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"A Point Of Intrigue" Tactical Officers Log: Eagle,James,T.,Lt.Jg.:U.S.S. Arcadia Computer begin log:..Beep...:: The past minutes have been intense and curious to say the least. I have been running and comparing tactical data from our recent encounters. The ship is now underway to Star Base# 113 in this alternate Universe. The Romulan Scout vessel appears to have been a decoy at best;Bait at the very likely. I must concur with Commander Lo Ami on this point. The data is the strange thing that seems out of place here. The vessel literally blew itself to atoms as we were approaching and scanning it. The tactic we have encountered on a few occasions during this mission. The ship was confirmed as a match to one from our own Universe. The thought has occurred to me it may have been the other Romulan ship we had *painted* prior to this debacle. The other ship was disabled prior to our initial contact with the larger deadlier versions that decloaked. Data recovered has indeed indicated this is an alternate Universe,Not an alternate time line as some have speculated. I must still maintain my opinion as to the other Romulan ships here and now. I have been reviewing additional data and comparing against prior data we have in record of ships crews, that is the intriguing part. I will continue to monitor the situation as it develops. I can only hope the recent data does not reveal what is suspect here. I know full well the effects of a bonding, as well as the effect of a mind meld. This situation is even more grave as we move the enemy seems to be one step ahead at all times. The answer may lay within our own ranks. I hope this is not the case in point,however if so...how do we adapt to it and bring the situation to a tactical advantage....Computer End Log::..Beep::. ^_^

Prelude To War Tactical Officers Log: Eagle, James, T.,Lt.Jg. Computer begin recording and encrypt command access only: Beep.... the recent review(s) of data retrieved from both this ship and our mirror sister ship have confirmed an attack from a Romulan warbird . The attacking warbird was post review of the data found to be from our universe. One D'Deridex class warbird is enough to handle let alone a brace of them. The Romulan ships must be the ones that were as the Captains "Friend" referred to as the ones that had been prepared for the shift when we were drawn into the void ; trapped for a time while they were enabled to make the transition readily into this present realm. They were allowed to enter and begin a campaign of terror as it appears from all the data we have discovered from the other Arcadia and the planet we are in orbit around. The sheer magnitude of total wanton destruction fits the profile of the Romulans when cross referenced with previous records of contact with an inferior race. The puzzlement that has occupied Lt.Cmdr.Marx,as well as Lt.Westler and I have been according to records and data retrieved from the mirror Arcadia the ship was not an exact duplicate of our own. The ship though perceived as a Sovereign class as is this ship, It was fitted with weapons and defensive systems that were standard on Constellation class vessels of a hundred years ago in the Fleet. This was not the only difference found to be of interest. The shields were of a type configured to enable a ship to gain warp travel,They were not designed to go into combat. The weapons on the ship appear to have been configured for a more peaceful application like drilling from an orbital attitude. The damage to the now orbiting hulk of our mirror ship was horribly extensive and debilitating. The data indicated from the scorching from the weapons of the attacker the attack was in all probability so sudden and swift;The ship had little or no time to react. This is most revealing considering the communications we had received from Star Base##113 upon our egress into this universe. The other Arcadia had been ordered here for a diplomatic mission. This place on our Federation charts does not even exist,Not to mention if it did exist in our universe it would be well within the JD of the Star Empire. I have been running tactical queries to the computer and have arrived at a possible conclusion and answer as to why they may have invaded this universe filled with by all data available contains various species that until now have no experience in war or at least on the galactic level. The races may not even evolved locally with any war in their collective histories. Going over the data I had a startleing thought,Should this data lead to a logical end as it presents to so far; This makes perfect logic as to why the Romulans came here. The obvious knee jerk reaction I am sure is to make war on the inhabitants of this place, Yes to conquer and pillage as they are all too well prone to do. The other possibly overlooked reason may even be much more of grave concern. The point this is a universe full of sheep by our standards should be enough..were it not for the lingering thought that has been bothering me all the while. The thought has occurred and the realization has crashed down on me. The Romulans are not here to merely take over by force the various races....Federations in place here. The Romulans I surmise are here for a much greater far reaching design that may well threaten our own universe and the balance there. I must return to duty shortly, Ship tactical offensive and defensive systems have been fully restored. Overall ship status appears to be fully operational. I must see both Lt.Cmdr. Marx,as well as Commander Alces on this matter as it may prove grievous at best. The possibility is so mind numbing and preposterous in the sheer magnitude and scale if permitted to continue may shift the balance of power in both universes for a long time to come. I must give my recommendation to take up pursuit and eliminate the Romulan vessel at all cost,terminate it with extreme prejudice...should we fail to do so may signal a far greater "Prelude to War". Computer forward a copy of this log and a signal to meet with him as soon as possible to discuss this matter...End Log:..Beep... :lol:

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Pedal To The Metal Commander Personal log: Eagle,James,T.,Lt.Jg.,Tactical Officer: U.S.S. Arcadia Computer begin recording:..whir,bleep.. The ship is running silent, All future communications have been locked down by order of Cmdr.Alces. I fully understand and agree with his actions given the situation we have found this ship and crew in once again. We had finally egressed from the starless void that had us entrapped previously. This small miracle was wrought about by the intense and excellent interdepartmental work applied in the dire times recently. Upon the exit into clear space I think the entire ships crew breathed a sigh of relief. The crew was as well faced with the dilemmas of having an insane Xo, And a missing CO. The latter situation was no doubt directly connected to the Captains "Friend" involment. I as well the CSEC were in close quarters communication with Commander Alces on the bridge as the search for the CO proved to be fruitless. One could obviously discern from the features of the Commanders face ; the conflict he was going through,His duty to the ship and crew and the personal duty to his friend and Commanding officer Capt.Dacotah. The tactical console linked to the main viewer made it exceedingly clear should we stay in our position ,Keep looking for the Capt. and debating the possibilities of a return attempt to find her our opportunity was becoming trapped again more imminent. The Csec Lt.Cmdr. Marx agreed the best interest and duty to the ship and crew came first though he is the Captains step brother. The emotions involving his own concern were just as revealed in the discussion. The Commander reluctantly made the right command decision and ordered to get underway again,this eventually led to our escape presumably back into some place in the known space recorded in Fleet charts. The ship emerged and was in contact with a Star Base. Apparently all was well, That is until subtle changes were noted and found to be quite starting in nature. The data clearly indicates we did emerge into Federation space, However which Federation space indeed,An alternate timeline perhaps,or an alternate parallel universe all together. The Commander upon validation of the data ordered us to begin a high warp trip to a system that apparently was the location of us as well, Us meaning another Arcadia that has been overdue to report in from type of diplomatic mission. The odd thing was the alternate ship had been sending out or squawking the ships emergency beacon as well as escape pods beacons. Our Ceng Sam and his miracle workers dept. had successfully brought the ships propulsion systems back online as the Commander ordered me to put the pedal to the medal, Indicating his desire for max warp effort. I complied by way of the link to the automated helm link we had established. This mission is strange indeed as it indicates an urgent need to extricate ourselves and return to our own time/continuum as soon as possible. The comments from Cmdr. Alces seem to really hammer the fact home should we fail at this the ship by some type of spacial paradox may cease to exist,"go poof" is the term I think he spoke to Sam as the relating of urgency to get to that ship as soon as possible. Taking up the Tactical scans on LR was beginning to reveal some amazing data. The sensors and data are not real clear at this time due to the extreme range we are at. The data has confirmed though another Arcadia that had been under attack and literally appears to look akin to Swiss cheese, I should as well mention the IP appears to be well within Romulan Star Empires known space. The term Glorious Strife comes even more to mind at this time and explains a deluge of questions as it pertains to the journeys of this fine ship and crew. The term has made a permanent answer to my initial wonder at explanation of the meaning as it seems we have been in a strife filled situation since I became a member of this crew. Computer end recording: Bleep...

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Voids,Stars,Insane Commander,And The Needs Of The Many... Tactical Officers Log : Eagle, James,T.,Ens. N.C.C.1742 -E, U.S.S. Arcadia Computer begin recording:..Beep,Whir,beep.. This ships company and crew have just been through a waking living nightmare. I can without a reasonable doubt attest to the bravery and courage;dedication of the Arcadias crew. The XO has been for lack of a better term; recaptured and being detained in sick bay in Isolation room #1 to treat and observe his vitals and brain functions. Commander Lo Ami had apparently been taken over by another unknown brainwave an act that led to his abberant behavior and subsequent actions. The actions that almost wrought the death of our Counselor, The destruction of the CO's quarters not to mention her extensive collection of fine foot wear. The Commander successfully kept at bay any and all capture attempts for a short period of time at least. Were it not for the timely intervention of Commander Alces, Along with Lt.Cmdr. Westler the outcome may have been different. Daena was knocked out by the gassing of the Commander when she was in close proximity to him at his last stop of wanton destruction. Daena had previously recorded an incident of a spacial distortion in, or around Captain Dacotahs quarters around the time the XO had began his assault on her quarters. The data on her tricorder has been retrieved by Lt.Cmdr. Marx our Security head,And brother to the CO. I have seen this type of spacial distortion before;the energy print matches the energy/spacial distortion recorded when the CO's "Friend" Baran popped onto our bridge prior to this horrid event unfolding. The CO has been confirmed to not be onboard the Arcadia, It is my educated opinion she has been taken by Baran. Commander Alces did state to me personally Baran has the ability to move in/through time and space at will. I can only hope he has taken our Captain to a safe and pleasant harbor of tranquility and peace, The affectionate ways he showed towards the Captain would seem to preclude the idea he would harm her. We had gotten the situation pretty much under control with the XO, And had actually gotten underway on a possible course out of this dark place at 1/4 impulse power; my long range tac scans, as well as CENG Sam noting the gravitational fluxes of the space dead ahead of the ship. The fluxes eventually led to be stars ahead, almost out of the dark...external communications to Star Base #113; Limited as they may be were established by OPS Doug T. There straight ahead was the warm and inviting celestial bodies bidding us on. That was so welcome and different from the cold,dark and indifferent void we were rapidly egressing from now. Then it happened..Commander Alces ordered the ship to full stop. I have complied, I have as well been taking readings from our surroundings as well. If the shifting of this void is continuous as I suspect, Should we remain here;we may be placed in jeopardy once again, possibly with no escape this time. I full well understand the Commanders reluctance to leave this place without the Captain possibly with no way to return on a seek and recover mission. I know all too well the conflicting thoughts he must be having at this time. I have possibly overstepped my boundaries, I have gently suggested to Commander Alces his duty to this ship and crew as well since he is now in command. The CO were she here would most certainly understand the Needs and good of this fine ship and crews safety have the first priority, over the needs of the one. I know all too well he is aware of this duty, I feel he will do the right thing;though it may lead to the loss of our beloved Captain...The ships company and crew come first, Such is the heavy burden of command. Computer...End Log: Whirr,Click,...Beep...

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Space And Time, Ping And Pong, Guts For Garters, & A Psychotic Commander Tactical officers log: Eagle, James, T., Ens. Computer Begin Recording...Beep.. The bridge had been quiet for some time. The occasional exception occurred when either Daena, Sam, or I were exchanging data from console to console. We were finally making headway on a possible solution to extricate the Arcadia and crew safely out of this void when all hell broke loose. Our Xo had been in sickbay undergoing extensive treatment,Mr.Westler had apparently regained consciousness from an earlier encounter prior to my joining this ship. the reports from the medical dept. indicated that Commander Lo Ami would be returning to duty soon and all that remained was continuing repairs,and investigations being performed by the security dept. I as well as Daena, and Chief engineer Sam Semja were working diligently at our assigned task when we were alerted to some systems malfunctions. The malfunctions turned out to be a command code authorization being entered by our own Xo, The command was to disable all sensors on deck two, as well as all internal transporters. The Xo had apparently gone off the edge and had acquired a phaser,went to the quarters of our CO, apparently discharging said phaser set at an insanely high setting and literally blowing up sections of the Captains quarters. Sam and Mr.Thoros have been attempting to gain access to the deck by way of the "J" tubes, I had been trying to disable the command auth.protocols and unsuccessfully doing so. Mr.Westler had issued orders to send as many security crew to that area while he was assisting in some kind of medical emergency, that had almost killed off one of the crew by way of anaphylactic shock. I have been attempting to contact the CO, as well as Commander Alces to be enabled to override the Xo command auth.code. I have implemented the forcefields command to possibly stave off any explosive hull breach decompression should the Xo decide to blast a main bulkhead. I know Daena had during this storm of woes detected a spacial anomaly occurring at the time phaser discharges were heard by ships crew either on deck two,or near said deck. The data was recorded and I am at this time attempting to sort it out, it may prove useful in our attempt to gain escape from this damnable void. The sensor returns are continuing to ping and pong their returns, the data is being compiled,sorted,and routed post overlaying to generate a mapping of a way out as we speak. Now should the time be availed to us I may be able to start the slow egress from this place through the autolink to our helm station...that is of course all the chaos being held at bay,handled,and taken care of. I know as well the Captain,our Executive officer, and Commander will have our guts for garters should we fail. Computer End Log...Beep..

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Time Marches On, Or Does It.... Tactical Officers Log: Eagle, James, T., Ens...Computer Begin Log: Beep... Sam and I had spent so much of our precious time and even more precious energy. The hours spent in the holodeck going over and over possible scenarios for escape have surely cost us in our most valuable commodity energy. One can push the limits on physical rest or lack of sleep, merely rest up and recover. That being said the ability to recover any form of energy on an already dwindling supply of energy barely being maintained by the miraculous engineering crew, in an empty black void is practically impossible. The best odds for survival in the possible escape we had come up with is 60% success and 40% failure. The unfortunate latter half of the equation would probably end in one of two possible outcomes. Neither possibility was a pleasing outcome. Sam and I have presented Commander Alces with the data, He then in turn ran it by the senior command staff. We did attempt to gather more data by firing a spread of dummy torpedos into the void in an attempt to monitor their range and bearing to compile some data. The returning data as well as the torpedos were a bit of surprise, either we are in some sort of curved space,the torpedos were turned back by an omnipotent being, or we are trapped in some sort of space akin to being held in the fist of an unseen dark hand. I was going over the data with the Cmdr. as I overheard a comment by Sam mentioning a similar experience on the U.S.S. Voyager in time past. The solution in part required the assistance of a guide whom was either a resident,or at the very least familiar with the area of space. The thought struck me at the mention of a guide my mind recalled a previous remark of Captain Dacotah about her "friend" and being a rather unique individual. It occurs to me this may well a possible alternative, He does afterall appear to be enabled to come and go at will through time and space. I hope there can be a realistic way to get our collective tails out of this expanse, Given the amount of energy drain on the systems, Coupled with our inability to garner another source of energy from outside the Arcadia. The original offered alternative may well be the best alternative. Time waits for none, Just marches on. Computer End Log : Beep....

Perhaps an end to the endless night.. Personal log: Eagle, James, T., Ens, Tactical officer: Computer begin log : Beep.. It is down now to Sam and I as well as the Sci. Dept. to work a way out of this black and seemingly endless void. Sam the Acting CENG and I have just made our way to the Holo-Deck. W e can review and possibly run our joint simulations in the hologram imaging deck. It is with great hope and expectations this will work. The data from the archives from past encounters of a similar situation(s) lead to a way out. The data gathered and run in the sims may find us a way out for We may very well have only one shot at this. The data does refer to a bit of danger involved in the various formulas used to generate the type of inverse energy burst generated by our warp sequencing and energy output to get the desired effect. The particular state we have encountered is almost identical in many ways to the ones indicated in the archival data. It does as well differ in some ways as well. To hedge our theory , and make for the best chance I have coupled a theory using our quantum torpedos and shields to essentially cause a rebound affect and timed to the warp cold start and implosion . The Chief engineer seems to agree on the theory, Now all we have to do is refine it in the sim. We will have to ensure perfect and precise timing though. A bit too much power at the wrong time might prove inadequate at best, And possibly a disaster at worst. I trust Sam and his expertise ...we can now only strive for the very best solution to this mounting problem. Time can be an asset, or a very great liability. Time marches on and waits for no one. I can only pray now, I hope we are right. Computer End Log: Beep.

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