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Star Trek: Apache 
Episode 24: THE NEEDS OF THE MANY 
Stardate 10211.01

The crew of the U.S.S. Apache managed to establish contact with Raul, the man behind Noah - the gigantic sleeper ship they had been tracking down ever since they witnessed the Sol star going nova.

To their surprise, Noah was not responsible for Earth's destruction. Rather, she held the last 900 million Humans in suspended animation for a crazy flight from their doomed homeworld to a new planet where they could rebuild their civilization.

The crew was shocked to learn that they had in fact been pulled into another quantum dimension parallel to their own when the Apache's warp field interacted with Noah's ion trail wake. Further, the reaction damaged Noah's engines which began loosing power progressively. Now, she's 60 minutes from a point where the damage would be irreparable

The Apache crew also found out a quantum vibration difference between them and everything else on this dimension. This small bias was getting smaller as time passed and if the Apache did not reach the rift created during their passage into this dimension under 60 minutes, return would be impossible.

To coupe it all, the only thing that could restore power to Noah's engines was a rare mineral: dilithium crystals. And she'd need all of what the Apache carried

<<<<< Resume Mission - Week 5 >>>>>

CO_Linard says:
@::stands poised, looking down into the chasm of sleeping bodies::
XO_Storal says:
::paces the bridge as he waits for the repairs to Noah to finish::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::stunned by the short comings of their supply vs. the extreme need of the ship carrying the sole survivors of Sol::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::overseeing the repairs of Noah's engines::
CO_Linard says:
@::taps her commbadge:: COM: XO: Commander, where is the rift in proximity to our location?
MO_Powers says:
::walks into sickbay slowly, holding his head::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::initiates the transport of the first load of supplies, crew, and dilithium crystals::
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: At current speed we will reach the rift in over an hour.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::on Noah, helping out the science team to integrate instructions::
CO_Linard says:
@::shakes her head:: COM: XO: Okay, that means we’ll have to try warp one...
FCO_Terman says:
::works at finding the fastest possible way to get back to the tear and finds, much to his disappointment that not only is it in a strait line, it's also slightly too far!::
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO:I don’t know if we have the time Ahkayah.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::walks over to the captain:: CO: Sir, in order to fully repair the Noah, we would need to use all of our dilithium, including the ones currently in the core...
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Commander, let me know when we've transported all our excess stores of dilithium.... excluding the ones in the core
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Yes, I know, but by giving him at least some of it, this should help him begin to regain power
Dr_Karl says:
MO: What's wrong with you?
FCO_Terman says:
::thinks the whole situation is terribly unfair and that the universe is plotting against him:: Universe: I hate you.
OPS_Sorsion says:
COMM: CTO: Apache to Yeung, Commander, we have just completed transport of three engineers, tools and five dilithium crystals.

ACTION: the transport of supplies and repair crew continues smoothly, as well as the repairs themselves. Raul follows up the events in apprehension

MO_Powers says:
Karl: I'm giving up alcohol again.
CTO_Yeung says:
@COMM: OPS: Lieutenant, please send over all over our dilithium crystals to the Noah, including the ones currently in the core.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: No Commander... belay that
 CO_Linard says:
@::looks to the CTO and mutters to him:: CTO: Are you familiar with the old earth saying..."give a man a fish.. he eats for a night... teach a man to fish, he eats for life?
 XO_Storal says:
OPS: Scan the sector for any dilithium, perhaps there is some workable crystals among the planetary debris
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Aye sir. It would most likely take time for us to retrieve the crystals not to mention purify them to the point of usability.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: That’s correct, but we can instruct Raul on how to do so.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::realizes what the captain is saying:: CO: We'll need to hurry.
CO_Linard says:
@::nods:: CTO: Do it....
XO_Storal says:
OPS: You see what I’m getting at Mr. Sorsian?
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: Why would we drop a buoy in subspace... Oh I see. Well, we could stop every 10,000 miles to drop a buoy and create a network of transporter relays. XO: Couldn't we Commander? Raul needs those crystals before his engines shut down, which would be our second time constraint...
CMO_Naegle says:
@::listens to the CTO and CO:: CTO/CO: I'm inputting system information, so the systems should know how to operate.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: we're running out of time, we'd need something quicker.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Have Mr. Storal upload all the necessary information from the Apache's computer... that shouldn't take too long...
CO_Linard says:
@::nods to the CMO:: CMO: Noah is a self sustaining vessel, it should be able to handle any problems it faces from here...
XO_Storal says:
OPS/FCO: I believe what the Captain has in mind is to give them our spare crystals and teach them how to retrieve more
Dr_Karl says:
MO: It's time for your physical.
CMO_Naegle says:
@CO: Good.  Anyone else need help?
CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods:: COMM: XO: Commander, please send over all information on dilithium and how to properly use it over to the Noah.
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: I imagine that's the quickest... We could transport our people and supplies from the location we need to re-enter the fold, thus completing the task and we can guide ourselves to impulse into the fold since we'd be there already.
MO_Powers says:
Karl: Are you sure? I could swear I had one recently.
XO_Storal says:
COM:CTO: Acknowledged.
CO_Linard says:
@::nods:: CMO: Commander Yeung will need someone to help him with the repairs
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Commander... Don't our shuttle crafts have warp powered engines?
CO_Linard says:
@CMO: I know you're not an engineer Doctor... but I know you'll be fine...
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Mr Sorsian, start a data transfer, give the Noah all information on dilithium
CMO_Naegle says:
@::nods and grins:: CO: No I'm not.  But I'll learn from the master.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: They do,
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Aye sir. ::taps into the data archives and begins to transmit all specifications on dilithium crystals to Noah::
CMO_Naegle says:
@CTO: Jon, the captain as asked me to help you make repairs.
EO_Caillau says:
@ CTO: Sir, we've finished integrating the first set of crystals into the Noah.
FCO_Terman says:
::can feel the restraints of time tightening::
XO_Storal says:
FCO: How far from the rift are we?

ACTION: the data download begins. Noah runs a user-friendly operational system and quickly accepts the Apache's package

CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods to Naegle:: CMO: Thanks, doctor. Things are proceeding smoothly so far.
CO_Linard says:
@COM: XO: Commander, what speed would we need to make the rift in time?
CMO_Naegle says:
@::walks over to where the CTO is:: CTO: What do you need me to do?
XO_Storal says:
FCO: What speed do we need to travel at to escape safely.
FCO_Terman says:
::looks:: XO: Oh, only about 50 minutes from it now.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Couldn't we outfit a shuttle craft to deliver the final crystal from the point of entrance to the Dimensional rift?
CO_Linard says:
@::watches her crew work and drums her fingers thoughtfully::
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: And who would be the lucky one who gets left behind?
XO_Storal says:
OPS: We could but it would take time.. we would only be giving them a temporary solution.

ACTION: a shudder is felt throughout Noah

Dr_Karl says:
MO: There is no point trying to get out of it doctor. Now get up on the biobed. ::watches as John hops up onto the biobed::
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Warp three sir
CO_Linard says:
@::grips the rail tighter and braces herself a little::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: By teaching them how, we make them self sufficient.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::feels the shudder:: CTO: Please tell me that wasn't what I think it was.
CO_Linard says:
@COM: XO: Understood. Have Mr. Terman prepare a course at warp 4.
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: But we could do it at warp 2
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: Nobody would, we could warp the shuttle back, Noah wouldn't need the crystals on the shuttle, they're too small and insignificant. XO: But we don't have time to teach them, their ship is losing power.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO: Right, overseeing the repairs is what we're doing now, but you can also monitor the bio-signs of the sleepers, just in case.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: That’s what the data transfer was for Lt.
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Acknowledged.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO:I would, but I have no idea what that was...
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Sir?
CO_Linard says:
@CMO/CTO: Status?
XO_Storal says:
FCO: Mr Terman lay in a course for the rift. Warp 4. Stand by to execute.
CMO_Naegle says:
@CTO: I can monitor biosigns. ::begins doing so::
Raul says:
@ ::consulting a report on a panel:: All: seems it's working. I'm getting a power reading on the engines again. Charging up...10...15% now
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: We're abandoning Raul sir?
FCO_Terman says:
::changes the average speed to warp 4:: XO: done.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: No Lt. we are not
CO_Linard says:
@::heads over to Raul:: Raul: Is everything working, Okay?
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: First set of crystals have already been installed, second set nearly done.
CMO_Naegle says:
@CO: Stasis chambers are working normally. Biosigns of sleepers are stable as of now.
XO_Storal says:
OPS/XO: We are giving him the best chance for survival that we can
Dr_Karl says:
::starts examining John::
CO_Linard says:
@::nods:: CMO: Excellent work, Doctor...
OPS_Sorsion says:
::turns back to his station unable to fathom what the Commander is attempting to do:: XO: Aye sir.
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Storal to Captain Linard. Course plotted and awaiting the order.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: How many sets will he have in total?
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: 5 sets. We've got 3 more.
CO_Linard says:
@COM: XO: Thank you Mr. Storal.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: That should be enough to give him a good start don't you think?
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO: Let's get working on the 4th set at the same time the engineering team is handling the 3rd.
FCO_Terman says:
XO: T-30 minutes, if your interested, sir.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods to the captain:: CO: It would be the least.
CMO_Naegle says:
@CTO: Lead the way, Jon!
XO_Storal says:
FCO: Thank you Mr. Terman. Don’t worry we will make it.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::takes a set of crystals and tools, and walks over to a slot in the engine::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::runs a thorough scan of the sector to search for dilithium and is disturbed by the results::
CMO_Naegle says:
@::follows the CTO, trying to learn all she can -- just in case the need arises::
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO: OK, when I tell you, slide the crystals in the slot, and keep an eye on the readings to make sure everything in running properly.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::nods:: CTO: Acknowledged.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Sir, in order for this plan to work, we'd need to be able to find Dilithium crystals if Raul would have any chance what so ever, correct?

ACTION: as the other crystal is installed, engine's power levels reach 40% and raising

CTO_Yeung says:
@::modifies the insides of the engines to make it compatible with the crystals::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: That’s correct
CO_Linard says:
@::silently prays that their help will work after they've gone::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::moves aside:: CMO: Okay, slide them in.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::rechecks his sensors:: XO: I'm sorry to inform you sir, there is no dilithium within our sensor limits.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::slides the crystals in the slot::
CMO_Naegle says:
@CTO: Monitoring output.
EO_Belron says:
CO/CTO: Third set of crystals done, sirs. Engines power at 40% and rising.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Well then they will just have to make due with what we give them.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Couldn't their engines direct them to the rift at their current state, so that we could transfer the remaining crystals at that point?
CTO_Yeung says:
@::finishes the connection to the crystals::
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO: All reading well?
Dr_Karl says:
MO: everything looks fine. Except for the hangover.
XO_Storal says:
OPS:I don’t think so Lt.
Raul says:
@::rechecks his readings:: All: Noah is at 62% now
CMO_Naegle says:
@::nods:: CTO: So far, so good.  But why do I feel like someone diffusing a bomb?
CTO_Yeung says:
@::chuckles:: CMO: Probably because if we fail, we're still dead.
MO_Powers says:
Karl: I knew it ::jumps down:: When is your next one due?
CMO_Naegle says:
@::chuckles:: CTO: That's probably it.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Then we are bonded to repair the damage we caused sir. Of we were to follow Starfleet regulation and protocol of course.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::calls out:: CO: 4th set of crystals installed, captain.
CO_Linard says:
@Raul: The download of information from our computers is complete. You should have all the information that Noah needs to add to your dilithium stores
XO_Storal says:
OPS: No we are not.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CMO: Just one more to go.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: How do you figure sir?
CMO_Naegle says:
@::nods:: CTO: If we're lucky, all the pieces will fit.
FCO_Terman says:
::sees that the bottom right corner of the viewscreen isn't being used for anything and decides to add the countdown to the barren corner::
CO_Linard says:
@::heads over:: CMO: How are things Janet?
XO_Storal says:
OPS: We would be interfering with the course of action of these people.  We are giving them a fighting chance.
Raul says:
@CO: I just wish we had the time, Captain. Noah might be able to synthesize a crystal based on your's specifications. I'm just unsure if it would be in time
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Sir we need to be going soon....real soon.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::looks up as the Captain comes over:: CO: We're doing good here, Captain.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: Engineering team is finishing up with the last crystals, captain.
FCO_Terman says:
::turns on some suspenseful music to add to the tension::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: We have turned their zero percent survival probability.. into 50.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: No we are not sir, there are no dilithium crystals in this system, we are giving them a map of the flat earth.
CO_Linard says:
@Raul: I think we've bought you quite a bit of time, judging from those readings, Raul. Dilithium lasts a long time....
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: They have no survival probability if they do not have dilithium to acquire sir!
XO_Storal says:
OPS: They have the technology to synthesize the crystals.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: We need to get going soon Commander. What's your status?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::takes out a padd and downloads the scans he has performed and stands from his station to hand them to the Commander:: XO: Inspect my work for yourself sir.

ACTION: the last set is installed and power raises to 90% ... 93 ... 95 ...

Dr_Karl says:
MO: Err... Dr. Naegle did me the other day. Yeah, that's right.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::checks with the engineering team, then turns back to the captain:: CO: All crystals are installed, captain.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Maintain your bearing with me Mr. Torsian. You will find that by raising your voice you will be removed from the bridge.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Your objection is noted.
CO_Linard says:
@::smiles:: CTO: Good, then as soon as everything checks out, have your teams beamed back to the Apache
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow and retakes his station:: XO: Aye sir.
Raul says:
@::beams with hope at the readings::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods to the captain and turns back to the engineering team::
XO_Storal says:
FCO: How much time left. Lt.?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::checks his sensors of Noah and sends a text message to the FCO's console:: FCO: The power levels on Noah should be enough for them to follow us to the tear, so that we may transfer the remaining crystals from that point and pass through the tear at impulse.
CO_Linard says:
@::lays a hand on his shoulder:: Raul: So have you found another planet yet where you can start a new world?
FCO_Terman says:
::points at the viewscreen, which shows 00:19:20:12:: XO: 18 minutes, 20 seconds, and a couple nanoseconds

ACTION: power levels reach 99% ... and stop raising. Suddenly they begin do decline. 98...95...90...85....

CMO_Naegle says:
@::helps with the last of the readings:: CTO: Everything seems to be running smoothly right now for you. I think I'll go back and help Raul adjust.
CMO_Naegle says:
@CTO: Or maybe not, what in the world?
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Sir we need to leave. 18 minutes.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: But they can only travel at impulse, we have 18 minutes and it would take 30 minutes to reach back.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods to Naegle:: CMO: Thanks for the hand doctor,
CO_Linard says:
@COM: XO: Understood.
CMO_Naegle says:
@ CTO: You're welcome, Jon.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow at the FCO and returns a typed message:: FCO: Are you certain they can only travel at impulse? We are unfamiliar with their technology, as we don't have singularity engines ourselves.  Please do me a favor Jordan, request it.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::checks the crystals and then groans::
CMO_Naegle says:
@::walks over to where the captain and Raul are.:: CO/Raul: Well, it's almost time.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: Captain! We've got a problem. Two of the crystals have structural problems, and they fused together. they're not going to work properly.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Lovely... what do you suggest?
CMO_Naegle says:
@::turns her head at that news::
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Request yourself, Sorsion! You're the comm guy, and say it, don't write it!
XO_Storal says:
FCO: Is there a problem Lt.?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow and mentally notes to not trust the Pilots:: XO: Sir, Noah could follow us to the dimensional tear where the final crystal can be transferred before we pass through.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::sighs:: CO: Normally, I'd say we replace them, but the only ones left now.....are the ones in the core.
Raul says:
@::almost passes out at find out that:: Self: not this close, not this close ... ::sighs::
FCO_Terman says:
::looks saintly at the XO:: XO: Our comm officer has been passing notes again.
CO_Linard says:
@CTO: Well now... that does put a damper on things now doesn't it?
CMO_Naegle says:
@::holds her head downcast and sighs right along with the CO::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: That may be the case. We will do what we can during the time allotted to us.
CO_Linard says:
@:;takes a longshot:: CTO: Has replicating dilithium ever worked?
Raul says:
@ CO/CTO: don't you have any crystals left?
FCO_Terman says:
::looks at the clock - 12 minutes::
CO_Linard says:
@Raul: Not anything outside the ones in our own core.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: The time would appear to be now sir, as both ship's are pressed for it.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::opens a channel to the Noah:: XO: Channel to the Noah open sir.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: Not in our universe...
XO_Storal says:
::Shakes his head:: OPS: Relax Mr. Sorsian.
CO_Linard says:
@::smirks:: CTO: But we're not in our universe are we?... can we use the functioning dilithium to restructure the others?
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Sir what’s your status?
Raul says:
@ ::frowns even deeper:: Self: so ... this is the end
FCO_Terman says:
XO: It looks like we don't have time to help them and help ourselves. Looks like the captain has to choose between them and us.
CMO_Naegle says:
@::smiles, because she likes the captain's thinking::
XO_Storal says:
FCO: That is what she is doing.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::takes in a deep breath and lets that comment go turning back to his console:: XO: Yes Commander.
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: I don't think that's possible.
FCO_Terman says:
::sighs inwardly, wondering how she could ever make the decision she's faced with::
OPS_Sorsion says:
Self: The decision is obvious to me.  9,000,000 lives for less than a thousand. ::sighs and monitors the power readings on the Apache::
CO_Linard says:
@::eyes narrow:: CTO: You know, you're really not a wealth of pleasant information are you Commander....::smirks::.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: 900,000,000.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::snaps his head over to the flight control officer:: FCO: 100X the reason.
Raul says:
@ CO: I'm very sorry Captain but I need to consider the needs of the many under my responsibilities ::inputs some commands in the panel::
CTO_Yeung says:
@CO: Sorry, captain. Happy messages aren't in my job description. ::sighs::
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Perhaps the Noah would have towing capabilities sir.

ACTION: all Apache crewmembers on Noah are taken by stasis fields. On the Apache, the crystals on the warp core begin to dematerialize

XO_Storal says:
OPS: They may
XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Storal to Capt. Linard respond please
CTO_Yeung says:
@::grabs his phaser:: Self: What the..?
FCO_Terman says:
::watches the power levels in the warp core drop and his mouth goes dry:: XO: You won't believe this.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::hears klaxons going off and raises shields and modulates the deflector dish in hopes of reflecting the transport back::
XO_Storal says:
FCO: What is it Lt?
FCO_Terman says:
XO: We were just robbed.
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Yellow Alert sir, Our crystals are being taken from us, shields up.
XO_Storal says:
FCO/OPS: What?!
FCO_Terman says:
::clarifies:: XO: we have 3 minutes left to get back and our crystals have been taken.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::checks the status of the Apache crewmen on Noah and checks for a signal lock::
Raul says:
@ ::sighs as he begins ordering Noah's computer to beam over the Apache crew into their ship.:: Computer: acess the files downloaded from the Apache and install the remaining crystals
XO_Storal says:
COM:Noah: What is the meaning of this?
MO_Powers says:
::does maintenance on his equipment, oblivious to the ships huge problem.::
CO_Linard says:
@Raul: What do you think you are doing? We've helped you all we can.... you can't possibly think to get away with this....
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Is the data link still open?
Raul says:
@ COM: Apache: I don't have time to talk, Mr Storal. Time is of the essence
FCO_Terman says:
::collapses in defeat:: Self: So this is it. We lose.
XO_Storal says:
COM: Raul: I agree, don’t do this.
Raul says:
@ CO: I'm really really sorry Captain. Noah: beam the captain back as well
CO_Linard says:
@::closes her eyes:: ~~~~XO: Imzadi.... get yourself out of here... take the rest of the crew and go....~~~
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: It was a data dump sir.  I don't know if they still have access. ::terminates any connection between them and Noah::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: If we can still have the connection send a EMP pulse down the connection.

ACTION: everyone is beamed into the Apache. Noah's horns begin to glow brighter and brighter. It can be seen the ship is now moving ahead steadily, leaving the Apache behind

OPS_Sorsion says:
::cancels a request to terminate and attempts to reestablish the connection with Noah's computers to send back an EMP pulse through the deflector dish::
CMO_Naegle says:
::materializes on the Apache bridge and sees the glow::
FCO_Terman says:
XO: You'd think that they could have at least given us the crystals back when they were done with them. ::a aloud beep goes off as the counter reaches 00:00:00:00::
CO_Linard says:
::suddenly appears on the bridge and looks around::
CTO_Yeung says:
::materializes on the bridge, muttering a string of curses::

ACTION: In a bright flash of light Noah goes beyond the speed of light and disappears

XO_Storal says:
FCO:That would have been the humane thing to do.
CMO_Naegle says:
CTO/CO: What in the world just happened?
CO_Linard says:
::strides over to the viewscreen and watches in awe, a look of pure anger crossing her features::
FCO_Terman says:
XO: I guess humanity died with Earth in this dimension.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::bangs on his console and turns to see the new crewman beamed to the bridge:: All: We are trapped here now.
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: Quite the contrary Mr. Terman, They thought of themselves first, quite like we were going to do.
XO_Storal says:
ALL: We came back from another timeline on the Trevan mission.. I’ll be damned if we are stuck here.
Voice from Nowhere says:
OPS: That ... remains to be seen
CO_Linard says:
::grips the back of OPS chair tightly::
CTO_Yeung says:
::takes his post at tactical, very angry::
CMO_Naegle says:
::looks meaningful at the XO:: XO: yes and you took charge there too, Storal.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: We should have let him die. If I'd known he would act like this, I would have headed back as soon as we found the tear, orders or not.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises both eyebrows and turns his chair under the CO's pressure and checks the comm system:: Voice: What in the world?
CO_Linard says:
::straightens, looking around:: Voice: So, you didn't leave us, did you?

ACTION: a Humanoid materializes on the Bridge, before Helm console

CTO_Yeung says:
::draws phaser and trains it on the humanoid::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::looks to the human form and reaches under his console for a phaser realizing that the form had already beamed through the shields stops his reaction::
MO_Powers says:
::in sickbay, humming contentedly. ignorance is bliss::
OPS_Sorsion says:
Human: Identify yourself.
CO_Linard says:
::stands her ground:: Human: Who are you?
Traveler says:
All: Salutations Apache. I'm the Traveler and I've been following you for a time now
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Traveler: The same traveler that was noted on Enterprise?
CO_Linard says:
::grips OPS shoulder, giving him a STRONG urge to hush::
Traveler says:
OPS: Indeed I once visited said starship.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::winces under the CO's grip and goes to grab her hand before realizing it's the Captain and withdraws::
CO_Linard says:
::releases her grip and walks forward:: Traveler: Why are you here?
CMO_Naegle says:
::watches the scene unfold::
XO_Storal says:
::stares at the traveler:: Self: Why can’t omnipotent beings leave things be.
Traveler says:
All: what you did was brave. There are those who fight and are called warriors. And yet, among the warriors there are those know as Champions for their actions beyond the call of duty
FCO_Terman says:
::feeling rather bitter:: Traveler: Get to the point.
Traveler says:
CO: You and your crew are among the last type. Don't blame Raul for his actions. His world has been in the shadows of death for centuries.
CTO_Yeung says:
::slips his phaser back into its holster::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::watches the crew's reacting badly to the Traveler and gets upset:: Self: This being could be the only one that redeems us for our actions and all they can do is feel anger...
FCO_Terman says:
Traveler: We can blame anyone we want!
Traveler says:
FCO: Indeed Mr Terman...to the point ::he places his hands in the flight console and closes his eyes::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::considers taking a phaser to the FCO::
XO_Storal says:
FCO: Mr Terman. Stand down.

ACTION: Everything dissolves into a white nothingness....

FCO_Terman says:
XO: I'll stan... ::decided to shut up about now, but determines to still remain bitter::
CO_Linard says:
::feels slightly sassy::
CO_Linard says:
::braces herself against the console for support::
CMO_Naegle says:
::closes her eyes at the white nothingness::

ACTION: as the whiteness subdues, everything looks as before, except the Traveler is gone

OPS_Sorsion says:
::checks his sensors and extrapolates a location:: 
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Status report?
FCO_Terman says:
Self: that did a lot.
XO_Storal says:
::looks around::
CMO_Naegle says:
::goes to an auxiliary science station and checks system status::
CO_Linard says:
::regains her balance and looks down at OPS console, taking a quick reading::
Jupiter Station says:
COMM: Apache: acknowledge Apache. Message received. You may begin weapons testing at your discretion
OPS_Sorsion says:
::probes space and sub-space for communications and returns his findings to the loud speakers::
CTO_Yeung says:
::looks around, wondering what happened::
CO_Linard says:
::looks at the place where the Traveler was:: ALL: He sent us back.
MO_Powers says:
Karl: Are you sure I checked out ok? I just saw a flash of white nothingness.
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: Mighty nice of him. It pays to be boy scouts, doesn't it.
CMO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: All: All is as it should be now.
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: So much for the bitterness you felt.
FCO_Terman says:
Sorsion: Shut up.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Captain, this is where this all started from, both time and location.
CO_Linard says:
::turns to the CTO and smirks:: CTO: Speak for yourself... I was a Girl Guide....
XO_Storal says:
All: Does it matter now... lets return to work. All hands prepare for testing

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