threats::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:The black holes are stable sir, no growth in size....just in numbers....which in itself is unusual

MEDXenobia says:
::found quarters, luckily not far from sickbay, and begins to take inventory of delivered gear::

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Is that not normal for the Cluster?

TOKelson says:
CTO:  shields, sir?

Host Kris says:
ACTION: ALL OF THE SMALL BLACK HOLES SUDDENLY DISAPPEAR.

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:As I understood it.  These spontaneous astral phenomena is new to this Cluster

OPSVigil says:
CSO: Sensors show that the black holes have vanished.

CTOCrazi says:
::turns to TO::  TO: only on the XO's or CO's command

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Back us off, slightly, and keep us at a safe distance.

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS:yes they are unpredictable

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THERE ARE TWO NEW GASEOUS COMPOUNDS FORMING IN THE YOLIAN CLUSTER.

FCODoole says:
::engaging reverse engines::

TOKelson says:
CTO: sorry, Lt.

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Coordinate with Ensign Vigil and begin compiling a report.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:im detecting two larger compounds forming

OPSVigil says:
CO : Yes Sir

XOBishop says:
CO:Suggest we go to yellow alert and raise the shields

TOKelson says:
::checking sensors::

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Identify.

MEDXenobia says:
::feels the shift in the engines...stops inventory and heads back to sickbay::

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:yes Sir....I mean Ma'am

Host CO_Alar says:
Bishop: Agreed. Better safe than dead.

XOBishop says:
CSO:what is the composition of the two compounds?

CTOCrazi says:
::hears CO::  TO: raise shields  ::puts ship on yellow alert::

CMOTigs says:
:: hears the yellow alert and prepares several Biobeds for use::

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS:I am preparing more probes...monitor the sensors

TOKelson says:
CTO:  shields up.

MEDXenobia says:
::enters sickbay::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:unknown sir...just gaseous of some sort

OPSVigil says:
CSO: OK

CTOCrazi says:
::dispatches security team and upgrades to security level 3::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:there are traces of therazene and wexaene, but with new iso-structures

FCODoole says:
::sensing curiosity among bridge crew::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE GASEOUS COMPOUNDS TURN BLUE AND GREEN.

XOBishop says:
CSO:Continue your Scans

CSOLorenzo says:
::launches 3 more probes at the new formations::

TOKelson says:
::monitoring shield variances::

CTOCrazi says:
::checks probe data for hidden ships::

TOKelson says:
::oh, how pretty::

MEDXenobia says:
::assists in preparing equipment for emergency use::

TOKelson says:
::thinking about home::

TOKelson says:
::back to checking sensors::

CTOCrazi says:
::checks shield grid::

CSOLorenzo says:
::Studies data from probes, sending samples to sci lab 1::

CMOTigs says:
MO:: How are your Triage skills?

Host CO_Alar says:
::grimaces- beauty is often deadly stuff::

CTOCrazi says:
::frowns::  *ME*: I'm getting a .01 phase variance in the shield grid

FCODoole says:
::watching sensor screens on console::

MEDXenobia says:
CMOTigs::never been in combat before, sir...but I'm a quick study!

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE NEW GASES DISSIPATE.

TOKelson says:
::verifying shield readings::

CMOTigs says:
MO:: Please call me Tigs, and if we get any incoming you triage and I will back you up.  We will.:: get you combat ready

CTOCrazi says:
::watches gases, dislikes all this appearing and disappearing::

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS: I will study the sample of those last two gases...maybe I can find a cause for this phenomena

Host CO_Alar says:
<Engineering> *Crazi*: Noted, sir, attempting to compensate.

OPSVigil says:
:: watching gases on sensors::

MEDXenobia says:
yes sir...I mean Tigs, thank you sir!

Host Kris says:
ACTION: FOUR BLACK HOLES FORM SUDDENLY, IN A DIAMOND PATTERN AND CREATE A GRAVITY WELL.

TOKelson says:
::senses heightened::

FCODoole says:
CO: I don't like this "magic show", with all this appearing and disappearing.

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: I agree.

Host CO_Alar says:
::looks slightly alarmed at the formation of the gravity well::

FCODoole says:
CO: I have a funny feeling about it, but I don't know quite what it is yet.

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS: Did you detect that new well?

Host CO_Alar says:
::leaves her seat and goes to the science station, standing next to Ensign Lorenzo:: Lorenzo: Are you tracking this?

CTOCrazi says:
::becomes alarmed at this new event::  XO: I do not suggest staying here with all the black holes appearing randomly, I suggest leaving and sending probes back to investigate!

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: I believe in gut feelings, Ensign, and usually follow them.

OPSVigil says:
CSO: Yes

CSOLorenzo says:
OPS:It seems to have some pattern to it where there was none before

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:yes Captain

XOBishop says:
CTO:We are in no immediate danger as of yet, your concerns will be noted however

TOKelson says:
::thinks something or someone may be controlling this phenomenon::

OPSVigil says:
CSO: They are forming in a strange shape

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: We're seeing a more organized pattern here...::gestures to the new data:: Can you hypothesize what's going on?

SOLorenzo says:
CO: It seems a diamond shape is forming

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE BLACK HOLES EXPAND SLIGHTLY AND MERGE TOGETHER, TO FORM A SINGLE BLACK HOLE.

CTOCrazi says:
::hopes the ship doesn't pick any near time to become stubborn and malfunction::

Host CO_Alar says:
::can see this, and watches the changes intently::

Host CO_Alar says:
::nods:: Lorenzo: I know.

TOKelson says:
::checks the sensors::

OPSVigil says:
::CSO: They have fused

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:Captain, it hints at intelligence....but no entity is known that can control black holes

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Back us off another 5,000 kilometers.

CTOCrazi says:
::keeps sensors trained on the black holes::  XO: we are not in any current immediate danger, but if the black holes continue to expand...

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Ever heard of a Q?

FCODoole says:
:: backing off::

FCODoole says:
CO: Backed off 5,000 kilometers

CTOCrazi says:
::hears Q mentioned, dislikes the very thought::

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:Yes Captain...but the Starlighters Glory never reported a Q in the area

OPSVigil says:
::monitoring power to shield and sensors::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE SINGLE LARGE BLACKHOLE DISAPPEARS.

OPSVigil says:
:: sensors blips::

CTOCrazi says:
::is not as surprised by this disappearance::

Host CO_Alar says:
::has a thought:: Ops: Just on a whim, why don't you hail it?

CSOLorenzo says:
CO: It would be very disappointing to learn a Q was behind this

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Speak for yourself. I'd only be intrigued.

CTOCrazi says:
XO: this has to be a game sir, nothing on record has ever happened like this by naturally occurring events!

OPSVigil says:
::open hailing frequencies:: CO: Yes

Host CO_Alar says:
*Space* This is the Federation Starship Vesuvius, hailing any beings which may be in the vicinity. Please respond."

Host Kris says:
ACTION: FOUR SMALL BLACKHOLES FORM SPONTANEOUSLY, WITH THE BLUE GREEN GASEOUS CLOUD FORMING IN THE CENTER, SWIRLING SLIGHTLY.

OPSVigil says:
:: adjust hailing frequencies to catch something::

CSOLorenzo says:
CO:black holes are so hard to diagnose, but this cluster is a dream.  They are everywhere

Host CO_Alar says:
::heads down to the center of the bridge::

FCODoole says:
::shakes head::

Host CO_Alar says:
*Space*  We are explorers and scientists. We have been intrigued by the seemingly random occurrences in the cluster.

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE GASES CONTINUE TO SWIRL.

FCODoole says:
::looks up at CO::

CSOLorenzo says:
::wonders what the blue green center is for::

TOKelson says:
::wonders if there is a pattern to these appearances::

XOBishop says:
::has an idea::CSO: is it possible that these black holes and gasses could be some race’s form of communication?

CTOCrazi says:
CSO: does that pattern of swirling indicate intelligent life?

Host CO_Alar says:
*Space* We aren't certain how to communicate with you, but we would like to open a channel of sorts.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:Perhaps sir.....I will develop an algorithm to try and detect any communication

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE GASES DISSIPATE AND THE FOUR BLACK HOLES FORM ONE LARGE ONE AND PULL THE USS VESUVIUS INTO A GRAVITY WELL.

Host Kris says:
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