Posted by Captain Cain Nightroad (Commanding Officer) in Investigating the Cube

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Posted by Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel (Chief Science Officer) in Investigating the Cube
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The computer chimed, and one of the holoprojectors hummed, displaying an identical, but reflected, version of the cube next to the original.

GM

“Computer,” Sabik asked, “Can you identify the symbols displayed on the holographic projection?” An idea was starting to formulate in the Vulcan’s mind that we might be in a mirror universe and if this was the case the old Earth phrase Toto, I’ve got a feeling we aren’t in Kansas anymore wouldn’t be far from reality. Sabik tapped his PaDD while he waited for the results of the current scan.

Sabik, Scientist

“Negative,” replied the computer, somewhat unhelpfully. A close examination would reveal that most of the etchings of the cube had a form of symmetry, making them look identical between the two cubes. There were, however, a small amount of the etchings that didn’t correspond. Perhaps overlaying the two cubes would yield some results.

GM

Sabik looked at the readings the computer had just said and started working on the next logical set of scans. With his mind made up, Sabik said to the computer, ” Overlay the holographic representation of the inverse cube with a holographic representation of the cube.”

Sabik looked over at Lucas and said, “When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

Sabik, Scientist

“Lieutenant. I agree but since I’ve been dragged to the last couple of meetings it’s been something. But at the same time you’re correct.” Lucas had said.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

“Aye Sir,” Sabik replied and puzzled over what the outcome of the scan would reveal.

Sabik, Scientist

“I’m sorry Lieutenant what I meant by what I said is ‘what you said. When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.’ That’s what I meant when I said that you’re correct.” He made it clear.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

The overlayed images resulted in key parts of the inscription to line up, resulting in a grid of small dots, with unevenly spaced gaps in-between. The number of dots and gaps in each row totalled 64.

GM

Hall stood there looking at the whole thing. From what he is looking at of dots and gaps he looked over to the lieutenant. “Lieutenant what do you think these dots and gaps tell us?” He said to Sabik

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

“Sir,” Sabik replied, “There are many different conclusions to what these dots and gaps could represent from an old Earth transmission type known as Morse Code to a complex series of quantum numbers that we do not understand.” After a moment, Sabik said, “Computer, analysis of the new image we are seeing” and waited for the analysis.

Sabik, Scientist

=^= Based on the distribution of markings on the device, it appears to be data encoded in a format that can be represented in binary. =^= replied the computer. =^= Assuming 1024 permutations of an unknown language, it will take approximately 30 seconds to decode and run through the ship’s translation algorithms. =^=

GM

“Computer. Go ahead and decide and run the unknown language.” Hall said. Hoping to see what they get out of it.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^= Processing… =^= came the computer’s reply, as it effectively put both Lucas and Sabik on hold.

Suddenly a console flashed to life, as text streamed across it:

In balance, the path is clear,
Through harmony, the way appears.
Resonance binds the key to fate,
A single thread—adjust, equate.

Each world sings in its own tone,
A frequency that guides it home.
Set the course, align the light,
Or drift as echoes lost in night.

Mismatch brings a shattered sky,
Scattered souls may pass but die.
Tether firm to where you stand,
Or fade like whispers lost in sand.

At the bottom of the page was a mathematical equation that seemed to express a relationship between a given quantum signature with a frequency.

GM

“Computer. What is this mathematical equation that expresses the relationship of the given quantum signature with the frequency?” Lucas asked the computer.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^= The equation determines a resonance frequency using the provided quantum constant. It is likely that the quantum constant relates to the quantum signature of a given universe. However, due to the waveform properties of the function, improper tuning risks quantum decoherence. If the generated frequency does not align precisely with the a universe’s quantum signature, the function may collapse. =^=

GM

“Hmmm.” He said thinking about what the computer had said. “Computer. In this case could it be possible that the cube we are looking at could be in some way come from this quantum signature from a completely different universe?” He asked the computer as he is gathering information and having it all input to a PaD he has.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^= The cube has the same quantum signature as the material in the local surrounds, but a different quantum signature to that of the Memorial and crew. =^=

GM

“Computer. You said that the quantum signature to that of the Memorial and crew is different. How different is it?” He asked.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^= The ship and crew originate from a different quantum universe to the one they currently occupy. =^=

GM

Sabik saw that the CSO was getting a little impatient and looked at him stating, “Sir, I believe knowing that we are not in the same place that we should be, you should be on the bridge in order to brief the Captain when we find out anything.” Sabik could tell that his team were a little hesitant with their had boss in the room. After a moment, Sabik said, “Sir, I will message you with any new information as soon as we have it.”

Sabik, Scientist

“Is it because you find me impatient?” He asked Lieutenant Sabik. “Here’s the thing, I know you want me to be on the bridge but the fact that I’ve gotten this much information, I’m sure we can get more out of this. However, I will be on the bridge would be something wise. But at the same time I can just request the captain to come here instead. I understand that being on the bridge has my post but at the same time, my job right now is right here at this present moment. I’m not gonna keep going back and forth between here and the bridge every time something comes up.” Commander Angel had said to Lieutenant Sabik.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Sabik’s had to analyze what the next move should be with the cube. He knew it did not originate from their known universe and from the other information he had been given the ship and crew were no longer in their original universe either. With that, Sabik tapped on his comm badge and said =/\=Sabik to Engineering, we require an engineer to adjust the Science Labs scanners and tricorders to match the quantum signature of the cube we are investigating.=/\=

Sabik, Scientist

“Lieutenant. Good call. I do hope this works all as well.” Lieutenant Commander Hall Angel said to Lieutenant Sabik.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: Tag and bump!

GM

She steps inside the science lab her mind going several miles a minute with thoughts of what it could be. Thoughts and possibilities flood her mind her mind as she looks around for the chief science officer.

Ravenfall, XO

Hall Angel looks up and says. “Commander how can we help you today?” He said to her.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

“I was wondering if anyone has tried to touch the cube yet?” She asks as she takes in the site of the cube.

Ravenfall, XO

“Negative.” He said point to the current data that they have already gathered.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Wes arrived at Science Lab 1 after the call for an engineer was made. As he walked though the door, he looked around and asked, “Did someone call for a repair job?” Wes liked to keep things light humored and hoped the group in the room would be the same.

West “Wes” Averson, Engineer

“Yes Ensign,” Sabik retorted, “We require you to change the quantum signature of our scanning equipment to be in tune with the cube like object we are investigating.” Sabik thought he could do the upgrade but knew and Engineering Officer would be better suited.

Sabik, Engineer

She moves around the cube taking in the writing and other features “I would like to try to touch it bare handed!” She said as she looked up at the engineering officer and the chief.

Ravenfall, XO

“Go ahead commander. Just make sure it doesn’t do anything that’ll hurt you.” He said with extreme caution.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Vicktory nods to the chief then steps forward toward the force field “drop the force field when ready and once I’m in position reestablish the field around both me and the cube.” She takes a few deep breaths steadying her nerves.

Ravenfall, XO

“Aye commander.” He said. “Computer lower the force field and then re raise it as soon as the commander is within force field parameters.” He requested the computer.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: Just to recap:

1. The quantum signature of the device is not the same as the ship and crew.
2. But it is the same as the current universe.
3. You’ve found a poem and a formula, that gives you an expression for finding a frequency based on a known quantum signature.

GM

OOC: Yes. But the First Officer wants to have a look at it close to it. You know as in up close to touch it.

OOC: Yes, I have read that, but she has yet to do so.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Wes looked at the officers around the cube and thanked his parents for pushing him towards Engineering. Wes started tapping the equation into the station he was working at and waited for the computer to do its thing. As Wes looked back at the officers, Wes thought, ‘Science geeks’.

Averson, Engineer

Commander Hall Angel looked at Sabik and nodded hoping that everything will work as planned.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

The computer accepted the equation, and prompted Averson to provide a quantum signature. Which one would he choose? The one of the current universe, or the one from their universe? Or did he have another one?

GM

Viktoria stepped up to the the force field, as it dropped, she stepped next to the cube. She felt the force field reactivate as she studied the cube. She inhaled softly as she begin reaching toward the cube. She traced the pattern of the words inscribed on the before placing her palm directly on to it.

Wes looked at the screen for a moment and turned to the “Science Ninja Team” and said “Ma’am and Gentlemen, there is more than meets the eye here. We have our quantum signature, the quantum signature of the universe we are in and the bubble that surrounds the ship right now.” Wes thought for a moment and continued, “The equation requires a variable to complete and each universe in the multiverse has a standard key to complete it but there might be a master constant that will give us access to all universes.” Wes waited for the group to digest the fire hose worth of information so far.

Wes looked at the other piece of the picture and said, “The poem that the cube said might be the clue we need to decipher this conundrum.” After a second, Wes repeated the lines, “In balance, the path is clear,
Through harmony, the way appears.
Resonance binds the key to fate,
A single thread—adjust, equate.
Each world sings in its own tone,
A frequency that guides it home.
Set the course, align the light,
Or drift as echoes lost in night.”
Mismatch brings a shattered sky,
Scattered souls may pass but die.
Tether firm to where you stand,
Or fade like whispers lost in sand.

West, Engineer

OOC: Who can tell me where “Science Ninja Teams” and “More than meets the eyes” comes from

Ravenfall, XO

The cube was ice-cold to the touch, almost as if it were absorbing energy from the environment.

OOC: Ok, to be really clear… you have a mathematical function that converts a quantum signature value to a frequency. Each quantum signature will give you a different frequency. What could you do with that knowledge?

GM

Wes looked back at the station he was working at and said =^=Computer, take the equation that I just fed in and use the quantum signature of the cube as the variable.=^= and waited for the response.

Averson, Engineer

Bump

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: Give a person chance to reply before you bump posts. That post was only a day old :D

IC: The computer complied, and produced a frequency based on the quantum signature of the cube.

GM

OOC: I don’t really think that applies when I was gonna go AWOL.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: It absolutely does apply. If you’re about to go AWOL, think through what you could post that shows some character interaction or development, either in the main sim or as part of a side sim.

GM

OOC: Well sorry for trying to keep myself from going AWOL when I can’t think of anything.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: Ok we are done with this, any further can be done on DM on Discord.

Nightroad, CO

Wes was tinkering with the equation using the quantum signature from the universe they were transported to when he accidentally hit a button sending an energy burst into the cube at that universes frequency. Looking over, Wes exclaimed, “I didn’t mean to do that!” and waited to see what his mistake had done.

Averson, Engineer

The cube emitted a high frequency hum, and glowed an electric blue, before returning to its normal state. Scans of the cube would reveal that nothing had changed compared to before the energy bust was sent to it.

OOC: So close!

GM

Sabik noticed the reaction the cube made when the Ensign accidentally sent the energy burst into it. With an analytical approach, Sabik said, “Ensign, please recreate that energy transfer but make it constant at the lowest settings.” Sabik thought for a moment and continued, “Please let me know when you are ready.”

Sabik, Scientist

Wes looked back at the Vulcan Scientist and replied, “It will take a moment but yes I believe I can.” West went to tapping the console. After a moment Wes looked back at Sabik and said, “Ready when you are Sir, but I recommend the XO moves out of the forcefield.”

Averson, Engineer

Sabik looked over at the cube and said, “Commander Ravenfall, please exit the forcefield while we run this test on the cube.”

Once everyone was clear of the cube, Sabik said, “Ensign Averson, please engage the energy beam with the cube’s frequency.”

Sabik, Scientist

Wes heard the order and pressed a button on the panel and said, “Energy beam engaged.”

Averson, Engineer

The cube responded in the same way; a high frequency hum, a blue glow, and then nothing. It was almost as if it responded to the energy beam, but was not reacting to it.

GM

“Lieutenant and Ensign, tell me the nature of the cube’s responses.” As Hall Angel hadn’t realized what was going on due to him dozing off.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Sabik looked at all the data collected so far and ruled out every that had not worked and everything that moved the process along. He thought back to the poem that the cube had shown and came up with his next test.

Taking his tricorder, Sabik inputted the equation along with the quantum signature of the cube and initiated a link or tunnel between the tricorder and cube adjusting the frequency to be in complete resonance with the cube.

Sabik looked at Lucas and said, “We believe that we are narrowing down the significance of the cube Sir.”

Sabik, Scientist

Still, nothing happened. Perhaps a different quantum signature would achieve a different result.

OOC: Ok, I think I’m out of clues to give now. I’ll recap what we know about the cube:

1. When it received a large amount of unfiltered power (ie with no discernible frequency), it absorbed that energy and then emitted a blinding light. At the same time, the ship changed universe; this is not coincidence. The area around the ship is still recovering from that distortion, which is how the shuttle with the new CO got through. It stands to reason that anything in that region of space could jump over between universes whilst the area settled down.

2. The cube has an equation that converts any quantum signature to a corresponding frequency.

3. The poem talks about using a ‘frequency to guide it home’; when you applied the frequency of the current universe, nothing happened. Probably because it was already at the ‘home’ destination. There are other quantum signatures available (primarily your own).

GM

Sabik had one more logical step to try. He took the tricorder and removed the quantum signature from this universe and inserted the quantum signature of their universe.

As Sabik read the poem one more time to ensure everything looked good, he said, “Logical this should have some affect on the cube.” and tapped the button to start the process once more.

Sabik, Scientist

Over the comm system Cain said, =^=Nightroad to Commander Hall Angel, I need an update on your teams progress with the cube.=^=

Nightroad, CO

=/\= Captain. The progress is going rather slowly but we should be getting something. However, some sort of energy field came up no idea what it is just yet captain. But once we find out you’ll be the first to know.=/\= He replied

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^=Roger, let me know when you have something.=^= Cain replied.

Nightroad, CO

=/\= Yes sir. =/\=

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: For clarity, no energy field has gone up. The cube remains quite dormant, aside from the temporary glow when Sabin sent an energy beam into it.

GM

“That’s Sabik mysterious voice I hear sometimes” Sabik said

Sabik, Scientist

OOC: Sorry, I didn’t spot the change in quantum signatures.

IC: The formula provided a different frequency, based on their quantum signature. This time, with the energy beam calibrated, the result was different. The cube pulsed green, then white, then back to green, as the familiar hum was heard. A series of chirps emitted from it, before it went back to being dormant.

A scan of the cube would reveal that its own quantum signature had changed to that of the Memorial’s universe.

GM

“Commander,” Sabik said, “It appears that we have made a significant more forward with our analysis of the cube. I recommend letting the bridge know what findings we have so far.”

Sabik thought for a second and said, “Commander, I would also like to know if the Ferengi that Security has is from our universe or has a different quantum signature.”

Sabik went back to his scans to see what else had possibly changed with the cube.

Sabik, Scientist

Wes remembered from the initial move to this universe that the ship was engulfed in tachion particles. He wondered if the use of these particles had the affect of bringing the ship here and the cube was the conduit or catalyst that prompted the movement. He needed to run some tests to see if this was accurate.

Averson, Engineer

An idea crossed Sabik’s mind and he acted on it and said. =^=Computer, is there anything on the ship that has a different quantum signature then our own =^= and waited for the outcome.

Sabik, Scientist

=^= Unknown quantum signature detected in materials located in Holodeck 1. =^=

GM

“Averson. Why don’t you see what is going on in Holodeck 1. Sabik if you want to go with him you can. I’ll stay here and continue working from here.” Commander Angel said.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

OOC: Ok, I’m going to step in a bit more with this thread, as it’s holding up progressing to the next part of the sim.

IC: The metal slips that Frax had given to Rado had been beamed into the science lab. Analysis showed that they were made from the same material as the cube, but had another quantum signature. This meant that there were three quantum signatures being dealt with:

1. The quantum signature of the Memorial and her crew, which was the same as the prime universe.

2. The quantum signature of the universe they were in.

3. The quantum signature of the metal slips, clearly from a third universe.

With the formula from the cube, the cube could be programmed for any of the three universes. By now, the crew had determined that the cube was able to transport them between these universes.

It appears that the Captain has a choice to make:

1. Stay and encounter the Excalibur
2. Return to their home universe
3. Explore the new universe

But what about the fighter pilot? It’s clear she went somewhere, and encountered something. Seeing the disruptions were apparently caused by the Memorial’s first crossing, it stood to reason the disturbances had caused the fighter to go back to the prime universe. But what had attacked her?

GM

OOC: Thanks Jack. That helps.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Sabik looked at the pieces of metal that had been beamed to the science lab and placed each of them in a specimen jar. Sabik then turned to Wes and said. “Now that we know what all this is and some knowledge of how to use it, would I be correct in saying that you can manipulate the cube to to teleport us back to our own universe Mr. Averson.”

Sabik, Scientist

“Aye Sir,” Wes replied, “I have the general knowledge of how to work the cube now but if we use it to go back to our own universe and the memorial from this universe is still there, we might have a problem as both ships will not be able to occupy the same space at the same time.” After a few moments Wes continued, “Looking at this monitor, you can see that we have access to three universes now, our own, the one we are currently in, and a third that is home to the metal from the Ferengi.” Wes paused a moment and said, “Speculating that our ship and the Memorial from this universe were doing exactly the same thing and switched spots then it is safe to say that if we try to go back and they don’t.” Wes gave a ghoulish look at the outcome.

Averson, Engineer

=^=Nightroad to Science Lab, Mr. Hall Angel, I need an update on what you have down there. Can we get back to our universe or not?=^= sounded though the communications channel to sickbay from the Captain.

Nightroad, CO

=/\= Captain from what I’ve just heard it sounds like if we do the other USS Memorial from this universe might still be over there. The problem is, it might make it where both ships might not comply.=/\= Lucas had said as he heard what the other two in the room were saying.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

=^=Understood=^= came the response from Cain, =^=Keep me abreast of anything else that happens with that blasted cube. Nightroad out=^=

Nightroad, CO

=/\= Yes sir.=/\= Lucas replied.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial

Wes was looking at his station and wondered what the third universe was like and added that signature to the equation. Not realizing when he heard the CSO replying to the Captain, he forgot to put their universe’s signature back into the equation.

Averson, Engineer

Over the communication channel, Cain said, =^=Nightroad to Science Lab 1, zap the cube and get us out of here!=^=

Nightroad, CO

Commander Angel replied =^=Yes sir.=^=. He looked over at the engineer and nodded to zap it.

Lieutenant Commander Lucas “Markiplier” Hall Angel
Chief Science Officer
USS Memorial