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Drudoc turned to the NE at the science console “..Begin scans for the protomatter wave form as requested.” She said.

Nodding the NE got to work, quickly coming back with three very large planet sized protomatter forms. “..I’m picking up three large protomatter forms within scanning range fitting this profile, they seemed gathered around three large masses of Boridium just on the edge of the nebula..” He said transmitting his findings to the holodeck as well

GM CockRoach

in that moment another call came in and the feline purring voice of the Chief Engineer came through the comm =^=”Engineering to Bridge we are about as ready as we are going to be down here this will either work or it will blow up in our faces spectacularly!”=^=

Miz’uki

Drudoc mentally thought to herself that the words did not seem too reassuring. Still she did not voice her thoughts out loud. =/\= Understood Lieutenant, standby we’re currently wrapping up an experiment I believe in the holodeck on Ensign Caelian’s ‘thought drive’..=/\= She said.

Drudoc Andone CO

=^=Weir to Bridge.=^= Caelian’s voice was calm, determined. Focused. =^=Captain, it seems there are protoforms entering the end-stage of their existence not far from our current position. I’ve got my team started on the modifications, but without knowing exactly how long we have until this event I’d like to request additional hands. With everyone’s help, we could be ready to scoop up the energy we need and be on our way within a half-hour.=^=
—Caelian Weir, Engineer—

=/\= Get who you need Ensign, if though you don’t think you can secure this in time we do got the Slipstream drive at the ready too =/\= Andone said

Some time later, Caelian’s voice again crackled across the comm. =^=Weir to Bridge. Captain, we’re about as ready as we can be here. Remember, our integrity measures will only give us about five minutes after we begin collecting energy before we either need to use it or dump it. Safe hunting.=^=

=/\= Understood Ensign, good work =/\= She said.

A second later Drudoc’s voice came over ship wide. =/\= Attention all hands brace for a possible rough ride, we’re about to attempt to harness protomatter energy to return to our home. Secure all stations and standby. =/\= Andone said adjusting her seat to use the restraint harness.

Drudoc Andone CO