Arcadia Station SB–101
Old Friends
Episode XIII (13) — “Animal Control”
Stardate 11503.09
Episode # 688

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline (The Host)  (11 lines)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline) (1 lines)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles) (14 lines)
•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix) (10 lines)
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson) (9 lines)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane) (15 lines)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as EO Lt Peterson (9 lines)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn as OPS Pandra (1 lines)
•	TO CPL Kaas as CPL Mara (6 lines)

Mission Transcript
Previously on Arcadia

The crew has come together to come up with a plan on how to help the lifeform which appears to have originated from subspace itself back into subspace.

The creature feeds on subspace radio waves. Corporal Kaas will be taking a containment unit out onto the hull containing a small subspace transceiver.
When he arrives at the Primary Subspace Transceiver array, the crew will activate the transceiver in the containment unit with as strong of a subspace radio signal as they can muster.

Simultaneously they will shut down the primary transceiver array entirely so that no more signals go through the primary array. The hope is that the creature leaves the transceiver assembly and enters the container.
Once safely out of the transceiver assembly, Takor and Peterson will use the experimental subspace transporter (the one that previously caused Nyira to become lost in time) to beam the creature back home to subspace.
Captain's Log: Stardate 11503.09, My crew continues to try and find a solution that will safely remove the creature from the outside of that station without killing it or damaging the station itself.
NickMoline says:
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CIV Nyira says:
::In her office looking over job applications::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::In the runabout, preparing to launch.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both Marines are doing a buddy check of their suits going through a modified BWRAF checklist. Every time every item is checked it's called out followed by a color indicating it's status. This takes several minutes in the airlock as before they cleared each other. Each carried standard issue caseless assualt rifles with several reloads in the utility vests.:: *CO*: Alpha Team is green sir, please confirm solid connect with
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*CO*: Captain, runabout Nile is prepped and ready to launch.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: Proceed
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*CO*: Understood. ::Taps a few buttons.:: *OPS*: This is the Runabout Nile requesting clearance to launch.
OPS Pandra (CTO LtJG Cadarn) says:
*CTO*: Nile you are green for launch, flight path clear to your observation position.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::In transporter room three double checking the consoles.::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Waits as the bay doors to open then fires the thrusters lifting off the runabout.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
*TO*: You are cleared to EV Corporals. Please contact Takor when you reach the base of the subspace radio.
EO Lt Peterson says:
::in Transporter Room 3 with the CEO:: CEO: This is going to work....
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CO*: Solid copy Arcadia Actual. Over and Out ::Kaas opens the airlock and brings his rifle up aiming at the door before stepping through. Sweeping left and right he looks back and motions Mara forward. Slowly the two Corporal stalk across the hull, helmet cam swiveling with their heads.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: We've done all we can to minimize the unforeseen effects, logically it should work, Please the Prophets...
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: Just keep tack of the EV team and provide support if needed.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Plots the course toward the relay, keeping close to the station.:: *CO*: Understood we will be in position in 2 minutes and provide any support we can.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Heart rate shoots up as they close the distance to the relay and the rifle gets a bit shakey. Kaas makes a motion to a waist eye piece of cover, most likely some kind of cabling. Both Corporals take shelter behind it with their objective a few meters ahead.:: *CO*: Arcadia Actual, Alpha Team. Over.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*TO*: Lt. Cadarn ill cover you from above, just follow the Engineer's removal instructions and call for support from the Runabout id you need a quick evacuation. Hopefully you won't need fire support I'd rather not have to resort to shooting the station.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Swings the runabout around taking up a position near the relay, through the main windows he can see the Marines nearby.:: *CO*: In position, have a visual on the marines.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::montiors the console as she waits for news::
CO Capt Bodine says:
*TO*: You are cleared to proceed with extraction the CEO should be able to walk you through it.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Looks over the cover at the relay and makes a few hand motions to Mara who vaults over with the device in hand. Kaas balances his rifle on the top and trains it on the relay.:: *CO*: Solid copy. Alpha 2 moving in with device now. Over.
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
Crouched before the relay and looks up at the massive structure proturding from the hull.:: *CEO*: I'm in position Chief, what do I do now? Over.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Taps a few buttons on his console to tie into the comm of the marines and engineering to monitor their progress.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Mara*: Ok we're activating the subspace signal in the carry all you have to do is open it and hold it near the creature when you are ready we'll shut down the array...::Nods to Peterson to prepare to do so::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::taps on the console:: CEO: Ready to deactivate the primary tranceiver and activate the one in the carrier on your command
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
*CEO*: Open the cage and say "Come here boy" solid copy. Over and out. ::The cam swings down to the containment device as the Marine fumbles with it::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Mara*: Its a green button...::Glances at Peterson and nods::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Repositions the runabout to allow for a clear shot if things go south, he didn't want to hit the marines with phaser fire.::
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
Finding the green button she presses it and her heart rate spikes on the moniters:: *CEO*: Set, excuse me while I pray. Over and out.
ACTION: The subspace transmitter in the carrier hums to life, emitting a strong signal, moments later the primary subspace tranceiver array shuts down.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Watching the marines he wonders why they don't just set the container down and back up until the creature moved.::
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
*All*: Please don't eat me...please don't eat me....::She whispers not knowing shes on open comms and begins backing up in a crouch, rifle up::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Watches the sensors looking for any movement by the creature.::
ACTION: The creature starts to weaken as it's food supply was cut off, but it seems to sense the other supply, it's grip on the antenna array loosens and it wiggles its way loose, then starts slowing making its way in the direction of the carrier
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*All*: I've got movement on the sensors.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both Marines snap to the relay and their BPM shoots up even higher::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*All*: It appears to be taking the bait, moving it way away from the array towards the carrier.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Marines*: Stay calm, its heading to the carrier
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Mara reaches the cover and scrambles into it's safety. Although both highly doubted that a sub space monster would care about it if it decided they were tasty.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
ACTION: The creature enters the carrier
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Mara*: you just have to tap the green button again it will auto seal
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
*CEO*: You mean it won't seal on it's own...fudge! ::The Marine begins running to the container, sliding up to it. Fumbling in a panic to find the button.::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Watches from the runabout as Mara sprints to the container, keeping watch on sensors if the creature does anything unexpected.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Face palms::
TO CPL Kaas says:
*All*: Come on where are you...ah there you are ::Mara stabs the button:: Please confirm seal Chief.
ACTION: The container seals successfully
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: I should explained more clearly I suppose
*Mara*: Container is sealed well done Marine.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: We engineers never think the way military folks do
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::shrugs in agreement at Peterson::
CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
*CEO*: Thanks for the heads up Chief. ::Grabs the handle and crouch runs back to cover::
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CO* Arcadia Actual, Alpha Team has the package secured. Over.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: What is the plan is it headed to a lab or what?
*TO*: Copy that bring it inside please.
*CTO*: Keep a track on the EV until they are inside the airlock then come back in yourself please.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Mara*: No problem, please bring it to our location in TR 3
*CO*: we're in TR 3 waiting for the container.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Kaas helps Mara over the cover with the container and they peel away from the relay:: *CO*: Alpha Team copies, Arcadia Actual. Bringing home the pet, for all your future animal control needs please contact the nearest Corp office. It has been our pleasure serving you today. Over and out.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*CO*: Understood captain. ::Leans back in the pilot chair watching the marines through the window as the secure the package and begin moving.::
PAUSE
Episode Title: Animal Control
NickMoline says:
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