Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10501.31

Starring:

Karen Barkas 		as 	Commander Karida Janan – CO

…and…

James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant Rowan Delar - CSO 
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
David James		as	Ensign Korus Kerak – MO
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Rob Lemmens		as	Ensign Zoran Abmeraz – CMO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as 	Lieutenant Brody Majors; Commander Xia, T’Vel

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar – SM

Summary - Day Four-hundred and twenty. Over a year ago the crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar departed from the local star system of Rura Penthe en route to an assignment for Starfleet Intelligence and Admiral Rixx. That assignment was circumvented, and the crew received new orders...to head for Mizani Sector, their new home.

Four-hundred and twenty days ago, the U.S.S. Scimitar set on course for Mizani, and the destiny of the Shimmering Blade began. They have arrived in their home sector...their fate has been foretold, and their destiny sealed.

This is Day 420...where everything changes...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Day 420 - Memories"=/\==/\=
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::in his office preparing to interview the "guests"::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::On the bridge, examining the sensor data about the disappearance of the rift::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::stands at the console piecing together the Eridanus' computer core contents::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Walks through cargo bay 2, checking on some of the Eridanus crew which already woke up from this stasis::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::muttering at his console on the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: works at his desk in Main Engineering, coordinating with the repair teams sent over to the Eridanus. :: *Repair Team Supervisor*: I don't care if you have to use bubble gum and a few odd wires from your phaser, they need those systems back up .  Improvise something if you have to.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Scimitar and U.S.S. Eridanus hang in space, outside of the shimmering purple cloud that is the Keh'lin Nebula. Deep within the gas cloud live demons, Dreamscapes, creatures of nightmares...
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::sitting on the bridge, raises an eyebrow as she glances at the CSO briefly:: *CMO*: What is Commander Xia's current condition?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Commander Kaimana Xia sits on the cold floor of Cargo Bay Two, her face pale as a ghost. She is alive and awake...but very unsure of her surroundings.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Just happens to pass commander Xia as he halts:: *CO*: She's awake ma'am, but I believe she might still be a little in shock. I'll try to see if she remembers anything.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> ::He looks around in the darkness as their teams move around the Eridanus:: OPS: Any luck, Lieutenant?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::grumbles:: Majors: Alright I've got this together the best it will be, there was a battle at Geminar, some kind of explosion, then the records end...here should be more but it's completely wiped and irretrievable I'm sorry
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Runs an analyses to see what happens to the rift with different shield modulations::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
<Repair Team Supervisor> *Kamarov* : Sir, this stuff is completely shot, I don't know if we can salvage more than basic life support from her, and even that is a miracle.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SEC team*: MacAllister to security, escort one of our guests who is in command staff uniform to my office.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*Repair Team Supervisor*: Then wait right there, I'm coming over and I'll SHOW you how an engineer works miracles.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
<SEC> CTO: Acknowledged, on way.
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CMO*: Thank you, once she is fit to be on the bridge please send her an invitation.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - Security acknowledges MacAllister and begins prepping one of the twelve captives.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CO*: Kamarov to Bridge, Captain, request permission to beam over to supervise repair efforts.  It seems I am needed to work my magic over there.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@Majors: There's still some cleanup that needs to be done on these files, I think sense can be better made of them, the sensor records at least, I need to work on them on the Scimitar ::transmits the data to the Scimitar for Science 1 and the Captain's console::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*CO*: Aye   ma'am, will do. :: And kneels beside the commander as he puts away his tricorder and tries to get her attention::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the console as data is coming in from OPS, then notices something else.. the probes are picking something up::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> ::He nods and looks around, flashing his light through the control room:: OPS: Can you download the whole database from here?
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CEO*: Certainly, I am still awaiting an estimate on the time it will take to repair her enough to move her.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::waits for the security team to arrive::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Xia blinks several times, attempting to refocus her vision:: CMO: Would someone please explain to me why it is that I have been beamed over to the Scimitar, Ensign?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CO*: Aye Captain, from what I have been told from the initial survey teams, 3 hours for basic systems.  The Warp Engines are definitely out of the immediate time frame.  I'll know more when I beam over.  While I'm out do you want me to pick something up at the store? :: chuckles to himself ::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@:nods:: Majors: Sure, it'll take a few minutes, there's quite a bit to worry about and I don't want o miss anything ::taps in the commands and begins the upload:: *CSO*: I'm sending you a copy of their database over here, ca you keep an eye on it...maybe tell me if you see something suspicious
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Punches up the details of the probes.. A comm signal.. tries to triangulate to get the origin of the signal and analyzes the data to determine what kind of comm signal it is and what it contains::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::goes through various battle reports as he waits::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Ma'am, the probes are picking up a comm signal. I’m determining type and origin now
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods at the commander:: Xia: Yes ma'am. We have found your ship adrift in the Keh'lin Nebula. It was in pretty bad shape, but our engineers are patching it up right now.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*OPS*: Sure, no problem. ::readies a few decryption protocols for the incoming information::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - Deep within the Keh'lin Nebula lies the Keh'lin Star, an old, hot giant...the signal appears to be originating from a few kilometers from the surface of the sun.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*Transporter Chief*: Chief, prepare a site-to-site transport of myself to the Eridanus’ Main Engineering room.
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::turns and looks interested in this then, nods to the SO:: SO: Thank you let us know if you find something from it ::looks to the CSO:: CSO: Any word from the Eridanus team?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - After a few moments wait, two security officers enter the Chief Tactical Officer's room...escorting a female prisoner.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Brenna is patching some information through now, Commander.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
CMO: Keh'lin? You've got to be joking...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: It seems to originate from very short distance to the sun, trying to get a clearer signal to determine type ::Sends 1 more probe out, targeted directly towards the comm signal::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::motions the prisoner to take a seat::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::smiles:: CSO: Excellent news, lets hope we soon get some answers.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light Ensign Gregoriy Kamarov is beamed into the pitch black and shattered engine room of the U.S.S. Eridanus.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Prisoner: So, what's your name then?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::taps her fingers nervously on the console watching the countdown as the information flies through space to her home computers::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: shines his light over the wrecked and totaled engine room :: Self: I've seen worse...not lately.. but I've seen worse.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Shakes his head a little:: Xia: I'm sorry ma'am, but I'm dead serious. We had to beam the entire crew over to the Scimitar in order to help you. All of the crew appeared to be in stasis. ::Makes a motion around him to point at all the Eridanus crew in the cargo bay::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'vel> CTO: Sonya T'Vel...and you are? ::She looks at him, her solid black eyes casting an uncomfortable gaze on Ethan::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She looks around for the first time, noticing many of her crew still in their dreamlike status:: CMO: Where is Commander Foresight?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: immediately starts to set up his equipment.  Using a portable power generator to power up the main display to monitor and evaluate the damage:: *OPS*: Lt. Delar, this is Ensign Kamarov.  I'm onboard and already at work to bring you light and power.  Any other miracles you wish to request?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::While waiting for the probe information to come in, punches up the information he has on the 12 unknown persons in the Ediranus..11 now and tries to get more information about them::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: SO: And we have no indication as to who sent the signal yet?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: No ma'am, i sent out a probe to get clearer readings. I'll let you know when i find anything new
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::returns the gaze with similar intensity:: T'vel: Lieutenant MacAllister, Chief Tactical Officer, I am also chief of security for this ship so don't think that you can intimidate me.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at commander Xia with a little bit of disappointed look:: Xia: Commander Foresight ma'am? I'm not familiar with him. I don't believe I have seen him.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - As the Starfleet probe nears it's destination, it send back a variety of unusual readings. The comm signal appears to be originating from...nothingness...
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: SO: Thank you.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: Now. it is my job to be impartial and I intend to be just that. now what I want to know is what you and your friends were doing on the USS Eridanus.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: One might assume from the uniform that I am one of her crew, that would be, if one was intelligent. Since you can't make that assumption, you must not be intelligent...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Reads the data from the probe and scratches his head:: Self: mmm...::Tries to determine if the signal might originate from a space rift, since it appears to originate out of nothing::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Takes out his tricorder again and makes another scan of Commander Xia::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::hits her comm badge::*CEO*:How are you at making computers work faster so I can get the hell out of here, this place is giving me the creeps
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
CMO: He should be with the rest of the staff - we were on the bridge during the battle...he was moving to take Tactical...
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - The Eridanus shudders and the console in front of Brenna flickers and threatens to go offline...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: don't patronise me, if you are part of the crew then prove it. And incidentally, in my experience, assumption is the mother of all screw-ups.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: chuckles and taps at a few icons on the main display.. surveying the damage. :: *OPS* I should have main computers back in a limited fashion in an hour or so...more if you let that monkey Majors interfere.  I'll do what I can.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sends 1 of the probes already out there towards the comm signal, scanning for cloak and warp signatures, while the closest probe scans for any sign of space-time anomalies::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::checks the computer to establish who was beamed from locations other then the Cargo bay on the Eridanus::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Assumptions are the basis of your human perception. You see that I have pointed ears, and will immediately assume my Vulcan heritage. This assumption would be correct. ::He pulls back her long brown hair to expose the pointed Vulcan ears::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> ::He clears his throat at that comment:: *CEO*: Need I remind you, Ensign, that this away team is under my jurisdiction.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::laughs softly::*CEO*:Don't worry, it's not a problem, they're all busy hunting wee beasties anyway
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: immediately starts to implement a few restorative programs into the Eridanus’ primary core, rerouting a few of her primary power routines to supply power to the main core. ::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
Xia: Please Commander; I need you to calm down a little. ::Takes out his hypospray to give the Commander something to calm down:: Commander Janan has requested you presence on the bridge. Do you feel up to it?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'Vel: I assume nothing, therefore I am not disappointed by making false assumptions, surely you, as a Vulcan, can see the logic in that.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - As the probe nears the comm signal it send back information on the transmission...and then the signal goes blank, and the probe is gone...
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors*: All due respect, Lieutenant. But that does not instill upon me the greatest of confidences.
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Have you received the data yet? And more importantly is it of any use to us?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> *CEO*: It will have to do. One more comment like that, and you will find yourself out of your role as Chief Engineer. Majors out.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Scans show nothing and as the signal is coming through it is cut of. Reads the distance at which the probe was destroyed, then sends one of the probes just beyond that distance::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Nothing yet, Commander
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Admirable at best. What do you wish to know, Lieutenant?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: makes mocking comments at that last line and mutters to himself. :: Self: Probably couldn't find his way out of brown paper bag if instructions were printed on inside of it.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::sighs happily:: Majors: All done, I'll return to the ship now and take a look at this properly if you don't mind. ::starts heading back towards the engine room::*CEO*:Kamarov, I'm coming your way, try not to let any jumpy engines shoot me
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*OPS*: I will inform them to allow all beautiful women to pass.  Have no fear.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Ma'am. I have a comm signal here, which i am still unable to identify, but it seems to appear out of nothing. No cloak/warp signatures detected, nor any space-time anomalies that i can tell
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She nods once and stands slowly with the assistance of a nurse:: CMO: I should be fine. Please, find Commander Foresight and send him to me immediately...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: well first of all, you claim to be part of the crew however you and your friends in the cargo bay are not registered on the Eridanus crew manifest. Why is this?
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::looks curious:: CSO: This is all strange, what do the most recent captain's logs contain?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Sir, do you have a moment? I’m picking up a comm signal that appears to be coming out of nowhere, any ideas?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Major> ::He nods and heads out of the comm centre:: OPS: I'll set to work on getting control of the Eridanus' command systems...
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: his fingers tap furiously at the control display on the Eridanus power grid.  Continuing to restore power to vital bridge systems and bypassing the systems that are beyond his ability to repair on the spot. ::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods as he gets up together with the commander:: Xia: Aye ma'am, I will. And I will inform commander Janan that you will be there shortly. Please come to see me later on, just to check on how you're doing.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: Have you tried a variable Tachyon pulse to search for cloaked ships? Have you scanned the area surrounding the apparent location of the signal for theta radiation particles?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Recent crew additions...we came aboard only a few days ago...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::checks the information:: CO: The last log was about returning to warn the Federation of the Airilian threat almost four months ago.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: I did have the probes do a search for cloak and warp signals and theta radiation is all over the place
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
CMO: Understood, thank you Doctor. ::She gives him a weak smile and heads out of the Cargo Bay, wondering what has happened in the last few days::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors* : Lieutenant, you should be seeing some of your engineering and Flight related displays coming back online within a few moments, don't touch them yet until I am able to stabilize their power source.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@Majors: Thanks, you know where I'll be if you need me but uh.. try not to need me until they have the lights and internal sensors back on ::smiles and hurries on her way::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::looks surprised by this:: CSO: That was sometime ago now.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::sends a message to the OPS console:: *OPS*: Is there any record of a crew transfer to the Eridanus in the last week?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up from his console and frowns:: CO: Yes. Four months ago.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@::stumbles her way back towards the engine room::*CSO*:Objective complete, I'm on my way home...tell me as soon as I can get beamed the hell out of here please
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: Ok, how did you come aboard the Eridanus?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::As he makes his way through the nurses running around gently waking more and more of the Eridanus crew, he informs the CO about Commander Xia's condition:: CO: Ma'am, please be advised that Commander Xia is on her way to the bridge. My last scan showed an increased level of adrenaline, so please try not to upset her too much.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@*CEO*: Understood, Ensign...I'll attempt to access command control from Auxiliary Control on Deck Two...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sets the remaining probes out there to close very slowly, to stay outside of the range the last probe was destroyed and to scan on all radiation bands, trying to discover any anomalies::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors* : Acknowledged, I've also rerouted power to vital passageways to allow you a little easier passage.  You and the OPS should at least be able to travel without stumbling on something.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::checks his sensor tag:: *OPS*: You'll be ready to beam out as soon as you return to the extraction point.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - The radiation levels near the communication point are off the scale...and the void of nothingness that appears to be near the star remains stable...
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: My comrades and I were picked up near Bravo Epidian, by orders of Starfleet Command. We arrived on the S.S. Winipegosis.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees something blinking on the OPS panel, and takes a look. It seems to be a message::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::takes notes on his PADD::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::As none of the nurses appeared to have found Commander Foresight, he tries his luck with the ships computer:: Computer: Computer, locate Commander Foresight. He was brought aboard from the Eridanus earlier.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Reads the message and does a search for the information the CTO requires, then sends the results back::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::frowns at the sensor data and shakes his head:: CO: Commander, we have to leave the nebula immediately. The Eridanus is scrap metal, but there are thousand of people onboard this ship that need to be saved.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - As Kamarov works to restore power to the ship, the lights flicker on...and he sees the real damage to the Engine Room. Claw marks line the roof and walls...and the hull has been torn up in a similar fashion to the Scimitar's engine room months before...
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CMO*: Thank you Doctor.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: and how many of you were there originally?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<Computer> CMO: Unable to comply. Commander Foresight is not aboard.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: moves over to an adjacent control as he works to establish a working connection with the impulse drive controls.  Cursing very loudly in Russian as the lights are brought up. :: *Majors* Lieutenant.. oh do we have a problem here!
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::locks onto Brenna and beams her off the ship and back onto the bridge as quickly as he can, tagging the rest of the team::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Twelve. We came aboard to assist the Science personnel in a survey of the Galaxy's Edge system.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
@*CTO*:Not a thing, there’s no record of anything after their battle in Geminar...the last filed log is for four months ago...we've been as long as a few weeks with them missing anyway haven't se?...check the records for when they were declared MIA
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: That's quite a statement, what are the reasons behind this there is no more threat then previously noted?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*CO* Captain!, I'm seeing evidence that those...those.. Dreamcreep things have been here...no doubt in my mind.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - Brenna Delar shimmers onto the Scimitar bridge...whisked away from danger...out of the frying pan and into the fire...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Radiation is off the scale near the comm signal origin sir
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::turns to see OPS:: OPS: Welcome back onboard.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: And what did you say your rank is?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: For one, there is an expanse of space impenetrable by our sensors surrounded by theta radiation. You do the math. Second, there are communications coming from this expanse. Dreamscapes talking about us in their domain, no doubt. Commander, we must leave now. Why are we trying to repair a scrapped Nova anyway?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks around a little confused pulling off her helmet:: CO: Thanks uh...I think...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::As the requested records are encrypted he tries to decrypt them with some of the standard decryption programs available::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors* Keep your eyes open, sir.  This ship has seen Dreamscape activity.  Definitely not good news!
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Lieutenant, Assistant to the Senior Stellar Cartographer...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Because there's something on that ship!...their core has been wiped completely...I can't get a scrap of data past their last fight...nothing...like the snowdon...we need that core at the very least
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: checks to make sure his phaser is nearby, already not liking this situation at all. ::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Haydes wants his ship back. What can you do with the shield that may help us to stabilise her and tow her back to him? :;pauses:: *CEO*: What's the chance of speeding up those repairs?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
OPS: The CTO requests some info, could you take a look? It's encrypted, I’m trying to decrypt it now, but it's more your territory ::smiles::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Walks around aimlessly as he tries to double check on the computer and checks each and every member of the crew which has been beamed aboard:: Self: Perhaps he is still on the Eridanus, but that would mean he had no life signs. Which could only mean that he didn't make it.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: We've already got our shields extended around her, that's the best we can do. Tow her if we must but we've got to make all haste out of this forsaken place.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
T'vel: Ok lieutenant, I have all the information I require at the moment, if you would kindly return to the cargo bay with the two security personnel I will keep you informed.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes her head stepping out of the suit and handing it to a random passing by ensign before taking a seat at her console rubbing her eyes from exhaustion::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CO* If I am properly motivated...and trust me.. I'm motivated...2 hours for partial impulse.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Ma'am i agree with the CSO. we could leave some probes here for further investigation, but we're in no state at the moment to go head on against the Dreamscapes
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: starts to work a little quicker, his eyes darting every now and then at any noise that occurs. ::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::pops open the files from the CTO and decrypts it quickly furrowing her brow::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors*: Lieutenant, did you hear me?  I repeat, the Dreamscapes have been onboard, exercise extreme caution!
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<T'Vel> CTO: Understood. ::Her eyes continue to gaze at Lieutenant MacAllister as she heads out of the room, walking backwards in the custody of the security officers::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::stands and motions the two guards to escort T'vel back to the cargo bay::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CEO*: And how long to modify what we have to pull her whilst your teams can continue their work, I need the fastest options here. ::feels for him and the pressure he will be facing::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - As the doors slide shut and T'Vel fades from Ethan's slight, a fleeting memory rushes back to him of being in his quarters. Music plays, candle light flickers in the background...there is skin, a sweet nectar smell...and T'Vel's lips pressed against his...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::leaves his office and heads for the TL::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO/SO: Acknowledged and agreed, although not everything we are sent to do is safe and as such lets hope we can speed up things to get away quicker.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::finishes decrypting personnel records and sends them back to the CTO with a "Hope this helps" message attached::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hangs his head and sighs:: Self: We're doomed.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TL: Bridge.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Turns back to his console, recalibrating the sensors and looking at probe data to find out more about the comm signal::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::At the end of his walk he enters sickbay, but all the crew has been identified:: *CTO* : Lieutenant, doctor Abmeraz here. I have not been able to find Commander Foresight of the Eridanus. Commander Xia would like to know where he is. Can you check the Eridanus for the Commander's commbadge?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: thinks for a moment and does the numbers in his head. :: *CO*: I can establish a partial integrity field through what’s left of the shield generator equipment, strengthen the hull and possibly restore some marginal thruster control, half hour at the best, Captain.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> ::Brody Majors makes his way through the torn up corridors to Auxiliary Control, where the consoles seem to be flickering to life::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::steps out of the TL and on to the bridge::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CEO*: Excellent, Just give us the word when we can begin to move her.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - As Ethan MacAllister enters the bridge, so does Commander Xia. The vision of T'Vel flashes in his mind again, Xia's perfume...still present, reminds him of the Vulcan female.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::taps into the internal shielding system and erects the most powerful anti-theta field around the nursery deck, giving word to the security down there::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Starts to record the comm signal, since it seems to be audio only and plays it softly on speakers so no one will be distracted by it::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Don't say that handsome, we're not allowed to be doomed...we've got someone else depending on us to make it...::turns back to her console starting to pick apart the Eridanus data shaking a little::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: did you get a hold of that information I asked for?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: starts to work feverishly, moving from one battered console to the other.  Every other word cursing the dreamscapes, forgetting that his commbadge is still connected to the bridge of the Scimitar as he lets one particularly virulent string of curses fly. ::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - Even on a soft setting, the communiqué blares over the speakers. The loud clicking and screeching sounds of the Dreamscapes thunders through the Scimitar bridge...immediately the crew tenses up and Xia goes into a defensive stance.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CTO: Yeah...have it here ::brings up the personnel info and transfers it to Tactical::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
OPS: Thank you Lieutenant. ::goes to his console and brings up the info::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Turns off speakers and lets the message record further:: All; Sorry, i had it at softest setting
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks back down to the command circle:: CO: I told you.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::jumps as she hears the noises quickly bringing up her son's location on her console::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CTO and turns to Xia:: Xia: Welcome onboard Commander. ::as she hears the noise again she pauses::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Alerts the linguistic department, to see if they have any translation possibilities::
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: Screams in outright terror at the sound of the dreamscapes...visions of the horrid things from four months back flashing through his mind as he raises his phaser and swirls around. :: Self: Come out you hairy wretches....show yourselves!!!
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Yes you did now and as soon as we arrived at this place. It is fair to assume they knew we had arrived.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::stares at the speakers:: OPS: Can't we turn that down?
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
OPS: lets not broadcast it as we are unable to understand it anyway. we know it is them for sure now. ::smiles::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Kaimana's muscle relax as the sound stops and she looks over at Janan, her eyes still glowing that unusual purple:: CO: Greetings, Captain...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::growls under his breath:: CO: Then why didn't we do anything about it! Why didn't YOU do anything about it!
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CTO: That's normally not an audible setting
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@*Majors* THEY'RE HERE...oh god.. THEY'RE HERE!!!
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> *CEO*: "They" are not here, Ensign...do not fear...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods and turns the transmission off bringing up the visual representation of the sound file and trying to think of ways to translate it, shivering from the memory of the sound::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
@<Majors> *CEO*: If Dreamscapes were in fact aboard the Eridanus, Lieutenant Delar and I would be dead by now...
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
Xia: As you can probably tell your ship is in critical condition Haydes would like you and it returned. We found your crew in the cargo bays and have not been able t o find any logs since you left Airilius at the start of the war. What do you know of this Nebula, if anything?
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
@:: realizes his com was still on and curses. Now doubly nervous as he returns back to his work...trying to work a little harder at getting the ship ready to be towed. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Sir, you wouldn't happen to know Dreamscape would you?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::throws his hands in the air and locks onto the remaining teams onboard the Eridanus, beaming them back onto the Scimitar before walking down to the Helm console, nudging the current ensign on duty before setting course out of the nebula and engaging at the fastest speed possible:: Self: Fine! I'll do something!
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
CO: Woah...take about twenty giant steps back...start of the war? ::She looks rather confused:: At last report, the Airilians were attacking Geminar, we moved to defend the system...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches her husband as she moves but does nothing to stop him furrowing her brow::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
OPS: What are we to do about the Dreamscapes, they have taken us from other areas; we are to return the commander and her ship. We are slightly better equipped to deal with this now. :;glances at Xia with some hope and says nothing::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Exactly what are you doing, Return to your console!
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light Kamarov, Majors and their Engineering teams find themselves in the transporter room...and the Scimitar crew can see as the ship pulls away from the Eridanus...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Ma'am.. I don't know...the only thing to do is run, they're fierce, they're hungry, and they're relentless, if they get us we're all dead...and I'm not going to recommend in good conscience anything other then running as fast as we can and as far away as we can get
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: MacAllister to Abmeraz.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks up at the CSO as he's doing things that have definitely not been ordered::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::locks out the helm console and walks back to his console, activating a tractor beam onto the Eridanus:: CO: Court marshal me later, but I will not stand about idly while you lead us to our deaths! Tractor beam engaged, teams have returned to the scimitar and we're going home.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: as he was sitting when he was working he falls to his rump on the transporter pad. :: Majors: What in Moscow's glory is going on here?
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
OPS: We have thirty minutes and Eridanus is ready to leave. ::looks to the duty FCO:: FCO: Keep us here. ::then to Xia:: Xia; I assume you want your ship commander.
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - The Scimitar beings to pull the Eridanus along, the structural integrity weakening with each passing moment...pieces of the hull plating begins to pull free, and the Scimitar shudders...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Have you gone mad? ::Quickly pounds away on his console, locking out all other consoles but his own for flight control and tractor beam, then stops the Scimitar::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<Majors> ::He looks around confused and then at the transporter chief, who looks stunned:: CEO: I...don't know...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::her fingers fly over her console trying to override the lockout and bring the Scimitar to full stop::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over at his lackey:: SO: You want to die here, Ensign. I can beam you outside, it'll be far, far less painful.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CO* Bridge, What in Vulcan's Forge is going on? I was almost done?
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CSO: If you are unable to do your duty then you may leave the bridge. However for now you have orders to return the commander, her crew and ship, the longer you stall this the longer we remain here.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: Cap'n I need to get access to these personnel records to check something but they're sealed by Starfleet.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: Abmeraz do you read me?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Ma'am... can't crack it...your codes will, if in good conscience you want to keep us here to die then you make that choice
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: gets up and makes a dash for the nearest turbolift. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: I don't want to die here, but you aren't acting rational at the moment.. and it isn't the first time..
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Walks over the cargo bay again as he sees the last of the Eridanus crew to wake up from their stasis:: *CTO*: I'm sorry, I guess I was occupied. Yes I read you, go ahead.
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
Computer: Return access to the helm to the duty Flight Control Officer. ::provides authorisation to the computer::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - The Eridanus continues to rock under the stress...
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
TL: Bridge, emergency override.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Commander, I am sick and tired of doing this. I will NOT risk this ship, her crew, and most importantly my family for Haydes!
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::step back from her console and moves to the back of the bridge::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Ma'am, the Eridanus can't take much more of this.. stop now or we will destroy the Eridanus
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
CTO: What do you need, I'll try. ::shakes her head raising a small smile to Xia who must be totally confused::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: Was it my imagination or did you try to contact me earlier?
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
CSO: This not your choice Lieutenant!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: I need to know why SFC decided they needed 12 science officers to add to the Eridanus crew.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: No, this IS my choice! I chose, and I have done! The Eridanus is gone, lost. We are still here and alive!
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: is whisked to the bridge as fast as he can possibly can. Stepping out of the bridge and surveying the chaos on hand. :: ALL: Will someone explain to me just what in Lenin's ghost is going on!
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*CTO*: I was sir. Would it be possible to scan the Eridanus for Commander Foresight's commbadge? He does not appear to be on the Scimitar.
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
OPS: Get that tractor beam of the Eridanus it will fall to pieces if it is not stable. ::taps her Comm Badge:: *CEO*: You are fixing the Eridanus? :;says this hopefully::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Rowan...come on...let's go...we should not be here come on...please before you say something you'll regret
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Watches the CSO closely, ready to grab his phaser if he tries anything more::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: But if we stay here, I promise you...we'll all die!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: I'll use the Scimitars sensors, Stand by.
CEO_Ens_Kamarov says:
CO: I was until some monkey beamed me out before I could repair and realign the shield relay.  :: looks to the CSO ::
Host CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::nods a thank you to Xia:: Xia: Who are the twelve science personnel sent to your crew? We have them onboard.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Stands behind the CSO, phaser silently set to stun, ready to use it against the CSO::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns to Janan:: CO: Ma'am, there's something about that ship and her crew that is very wrong ::looks to Xia's eyes:: I can't...replace me if need be, I can't be responsible for one more death through my actions, not these people
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hears the slight twitter as a phaser is set and turns, grabbing Pierce's wrist and giving it a sharp twist:: SO: Don't try it, Ensign. ::deactivates the tractor beam with his other free hand::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::slips her knife casually into her hand and watches the SO, flicking it open behind her back just in case::
Host Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
ACTION - The Scimitar rocks as a section of the Eridanus rips off of the main hull - the primary hull pulls away from the tractor, and the Scimitar rocks with the decreased inertia. Kaimana Xia looks at Karida Janan and her eyes flicker...

At that same instant, the same white flash of light that Karida saw earlier floods over the whole crew. They see white...and that feeling of deja-vu returns. They've gone through this argument before. They refuse to die for Haydes...but the choice is not theirs. This is their fate...this day will consume them all...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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