Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #19
Week #3
Mission: "Evolution"

Host Jafo says:
The Apache has arrived at the Argolis Cluster and has begun testing their new computer core and upgraded sensor arrays. During the testing, the ship was being constantly battered by the gravimetric eddies of the cluster. But the ship suffered no damage.

Host Jafo says:
As the testing continued, an intruder alert was sounded and security teams were dispatched. Led by Lt. Vernius and Lt. Lux. The team arrived at the source of the alarm, only to find no one present. The team witnessed some strange phenomena as strange shadows moved about the room. Lt. Vernius fired at one of them, but the beam fractured upon impact.

Host Jafo says:
One of the resulting beams injured Security Crewman Jones. He is being treated in sickbay, and is expected to fully recover. Lt. Vernius and Lt. Lux are preparing a holodeck simulation to explain the events. The crew awaits Captain Linard's approval to begin their patrol along the Talarian\Tzenkethi border.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 3 >>>>>>>>>>>

CIV_Vernius says:
::in the conference lounge preparing his report::

CEO_Yeung says:
::in Main Engineering, going over system status reports::

FCO_Terman says:
::in Fort Apache, finishing up his log::

CMO_Naegle says:
::in Sickbay tending to Jones and Cha`Dak::

CSO_Hammond says:
::in his office going over reports::

TO_Tyler says:
::talking to his junior officers on Deck 7::

CNS_Lux says:
::just stepping off the turbolift on Deck 2, and walks over to the Conference Lounge as she continues to read her report, making minor changes::

EO_Tana says:
::walks through the doors to Engineering, the revelation still fresh on his mind as he tries to return to work mode:: CEO: Sir? ::falls easily into attention behind the commander:: CEO: The node that blew out on deck six has been repaired.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::sitting on the bridge in the Command Chair going over reports::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Good morning, Lieutenant.

XO_Storal says:
::exits his office and heads to the conference room for the briefing::

Host CO_Linard says:
::leaves Fort Apache with her mug of Tea and heads for the Conference Lounge:: TL: Deck 2…

TO_Tyler says:
Security: Okay men, I want two teams patrolling the area of the intruder alert here at all times. I know that not a lot of us will get much sleep, but we'll make due. I'm heading up to the bridge. Contact me there if you need me.

CNS_Lux says:
::looks up as the door opens and hears her name:: CIV: Hello...  ::smiles a little::

SO_Zria says:
::on deck five in a Science Bay going over the system analysis::

SEC_Neilson says:
TO_Tyler: Aye sir, we'll see to it right away. ::begins telling the teams what to do::

CIV_Vernius says:
::returns the slight smile:: CNS: Are you ready to run through it again?

Host CO_Linard says:
::reads a PADD as the turbolift stops and she exits, sipping her drink as she goes::

CEO_Yeung says:
::turns his head to the EO:: EO: Good, now we can do the warp diagnostic. Care to assist me with that?

CSO_Hammond says:
Self: Reports, reports, and more reports … they never seem to end.

TO_Tyler says:
SEC_Neilson: Okay, I'll leave you in charge here. I know you can take care of it. ::leaves Neilson in charge of the teams, and enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

EO_Tana says:
::realizes he's semi-distracted and forces himself to answer with an affirmative nod:: CEO: Of course, sir. Plasma transfer rates first, or M/ARC?

SO_Zria says:
*CSO*: Commander, if you have a moment, I would like to speak with you concerning the incidents earlier within the Argolis cluster.

CNS_Lux says:
::tilts her head in a nod:: CIV: As ready as we'll ever be.  I wonder if they have performed scans for those particles, yet.  And have they made any progress concerning diagnostics on the sensors?

Host CO_Linard says:
::leaves the turbolift and heads for the lounge, not looking up as she knows the way by heart::

CNS_Lux says:
::stares off into space for a moment::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Indeed, but I doubt it.

XO_Storal says:
::walks down the corridor and arrives  at the conference lounge … take a deep breath and enters the room::

TO_Tyler says:
::thinks about the latest incident as the turbolift whirs its way up through the decks::

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Start with the core first … we'll proceed from there.

XO_Storal says:
CNS/CIV: Good morning everyone.

CSO_Hammond says:
*SO*: Now would be fine with me.  Where are you?

CMO_Naegle says:
Jones: Well, Mister Jones, you look like you're just about fit for duty.  I can't say the same for Mister Cha`Dak over there. ::points at K'hora::

CIV_Vernius says:
All: Captain on deck!

CNS_Lux says:
::snaps back to reality as the CIV speaks:: CIV: It would help if we had those results ... but we'll do the best we can with what we have.  Be prepared, as they say in the Kiddy Scouts. ::smiles::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In the turbolift with Mister Tyler, the speakers suddenly come to life blaring a Klingon Opera at him.

CIV_Vernius says:
::stands at attention::

FCO_Terman says:
::gets up as his replicated watch beeps that his shift is about to begin and spills his espresso. Jax heads over to clean up the mess and, fearing for his life, Jordan runs for the exit with Jax in hot pursuit, telling him not to run::

SEC_Neilson says:
::issues phaser rifles to all seven of his men for the first shift, and begins to tell them where to go::

Host CO_Linard says:
::walks in behind the XO and hears the CIV, stops and looks up, with a bit of a start::

CNS_Lux says:
::snaps to attention::

SO_Zria says:
*CSO*: I'm in Science Bay Two, on deck five, sir.

TO_Tyler says:
Self: What the…?

CEO_Yeung says:
::begins with the diagnostic:: EO: You seem a bit distracted, Tana. Is something bothering you?

Host CO_Linard says:
CIV/CNS/XO: As you were...

TO_Tyler says:
Computer: Halt lift!

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: When can I return to duty?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Opera seems to be somewhat off key and halting ... the turbolift comes to a stop.

CIV_Vernius says:
::grins:: CO: I've always wanted to say that, congratulations on the promotion Captain. ::extends his hand::

CNS_Lux says:
::takes a more relaxing stance, and forces herself to think about the current situation, and forget about Kavli for now::

TO_Tyler says:
Computer: What is the source of that noise?

XO_Storal says:
::takes his seat::

EO_Tana says:
::looks up from the console beside Yeung:: CEO: Distracted? No sir, I'm fine. ::switches gears:: CEO: Crystals read within tolerances.

FCO_Terman says:
::just reaches the exit before Jax can nab him and heads for the nearest turbolift:: TL: Bridge, fast as you can!

Host CO_Linard says:
::smirks:: CIV: Thank you, Mister Vernius.

CMO_Naegle says:
Jones: I don't see why you can't return now.  Go ahead, get out of here!

CSO_Hammond says:
*SO*: I'll be there in a few moments.  ::heads out for the nearest turbolift::

Host Computer says:
TO: You are listening to 'Kahless at the Battle of Three Turn Bridge' by the composer Mokra, 11th Century.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: If you say so … power distribution is within normal levels.

Host CO_Linard says:
::heads for her seat at the head of the table ... pausing for a moment as if she was going to sit in the XO's chair::

XO_Storal says:
::smiles and gently motions to the captain’s chair::

SO_Zria says:
::sets up a program to simulate the condition of the gravimetric shears ... then accesses sensors from her console to begin a series of scans::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Lieutenant, would you like to being?

CNS_Lux says:
XO/CO: Both Lieutenant Vernius and myself have finished compiling reports on what we saw in the Crewman’s Lounge earlier.

CSO_Hammond says:
::enters the turbolift::  TL: Deck 5.

TO_Tyler says:
Computer: Shut off that music now! And resume this lift. ::sighs and makes a note to talk to the CEO about that::

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: Thank you, sir.  ::hurries out of Sickbay::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The computer beeps its acknowledgement and the music ceases.

EO_Tana says:
::glances at Yeung, says nothing, and then returns his eyes to the screen::

CIV_Vernius says:
XO/CO: And we are prepared to give our reports to you, and show you a recreation on the holodeck.

SEC_Neilson says:
*CMO*: Doctor, I'm just checking in on the status of Crewman Jones. When will he be able to return to duty?

Host CO_Linard says:
::sits down and leans back in her seat:: CNS/CIV: By all means then, proceed...

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Uh … sure.  ::smiles as she hands the XO and CO and the CIV a copy of her report::  CO/XO/CIV: Everything that I saw, along with my speculations, is there.

TO_Tyler says:
::steps out onto the bridge::

XO_Storal says:
::takes the  PADD and begins to go over it::

FCO_Terman says:
::hopes Jax will stay in Fort Apache and not head to the bridge in search of him as the turbolift doors slide open to the bridge::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::turns in his chair and nods towards Mister Tyler::

Host CO_Linard says:
::turns the PADD right side up and looks over the data ... waiting for them to begin::

CMO_Naegle says:
*Neilson*: I just released him.  He'll be there momentarily.

CNS_Lux says:
CO/XO/CIV: We saw a phaser blast refract and there was an unexplained intruder alert.

CIV_Vernius says:
::also hands a copy of his report to the CO and XO::

EO_Tana says:
::frowns:: CEO: Has there been any ... tweaking done to this ship, sir? The base specs on this model core are only slightly out of synch. ::points to the graph:: It's about 2% under the efficiency rate of most of the other systems.

CSO_Hammond says:
::exits onto deck five and heads towards Science Bay Two::

CNS_Lux says:
CO/XO/CIV: We have yet to encounter another intruder alert in the past 2 hours ... which leads me to believe that there really is no one onboard.

SO_Zria says:
::sets sensors to scan for any chronometric activity::

SEC_Neilson says:
*CMO*: Thank you, Doctor.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Tana points to the graph an arc of electrical current comes off the display and connects with his finger giving him a mild shock.

CEO_Yeung says:
::leans over and takes a look:: EO: Hmm...

CMO_Naegle says:
*Neilson*: Not a problem, Sickbay out.

TO_Tyler says:
::nods back at V’Taran::

FCO_Terman says:
::steps out onto the bridge, wondering what a flight officer can really do while the engines are off::

CNS_Lux says:
CO/XO/CIV: Lieutenant Vernius has a different point of view... ::steps aside::

EO_Tana says:
::bites his lip:: Self: Reeve’s toes! ::flicks his finger:: CEO: What was that?

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::stands from his seat and moves aside for Mister Terman:: FCO: Sir...

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks from the CNS to the CIV::

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: So, what do you have for me?

CNS_Lux says:
::looks over at the CIV::

CMO_Naegle says:
::starts whistling off key as she continues to work::

SO_Zria says:
::turns to the CSO as he enters:: SO:  Commander, I've been studying the sensor readings taken during our time in the gravimetric shears from the cluster.

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO/CNS: Thank you, Lieutenant … Captain … Commander.  ::nods to each::

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks in surprise:: EO: You all right? I wonder what caused that.

TO_Tyler says:
::takes over at Tactical, relieving the Ensign on duty::

CMO_Naegle says:
::recalibrates the biobed Jones was on and gets it ready for the next patient::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::moves to the front of the bridge, relieving the Junior Flight Control Officer there::

CEO_Yeung says:
::runs a quick diagnostic on the system console::

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  Sir, I have found nothing thus far to indicate that they could be the cause of the disturbance in the crewmen's lounge.

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO/CNS: Our reports are concurrent up until we come to the part on the whereabouts of the shadow, and the composition of said shadow.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Console seems to be working independently of the computer core and Yeung does not gain immediate control of its functions.

EO_Tana says:
::frowns:: CEO: Me too, sir. I'd say static discharge, but these polymer coats can't hold a charge.

FCO_Terman says:
::heads to V’Taran:: FCO: You’re dismissed ... unless you'd... ::realizes that a Vulcan wouldn't make good company:: FCO:  You're dismissed. ::takes a seat::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In sickbay, Naegle swears she hears voices and turns ... but no one is there.

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  I have a theory, and I have reset sensors to begin scanning for possible chronometric activity.  Perhaps it could be causing us to perceive and detect shadows of former occurrences.

EO_Tana says:
::hears the protestations of the console:: CEO: Something wrong, sir?

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO/CNS: Lieutenant Lux has suggested that the fracturing of the phaser beam was able to take place inside the ship with no outside interference.

CEO_Yeung says:
::furrows his brow:: EO: That's strange ... the console seems to be running independently from the core.

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  Which in turn might explain receiving a log that was transmitted over two years ago.

CMO_Naegle says:
::stops whistling, hearing voices::

CSO_Hammond says:
::listens to the SO:: SO: Anything yet?

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::looks at Terman oddly ... then back at the Captain's Chair:: Terman: Were you not going to take the bridge, sir?

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks around and starts slowly walking around::

CEO_Yeung says:
::tries to identify the source from where the console is running::

EO_Tana says:
CEO: Really? That doesn't sound right ... let me take a look. ::crouches down and removes the diagnostic plates, checking the consoles onboard isolinear processor array::

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO/CNS: Sir, I have reviewed all the materials used to build the Apache and none of them react with a phaser beam in that way. Also I believe that the intruder is still around. It may not be on the ship but I do not believe we have seen the last of it.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Yeung tries to identify the power source, the console returns to his control.

CMO_Naegle says:
Self: I know I'm the only one in here.

EO_Tana says:
::sees nothing but green lights and speaks from under the console:: CEO: Looks fine to me.

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO: With your permission we would like to show you a recreation of the events in the Crewman's Lounge … unless you have any questions?

SO_Zria says:
::shakes her head:: CSO:  I've just begun the sensor sweeps.  The simulations show that this is a possible solution.  Even if it is, sir, it will be difficult to monitor or correct.  ::continues with the sensor sweeps for chronometric activity as she speaks with the CSO::

FCO_Terman says:
V'Taran: Umm ... of course... ::worries that V'Taran might think him incompetent:: V’Taran: Of course I was.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Hmm ... seems to be working fine now...

Host CO_Linard says:
CIV: If there is an intruder, Mister Vernius...

XO_Storal says:
CIV/CNS: Was a thorough scan conducted at the time of the incident?

CIV_Vernius says:
::looks at the CO::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::nods:: Terman: Of course, sir. Then I shall continue to serve as Flight Control Officer for the time being.

Host CO_Linard says:
CIV/CNS/XO: ...do you have any speculations on what it is or where it could have gone?

CIV_Vernius says:
::continues to look at the CO:: XO: Yes sir, a full scan turned up no intruders.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Check the computer core to see if there's been any tweaking of its operations.

CMO_Naegle says:
::checks sensors in sickbay just to make sure::

TO_Tyler says:
*CMO*: Doctor, how is Lieutenant Commander Cha`Dak doing? Will he be able to report back to duty soon?

CIV_Vernius says:
CO: Sir, I don't believe that we know enough about what we saw to make speculations on where it went.

EO_Tana says:
::replaces the diagnostic cover and rolls off his knees and back on to his haunches before standing:: CEO: Aye sir. ::hesitates to use the console again, but squashes the irrational caution and queries the main computer::

CNS_Lux says:
CO: I cannot speculate on that, sir.  Perhaps Mister Vernius killed it for all we know.  ::weak smile::

CSO_Hammond says:
::looks over at the SO's progress::

FCO_Terman says:
::embarrassed:: V'Taran: Of course... ::gets up to let V'Taran sit and hesitantly goes toward the big chair::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: CIV: Continue...

CMO_Naegle says:
*TO*: Cha`Dak's fever is still such that I want him to stay here.  But could I get you to come down here? Something strange is going on?

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Doubtful … with a phaser on stun, unless it has a weak atomic structure.

TO_Tyler says:
*CMO*: No problem Doctor, I'm on my way.

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Well, as I've stated in my report, one of the particles that can cause phaser beams to fracture is Neutronium. And it is highly unstable.

CMO_Naegle says:
*TO*: Thanks, I appreciate it.

XO_Storal says:
All: If  there were any chronoton particles present.  They  would have interacted with the beam.

SO_Zria says:
::waits for the sensors to complete their scan to verify or eliminate the possibility of chronometric activity::

TO_Tyler says:
::motions to the Ensign behind him at Tactical 2 to take over:: FCO_Terman: Sir, the Doctor has reported something strange down in Sickbay. I'm going to check it out right now.

CIV_Vernius says:
CO: Only this, Captain. We don't know what it was, it obviously wasn't human or even humanoid. Possibly it is made of energy but we know nothing about it and therefore can't say where it has gone, or even where it came from.

XO_Storal says:
All: That’s if there were a good concentration of said particles.

EO_Tana says:
::notes this console's serial number and brings up the maintenance reports for it over the last two weeks::

CNS_Lux says:
XO: Hmm … perhaps we should have science do a sweep for unusual particles in the lounge?

FCO_Terman says:
::looks up:: TO: Yes ... good idea.

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: To say that the substance was in the Crewmen's lounge would be to admit that there was an intruder. I can assure that there is no Neutronium on the Apache.

FCO_Terman says:
::seems preoccupied::

TO_Tyler says:
::reaches into his console and pulls out his utility belt, with his tricorder and phaser on it. He also pulls out a phaser rifle, then heads to the turbolift::

XO_Storal says:
CNS: They are working on that now.

CEO_Yeung says:
::continues cautiously with the warp engine diagnostic::

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: One thing if you will.  Within the science department, I prefer to be called Joseph.  I just never got used to being called sir.

CNS_Lux says:
::nods::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On the bridge, they receive a communiqué...

TO_Tyler says:
FCO_Terman: I'll be back as soon as I can. ::enters the turbolift: TL: Sickbay.

CIV_Vernius says:
::nods at the XO::

XO_Storal says:
CNS: Has tactical done an examination of your rifle, Lieutenant?

SO_Zria says:
::nods:: CSO: Aye sir ... umm, Joseph.

EO_Tana says:
::glances occasionally at the field strength indicator on the left of the screen as he goes mystery hunting::

CNS_Lux says:
::looks over to the CIV for the answer::

CIV_Vernius says:
XO: I handed it over to them, but I do not know what, if anything, has turned up.

FCO_Terman says:
::wonders why the TO needs a phaser rifle and writes it off to paranoia::

CIV_Vernius says:
XO: Speaking of which, I would like it back. That rifle and I have been through a lot.

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: I know, it confuses everyone.  Which is the other reason I like Joseph.

Host OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
Terman: Sir, we are being hailed...

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods at the XO:: XO: Contact Mister Tyler and see if you can get him to examine it.

TO_Tyler says:
::as the turbolift takes him down to Sickbay, Tyler decides to let Ensign Neilson know where he's going:: *SEC_Neilson*: If you need me I'll be in Sickbay. Stand by with one team in case I need you. Tyler out.

XO_Storal says:
::nods to the CO::

EO_Tana says:
::chews on the inside of his lip like he's been doing for ten years whenever he's lost in a job::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks at Rakhmatullin:: OPS: Patch it through.

TO_Tyler says:
::exits the turbolift and jogs down the corridor into Sickbay::

XO_Storal says:
*TO*: Storal to Tyler...

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  I understand.  ::sighs as she looks at the results:: Sensors are negative.  No chronotron particles detected.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Tana can find nothing wrong with the console or it's many parts.

TO_Tyler says:
::halts just outside the door:: *XO*: Tyler here, sir. What can I do for you?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On the main viewscreen an image of Captain Madred appears on the screen. He is clearly sitting in his office aboard Starbase 366.

XO_Storal says:
*TO*: Has your department finished a forensic workup of Mister Vernius' phaser rifle?

EO_Tana says:
::hmph’s when he can't find anything that stands out:: CEO: The repair history of this console's clean, sir. Maybe it was just static? ::looks non-committal::

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: Well, now we know what it's not.

FCO_Terman says:
::under breath:: Self: Oh my...

CNS_Lux says:
CO: I believe science should be done with those scans.

TO_Tyler says:
*XO*: Sir, I believe they're still working on it. I'll get right on it as soon as I'm done here.

Host CO_Linard says:
CNS: Good, I'll take a look at their reports.

SEC_Neilson says:
*TO*: Aye, we'll be waiting.

XO_Storal says:
*TO*: Make it a priority, Mister Tyler.

TO_Tyler says:
*XO*: Yes sir.

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Apache: I ... hello ... we ... are ... in ... damage. We ... you ... need .... much.

CIV_Vernius says:
::moves over next to Lieutenant Lux::

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  I'll keep studying the sensor readings … maybe something will appear abnormal, unless the problem is within the computer core.

CIV_Vernius says:
::whispers:: CNS: Did you want to get that cup of coffee sometime?

Host CO_Linard says:
CNS/CIV: So is it safe to say that whoever or whatever this was ... it's gone?

CNS_Lux says:
CO: With your permission, sir … and, of course, Commander Storal’s too. May I have a copy of the sensor report?

CEO_Yeung says:
::seems unconvinced:: EO: Maybe, but it's very unlikely. Whenever there's a mysterious glitch like that, it's usually a symptom of a bigger problem.

CNS_Lux says:
::looks at CIV::

FCO_Terman says:
COM: CO_Madred: What are your co-ordinates, Captain?

XO_Storal says:
CO: Sir, until we receive conclusive data we must conclude it's a malfunction and continue to the border.

CIV_Vernius says:
::shakes head:: CO: I do not believe so.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Captain Madred speaks, his words are disjointed, and the image jumps about the screen slightly.

CNS_Lux says:
::shakes head::

TO_Tyler says:
::walks into Sickbay, carrying his full belt and his phaser rifle:: CMO: Doctor, what's the problem?

CIV_Vernius says:
::shakes head:::

XO_Storal says:
CNS: Of course…

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Apache: We ... unable ... here in ... pain.

CNS_Lux says:
CO: As much as I would like to say that I'm right ... I can't be sure until all the facts are in.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::turns in his chair and raises an eyebrow at Mister Terman::

FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Can you trace this communiqué?

EO_Tana says:
::nods:: CEO: I see what you mean, sir. I could run a level three diagnostic on it after this shift's over if you want.

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Alex!  I'm glad to see you.  I'm either going crazy, or someone's in here who shouldn't be.

Host OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
Terman: Sir ... this is strange ... I'm not detecting a source for this transmission.

TO_Tyler says:
::becomes worried, and feels his adrenaline start to rise:: CMO: Janet, what's wrong?

CNS_Lux says:
::stops shaking head::

Host CO_Linard says:
CNS: Of course…

FCO_Terman says:
::looks at Rakhmatullin:: OPS: What? How's that possible?

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: Well, it is a new core, but I doubt that's it.  I'll run a diagnostic on it while you go over the sensors and we'll compare results.  Maybe something will come up.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods to them all:: CIV/CNS/XO: Very well then, if we're all done here. I think we can dismiss.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Don't worry about it too much … it could be nothing. I'll get another engineer on the next shift to do it.

CIV_Vernius says:
CO: Aye aye, sir

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: I'm hearing voices in here.  I've looked all around, but have found no one.

CIV_Vernius says:
::comes to attention::

XO_Storal says:
CIV/CNS: Excellent work on the reports.

CIV_Vernius says:
XO: Thank you, sir.

CNS_Lux says:
::nods:: CO: Aye.  Although, you might want to look at the holodeck program when you get a chance.  ::holds out the data chips::

Host OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::working at his console:: Terman: Unknown sir ... the transmission seems to be coming from our own communications array.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods and smiles:: CIV/CNS: I concur. You both work very well together...

EO_Tana says:
CEO: Yes sir. ::closes down the computer queries and returns to diagnosing the warp core::

SO_Zria says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO:  Thank you, sir … umm, Joseph.

CIV_Vernius says:
::thinks uh oh::

CNS_Lux says:
XO/CO: Thank you, sir.

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: Let me check it out. ::walks around the room, scanning over everything with his tricorder:: Computer: How many people do the internal sensors indicate are in this room?

CIV_Vernius says:
CO/XO: Thank you.

FCO_Terman says:
OPS: How's ... wait a second, is there any similarity to the log we received earlier?

Host CO_Linard says:
::takes the chips:: CNS: Actually, I was planning on taking a trip to the crewman's lounge myself. If there's anything there, I might be able to sense it.

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Apache: Please ... in much pain. Help us ... help us ... help us ...

CMO_Naegle says:
::takes a deep breath::

XO_Storal says:
*CSO*: Mister Hammond ... what have you got for me?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Rather suddenly the transmission ceases and the main viewscreen goes blank.

CNS_Lux says:
::nods:: CO: Right.. I forgot you're Betazoid.  ::smiles:: I'm still trying to learn about everyone here..

SO_Zria says:
::turns her attention back to the steady stream of sensor data::

Host CO_Linard says:
::stands from her chair and takes her PADD's with her::

CIV_Vernius says:
::waits for Ligeia to precede him out of the room::

XO_Storal says:
::stands and exits the room:: CO: What are we going to do now?

Host CO_Linard says:
CNS: It's okay. It will all come in time ... you have the best position for it...

FCO_Terman says:
::looks back at the viewscreen, hoping desperately, that he's not doing the wrong thing here::

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Well, we're nearly through the checking the warp engines. You check the condition of the warp coils, I'll check the Bussard collectors.

CSO_Hammond says:
*XO*: Not much I'm afraid.  We're going over different possibilities at the moment and nothing has turned up.  I'll inform you when I find something.

CNS_Lux says:
::chuckles:: CO: Thanks for your confidence.  ::steps out of the conference room and turns the opposite direction of the XO and CO::

Host Computer says:
*TO*: There are two people in here, yourself and Doctor Naegle.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Mister Tyler runs his tricorder around the room, he finds an unusual bio signature.

EO_Tana says:
::looks up from the field graph:: CEO: Remote diagnostics, or should I head into the nacelles for a visual?

XO_Storal says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged, Storal out.

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Well I don't see much reason to stay here any longer. It seems if there was anything here, it’s gone now.

CIV_Vernius says:
::follows the CNS out of the conference room and walks beside her:: CNS: Well?

FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Well? Is there any similarity?

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Remote will do. If there's any problem or anything incomplete, then we'll head down.

TO_Tyler says:
Self: What the...? ::levels his phaser rifle at the object, sets it to low stun, and fires::

Host OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
Terman: I'm sorry sir, I can't find any similarities ... aside from both sources being unknown.

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Well, that went well did it not?  ::looks over at him:: We don't have all the facts yet we need more data, I guess.

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands back and lets Tyler do his work::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: That’s not what I meant, Lieutenant. ::grins::

XO_Storal says:
CO: Shall I tell flight to set course for the border?

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Though I would like to head down to the Crewman's Lounge myself and take a look...

EO_Tana says:
::just nods, and then brings up diagnostic plans on the plasma transfer system, the nacelles, and their attenuation stats::

CSO_Hammond says:
::begins running a level 5 diagnostic on the computer core:: Self: Let's see how the new core is looking.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Tyler's phaser blast disintegrates a laboratory experiment that was resting on one of Naegle’s counters.

CNS_Lux says:
::pauses in her stride and looks over at the CIV:: CIV: What do you mean then?  ::looks a bit confused::

XO_Storal says:
CO: Sounds like a plan.

SO_Zria says:
::watches the streams of data, searching for any unusual activity::

FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Okay, thank you. *CO*: Captain, we've just received a distress signal from Captain Madred with no identifiable origin. I think you may want to come up here.

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Uh, Alex?  I've been working on that experiment for days now.  Now I'll have to start over.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the XO:: *FCO*: I'm on my way... XO: Well it looks like the lounge will have to wait. ::heads for the turbolift::

CIV_Vernius says:
::stops in the corridor and looks at her:: CNS: Well, let's see. You were conducting an interview when we were so rudely interrupted, and I asked you to have a cup of coffee. Any reason not to combine the two?

FCO_Terman says:
::gets out of the chair of power::

XO_Storal says:
CO: Indeed ::follows the CO::

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: Janet, I'm really sorry about that. I guess I don't know what came over me...

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::stands from the Flight Controls so that Terman can take his place::

CNS_Lux says:
::chuckles:: CIV: Sure, even if you disagreed with me.

Host CO_Linard says:
::feels her feet can't move fast enough:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Terman says:
::heads over to flight:: FCO: Thank you.

CIV_Vernius says:
::points at himself with an innocent expression:: CNS: Me? I didn't disagree with you. You disagreed with me! ::grins good naturedly::

XO_Storal says:
CO:I think that the answer lies between both of their accounts.

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Well, I did say I was hearing voices, and something did register on your tricorder.  But next time, be sure of what you're shooting at.  You might have hit Cha`Dak!

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: A distress call from Captain Madred? I thought he was sectors from here?

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: Janet, I really hate to do this, but I have to leave. I'll post someone here 24 hours a day to make sure you're all right.

XO_Storal says:
CO: Could be another bug.

CNS_Lux says:
::chuckles and rolls her eyes:: CIV: Same difference.  ::chuckles some more, and turns to head back to the turbolift:: I guess ... Fort Apache, eh?  Since, the Crewman's lounge is obviously closed.

EO_Tana says:
::hears a quiet chirrup from the console and accesses it:: CEO: Sir? ::points again, out of habit:: The number-7 coil in the portside nacelle is feeling some stress. It might need to be replaced the next time we can afford to stay out of warp for a while.

Host CO_Linard says:
::feels the turbolift stop as the doors open on to the bridge:: XO: I guess we'll find out now won't we?

TO_Tyler says:
*SEC_Neilson*: Send down Crewman Jones to Sickbay, fully outfitted. He'll be standing guard here for the rest of this shift.

Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the bridge:: FCO: Report...

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Okay.  I appreciate that.  Thanks for coming, Alex.

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Sounds good to me. ::follows her towards the turbolift::

SEC_Neilson says:
*TO*: Aye sir, he's on his way.

XO_Storal says:
CO: Agreed. ::exits the turbolift::

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Have you met Jax yet?

SO_Zria says:
CSO: Should we begin running internal sensor sweeps as well, to search for this unseen intruder?

CMO_Naegle says:
::chuckles:: TO: I just chased Jones out of here, and now your sending him back?

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: All my other officers are busy on deck seven.

CEO_Yeung says:
::brings up data on the coil to his monitor:: EO: Looks like it. We'll have to keep an eye on it.

CIV_Vernius says:
::waves at the door to Strategic Operations as he passes it:: CNS: What? Hmmm, no I haven't. The bartender right?

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: Good idea.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: At least there's no problem with the Bussard Collectors.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: From the remains of Doctor Naegle's experiment a small spider crawls across the counter...

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: I understand.

CNS_Lux says:
::thinks, he makes friends with doors::  CIV: Yeah, I think so.  I've seen him around, but I've yet to have the privilege to meet with him properly.

EO_Tana says:
::nods:: CEO: Some blessings at least. Should I log the coil's status, for the Executive Officer?

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Oh no, that's one of the spiders I was studying!

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: Now Janet, I need to go check on the inspection of a phaser rifle. In fact, the one that shot Crewman Jones.

FCO_Terman says:
CO: Captain Madred sent a distress signal and we received it. I was unable to trace the message and the Captain did not give us a location. On the attempt to trace it, it came out as being from our own communications array.

SO_Zria says:
::nods and sets his console to begin receiving information from internal sensor sweeps as well::

CMO_Naegle says:
::reaches out to try to contain the spider::

TO_Tyler says:
::grabs an empty specimen jar, and puts the spider in it:: CMO: Here you are!

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Right, log it in our diagnostic report.

Host CO_Linard says:
FCO: Did you scan the area, see if he was anywhere nearby?

XO_Storal says:
::takes his seat and brings up the sensor results from science::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: A first for both of us then. ::chuckles at her dubious expression:: CNS: Oh, waving at the door is just something I picked up from my mother. She says that you should always let your home know where you are.

CNS_Lux says:
::steps into the turbolift with him:: CIV: Smart woman.  ::smiles:: TL: Deck 6.

CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Thanks, guess I'm just a bit shaky.  Go on!  I'll be fine.

EO_Tana says:
::draws up a short report on the nacelle, estimated time of repair, and failure rate; then transmits it into the cue of reports for first officer review::

FCO_Terman says:
CO: I ... it ... well ... Captain, I'm... ::looks down:: I'm sorry, I ... no.

CIV_Vernius says:
::saddened expression:: CNS: Aye, that she was.

TO_Tyler says:
CMO: You be careful in here. And call me if anything weird happens. I'll talk to you later! ::runs out the doors to the turbolift::

Host CO_Linard says:
FCO: Well, then please do so.

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods::

SO_Zria says:
::studies the readings as they come in:: CSO:  Sensors still show nothing unusual.

CNS_Lux says:
::notices the past tense::  CIV: I'm sure she is very proud of who you have become.  ::observers him a little, and wishes she had her PADD on hand:

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Well, that completes our diagnostic. Aside from a few minor glitches, everything seems operational.

XO_Storal says:
::receives the EO's reports:: *EO*: Storal to Mister Tana.  Begin the repairs as soon as possible.

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: Why does that not surprise me.

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: I'm sure she would be ecstatic. But she never really wanted me off 'exploring'. She wanted me to be like her and Dad; A writer.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Yeung notices that his two front teeth are really bothering him, and they feel like they're swollen.

CNS_Lux says:
::nods again:: CIV: Well ... you are a writer now. ::grins::  All those reports.

XO_Storal says:
*CSO*: Mister Hammond to the bridge...

SO_Zria says:
CSO:  I don't expect any changes either.

EO_Tana says:
::taps his badge absently, never expecting the commander to contact him directly:: *XO*: Aye sir, right away. ::looks at Yeung questioningly::

CEO_Yeung says:
::feels his two front teeth with his fingers:: Self: Hmm ... that's odd.

TO_Tyler says:
::steps into the turbolift:: *Security*: How did the results of the phaser rifle inspection go?

CSO_Hammond says:
*XO*: On my way, sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Zria feels a terribly craving for nuts...

CIV_Vernius says:
::grins slightly and looks away:: CNS: That's not writing, its just ... facts. Real writing flows, like water over the rocks and fills you so completely that you aren't there reading it, but experiencing it.

FCO_Terman says:
SO: Scan for any ship in the vicinity, please.

CSO_Hammond says:
SO: Well, keep on it.  Maybe something will come up.  If it does, you know where I'll be.

CIV_Vernius says:
::the turbolift stops and he follows Lux toward Fort Apache::

CNS_Lux says:
::steps off the turbolift with the CIV on deck six, and starts heading towards Fort Apache::

EO_Tana says:
::tries to think like an officer:: CEO: I'll need some help up there, Commander.

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Well true ... what do you do for recreational; activities?

CSO_Hammond says:
::heads for the nearest turbolift and enters::  TL: Bridge.

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods to Mister Jones and goes on about her work starting the experiment over again::

TO_Tyler says:
TL: Deck 5.

CEO_Yeung says:
::stops rubbing his teeth:: EO: Err, right. Come on, let's get our tools.

SO_Zria says:
::feels hungry all of a sudden and goes to the replicator and orders a bowl of almonds::

TO_Tyler says:
::steps off the turbolift and into the Secondary Science Lab where the rifle is being inspected::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Lux speaks to Vernius, he notes that all of her Sss's are sounding like Zzz's.

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Well ... I read, and I write, but my favorite thing is structured debate. ::grin:: Knowing that you won an argument is quite satisfying. ::looks at Lux a bit strangely::

EO_Tana says:
::follows Yeung::

TO_Tyler says:
::sees the rifle just sitting there along with a PADD with the results on it, reads the PADD::

CEO_Yeung says:
::as he gets his tools, he licks his teeth with his tongue::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Yeung goes to get his tools and feels an uncontrollable urge to rub his cheeks.

SO_Cervantes says:
CO/FCO: No ships found in the vicinity of the Apache.

SO_Zria says:
::begins munching on the nuts as she returns to her console::

CNS_Lux says:
::blinks back at CIV::  CIV: Whatz wrong?  You look like you juzt zaw zomething ztrange.

CIV_Vernius says:
::sways back and forth a bit:: CNS: Are you okay?

CEO_Yeung says:
::unconsciously rubs his cheek with the back of his hand::

CNS_Lux says:
::nods positively:: CIV: Yeah ... are you?

EO_Tana says:
::looks over at Yeung:: CEO: Are you all right, sir?

CSO_Hammond says:
::exits onto the bridge:: XO: Sir, you called?

CEO_Yeung says:
::once he gets his toolkit, he keeps changing hands with it as he rubs his cheeks::

CIV_Vernius says:
::blinks a few times:: CNS: I think so.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the SO:: SO: Are you sure?

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: Are you doing all right, Doctor?

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: I'm ... not sure ... I think I've got some rash or something.

XO_Storal says:
CSO: Take your station Mister Hammond.

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Plus, I think I have to go see the dentist...

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Okay then... ::nods slowly::  Let'z go?  I think I would like a zamaritan zunrize.

TO_Tyler says:
::grabs the PADD and the rifle and heads to the bridge via the turbolift::

SO_Zria says:
::continues nibbling on the nuts ... can't seem to quiet the craving::

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: Do you normally enunciate your S's like Z's?

EO_Tana says:
CEO: Maybe you should do that now, Commander. I can find someone else on duty to help me.

SO_Cervantes says:
::checks the scans a second time:: CO: I'm sorry sir, there are absolutely no ships in range.

CSO_Hammond says:
XO: Aye sir. ::walks over and excuses the SO present::

CMO_Naegle says:
Jones: Just fine, Mister Jones.  How are you?

CIV_Vernius says:
::continues toward Fort Apache::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods at the SO and looks to the CSO:: CSO: Check the area again. See if that distress call was the same thing we got earlier with Captain Turnbull's logs...

CIV_Vernius says:
CNS: And I would like a Hot Chocolate.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Doctor Naegle notices that she has an awful lot of saliva in her mouth and unconsciously spits across the room to a sink basin.

CNS_Lux says:
::shakes her head:: CIV: Not that I'm aware off.  Zee … listen … ez … ez … ez. ::smiles:: I had to take enunciation classes when I was in the zinging lessons.

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: A lot better now Doctor, thank you for asking. ::notices the Doctor's actions:: CMO: Are you sure you're okay?

TO_Tyler says:
::enters onto the bridge, and looks to see whose there::

CEO_Yeung says:
::rubs his cheek:: EO: Hmm ... maybe you're right ... get a team together.

CIV_Vernius says:
::stares at her a bit:: CNS: If you say so...

CMO_Naegle says:
::spits::

FCO_Terman says:
::speaks up:: CO: We've already looked into that possibility, it too came out negative.

CSO_Hammond says:
CO: Aye sir. ::begins a sensor sweep of the area::

CNS_Lux says:
::smiles:: CIV: I do zay zo.  And here we are!  ::steps into the Fort Apache::

CMO_Naegle says:
Jones: Just fine.  Just had a bit of saliva in my mouth, why?

EO_Tana says:
CEO: Yes sir. ::manages genuine concern in his voice:: I hope it's nothing serious. ::keeps walking portside::

XO_Storal says:
CO/CSO: It could be our proximity to the cluster.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Tyler looks around to see who is there he finds he is bobbing his head up and down and awful lot.

CIV_Vernius says:
::can't help but laugh:: CNS: Let's go in, shall we?

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: How so?

CEO_Yeung says:
::hands his tool kit to EO:: EO: Alert me if there's any problems. ::heads off toward sickbay::

TO_Tyler says:
::walks up to the XO:: XO: Sir, here are the results of the rifle inspection. The rifle is still in perfect working order.

XO_Storal says:
CO: It could be residual effects of the gravimetric disturbances.

CSO_Hammond says:
::looks for any kind of anomalies in the vicinity, which could cause the transmissions::

TO_Tyler says:
::hands him the PADD::

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Yeah ... come on.  ::goes up to the bar::  Hmm … I hope Jax iz here today.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Tana finds that the lighting in the area is really getting to him and shields his eyes as he speaks to Yeung.

XO_Storal says:
TO: Thank you Mister Tyler … as you were.

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: But then where would the distress signal be coming from?

CIV_Vernius says:
::motions for Lux to order first:: CNS: Go ahead, ladies first you know.

EO_Tana says:
::almost salutes but keeps walking, two tool kits in hand:: *Engineering*: Uh ... Beta Team, this is Chief Pett ... Ensign Tana. Please report to ::blinks harshly and then holds his hands up:: Report to the portside nacelle control room. I'll meet you there. Tana out.

SO_Zria says:
::balls her hand into a fist and rubs it across her ear and side of her head, unconsciously ... holds an almond between her index finger and thumb and begins nibbling on it slowly::

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: Well, Doctors are the pinnacles of cleanliness in their Sickbay ... but, you just spit across the room.

CNS_Lux says:
CIV: Thankz... ::zmilez::

XO_Storal says:
CO: It was coming from our own communications array...

CNS_Lux says:
Jax: Hi Jax.  How are you?  I would like a Zamaritan Zunrise pleaze.

EO_Tana says:
Self: What the? The piezo circuits must be off in here... ::squints and looks for a general-use display::

XO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Have a team run a diagnostic on the communication array.

CMO_Naegle says:
Jones: Did I?  I don't remember doing that!

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::looks up:: CNS: Are you feeling all right, Counselor?

CEO_Yeung says:
::enters a turbolift still rubbing his cheeks:: *XO*: Will do, sir.

CNS_Lux says:
::rolls eyes::  Jax: Not you too!  Thiz iz not funny!  ::sticks her tongue out and licks her lipz::

CIV_Vernius says:
::raises his eyebrows at Jax, like 'you notice it to?'::

TO_Tyler says:
XO: Aye sir. ::stands in the back of the bridge area and watches what's going on::

CEO_Yeung says:
*CPO_Belron*: Vik, get a team together and check the communication array.

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Very well then...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Storal turns towards Linard he notices that the area around her eyes has really darkened while they've been speaking...

EO_Tana says:
::rubs his eyes:: Computer: What is the luminosity of this corridor?

SO_Zria says:
::goes to the replicator for more almonds when she notices the bowl is empty::

XO_Storal says:
::does a double take :: CO: Sir are you okay?

CNS_Lux says:
Jax: Pleaze ... juzt a Zamaritan Zunrize.  Thankz.  ::zmilez, and lickz her lipz again.::

CEO_Yeung says:
TL: Deck 9.

Host CO_Linard says:
::gives Ky an odd look:: XO: I'm fine Commander, why do you ask? ::senses his immediate concern::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
CIV: And, Mister Vernius ... you seem to be developing a set of whiskers. ::points towards Vernius' face::

SEC_Jones says:
CMO: Well, you did. Doctor, are you okay?

CIV_Vernius says:
Jax: And I would like a Hot Chocolate, with whole milk please…

Host Jafo says:
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