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 Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:32 pm
 NAME OF LOCATION -Binary Pulsar M36 M36 is a Binary Pulsar system that is the first of its kind discovered this far out in the Beta Quadrant. The two neutron stars orbit one another, pouring off severe heat and radiation that make observations from anything less than fifty million kilometers highly dangerous to any starship in the system due to the gravitational pull. If a starship were to try and fly into the system to try and evade an attacker, they would need to withstand a massive amount of damage. (Roll D100 and multiply by 10 for damage for 5 turns to pass through or be destroyed, unless the attempt is called off. Damage gained still applies.) LOCATION - Located in Sector I-12 PEOPLE - As this is an Astronomical Phenomenon, there are no people living here. RESOURCES - There are no resources here. ASTRONOMICAL DATA - The Pulsars simply orbit one another in a vacant area of space, meaning theres nowhere to hide in a firefight, though, if one feels like they want to gamble, they're always welcome to try and lose their attacker by diving between the pulsars...
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:19 pm
There sat two stars, oddly close and beautiful looking. This binary pulsar was alone, out in the endless abyss. Naught but stars and empty space could be seen from here. But in the distance, a flash of light, and then, a speeding hulk of metal appeared nearby. It was the USS Behemoth, a federation science ship. And, in seconds, another flash of light occured. The klingon vessel Valor appeared by the ship.
Within both ships, a buzz of conversation and computer beeps could be heard within. Actually that was all that could be heard as the crews were very busy preparing for the impending scans ahead. Aboard the klingon vessel, crews were getting to their stations for battle, as they weren't here to scan. Rather, the klingons were preparing just in case there was a fight. It was indeed unlikely, but nevertheless, it never hurt to be prepared.
On Behemoth's bridge, David began issuing calm orders to prepare for scanning.
Alright. Now prepare any probes that could possibly withstand the pressure closer than we could. The closer we are, the better our scans are likely to be.
Then, out of the turbolift, Dr. Edwards appeared.
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:46 am
The klingon vessel drifted slowly near the federation ship. The Valor was roughly a third the size of the Behemoth, and there wasn't much crew. Even though their vessel was small, the ship was more than capable of holding it's own against ships the size of Behemoth, making it a welcome escort. Mehrik and his crew were scattered around the bridge, working on various area scans and preparing sheilds and weapons to be armed at a moments notice. Nothing was expected, but far be it from Mehrik to go unprepared...
Did you get those disruptors ready yet? His voice was in his usual unmistakable cold tone.
Disruptors.... now ready sir.
Mehrik made a creepy smile appear on his face.
Good, and the scans?
Scans show nothing but Behemoth and the binary pulsar in our vicinity sir.
Excellent, now prepare to scan for cloaked vessels.
Yes sir.
Mehrik sat back into his chair further, staring into space and barking orders without moving.
Scans underway now sir.
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:27 pm
Doctor Edwards looked out at the spinning masses of gas and dust, jets of energy spewing forth from them as they circled one another. It was a magnificent sight to behold, and it struck him with awe.
Amazing... Simply amazing... How far away are we from them?
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:39 pm
An ensign scanned a nearby screen, and replied.
Um... a hundred million kilometers, and holding.
David gazed upon the pulsar, looking deep into it as if there was a hidden meaning.
Space never does ceace to amaze me...
However, David shook his head and suddenly seemed to return to his senses.
Oh, uh... shall we begin doctor?
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:49 pm
Oh! Um, of course! I will head to your Stellar Cartography lab and begin my preparations. This should be very interesting indeed!
The doctor would quickly head to the turbolift and, after checking the ship's layout, would make his way to the lab to begin retrofitting some probes for the task at hand.
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:34 pm
Alright...
Tom, you have the bridge. I'll be with the doctor, making sure everything goes well.
The crew hadn't worked with probes before. Well, out here anyways... It was part of their training, but as david well knew, training and reality were two very different things.
Tom nodded, and David took the next lift down. After wandering for a few minutes, he eventually reached the stellar cartography lab and went in. It was somewhat small, and there were only two officers on duty at the time, but it still was as alive feeling as most other parts of the ship... save for the bridge of course.
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Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:25 pm
Doctor Edwards would be seen working intently on configuring a probe via the computer terminal in front of him. Scans and images of the pulsar and the probe that was to be used to scan them were all over the screens. As the Captain Entered, Doctor Edwards turned to face him.
Oh! Captain! I wasn't expecting you. Is there something I can assist you with? Or are you just looking for a front row seat?
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:50 am
David smiled and shook his head
Heh no no...
I just wanted to make sure everything goes well for you.
A split second later a communication came through from the bridge
Bridge to doctor Edwards. Everything up here is ready when you are. Let us know when you're ready, and we'll begin.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:00 pm
Thank you, Bridge. I'm just finishing up now. I've loaded the probe into torpedo tube one. You should be able to launch it now.
Doctor Edwards looked very excited to be getting this kind of chance. Who knew what kinds of amazing things he might find here.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:11 pm
Acknowledged....
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...Launching now.
On the big screen on the wall, a small probe shot into space. The little probe was going towards the stars at high speeds. Meanwhile, david observed a small screen nearby.
Now at 75,000..... 50,000...... 30,000....
Target destination reached.
....Now reciving tellemetry from the probe....
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:32 am
Doctor Edwards glued his eyes to his screens and data and didn't move them an inch as the countdown came through. As the probe started sending out its readings, he began pressing buttons and calling up different aspects of behavior.
Incredible! Absolutely incredible! Its all here... Periods of rotation for both pulsars, gravimetric readings and shearing forces, local spatial distortion of space time. Its fascinating...
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:23 pm
David glanced over to observe.
Wow, it's incredibly strong... I've never-
Just then, the ceiling crackled and began to speak.
Bridge to doctor Edwards, we are reciving the data, are you?
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:26 pm
Aboard IKV Valor
Mehrik was still glaring intently at the screen, as though counting the stars in his head. He finally moved, and a second later, a probe shot out of the Behemoth at great speed, Mehrik grinned.
And now we wait...
If anything is out there, and is of hostile intent, it will certainly show itself soon.
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:52 pm
Yes! Yes we are, Bridge. Everything is absolutely fascinating. These pulsars are giving me far data about their formation and binary system than I could have gathered by studying them from afar for years. it will take me weeks to catalog all this new data...
Dr. Edwards continued to work and record even as he spoke. He didn't want to miss any tidbit of data.
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