The Seleya continues en route to Betazed. While the first officer tries to deal with a small crisis on the holodeck, the rest of the crew prepare for their upcoming mission.

USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10710.14

MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT – CONCLUSION

"Dawn in Azeroth"

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::stifles a yawn as he works away at a few calculations::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::looks down at his console::  CO:  Captain, we're approximately 30 minutes from Betazed.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looking up from his sword, he turns to the CEO:: CEO: Ready to get going?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at the FCO:: FCO: I understand there is some trouble in the holodeck, but other than that how are our guests coping?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: In charge of medical while the CMO is on leave of rest, she quietly reviews reports.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::finishes reading up on some personnel files and turns his terminal off::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Adjusts his shield:: OPS: I think so, but I missed this class in the academy

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Take the operations console for the moment. Send a message to the Starbase saying we are bringing our best and brightest any moment now

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CEO: It's up to Starfleet backup one... Wing it... ::Steps up towards the path::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  Other than the current incident, our guests appear to be, shall we say anxious to arrive.  ::grins::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Strolls into sickbay whistling an ancient earth tune::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::takes a moment to clear his head and nods to the CO before moving to OPS::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Computer: Lights off. ::leaves his office and heads for the bridge::

SO Ens Arkoff says:
::takes the main science console smiling with a cup of coffee in her hand::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Feels annoyingly hungry, but she had just eaten earlier, hearing the whistle, looks up::  CMO: It is good to see you.  Is everything well?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
MO: Hi! Couldn't be better, you?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: Which way?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: Hungry.  :: Hands him the reports she had been going over.::  Nothing out of the ordinary.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Quickly scans them:: MO: Go get something to eat if you want.

ACTION:  The long semi-darkened corridor beacons

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Keep in touch with ... I think it’s Ensign Tana, the one with the pet robot. He seems bright enough; maybe he can help the XO from the outside

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Points down the corridor:: CEO: That way I reckon... ::Heads down the corridor, alert for anything around them::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
COM: Betazed: Betazed, this is the USS Seleya. Arrival is imminent, and we're ready to drop off the kids... ::gets a faraway look in his eye::

ACTION:  Low murmurs can be heard echoing from several directions, not to mention things no one wants to hear or see.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: I actually do not want.  I ate but an hour ago.  At this rate, I will be waddling the halls.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Slowly walks down the corridor, sword drawn::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Frowns at the sounds:: CEO: What do you reckon those sounds are?

ACTION: Betazed sends the message to Starbase 33 and they acknowledge Sumner saying they are expecting the Seleya

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::nods to the Captain::  *EO*:  Ensign, any progress being made down there?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
MO: I thought Vulcans had super metabolisms.

ACTON:  A slightly louder echo can be heard, as the team gets closer, the can hear a voice speaking.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  I must say, I'm looking forward to arriving at my home world, even if it is just to drop off our guests.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: I don't want to know

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Starbase 33 acknowledges, Captain.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: Tell that to the baby.

Kobold says:
All: They wants its candle....but they can't have its candle...its candle is all it has to see by.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Nods::

EO Ens Tana says:
::muttering to himself about blasted Corps of Engineers building in multiple redundancies for the holodecks:: Self: They had to make it as hard as possible, didn't they... ::changes the sequence of a pair of isochips while a troubleshooting program bangs away on the primary access codes::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at the CSO:: CSO: Keep on the lookout for anything unexpected but we should be fine

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Listens to the person speaking, slowing his pace and holding the sword tighter in his hand::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods, making his way back to science and making a cursory sensor sweep::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::arrives on the bridge::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: Did you have anything you wanted me to cover today?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*EO*:  Ensign, please respond.

SO Ens Arkoff says:
::gets away from the main science console, a bit disappointed. Whether on purpose or not she spills her hot coffee all over the CSO:: Self: Oh no

ACTION:  The kobold is small, slightly furry and mangy, wearing something like stylized miners clothes.  It has a miners hat on tops of its head with a melting candle lighting the way.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::looks over and nods to the CNS as he arrives::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::twitches, clenching his jaw to restrain the stream of obscenities::

EO Ens Tana says:
::switches the last of a second sequence of ships:: *FCO*: Sorry, sir. I had to finish what I was doing before I could reply.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Moves further down the corridor, spotting the creature ahead of them, and points at it to indicate it to the CEO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::approaches the FCO console and speaks in a low voice:: FCO: I talked to the new CIV. He will be investigating the last events relating to the Seleya crew. I think we can trust him

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*EO*:  No problem.  So how are things progressing down there?

Kobold says:
:: Sees the team and squeaks, half in fear, half in rage.  It grips the pickaxe in its hands and yelps. :: All:  YOU NO TAKE CANDLE!!!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods to the FCO as he remembers the conversation they've had::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: What do we do? Run in and stab? Shout spells?

SO Ens Arkoff says:
CSO: I am so, so sorry sir :: clumsily tries to clean him with the sleeve of her uniform::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Shrugs and shakes his head::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::whispers::  CO:  I haven't had the chance to read our Civilian, but I trust your judgment.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CEO: Stay away from it... ::Rummages in his pockets for a torch of their own::

ACTION:  The mangy Kobold lumbers towards the crew, squealing and waving the pickaxe over its head. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::notices the counsellor:: CNS: Ah Lt Gnav, I was wondering when we would see you on the bridge next

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Seeing the Kobold move, backs in against the wall::

EO Ens Tana says:
::grunts as he wedges his shoulder in a small gap to get at another set of chips:: *FCO*: Ungh.... sorry sir, but the holodeck is designed specifically to keep people from interfering with it from the outside.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
SO: Somehow I doubt rubbing the burns is going to help... ::steps back a little::

Kobold says:
All: Mine, mine, mine, mine....

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::walks over to his bridge chair:: CO: From time to time I'll show up here on the bridge. ::smiles::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: Is something... bothering you?  You have become nonverbal.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*EO*:  We need you to do the best you can in getting them out of there.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
Kobold: We mean no harm! We don't want your candle! ::Finally finds a torch and pulls it out, igniting it:: See, we have our own light!

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Sir, permission to go to sickbay?

ACTION:  The Kobold suddenly stops short, looking up at the much larger OPS.

Kobold says:
All: ...no take candle?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at the CSO appalled::: CSO: Granted! ::frowns at Arkoff::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
MO: Hmm? Oh, just a tad distracted.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::enters some commands into his console::  CO:  ETA in 15 minutes, slowing to impulse.

SO Ens Arkoff says:
CSO: I'll take you!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: Kobold: No... We have our own... ::Waves the now burning torch a bit lower to make sure the Kobold can see it::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: Anything I can assist with?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::hobbles pathetically into the turbolift:: TL: Sickbay, please...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Thank you. Begin docking procedures when possible. I am not sure if they will give us the right of way or not. Betazed is usually very busy

Kobold says:
::looks at the fire, almost hypnotized by it....then reaches out and snatches the torch. ::  OPS:  MINE!

CMO Dr Atreides says:
MO: No, it's nothing. Just remembered I had to get someone a birthday present.

EO Ens Tana says:
EMMA: Emma, turn off my badge, will you? I can't reach it from in here. ::trying to get greasy fingers around one of the hardware firewalls::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods in understanding.::  CMO: If there is anything I can assist with, let me know.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CNS: I was wondering when you will be able to give me your first report of the general psychological state of the crew

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::gets off the turbolift, hobbling through the doors into sickbay:: Self: Ow... ow... ow...

EMMA says:
::crouches down and snakes a long metallic arm under the equipment to tap Tana's badge:: TANA: Deactivated.

Kobold says:
::Waves the torch around and giggles slightly, then turns and looks at Pandora. ::  OPS:  I give you in trade.  It good, you need.  :: Holds out a folded cloth. ::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
Kobold: Oy.. That's mine, that is... ::Pulls the torch::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Frowns, as he lets go and takes the cloth instead::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  Acknowledged Captain.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::stands looking at the CMO and MO while his skin slowly dies::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CMO: If you need me, I will be in the secondary science lab.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
MO: Sure thing.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Feels someone's gaze on him and turns around:: CSO: Anything I can help you with Lieutenant?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::turns to the CNS::  CNS:  Oh say, Vonir, have you ever visited the planet of Betazed?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::sits back in her chair and looks at warped space....soon they will reach their destination. Perhaps she can take the time to visit the planet::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: I think we should push on and figure out what’s going on in here

Kobold says:
::Grins a green-toothed grin. :: OPS:  You need....but it do you no good.  Him get you before you go any further.  ::With that, the Kobold scuttles away with amazing speed.::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Exits the room, leaving the CSO with the CMO and heads for the nearest lift.::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CMO: Coffee... hot... ::shakes slightly::

EO Ens Tana says:
::bites down on his lip as he squeezes his fingers through a small gap to reach one of the mounting pins of the firewall, unlatching it before slowly pulling his hand out and going for the other one::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CSO: Do I look like a replicator to you? 

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CO: I just finished reading up on the personnel files, but I can say the general state of mind is normal for Starfleet personnel.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up from the map as the creature leaves, but he is gone before he can even respond:: CEO: Good idea...

ACTION: Almost as if by design, a slight moaning can be heard, and the rattle of metal on metal.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CMO: I assure you, were I not in blinding pain, I'd laugh.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: I've been there a few times before. As being a telepathic able person we've had several contacts with Betazed too.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CSO: And why are you in pain? ::Looks at the CSO a little closer::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Tries to figure out the map as they go, not noticing the sound at first::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::grins::  CNS:  Yeah, but I know the out of the way places people need to see.

EO Ens Tana says:
::hears a click and then feels the firewall give, sliding out of its slot and clattering to the ground, the lights going out a moment after the power is disconnected:: 

Computer says:
 EO: Primary firewall disconnected. Tertiary firewall activated.

EO Ens Tana says:
::curses to self::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at the counsellor, expecting something more than "normal":: CNS: I am sure you will feel more at home there. In a ship with few telepaths, you must get a little lonely

ACTION:  As the crew press on, the sound is grows louder.   The moaning can now be heard by all.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Walks further down the corridor tracing the sound::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CSO: Well, if you just sit on the biobed over there I'll treat you for burns and give you enough painkillers to knock out an elephant if you're a good little boy.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CO: I can sense minds on almost every place. Although I know some Betazoids don't like Ullians that much.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::narrows his eyes slightly:: CMO: I'm going to chalk that up to the pain... ::hobbles over to the biobed and sits, wincing in pain::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
*CNS*: When you have the time, I would like to speak with you.  :: steps off the lift and moves down the hall.::

EO Ens Tana says:
::wriggles out from under the equipment and turns to the robot, standing patiently:: EMMA: Where's the tertiary firewall?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CNS/FCO: I thought Betazoids liked everyone ::looks at the screen, waiting for the moment they drop from warp::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks around as the sound grows louder::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CO: It's more because they can't read my mind and thoughts. ::smiles::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::overhears the CNS::  CNS:  Those individuals are far and few between.  I certainly hope you don't think I'm that way.  ::smiles::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
Self: Weird, on a ship surrounded by engineers that spend their days sniffing gel packs he has to be the only one who doesn't want to get high all the time.

ACTION:  The crew round a corner...and find a long corridor.  At the end of the corridor is a large wooden door.  But between them is a shambling figure in darkened armour.  In one hand, it drags a massive sword, the other, a gleaming silver shield.  As the come into view, the Death Knight approaches them slowly, its eyes glowing red.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  Correct Captain.  I believe some Betazoids are just uncomfortable not reading certain species.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Takes his tricorder out and scans the slowly melting CSO::

EMMA says:
::lifts her head slightly and projects a holographic schematic of the Holodeck subsystems, highlighting the backup firewall in the subprocessor core above the deck itself::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: Oh crap, that doesn't look good

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: As the science doors open, she leans down to catch the flying whirlwind.::  Breaden: Not so fast littling.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his badge:: *MO*: Gnav here. I'll be there in a few minutes.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::tries not to shake too much during the scan::

Death Knight says:
All:  Ghaaaaagrullll.  :: Shambles closer.::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::enters another set of commands::  CO:  Taking us out of impulse and engaging thrusters.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
*CNS*: I am located in the secondary science lab.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Takes out his staff, ready to fight:: CEO: Walk around so we can attack from two sides! ::Takes a few steps to the right::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods and sits back:: FCO: It’s always a view to approach a planet

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Runs around to the side with his sword in the air::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*MO*: I'll see you there. Gnav out. ::taps his badge, then nods to the CO and FCO and heads for the TL::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Tossing a giggling child in the air, she then nestles him in the crook of her arm as she walks over to the experiment that looks to be out of control.::  Jewel: That looks... interesting?

EO Ens Tana says:
::looks at the inconvenient positioning:: Self/EMMA: Shazbot... ::walks over to the small control on the wall and opens the access tower, standing back as a ladder drops down:: Emma, stay here and monitor the trouble-shooter. ::starts to climb into the holodeck attic::

Death Knight says:
All: Hurghhhh?!   :: Shambles slightly to its left, now just ten feet from the team. ::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Walks off and returns with a hypospray containing kelotane moments later::

ACTION: As the Seleya disengages warp, Betazed becomes visible. The sun is right behind the planet and dozens of starship are orbiting. starbase 33 is on the other side, lighted by the sun

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Waves his staff, then points it at the death knight, casting a damaging spell on it::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  It's such a beautiful planet too.  ::checks which docking port they will be using::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Science Lab 2.

ACTION:  The stuff sputters, then does nothing.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Runs at the Death Knight while swinging the sword widely::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Injects Sumner with a 2cc dose:: CSO: Get some rest, and if you're still in pain poke one of the nurses.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Notices nothing happens, then remembers from the beginning. He waves the staff again, points and yells:: Death Knight: FIRE!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Its... pretty. Do you and Dr Sky have family there?

Death Knight says:
:: Slowly raises the sword and brings it crashing down on the CEO's shield, driving him into the corridor wall ::

EO Ens Tana says:
::struck by the heat and stench of ozone as he climbs into the crawlspace above the holodeck:: Self: Stupid Corps of Engineers... ::hand and knees it through the maze of access ways, careful not to touch any of the energized EPS trunks::

SO Jewel says:
::frowns::  MO: Actually... ummm... there might be some error in the genetic material I used?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::brings the Seleya around Betazoid and heads toward the Starbase::  CO:  Well, perhaps those on the Starbase can help the situation in the holodeck. Only my family is here on Betazed.  I have to remember to send them a communiqué.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
SO Jewel:  Define error?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::thrown against the wall:: Self: eurgh, that hurt

ACTION:  A gout of flame bursts from the end of the staff, almost knocking Pandora off his feet.  The torrent then strikes the Knight, who lets out a roar before blocking most of the blast with his shield.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CMO: When you say poke... Am I staying here, or am I clear to leave?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*All Hands*:  Prepare for docking procedures.

SO Jewel says:
MO: The DNA I was given was not ummm... plant.  :: winces at the raised eyebrow of her friend.::  it was mammal.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: I can release you for a visit for as long as we are here. I don't expect any complications in our assignment

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Stands up and shakes himself off and casts a fireball spell::

Death Knight says:
:: Seems to forget about the CEO and begins to shamble towards Pandora. ::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::exits the TL and walks over to Science Lab 2::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Slowly nods her head and then shakes it in disbelief.::  SO Jewel: What are you going to do with it now?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Runs around again to avoid the knight, and waves his staff again:: Knight: WATER!

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  I know it's not required, but I would greatly appreciate that Captain.  ::brings the Seleya in slowly toward the docking port::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Since I received no emergency transmissions from the holodeck, I will assume the situation is under control. It would be best if we solved this ourselves or our engineers will not look up to their standards

SO Jewel says:
MO: I do not know.  I was going to finish writing up a report and see what the CSO has to say.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CSO: I mean with call out...up to you, it will heal fairly quickly but should be somewhat uncomfortable for the rest of the day, not to mention the possibility of peeling...but if that happens just come back down and I'll wave the dermal regenerator over your face a few times,

ACTION:  A small ball of fire pops out of the CEO's hand and strikes the Knight in the back of the head. Almost comically, the Knight stops, turns and looks at Barnes...Then turns back to Pandora. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods:: FCO: I understand. It is not often we are home, and you have a family ::smiles:: FCO: I will personally sign your leaves ::watches the Starbase becoming ever bigger::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  I agree.  But if they're not free soon, I'm sure we'll be asked questions.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Runs as fast as he can with his sword aimed at the back of the Death Knights head::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods and hops off the biobed, better enough to walk; leaves sickbay, heading for his quarters::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Reaches to touch the plant and pauses::  SO Jewel: You may have a bigger problem on your hands then you realize.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::brings the Seleya gently to the docking port::  CO:  Engaging docking clamps.

SO Jewel says:
:: Nods gloomily.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::enters Science Lab 2:: MO: Doctor.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns as the doors slide open::  CNS: It is good to see you.  Our paths seem to keep passing.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Takes out his sword and charges the knight as well, swinging his sword as he approaches::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CSO: Oh and stay away from stellar cartography if you have large pieces of skin coming off, I hear they like to eat it.

ACTION:  A wave of water bursts from the staff, momentarily stunning the Knight.  Barnes blade clangs off the Helmut, knocking it off the putrefied corpses head.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: I know. Once we dock, tell the Starbase the contestants will need half an hour to disembark. that’s common for this amount of people. I'll try to contact the first officer in the mean time

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::taps her badge:: *XO*: Gomes to Aan. We are docking on Starbase 123. What is the situation inside the holodeck. Do you know? Do they require assistance?

Death Knight says:
:: Hisses and swings the sword wildly, lodging it in the side of the wall. ::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Swings his sword again at the Knights exposed head::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
*CO*:  So far, it seems like they have it under control...though we won’t really know until the game is over.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
MO: It most certainly seems that way. ::smiles::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::peels off his stained clothes slowly, looking for a clean uniform::

EO Ens Tana says:
::finally reaches the second firewall and reaches for it, stopping instinctively when he hears a hum:: Self: What the hell? ::drags out his tricorder and accesses the schematics:: Data Pulse Laser? They left one exposed? ::sees the humming laser, invisible to the naked eye, clear as a bell on the tricorder's screen:: Son of a... ::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sees the knight forfeited his sword and moves to strike again, aiming for the chest::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
SO Jewel: If you don't mind, I am going to swipe your office.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*All Hands*:  Docking procedures are complete.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: At the nod of her friend's head in agreement, she leads the counselor over to the small office.::  CNS: Please...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*: I need to give a reasonable ETA to the Starbase. I think half an hour is acceptable. Either our men figure it out by then or we will need to ask for assistance. Which, as you can imagine, won't look very good for us

ACTION: Barnes sword takes a chunk out of the exposed skull, while Pandora hacks off the arm holding the shield.  The Knight claws Pandora across the chest, leaving bleeding gouts.  The bar over his head drops by a quarter.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::follows the MO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Send a special transmission to the summit lounge and guests quarters. I am not sure these kids care much for our ship wide announcements

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Casts a lighting spell at the Knight aiming for his mangled head::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Motions him to one of the chairs in the small office, taking the other herself.  Settling Breaden on her lap, her son watching the counselor curiously, she begins.::  CNS: There are two issues I need to address with you.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::attaches his pips and combadge, taking an extra dose of his anxiety medicine::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::taps her badge again:: *EO*: Gomes to Tana. Are you making any progress in battling the "best and brightest" in the Federation?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::waits for what to come:: MO: Go ahead.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CEO: Very good... ::Takes a step back as he is injured::

EO Ens Tana says:
::his hand halfway through to the firewall when the ship docks, the tiny tremor of contact causing his hand to shift and the laser to nick his forearm:: Self: $&@&@! ::ignores the smoking and scent of charred flesh and pulls the tertiary firewall out, deliberately dragging it through the laser to watch it be cut in half::

ACTION:  A bolt of lightning pops from the CEO's hand, taking what’s left of the Knights head off.  For a second, it seems to reach for the missing head comically, then falls to the ground.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::rides a lift back to the bridge::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  Understood.  ::sends out the message::  Message delivered Captain.

ACTION:  A disembodied voice suddenly echoes through the maze.

EO Ens Tana says:
::pulls back out and curls up inside the crawlspace, leaning against some pipes and cradling his arm:: *CO*: Tana here. Ma'am, I've deactivated the firewalls. The troubleshooting program should be able to access the controls and re-establish the protocols.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: Before your arrival, the captain asked me to keep an eye out for our CMO.  I have been conducting tests on his physiology, but I am not a counselor.  As far as I can tell, mentally he is as he was before.  But I had been aboard the ship only shortly before the incident with the Pathfinders.  So I am not the best one to judge.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Points his sword at the headless body:: All: Suck it.

DM says:
“This Warrior, once a great hero of the first age, fell in battle against the dark masters of this temple."

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::look at the OPS and sees blood:: OPS: You ok?

DM says:
“Now free, his spirit rises to thank his saviours."

Death Knights Ghost says:
“Thank you brave souls, you have rescued me from an eternity of darkness.  Know that I am forever in your debt.  Take my shield that it may protect you from the beast that lies in wait.”

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
MO: Well, I've been reading up the personnel files, but I can talk to him.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::curses on hearing the news:: OPS: There can't be something worse than that? Can there?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*MO*:  Sierra, what's your status?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods to the FCO:: FCO: Thank you. Let’s give them another 15 minutes to solve this. Then you can have your leave

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: If you would please... the second one is more personal... :: pauses::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: CEO: I'll be fine.... ::Points at the shield:: You take it.. I fear we are going to need it....

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::steps off the TL, moving to his station, avoiding making eye contact with the SO that burned him in an effort to make it look like no big deal::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*: I am speaking with the counselor.

ACTION:  The Death Knights body suddenly disappears and in its place lay the gleaming shield, 2 small red vials, and a silver key.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
Self: How rude, didn't even say bye.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*EO*: I think if you pull this off you might consider applying to the best and brightest contest yourself

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*MO*:  When you're finished, please meet me in our quarters.  We've been given permission by the Captain for a trip down to Betazed......if time permits.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Picks up the shield and key and hands the red vials to OPS::

SO Ens Arkoff says:
::avoids eye contact with the CSO and stays in a secondary science console::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
Self: Doctors are people too!

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*: How much time do we have?

ACTION:  The red vials change into Hyposprays and a mender.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Glad to see you are back. Perhaps we should forbid beverages on the bridge even on green status

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*MO*:  That hasn't been determined yet.  But please, take your time with the Counselor.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Accidents happen, sir, and the console isn't too sticky... ::pokes at it::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Takes the vials, seeing them change, and realises what they are. He applies one hypospray to his arm, and puts the rest away in a pocket:: CEO: Much better...

ACTION:  The bar over Pandora’s head moves to full.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*: We will be there shortly.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
Self:  We?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: Forgive me if I rush this second one, but I would like to put the problem into your thoughts.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Logs onto the console in his office and creates an animation of various star fleet tools singing bohemian rhapsody::

ACTION: There is a blinking Icon following both "Players" now.  Asking to be touched.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  Just don't go dishing out any dirty secrets of mine.~~~  ::grins to himself::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: After the incident with the Pathfinders, I have been having... dreams, premonitions.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Once the holodeck emergency is solved you should ask an engineer to take a look at it. One never knows what coffee might do to the LCARS system

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: If you remembered to do the dishes, they would not be dirty.~~~~

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Pushes the button seeing what it does::

ACTION:  A dinging sound tinkles from all around and the CEO gains a level.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::listens to the MO::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks as the CEO touches the icon and notices what happens, then turns to his own blinking icon, touching it as well::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: Part of those dreams involve numbers, no one has yet to figure out their meaning of.  Recently, :: nods her head toward her son.::  Breaden has been writing these numbers, unconsciously.

EO Ensign Tana says:
::crawls out and gingerly climbs down the ladder to the main jeffries alley:: *CO*: Trouble-shooter’s getting back access, ma'am. ::watches the lockout codes being accessed on the screen on the wall::

DM says:
All: You are now level two.  You gain 50 HP and 10 Mana.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*EO*: Good, good, I really don't want to ask for Starbase help

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
MO: Numbers? ::frowns::

ACTION:  Pandora gets the same tinkling sound and light.

DM says:
OPS:  You are now level two.  You gain 10 HP and 50 Mana.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: Yes.  My concern has more to do with my son at the moment.  While we have the bond of mother and child, that bond does not allow him access to my thoughts, or his fathers, and yet... the numbers are there in his mind.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::begins receiving standard reports::  CO:  Captain, I'm starting to get updated status reports from various departments now.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Saves the data and gets a knife and some card out of his desk and begins cutting out what he had previously marked on it::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: Score?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods as the level-up is complete:: CEO: I guess so... Let's keep moving...

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::nods::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Starts walking towards the door::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Follows the CEO to the door, putting his sword away and getting his staff out once more::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
MO: Maybe you could clarify that bond. Is it something typical Vulcan?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Tries open the door with the silver key::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Presses down harder to cut through a surprisingly tough bit and slips...cutting into his thumb::

ACTION: As OPS and CEO go through the door, a virtual level is changed in the program. That finally solves the routine and thanks to the EO's tempering, the program is unable to proceed

ACTION: OPS and CEO are left with the familiar holodeck grid and a bunch of injured "best and brightest"

CMO Dr Atreides says:
Self: Great, now I've got blood all over this, how the hell can I use it as a gift now?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: There is the Vulcan sense of mother and child, but the bond is probably stronger due to his father's heritage.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks around as the grid appears:: CEO: That's that then... ::Sees the injured people and runs for the door, hoping the medical team he requested is there::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: See I told you phasers would be handy; we can deal with these people right now

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Walks over to the basin in the corner of his office and washes out the wound, waiting for his magic healing powers to kick in::

EO Ensign Tana says:
::exhausted, stumbles out of the accessway as soon as the program completes:: ::takes a padd out of a pocket and thumbs it on, looking through the greasy smears as he leans on the robot:: Self/EMMA: What's next on the schedule? Ah... deuterium pumps need overhauling.... ::tries to ignore the throbbing in his arm:: Let's go.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Opens the door and looks into the corridor:: Medical Team: We need some help in here, we have injured people!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Moves into the room with the medical team. :: OPS:  report.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
OPS: I think I'm gonna take the rest of the day off

Walter says:
OPS:  Did you slay the dragon?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Smiles as it closes up again:: Self: Maybe I should cut another finger off and just start handing out parts of my body to people.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Well.. I think we managed to short-cut the game.. Once that happened, we got back in the room.... ::Looks around at Walter:: Walter: No... We rescued your friends..

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
CNS: If you will excuse me, I would like to speak with you later.  I know my husband would like some time to be with his families and these kinds of stops are never long.

Walter says:
::Looks a little disappointed.::  OPS:  oh....

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods to the MO:: MO: I'll think about what you have said. Now go to your husband.

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= END MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=
DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Jim Koeller is Commander Ethan Knight (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C. J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Conor Power is Ensign Charles Barnes (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Sierra Knight-Sky (MO – Medical officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Lília Perfeito is SO Ens Arkoff.
Robert Wright is Kobold, Death Knight, DM, Death Knights Ghost and Walter.
Kurt Goring is EMMA and the Computer.
Karriaunna Scotti is SO Jewl.

Stardate: 10710.14
Arc Title: “Minutes to Midnight”
Part: Conclusion / “Dawn in Azeroth”
Guest Ship Managers: Robert Wright, Lilia Perfito
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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