Arcadia Mission 11006.21
He Was But A Stranger To Himself: Episode 6

starring

Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Gina Hembrook as CTO Lieutenant Commander Brianna Murphy
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

Last time on Arcadia: Clues were found, the Lyrans are growing impatient, and there are still no answers to any of the string of bombings that struck both the station and planet...

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11006.21 : He Was But A Stranger To Himself =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 6  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: on bridge ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Were the Lyrans able to give us any translation as to the markings on knife?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# :: Continues to supervise and assist the SRU moving the tricobalt bombs out of the cave so they can be properly disposed of ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Issuing quiet orders to the security office from the station's main operating center ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: They've promised a translation in the next hour. The inscription is in an ancient and obscure dialect of their language.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: You have Ops, I'd best go brief Captain Sulek and see if he's learned anything new.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances up from his work ::  SC: Aye, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: ponders :: Kraight: If it is ancient for them...what is your opinion of brining that particular piece aboard the ship?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:: in Science Lab 1, analyzing the pieces ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Nods and goes to her office opening a channel to the USS Quirinus ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: I would do so only with the tightest security, treating it much as we would a sample of a highly virulent plague organism.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Ops> Sulek: The transporter chief is asking for confirmation to begin wide beam of the tricobalt material.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Ops: Granted.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# *CO*: Captain, first batch has been removed from the caves and is tagged for transport. Also, we have some Starfleet company showing up, unknown who they are, nobody contacted me about backup. Over.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: While she waits for the call to go through, starts reviewing all they've learned so far... ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After the station commander is gone, he goes back to his work - trolling through computer records from Nixon's computer usage over the last few months ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Contact that group of Starfleet personnel and arrange for appropriate transport of all viable evidence as you suggested.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ <Ops>Sulek: Incoming hail from Arcadia.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Ops: On screen.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Comm:*USS Quirinus*: Hello Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: Nods to Harker as she appears on screen :: Harker: Captain.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The Starfleet personnel watch the chief tactical officer from a distance.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
COM: *CO*: I thought it was time to pool information directly, I'm sending you the last of where were now. Commander Powers is continuing to lead the investigation from this end.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Sends remaining data to the Q ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
* :: Waits for the first tagged batch of bombs to be beamed out and for an answer to her message, watching the other SF personnel. Gets out a pair of field glasses to have a better look at the other group ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CTO*: Commander Murphy, message received. Beaming up the tagged items now.  :: advises the transporter chief to begin ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: looks through the data :: COM Harker: We have found a tricobalt bomb facility here on the planet, an unusual Lyran knife...which may be something of a problem and we now have star fleet visitors who we have yet to identify
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# *XO*: Roger that, Commander. We have two Starfleet personnel in red tunics watching my team from a distance. Also, another fun fact, the caves contain traces of the same metal that dagger is constructed of.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Looks puzzled. :: Comm *CO*: I see. Does the facility yield any clues as to who is behind this? I understand you will have contacted the Lyrans, have they been able to help? And have you tried communicating with the other Starfleet Personnel?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ COM Harker: Commander Kraight is working on identifying the unknown Starfleet folk and cataloging the evidence.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *Starfleet*: This is Commander Kraight of the USS Quirinus to the unidentified Starfleet personnel on the surface. Please identify yourselves.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ COM Harker: No...no one yet, but an ancient Lyran knife may offer some direction.  You might wish to gently ask the Drach about it.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Nods :: Comm *CO*: Yes please send me what you have on the knife as soon as may be. I wish we had more information for you. I am not liking the organization behind this...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ ACTION: The tricobalt is beamed off the surface.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# :: Has her team hold their positions and keep an eye on the other two Starfleet personnel until she knows what's going on ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@COM Harker: Check with Commander Powers.  He may recall the issue we had with the last Lyran knife.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@COM Harker: Am transmitting all scans that the CTO has taken, now.  Signals OPS to transmit collected data.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The two Starfleet officers move off, out of site. But not before taking their own tricorder readings.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Comm: *CO*: Understood. Thank you for the information Captain. It appears I have some leg work to do.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *Starfleet*: I repeat: This is Commander Kraight of the USS Quirinus to the unidentified Starfleet personnel on the surface. Please identify yourselves.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The hails go unanswered
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ *COM* Harker: We should be finished here soon.  I will leave a security team on the planet to help ensure no other violence breaks out.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# *XO*: Looks like they buggered off Commander. They took some tricorder readings and left. I'll send you their coordinates so ye can keep an eye on them fer me. I'm gonna get me team back to work.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Captain, I am unable to raise the unidentified Starfleet personnel on the planet's surface. Shall I dispatch a security team?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Com: *CO*: I agree there may be some follow up investigation that will help us put an end to it.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CTO*: Understood, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Better still... lock on and invite them aboard.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# :: Takes her team back into the cave for the next load of bombs ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: raises an eyebrow :: CO: Aye, sir.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Hearing the other conversation. :: Comm *CO*: I look forward to the next briefing on this. Let us know if you need any help. Harker out.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight:  Have security standing by.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ <TO Carver> :: sends a Security team to the Transporter Room to greet the two unknown guests ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@  :: turns to his sensor console ::  CO: Well... this is embarrassing. The unknown personnel have vanished from my sensors.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: She closes the comm and leans back for a moment, curious but unwilling to distract the CO at this time. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ COM Harker: Agreed.  Sulek out.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Taking a PADD with the Knife information she goes back out to the OPS Center. :: Powers: Do you know anything about this? :: Hands him the PADD. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Possible beam out...or some sort of disruption.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Perhaps. I will run sensor diagnostics.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances at the PADD, then looks back up ::  SC: A hand-held bladed weapon recovered by the USS Quirinus, Lyran in origin.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: makes several adjustments to the sensor grid ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ *Murphy* Do you have visual on the other unidentified team?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: Yes, Captain Sulek says you've dealt with knifes like this one before.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# *CO*: Not at present Sir. I sent the XO their last coordinates. Is there a problem?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ *Murphy* The have seemed to fallen of the grid.  We have no track of them here.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Interesting... I am picking up several small-scale subspace distortions fields near Commander Murphy's position... and the distortions are in motion.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#*CO*: Aye Sir. Did ye want me to leave a few lads here to continue me work and take the rest of my squad to track them down and have a little chat with them then?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Did he mention anything specifically?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ COM Murphy: I doubt they are still there.  Lets finish up here.  Set security for the terraformers and then get back to the station.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: making still more adjustments to the sensors ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
# *CO*: Aye Sir, I'll make sure to stay frosty down here until we finish up in case someone wants to cause mischief, then we'll head back to the boat. What did ye want to do about that knife I found?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Com Murphy: Kraight is arranging or probably has already arranged for its transport to the ship along with other evidence.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: The knife is ancient.... material unknown and an ancient inscription.  The Lyrans are working on a translation.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: nods ::  SC: Correct.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: taps on more control :: Self: Ah haaa...
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: Apparently that's all they know at the moment.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#*CO*: Aye Sir, we should be finished up here in two more trips, say about thirty minutes if nothing gets in our way. I'll keep ye posted. Over.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: The kind of distortions that might allow for subspace travel? In any case, inform the terraformers... this could affect their work.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: Do you have anything add? Is there something special about Lyran knives?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Crosses his arms ::  SC: I suppose there is more to it than just that.  The weapon displayed indications of telepathic control.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
Powers: Is it detectable? Does it seem to have any type of power source?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Detectable?  No, not really.  We couldn't trace it to a source... it seemed to be physical contact.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: No, sir. These subspace distortions are designed specifically to scramble sensor scans. However, the designers failed to account for the recently developed sensor technique of metamodal reflection sorting. The distortions are masking the presence of several humanoid lifeforms  --  most likely our unknown guests.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Preparing to lock on and beam them up.  *TR2*: Security team, stand by.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:: taps commbadge :: SC: Commander Starr to Captain Harker.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Nods :: Powers: Perhaps the Lyrans will know more, expect I should pay them a call. :: Before she does so she touches on what else is going on the tricobalt, the mysterious Starfleet visitors, etc. ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
*Starr*: Harker here.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ <TO Carver> *XO*: Standing by, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Well done, Commander.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@<Security Team> :: checks phasers, takes cover behind the consoles in case they have hostile guests, and waits ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *TR2*: Transporter lock achieved. Energize.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
ACTION: In Transporter Room Two, two shimmering figures begin to form on the pad. After a few uncertain moments, they materialize fully, clad in red Starfleet uniforms.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The two Starfleet officers look at each other, obviously confused. Then they appear to bite down on something in their mouths, and drop dead; falling on the floor.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: I've found a PADD among the stuff I hauled out of Nixon's room, and I can determine that she has been in contact with someone on the planet and has had frequent contacts over the past six months, but unfortunately all the conversations have been erased.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ <Security Team> :: moves in to check the two bodies :: *XO*: Commander, apparently these folks didn't take kindly to being caught. They've just committed suicide with poison pills.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks at Sulek :: *TO Carver*: I see. Have the bodies taken to Sickbay for autopsy.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ACTION: the second load of tricobalt is beamed out
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
*Starr*: Acknowledged, and thank you, Commander. Perhaps Engineering can retrieve the information. I'm sending someone to pick it up. It's an important lead that should be followed as soon as possible...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries not to smirk ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: It seems we have yet another mystery on our hands, Captain.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@<TO Carver> *XO*: Right away Sir.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
*Starr*: Anything else Commander? :: Glances at Powers with a questioning look. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: Once we establish their identities, see if you can connect them to Nixon.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: transmits the information about the suicides to Harker on the station ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: Ops calls her over to look at the new information; puzzled, she sends it to Powers' station. ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: One of the sets of partially assembled pieces appears to be some type of phaser weapon using the tricobalt as the energy source, and I think I'll eventually be able to determine the destinations of the transmissions.

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 

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