Host Lea says:
@Summary: Aboard the USS Andromeda, Captain Knight and Doctor Knight-Sky continue their search for the person responsible for the mysterious message they received.
Host Lea says:
Summary: Meanwhile, Commander Power approaches the station's computer core on his course to retrieve Ensign McQuade from upper-deck quarters, while Ensign Ivara works to retrieve the scientist Martinis from the nebular lab.
Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda Mission: "Safe Passage" 11202.25~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Standing with the others, his medkit refreshed and ready to go.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@:: Looks over the information on Gallard as the lift stops near his quarters.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Anything of interest I should know about Gallard?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::moving down the corridor towards the station's computer core, constantly checking his tricorder and surroundings::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Stays knelt down next to Meklin.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: holds the PADD of information out.::  CO: His records show that he is a highly accomplished engineer.  He could have gone for a commission.  He was originally assigned as a temp CMO until McQuade was officially assigned.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::Taps her combadge on the outside of her EVA suit after handing Martinis the spare she brought:: *Shuttle* Ivara to shuttle, two to beam out.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  I wonder why he would pass on a commission.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Realizing he had comm duty he was not to thrilled.  The others would not be as well if some emergency arose.  He had limited experience with anything on a shuttle.  Though like most, he should be able to get them out of there... maybe.::
Host Meklin says:
::Sitting on the couch, looking down at McQuade with a mixture of fear and...something else...then quickly she lowers and shakes her head:: CEO: Because killing you would no longer accomplish anything...
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::figures he has reached the station core access corridor and beings overriding the locking mechanism on the door::
Host Meklin says:
ACTION: Ivara and Martinis dematerialize from the science lab.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@CO: A question you would have to ask him. :: steps off the lift and heads for Gallard's quarters.::
Host Meklin says:
ACTION: Ivara and Martinis rematerialize on the shuttle beside Wilcox.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::begins moving as soon as she has materialized. She steps to one of the shuttle's consoles, clears the screen and marks down a series of points in a horseshoe arrangement. Over her shoulder:: Martinis: Did you experience anything unusual in that transporter ride?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::looks over at Sierra with some concern::  CMO:  I hope we get some sort of breakthrough soon.
MO_Wilcox says:
::Shakes his head::  CSO:  Looks like you get to live in one piece another day. :: steps away from the console and looks at Martinis::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Looks at the guard standing at the door and nods to him.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
Meekin: I guess that’s as good of an answer as any.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::makes a few notes on the points her mind working from memory, trying to include observed brightness and perceived color while waiting for Martinis' reply::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::manages to unlock the door and then fiddles with the locking mechanism so it won't relock::
Host Meklin says:
<Martinis>  ::Looking around the shuttle for a moment, then refocuses on Ivara:: CSO: I'm afraid it's a bit...different, than our own technology. But nothing especially out of the ordinary. Why?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::does a quick scan before stepping inside the access corridor::
Host Meklin says:
::Sighs:: CEO: You do not understand. You are close, but...    ::Sighs again:: They were my people. But nothing -- nothing -- went according to plan.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::checks what she drew and glances back, ruling out one possibility from her theory:: Martinis: Does this star pattern look familiar to you?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::takes in a deep breath and then exhales::  CMO:  Ready?
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Looks at the scientist as she says nothing, seeming lost in thought.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: lifts a brow as she looks at her husband.::
Host Meklin says:
ACTION: Power finds himself at one access juncture of the nine-level-high computer core running through the center of the station. All is quiet.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::glances at Wilcox:: MO: Sorry, had to make sure I wrote it down before I forgot anything.  What did you say?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::Does a quick visual scan of the area and steps inside:: Self: This is going to be a bigger job then I thought...
MO_Wilcox says:
CSO:  Just commenting that you arrived back safely.  Everything alright?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
MO: There seems to be some form of artifact in the transporter effect, I'm receiving non-standard visual stimuli.  Could you check that all my parts arrived normally?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Gets to his feet again.::  Meekin:  I'm in pain and tired of playing the game.  ::Moves to the window and looks out.::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Nods as he pulls out his medical scanner to check her over.::  CSO: Could it be tied to your fairy dust?
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Sitting slumped in his chair, reading a PADD::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::makes his way out of the computer core and towards the CEO's position::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::waves his hand back and forth in front of Sierra's face::  CMO:  Hello?  I asked if you are ready.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
Computer: Scan art file, and convert points to stars as listed in notations.  Start cross-referencing against recorded planetary stellar views.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
*Wilcox*: Is the CEO still in the same place?
MO_Wilcox says:
CSO:  Everything looks fine.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
MO: The fairy dust is the stations auxiliary life support.  What does it have to do with me?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::rings the chime to Gallard's quarters::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Scans Martinis::  You will be fine shortly once you warm up  a bit.
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Sits up and straightens out his tunic, setting his PADD on the end table::  Aloud:  Come in.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: As the doors slide open, she waits for the captain to enter first.::
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Nods to the doctor:: MO: Thank you...   ::Looks about the shuttle, trying to get his bearings on this part of the station::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
Martinis: Once I get the computer working on this I'll show you out.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps into Gallard's quarters and looks over at him and nods::  EO:  Mr. Gallard.
Host Meekin says:
::Sighs:: CEO: Listen...  ::Climbs from the couch to stand beside McQuade:: The power went out, but then...nothing.  There was...nothing.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::forces open a lift door and starts making his way up to the last known position the CEO was at::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Stands up slowly, at attention::  CO:  Sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Also nods a greeting as she steps up beside Ethan::
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Looks once more at Ivara's display, furrowing his brow:: CSO: I'm afraid it isn't familiar... but once the station is running again, I could cross-reference it by our astrometrics data.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@EO:  Please, as you were.  We're here to ask you a few questions.  ::looks at Sierra and nods for her to start::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: While the other two are involved, he adds some information on Chalak/Agtak physiology, noting they handle temperatures.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  Do you know why we are here?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::steps out on an upper decks and checks the HUD on his EVA suit to confirm his position::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::checks that the computer is comparing the stellar formation to those viewable from nearby planets then nods to herself:: MO: I have to show Martinis to a nearby computer console.  Is the report ready to send to the Andromeda?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::focuses in on any unusual body movements from Gallard::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Relaxes a bit, looking from the captain over to the chief medical officer::  CMO:  No...I don't.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  As with most of the crew, you are familiar with the abduction of the captains and my children.  :: Emphasizes abduction.::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CMO:  Of course.
Host Meekin says:
::Repeats again, as if she's trying to convince herself of it still:: CEO: There was nothing. No illegal experimentation. Nothing dangerous running amok. No one was injured or killed. Until they find the source of the power outage, the Chalak themselves will think nothing of it but a simple power failure of some sort. ::Clenches her teeth::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Continues to look out the window.::  Meekin:  There is still no excuse for any of it.  ::Turns to look at Meekin.::  Terrorism never solves anything.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::glances at the MO waiting for a reply as she moves towards the shuttle's hatch::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  We received a communication a few hours ago.  The source and who sent it were well covered by someone with a strong talent in computers.  You are such a person.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Looks up::  CSO:  Almost... just a few more notes.... and... yes.
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Tilts his head slightly::  CMO:  What are you saying?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
Meekin:  Did your people tell you to say that?  Is that what they want you to believe now?   Because it’s not what you told me earlier.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::starts moving down the corridor towards the CEO::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  Basically we are speaking with crew members that have that ability as it was sent aboard the ship.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::checks the exterior atmosphere out of habit, then toggles the door open, standing aside for Martinis to step through, after you sir. ::she speaks with a slight smile::
Host Meekin says:
::About to turn away from McQuade in frustration. she instead turns back in anger...and almost desperation:: CEO: Don't you think I know that!? I'm the one who discovered and reported the very experimentation that no longer exists!  ::Drops onto the arm of the couch, arms folded::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@EO:  Please understand Mr. Gallard, we are just investigating at this point.  We are not accusing you of anything.
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CO/CMO:  ...Understood, Sirs.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::checks his tricorder and sees the distance remaining and grumbles:: Self: Never liked stations..
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: As the captain speaks, she pulls up the sensor logs she had requested earlier.
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> CSO: Thank you.  ::Smiles, and steps out out of the shuttle, and leads Ivara down the narrow walkway toward the computer consoles beyond::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::follows Martinis::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::arrives just outside the quarters where the CEO is::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::scans the room and sees two lifesigns in the room::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Turns to look at Meekin again and notices his tricorder on the floor.::  Meekin:  how close where we to the experiment when we were on deck 10?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Moves to the center of the room and bends down to pick up the tricorder.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@~~~~ CO:  In the next few moments, pay close attention to his body language and emotions.~~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: steps back up and holds the PADD out for both to see.::  EO:  This is within the time frame the message was sent.  As you can see, the CEO was at his console ten minutes before it was sent.  Afterwards, you took over and were at the station for the next hour, the hour at which the message was sent.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  Yes dear.~~~
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Continues onto the semi-circular landing area, pausing another moment to get his bearing, then moves down one of the wall-hugging platforms around the docking bay, toward another semi-circular landing about fifteen meters off::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::rigs the door mechanism to open automatically and draws his phaser rifle and sets it to heavy stun::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::closes the hatch behind them and follows Martinis, her eyes scanning the docking bay for other non-local looking shuttle craft::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Watches the PADD::  CMO:  And...the message was sent from this console?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::triggers the door open and bursts into the room phaser drawn:: All: Nobody move!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ ::nods::
Host Meekin says:
::Tries to calm down a moment, though she's biting the inside of her lip:: CEO: "The Experiment?" By my research there were dozens of clearly unapproved, highly dangerous experiments running across the station.  ::Takes a deep breath:: But in Sector 10, we were---
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Guides them safely to the next semi-circular landing, and gestures for Ivara to join her at a computer console there:: CSO: This one should do nicely.  ::Inputs his authorization for advanced access::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Turns quickly to the door as it opens balling his fists not wanting to go down without a fight.....  This time.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::points his flashlight at the CEO:: CEO: You ok here?
Host Meekin says:
::Shrinks back in fear as the door opens behind her, cringing as she spins around to face the voice of another potential assailant::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::quickly turns and aims the phaser the Chalak in the room::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Calmly, shaking his head slowly::  CMO:  I didn't send anything from that console, other than to engineering.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: One of the hardest things to do was to tamper with sensor records, as it should be.  But being hard did not make it impossible and there had been enough time and the skill level was there for some to have done just that.  But body language and emotion emanations were a different story difficult to hide.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  What did you send?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  Commander?  ::Takes a step to the left to block Meekin.::  Aye sir.  A little beat up and bloody, but in one piece.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: There was also one other possibility that they had not considered.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks at the computer console, and smirks slightly to herself as she runs the video feed from it through the shuttle's translation matrix and outputs the translated version on the EVA suit's HUD::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  I'm getting a sense of surprise and upset...but nothing more.~~~
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CMO:  Just status reports to engineering, a couple of messages to the duty engineers.  I can pull them up if you like, Sir.  ::Starts to relax slightly::
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Touches the controls smoothly, eventually drawing up the communications systems:: CSO: All right...Initiating aperture.......now.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Stuffs the tricorder in one of the many pockets.::  XO:  This is Meekin of the Melar Family.  We need to take her with us.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::taps her combadge:: *MO* Send the message and inform me when a reply arrives.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: nods::  EO:  Please... and please make the time reference clear.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Sends the message::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Why and what is going on here first? I've been exposed to a vacuum, have glowing crew and been climbing lift shafts. I'd like to know more before doing anything else.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: And then sits waiting for a reply, more than ready for this venture to end...or at least go somewhere productive.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  What exactly are you looking for?~~~
Host Meekin says:
ACTION: A dozen thin streaks of emerald light emit of as many points on the side of Gehmohr station, coalescing into a singular shaft piecing into the nebula. The pinkish-bluish gasses of the nebula swirl the more energetically, repelled away to create a narrow tunnel in the nebula, able to be seen from Gehmohr viewports and on Andromeda sensors.
Host Meekin says:
::Blinks several times, looking between McQuade and the newcomer...his speech a bit quick and forceful for her to interpret on first passage::
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@::Picks up his PADD and pulls up the text logs between engineering and the bridge, and filters for the messages he sent, including the timestamp columns::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ ~~~~ CO:  Tampering.  I want to know the time index as well.  But there was one other factor we did not consider in this.  The message could have been sitting, there, waiting to be sent.  It did not need a warm body to do so.  The message would have then been followed with another program to erase it and a virus to add to the confusion.~~~~
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  It’s a long story sir.  But the meat of it is the Agtak didn't like being treated like 2nd class citizens.  They also didn't like the Chalak doing illegal experiments.  They complained to the Federation who requested proof.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Takes the PADD and reads through it before handing it to Ethan.::  EO:  Do you have any insight into this situation?
Host Meekin says:
@<OPS_Lt_Matthews>::Picks up something on communications, and hits the comm::  *CO*: Captain, thought you'd want to hear this. We're getting something from the Gehmohr Away Team. Looks like a prerecorded message.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  That proof was not easily acquired since the Chalak control the experiments.  The Agtak decided to stage a malfunction of one such experiment.  Which should have killed one of us.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::thinks of something:: *MO* Keep resending the message, until you get a reply.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  Thus forcing the Federation to send experts here to uncover those illegal experiments.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*OPS*:  Patch it through to Gallard's quarters please.
Host Meekin says:
::Her breathing veers toward hyperventilation (difficult for an Agtak, but not impossible) as she waits for her part to be retold...but she still doesn't move, due to the rather angry fellow with a large firearm::
MO_Wilcox says:
*CSO*: Alright...  ::hits resend over and over... if nothing else, if it is getting through, maybe they will get a response sooner.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Kill us how?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  However things didn't go as planned.  Meekin here managed to keep me out of harm’s way.  Her people came in beat us up a bit and said nothing had actually happened.
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> ::Hands still at the controls, he smiles sadly:: CSO: I suppose this means you'll be returning to your ship soon.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  The experiment was set to go wrong. It would have killed at least me.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  We need to get Meekin and myself back to the Andromeda.  I think I can recover data from my tricorder.  It might shed more light on the experiment that was set to go wrong
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Lucky for you, I broke into their computer core on the way over here. Can we get the proof from there or somewhere else? I need at least backup power to download their core.
Host Meekin says:
@<OPS_Lt_Matthews> CO: Understood, Sir.
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CMO:  I'm afraid I don't.  If somebody sent the message definitively from that console...I don't know who it would've been, but if we could narrow down the maximum time delay on which it could've been sent, then...I don't know.  We might be able to pin it down.  Only a couple of people use that console.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::shrugs slightly the movement lost in the bulk of the EVA suit:: Martinis: That depends on what the CO's orders are.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  I'm not sure how much they have deleted or removed from the computers.   Typically most of the illegal experiments are off the records anyways.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@EO:  It was pin down.  :: turns to look at her husband.::
Host Meekin says:
::Blinks, her translation of their words slowly sinking into her mind:: CEO: But Ta--  ::Breaks off, looking over to the officer McQuade is clearly reporting to, and falls silent, waiting::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CEO: Right, let’s try grab what we can from their core just in case and then get back to the ship. Unless your friend over there has any other suggestions.
Host Meekin says:
::Presses her lips together and shakes her head::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Turns to Meekin.::  Meekin:  Would there be any data of the experiments in the computer?  Or are they kept anyplace else?
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CMO:  ...Then you probably already have your answer.  ::Frowns a bit, knowing McQuade would've been one of the others::
Host Meekin says:
<Martinis> CSO: Well, just so you know, not only do the communications and sensors work through an aperture, but our transporters do as well. I can make them available to you.
Host Meekin says:
::Shakes her head:: ::Speaking slowly in Fed Standard:: CEO: With a working computer terminal, I could show you where I found the data...but I do not know how much help that will be.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@EO:  Well, thank you for your cooperation Mr. Gallard.  If we need further information from you, we will let you know.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Reaches out for her hand.::  Meekin:  It will have to be enough for now.  ::Helps Meekin to her feet.::  XO:  After you Commander.
Host Meekin says:
@<OPS_Lt_Matthews> ::Once he's sure he's received the entire message, he transmits an acknowledgement of his own back to the shuttle: "Your message was received and will be relayed to the Captain immediately."::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Meekin: Do you know how to restore at least backup power to the main computer core? I can get you there
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@EO: We would appreciate your assistance as well.  Look more into the sensor logs and alterations which are implicating you.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::thinks for a moment, curious more about the effect of their transporter and the visions she has been having than anything else:: Martinis: I am sure Commander Conor will appreciate it, but I can't really go anywhere without orders...or at least permission.
EO_CPO_Gallard says:
@CMO:  I'll do whatever I can.
Host Meekin says:
::Takes McQuade's hand for stability as she finally moves, hesitantly, to her feet, still keeping a wary eye on the stern officer, "keeping her head down" both figuratively and literally:: XO: I...think so. I will do my best.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ EO:  Thank you.  :: With a nod, exits his quarters.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::hands his phaser pistol to the CEO:: CEO: Let's hope you won't need it.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
XO:  Let’s hope.  ::Takes the phaser in his free hand.::
Host Meekin says:
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