Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #19
Week #6
Mission: "Evolution"

Host Jafo says:
As the de-evolved crew of the Apache runs rampant adrift somewhere in the Argolis cluster the USS Pioneer has been dispatched to investigate reports from the Apache regarding the Argolis Cluster. Upon entering the cluster, the Pioneer was greeted with the same phenomena that the Apache was.

Host Jafo says:
Severe gravimetric sheer and eddies rocked the Pioneer as they began their search. A series of probes were made ready and sent to search for any signs of the Apache. Although both probes were lost, the Pioneer did retrieve the Apache's log buoy and has begun to analyze it.

Host Jafo says:
The Pioneer currently is holding position outside the Argolis Cluster repairing the minor damage that they sustained.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week #6 >>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Onarian says:
::asleep in his quarters, waiting for his alarm to go off::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::still at the helm of the Pioneer::

CSO_S`klar says:
::running intense scans of the Argolis cluster on the bridge::

CTO_Illoria says:
::at tactical one looking over the Apache's tactical logs::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::finishes the last of the repairs to the SIF, stands and stretches:: Self:  It's about time.

TO_Lukan says:
::is making his patrol rounds on deck four::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::on gen way up to the bridge::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::in the science lab::

EO_Rzhova says:
::in main engineering checking on the progress of repairs being done::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::blinks a little at all the blinking lights on her console and quickly flips the flight manual on her lap::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Ensign Howling weather, report.

Host CO_Verak says:
::on the bridge, going over ship reports::

XO_Hadley says:
::walks out of the turbolift onto the bridge:: *All*: All departments, status report…

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::hears the XO's message:: EO: What is the status of the repairs that you were overseeing?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::pauses and rolls her eyes at the CSO:: *CSO*: Sir ... that's Howling WOLF...

OPS_Vlynn says:
::looks up at the XO:: Self: Uhhhh… ::flips her manual to the section about blinking lights::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps out of the lift and makes gen way over to the science stations::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Nothing has changed so far, sir. We're still monitoring the system.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::relieved::  XO: All is green on Flight and at OPS.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Status on your security check, Mister Lukan?

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Everything is progressing well, sir.  It will still be a couple of hours till the teams are done though.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Kerlan heads towards the console, a quiet bleeping begins at the station in front of him...

XO_Hadley says:
::nods at Ensign Vlynn::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Acknowledged Ensign, please accept my apologies for the mistake.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods:: EO: Understood.

CSO_S`klar says:
::nods to the CIV::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: I’ve just finished my sweep of deck four and am proceeding to deck five. I have nothing to report at this time.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::grins:: *CSO*: It’s all right, sir … I’ve been called worse.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::nods back at S'klar and enters his authorization code, bringing up the source of the beeps::

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Very well, carry on.

EO_Rzhova says:
::smiles:: CEO: You know as soon as we're done they're going to break something else for us.

XO_Hadley says:
::takes a seat next to the Captain and waits for the rest of the status reports::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*XO*: Repairs are progressing well.  SIF is back online, along with the IDF. However, however both need a little more tweaking.  It may be as long as two hours before all systems are back to spec, sir.

CMO_Onarian says:
::alarm clock goes off in all its hideous glory:: Self: Ugh…

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*:Aye sir, Lukan out.

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: What is our status, Commander?

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, scans of the Argolis Cluster reveal nothing out of the norm.

XO_Hadley says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, do what you can to cut that time down.

CTO_Illoria says:
::checks the status of the repairs of the torpedo bay::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::watches as the computer ticks off the materials present:: CSO: Uh ... not so fast there, Lieutenant.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::sees bleeping on her console:: Self: Well what have we here...

CMO_Onarian says:
::slowly readies himself for duty, not in any particular hurry::

CIV_Kerlan says:
CSO: We're picking up a mass, two light-years off.

CSO_S`klar says:
::turns to Mr. Kerlan::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods again:: EO:  That's our lot in life ... they break it, we fix it.  It’s not much, but it’s all we’ve got. ::smiles::
SO_Howlingwolf says:
Self: Hmm … large mass.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::puts the manual under her seat and uses it as a footstool::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Captain, Engineering reports another two hours until we are at peak efficiency of the SIF and IDF. Other than that, all departments report ready.

CSO_S`klar says:
::reluctantly, but in a neutral voice:: CIV: Well sighted, gen Kerlan.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*XO*: Aye sir.

TO_Lukan says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Deck 5.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Sir, I've got a large metal mass on my sensors ... can you confirm?

EO_Rzhova says:
::chuckles:: CEO: That and the fact that we never fix things fast enough.

CMO_Onarian says:
::gets coffee the consistency of sludge out of his replicator, and trudges to Sickbay::

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods to XO:: XO: What is your opinion concerning the Apache?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::brings up a map and the sensor estimations:: CSO: Whatever this thing is, it's very large.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: The repairs to the torpedo bay are almost complete, Commander.  Ensign Lukan reports all is going smoothly on his rounds.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: Pull in two teams from gamma shift, and lets get the repairs finished so that they have something else to break.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches the readings on the object:: Self: Whoa ... you're a big one aren't you?

XO_Hadley says:
::nods to the CTO:: CO: Sir, my honest opinion is that we need to find the Apache and what happened to them before the same befalls us or any other ship that might venture into this sector.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::walks over to the ladder beside the warp core and climbs up to the controls on the next level::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I already activated one of the teams.  I'll fire up the other team now, sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Aye, we're picking it up here. Please continue to scan the object.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches as another ensign enters the lab ... cringes inwardly seeing it's Ensign Linegar who has a crush on her::

CMO_Onarian says:
::slowly sips his coffee that has nine hundred thousand parts per million of caffeine::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: I'm already on it sir ... it's huge.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO:  I can hear their complaints now.  We'll just have to organize a poker game afterward to appease them.

CSO_S`klar says:
CIV: That depends on your perspective.

TO_Lukan says:
::exits the turbolift and begins patrolling deck 5::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: How do you feel about it?

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: That is one choice open up to us. However, we have no information on the Apache at this time.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::works at the console to tweak the ships systems back to spec and beyond where possible::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I'll bring the booze, sir.  That should help a lot too.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::brings up the Pioneer's schematics and compares the sizes, then smiles at the Vulcan:: CSO: Well from our perspective, it is very large indeed. Is it worth investigating?

CMO_Onarian says:
::enters sickbay and takes over from the gamma shift crew who have nothing to report, and only grunt to Onarian as he comes in and they go out::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::sighs, trying to avert the other Ensign's eyes:: Self: probably just an abandoned derelict...

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: Just bring the real stuff this time ... none of that watered down synthehol.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Lukan walks by the Holodeck, the doors open and a snowball comes flying out as a pair of crewmembers participates in a holo-snowball fight, which spills out into the hall.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Just one more thing, Ensign.  The Apache reported possible intruders, so be careful.

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Sir, as I stated in my logs, I believe our best course of action would be to conduct a full search of the sector for the Apache. They have to be out here somewhere.

EO_Rzhova says:
::hits a few buttons on his console to activate the second repair team::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I try and save the good stuff.  Those guys will drink anything.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::jerks his had back as sparks fly from the console he's working at:: EO:  What are you doing down there?

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, our sensors have picked up a mass three times the size of the Pioneer.

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: Elaborate … any other details about it?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::diverts more power to Science as they start to need more to study the phenomenon::

TO_Lukan says:
::whirls around and  lowers his rifle::  Crewmembers: Crewman Chip and  Crewman Dale, I suggest you resume your "playing" back in  the holodeck or my reputation as a phaser toting warmonger ... will be proven.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Tweaking the IDF, sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: It is beyond the other side of the cluster, heading 008 mark 5, and is showing no discernable power signature. In essence, it is unidentifiable at present.

SO_Linegar says:
SO: What have we today? ::smugly grins as he moves closer to her::

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: Unfortunately, the Apache may well be halfway to the Tzenkethi border as far as we know. Rest assured though, if we come across a clue on the Apache's whereabouts, we shall investigate it.

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: Acknowledged, continue scans of it and see if you can find out anything more.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: Give it a rest a minute; I need to find out what's going on with this up here.  Go finish the repairs to junction 12 in Jeffries tube 6.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::shoves a PADD into his chest using it as an excuse to get him away from her:: Linegar: A huge metal mass about 2 light years off ... get on it.  Let me know what you find. ::wheels her chair in the other direction::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Captain, recommend we investigate the unknown object.

CMO_Onarian says:
::starts the day in the normal fashion, strong coffee and the morning reports, which thankfully have little in them today::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Sciences is able to get a clear scan through the cluster and determine that the mass is in fact a starship of Federation design.

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Aye sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::rubs his tingling fingers and starts going through the circuits one by one to isolate the short::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Aye sir.  ::heads up to the CEO::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Ensign, can you clear that signal up. I think I’m getting something...

OPS_Vlynn says:
::holds the ship at the distance::

XO_Hadley says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: Captain?

Host CO_Verak says:
::nod:: XO: That is what we were sent here for after all.

CSO_S`klar says:
::is beginning to see data flow across the main science console::

SO_Linegar says:
SO: That mass is a federation starship you know.

CMO_Onarian says:
::winces slightly at item two on the days agenda:: Self: Oh no, not the EMH again...

CIV_Kerlan says:
::tries to be helpful, since this really isn't gen's area:: CSO: Could this be the vessel everyone's talking about?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks back:: Linegar: Really? ::checks sensors::

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Helm, set course to the unidentified object taking us around the cluster the long way.

TO_Lukan says:
::whirls back and continues his patrol:: Aloud: I'm  surrounded by children ... Kahless, take me away!

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Reinforce security in our most sensitive areas, Ensign.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: We've got something down here, sir ... it's a Federation Starship.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::sees the charred wire and chipset and goes to the replicator for replacement parts::

CMO_Onarian says:
::sure enough item two is the semi-annual EMH diagnostic activation test::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye sir. ::looks over to science::  If I may have the coordinates from science...?

CSO_S`klar says:
::looks at the CIV with a bored expression:: CIV: The Apache? Perhaps.

CSO_S`klar says:
::indicates that the possibilities are equal with a nod of his head::

XO_Hadley says:
OPS: Heading 008 mark 5, Ensign.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::retrieves them and gets them installed ... then begins running the checks again::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged sir, teams are en route.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::smiles:: Self:  Good, that's working again.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Acknowledged, keep on your toes, Lukan.

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Yes, I’m picking up the data as well. Can you try to get a registration number?

CMO_Onarian says:
::sighs and walks into the main part of sickbay:: Computer: Activate the EMH…

CIV_Kerlan says:
::nods:: CSO: There should be no other vessels in this area, and as far as I know, there aren't any ships presumed lost in this area.

EO_Rzhova says:
::grabs a repair kit:: CEO: Heading out to junction 12 Jeffries 6 now.  I'll report when I'm done, sir.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Aye sir ... it's hard to read through the cluster, but I'll see what I can come up with for you.

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, the mass we detected has a Federation design.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: Thank you, sir.  It helps to know where we're going before we go. ::sets course::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*:I always am, sir. A warrior must always maintain a state of battle readiness.

EMH says:
::an image shimmers into resolution in front of Onarian:: CMO: Please state the nature of the medical emergency…

XO_Hadley says:
OPS: Make it so. ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Any further information?

SO_Linegar says:
SO: That thing is just drifting ... it's hard to tell what ship it is.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO:  Good work, we'll have this finished before long.

CMO_Onarian says:
EMH: Time for your Diagnostic, run self-diagnostic protocol delta-five-omega

SO_Howlingwolf says:
Linegar: Yeah I know ... can't get anything from a light bulb if it isn't on right?

CTO_Illoria says:
::smiles:: *TO*: I'm glad to hear that, Ensign.  Today is not a good day to die.

EMH says:
CMO: Beginning diagnostic, please standby…

OPS_Vlynn says:
::adjusts heading:: XO: Engaging at impulse.  ::double checks her settings and taps in her commands::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::makes his way back to the main console and begins diagnostics there ... making adjustments as needed::

EO_Rzhova says:
::starts climbing through the tubes:: Self: I hate going through these things.  ::bumps his knee and lets out a curse::

CMO_Onarian says:
EMH: Time to completion?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::constantly glancing over to OPS readings to make sure all is in working order::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Captain, I would recommend yellow alert…

EMH says:
CMO: 28 minutes and forty-four seconds.

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*:Indeed ... I may make a Klingon out of you yet, sir.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: Ensign Lukan is continuing his patrols, Commander.  He will check in periodically.

CMO_Onarian says:
::sighs and takes his coffee back to his desk and continues reading medical journals::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
Linegar: See if you can get me some kind of visual on that thing ... I know it's a lot to ask, but it's a shot in the dark.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::uses what little discretion gen has with the sensors to focus more closely on certain areas of the object::

CTO_Illoria says:
::smiles knowingly:: *TO*: I love their mating rituals.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::finishes the diagnostics and decides to head to the bridge and work from there:: *EO*: Once you finish that repair, you have engineering.  I'm going up to the bridge and continue the diagnostics from there.  Report to me as soon as the last of the repairs are completed.

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: Very well, go to yellow alert.

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: How secure are the vital areas of the ship, Lieutenant?

XO_Hadley says:
*All*: Yellow Alert.

CMO_Onarian says:
::looks up at the Yellow alert lighting and wonders what is happening:: *XO*: Sir, is there anything I should know?

EO_Rzhova says:
::thinks, I wonder if they could have made these pathways just a little bit smaller::  *CEO*: Aye sir, it should only take about ten minutes once I arrive.

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: I have doubled patrols in vital locations. We should be ready for any disturbance.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*EO*: That's what I thought... ::mumbles to himself as he walks to the turbolift:: Self:  He should have been there by now.

XO_Hadley says:
*CMO*: Doctor, it's possible that we have discovered the Apache. Their crew might be in need of medical assistance. Have Sickbay standing ready.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Pioneer makes it way around the Argolis Cluster, taking slightly longer than going immediately through it, and sensors begin to detect fluctuating power signatures across all decks of the vessel.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: Ensign Lukan reports that he has doubled patrols in vital areas.  We should be ready for anything, sir.

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Very well.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::tilts her head at the XO's command:: Self: Sorry boys... ::shuts down the holodecks where the people were having a snowball fight::

CMO_Onarian says:
*XO*: The Apache, isn't she supposed to be in another sector?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::looks up at the viewscreen as they go around the cluster::

EO_Rzhova says:
::drops his head at the sound of yellow alert as he arrives at his destination:: Self: Wouldn't you know it.  ::starts the repairs::

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Any more information on the mass?

XO_Hadley says:
*CMO*: Yes Doctor, but don't worry about that. Just make sure you're ready for any survivors.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::covers his ears at the sound of the yellow alert:: Self:  What now?

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: No, sir.

CMO_Onarian says:
*XO*: Aye sir, Onarian out.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
TL: Bridge…

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: One moment...

SO_Linegar says:
SO: I'm getting a picture ... but it's hard to clear up. Let me work on it a bit.

CSO_S`klar says:
::taps the console::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::runs the computer's guessing routines against the intermittent energy spikes being detected::

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, I’m now detecting small energy traces from the mass.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::grins at her scans:: Self: Well ... looks like it isn't completely lifeless.

CMO_Onarian says:
*All Medical Personnel*: All Medical Personnel report for duty, repeat, report for duty immediately!

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: I confirm it on my console.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::steps off the lift and walks onto the bridge, making his way directly to the Engineering console::

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Are you able to identify it yet?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::tries to narrow her scans to find out what's working and what isn't::

EO_Rzhova says:
::starts whistling as he finds some damaged relays and replaces what he can and reroutes around the ones he can’t fix::

CMO_Onarian says:
::Onarian gets a flood of acknowledgements and walks back out into the main bay::

CTO_Illoria says:
::nods at the XO:: XO: I can trust Ensign Lukan to look after the ship's security.

XO_Hadley says:
::notices the CEO come on the bridge::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Pioneer closes on the mass it becomes clearer that this is a New Orleans Class vessel that has been left adrift. It slowly spins on its X and Y-axis...

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Just making sure, Lieutenant.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: No sir, it is not emitting a registry signal. It is clear that the vessels power is offline.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::looks over at OPS:: OPS: What have we found?

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: Is there any way to visually identify it?

CTO_Illoria says:
::nods:: XO: Understood sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: However, logic would dictate that it is the Apache.

TO_Lukan says:
*Security teams*: Bravo and Charlie teams are to check in every ten minutes. Alpha and Gamma teams will be checking in every five.

SO_Linegar says:
SO: Okay ... I still don't have a clear visual but it's definitely a New Orleans class vessel.  How's that for accurate so far?

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Indeed it would at this point.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: I'm attempting to gain visual confirmation of her registry.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Can you bring us within visual range of its markings?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::sees the silhouette on the screen:: CSO: What do you think happened?

CMO_Onarian says:
EMH: Oh you are still here, well when you finish with your diagnostic prepare to receive survivors from the USS Apache.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
Linegar: Not bad not bad ... we may make an officer out of you yet. ::grins to herself::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
XO:  If we get close enough to get a visual of its saucer section; we should be able to read the registry information.

EMH says:
CMO: What's an Apache, sir?

XO_Hadley says:
CTO/CSO: Scan for lifesigns.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Apache drifts along its primary hull is presented to the Pioneer and they are able to visually identify the registry number.

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Response time to any disturbance should be one minute in isolated areas.

EO_Rzhova says:
::finishes up the repairs and heads back to main engineering still whistling::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye sir. ::drops to three-quarter impulse and sets viewscreen to maximum magnification::

CTO_Illoria says:
::nods and begins scanning:: XO: Aye sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
CIV: It would be wise to investigate the matter further before making presumptions, Lieutenant.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: There it is.  The USS Apache - NCC 61491. ::checks with her computer::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::looks up from his console to the viewscreen as Vlynn tries to boost the magnification::

CSO_S`klar says:
::begins scanning for bio-signs::

SO_Linegar says:
::grins::  SO: It's her...

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods:: OPS: Hail them, Ensign.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Very well, Ensign.

CMO_Onarian says:
::sighs:: EMH: It’s a ship, New Orleans class, that shouldn't be in this sector but it is, so prepare to receive casualties.

EMH says:
::shuts up::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::hails the Apache::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks at his scan:: Linegar: Yes ... it's her all right, the poor thing. ::shakes her head::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Scans for bio-signs show definite life signs aboard the vessel ... however they appear to be in a state of flux and species identification is not possible.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Channel opened.

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Captain, we shouldn't expect to get any response from them if they don't have any power.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::raises his eyebrows:: Self:  So that's what happened to the Apache ... looks kind of like a ghost ship.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO/CO: Scanning for lifesigns...

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: We must attempt nonetheless, commander.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::smiles a bit more:: CSO: I'm surprised at you, S'klar. Presumptions are what have led us this far.

Host CO_Verak says:
COM: Apache: USS Apache, this is the USS Pioneer, please respond.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
Linegar: Are you getting any lifesigns?

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, I’m picking up bio-signs on board, but they are not human. From what I can tell the bio-signs are in a state of flux.

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: I'm assuming there is still a well-established atmosphere over there?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::blinks at her readings:: CO: This is odd. There are ... lifesigns but I can't identify the species. ::swivels her chair around and gives her commanding officers the bewildered antennae look::

SO_Linegar says:
SO: Yes, tons of them...

CSO_S`klar says:
::simply turns to blink at the CIV for a moment, before turning his attention back to the main viewscreen::

Host CO_Verak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: A state of flux? Most strange...

CEO_Es`scarn says:
CSO:  Are you picking up any other species? Klingon, Betazoid, Andorian? Anything?

CMO_Onarian says:
::the rest of the medical crew files in, and every one of them asks Onarian about the EMH, he grunts in reply::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
Linegar: Really? Then they're alive?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Can we tap into their bridge visual recorder?

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, the atmosphere ranges to different climates from different parts of the ship. It seems the environmental systems have short-circuited.

EMH says:
CMO: Diagnostic complete.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::back again in gen element, starts to run what bio-signs they can get against the ship's xenobiology library::

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

SO_Linegar says:
SO: Well sort of ... they're in a state of flux.

CSO_S`klar says:
CEO: Unable to tell at.... ::turns to listen to the COM::

EO_Rzhova says:
::climbs out of the tubes and looks into main engineering and bangs his knee again as he does:: Self: I really need to stop doing that. ::he says with gritted teeth::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Captain, request permission to take an Away Team over.

CTO_Illoria says:
::listens to the communiqué::

Host CO_Verak says:
::narrows his eyes:: COM: Apache: Please state your status.

CMO_Onarian says:
EMH: Good, now help Ensign Tolega at biobeds 3 and 4.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Sir, I'm getting erratic lifesigns on the Apache ... can you confirm?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Try to clean up that transmission.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::listens to the communiqué and thinks about the scans concerning the environmental systems::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: I am attempting to do so... ::runs a few noise reduction algorithms::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Confirmed Ensign, please report to the bridge.

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods to XO:: XO: Take security, engineering, and medical with you. Keep an open channel with the Pioneer.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: I can't determine if they're humanoid or ... whatever.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Aye sir...

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

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks at Linegar:: Linegar: You have my station … don’t mess it up. ::glares and then leaves::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: That’s the best I can do.  It seems that is the entire message, Captain.

Sec Team says:
*TO*: Sir, this is Bravo team, we are near engineering…

CEO_Es`scarn says:
XO: Perhaps you should take Mister Rzhova with you; he could use the experience.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge...

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Aye sir. ::turns to the CEO and CTO:: CTO/CEO: You're with me. Let's get over there and do our jobs. ::walks into the turbolift and waits for them:: *CMO*: Doctor, you're on an Away Team with me. Meet us with your medical kit at transporter room one.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: I am attempting to tap into their visual sensors on the bridge... ::shakes her head::

EO_Rzhova says:
::walks over to a console and finishes up tweaking the IDF and SIF::

TO_Lukan says:
*Bravo Team*: Acknowledged Bravo.

SO_Linegar says:
::sighs to himself:: Self: I just love a demanding woman...

CMO_Onarian says:
*XO*: Aye sir, I’m on my way.

XO_Hadley says:
CEO: All right, have him report to transporter room one instead then.

CMO_Onarian says:
Ensign Tolega: You take sickbay; prepare to receive what I send over.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Mister Vlynn successfully accesses the bridge visual and data recorder ... the deserted and darkened bridge of the Apache meets their gaze. At the very front of the bridge is a crewmember sitting at the flight controls. His belly has been opened up in his lap and his head is lolled back in his chair.

CMO_Onarian says:
EMH: Follow Tolega's orders, but take Biobeds 1 and 2.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::exits the turbolift and heads to science:: CSO: You needed me, sir?

XO_Hadley says:
::waits for the CTO to join him in the turbolift::

CMO_Onarian says:
::grabs a medkit and hurries to transporter room one::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods to the XO:: *EO*: Report to transport room one, immediately.  You'll be joining Commander Hadley on an away mission to the Apache.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: I'm putting it on screen...

Host CO_Verak says:
XO: Also, wear environmental suits to prevent contagion if there is a disease on board.

CTO_Illoria says:
::walks to the turbolift with the XO:: *TO*: We've found the Apache, Ensign. I'm going over to check it out with a team.

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::blinks::  CO: I've gained access to their visuals ... and wow, look at that!

CSO_S`klar says:
::stares calmly at the Apache’s bridge::

XO_Hadley says:
::lets the turbolift doors close:: TL: Transporter room one…

Host CO_Verak says:
::raises an eyebrow as he calmly stares at the bloody image::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks at the screen and feels her stomach surge as she places her hand quickly over her mouth::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Aye sir, I’ll continue patrols here.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::turns a little green::  CO: Shall I move to other sections on the ship?

EO_Rzhova says:
*CEO*: Aye sir, just don’t start drinking without me.  ::grabs a repair kit and heads for transporter room one::

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Ready to do this, Lieutenant?

CMO_Onarian says:
::arrives in transporter room one and waits for the XO::

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Acknowledged, Illoria out.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The visual recorder pans back and forth across the bridge. The crewman at the flight controls is not the only one on the bridge. The legs of another crewman can be seen at the back of the bridge. The rest of her body is hidden behind a console. Chairs have been overturned and the bridge has been ransacked.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*EO*: We'll hold the festivities until you get back ... after all, you were bringing the drinks.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::hears the inhaled breaths and turns around to see:: CO: Goodness Captain, someone's killed that man.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: I am as ready as I'll ever be, sir.

Host CO_Verak says:
*XO*: Tell your team to use extreme caution, Commander. Apache crewmembers have been killed very violently.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::hands work their way across the console in front of him as he begins another series of diagnostics::

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Good. ::walks out of the turbolift into the Transporter Room, grabs an EV suit and dons it::

CSO_S`klar says:
*CTO*: Sir, I advise extreme caution. We have no idea what has happened to the crew of the Apache.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: They should take some rifles with them...

EO_Rzhova says:
*CEO*: And I'm not telling where they are stashed till I get back, sir.

Host CO_Verak says:
CIV: Perhaps it should be said that 'something' killed him.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*EO*: You don't have to.  I know where you hid the good stuff.  ::chuckles::

XO_Hadley says:
CMO/EO: Put on environmental suits and grab a rifle and tricorder from over there. ::points to the weapons locker:: CTO/CMO/EO: We aren't going over there unarmed.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO/CIV: And a very big something at that...

EO_Rzhova says:
*CEO*: Somehow, I'm not surprised sir.

CTO_Illoria says:
::grabs EV suit as he exits the turbolift:: *CSO*: Acknowledged, Mister S'klar.  I'll protect the XO.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::takes her place at science two and begins to further scan the Apache::

XO_Hadley says:
*CO*: Aye sir, we'll be very careful.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Should I switch over to visual in the hallways and their lounge?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps around the science station and walks closer to the screens, analyzing the wounds:: CO: You're right about that. See that serrated flesh there? That's a ripping motion. This thing is not a tidy eater...

CSO_S`klar says:
SO: Are you calm now, ensign?

EO_Rzhova says:
XO: Aye sir. ::grabs an EV suit and puts it on::

TO_Lukan says:
::heads up to the bridge to man tactical while the CTO is on the Away Team::

CSO_S`klar says:
::turns to blink at her::

CMO_Onarian says:
::dons an EV suit:: XO: Sir, when the Borg destroyed my homeworld more than almost 100 years ago, I vowed never to pick up a weapon.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::nods watching her scanners:: CSO: I will be if I just keep looking at my own screen... ::gulps::

XO_Hadley says:
::turns to the transporter operator:: TR_Operator: We'll be beaming onto the Apache's bridge. Think you can handle that?

EO_Rzhova says:
::once his suit is secured grabs a rifle and a tricorder::

CTO_Illoria says:
::grabs his rifle:: XO: I understand, Commander.

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods at the CIV's statement::

TR_Operator says:
XO: Aye sir.

TO_Lukan says:
::exits the turbolift and mans main tactical::

XO_Hadley says:
CMO: Even to save your own life, Doctor?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Make it so, Ensign.

CTO_Illoria says:
::has EV suit on and listens to the XO and CMO::

CSO_S`klar says:
SO: Very well, begin trying to decipher the bio-signs we're receiving, to see if we can get a clearer pattern of the DNA signatures.

CMO_Onarian says:
::looks at the pasty faced tech that looks about seventeen years old and hopes he doesn’t end up partially merged with a console::

CMO_Onarian says:
XO: Even to save my own life.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::nods:: CSO: Aye sir...

CIV_Kerlan says:
::frowns when the screen changes, not finished with his analysis::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::watches Lukan enter the bridge and wonders how the Klingon likes being left off the away team list ... concentrates on the last of the diagnostics::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::begins sifting through the lifesigns and bio-signatures on the ship::

XO_Hadley says:
CMO: All right Doctor, step up on the pad. ::steps on the pad with the rest of the crew::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::nods and taps into the Apache's visual sensors:: CO: I have most of deck one available … I’m switching to the observation lounge.

XO_Hadley says:
Tech: Energize.

CMO_Onarian says:
XO: Plus I have bandages, a laser scalpel, and a med kit. Any of which I can kill someone with given the right circumstances.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::narrows her scans to a section of the ship and begins there::

CMO_Onarian says:
::stands on the pad next to the XO::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Away Team dematerializes off the Transporter Pad from the Pioneer and eventually rematerializes on the Bridge of the Apache.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
CO: Repairs are complete, Captain.  Although, there are still some minor adjustments needed to some of the systems, everything is functional again.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, the away team has safely arrived on the Apache.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::is notified by the transporter chief that the away team is gone and had rematerialized on the bridge of the Apache::  CO: I'm keeping a lock on the away team.

TO_Lukan says:
Self: The Chief gets to wade thru the theater of carnage and I am stuck here playing babysitter to a ship full of children. ::growls::

XO_Hadley says:
@::lowers his phaser rifle and checks out the bridge::

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::switches the image back to the bridge::

EO_Rzhova says:
@::takes a defensive position and scans the area::

CMO_Onarian says:
@::appears on the bridge and immediately opens his Medical Tricorder::

CTO_Illoria says:
@::materializes on the Apache with rifle at the ready::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On the Pioneer's bridge, the crew watches as their team materializes before them on the Apache's bridge.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::overhears the Klingon:: TO: Don't worry Lukan, you're at the main firing controls now.  You never know what might happen.

XO_Hadley says:
@*CO*: We're on the bridge, sir.  All is well so far. We'll keep you informed.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::smiles:: TO: Besides, I have an interesting holodeck program that you might be interested in.  I'd be happy to let you look at it for a couple drinks in the lounge.

Host CO_Verak says:
*XO*: Acknowledged Commander, we have you on our viewscreen right now.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::scans the body at the helm:: XO: This man has been eviscerated. He has been dead a little over one week.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::walks over to scan the other body on the bridge::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: From the Apache’s Ready Room, a shuffling and scraping sound can be heard. Muffled grunts come from behind the door.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::walks around the bridge looking at the destruction::

TO_Lukan says:
::turns and glares at the Ferengi:: CEO: If anything were to happen it would be their mistake to take up arms against us.

XO_Hadley says:
@EO: Is there any way you can get power on from here?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Make copies of close-up images of those wounds and send them down to medical for analysis.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::ignores the sounds from the Ready Room and scans the other body::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Hadley says:
@::hears the sound:: CTO: Over here. Let's see if we can open this door.

EO_Rzhova says:
@XO: I'll see what I can do, sir.  ::walks over to the engineering console::

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Mister S'klar, any further analysis on those bio-signatures?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods:: TO: Yeah, you're right ... you can handle anyone that comes along.  Except that most ships would have more firepower than we have... ::thinks about being on a science ship::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::has been recording the data anyways, and packages them and streams them to the computer in sickbay::

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Illoria says:
::walks over to the Ready Room door to help the XO::

XO_Hadley says:
@EO: See if you can get emergency lighting on at least.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::looks at the bruising pattern and the expression on the young person's face::

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: Any recommendations on how to open this door?

TO_Lukan says:
CEO: There is no accounting for guile Ferengi… ::smiles a toothy grin and growls::

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, I’m trying to decipher the different types of DNA patterns amongst the bio-signs, but we are not close enough. The away team is in range, however.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Scans of the helmsman's body reveal that he was in a state of cellular flux at the time of his death. A synthetic T-cell can be found in his DNA, though how it got there is not immediately clear.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: Sir, I'm still not getting clear readings on the lifeforms...

CMO_Onarian says:
@::his tricorder beeps at him:: Self: Hmm...

OPS_Vlynn says:
CIV: Doctor, why don't you link up a console to what I'm receiving ... then you can analyze them to your heart’s content.

CSO_S`klar says:
SO: Hmm, perhaps we’re 'barking up the wrong tree', as you humans say.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::looks down from the screen:: OPS: Hmmm?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::rolls his eyes at the oversized Klingon and goes back to work::

CSO_S`klar says:
::begins tapping his console, not looking up::

Host CO_Verak says:
*XO*: Commander, have data on the Apache's crew's bio-signatures be sent to science here.

CMO_Onarian says:
@XO: Sir, these men have a synthetic T-cell’s in their DNA … it wouldn’t be there naturally.

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Old fashioned … how do humans put it? Elbow grease is all I can come up with … unless you want me to use my phaser rifle.

EO_Rzhova says:
@XO: Sir, the emergency batteries are dead. They’ve been operating most of the ships primary and secondary functions for the better part of a week.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks to the CSO while he isn't looking and rolls her eyes at his sad joke::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CIV: If you bring up the display on one of the science stations, I can stream my data onto that console.  They you can analyze the bodies to your heart's content.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::tries’ finding anything other than humans on the bridge while the away team is on the Apache::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CO*: Acknowledged sir. ::turns to the Doctor:: CMO: Transmit all your data back to the Pioneer. And, if you can, elaborate on what you just said.

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: We could try phasering a portion of the door to get it loose.

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: Let's open this door with some elbow grease then. ::opens the panel and pulls out the door clamps, attaching them to the door::

CIV_Kerlan says:
OPS: Oh. ::smiles:: Thank you, that would be helpful. ::points to the station he was at:: That one please. ::walks back up to the bank of consoles at the rear of the bridge::

EO_Rzhova says:
@XO: These consoles aren't much good without power.  The only way I can see getting the power going is from main engineering, sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
*XO*: Sir, can you pick up the DNA signatures of any other nearby bio-signs?

XO_Hadley says:
@EO: Try and do anything you can from up here, Ensign.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::transmits data:: XO: Well sir, it seems that the bodies are in a state of cellular flux, theoretically such a T-Cell could change the configuration of DNA, but no experiment has been entirely ... successful.

XO_Hadley says:
@COM: CSO: I'm afraid you'll have to ask the Doctor about that.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CIV: Aye. ::sets up the link, accessing that console::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The sounds from the Ready Room become more urgent and a pounding behind the doors can be heard.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::assists the XO:: XO: I'll take point once we get it partially open, sir.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::gets annoyed with the short-range sensors and tries to use long-range sensors to check the bio-signatures::

CSO_S`klar says:
::waits for the CMO to respond::

XO_Hadley says:
@::tugs at the door clamps to open them::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps around S'klar and sits, studying the feed and looks for a PADD to make notes on::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CIV: There you go.  ::switches the bridge's visual screen to somewhere else on the bridge::

CMO_Onarian says:
@*CSO*: They're dead, but curiously they have a synthetic T-cell present. I'm sure you have read about Kavella's failed experiment’s regarding synthetic T-cells?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::halfway forgetfully:: OPS: Thank you. ::finds a PADD finally and examines the wounds closer, zooming in for the bite pattern::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The door to the Ready Room opens halfway ... the palm beacon from the XO shines into the room and lands on a creature in a tattered red uniform. He is hunched over a glass case pounding against the sides of it trying to open it.

EO_Rzhova says:
@XO: Sir, if we could get a small power generator over here I could try and rig something.

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: Only use stun if necessary, Lieutenant.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::watches the other members of the Away Team and stays back away from the door::

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Aye sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
SO: Check the Federation database for any information on Kavella’s recent projects.

CMO_Onarian says:
@*CSO*: I'll take that as a no...

XO_Hadley says:
@EO: Contact the Pioneer for whatever equipment you need. I'll let you handle that. ::tugs the doors open the rest of the way, and grabs his phaser::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::nods:: CSO: I'm on it, sir…

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The crewmember is apparently trying to get in to the Bavarian Fig tree inside the case. It glances back at the XO, showing off and enlarged frontal lobe and jagged teeth, before turning back to the casing and pounding against the glass.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::frowns, hands itching for a tricorder as he looks back at the captain, starts to say something, and then returns to the feed::

CTO_Illoria says:
@::takes point as they enter the ready room::

XO_Hadley says:
@::scans the creature with his tricorder from a distance::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::switches over to another data packet as she continues to record::

CSO_S`klar says:
COM: CMO: I'm aware of his work in the field of genetic engineering. I am unfamiliar with synthetic T-cell’s, however.

CMO_Onarian says:
@::moves in to scan the creature with his medical tricorder::

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Split the viewscreen in two, and give us visual on other decks.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::enters the ready room with the CMO::

XO_Hadley says:
@CMO: Doctor, what do you think of this? ::shows him his tricorder::

EO_Rzhova says:
@*CEO*: Sir, I need a small power generator over here.  All the emergency batteries are dead.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Doctor nears the primitive man, it spins towards the Doctor and growls, trying to swipe at him with a hand.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::frowns deeper and gets up:: CO: Captain...

OPS_Vlynn says:
::switches to a split screen where the left is following the Away Team, and the right is scanning across other cameras on the bridge::

Host CO_Verak says:
::turns to CIV: Yes, Mister Kerlan?

CMO_Onarian says:
@*CSO*: Kavella managed to mutilate two monkeys, while experimenting with the devolution traits of synthetic T-cells.

XO_Hadley says:
@CMO: Doctor, do not provoke ... it.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*EO*: I'll have a generator transported to your location momentarily.

CMO_Onarian says:
@XO: Interesting.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::points his phaser rifle at the creature::

CSO_S`klar says:
COM: CMO: Curious. Then how did the Apache's crew become infected?

XO_Hadley says:
@Creature: Can you understand what I'm saying? I am Commander Hadley of the USS Pioneer.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::wonders why they keep calling gen 'Mister':: CO: I believe I will be of more use over there, Captain. I could be ready in two minutes.

CMO_Onarian says:
@*CSO*: Given the condition of the ship and crew ... I wonder if we will ever know.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The crewmember roars and charges at Hadley...

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*Biggs*: Crewman, have a team take an emergency power generator to the transporter room and send it to Ensign Rzhova's location.

XO_Hadley says:
@::fires his rifle at the creature while backpedaling rapidly::

CMO_Onarian says:
@::gets out of the way of the charging creature::

Host CO_Verak says:
CIV: Not until the away team confirms it is safe to send any more people over there.

EO_Rzhova says:
@*CEO*: Aye sir. ::reaches into his repair kit and begins to make the necessary connection for the generator::

CMO_Onarian says:
@XO: Do not fire!

EO_Biggs says:
CEO: Aye sir.  ::works with the other members of his team to get the generator to the transporter room::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: It takes the phaser shot rather well, reeling slightly and backing away with a stagger, before turning and running towards the ramp out of the Ready Room that leads to deck two.

Host Jafo says:
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