Behind the Colored Veil

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Aidan McKenzie: ::AA::
ZeelaPeers: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, you will please state your name, rank and position.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
ZeelaPeers: CENG> Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmndr Cindy McKenzie
Shran113: Good evening all. Welcome back from our little holiday break. I trust everyone is rested and ready to start fresh
Clydegreathous: Yes
CmdrHelenGrace: ::Snorts a rather unladylike laugh::
Shran113: Tonight we begin with a Nebula Survey Mission. Lieutenant Collins has claimed to have discovered a unique particle wave formation in the Calico nebula.
Shran113: As we begin the Aryes is just reaching the edge of the nebula and will be entering it to conduct its scientific survey. It is alpha shift and everyone should be at their stations as usual.
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Aidan McKenzie: ::RH::
Clydegreathous: No Sir
Shran113: Yes, Mr. McKenzie
Aidan McKenzie: did he find any cats in the calico nebula? ::snickers::
Shran113: This is why I am going to stop asking if anyone needs any clarification
Shran113: Does anyone else have any questions?
Shran113: Okay then
Shran113: =====BEGIN SIM=====
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::At his station looking at the viewscreen::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins is at the ops console monitoring the readings from the nebula. Everything is looking surprisingly promising according to his readings.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Going over medical reports::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::is finally back at the tactical station, checking weapons and shield status::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Is still in engineering refusing to sit at her bridge station::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> You seem to have quite a bit of enthusiasm today Lieutenant Collins. Perhaps you are finally growing accustomed to your new position?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Perhaps, ma'am. It does have its benefits I suppose.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> So what have fiund
Shran113: ACTION>The Aryes is 5 minutes from entering the multi-colored nebula. A call from Starfleet command signals the tactical officer's attention. Admiral Nellis, wishing to speak with the captain in private.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::an incomming hail catches his attention, he looks to the CO:: CO > Ma'am, incomming call for you. looks like a private call from an Admiral Nellis
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He glances up at Greathouse.::CSEC>A type I invertated phase particle vibrating across six quantumn bands of energy, which is irradiating a non-linear pulse.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He favors Greathouse with his best smile.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Hmmm..CSCI> Very well, lieutenant, I'll take it in my office.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Intersting
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::amends his statement:: CO > That's what I mean.. he wants to talk to you in private ::with that, he transfers the admiral to the captain's office::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>How's the ship holding up, Zee?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the nebula::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Walks in and checks her appearance and uniform in the screen of the console before activating it.:: Nellis> Yes, admiral?
ST NPC01: NELLIS>+T+CO>Commander Grace. What is your cur... position. :The screen goes static for a moment. Interference from the approaching nebula.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> its not holding up there's no gravity in space. But I have all systems running at normal perameters
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Smiles at that::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>::he smiles to himself at the comment.:: Point taken. Just be ready the nebula will give off a mild energy discharge it could wreak havoc with some of our secondary systems, butwe can't raise the shields or it will draw the energy to us like a lightning rod... It should only be a minor inconvience for a few hours.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Nellis> We've just entered the boundary of the Nebula, admiral. Lieutenant Collins has already picked up some very interesting and unique readings.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Finishes the reports and works in sickbay::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> So wht you are saying is that you intend to break my ship but I shouldn't be worried about it...riiiight.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::glances toward Collins as he spoke to Zeela:: CSCI > what can we do to draw the energy away from the ship?
ST NPC01: NELLIS>...mander, Lieu.... Collins forg... ur command autho.... to ste.... assified da... I was just alert.... is important... need to que.... out.... ants... severe punsihment.... detain..... ::The rest of the feed cuts off and the link goes dead and the nebula interferes cuts off the long range communications.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>ALL> Energy discharges always fun
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>See, isn't funny how you and me just speak the same language... it'll be fine... also I stored some biometric and quantumn data in one of the transporter buffer patterns. We may need it later to collect... samples...
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::looks back to his control board with a frown::CSCI > looks like we;re getting interference from the nebula., and we just lost the admiral. I df\ont think the captain is gonna be happy
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He gives Aidan a hald confident smile.::TAC>I'm sure its nothing to worry about. We'll continue on course.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>TAC> Thats normal in a Nebula like this
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Taps the console attempting to retrieve the feed.:: Tac> +T+ I've lost Admiral Nellis. Please re-establish the link.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::nods at Collins and then Greathouse, also hearing the captain:: =T= CO > I'll try, captain but I can't promise anything ::while he spoke, he was trying to get the signal back::
Shran113: ACTION>Engineering is registering minor power loss all over the ship, most secondary systems, but the impulse engine begins jumps by a .03% power drain, and the power drian across the ship increases by .002%
CmdrHelenGrace: CO+T+ TAC> Please do so quickly, Mister McKenzie. the admiral was speaking of something that sounded very important.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> It always amazes me the multi colors
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > =T= CO > Working as quick as I can, captain, but getting some major interferrance from the nebula
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Watching his screen feverously.::CSEC>Yes the inoization mixing with radiant light and exotic particles to form the building blocks of the universe. Every nebula is different. Every color means something.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Yes it dose let's hope they don't change
Shran113: ACTION>Communications cannot be reestablished with the Admiral while in the nebula.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > =T= CO > Sorry Captain. No can do. The admiral will just have to wait til we get out of the nebula
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Sighs in consternation and exits the office:: CSCI> I want these power fluctuations resolved immediately lieutenant. If not, I will order us out of the nebula until we find a way to keep it from affecting our systems.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CO>Understood, ma'am. We shouldn't be in here for more than a few hours. We are registering a minor power increase across the ship but it shouldn't matter once we are through it
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Silently, Collins breathes a sigh of relief.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> If you expect me to clean your fungus out of the pattern buffers you have another thing coming
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CO, CSCI > Can we use the deflector dish to filter out some of the stuff that's causing the interferrance?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>Nothing like that. I just made some calcualtions and fed my readings into the transporters. It should be fine.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Listens to the brige chatter::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>TAC>If we took the time to study the exact composition of the nebula, but that could take hours. We'll be out of here long before then.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Be careful, Idon't like the stain this is putting on the impulse drive
CmdrHelenGrace: CO. ::Sits, clearly not amused with the state of things:: CSCI> A few hours can mean lives may be saved or lost, lieutenant. Not something I choose to measure lightly.
Shran113: ACTION>A rapid blinking draws Collins attention to his console.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>It will be ok... ::He looks at the readings.::NOIP>This could be it. We just need to maintain course for a few more moments.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Lets hope so
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I would like your permission to try and collect some of the anamoly. It should be safe, and I have already programmed what I need into the transporters.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Should be safe, lieutenant? It's not like you to estimate a margin of safety. Is it safe or isn't it?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>It will be safe. We csan set up a containment field in Cargo Bay 8. I can transport the anomoly there. There is minimal risk to the Aryes or her crew. Ultimately there is no harmful radaition or matter contained in the nebula.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Tilts his head::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Anomaly I hate those things
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Ponders a few moments::CSCI> Very well, but I want both security and science teams in place before it's done.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CSEC>It's just a catchall word... like how UFO was used in the twentieth century. It didn't really mean flying saucers, but people just thought it did
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CSec > Not all anomolies are bad.. some can be useful
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Sends security to cargo bay 8:: TAC> I suppose
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Understood, ma'am. +T+CENG>Zee, can you set up a protiable forcefield in the cargo bay 8. Make ti a level 5 containment. I am sending science teams there to assit.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Security on their way
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CSec > Just cause you can't fully understand something, don't mean its bad
Clydegreathous: CSEC>TAC> I understand them some ::smiles::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::grins:: CSec > That's why i said "fully" understand ::nods::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI>My team will take lead on this. I want to give it a level 6.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Laughs.::CENG>If you think it is best
ZeelaPeers: CENG> ::She sends an engeering team down to the cargo bay::
Shran113: ACTION>The Engineering, Science, and Security Teams arrive and quikcly set up a level 6 containment field in cargo bay 8.
Clydegreathous: SEC>+T+CSEC> Were in cargobay 8
Clydegreathous: CSEC>+T+SEC> Acknlowaged
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>teams are reporting that we are ready to attempt transport. TAC>We should probably come to a full stop for this.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::taps a couple keys, the helm responding, telling him the ship is now fully stopped:: CSCI > we're all stopped, sir
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> +T+CENG> Lt Peers, are you prepared to activate transport?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> No wonder it was taking so long
ZeelaPeers: Ceng>+T+CO> My team is in place and ready so I am ready to transport.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+CENG> Then do so , lieutenant.
Clydegreathous: SEC>::WOndering what they will beam in::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Initating transport.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CSCI> All the readings are green
Shran113: ACTION>The transporters activate and a beam od something begins to coalesce inside the containment field, but it remains unsold and the transporter reports that it cannot fully materialize the object.
Clydegreathous: SEC>ALL> Looks like Ionized gas
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CSCI> You are pushing pattern buffers to the max. The pattern seems to be degrading.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He runs some calculations.::+T+CENG>Zee, try matching the atmosphere in the containment field to that of the nebula... I'm sending you the base composition readings now.
Clydegreathous: SEC>::Security team watches::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CSCI> Got em killer. Compensating....
Shran113: ACTION>The containment field fills with a light color haze, much like the haze outside the viewports of the Aryes. With the new atmosphere the object begins to take shape until finally the transporter powers down, reading a successful transport.
Clydegreathous: SEC>ALL> What is it
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Yes, lieutenant. Let's have a look at your "specimen"
Clydegreathous: SEC>::Looks at it as it takes shape::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Watches the feed of the cargo bay.::
Shran113: CO>::The Andorian's antennae quiver a moment as his eyes adjust to the new surroundings. He stands up a little shakily at first, but gains confidence as the queasiness leaves him. He approaches the outer edges of the forcefield and looks at the gathered crew of the Aryes. ALL>Hello. ::Captain Thy'lek Shran favors the assembled members of his crew with a human-like smile.::
ZeelaPeers: CEnG>+T+CSCI> Congratulations, its a science project.
Clydegreathous: SEC>ALL> Its the Captain
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::jaw drops as he tapped into the cargo bay's monitors::
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Aidan McKenzie: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: Please state your name, rank and position for the record.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Cmdr Helen Grace
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Lt Aidan Mckenzie
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmndr Cindy McKenzie
ZeelaPeers: CENG>Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
Shran113: FCO>Captain Thy'lek Shran
robert obrian: helm>Ens Sean Riker
Shran113: Excellent, welcome back everyone. We will pick up tonight where we left off last week. Lieutenant Collins under the pretense of bringing aboard an exotic particle of matter for study has infact beamed aboard the Former CO of the Aryes Thy'lek Shran
Shran113: Shran remains quarentined behind a level 6 forcefield contained in an atmosphere that mimics that of the nebula outside the Aryes. The ship herself meanwhile is still at a dead stop within the nebula and is still being plagued by slight power loss and minor malfunctions in secondary systems.
Shran113: Are there any questions before we begin?
Clydegreathous: No SIr
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Aidan McKenzie: No, sir
ZeelaPeers: none sir
Shran113: Excellent
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Clydegreathous: ACE>Welcome back Captain
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins is still at the ops station monitoring the situation in the cargo bay. He smiles to himself.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG> Looking at the breaks in power and wondering what else she can try
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::at tactical, with his mouth open in surprise, as he is watching the cargo bay monitors::
Shran113: FCO>ACE>Thank you, Seargent. It is nice to be back. ::Shran examines the forcefield.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> What came back on the transport?
Clydegreathous: ACE>FCO> Follow me to sickbay
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CSec > you sure he's the real deal?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+CENG>Something we lost.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Watching the feed from the bridge:: All>Who is that or rather who does he purport to be?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> What would that be?
Shran113: FCO>ACE>I am afraid that might be a little hard considering I am contained in this forcefield.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CO > He's the captain.. Captain Blue, I mean Shran. He was Captain before you took over
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>Captain Thy'lek Shran. ::he smiles.::
robert obrian: Helm>::at his station running dignostics on helm controls::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> +T+ Ace>Belay that order. He is not to leave the forcefield.
Clydegreathous: ACE>FCO> Oh yeah +T+CNS> To Cargobay
Clydegreathous: ACE+T+CO> I have CNS on way
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Oh another one of those. Where's this on from, the land of 'we hate trills'?
cindyleemckenzie: CNS+T+ACE> On my way ::grabs a med kit and runs::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>If my calculations are correct this one should be the one we are looking for.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> I'm on my way there. I want a full scan run and identification confirmed.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Yeah, you thought the other one was ours too.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters the cargobay::FCO> Cpatian
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He looks back down at the console connected to engineering.:: +T+CENG>I hope we don't start this again. It took me weeks to make the calculations to find him.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Lieutenant Collins, this is your project, you will accompany me.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Starts scanning him::
Shran113: FCO>CNS>Counselor. ::He imitates a human smile.:: It is good to see you. How are the children?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CSCI>Oh so you brought us out here on a false pretense too. Perfect
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> Growing big and doing good Sir
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG> We'll discuss it later... CO>Understood ma'am. He gets up and follows her down.
Shran113: FCO>CNS>That is very reassuring, Counselor.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO>SCans show all is good
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::As they enter the lift:: CSCI> Is this 'the' Captain Shran? Your opinion please. I will withold my own until I've had the opportunity to examine him myself.
Shran113: ACTION>The Counselors scans will show that Shran is in fairly good health, if not a little malnurished, but the scans come back inconclusive, almost as if they cannot get a full read on the Andorian.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I cannot say for certain till we examin him, but I believe so, Ma'am. ::He waits as the turbolift descends.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> Nothing a good cooked meal will not fix, this is strange I cant get a full read on your Andorian
CmdrHelenGrace: ::They enter the cargo bay:: CO> FCO> Captain Shran I presume?
Shran113: FCO>::He touches the forcefield seperating him from the rest of the cargobay. It hums under his touch.::CNS>Perhaps the forcefield is hindering your scans.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> Unsure I can't get a reading on his Andorian bios
Shran113: FCO>::he looks up atthe new arrivals. In one look he takes in the commander and his antennae twitch unreadably.::CO>I am, and who might you be, Commander...?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He tkes out his own tricorder and begins taking some readings.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CNS> Exactly the observation I was about to make. How is it that he is able to withstand the atmoshere or rather the lack thereof within the nubulae?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO. I am Commander Helen Grace, recently appointed as commanding officer of this ship. How is it you came to be where you are, Captain?
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Keeps scanning::CO> NOt sure Ma'am
Shran113: FCO>::He considers her for a moment.::CO>I am a bit confused on that pint as well. Last I was aware I was on my ship in what the Aneu'aki once described to me as a poscket universe. The next thing I knew I was materializing here.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He looks up from his tricorder.::CO>FCO>I can explain that actually.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> Good cause I'm lost
CmdrHelenGrace: CO
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>Go ahead, Mr. Collins.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::listens::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>Yes captain. You see, we found your commbadge... The one you left in Captiol building in the Old DC. I was able to use the telemetric and biometric data that you stored in it to track your movements across dimesnions as movements across physical space. Once I homes in on your position I was able to use the data to create a transporter lock and bring you back into our universe.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Raises a skeptical eyebrow to Shran::FCO> Your permission is not solicited, "captain" however, I do appreciate your support.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> Over my head
Shran113: FCO>::His antennae pull back as he listens.::CSCI>Interesting, Lieutenant. ::He turns to Commander Grace.:: CO>I do apologize, Commander. Old habits. You are the CO now. I respect the chain of command.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> And Mister Collins, please refrain from giving away too many details to the captain until we've had to opportunity to verify his story.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> Agreed ::espicilly after the last time::
Shran113: FCO>::Shran takes on a distant look for a moment. As if he is mulling something over in his head.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG> ::Even though she was not invited to the 'party' decides to join anyway looking at what 'looks' like the former Co of the Aryes with mock curiosity.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> P:enny for your thoughts
Shran113: FCO>CNS>Last time, Counselor? ::He is pulled away by the entrance of the engineering.::CENG>It is good to see you Lieutenant.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::he continues his scans.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Casts a silencing glance at the counselor::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> That is paticante info
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::notes that everyone seems to join the former captain in the cargo bay. He's stuck on the bridge::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>:::Looks over this newest version without addressing it:: CSCI> Well, it looks more like ours than the other one but I'm still skeptica.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>It may not matter.
Shran113: FCO>::Listens.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> All> I wish the captain to tell his own story. Thus far we only know of this pocket universe. Where were you prior to this event?
CmdrHelenGrace: FCO> Where...
Shran113: FCO>CO>I will only answer your question if you answer one of mine. ::He stands a little taller.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> May I beam food into him
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> That will depend on the nature of the question, captain.
Shran113: CO>FCO>Where is Colonel Christienne? Why is she not in command of the Aryes?
robert obrian: Helm>Tac> i am atuck on brige as well
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CNS> Not yet counselor. It may contaminte or otherwise compromise the field..
robert obrian: stuck+
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> Yes Ma'am
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Helm> Can't leve it empty
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> Colonel Christienne is listed as missing in action, captain. That is all I may tell you at this time.
robert obrian: Helm>CSEC> no sir, the joys of being a junior officer lol
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Helm> I am a Major I am here
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Helm, CSec > I'm not a junior officer. I am older then everone on this ship.. combined ::grinned::
Shran113: FCO>CO>I respect your position and I understand it, Commander, but I do still out rank you. Captain Thy'lek Shran Command Clearance Beta, code Gamma Gamma 2684... What happened to Lieutenant Colonel Kiele Christienne?
robert obrian: helm>tac>Sec> i will be glad when we when we have full power restored
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Helm>Tac> Me too
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> Sorry Sir but you do not
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Helm, CSec > Me three. :
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>Sir, actually we have another problem. I don't know how to say this, but there is something wrong... with you.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> You havent been cleared for duty and are presumed dead
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>You will have to explain, Lieutenant.
Shran113: FCO>CNS>I understand. Thank you counselor.
robert obrian: Helm>Tac>Csec> we can get out and push lol
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Helm > clyde can push. he's a big strong guy
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He closes his tricroder and looks between Grace and Shran.::FCO>CO>The transport was only partially successful. That's why we could only materialize you within an atmosphere comprabable to the nebula outside. Besically, you are mostly here, but if you leave that containment field you will dematerize completely. Until we can pull you all the way through or figure something else out you need to stay in containment.
Clydegreathous: CSEC.TAC.helm. THATS lt AND eNS JOBS
Shran113: FCO>::He nods once.::CSCI>Thank you, Mr. Collins.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> Your saying we only got half his atoms
robert obrian: helm>Csec> I hurt my back ::grabs back :: ouch!! lol
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> I agree that it is a likely explanation, but in light of past events, we can not take any risk in assuming he is who he says. FCO> I'm sure the understand my caution, captain.
CmdrHelenGrace: the=you
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CNS>Its actually more complicated than that. We have all his atoms, but if you know anything about micro-particle movement, an atom vibrates at different frequencies and it is impossible to pinpoints it exact location in time and space, thus his atoms are here, but they are also somewhere for microsecodns at a time.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>helm> THen you can pull
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Understood, ma'am
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> I'm a Doctor not a SCI
Shran113: FCO>CO>Caution is prudent. I would make the same decision in your position. However, witholding food is another matter entirely.
Shran113: FCO>::His anteannae raise at his own joke.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> He can not remain in suspension indefinitely lieutenant. What do you suggest?
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Sees FCO anteannae::FCO> I don't get it ::Grins::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Zee and I can try to work on a way to brgin him entirely into our dimension. I'm sure once we get out of the nebula and can divert more power to transporters and pull him through completely.
Shran113: FCO>CNS>::he imitates a human smile.::That food yuou mentioned before does sound good.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> Your favorite ANdorian or Human food
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> He dose meed to eat to gain his streangth
Shran113: FCO>CNS>Red bat, more pink than brown, cajun fried rice, and a raktijino. It has been too long.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Run a simulation. I want to know with absolute certainty whether it's safe to transport in or out of that field before anything else is done.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Understood, ma'am.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> Few minutes longer
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> We dont want beam food in and have it mix with your body
CmdrHelenGrace: CO+T+SCEC> Major Greathouse, I want a security team assigned to guard Captain Shran until further notice. FCO> For the time being captain, I'm afraid I can't offer you any better company. We will work as quickly as possible to
CmdrHelenGrace: either release you or return you. ::Exits the bay::
Shran113: FCO>::He nods.::CO>Understood, Commander. Feel free to stop by at anytime. It appears I will be making like a tree and be staying right here.
Shran113: ====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
ZeelaPeers: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
ZeelaPeers: AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
Major Clyde Greathouse: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, please state your name, rank and position.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSCE>Major Clyde Greathouse
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmndr Cindy McKenzie
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
Shran113: Excellent. Welcome back everyone.
Shran113: We will pick up tonight where we left off. It has been discovered that Shran must remain in the artificial atmosphere contained behind the containment fields in cargo bay 8 due to the fact that he is not fully materialized in our dimensional space.
Shran113: The Aryes remains at a dead stop within the Calico Nebula and continues to be plagued by minor engineering problems and power surges
Shran113: As we pick up Commander Grace is returning to the bridge. Commander McKenzie, Lieutenant Collins, and Lieutenant Peers remain in the cargo bay studying the containment field
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Major Clyde Greathouse: No Sir
ZeelaPeers: None
cindyleemckenzie: No Sir
AidanMcKenzie1: I'm good
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> Is it save to send in food
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Finishing his scans.::CNS>I believe it is. You can have it beamed through the field. Once in there the captain should be able to eat it.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> I wouldn't yet
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CENG> When he needs food
Shran113: FCO>::Stands behind the force field listening to the debate. His antennae twitching.::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>What are you thinking, Zee?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> This field is a temporary containment field. If he's going to be in here for a longer period, I would have to bring a team down here to build its own independent emitters with its own power source before we do anything
ZeelaPeers: else
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::casually looking over the tactical systems. shields and weapons::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> Get us out of here, Mr. McKenzie. As long as we're here we're compromised and I want everything back online and working properly.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>That's a long term solution. We can maintain the field for a few more days without any long-term concerns. By then I expect we will have figured out a way to bring the captain fully into our dimension.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> I'm thinking you did this without thinking or consultation and you don't know what the nature of his instability is so anything could disrupt his structural integrity
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSCI>CO> And getting out of here probably be better for Shran
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Including the transfer of our insubstantial captain to another containment field. Right now if it isn't broke it may not be worthy trying to fix.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > Yes, ma'am. Getting us out of this dust cloud ::taps a couple keys, reversing course and backing out of the nebula::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI>Nor would sending a transporter beam into there either so either we reinforce to make sure take more readings or he'll have to wait those few days to eat
Shran113: ACTION>Lieutenant McKenzie powers up the impulse, but ship refuses to move, or even float in any direction.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::blinks as he tapped a engage key, but nothing happened:: CO > uh oh.. Captain, I hate to say that but we isn't moving
AidanMcKenzie1: that -> this
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CENG>CSCI> He needs food for is strength
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Besides, you are thinking 'inside the box'. I'm not talking about transferring him. I'm talking about building another field around him.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> That much is apparent, lieutenant. Now tell me why.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Specifically outside the one you already have in place.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>I understand the theory. I just think our time could be better spent on trying to fully materialize him rather than building a bigger fish tank.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > I wish I knew. If I knew why, I'd let you know. Trying to figure that out ::he's tapping keys, trying to find out why we're not moving
AidanMcKenzie1: ::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > maybe we ran out of gas? ::chuckles in humor::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>ALL> Could it be dead space
Shran113: FCO>CENG>CSCI>You know I can hear you, Mr. Collins and Ms. Peers.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> I'm an engineer, this is your 'science project' so if you have something for me to 'build' to bring him to our dimension I'm all ears.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>ALL> Can he even eat in his state
ZeelaPeers: CENG>:::Turns to the former captain:: CO> And would rather we go to the corner and spare you feelings. I thought the considerate thing would be to let you know the reality of things. More notice than you gave us.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>Sorry, sir. We will work on getting you more comfortable. ::Turns back to Peers:: CENG> The point is moot because once we are out of the nebula we can boost power to the transporters and pull the captain fully through dimensional space.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> Has anything changed? We need to at least identify whether the cause of our immobility is internal or external.
Shran113: ACTION>The more the impulse drives are online the more power begins to drain from the ship. The engines begin to whine from the strain of over use.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> In that you are apparently in 'command' anyway, you just tell me what you want me to do 'sir'.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > With all due respect, we should be going like a scalded cat. but with all the interference from the Nebula, I'll take a guess that its external
Shran113: FCO>CENG>::He perks an antennae at his chief engineer.:: You make a point, Lieutenant. I will respect your expertise in this situation.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Don't give me that "command" stuff. I am not in command. I am just telling you my opinion of the situation. If you are going to start throwing rank around then maybe we weren't quite the friends I thought we were.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+CEng> Lt Peers. I need you back in engineering immediately. We're experiencing a power drain from an unknown source.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>ALL> Would you like me to throw mine around
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> What do you call what you did? You certainly didn't follow any chain of command. I saw the look on Grace's face. She knew about as much as I did about your plan. If you are going to take controls of the ship to push your
ZeelaPeers: own agenda you better be ready to deal with the consequences. Now appararently I'm need in a place when I can actually 'do' something. I'm headed to engineering.
ZeelaPeers: :::Turns on her heels::
ZeelaPeers: ::After giving a 'mock salute:::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Zee... You don't understand... ::He calls at her back and give a grunt of frustration as she disappears through the door.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> You two done with your lovers spat
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI> Maybe you can get him all the way back
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CNS>No I don't believe our spat is over, but it is for now anyway. I am going to try... If you want to return to sickbay, I can stay. I'm going to start taking some readings and doing some calculations.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CSCI>FCO> He's save in their I'll go
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CO> Commander, Peers here. I'm pretty sure that the nebula is causing these problems. My theory is that we have a door opened and as long as its opened we are going to continue to experience these problems.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>FCO> As soon as your all back I'll get your food ::exits::
Shran113: FCO>CNS>Thank you counselor. ::he nods to her.::
Shran113: ACTION>The Impulse engines are still engaged and the ship is rapidly losing main power. The engines themselves begin to whine under the strain and internal sensor begins to read a heat buildup in the engines.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He begins taking detailed readings of Shran.::FCO>Don't worry captain we will get you out of there.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+CEng> Well then, we have a clear problem. Until we can move we will continue to lose power.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Sees is console dim::CO> looks like a power drain
ZeelaPeers: CO>+T+ CENG> The solution is simple
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO ? We're getting mo where fast. Internal sensors are picking up the drain from the engines
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>I appreciate the thought, Lieutenant, but right now I am more concerned with you and Lieutenant Peers.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>That's nothing sir. Just two professionals having a disagreement.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > Suggest we stop or we'll permanently damage the impulse engines
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> Return to full stop, Mister McKenzie. +T+CENG> Yes, lieutenant?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CO> If trying to escape the Nebula is causing a power drain we stop trying to escape.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > Yes, Captain ::shuts down the engines, the ship returning to all stop
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>It seemed like more. What did she mean when she said you didn't follow any chain of command?
Shran113: ACTION>The impulse engines disengage and immediately the power drain lessens back to its original slow leak. Main power is now at 68%
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+CENG> That is not a solution, lieutenant. That is a stalemate.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CO > Power leak returning to.. a slow crawl. Main power at 68%
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He hesitated.::FCO>Well, no one else knew we were coming to find you. I sort of tricked everyone into thinking we were scanning the nebula for an exotic particle, not a missing starship captain.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters Sickbay::
Shran113: FCO>::He looked at the science officer.::CSCI>I see. Why did you feel the need to keep the rest of your crew in the dark.
ZeelaPeers: CO>+T+CENG> It is only if you think in half measures. If pulling away is causing a drain then go toward at enough speed to go right through and clear the other side. Then we can plot a course around it.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Looks at the CO:: CO> Something don't feel right about this just can't put my finger on it
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CSec > we're trapped in a nebula, that's what don't feel right
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Tilts his head::TAC> Naw that's not it
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>Truthfully, to protect them... I think... :he stared back at his tricorder.:: Starfleet ordered us to stop looking for you about the same time Colonel Christienne disappeared... that's a long story... but the point is I thought that maybe if it was just me looking for you and no one else knew anything about it, that I would be the only person to bear the weight of responsibility. This crew has seen enough problems over the past few months. I just wanted to spare them more... and all I did was create new ones.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO+T+CENG> Put your hypothesis to the test first lieutenant. I want to know "if" there is something out there and what it is before committing this ship to a course that may make the situation worse.
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>That is usually true of the burden of responsibility. You often times run the risk of creating more. I don't condone what you did, Lieutenant. You kept your crewmembers and your CO in the dark about your intentions. I also think you knew what you what you were doing was wrong?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CO>I could take a shuttle through it.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::checks to make sure sickbay is ready::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO+T+CENG> Why risk both yourself and a valuable piece of equipment? Scan first and if you find nothing, send a probe.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>You're right, sir. I knew it was wrong but I did it anyway. I guess I just wanted everything back to the way it was. I didn't care about the risks... My decision wasn't about sparing anyone, it was selfish.
ZeelaPeers: CO>+T+CENG> I'll do that from the bridge, on my way.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Quickly finds her way to the bridge:: CO> Reporting Ma'am.
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>For what it is worth, Lieutenant, you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. I do appreciate that you haven't given up on finding me.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::glances over to see Zeela entering the bridge::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>I won't give up...
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CENG> Excellent. You may use the science station. I'm certain Mr. Collins won't mind.
Shran113: FCO>::He imitated a human smile.::CSCI>Mr. Collins, if you fail to retrieve me. You have been ordered by Starfleet to stop looking. I expect you to follow that order for the time being.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>FCO>But sir...
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Nods::: CO> He has his own project. ::She activates short range scanners::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::chuckles:: CO, CENG > How can he mind? he's not here
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSES>::Looks at CENG::
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>I suspect you are already in enough trouble. This stunt could very cost you dearly. You may never be eligible for your own command after this goes on your record... I will not have you risking more to find me. If you respect my authority as your captain, you will obey the orders... Is that understood?
Marshal Collins: CSCO>FCO>::he hesitates or a moment.::Understood, sir.
Shran113: ACTION>Scanners show the nebula as it had been. It has the usual amount of trace elements and ionized gases alone with only 4% unknown particle make-up
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Considers:: Yes, that is true.... +T+ Lieutenant Collins, report to the bridge.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> There are some unknown trace elements, but for the most part a typical nebula.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::he sets the tricorder down to record Shran's biosigns automatically.:: +T+CO>Understood, ma'am. ::he turns back to Shran before walking out.::FCO>I will find a way to fix this.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CENG> No trace then of any external force that may be responsible for our power drain?
Shran113: FCO>CSCI>Lieutenant, you are one of the greatest scientific minds that I know of. If anyone can fix my dilemma it is you, but try to put some of that brain power to fixing your own dilemma first.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He leaves the cargo bay and makes his way to the bridge.::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO< Maybe it's the unknown particles
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> None the nebula
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CSec > I think we should make an accurate determination instead of guessing
AidanMcKenzie1: instead
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Obrian74: ::AA::
ZeelaPeers: ::AA
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, please state your name, rank and position.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
ZeelaPeers: CENG>Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
Obrian74: helm>EnsSean Riker
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
Shran113: Welcome back, tonight we will pick up where we left off last week.
Shran113: Lieutenant Peers was about to test fire a probe into the nebula to try and help deermine the problem with the ship and why she seems to be stuck in the Calico Nebula
Shran113: Captain Shran still remains behind a forcfield in the cargo bay, and remains only half contained in our universe.
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Obrian74: none
AidanMcKenzie1: i'm good
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He walks onto the bridge.::CO>Reporting as ordered ma'am.
Obrian74: Helm>::standing by at his station
ZeelaPeers: CENG> :: Looking over the lack of data given by the probe::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He see Peers at the science station, but remains where he is for the moment.::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::standing at the tactical station, monitoring tactical and navigational data, which is currently none.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> Captain, there is no activity in the nebula. Permission to go to the carbo bay where Captain Shran is to test a theory.
Obrian74: Helm>::still for hoping any helm control::
Shran113: FCO>::Shran straightens his clothing and looks around the cargo bay and makes idle chatter with one of the marines on duty, a man by the name of Jenkins. He remembered the man, but only by name, and enjoys listening as he talks of his family back home and the adventures he has had in space.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> CENG> Very well, but I want no more "personal projects" . Keep the bridge informed of exactly what you wish to do.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He catches Zeela's eye before she leaves and gives her a weak smile hoping to see it returned.::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::no wonder he didn't have any navigational data, he remembered transferring Helm control back to Helm when Ensign Riker came on duty::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::At the words "personal projects" her gaze shifts to Collins and she stands.:: I also wish to see you in my office immediately, lieutenant.
CmdrHelenGrace: CSCI>
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> You will be the first to know of my results.
Obrian74: Helm>Tac> studding navigational data is getting boring when you can't move
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Heads to the lift commanding the cargo bay::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He nods.::CO>Understood ma'am. ::he watches Zeela leave the bridge out of the corner of his eye before heading into the captain's ready room.::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::::turns to Helm:: Helm > Yeah, that's for sure. Same goes for Tactical
ZeelaPeers: CENG>:::She finds her way to the cargo bay::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>:::Takes out her tricorder and starts to take readings::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>:: Her readings are focused on the containment field::
Shran113: FCO>CENG>Lieutenant, it is well to see you again. ::He imitates a human smile.:: How have you been?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::she enters and seats herself while not offering the same courtesy to Collins:: I will not ask you for an explanation. What was done is already quite clear. The why is self-evident as well. I will begin with "how" is it you were
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Looks up from her tricorder:: FCO> Why would you care ?or is this just a way to make 'small talk'?
CmdrHelenGrace: able to get around the necessary protocols and obtain permission for this little piece of sedition?
Shran113: FCO>::He lowers his antennae.::CENG>I see. If you must know I have missed the crew but espcially my senior staff. It was a genuine question, but perhaps the more prudent one is how are you feeling? You seemed overly tense before with Mr. Collins and I am sensing that same tension now.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Simply stated, Acting in my position as executive officer I tried to obtain the data collected by Starfleet from the Shran's discarded comm badge found in the lower levels of the Capitol Museum. When I discovered I did not have a high enough command clearance for accessed to those records I gave them a forged version of your codes.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>With that data I was able to use it track Shran... No small feat if I may add... and deliver us here under false pretenses to attempt a rescue.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Also If I may say something first, ma'am. I understand that I have made a mistake, but I am willing to accept whatever punishment you have to give.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I take full responsibility and I had no accomplices in my actions.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>FCO> I'm not tense, I've just been given some hard lessons over the past few months. The captain told me to keep this professional, but if you must know I'm not feeling very professional right now. ::takes some more readings.:: I think this vessel is in a horrid state and I hold you responsible.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> You don't beleive that it will be as simple as saying that you apologise'and accept the consequences, do you?
Shran113: FCO>::He is silent for a moment.::CENG>As well you should. The Aryes has always been my responsibility. Even in the months I have been away I have never let that thought fade from my mind. Any failings of this crew in my absence is a failing on my part. I know it is of little consolation now, but I do hope to return one day to make it right, and I struggle every day to make that a reality.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> You seem to think that the price is only your's to pay and that as long as you are willing, all else in immaterial.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>With all due respect, ma'am. That is precisesly what I believe. After all, everything that happesn from this point forward are consquences and I will accept them, even dishonorable discharge,
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I was aware of the possibilities when I entered into this plot. I am prepared
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI>But it does not affect you alone. When you assign yourself the role of hero and charge off, sword in hand, to save the world, do you ever take into consideration, the risk you place others at?
ZeelaPeers: CENG>FCO> Oh I think you are letting yourself off far too easy. You have no business being in the situation you are in. You know yourself that a starship captain is a rare comodity. Star fleet gives ships to capable officers but few actually show the 'knack' for command. You were one of those people, and yet you sacrificed yourself. Your job was to not only get the job done but do what was best for the crew. You were best for the crew. Would you like to know what happned in your absence?
Shran113: FCO>CENG>You current CO has forbade you from speaking of the specifics and I would ask that you honor her commands, but seeing as how Colonel Christienne is no where to be seen, and judging by your anger and the siaution with Lieuetnant Collins which I observed, I can infer some of the tradgedy that has befallen the Aryes.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> We are slowly losing power. We will not be able to hold our position indefinitely. I think it quite possible that whatever you did, is what's responsible for that anomaly. What if the ship is destroyed as a result of your
CmdrHelenGrace: heroics?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I understand, Captain, and I will help to find a way us a way out this mess I created, even if it is the last thing I do as a Starfleet officer. I will not let anyone else pay for my mistakes.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>FCO> That is an understatement. So now we have 'lawyer' running your ship because you wanted to play 'martyr'. Besides, it helps your concious not to know. then you don't have to feel as guilty, but you know enough to know that Marshall was so desprate to get you back that he put his own career on the line. He apparently thinks more of your worth than I do.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::She slams her palm down on the desk::CSCI> You would do better to follow the rules that have already been established than to break them and apologise for your behaviour afterward!
Shran113: FCO>CENG>Lieutenant, I will tolerate your anger and I will even tolerate your hatred of me, but never question my commitment to this ship. I will never tell you of the thousand horrors I have seen in the past few months skipping from one reality to the next, but even in my darkest hours I have always thought of this crew. I have always tried to find a way to get back here. My actions were my own, and I take responsibility for them. But let me ask you now, what actions have you done to improve the Aryes in my absence? because a Starship crew is not fueled by a single person but by a group of rare and exraordinary people. When I left this ship I left my heart behind but I did know that I was leaving behind some of the greatest and brightest. You are the crew of the Aryes, not I. So I ask of you, as you blame me and the crew and everyone else for the misfortunes of the past year, what have you done to make this ship a better place?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>My greatest failing has always been my intelligence. Growing up it set me apart from everyone. I used to see that as a good thing, but now not so much. I have nothing left to say in my defence. I will do whatever it is you command and I will work my damnedest to save this ship, but I have no answers to your charges that will be satisfactory. I am responsible for what has happened. I don't know what else to say.
Obrian74: Helm::looking over more nav reports of this particular area
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> I tried to make a difference, but in spirit of keeping 'you' in the dark I will refrain from telling you my story. How dare you accuse me of not trying. You try having the knowledge of centuries inside the body of a junior officer that everyone thinks is 'cute' but better seem than heard. I've fought my battles for this ship and am still fighting them. Why do you think I brought Marshall's indescretion to your attention because I knew you were the only one the fool would listen to. Yes I'm trying to improve things on this ship but I'm a far cry from you. And had you simply led and let someone else make the sacrifice we would be whole and not splintered withour an identity.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> The one thing I suspect you can not say, that you will not do it again. This behaviour is not new. I have seen the evidence of it recorded in your files, long before Captain Shran was reported missing.
Obrian74: Helm>:;yawns::Tac> you awake over there
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> If you wish to salvage what's left of your career. If you want the trust of your fellow crewmembers. You can not continue to behave as you do and act independently, when it suits you to do so.
Shran113: FCO>::Shran nodded.::CENG>Good. I sense you have ben holding that in for a long time. Now that it is out, I hope you will be able to work past your anger. No one under values, Lieutenant. I would not have made you my chief engineer if I did. All I meant to say is that perhaps you under value yourself. You do not need me or anyone else to tell you that. You need to hear it from yourself. Centuries of knowledge does not matter when it comes to knowing who you are. Only you can determine who you want to be, not your past lives, not your crewmates, and not even me. You must be true to yourself in the same way that I must be true myself. That is why I made the sacrifice I did, because to be the person I am, I could do no less. I could not let anyone else make that sacrifice and remain the same person or the same captain I have always been. ::He imitates a human smile.::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He nods.::CO>I understand, Captain.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>FCO> I know that deep down you believe that, unfortunately you don't know the ramifications of what you've done and you wont' really know until you truly return. Since according to my readings you can't stay.
CmdrHelenGrace: COCSCI> I will not impose any punishment on you, however I will send a report to Starfleet Command. If will be up to them if they wish to persue charges against you.
Shran113: FCO>CENG>I know. I have known from the begining. Mr. Collins mentioned finding my comm badge in a tomb under the old Washington DC. I have not yet visited that place in my travels and my commbadge is right here. ::He reaches into his pocket and pulls out hsio starfleet badge.:: My fate is not to return at this moment, no matter how much I wish it was. It was nice to visit though, and to talk for a while. It is a discussion I want you to think about. I have always held you in the highest regard. I hope you do the same for yourself, and I hope we will get a chance to talk again.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Helm > Yeah, I'm awake.. and bored
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> YOu know I have to inform the captain.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I understand ma'am, but as you executive officer and seeing as one of my duties is discplinary actions against the crew might I suggest you make some sort of prefuntory punishment against me so that Starfleet does not put any of this on your shoulders... removed me from the XO position perhaps...
Shran113: FCO>CENG>I would not have it any other way. Also I do hope you might carry a message for me to your captain. Tell her I would enjoy a moment to talk with her.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> I'm afraid not, Mr.Collins. It would be precisely what you want and I'm now aware of your desires and will not assist you in shirking further rsponsibility.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CO> Captain this is Peers. I know why we are unable to move, and I believe Lieutenant Collins does too.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::nods::CO> And Captain. Captain Shran would like a 'final' word.
Shran113: FCOCENG>Thank you, and Zeela, I have one more request. Please talk with Lieutennat Collins. He will need a friend right now.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>FCO> I will have to think hard on that. He needs to change his attitude about me and my abilities. I will however do my best.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I understand, captain.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI>Dismissed, lieutenant.
Shran113: FCO>CENG>That is all I can ask, and all you can ask of yourself. Until we meet again, Lieutenant. ::He imitates a human smile.::
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Obrian74: ::AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
ZeelaPeers: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Fetch Storm: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, please state your name, rank and position.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
ZeelaPeers: CENG> Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
Obrian74: helm>Ens Sean Riker
Fetch Storm: Obs > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre, Tactical -> USS Pegasus
Shran113: Well welcome back everyone. We will continue where we left off last week. Former Captain Shran still sits n limbo behind a containment field in the cargo bay. Lieutenant Peers continues to unwrap the mystery of why the Aryes is stuck in the Calico nebula and unable to move.
Shran113: Are there any questions before we begin?
ZeelaPeers: None her
ZeelaPeers: here
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Obrian74: none
AidanMcKenzie1: No, mon capitan
Shran113: Then if there is nothing further
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He takes his position at the ops station thinking over his confrontation with the captain.::
Obrian74: Helm>::standing by at his station hoping engineering gets us going soon::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::standing at tactical, looking bored, as he looked over the current readings::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>Bridge to Lieutenant Peers. How goes your investigation?
Obrian74: helm>::looking over current star charts::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CSCI> I don't want to discuss this over comm I'm coming up there. On my way.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>+T+CENG>Understood.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Begins running some calculations on his console.::
Obrian74: Helm>Tac> good thing we are not under attack would hate to just be a sitting target
Obrian74: target+
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Helm > yeah.. this nebula makes a good hiding spot.. for a trap
Obrian74: true
Obrian74: Helm>Tac> so true
Shran113: FCO>::Shran cocks his antennae as he lets his mind wander to what must be happening with the rest of the ship. He thinks back to when he first took command and knows he will miss the Aryes and her crew even more keenly this time after he disappears.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Enters the bridge and goes to the science station. ::: CSCI> Well you've done it now.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He turns to her.::CENG>I know and you can yell at me all you want later, but can we keep the personal anger out of it while we try to solve the problem.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> I've already solved the problem. You opened up a rift that needs to be shut. I'm going to flood the nebula with chronitons. It will weaken the stability of the rift. We'll lose Captain Shran but we'll regain the ship.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::turns to Marshal and Zeela:: CSCI, CENG > you two quarrel like you two are married
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CENG> Have you run a simulation? Are you certain of your hypothesis? What happens if you inadvertently widen the rift?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>TAC>Not now Aidan...
ZeelaPeers: CENG>Tac> We 'talk' like two officers having a professional discussion about a problem. Any more than that is your imagination. Which I'm sure is vast.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> With all due respect ma'am we don't have time, If we don't do it manually it will go on its own only we'll be stuck to this nebula.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CENG > Yeah, ok. ::nods a bit:: I think it's good to have such a good imagination
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He stands, but waits for her to finish addressing the captain::CENG>There has to be another solution. I have been going over the situation and maybe if we direct a chroniton pulse back down the thread that is connecting Shran to the alternate dimension we can use it like a life-line to fine tune the transporters and bring him all the way through.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>NOIP>Of course we would have to identify and detect the thread first, but...
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> Lt.McKenzie, I'd like you to go to the cargo bay and observe any physical reaction to the engineer's attempts. If anything other than what you explicitly anticipate happening, occurs, I want the experiment suspended immediately
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::turns to look at the captain:: CO > What? Me? Ok, I guess.. got nothing better to do ::he said with a shrug, then turns to head to the TL::
Obrian74: Helm.tac> I will contact if anything changes here
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::grins as he steps into the TL:: Helm > Thanks ::door closes:: TL > Cargo bay
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> And you know we don't' have time for that the longer we spend with this the more unstable and then we will actually 'be' in danger.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Self > I wonder what they want me to observe, whether he disappears altogether? whether the force field breaks and he suffocates?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He closes his eyes as if trying to accept the fact.::CENG>I just can't believe this was all for nothing. Something has to come from this.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::as he contemplates, the TL doors open into the CB. He steps out and he puts on a smile as he approached Shran:: FCO > Heya, Cap'n. Long time no see.. well, at least half of you. I bet you miss your favorite human
Shran113: FCO>::Shran imitates a human smile.::TAC>Yes, Mr. McKenzie, I have missed you. I hope all is well.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > FCO > All is as well as can be expected. The twins are growing like weeds and the wife is as beaqiful as ever
AidanMcKenzie1: *beautiful
ZeelaPeers: CENG> Not now and not on this ship ::activates the chonitons
Shran113: FCO>TAC>It is good to know that you and the counselor continue to grow together. I was reminded of your wedding day very recently... It was a special... ::Shran disappears.::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::smiles as the captain spoke, then blinked as Shran disappeared:: +T= Bridge > Hey, what's you guys doing' up there. Shran pulled a disappearing act
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He shakes his head at the engineer, and monitors the reaction.::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CO> Ma'am I'm going to have to boost the power reserves this is destabilizing a lot of systems
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+TAC> Hold on Aidan ::deactivates the Chronitons:: Now what do you see?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>The Chroniton field is fluxuating. I am reading a 6% increase in ships power drain.
Shran113: FCO>::Shran reappears.::TAC>I am glad I was there to witness a day so special to two of my officers.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Using the phaser emitters won't work. I'll have to modify the deflector dish so we can get more out
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::almost asks her what is he supposed to hold onto but refrained:: =T= CENG > Shran came back.. for the time being ::he then smiles at Shran :: FCO > Yeah, that day was pretty special.. one of the best days in my life
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CENG> Are you certain? It seems the equation hasn't changed. The more power we use, the more the ship loses.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Maybe if we use the warp field to create a warp bubble on the ship we can centralize the chronitons in a smaller area around the ship rather than trying to fill the entire nebula we would only need to fill the area within the warp field.
Shran113: FCO>::He shakes his head and goes to his knees.::TAC>I suddenly got very dizzy, Lieutenant. I am sorry.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> Yeah that could work. I'll have to do some mods to the warp core. ::::turns to the captain:: CO> with your permission ma'am.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > FCO > That's ok, I get dizzy a lot too ::he then taps his badge again:: =T= CENG, CSCI > Shran's saying he's getting a bit dizzy
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::he listens to Aidan's report.::CENG>If we plan on going through with your idea we have to make sure the captain isn't hurt. We can't be sure how this might affect him. He should know the risks.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Exasperated:: CENG> Very well, but there are limits, lieutenant. I will not place this ship at risk.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+Tac> Its transporter sickness give him some water.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI>If anyone is going to do that it's going to be the Captain. You are too close to this to be objective.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::he frowns and sighs:: FCO > Sir, I feel like I got to confess something. I let this ship down, which is nothing new.. but this time I couldn't save Commander Kiele and I let her get captured ::he then listened to Zeela:: =T= CENG > gotcha.. water it is ::walks over to a replicator to get some cool water::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Ironically I was going to say the same thing about you. Before you were overly cautious because Cindy wanted to beam food into him, and you thought that might destabilize his containment, but now you're willing to just start pushing buttons and throwing chronitons around without any thought of it. I think you might be a little too cavalier about this.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CENG>CSCI> We haven't yet determined if this in fact Captain Shran. I will consider the safely of the ship and crew first, before the "specter" of the captain.
Shran113: FCO>::He stands again.::TAC>Mr. McKenzie, I am unsure of the details of Colonel Christienne's disappearance from this ship, but Lieutenant Peers seemed to hint that there was more to it than simple kidnapping. Your current captain has forbidden you from telling me classified details and you should respect that, but from what I gather I cannot believe it is any one persons fault... I know you have your quirks and your mishaps, and I have always been hardest on you, but that is only because I know you are capable of. Whenever this ship has been in true trouble I have seen you perform your duty above and beyond. You cannot blame yourself for things that may not be within your full control. If you are consumed with he past you will never see the present for what it is.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Temper flares:: Listen you.... :::Stops herself before the wrong word(S) come out. :: CSCI> I understand you feelings regarding the captain and some of mine are the same, but apparently you didn't get his message, which is the Aryes, this ship...'his' ship. Is the most important thing. If you want me to sit around and sing songs about Captain Shran I won't. But do I want him back, hell yes. it would solve a lot of problems, but he's not coming back so whatever problems we have will have to be solved on our own. So neither 'you' nor I will get an easy way out.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Holds himself in check.::CENG>Fine. I will help you make the proper modifications. I think I can calculate a more gradual chroniton ratio that may allow for a slower "fill," and won't drain the ship's power so much and maybe even allow the flooding process to act a bit more naturally... All I am saying is that we need to proceed with caution and at least give the man a little warning next time.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::listened to the words of the former captain expecting to be rebuked but he actually felt better:: FCO > I didn't think I knew any classified info about her abduction but all I know is I wasn't there fast enough to prevent it. I guess I can't be fast enough to save everyone but I do my best to help this ship out. I guess the three things I need to worry about most is Cindy and my... our two girls
ZeelaPeers: CENG>CSCI> I'm sorry you don't care for my methods but I move fast and I think fast this is not easy for me either but I must press on.
Shran113: FCO>TAC>I have watched you grow from a time-displaced cadet to a full tactical officer on my ship. You have not only saved this ship on more than one occasion you have personally saved myself at least once. You can only do you best and no one is able to be everywhere all the time. Trust me I know. I also know that you are a good officer and a good man. That is why in my absence I am sure you will do your best to help keep this ship running smoothly. With me gone the crew will have to be even better than it was before, but I know you are up to the challenge.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Fine... I'll begin calculations Chroniton to area flooding patterns... NOIP>For a person who has lived several lifetimes, you think you would be more understanding to other's feelings.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::grins a bit:: FCO > If I remember rightly, I saved you twice. and other people, well, I lost count.. I never thought I would end up here, doing what I am doing now but now that I am I wouldn't miss it for the world. Course, you know me best. I will continue to do what I do, much to the chagrin of the current CO, but hey, I'm doing the best I can. Who know.. I may end up in command of this bird
Shran113: FCO>TAC>I applaud your ambition, but not too soon. I hope to resume command of her one day myself. ::He imitates another human smile.::
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
Fetch Storm: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, you will please state your name, rank and position.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Fetch Storm: Ops > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
Obrian74: helm>Ens Sean Riker
Shran113: I know the crew is a little light today, but nonetheless we should be able to finish the current storyline.
Shran113: Where we left off the crew thanks to Lieutenant Peers discovered a way to severe the connection established with the former captain Shran still locked away in containment in the cargo bay. If the connection can be severed for good it is theorized that the Aryes could then become unstuck from the quantum soup that it is currently trapped in.
Obrian74 has left the room.
Shran113: There have been doubts expressed as to the safety of the procedure to the aforementioned Captain Shran, but the ultimate call will be left up to the Aryes current CO, Commander Helen Grace.
Shran113: If there are any questions please voice them now.
Marshal Collins: None, sir.
Shran113: Then let us continue
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Obrian74 has left the room.
Shran113: FCO>::Shran stands behind the containment field his antennae twitch as his mind races over the predicament of his crew. Not for the first time he questions his decision made so many months before.::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::takes the Ops position for the first time. Looking at the readings, he gave a low growl::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Commander, Lieutenant Peers has found a way to severe our connection with Captain Shran, but I question how safe it will be for the Captain.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>All> Continue monitoring the situation. If there's any change in the degradation pattern, notify me immediately. I wish to speak with the "captain".
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > =T= CO > Is it safe to come back to the bridge?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+Tac> safe? perhaps not, but desirable nonetheless, lieutenant.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > =T= CO > Well, as safe as safe can be for this ship ::chuckle:: On my way then
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Enters the lift as Aidan exits::
Shran113: FCO>::He turns to follow the new arrival as she enters the cargo bay.::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::turned sideways as not to bump into the CO, but what that be a bad thing?:: TL > bridge
AidanMcKenzie1: what -> would
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> Captain Shran, I presume?
Shran113: FCO>::He gaze takes her in one glance. His antennae remain motionless as he gives her a once over. He notices the straight-backed stance. The even tone of her voice, the tied back perfection of her hair and the way she clasps her hands as she stands. He pauses a moment to examine the Aryes CO before responding.:: CO>Commander. ::he nods once.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> Tell me, captain. How did you come to be where you are now after the ship you were on disappeared?
Shran113: FCO>CO>I will tell you that my mishap was part of a classified propulsion experiment. If you have not been briefed on the full details of it when taking command, I am afraid I cannot reveal any more unless I can confirm your security clearance with Starfleet Command.
Shran113: FCO>CO>As to my arrival here, Lieutenant Collins can speak to the science of it better than I can
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::purses her lips:: A safe answer, captain. Unfortunately, it does nothing to confirm your identity. The rift Lt Collins created bringing you here is speaks eloquently enough of his actions and of his motives. I have come to you
CmdrHelenGrace: now.
CmdrHelenGrace:
Shran113: FCO>CO>I understand your dilemma, Commander, but I also believe that any answer I give you will never be enough to definitively prove my identity, but I suspect you already know that. So the question is why have you really come?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Lt Collins seems to feel you are the "genuine article" although I feel his perspective may be inclined to overlook what doesn't suit him. I cannot trust his zeal to be an accurate measure.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> I am a JAG officer captain. It is my job to determine the truth.
Shran113: FCO>CO>You are a lawyer... or you were a lawyer. that will serve you well but it will also be a detriment. You want to find the truth of the situation but the Aryes is not a courtroom and exploration is not a court trial. Truth is often in the eye of the beholder and sometimes instinct and trust are you have to rely on when sitting in that chair. For instance, Lieutenant Collins can be a bit rough and fumble as humans say, but I have found that when it comes to science and theory his judgment is particularly sound. His enthusiasm can often be a bit "unbridled," but I have always trusted him and never regretted it.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO>And thus far his actions have shown me precisely the opposite. I will not convict on circumstantial evidence, captain or make a decision solely based on instinct. I want facts. Whether we "can" pull you all the way though may
CmdrHelenGrace: well prove a moot point. The rift that was opened is slowly draining the ship's power. If we close the rift, you will be lost too. Before I make that decision, I want to know who it is I will be committing to the void.
Shran113: FCO>CO>You cannot "pull me through." Lieutenant Collins theory was sound, but he was not fully aware of the situation. He used the data from my comm badge which he recovered buried in a vault in Washington DC on Earth. That action was performed by a future version of myself. ::He held out his hand to reveal his comm-badge.:: I still have my comm-badge and by logic I can understand that your efforts to save me fail, or I would not be able to bury it where it will be found in your past, but my future. ::He paused.:: You want to know who you are committing to the void? You are committing a man who has known all along that he could not be saved, but has enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his crew. I miss them and this place more than you can realize.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO>It only proves that you left here eventually, captain. You yourself, do not yet know how this will play out. Perhaps your future self placed the badge there, in order to insure you could be restored now. You would still have
CmdrHelenGrace: your badge as you are not and perhaps will not then become that future self.
Shran113: FCO>CO>::He nods.:: I met a traveler once who was fond of saying said, infinite possibilities in infinite universes. Personally, I will just be able to feel better knowing that my crew is in capable hands. ::He looked at her for another moment as of listening to something.:: You need to trust them. They will make mistakes, but so will you. I have made more than my share, but together we have always pulled through. A starship crew are not things that you can put so neatly in a row and expect them to work like parts of a clock. A starship crew is a family. You learn to accept each other's flaws and balance them. It is amazing how much problems can be solved knowing you trust those around you.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>FCO> I "trust" that the parts, as you put it, are well trained and know what is expected of them. Families...::arches a brow:: do not run starships, crews do, captain and that trust is earned, not given.
Shran113: FCO>CO>Than you will have a hard time governing this crew. There is no case law out here, Commander. The search for facts is not always the search for truth, and the search for truth is not always found where you expect it.
Shran113: FCO>CO>I wish you luck, but try not to damage my ship. I will be coming back for it.
Shran113: =====END SIM=====