Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache  Episode #3
Week # 11
Mission: "To Break the Back of...”

Host Jafo says:
The USS Apache has continued on with its investigation of the possibility of survivors from the USS Custer, in the Laurential System. The distress signal has been detected on a planet in that system. A debris field around the planet indicates that a battle had taken place there.

Host Jafo says:
An away mission has been initiated to further investigate survivors on the planet surface.
The Apache's extra compliment, of Ferengi crewmembers, has been experiencing a phasing effect, once the Apache entered orbit of the planet. Several of the Ferengi crew have been reported missing. The missing Ferengi' are suspected to have phased completely.

Host Jafo says:
The science and medical staff on the Apache is currently determining the cause and how to reverse the effects.

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<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 3 >>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Telik says:
::exits TL and heads to Bridge Science Station::

XO_Valrek says:
@::pulls out his tricorder and tries to pick up any readings at all pertaining to the distress signal::

SO_Storal says:
:: In sickbay conferring with MO::

MO_Naegle says:
::Conferring with Storal in Sickbay

TO_Evans says:
@::Takes point observing the planet surface for wreckage::

CSO_Telik says:
::overrides FCO control of science station and reroutes it back to him::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::logs into main computer and checks sensors:: Self: I've got some work to do....

MO_Naegle says:
SO: I just don't understand what happened.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: following the XO, still feeling ill::

CO_Tyler says:
::pacing the bridge, glancing at the viewscreen::

CIV_Jax says:
@::trudges on behind Evans::

SO_Storal says:
MO: Neither do I

CO_Tyler says:
*SO* Report.  Any further information on the Ferengi crew?

CSO_Telik says:
::begins to review sensor logs from the anomaly::

CIV_Power says:
::waits to be given the all clear::

MO_Naegle says:
::Goes over to Mister Powers::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::conducts high-band scan of subspace scanners::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: An Energy Signature is read from several hundred yards ahead of the AT. It appears to be among a large pile of wreckage.  Further, the unidentified life signs seem to be all around the AT.

SO_Storal says:
*CO*: Nothing new to report, about to proceed with a complete scan of sickbay

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Any reading sir?

MO_Naegle says:
CIV: You're all better now Mister Powers.  I'm sorry it took so long.

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Have you reviewed the medical information on the Ferengi crew?

Custer_Officer says:
@::moves about the wreckage ::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: waits for further instructions ::

CO_Tyler says:
*SO* Understood, keep me informed.

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: We are on the surface. So far we are getting lifesign readings all around us, but nothing identifiable

SO_Storal says:
*CO*: Aye

FCOTurnbl says:
::plots emergency egress vectors and watches orbital debris::

XO_Valrek says:
@All: Let’s get to that signal

CIV_Jax says:
@::nods at the Commander::

CIV_Power says:
*CO*: what are my new instructions.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::orders some engineers to check out the subspace scanners::

SO_Storal says:
:: runs a complete scan of sickbay, looking for any temporal anomalies::

CMO_Quest says:
@ XO: aye sir!

TO_Evans says:
@::Moves to signal, fans out security team::

FCOTurnbl says:
::maintaining lockdowns on shuttlebays::

MO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Yes, captain.  They were transported aboard unconscious as I was.  When they regained consciousness they became nauseous.  Then began to phase in and out.

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* Understood.  Do you need another security or search team?

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Any idea as to the cause?

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Sir, I have compared sensor readings from the anomaly with those I am getting from the planet and I am reading similar residual effects.

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: Not at this moment. We will keep reporting what we find. The signal is not far ahead of us

Custer_Officer says:
@::stoops down to pick up some gear , looks down to see her hand fade ; jumps back and begins muttering:: nooo nooo

MO_Naegle says:
*CO* Not at this time, sir, Ensign Storal is running a scan right now.

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* Understood.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::makes sure engine efficiency is up::

FCOTurnbl says:
::calibrating internal sensors to isolate Ferengi life signs::

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Very well, keep me informed.

TO_Evans says:
@::Slows to a stop as he approaches wreckage.::

XO_Valrek says:
@::makes his way next to the TO::

CIV_Jax says:
@::comes to the pile of wreckage and hefts a rather large chunk:: XO: Look at this ... ::points to SFC markings on piece of duranium::

CSO_Telik says:
CO: It appears that the same rift that affected the Mudok could have caught the Custer.

TO_Evans says:
@::Looks carefully around::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: continues to follow the group... but begins to fall behind ::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: I don't like the looks of this sir.

CIV_Power says:
::leaves sickbay and heads to turbolift::

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: This is Starfleet for sure.

MO_Naegle says:
SO:  Any sign of them?

Custer_Officer says:
@::finds herself in a void again and yells out for the others;:

CO_Tyler says:
CSO: The anomaly played a part in this?  Or so it appears, see if you can discover what effects it is having on this area of space.

CIV_Jax says:
@::bellows:: CMO: is everything okay, Doctor?

XO_Valrek says:
@All: Let’s find out if any survivors are close

CMO_Quest says:
@Jax: I'm fine... really....

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::orders up a coffee from a replicator:: Self: I'd better stay awake for once...

CMO_Quest says:
@:: weak smile ::

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Sir, I have tuned internal sensors to isolate the Ferengi.

CO_Tyler says:
*CIV* Report to the bridge, Mr. Powers.

CIV_Power says:
TL: Bridge

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  What are the results of the scans?

TO_Evans says:
@::Disperses team to look through the wreckage::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: groans, and then begins vomiting ::

CIV_Power says:
*CO*: Aye, aye, sir

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Have you located the source of the signal yet?

TO_Evans says:
@:: Moves to the largest section of wreckage and starts looking for survivors::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: thinks: there goes my lunch... ::

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Sensors are having trouble reading anything due to unknown interference. Possibly as a result of residual rift effects.

CIV_Power says:
::leaves turbolift and enters bridge::

CSO_Telik says:
CO: I am trying to compensate

MO_Naegle says:
::thinks SO is concentrating too hard:: Ensign?  Anything?

SO_Storal says:
*FCO*: Concentrate scans on the area surrounding the shuttle bay and the decks above and below

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Not yet sir, but I think it be coming from the large section over this way.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Active Scans of the anomaly reveal it is slowing closing in on itself....

XO_Valrek says:
@::looks back at the CMO:: CMO: You going to be able to continue?

CO_Tyler says:
CSO:  Could the debris and this unknown interference be the cause of the phasing?

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: feels a little bit better, and turns her attention to the work at hand ::

CIV_Power says:
::goes to OPS station::

CMO_Quest says:
@ XO: Yes, sir... I believe so.

Custer_Officer says:
@::turns and sees the AT and smiles...moves over toward them and starts blabbing about how they got caught up in something weird...... Notices that they don't seem to see her...

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Possibly but everything has become very unstable. It appears to be collapsing in on itself.

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  I have the number of Ferengi as decreasing on scans.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Self: Gotta make sure about the sensors...

FCOTurnbl says:
*SO*:  Understood, Ensign.

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Any ideas as to the cause?

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Any luck yet?

TO_Evans says:
@::Checks tricorder::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::starts a scan of the broad range scanners::

Custer_Officer says:
@::starts screaming out at them::

CO_Tyler says:
CSO:  See if you can determine if there is a relation to the closing anomaly and the decreasing number of Ferengi crewmen

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  I would postulate that there is some phase effect on the Ferengi, given absence of other data.

CIV_Jax says:
@::pulls out a tricorder and glances around wondering if anyone has checked this energy signature yet::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Strange, we should be right on top of them sir....

XO_Valrek says:
@Gets a chill and looks around::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: gets her tricorder out ::

Custer_Officer says:
@AT: I’m over here! I’m right here in front of you! Can’t you see me!?  What is the matter with you people?

TO_Evans says:
@XO:  Sir, look at this and tell me what you think.

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Maybe under the wreckage?

CIV_Power says:
CO: Ready for duty sir

SO_Storal says:
MO: anything yet

FCOTurnbl says:
::keeping an eye on orbital debris, making orbital adjustments, keeping escape vectors updated::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Stay on it, continue to work with science and see what you can find

MO_Naegle says:
SO: No nothing, you?

SO_Storal says:
MO: Zip

Custer_Officer says:
@::Looks down and sees that her hand and arms are again phasing out::

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Sensors are picking up a strange energy field near the AT position sir.

FCOTurnbl says:
CO: Aye, sir.  CIV:  Welcome Aboard, Mister Powers.

CIV_Jax says:
@::cross checks his tricorder readings:: XO: This energy signature ... under all this wreckage ... appears to be Breen in origin.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: frowns at the energy signatures ::

Custer_Officer says:
@::screams out again::

CIV_Power says:
FCO: thank you

Custer_Officer says:
@::screams out in anger and desperation , yet they cannot hear her;;

CO_Tyler says:
::turns to Civ Powers:: CIV: It's good to see you in good health, Ens. Powers.  Would you handle the OPS Station?

FCOTurnbl says:
::scans internals of shuttle bays, accounting for a phase variance::

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: You are sure of this? ::moves over to look at Jax's readings::

MO_Naegle says:
SO: I'm no scientist, but have you looked for any kind of transporter residual effects?

CIV_Power says:
CO: aye sir

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Readings are hard to focus, AT will have to deal with it from down there for any more information beyond what I have.

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Perhaps, starts sifting through the wreckage.

CIV_Jax says:
@XO: Only one way to find out.... ::hands his tricorder to Evans and begins pulling at the wreckage digging through it::

CIV_Power says:
::takes OPS station::

FCOTurnbl says:
::relinquishes OPS to CIV::

CO_Tyler says:
::walks over to the CSO:: CSO:  Can  you identify it's source and what effect it is having?

XO_Valrek says:
@::stands back :: CMO: Be ready if there is anyone there

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Sir, don't you find it odd, but I have yet to find anything resembling remains.

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: aye, sir....

CMO_Quest says:
@self: always...

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Sensor recalibration has increased efficiency. I am able to penetrate through the interference.

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: I find everything odd about this place

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::starts a diagnostic on the torque sensors::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Sickbay begins to get reports from the remaining Ferengi of headaches and nausea ... and to make matters worse, the MO just can not shake her own headache.

SO_Storal says:
MO: Oh boy

XO_Valrek says:
@::gets phaser ready incase there is a hidden weapon::

SO_Storal says:
MO: are you ok

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: gets a hypospray ready ::

CO_Tyler says:
CSO:  Good, now see if you can identify what is happening down there.

MO_Naegle says:
SO:  Oh Man!!, I've got a headache the size of Terra!

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: feels nausea coming again ::

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Effect is unclear. AT may have more information due to their proximity to the signature but I can say the source is emanating from deep within the planet's surface.

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  No luck on internal scans.  

CIV_Jax says:
@::comes across the a cylindrical tube ... about 1.2 meters long:: XO: Commander ... this sure looks like a torpedo to me ....

SO_Storal says:
MO: Why don’t you go lie down, I’m sure I can handle it for awhile

CO_Tyler says:
FCO: Understood

CSO_Telik says:
CO: I might be able to get better reading on the signature if I beamed down sir.

TO_Evans says:
@::Rubs his temples as his head ache intensifies::

CIV_Jax says:
@TO: Scan this thing ... is it a dud?

FCOTurnbl says:
::orbital vector altered to allow maximum egress possibilities::

MO_Naegle says:
::Goes to cabinet, gets analgesic hypospray::  That's a little better

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Send someone over here to examine this… ::points to the torpedo::

TO_Evans says:
@::Scans the object::

MO_Naegle says:
::logs use of hypospray::

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: looks at the hypospray in hand, and inject herself. ::

SO_Storal says:
MO: take a scan of your self and compare it with the ones that were taken of the Ferengi

CO_Tyler says:
CSO:   We need to know what this is and what effect it is having.  Transport down, report any findings to the bridge

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::replicates another coffee:: Self: Caffeine! Yes!

CSO_Telik says:
CO: Aye, sir.

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: Are there more around?

TO_Evans says:
@:: It's a dud::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Torpedo is clearly of Breen origin, and with the Apache crew's unique knowledge of Breen weaponry ... the Quantum signature it is giving off is no surprise.

XO_Valrek says:
@::checks his tricorder for lifesigns again::

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* CSO Telik will be transporting down to take readings of an energy source detected near your location.

SO_Storal says:
::scans MO::

CIV_Jax says:
@::checks his tricorder:: XO: I am scanning hundreds of casings spread throughout the surrounding area ... but I think this is the only one still active.

CSO_Telik says:
*SO* Report to the bridge science station.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::checks panels:: Self: Why do I see a Breen signature from down below?

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: reloads hypospray ::

TO_Evans says:
@::Looks around and scans for anything resembling a life pod::

CSO_Telik says:
::exits Bridge and heads to the TL::

MO_Naegle says:
SO: I'm not getting what the Ferengi have, am I?

CIV_Power says:
:: Rubs head::

SO_Storal says:
*CSO* Acknowledged

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: I would highly recommend against that. The energy readings are from a Breen torpedo. I think for safety sake, the CSO should stay on the ship.

SO_Storal says:
MO: I hope not

CO_Tyler says:
*SO/MO* Anything new to report on the Ferengi

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: We need to disable this torpedo's energy signature

FCOTurnbl says:
::begins to review spatial anomaly data from Ferengi Vessel loss::  CO:  Sir, do you think that what happened to the Ferengi vessel is related to the seeming phased reality they are in now?

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Self: Well, the bridge must be handling it...

CSO_Telik says:
::exits TL and heads down the corridor to TR1::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Sir, I see no signs of any human remains, not even a communicator.

SO_Storal says:
*CO*: It seems that the effect is spreading and the MO seems to have the same symptoms

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Very well, now take care of this torpedo

MO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Captain, I'm experiencing a headache similar to the Ferengi complaints.

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* Understood.      *CSO*: Lt Cmdr. Valrek has identified the source of the energy reading as a Breen torpedo, and suggests you remain aboard

TO_Evans says:
@XO:  Sure thing sir.  ::Starts to remove access plate on torpedo::

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Have Nurse White compare your readings and those from the Ferengi

CSO_Telik says:
*CO* Aye, sir, but I may be able to add insight into how to solve the problem.

MO_Naegle says:
*CO* Aye, Sir!

CIV_Jax says:
@::gets out of crater:: XO: If I may sir ... that torpedo is the exact same kind of torpedo we found in the Apache hull following the Laurential Massacre ...

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Oh! Almost forgot, the Junction boxes::

SO_Storal says:
MO/*CO*: It seems that they are being effected on the quantum level

TO_Evans says:
@::Sets access plate on ground and starts going over the internal wiring::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO: I'm beginning to believe so.  I also wonder if that Breen torpedo is part of the cause, remember how they affected the Apache

Host Custer_Officer says:
ACTION: Briefly the Custer Officer phases into sight.....

Host Custer_Officer says:
@AT: OVER HERE!

MO_Naegle says:
Nurse White: compare my scans to those of the Ferengi.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: thinks she saw a ghost! ::

TO_Evans says:
@::Jumps at the sound of the strange voice::

FCOTurnbl says:
::overhears the SO's report::  CO:  Quantum level reorganization!  It’s how the torpedo works sir!

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: That is why I am having Evans disable it. We have experience in disabling this type of weapon

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: scans where the image was ::

SO_Storal says:
MO: Already did that, you have the same symptoms as the Ferengi

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO*: Pull readings from the Breen Torpedo we recovered before... we have to defuse it.

CMO_Quest says:
@TO: Did you see that?

MO_Naegle says:
<Nurse White> MO: You are going through the same thing as the Ferengi.

CIV_Jax says:
@::nods quietly and watches the goings on ... stares at the officer screaming at them::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Now how to reverse its effects?

TO_Evans says:
@CMO: No, but I heard it plain as day.

MO_Naegle says:
SO: So now what do we do?

CSO_Telik says:
*CO* Aye sir. I am on my way.

Host Custer_Officer says:
@::runs towards the AT::

FCOTurnbl says:
CO/CSO: What if we used some kind of quantum inversion generator to try to reverse the effect of the field?

CSO_Telik says:
::exits TR1 and heads down the corridor to the TL::

CMO_Quest says:
@ TO: At least I know I didn't imagine it because of this headache of mine...

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  It also explains the garbled transmissions

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: have you disabled it yet?

TO_Evans says:
@::Draws phaser and points it at the Custer officer::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Self: This Junction box' gonna take some time. ::junction box sparks everywhere::

CSO_Telik says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: sir, I think there's someone here ... with us.

XO_Valrek says:
@CMO: Explain

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Aye, sir, it does.  

SO_Storal says:
MO: working on it

CIV_Jax says:
@::looks in surprise at the TO as he draws his phaser and points it at an officer::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Almost done sir.  ::Points at Custer Officer

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: I just caught an image of someone... and TO heard a voice...

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* CSO Telik is going to try to reverse the effects of the torpedo, we believe that is the cause of the phasing the Ferengi crew has suffered.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: And the Custer Officer phases out again....

Custer_Officer says:
@::starts screaming frustratingly:: All: Yes!! I am here... 

CSO_Telik says:
::exits TL and takes the Bridge Science Station.

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: and there she goes

TO_Evans says:
@::Shakes his head::

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO* And how is the CSO going to do this?

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Work with Mr. Telik on this idea of quantum inversion.

FCOTurnbl says:
CSO:  Good to have you back.  I think I have something on the phase problem.

MO_Naegle says:
::feels faint and nauseous::

TO_Evans says:
@::Finishes disarming Torpedo::

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: The Ferengi were under the same condition just before I left.

XO_Valrek says:
@::looks around, but sees nothing ... wonders if the AT is going crazy::

CSO_Telik says:
::begins to pull up records on the Breen encounter:: CO: what quantum inversion idea?

SO_Storal says:
MO: Sit down ma’am

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: a correlation there?

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* We are working on that now, Commander.

TO_Evans says:
@Self: Must be something I ate, now I am seeing things.

CO_Tyler says:
CSO:  Lt. Turnbull will explain.

XO_Valrek says:
@CMO: It is possible, but we don't have proof yet ...or do you?

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::walks over to petty officer/engineer:: Engineer: can I interest you in dinner later?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Custer Officer phases in standing directly in front of the TO....

MO_Naegle says:
SO: I believe we have an epidemic on our hands, Ensign. ::sits down::

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Any further communication with the Custer survivors?

FCOTurnbl says:
CSO/CO: if we were to generate a quantum field that had the reverse spin on its quantum particles, we might be able to reverse the phase phenomenon.

Custer_Officer says:
@::stands face to face with the TO::

SO_Storal says:
MO: How so??

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: looks at the XO :: XO: It's just that it seems more than just a coincident.... :: voice trail off ::

Custer_Officer says:
@TO: Sir! I beg you...

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A loud bang is heard throughout Main Engineering....

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: Have you seen this invisible crew as well?

TO_Evans says:
@::Jumps up and moves to subdue Custer Officer::

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: There she is again.. Don’t you see?

CIV_Jax says:
@XO: Aye sir....

CIV_Power says:
CO: Not as of yet sir

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Self: AHH! What’s that!

Custer_Officer says:
@::screams:: TO: What are you doing??

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Sir, have you also noted that it affected the Ferengi earlier on?

Custer_Officer says:
@TO: help us....

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Main Engineering: Everyone calm down ...I'll figure it out

XO_Valrek says:
@CMO: Where have you seen this person?

MO_Naegle says:
SO: Almost everyone who transported over from the Ferengi ship has had some sort of health issue.

CMO_Quest says:
@ XO: yes sir...

TO_Evans says:
@Custer Officer: I will, just stay here.

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Yes?  You have a theory?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A Canister rolls across the floor of ME before it comes into contact with the EO's feet ....

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: begins scanning the Custer Officer with her tricorder ::

SO_Storal says:
MO: But I haven’t shown any sign of it

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Keep attempting to contact them.

Custer_Officer says:
@TO: Are you going to help us?

CSO_Telik says:
FCO: That would take precise calibration (as always) to have that effect otherwise we might set of the torpedo.

XO_Valrek says:
@::looks around some more::

TO_Evans says:
@::Grabs the Custer Officer and holds her::

CIV_Power says:
CO: Aye sir

CMO_Quest says:
@XO: She's right there ... with the TO.

XO_Valrek says:
@::looks over to the TO::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Let's try to get her to sickbay.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: continues scanning ::

FCOTurnbl says:
CSO:  I think we can help with that.  View the File in the computer, Quantum Fissure Torpedo.

Custer_Officer says:
@TO: ::looks at him :: why are you grabbing me so hard?"

MO_Naegle says:
SO: I can't explain that either, ensign.  Where were you when we transported?

CIV_Jax says:
@::tries to forcibly remove the TO from the officer::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Inspects warp core:: Self: nope, not here...

CSO_Telik says:
::begins working on the phase variance calibrations::

SO_Storal says:
MO: I was right next to the CMO

CO_Tyler says:
CSO/FCO: See if you can get this theory to work ... test it on the shuttle bay, the last known location of the Ferengi officers.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: looks at the reading :: XO: I think I've found the proof you're looking for.

Custer_Officer says:
@TO: The others?   Did you get the others?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Four Ferengi suddenly materialize right in front of the EO and jump him... All communication with Main Engineering is lost as the blast doors roll into place...

Custer_Officer says:
@::looks around in panic ::

XO_Valrek says:
@CMO: Send your readings to the Apache. It may be of use to them.

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Not yet, just conjecture, but there must be something in their physiology that is allowing this.  In or around the ears perhaps?  ::shrugs::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: She says there are others sir.

Host Ferengi says:
::ties up the Engineering Officer and stuffs him into a corner::

SO_Storal says:
*CO*: The MO believes that it could be a possible epidemic

CSO_Telik says:
::transfers information to a tricorder that just happened to be nearby and heads to the TL to go to the shuttle bay.

CMO_Quest says:
@ XO: yes sir....

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Sees barriers:: Out loud: What’s this? ::sees helpless EO:: Security: Main Engineering, NOW!

Host Ferengi says:
::watches as the other Ferengi tie up the rest of the Engineering Crew and dispose of them neatly::

CSO_Telik says:
FCO: you coming?

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: sends readings to the computer in sickbay :: *MO*: Quest to Naegle.

CO_Tyler says:
*SO/MO* Understood, try to analyze it and find a way to stop it.

Host Ferengi says:
::stuffs a gag in the EO's mouth::

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: Sir, we are sending readings of a phasing crewmember of the Custer.

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Sir, I recommend a science officer here.  I think this may be way out of our league.

Custer_Officer says:
@::Looks past the others and yells out to someone they cannot see::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO: Understood.

CIV_Power says:
CO: Readings coming from the away team

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Sir, may I suggest that we also try to slow down the metabolism of the Ferengi with a Ferengi-specific Anethstazine gas flooded thru the ship?  It would take away their discomfort...

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: And the Custer Officer phases out again...

MO_Naegle says:
*CMO*: Naegle here, yes, Dr?

Host Ferengi says:
EO: Shut up or I will kill you Hew-mon...

Custer_Officer says:
@::Lets out a painful scream as she phases out::

TO_Evans says:
@::Holds arm and looks mystified::

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Acknowledged Ens. Powers.   *XO* Transmission received.

FCOTurnbl says:
::thinks:  and make our jobs a bit easier, not having to deal with panicking Ferengi::

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: The science officers are busy on the ship working on this exact problem

CMO_Quest says:
*MO*: I'm sending some readings from a survivor down here... she has the same type of condition as our Ferengi friends.

TO_Evans says:
@Self: I must be going crazy.

CMO_Quest says:
@*MO*: See what you can find... Quest out.

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: The CMO is doubled over by a sudden wave of nausea....

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Forward that information to the SO and MO in sickbay

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::struggles:: Ferengi: Urgfff, Urgph!

CIV_Power says:
CO: aye sir

MO_Naegle says:
*CMO*: Aye, sir, Naegle out.

CSO_Telik says:
::decides he must be on his own for now and watches the TL doors close::

XO_Valrek says:
@::looks over to the CMO:: CMO: I think you should return to the ship.

Host Ferengi says:
::grabs the EO's com badge and tosses it into the warp core:: EO; We have taken over your Main Engineering ... now whether you like it or not .... Your ship is going to take us where we can be treated.

CSO_Telik says:
TL: Main Shuttle Bay.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: groans and slides to the ground ::

MO_Naegle says:
SO: Well let's get started.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: sweat drops form on forehead, and begins vomiting again ::

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO* The CMO needs to be transported directly to sickbay

CIV_Power says:
::fingers fly over the console as the readings are forwarded to MO:

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: laborious breathing... ::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Frees a fist:: Self: Right in the jaw ... hmmm

CSO_Telik says:
*SO* Mr. Storal can you meet me in the Main Shuttle Bay?

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: groans ::

MO_Naegle says:
::begins going over readings::

SO_Storal says:
*CSO*: acknowledged

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Do you think this gas will work?

Host Ferengi says:
::walks away from the EO and coordinates the others::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::With free fist, spins and decks the Ferengi::

TO_Evans says:
@::Makes sure torpedo is disarmed::

SO_Storal says:
MO: I’m needed in the shuttle bay, are you gonna be ok?

CSO_Telik says:
:: exits TL and heads down the corridor to cargo bay 2 to pick up some supplies::

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* Understood

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Sir, it would make our lives a bit easier, and theirs too.  I have one loaded up in environmental if you wish.

Host Ferengi says:
::glances back as a commotion comes from where he was ... sees the EO on the deck looking stupid:: EO: Are you okay?

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Transport the CMO directly to sickbay

MO_Naegle says:
SO:  I think so, I'll just sit here.

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Any ideas sir?

CIV_Jax says:
@::looks in surprise at the CMO and runs to her side:: CMO: Are you okay, Ensign??

SO_Storal says:
::leaves sickbay::

CMO_Quest says:
@self: this is not good....

CSO_Telik says:
::grabs several pattern enhancers and other things he thinks might work and then proceeds to the main shuttle bay::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Contact sickbay for their recommendations, then begin the procedure

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::all embarrassed:: Ferengi: Shut up.

CMO_Quest says:
@ :: laughs a little :: Jax: do I look ok?

TO_Evans says:
@::Scans the horizon looking for more ghosts::

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

SO_Storal says:
::enters the TL::

CIV_Jax says:
@CMO: No ... not at all.... XO: Commander, the CMO needs to return to the ship....

CIV_Power says:
CO: doing that now ::beams CMO to sickbay::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Mental Note: you can’t deck someone when they have walked away.

CSO_Telik says:
::enters MSB and sets up the pattern enhancers around the area::

SO_Storal says:
::arrives at main shuttle bay::

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: I have already requested for her transport

CMO_Quest says:
:: materializes on bio-bed in sickbay ::

MO_Naegle says:
::notices CMO in sickbay::  Dr  Quest, are you all right.

Host Ferengi says:
::begins the procedure of shutting down the shields and other critical items::

CSO_Telik says:
::sees SO enter::

FCOTurnbl says:
*MO*:  Ensign, I have a question of Biologics for you.  Is there a Ferengi-specific Anethstazine gas we could use to slow their metabolism?

SO_Storal says:
CSO: Sir?

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Has Ens. Quest been transported aboard?

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Gather your team

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Kicks power panel, hoping to shut the lights::

CIV_Jax says:
@::nods at the Commander feeling stupid::

CSO_Telik says:
SO: I think if we modify the emitters on these pattern enhancers, we might be able to dampen the effect of the phasing.

MO_Naegle says:
FCO:  Yes there is Mr. Turnbull

TO_Evans says:
@Alpha Team: Team report to this signal.

SO_Storal says:
CSO: Sounds good

Host Ferengi says:
::looks annoyed at the EO and orders three LARGE Ferengi to lock him in the CEO's office::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: They will be here momentarily, sir.

SO_Storal says:
::Begins to help CSO to set up the emitters::

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Once Ens. Quest is transported to sickbay, report your findings on her condition.

CIV_Power says:
CO: Losing power on all critical systems … and yes the CMO is on board sir

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::flails helplessly:: self: Shucks....

CSO_Telik says:
*Bridge* Bridge, we are trying the first attempt to dampen the effects of the phasing.

FCOTurnbl says:
*MO*:  Would administering it through the environmental controls slow the effect of the quantum phasing?

CMO_Quest says:
:: looks around her and sees the MO :: MO: report.  What have you found about this thing?

CMO_Quest says:
:: struggle to sit up ::

MO_Naegle says:
FCO:  It should, sir.

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  See if you can discover the cause of this.  *EO* What is happening down there?

Host Ferengi says:
::begins to phase out again along with the others in ME and screams out as he phases::

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: We have disabled the torpedo. We have seen phasing crew, but can not do anything for them until the effects are reversed. How long will that be, Sir?

FCOTurnbl says:
::adjusts egress vectors and shifts orbit by 12 km::

CIV_Power says:
CO: trying to compensate Self: always wanted to say that

MO_Naegle says:
MO: Dr. Quest, I am going through the readings right now.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::looks down at bare uniform:: Self: I hope no one's trying to COM me...

TO_Evans says:
@XO:  The teams assembled, commander.

XO_Valrek says:
@::nods to the TO::

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Try to isolate the communications problems with Engineering.

FCOTurnbl says:
::notes lack of response of EO::

CIV_Power says:
CO: I’ll try sir

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::sees phasers on the wall, if only I could free my hands::

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO* When will we be able to test this theory?  The Survivors have phased as well.

CSO_Telik says:
SO: Modify those enhancers to emit quantum signatures matching the phase variance on this tricorder.

CSO_Telik says:
SO: I'll get these ones.

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* I'm contacting CSO Telik for that information.

TO_Evans says:
@:: Sets team up to watch the area::

SO_Storal says:
CSO: Aye :: begins to modify the enhancers::

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: Custer Officer phases in again ....

CSO_Telik says:
*Bridge* Soon sir. We are modifying the enhancers now.

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO* Understood, Sir

Custer_Officer says:
@::Looks around at the officers::

Custer_Officer says:
@::yells at them::

CSO_Telik says:
::finishes modifications on his three enhancers and looks at the SO:

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::hits emergency alarm with forehead several times::

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Medical confirms that there is a gas that will slow the metabolism of the Ferengi.  Sir, I have canisters loaded for dispersal thru environmental.  Do you wish to try?

CIV_Jax says:
@::moves to the XO's side and observes the area ... looks over at the woman as she phases in again::

Custer_Officer says:
@::reaches out her hand::

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO* Keep on it Ens.

SO_Storal says:
::finishes enhancements:: CSO: ready sir

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: Emergency Alarm in CEO's quarters goes off ... automatically sounds Intruder Alert ....

MO_Naegle says:
CMO: And Dr., I am exhibiting some of the early symptoms.

XO_Valrek says:
@All: If you see anymore phasing crew, do not contact them physically. You may talk with them if possible to let them know we are trying to help them

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Yes, give it a try.

CMO_Quest says:
:: looks at the MO :: MO: No ... not you too....

CSO_Telik says:
*Bridge* We are ready to go here, sir.

CIV_Power says:
:: tries to isolate problem::

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
Self: Now, maybe, the bridge will care.

MO_Naegle says:
CMO:  The good news is, I'm not phasing … yet.

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::releases Ferengi-specific, fast-acting Anethstazine gas throughout ship::

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* CSO Telik is ready to test the procedure.

CSO_Telik says:
::jumps at the Intruder Alert alarms going off::

CMO_Quest says:
MO: This phasing phenomenon has to do with what happened on the Moduk.... But where does the Custer people fit into the picture....?

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO* Begin the procedure.

SO_Storal says:
::jumps::  Self: What ??

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: Understood, Sir. Standing by

CMO_Quest says:
MO: That's good... neither am I... but for how long?  We have to work fast.

Custer_Officer says:
@::steadies herself as she begins to feel the weight of being there again::

CSO_Telik says:
*FCO*: Please monitor sensors to see what you pick up.

XO_Valrek says:
@ALL: Keep your tricorders ready

CIV_Jax says:
@XO: Sir ... isn't the Custer that same ship that the Apache encountered immediately prior to the Laurential Massacre ... wasn’t she lost in that battle?

FCOTurnbl says:
::initiates security lockdown at the sound of the intruder alert::  CO:  I have initiated Security Lockdown.

CIV_Power says:
*EO*: What is happening down there

MO_Naegle says:
CMO: Maybe the Moduk met the Custer near the planet?

TO_Evans says:
@::readies tricorder::

CO_Tyler says:
::hears the intruder alert:: CIV:  Contact a security team, have them report to the area of intrusion.

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Understood.

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: Yes, so it seemed

CMO_Quest says:
MO: Perhaps... :: thinks hard ::

Custer_Officer says:
@::slaps the XO::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::rubs arm ties on some sharp tools::

CIV_Power says:
CO: understood

CIV_Jax says:
@::jumps back from the woman as she slaps Valrek::

XO_Valrek says:
@::feels the slap and looks curiously at who slapped him::

CSO_Telik says:
::waits for bridge to respond that they are ready::

CMO_Quest says:
MO: Or maybe..... :: stops suddenly as pain seized her ::

CIV_Jax says:
@::grabs her arms out of reflex and wrestles her to the ground::

MO_Naegle says:
CMO: Dr, are you all right?

SO_Storal says:
CSO: Sir they said to initiate the test

CMO_Quest says:
MO: yes... it'll pass....

CMO_Quest says:
:: takes deep slow breaths ::

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO* Is the test working?

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: I am linking my tricorder readings to the ship. Any human life detected should be transported to the ship, sir

SO_Storal says:
::Initiates the test::

Custer_Officer says:
@::looks at Jax with anger and frustration as she wrestles with him;:

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: The Anethstazine gas goes through the ships systems ... suddenly the CMO and MO feel a little better ... also the internal count of Ferengi jumps up by ten.

XO_Valrek says:
@::makes the link to the ship::

CSO_Telik says:
::hits the command order on his tricorder and watches::

CIV_Power says:
*All Security: Report to engineering there is an intruder, I repeat, an intruder Self: As if they didn't know

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Arms are free!!! Takes gag out::

CMO_Quest says:
:: sighs with relief :: MO: It's over... for now.

MO_Naegle says:
::Feels a bit better::

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* Understood.

FCOTurnbl says:
::notes the internal sensors detecting 10 more Ferengi::  CO:  I have more Ferengi on internal scans, sir.

CMO_Quest says:
MO: Have the science people found anything?

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Is this a result of the CSO's tests?

Host Ferengi says:
::lays on the ground in ME::

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::plans on how to screw the Ferengi, from the office::

SO_Storal says:
*MO* how are you doing

XO_Valrek says:
@ALL: Set your tricorders to feed into mine so the readings will be fed to the ship

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  A likely hypothesis, Captain.

CSO_Telik says:
::watches pattern enhancers coming to life::

CMO_Quest says:
MO: regarding the anomaly that the Moduk was trapped in?

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::removes tool panel, revealing a nice little Phaser::

CO_Tyler says:
FCO:  Keep me informed

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Has security reported in?

TO_Evans says:
@::Links tricorder with XO’s::

FCOTurnbl says:
CO:  Aye, sir.

CIV_Jax says:
@::looks at the XO:: XO: Sir, what do you want me to do with her?

CIV_Power says:
CO: as we speak sir

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  What did they find?

SO_Storal says:
FCO: where is the intruder alert located

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: Have her beamed to the ship

MO_Naegle says:
*SO*: Doing better, Storal.  Did it work?

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::takes phaser, sets it on Overload::

Custer_Officer says:
@:::looks up at Jax:: the others!! Get the others!!!

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* What are the findings on Ens. Quest's condition?

SO_Storal says:
*MO*: It seems to be working

CIV_Power says:
CO: Trying to get through doors sir

CIV_Jax says:
@XO: Sir?

FCOTurnbl says:
*CSO*:  Our Ferengi count is rising... ::wry grin::

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Understood.

MO_Naegle says:
*CO* we are doing better, Captain.

XO_Valrek says:
@Jax: She is a survivor in my eyes. She should be transported to the ship for medical attention

Custer_Officer says:
@::Looks at him through exhausted eyes. Not fighting him;:

CO_Tyler says:
*MO* Understood

Custer_Officer says:
@::whispers;: All: The others ... the others.....

SO_Storal says:
::looks at CSO:: CSO: It seems like its working

CIV_Jax says:
@XO: Aye sir.... ::picks her up off the ground:: *CO*: One to beam directly to sickbay, Captain.

CSO_Telik says:
*FCO*: Good, I have expanded the enhancers as far as they can go. I think I can modify the ship systems to do the same thing.

XO_Valrek says:
@TO: Have your team fan out after they have connected their tricorders with mine

CO_Tyler says:
*CSO* Increase the range of the test, it seems to be effective in reversing the quantum phasing effect

CSO_Telik says:
SO: report back to sickbay if needed otherwise return to your post. Thank you for your help.

MO_Naegle says:
*CO* Captain, when the gas came through the system it reversed the effects.

TO_Evans says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

FCOTurnbl says:
*MO*:  Doctor, could you confirm the readings I am getting?  Is there a reversal in the quantum arrangement of the physiology in question?

CO_Tyler says:
*JAX* Understood, Jax

CSO_Telik says:
::runs out of the MSB and heads to the Bridge::

CO_Tyler says:
CIV:  Begin transport, directly to sickbay.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::opens com link with rest of ship by panel::

TO_Evans says:
@::Makes sure tricorders are linked then fans out his team, one in each cardinal direction::

CIV_Power says:
CO: sir

FCOTurnbl says:
*CSO*:  What would really be beautiful is if we could do that with the shields next time we see the Breen...

TO_Evans says:
@::Moves north::

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: The Custer Officer beams directly to sickbay and immediately phases out again...

CO_Tyler says:
*CMO/MO* We have another transport from the planet.

CMO_Quest says:
*CO*: understood.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::opens doors of office, sees Ferengi

CIV_Power says:
::beams survivor to sickbay::

MO_Naegle says:
*FCO*:  Yes sir, there is.  I feel 100 % better.

CSO_Telik says:
::Arrives on the bridge in record time and races to modify the ship's deflector to emit the quantum signature::

FCOTurnbl says:
*MO*:  Please confirm, is that a medical assessment?

CO_Tyler says:
*CMO* Report on their condition as soon as possible.

CMO_Quest says:
:: looks at the Custer officer and smiles :: Custer Offier: I believe we've met...

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::Chucks overloading phaser at the Ferengi... ::

CMO_Quest says:
*CO*: aye, captain.

CSO_Telik says:
::finishes modifications and brings the modified deflector on-line::

XO_Valrek says:
@*CO*: What are the results of the test, Captain?

CTO_Lu says:
::wakes up with a big headache::

Custer_Officer says:
:::looks around and smiles at the CMO;: yes..

MO_Naegle says:
*FCO* Yes, sir.  It is.

CSO_Telik says:
CO: we should have a shipwide cancellation of the quantum fluctuations.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::taps in panel for a 3 dimensional trapping force field::

CMO_Quest says:
:: sees that the Custer Officer phasing out :: self: uh oh...

FCOTurnbl says:
*MO*:  Thank you Doctor.  Please keep the bridge informed.  Turnbull out.

TO_Evans says:
@::Continues to scan searching for survivors as he heads north::

CO_Tyler says:
*XO* The phasing effect was reversed in some cases, we are expanding the test range.

ACEO_Tekaro says:
::calls up a force field around the warp core just as he realizes what he is doing::

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: As the Anethstazine gas wears off, the headaches begin to bother the CMO, MO ... and this time the SO ... as well.  The nausea is back and the Ferengi in Engineering becomes conscious again just as the EO overloaded phaser explodes against his body killing him. Unfortunately, the overloaded phaser also is extremely close to the warp core.

Host Ferengi says:
ACTION: A cascade warp core failure begins ....

Host Ferengi says:
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