S1 - M2: Delta Gateway

[Kirok]

[Time Vortex]

The Shran was only in the time vortex for maybe ten minutes before the deflector dish sent out another pulse opening a spatial rift before spitting the large battleship back out into subspace. The only problem it was no where near were they original were and the second became very obvious.

All around the Shran an massive battle was going on. On one side strange configuration of vessels mostly black with small amounts of orange were organized in a more defensive pattern facing off against many Well's, Federations, and another of other species. They were joined by a number of Federation vessels too and more Wells class vessels than the opposition. One thing was for sure, the unknown configuration vessels here would make up to the same ones seen coming out of the Delta gateway by the shuttle crew.

The opposition though had the advange of vessels that were not seen in the past yet, including temporal destroyers, and temporal cruisers, along with many vessels though not outnumbering the defenders yet.

Suddenly IFF appear on at least one of the timeships that was taking heavy fire, the NCV Nemesis!

This is the Nemesis to KA Flagship Azure Fligment, we've taken severe damage to engines... Heavy dam..e ... to ... a..l  de..ks.. Temp..ral S...elding fa..ure imm..ent..

Standby Nemesis.. Helps on the way.. responding a very familiar voice to all parties.

Jor had reached the bridge. He was also a beginners aboard the USS Shran and he felt a little embarrased to enter currently during the situation. But it probably needed an hand enforcing on the bridge.So, befor entering, he touched the earing and said "Voka a benter", walk with the Prophets,  by himself and then, when the automated doors slipped away, He entered moving quickly. He reported directly to the Admiral Kirok: "Aye Sir, I'm Jor Garan, scientific division. I'm here to give an hand. What's priority application?" he asked waiting for a responde form Admiral Kirok.

[Bridge]

Kirok stood.  Partially out of formality.  Partially to be just a bit closer to the main screen.

"It is acceptable to meet you, Mr. Garan.  Please take the station beside Doctor del Bosque.  Localize the comm signal for the Nemesis, please.  Doctor del Bosque, I will need an update on life signs on that ship as soon as they become available" Kirok ordered.

[Sevoc]

[Shuttle]

James talked to Commander Jones alone for a second.  He was treating her like a First Officer in the mission and wanted to think of the alternatives.  Hawke looked down he was thinking not just the short term but the long term consequences of the decisions.

"Alright, Commander, begin preparation to shut one of them down, discreetly, I don't want the rest of the crew to know about this..."  James whispered to her.

He stood silent for a second and then said "T'Ra...wait let me explain... I'm to become death the destroyer of worlds...what I am trying to say is that we are opening a doorway; we might not be prepared to what's on the other side.  But at the same time, we are explorers and I might lock up from the wonder's on the other side...I'm just making sure I have multiple plans if need to"

He nodded at T'Ra and tried to gently squeeze her shoulder.  He made eye contact with her showing that he was taking the situation serious.

As his attention was drawn to T'Ra he heard the front of the shuttle a small conversation.

James heard the probe was launched.

James had his full attention to Commander Jones when he heard Ardy quickly move the Shuttle.   Not bracing himself he moved to the side of the shuttle.   The back of his shirt must have caught on a loop or something.   He felt a little resistance, instead of untangling it...he intead tried to force it.

*SCREECH*  A sound came from the back of James shirt as he heard the ripping noise of fabric.  He closed his eyes as he could not believe what just happened.  "I think my shirt just ripped, why are my shirt always messing up?"  James said.

With the back of his shirt ripped, James looked at the front of the shuttle.  "The probe is launch, Ardy focus on piloting it,"

He turned to the rest "Let me know when we have an idea where that probe is going"

"People, we got a Job to do and we will finish it, let's stay focused on the mission"  James said

(Shuttle)

"Commander Hawke," Sevoc began, "the probes appear to be going to the..." He paused to double check the readings. "The Delta Quadrant."

If the readings were correct, this was going to be major breakthrough.

"Sir, if this is indeed the case, I believe it would be prudent to attempt a way to ensure the Borg do not access it."

[Kirok]

(Shuttle)

"Commander Hawke," Sevoc began, "the probes appear to be going to the..." He paused to double check the readings. "The Delta Quadrant."

If the readings were correct, this was going to be major breakthrough.

"Sir, if this is indeed the case, I believe it would be prudent to attempt a way to ensure the Borg do not access it."

[Shuttle]

EQ waited a long moment before adding anything to Sevok's report.  "I can confirm that the probe is indeed in the Delta quadrant.  Undamaged and fully functional" he simply said.

[James A. Hawke]

(Shuttle)

"Commander Hawke," Sevoc began, "the probes appear to be going to the..." He paused to double check the readings. "The Delta Quadrant."

If the readings were correct, this was going to be major breakthrough.

"Sir, if this is indeed the case, I believe it would be prudent to attempt a way to ensure the Borg do not access it."

[Shuttle]

James stood and walked into the front of the shuttle "Delta Quadrant?"  He asked.

He looked at everyone on the shuttle and responded "That's halfway across the galaxy"

He listened to Sevok  and his recommendations.  This was a major issue.

"Mr. Harmon, please send a message to the Shran give them an update that we have found a major discovery"  James said

The discovery and the magnitude was not lost on him.

"Ardy, set a course in the whole...let's do some exploring"  James ordered

"Sevok, keep an eyes on scanners, if we head to the other side we can have a peak and find out if it's a major problem"  James said

"EQ, get a sensor boy ready...once we read the other side we would drop it to give us continuous scans  of the Delta Quadrant"  James said

[Ardyn Jaeger]

OOC: Sorry it's a tad late.

"Our probe is making it's way through the conduit as we speak, Sir" EQ replied.  He watched as the walls of the conduit passed by.  "She is coming out on the other side in 3, 2, 1" he announced.

[Shuttle]

Ardyn changed the probe controls to manual. Onscreen, the swirling vortex swept the probe at incredibly fast speeds.  Gently guiding the probe through the slipstream as best she could, she noticed it streaming across her computer screen. Ardyn held her breath. Who or whatever had exited this gateway had better have left the door open on the other side, or else this doorway might be all for nothing.  Buffeted by the high speeds of the vortex, Ardyn spied the exit on one of the sensors. She jerked the controllers deftly, directing the probe to be ejected out of the slipstream.

From what the probe was reading, this was definitely the Delta Quadrant. And right now, the surrounding area was empty, for the time being.

[Shuttle]

James stood and walked into the front of the shuttle "Delta Quadrant?"  He asked.

He looked at everyone on the shuttle and responded "That's halfway across the galaxy"

He listened to Sevok  and his recommendations.  This was a major issue.

"Mr. Harmon, please send a message to the Shran give them an update that we have found a major discovery"  James said

The discovery and the magnitude was not lost on him.

"Ardy, set a course in the whole...let's do some exploring"  James ordered

"Sevok, keep an eyes on scanners, if we head to the other side we can have a peak and find out if it's a major problem"  James said

"EQ, get a sensor boy ready...once we read the other side we would drop it to give us continuous scans  of the Delta Quadrant"  James said

Ardyn cracked her knuckles with a grin of almost sheer challenge.
" Oh, yeah. Let's do this!""
Taking a moment to check that all the systems were still in pretty good condition, she revved up the Warp. "Could someone help me keep an eye on the phase variance? We can use the deflectors to work out any rough patches we might encounter "

Focusing on what she had to do, her face took on a determined  look.
"Hang on guys. This is going to get a bit rough. " 

[Alex Harmon]

[Shuttle]
James turned his attention to EQ and listened to his recommendation.

"Yeah, I think that's a good idea EQ...launch the probe"  James said

He took a second and  pondered his options "Ardy...once the shuttle is launched you will take over manual control of the probe...I trust your piloting better than a computer...control it like a drone, got it?"  James asked

He approached then the Science Team "Let's monitor how far the drone is going, Sevok...let me know when it stopped moving...it Commander T'Ra's calculation are correct, it's going to be  far away...let me know where the probe ends up understood"

He then turned to Harmon "I understand, the pink chair investigation can wait.  In the event that his opening if permanent....I need political treaties and expectation...if we move the Starbase Columbus to this area what would the political consequences?"  James asked

"Check treaties...any anything major to make this move possible, Puch it!"  James commented.  He was already thinking of a plan.  He was already proposing a solution to the problem.

As he stood up and ventured to T'Ra and said "A Second privately commander...."

He looked at her and said "I know the importance of this, but I need to know...is there a way to shut this down...I am saying this because I might need to make a command decision on this...if I open this doorway we might be unprepared for the wonders or terrors on the other side..."  James said

As he finished he turned on the shuttle and said "Alright...whenever this drone end up...I will need recommendations on what to do everyone has their say"  James commented.

[Shuttle]

"Well my guess would be that moving Columbus close to the gateway could be perceived as an agressive move by the Romulans who are nearby. The Klingon's would probably get a little jealous and both the Klingons and the Romulans might push for some sort of join control over the gateway. Depending on where it leads would depend on what happens, I can't really make a perfect estimate without finding out where it leads or if its stable. It would certainly be a major diplomatic event and definetly a big deal," Alex said.

[Shuttle]

James stood and walked into the front of the shuttle "Delta Quadrant?"  He asked.

He looked at everyone on the shuttle and responded "That's halfway across the galaxy"

He listened to Sevok  and his recommendations.  This was a major issue.

"Mr. Harmon, please send a message to the Shran give them an update that we have found a major discovery"  James said

The discovery and the magnitude was not lost on him.

"Ardy, set a course in the whole...let's do some exploring"  James ordered

"Sevok, keep an eyes on scanners, if we head to the other side we can have a peak and find out if it's a major problem"  James said

"EQ, get a sensor boy ready...once we read the other side we would drop it to give us continuous scans  of the Delta Quadrant"  James said

Alex just stood there, perfectly still for a few moments as he gazed out the view screen at the stars of an unfamiliar quadrant. The Delta Quadrant?!?!

"Uh...yeah...yes, sir," Alex stuttered as he pulled his eyes away from the stars and back to his console and sent a message.

Away Team to Shran, we...ah...we...we're in the Delta Quadrant. The Gateway has transported us to the Delta Quadrant.

Once the message was sent he looked back at the Commander, "I'm not sure if the Shran will get the message, sir. The message has sent but it could take years to reach the Shran."

[Kirok]

OOC: Sorry it's a tad late.

[Shuttle]

Ardyn changed the probe controls to manual. Onscreen, the swirling vortex swept the probe at incredibly fast speeds.  Gently guiding the probe through the slipstream as best she could, she noticed it streaming across her computer screen. Ardyn held her breath. Who or whatever had exited this gateway had better have left the door open on the other side, or else this doorway might be all for nothing.  Buffeted by the high speeds of the vortex, Ardyn spied the exit on one of the sensors. She jerked the controllers deftly, directing the probe to be ejected out of the slipstream.

From what the probe was reading, this was definitely the Delta Quadrant. And right now, the surrounding area was empty, for the time being.
Ardyn cracked her knuckles with a grin of almost sheer challenge.
" Oh, yeah. Let's do this!""
Taking a moment to check that all the systems were still in pretty good condition, she revved up the Warp. "Could someone help me keep an eye on the phase variance? We can use the deflectors to work out any rough patches we might encounter "

Focusing on what she had to do, her face took on a determined  look.
"Hang on guys. This is going to get a bit rough. " 

[Shuttle]

"I can assist you" EQ volunteered.  He tapped some commands on his keyboard.  Up came the data the needed.

[Shuttle]

"Well my guess would be that moving Columbus close to the gateway could be perceived as an agressive move by the Romulans who are nearby. The Klingon's would probably get a little jealous and both the Klingons and the Romulans might push for some sort of join control over the gateway. Depending on where it leads would depend on what happens, I can't really make a perfect estimate without finding out where it leads or if its stable. It would certainly be a major diplomatic event and definetly a big deal," Alex said.

Alex just stood there, perfectly still for a few moments as he gazed out the view screen at the stars of an unfamiliar quadrant. The Delta Quadrant?!?!

"Uh...yeah...yes, sir," Alex stuttered as he pulled his eyes away from the stars and back to his console and sent a message.

Away Team to Shran, we...ah...we...we're in the Delta Quadrant. The Gateway has transported us to the Delta Quadrant.

Once the message was sent he looked back at the Commander, "I'm not sure if the Shran will get the message, sir. The message has sent but it could take years to reach the Shran."

[Shuttle]

"Years?" EQ echoed.  But he kept his attention on the phase variance data.  "It's holding Ms. Jaeger" Kimball reported.

[Lena Atwood]

[Bridge]

Eve saw the young woman.  She raised her hand and motioned for the woman to take her place.  She stood expecting Atwood to take the vacated seat.

[Bridge]

Lena was at the CIC station, it was near the back and had a standing console. So when the hologram stood up and gestured it took Lena several seconds to understand what was happening. After a few silent moments Lena pointed at herself eliciting a nod from the hologram. Unsure of herself she went forward to the helm station, the hologram didn't say a word. She just walked past Lena.

Lena took the seat and turned to the console. "Sir?" She asked the Admiral.

[Kirok]

[Bridge]

Lena was at the CIC station, it was near the back and had a standing console. So when the hologram stood up and gestured it took Lena several seconds to understand what was happening. After a few silent moments Lena pointed at herself eliciting a nod from the hologram. Unsure of herself she went forward to the helm station, the hologram didn't say a word. She just walked past Lena.

Lena took the seat and turned to the console. "Sir?" She asked the Admiral.

[Bridge]

"Hold position" Kirok replied.  "Eve, I may need you here' he added.  "Of course, Captain" the kind hologram replied as she neared the command platform.

[Ariste Stark]

[Time Vortex]

The Shran was only in the time vortex for maybe ten minutes before the deflector dish sent out another pulse opening a spatial rift before spitting the large battleship back out into subspace. The only problem it was no where near were they original were and the second became very obvious.

All around the Shran an massive battle was going on. On one side strange configuration of vessels mostly black with small amounts of orange were organized in a more defensive pattern facing off against many Well's, Federations, and another of other species. They were joined by a number of Federation vessels too and more Wells class vessels than the opposition. One thing was for sure, the unknown configuration vessels here would make up to the same ones seen coming out of the Delta gateway by the shuttle crew.

The opposition though had the advange of vessels that were not seen in the past yet, including temporal destroyers, and temporal cruisers, along with many vessels though not outnumbering the defenders yet.

Suddenly IFF appear on at least one of the timeships that was taking heavy fire, the NCV Nemesis!

This is the Nemesis to KA Flagship Azure Fligment, we've taken severe damage to engines... Heavy dam..e ... to ... a..l  de..ks.. Temp..ral S...elding fa..ure imm..ent..

Standby Nemesis.. Helps on the way.. responding a very familiar voice to all parties.

[Bridge]

"Aye sir! Already on it," she chirped at Kirok, continuing with tracking where the commands had, and were coming from. It took a bit of fighting through all the commands that were active, but with her extensive knowledge she finally managed narrow it down, before locating the exact computer. "Bingo," she muttered under her breath, sending the co-ordinates to the Sec/Tac station, before turning to gaze briefly around the Bridge. As her gaze finally focused on Tre'el, she approached him.

"I've found the exact location and sent it to your station, sir. Should I go down to that computer to see if the offending crew member is still there?" She queried. She knew it was a long shot, and the Bridge needed that help a lot more.
In fact, the Bridge seemed to angrily reassert that, as they were spit back out into open space... in the middle of a battle. Her gaze was frozen toward the Viewscreen, before she slowly backed up to her station. Flipping back to the system readings, she frowned at finding nothing majorly wrong. This wasn't a hallucination or a hologram, sadly. Brow furrowed in confusion, she looked back out to the viewscreen, observing the unfamiliar, and yet familiar ships outside. Had their ship just been turned into a time machine?

[Nayeli del Bosque]

[Bridge]

Kirok stood.  Partially out of formality.  Partially to be just a bit closer to the main screen.

"It is acceptable to meet you, Mr. Garan.  Please take the station beside Doctor del Bosque.  Localize the comm signal for the Nemesis, please.  Doctor del Bosque, I will need an update on life signs on that ship as soon as they become available" Kirok ordered.

It was difficult not to get distracted with so much going on at once. Things were certainly more exciting on the bridge than they were in sickbay. The cadet wasn't sure where she'd rather be; in the middle of the action, or down in sickbay where she'd only get to hear the notated version later. You're the one who had the brilliant idea to join Starfleet, genius. Boldly go, and all that. "Uhm...Sir, sensors just came into range. Their life support systems have been damaged, but seven life forms have been detected."

[James A. Hawke]

[Shuttle]

James waited as Ardy piloted.  As they finished he said "EQ, please launch a probe to mark this location"

He turned to Science "Sevok, please confirm our locations by astrological charts"

He then turned to Ardy and said "Ardy...take us back to the Alpha Quadrant"

Lastly he turned to Harmon and replied "Once, we get to the Alpha Quadrant send an encoded transmission once we arrive to the Alpha Quadrant..."

He lastly turned to the shuttle and said "Ladies and Gentleman, we did a historical moment...we found a way to the Delta Quadrant...if Voyager would have known this decades ago...we would have save them a lot of time back...so should be proud of yourself...your name will be in history"

[Kirok]

[Bridge]

"Aye sir! Already on it," she chirped at Kirok, continuing with tracking where the commands had, and were coming from. It took a bit of fighting through all the commands that were active, but with her extensive knowledge she finally managed narrow it down, before locating the exact computer. "Bingo," she muttered under her breath, sending the co-ordinates to the Sec/Tac station, before turning to gaze briefly around the Bridge. As her gaze finally focused on Tre'el, she approached him.

"I've found the exact location and sent it to your station, sir. Should I go down to that computer to see if the offending crew member is still there?" She queried. She knew it was a long shot, and the Bridge needed that help a lot more.
In fact, the Bridge seemed to angrily reassert that, as they were spit back out into open space... in the middle of a battle. Her gaze was frozen toward the Viewscreen, before she slowly backed up to her station. Flipping back to the system readings, she frowned at finding nothing majorly wrong. This wasn't a hallucination or a hologram, sadly. Brow furrowed in confusion, she looked back out to the viewscreen, observing the unfamiliar, and yet familiar ships outside. Had their ship just been turned into a time machine?

[Bridge]

"Good job, Ms. Stark.  How much longer can the ship last?  What operations are still functional there?" Kirok added.

It was difficult not to get distracted with so much going on at once. Things were certainly more exciting on the bridge than they were in sickbay. The cadet wasn't sure where she'd rather be; in the middle of the action, or down in sickbay where she'd only get to hear the notated version later. You're the one who had the brilliant idea to join Starfleet, genius. Boldly go, and all that. "Uhm...Sir, sensors just came into range. Their life support systems have been damaged, but seven life forms have been detected."

[Bridge]

"Can you please establish a lock on their wounded?  Then start transporting them to Sickbay.  You will be need there once we accomplish that task" Kirok said.

"Ms. Atwood, please take us closer to the Nemesis.  Avoid the confrontation, if possible.  Then use a tractor beam to draw pull it into our hanger" he added.

"Eve, communicate with Mr. Conwell.  Tell him help is on it's way" he finished.  "Aye, Sir" the hologram replied and set about doing her assigned task.

[Kirok]

[Shuttle]

James waited as Ardy piloted.  As they finished he said "EQ, please launch a probe to mark this location"

He turned to Science "Sevok, please confirm our locations by astrological charts"

He then turned to Ardy and said "Ardy...take us back to the Alpha Quadrant"

Lastly he turned to Harmon and replied "Once, we get to the Alpha Quadrant send an encoded transmission once we arrive to the Alpha Quadrant..."

He lastly turned to the shuttle and said "Ladies and Gentleman, we did a historical moment...we found a way to the Delta Quadrant...if Voyager would have known this decades ago...we would have save them a lot of time back...so should be proud of yourself...your name will be in history"

[Shuttle]

"Aye, Sir" EQ replied.  He sent the probe out as instructed and waited for confirmation that it was working.  "Task completed, Sir" he added.

[Justin Conwell]

[Bridge, Nemesis, 2735, orbit of Kantro Prime]

This battle wasn't going well was an understatement of his life. If it wasn't for the nebula at it's weakest point again, which rogue TIC faction were exploiting, then this battle wouldn't be taking place so close to home-world. Sadly it was and he really wanted to send Ricky down a drainage tunnel at this point. The bridge shock under another impact from the dreadnought but Justin knew it wouldn't take much more to take the shields out. Only a matter of time but he had once last ace under his sleeve to hopefully turn this battle to a favorable outcome. Displacing the Shran from 2395!

"Direct hit to engines, imbalance in quantum drive and were losing structure integrity on all decks. One more hit to shields and were done, Commander." Agent Rocky reported from Ops. The situation wasn't good whatsoever. "Confirming life support is failing on all decks."

"Crap, Rocky open a channel to the Azure Fliment!" Conwell ordered as the Shields took a glancing blow. Another time ship, the Trivial took much of it.

This is the Nemesis to KA Flagship Azure Fligment, we've taken severe damage to engines... Heavy dam..e ... to ... a..l  de..ks.. Temp..ral S...elding fa..ure imm..ent..

Standby Nemesis.. Helps on the way.. responding a very familiar voice to all parties.

[Bridge]

"Good job, Ms. Stark. How much longer can the ship last? What operations are still functional there?" Kirok added.

[Bridge]

"Can you please establish a lock on their wounded? Then start transporting them to Sickbay. You will be need there once we accomplish that task" Kirok said.

"Ms. Atwood, please take us closer to the Nemesis. Avoid the confrontation, if possible. Then use a tractor beam to draw pull it into our hanger" he added.

"Eve, communicate with Mr. Conwell. Tell him help is on it's way" he finished. "Aye, Sir" the hologram replied and set about doing her assigned task.

As they waited the largest unknown vessel on the Shran sensors started breaking a holding pattern towards the Nemesis. At the same time, fighters started to surround it as multiple points across the hull were lighting up from charging weapons emplacement. The Azure Fliment was finally deploying there largest weapons at the dreadnought while protecting the smaller vessel.

Nemesis, this is S'Saavik of the Azure, were moving towards you to provide cover. Prepare to sonic turbulance. Main gun is charging salvo for the dreadnought. We also have detected new contact moving on your position. Be advised!

Understo..

The comm cut out before he could go any further but he already had a message come in from the Shran. "Divert any remaining available power to the nanites to close the breeches and comms." He said turning towards Rocky. There were very few of them left aboard and they were mostly all in bad shape right now. Even Justin was with a large bloody cut across the left side of his face and too many burn marks across his arms at this point.

Shran, I don't know if you can hear this but welcome to the party. Communications systems are failing so I don't know for how much longer we can maintain communications.

Just as he sent the message the first volley from the Azure fired off stretching across space into the forward shields of the Dreadnought. Being so close to the fire flying by, consoles across the bridge sparked from the sonic turbulence. Within seconds the second volley was off and hit in the same positions as the first causing the shields to finally collaspe under sustained pressure.

It was at this point the enemy vessels started opening portals and high tailing it from the system leaving many ruined vessels behind.