Host Deleah says:
USS Seleya - 10505.15

"What the...?" - Part 6

SUMMARY: Who was this entity trying to contact the Counselor? Was it benign or not? And what were they going to do about the Pakleds. This ship is clearly not theirs, but was it a find - or stolen?

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CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::On the Seleya's bridge monitoring away team data stream::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Ponders. How can the system be so old and yet be so far ahead of the Federation?::

Host Deleah says:
@::Waiting to see if Roalla would enter the sequence::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Taps his Combadge::  *Seleya*: CO:  A'an to Captain Muir.  Sir, could you have Ensign Nadex releave the CTO,  I dont think we need our head of security here, and the CEO would be better suited to our research.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Stands trying not to look nervous::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the CNS while he's talking, gives her a slight nod assuring her he gets the message.::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Perks up at the incoming comm::

Grogma says:
@::Manages to look relieved and alarmed that an engineer was going to be on board::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO*: By all means, Lieutenant.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CEO*: Please report to the transporter room to join the Away Team.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Keys a message through his tricorder to all the other Away Team members::  <TEXT> ALL:  Communicate through binary burst transmission via tricorder.  Set your tricorders to decode in a language your familiar with other than basic.  I don't want the Pakleds to get wind of what were doing.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Looks nonchalanty at her tricorder after it vibrates - is glad she set it to "silent"::
CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the Ready Room, the communication from his Second Office perking his interest ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Commander? Report!

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@ <TEXT> CNS:  I want you to use the ships console and see if you can find out anything about where this ship came from, and whether its stolen.  When you do, report back to me.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Aye sir. ::locks down his console and leaves the bridge:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@ <TEXT> FCO: Lieutenant, I have been contacted by another being who is apparently being held captive or hiding on board this vessel.  I have been informed of a command code which will transfer power to this being.  Help!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Lt A'an is leading an away team on board the unknown ship,  we've confirmed that pakleds are flying it,  but they appear very edgy around us, it's becoming clear they didn't just find this.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to Grogma::   Grogma:  I think you'll agree we dont need our tactical chief here, especially since your being so co-operative.

Grogma says:
@::Almost fawns:: FCO: I so agree with you.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
*Engineering*: This is Nadex; have a full toolkit and engineering tricorder ready for me in transporter room 1immediatly.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
<Engineer>*CEO*: Aye sir.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
*CEO*: Modalis, this is Holax. This goes without saying I guess, but I want you to find out as much as possible about that ship. Every nook, every gadget in that place must be scanned. Something is up, and I want to know what it is.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO*:  Ensign Nadex is on his way; alert us if you need antyhing more.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Glances at the CNS, a slight look of concern crosses his face for a second::  <TEXT>  CNS:  Go ahead and take the console, try to accertain anything you can about this entity, both via ships systems and your connection.  See if you can get it to exlain itself.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: I wasn't aware the Pakleds were the kind of species that went around stealing technology... curious.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@ <TEXT> FCO: Do I hand over command to this entity, or just try to find out more first?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@*CO*:  Understood, thank you sir.  Were initiating a data uplink from our tricorders and the Seleya.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Glances at the CNS, a slight look of concern crosses his face for a second::  <TEXT>  CNS:  Find out more first.  Explain our concerns to it.  I'll inform the Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Well captain as dumb as they seem they have shown a nack for taking things that would make them stronger.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Excuse me, but perhaps they didn't steal it sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> FCO: Sir.  ::Approaches the console::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Continue...

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Walks off the TL and down the corridor, arriving at the TR at the same time as a junior Engineer:: Engineer:   Thank you crewman. ::Takes the toolkit and enters the transporter:: Chief: Energize.
FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to Grogma::  Grogma:  Our Chief Engineer will be more capable of helping you gain full control.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Attempts to access some of the computer's historical archives::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The Pakleds seem to be very helpful, and as the CEO appears and the CTO returns to the ship, Grogma seems again relieved but alarmed at the same time.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Well sir, I know that they aren't the most intelligent of beings. But I think that it would be completely beyond the sort of foolishness as to take something of that aptitude without know everything about it.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Is astounded by what she sees on the computer::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@FCO: Reporting as ordered sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Returns to his tricroder for the moment::  <TEXT> *Seleya*: CO:  Sir, the councelor has made a telepathic connection to an entity aboard this ship that is apparently being held captive.  Were attempting to acertain wheither by the Packleds or some other means, and if it is hostile or not.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> FCO: I have access to the computer - this ship is nearly 700 years old.  There are some references to the present controllers of the ship, but it's encrypted - maybe Ensign Nadex can do something::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: This is an incredibly powerful piece of engineering. I believe that this is beyond simple petty thievery.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: I agree, thats the sort of thing you'd expect from a Ferengi, but Pakleds they must of known it's ability.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns and motions the CEO over::  Grogma:  Grogma, this is our Chief Engineer, he's going to assist the councelor with trying to unlocking your ships potential.

Grogma says:
@FCO: Thank you, kind sir. ::smiles at the CEO, not a pretty sight at all::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> FCO: I believe the entity is the ship's controller.  Do I grant it access?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Most species wouldn't like to think of themselves as intellectually challenged... it is exactly their stupidity and this apparent lust for power that concerns me.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to the CEO::  CEO:  Ensign, if you please.  ::Motions towards the CNS::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@Grogma: This is an incredible ship, sir. Thank you for the opportunity to study it.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
<TEXT> *FCO*: Does this being have physical form?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Approaches Aan:

Grogma says:
@::Hovers around, not quite certain he likes the Federation folks on his ship.::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Heads over to the CNS and plunks himself down in front of the console like a kid in a candy store::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CNS:  Have you detected anything malicious?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: I don't see how that precludes them stealing it...

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> FCO: No, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Do you have a theory as to how it came into their possession then?

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Worries:: CO: Sir, with your permission, I would like to launch an official inquiry into this ship, it's engine, and how the Pakled's got it. By the book.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> *Seleya*: CO:  Unknown sir, attempting to determin...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: The hunger for power burns in us all captain, and it takes the right thing to set it off, this may just be the "forbidden apple" for a pakled.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Takes out an engineering tricorder and makes preliminary scans::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Permission denied - our mandate here is to learn all we know first, then I will ask the Federation Council's approval for a more serious investigation. Besides, we have no jurisdiction over the Pakleds.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
<TEXT> *CNS*: Is it possible this telepathic being is the rightful owner of the vessel? Is there anything aboard that indicates that?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CNS: Is this entity non-corporeal?

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Smiles:: CO: Understood Captain.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Monitoring tricorder transmissions::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::in a whisper::FCO: Hmm...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CEO:  Something?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> COM: CO: I'm unable to determine that, sir.  I can't access everything from the computer.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CNS:  Ask it.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> FCO: No, she's real, and behind a shielded bulkhead.

Grogma says:
@::Looks around, at the Starfleet people busily tapping away on their tricorders:: FCO: Found anything?

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
<TEXT> *FCO*: I would expect that it is a standard being with flesh and blood. Preliminary scans indicate a normal being.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Reads the message and knods::  <TEXT>  CNS/CEO: Understood.  Continue your "Fiddling", I'll get the security team on it.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Noticing the text:: FCO:<TEXT> There is minor hull damage probably from an ion storm. Also I see a large mass of cabling heading toward the shielded section... 

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~Deleah~~~ Are you the controller?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
<TEXT> *CNS*:  I'm cautious of you giving control of the ship up to this being, it may be far more difficult to deal with than the Pakleds and have malicious intent...

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@ <TEXT> COM: CO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to Grogma::  Grogma:  Well, I think were getting somewhere, I hate to admit it, but were still catching up.  We've never seen anything like this ship before.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: This ship is my body, yes. But I'm not an AI or something like that. I am part of the ship, and the ship is me.~~~

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to the CEO:: CEO:  Anything to report.  ::Looks sideways at Grogma, making sure his face is our of view::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up from his Chair, walks over to the Helm and leans over it, staring intently at the beauty of this montrous device with horrific power ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@<TEXT> FCO: Those cables seem suspicious to me, sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT>  Security Team:  Make your way to the following location and determine if there is an entity within.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks a few times and straightens up, realising that he's acting creepy ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CEO:  How So?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Turns ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: I don't think we've spoken before today... What's your name... :: Checks the collar :: Ensign?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@<TEXT> All: The controller is connected physically and mentally to the Phoenix.  The Pakleds have stolen it, and therefore, her.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Decides it's really time to hold more staff meetings ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Nods::  CNS:  Relay that to the Captain.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks at the text dialogue coming through ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@<TEXT> FCO: Might disable the shielding if we cut them.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Ensign Wechel Holax sir. I have been down as ill for quite some time.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@<TEXT>FCO: then again, I should perform a more detailed scan.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CO:  Sir, we've accertained that the entity is connected to the ship, some sort of sybiotic relationship.  It is definitly stole.  The CEO believe we can cut the sheilding, do we procede?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*All* <TEXT> Her being the rightful owner right now it irrelevant, except as a grounds for kicking the Pakled's off that vessel. It presents a huge threat to Federation security as long as it is in anyone elses hands, and I'm not willing to risk handing it over to an apparently benevelot owner, who could turn around and destroy us as a thank you.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*All* <TEXT> For now, I want you to find out more about the entity... and we need to devise a way of... pacifying... the Pakleds...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT>  *Seleya*: CO:  Understood sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah~~~ We would like to help you, but we need to know what you plan to do once you have access to the Phoenix once again.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@<TEXT> CEO:  Give me more info, do your scans.  In the mean time, tell Grogma about the damaged sheilding, that should passify him a little.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Offers the Operations Officer his hand :: Ops: Captain Adam Jason Muir... :: Realises the introduction is kind of arbitrary ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: I hope Doctor Artreides has done a good job in fixing you up? And that you aren't contagious... :: Eyes Ops ::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Shakes his hand:: CO: It's an honour sir, I have heard great things.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@<TEXT>FCO: Sir... I believe these cables are connecting the entity that is communicating with us to the rest of the vessel.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Well, I would like to go back home. My connections to the rest of the ship was damaged in an ion storm and I ended up drifting for some time, unable to get back home for repairs. That command will give me partial control so I can direct my servos to do the needed repairs.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: One should hope so. :: blinks ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves back from the front of the Bridge to his chair ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@<TEXT>FCO: Also sir... I have found environmental control... I could introduce anesthezine if we wanted...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: How many Pakleds are aboard that vessel?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: Can we assist you before we remove the Pakleds from your ship?~~~

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: 4 captain.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Lock on to all 4 Pakled life signs.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Inputting that command sequence I gave you would help. But if you feel you can't trust me yet, just get those things off my deck.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Ready 2 sets of guest quarters, restrict computer access and post security details in the quarters.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: Thank you, we are attempting that right now.  Please don't be frightened, we're here to help.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Aye sir ::Turns to his console and starts tapping in commands::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Taps console:: CO: Locked on sir, and ready for whatever you're planning.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Thanks, I appreciate your concern~~~

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Looks over at Grogma and smiles::  ::Self:  Have a nice trip sucker.::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: Our captain is trying to get rid of them now.  He is also concerned by the power of this vessel.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: <TEXT> Here we go.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Beam them to the guest quarters... energise.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: And I rightly agree with him. The power source of this vessel can be deadly if in the wrong hands. I have been in control of this ship for the last 70 years. I think I know my own strengths.~~~

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The Pakleds disappear in swirls of blue sparkles, protests only half-formed.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@*Seleya*: CO:  Understood.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Taps:: CO: Contact.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@FCO: ::Audibly:: About time.

Grogma says:
::Looks around the room he's in:: Self: Oh, razzlefrat!

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: I understand.  He just wants you to know we want to help you.~~~

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Leans back against a bulkhead and takes a deep breath::  All:  Its about time!!!  Prophets, that was annoying!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: I hate to do this... well, not really, I'd hate to have to do it more, but go down and visit our Pakled visitors and convey my deepest regrets at our course of action, tell them any complaints they may have will be heard by the Federation Council. They may contact their Ambassador on Earth from the Comm unit's, but that's it.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: And I appreciate your help, but I can get the work done so much faster, and as far as I can tell, you have never heard of my kind before.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Gets out of his seat and heads to the TL::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO* Take full command of that vessel, prepare to get underway.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@FCO: Sir, the controller understands the Captain's concern about the power of this vessel, but I'm not detecting any hostility from her.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Taps his Combadge:: *CO*:  Understood sir, and many thanks from all of us for clearing her out for us.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: What's the closest Federation Starbase?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO* Let's just hope it doesn't cost me my commission. Muir out.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns to the CNS and CEO::  All:  Well done.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Scans:: CO: Hmm. Starbase 21 sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@FCO: She just wants to repair herself and her ship.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Nods::  CNS:  I understand, please inform her that were taking her to one of our starbases, and I'm sure once the powers that be are convinced, she'll be free to go on her way.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CNS* Ensign, convey my deepest regrets to the entity and please try to explain that we are not using this vessel for any nefarious intent... we would like to know more about her and her kind... especially her mission. Try to explain to her that fearful for the security of our Federation, I'm not able to give her control back just yet, but that if all goes to plan, we will soon.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Set a course.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@CEO:  Ensign, lets get her up to speed and set a course for the nearest starbase.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Which part of partial control do I need to explain? I can tell you the truth, and then you might think I'm lying. So, tell your collegues to modify their scanning devices to scan my column on a inverse subspace frequency.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO* Set a course for Starbase 21 at your maximum speed.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@FCO: Aye sir. ::Looks for the helm::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Sets course:: CO: Course set sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: Of course.  My captain wants to convey his regret in his caution.  I will ask them to do as you have instructed.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Match the Phoenix's speed and heading.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@*CO*:  Understood sir, we'll be underway as soon as we figure her out.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: What other vessels are possible threats between here and Starbase 21?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Notices the CNS with "that look"::  CNS:  Something wrong?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@FCO: Sir, the controller has asked us to modify our tricorders to scan her column on an inverse subspace frequency.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: My compliments to your captain, but as far as I am concerned, you are at the moment abducting me.~~~

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Aye sir ::Takes helm, shifts speed to that of the Phoenix::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Finds theh helm and punches the coords in:: FCO: Course laid in sir.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Conducts long range scan:: CO: We seem to be in the all clear sir.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The two ships head out at warp 6. The Phoenix can go faster, but currently that area of the controls are dead.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@FCO: Yes, sir.  The controller is hurt.  She needs to repair herself.  And she has just confirmed my own suspicion that we are now her abducters.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Looks a little taken aback.::  CNS:  Alright, I'll inform the captain that were continuing our investigation.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@CNS:  Being a little over sessitive isnt she?  Alright i'll take a look.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: I understand, and I'm sorry about that.  I have asked my superior to scan your column.~~~

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: I cannot ask more at the moment, can I?~~~

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: I feel your pain.  But I have no authority here.  I can only make recommendations.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Sits back in his chair and runs his fingertips over the four pips on his collar, staring straight ahead at the back of the Pheonix ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Heads towards the bulkhead, taps his combadge::  *CO*:  Sir, with your permission, were going to continue scanning the entity.  Perhaps we can accertain its intentions ourselves and free it from its captivity.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks at the UFP and Starfleet logo's imprinted in the design of the Bridge ::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Gazes:: CO: She's a beautiful ship sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*FCO* Acknowledged, good luck.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: And dangerous.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Heads over to the bulkhead and motions the two Security officers over::

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
CO: Indeed it is. But there is something about that danger which enthralls me.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@:: Takes out his tricorder::  *CNS*:  Alright, tell her were starting now.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Starts the scan::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The FCO's tricorder shows a lifeform in an artificial environment, surrounded by cables that are directly hardwired into her cranium. Physically she is not much bigger than a human toddler, artificial feeding and other mechanisms keeping her alive. She IS the ship, and the ship is her.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: We're trying it now.  I hope this doesn't cause you any pain.~~~

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: ~~~A slight tickle, I can feel it now.~~~

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: As he taps his badge ending the conversation with the FCO he feels the shape of the insignia below his palm... many would consider his course of action as a breach of Federation policy. Others would argue that the need to protect the bodies that make and judge that policy overrides their authority now... how can he be sure? ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Open a priority one communication channel to Earth. I need to speak to the President.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Looks intently at the scans::  *CO*:  I've never seen anything like this........ever.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Heart skips a beat, which isn't good when it is irregular to begin with:: CO: Yes sir.

OPS_Ens_Holax says:
::Taps console swiftly, targeting presidential hq::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The call goes towards Earth and the President's office, Deleah and the Seleya speed towards starbase 21. Tune in next week for the next installment...
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