Abertura Station, Mission Transcript 10401.07

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Captain Christopher Anderson 
Gilles Leger as CO Commander M’Tor Rustazh
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Commander Azhure
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Lieutenant Billy Bob "Bubba" Powers, Jr
Beth Kelley as CBO Lt. Mrlr
Julie Lucas as CMO Ensign Karindar Fatema Jules
Lieutenant Gary Jackson 
Ship Manager: Kauriaunna Scotti
SMiT: Joel Poppleton   
 
Missing in Action: 
[Late]: Karriaunna Scotti as XO Commander Azhure

NPC:
Cmdr. Pomlek: Joel Poppleton
R&D Team: [Larry Harrison, Moses Tomas & Curley-Sue Dickinson] : Joel Poppleton
Gen Ranuck: Christopher Dickinson
Laevon: Christopher Dickinson
Iu: Mike Jones
 
Summary: 
The R&D team finish their transporter testing, and everything seems to have worked better than expected. The CMO returns to the Haispoi festival area, just in time to see the beginning of the rituals. The Klingon crewmembers warn Iu of the danger of the tribbles. When the silos are opened up, thousands of tribbles spill out. The harvest has been eaten. Meanwhile, back at the base Laevon apparently did something in the science lab, but nobody is sure exactly what.   

Announcements: First Abertura mission for 2004.

Time Frame: 24 hours from last

Host Joel says:
"Tooth of the tribble" Chap. 3: "Explosion"

Host Joel says:
24 hours have passed, and the spin-up process is just about over. So far there've been no problems.

Host Joel says:
The R&D team have place their test canisters within the test footprint. They've reported tribbles everywhere they went.

Host Joel says:
Meanwhile, the Haispoi harvest festival is about to kick off. After a brief moment of thankful silence at the silos, the feasting should begin.

Host Joel says:
The D'Har master is sober, but unhappy. Probably because he's sober.

Host Joel says:
<<<<<< Begin Chap. 3: 'Explosion' >>>>>>>>

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Grunts and his continues maintain his diplomatic face even though he wants to go out and kill tribbles::

Host XO_Azhure says:
::Waiting outside of the command room, waiting for Pomlek::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Sitting on the balcony, watching the transporter pad as if his life depends on it... which it probably does::

Iu says:
@ ::Standing with the group of Klingons in Starfleet uniforms::

Host Pomlek says:
::Pomlek stands near his R&D team watching as the experimental transporter gear finished the spin-up process.::

Iu says:
@ ::Noting the irony of the situation::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Leaning against the bulkhead besides the XO.  Studies a razor sharp claw minutely for any  damage while she waits::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: In the C&C Curley Sue watches a radiation monitor closely.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Well ma'am...do you think this will work or will we all be glowing in the dark for the next 100 years?  ::grins::

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Heads out of sickbay and back to the festival seeing as how the CO has asked for an alcohol inhibitor.  Grumbles to herself ::

Host General_Ranuck says:
@::Sniffs the air slightly::  CO: And they smell, too....

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The transporter gear starts to make an even higher pitched whine. Pomlek looks at Curley Sue with concern.

Iu says:
@ Ranuck: All beings have a scent, General.

XO_Azhure says:
::Staring down at the captains desk, considers putting a tribble or two in it for him.  With a sigh, leaves his room.::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Grunts saying volumes without speaking::

General_Ranuck says:
@::Looks at Iu, knowing his scent well already... whew:::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Her ears flatten against her head at the whine:: Self: I hope that whine will be fixed...otherwise I'll have to get another job.

Iu says:
@ ::Gives Ranuck a peculiar look for some reason::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The whine suddenly drops to mere background levels, and the whole R&D team relaxes noticeably.

XO_Azhure says:
::Exiting the room, crosses over to the Vulcan::  Pomlek:  Is it up to standard?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Sighs somewhat... it's a good thing he has no idea what's going on, or he'd be concerned::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: Yes Commander. The system has just finished the spin-up. There were no incidents. Everything went exactly by the book.

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Including that whine?

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Gets to the launch bay and gets a ride back to the festival, carrying her med kit and a few hypos with her ::

XO_Azhure says:
::Glances around, surprised that Laevon is not present.::

General_Ranuck says:
@Iu: Of course you're right, Iu.  How's that mountain treating you lately?

Iu says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Standing by in the Command Center, monitoring things::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: Now we just need to do some quick diagnostics of the system, then we can begin testing.

Iu says:
@ Ranuck: Quite well. ALL: Shall we move on?

XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly::  CBO:  Locate Laevon for me.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The R&D Teams start scanning the equipment. After a few minutes, they seem satisfied.

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  You did not answer my question concerning the whine.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Wanders over and starts to look over the technicians shoulders at what they are doing:: XO: Aye ma'am. ::heads back to her console::

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks curiously over at Yokati'Clon::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: The equipment emits a high pitched whine when it is completing the spin-up cycle. It is expected...if unnerving to those not familiar with the equipment.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Her ears still flat against her head...looks up from the console:: Pomlek: And any species with acute hearing.

Host Pomlek says:
<Curley Sue> Pomlek: Everything checks out. ::Shows the tricorder readings to Pomlek. Tilts it so the XO can see as well.::

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek: For clarification... this spin-up occurs only during the initial step up, never again?

Host Pomlek says:
XO: That is correct Commander.

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Radiation levels are?

Host Pomlek says:
Action: As the CMO speeds toward the Festival, the countryside seems to growl at her as she passes.

Iu says:
@ ::Leads the quiet CO & General toward the Silos::

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Still grumbling to herself about stupid people ::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Takes the tricorder from Curley sue and shows the XO:: As you can see, they are well within standard background levels.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
:Walks over.  Quietly:: XO: Laevon is in the science labs, ma'am.

General_Ranuck says:
@:Wonders again why he's not drinking more::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The D'har master sleeps in a drug induced slumber, letting his body metabolize the alcholhol.

XO_Azhure says:
::Nods to Pomlek and starts to nod at Mrlr only to pause.::  CBO:  Science labs?  ::frowns::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The CMO arrives at the harvest festival.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Raises one ear towards her:: XO: That is a problem?

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ ::exits the vehicle and goes to find the CO and company ::

XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Where Laevon is concerned...  I don't know.

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  One moment...

XO_Azhure says:
::Walks over to  Yokati'clon::  Yokati:  Do you know if Laevon changed his plans about joining us and if so, why?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Watches the technicians move around... they all look like they're waiting for the next step::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: I'll assign a detail to make a sweep and find out what he's up to. ::growls a bit:: I don't trust that one....he makes my fur ruffled.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: As the CMO searches for the CO, et al, she notices tribbles everywhere.

Iu says:
<Yokati'Clon> XO: I am unaware of his schedule.

XO_Azhure says:
Yokati:  Thank you.

Iu says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Blinks as a means of acknowledgement, returns to her monitoring::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Follows Iu::

XO_Azhure says:
::Goes back to Mrlr:: CBO:  He tends to have that affect on Starfleet officers.  I wonder if it is programmed in to him.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Or it is just him.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: looking at the tribbles and grumbles to herself :: Self:  The only good tribble is a dead one.
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Iu says:
@ ::Arrives at the Silos with the group:: ALL: I present our grain holdings. If you will, it is a tradition to give a thanks to the Mountains and take a moment of silence to acknowledge it ...

Iu says:
@ ::Clasps hands in front of him, and closes his eyes ... expecting the others to follow suit but not to say what he is to say::

General_Ranuck says:
@::Glances at the silos, and then his eyes go wide as he makes eye contact with the CO::  Iu: Iu, has anyone checked the grain lately?

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: arrives at where the CO is and is quiet and solemn, but her nerves are a bit on edge from the tribbles ::

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Are you ready for phase two now?

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Remains quiet trying not to draw attention::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: I believe so. First we just need to perform a comparative test between our transporters and yours. It should only take a few moments.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Gets a report from her sec detail and frowns...her tail begins to twitch from side to side in irritation:: XO: Ma'am...can I speak with you for a moment?

Host Pomlek says:
::Motions for Curley sue to begin the test. She and Moses carry two canisters over and place them on the pad, then scan them. ::

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Proceed then.

Iu says:
@ General: They are checked every day.

XO_Azhure says:
::Walks over to Mrlr.  Quietly, ::  CBO:  A problem?

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Perfunctory:: Thank you Commander.

General_Ranuck says:
@::Wonders why the CO isn't concerned::  Iu: Maybe they should be checked today...

Iu says:
@ ::Closes eyes again, and prepares to speak:: ALL: We give thanks to the Mountains. For it Provides all. It has always Provided. And will always Provide. For that, we owe it our gratitude. For that, we honor it. For that, we respect it. Now, a moment of silence ... ::Grows quiet::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Not certain...my men were stopped by Jem'Hadar before they could enter the science labs where Laevon was.  Before they were allowed in...Laevon left...but they can't find any clue as to what he was doing in there.

XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Check the logs and the sensor logs.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: As the Team finishes their scans, they begin transporting the canisters. First one disappears, then reappears. Then the other disappears a moment later as they use the gear::

XO_Azhure says:
::With a glance at the transporter progress, walks over to Bill.::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Her claws delicately tapping the console even as she answers:: XO: Aye ma'am.

XO_Azhure says:
::Pauses for a moment and tilts her loosing some of their intensity.::

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::Exits a lift into the command center:: XO: Commander, I do so appreciate that escort you sent for me, but it was wholly unnecessary ... how goes the experiment?

Iu says:
@ ::The moment of silence is over, he opens his eyes and unclasps his hands, turning to the General:: General: They were checked today. Is there reason for these concerns?

Host Pomlek says:
Action: As the second canister reappears, the team rushes in and starts scanning again.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Listens to Ranuck and understands his concern....if those....those....tribles get in that grain...they will all be up to their necks in the little nuisances::

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Her ears go flat the minute that Laevon started to speak and her fur rises involuntarily::

XO_Azhure says:
::Hearing Laevon's voice, frowns::  Laevon:  I was concerned.  You did after all say that you were planning on joining us.

General_Ranuck says:
@::Wonders if Iu is dense or something::  Iu: See the little annoying fluffballs?  They eat a lot.  ::Leans in::  A LOT

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::A smile appears on his face:: XO: Concerned? For my well being? Why ... Commander ... I'm ... well, I'm speechless.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The R&D team confer with Pomlek regarding there findings. There's a lot of nodding.

Iu says:
@ ::Doesn't flinch or make any movement at the General's statement:: General: The Mountain provides, General. For all that who need providing. If these creatures require nourishment, and they get it, then they are meant to do so.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Grumbles and walks a little away from Laevon since her claws were beginning to itch something fierce::

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  I am honored... I never thought I would see the day you were speechless.  ::Nods toward the group.::  So far they appear to be happy with their results.  They are working on Phase two.

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Clenches his fist and hopes the General does not begin a tribble hunt::

Iu says:
<Laevon> XO: Good to hear. Perhaps Starfleet technology might not be a waste of chips and wiring after all ...

Host Pomlek says:
Action: After a few more nods, the team removed the canisters from the padd, and place them in sealed evidence-type baggies...big ones.

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  This is not exactly Starfleet technology.  Excuse me please.

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::Gestures with a hand for her to move on, steps over to Yokati'Clon to confer with the female Jem'Hadar quietly::

XO_Azhure says:
::Walks over to Pomlek, uncertainty just under the surface of her face.::

General_Ranuck says:
@Iu: The tribbles are not meant to be, period.  They are a pest... even your mountain will be unable to survive if they get out of hand.

Host Pomlek says:
Curley-Sue: Prepare the team for the final test.

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Wait...

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Turns at the neck to look at her:: Yes?

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Comes back from checking the sensor logs:: XO: Ma'am...there is nothing to indicate what he was up to.  ::turns and stares at Laevon with that direct kitty stare::

Iu says:
@ ::A hint of a frown appears, but disappears quickly:: General: All beings have a right to exist, General. The Mountain is in no danger, no matter what these creatures are capable of. However, if you are so worried, we shall check on the grain now ...

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  There is something... ::Steps back and considers a moment.::  Were you readings off at all?

General_Ranuck says:
@::Quietly::  CO: Finally, a breakthrough...

XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly::  CBO:  Do your own investigation please... unobserved.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Shakes her head and hopes a bunch of tribble don't come falling out of the silo ::

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::raises an eyebrow:: Not precisely. In fact, everything has been better than we ever predicted. That could be considered 'off' I suppose. Why?

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Grins:: XO: Of course. ::turns and quietly walks out of the room and swiftly heads up to the science labs::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ Ranuck: And if your suspicions are correct... what will you do?  ::grits teeth::

General_Ranuck says:
@CO: Gloat for a moment, and then get a drink, I'm a little dry.  You want one?

Iu says:
@ ::He steps over to some nearby Haispoi, says something to them, and they move to open the silo::

XO_Azhure says:
::Her eyes search the room and then the project::  Pomlek:  I worry when things are perfect.  I can't put my finger on it, but something is not right.  ::Shakes her head::  Continue.

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::chuckles:: Ranuck: That sounds.... appealling

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::seems slightly...creeped out...if that's possible for aVulcan?:: Very well.

Host Pomlek says:
Curley-Sue: Begin.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Moves closer to the Commander and says quietly :: CO:  Commander, I have the hypo you asked for.

General_Ranuck says:
@::Watches Iu and says rather nonchalantly::  CO: I hunt better when I am drunk, anyway

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::Steps away from Yokati'Clon after conferring with her, begins to stroll around the command center::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: Curley-Sue begins inputting the pattern of the canisters into the transporter's sensors.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Makes her way through the hallways of the station wondering what Laevon could have been up to::

Iu says:
@ ::The two Haispoi open some locks, and begin to turn a wheel which opens the Silo doors::

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  Laevon, stay near by please.

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::Stops:: XO: Hmm? I do not see any leash going from my neck to your hand, Commander. Any particular reason you want me close by?

Host Pomlek says:
@ACTION: As the silo doors are opened, a furry torrent of tribbles spill out, and start screeching at the Klingons.

Iu says:
@ ::Doesn't look startled, surprised or anything like that for the matter::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Thinks he should have downed the drink before coming here:: Ranuck: You may now commence gloating ::covers ears::

Iu says:
@ ::The two Haispoi are covered in tribbles::

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  I guess I could always break in a new Vorta, but it would be a headache.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@  :: Rolls her eyes and pictures herself stomping on all of them like grapes ::

General_Ranuck says:
@::Calls out semi-loudly, but not loud enough to hurt the sensitive Haispoi::  Iu: Told you.  ::Walks off to find a strong drink::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Follows the General:: Ranuck: I shall drink to that

Iu says:
<Laevon> ::Makes a slight noise that could be a chuckle, if not for the fact it were oddly creepy. Walks back over to the XO:: XO: I was not aware you were so attached to me. I'm touched.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: Curely -Sue initiates the transport, and soon many canisters start to materialize.

XO_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow and watches Pomlek's team.::  CSec:  Lt Powers, please join us.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Jumps up as he hears his name, banging his knees on the banister.  Suppressing the rest of his swears, he rubs his knees and looks sheepishly at the XO::  XO: Yes, ma'am?

Iu says:
@ ::The two Haispoi pull themselves out:: CO: That is our entire harvest, I'm afraid.

Host Pomlek says:
Action: The R&D Team start snatching canisters off the transporters as fast as possible...barely able to keep up with the flow.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Follows the CO ::

XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  I don't know... something is wrong.

General_Ranuck says:
@::Steals behind the ATWV they drove here... and the tankard he brought::  CO: Well, I brought enough for me... what are you two drinking?

Host Pomlek says:
Action: After about 5 minutes, the transporter operation seems to end. The team starts sorting and scanning the canisters.

Iu says:
@ ::Watches the Starfleet group walk off::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Stops in his tracks:: Iu: It is in the tribbles nature to do so... the Klingons have delt with them in the past and fixed the problem on our own world

XO_Azhure says:
::Watches, waiting for the results::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Watches the canisters materialize::  XO: I feel okay.  Did you want me to get the pink can for you, ma'am?

Iu says:
@ CO: I see. And you would recommend what? That we end their lives due to their nature?

XO_Azhure says:
::Her tense body relaxes as she remembers Bill and the pink spray::  CSec:  I could think of a couple of things to do with that, but not yet.

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Shakes head:: Iu: We simply returned them to a habitat that they were used to.... with predators

Host Pomlek says:
Action: It takes several minutes for the team to finish their initial scans.

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ Iu: A habitat more natural to them,

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Looks thoughtful::  XO: Yes, I guess the secondary cores could use some shoring up... always thinking about the station, how like you.  ::His deadpan falls away and he smiles back::

Iu says:
@ ::Looks at the pile of fur:: CO: I see. Then I must respectively ask your assistance in removing them.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Holds back a burst of laughter ::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ Iu: Then I suggest we ask the General to organize a tribble hunt.

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Arrives at the science labs and begins to investigate..using all of her senses::

XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head with a smile that turns to a frown of concentration.::  CSec:  Check on the captain and the others please.  ::Under her breath so that only he hears::  Something is about to break, but I can't pinpoint what, where or when.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Wonders if the Commander has a tribble bar-b-que in mind ::

Host Pomlek says:
Action: Curley-Sue brings a padd with their initial findings over to Pomlek. A huge smile on her face.

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Pomlek takes the padd...looks at it, then hands it to the XO:: A complete success.

Iu says:
@ CO: I would prefer that you do not harm them. You have the technology to remove them w/o death being involved.

General_Ranuck says:
@::Looks up from his second tankard::  CO: Did you just say the magic word?

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Finds a container full of something and sniffs at it...causing her to sneeze::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Nods to the XO and moves off to the side::  *CO*: Commander, this is Powers.  How is the diplomatic meeting going?

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ Iu: I can have them removed... after they are removed... I assure you we will deal with them with the respect they deserve.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Chuckles at Ranuck ::

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  Good.  ::Smiles:: Then you will be leaving us shortly?

CBO_Lt_Mrlr says:
::Scans the substance only to find it a common product used in science labs.  Continues to search::

Iu says:
@ CO: That is good, Commander. You seem to be an honorable man.

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Nods once:: Yes. As soon as we can get our equipment disassembled and back on our ship, we'll be off. We need to perform further tests before the next stage of testing.

CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: Just shakes her head ::

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ ::Grunts::

XO_Azhure says:
Pomlek:  I shall inform the TTB at SRD facility of your eminent return.  I would also suggest an escort.

Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
@ *CSEC*: It is going as well as expected.

Host Pomlek says:
XO: ::Nods:: Very well. Give us thirty minutes.

XO_Azhure says:
::Nods::

Host Pomlek says:
<<<<<<< Pause Mission>>>>>>

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