Characters                                          Played by

CO:      Captain Mathew Loran            Paul
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle          Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal                Eric
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu               Martjin
 CEO:    Lt.  Keyser Syren                     Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                 Erin
CMO:	 Lt. JG Rangi Taiahiao	          Shann

Guest SM                                           Pam

Host SM_Pam says:
It seems there is a small problem aboard the Arondight as she goes through the daily grind of a routine patrol.  Reported sightings of small rodent like creatures have been reported in all departments throughout the ship.
Host SM_Pam says:
The crew’s best efforts to find and trap these rodents have be in vain so far, resulting in the noticeable increase in the rodent population.
Host SM_Pam says:
Glitches in several replicators and the weapons control systems are being blamed on the systematic nibbling by unknown subjects.
Host SM_Pam says:
There is a danger to every system on the Arondight, should these rodents not be captured or eliminated quickly.
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ACTD is proud to present the USS Arondight in......” He Went Thata Way!”......Stardate 10406.13
Host SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =
Host CO_Loran says:
::sitting in his quarters going over a few PADDs::
XO_McDuggle says:
::moving through the corridors weapon in hand::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::reviewing current reports over her hot cocoa with extra marshmallows::
CSO_Taliza says:
::alongside XO with tricorder in hand::
Host CO_Loran says:
::picks up a PADD that describes this 'rodent' problem his ship seems to be having::
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Anything yet?
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: check to see if there has been any reported bites, or biological contaminates that could affect her crew::
CEO_Syren says:
::presiding over an empty engine room when a new damage report comes in:: Out loud: I remember when routine patrol meant ROUTINE patrol
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Those doity rats...

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I mean, nothing yet, sir.
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Lets hope we find those doity rats before we don't have a ship to hunt them on.
Host CO_Loran says:
::continues to check all the reports and see if there is any kind of 'trend' to their movement::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::in her office, looking over some patient notes::
CEO_Syren says:
::touches his badge:: *Holodeck 2*: This is Keyser. Let me guess, you've had a mysterious malfunction 
CEO_Syren says:
<Holodeck 2> *CEO*: Wow...How did you know sir?
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The counselor spots something in the corner of her office but can't quite make it out.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::raises one eyebrow and stands up to take a closer look - but not too much closer::
CEO_Syren says:
Holodeck 2*: Because this is the 15th report this morning, always the same problem
CSO_Taliza says:
::scans the bulkheads on each side:: XO: Oh, for a piece of cheese right now.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Whatever it is, it has bright red eyes that seem to glow in the darkness.
CEO_Syren says:
<Holodeck 2> *CEO*: Well can you spare someone to come fix the problem down here
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::taps her commbadge, curious:: Computer: Computer, identify all life forms in the counselor's office
XO_McDuggle says:
::rounds a corner weapon ready:: CSO: I don't think they like cheese.
FCO_Chottu says:
::inspecting shuttles::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: You never know.
CEO_Syren says:
*Holodeck 2*: No because they're doing their jobs, like you should be at 1100 in the morning. ::closes the channel:: Self: Idler
Host SM_Pam says:
<Computer>CNS: The counselor's office contains one life form. El-
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: It would help if the ships sensors wore working.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
Computer: Then what's in the corner over there?  :shakes her head and rolls her eyes, taking a few steps closer::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Well, it seems those doity rats knocked them all offline.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: no problems, no contaminations, IE no excrement’s left behind, odd...:: To self::  If they weren't chewing on electronics they wouldn’t be a problem.
Host SM_Pam says:
<Computer>CNS: Insufficient data.
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: That is why we are doing this the hard way.
CEO_Syren says:
::checks the progress of his teams all over the ship:: Self: Dammit Jim, I’m an engineer not an exterminator

CNS_DiDomnia says:
::is about to mention to the computer that this was a rhetorical question, but thinks better of it - instead steps closer to see what has the glowing red eyes::
FCO_Chottu says:
::walks out of a shuttle, looking back as its doors close, stumbling over a toolbox::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
*XO*: Sir, I think I might have found one of them...
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yeah, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack without a metal detector.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As the FCO trips, something scurries from behind the toolbox towards the door.
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Chief how long before we have ship sensors back on line?
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: Sir we're stretched thin down here but I have my best officers on it. At least 20 minutes before I can guarantee anything
XO_McDuggle says:
*CNS*: Counselor we are on our way. :: heads to the Counselors quarters::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Something runs by the counselor and seems to disappear.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::curses:: Rodent: Now where did you go?
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
::stops at the CO's quarters and gives him a ring::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the rodent that made it's way for the door and hisses, then looks back at the toolbox::
Host CO_Loran says:
::hears his door chime::  Door:  Enter.  ::looks up from his PADD::
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief try and get them back as soon as possible.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::starts searching the main room::
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: Aye sir  ::grumbles to himself::
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
::enters CO's quarters with a smile::  CO:  Hello Captain, how is it going?
Host CO_Loran says:
Madson:  Well, look who the devil dragged in.  ::stands up and offers his hand for a greeting::
XO_McDuggle says:
::arrives at the counselor's quarters and ring chimes::
CEO_Syren says:
*Macxa*: Petty Officer, when will I have my sensors?
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
::shakes his hand:: CO: Well, you know I have to drop by from time to time to keep you out of trouble.  ::laughs slightly::
Host CO_Loran says:
Madson:  Out of trouble, or in trouble?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
*XO*: Enter, but be careful - don't let it escape.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: On the bridge a small gray hamster pops into the Captain's chair and just sits there. He appears to be smiling at something.
CSO_Taliza says:
::covers the right side of the door::
XO_McDuggle says:
::enters the quarters:: CNS: Where is it?

CSO_Taliza says:
::slips in before doors close::
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
CO: Well, maybe, a little bit of both.
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> CEO: I'm still working on the shuttle bay systems sir, really rather not the door would decide to open on itself.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The counselor's little visitor scoots past the XO and CSO before the door closes.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::speaks from under the couch, where she'd been looking, so only her legs are visible:: XO: Good question - those things are fast!
CSO_Taliza says:
::sees the rodent leave:: XO: He went that away!
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: has her doc's set humane traps for what ever it is ::
FCO_Chottu says:
::hears a voice come from behind a set of consoles then quickly starts picking up the tools and putting them back in its box::
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the creature and turns to head back out::
Host CO_Loran says:
Madson:  So, what have you been doing with yourself?
CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to get a lock on it with the tricorder::
FCO_Chottu says:
::packs up the last of the tools then quickly makes for the nearest shuttle::
CEO_Syren says:
*Macxa*: Oh right, well if you see any of those things shoot to kill. I'll deal with the phaser damage later
XO_McDuggle says:
::looks for the creature in the corridor:: CSO: Any readings?
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
CO: Just to let you know, if you need any help around here, I can lend a hand.  But, yeah I have just been busy you know.  Paper work, Starfleet seemed real happy with my research I did earlier that they keep sending me little projects here and there.  They keep me busy enough really.  All that tactical stuff is interesting at least.
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> *CEO*: Aye, I see anything moving in here, I'll give it my best shot.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: A report from the science lab has the lab techs screaming over the comm. that something is chasing them.
Host CO_Loran says:
Madson:  Well, after the war with the Founders/Cardassians/Breen, then, with our constant problems with the Borg, we need all the tactical equipment we can get.
CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the comm.:: *Plenty*: Jen, we're on our way.  XO: To the science lab!
XO_McDuggle says:
::hears the scream:: CSO: Right behind you.
FCO_Chottu says:
::jumps into another shuttle to.. inspect it::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The hamster on the bridge begins to hit the controls on the Captain's console.
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Chief are the Transporters working?
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> ::sees the hamster on the captain's chair, sneaks up to it with a box::
CEO_Syren says:
::hopes she's joking about shooting at 'anything that moves':: *XO*: At present
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Alerts blare all over the Arondight.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Ike> ::backs up Mike::
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*; Then transport the CSO and myself to the science lab.
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::walks up to her toolbox finding her system all messed up, then getting even more annoyed by the noise the alarms are causing:: Self: Come on! One of those rats must've been in there.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> ::grabs the rodent and puts it in the box and shuts the lid:: Rodent: Gotcha!
Host CO_Loran says:
::hears the alerts and wonders what is going on::  *Bridge*:  What is going on?
CEO_Syren says:
*XO* I hope you have phasers ::punches up the transporter controls and locks onto the XO/CSO and beams then into the lab::
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> *CO*: Sir, there's a rodent playing with the controls on your chair.  I had it for a moment, but it just scurried into your ready room.  Ike: Got get 'imp.
XO_McDuggle says:
::materializes in the sci lab and starts firing at the rodents::
CSO_Taliza says:
::materializes in the lab and starts hunting::
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
CO: And better equipment all the time.  It always, how can the shields get stronger, whatever, all these improvements without having to make many modifications to what they already have.  It can be a pain to have work around all this stinking details.  I wish everybody could just get along.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Maybe we should call the Orkin Man.
Host CO_Loran says:
*Bridge*:  Can you seal off my office and remove the air from it?
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Unbeknownst to Ike and Mike, the rodent eats through the bottom of the box and scurries away.
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Know any?
CEO_Syren says:
::hears a comm. coming in from the sensor team:: *CEO* Sir repairs are complete but I think we should stay here and guard the controls. Those things keep biting into the EPS conduits
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> *XO*: We'll give it a try.  ::signals Ike to do it::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sorry, sir, but my copy of the Yellow Pages are in my quarters.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The female lab assistants surround the CSO and XO begging for them to save them.
CSO_Taliza says:
::rolls eyes:: Self: Typical women.  Afraid of little mice.
FCO_Chottu says:
::walks out of the shuttle ready to head towards the next one, in it's doorway greeted by a phaser blast just missing him:: Self: WHAT THE.. ::jumps back into a shuttle ducking between two chairs::
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: These are your people get them under control.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Ike> ::seals RR and starts pumping out the O2::
CEO_Syren says:
*Sensor Team*: Fine stay if you must but I need someone back here. Send Martin 
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The replicators in sickbay begins to play music...old time rock and roll to be exact.
CSO_Taliza says:
Lab Techs: Calm down, ladies!  They're just rats.
Host SM_Pam says:
<Lab Techs>CSO: Rats!!! eeeeeekkkkkkk!
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: Sir, your sensors are online...at least for now
CSO_Taliza says:
Lab Techs: Get out of here!  Now!
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief.
Host SM_Pam says:
<Lab Techs> ::don't wait another second and run out of the lab and keep on going.::
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::runs towards the shuttle she just fired at, phaser dropped on the floor, hand covering her mouth, in shock just hoping she missed::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Women!
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Chief, See if you can pick up these creatures on sensors and transport them into space?
Host CO_Loran says:
*Bridge*:  Did you get that varmint?
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> *CO*: Still need another five minutes to be sure.
CEO_Syren says:
::takes particular pleasure in that idea:: *XO* Yes sir!! 
Host CO_Loran says:
*Bridge*:  Keep me posted, Captain out.
Host CO_Loran says:
Madson:  Sorry about that.  It seems the ship has been infested with some kind of rodent.
CEO_Syren says:
::begins scanning with internal sensors, starting on the Bridge first:: Self: ...now screen out the humanoids and..
FCO_Chottu says:
::pounces the figure that appears in the shuttle doorway trying to disarm that person, rolling around a few times then confused finding no weapon::
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::sits on top of Chottu, whom suddenly seems more interested in searching the floor around them::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Maybe that'll take care of those varmints.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The transporter chief reports a malfunction with the sensor pallet.
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles as the first batch of rodents are found and quickly programs the beam to deposit them right outside the impulse exhaust vent:: Computer: Energize!
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Lets hope I am getting sick of chasing them to no avail.
NPC_Scott_Madson says:
CO: See what I mean?  Lose track of you for ten seconds and you let the whole place get infested with rodents.  Just kidding, do you need a hand with anything?
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The transport fails.
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks up at whom he assumed fired at him, opening his eyes wide as he finds Macxa there:: Macxa: Who, phaser fire, shuttle, toolbox.
CEO_Syren says:
::slams his fist down on the panel:: Computer: Why didn't it work?!?
Host SM_Pam says:
<Computer>CEO: Sensors detect a malfunction in the transport sensor pallets.
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Chief how is it going?
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> Chottu: Me, consoles, rodent, and toolbox.
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: It's not going at all. Just as I initiated transport another malfunction popped up! Might I suggest a couple cans of insecticide
CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: How about a few boxes of rat poison?
CEO_Syren says:
*CSO*: I should be able to replicate it if we act now
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: I am afraid that insecticide won’t work.
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: We have phaser rifles
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Where?
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: In the armory. I'll be more than happy to get you some
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at Macxa as an awkward silence follows::
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO* : Do that we are on our way.
CSO_Taliza says:
::follows XO to the armory::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Suddenly, all the rodents seem to stop and then all change direction, heading towards sickbay.
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles broadly:: *XO*: Yes sir
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Lock and load, sir?
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::remembers to get off Chottu and helps him up:: Chottu: We need to stop bumping into each other.
XO_McDuggle says:
::head to the armory:: CSO: Defiantly.
CEO_Syren says:
::rushes over to the weapons locker and enters his authorization code:: 
XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doc do you have any poisons down there?
FCO_Chottu says:
Macxa: Accidents.. happen.. ::points at the shuttle:: Macxa: Every now and then they will.
CEO_Syren says:
::the doors open and he begins checking the power cells:: Self: Oh yes...feel the power
CSO_Taliza says:
::enters armory:: CEO: How about some of that power in my hands?

CEO_Syren says:
CSO: How about two ::hands over the guns with an unusual grin::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Hundreds of rodents invade sickbay
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*XO*:  Depends on what needs killed?
CSO_Taliza says:
::takes the phaser rifles, slings one around his body, and mocks a cocking motion on the other::
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::quickly walks into the shuttle looking over the damage done by her phaser blast:: Chottu: Minor. ::looks at a small spot on Chottu's uniform which seems to have been burned by some sparks:: Chottu: Yes.. Accidents..
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::Shreeks and cursing in a variety of languages::
XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : A Bunch of rat like creatures.
CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the CMO yell:: XO: It seems they're in sickbay.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*XO What in the bloody @#%&  is going on!
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Sounds like is lets go.
CSO_Taliza says:
::phaser rifle at ready, heads to sickbay::
XO_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Those are what we need to kill.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The rodents surround the replicator and begin to sway back and forth to the music.
CEO_Syren says:
::grabs another rifle  and takes off behind the XO:: 
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Chief, see if you can get the transporter back up.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::having temporarily lost sight of the critter, and not having any patients for the moment, decides to take a walk down to SB and see what the CMO is up to::
CEO_Syren says:
*XO*: But sir! I can help ::waves his gun around::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Help by getting the transporter back up so we can transport these things in to space.
Host CO_Loran says:
::continues to sit in his quarters, talking with Scott::  *Bridge*:  Any word on that rodent in my office?
CEO_Syren says:
::pouts:: XO: yes sir ::gloomily walks back to his MSD::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
Self: Now that I think about it, Dom probably wouldn’t
CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> *CO*: We'll take a look.  Ike: Open the RR.
XO_McDuggle says:
::arrives in sick bay:: CSO: Will you look at that :: points to the creatures::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::enters sickbay just in time to see a whole flock of dancing hamsters::  CMO:  Umm...  do you have new pets?
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yeah.  Looks like the doctor's in big trouble.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Mike> *CO*: Sir, the rodent's nowhere to be found.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The rodents continue to sway to the music.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, look!  It's the Pied Piper situation.
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: I was talking about what they are doing.
CEO_Syren says:
::starts working on the transporter repairs, rerouting power and changing subroutines::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The little gray hamster scurries up to the XO and sits, raising his paw to his mouth.
CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: Taliza to Syren, when you get the transporter working, concentrate everything on sickbay.
Host CO_Loran says:
*Bridge*:  That is good to hear.  Make sure my office is cleaned up before I return there for first shift.
CEO_Syren says:
*CSO*: Sure. How's the hunting?
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The hamster speaks.
CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: The hunting is uneventful.  They're all in sickbay dancing to some music.
XO_McDuggle says:
::listens as the hamster speaks::
CEO_Syren says:
*CSO*: That's great, they're sitting ducks
XO_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Stand By
CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: Wait, I think one of them is about to communicate.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::overhears the CEO's voice and detects some phaser-happiness in it:: CSO: What are you planning on doing with them?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CSO: They're not hurting anyone right now.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: locks down the sick bay in quarantine for atmospheric  contaminates. :: ALL:  breath masks. ::Soon as she has her's on opens the valve to the sleeping gas, which isn't harmless just will put them to sleep::
Host SM_Pam says:
<Hamster>XO: Hi there. I just want to thank you for the great ride. My friends and I are enjoying the music too, but we have to leave now. So...bye, bye.....::he waves and all the rodents turn and wave::
CEO_Syren says:
::groans:: Self: Of course they'd turn out to be sentient just as we have them cornered ::looks up at the sky:: Thank you universe!
XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: Wait.
CSO_Taliza says:
::takes a mask::
XO_McDuggle says:
Hamster: Next time ask first and don’t damage the ship  and we might have better relations.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As they all wave the rodents vanish into thin air leaving the crew to scratch their heads as to whether it was real or a dream.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: Holds on the command but obviously annoyed::
CSO_Taliza says:
Self: What the?
Host SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\= /\ = /\ = /\ =  End Mission  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

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