Host ASM_KytraS says:
Kootenai Station Stardate 10210.02  "One Too Many" Episode 1

Prelude: We find our heroes aboard the Intrepid class USS Erie, having been ordered to the Corsola Nebula to perform routine scans.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Commander Taliza Cal
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Steve Seliquini as OPS Ensign Rick Spicer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey

Acting SM Kytra Seliquini

Host ASM_KytraS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TO_Bailey says:
::Standing on the Bridge at tactical wondering if the Captain ever sat in those jelly donuts he left on the command chair in Ops::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Fiddles with his open pip nervously while starting scans of the area::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::On the Bridge, in the big chair::

OPS_Spicer says:
::At the OPS station running a final level 5 diagnostic::

Host XO_Kerst says:
FCO: All stop, hold position here.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<FCO> XO: Aye, Sir, all stop.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Well, There she is. You may start you scans now.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Goode, recently promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and Plenty, now a senior Chief Petty Officer are joined by Ensign Mike Loraine and PO2 Larry “Ike” Eisenhower::

TO_Bailey says:
::Quickly scans the surrounding area for ships::  XO: Sir, long-range and short-range scans are clear of vessels.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: A distress call crackles over the COM.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  *Goode*: Have Ms. Plenty and Mike start on the scan studies while you and Ike come up here to help me with the sensors.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Monitors the power flows through the ship's systems::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Thank you

OPS_Spicer says:
::Tries to locate the origin of the signals:: XO: Sir, I am receiving a distress call. ::Puts it on audio::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: A distress, out here, from who?

TO_Bailey says:
::Listens to the incoming message::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
    @<Unknown Origin> COM: USS Erie: Help us please we're dying!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hears the distress call:: XO: Sir, should I assist in the distress location?

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Can you identify the source of that signal?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Yes Sir. I am trying to identify the source now.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Yes, coordinate with OPS. I want to know who's in trouble out here.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: It is not from any known vessel.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Open a channel.  I want to respond.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Long-range scans do not detect any vessels in the area.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  OPS: I'm going to use science sensors, which are a bit more sensitive.  Mr. Goode's got them at peak.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye. ::Tries to open a hailing frequency::

OPS_Spicer says:
CSO: Aye.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hears Goode and Ike enter::

Host XO_Kerst says:
     COM: Unknown Vessel: This is the USS Erie, we've received your distress call. Where  are you?

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: There is no response

OPS_Spicer says:
CSO: I have triangulated the origin of the signal. It appears to be coming from the center of the nebula.

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: John, take science two and use those enhanced sensors.  Ike: You help me scan inside the nebula.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Transfers coordinates to the FCO:: XO: I have transferred the coordinates to the FCO.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Yes, commander.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Do your scans show anything at the center?

Host ASM_KytraS says:
    ACTION: Their scans detect a small ship.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Ike> CSO: Right with you, Sir.  ::Assists CSO::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Checking that area now, Sir.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The ships hull is made of a Silurian alloy and the scans cannot penetrate the hull.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Keep trying to hail them.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, we're picking up a ship made of silurian alloy.  I can't get inside.

TO_Bailey says:
::Redirects the sensors to the nebula and locates the vessel::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Is it safe to enter the nebula?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Continues to hail the vessel::

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: Johnny?  What you have?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: I see no hazards, just a lot of ionized gas but below tolerances.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: We can go in, but I advise caution.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Yeoman: Inform the Captain of our situation. And tell him we're going in.

OPS_Spicer says:
::No response from the vessel even after trying all frequencies::

Host XO_Kerst says:
<Yeoman> XO: Aye, Sir. ::Leaves Bridge::

Host XO_Kerst says:
FCO: Plot an intercept course and take us in, 1/4 impulse.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Shall I go to yellow alert, Sir?  ::Paws the console::

CSO_Taliza says:
*Plenty*: Jen, take a look at our equipment and comparing it to the composition of the nebula.  Let me know what, if anything might ignite the nebula.

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: Sovok, we've picked up a distress signal and are moving to render aid. Have sickbay ready.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Routes additional power to shields as they enter the nebula::  

 CMO_Sovok says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> *CSO*: Aye, Sir.  Mike: Sir, we have our orders.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey; Yes. Have shields and weapons standing by.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<FCO>:: Plots course and engages the ship at 1/4 impulse::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Takes the ship to yellow alert, raises the shields and powers up the phaser emitters::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The USS Erie arrives at the small ship, which is like no ship the crew has ever seen before.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Anything on scans?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Checks own scanners::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Any response to our hails?

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Running the vessel readouts through the computer for identification.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Negative, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I'm trying to find a frequency that can penetrate silurain alloy.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Any signs of damage or possible battle damage?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Just their distress calls repeating over and over. It may be automated and there could be no one left alive.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir, the computer cannot identify this vessel.  It would seem it is something the Federation has never recorded.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finishes organizing his tools and walks to a wall console, accessing some files on information he had been meaning to look up::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: No visible damages to the hull.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Ike> CSO: Sir, what is silurian alloy?

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Can you locate a docking port or a landing bay?

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Scanning, Sir.  There what looks to be a docking port on the starboard side about mid way.

CSO_Taliza says:
     Ike: Some element not native to the Federation.  We seem to be not able to scan through this, but... XO: Sir, I think I can get a transporter location through that stuff though I can't confirm the location without being able to scan through this.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Keep trying.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  Goode/Ike: Any ideas, gentlemen?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Boosts the power of the scanners to 120%:: CSO: I have boosted the power to the sensors.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Hits the console with his fist:: Computer: No! When I hit the information button I don't want a variable error, I want information!

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: Okay, we're going for that docking port. CSO/TO/OPS, you're with me. Assemble in shuttle bay one in 5 minutes with all your gear.  I'll join you once the CO's on the Bridge.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: And I'm going to try using an upper EM-band frequency with the increased resolution.

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: We're going over to the vessel.  Bring you med kit and join us in shuttle bay one.

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: Try it.  You're in charge of science while I'm on this away team.  
::Heads to turbolift::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Heads for the shuttle bay one::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Waves at a relief officer to take tactical and moves into the turbolift:: turbolift: shuttle bay one.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks up from hitting the wall console and nods to himself:: *XO*: Aye, Sir. ::Grabs a med kit right next to the wall console, runs over to the biobed and grabs his favorite medical tricorder, walking out of sickbay and to the shuttle bay::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::After quickly briefing the CO, heads for the shuttle bay::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Rides turbolift to shuttle bay one::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Sir, I'm still unable to penetrate that hull.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Arrives in shuttle bay one with his med kit and tricorder::

TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the turbolift, walks across the corridor to the shuttlebay and enters, immediately opening up a wall locker and extracting a hand phaser and tricorder::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Exits w/ TO and OPS:: *Goode*: Keep trying.  I want the ship to be able to pull us out if anything funny happens.

TO_Bailey says:
::Walks over to a shuttle, opens the shuttle door and enters.  Sits down at the tactical station and begins powering up his station::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Enters shuttle bay one::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Assigns EVA suits and type 2 phasers for the Away Team::

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: Is very thing ready?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Enters shuttle behind TO and takes science station, then slips on EVA::  XO: Science is ready, Sir.

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the tactical console power up and begins preflight diagnostics::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Enters Shuttle and dons EVA suit::

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the CSO in an EVA suit:: CSO: We need EVA suits, Sir?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Enters the shuttle and goes through the pre-flight::

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: OPS. you fly, the rest of you, in your suits.

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: Commander Kerst's orders, Bailey.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir. Ready when you are.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Walks to the rear of the shuttle and puts on his EVA suit then lumbers back to the tactical station::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: We don't know if we can successfully dock to their port, we may need to EVA over. Plus we don't know what the atmosphere is like over there. So we play it safe.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Ready for launch, Sir.  ::Shuttle is powered up and ready to move out::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Understood, Sir.  ::Fidgets in his suit and completes the tactical diagnostics:: Tactical is ready for launch, Sir.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Inform the Erie of our departure, then go.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Gets into his suit and wonders if the XO remembers who saved the entire shuttle crew's life last time they had to pilot shuttles. Grins to himself::

OPS_Spicer says:
*COM Erie*: Ready for departure.

OPS_Spicer says:
<Erie OPS> *COM Shuttle*: You are clear for departure. Good luck.

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: Remember people this is a first contact situation but we don’t know what’s going on so be courteous but cautious.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Lifts the shuttle off the bay floor and eases the shuttle out of the bay::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Begins scans as soon as the shuttle clears the shuttle bay::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Activates scanners::

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Makes a pass around the alien ship looking her over:: All: Geeze, it is almost as large as the Erie.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@CSO: Anything new on the scans?

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Nothing yet, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Moves the shuttle to the docking port and lines up the shuttle, easing it over::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@TO: Anything?

TO_Bailey says:
@XO: Scanning for weapons status now, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Sir, once you and the AT enter that ship, we won't be able to follow you.  We may not even have communications capabilities.

TO_Bailey says:
@XO: No visible signs of any type of weapons on the hull, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Spins in his chair slowly, but keeping it facing forward::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: There is a thud as the shuttle docks.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@CSO: All right Cal, open that hatch.

CSO_Taliza says:
@*Goode*: If you can find something that can punch through that hull, use it.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Opens the shuttle door and inspects the docking port of the alien ship::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Braces himself a bit late and gets thrown forward slightly::

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: I think I can open this port, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Wonders how OPS learned to fly::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@OPS: Do it then, but do not enter!

TO_Bailey says:
@::Locks down his tactical station then rises from his seat, attaching his EVA helmet then grabbing a phaser rifle out of the bench locker.  Moves to the docking port entrance and to the front of the group::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Affixes helmet and tests seal::

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: Aye, Sir. ::Works on the port controls and then the door swooshes open as the air pressure equalizes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@CSO: anything now on the scan?

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: Ready, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Steps back after noticing the air is breathable.::

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Not as long as the port's closed.  ::Grabs tricorder and checks it::

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: The atmosphere in the ship is Earth normal, Sir.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@All: Alright, Bailey, your on point.  Cal your with me next.  Then Sovok then Spicer.  Okay, now lets go in and take it slow.

TO_Bailey says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves through the docking port as the airlock door opens::

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Takes off helmet::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Nods and follows the XO::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Moves from side to side, checking the area for hostiles::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The wide corridors of the ship appear deserted.  Many of the doors to other parts of the ship are stuck open.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Scans area with tricorder::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Moves along the corridor, checking each door as he passes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@::Keeps his phaser ready, following a short distance behind Bailey::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: As the crew explores the ship, they find only dead crew scattered everywhere. Many seem to have died as they were going about their daily activities. Some of the bodies appear to have died recently, while others are merely musty skeletons.

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I'm not detecting any life forms right now.

TO_Bailey says:
@XO: Seems deserted, Sir.  ::Moves back out into the corridor after checking an empty room::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Shakes his head and doesn’t even take out his tricorder, knowing these people are already past help::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Moves into another room and finds a body:: XO: Sir, in here!

Host XO_Kerst says:
@::Calls a halt near what appears to be a recently deceased body:: CMO: What killed him?

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: We're a few months away from the Bajoran Holiday of the Dead.  It's too early for me to get in the mood for a haunted house.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Bends down to check the body for a pulse, placing his big paw on the neck of the body::

CMO_Sovok says:
@XO: I was just about to scan for that. ::Takes out his old tricorder and hits it gently as the screen blinks to life, begins to scan the recently dead bodies::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: Upon closer inspection, it appears that some of the bodies have been partially eaten, and many of the skeletons have gnaw marks on the bones.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Stands:: XO: He's dead, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Stops and looks behind them and shivers looking at all the death::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Makes a face:: XO: Sir... Something made their blood Ph reverse.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Checks a body:: XO: Sir, something's been eating these bodies.

Host XO_Kerst says:
  CSO: Eating!?

TO_Bailey says:
@::Uses his big foot to turn over the body and notices open wounds and bite marks.  Growls low::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Points to a partial skeleton:: XO: See, Sir?  There are gnaw marks on these bones.

OPS_Spicer says:
@Self: Eating them? XO: Sir, shouldn't someone stay with the shuttle?

Host XO_Kerst says:
@OPS: Didn't you secure it?

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The Away Team trips an internal security system. A hologram of a small girl wearing strange clothes appears behind them.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Moves back into the corridor and continues along the pathway, seeing many more partially eaten bodies::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
@<Hologram> Away Team: What are you doing here?

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Turns and looks at the hologram.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Scans the body closely::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@::Hears voice and turns::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Looks down at the girl:: Girl: Responding to a distress signal.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@Hologram: Hello?

OPS_Spicer says:
   @XO: Yes, Sir but I am sure that it would be safer to have someone aboard ready to depart in case of an emergency.

TO_Bailey says:
       @::Turns quickly at the sound of a little girl's voice, then rushes towards her, phaser aimed::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@::Motions Bailey to stand down::

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Jumps in his skin as he looks at the hologram::

Host ASM_KytraS says:
@<Hologram> Away Team: You're not supposed to be here.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Notices the hologram::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@Hologram: We picked up a distress call.  Did you send it?

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: See Sir? We shouldn't be here. Perhaps I should be the one to ready the shuttle just in case we have to leave in a hurry.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
@<Hologram> Away Team: You're not supposed to be here.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@::Motions to Ops to be quiet::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Scans the area for projectors::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Opens his tricorder again and scans for holo emitters in the room::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@Hologram: We picked up a call for help and we answered it.  Are you on this ship?

Host ASM_KytraS says:
@<Hologram> Away Team: I woke up Terva.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The hologram disappears.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Was that a real transmission or a recorded one?

TO_Bailey says:
@::Growls as the hologram disappears and looks to the XO for orders::

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I couldn't pick up where those holo projectors were.

CMO_Sovok says:
@Self: What the hell....??

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: Deep within the bowels of the ship the ancient gears begin to grind, slowly opening a heavy wooden door. A massive paw slips out and the sickle-shaped black claws extend, clicking on the metal floor.

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Sir, this looks like something from a horror motion picture from the early 21st century.  The title escapes me.

OPS_Spicer says:
@XO: It was a pre-recorded message.  Apparently we tripped it.

CMO_Sovok says:
@All: Whatever this Terva thing is, sounds like a defense system. I suggest we leave.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@All: Okay, we are now considering this a hostile environment.  Nobody goes anywhere without a buddy.  However, make sure any potential target is hostile before firing.  There may be people here who still need our help.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Nods and glances at OPS:: OPS: Partners?

OPS_Spicer says:
@CMO: You got it Doc.

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Looks down the corridor:: Self: Oh my...

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Sets his phaser on kill::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Nods back to OPS:: OPS: All right.

Host XO_Kerst says:
@TO: Lead on.  Let’s try to find the Bridge or the engine room.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: The ship begins to make creaking noises.

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Sir, this is too creepy.

TO_Bailey says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves back down the corridor, phaser rifle pointed straight ahead::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Draws the phaser he keeps at his ankle and listens to the noises. Wonders why a ship in space would make settling noises much like a water ship or a house::

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Leans up against a wall:: CMO: Doc, I got your back.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Draws phaser, holds it in right hand with tricorder in left::

Host XO_Kerst says:
@CSO: Creepy is only finding 11 Solarian Brain bugs in your case of a dozen.

CMO_Sovok says:
     @::Nods and tries to remember his tactical hand signals::

CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Huh?

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Looks around the corridor and shivers slightly::

CMO_Sovok says:
@::Hears his tricorder beep:: XO: Sir, I think there are survivors.  Somewhere….

Host XO_Kerst says:
@CSO: Never mind. Just keep scanning. I don't want to be surprised in here.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
ACTION: In the smoky hallway ahead of the Away Team, a large beast begins to emerge. It is leonoid in appearance, with short tawny fur covering its muscular frame. Its horse-like black unruly mane cascades over its powerful neck. Two short white tusks protrude at the corners of its mouth. As it notices the Away Team it stops and utters a low rolling growl and snorts, steam jetting from its nostrils.

Host ASM_KytraS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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