Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #19
Week #9
Mission: "Evolution"

Host Jafo says:
As the Pioneer's Away Team continues to try and reinitialize the Apache's key systems. They encountered a beast that was large and strong enough to rip thru the main doors to the Apache's Engineering section. The team managed to avoid being detected by the beast, but the encounter was enough to fray their nerves.

Host Jafo says:
Meanwhile, back on the Pioneer, the science and medical departments continue the autopsy of the dead de-evolved Apache crewmember and the arachnid that was found. The spider transmitted the synthetic T-cell that caused the Apache crew to be de-evolved. The medical department has come up with a cure and is ready to implement it.

Host Jafo says:
Tactical analysis of the unidentified vessel indicated the presence of a theta radiation signature left by the ship. Modifications to the main viewscreen eventually allowed the crew to view the cloaked vessel ... which led to the discovery of 384 similar vessels in the immediate area.

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

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::is in sickbay helping to replicate the antidote for the Apache's crew::

CSO_S`klar says:
::at science one scanning the small, cloaked, vessels for any pertinent data::

CO_Verak says:
::sits calmly in his chair on the bridge::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::in engineering reviewing the remainder of the information brought back from the Apache::

CNS_Vax says:
::heading to the transporter room, having received orders to beam over to the Apache::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::steps off the turbolift and onto the bridge and sighs a little before walking down the ramp towards the flight control station::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::has gotten his finger stuck in a test beaker:: SO: Hong Kong phooey ... could you give me a hand?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks over at the CIV and begins to applaud::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Bridge to Ensign Howlingwolf, please respond.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::tilts his head:: SO: That's not what I meant...

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::taps her combadge:: *CSO*: Howlingwolf here, sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::looks over the last of the data and then steps out of his office::

CNS_Vax says:
::arrives at the transporter room:: TRChief: Beam me over to the Apache.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::on the Apache still trying to feed the squirrel-like creature:: Squirrel: Here you go, little fella.

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Progress report? ::spoken in bland tones::

CO_Verak says:
::turns to the first officer:: XO: Commander Hadley, are you ready to depart for the Apache?

Host TRChief says:
CNS: Huh? Umm ... sir, do you have permission for that?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::tries to grab her for help but keeps missing and ends up trying to gnaw off his finger::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::steps down and relieves the crewman there:: Crewman Willable: Thank you for taking over for a while.  ::pats his shoulder::

CTO_Illoria says:
@::holds out some nuts in her gloved hand to the creature::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: We're just finishing up here, sir.  I've replicated some more of the antidote should we need it here ... Counselor Vax has left for the Apache.

CNS_Vax says:
TRChief: I was given orders to go there, so I'd imagine I did. But if they told you otherwise, well, that would be something entirely different wouldn't it?

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Yes sir, I am.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::leaves engineering, picking up a toolkit as he does, and heads for the nearest turbolift:: TL: Bridge…

CO_Verak says:
XO: You had best join your team in the transporter room then.

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Meet him in the transporter room and accompany him to the Apache please Ensign.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::takes her place and checks sensors and logs to see what she had missed::

Host TRChief says:
::looks through his orders:: CNS: I don't have anything clearing you for departure ... I'll have to contact the bridge.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Aye sir ... I'm on my way. ::grabs a medkit and heads out of sickbay::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::taps her control to see that the transporter lock is maintained::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Were you able to synthesize a gaseous form of the antidote, Ensign?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::looks back over her shoulder with a wry grin:: CIV: Sorry, but you're on your own...

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Aye sir. ::heads into the turbolift and exits by the transporter room::

CNS_Vax says:
::rolls eyes:: Self: That's odd ... I distinctly remember being told to go over there.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::follows her because he's got nothing better to do:: SO: Please...

XO_Hadley says:
::walks into the transporter room:: All: Are you ready?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::steps off the lift and glances over at the engineering console there, nods to the EO monitoring systems, then follows Commander Hadley back into the turbolift::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Aye sir ... it's ready to be administered.

CNS_Vax says:
Self: Oh well, I'm sure Smelly Goat could use my help if I have to stay here.

Host TRChief says:
*OPS*: Counselor Vax is saying he has clearance to go over to the Apache alone, sir?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::exits the turbolift and enters the transporter room:: XO:  Aye sir.

Host TRChief says:
::sees the XO come in and stands at attention::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::gets into a turbolift::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::checks orders:: *TRChief*: Aye, he will be accompanied by Ensign Howlingwolf.

CSO_S`klar says:
SO: Very good, Ensign. If you require assistance, report back immediately. Otherwise, contact me once you are ready to administer the antidote.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps in beside her and tries his best, and most vapid, smile:: You don't want my finger to rot away in this test tube do you?

XO_Hadley says:
CEO: Well, where is everyone else?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*CSO*: Yes sir.

CNS_Vax says:
::hears OPS voice:: Self: Chewy turkey will be spending the time with me?

OPS_Vlynn says:
*TRChief*: As with Commander Hadley.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
CIV: You really don't want me to answer that do you?

CSO_S`klar says:
::still trying to identify any biosigns onboard the 384 small vessels::

Host TRChief says:
XO: I'm all set here, Commander...

CIV_Kerlan says:
::rides down in the lift with her:: SO: Come on Happy pants, you know you like me. Or at least tolerate my presence.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::glances at the counselor:: XO: I wasn't aware that I was to assemble a team of engineers.  I can have them up here in a few minutes.

CNS_Vax says:
::feels lucky to have so skilled a professional as Cranky Gopher coming along::

CSO_S`klar says:
::suppresses an urge to sneeze, using a Vulcan mind-control technique::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::exits the turbolift and enters the transporter room stepping onto the PADD:: TRChief: I'm ready when you are. CIV: Don't miss me too much. ::attempts a weak smile::

XO_Hadley says:
::steps onto the PADD::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::joins the others on the transporter pad::

XO_Hadley says:
All: Let's get this done with. ::looks to the Chief:: TRChief: Energize.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, I’m picking something up from the small vessels...

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps onto the pad next to Howlingwolf and gives a special wink the operator so he'll appear without the test tube::

CO_Verak says:
::turns to CSO:: CSO: What is it, Lieutenant?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: With a deft wave of the Transporter Chief's hand the crew from the Pioneer dematerializes, reappearing in the Apache's Engineering Section.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::holds tight to the case and watches herself reappear in the cold Engineering section ... instantly cowers at the cold::

CTO_Illoria says:
@::looks up as the team materializes on board:: Team: Boy am I glad to see you all.

XO_Hadley says:
@::materializes and looks around the dead ship::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::looks around the snow covered engineering room and shakes his head::  Self:  This will be interesting.

CNS_Vax says:
@::immediately notices that a strange, squirrel-like, creature is standing in front of the CTO:: CTO: Aww, you've made a friend!

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::shows her his finger:: SO: You're going to have very bad karma, Ensign. ::smiles and whips out his tricorder::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Captain, the away team has successful beamed over to the Apache.

XO_Hadley says:
@CNS: Counselor, don't get too close now...

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Well, I am still unsure Captain, but I’m definitely picking up lifesigns from them.  Strangely, I cannot pick up any specific lifeforms; only a generalized sensor reading that there are biosigns present.

CTO_Illoria says:
@CNS: Be careful!

CO_Verak says:
::nods:: OPS: Acknowledged Ensign.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::looks around the desolate room looking for a place to begin::

XO_Hadley says:
@All: All right, let's get to work everyone.

CNS_Vax says:
@::stops:: All: But it's only a harmless little critter.  Look at it, it's so cute, don't you think?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::heads to a nearby console and tries to see what's going on::

CO_Verak says:
CSO: Is there any matches to that biosign in our database?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::walks over to the bank of consoles and tries to bring up any of the systems::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::is in a less than elegant position, halfway into a Jeffries tube scanning::

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Commander, we have gained control of some internal sensors, but not all.  And be careful.  There's a rather large beast running around the ship.  He broke down the doors of engineering … as you can see. ::points::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::sees the CIV in her peripheral vision and refrains from doing something she'd probably thank herself for::

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Possibly ... if I could identify the biosign itself.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::tests communication with the away team and is satisfied that it is working::

CNS_Vax says:
::is tempted to kick the CIV in the rump, and almost manages to control the urge::

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: Acknowledged, thank you Lieutenant.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::taps at the keyboard:: Self: If we could get these key systems back online and then go from there... ::chews on his tongue as he concentrates on what he's doing::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::tries to bring up the environmental controls::

CO_Verak says:
OPS: Ensign Vlynn, can you assist Lieutenant S'klar in re-tuning our sensors for a more accurate scan?

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::speaks from the Jefferies tube, his voice muffled:: Team: This tube is a major throughway for the ... Crewmembers. We should start with the Jefferies tube ventilation systems.

CNS_Vax says:
@CIV: Hay - yah! ::kicks him in the butt, hard::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye Captain, I sure can be of assistance.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In Main Engineering, winter turns to spring as the snow begins to melt.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ ::sprawls in the tube:: Self: Ow!

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Aye sir, you’re welcome.  I've been trying to coax this small creature to eat something.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::scrapes the snow from below the console and removes the access panel, begins repairing circuits::

CNS_Vax says:
@::quickly moves away, realizing that if anyone saw him he could get in big trouble for this::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::waves at Crewman Willable and has him take over helm and OPS again::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::gets up and walks over to the science station::

XO_Hadley says:
@All: We need to get the antidote administered. What's the time estimate to do that?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The squirrel scampers up to Illoria and yanks a nut from her outstretched hand, darting off behind the warp core with it.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::crawls out of the tube and stands, rubbing his derriere:: All: Something bit me...

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@XO: Sir, I've got environmental controls.  Where would you like me to begin administering the antigen?

CNS_Vax says:
@::laughs::

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: Do we have a tractor lock on any of the vessels, Ensign Vlynn?

CTO_Illoria says:
@Squirrel: Oh okay, if that's how it is.  XO: What's the plan, Commander?

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: You mean the unidentified mysterious vessels?  No sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::finishes replacing circuits and then stands up to work at the console again::

XO_Hadley says:
@SO: Start with the bridge and Main Engineering.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: We've never actually tried it.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::nods:: XO: Aye sir…

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: The small vessels would be of great scientific value, sir … permission to investigate things further?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In response to the expert efforts of Mister Es'scarn, Main Engineering completes its power up cycle.

CNS_Vax says:
@::hastily goes about finding something to do::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::taps into science two and activates it::

CTO_Illoria says:
@::keeps an eye out for the "Big Guy" while trying to help with whatever needs help::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::brings up the controls to bridge and main engineering and opens the case, getting the proper vials ready::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::walks up to Hadley:: XO: Commander, I think I may be able to identify the less dangerous creatures and round them up so we can administer the antigen more effectively.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::finishes powering up the systems in main engineering:: XO: Systems are coming back online.

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: The plan is to administer the antigen throughout the ship by using the environmental systems.

CO_Verak says:
CSO: Only passive scans, Lieutenant. They may be of great scientific value, but they seem to be crewed by intelligent beings.

XO_Hadley says:
CIV: Sounds like a good idea, but that big creature may be around.  Take someone with you to back you up.

XO_Hadley says:
@CEO: Good job.

CNS_Vax says:
@::realizes that he'd accidentally synthesized two doses of the antigen when he'd first tested it:: XO: Permission to find a critter and test out the antigen on a living organism, sir. I have a dose left over from the test on the spider.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::nods:: XO:  That would be the most effective way to handle it, I agree.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A large, pot-bellied, Raccoon wanders into Main Engineering curiously as the group works.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO/CSO: Do you want me to tractor one?  I would advise caution because we don't know what these vessels are yet ... and we really don't know what we're up against.

XO_Hadley says:
@CNS: Go ahead … just be careful.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::begins checking key systems and tweaking them where needed::

CO_Verak says:
OPS: No, just concentrate on improving our sensor definition.

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Aside from my usual job of security, what can I help with?

CNS_Vax says:
@::heads over to the raccoon, taking out the hypo with the antigen in it:: Raccoon: Here, racy, racy, racy...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The raccoon looks at Vax suspiciously.

XO_Hadley says:
@CTO: See if you can help the Counselor … if you don't mind, Lieutenant. Make sure he doesn't hurt himself.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ XO: I'll take Hooker with me, Commander. ::gestures for the gold-clad security man to come with him as he exits Engineering::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye, although I must remind you that no matter how efficient we are with the sensors, there's always a degree of uncertainty.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@*CSO*: We're about to begin administering the antidote, sir. I'm starting with the bridge and main engineering and some of the teams are giving it directly to other animals. ::looks at the raccoon::

CNS_Vax says:
@::continues his cautious advance::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::looks up as he hears someone calling the name racy, grins when he sees the raccoon::

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Aye sir.  ::walks around to where Vax is, and sees what he's trying to do::

CSO_S`klar says:
COM: SO: Acknowledged Ensign, I'll be monitoring the effects on the Apache from here.

CO_Verak says:
OPS: Then ensure that the degree of uncertainty remains at a minimum, Mister Vlynn.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::circles around the other side of the raccoon.

CNS_Vax says:
@::when he's close enough to the raccoon Vax leaps on it and attempts to administer the hypo::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ ::follows the small map of the ship based on his scans and looks for the trails:: Hooker: TJ, if we run into anything ... stun only, unless that doesn't work. Either way we'll be dead, or you'll need a higher setting.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@*CSO*: Aye sir ... Howlingwolf out.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::slips the vials into the proper chamber and begins routing the antidote through the ventilation on the bridge and in Main Engineering::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Raccoon shrieks as Vax lands on it and administers the hypo. It wanders drunkenly away from him before collapsing over on its side from the effects of the serum.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: If we were to reroute power from the impulse engine to the sensors, we can boost our sensor definition by fifteen percent.

CSO_S`klar says:
::begins using the Pioneer’s external sensors to monitor the different biosigns on the Apache::

XO_Hadley says:
::looks around at all of the crew working together efficiently and wonders what he's going to do::

CO_Verak says:
::nods:: OPS: Carry on.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The unidentified ships turn towards the Apache and a general power up is clear as their each energy signatures spikes.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::walks across the room to another bank of consoles and brings them online ... checks propulsion systems::

CNS_Vax says:
@::crosses his fingers:: Self: Work, darn it!

CTO_Illoria says:
@::jumps back when Vax tackles the raccoon.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, I’m reading activity amongst the smaller vessels.

CO_Verak says:
CSO: What is happening?

CSO_S`klar says:
::spoken calmly:: CO: It seems as if they're powering up.

XO_Hadley says:
@::hears the noise and turns to see what the Counselor has gotten himself into::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The raccoon shrieks and flops about as the serum moves through its body. Its hair begins to fall out and slowly the raccoon-ish parts of the creature begin to fall away.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye Captain, I read that here too.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::as she waits for the serum to vent through the system she watches the raccoon:: CNS: Poor thing .... is it okay?

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Rerouting power now... ::reroutes and checks sensors::

CTO_Illoria says:
@CNS: I believe it's starting to work, Counselor.  Look.

CO_Verak says:
FCO: Get us between those ships and the Apache.

XO_Hadley says:
@::walks over to them:: CNS: How is the raccoon taking the serum?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::steps over to the next console and begins checking internal and external sensors::

CNS_Vax says:
@SO: Hopefully it is becoming more human again.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::reaches a red area on the map and crouches next to another Jefferies Tube:: Hooker: This is one of the major areas. The spore count in here is incredible. ::gestures to the tricorder, totally boring the man::

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: I believe that has made something of an improvement, Mister Vlynn.

XO_Hadley says:
@*CIV*: How are things progressing?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: First one vessel emits its lightning like energy weapon … then another and another until the Pioneer seems to be at the focal point of a mass of energy. Circuitry blows out throughout the ship and the primary systems aboard the Pioneer begin to fail in a matter of minutes.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::nods:: CNS: Or whatever it is...

Crewman Willable says:
CO: Aye sir!  ::turns stern slightly and blocks between the Apache from the small vessels::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO/CSO: So much for the improved sensors ... they are offline.

CO_Verak says:
::shields his eyes against the sparks::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ *XO*: Proceeding to the first point now, Commander. Nothing large is on the tricorder. Will advise when something happens.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::hears the raccoon screeching and turns to see it thrashing about and hair falling all over::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The raccoon continues to mutate and mutate and mutate until it eventually takes on the form of an unconscious Betazoid woman.

XO_Hadley says:
@*CIV*: Roger that, keep me informed.

CO_Verak says:
All: Damage report!

CNS_Vax says:
@All: Well, the antidote works when injected.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::crawls into the Jefferies Tube with TJ, watching his tricorder the whole way::

XO_Hadley says:
@CNS: Looks like it's working. ::waves his tricorder over the woman::

CSO_S`klar says:
CSO: Damage reports coming in now, sir.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::taps her console furiously, despite stuff spitting sparks at her.::  CO/CSO: Primary systems are offline ... but we still have transporter lock on the away team.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::grins:: CNS: Congratulations Counselor ... it's a Betazoid!

CTO_Illoria says:
@CNS: I believe you're right.  Should we get something to cover her up?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As wiring throughout the Pioneer begins to burn, the bridge is filled with noxious fumes that quickly get in everyone's eyes and lungs burning them.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::watches the final mutations of the raccoon and sees the Betazoid woman lying there:: CNS:  Whatever you did, it worked.

XO_Hadley says:
@::overhears the CTO:: CTO: Please do.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::coughs::  CO: The bridge is being filled with some sort of toxic gas.  ::coughs again, and squints, struggling to work with her console::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Aboard the Apache, the bridge fills with a gaseous form of the antigen, as does Main Engineering.

CSO_S`klar says:
::coughs:: CO: Systems are shorting out on decks 5, 6, 7, 9...

CNS_Vax says:
@::shows the hypo:: CEO: It had an antigen in it.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ sits on the edge of a junction and scans before stepping across and climbing up the next ladder::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@XO: Sir, I've gotten the antigen to the bridge and main engineering.  I'm working my way through the ship now.

CO_Verak says:
::remains slightly unaffected by the smoke:: OPS: Ventilate the air on the bridge, and replace it with clean air.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::walks into the Chief Engineer's office and finds a blanket, walks back out and covers up the Betazoid woman::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: We better get out of here...  ::coughs::  I'm attempting to access environmental controls but they seem to be fused.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: ...minor injuries reported throughout the ship, sir.

CO_Verak says:
::gets up and grabs an extinguisher on the wall and begins spraying the burnt panels::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::continues working on the ships systems bringing them back up one by one::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::smiles victoriously and begins to insert the vials to the various decks::

XO_Hadley says:
@SO: Very good, let me know when you're finished. ::looks down at his tricorder::

CTO_Illoria says:
@XO: Done sir.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::coughs some more, and wipes the tears that have formed in her eyes from the fumes:: CO: Negative sir, ventilation systems are not working. I can’t vent the fumes.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Betazoid female slowly gets up from the ground as she regains consciousness. Scans of her show no sign of the synthetic T-cell.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::uses sensors to monitor the damage from the environmental changes aboard the Apache:: Self:  Maintenance crews are going to have their hands full getting everything cleaned up and back in order.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::coughs more now::  CO: We need to go now.

CO_Verak says:
::coughs slightly:: OPS/CSO: Very well, evacuate the bridge!

CTO_Illoria says:
@Betazoid: Are you all right, Miss?

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, sensors are... ::not really wishing to leave the bridge right now::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye sir!  ::rushes over and struggles with a panel::  CSO: Help me, please!

CSO_S`klar says:
::moves to help with the panel, trying to gain access to the Jefferies Tubes::

CO_Verak says:
CSO: Move, Lieutenant! Everyone head down to engineering! ::waits for every crewmember to climb into the Jefferies Tube before moving that way himself::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Firefighting efforts on the bridge of the Pioneer soon overwhelm Verak and he hacks and coughs as he makes his way off the bridge, collapsing before he can get to the Jefferies Tube Vlynn has opened.

XO_Hadley says:
@::steps up to the woman:: Linard: I am Commander Hadley of the Pioneer. Are you all right ma'am?

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::artfully sidesteps something unpleasant in the tube and slips out into what looks like a farm:: Hooker: Astonishing!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On the bridge of the Apache, a naked Asian male stands from a crouched position at the back of the bridge, looking around in confusion and minor pain from his bout with the antigen.

CNS_Vax says:
@::watches the events unfold, knowing that he was instrumental in the success of this venture::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::watches the antidote make it's way throughout the ship:: XO: It seems to be working, sir...

OPS_Vlynn says:
::yanks the panel open and falls backward; coughs::  CSO: Here … go now!

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@SO: Do you need any help with distributing the antigen?

XO_Hadley says:
@SO: Good, good! ::looks at the woman again::

XO_Hadley says:
@CEO: What systems are online?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::nods:: CEO: That would be great ... I'm going to need it distributed to these decks here.  The quicker the better! ::points to a series of decks::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::taps his badge:: *XO*: Kerlan to Hadley…

CSO_S`klar says:
::enters the tube before Vlynn::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CIV*: Hadley here, what is it?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::grabs the CSO's arm and pushes him into the tube, and then follows him not realizing that the Captain is not behind her::  CSO: Hurry ... hurry.

CSO_S`klar says:
::begins climbing down to the next deck::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@*XO*: I've found a major concentration of the animals in what appears to be the arboretum. So far none of them looks overly dangerous if we keep our distance.

CSO_S`klar says:
*All*: Attention all crew, we are going to red alert … evacuation alert Stage 3.

CTO_Illoria says:
@::makes sure the blanket stays around the woman's shoulders:: Linard: Are you all right, Ma'am?

XO_Hadley says:
@SO: How close are you to administering the antigen to the arboretum?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@SO: Internal sensors are back online; you can use that to help monitor the distribution.  ::looks at the information from the SO and prepares the system to distribute the antigen to the indicated decks, and then activates the system:: SO: Distributing to those decks now.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::overhears the CIV:: XO: I'm just about there...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Throughout the Pioneer, burning ODN conduits dump melted plastic down into the corridors and leave toxic fumes throughout the ship. Sickbay is flooded with more calls for help than it can address as the unidentified ships continue to assault the vessel.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: I think you can talk to the crew better from engineering.  ::jumps down to the next floor and seals the hatch above her::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CIV*: The antigen should be getting there soon. When they transform back, try and help them understand what's happened.

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: Agreed.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::nods to the CEO::

XO_Hadley says:
@CEO: Are all systems back online?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Throughout the Apache, crewmembers begin to report in not completely aware of their surroundings or what has been going on.

CEO_Yeung says:
::groggily gets to his feet on the Apache’s bridge:: Self: What...?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::stumbles a little as the ship continues to rock::  CSO: When we get to engineering, we need to regain tactical systems.  I have no idea what our shield status is like.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ *XO*: Understood Commander, I'll leave Hooker here to do that. I have a second set of creatures near here. Will advise when I've found them, Kerlan out. ::closes the channel::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::thinks that he'd better hurry in distributing the antigen to the flooded decks before the last of the water drains::

CSO_S`klar says:
::climbing:: OPS: What I need is a tricorder, so I can tell which decks have environmental controls.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::glances at the bulkhead she just sealed:: CSO: I guess you're acting captain... ::looks at him for a bit::

XO_Hadley says:
@SO: I'm heading up to the bridge. Keep in touch if anything changes and take care of all the people we have changing back.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::instructs Hooker with Hadley's orders and slips off into another Jeffries tube after inching across the destroyed arboretum::

XO_Hadley says:
@::leaves main engineering and heads up through the Jefferies Tubes::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::keeps following him::  CSO: I'll try to get environmental controls up as well.

CSO_S`klar says:
::stops at an intersection, glancing at Vlynn briefly and raising an eyebrow, before turning to a control panel next to a hatch::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@XO:  No sir, we have some of the primary systems functioning on emergency power.

CEO_Yeung says:
::groggily tries to stand up, looking around::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Pioneer rocks hard as a section of deck four is blasted away by the electrical charges from the assaulting ships. Briefly Vlynn and S’klar are lifted off their feet and pulled down the Jefferies Tube by the rushing air before forcefields go into place.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::grabs onto something and then looks out into space and drops her jaw:: CSO: Let's hurry.

XO_Hadley says:
@::exits onto the bridge, taking a look around before walking to the OPS console::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::ducks down another Jefferies tube, crawling in the direction of the tricorders beeping signal::

CEO_Yeung says:
@Self: What happened...? Last thing I remember ... the ship!

CSO_S`klar says:
::tries to control the pain as he's slammed against the wall::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
@::watches sensors:: CEO: I think we've gotten just about all decks haven’t we?

CEO_Yeung says:
@::suddenly realizes that he's naked as the day he was born, blushes and makes sure no one's around::

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: There's a turbolift working on this deck, but environmental systems are down. We could risk using the turbolift?

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ ::sees the lifesigns fading on his tricorder and hurries:: Self: Oh no!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Pioneer rocks again and a fire breaks out down the Jefferies from Vlynn and S’klar.

CO_Linard says:
@::looks around very confused ... her vision blurred::

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: Perhaps not.

XO_Hadley says:
@::from the OPS console on the Apache’s bridge he activates the shipwide communications system:: *All*: I know many of you are disoriented and may not know where you are or what's going on. I am Commander Hadley from the USS Pioneer, you have all been under some form of disease that caused you to transform into animals. We have an antigen being sent through the ship’s environmental systems as I speak.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::checks the systems:: SO:  I believe so, double-checking now.

CSO_S`klar says:
::begins climbing down the Jeffries tube ladder again::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::backs away from the fire and freezes a bit::

CTO_Illoria says:
@ CO_Linard: Ma'am?  Are you all right?  You're in the Engineering section of the Apache.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: Lieutenant, watch out!

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: Ensign … quickly! ::remaining calm::

CNS_Vax says:
@::realizes how funny that sounds and stifles a laugh::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::looks through the data:: SO: Yes, the antigen has been distributed to all decks.

CEO_Yeung says:
@::hears the comm, thinks this is way too weird::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::slips one leg out of the Jefferies tube and looks around, igniting his wrist lamp::

XO_Hadley says:
@::continues his speech:: *All*: Please, unless you need medical attention, get to your quarters, get a uniform on, and get to your duty station. All Apache Senior Staff please do this and then come to the bridge. Hadley out.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::follows the CSO down quickly::

CSO_S`klar says:
::descends as fast as possible down the ladder, trying not to slip::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::jumps down to the next level and grabs the extinguisher there, spraying it over the fire::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::catches his breath:: SO: Oh no! ::rushes across to the two bodies on the floor::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Oxygen is quickly begin chewed up by the fire and it is becoming difficult for the crew of the Pioneer to breath as many begin to make their way towards escape pods.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: Commander Hadley is not going to be very happy...

CO_Linard says:
@::shivers:: CTO: How did I get here?

CNS_Vax says:
@::figures that the bridge is going to be the most interesting place here and heads off to the nearest turbolift::

CSO_S`klar says:
*All*: All sections report in.

XO_Hadley says:
@::decides to check in with the Pioneer:: COM: Pioneer: We have administered most of the antigen.

CTO_Illoria says:
@CO_Linard: I don't know, but you heard Commander Hadley … do you need medical attention?

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::stoops over the female and brushes back the black hair and notices a small pool of blood near her mouth::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Kerlan bends down to the two bodies he hears a transporter like hum fill the air all around him just as he heard in the Pioneer’s sickbay. In front of his eyes the bodies of the two crewmembers who are still mutating back to their humanoid form begin to rapidly decompose. And then, he vanishes.

CEO_Yeung says:
@::still dazed, Jon nonetheless hurries to go get some clothes::

CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Not at the moment... ::feels her memory coming back:: ...I was in my Ready Room...

XO_Hadley says:
@COM: USS Pioneer: Anyone … respond.

CNS_Vax says:
@::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge...

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::turns his attention back to the ships systems and continues with the repairs ... trying to restore main power::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Leaving the Pioneer as a floating hulk in space, the unidentified ships have moved towards the Apache and taken up position around it again.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::starts coughing as she's having difficulty breathing::

CTO_Illoria says:
@:CO_Linard: And what happened then?  By the way, I'm Illoria, the Chief Tactical Officer of the USS Pioneer.

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: We're here, Main Engineering...

CEO_Yeung says:
@::enters turbolift and heads down to his quarters::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::nods:: CSO: That’s good news, sir.  ::seals the hatch above her, but continues coughing::

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: There should be an escape pod on this deck. I want you to use it.

CO_Linard says:
@::feels a sudden urge to get to the bridge:: CTO: Nice to meet you, I'm Captain Linard. ::heads for the doors out of main engineering:: ...I have to go.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Kerlan rematerializes he finds himself floating in a blue gel but he is somehow able to breath. He can see creatures around him, also floating in the gel, about half his size ... and small xenopoda swarm around him curiously.

CSO_S`klar says:
::coughs violently::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: I am not leaving you behind!

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: I must stay, Captain Verak may still be alive.

CIV_Kerlan says:
%::looks around the gel, sloughing his hands through it::

XO_Hadley says:
@::not getting a response, heads to the science stations and looks at the Pioneer, dead and floating in space:: Self: What the...? ::pauses:: *All*: Everyone, the Pioneer has been attacked and the crew is currently escaping through the escape pods. Please, get to your stations immediately, and start on repairs.

CTO_Illoria says:
@Linard: I understand … go sir.

CNS_Vax says:
@::finds that this is an awfully slow turbolift::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::begins replacing circuits and chipsets that were damaged from the ice::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CEO*: Are transporters working?

CEO_Yeung says:
@::once in his quarters, puts on a new uniform::

CO_Linard says:
::enters a turbolift:: TL: Bridge…

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: No sir.  As … as the only other person probably left on this ship I am you acting first officer ... and we come in a package, sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
::grabs a tricorder from a wall recess:: OPS: You must inform Starfleet of what has happened here, and take care of the crew escaping from the Pioneer.

Host Creature says:
%::swims towards Kerlan and makes several exaggerated movements in his direction as if trying to communicate but there is no sound::

CEO_Yeung says:
@::slaps himself a couple times:: Self: Right ... first place, engineering!

XO_Hadley says:
@*CEO_Es`scarn*: Respond … are the transporters online?

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: If I survive, and keep this ship in one piece, I’ll come for you.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::leaves it as that, and goes over to a console::

CIV_Kerlan says:
% ::looks curiously at the little larval forms:: Creature: I don't know what you're saying...

CEO_Yeung says:
@::enters a turbolift and heads down to deck 13::

CO_Linard says:
@::feels her memory come flooding back as she exits the turbolift onto the bridge:: Bridge: Report!

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@*XO*:  Checking sir, some systems are still shaky.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: We don't have time to argue.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The xenopoda swim up Kerlan's shirt and down his pants through the holes in his trouser legs very curiously as if examining him and trying to understand this intruder in their world.

CNS_Vax says:
@::finally arrives on the bridge and stays in a corner, content to just watch everything unfold::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CEO*: If they aren't, get them online and start beaming our crew over here on the double!

CEO_Yeung says:
@::exits the turbolift and enters Main Engineering … and is aghast at its condition::

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ ::feels ticklish but finds laughing difficult in this medium:: Creatures: What are you doing?

Host Creature says:
%::continues to make several exaggerated movements ... and then seems to shrug, giving up. It turns and motions towards more of its kind swimming in the neon blue liquid behind it::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::begins working at the controls of the transporters:: *XO*: Aye sir, I'm on it.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::taps::  CSO: I have secured engineering.  It looks like we're the only two left on this ship … alive. ::checks sensors:: CSO: I am detecting no lifesigns from the bridge.  ::expression turns grave::

CIV_Kerlan says:
%::tries to cup one of the small creatures before he feels it graying out again::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Kerlan again dematerializes and reappears on the deck of the USS Apache exactly where he was standing over the bodies of two crewmembers that are slowly coming to consciousness.

CSO_S`klar says:
::stops his scanning:: OPS: Are you sure, Ensign?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::brings the transporters online and begins transporting the Pioneer's crew to the Apache:: 

OPS_Vlynn says:
::turns to look at him, and doesn't say anything.::  CSO: Maybe he made it to an escape pod.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@*XO*: Beginning transport now, sir.

XO_Hadley says:
@::turns to see the same Betazoid woman he saw earlier in a Captain's uniform:: CO: Ma'am … it’s a pleasure to meet you. I'm the first officer of the Pioneer … Commander Hadley. I’m afraid our vessel is dead in space. We’re trying to bring the Apache’s systems up and running.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@::finds a small residue on his body but ignores it, tapping his badge, his fingers slipping:: *XO*: Kerlan to Hadley, Commander I need immediate medical attention!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: At Mister Hadley’s orders Mister Vlynn and Mister S’klar, being the only two left alive on the Pioneer's burning hulk, materialize on a transporter pad of the USS Apache.

CEO_Yeung says:
@::moves about Main Engineering, trying to get things operational::

CSO_S`klar says:
@::materializes on the Apache, looking around him for anything or anyone::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@*XO*: We have everyone from the Pioneer; I'll work on tractor beams next to retrieve the escape pods.

XO_Hadley says:
@*CIV*: Do what you can Mister Kerlan to get to Sickbay.

CSO_S`klar says:
@OPS: We must find Commander Hadley.

CTO_Illoria says:
@CEO_Yeung: I'm Illoria, Chief Tactical Officer of the USS Pioneer.  Can I offer any assistance to you?  I've tried to get most of the main systems back online.

OPS_Vlynn says:
@::nods:: CSO: Agreed.  ::taps her combadge::  CSO: Communication are operational.

CIV_Kerlan says:
@ ::realizes he was too broad:: *XO*: It's two 'locals', Commander. One has blunt force trauma and the other is ... best I can tell he's infested. Which one?

CO_Linard says:
@XO: Thank you, Mister Hadley ... is your crew still alive?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
@::notices another engineer in the room as he begins working on tractor beams::

XO_Hadley says:
@*CEO*: Too much time. Just beam everyone out of the pods.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the crew of the Pioneer tries to help revive the crew of the Apache, the unidentified ships slowly slip away from both the Apache and Pioneer eventually going into something akin to warp as they blink out, unnoticed, into the distance. Their destination is anyone's guess.

Host Jafo says:
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