USS Halas 10706.05

SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Keith LaHue as Commander Hayward
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Curtis
Karri Scotti as Lieutenant Senn

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant JG. Arinoch
Brandy Moore as Ensign Blood

<SMDave>
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<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::on the bridge, supervising the tactical operation but staying away
from the Console - watching the view screen::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::Looks at the main view screen at the satellites.:: ACTO: Lieutenant are you about to scan the planet now that the satellites are activated?
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 ::On the Bridge, working to disable the satellites around the planet::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
 ::in the Shuttle Bay, finishing up with the preparations there
 after securing Davis in his quarters::
<Frax>
 ::lounging in his substandard brig cell wondering if they would
 actually give him that shuttle::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 ::In sickbay, preparing her body-part collecting equipment::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 :: In main science lab:: *CEO*: Sir, where are you?
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 ::Just...a friendly, routine inspection::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 *CSO*: I'm on the bridge Ma'am
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::turns to the center chair:: ACO: We can proceed whenever you're
 ready, ma'am.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
 *CEO*: Do you wish me there or down in the cargo bay?
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Gets back up from his stop and continues to walk towards the
 mountains.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::seeing arrangements are pretty near complete, he heads
 out to go back to the security office::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
  *CSO*: The cargo bay probably won't help, so up here.
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
  *CEO*: Then I am on my way...
<CSO_Lt_Senn> :: Takes the data padd and heads out the door.::
<MO_Ens_Blood> ::Sits at the computer and interfaces her PADD to the console,
downloading a copy of the related inventory list::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> ::watching the view screen, looking at the completely nondescript
planet, wondering why they just don't target that launch base with a few well-placed
phaser strikes and end this Klingon Standoff::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> :: As the lift deposits her onto the bridge, she goes strait toward the
CEO::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> ACTO: Thank you Lieutenant. Have you started working
on the lower freq messages?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>::enters the security office, and gets the report from the NCO on
duty, confirming commander Davis's access codes have been cleared from the manifest::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> CSO: Lt. That was quick.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> @::Finding the climb exhausting, but continues his assent.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> :: Smiles as she hands him a padd:: CEO: The captain’s request is
not quite as easy as it sounded.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> ::pulled away from the hard gaze he'd leveled on the ball on the
screen:: ACO: Yes ma'am. They're running through them again. However, I would
suggest we simply take these satellites out of the sky. They know we're here anyway and
we can replace their satellites easy enough. if they're a threat, why not remove them?
<MO_Ens_Blood> ::Begins reviewing her equipment, comparing the actual status and
quantities with the reports in the inventory on her PADD::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> CSO: I've configured the lateral sensor array for planetary
mineral and man made metal scanning, at your disposal.
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The CNS has his right leg slip into a small sinkhole and his
ankle gets badly twisted.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::nods as he finishes getting the report, and taps his badge:: *ACTO*: Arinoch to lieutenant Curtis. Everything's in order down here, sir. Reaction teams are just waiting for the door to open.
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Falls to the ground in pain.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::taps his badge to open his side of the channel:: *SEC*: Stand by, Lieutenant. ::turns to face the commander more directly:: ACO: Ma'am, we have the
reaction teams standing by and can proceed with the away team mission at your
discretion. You just need to choose who is going.
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Pulls his leg from the sinkhole and slowly pulls himself away.::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 Self: Hmm....We could use another delta wave inducer... ::Makes a note on her PADD::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 CEO: I was talking about blocking the signals. As you know, all
sound is, is different energy waves. So far, we have not determined if there is a
frequency being used causing the problem. We could use alternating frequencies in the negative, but that still will not tell us what is being used. However... medical might help us there.
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Pulls out the tricorder and scans his ankle.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ACTO: Lieutenant as I'm sure all of us would like to blow those things out of the sky we have no real proof they are indeed the problem.
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @:: Removes the med kit from his pack and begins to bandage his ankle.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 Self: It'd make me feel better at least.... ::raises his voice back up to normal and smiles tightly:: ACO: Plan B?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Understand Lieutenant. Keep them on hot standby for the time being. When I decide that is the course of action we are taking I will let you know who is going.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
CSO: How so?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Putting the tricorder down and just wrapping his ankle and popping a few pain killers.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 *MO*: Ensign how are things proceeding with your neural blocker? Any progress?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::nods:: ACO: Yes ma'am. ::turns away to supervise the scan and then reopens the channel:: *SEC*: You're still on standby. The Commander hasn't made
the final decision yet.
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 CEO: Well... if the signals are directing us to do something, they must be focusing on some part of our brain... some part of our brain that can pick up these signals that is. Our brains after all are just energy synapses.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::sighs, and tries not to make it audible:: *ACTO*: Aye, lieutenant.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
CSO: True, what course do you suggest. I was thinking about dampening fields around the satellites.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks around and decides he still needs to keep moving.:: Self: This should slow things down quite a bit. ::Packs the med kit and taps the tricorder to see if anything is in the area.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::reaches for his badge to close the signal:: *SEC*: And Lieutenant... double check that everyone and everything is armed...
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ACTO: Plan B Lieutenant? Do you have such a plan I would be willing to hear it. ::raising an eyebrow and walks a little around the bridge.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 CEO: Since we don't want to block every wave there is... though in reality, only a few are what we are looking for, I thought we might drop this into our doctor’s lap and see if she has any idea. ::sighs:: Can I say I miss my sister?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::steps out of the office and heads back to the Shuttle Bay... contemplates seconding the notion of just blowing the hell out of the launchers, and picking up the pieces later when the primary reason for this mess-up's been removed::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Packs the tricorder and stands slowly.::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 ::taken aback:: CSO: You certainly can
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::turns back around and walks over to the commander:: ACO: I believe you felt Lieutenant Arinoch's mission idea had some merit. If we go ahead, at its best, we will discover what's happening. At its worst, we will have tried to find and help the Counselor if he's still alive. With the... additional contingencies we worked out, we'll be in a condition to act quickly if they prove hostile once again.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::orders everyone to start loading their gear into the shuttles, and he himself gets into the first one, running the preflight checks::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
::Returns to the console that's been running through the set variables she programmed, and checks on her neurotransmitter search routine::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::jabs a finger at one of the empty-handed crewmen::  Crewman: Do me a favor... go grab that pilot of theirs by the ears and get him out here.  When I said 30 seconds' notice I wasn't kidding.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Start to move back up the mountain... Slowly.::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*ACO*: Checking the progress now, Captain. I'll have your update
momentarily.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
CEO: Shall I toss this her way?
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
CSO; Go right ahead
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Not making much progress stops for a sec and pulls out the
tricorder.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ACTO: Understood Lieutenant, but also we take the risk of losing more crewmen by sending them down blind like that and we don't even know if the Counselor is alive. That being said I'm not willing to leave him on the planet either.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::sees the pilot come out from wherever it was he'd been hiding, and watches everything get finalized::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: Hey doc... got a question for you. What type of signals would create a type of hypnosis that would allow orders to get through unknown and force an individual to follow through subconsciously?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::stands at rest, his hands cupped behind him:: ACO: Your orders, Commander?
<SMDave>
 ACTION: The CNS hears a low-pitched snarl/hiss from many feet
away and above him.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::walks over to Curtis:: ACTO: Lieutenant come with me I
believe it is time I spoke with Frax one on one.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 CEO: Commander you have the Bridge.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 ACO: Aye ::moves to the center::
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Stops looking at the busted tricorder and looks around slowly.::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 ::Looks rather personally put out by the computer, as it returns more of the same results:: *ACO*: Captain, until we know more about what's causing this, I can't be sure I'll block only it out. I can administer general blockers, but there's no guarantee they'll be effective, and pose the potential to interfere in the effectiveness of the crew.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Oh…  and this was just on Final Jeopardy four hundred years ago...
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 :: looks slightly confused:: CEO: What is Final Jeopardy?
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Opens his pack and pulls out all the ration packs.::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 ::blank stare:: CSO: I have no idea
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::nods:: ACO: Yes ma'am. ::taps his badge on the way:: *SEC*: Curtis to Arinoch. The Captain's decided to take another run at the Andorian. Put the
teams on 5-minute standby and take over for me on the bridge.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Off the top of my head, I'd suggest something perhaps simulating a super-suggestive state....
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Opens several ration packs and throws them to the outcropping.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::stops at the TL and waits as the doors open to enter.:: *MO*: Logically speaking you are saying that you can't be certain that it won't interfere with the crew's regular activities as it were. Do you have any other options at this point?
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
*MO*: Such as? We are looking for something that we can use to block the signal, not unlike what you are doing, but one that would block the entire ship.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 *ACTO*: Aye, sir. ::closes the channel, and relays Curtis's orders to the teams, then b-lines for the bridge:: Self: A decision. Bloody well finally.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::enters the TL and waits for Curtis to join her.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::steps in beside T'Shara and waits, trying to ignore the scent of her perfume::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*ACO*: Short of lobotomies?
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
::As she speaks, browses some reports the computer brought up::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::steps onto the bridge, and heads straight for tactical::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*ACO*: I'm looking for something, Captain.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*CSO*: It would be something affecting the EEG patt…
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Begins to move across and away from the outcropping.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::as the doors close behind them.:: TL: Deck 7
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
 *CSO*: Hypnogogia!
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::logs into his station, and runs another sweep of the system::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: Say what?
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Looks at the CEO with a shrug::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 *MO*: Ensign that is most definitely not an option.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *ACO/CSO*: I think I'm onto something, Sirs. Captain, I'll report as soon as I have something useful.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::clears his throat and then looks over:; ACO: Are you prepared to deal with him?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 *MO*: Acknowledged keep me posted I will be in the Brig if you need me.
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Continues moving across the mountain to get around the outcropping before moving back up.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: Anything I can help with?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::decides to order a couple of the patrols off their regular route, knowing in this situation there's more than enough to fill in for them, and post them just inside the brig... should their prisoner get any ideas::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 CEO: Why are we looking for minerals?
<SMDave>
 ACTION: The CNS can no longer hear the predator-like noises.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ACTO: Of course the question is he prepared to deal with me.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 CSO: I think the CO thought they might be interfering with our sensors
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Is it possible to somehow channel the incoming signal through a sort of "filter" - something to heighten the frequency?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::scoffs:: ACO: Sure, if you give him a ship or a billet on this one.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::gives the CTO a glance as she turns her attention back to the lift doors as the lift stops and the doors open.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ACTO: Well we both know that is not going to happen. ::raises an eyebrow as she leaves the TL.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
CEO: Ahhh... hmmm... if they are, we would be looking for the type to give off radioactive signals... radioactive decay. OK, I can see where she is coming from. And if that is what we are looking at, then we should be able to pick that up.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::takes his eyes off the display for a second, and has a brief look around the bridge as a whole, before returning to the continuous scans of their surroundings::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::follows keeping his eyes at eye level::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
*MO*: We already have the deflector dish set up.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 CSO: Yes, that’s why I reconfigured the lateral sensor array
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: I believe the signals may possibly be causing the suggestive states by altering EEG patterns and the electrochemical environment of the brain.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Slowly climbing the mountain making his way to the top.::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Rather than blocking the signal, if we could somehow alter its frequency before it enters the brain, it might be possible to alter the effect it is having.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Raising the frequency properly could cause hyper-alert states in the     crew, instead of hyper-suggestive.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::walks down the corridor and stops just short of the Brig doors.::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Have you determined the baseline frequency of the signal yet?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Brings out the tricorder and tries to actively scan the area as he slowly moves.:: Self: I wonder if I can access the satellites that were in orbit from here?
<SMDave>
 ACTION: Vegetation to the CNS's left rustles about 50 meters away.
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: I am not sure I understand why you want to alter it instead of blocking it.  Or are we after a hyper crew? :: smiles as she logs onto her station and begins the programming for the mineral search::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::tries once again to find Renor's life signs amidst all the blockage and such::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::moves ahead of T'Shara and taps in the security code, letting the heavy door slide aside:; ACO: I'll go in first, ma'am. ::Draws his weapon::
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
 @::Stops in his tracks as he hears the noise.::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
 *CSO*: To counter a specific frequency, the exact frequency must be known,  and its inverse sent to counter, as I understand.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*CSO*: But to raise the frequency to a non-threatening level doesn't require knowing the precise starting frequency.
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: Which is why we need the frequency for... hmmm... does every species brain react to the same signal? Or are we looking at a specific species?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::enters the Brig behind Curtis, motioning for him to put his weapon down.::
<SMDave>
 ACTION: The lone security officer stationed at the console in the brig
nods to the ACTO and ACO as they enter.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Continues his hobble up the mountain messing with the tricorder as he moves.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::Nods to the security officer:: ACTO: That will be all Lieutenant I think I can handle it from here. Why don't you wait outside, if I need you I will let you know.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ACO: Ma'am... I wouldn't rec......... ::cuts off when he sees the order in her eyes as well as hears it:: Yes ma'am. I'll be right out here. ::gives the security officer inside a look and then turns to wait by the door::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 ::Attempts to upload a list of all crewmembers reported affected by the frequency::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Generally speaking, differently.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::walks over to where Frax is being held and looks at him for a moment.::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Taps the Tricorder lightly on a rock then continues to scan for satellite transmissions.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: Hmmm... do you know what species has been affected by this signal? If so, we would have narrowed this down quite a bit.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
  *CSO*: I'm attempting to examine the reports of affected crewmembers at the moment. However, if this is a species-specific attack, we may need to treat the crewmembers on a one-by-one basis, rather than a blanket treatment for the
whole ship. At least until we can determine the baseline frequency that would allow you to block it.
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 :: While talking, finishes the programming and activates the sensor array::
<Frax>
 ::asleep in his cell::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: If we identify the species affected, we can treat those crewmembers with a recalibrated neural stimulator... I'd… probably need a volunteer from each species, and slowly amp up the frequency until it is high enough to be non-threatening.  Then we'd know how to treat anyone of that particular species.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::motions for the security officer to let her into the cell.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
 <Guards> ::both officers nod to the ACO and step away from the cell as she draws near::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
 <Guard 1> ::raises an eyebrow at her motion:: ACO: Commander...?
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 *MO*: But... who has already been affected? Those should be your priorities... that would mean they are susceptible.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::turns the monitor on and watches the proceedings, blanching at the order she just gave::
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 ::Sets up an algorithm in the computer to sort the reported crewmembers by genetic profile::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::Looks over to the guard.:: Guard1: You heard me open the cell up and then raise the field once I'm in.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: Right.
<Frax>
 ACTION: Instead of following the ACO's orders, both guards react with surprise to something in the corridor to the anteroom. The ACO turns just in time to see the officer from the anteroom produce a phaser and stun her.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*CSO*: But only one from each race at a time, to amp it up gradually, no higher than necessary to break the control. Then we'll know how much to amp up anyone from that species.
<Frax>
 ACTION: The two guards immediately stun the officer that fired and
 weapons fire alarms go off all over the deck.
<MO_Ens_Blood>
 *CSO*: I'm examining the affected crewmembers list now.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
 ::falls to the floor as the phaser strikes her.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::blinks more than a few times, cursing to himself:: CEO: Phaser fire reported on deck 7, commander... security!
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 SEC: Get on it!
<Frax>
 ACTION: At precisely the same moment, a huge cat/wolf-like creature leaps from the brush and tackles the CNS attempting to rip out his throat.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::already ordering one of the teams on reserve mobilized to the security office::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::plucks a phaser from underneath the console and moves for a lift to lead the engagement himself::
<CSO_Lt_Senn>
 CEO: Another affect of that signal?
<CNS_Lt_Renor>
  @::Looking disgusted at the tricorder before being tackled by the cat/wolf.::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 CSO: No we've got phaser fire reported
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
 CEO: I am finding no such minerals on the planet. This will not help us.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
<Security> ::the team comes through the main door, all but ignoring lieutenant Curtis as they make quick work of entering the brig::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
 @::Begins rolling down the mountain with the cat/wolf.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis>
 ::rushes into the brig:: Sec_Officers: What the hell happened in here?
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward>
 CSO: Noted, I'm sure there's none down there then
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