Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11108.01

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Lieutenant Nani
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Loran
Keith LaHue as Drach Sert
Keith LaHue as Medical Officer King
Keith LaHue as Operations Officer Lieutenant Bell
Mitch Travis as Executive Officer Commander Rothgar

Absent:
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Two Months

"Business As Usual, Part 2": Last time on Arcadia... Some 'old friends' did indeed come back to visit, just as The Storyteller promised...

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TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: Shields are at full, weapons charged and ready.

ACTION: Drach Sert, on screen, appears at once the same, and also very different.

Sec_Lt_Nani says:
:: arrives on the promenade to the usual chaos anytime the red alarm klaxons sound. She holsters her phaser and starts waving her arms to funnel civilians into safer areas ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Having heard the red alert, finally makes her way to Operations.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Loran: What do scans of their weapons systems show?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: What is the meaning of this?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Science: Can you get me physical scans of the ship occupants?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
XO: Their weapons are armed, and they are jamming external communications.
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: Why Ms... Harker is it? Why we want only what was promised us. By that 'other' captain. ::bemused smile::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Finds a place out of the way.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: You know these ummm folks?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Harker nods to Rothgar, just once::
Drach_Sert says:
::drips mucus::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: Get Captain Sulek up here please.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: What exactly was promised?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sidles up next to Azhure, and whispers :: CNS: He looks a little... different...
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Aye. *Captain Sulek* Report to Operations
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Hope the others are getting good info, if she can just keep them talking...::
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: We want what we have wanted since we came here! To go home! ::angry::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Listening to the conversation, something seems off to her.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::Checks the record for Drach Sert and company:: Harker: Science reports that there are roughly 6000 Lyrans out there.
CO_Captain_Sulek says:
*Rothgar* On my way.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slowly she makes her way over to Haker::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: Our scientists are still working on that, it's very complicated. I see you have new friends...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Leaves his quarters and heads for operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stops and turns back to her husband. He too had noticed something was wrong. She moved back to him. Quietly...:: CSec: What seems different to you?

ACTION: Drach Sert can be seen looking away, and giving an order. In a flash, one of the station runabouts in orbit of the station disappears.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives on deck::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
XO: Sir! We've lost sensor contact with the USS Patuxent...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Hearing someone catch their breath in astonishment, she turns around to look toward them, then toward tactical and then at the screen.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Loran: We lost it?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I was hoping you could tell me. First guess, I'd think he's mad... and mad with power...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: How may I be of assist...::stops and looks at the screen::
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: Ah Captain Sulek. And you are without your blue sidekick. Where did he go? Are you ready to fufil your promise?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks at the XO in shock and glances at the TO with a questioning look in her eyes aka 'can we do anything'?::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
XO: Sensors do not detect it, nor any debris.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: All ships were supposed to be recalled, make sure everyone else is in port...please...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Drach Sert: You've changed...let's see you have attacked us, abused those who would have helped establish a colony and now come in force with clones? How exactly has violence and threat obtained what you want so far?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Considers her husband's words and then shakes her head slowly.:: CSec: No... it is something more than that. Something missing.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Unless Lyrans breed at an alarming rate, they have found a way to increase their status.
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: You *will* find us our way home. Or die! ::cuts the comm::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Loran: What do their weapons show?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moves closer to Sulek, catching his attention.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I would agree...::Moves toward Sulek.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Counselor?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
CO: Their weapons are armed, and the computer registers locks on the station.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Loran: Type and appropriate tactical response.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Quietly, for his ears alone:: Sulek: I cannot explain, but it is as if all good that was a part of the Lyrans is... missing... gone.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Goes over to the TO, letting the CO take over talking to them for the moment::TO: Do you have a weapons lock?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
CO: The weapons show similarities to Borg style weaponry. Suggest we continue Borg countermeasures - shields and weapons are on rotating frequencies.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Loran: Good. You will need to confirm with the station's captain.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: There are sixty vessels, Captain. We can maintain weapons locks on ten, perhaps twelve vessels.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Please forgive me if I overstepped my bounds.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: How exactly does one remove a moral characteristic?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Is alright.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her voice still for his alone:: Sulek: I know of only one incident. Also, he wants something... but I do not know what his ulterior motive is.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Keep a lock on their 12 most dangerous then, if this goes to a shootout we could be in real trouble....::Said quietly::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::looks at Sulek and then at Harker:: Self: this two captain thing could get interesting.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: And by all means account for their technology.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Turns back to the screen, glancing at Sulek.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: So returning home is the bluff, but he will negotiate for something different.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: Captain... any one of the vessels could destroy us, if these readings are accurate. They may have disintegrated a runabout without leaving a trace...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sulek: Could be. I will let Captain Harker know what I have told you.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: If I may. A gamble?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Sighs::TO: I was rather hoping I was wrong about that.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: We attack what there is most likely to be only one of...and then see if we can get him to negotiate.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moving next to Harker, she waits a moment for Sulek's reply and then repeats what she told Sulek.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Actually not attack but make it appear as we are going to.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Is there a command vessel?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::motions to Rothgar::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: All the good? Put aside the how for the moment that would indicate a high level of bio-engineering...
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: The vessel Drach Sert is aboard, most likely.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO; We need a lot of activity in engineering...like we are about to power out everything we have.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Loran: Transfer all nonessential to weapons and load every torpedo bay.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Considers:: Harker: For an accident, no. For the numbers we are looking at, yes.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I didn't know you played poker Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning to the CSec:: Powers we need to make it look we are ready to launch every fighter.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: Glances in the direction of Harker, looking for her to countermand this as he shifts energy to beyond maximum rated ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Harker: One does wonder when Borg is introduced. However, keep in mind, Borg are not inherently evil.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Chess too is move and strategy.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Let's go with this for now. CO: We need another plan we push too hard and they will level this place...actually I'm not sure why they haven't? I mean what do they think we can do that someone else can't?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Ready for the gambit?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: I think we need to offer face..
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Orders fighters powered up and readied, with flight crews on deck ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at CO::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Open all channels.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO/SC: One more thing. Getting home is still important to them. It is just not their primary interest at the moment... there is something else.
OPS_Lt_Bell says:
Sulek: Channels open
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Stands next to the CO, seeing where he is going with this and mentally crosses fingers as she preps for her part.::

ACTON: Drach Sert appears on screen, visibly angry

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO/SC: Also... Their going home may not be the best thing for their people... not if they have picked up technology that could overwhelm... take over.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods her understanding to the CNS as the channel opens.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Drach Sert: We cannot give you what you demand immediately. Since you have told us your intent, is to kill us, then know this we will not go alone. Check your scans...everything we have is aimed at your ship. We will die...so will you. We await your response while you discuss it with your staff. ::motions for the com to be cut.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Thinks that if Sert really wanted them all dead or destroyed by now, he would have just done it. His primary goal isn't to kill; Bill still suspects that Sert believes they can get him home ::

ACTION: Before the comm is cut, Drach Sert appears to be laughing

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Harker:: Harker: Now he will offer an alternative or we die.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Makes things rather black or white. I believe we need a plan B and that he's a bit crazy
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Checks to see that all civilians are in place and escape pods ready... just in case.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Most likely. He wants something that only we can offer.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: But what can we offer that he can't get elsewhere? What makes us special?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC/CO: Captains? I've been analyzing their shield output. It's nearly impenetrable. It would appear to have reflective capabilities...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: I have no idea but only that he has fixated on us...or more accurately me.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Work with engineering and see if there's a way through....
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Loran: Then he wouldn't he have to drop them to fire?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Makes her way back to give the brief report.:: SC: Civilians and pods stand ready.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
XO: Shield harmonics are typically tuned to repel, but allow the passage outward of weapons energy.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Thank you Counselor, I hope they won't be needed.

ACTION: Azhure is suddenly knocked off her feet, and out of consciousness

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks around for the threat even as she kneels by CNS, checking pulse.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rothgar: Or at least a variant in frequency. All he has to understand is that if he fires so do we. Destruction would then be simultaneous.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: Pulse is steady, TO: Internal Sensors Now. XO: Get Medical up here.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes a deep breath as she stirs.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Frowning, she opens her eyes, getting her bearing.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Starts to sit up::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Helps CNS sit up:: CNS: Slowly now...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: A bit wryly:: SC: There are nicer ways to get a message to me.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: What happened?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Reaches up to touch the back of her head as she looks at Bill, nodding she is alright::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: I am not sure. Somewhere, some when, there was a message. Someone was "coming to take the children home."
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Was it Terrapin?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Could you get any more detail? tone of voice? Visual? was anything familiar? ::Gestures to a chair, questioningly::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a finger to her temple as the oncoming of a headache threatens.:: SC: There is more... give me a moment. Something we learned before that I have forgotten.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: looks at Bill and considers his question... feeling it out.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sulek suddenly grabs his head::

ACTION: Medical arrives in Operations

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Slowly shakes her head:: CSec: No. There is no connection.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: What now? ::Stands and goes to Sulek::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Ahh... SC/SCec: I remember... The Lyserians may be a parent race of the Lyrans. There were advanced beyond Federation, Borg or even the current Lyrans.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Goes to Sulek.:: CO: Are you alright?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker/Azhure: A sudden headache...unusual pain...for me..
SC_Capt_Harker says:
MO: Scan him then her..::Points to Sulek then CNS::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Sympathetic pains or a message?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: No message, but it is clear, although I do not know why, that it came from the same place as your own.
MO_King says:
SC: Aye Ma'am. ::attends to them::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Repeats what she told Harker to him.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the MO, doubting she would find anything beyond the headaches.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Helps CO sit down in an empty chair.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: It has passed...thank you.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None