Host AGM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Paula Greene Stardate 10108.04 "All Together Now" Episode Three

Cast of Characters:

Brian Paveza as Captain Vakol [CO] 
Sergio Amendoeira as Commander Tealk Amendoeira [XO]
Chris Nickel as Lieutenant Nigel Owens [OPS]
Jim O’Quinn as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jean Pierre Baptiste [FCO] & Ens. FCO
Cheryl O'Quinn as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tari Richardson [CNS]
Eric VanSickle as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kent Raal [CSO]
Darlene Wise as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sarina Lynn Ryan [CTO]

Michael Jones as Ullian Officer, the Robot, Captain Lisa Tya and the Borg  

Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
 
Host CO_Vakol says:
::lays on the ground moaning softly::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Captain Vakol awakens to find himself in a well-cleaned white room laying on a quite soft bed. He is wearing a silver jumpsuit, and feels very weak. Every muscle in his body is sore ... and he finds that he is quite bald. There are other Vulcans in the room with him, he recognizes them as officers from the Paula Greene.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: They seem to all be in a similar state.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Commander Amendoeira is amongst the other Vulcans in the room, and he too is coming to.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Baptiste awakens in a similar state, he too is without hair, wearing the same clothing. He finds himself in a white room, with dozens of other humans. The room is much larger than Vakol's.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::groans to consciousness::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::opens his mouth to say something and chokes, his mouth is so dry::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Owens is in the same room as Baptiste, so is Ryan.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: All are in similar states, and are bald.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::works his glands, trying to get some moisture to his tongue and lips:: XO: Commander [hack] report.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Richardson awakens in a small room with a group of Trill; she is in a similar state as the others.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns his head towards the voice:: CO : Captain? I uhh.. Have no idea..

CTO_Ryan says:
::Begins returning to consciousness.  Feels a draft on her head and slowly raises her hand to her head::  Self: What the..??

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Raal awakens in a room with a few other Betazoids, and a Ullian. Similar states.

CNS_Richardson says:
::starts to return to consciousness::

CSO_Raal says:
::holds his head in a woozy state::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::takes his hand to his head, very slowly:: CO : Where's the train that hit me?

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: That is unacceptable, Commander... ::looks around:: However, I am afraid I have no idea where we are either.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles, and the chuckle degrades into a cough::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Sits up slowly and notices her attire::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::ignores the XO's comment and tries to get to his feet slowly::

OPS_Owens says:
::awakens feeling less hair than there was before on the top of his head::  Self: At least I don't have to worry about the hairline.

CNS_Richardson says:
::feels like she's fighting her way through a fog, and tries to sit up, blinking::

OPS_Owens says:
::looks around the room at the various others in similar clothing and head apparatus::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks around the room and notices everyone is wearing the same silver jumpsuit.  Slides her feet over the edge of the cot and again runs her hand over her bald head::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::rolls to the side and then forces his feet to the floor, next to the bed::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::opens it's eyes::

CSO_Raal says:
::looks at his clothes and sees a skin-tight silver-colored, one piece suit::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::stumbles towards a hatch and tries to open it::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::coughs::

OPS_Owens says:
::rolls off the bed like the morning after...::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::instinctively takes his hand to his chest, looking for his communicator:: CO : Sir.. We seem to have lost our communicators... ::looks down:: For that matter.. Our uniforms as well..

CNS_Richardson says:
::manages to sit up, still blinking, and slowly swings her feet over the side of the bed, trying to take stock of her whereabouts::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: One of the Vulcans in the room with the CO & XO gets very sick all of a sudden, and throws up on the ground. However, instead of vomit coming out ... a weird sack lands on the ground. The sack is see-through, and dozens of little nanites can be seen just sitting inside.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::finds he is too weak to make the effort to open the hatch:: XO: Yes, I noticed ... you certainly have the legs for that jumpsuit, Commander.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks around at all the waking Vulcans, trying to put names to all those faces.. notices they're all bald, and takes his hand to his own head::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Slowly stands and begins looking for the other crewmembers::

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: Though I don't feel silver is really your color...

CSO_Raal says:
::tries to reach out to his fellow Betazoids, but finds he can't::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: There do not seem to be any obvious exits to the rooms they are all in.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles:: CO : Well, you don't look that good as a baldie, sir.. ::laughs::

CNS_Richardson says:
::looks around her room, noting others of her species, all oddly bald; reaches a hand to her own head, checking::

CSO_Raal says:
::grabs head to massage a headache, but then finds he's bald::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CTO spots the unconscious CMO & MO on nearby beds.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : I guess we where all given a shave?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::the edges of his mouth turn down slightly:: XO: What is the condition of the rest of the crewmembers here?

OPS_Owens says:
::begins looking about the room and the familiar faces of which he cannot put names too just yet::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::coughs up the bag and allows the bag to sit in his mouth ::

CSO_Raal says:
All in room: Where are we?

CSO_Raal says:
::feels nauseous::

CNS_Richardson says:
::notices a few others in her room, coming around, but things don't quite seem to register just yet::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Spots familiar faces laying on cots and stumbles over to them.  Tries to revive Dr. Biishe and Dr. von den Broek without success.  Straightens up and looks around the room again::

OPS_Owens says:
::feels the uncontrollable urge to look for a washroom::

CSO_Raal says:
::crawls to a nearby corner and upchucks a strange sack::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::begins coughing, hacking, choking ... and spits out a nanite sack:: XO: I remember ... the Borg.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Ullian Officer> ::Feels very weak:: CSO: I'm not sure ... sir ... ::Backs up as the CSO throws up the peculiar bag::

CNS_Richardson says:
::puts her feet on the ground, standing for a moment, before a wave of nausea hits her::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Begins to feel nauseous::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::suddenly feels the urge to throw up.. And coughs up a large bag, on the floor:: CO : What the?

CSO_Raal says:
Ullian: What do you last remember?

OPS_Owens says:
::coughs up a small clear bag full of a dark substance::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Suddenly, one of the walls near the CO shifts in a circular motion ... and a small hole appears. The hole enlargens to make a door, and a spider-like robot with a mounted "head" with a glowing blue eye leaps through.

CNS_Richardson says:
::surrenders to the urge to vomit, and coughs up an odd looking sac of ... something. She doesn't really want to know what it is::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks at the CO:: I remember them as well... We were.. Assimilated?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Braces herself against the wall, bends over and vomits up a clear sack::

OPS_Owens says:
::continues to stay in the hunch over position just in case::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Slowly looks around the room, observing each of the Vulcans::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::starts turning blue . before his head turns and the bag falls out ::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::steps back away from the robot::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Becomes even more weakened by the vomiting.  Looks down at the sack::  Self: What the....???

CNS_Richardson says:
::places one hand on the bedrail, to steady herself, as she waits to see if the nausea has passed::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::motions for his phaser, but finds it missing..::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Tilts it's head ... the eye extends out of the mounted head and stares at the CO, a synthesized voice speaks:: CO: You are Captain Vakol.

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: Yes I ... I am. Who are you?

CSO_Raal says:
::pokes at the bag::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::steps up to the CO::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: My name is a long list of binary numbers. It is unimportant. I am currently all that exists of the Cradakdi.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::studies the robot for a moment::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::looks at Amendoeira:: XO: The Cradakdi?

CNS_Richardson says:
::sees another officer nearby, a young male she remembers vaguely from a counseling session, though his name escapes her, starting to vomit over the side of his bed::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Straightens up slowly, coughing and looking around the room.  Spots the FCO in a corner and stumbles over to him::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO & XO: I do not believe that you are familiar with my creator's race.

CSO_Raal says:
::wishes he had a tricorder::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shrugs::

CNS_Richardson says:
::moves to his side, patting his back as he upchucks::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: You are Commander Amendoeira?

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: My crew. Where are they?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Coughs:: FCO: Lt. Baptiste, are you all right?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::stares blankly to the side::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: Robot : Yes.. And i share the Captain's concern for the rest of our crew..

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: I have separated them as per their race into independent rooms for recovery. It was a strenuous operation. Do you wish to gather your chief officers? There is much to explain ...

CNS_Richardson says:
::makes sure the officer is all right, and looks around, trying to help others as they awaken::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : That and.. Can you tell us where we are?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Reaches a hand to the FCO's shoulder:: FCO: Lieutenant?

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: Yes, I would like to see my Senior Staff. I'd also like to know the status of my ship.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : What.. Operation?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: Sector 86322, Grid 763.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : I remember being Borg.....

Host CO_Vakol says:
::eyes the robot trying to determine its weaknesses in case they need to find the crew themselves::

OPS_Owens says:
::notices the familiar woman helping an equally familiar man near a wall and approaches::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: Correct, you were all assimilated.

CSO_Raal says:
::looks around the room:: Ullian/Betazoids: Have you all felt nauseous yet?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks around again and spots Owens nearby.  Stumbles over to him:: OPS: Sir?  ::Reaches her hand to his shoulder::  Are you all right?

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: He's only one Robot, Commander. Let him do his job.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks at his own limbs:: Are you telling us that we have implants in our bodies?

CNS_Richardson says:
::stands, as the officers around her seem to be coming around all right, and takes in her surroundings::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Please follow me. Please have your fellow non-chief officers remain here for the time being. The command center is not large enough for everyone. ::Turns and trots out of the room::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks at the CO with a "Why" look::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: All implants have been dismantled and removed.

OPS_Owens says:
::looking puzzled::  CTO: Sir?  Uhh... yes, I feel fine I just don't know who any of you are...

Host CO_Vakol says:
::waves the XO to follow and begins walking behind the robot, eyeing what he believes is the power center::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: People throughout the rooms are now regurgitating their nanite bags.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shrugs:: CO : I guess we should follow.. ::instructs the rest of the crew to gather up and remain here, and wait for them to return::

OPS_Owens says:
::watches as a small sack like his is dropped on his left foot::

CNS_Richardson says:
::moves, very slowly, hoping the nausea doesn't return, over to the door, looking for a way to open it::

OPS_Owens says:
CTO/FCO: Who are you people?  Who am I??

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks at OPS with a puzzled look on her face::  OPS: I am Lieutenant Ryan, Sir.  You are Lieutenant Owens, Operations Officer.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::stares blankly ::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : And i thought Borg implants couldn't be removed once attached?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks at his hand::

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Op...  Op... Operations Officer?

CSO_Raal says:
Ullian/Betazoids: If you feel nauseous, don't be afraid to get rid of whatever it was that came out of me.  I think it has to do with the Borg for some reason.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: As soon as the CO & XO have exited their room, the wall shifts and the entrance vanishes.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Trots down the corridor, and stops at a wall::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns back to the door:: robot : Neat trick...

OPS_Owens says:
::staring blankly at the other two::

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Yes, Sir.  We are crewmembers from a starship, Sir.  Perhaps you should lay down and rest, Sir?

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The wall in front of the Robot shifts, and an entrance forms. It is the Betazoid/Ullian room.

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: You don't have clearance for the files on Captain Picard ... he was once assimilated by the collective and had their cybernetic parts implanted throughout his body. In time, Starfleet Medical was able to remove all of them.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Peaks it's head in:: CSO: Lieutenant Junior Grade Raal, please accompany me.

CSO_Raal says:
::looks at the front of the room and sees a spider robot:: All: Stay back.

CNS_Richardson says:
::sees that she must have been hallucinating a doorway, and runs her hand over the blank wall::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::looks into the room and sees several familiar faces:: XO: Betazoids ... they are being kept with the Ullians.

OPS_Owens says:
::nods slightly::  CTO: I think that may be a good idea.  Perhaps I'll wake up from this nightmare.  ::looks for an empty cot::

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: Where is Capt. Vakol?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CSO: Right beside me. ::Gestures with one limb at the Vulcan officer, although he slightly looks different with his bald features::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::waves at Raal:: CSO: I am right here, Mister Raal. Let the Robot do his job.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Walks back to the FCO::  FCO: Lieutenant Baptiste?

CNS_Richardson says:
::moves back to one of the beds, as an awakening Trill seems to be having a difficult time::

CSO_Raal says:
CO: Aye sir.  Robot: I'll accompany you.  Where are we going?  ::steps out of the room:: Room: You guys stay here for now.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: As soon as the CSO steps out, the wall shifts and closes. The Robot trots along.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::stares blankly ahead::

CSO_Raal says:
CO/XO: Sirs?  What's going on here?

OPS_Owens says:
::lies down and visualizes a human in a uniform saying "It's a hard thing killing a man.  You take away everything he's got... and everything he ever will have" and wonders why those particular words come to mind::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Waves her hand in front of the FCO's face:: FCO: Lieutenant?

CSO_Raal says:
CO/XO: Were we assimilated?

Host CO_Vakol says:
CSO: Good question ... in time we'll likely have the answers.

Host AGM_Selan says:
TIME WARP: The Robot has led the entire senior crew to the Command Center of this vessel. Lt. Baptiste is acting quite abnormal, however, and after walking into a wall twice ... he stands outside of the Command Center, just staring blankly ahead.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

CSO_Raal says:
::looks around the command center::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Stands in the Command Center with the rest of the senior staff::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks with concern to his fellow officers, especially to his wife::

OPS_Owens says:
::looking about the room slightly remembering the image of a small vessel being neatly sliced in half::

CNS_Richardson says:
::stands with the group of officers, still trying to comprehend where they are, and why::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Command Center is quite massive ... and is filled with dozens of peculiar looking monitors and consoles. A large "window" is off to the side, and the Paula Greene can be seen. There seem to be nanites crawling all over it's hull.

CSO_Raal says:
::notices the new clothing we're wearing complement the females well::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Turns to look out the portal at the Paula Greene::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: This is the last vessel of the Cradakdi. I am a construct of the aforementioned race, which was assimilated approximately a century ago, in your time measurements, by the Borg.

CSO_Raal says:
::sees the PG through the window:: CO: Sir!  The ship!

Host CO_Vakol says:
::looks out at the Paula Greene:: Robot: What is the status of our ship?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Calm down, Lt.. We can all see it...

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: It is currently under re-construction. The Borg Cube you resided on previously dismantled it, and incorporated it into their structure.

OPS_Owens says:
::thinks: The term Borg sounds very familiar as it conjures up images of robotic life forms::

CNS_Richardson says:
::studies the Paula Greene, through the view port::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Turns back to the robot and listens, quietly::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: I've had to recreate some parts due to the fact the Borg did not take everything from your ship ... but it should be operating within normal parameters quite soon.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::reconstruction?:: Robot : What do you mean, reconstruction?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::nods, somewhat surprised that the Cradakdi were able to reassemble a starship:: Robot: How long have we been out?

OPS_Owens says:
::thinks this "Paula Greene" is rather beautiful::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: From what I have been able to gather, a month and a half ago, you were all assimilated by the Borg.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::raises both eyebrows at the robot:: All: A month and a half?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: Robot : We where studying a prospect planet for colonization..

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: Two weeks ago, I came across the Cube you were on, and managed to successfully defeat it ... it was the first successful assault I've ever had against a Borg ship.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Hears the Robot mention "Borg" then begins running her hand up and down her arms looking for implants::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: Are you able to contact Starfleet ... apprise them of our status?

OPS_Owens says:
::the XO's words brings some memories back::

CNS_Richardson says:
::her attention is caught by the FCO, and she moves to his side, touching his arm, and speaking his name, quietly, so as to not distract from the Robot's words:: FCO: Jean?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Starfleet ... ah, yes, your superiors. No, I have not contacted them ... we are quite out of communications range of your home world. I can, however, find a way to send you back.

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: Last thing I remember was I was in the counselor's office with ::looks for a familiar face:: her ::points at CNS::, then next thing I see is that I'm hairless, in this silver cat suit and in that room you fetched me from.

OPS_Owens says:
::wonders where exactly we are::

CNS_Richardson says:
::is startled, as Raal points at her::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::nods:: Robot: Your creators must have been amazing people. I would have found them fascinating.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes his head:: Robot : Wait a second.... Are you telling us that you successfully captured a Borg cube, and proceeded to reconstruct our ship from it?

CSO_Raal says:
::looks again at CNS:: CNS: Counselor Richardson, right?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : And what about us? Did you also reconstruct us?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Much of the technology here is not from my creators. Most of it I have either found or purchased in my campaign against the Collective. I have spent the last century attempting to find better and more powerful ways to end the Collective's enslavement over it's drones, and free my people ... and my creator.

CNS_Richardson says:
::eyebrows wrinkle:: CSO: Richardson... the name is familiar

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: Commander, calm down ... can't you see this robot has had a long ... existence.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: Essentially, yes.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks at the CSO and a rage begins building up inside her as she recalls how upset he makes her::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::gets an uneasy feeling as the robot expresses the emotion of revenge::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : You can re-grow humanoid limbs and the likes?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: You were all my first successful attempt at freeing drones from the Collective. All my other attempts have ended in utter failure, and nearly my death.

CSO_Raal says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Ryan?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: Certainly.

CNS_Richardson says:
::speaks again, quietly:: FCO: Jean?

Host CO_Vakol says:
All: Everyone ... find a place to sit. ::still feels very weak::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

OPS_Owens says:
::is beginning to remember more and more... including the participation in the deaths and assimilation of others::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Soon, the swarm of drones covering the Paula Greene begin to leave it's hull in an organized fashion, removing themselves into the starship the crew is currently on.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Whispers to the CSO:: CSO: Keep quiet for once and let the Captain handle this!

Host CO_Vakol says:
::grips Mister Baptiste's shoulder and squeezes it gently::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::feels something strange coming from the link with his wife, and proceeds to join her, and hold her close while they sit down together::

CSO_Raal says:
CTO: Sorry, just trying to reacclimated myself to everyone.

OPS_Owens says:
::remembers who some of the other faces are noticing the FCO's state for the first time::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: Of course, you owe your freedom to these amazing little devices ... nanites. I discovered them a year ago, and have spent the following months trying to reprogram them to help me. My, when I first found them, they were a rowdy bunch ...

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods, thinking that sitting would be a very good thing, and moves to a chair, leaving Baptiste with the CO, but still watching Baptiste's face, worried::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::is pushed downwards into a seat::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Turns and finds a place to sit down, pinching the bridge of her nose::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::sits on a step, tiredly:: Robot: You are to be commended ... you have accomplished what the greatest minds in the Federation remain unable to do. Defeat the Borg.

CNS_Richardson says:
::hears the robot's words, and thinks that they should be grateful, but wondering why the words aren't connecting::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: ... a swarm of them, hundreds of them, found their way here ... all they would do is destroy and devour ... destroy and devour. No stopping them. I managed to find a way of course. They've been very helpful.

CSO_Raal says:
::still is wandering around the command center::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: I wouldn't go that far, Captain. I haven't defeated the Collective ... I've only managed to stop one of it's Cubes. They have thousands more.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::scratches at a scab, where he can only assume a tubule previously went into his arm::

OPS_Owens says:
::wonders if we could have a look at the Robot's research::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: You defeat one Borg, you can defeat them all...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : How did you manage to defeat the cu.. Us?

CNS_Richardson says:
::finds the robot's voice is grating on her nerves, but controls the feeling::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: Unfortunately, you and your fellow crew were the only ones I was able to to take from the Cube ... all the other drones onboard had been within the Collective for too long.

CSO_Raal says:
::finds what the robot is saying interesting::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Turns to look at the FCO:: ALL: As you can see, even removing you from the collective has had it's price ...

OPS_Owens says:
::turns to look at the FCO::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: Robot : What has happened to Mr. Baptiste?

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: All the Borg technology has been removed from your body. I've also injected you with a re-growth formula that should return your hair to normal within a few days.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Leans back against a wall and closes her eyes for a moment::

OPS_Owens says:
::rubs his bald head again::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: I am unsure ... scans were inconclusive. He is like an empty shell, so to speak.

CNS_Richardson says:
::stands, and moves to Baptiste, stooping down before him, so that's she's looking directly into his eyes::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::glances at the Counselor:: CNS: Counselor... ::motions towards Baptiste::

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: I'm curious about your nanites.  Were they once Borg nanoprobes?

CNS_Richardson says:
::takes his hand, and squeezes it:: FCO: Jean...

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ALL: Your vessel has been reconstructed, I have managed to recover all necessary data within your computer core up to the point of your arrival at the colony you mentioned earlier. You can board your ship at any time.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CSO: I do not believe so.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: Robot : You've done marvels... The Federation would gladly help you in your struggle against the Borg..

OPS_Owens says:
::moves over to the counselor knowing her feelings for the man and grips her shoulder gently::

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods at the captain's words, but still staring into the FCO's face::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: What you have accomplished ... it could bring hope to so many in the Federation who have lost family to the Borg. You said you could send us home. Come with us. Help us.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> XO: I thank you for your sentiments, and would appreciate any assistance from your Federation.

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: Just wondering, since the way you describe your nanites is about the way Borg nanoprobes work, except in reverse.

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods again, at the Owens' touch, grateful::

CTO_Ryan says:
::hears the robot say they can return to the ship.  Stands slowly and is anxious to get back to the ship::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CSO: It seems similar, yes. But the nanite technology seems to be much different than Borg nano-probes. I have yet to look into their origin.

CNS_Richardson says:
::reaches up a hand, and touches Baptiste's face, saying his name once more::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: I shall consider it.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Robot : If you could join us on our trip home, I’m sure my superiors would gladly consider the notion of having you join us in our struggle against the Borg as well..

CSO_Raal says:
CO: Captain, sir, can I ask you something?

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: Would it be possible for my Science Officers to review your data while we are here  and ... errr ... get some uniforms?

CNS_Richardson says:
::remains where she is for a moment longer, and then stands, taking a deep quivering breath::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: I believe your ship is equipped with replication technology. I'm certain you could acquire your uniforms there.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::glances at Raal:: CSO: Yes?

CSO_Raal says:
CO: Sir, I would like to volunteer to stay with the robot to help him study nanite/nanoprobe technology.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Feel free to study the Command Center as much as you would like. I am going to determine you a route home ... ::Trots away to a nearby console::

OPS_Owens says:
::at the Robot's words he moves toward a console trying to understand it's operation::

CNS_Richardson says:
::takes a moment to make sure she remains composed, before turning to the others:: CO: There may be something I can do to bring him out of this; we'll need tests to find out what is going on

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Begins analyzing the nearby transwarp conduit which their Cube earlier traveled through::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: My Chief Science Officer, Mister Raal, would like to remain behind ... I think the value of his presence, to the Federation, is of such a level that I would condone it ... if you will allow him to work with you.

CSO_Raal says:
::turns to the robot, but still addressing the CO:: CO: That is if it'll take me.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: CO Sir?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::nods at the Counselor:: CNS: Get Baptiste back to the Paula Greene ... do for him what you can. Also, get the rest of the crew back there.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::It's head performs a 180, and it looks at the others:: CO/CSO: While I would not mind the company, I hope your officer understands the dangers herin. The chances of being destroyed or assimilated are great.

Host CO_Vakol says:
XO: We can't pass up the potential technological value of this Robot's research.

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods:: CO: I'm sorry, I wasn't listening closely... is the Paula ready for our return?

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: If that's the cost of science, so be it.

Host CO_Vakol says:
CNS: Yes, Counselor.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Hears the Captain requesting that the CSO remain behind and feels relieved::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Yes, but i think that convincing him to come with us would be better than leaving someone behind like this..

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> ::Nods:: CSO: I welcome you then, Mr. Raal.

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods, and takes the FCO gently by the arm, guiding him to a standing position::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Captain, I shall begin transporting your crew back onto your vessel, if you wish. All main operation systems seem to be online.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::mutters at the XO:: XO: I am not planning on leaving anyone behind, including the Robot, unless I have to.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::rises ::

OPS_Owens says:
::watches the Robot operate the Navigational Computer::

CSO_Raal says:
Robot: Thank you, uh, sir, er, whatever.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: Please ... return my junior officers and crew to the Paula Greene. XO: Commander, go with them and get main systems prepared for warp.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> CO: Understood. One moment.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Aye sir....

CSO_Raal says:
CO/XO: Sirs, I'm volunteering to be a liaison between Starfleet and this robot.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: All Paula Greene personnel, in exception for the conscious command crew, are transported instantly over to the Paula Greene.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Thinks: It's about time!  Waits to be transported back to the ship::

Host CO_Vakol says:
CSO: I understood your request the first several times you made it, Mister Raal. We'll see ... is my answer.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: A moment later, the senior crew, in exception for those who wish to stay behind for a few minutes, are beamed over.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Lt.. I'm sure that Starfleet will appoint someone to this job, should we come to some arrangement.. For now, i think you're going to fast, Lt...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets interrupted in mid sentence:: Self : Great

CTO_Ryan says:
::Dematerializes and rematerializes on the Bridge. Pauses a moment then heads for tactical station one::

CSO_Raal says:
@XO: I understand sir, but I can't let this opportunity pass me by.

CNS_Richardson says:
::appears on the Paula Greene, and blinks, as the surroundings take a moment to register in her mind::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns his attention to the bridge he is now on:: All : Ok people.. I need a report on all major system.. ASAP..

CSO_Raal says:
@::finds he was talking to an empty space::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stares blankly ahead::

Host CO_Vakol says:
@::sees his team dematerialize and walks over to the Robot:: Robot: As much value as Mister Raal collaborating with you would be, I'd rather bring you back to the Federation with us. The knowledge you have accumulated ... we won't even begin to discover for another century.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Paula Greene is as clean and "bare" [no obvious tricorders, phasers, plants, clothing, personal belongings, etc. as it was the day it's construction was completed].

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: I'll take Baptiste to Sickbay, and start tests, sir

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: It does not feel like the Paula Greene ... it feels violated, somewhat.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::is guided to the TL ::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CNS : Do that Counselor... I am worried for him as well... have my wife run every test on him... And Counselor.. Don't worry.. She'll get him back.. ::smiles::

CNS_Richardson says:
::still feels out of sync with events, surroundings::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Begins running a level 3 diagnostic on the weapons and shield systems then turns to check the ship's logs on another monitor::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CO: I wish I could return. But only one trip through this transwarp corridor will be safe ... the Borg will most likely detect it's use, and find a way to prevent my return here. I wish to remain.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::as he sits on the Command chair, notices it is not cringing as it used to::

OPS_Owens says:
::takes the seat at his familiar console on the bridge noticing the lack in his personal setup routines::

CNS_Richardson says:
::nods:: XO: I'll keep you posted, and I'm sure the medical staff will work their usual wonders ::her voice sounds very assured, as she speaks, giving no indication of her true feelings::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Robot: You could abandon your ship, and return aboard the Paula Greene ... you could save millions within the Federation.

CNS_Richardson says:
::moves to the turbolift, with the FCO::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the transwarp conduit opens nearby ... a swirling vortex of green light appearing. From it, a Borg sphere emerges.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes the thought away::

CSO_Raal says:
@::looks back and forth between the robot and the CO::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CO: I would never abandon this ship. It is all that remains of my home world. My creator's home world.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks to the XO sitting in the command chair:: XO: Sir, permission to replicate a uniform?

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Alarms start to blare all over the Paula Greene, and then the Alien Ship as well.

Host CO_Vakol says:
@::looks up as a Borg sphere exits a transwarp conduit::

CSO_Raal says:
@::looks out the window and sees a sphere::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CO: They've sent a ship to investigate loss of contact with the Cube.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO : We don't have time for that now, Lt.. Let's just get home and worry about that later.. ::turns to the FCO in the conn console:: Where exactly are we?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
All : Red Alert!!

CNS_Richardson says:
::as the turbolift proceeds, she stares at Baptiste, and a tear trickles down her cheek, before she hears the alarms::

OPS_Owens says:
::at the sound of the Red Alert he checks the ship's sensor systems::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Open a channel to the Robot's ship..

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO: Unknown, sir

OPS_Owens says:
::nods::  XO: Aye.  ::presses controls::  Channel open sir.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Hears the proximity alert sound.  Taps console::  XO: Borg sphere, coordinates 259 Mark 3.

CSO_Raal says:
@Robot: You have a weapons station I should man?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Takes the ship to red alert::

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> ::prepares evasives and checks engine status ::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COMM Robot ship : Captain... We have a Borg sphere incoming....

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CO: You must return to your ship ... I will attempt to hold off the sphere. You must return through the conduit before the Borg find a way to prevent your escape.

CNS_Richardson says:
:;arrives at the Sickbay, and guides Baptiste to a biobed, as the medical staff begins their tests::

Host CO_Vakol says:
@COM: Paula Greene: Don't let them touch you! Stay away from the sphere. Allow us to deal with it.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::nearly trips over a foot stool at a biobed::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: A familiar voice fills the speakers, making most cringe - We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

Host CO_Vakol says:
@ Robot: Come with us!

OPS_Owens says:
::all the controls and actions come back to him instantly as he prepares the ship for battle conditions::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: COMM CO : Yes sir.. FCO : Ensign.. Take us away from the Sphere.. CTO : Lt. How are our torpedo banks? Prepare the launchers for use..

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CO: I cannot ... this is your last chance, Captain.

CNS_Richardson says:
::catches Baptiste, steadying him, as she gently guides him::

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO: We should have full power in 1 minute

CSO_Raal says:
@Robot: You still want me to stay?

CTO_Ryan says:
XO: All weapons loaded and fully charged.  Ready at your command.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns and cringes somewhat as he hears that which he said so many times while inside the Borg::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Robot> @ CSO: It is your choice. ::Prepares evasives::

CSO_Raal says:
@CO: Sir?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::looks at the Robot for a long moment:: Robot: Live long and prosper ... ::grabs Raal by the collar and drags him with him:: COM: PG: Mister Amendoeira ... two to beam out.

CSO_Raal says:
@CO: Hey!

OPS_Owens says:
::at the sound of the words he feels some of Four of Nine's programming resurface and he automatically opens a Comm. frequency::  COMM: Sphere: We are the Federation, you will lower your shields and prepare to be boarded.  Resistance is futile.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO : Drop the shields.. OPS : Beam them back.. NOW!

CNS_Richardson says:
::watches as the tests on Baptiste proceed, studying the readings as they come in, one part of her mind listening as the medical crew reacts to prepare for whatever comes::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Borg Sphere ignores the Paula Greene, and engages the most obvious threat ... the Cradakdi vessel. The Alien ship rocks under the volley.

CTO_Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Drops shields::

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> ::begins maneuvering out of the bay ::

CSO_Raal says:
@::rocks with the ship after being hit::

OPS_Owens says:
::snaps back out of it::  XO: Wha...??  Ah yes sir.  ::initiates the transport::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Lt! Snap out of it!!

Host CO_Vakol says:
@::feels his body begin to dematerialize and watches the Robot vanish from his view::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CO & CSO are beamed over to the Paula Greene.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Reactivates shields::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO : raise shields..

CTO_Ryan says:
XO: Shields raised, Sir.

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> ::Goes to Full impulse ::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::arrives aboard the Paula Greene at the back of the bridge:: CSO: Mister Raal, take your station ...  Helm: Take us into the Transwarp conduit.

CSO_Raal says:
CO: Aye.  ::takes station::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Sir? Isn't the Robot coming with us?

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Cradakdi vessel engages it's disc defense system. The discs circle around the vessel at lightning speeds, deflecting some of the Borg Blasts, and returning fire. The Sphere's shields hold, however.

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO: Receiving data transmission out of here now, altering course to the Warp Conduit

CSO_Raal says:
::notices he left something out:: CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Sees the CSO back on board and sighs::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::doesn't bother stepping down to his chair ... heads to the railing and takes hold of it:: XO: No Commander, it is not... CSO: As soon as we enter the conduit, begin mapping it. We need to make sure we go in the right direction.

OPS_Owens says:
::watches the events unfold on screen::

CSO_Raal says:
CO: Aye sir.  Preparing mapping programs.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Shouldn’t we at least help him, sir? He's done so much for us..

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Paula Greene rushes at the transwarp conduit while the Cradakdi vessel engages the sphere.

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> CO Eta to Conduit 15 seconds !!

CNS_Richardson says:
::sees more readings on Baptiste coming in, and frowns::

Host CO_Vakol says:
CTO: Mister Ryan ... quantum torpedoes. Unload everything we have on that sphere before we enter the conduit.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO : Thank you sir...

OPS_Owens says:
::prepares the Greene for the Transwarp Field stress on the ship::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Activates aft torpedo bays::  Ready!

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> CO: 5 Seconds !!

Host CO_Vakol says:
::glances over at Owens:: OPS: Maximum power to structural integrity ... All: This is going to be a rough ride.

CTO_Ryan says:
All: Firing aft torpedoes!  ::Taps console firing a full volley at the sphere::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::sits down on the chair, and braces himself::

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> CO: Entering conduit ...now !!

 CTO_Ryan says:
::Fires on more volley at the sphere as the enter the conduit::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: A series of quantum torpedoes launch from the Paula Greene's aft torpedo bay. They streak at the sphere as the ship enters the conduit. Soon after ... they are gone, and unable to see what the torpedoes did to the sphere.

OPS_Owens says:
::braces himself::

CSO_Raal says:
::maps the conduit::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The ship barely shakes during their trip through the conduit ... following the course plotted by the Robot, which he sent to the Conn. Console.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::feels the ship enter the conduit:: CTO: Tell me we destroyed the sphere...

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Sensors are unable to detect through this conduit, Sir.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: A minute passes, and the Paula Greene exits the conduit ... which soon closes after their exit.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Where are we?

CSO_Raal says:
::accesses course plotted by the robot and sends information to the conn::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::releases his hold on the railing and walks down to the Command Deck:: OPS: Did we recover our entire crew?

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO : Checking, I have Federation Signal buoys , which is a good sign

OPS_Owens says:
::checks the internal scans for number of crew life-signs::  CO: Aye sir.  All crew present and accounted for.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Activates LRS::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Self: 1,014 souls aboard... ::seems somewhat dazed::

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO: Near the Klingon , Romulan  Neutral Zone in Federation space

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: We have a Federation vessel approaching.  It’s the USS Fithos, Sir.

FCO_Baptiste says:
<FCO> XO: We are about 2 Light years from the colony planet we had to survey

Host CO_Vakol says:
::nods at Mister Ryan:: XO: Commander ... you have the bridge. ::walks off towards his Ready Room::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets up from the Big chair to allow Vakol to sit down::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::then sits back down:: CO : Aye sir.. OPS : Lt. Open a channel

OPS_Owens says:
::checks the console for incoming Comms from the Fithos::

OPS_Owens says:
::nods at the XO and does so::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: A female Captain appears on screen.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::enters his Ready Room and barely notices that all of his personal belongings are missing::

CTO_Ryan says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Sir, the conduit is closed.  Nothing discernable as to reopening it.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Captain Tya> @ COM: Paula Greene: U.S.S. Paula Greene, this is Captain Lisa Tya of the U.S.S. Fithos. Do you read us?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::stares up at the ceiling  while lying on a biobed in sickbay ::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::touches the panel next to the door and locks it ... crosses the room to his desk and collapses into his chair::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Stands up:: COMM Fithos : Yes Captain, we read you.. You have no idea how glad we are to see you... Oh.. I'm Commander Tealk Amendoeira, XO of the Paula Greene.. ::smiles::

CNS_Richardson says:
::looks over the results once again, her face blank::

CSO_Raal says:
::prepares a request for extended leave to Betazed to fully recover from the ordeal::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Captain Tya> @ ::Quirks her eyebrow:: COM: PG: We're equally glad to hear from you, Commander. Do you require assistance?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::in his ready room he cradles his face in his hands and begins to weep uncontrollably::

CNS_Richardson says:
::steps over to the biobed, and touches Baptiste's face for just a second::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks around the bridge, seeing the familiar faces there, slowly returning to normal:: COMM Fithos : No, i don't think we do. We're doing just fine.. ::smiles::

Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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