Expansion Fleet - Avalon Archive

*walks into the room, with his face flushed*

Next time I'm taking the maglev... Oh! Good morning Mr. Stuart!  How are you?

Fine sir, and you?

Fine too... But I'm never again comming to this station on foot...

So, what's the project you said you wanted do discuss with me? By the way, i believe this PADD is yours...

No trouble at all, Mr. Stuart! I actually enjoy programming tricorders...

I have invited Mr. Daishin to our meeting as well, but he seems to be a little late... Well... Tell me Mr. Stuart, hope to find any interesting artifacts there? What have you found on those images?

And while Mr. Daishin doesn't arrive, let me take a look at some sensor sweeps they took...

*Twenty minutes later*

Hum! That's unusual! The metreonic partilce counting on the planet's rings are far beyond the normel levels... Are you familiar with the effects of a Metreonic Cascade, Mr. Stuart? It could kill us all in a matter of minutes... But this data is far to inprecise to be trusted.. I'll have to use our own probes, once they arrive to confirm this...

Hum... It seems Mr. Daishin is having some trouble waking up today... I'll give him a chance today, but next time it'll have to go to his record...

*taps a note on his PADD and leaves it on the table*

Dear Mr. Daishin,

I hope you have slept well tonight. Please contact me ASAP. And I hope this was the last time you slept over your shift.

=A= Assis to Skol =A=

Very well, sir. I believe our tactical officer has already boarded the ship. Anyway, I'll beam up immediately to ensure everything is ready, should the need arise.

=A= Assis out =A=

Computer, end session.

Configuration session ended

=A= Assis to Stuart =A=

Number one, I need you to beam me up again. It seems we are going to see some action soon. I'll give you more information when I arrive...

=A= Assis out =A=

We should configurate the sensors, besides the scientific uses you already said, to make periodic passive scans of the sector, so we could be better prepared in cause of a tactical situation or a spacial anomaly that would endanger us.

*The cloud of energy was delighted.*
"Energy... energy! Growing stronger!"
"Want more energy!"
"Receiving energy from their weapons!!!"
"But want more!"
"Seek all energy now!!"
*Parts of the dark cloud start moving into a different shape, as if it is becoming a tornado, extending its tail at the power core of Starphoenix Station. In a matter of moments, it hits the building that houses the power core.*
"Energy in there! Need the energy!"
*As the cloud hits the building, a huge explosive sends large pieces of debris in all directions, crushing down on other buildings, setting them all on fire. The tail of the cloud penetrates into the ruins of the building, seeking the energy source, and starts feeding from it. One by one, the lights and all systems go down in the different buildings on the station...*

The Astrometrics Station is a small one story building with a large array of antennae at its side. It is placed away from the main Research Facility, to avoid field interference. Currently, the building is empty and the array is still nos fully assembled, waiting for the engeneering crew to show up.

Thanks you sir.
Well, what I wanted to discuss with you, is about the possibility to take a shuttle pod that migth be avaiable to a field trip to area of the planet i think that would give me some crucial readings. With the data you gave me, I located in that region some stone presence that is not usual on that region, and i belive there is little chance it got there by natural means. Besides, I belive that it would be a good oportunity to Dr. Daishin study some of the life forms present there, if he could join me. I am also trying to modify this tricorder to detect further geological information while my equipament is not avaiable. If you could assist me, it would be of great help. What do you think abou this?

Oh, Mr. Stuart... I almost forgot... You may talk to the Commodore about the ship. Tell him I sent you. But please, enlighten me on your findings...

Thank you Captain. I shall inform you of the Commodore´s decision as soon as he gives me.

* leaves the lab with rush*

=A=Skol to Captain Assis=A=

Captain, we are having a situation at Lancelot. I would like to know the status of the Lattes, if she is in shape to stop a shuttle that might leave the planet without authorization. As for the sensor array, we shall proceed as soon as possible.

=A=Skol out=A=

Very well, Fleet Captain. Let's proceed with the configuring.

*three and a half hours later*

Computer, end session.

*beeps*

I believe that all has ben configured now, gentlemen. Fleet Captain, your console in Operations will provide you all the data the sensor array gathers about ships in orbit, closing on the system and also the data on Dantor itself. If you excuse me, I have to return to the Lattes.

=A= Assis to Lattes =A=

Beam me up.

=A= Assis out =A=

*beams up*

*The energy cloud is drawn to a particular concentration of power at the station, and heads toward it fast, casting a dark shadow on the buildings below it... As it came within range, the inverse energy phasers were fired...*
"Energy... absorb energy..."
"What is this? Inverse energy! They try to trick us!"
"Ignore their tricks, they cannot weaken us..."
"They are annoying us!"
"We are being delayed! Gallifreyans may come soon, must hurry..."
"We will trick them back..."
"And we will take all energy at once..."
*At that moment, the dark energy cloud seems to expand as if to cover the entire landbase... but in fact it is moving toward the nearby ocean.*
"Water... water makes energy stream easier..."
"We will be able to assemble all energy and take it at once..."
*At that moment, what seems to be some sort of heavy lightning strikes into the ocean, several kilometers away from the station. The lightning seems to pierce into the depths of the oceans, and for an instant there appears to be a hole in the water... then the water begins to react and a huge wave begins to form. The large wave of water grows higher and more massive, as it sets for Starphoenix Base... In a matter of moments, the immense and high wave reaches the coastal area nearby Starphoenix Base, and the people on the base can see how the waves are taller than themselves... even taller than the highest buildings of Starphoenix base... and then the wave comes crashing down on top of the first buildings, and tons of water flows into the base, flooding the streets so much that only the highest buildings barely come above the water. The violent ocean water keeps flooding into the base, even tearing apart some of the smaller buildings and taking them with the stream, as the cloud hangs above the flooded areas, and begins to concentrate its power on an open area... The power of the energy field seems to look like a tornado coming down from it, heading for the water... and when it strikes the water, it begins to whirl with a heavy wind, as the Na'jigat cloud begins to extract all energy that is being flown through the water...*
"Energy... energy... Want more energy!"
"We still have part in space attacking ships..."
"They must make ships pay for this trick as well, and make sure they no longer delay us again!"
*And at that moment, in space, the separated part of the Na'jigat cloud turns aggressive, attacking all ships with what also seems to be a surge of energy lightning. The ships suffer a heavy shock, upsetting their systems as the ship is pulled back, away from planet Dantor.*

OFF: this is the last post I can make before I go on vacation. I won't be able to post until september again. Now you can continue the storyline and admins could post with Event Horizon, if they want. The idea is that the Na'jigat is about to destroy everything and everyone, when again the Gallifreyan cavalry appears. Gallifreyans are humanoid people, and the only species in the universe that is strong enough to fight the Na'jigat through mental energy. Even they can't defeat or destroy the Na'jigat, but they can force them to retreat - for now. I will ask Montrell to post as Legudon (main chief of the Gallifreyans) when he returns from his vacation soon. The Gallifreyans will use no weapons except pure concentration on telephatic energy. They are a species that does not like to interact with other species and will be short in answers, if they tell you anything at all. Little is known about them, and nobody really knows yet where they are from and who they are. But the war between the Na'jigat and the Gallifreyans has been going on from the beginning of time and will never end.
As for the Na'jigat, remember they can NOT be destroyed. You can delay them, confuse them a bit (but remember they CAN read your minds, they are the purest form of telephatic power as well) and besides trying to win some time, there's little you can do - but that doesn't mean you can make it spectacular, like I now just gave you some material to work with for some time

* enters the room looking everything with a smile on the face, talking loud to himself *

Hum... I belive that shall do for now. When it is ready anyway. I will take a look on that data about the planet
Captain Assis sent me. Where the #### is the quarters area??

That is indeed a very good idea Mr. Stuart! And I will be pleased to help you configuring the tricorder. I remember that I was pretty good at this on the Academy... I believe you Professor Stormhorn tought you the way to convert your tricorder to boost the comm badge emergency beacon, didn't he? Well, that was my idea!

*Takes his tricorder from the belt and flips it open*

Hum... Geological data, huh? Tranfer me what you have programmed and give me that isolinear configurator...

*passes the flashing humming tool over the tricorder*

Hum... You used a linear link on the scanning coil controller, but with that your scans will be much more affected by any sort of tetrionic radiation, which the prospectin scans indicate to be above the normal, and you terracon particle counting will not be very accurate... You may miss by some hundred years or so...

Very well Mr. Stuart... I'll stay here and wait for Mr. Daishin...

*beams down*

Computer, lights.

*beeps*

Computer, ativate all terminals. Enter configuration mode, authorization Assis-2643-Kappa.

Sensor array configuration mode enabled

Good...

=A= Assis to mah'GNUs and Skol =A=

Captain mah'GNUs and Fleet Captain Skol, I am at the Astrometrics Station waiting for you so we can configure the sensor array.

=A= Assis out =A=

*beams up*

Captain mahGnus! You are already here. Should we wait for Captain Assis to  begin?

Very Well. If you excuse me Captain mahGNUs, I have business to attend.

*leaves*

"Energy...receiving lots of energy!.."
"Gallifreyans are trying to fight us....But we have lots of energy.."
"They are becoming weaker...we must overwhelm them..we shall oppose them.."
*Then the storm on Dantor increases and several buildings of the Starphoenix base collaps by the power of nature.
"..We still need energy...Dantor is almost depleted...to oppose the Gallifreyans we need more energy..."
"..Searching...Searching...Energy coming to us...ships are entering this part of space..."
At that moment the energycloud in space went away from planet Dantor and set course for the incoming vessels.

* enters the room, sits on a chair and starts programing something into a tricorder *

That would not be desirable at all! Your assistence is much appreciated Captain. If you like, I could discuss the disposal of the suttle with Commodore T Hain myself, since i already brought you so much trouble.

I am familiared with the Metreonic Cascade efects. If such event ever happened in this planet it most certanlly would leave a tray on the geological formation. But as you can see on the earlier sensor sweeps, those silex similar rock pieces are not natural from that region of the planet. You could find them about 500 km or so to north, and sice there so small pieces, but not small enough to be nattural sediments from intemperation, i belive it was some how transporded. The countinous line these elements appear from its source, might indicate some kind of primitive ocupation.  But it is still a very long shot. That is why i need to take some closer scans with the modified tricorder or with some more appropried instruments. Well sir, if you don´t mind, I am quite ansious to make the request to the commodore.

*Stands up and leaves the Astrometrics station*

*Enters the maglev*

Living complex

*The maglev hums and rushes towards the main living complex*

(Edited by Pierre Louis Assis at 9:05 pm on Mar. 22, 2003)

*Enters the room*

Greetings gentlemen. Shall we begin?

*beams down, smiling*

Greetings Fleet Captain. Captain mah'GNUs... *nods his head*

Nice to have you here... Computer, start configuration mode. Authorization Assis-2643-Kappa.

Command codes verified

*sits on a meeting desk that holds a large screen with a holoprojector on its center and signals for Skol and mah'GNUs to do the same*

Computer, display present configuration of sensor probes orbiting planet Dantor.

*a hologram forms, displaying the planet, surrounded by many small probes, that are highlited with a big blue starfleet insignia*

This is a new display system that is being tested on a few locations. In a few years Starfleet hopes to have this replace the old computer displays... At least the ones that would be more efficient if working in three dimensions. I am sure the helm stations on most ships will be like this in some ten to fifteen years....

But let's get to work, shall we? I'd like to hear your ideas for the use of the probes. As you know, they will scan the sector for subspace anomalies and stellar phenomena, just to name a few scientific projects that have landed on my desk, sent by many researchers from the Federation and the Klingon Empire...

It seems that the Delta quadrant has finally got the attention it deserves. *smiles*

Also, we will be condictin geological and archaeological surveys on planet Dantor, using the probes planetary sensors. This will include a comprehensive study of the cause of all those terrible storms we are already familiar with.

*smiles again and looks at the two vilcans, waiting for their opinions*

Computer, tea, green, hot.

*a cup of tea appears on the replicator on the wall behind to his chair. he starts drinking it.*

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"...Energy..we need energy!"
"..Searching...ships at Dantor have all dissapeared! Gallifreyans are aware!"
"...Danger..Danger...Gallifreyans are becoming stronger..Energy..we need energy!"
*A huge cloud forms itself above Dantor*
"Scanning planet....Dantor is almost depleted...no signs of recovery...Gallifreyan thread is growing! Retreat!......"

*At that moment the huge cloud dissapears from planet Dantor and the planets atmosphere is at rest again. Sunbeams reach the surface; hurricanes dissapear and the sea is at rest. Dantor's biosphere is recharching slowly*