Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			         Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K’Beth                       Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal               Eric
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                   Ryan
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu              Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. Keyser Syren	        Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                Erin
 CMO:	 Lt. JG Rangi Taiahiao	         Shann

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: It has been two hours since Dog obtained a sample of the invaders. In that time, the Science Department was able to identify the creatures as Gorsonian Zools, bluish purple six tentacled creatures that move like a blur and devour just about anything in their path.
Host Bafii says:
The zools are creating havoc on the ship as they eat through circuitry and other important items.  Now that engineering knows what they are up against, they have been able to keep the disturbances down to a minimum, but occasional system outages are still being experienced.
Host Bafii says:
The Captain has ordered the zool hunt to begin, with help from the fabled man¹s best friend.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CSO_Taliza says:
::exits science lab and heads to sickbay:: *CMO*: Doctor, do you have both of your dogs with you?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::enters the flight deck and looks around, surveying the scene::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walking down the corridor and turns into ME with Dog at her heels.  Stops and looks for the XO::
XO_McDuggle says:
::Waits in ME with the Doctor's Dogs:: CSO: Cmdr. Could you come to ME.
CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the XO's call:: *XO*: Aye sir.  ::stops then goes into a nearby turbo lift:: Computer: Main engineering.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*CSO*:  The XO picked them up a while ago... why? :: prepping for the quarantined autopsy::
CTO_Williams says:
Teams: Okay, Our weapon smith has modified some of our phaser rifles with tricorder technology.  It should detect the creatures... in theory.  But you have to aim over them, and the phaser will beep.  It worked on the dead creature, so maybe it will work on the live one. ::Sends out the 3 teams::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks over at Macxa and shakes his head lightly:: Self: Rather she hadn't seen that.
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the CO:: Dogs: Sit. CO: Captain I have the doctor’s dogs here and have the CSO on his way down to take control of one of them
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the XO with the CMO's dogs and walks over, amused that Dog is ignoring the other dogs as if she was the only one in her own small important world:: XO: Are these the only other canines on board?

CSO_Taliza says:
*CMO*: I was going to borrow one, but McDuggle has called me to his location. ::TL stops near ME and gets out::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: All that I know of Captain.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::sees the FCO and decides to get a firsthand account of the situation:: FCO: What just happened here with the CAG?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: XO: I was hoping for more.  ::leans against a console while they wait:: Any ideas as to where these things may have come from?
CSO_Taliza says:
::enters ME and sees CO, XO, Dog and the doc's dogs::  CO/XO: Reporting as ordered ma'am, sir, Dog.
CTO_Williams says:
::Doesn't know if this will work.:: Self: Oh well.  ::Walks out of the armory, and starts out on his defined patrol path::
FCO_Chottu says:
::points at the forcefield separating them from space:: CNS: He's out.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::once suited up, with an assistant goes in and begins basic dissection::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Nothing for sure however we suspect the freighter.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::eyes go wide:: FCO: Out as in, he is out in space?  As in, asphyxiated?
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::Starts scans , and taking laser scalpel:: Computer: Begin recording of statements
CSO_Taliza says:
XO/CO: If we had the time to study the damage to the freighter, we might have been able to tell what damaged it.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO/CSO: I'd be curious to find out where the freighter picked them up. ::stands up again:: In the meantime...gentlemen. I think we should go hunting.
CTO_Williams says:
::Walks along his path, scanning the area with his phaser.  It beeps intermitted, but no positive scans for creatures::
CSO_Taliza says:
CO/XO: Cry havoc! And release the dogs ::with emphasis:: of war.
FCO_Chottu says:
CNS: He got sucked outside, whether he asphyxiated or imploded, I couldn't tell.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
Aloud:  I have started scans to this creature.  We are taking tissue dissection.  We are having full bacterial and viral analysis being done .
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: I need you to take Alexi to start searching and also she is afraid of fire just so you know.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Which one's Alexi?
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: This one.  :: points to the one on the left::
CSO_Taliza says:
::takes Alexi's leash:: Alexi: Heel.
CTO_Williams says:
Self: Stupid phasers.  ::Various teams report in.  Nothing so far::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: I'd like you to take Alexi and search the life support systems.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CTO gets a steady beep
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Ma'am shall we team up with some of the security teams?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Yes, ma'am. Alexi: Come. ::guides Alexi to the life support systems::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, you and I will take engineering with the other two dogs.  And yes...a full security team with each of us.
CTO_Williams says:
::Opens up his optical sight, and takes aim at where the weapon indicates::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: One of the techs working on the deck who saw everything starts to scream and the CNS rushes over to deal with the trauma damage.
XO_McDuggle says:
*CTO*: Lt. we need 2 security teams to ME.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*CO: Ma’am I have competed the autopsy on the creature.
CTO_Williams says:
*XO*: Roger that.  ::Sends out teams to ME::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CTO's target starts to slowly move 
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::pulls her rifle around from where she was carrying it on her back and looks at Dog:: Dog: Go find those things....what you caught before.
CSO_Taliza says:
::enters life support control area and produces a cloth that contains the Zool sent:: Alexi: OK, boy, take a good scent of this.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: Do you need to keep that one on a leash?
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I will start in this direction. NO Ma'am.
CTO_Williams says:
::Opens up with a wide area blast, laying down fire::
CSO_Taliza says:
Alexi: OK, go at it.
FCO_Chottu says:
::points the CNS towards the people who were injured figuring she can help those first as they're not busy:: CNS: Have a blast
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The zool begins to run and easily evades the CTO... however the corridor he is in wasn't as lucky.
XO_McDuggle says:
::heads off toward the other side of ME:: Deliah: Search ::point the dog in the direction that he is headed.::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi starts to run, pulling the CSO behind her.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees Dog sniffing around and then she stiffens and suddenly turns, barking and heads off out of ME:: XO: Dog has found one...keep searching in here. ::follows after Dog moving surprisingly quickly for an old CO with a bum leg::
CSO_Taliza says:
::lurches as his arm almost gets pulled out of its socket::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::taps badge again thinking something is wrong:: * CO* Captain.. Ma’am I have complete the autopsy and have information for you.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hurrying down the corridor:: *CMO*: Yes Doctor...what is it?
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
* CO*: Sir...  I did cultures of their bodices as they don’t' come up on sensors.  I found.. nothing.  No cviral agent’s other than their are asexual and seem to have a very high metabolism. They eat... lot.
XO_McDuggle says:
::follows Deliah down through the lower part on ME and comes out in the Gymnasium::
CTO_Williams says:
::Runs down the hall after the creature, firing more shots where the optical guide indicates::
CSO_Taliza says:
::gets nearly dragged behind Alexi:: Alexi: Whoa!  Take it easy!
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CTO's zool is long gone... and the corridor has phaser burn marks all over now
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turning down a corridor and stepping around a gaggle of ensigns who scrambled out of the way as they see their captain come barreling down the corridor with a phaser rifle chasing a small white barking furry mop::*CMO*: Anyway of destroying these things?
XO_McDuggle says:
::sits at the edge of the gym as Deliah seem to go through ever nock and cranny in the gym::
FCO_Chottu says:
::turns around towards the fighter but finds Macxa standing right behind him::
CTO_Williams says:
::Looks at the walls, and makes a note to tell a EO about this:: Self: Oh well.  ::Moves on::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
* CO*:  Working on it captain.  So far nothing other than making it so they have nothing to eat, but as these things seem to be able to eat a lot of things , that may be difficult.
CSO_Taliza says:
::notices Alexi's nose going overtime like she were a bloodhound::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi turns a corner quickly pulling the CSO behind and they collide with the CTO
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::skids to a halt in front of a door to the personal quarters of a crewman.  Watches Dog scratch furiously at the base of the door, barking and growling::*CMO*: Understood, Doctor.  Thank you.
CSO_Taliza says:
::runs right into CTO:: CTO: Ryan!  Were you tailing a zool?
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the security team show up and deploys them around the gym::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi begins to lick the CTO's face
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Um... yes.  Anything new?
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*CO*: Catch me a live one and we might be able to do more. For now I'm at a stand still. ::leaves her assist to clean up the mess::
CTO_Williams says:
::Snaps his fingers at the dog:: Alexi: Down boy.
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: I think we were on one.  Alexi: Stop.  ::brings out the zool cloth again:: Scent.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
Computer: Security over ride. ::waits and lets Dog run into the room first and then enters after with her rifle drawn::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: I'll try.  Does it look like a stun setting would work on these things?
FCO_Chottu says:
::tries to look past Macxa but she's right in front of him::
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> FCO: You're hurt, why aren't you with a medic?
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: We had the phasers equipped with tracking technology, but it’s still a little finicky.  If your dog can help, it would be appreciated.
CSO_Taliza says:
::takes rag away from Alexi:: CTO: Better follow us.  Alexi: Got get it!
FCO_Chottu says:
Macxa: It's just bruises, I was on the deck when the forcefield dropped and got stuck behind a wing, I'll be just fine.
XO_McDuggle says:
::see that the security teams is set and waits for Deliah to flush something out::
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::looks rather mad at him::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi gives the CTO a low growl
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::hears intense coughing coming from behind her::  Tech: You ok.... :: then odor hits her::  Oh crap ... ::feels nauseated::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi starts sniffing around for the trail
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::slides to a halt as Dog dashes around the room sniffing and a startled Lt. JG stands there...half dressed with only his shirt and boxers on with his hands raised as he stares at the muzzle of the rifle K'Beth is holding::
CTO_Williams says:
Alexi: What’s wrong with you boy?  CSO: I'm horrible with animals, but this is weird. ::Pulls out some handy dog treats, and gives one to Alexi:: Alexi: Good boy.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi starts down the hallway, ignoring the food as he is back in work mode
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
<Tech: > CMO:  I was  taking a specimen of a possible sent gland when it ::gasps for air:: exploded on me.
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: He's got something.  Let's go.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Deliah catches a scent... rushes over to a corner of the gym
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: ::Pats the dog's head:: CSO: Okay, lets go.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<Lt. JG>::in a shaky almost squeaky voice:: CO: Ma'am...I'm sorry I'm late for my shift....but the alarm didn't go off.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
CMO:  I'll say :: holds nose::   Go get decontaminated.  You can smell that thing anywhere ....:: starts to walk into her office ::
XO_McDuggle says:
::see Deliah reaction:: Deliah: Deliah fetch.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly from the corner Deliah runs to, a blue blur rushes out and around the gym.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::sniffs shirt :: aloud:  Oy I smeell worse than wet dog.....
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::doesn't  register what the Lt. JG is saying for a moment and then shakes her head:: Lt. JG: It's all right Lt.  As you were....but if I were you I'd vacate the premises. ::stands watching Dog::
CTO_Williams says:
::Scans the area with his rifle::

CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::sniffs again :: Ugh... scratch that. Worse than the time that guy spilled doe in heat urine on me.  I had the hunting dogs after me for a week.:: tosses shirt in the replicator::
XO_McDuggle says:
::watches as the dog does her stuff:: SEC Team: careful with those Phasers I don’t want you hitting the dog.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
Aloud: amazing how a deerhound can track....Oh Frack!!  :: runs back into SB::  Do not get rid of that shirt Nurse!
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<Lt. JG>::edges around the room until he has a clear shot at the door and then dashes out thinking the CO has gone crazy:: CO: Aye ma'am...thank you ma'am.  ::takes off down the corridor as fast as he can go still half dressed::
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Ryan, she's leading us to this Jeffries’s tube.  Do you know where it leads?
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
    * Co*: Captain ....  I think I found something. it's work a shot. 
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says: 
:: starts the computer to find out the chemical analysis of the liquid and is molecular composition::
 CO_K`Beth says: 
    ::blinks for a second as she realizes the Lt. JG just ran out in his boxers but shrugs and hits 
    her comm. badge:: *CMO*: Yes Doctor....what is it?
CTO_Williams says: 
CSO: Its goes one level up.  To the firing range, if I remember correctly.  ::Taps the panel to open the tube::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
     * CO* Can the ships computer scan of a concentration of a specific molecular compound?
FCO_Chottu says: 
::sighs:: Macxa: I'll have it checked out once I get a chance to look at the outside of the ship, okay?
CSO_Taliza says: 
     CTO: I guess we have to go there.  Make sure no one is in there when we emerge.
CSO_Taliza says: 
     ::allows Alexi to lead the way in, then gets on all fours into the JT::
FCO_Chottu says: 
   <Macxa> FCO: Fine... But not a second later.
CTO_Williams says: 
    CSO: You go up first.
 CO_K`Beth says:
     *CMO* : Yes Doctor...the sensors can go down to that level but it will take a while to                                                              
     reprogram them...and...wait...hold on...::sees Dog stalking to a corner growling and walks up   
    slowly after    her::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::talking very rapidly her accent showing thickly::  *CO*: If so we can scan for the stink... they secret a  chemical that  can be tracked. The dogs are picking up an airborne trail of it. That is how we can find them
CTO_Williams says: 
   ::Wonders how the CSO will get the dog up::
CSO_Taliza says: 
   CTO: Sure, just cover our six.
FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches behind his ear:: Macxa: Now could you help me get this fighter running? Just help me lift this back in.
CSO_Taliza says:
::gets to a junction and helps Alexi climb up the ladder::

FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> ::lifts the part up and in herself, then quickly configures it::
FCO_Chottu says:
::just kind of stands there with a dumb look on his face::
XO_McDuggle says:
::watches as Deliah catches the zool:: Deliah: Bring it here.
FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: Ma'am, we have a fighter running, I can survey the ship in that if that'll do.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: notice some of her staff turn green, so makes sure the "specimens" are in air tight  containers::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees a purple blur and fires watching the creature flip in the air and land stunned for just a second before it starts to take off again but slowly and disoriented.  Sets the level of the rifle to a stronger setting and is just about to fire again when Dog jumps forward and grabs it...shaking the creature and flings it towards K'Beth.
CTO_Williams says:
::Follows in after the CSO::
CSO_Taliza says:
::gets up to the next level and crawls to the firing range behind Alexi::
CTO_Williams says:
::Gets reports that the creatures are quite tough.  He changes his phaser setting to heavy stun::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The firing range must have been a favorite hang out for the zools... because the room is totaled, holes everywhere... and there is a smell that practically knocks both men off their feet.
XO_McDuggle says:
::takes the zool from Deliah:: Deliah: Good dog.  *CO*: Captain. We have captured one of the creatures.
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Whew!  Those zool must have some strong odor.
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Gross.  Tell me where you think they are.  ::Pulls a stun grenade off his belt::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks back at Macxa:: Macxa: Just.. Thanks. People need to focus and work right now, can't have them thinking their new CAG is injured, even just bruised up.
CSO_Taliza says:
Alexi: Where are they?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
Raises her rifle and hits the creature hard with the butt completely knocking it out.  Fends Dog off of it and quickly calls the bridge:: Dragoes: I need you to transfer my comm. badge and the creature it is attached to  a secure containment area in engineering.  ::quickly places her commbadge on the creature and steps back with her rifle aimed::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Alexi doesn't go any further into the room but just simply barks continually
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO:  Somewhere in there.  Chuck it.  ::pulls Alexi back and covers her::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*FCO*: Lt...scan the outer perimeter.
FCO_Chottu says:
<Macxa> FCO: I don't agree.. But I understand. Oh, there's your call.
XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> *CO*: Aye Captain. :: transports the creature to the area specified::
FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am, I'm on it.

CTO_Williams says:
::sets the charge:: All: Fire in the hole! Hopefully a big one!  ::Chucks it down a large hole, where it smell particularly bad::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*XO*: Excellent Commander...we also have one alive...I think.  Transferring it to a containment field in engineering now.
CTO_Williams says:
::Hears a large blast:: CSO: I hope that did something. Any other spots?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The grenade goes off and both men are covered in a green goo... the source of the smell... zool doo
CSO_Taliza says:
::wipes off the goo:: CTO: I think we found the zool's head.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::Alexi is whimpering at the over powering stench of the goo::
FCO_Chottu says:
::quickly has the area cleared:: Flight deck: Fighter launching. ::jumps in the fighter and starts launch sequence::
CSO_Taliza says:
Alexi: I know, girl.  It stinks.
CTO_Williams says:
::gets covered just after his statement:: CSO: Gross.... oh well.  The neighbors back home on earth had a farm.  Had an almost similar incident back then when I was younger.  Don't ask about the particulars....
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks to the wall comm. unit and hits it:: *CMO*: Sorry Doctor...was a little busy for a moment.  Work with the science team to set the sensors to locate these creatures.  Well tie the transporters into it and transports these things off the ship.
XO_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Roger captain doing so with mine also:: Knock the creature out and removes one of the security teams comm. badge and has the creature transported to the security field::
FCO_Chottu says:
::launches the fighter and starts surveying the outside of the ship for damage and or creatures::
CTO_Williams says:
::Scrapes the excess off.:: CSO: Any other spots?  My phaser is confused horribly.
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
::grumbles::*CO* Aye ma’am...
CSO_Taliza says:
*CO*: Taliza to K'Beth, I think we found where the zool relieve themselves.
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: And now it's gone.  ::Chuckles
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
*CSO*:  I am sending to SCI one an order to have the ship scanned for concentrations of a particular molecular compound. that will locate the animals.
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: I'll bet the doctor will want us to give Alexi a bath.
XO_McDuggle says:
::sets Deliah back to searching the ship again::
CSO_Taliza says:
*CMO*: Go ahead.
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Not my job.   Just say your busy doing other things.  ::Grimaces::
CMO-Rangi-Taiahiao says:
:: sends the info and hopes the SCI people do their job.  Begins to worry about her doggies, they better come back ok::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CSO*: That's good...I think.  Why don't you set traps for them in that area.
CSO_Taliza says:
*CO*: Aye, ma'am.
FCO_Chottu says:
::makes his way around the ship, scanning and just looking:: *CO*: There doesn't seem to be any damage or sign of the creatures outside Ma'am, making my way around the ship now.
Host Bafii says:
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