Hayden Mission # 342
Stardate 10604.26

Prologue: The Hayden's away team is getting ready to transport up from the planet and the children have been asleep for about 2 hours now.

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AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::at her helm station maintaining orbit::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::back on the bridge, having had her meeting with the AFCO::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sitting at the conference table in the room where the children are sleeping.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::On the planet surface with the CTO and his teams.::  CTO: Is there anything of note before we return to the Hayden?

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks over the archived data to make sure that it is all being saved ::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@XO:  No Commander... other than the fact that I really think we should have a security team led by myself on the ship... the children could pose a security risk.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Searches through a medical PADD, looking for similar cases of what he believes to be shock::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: Did you not already arrange for appropriate security Ensign?  ::Raises an eyebrow.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::trims the pitch and adjusts the angle of the orbit::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles slightly.::  XO:  There is sufficient Security on the ship... I would just feel... better if I were up there with them.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CNS*: Counselor, are your "patients" sleeping comfortably?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Jumps, scared from the abrupt end to silence!:: *CO*: Shh! ::Whispers:: They are... but barely. They were having trouble, and have only recently really_ fallen asleep.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: Instruct your teams to return to the beam out coordinates.  ::Begins walking toward it, visibly ignoring the CTO's grumbling.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*Hayden*: Aria to Hayden.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CNS*: Don't shush me, Counselor. ::chuckles and whispers:: All right, let me know when they have awakened.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Nods and taps his combadge.::  *Sec*:  All Security Teams proceed to the transport site immediately.  We're returning to the ship.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Yes, Commander.

CNS_HeiRan says:
*CO*: Right. You'll be the first to know.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain.  The Away Team has completed its survey and we are preparing to beam back to the ship for further analysis of data.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Very well, Commander.  Coordinate with Lieutenant Knight when you arrive.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Looks around her to see if everyone has returned to the transport coordinates with all of their gear.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Walks alongside Kipling towards the transport coordinates.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Raises an eyebrow, then taps his combadge again, whispering.:: *CO*: Captain, I've found something about a similar occurrence on the Enterprise under Kirk. I'd like to discuss it with you privately.

Host Jeril says:
::watches the CNS sitting at the table::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@XO:  Commander, I'd like to pay a personal visit to the children under the Counselor’s care.  I must ask him a few questions.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::whispers::*CNS*: Very well, meet me in my Ready Room.

CSO_Knight says:
::Wishes that he had a chance to go over the researchers' reports with some of his "twigs 'n' milk"::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: That is your prerogative Ensign pending Captain Marsland's needs.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Sees that all members are present with their gear.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Stands, taking his PADD, and heads out. As he reaches the door, he thinks that he sees Jeril looking at him, but can't be sure. Immediately outside the door, he contacts the nurse.:: *Nurse Cross*: Nurse Cross, would you come to the "nursery" and watch the children? I've got to speak with Marsland.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Nods and rubs his arm.::  XO:  These children have me on edge.. I don't trust them.  I can trust an Andorian easier than them.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*Hayden*: Aria to Hayden, 6 to beam up.

Nurse Cross says:
*CNS*: Yes sir, I'm on my way.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Away team ready to beam up 6 in total party.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Heads for the Ready Room::

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Beam them up, Lieutenant.

Host Jeril says:
::watches the CNS leave while appearing to be asleep yet::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
*XO*: Ready to beam your party of 6, sir.  Energizing now.

Nurse Cross says:
::Approaches the Conference Room...::

Action: The AT is transported back to the ship.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Lieutenant, the counselor is coming up to see me.  I'll be in my ready room, you have the bridge.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: All away team members are safely in the transporter room sir.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Thalataar to the Captain.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Thank you, Lieutenant.  If anyone needs me, I'll be in the ready room.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Go ahead.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::nods:: CO: Understood sir.

Host Jeril says:
::starts waking up the other children::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Enters the Bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Away Team: Appropriately secure your gear and your data and return to your stations.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  I'd like permission to go and visit the children and to ask the Counselor some questions about them.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: The counselor is on the bridge right now, you may join us in the ready room.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Shall we? ::moves toward the Ready Room::

CSO_Knight says:
:CO: Aye, Cap'n.

Host Jeril says:
::gathers the children in a corner and starts going over her plans for the ship::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods, following Marsland to the Ready Room::

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Yes Captain.  ::Turns to his Security Team.:: Jian Ni, Tussusk:  After you've returned your equipment, stand guard outside the conference room.  Make sure to contact me if you hear anything out of the ordinary.

Nurse Cross says:
 ::Enters the Conference Room and finds the children huddled in one corner.:: Children: Hey now, kids! I thought you were asleep! Why don't we play a game to pass the time?

Host CO_Marsland says:
::walks into the Ready Room and sits at her desk:: CNS: Now then, counselor, what have you come up with?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Makes her way to the bridge.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Moves over to the Captain's chair to replace her on the Bridge::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Gives his stuff over to Kipling.::  Kipling:  Please take these back for me.  I must meet with the Captain.

Host Jeril says:
::waves her hand and watches the nurse go over to the table, sit down and go to sleep::

TO Kipling says:
CTO:  No problem sir.  ::Grabs the equipment.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Leaves the transporter room and heads for the nearest turbolift.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Holds his PADD up, bringing attention to it.:: CO: I was searching for similar shock cases to help me come up with a clearer opinion of what's happening to the kids. I found one instance that seems just like it, years ago with the Enterprise.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Go ahead.

CSO_Knight says:
::Gets up and heads over to the replicator on the Bridge:: Computer: Apple juice, chilled. Large.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Enters the turbolift.:: Computer:  Bridge.

Host Jeril says:
::leads the rest of the children out of the conference room waving her hand at anyone passing so that they ignore the children::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Hands to PADD to Marsland:: CO: They found a group of children, alone, on a planet with all of their parents dead. Just like our group, the children wouldn't stop playing, and wouldn't respond to questioning. It turns out--and it's a little funky--that there was an alien entity persuading them to be his "Army"!

TO Jian Ni says:
 ::Walks down the hall towards the Conference Room.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::When the Turbolift she is on stops and opens to let someone on she notices the children in the hallway.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::takes the PADD:: CNS: Then our ship could be in danger. You need to alert your security to be on guard at all times.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Halts the lift and orders it to return to the previous deck then gets out and goes over to them.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::The turbolift stops and he exits it, heading for the Captain's Ready Room.  He presses the chime.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CO/CNS/CTO*: The children are unattended and wandering the decks. ::Closes the COMM.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Takes the glass of juice and heads over to the Captain's chair:: AFCO: Status?

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Security is on constant watch, and I've got Nurse Cross with them in the room.

Host Jeril says:
::waves her hand towards the XO to have her change direction and head back into the TL::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Jeril/Children: Where are you going?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Hears COMM:: CO: Oh no! It's happening!

Host CO_Marsland says:
::hears the chime:: CTO: Enter!

Host Jeril says:
::continues to head for ME::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Enters the Captain's Ready Room just as he presses his combadge.::  *Sec*:  Thalataar to Security, head to Commander Aria's location.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Now do you have a plan of action to take down these kids?  They're not as benign as we thought.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Turns around then stops and heads back toward them.:: Jeril: Stop!

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Turns to Thalataar:: CTO: Be warned, they may have strange... abilities. The power to bend people's will.

TO Jian Ni says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.  ::Starts to run towards the First Officer's location.::

Host Jeril says:
::waves her hand and the XO finds herself on the bridge::

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO, CNS:  Force fields.  I doubt they can get through those.  We should seal off all important sections of the ship.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: On the Enterprise, whole sections of the ship couldn't remember the children coming in and messing with controls.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks around.:: *All Personnel*: Secure all areas. Priority one.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Like the bridge and engineering.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  Yes Captain.

Host Jeril says:
::gather up all the children and transports them to ME::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CSO*: Secure the bridge, Lieutenant.

Nurse Cross says:
::Wakes up, realizes that the children are gone, stands, and runs out of the conference room:: Self: Oh no! Children! Children, come back! Oh... where could they be?!

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::her hands fly to lockout her helm controls and makes sure that ops and the engineering consoles are also on secure lockout as well::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CSO: Helm, operations and engineering consoles are secured sir.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CTO*:  Security to Engineering.  Secure your location.  *Sec*:  Kipling and Jepson, coordinate and secure Engineering.

Host Jeril says:
::waves her hand and the staff in ME are rendered unconscious::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Lt, track their movements.

Action: the children spread out to different locations in ME.
TO Kipling says:
::Heads for Main Engineering with Crewman Jepson.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Good Lt.

Nurse Cross says:
::Runs about, waking various crewmembers in the halls from the stupor that the children had put them in.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO: Thank you sir.

Host Jeril says:
:: inputs a few codes and bring up the force fields around ME::

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  Captain, as soon as we've found their location, I should be with my Security Team.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Agreed. Go.

TO Kipling says:
::Arrives at the doors for Main Engineering.  He is about to go past but there are forcefields preventing them.::  *CTO*:  Sir, we can't get into Main Engineering.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::gets up from her chair:: CTO/CNS: Let's all get to the bridge.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I am reading forcefields going up in main engineering.

CSO_Knight says:
:::Moves over to his console and ties into the internal sensors:: XO: Scannin' now, Commanda'.

Host Jeril says:
::watches as the children finish:: All; Good now we are on our way to Ongor 4.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Take the engines off line but do not allow this ship to move Lt.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::walks out to the bridge and sees the activity going on:: XO: Report, Commander.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Heads out of the Captain's Ready Room.::  XO:  Commander, are the children located in Main Engineering?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.  ::her hands move swiftly over the console and takes the warp core offline and the impulse as well and hopes the commands are accepted::

Action: the FCO is locked out of the consoles.

CSO_Knight says:
XO/AFCO: It looks like those joeys are lockin' out th' helm's command codes.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::slams fist on side of console:: XO: Sir I am locked out.  I can not get in.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Apparently the children have some sort of special abilities.  They are attempting to over take the ship from Main Engineering.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Are we on a heading?

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Get your team to Main Engineering. On the double!

CSO_Knight says:
XO: They might lock us all outta the computer an' gain control o' the ship from Engineerin'.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Follows the CO to the bridge.:: XO: Yes, that's exactly what happened on the Enterprise!

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO, XO:  I just got an idea... if the children are manipulating our minds.. what if someone with telepathic abilities were able to reinforce our mental barriers while in proximity to them?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO/CO: Well they have cause our course is now changing and we are headed for Ongor 4 sirs.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Ongor 4?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir that is what I am reading on the helm controls.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain we need to get word to Ongor 4.

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: Agreed.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Wha' the devil's at Ongor 4?

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Will that work?

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  I don't know Captain.  Only the Doctor would know.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks to the AFCO:: AFCO: Can you get that message out in some way?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::turns and looks at the captain::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO: I can try to sir but there is another way if it doesn't go through.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  Maybe the Counselor would know.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CNS: Counselor and what was the course of action for the Kirk crew?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir you want me to try and get a com out to Ongor 4?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shrugs:: CTO/CO: It's possible, but it depends on how strong their abilities are. If each of them has the same powers, one telepath might not be enough to strengthen someone's mind.

CNS_HeiRan says:
XO: Kirk showed the children images of their life with their parents that they collected while on the away mission, but we have no such images.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO/XO/CNS:  What if we used the transporters to kidnap one of their eldest in a room and one of us could try to communicate with it.. once it feels vulnerable and can't manipulate us, they might talk.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: There are people on that planet and lots of them.  That is what the beings inhabiting the children want.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Those were your orders, Lieutenant. Try to get the message out.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
COM: Ongor 4: This is the USS Hayden Please come in.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Snaps.:: CTO: These children are not 'its', Mr. Thalataar.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: At this point Ensign.  Using force is not recommended.  We are better to try to "befriend" them.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::waits for an answer::

CTO_Thalataar says:
XO:  I didn't say we needed to use force.

Darren says:
COM AFCO: I am Darren Ongor 4's Prime minister what do you wish?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: What do you call attempting to lock them up?

CTO_Thalataar says:
XO:  A negotiating tactic.

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: I think it's called security, Commander.  CTO: Go ahead and try that.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
COM: Ongor 4 : This is AFCO Rochelle Please stand by for a word from my captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: How do you propose to overcome their seeming endless abilities.?

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Sir, I'd like to be present when and if_ we detain one of the children.

CSO_Knight says:
::Takes in the CO's response and raises an eyebrow::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have Ongor 4 prime minister online sir his name is Darren

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO, XO:  We need a telepath.. and someone who is strong minded who can withstand the mental strain it may cause.. but I'm no Doctor.

Darren says:
COM: AFCO: Roger standing by

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: On screen, Lieutenant.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::hands activate the view screen::

CTO_Thalataar says:
CNS:  Counselor, who speaks for the children?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shakes head:: CTO: I don't doubt our pilot's abilities. But it's 30 minds against one. It just isn't possible!

CNS_HeiRan says:
CTO: There seems to be a leader, a girl named Jeril.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CNS:  If we separate one from the rest it may be possible.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: You will be in charge of questioning them.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CNS:  I believe Humans refer to it as.. 'cut off the snake's head and the body will die' though I doubt any casualties will occur from this unless the children become violent.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Turns abruptly:: CTO: I don't doubt that. But if your whole plan concerning how to 'separate' one of the children requires a telepath to somehow overpower 19 other minds and extend her powers over another person, well... you can see the problem we have.

Host CO_Marsland says:
COMM: Darren: We have a group of children here who have taken over control of our ship from Main Engineering.  They have plotted and executed a course for your planet..

CSO_Knight says:
Self: We used t' jus' give misbehavin' cubs a swift kick in th' keyster , Down Undah.

Darren says:
COM: CO: And you are warning us why?

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles slightly.::  CNS:  I don't see anyone else coming up with ideas.  Until there is a better one, then this is the only plan we do have at the moment.

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Darren: Because we don't know what their intentions are once they get there.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks at the data on her arm console from the planet.::

Darren says:
COM: CO: Then unless we hear any thing else from you we should consider you as a hostile ship.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Scowls:: CTO: It's not a plan if it's totally inconceivable. I'm telling you--and this is my medical_ opinion--that one telepath couldn't overpower 19 other hugely powerful minds.

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Darren: I can assure you we are not hostile.  We just wanted you to know that there are children here who might be trying to take over your planet.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Groans knowing that the Counselor may be right.::  CNS:  Do they have the same physiology as us?  We could possibly render them all unconscious by venting gas into Main Engineering.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::is intrigued with all of what is being said and is making her own notes in the process::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Lt.  Take a look at this data.  ::Sends him the data.:: These images are interesting as it shows the planet before and after the adult deaths.

Darren says:
COM: CO: Then Captain I suggest you get them under control before you arrive or we will consider the ship under hostile control and will take the necessary action to secure our safety.

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Darren: We're working on it.  Hayden out.

CSO_Knight says:
::Brings up the data on his console's main screen and peers it over::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CTO: Yes. Most are human.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CNS:  Do you think this plan is better than the last?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO/XO: Just a thought.  What if these children are answering to a higher presence?

Host CO_Marsland says:
All: Have you come up with a plan or are you still just arguing?

CSO_Knight says:
XO: That is interestin'.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  We are working on one now Captain.... which will seem less hostile but given the children's supernatural powers I'm unsure if it will work.

Action: The children go about playing now that the ship is on its way.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: What have you come up with so far?

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Too bad you can't knock 'em out an' let  Rochelle plant a hypnotic suggestion on 'em.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  We could vent gas into Engineering.. and try to render them unconscious.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: ...and I have no reason to believe why that wouldn't work. I'm not that kind of doctor.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
Self: Guess they didn't hear me.  ::turns around and goes back to her controls::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: That might work. But what if it doesn't?

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  Then we'll have to attempt the other plan unless someone comes up with anything else.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: They're answering to something odd, normal children don't act this way.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks to the CNS.:: CNS: Counselor.  This is your field of expertise.   All: I suggest we follow the Counselors suggestion.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Go ahead and try it.

CSO_Knight says:
AFCO: Did you say higher presence?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CSO: Yes I did. It is conceivable that they are pawns.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Crosses his arms, pondering what to do.:: All: It should work... if we can separate Jeril from the group. But whatever... whoever... IF something is controlling them... it is totally unpredictable.

CSO_Knight says:
CO/AFCO: I'll see if I can find some transmission or somethin' on sensors. Maybe we can cut it off.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Nods in agreement with the Counselor.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CSO: If you remember the USS Enterprise while Captain Kirk was in command those children did use a chant to call their leader.  It is possible that we may have the same situation here.

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