Host SMDrew says:
Patrolling the Frontier - Mission 54 - 11011.09
Host SMDrew says:
Summary:  The Claymore now follows a long range probe deep into Breen Space to a location that is empty.  Yet Vnol continues to state the Claymore will find something there and time is critical.
Host SMDrew says:
**************** Resume Mission **********************
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Standing at the tactical console, keeping a near-constant watch on the probe::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  The probe continues to send out nothing but empty space in front of the Claymore.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::standing uncomfortably close to Damrok, watching the probe as well, minus a slight glare from his angle::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::seated at the operations console periodically poking buttons::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: In one of the labs off of medical, where she had spent almost a day setting it up with enough precautions only death could escape.  And almost swearing to the doc and her daughter that she had done everything that could be thought of and then some.  Twenty four hours after that, they were still good.::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Pacing back and forth through sickbay, monitoring everything::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  ::looks to her left as Fong twitches, offering a polite smile as she throws her hair back::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances to Matthews::  CMC:  Still nothing.  ::Shakes his head::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::grunts, watching intently, and starting to wonder why they wasted the hardware, and consequently their time in monitoring and evaluating the hardware's findings::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  CTO: This seems silly.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits on the bridge::  CTO: Anything yet from the probe, Commander?
Host Vnol says:
::Walks out onto the bridge from the Turbolift.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CMC:  I could not bring myself to disagree, Chief.  However, given the circumstances, I don't think any additional layer of security is by any means unwarranted.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  No, Captain.
Host Vnol says:
CO:  Have we arrived at the coordinates, Captain?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances to the side as the turbolift doors open, and steels himself a moment as Vnol walks onto the bridge::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::arrives with Vnol, slowly walking away from Vnol and wondering why this Breen petaQ is on the Bridge::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::begins to tap her combadge to check in with Senn.  But is interrupted and turns to see Vnol::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Pushing the scope away with a sigh, she stretches::  Yuck yuck and yuck....
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns and stands, facing Vnol, giving tactical a glance::  Vnol: No, we have not reached the coordinates that you gave us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>   ::exchanges a knowing glance with Gulash as he walks by, and Vnol is revealed::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Reaching for a stylus, she writes down a few notes.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::nods to Damrok::  CTO: Why is -he- here...?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks back to the console, and blinks a moment, surprised to have the data finally change after so long of the exact same readouts::  CO:  Captain, we have lost contact with the probe.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>   ::arrives at Mission Operations, activating the station and bringing up the probe's status on his console now as well::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Pauses beside Senn:: CSO: Anything interesting thus far, Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CMC:  I do not know.  I assume he is here at the Captain's suffrage....  ::Says nothing more on the matter::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  Sensors begin to fill with approaching Breen Fighters.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
MO:  Besides my temptation to step on these things?  Yea...
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  Lots and lots of Breen Fighters.....
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
MO:  Their brains are very advanced, especially given their size.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::eyes the Breen, somewhere in between distrust, suspicion, hatred, and a host of other negative feelings; none is singularly appropriate, yet none can be ignored given the sight in front of him::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  170 fighters are now on sensors appearing from the middle of empty space.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises his voice a bit::  CO:  Captain...I am picking up large groups of  Breen fighters.  The computer is analyzing an exact count.  Should we go to yellow alert?
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Chuckles lightly:: CSO: Try not to damage them too thoroughly. I'm sure Doctor Raeyld would give anything to examine them.... ::Trails off a bit, more soberly::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Vnol: Is there something we can help you with?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  The tally is one hundred seventy in total.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Take us to full red alert.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Hesitates::  CO:  ...Understood, Captain.  ::Activates Red Alert::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  ::tenses as the reports from the crew start to change in tone and seriousness; she half-turns to see if orders are coming::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
CO: Should I signal our fighters to launch ma'am?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Pulls up a screen and points near the amygdala::  MO:  Here it is overactive... I am picking up readings that in a normal humanoid, would be active signs of aggression and rage.  And it could be the same for them.
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  150 more fighters show up on sensors now totaling 320.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Negative Lieutenant.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  More fighters appearing...the total is now three hundred twenty.
Host Vnol says:
CO:  Captain, we are getting close.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Vnol: Is this why you brought us here for an ambush?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks up from his desk as the computer consoles simultaneously say "Red Alert" and begin their visual and auditory warnings::
Host Vnol says:
CO:  No, Captain, they are being cautious.   Hail them.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::immediately places the PADD in front of him down and exits his quarters, heading directly for the Turbolift so he can see what's up::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::checks the charge on the ship's batteries and then brings up the communication's panel, pulling an earpiece from its storage drawer in the side of the operation's console.::
Host Vnol says:
CO:  Technically, a Starfleet vessel should not be here today.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Lieutenant, open a channel.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Checks over the weaponry readouts, and given the number of fighters, changes the torpedo configuration to proximity detonation, bringing the weapons hot, but not activating targeting sensors just yet::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  The first set of fighters begin to charge their forward weapons.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Vnol: Again with the mystery.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::klaxons and tenseness don't bother him at this stage, but he does suddenly become aware of how close he is to Damrok; he takes three steps to the left to give the man some room, but he stays at tactical nonetheless--even though he has no role there, he feels more in the action::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Opens a channel to the approaching fighters in general and focuses the audio pickups on the Captain:: CO: Channel open, Ma'am.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Fighters are charging weapons, Captain.  Suggest we reduce speed and change from a direct vector.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::ducks into the Turbolift::  Turbolift: Bridge!
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
CSO: Anything else readily apparent?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
COM: Breen Fighters: This is Captain T'Shara of the USS Claymore.  We have rescued four Breen and their cargo.  We are only here to return them.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TS_PO2_Felgar> ::walks into sickbay looking a little ragged around the edges and more then a bit like someone had been beating on him.  Someone with claws.  He leans on the operation's department's cat, Ka Bell, and staggers somewhat:: Aloud: Hullo?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Reduce speed.  Take us to one quarter impulse power and maintain course.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Looks back at Brook from staring at the flashing lights, torn between going to the bridge and staying where she was... given the potential danger of these she looks back at Brook.::  MO:  Hmmm... let me see.  :: scrolls through her notes.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  ::nods, grateful for direction, and immediately turns and inputs the appropriate commands to her console, reducing the speed to one-quarter impulse::
Host Vnol says:
<Breen> COM: USS Claymore:  More Starfleet lies.  You will be destroyed for your acts against the Breen Confederacy.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, just in time for the doors to open; he moves out on to the Bridge, mentally counting the seconds::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Finds it interesting that Vnol arrives on the bridge at the exact time we come in contact with the fighters.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::walks into sickbay also looking pretty beat up, one eye swelling shut; he is singing tunelessly as he staggers and holds onto a half empty bottle::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
Vnol/CO:  I don't suppose our Breen guest would have any better luck reasoning with them.  ::Looks at Vnol rather directly::
Host Vnol says:
CTO/CO:  I would be happy to talk with them on your behalf.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks over at Vnol::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
MO:  Ahhh... here it is.  They must have a host.  Without further testing which might destroy them, they cannot survive more then a few hours... maybe three tops.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Glances at the CO then nods and widens the audio pickup range to include Vnol:: Vnol: Channel is yours sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Neilsen>  ::wanders in right behind Bell, anger in his eyes; he draws a glass bottle above his head, smashing it down on Bell's from behind::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods at Damrok and Matthews::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
COM: Breen Fighters:  I'm sure we can clear this up once you speak with one of the Breen yourself.  Then you will see we are not lying.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Glances at OPS and nods::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
CSO: Interesti--- Excuse me, Commander. ::Steps away to the entry areas to find Felgar, Bell, and Neilsen:: ...Officers?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::Collapses in a heap with a quiet whimper::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Commander.  ::Nods once::  We have discovered some three hundred Breen fighter craft at the provided coordinates.  Our...friend is on the channel with them as we speak.  ::Tilts his head toward Vnol::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Pulls up another screen and traces two tendrils::  MO:  These two, attach to the hosts brain.  This one... engages the spinal column, taking over the central nervous system.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Neilsen>  ::falls down, his drunkenness impacting his balance; he falls right down on Bell, but quickly rolls off to once side, confused::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Turns to see her audience gone and returns to making some notes... such as how a host becomes infected.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shifts his gaze to Vnol, then back to Damrok, but his expression remains constant--you know, the one that exhibits perpetual fatigue and a hint of disgust::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TS_PO2_Felgar> Neilsen: Wha? ::doesn't really think much just puts his head down and tries to drive the top of his head into Neilsen's sternum.  He misses because Neilsen fell down, and Felgar trips and falls on top of the other two with a loud 'oof'::
Host Vnol says:
COM:  Breen tactical fighter wing Ekka.  This is Thot Vnol, the only surviving member of the Breen High Command.  I have data and men aboard this vessel and any assault on this ship will be an act of treason.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Looks down at the three officers a beat::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Resists the momentary temptation to just have the three of them beamed, en masse, directly to the brig...::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Jax>  ::charges into Sickbay, looking around wildly::  ALL: Where is that sunuvabitch!? I'm going to kill him!
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::But apparently at least one of them is legitimately injured::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks over at Davis and then back at Vnol::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Jax>  ::sees Felgar, then sees Neilsen, so naturally he rushes right at Felgar::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Jax: ....Leave the language outside, Lieutenant.   ::Shrugs an eyebrow, as she gestures to some orderlies to lift the downed bodies to nearby biobeds::
Host Vnol says:
COM:  Breen Tactical Fighter Wing Ekka. You will escort us to Nak Station Ekka and prepare warm quarters for our guests.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::eyes Matthews as he walks down towards T'Shara and the Breen::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TC_PO3_Felgar> ::rolls off the other two towards the door::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Putting the stylus and PADD down, she pulls the scope back to her and making some adjustments, runs another series of scans.::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  The fighters begin to power down weapons and move inline to the port and starboard side of the Claymore.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Looks up from his post just inside the secondary medical ward, and steps out, his hand phaser drawn::  Aloud:  Hey!  Break it up or I start shooting!
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Gestures to the nearby security officers as well. Apparently the men won't answer to reason::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, the fighters are moving into escort position.  ::Pauses, shaking his head a moment almost imperceptibly::  ...May I stand down from red alert?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Take us to yellow alert, Commander.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Neilsen>  ::by now, he's clawed his way back to his feet::   aTO: Hey, youuuu juss zzzzzip it...::wanders at him like he's going to charge at him, but as he gets closer, he starts running into the bulkhead, the counter along the bulkhead, and every single medical instrument or device on the counter::
Host Vnol says:
CO:  Captain they should be much more inclined to listed to you now.  I suggest you follow them to Ekka.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  Neilsen:  Uh...right.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Changes conditions to yellow alert, glancing at Matthews with a "Who knew?" sort of expression::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods slightly to Vnol:: Vnol: What is at Ekka?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews> ::offers a half shrug, but still can't shake the feeling that there is a mega-huge, ugly, painful, death and destruction filled end in sight::
Host Vnol says:
CO:  Watch the main viewscreen, Captain.   You will see it soon.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Turn on forward viewscreen.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Sets a mental timer...Five minutes, before she calls this into security and gasses the whole wing:: Flight officers: Stand down and submit to security custody. This will not be tolerated in sickbay today. Please check the schedule and made a future reservation.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Makes sure his hand phaser is set to low stun::  Neilsen:  Don't come any closer.  I already gave one warning.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Alter course and follow the Breen fighters.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::cuts out the comm and powers the viewscreen:: CO: Aye, Captain, screen on bearing zero mark zero.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Jax>  ::misses Felgar completely, instead running full (drunken) speed into Brooks::
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  The emptiness of space and the slight background of stars can be seen in the viewscreen.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Is knocked to the floor, her mental timer immediately dropping to zero::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
Hmmm... :: leans back again and activates the computer, giving it the parameters she has.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Eyes widen;  he waves to his backup across the hall, and three tactical officers flank into position, moving to defend Brooks::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Neilsen>   ::keeps moving his feet despite the shear amount of equipment he is knocking over, and just as he reaches Mornal he falls and hits his head against the counter::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::blinks and rolls over trying to figure out what is going on then starts to stand up::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Gets behind Jax and grabs hold of his arms::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Hearing some form of altercation, she finally gets up, rather annoyed and steps to the door.::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Calls out:: Sren: Raise forcefields four and eight, and flood this areas with anesthezine.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TO_Ens_Logan> ::steps in with the other two TOs grabbing Jax and pushing him away from Brooks wordlessly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::strolls into Sickbay with two PADDs and immediately stops dead at the sight::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::watches the viewscreen but so far sees nothing but stars::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stares off into the viewscreen as well, waiting patiently for whatever it is they are supposed to see::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Looking out, she puts two and two together and is about to act, only to hear Brooks and consider her idea was probably more humane then the one that popped in her head.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TS_PO2_Felgar> ::overhears the MO and decides that outside is a better place to be for the moment he tries to roll out the door::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
MO:  Doc, you good in here?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::drops the PADDs and moves in towards Sickbay, grabbing Jax by the collar and throwing him to the door; but the sensors don't open quickly enough, and Jax hits the Sickbay doors solid and slumps down to the deck; the doors, of course, promptly open::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: under her breath::  And that is another way to deal with stupidity.  :: looks back at Brooks::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns back towards Damrok::  CTO: Anything...?
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  A shimmer begins to form from on  the main viewscreen.  A large tumbling rogue planetoid appears.  The metallic doors near the center can be seen in the distance.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TO_Ens_Logan> ::glares daggers at the flight officers as he crouches in front of Brooks in a low combat stance::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
<DN_WO_Sren> ::From across the room, she keys the commands into the computer and hears the fzzzt of forcefields rising:: MO: Computer needs your authorization to release the gas.
Host Vnol says:
ACTION:  The Planetoid begins to show up on the Claymores sensors.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::moves towards the door, shaking his head::  Self: These god damn pilots...I'm sick to death of every one of them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<SEC_CPO_Roberge>  ::Gets down to the deck nearby to Bell::  Bell:  You all right?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::triggers the door sensors, then grabs Jax by the collar again and this time succeeds in throwing him out into the corridor, and into the bulkhead across the corridor::  FP: Idiot..
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Begins to drag to her feet:: Aloud: Anyone not ready for a nap, exit the main ward within the next five seconds.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: As Brooks seems in good hands with Sren, she turns to ahead back into the lab, wondering what her answer would be.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::looks through one eye at Roberge:: Sec: Who? Wha?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  I would say so, Commander.  ::Nods toward the viewscreen, and begins running a tactical analysis::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Sitting down, she has the computer give her the results.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::watches as the idiot drills the bulkhead and falls to the deck, then the doors closed in front of him and obscure his view::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: With a sigh, leans forward into her hands, mumbling a few choice curses.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<SEC_CPO_Roberge>  Bell:  C'mon...I'll get you to a bed.  ::Sighs and offers his arm::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::swivels around again, now seeing what Damrok was referring to::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::runs a hand through his hair brushing some of the glass out of it.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits down in her chair and looks at the viewscreen at the planetoid.::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Computer: Initiate sedative protocol Raeyld 2 in T-4 seconds. Mark.   ::Dives for a drawer nearby, pulling a handful of respirators out and pressing one to her face::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::eyes the planet suspiciously, then makes his way towards tactical::  CTO: What can you tell me?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: sitting back, she taps her combadge.:: *CO*:  I have some good news and bad news.  You busy?
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Finally gets a chance to glance back over sickbay, and finds it bedraggled, but void of conscious trouble-makers::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Removes the mask:: Computer: Abort protocol, Authorization Aurelea Sierra Brooks.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  It is approximately thirteen hundred by five hundred kilometers.  Approximately thirty-five thousand lifeforms aboard.  The outside is very cold, as one might expect of a rogue planetoid of this type.  They have significant power stations, some maneuvering thrusters, and very significant electronic countermeasures installations, including active cloaking.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TS_PO2_Felgar> ::scrambles to his feet and staggers down the hallway slowly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::bends down to grab his PADDs, then straightens his uniform out as he stands up and turns around::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<TO_Ens_Logan> ::slowly rises from the combat stance feeling kinda silly.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Watches Davis walk over towards tactical to get a report and taps her commbadge::  *CSO*: At the moment not to but that could change.  Do you need to see me?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<FP_FL_Wilson>  ::comes around the corner and clotheslines Felgar, then turns and runs away::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Draws a deep breath and releases a deep sigh, leaning back against a counter, momentarily exhausted:: Oley/Logan/Sren: Well...
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks at the viewscreen curiously but quiet::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  The good news is that these parasites will die within a few hours of being removed from a body.  The bad news is... if they are not removed with in the first 48 hours, they cannot be removed at all... the host would be killed almost instantly.  Keep in mind, this is not tested, but run through the computer.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Straightens and puts his phaser back on his hip::  Aloud:  Hey...was this all of them, or was there one more?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::shakes his head::  MO: Sorry 'bout that, Lieutenant.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Pauses a moment, surveying the damage, bedraggled herself:: Time to clean up, I suppose.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Smiles agreeably to the two men:: Oley/Mornal: Did what we could, I suppose.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> ::staggers slowly to his feet with Roberge's help and heads slowly towards a biobed:: Roberge: What happened?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Is there a way to determine how long they have been in a host to determine if it is safe to remove them or not?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CTO: How was it obscured from our sensors?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<SEC_CPO_Roberge>  Bell:  Honestly?  I have no idea.  You got into a fight or something with those guys back there.  ::Helps him to a biobed::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Sren: See to having the orderlies make some...well, order, of this area. I'll see to Bell.  ::Makes her way across the ward, trying to straighten her uniform and hair a bit::
Host Thot_Vnol says:
CO:  Captain, welcome to Ekka Station.  You will have to match the spin of the docking doors, then they will tractor you to a docking area.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::follows Brooks for a moment, trying hard not to be a pig and stare at her backside as she walks away--he is a marine, after all; he's mostly successful in avoiding this conditioned urge::  MO: I had some paperwork to drop off, if you don't mind.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Vnol: Very well.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  The cloaking device is very advanced.  Requires a significant degree of power, but we had no knowledge that the planet was there until it revealed itself to us.  Additionally, the orbital path is highly irregular, if not practically nonexistent -- there would be no way to predict where any such planet might be.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  Good question, which is tied to their growth rate, something I do not know just yet.  They enter the body via fluids, such as kissing or surgery or other such ways.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Do what you can to match the spin of the docking doors.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::frowns::  CTO: Makes traveling in this region a difficult prospect, then. I'd hate to destroy Claymore by running into a hidden planet.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<SEC_CPO_Roberge>  ::After assisting Bell onto the bed, moves back toward the collapsed Neilsen::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Approaches Bell and Roberge:: Bell: What happened here?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  CO: Aye, sir.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> Brooks/Roberge/Self: Got in a disagreement with Murray...then we fell down the stairs...came to sickbay...now I don't know what happened.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  I need to so some more testing on other ideas... However, those ideas would kill my samples... at least if I am lucky they will.  The question is will they kill the host.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  ::her hands move over the console effortlessly, as she first brings up a basic sensor reading of the door, its rotation, and the timing of it, then she inputs the timing into the computer to adjust their course and velocity automatically::
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  It does...fortunately, at least for the moment, we seem to have some guides.  ::Glances to Vnol, with slightly less discomfort in his eyes than before::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Bell: Mmm...  ::Runs a quick scan of him:: Bell: And where is Murray?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks again at Vnol, then back to Damrok; again his expression doesn't change, but...::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
CO/XO: With all due respect, why are we docking?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Keep working on it, Commander, and keep me posted.  It would be most helpful if we could determine the growth rate so we can perhaps scan a host and determine whether it is safe to remove it; for the host, that is.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>   OPS: You mean, assuming it was your place to question the order?
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<SEC_CPO_Roberge>  ::Nudges Neilsen with his foot slightly::  MO:  Hey Doctor, this one's out cold.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Because the Breen seem to have some idea of what's going on and I'm hoping that they will provide us with further answers.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::glances at the Chief for a long moment looking like a whole thought crossed his mind in that time:: MCPO: You're right, Master Chief.  CO: Yes ma'am.
Host Thot_Vnol says:
ACTION:  Docking door begin to open on the station.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::taps his finger against the console; hidden planetoid, advanced technologies, and an uber suspicious Breen tour guide--these were not the ingredients to success usually::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: As more information scrolls across her screen she curses again.::  *CO*:  Cancel that idea.  There is no way we can kill the parasite after it is bonded to the host.  I missed something rather important.  Once bonded, these bugs somehow genetically alter the host and take over, retaining all their memories.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  To kill one would be to kill the other.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Understood Commander.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::shakes his head at Fong's reaction, wondering why they allow these big-eared dufuses in Starfleet::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO3_Bell> Brooks: He was right here. ::pats his arm:: Brooks: But now he isn't
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Oley: Not at all, Sergeant.  ::Smiles pleasantly::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  I will see if I can answer your other question... oh, one more thing...  The brains of these critters seem to be in a constant angry mode... if I am reading this right.  I could use someone versed in brains.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Waves a small device over Bell's arm, and gestures to Rhyxx to get Neilsen to the next bed::  Oley: I'm sorry for the delay, Sergeant. We've been a bit short-handed, with everything lately.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::can't help but smile back as he passes the PADDs on to her::  MO: They are just fitness reports for our men, for inclusion in medical records and whatnot. Not a big deal
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Standing she moves toward the door and looks out::  MO:  You busy?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  MO: Naw, don't mention it.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Looks up for a moment, and a brief tremble passes from the crown of her head to the tips of the toes, as if at any moment she may break into laughter or tears...but instead does neither..."No wonder Raeyld finally cracked..."...Simply smiles:: CSO: I'll be there in three minutes, Commander.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Takes up a new post, inside the main ward, to watch over the scrappers::
Host Thot_Vnol says:
ACTION:  Tractor beams lock onto the Claymore and wait for her to power down her impulse engines.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: There has to be a way of detecting whether or not someone is infected with these creatures.  The Breen were able to somehow.  We must find the answer.
CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Lowers shields and stands down to condition green::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Nods and turns back inside, getting the equipment for an egg extraction.::
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
Oley: Is there anything I need to sign off on, on this paperwork?   ::Finishes a final pass of the dermal regenerator and pats Bell's shoulder:: Bell: You're dismissed, officer. Check in tomorrow.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  CO: Tractor beam engaged, Captain.  ::continues monitoring flight control just in case::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  MO: I think it's just for review. I've been trying to provide Commander Raeyld with a report every three months, or after any major training evolution.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
HLM: Power down impulse engines Ensign.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  Did you ask them how they did it?  I mean... any survivors to ask?  That would help.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence>  CO: Aye, Captain. Powering down impulse engines.  ::taps into impulse control, drawing out the remaining power to these engines::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: I have not as of yet.  But, considering we are currently in the process of docking I would think there will be time to ask such questions.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Gives a quick smile:: Oley: I'll look over it, and makes sure Raeyld gets it for bedtime reading during her recovery.
Host Thot_Vnol says:
ACTION:  The Claymore is pulled into the station slowly.  Once they clear them, the docking doors close.  Interior structures line the vast corridor as the Claymore passes by, deeper and deeper into the planetoid until a large docking area opens up.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<PC_SSgt_Oley>  MO: Very good!  ::smiles again::  Thank you.  ::uncharacteristically stumbles as he turns away and heads for the exit::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  As soon as you have someone, feel free to ask or send them my way.
Host Thot_Vnol says:
ACTION:  With a light thud the Claymore is parked at one of the fifty docking rings in this part of the docking area.
MO_Lt_Brooks says:
::Watches the Sergeant and Bell exit sickbay, and, finding Neilsen unconscious and not dying at the moment, instructs Sren to see to his initial needs, and make her way across the ward to see Senn:: CSO: Yes, Commander?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Aye, Commander I will indeed.  I will keep you informed.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Looks up::  MO:  I am about to extract one of the eggs to incubate it.  I will set the room to quarantine... :: shrugs:: just in case.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Take all precautions with working with the specimen Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  As much as I can, Captain.  Brooks will be my second pair of eyes.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
CO/XO: Docking position achieved. Mooring lines secured.  No power connections or computer links achieved.  Airlock shows...
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
CO/XO: Good seal...but locked.
Host Thot_Vnol says:
******************* Pause Mission *********************