Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Elara

Dancing Between Raindrops
TWO

Arc Title: Dancing Between Raindrops
Episode: Two
Mission Number: 177
Creator: Michael Jones. Based upon story created by Richard Hull.
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10209.29
Note: The following fonts are needed for portions of this transcript – “Slider”, “Astron Boy Video”, and “Still Time.”

Previously …

They are the D’vor.

One of the most terrifying and mysterious species ever encountered by Starfleet. It is unknown how many hundreds of innocents they have murdered since their first attacks years ago. Such infamous starships as the Seleya, Orion and Artemis have barely held their own against them.

The Elara once barely survived an encounter with them years prior as well. Now, on their second mission since their re-launch they may have found a startling secret about the D’vor. One that will change their perspectives on good and evil forever …

… Meanwhile, forces are moving with and against the Shadowed Being quickly. As Maor and his PRISM comrades come under the guardianship of former Elara crewmate Peter Pazoski, the being makes a deal with a new player in this game. Who can it be?
And what are the stakes now?

Dramatis Personae

Bernie Wallowitch is Commander Bernie Wall – Executive Officer of the Elara, Wall is the right hand man of the ship’s CO. Levelheaded and always one to look out for those who serve under him, Wall has endeared enough tragedy in his life to understand that every moment should be enjoyed … because you never know when it might be gone.

Terry Imrie is Commander Joseph Timrok – Both Chief Tactical Officer and Second Officer, Timrok has come a long way from being a “wet behind the ears” Ensign who was kidnapped by the D’vor on his first mission. Unlike many Vulcans, he has a taste for alcohol, but knows to control his urges … and is often one for friendly gatherings amongst crew. He charges himself with the safety of the crew, and has always succeeded in performing this act.

Bruce Oriani is Ensign T’pucnamushi – Yet another new addition to the Elara crew, Ensign T’pucnamushi has joined the rapidly growing ranks of recent graduates from Starfleet Academy. Skilled in various things, he will make an interesting addition.

Commander Maor – Former Starfleet Intelligence attaché to the Elara, Maor has since set off on a personal quest of his … to find out the truth behind the crew’s supposed “resurrection.” Not trusted by his superiors because of his “absurd” loyalties, Maor also intends to protect his son Shane from SFI who have shown interest in the young boy’s abilities. 

Peter Pazoski – One of the many Elara crewmembers to leave as a result of their “Death & Resurrection,” Peter has sought out to find meaning to his life and his mother. His wife, Kezia, joined him for a time but has since returned to the Elara. Since then, his whereabouts have remained a mystery. Until now.

Host DM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host DM_Selan says: 
ACTION: The Elara remains in orbit above the dark and foreboding planet that houses the Sonytican Federation Science Facility.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::prancing around sickbay with a padd and a mocha extra strength coffee...::

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
TO: and make the teams check in every hour

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
<TO>CTO: Aye sir

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
::on the bridge as the Captain is tied up talking with Starfleet::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::sitting in hover chair, monitoring console::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::At science lab three, he sits down on the floor with his legs crossed Indian style as he focuses his attention on an small bottle laying before him on the floor. With a frown he shakes his head and pushes the bottle aside as he retrieves a device from behind him and begins tapping it with purpose::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::drinks the rest of the coffee and pauses to talk to a technician:: Doctor: Iscannedthesampleandfoundtracesofcopperandiron.. butmorecopperthanironwhichmeansthereisminimalhumanresidueifany

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::pauses and looks at the doctor who can't understand her because she is too hyped on coffee.. blinks and takes a few deeps breaths::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: I want you to stand by and prepare to lead and away team back down to the surface

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: ::nods to the XO:: we have a shuttle inbound from the planet sir

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
Doctor: ok.. try again.. ::clears throat and makes an effort to be slow:: I scanned the tissue sample.. ::waits for a nod from the doc:: it contained mostly copper based hemoglobin.. which confirms earlier findings.. 

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: a shuttle?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: its signature matches that of a federation shuttle, from 25 years ago

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: any life signs?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
XO: The shuttle is hailing us.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::looks at the doctor just stare for a moment::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Narrows his eyes in thought as he leans down to stare more closely at the bottle, with a sneer he remains still as he studies the bottle even more closely. With a growl, he pushes the bottle away from him and raises, ignoring the shuddering noise coming from across the room:: Self: Reminds me next time to put the sample inside first. Idiot.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
<Doc> MO: and.. ?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::scans the shuttle: XO: one human life sign

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
Doc: that was it.. really... sir..

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: Confirmed. Registry NCC-91101

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
OPS: puts hail on screen

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::trots off mumbling::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::Taps console and opens visual and audio hailing channels::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Makes his way away from the science lab, he yawns and takes short, quick steps towards sickbay::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
@ ::A haggard old human male appears on the screen:: COM: Elara: What are you doing here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
COM: Shuttle: this is Cmdr Wall First Officer of the USS Elara, we were sent to find out what happened to this Federation Facility

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
self: well there is always the off chance they were performing illegal genetic experiments.. or maybe cloning Romulan half breeds..

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
@ COM: Elara: I am Doctor Richard Barkheim of the Sonytican Federation Facility. It is not safe for you to be here, you must leave.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::looks at the XO slightly puzzled::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
COM: Shuttle: Dr. hold on...are you the only survivor? what happened? and why? we should talk.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::searches federation Library::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Pauses in the entrance to sickbay, he takes a deep breath and raises his voice to an almost a shout:: MO: I require information.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::isn't paying attention.. gets more coffee and heads out the door.. running into the SO and dumping the entire cup of HOT extra mocha coffee all over the SO::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
@ COM: Elara: This shuttle barely has enough power to dock. I assume you have transporter technology?

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::screams at the SO:: AHHH! hot!

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: Doctor Barkheim was originally the leader of the Sonytican Federation Project. He disappeared shortly before it's shut down.

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Notes a signal coming from the planet and attempts to locate the source::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Doesn't finish his sentence as he screams even louder from the pain, he takes one look at the MO and takes a fall to the floor from the shock::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
XO: Sir, there is a signal coming from the planet. ::Looks at scan results:: Origin, cause and effect unknown at the moment.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
COM: Shuttle: Dr. yes are you alright? anyway yes we will beam you directly to sickbay to check you over

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::trying to pull the uniform away from her skin.. :: SO: oopps..

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
@ COM: Elara: No, there is not enough time. Beam me to your bridge. I'll explain once there.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
self: oh oh! Ice! ice is good for burns.. ::replicates a glass of ice water and pours it on the SO where the hot coffee is::

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
self: this should be interesting ::raises an eyebrow::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
COM: Shuttle: no Dr. protocol requires you to get a checkup in sickbay I will meet you there

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
@ COM: Elara: And if you follow protocol, you can probably die. There isn't enough time. You either handle things my  way, or I turn around and you can handle any nasty surprises yourself. ::Annoyed::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
Self: I wonder why the sensors cannot lock onto the source of the signal ? ::Begins scans of the planet for possible sources::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he watches the MO retrieve something, his eyes widen as he notices what she's going to do:: MO: Don't.. you.. dare! ::Rolls away and crawls top behind a nearby table::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::looks dumbfounded at the SO:: SO: umm Hi?

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: this is very strange what do you think of our Dr.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: So once I beam the Doctor here, to Sickbay or the Bridge, what do I do with the shuttlecraft?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
:: smiles to himself as sensors lock onto the source of the unknown signal:: CO: Sir, that signal I picked-up earlier is coming from underground. About two miles due West of the Sonytican Science Facility.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: considering his disappearance from the station & our findings on the surface - i would very much like to hear what he has to say, i believe he is genuine

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Snorts and shakes his head:: MO: Are we done causing me pain for today, or is your patient quota not quite done yet Doctor? ::Raises, he makes sure to avoid touching his uniform as he steps towards her, cringing every time his feet's step on the floor and make an annoying squashing sound::

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: scans show no hidden weapons or anything which might pose a threat

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: very well I want a security detail here on the bridge, and get it secure just in case

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::bites her lip and looks at him:: SO: you um... err.. yes?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: what type of signal?

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
MO: Yes. Indeed. Now, as I was saying. I require information. ::Glances around, he leans down and whispers:: About the sample.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
OPS: beam the Dr. directly here to the bridge

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
SO: oh.. OHHH! yeah.. ok.. umm which one?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::gives a telling nod to a stationed TO - who quickly summons some of his chums::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
CTO: Sir, scans have not been able to identify type, cause or effect of the signal.

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Taps console and brings up transporter controls - beams Doctor to the bridge:: XO: Aye sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
*MO*: please report to the bridge bring a medical tricorder for a checkup on a incoming person from the shuttle

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: extrapolate the flight path of the shuttle - see if its origin matches the source of your signal

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
EO: lock on the shuttle with a tractor beam

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
MO: The sample, my good doctor. ::Swings his hand around her shoulder and presents a small bottle in his right hand in front of her face::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::picks her padd back up from the floor and flips through a few screens of data:: SO: hm.. lets see.. your not pregnant.. no wait wrong species.. you have a bladder.. no no.. umm.. oh you mean this one? well it's copper based blood.. Andorian DNA structure.. and umm.. I haven't determines who it belongs too yet

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
*XO*: sure ok sir..

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: Locking on. ::locks a tractor beam onto the shuttlecraft:: Shuttlecraft secure. Shall I maneuver it into the Shuttlebay?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Nods to CTO:: CTO: Aye sir. ::Uses computer to trace possible flight-paths of the shuttle:: CTO: Sir, the flight-path does match the source of the signal.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::Appears in blue sparkling light in the center of the bridge. He looks just as haggard as he did on the screen. His white hair is unkempt and long::

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Frowns:: MO: Leaving so soon? ::Glances around:: I need access to your scan results, yes?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: The Elara locks onto the shuttle with a tractor beam.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
EO: no not yet keep it on the tractor

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ALL: About time. ::Turns to the XO:: XO: You came here to examine the facility? Why? Is the Federation planning on re-opening it?

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::talks as she walks back to grab a clean shirt and a medical kit:: SO: and it's muscle tissue.. and it's suffered some damage due to age and temperature.. sure.. you can do that ::gets changed and a med kit::

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS / XO: so its fair to assume there is someone or something down on the surface working with the good doctor

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::walks past the SO down the hall to the TL:: 

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
CTO: No, I'm alone. I've been alone since I left the others ... five years ago, was it?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Notes that further scans have found the signal to not match any known wavelengths. Continues by sending scan results to CTO's station::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr. Barkheim: what are you talking about, you are not making any sense, what happen here?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: The Project failed. I failed. So it was closed down. Those who survived were sent away.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::Pulls a disk out of his pocket and tosses it at the XO:: XO: Perhaps this would explain more. If you're here, perhaps you can help.

SO_Ens_Closetbee says:
::Curses, he turns around and glances up at the tall figure of the CMO. He smiles nervously and quickly turns around and leaves the sickbay, nor forgetting to grab the PADD from a table near the door::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::arrives on the bridge and looks at the old man.. who needs a  bath and a shave::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
EO: here take this disk and view its contents

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
Self: I hope that thing doesn't scramble the computer core.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr.: who shut this facility down?

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::gets out her medical tricorder and starts scanning the new guy with the hippy hair::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: Officially? Starfleet. Unofficially? The Sea.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::crosses his arms over his chest::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::runs disk, viewing contents::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Attention drawn to beeping console to alert of changes in unknown signal. It's strength is increasing:: CTO/XO: Sirs, the unknown signal has increased in strength and is now projecting outside the Sonytican system. ::Sends sensor data to CTO's console::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: On the EO's console, images and information begins to scroll. He sees a vast underground reservoir ... which crackles with golden energy.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: More images are shown, tendrils extending from the reservoir and mimicking the shapes of scientists who are scanning it. It seems peaceful. The reservoir is actually a living entity.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
OPS: to what location?!

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
:: scan results.. He's at least 60 years of age. Has some eating problems, lack of a few teeth, congestive build up in the colon of undigested proteins; typical problems of elder age and poor diet::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: Sir, You have got to see this!

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO/OPS: this signal, what is it?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
CTO: That data is not available as it's a subspace signal with a broad wavelength. Anyone could pick this up ... anywhere.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::points to the doctor:: XO: perhaps he could tell us

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::makes a note that the old guy needs his teeth cleaned and 2 of them replaced.. finished the scan and looks to the XO:: XO: he's clean

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: The data beside the images reads - "The massive singular entity which seems to inhabit the lower caverns of this planet has been called the 'Sea.' It is gelatinous, and apparently capable of forming small, separate versions of itself. It requires no sustenance, and lives off of a continuous, rebuilding supply of neural energy."

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr.: ok what is this all about explain this signal were are detecting, and how are we in danger?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: It's the only solution I have to the problem of the Sea.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::thinks this creature sounds familiar::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::walks over to the screen next to the EO and watches the information and the pictures.. ::

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
XO: Sir, should I try to de-code the signal ? 

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::looking at images:: XO: Uhhh...We have a problem here.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
EO: a problem? please report!

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::downloads the info as it plays onto her medical tricorder and begins a species cross-reference..::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: The data then goes on to explain PROJECT: UNITY. Without permission from Starfleet, the Doctor set out to analyze the creature's neural power source. Something went wrong.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: There is more to this facility than it seems.

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::comes to hypothesize that the entity on the surface is emitting this signal::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::wonders why this reminds her of Far point station::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: Perhaps You can explain PROJECT: UNITY?

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::keeps watching the screen::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: The images flash to portions of the once life-giving Sea dying ... rotting and decomposing.

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
CTO/XO: Sir, should I try running the transmission through the Universal Translator ?

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
OPS: yes go ahead

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
EO: I had wanted to analyze the neural energy power source of the creature. My project failed. Somehow, I don't know, as a result, the neural energy of the creature seemed to dissipate. However, energy cannot be destroyed, as you know, it must go SOMEWHERE.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO: The life-form is living in the caverns below the facility, and it is dying.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: So you decided to play "God"?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: More data given - "As the Sea continued to die, it grew hostile. Borrowing hostile actions it learned from the scientists, it began to attack us. Somehow it managed to alter our technology to drain the neural energy from sentient beings. It attacked the station, killing 1/3rd our population. We evacuated."

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::Loads in the U.T and allows the computer to run the broadband signal through the program.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
DR: why? and without Starfleet permission.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::lets her tricorder continue to download information as she crosses her arms and frowns at what she is seeing..::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::reading from screen:: XO: As the Sea continued to die, it grew hostile. Borrowing hostile actions it learned from the scientists, it began to attack us. Somehow it managed to alter our technology to drain the neural energy from sentient beings. It attacked the station, killing 1/3rd our population. We evacuated."

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
EO: No, that was not my intention. I wanted to learn more about them. However, something happened that caused things to go wrong.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
XO: commander...

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
MO: yes..

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: Because Starfleet did not know about the Sea in the first place. If I asked for permission for this project, they would want to learn about this entity. I feared for its safety. Ironic how I was more danger to it in the end.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
XO: do you think.. this is the birth of the D’vor?

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: You keep saying "something happened". What was that something?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::looks at the MO seriously::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: The data ends with images of the corpses of dead and drained Scientists from the facility. They looked similar to those killed by the D'vor.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::still watching the screen::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
EO: I don't know. When the others evacuated, I chose to remain behind. I wanted to find out what I did, and perhaps find a way to reverse it. To SAVE the Sea. Unfortunately, the entity was not as patient.

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
XO: Sir, the U.T. had no luck with the signal. It's either meaningless or too complex for the computer. ::Stops then UT program.::

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ALL: Soon after the evacuation of the Federation personnel, it somehow found a way off the planet. I do not know how. There were no other ships. No other ways of travel. I spent three weeks searching the caverns for it, but it was gone. Entirely.

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::very sarcastically:: Dr. You think?

OPS_Ens_Lockheart says:
::notes the images on the screen:: Self: Oh God !

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr: you feared for its safety, but in the end you put in in danger anyway and caused a situation that was unnecessary

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: Perhaps the entity didn't want to be studied or bothered. Perhaps it wanted to be left alone in the first place. Did you even think of that?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::Throws the EO a look:: XO: It was never my intention to harm it. Obviously it did not believe me in the end. I spent the time after the disappearance of the creature and the evacuation to determine a way to reverse the process.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: it all fits doesn't it?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
EO: Do you think any of the planets or species we encounter ever WANT to be studied? Yet you do it anyway. Don't take the moral high ground with me.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::steps toward the doctor:: DR: My god, you did it didn’t you? XO: i fear the signal we have been detecting might be some sort of distress signal, we may have company soon

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::looks at the white haired guy::

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
Dr Richard: excuse me.. but.. you know...

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
CTO: Yes, the signal is mine. ALL: A few years after my quest began to determine how to reverse the process, I came upon information about an alien species which was killing, slaughtering and draining innocents in the Alpha Quadrant. They Devour them, body and soul.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ALL: As time progressed, I came to realize that I could not save them. They had already put themselves on the path to damnation. So, I've determined a way to kill them all. And I mean, all of them. On some basic level, they are connected. All I need is for a few of them to come here. And that is the purpose of the signal.

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
CTO: then we should leave

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
::maneuvers hover chair over to the Dr.:: Dr: You arrogant pompous....Didn't you even think about their right to live as a species?

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr: to kill them! the Federation is not in the business of killing, have you tried to talk to them?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: Have you?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::holds a hand up to the MO:: MO: not so fast. ::turns back to the doctor:: How can you kill them?

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
::walks over to the CTO:: 

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
CTO: buster.. your wanting to commit genocide?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
CTO: It's about their neural energy. That is what it has always been about. I have a weapon that can wipe then out by only "firing" through a few. They will serve as a window. They all started as one entity, they will die as one.

OPS_Ensign`Lockheart says:
::Notes the computer has found the effect of the signal:: XO/Doctor: I believe the signal is a tracing signal. It acts as a beacon to be followed back to Sonytican system. Although from what I can gather it would have to be running constantly or it wouldn’t work - the follower(s) of the signal would become lost.

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::turns angrily to the MO:: watch your tone ensign!

MO_Ens_Lockerbee says:
CTO: that’s an entire race you want to destroy! and it's our fault they became killers.. how does that make this right?

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: I outta get out of this chair and knock you on your ass for what you did.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::Glances at OPS:: OPS/XO: Yes ... the signal must remain on for them to find their way here. Once here, I can unleash the weapon upon them. ALL: If you wish to remain, I can surely use your help to hold them here while I unleash the weapon ... think of the millions who could be saved!

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
ALL: this isn’t some sentient intelligence, its a cancer which should be removed

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
DR: you are not destroying anything! where is your reasoning for this. you have made a quite a mess of this

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
XO: My reasoning? My god, man! I have nightmares every night about what has happened! We can stop them now! We can prevent them from killing more!

OPS_Ensign`Lockheart says:
XO: Sir, a few well placed photons could stop the signal.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
Dr: dont' you realize that by what you did from the beginning cause them to become who they are?

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::Somewhat desperate:: XO: YES! But there's no other way to STOP THEM!!! Don't you realize this?!?!

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
DR: I’ll help you any way i can

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::notices a flashing on his panel::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
Dr: ::anger apparent in voice:: What I realize is that YOU made a big mess, and you want US to clean it up!

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
::paces the bridge in silence, then looks to the EO:: EO: at ease Ensign enough!

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: im reading an inbound signal - matching D’vor! readings

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
EO: I'M willing to clean it up myself. If you'll let me.

OPS_Ensign`Lockheart says:
XO: Sir, if you wished I could attempt to block or scatter the signal before it reaches the system.

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
ACTION: There is a growing tension on the bridge. What will the XO decide?

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: We must destroy them NOW, we might never have another chance like this

OPS_Ensign`Lockheart says:
::Loads up static white noise into the comm system and is ready to flood subspace at the XO's command::

EO_Ens_Tpucnamushi says:
XO/Dr.: Currently, there is no known way to reverse the process that the D'vor suffer from, which is the loss of neural energy. The only options are: 1. Stop the signal, let the D'vor leave, and perhaps find another way to save them another time, but at the same time, risk them murdering others. 2. Let them come and kill them; stopping the entity from killing innocents forever.

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
CTO: yeah and you know what either decision means

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
XO: what?

Host XO_Cmdr_Wall says:
::he thinks to himself he going to regret this:: OPS: let the doctor’s plan go

CTO_Cmdr_Timrok says:
::clenches his fist:: self: at last!

Host Dr_Richard_Barkheim says:
::The Doctor lets out a breath:: XO: Thank you.

OPS_Ensign`Lockheart says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Powers down the comm system::

Host DM_Selan says:
NARRATIVE: Two hours later.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: The truth about what happened would be spoken silently through the corridors for days afterward ... until other things happened that changed our interests.

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: Scenes of the Elara moving behind a D'vor sphere as it comes into orbit of the planet. On the surface, the Doctor approaches a rocket launcher on the surface and activates it.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: We would wonder what would Starfleet and the rest of the Federation think? We had just murdered millions of beings who were actually one entity in total.

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: The rocket launches. In orbit, the D'vor sphere launches blue fireballs at the Elara which responds in kind with torpedo and phaser fire. Flash to the bridge. The XO looks solemn while the CTO seems cheerful. Timrok is one of two crew on the Elara who have dealt with the D'vor in the past.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: This Doctor Barkheim created the D'vor, one of the most frightening and evil species in the Universe ... the Seleya, Orion and Artemis had barely survived their encounters with them.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: They had murdered hundreds, if not thousands, of innocents. Did that give us the right to kill them in kind?

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Elara easily takes the punishment from the sphere, and returns it in kind. The rocket clears the atmosphere. At the back of the bridge, the angered EO stares at the XO & CTO.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: In the end, do we get the choice to decide who dies and who lives? Who makes us God?

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: The rocket closes on the sphere. The D'vor seem to sense something amiss, but continue to pound on the Elara. The shields are just barely preventing them from beaming away Elara crew to drain and mutilate.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: Or are the Doctor and Timrok right? Is this our only chance to stop an unforgivable species & save more innocents?

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: The sphere attempts to avoid the rocket, but it impacts. There is a massive explosion, and sensors detect a resounding energy shockwave that plows its way through subspace. Theoretically this energy shockwave will annihilate the D'vor species. Theoretically.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: The truth is ... no one knows what is the right choice. Not Cmdr. Wall. Not Cmdr. Timrok. Not Ensign T'pucnamushi. Not I.

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Elara hovers before the remains of the sphere ... gray gel hovering in space.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: Perhaps this is what it takes to be a Starfleet officer, to know where you have to cross the line, to know where you have to take a chance for the betterment of all. Perhaps this is how other species have made it this far. By dancing between the raindrops. By drawing upon their inherent ruthlessness to defeat an unstoppable enemy

Host DM_Selan says:
ACTION: Close-up on a strained XO who closes his eyes.

SARAH'S NARRATIVE: May God forgive us.

Host DM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=