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Star Trek: Apache - Episode #15
Week # 1
Mission: "LARA"

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With the USS Apache in orbit around Jovian 3, supplies have been sent to the surface and various crewmembers are enjoying some shoreleave. Doctor Naegle, being the only senior staff not to head to the surface, has been placed in command of the Apache.

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Captain Madred paid a visit to Jovian 3 on both personal and business ventures. He informed Captain Turnbull that he is getting reassigned to the USS Paula Greene effective immediately. The former Sector Command also brought along news for Command Vekh that the Counselor would be transferred to the USS Europa as their new CSO.

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Doctor Naegle intercepted a distress call from a small freighter of unknown origin. Deeming this as something not to be ignored she recalled all away teams and the Apache left orbit to find the source of the S.O.S.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 1 >>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::feeling slightly relieved at being back on board the Apache, and manning tactical one on the bridge::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks out onto the bridge:: CSO: Do you have anything new on the Rainbow's End?

CSO_Storal says:
::at science one making a sensor sweep of the area::

CIV_Vernius says:
%::sitting at the OPS station of the Runabout Jennifer Calhoun::

CMO_Naegle says:
::in Sickbay preparing her supplies for when she is called to go over to the freighter::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Nothing yet sir … the situation remains unchanged.

SO_Hammond says:
::at the auxiliary console going over sensor readings::

XO_Linard says:
::is seated in her chair studying the data on her arm console::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, the first away team is ready. I have a second on standby.

CIV_Vernius says:
%COM: Apache: USS Apache, USS Apache, this is the Runabout Jennifer Calhoun, come in please...

FCO_Terman says:
::making minor modifications to the flight path to avoid ion storms and such::

EO_Powers says:
::in main engineering sorting out an away team roster::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CTO:  Run a tactical scan of the area … are there any other ships around?

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ACTION: Sensor can more clearly make out the damages to the Rainbow's End at this range. Her primary and secondary hulls have been compromised opening large areas of the ship to the vacuum of space. How this damage was caused is not readily identifiable though strong magnetic currents remain throughout the region, which could indicate polaron based weapons fire.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::scans using long-range sensors::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Sir, it appears polaron-based weapons hit the Rainbow.

CMO_Naegle says:
Karl: Doctor Karl, I need you to accompany me on this away mission.

SO_Hammond says:
Self: What the heck did they run into?

XO_Linard says:
CTO: Understood.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO: What is our ETA?

MO_Karl says:
CMO: Yes Doctor, I have also prepared a medkit.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: No vessels within the area sir, although I am picking up strong magnetic currents, which could indicate polaron-based weapons fire in the area recently.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: There multiple hull breeches and areas of the ships interior are open to space.

CMO_Naegle says:
::finishes packing up her medkit::

CIV_Vernius says:
%COM: Apache: USS Apache, USS Apache, are you there?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Runabout Jennifer Calhoun, carrying Lieutenant Vernius, comes alongside the Apache.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO: Do sensors detect any survivors?  What is the atmospheric composition like?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::wakes again::

XO_Linard says:
*CMO*: How are you doing doctor?  Do you have your teams ready?

CSO_Storal says:
::scans the interior of the ship for lifesigns and internal readings::

CMO_Naegle says:
*XO*: Yes Commander, my teams are ready whenever you are sir.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I’m detecting a few lifesigns scattered throughout the Rainbow.  But I cannot determine exact numbers … there is a lot of interference from the magnetic eddies.

CSO_Storal says:
SO: Mister Hammond, can you take OPS please?

CIV_Vernius says:
%::turns to the pilot:: FCO: Mister Stillman, please scan the Apache for damage to their communications array. They don't seem to be answering … maybe the phone is broken.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Sir, the atmosphere aboard the vessel has been compromised … however; there are areas where a team could beam into safely.

XO_Linard says:
*CMO*: I won't be joining you this time Doctor; I believe Captain Turnbull will be taking my place.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The strong magnetic currents in the area disallow the sensors from scanning accurately within the Rainbow's End. Vague signals and refracted sensor scans are the best information possible from outside the vessel.

SO_Hammond says:
CSO: Aye sir.  ::walks over and takes operations::

SC_Stillman says:
%CIV: Aye sir.

CMO_Naegle says:
*XO*: Then I'm ready whenever she is, sir!

SC_Stillman says:
%CIV: No damage, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: The Bridge seems to still have atmospheric integrity, as well as some of the cargo and passenger areas.

XO_Linard says:
::laughs:: *CMO*: Very well Doctor. SO Hammond, EO Powers and FCO Terman will be joining you as well. Report to Transporter Room One.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods in agreement with the Commander::

SO_Hammond says:
COM: Runabout: Go ahead.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO*: When you are ready Captain, I'll meet you in the transporter room.

CIV_Vernius says:
%COM: Apache: Apache, this is Lieutenant Vernius, I am reporting for duty. Request permission to board…

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ACTION: As the Runabout moves into position it's engines suddenly fluctuate and baulk, the craft lurches, turns at a right angle, and skitters across space to a stop as main power goes offline.

CIV_Vernius says:
%::attempts to maintain his balance but fails utterly::

CMO_Naegle says:
*XO*: Okay, I'll meet them in the transporter room.

FCO_Terman says:
::slows down the ship:: CO: Captain, the runabout just stopped dead in the water.

SC_Stillman says:
%CIV: Sir! Core breach in progress!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CMO*: Understood.

SO_Hammond says:
CO: Sir, the Runabout seems to be in trouble.

CIV_Vernius says:
%FCO: You're joking! We have to get out of here.

EO_Powers says:
::checks through a tool box::

XO_Linard says:
::looks to the FCO and SO:: FCO/SO: You'll be joining Doctor Naegle on the Away Team. You can go meet her in the transporter room.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
SO:  Contact the Runabout and see what assistance they need.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::continues to scan long and short-range sensors for any approaching or departing vessels::

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ACTION: As Mister Stillman announces a core breach aboard the Runabout, the engine readings ... amazingly ... don't seem to reflect that concern as the shuttle goes dark.

CMO_Naegle says:
::heads toward the transporter room::

FCO_Terman says:
XO: Sir ... aye sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CMO/EO*/FCO: Meet me in transporter room one.  XO: Commander, you have the bridge. CTO:  Have your security detail meet us there as well.

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Aye Captain.

CIV_Vernius says:
%::glances at his console:: SC_Stillman: There is no core breach, just a failed EPS conduit...

SC_Stillman says:
%::is abashed:: CIV: Sorry sir...

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As all is silent in the shuttle, outside the gentle washing of waves over the hull can be heard, and the deck shifts as if bobbing like a cork on an ocean current.

FCO_Terman says:
::calls V’Taran up to the bridge to take over heading towards the turbolift::

SO_Hammond says:
COM: Runabout: Do you need assistance?  ::tries to lock onto the occupants::

CIV_Vernius says:
%::thinks, what was that as he checks his console::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO Verall*: Mister Verall, have your security detail report to transporter room one immediately.

TO_Verall says:
*CTO*: Aye sir.

CMO_Naegle says:
::goes into a turbolift and calls for the transporter deck::

XO_Linard says:
SO: Can you tractor the runabout into the shuttlebay?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::stands and heads for the turbolift, looks back:: SO:  Mister Hammond, we'll need a science officer over there as well, you're with us.

EO_Powers says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  ::grabs kit and heads for transporter room one::

CIV_Vernius says:
%COM: Apache: Affirmative Apache, we seem to have blown an EPS conduit, two to beam aboard.

TO_Verall says:
::heads off to transporter room one with another red-shirt::

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes Doctor Karl accompanying her::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::enters the turbolift with Mister Terman:: TL:  Transporter room one…

CSO_Storal says:
SO: I can handle it … get going, Commander.

CIV_Vernius says:
%::prepares for transport::

SO_Hammond says:
CO: Aye sir.  XO: I have a lock on them.  CSO: Aye sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Apache arrives on station and comes to a relative stop within transporter range of the remains of the SS Rainbow's End.

EO_Powers says:
::waits for a turbolift::

SO_Hammond says:
::jumps up and joins the CO in the turbolift::

CSO_Storal says:
COM: Runabout: Stand by for transport.

CIV_Vernius says:
%COM: Apache: Standing by…

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CSO*: Give the coordinates for the safety zone to Mister Owens.

EO_Powers says:
::enters turbolift:: TL: Transporter room one…

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, we are within transporter range of the Rainbows End.

XO_Linard says:
CTO: Acknowledged. Have Mister Owens beam them over when ready, Commander.

SO_Hammond says:
::still feels weird being called commander::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir.

CSO_Storal says:
*TRChief Owens*: Mister Owens begin transport of the away team to the following coordinates… ::sends the safety zone coordinates:: ...and beam the crew of the runabout off our starboard bow to sickbay.

CMO_Naegle says:
::exits turbolift at the transporter deck and walks with Karl to the transporter room::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::steps of the turbolift with the others and walks the short distance to the transporter room::

FCO_Terman says:
::follows the CO::

Host TRChief_Owen says:
*CSO*: Aye sir ... they are arriving here in the transporter room now.

SO_Hammond says:
::begins to check over his gear as he follows the CO::

XO_Linard says:
CTO: Monitor the Away Teams life signs.  CSO: Keep the comlink to the away team open.

TO_Verall says:
::awaits the CO in the transporter room::

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes the Captain’s arrival:: CO: Good morning, Captain.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir. Initiating a transporter lock now.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The occupants of the Runabout are beamed directly to the Apache's sickbay.

CSO_Storal says:
XO: Aye sir … I’m having to significantly boost signal strength. Magnetic currents are interfering slightly with communications.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::steps up on the transporter pad and waits for the others to assemble:: CMO:  Hello Doctor, you’ll be commanding this mission.

CIV_Vernius says:
::appears in Sickbay:: Self: What an odd transporter room … practical though.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::locks onto the Away Team’s signatures::

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CSO: See if you can compensate.

Host TRChief_Owen says:
CO: The beam's as hot as we can make it, Captain. Whenever you're ready.

FCO_Terman says:
::climbs up onto the transporter::

TO_Verall says:
::steps onto the transporter pad::

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks startled:: CO: Okay sir … but why?

EO_Powers says:
::exits the turbolift and enters the transporter room::

CSO_Storal says:
XO: Already on it … so far it’s nothing serious.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Owen:  Begin transport, Mister Owens.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::just spent time in Sickbay checking on Lieutenant Edgemoor:: Self: It's so hard to see a good friend like this... ::heads to the bridge::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TRChief Owens*: Chief, you may transport when ready.

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CSO: Good.

Host TRChief_Owen says:
::nods and operates the controls for the transporter:: CO/CMO: Energizing...

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands on the transporter pad with a dubious expression on her face::

CIV_Vernius says:
::wards off the pretty nurses insisting he is fine::

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ACTION: The Away team dematerializes from the transporter room of the USS Apache and materializes in the pitch black of the Rainbow’s End.

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Be on the lookout for cloaked vessels. Whoever did this might still be around.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Aye Commander…

CIV_Vernius says:
::finally makes it to the safety of the corridor:: Self: Darn Masochists... ::heads to the nearest turbolift::

CMO_Naegle says:
@All: Watch yourselves people … please.

FCO_Terman says:
@All: I can't see! Did anyone bring a lamp?

SO_Hammond says:
@::materializes and quickly begins to scan the area::

CIV_Vernius says:
TL: Deck 1, Main Bridge…

EO_Powers says:
@::gets out a palm beacon and turns it on::

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ACTION: On the bridge of the Apache, a feeling like a small bug crawling up his nose gets the better of Cha`Dak and he grabs his nose in a big swooping grasp ... breathes deeply ... breathes deeply ... AAAAAACCCCCHHHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!!

CMO_Naegle says:
@::pulls a beacon out of her bag and notes Karl doing the same as she turns hers on::

CSO_Storal says:
::jumps::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::the turbolift doors slide open revealing the bridge:: SO: Sir, I can take over if you like now. ::moving to the OPS station::

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Bless you.

CIV_Vernius says:
::feels the slight jolt as the turbolift moves upward::

FCO_Terman says:
@EO: That's better, thanks.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::wipes his hand on his tunic::

XO_Linard says:
::snaps her head around and looks up at the CTO:: CTO: Bless you ... are you all right, Commander?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::snarls in embarrassment::

CMO_Naegle says:
@All: Okay, well, fan out … but stay in contact at all times.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks around at the pitch darkness before Mister Powers activates his lamp:: CMO:  This is mainly a rescue mission Doctor, and I feel you're best suited to lead this one.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: CMO: I have detected several lifesigns near your location. I can’t pinpoint their exact locations though. Mister Hammond should be able to give your more specific coordinates.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
All: There must be something wrong with the environmental systems.

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ACTION: As the away team turns on their palm beacons, the first thing that strikes their senses is the musty smell of the place. They have found themselves in the central meeting area. What once was a grand staircase is now little more than a cargo hold with crates stacked several meter above their heads.

CMO_Naegle says:
@CO: Thank you, Captain.  I appreciate your confidence in me.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: Away Team: I have downloaded the ships schematics to your tricorders.

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ACTION: As the away team moves about the crates, they become entangled here and there with cobwebs; everything they touch is covered in several layers of thick dust.

EO_Powers says:
@::takes a look around::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::activates her wrist beacon as they receive the message from the Apache::

FCO_Terman says:
@All: It's like a ghost ship...

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::now has the Apache OPS station and is monitoring the communications with the Away Team::

TO_Verall says:
@::silently follows the Away Team, taking the rear::

SO_Hammond says:
@::scans for the nearest life sign::

CMO_Naegle says:
@COM: CSO: Thank you Commander, we will investigate.

CIV_Vernius says:
::the turbolift doors open and the darkened Bridge is revealed, stepping onto the bridge, Alan makes his way towards the woman in the Command Chair. He notices the 3 pips on her collar and alters his greeting:: XO: Greetings Commander Linard, I am Lieutenant Alan Vernius, Strategic Operations Chief, USS Apache.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: Away Team: Please keep an open signal…

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::sniffs loudly::

FCO_Terman says:
@All: Does anyone have a spare wrist light? I didn't have a chance to get one.

CSO_Storal says:
::wheels around in his chair:: CTO: Mister Cha`Dak, you may want to go to sickbay, when time permits, and get something for that sniffle.

XO_Linard says:
::turns and looks up at the new officer and stands, shaking his hand:: CIV: Welcome aboard, Lieutenant. I trust neither you nor Mister Stillman were hurt in your little mishap.

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ACTION: Without a palm beacon, Terman stumbles into a pair of crates and knocks them over. They crash to the floor, and bust open, spilling their load of self-sealing stem bolts.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: A warrior does not complain when he is 'sick'.

SO_Hammond says:
@::looks over at the FCO and shakes his head::

CIV_Vernius says:
XO: Only by those masochists in sickbay… ::smiles::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::sniffs again::

CMO_Naegle says:
@Away Team: Well, you heard Commander Storal … let's find some survivors.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::looks at the disarray that litters the area, her minds eye seeing the largest of the common area::

EO_Powers says:
@::rummages round in his bag and throws the FCO a spare beacon::

FCO_Terman says:
@::backs off a step, grabbing the beacon::

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Indeed, Mister Cha`Dak … but if you get us all sick then you will have something to worry about. ::grins::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::notes the Captain's demeanor:: CO: Is something wrong, Captain?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The self-sealing stem bolts roll all over the floor rolling under the feet of the away team and clink against the outer walls of the room and the boots of the Away Team members. Oddly, the sound of the stem bolts striking their boot heels, echoes in the darkness.

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: I'm scanning for the nearest one now.

XO_Linard says:
:;raises an eyebrow:: CIV: Well, as I'm sure you know, they were just doing their job.

FCO_Terman says:
@::turns on his beacon::

CSO_Storal says:
COM: CMO: What was that noise? Is everything okay?

CIV_Vernius says:
::smiles:: XO: Even I rarely complain when assaulted by pretty nurses, Commander.

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: Thank you.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Terman turns on his palm beacon he comes face to face with a leering Ferengi skeleton.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::runs her hand through a cobweb knocking it down from in front of her ... turns at the sound of the crates being knocked over and looks down at her tricorder scanning for lifesigns:: FCO: Are you alright, Mister Terman?

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Inconclusive, we'll move to get a better signal.

FCO_Terman says:
@::backs off very quickly:: All: Ahh!

CMO_Naegle says:
@COM: CSO: It was nothing, Commander … just our FCO tripping over a crate. ::frowns at the FCO::

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: You'd better come see this...

XO_Linard says:
CIV: Of course...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A small hive of spiders goes skittering as the CO knocks down their cobweb. They climb up the CO's arm and get under the sleeve of her uniform.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: CMO: Acknowledged…

FCO_Terman says:
@::looks a bit shaken::

CIV_Vernius says:
XO: By your leave Commander, I will take my station in Strategic Operations.

EO_Powers says:
@::turns towards Terman::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::walks over to where the FCO is:: FCO: It's okay, Mister Terman…

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Aboard Apache the ship suddenly lurches forwards ... and then backs off again. Everyone is pushed up against his or her console gently.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::turns around to see what startled Jordan ... then slaps at her arm as she feels something crawling up her sleeve::

XO_Linard says:
::motions to his station:: CIV: Please do...

CMO_Naegle says:
@::scans the Ferengi skeleton:: FCO: He's been here a while. ::smiles::

CIV_Vernius says:
::maintains his balance this time::

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: Yah, but he's ... it looks like he died like this.

CSO_Storal says:
::holds on to his console and scans the area::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::checks propulsion systems::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@Self:  Eww, I hate spiders.  ::shakes her arm to gel the rest of them off::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Captain Turnbull squints as one of the spiders bites her wrist before she smashes it against a crate.

XO_Linard says:
::grabs the arm of her chair:: CTO: Report...

CIV_Vernius says:
::smiles lightly at the Commander as she gestures at a station on the bridge:: XO: Commander, Strategic Operations is not on the bridge.

EO_Powers says:
@::regards the corpse:: CMO: I think that from the lack of skin … flesh … or organs … that he is dead, right sir?

CMO_Naegle says:
@::chuckles:: FCO: Jordan, all Ferengi’s leer … it’s just the way they look.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, we experienced some sort of surge in our engines ... standby.

SO_Hammond says:
@CO: Are you all right, sir?

CSO_Storal says:
XO: Most likely just the magnetic eddies.

CMO_Naegle says:
@EO: Uh, yes, Mister Powers … we can.

CMO_Naegle says:
@Away Team: Let's head toward the bridge all, there's nothing in here.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: I concur with Commander Storal…

EO_Powers says:
@::smiles at the CMO::

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: No, not that, it looks like he just died in that position.

SO_Hammond says:
@::continues scanning as they walk towards the bridge::

XO_Linard says:
::nods at the CSO:: CSO: Well, I knew we had a magnetic personality aboard the Apache ... but this is a little too much! ::grins::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A quick analysis indicates the CTO is correct, the Apache is encountering increasingly strong magnetic currents that are washing over the ship every few seconds.

CIV_Vernius says:
::nods at the XO as he departs the bridge:: TL: Deck two…

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@Self: Ouch.  ::looks at the place on her wrist after she gets rid of the other spiders::  SO:  I'll be fine.  ::tells herself, then Joseph:: SO: It was just spiders.

CMO_Naegle says:
@FCO: Like he was scared to death or something?

XO_Linard says:
CSO: Any idea where this is coming from?

CSO_Storal says:
XO: That was bad, sir … a comedian, you are not.

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: This place gives me the creeps.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::scans to try and find the source of the surges::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::starts walking toward the bridge and looks back at the Away Team:: All: Coming?

CSO_Storal says:
::begins to try and pinpoint the origin of the magnetic disturbance::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::follows Janet and the others as they make their way to the bridge:: FCO: This ship wasn't always like this...

XO_Linard says:
::takes a seat:: CSO: Alas ... that is true ... but at least I try.

FCO_Terman says:
@::follows the CMO::

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Right with you, Commander.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::tries tracing the surges along their path::

CSO_Storal says:
XO: That you do, sir … that you do. ::chuckles::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the away team moves among the crates, they find that most of the crates contain Ferengi and Orion lettering. Slowly they make their way up the room’s central staircase till they can overview the area and see that the huge room is choked with crates.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: These distortions are pretty strong.  I'll try to keep power boosted to stabilizers, sir.

CIV_Vernius says:
::makes his way through the corridors on Deck two stopping at an ordinary looking door, Alan smiles wanly:: Self: It's time, Alan…

CMO_Naegle says:
@::scans as she walks for lifesigns::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::wipes the dust from the lettering of one of the crates:: Self:  Orion.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Thank you Mister Rakhmatullin.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Scans of the system reveal an unusually strong gravity field nearby with a heavy nickel iron core ... scans are consistent with a small planetary or asteroidal body, but no immediate cause is found.

CIV_Vernius says:
::the door hisses open as Alan presses his hand to a slightly recessed panel next to the door, an atrium is revealed, the area is not lighted save for the ambient light from the corridor::

FCO_Terman says:
@::casts his palm beacon on the lettering:: All: What would Orion’s be doing working with Ferengi?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@SO:  Are your scans showing anything, Commander?

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Do you see that?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Mister Rakhmatullin adjusts power; increasing the power to the stabilizers ... another wave washes over Apache. This time it gives the ship a solid shake, causing PADD's to crash to the floor.

XO_Linard says:
CTO: Anything on the source of those surges?

CMO_Naegle says:
@::overhears the captain talking to the FCO:: CO: You were born on this ship, weren't you, Captain?  Or at least grew up on it?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: Commander, you picking something odd up here?

SO_Hammond says:
@::realizes the CO is talking to him:: CO: Yeah, but nothing that makes sense sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@FCO:  My guess would be pirating.

CIV_Vernius says:
::Alan steps in and doesn't flinch as the door to the corridor hisses shut. He raises his voice so the computer will pick up his authorization:: Computer: Authorization Vernius, command: "It was you who broke my mason's back"

XO_Linard says:
::gets to her feet:: CTO: Was there any damage to the ship that time?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Reports are coming in now sir … nothing serious.

CMO_Naegle says:
@Away Team: Let's be careful, all.

Host Computer says:
CIV: Command acknowledged and accepted. Good morning Lieutenant Vernius. Initiating core data download to Strategic Operations Centre now. Uplink to Starfleet Intelligence and V’Shar headquarters active. Repeater stations are functioning within specified parameters. Midas array is online and standing by.

CSO_Storal says:
OPS: Yes, but I cant cross-reference it with our charts. It’s there, but it’s not there.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Commander, I just made those power adjustments when that last wave hit. I can't imagine any relationship … but how weird.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@CMO:  I was born here.  My family used to have its annual vacation here after that.  My thirteenth birthday was the last time I was aboard.

FCO_Terman says:
@CO: Hmm … that would mean that they likely had something valuable. But all I see is... ::waves at a crate:: …that. And self-sealing stem bolts don’t fetch much on the black market.

XO_Linard says:
::nods and waits for the CTO's report::

CSO_Storal says:
XO: I’d like to go to Stellar Cartography and take a closer look at this.

CIV_Vernius says:
::lights spring to life in the atrium and finally Strategic Operations is revealed. Alan takes his place in the command chair and brings up all the displays. He opens a channel to the bridge but says nothing, listening in on the discussions going on::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Shall we ask the Away Team if they are feeling these as well?

CMO_Naegle says:
@::nods at the Captain's comments:: CO: So … does seeing it like this distress you?

EO_Powers says:
@::looks at the crates::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@FCO:  From what we know of the pirates that abound in this sector, they make their living off of raiding other ships for supplies, parts, etc … and selling it at premiums.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Is it possible to ride those gravity waves as opposed to fighting them? I've often heard of that working in late 20th century sea-faring vessels when they were in the midst of storms.

EO_Powers says:
@CMO: I wonder what's in the crates?

CIV_Vernius says:
::examines the sensor displays and begins looking for patterns:: Computer: Orient long range sensors, heading 175 mark 22 Sector 348…

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The CMO finds herself at the door marked "Command Center". It is, like all the other doors, covered in a fine mist of dust and cobwebs.

FCO_Terman says:
@CO: Indeed ... obviously, someone … something, wanted to take what they had.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::nods:: CMO: I knew that she'd been decommissioned, but I never imagined this.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: ...sir, the Apache has suffered no damage.

SO_Hammond says:
@Self: How long has she been floating out here?

TO_Verall says:
@CMO: Sir, be careful.

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: OPS: I'm sure that whatever we are feeling, they could be as well ... but we better check their status.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Honestly, I don't know ... I understand the concept. ::makes another adjustment increasing power to stabilize the ship::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::wipes away the dust and cobwebs:: SO: Do you get anything from beyond this door, Mister Hammond?  I don't want to go in there blind.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
CSO: That’s your branch, sir.

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CSO: Go ahead, Commander…

CIV_Vernius says:
::runs an analysis on the ion trail of the Rainbow’s End::

CMO_Naegle says:
@Verall: I have every intention of being careful.

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Checking now, sir.  ::tries to scan the room::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@FCO:  We've already seen that at least some of the crates contain parts.  It's hard telling what all else we may find.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Scans of the inside of the Command Center reveal that the atmosphere is sound, though the structural integrity is somewhat questionable.

CSO_Storal says:
OPS: We need to point the Apache in the direction of the waves.

CSO_Storal says:
XO: Aye sir…

FCO_Terman says:
@CO: Yes, you're probably right.

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Monitor sensors. I’m going to concentrate on that spatial anomaly.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: CO: Captain, we are experiencing massive spatial disruptions shaking the Apache, are you having the same problems?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Captain and FCO move through the ship, the Captain bumps up against a shadow, which rolls way from its resting place. A roulette wheel clatters to the deck in front of her.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Aye sir.

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: The atmosphere is fine, but the structural integrity is questionable.

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: Anyone in there?

CSO_Storal says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer:  Deck eleven…

CIV_Vernius says:
::wrinkles his nose and begins to think::

FCO_Terman says:
@Self: A roulette wheel? CO: Was there a casino here before?

CIV_Vernius says:
::scans for any stationary metallic objects in the immediate vicinity of the Apache and Rainbow’s end::

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Yes … I have one male Ferengi lifesign just beyond that hatch. It’s fading quickly.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::is startled a bit as something thumps to the deck in front of her ... bends down and runs her hand over it as she sees what it is::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
CSO: Yes sir… ::transfers flight control the operations:: XO: I am ready to rotate the Apache on your command, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
::exits the turbolift and heads to Stellar Cartography:: Self: I can’t believe that it’s not on our charts.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Apache moves into the next wave front, sensors bleep that it is a pretty intense one. I strikes suddenly and the force is enough to get another sneeze out of the big Klingon as the ship automatically goes to yellow alert. Minor damage reported on lower decks.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@FCO: There were several.  The largest connected to the room we beamed into.

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: Okay … well, let's see if we can get into the command center. Verall: Mister Verall, lead the way.

CIV_Vernius says:
::feels the rumble through the bulkhead::

CSO_Storal says:
::gets thrown against the wall::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: When you're ready Mister Rakhmatullin.

FCO_Terman says:
@CO: Okay…

CMO_Naegle says:
@::motions for the others to take up positions around the door::

CSO_Storal says:
::regains his balance and enters Stellar Cartography::

EO_Powers says:
@::takes up position::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Minor damage on decks 23 and 24 … saa'hhh aahhhhhhhhHCHCHOOOOOOOO!

CIV_Vernius says:
*XO*: Commander, I have an idea … is the damage to the Rainbow consistent with the waves we have been experiencing but of a much greater magnitude?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::nods and rotates the ship according to the data given to him from science scans:: XO: Lets see how that does…

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: CO: Captain, we are experiencing massive spacial disruptions shaking the Apache, are you having the same problems?

SO_Hammond says:
@::takes a position behind Verall::

XO_Linard says:
CIV: We're still not sure yet. Why do you ask?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::realizes that she had heard Rakhmatullin's voice:: COM: OPS: Negative, Mister Rakhmatullin, we aren't noticing any disruptions here.

TO_Verall says:
@::ready::

XO_Linard says:
::looks to the CTO:: CTO: Get repair crews on the job.

CSO_Storal says:
::activates the console and brings up the new information as he intensifies scans of the area::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir.

CMO_Naegle says:
@Verall: Mister Verall, lead the way please.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: This is odd, as I increase power to stabilize us the issue becomes worse and oddly enough the Away team indicates they are not sharing in our problems.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Commander Storal's intensive scans of the area reveal a dark matter asteroid, fairly large, with a sold nickel-iron core. Its composition makes it nearly undetectable to standard shipboard sensors.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::steps behind Mister Wregget as they prepare to enter the Command Center::

TO_Verall says:
@CMO: Aye sir.

CSO_Storal says:
Self: Well, hello there?

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Then perhaps decreasing the stabilizers is the answer.  It could be that the more we fight it, the worse it gets.

CIV_Vernius says:
*XO*: Sir, the degradation of the Ion Trail of the Rainbow suggests it has been here for weeks, however there are no other ion trails to suggest any pirate activity. I believe the damage to the Rainbow is … self-imposed.

CMO_Naegle says:
@::gets into position behind Verall::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@COM: OPS: Mister Rakhmatullin, what is the status over there?

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Sir. I have detected a dark matter asteroid. It’s buried within the field.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Commander, what do you want us to do? If we drop our defenses the ship may be torn apart.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: I think it is what is causing the disturbances.

TO_Verall says:
@::manually slides the door open and slowly enters, phaser rifle lighting the room::

SO_Hammond says:
@::follows in after Verall and scans the area:: CMO: The life sign is over there.  ::points in the direction of the lifesign::

EO_Powers says:
@::waits to go in last::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, perhaps if we shut down the Apaches engines the ship will not be so affected?

CSO_Storal says:
*CTO*: Scan the Rainbow and see if it’s structurally sound for a tractor lock.

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: Thank you.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_Terman says:
@::enters the room::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::begins scanning the Rainbow for structural integrity::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Verall's phaser light pierces the darkness of the deserted bridge. More cobwebs cover the area as he enters and they get in his mouth making him gag lightly. As he casts his rifle beacon about it comes to rest on a pair of consoles that are still powered. In front of them, a Ferengi skeleton is leaning over the console.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::enters the command center and sees a large plaque on the wall directly across from the door::

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CTO: My thoughts exactly, Commander. OPS: If the Rainbow has been sitting here for weeks, dead in space, that could be the reason why she isn't affected.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM CO: Sir, the ship is being hit by waves of some kind and they are getting worse. Science is working on it.

CMO_Naegle says:
@Karl/CO: Doctor Karl, Captain, let's go see about this Ferengi lifesign.

TO_Verall says:
@::motions for the other yellow shirt to check out the rest of the bridge for danger::

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Shutting down the warp core and using impulse power will help. The waves are being pulled to our warp core.

CIV_Vernius says:
::continues to analyze the signals coming in from the bridge::

EO_Powers says:
@::walks up to the consoles and knocks the skeleton out of the way::

SO_Hammond says:
@::walks over to the nearest working console and looks it over::

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Understood, we are doing that now.

FCO_Terman says:
@::cringes at the site of the Ferengi:: Self: Something's wrong here ... very wrong ... what is it? What are we missing...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Another wave washes over the Apache and the vessel violently shakes. Hull plates come loose this time, casting themselves out into the darkness of space. Shields pop into place in response to the rough handling.

CMO_Naegle says:
@::sees the skeleton:: SO: I hope that wasn't your 'lifesign' Joseph!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CSO*: Commander, the structural integrity of the Rainbow is at 23%. I do not recommend a tractor beam … at least not while our Away Team is aboard.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Powers’ kicks the skeleton the bones fly apart and scatter around the bridge banging off chairs and panels and skittering across the floor.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Permission to launch a probe so I can study this further?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Are you suggesting we shut down deflector and warp engines or what?

CIV_Vernius says:
::begins analyzing the waves that are hitting the ship, seeking to confirm that they are emanating from the dark matter asteroid::

CSO_Storal says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged, is the Rainbow being affected?

EO_Powers says:
@FCO: Well, everyone on the ship apart from us appears to be dead.

SO_Hammond says:
@::smiles:: CMO: Looks like that was the one.  You think he's too far gone?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CSO*: No, Commander.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Just the warp engines. The gravity field is drawing to the warp core.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::nods and joins the two doctors:: COM: OPS:  Understood, have Mister Storal move the Apache to a safe range if needed.  And keep me posted on what is happening.  ::looks up at the sound of the skeleton scattering across the floor::

FCO_Terman says:
@EO: What? Oh, other than that. Something killed them very quickly and very efficiently. I wonder what it was.

CIV_Vernius says:
::scans for other magnetic fields in the area::

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Granted.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::can feel the ship shake hard and would be flat on the floor had he not been in a lung support system::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::smirks a bit:: SO: Yeah, I think he's just a bit too far-gone.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As if in response, Hammond's tricorder begins a constant bleeping indicating the lifeform has died.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Can you take us to a safer distance?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Powers forcibly dislodges the skeleton of the Ferengi from its console; it's fingers come off the controls and the console starts bleeping quietly.

SO_Hammond says:
@::holds up his tricorder:: CMO: Now it shows the life sign has died.

CSO_Storal says:
::prepares a probe and launches it at the asteroid::

CMO_Naegle says:
@All: I'm sorry to say it seems that we have come aboard a ship full of dead people … unless one of you comes up with a viable lifesign. ::leaves the rest unsaid::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: That is what the captain suggests as well. I'll try… ::thinks:: Self: This is nuts.

EO_Powers says:
@All: What is that?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the probe launches from the torpedo bay it almost immediately begins to shake itself apart eventually shattering and coming to pieces in space...

XO_Linard says:
::smiles:: OPS: Thank you.

FCO_Terman says:
@EO: What?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::takes the warp engines offline which takes power away from structural integrity, prays as he moves the apache away slowly at impulse::

CIV_Vernius says:
*CSO*: Commander Storal, do you have a minute?

CSO_Storal says:
Self: My baby!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@EO: Check that console out, see if you can determine what the bleeping is from.

EO_Powers says:
@FCO: The bleeping…

CMO_Naegle says:
@::smiles:: SO: No kidding?  I'm sorry, Joseph. That was mean. Something strange is going on here. And we need to find out what it is.

CSO_Storal says:
*CIV*: What is it Lieutenant?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Powers looks over the console the Ferengi corpse was working at, he finds an active program still running in the computer core.

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: Why don't you go assist Powers?

FCO_Terman says:
@EO: Oh yeah…

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Readings are not reliable at the moment.  I'll try and filter out some of the interference.

EO_Powers says:
@CO: Aye sir. ::checks the program::

CIV_Vernius says:
*CSO*: Commander, I believe I have a hypothesis as to why your probe failed. One question first, was the pod emitting a magnetic field in any way?

CMO_Naegle says:
@::looks at the Captain:: CO: Not much of a homecoming, huh?

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Will do doc.

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Status of the probe, Commander?

CSO_Storal says:
*CIV*: All pods do … it’s how they steer.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: The pod was destroyed, sir. I’m looking into it.

FCO_Terman says:
@All: Anyone have any idea as to what could've caused this?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::turns to the CMO::  CMO: No ... we need to try to determine what caused the Ferengi’s death.

SO_Hammond says:
@::walks up to a working console and tries to trace the ships last steps::

CMO_Naegle says:
@::turns to Doctor Karl:: Karl: Well, it looks like you weren't needed after all.

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Understood. Were you able to get anything before it was destroyed?

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: It was destroyed almost immediately. No data was gained.

CIV_Vernius says:
*CSO*: Sir, the probe was destroyed because it was emitting a magnetic field. Correct me if I am wrong, but the Rainbow is not emitting a magnetic field, the Apache is, and the probe was … so was my Runabout.

EO_Powers says:
@SO: What do you think this program is?

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Understood.

CMO_Naegle says:
@CO: Agreed, hopefully Powers and Hammond will come up with something.

SO_Hammond says:
@::takes a look at the running program::

CSO_Storal says:
*CIV*: I see your point. I’m going to have to manually control the probe. Thank you.

CIV_Vernius says:
*CSO*: If you scan the dark matter asteroid you will notice that it has a massive electromagnetic signature. Perhaps you will get a probe through if it has zero magnetic signature.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Examination of the programs properties indicates it contains a holographic user interface and operating system.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: We’ve moved to a safer distance. I think we’ll be okay here. I might be able to keep a transporter lock on the away team but it will be harder. I'll see what is possible.

CIV_Vernius says:
*CSO*: Good Luck, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
*CIV*: Thank you, Lieutenant.

EO_Powers says:
@SO: Should we give it a go?

CIV_Vernius says:
::returns to his sensors and repeater stations::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: I understand, as long as we're not completely out of range.

CMO_Naegle says:
@FCO: Mister Terman … look for the ship's logs and see if you can find any listings regarding the ship's final moments.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::attempts to maintain transporter lock on the away team officers as he boosts power from internal auxiliary systems::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, why not simply destroy the asteroid?

SO_Hammond says:
@EO: Hold on.  CMO: Doc, we have something over here.

CIV_Vernius says:
*CTO/XO*: We mustn't destroy the asteroid!

CMO_Naegle says:
@SO: What have you got?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::looks around the bridge for something other than skeletons and cobwebs::

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: Aye. ::walks over to the free console that is working and searches for the logs::

CSO_Storal says:
::prepares another probe and modifies it so that it doesn’t resonate a magnetic signature:: Self: I'll have to pilot this thing in manually … wish Terman was around to lend a hand.

EO_Powers says:
@CO: We have found a holographic user interface and operating system.

XO_Linard says:
CTO: That is an option, Mister Cha`Dak … however I'd like to hold off if we can.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Captain finds herself wandering over towards the Rainbow End's dusty Command Chair.

SO_Hammond says:
@EO: See if you can find the captains logs.  They may help some.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: CO: We have moved away and the problems seem to have stopped … or do not appear to be as noticeable at this range.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: I’m ready to try again, sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::remains silent, not quite understanding why he can't just blow it up::

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Understood. Are we at a large enough distance to actually get some readings this time?

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: A running program.

EO_Powers says:
@::looks for the captain’s logs::

CIV_Vernius says:
*CTO/XO*: Sir, the asteroid is far too important to destroy. Never have we seen dark matter visible to the naked eye in the universe except in dark matter nebulas. This is a historic scientific find.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Well, with Lieutenant Vernius’ suggestion … I believe that I can get some solid readings this time around.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CIV*: Acknowledged.

XO_Linard says:
*CIV*: Well, I appreciate your curiosity Lieutenant … but not at the risk of tearing our ship apart.

CMO_Naegle says:
::walks over to where the SO and EO are:: SO: Mister Hammond, let’s activate the program and see what we get.

FCO_Terman says:
@CMO: I found a couple logs ... not too many answers though. Most were lost whenever … whatever … happened, happened.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::looks up at Powers and Hammond as she moves toward the command chair ... touches the console connected to the chair::

CMO_Naegle says:
@FCO: Acknowledged.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Launching the probe now...  ::launches the modified probe::

SO_Hammond says:
@CMO: Will do.  EO: You heard the Commander … lets run it.

CIV_Vernius says:
*XO*: Sir, this discovery is on the order of Columbus discovering the new world, or First Contact!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::continues to monitor sensors::

FCO_Terman says:
@::runs one of the logs::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::hears the CIV:: XO: It is dangerous allowing it to stay could mean other ships might share the same fate as the Rainbow’s End.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::hears the communiqué from the Apache:: COM: OPS: Understood, Mister Rakhmatullin.  Continue investigating the disturbance and return to the area when safe to do so.

CSO_Storal says:
::begins to steer the probe towards the asteroid::

XO_Linard says:
*CIV*: I'm quite aware of that. Rest assured, I don't have any intention of blowing anything up right now.

SO_Hammond says:
@::starts up the program::

CIV_Vernius says:
*XO*: Thank you, sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::glances at Kathleen to see if she is taking joy out of his job::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the SO and EO activate the program; a hologram activates and appears standing immediately behind them. It's the naked form of a young humanoid woman who breathes in deeply and holds her ribs as if she hasn't breathed in weeks.

Host LARA says:
EO/SO: Whew! Thank you ... bio-neural gel packs just don't have the elbow room this girl needs.

Host Jafo says:
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