==ceforul=1984==20==Host Quain says:
=Star Trek: Apache - Episode #8
Week # 5
==Mission: ="Quiet Moments"
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=Host Quain says:
=While en route to rescue the USS Long, the crew began to =experience dizzy spells and memory flashes and suddenly found themselves =aboard a pirate ship. The=20man they knew as Yeoman Mruil (once Dr. Mruil) was now the captain of =the ship and shouting orders at everyone.
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=Host Quain says:
=Still dazed from the encounter, they shifted once again and =found themselves on an early type USS Apache about to be destroyed, due to a fear of radiation poisoning. Once again, "Captain" Mruil is =in the middle of it all and bidding them a fond farewell.
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=Host Quain says:
=One more shift, resulted in a massive blackout of the crew, =took them to a large plateau surrounded by a huge "nothingness". Coming to their feet they now find themselves gazing up =at a massive being that has introduced himself as "Quain".
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=Host Quain says:
=<<<<<<<<<< Week 5 >>>>>>>>>>
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::standing in the Giant's hand::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::gazes into Quain's eyes...trying to determine his purpose::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=:: taking in the surroundings trying to figure out Quain’s next =move::
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::shifts uncomfortably in the Giant's hand::
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::standing looking at this giant face staring and grinning at her and =the rest of the crew::
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=Host Quain says:
=::smiles broadly at the miniature Apache crewmembers in his =palm:: CO: The Continuum has been thinking ....
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::sitting on Quain's hand trying to pry Teddy from her leg:: Teddy: let =go!!
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::looks around searching for clues as he listens::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::looks up at Quain and shudders:: self: Oh great, the continuum
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: We've believed that humanity, as you call it, doesn't =listen to their history enough.  What's that old saying, if you don't =know you're history you're doomed to repeat it?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::thinking Continuum?? Then it hits her -- Q!!!::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks from Quain's hand to him::   Quain:  What has the =Continuum been thinking?
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=Quain:  Yes, that's a quote from Earth's past … ancient =past, before the Federation.
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::listens intently::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::still stares at Quain curiously::
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=Host Quain says:
==20::grins maliciously at Tyler:: CO: So I am here to make you repeat it =... I thought maybe we'd start with the formation of your beloved Earth. =What, 20 billion years ago? It should only take an eon or two to cover =it all.
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::Teddy is now free of her leg and now has a grip on Calgary's arm:: =<Teddy> CNS: Who or what is this continuum? ::indignant::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::shouts:: Quain: Why?...Why do you want to make us do this?....
=20
=Host Quain says:
=::levels a bored look at Linard:: CO: Such puny creatures =... maybe it would be better if I were to just rid of you of them?
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::reaches over and picks teddy up, removing him from the CNS's arm::  =Teddy:  The Q Continuum... a group of... omnipotent saboteurs... that =does not like us very much...
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=Teddy: You don't really want to know :: looks around sites Rikus::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=Quain: We have studied and learned of Earth's history for =generations.  I think we have seen and experienced=20enough of our past.  ::has a serious expression:: I believe it's time =you returned us to our proper time and space.
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=Quain: NO!  The crew is ill from the effects of all this time travel!
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=:;eyes narrow at him and mutters outloud:: Well yes it would be easy to =get rid of something you don't understand....
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks from Quain to Kathleen:: Quain:  No!  I don't think =you should harm any member of my crew.
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=CSO_Storal says:
=:: grins at the XO's comments::
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::follows the conversation listening closely::
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=Host Quain says:
=:;sets the crewmembers down on the 'ground':: CO: My dear =Mon Capitan ... if you have learned so much, then why do you keep making =the same mistakes?  The clone wars, the Romulan Wars, the Borg Wars ... the Dominion War .... ::snaps his =fingers and they pass from time frame to time frame with each war he =mentions::
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::listens to the Captain trying to reason with a Q:: ::shakes head:: =self; how can you reason with the unreasonable?
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::looks around amazed at all the scenes::
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=:: whispers::  XO:  Commander,  you may be on to something.  How do we =use the fact that he doesn't understand finite beings?
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=CNS:  M'luv?  What do you make of this "Quain"?  ::whispering::
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=XO_Linard says:
=::concentrates on the present and looks at the CMO:: CMO: Well it's =easy....he can't come back to when he wasn't all knowing....so he uses =us as puppets to try to comprehend it all.....
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::watches the scenes change around them:: Quain:  And doing =this to us will accomplish what?  Or do you intend to do this to every =being in the universe?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=XO:  We're just pawns, really, right?
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::shudders at the passing visions of previous wars:: OPS: I think he's =bored and we are just play things
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=XO_Linard says:
=CMO: Something like that... :grins looking up at him:: ...in a way it's =a little childish.
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=Host Quain says:
=::smiles:: CO: No, Captain ... just you.  The Continuum =considers you and your crew my ... special project.
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::mutters under breath:: Self: lucky us...
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::eyebrow raises::  CNS:  Play things?  ::eyes narrow at his words::  ="special project", eh?
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: Unless, of course, you have a better idea ... you don't =want to spend an eon or two revisiting your past?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::Hears Quain:: Quain: Just what do you have in mind?  As the ship's =doctor, I want to know everything about your ... special project.
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::curious special project:: OPS: Maybe the continuum got bored with him =and sent him off for some peace? I don't really know ::sighs::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=self: such arrogance ... reminds me of a Cardassian
=20
=Host Quain says:
=::ignores the tiny little crewmembers intent on his =conversation with the Captain::
=20
=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::holding Teddy still as he moves to run and hide::  CNS:  Some peace?  =So we could have a rogue Q on our hands?
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
==20::shakes her head slowly:: Quain:  Your special project?  ::thinks about =the failures with the Quantum fissure torpedoes::  I believe we would =rather return to our ship prior to your influence with the torpedoes =that destroyed the binary suns.
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CMO: You sure you really want to know?
=20
=Host Quain says:
=::snaps his fingers:: CO: Why Captain, what a great idea! =Return to your ship ... before all this trouble.
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=XO:  Well, all I'm concerned about is the health of the crew, Commander. = I know he won't tell me everything.
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=Host Quain says:
=ACTION: Suddenly the scene changes and the bridge of the =Apache appears with each person falling into their regular place...
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=:: hangs head:: all: here we go
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CMO: ...and ruin all the fun?  Why, of course not...
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::is suddenly sitting in her chair::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=:: immediately runs a sensor sweep::
=20
=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::looks down at the OPS console oddly::  Console:  Never thought I'd be =so happy to see you...  ::grins::
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::finds himself monitoring in engineering::
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::in sickbay at her desk::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::Finds herself in her chair and looks around the bridge:: =CSO:  Scan the area, what is our location and time?
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::looks around and sees everyone in their place on the bridge and Rikus =still trying to control Teddy:: OPS: umm, perhaps I should take Teddy?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::thinking  he's just  playing with us, again::
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::smiles and hands him to CNS::  CNS:  Yes, thank you, m'luv...
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=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Acknowledged :; runs Scan:: according to sensors we are in sector =1121.
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=XO_Linard says:
=::turns to the console in the arm of her chair and runs a few scans::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::Takes Teddy from Rikus:: OPS: You're welcome :: holds and apparently =subdued and quiet Teddy::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks at Ky:: CSO:  What is the date?
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::takes his console smiling at CNS::
=20
=CIV_Evans says:
=::starts to run routine tests to determine where they are::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=OPS: I think I should check on Janet ::smiles:: *CMO* Janet are you with =us?
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::joins CSO at his console::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Sir  its 9908.27.. give or take an hour
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks up from console with a strange face::
=20
=Host Quain says:
=ACTION: The doors to the bridge swoosh open and in walks =Quain decked out in 18th Century English Admiral's uniform....
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::turns suddenly looking at CSO as he announces the date:: self: when?
=20
=Host Quain says:
=All: Admiral on the deck!!
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=*CNS*  Yes, Counselor, I'm here!
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CSO:  Scan the area... look for incoming Breen ships.  =::hears Quain behind her and turns::
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::looks at Quain and barely holds back a grin::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=::looks at Quain:: Self:; Oh please.
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::looks surprised at Quain::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Aye, aye :; continues to monitor sensors ::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::oh god::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=SO: Jon I could use your help.
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::notices Quain:: self: now the games begin ::sighs::
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::stands:: Quain:  This is not before the trouble =started... this is moments before this area is nearly obliterated by =Breen warships.
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::turns her head and looks the Admiral up and down...slowly coming to =her feet:: Quain: Decided to join us puny creatures this time?
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=Host Quain says:
=::walks down to the Command deck doffing his three foot tall hat and slapping a swagger stick =against his thigh:: CO: Captain, this is EXACTLY what you asked for ... =you said back on the Apache, before the tests.  Surely you realize ... =it's all a test.
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=SO_Yeung says:
=CSO: No problem, sir. What do you need me to do?
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=CSO_Storal says:
=SO: monitor short-range sensors.. I'll concentrate on long range.. that =way we don’t miss anything
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::listens to Quain ramble::
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=Host Quain says:
=::snaps his fingers and suddenly appears next to the CTO:: =CTO: Mister Lu, I'd be careful ... I understand there are Breen ships =out there.
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::scans the area::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::watches Quain approach the command deck:: Quain: You =actually believe in life as a test.  This entire year has simply been a =test?
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::nods to CSO and heads to a console::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::begins running short range sensor sweeps::
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=*CNS* Counselor, can you hear me?   What's going on?
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=Host Quain says:
=::growls at Tyler:: CO: Captain, all of life is a stage ... =to quote you're William Shakespeare. Every moment of your life tests you =in some way. Therefore, this is before the tests.
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::tries to probe Quain's brain::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::himself, what blank??::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=20::watches Quain curious:: *CMO* It seems Quain has decided to join us on =the Apache, he has even allowed him self the rank of an Admiral =::sighs:: Janet I think you should stay alert he apparently still =testing us.
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::now that he is a little closer...she tries to search the beings mind =for answers::
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=*CNS* Understood, Counselor.  Cal, be careful and keep the captain . . . =::trails off because she knows Quain might be listening::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks over at the XO::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
==20::nods:: Quain:  Of course.  ::thinks about the battle and number of =deaths about to occur:: Now we watch more people die and be unable to do =anything.  You want us to see the destructions of war... many of us have =lived through them!
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=Host Quain says:
=::walks back to towards the Captain:: CO: So what do you =think? Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead?
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::eyes the CTO curiously then back to Quain again::
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::why does Quain feel the need to test us, is it because he can't be =tested:: ::looks at the Captain after hearing the concern in =Janet’s voice:: *CMO* I will Janet
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::doesn't want to experience the Laurential massacre again::
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: That's exactly my point Captain ... you haven't learned from your past!! ::shakes his =head sadly and walks towards the turbolift:: All: I bid you a fond, =adieu. ::snaps his fingers and is gone::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=Quain:  What I think is that we need to be returned to our =own time, not a year in the past, not..  ::trails off as he disappears::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::scans the area::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks at the chronometer::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::starts to ponder the life of a Q, someone who has never been tested, =therefore has never really felt the challenge. Interesting::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks at the scanners::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::its happening again::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Sir, I'm detecting a ship coming in a high warp. It's on an =intercept course with SB 366
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: So now what?.....sit here and watch while he plays his games with =us?......you'd think an omnipotent being would have more better things =to do with us "puny" creatures.....
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=*CNS* Thanks, Sickbay out.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CSO:  That will be the USS Custer.  The ship we found on =that planet after rescuing you and the others from the Ferengi cruiser.
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=CO: Sir, the events of the Laurential Massacre are reoccurring.
=20
=Host Quain says:
=ACTION: The USS Custer passes them at high warp heading for =Starbase 366.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  You would think so.   CTO:  Yes, I realize that.    =All:  Now we either repeat the Apache's actions or sit back and watch...
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::scans for any other Apache::
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::feels the frustration creeping into the crew, now we are facing the =threat of changing the timeline:: ::wants to scream::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=:: tries to think of his program on detecting the anomaly:: Self: what =is that algorithm.
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=Host Quain says:
=~~~~CO: Remember Captain ... what have you learned in the =last year.~~~~
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=All: If we sit back and do nothing... wont that affect the timeline?
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::decides to go to the bridge to see for herself what's going on::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: Is this a re-run?
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=CO: Under the Temporal Prime Directive we cannot alter the events of the =past.
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::leaves sickbay and enters Turbolift:: TL: Bridge!
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::hears Quain's voice::  XO: Yes, this is what happened on =the day the ship launched one year ago.
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::leans over to Ky:: CSO: I believe you were here before. Do you know =what happens next?
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::exits turbolift at bridge and surveys the scene around her::
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=Host SB_OPS says:
=@COM: Any Federation Vessel: This is Starbase 366 we are =under attack ... please respond.  Too any Federation Vessel, Starbase =366 is under attack by Breen forces.
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=XO_Linard says:
=::is suddenly getting bits and pieces mentally from the crew about the =incident:: CO: I see.....so do you think we'll be able to change =history?...or at least try to?
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=SO: I didn’t join until a month or so after this event
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::looks over at the Captain pregnant and now in her final trimester, =changing the timeline could change so many things::
=20
=OPS_Drathlai says:
=All:  SB 366 is requesting assistance... they are under attack by, =surprisingly, Breen Vessels...
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=CSO: Oh ... looks like we're both in the same boat for this one...
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::walks over to CNS:: CNS: I had to come up and check on things myself.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  We could try, but what would we destroy in the long =run?
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=Ops: Drathlai, there is a whole fleet of Breen Warships..
=20
=OPS_Drathlai says:
=CTO:  Yes, I remember the reports...
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: Well he did say it was a test.....if it is...what has happened...has =already happened.....I'm wondering if what we do here would really =change anything...
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CTO/OPS:  More like three dozen Breen vessels.
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::smiles at Janet:: CMO: I'm glad you're here. I'm worried about us =changing the timeline and how it will affect us all. ::looks over at the =Captain::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=CO: Sir, if I recall about 36.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  Do we want to take that chance?
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::cringes at the word "Breen"....she doesn't want to be reminded of her =Breen encounters and quickly blocks it out::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: I'm wondering the same thing ... but he is Q ... time bears little =relevance to him.
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::looks at Captain:: CNS: I know what you mean.  I'm hoping we get out =of this intact . . . all of us.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  True... right now we have no choice, we have to return =to SB 366.
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: I agree...with those Breen ships coming ... we have to do something =and warn SB 366
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=CO/XO: shouldn’t the bases sensors have seen them?
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  They knew before we did.  They were under attack when =we received the distress call after launch.
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=CO: Incidentally, what were the Breen after?...What warranted their =attack?
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=CMO: Q seems concerned about the fact that we do not learn from our mistakes. Yet if we change an event that =has already occurred it would not be a mistake and we would of learned =nothing really. :: sighs:: this is so confusing.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=XO:  I don't know that anyone ever knew.  Other Federation =ships reached the battle zone and drove off the last of the Breen =warships.
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=CTO: Couldn’t we fool their sensors into thinking that we are one =of their ships?
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=CO: Captain, may I ask where’s Dr. Mruil??
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CTO:  Plot a course to SB 366.
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=CO: Aye sir.
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::walks over to helm::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::nods slowly:: CO: I see.....
=20
=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: The Apache enters warp and speeds towards Starbase =366 ... she drops from warp to the site of three dozen Breen vessels engaged =with a multitude of Federation Starships and base defense vessels.
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=::ponders the CNS's statement:: CNS:  That's the problem, Cal.  And what =would become of us if we do change history?
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::sits down, links the tactical controls to the console next to flight =controls::
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks around at the others:: CTO:  Perhaps he =materialized in the science lab.  After all, most of us returned to our =positions.  SO:  Check Main Science.
=20
=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: A warp core explosion welcomes the Apache as she =drops out of warp near Starbase 366 ... the Sovereign class vessel that =was docked there can no longer be seen...
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::steers the Apache clear of the explosion::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=CO: Aye, aye, captain. ::enter TL and heads down to Main Science, right =after taking a look at the main viewer::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::makes sure the shields are raised::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=SO: Leave your comm open... and watch your back
=20
=OPS_Drathlai says:
=CTO:  Shouldn't we lower the shields?  I mean, the torpedo and all?
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CTO:  Lower shields... Remember the Quantum Fissure torpedo =uses our shields against us.
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::lowers the shields::
=20
=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: Three Breen warships turn towards Apache ........
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::powers up phasers::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::nods CSO before going down::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::arms the Quantum Fissure Torpedoes::
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::wonders what Q would do if we just let this battle take it's course as =it had done previously:: CMO: Janet this is so frustrating
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::increases speed towards the Breen::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::exits TL once arrived and enters Main Science::
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::targets the  Breen ships with the Quantum Fissure Torpedoes::
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=:: scans for the asteroid belt::
=20
=CMO_Naegle says:
=CNS:  I know I don't want to relive the phasing episodes, but you're =right, it is frustrating to sit back and watch our history being =changed.
=20
=Host SB_OPS says:
==20ACTION: One of the Breen ships fires a torpedo, which ... doesn't =explode. With the shields down the Quantum Fissure Torpedoes slam =harmlessly against the Apache's hull and break apart.
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: I have the asteroid belt in which we hid behind on sensors
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::Responds by firing the Quantum Fissure Torpedoes::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=::brings all science systems fully on-line and stands by::
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CSO:  Excellent Commander, feed the coordinates to Mr. Lu.
=20
=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=*SO* Have you located Dr. Mruil?
=20
=CTO_Lu says:
=::and veers away from the trio of Breen ships::
=20
=XO_Linard says:
=::grins:: CO: Well looks like we're going to change history after =all....
=20
=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: Several ships can be seen literally twisting apart =as torpedoes strike them ...
=20
=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Aye sir :; forwards Coordinates to Flight::
=20
=SO_Yeung says:
=*CSO*: Negative, sir. He's nowhere here.
=20
=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::notices that the command crew are using information from the first =battle :: CMO: Janet I think we may already be changing the timeline
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=CO:  Should we tell the others to lower their shields?
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::receives the Coordinates::
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=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: Mister Lu's impeccable ability at the tactical =controls scores him three quick hits as one of the Breen vessels =explodes.
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=CSO_Storal says:
=*SO*Acknowledged  CO: Sir Dr Mruil isn’t in Main Science.
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=CNS:  I noticed that too.  I'm not sure I like this.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=OPS:  Yes, warn the other ships not to raise shields.
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=COMM: All Federation Vessels:  Lower your shields, the Breen's torpedos =use your shields against you... repeat, lower your shields, the =torpedoes will not affect you...
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=CSO_Storal says:
=CO: Sir wont the other ships think that the message is a ploy by the =Breen to lower their defenses
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=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: The starbase can be seen taking damage ... but it =is the first to lower=20its shields in response to the Apache's instructions. Almost immediately =the tide of the battle begins to change as the Federation Vessels begin =to score more hits.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=CSO:  No, not with the federation signature.
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::locks on another Breen ship and fires::
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=Host SB_OPS says:
=ACTION: Gouts of flame rip through Breen vessels as the =Apache moves among them with Max Lu at the Tactical Controls.
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::watches the events unfold and hopes for the best for all including the =captain's baby.::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::puts the Apache in a corkscrew to avoid enemy fire::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=OPS: Mr. Drathlai, I could use you on phaser controls.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::watches as the tide of battle turns... ::XO:  We have =managed to change much of the tide of battle today.
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=Host CPT_Madred says:
=ACTION: The Apache, veering away from enemy fire, collides =with a Breen vessel sheering off her port nacelle in the collision...
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=CTO:  Yes sir... ::slaves phasers and locks onto the nearest Breen =ship::  I'm on it...
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::monitors events from a console::
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=Host CPT_Madred says:
=ACTION: Apache begins to spin uncontrollably ...
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::tries to compensate for the loss of the port nacelle::
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=20::has confused feelings, glad some of the federation crews will be =saved, but can't shake the nagging feeling that something is wrong with =all of this:: CMO: I don't like this :: feels the ship shake and holds =on to a console::
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=CIV_Evans says:
=:;starts emergency engine shut down as warnings sound after collision::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::uses port thrusters to try and stabilize the ship::
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::lurches over the console::
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=XO_Linard says:
=:: feels the ship shudder:: CO: I think so ... but how much is the next =question?  Enough so Apache will stay in commission?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::holds on to a console:: CNS:  I know, it's wrong to change history!
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::cuts of power to what was the port nacelle::
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::tries to compensate the stabilizers having lost a nacelle::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::holds onto the arms of her chair:: XO:  We lost one of =the nacelles during the battle and made it through it ... we just have =to hold...
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=Host CPT_Madred says:
=ACTION: The Apache spins into the asteroid belt ... and =slams into a large rock in space. She explodes in a dazzling spectacle.
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=Host CPT_Madred says:
=ACTION: The crew opens their eyes and they are on the =bridge of the Apache standing in a group on the Command Deck.
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=XO_Linard says:
=::wonders why she isn't dead::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::opens her eyes and looks around::  Self:: What?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::opens her eyes::
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::opens eyes::  All:  Umm, what?
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::wonders what the heck just happened::
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::opens eyes and looks around::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=Self: What the?
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks at everyone::
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::wonders what's going on::
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::looks around at the crew, we are all here in one piece, but where are =we really?::
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=Host Doctor_Mruil says:
=::walks onto the bridge grinning happily:: CSO: Was that =amazing or what, Commander!
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=XO_Linard says:
=::goes to the nearest console and checks the data::
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=CIV_Evans says:
=::looks dazed and confused::
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::looks to Mruil::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=Mruil: What did you do DOCTOR!
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::turns to Dr. Mruil:: Mruil:  What are you talking about, =Dr. Mruil?
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=self: Mruil?
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=XO_Linard says:
=::stares disbelieving at Dr. Mruil ... looks to the CO:: CO: Captain ... =you're not going to believe this
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=Host Doctor_Mruil says:
=::stops in surprise:: CSO/CO: What? I meant the test ... =the torpedoes all performed brilliantly. ::looks confused.
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::looks at CNS::CNS: Mruil?  He's been behind this whole thing.
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=CSO_Storal says:
=:: goes to the console and checks sensor data::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks at Dr. Mruil::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::turns to Kathleen:: XO:  You're right, I don't believe =it.
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=CSO_Storal says:
=All: By the Emissary...
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=CMO: I'm not so sure Janet ::sighs:: I'm not even sure what day it is?
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=XO_Linard says:
=:;whispers to the CO:: CO: Captain, sensors are showing that we are =THREE days after the Quantum Fissure Torpedo testing...
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=Host Doctor_Mruil says:
=CO: Captain? Have I done something wrong? ::wonders what =they all look so angry about::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=CO/XO: Confirmed sir
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=SO_Yeung says:
=::joins the CSO checking the data::
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=XO_Linard says:
=::quietly adds:: CO: ...in the Jardo system.....
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=CTO_Lu says:
=:: walks over to a console and checks the chronometer::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks from the XO to Dr. Mruil:: Mruil:  No, you've done =nothing wrong.    XO:  You're right.
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=Host Quain says:
=*CO*: Captain Tyler, would you join me in MY ready room, =please?
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=CNS:  No, we can't be sure, but he was in most of the timelines.
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=XO_Linard says:
=::looks at Quain and raises her eyebrows::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::hears Quain and looks at Kathleen:: XO:  Perhaps we'll =get answers now.  ::walks to the ready room and enters::
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::looks for Commander Turnbull::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: What’s going on?
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=Host Doctor_Mruil says:
=ACTION: As the CO enters the ready room, she spots Quain =sitting behind her desk with his feet up in a Starfleet Admiral's =uniform.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=Quain:  What is the meaning of all of this?
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=XO_Linard says:
=::looks to the CSO and grins:: CSO: Well, I think we might have =passed......
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: I don’t think so...
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=:: I need a holiday, hears Quain:: CMO: He is an El Aurian that is a =possibility and he doesn't exactly seem evil :: except when he asked the =Commander Turnbull to walk the plank::
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: The meaning? It's about the future, Madam Captain. =::smiles and thumps his riding crop on his thigh:: ... you know, some =people are afraid of the future.
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=XO_Linard says:
=CSO: Oh? Explained, please…
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: I think he might still be testing us on how we handle the future
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks at Quain sitting behind her desk:: Quain:  We are?  =And that's what this little "lesson" has been about?
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: He tested us on the past ...so this would be the next step
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: It seems the continuum is ... impressed by your =actions. We felt your actions may have indicated that you learned =something after all this last year ...
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::laughs at the thought of Commander Turnbull walking the plank:: CNS: =Yeah that was bad.  And you're right., he isn't evil.
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=XO_Linard says:
=::chuckles:: CSO: Well I think they always test us, Commander.....::pats =his arm::.....this could be one of many...
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=Host Quain says:
=::Quain moves to stand very close to the Captain:: CO: It =seems the Continuum decided to give you another chance ... ::mutters:: =... we hardly ever do that.
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::notices all the confused faces:: CMO: I think I'll be recommending =some R & R after this ::smiles::
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: But I don’t think it’s an individual test. Its just =one big one
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=CNS:  I know, and I'll be updating physicals afterward!
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks up at Quain:: Quain:  Another chance?
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::looks over at OPS and smiles noticing that Teddy is now wrapped around =his leg::
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=Host Quain says:
=CO: Yes, another chance. So, I will be leaving you ... now, =now, Captain, don't be sad.  I'm sure we'll meet again.
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::smiles:: Quain:  Somehow, I don't doubt that we will.
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=CTO_Lu says:
=::Gives Janet a look::
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=Host Quain says:
=::starts to walk towards the ready room door but stops and =turns:: CO: Oh, I almost forgot ... one last thing ...
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=XO_Linard says:
=::senses relief from the CO and smiles:: CSO: You might be right...then =again....I never trust a Q
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::looks up:: Quain:  Yes? What's that?
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::smiles noticing the look the CTO gives Janet:: CMO: Maybe you should =start with the CTO? ::grins::
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=OPS_Drathlai says:
=::looks down::  Teddy:  What the...?  Get off!!  ::tries to pry him off, =sighs, and then pats his head::  settle, my friend, I believe the worst =of it is over...
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=CSO_Storal says:
=XO: agreed
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=CMO_Naegle says:
=::chuckles:: CNS:  Definitely!
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=CNS_MacKenzie says:
=::laughs:: CMO: I think I should check on Rikus
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=Host Quain says:
=::smiles and snaps his finger:: CO: This ....
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=Host Quain says:
=ACTION: The CO immediately feels an intense contraction =pass through her belly as she goes into labor…
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=Host Quain says:
=::snaps his fingers again and disappears::
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=Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
=::doubles over as the contraction hits unexpectedly...::
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=Host Quain says:
=~~~~ CO: And remember, Captain, we'll be watching...~~~~
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=Host Doctor_Mruil says:
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