Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11104.25

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Operations Crewman Petty Officer Fran
Christopher Dickinson as Operations Officer Richard
Keith LaHue as Sans Serif
Mitch Travis as Flight Officer Flyer
Mitch Travis as Medical Officer Michael

Absent:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: None

“Terrapin Station, Part 6: Terrapin Flyer": Last time on Arcadia... The USS Quirinus is about to break quarantine, and protocol, and return to the planet where this long strange trip began - Terrapin Station.

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CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::in sickbay of the Quirinus  -- comatose::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pacing the Bridge of the Quirinus, not entirely certain he's looking forward to his temporary duties.  From behind him, Lieutenant Nishi tries to maintain her calm outward demeanor, hiding the smirk ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her patients settled in, she reviews the data they had so far.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
OPS: Operations, signal the final boarding call.  Request final clearance from Arcadia, and undock the hard umbilical.  FCO: Standby thrusters, one quarter impulse when clear, warp speed when available.
OPS_Richard says:
CSec: Aye, Commander.  Hard dock released, final clearance granted.
FCO_Flyer says:
CSec:  Aye Standing by.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Engage, Ensign.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Steps back from between the forward consoles, regarding the command chair.  He runs a finger along the right arm before sighing and plopping himself down in it, deciding it to be somewhat uncomfortable.  He mutters something about Vulcans and shifts his weight to the left butt cheek ::
FCO_Flyer says:
CSec: Engaging thrusters....
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::self:: Hope this turns out to be worth the trip

ACTION: The full power of the ship is engaged, and it pulls away from Arcadia rather abruptly, and then goes to warp, disappearing into the stars.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Checks the functions available to him on the arm of the command chair, and then gets a quick update from Sickbay on the progression of the disease ::
FCO_Flyer says:
CSec: We have engaged at cruising speed of warp 6.  ETA to Terrapin station 17days 2 hours 6 minutes
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Taking a moment, she checks in with medical on the station, not that she really wanted to as each report saddened her.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Don't suppose we could up that to warp 8.5 or 9?
FCO_Flyer says:
CSec: We can but we would not be able to maintain for the full 17 days.,

ACTION: It is 17 days and some hours later when the crew finds themselves in an unusual situation - they are at the coordinates where they last knew Terrapin to be - but in its place is a class M planet, one teaming with life...intelligent life at that, as a humanoid race is found thriving on the planet.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to get control of his latest coughing fit, and wipes his arm across his mouth, coming away with specs of blood.  He ignores them as they blend into the dark sleeve ::  FCO: Standard orbit.  CSO: Scans.
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::starts to get unusual readings on his monitors::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sounding as if he were in a cave::~~Azhure~~ We are here.  I must go with you.
FCO_Flyer says:
CSec: Standard orbit.  Aye
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
CSec: ::nervous chuckle:: We are here, yet not
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Wakes up, lifting her head from her crossed arms and looks around.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Rubbing her eyes, she stands and stretches before heading out to the main room.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Level of technology of the native population?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Pausing for an update, she nods and heads for the room Sulek was being kept in.::
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
CSec: maybe you not understand me...This is NOT Terrapin
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Even if it's not, I'd like to know if we're appearing as a space god to some indigenous people, or if they're about to shoot us from the sky.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: sensing something wrong, she pauses a moment to look upward.  She then walks into the small private room.:: Sulek:  You are awake?
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
CSec: It is a fully functional M Class planet...teaming with very intelligent humanoid life...It is in the exact same place as Terrapin, but I reiterate that this is NOT Terrapin
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rests...if not for the monitors, he would have been buried in another age::

ACTION: The planet is hailing the Quirinus

OPS_Richard says:
CSec: Um, Commander?  They are hailing us.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
OPS: By all means, on screen.
OPS_Richard says:
:: Opens communications, wondering what signal they'll get ::
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
CSec: They seem to have some sort of "Organic" technology, and are capable of space flight, but seem to have no interest in pursuing that option
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As she receives no response, she moves closer to read the monitors.  She then places her hand on his shoulder:: Sulek:  I am here... but there is something different.
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
CSec: They call themselves Kuli. If you answer that hail, this will be a First Contact. The Prime Directive does not apply here

ACTION: A tall, slim, thin limbed bipedal humanoid, with soft brown skin appears on screen. Behind him can be seen a thriving town, with a kind of organic technology at work.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
COM: Planet: Greetings.  I am Captain Powers of the starship Quirinus.
Sans_Serif says:
COM: Quirinus: I am Sans Serif, to what do I owe the pleasure of the experience?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: silently mulls over the words "Captain Powers" in his mind as he stifles a cough ::  COM: Planet: Nearly a month ago, our vessel made orbit around a planet at this location.  We sought to return to it, but instead found your populace.
Sans_Serif says:
COM: Powers: I welcome you on behalf of the Kuli, our race. We have known of your existance for some time, yet we thought it best to let you find us. Perhaps you would care to beam down and get to know us a little better? You are most welcome. And expected even.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
COM: Planet: Your invitation is surprising, and laced with uncertainties.  Primarily, since our first voyage to the planet, members of the crew have become ill...
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::wonders when "Captain" Powers will get to the point::
Sans_Serif says:
COM: Powers: That is most unfortunate. We have eliminated all disease here long ago. I'm sorry, but we have no medical community to speak of. We have those that treat the victims of accident...but disease is unknown here.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Feeling short on patience ::  COM: Planet: Very well.  If you do not fear our disease, we will transport down immediately.  I look forward to a face to face discussion.
Sans_Serif says:
COM: Powers: I will prepare a welcome.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As Sulek does not respond, she steps away and watches him for a moment.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turning, she heads out and with a pause to speak with Dr. Michaels, she heads out and to the nearest lift.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
COM: Planet: Signal transport coordinates, Sans Serif.  Quirinus out.
OPS_Richard says:
:: Closes the communications channel ::
Sans_Serif says:
::sends the coordinates of the city he is in to the Quirinus::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Chief, away team duty.  Nishi: Lieutenant, you have the conn.  Just don't take it off auto-pilot.  We'll make regular check ins.  Have two able-bodied security guards waiting in transporter room one.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As he steps up towards the rear turbolift ::  *CNS*: Commander, you'll never believe this... :: briefly fills her in on finding a thriving population who was expecting them and awaits their transport down ::
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::collects his records of everything that's been discovered about the disease and the "antidote"::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Arriving at the bridge, she makes her way over to Bill.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec:  We are going below?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Gently helps Azhure back into the turbolift ::  CNS: Apparently.  :: As it closes behind Starr ::  TL: Transporter room one.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Reaches over and tapping a button, brings the lift to a stop.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: Sulek must come with us.  I cannot explain why, only that both of us know this.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: First makes an odd contortion of his face wondering what she's thinking, then relaxes and accepts her suggestion ::  CNS: I guess if nothing else, he can get a tan.  Prepare him for transport.  Or do we have to prep a shuttle?
FCO_Flyer says:
:: Brings up his solitaire game on his monitor::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec:  No, he is ready to go.  Have the transporter beam us to the transporter room, from there we will beam down as a team.  :: activates the lift, sending it to medical.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: The turbolift drops Starr and Powers off at deck three before continuing to deck 5 with Azhure ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and heads back into medical.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Dr. Michael:  Come... I require your assistance with Captain Sulek.  :: enters his private room::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Notes the two security personnel waiting for them, and waits for Azhure's signal ::  TR_OPS: Chief, when Commander Azhure signals, initiate a site-to-site transport of the number of personnel she specifies to this location, then beam the entire team down to the surface.
MO_Michael says:
::Follows:: Azhure: What can I do?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As Michael's helps her with getting Sulek up, she contacts the transporter room.::
OPS_PO_Fran says:
CSec: The counselor has signaled, sir.  Please step away from the pad momentarily.... 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::He stands held in place on an upright stretcher via a force field::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Set, has Michaels go get Harker and have her transported as well.  He will be in charge of her.::

ACTION: The entire away team is beamed down to  Terrapin. The hustle and bustle of the town is muted as a few of the locals stop to look at them. Sans Serif is there to greet them.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Staying close to Sulek, she nods a greeting to the leader.::
Sans_Serif says:
All: Commander Powers...and Azhure. ::nods:: Starr, Harker. It is good to see all of you. And Sulek of course.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Serif: You know us?  How?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as if he hears his name, Sulek begins to stir::
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::pokes Powers:: :low voice so only Powers can hear:: CSec: Bow.
Sans_Serif says:
CSec: Why Terrapin, our God, told us long ago to expect you. And we've been watching your races for much longer than you could know.
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::bows to Sans Serif::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moans::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: lifts a brow at the explanation, before turning to Sulek to make sure he is alright.::
Sans_Serif says:
::curious:: CSec: Did you know, that without the Borg, there could not have been El Aurians? I doubt even your wife knows that. ::looks at Azhure::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::his eyes open::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns back::  Sans Serif:  We did not need the Borg to exist, however, the rest of the galaxy would not have known us but for the Borg.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sans Serif: If you've been watching us, then you know our situation.  A chance meeting on this planet, an illness spreading through the crew, and a lack of records of our voyage.  Mysteries that confound us.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::his breathing deepens::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks back to Sulek::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::his eyes focus on her momentarily::
Sans_Serif says:
CSec: Alas, as I said. We have no healers to speak of. We have not had any disease here for who knows how long. We cannot cure you.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sans Serif: Then let us talk to Terrapin.  Certainly your god controls the powers of life and death?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::softly:: Azhure: Odd...I should require painful stimulation...but I am...quite refreshed.
Sans_Serif says:
CSec: Oh no. It is not for us to choose when and where to speak to Terrapin. And he only appears to our spiritual leaders at His bidding, not ours. You see, he told us you were coming over 200 thousand of your 'years' ago.
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::pulls out records chip:: Sans Serif: If you have a computer of some type, I can show you all that's been discovered about the disease ailing us, and the potential antidote that we've discovered
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he swallows and tries to move finding himself attached by force field::Azhure: Ummm, Counselor, if you would not mind.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sulek:  At this point, anything goes.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sans Serif: Quite a lengthy period to keep you waiting... :: mutters ::
Sans_Serif says:
CSO: Let me hold your 'chip'
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
::hands chip to San Serif::
Sans_Serif says:
::closes his eyes and holds the chip for a few seconds:: All: Yes...I can read the information....::opens his eyes and gives the chip back to Starr:: I do not think this is of any use to us.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: smiles::  CO:  Hmmm... not often one has ones captain captive.  :: reaching over she turns the unit off.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he finds himself on his own two feet::
CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Starr says:
:"takes the chip back and returns it to the pouch:: Sans Serif: now that you know what we're up against, can you help us?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving forward:: San Serif: Now tell me...we are long overdue for what exactly?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances over at Dr. Michaels as he deals with Harker.  She then pulls out her tricorder to scan Sulek.  Her smile quickly turns to a frown of confusion.::
Sans_Serif says:
::smiles:: Captain Sulek. Yes it has been a long time. I trust you are feeling better?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: steps over to Bill::  CSec:  We all have the disease, it has not left us.  We only feel better... in a sense are getting better.  This is almost like Knight.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Great.  Now let's just drag the station here for a quick recovery?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec:  While that is possible... it would take a long time and it will not solve the problem.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
All:  If we leave the planet, we are not cured... the disease would continue its course.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None