Host ASM_Kytra says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station “Out of Time”…

Our heroes met the leader of Otena Station, Temujin.  They were escorted by his historical expert, the Criosphinx to the Records Room, where the crew discovered that the strange futuristic creatures know of the object that transported them to the future, but can they make it home?

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Pablo Delsoglio as XO Commander Satok Marek
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Commander Rick Spicer
Eric VanSickle as CEO Lieutenant JG. Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission-Week IV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Standing against the wall of the records room, watching the crew access the historical data on Otena station::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Closely watches their host as the crew accesses the computers::

XO_Marek says:
::Turns to the CO:: CO: Captain, according to the computer files, the Federation was dissolved 500 years from our time, mostly because of internal civil war.  However, the most interesting thing is that the computer lists some Federation citizens still living aboard Otena Station in the present time.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

CEO_Masters says:
::Searches through the historical records::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Federation citizens here? Are they descendants of the crew?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Listens to the XO::

XO_Marek says:
CO: I will perform a deeper investigation on this, Sir, give me a couple of minutes, please.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Tapping his talons together nervously::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS/CEO: How are your searches going?

XO_Marek says:
::Goes deeper on the files::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: So much information, so little time.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: My searches are leading to dead ends, Sir. ::Continues to search the system::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO/CEO/OPS: Keep on it.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, aye.

XO_Marek says:
CO: The information on the computer is very ambiguous, Sir. They only listed some members of the former Federation based on their race, but does not mention anything about lineage.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands, trying to snap himself out of the trance like state he'd been in for the past couple of minutes::

XO_Marek says:
CO: And that's all I could retrieve from the computer, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I believe that I have discovered information about how the station is powered, but I want the Chief to double-check my findings. CEO: Chief, take a look at these readings and tell me what you think.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Can you locate where those Fed citizens are currently?

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks at OPS' findings:: OPS: Is this right?  Bioelectric?  Are hamsters running this thing?

XO_Marek says:
CO: I'm afraid that the computer files do not mention anything about it, Sir.  ::Sighs::

OPS_Spicer says:
CEO: I thought I was crazy, but if you agree with my findings, it is very strange, quite perplexing actually.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around, wondering if he missed anyone trying to talk to him::

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers:: CO: I think we should ask our friend, the Criosphinx about this, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, this station is powered by a bioelectric source. ::Shrugs:: I haven't found the source yet.

CEO_Masters says:
::Turns to Criosphinx:: Criosphinx: Mister Sphinx, I would like a gander at your power system, since I am or was the Chief Engineer 1,100 years ago.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx: Your computers list Federations citizens on the station. We'd like the chance to meet them.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Adjusts his stance and scratches his big furry head not understanding anything anyone is saying so far::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Looks from the CO to the CEO:: CO/CEO: Touchy business rea-a-ally.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Wishes he had some food and looks around for a replicator::

XO_Marek says:
::Stands next to the CO waiting for the Criosphinx to answer::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Holds his tricorder in his hand, looking around, wondering what caused him to zone out like that::

XO_Marek says:
Criosphinx: Touchy business?  Should we ask for Temujin’s permission?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Taps his talons nervously:: XO: Our power systems a-a-are...off limits to outsiders.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx: Why?

XO_Marek says:
Self: This is getting really complicated.  Criosphinx: Not even in this, let's say, extreme situation in which we have been involved?

CEO_Masters says:
::Astounded:: Criosphinx: With all due respect, Mister Sphinx, that engineering section is/was my domain.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Walks over to a console:: CO: A-a-about tha-a-at egg of yours, I think we ca-a-an get you home.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, any further information about the power source is locked out. I can get no further info.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Ears perk up at the mention of "home"::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Blinks:: Really?  How?

CEO_Masters says:
Self: Man, the DTI is really going to have a field day with this one.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Holds up one talon:: CO: Tha-a-at is the time egg. A-a-an a-a-artifa-a-act of ours.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx: If it's an artifact of yours, how did it end up in our time?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Shrugs:: CO: It likes to wa-a-ander.

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers to OPS:: OPS: Is it possible to break the codification using a tricorder?

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx: I see...so how do we get back?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> CO: It should be here on the sta-a-ation, it usua-a-ally is.

XO_Marek says:
::Perks his ear at the Criosphinxes words::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Opens the tricorder in his hands and subvertly scans the large creatures.  Bits and pieces of what he was told before his mind blanked out coming back to him::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: I don't think so, Sir. These cryptograms are very sophisticated.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Fine, Commander, never mind.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: I will give it a try nonetheless. I don't like to give up so easily.  ::Grins at the XO and interfaces his tricorder to the console::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> CO: Sta-a-ays on one of the lower decks, nea-a-ar the power rooms.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx: Well then, lets go see it!

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Very well, Commander.

XO_Marek says:
Criosphinx: Do you have complete control over this artifact? ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stands up straight and gets ready to leave the records room::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> CO: A-a-all of you a-a-are going?

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks to CO and Criosphinx::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx/All: Yes, we'll all go and see this time egg of yours.

XO_Marek says:
All: And I promise that I won't touch it this time.  ::Puts on a poker face::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Smiles at the XO::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Is getting anxious to get back to his time at Kootenai Station and get some food::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Twitches his tail:: All: Okay, ba-a-ack to the lift.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over at the CO and then walks over to him:: CO: Sir, if I may have a word with you...

CEO_Masters says:
::Follows Criosphinx back to the turbolift::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Follows Criosphinx to the turbolift::

XO_Marek says:
Self: Oh no, not the narrow lift again…

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Waits for the others to exit the records room then follows, bringing up the rear so he won't get caught at the back of the turbolift::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows behind the CO, waiting for his response::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Waits for everyone to enter the lift, then inserts his key and types in a floor::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Follows the group still working the cryptos with his tricorder::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Scrunches into the turbolift at the front, the doors barely missing his nose as they close::

XO_Marek says:
CEO/OPS: I am amazed at the present technology.  However their reticence to share information about it makes me suspicious, don’t you agree?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Figures if the CO wouldn't listen to him he'd make him and shoves the tricorder with his readings on it towards him::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stomach grumbles loudly::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: So am I, Sir. ::Continues to play with the cryptos::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Looks over the tricorder then nods to the Doctor, then mouths, "How?"::

CEO_Masters says:
XO: My suspicions have been raised, yes.

XO_Marek says:
TO: Bailey, did you consider to start a diet? ::Raises an eyebrow::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Shrugs his shoulders and puts a thoroughly confused looks on then mouths back, "Egg?"::

Host TO_Bailey says:
All: Sorry... ::Puts his paw over his stomach...as if that would help to quiet it down::

XO_Marek says:
::Nods at the CEO and the OPS::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Shrugs::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Is shoved out of the turbolift just after the doors open::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Sighs as the doors open and leads the crew out into a dark corridor::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Follows the Criosphinx, uneasy and alert::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes the tricorder back from the captain and holds it out, following::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks up from his tricorder as he steps off the turbo lift:: XO: What deck are we on, Sir?

XO_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor, is something bothering you?

CEO_Masters says:
::Exits the TL with the others::

XO_Marek says:
OPS: I really don't know, Commander, you really got me there.  I think we are in the lower levels.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: Well, Sir, my findings... ::Hands him his tricorder::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Walks quickly past a large door that reads "Power Room"::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Follows from behind, grumbling to himself about some hot food::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks around for some clue as to what level they are on then shrugs and continues working the cryptos::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Pauses and reads door, trying to figure out what deck their on::

XO_Marek says:
::Reads the Doctor's tricorder:: CMO: Fascinating! ::Raises an eyebrow::  We should show this to the Captain.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: I've already showed him.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks up and sees the room designation. Nudges the CEO:: CEO: Hey Chief, ::Nods to the room and whispers:: how about we check it out?

XO_Marek says:
CMO: I see…any idea of the cause of this mutation, Doctor?

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: If we do that, we might not get back to our time.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: I have no clue.  ::Lowers his voice:: My only guess is the egg but that's only because it's the thing that started all of this.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Very loudly:: Self: Bingo!! I got one figured out.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
ACTION: As the group makes their way past the power room a strange humanoid lemur runs out

XO_Marek says:
CMO: It is a big possibility. Be sure you don't lose this data.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls and rushes forward towards the lemur::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and pockets the tricorder again::

XO_Marek says:
All: Could you see that?

Host CO_Kerst says:
TO: HOLD!

OPS_Spicer says:
CO/XO: Sirs, I have figured out one of the cryptos. It is a cypher to unlock the ---- what was that?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Lemur> Criosphinx: Sir! Having a problem with one of the power relays. ::Shows the Criosphinx what appears to be a PADD::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the creature and thinks about eating it.  Pictures it hung on a spit rod over an open fire, roasting nice and slow::

CEO_Masters says:
::Walks up to the Lemur:: Lemur: Is there something I could help you with?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Catches the door with his foot before it closes completely::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Looks over the data:: Lemur: I...::Sighs:: I'll have someone look into it.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: You decrypted them?

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Waits patiently::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Yes, Sir, one of them at least.  ::Nods to the open door to the power room:: Shall we? ::Grins::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks alongside the crew, keeping quiet::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Perks his ears:: OPS: You're not allowed in there! ::Leaps into the air and flies over to where Rick is, landing in front of him.:: OPS: Not a-a-allowed.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Of course.. ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Watches as the Criosphinx leaps into the air and lands in front of OPS.  It was so fast he didn't have time to react::

XO_Marek says:
Criosphinx: It is okay, Criosphinx, we understand.  We are curious by nature, you know.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Takes a quick look into the room before the criosphinx closes the door::

OPS_Spicer says:
Criosphinx: Sorry, just curious.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks over towards Rick::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Thinks: What's in there that they refuse to let us take a look?::

XO_Marek says:
::Motions the OPS to be stand back:: Criosphinx: We are really sorry ::Crosses fingers::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Gestures toward the Lemur and returns to his spot in front of the group::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Watches the Lemur carefully::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Turns to the XO/CMO and whispers:: XO/CMO: There are people attached by bioelectric cabling to some sort of device.

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers:: OPS:: OPS: Such a stickler, isn't he?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Really? ::Takes out his tricorder::

CEO_Masters says:
::Goes up to Criosphinx and OPS:: Criosphinx: Mister Sphinx, Sir, I'm an engineer.  If I may, I could help you out with the power systems, take a 24th century approach.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: People attached to bioelectric cabling! That 's the source of their bioelectric power, isn't it?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Whispering:: XO: I believe so, Sir.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: I am beginning to fear for our lives.  We better hurry to find a way back to our time.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Smirks:: CEO: If the rest of your crew doesn't wa-a-ant to return home, I a-a-am sure we could put a-a-all of you to good use.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: I agree whole-heartedly, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks suspiciously at the Criosphinx::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Criosphinx/All: We're going home…understand?!

CEO_Masters says:
Criosphinx: We all want to go home, but we just want to study what you've done to this station before we go.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Gets ready to push everyone aside and attack the Criosphinx.  Begins to plan his attack::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins:: Self: Good.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO/XO: Sirs, perhaps we should leave, head back home at once. ::Glares at Bailey::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls low and snorts::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Flares his wings out and resumes walking towards the egg room::

XO_Marek says:
CO/OPS: I totally agree with Commander Spicer, Sir, we should leave now.

XO_Marek says:
TO: Easy, Lieutenant, but believe me, I share your concern.  ::Nods at the TO::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Follows Criosphinx, alert for treachery::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Moves to the front of the group, near the CO and prepares for a fight if necessary::

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks like they won't need his help::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Walks up to a very ornately designed door. Inserts one of his many keys then glances around at the crew.  Removes a key from around his neck and inserts it into the second slot.  The door opens::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks through the doorway before entering into the room::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: All clear, Sir.  ::Moves into the doorway first::

CEO_Masters says:
::Follows the group to where the egg is::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
ACTION: The room is very small with the familiar purple egg sitting on a pillow.

XO_Marek says:
CO: ::Whispers:: We better be ready to fight for our lives, Sir. ::Raises an eyebrow and stares at the egg::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at the egg, wanting nothing more than to go home::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: That's it?!

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<Criosphinx> ::Gently taps the egg and steps aside::

OPS_Spicer says:
ALL: Now that looks familiar.

CEO_Masters says:
::Waits to be transported back to the 24th century::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Recognizes the egg::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
ACTION: The egg shakes and sends out a burst of chronoton particles.

OPS_Spicer says:
Self: Here we go.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches and feels the wave somehow::

XO_Marek says:
::Instinctively moves his left hand to protect his face::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Waits to be sent back to his Kootenai Station and his precious replicator::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
ACTION: The crew wakes up in the cargo bay.  There is no sign of the egg.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Groggy:: What happened?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Lifts his big furry head and tries to get his vision cleared::

XO_Marek says:
::Opens his eyes:: All: Are you all right?!

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> ::Walks into the Cargo Bay, and looks around::

XO_Marek says:
::Stands up::

CEO_Masters says:
::Wakes up::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Blinks then looks around:: ALL: I had the weirdest dream.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Turns around and watches as Bao walks in::

CEO_Masters says:
::Sees the CTO enter the cargo bay:: CTO: Commander!  Where were you?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> ::Checks in with the security teams:: CO: Captain arrre you alrrright?

XO_Marek says:
OPS: I think it was a nightmare,

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Stands and dusts off his uniform glad to see the CTO::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Scratches his head:: OPS: Did all of that... really happen?

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Yes...no...maybe.  What is the date and time please?

XO_Marek says:
::Straightens his uniform::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> ::Checks in with the security teams:: All: My securrrity teams tell me you all werrre out forrr a few minutes.

OPS_Spicer says:
CMO: I don't know Doc, but maybe you had better give me the once over.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and takes out his tricorder, scanning Rick:: OPS: Residual Chronotons. It wasn't a dream but other than that you're okay.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> CO: Stardate 10404.14, Sirrr.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Nice to see you, Commander, mind if I go get something to eat?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> ::Nods:: TO: Go ahead, Bailey.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Good we're back. Now I wont full scans of the station. I want to see if that egg is still around. And somebody raise the chronoton shields, just in case it is.

OPS_Spicer says:
CMO: That's a relief. I wouldn't want to have anything that can be, well, you know, shared to others.

XO_Marek says:
CTO: Glad to hear that, Bao.  You don't have any idea how much indeed. ::Glances at all the crew::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Thank you.  ::Walks out of the cargo bay, thinking about all the food he's going to be eating in just a few minutes::

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> CO: Egg? What arrre you talking about? The securrrity scans don't show an egg.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins:: OPS: Understandable.

XO_Marek says:
::In an ironic way:: CO: I wonder how much time it would take Temporal Investigations to arrive on the station now?

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<CTO_Rr'Vellan> ::Thinks the crew needs to make appointments with the CNS::

OPS_Spicer says:
CMO: Had dinner yet? ::Laughs::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Hard to say, they didn't exists in the future we saw, so I guess there's not much for them to do.

CMO_Sovok says:
OPS: I haven't had anything in quite a while, actually. ::Grins::

CEO_Masters says:
::Hears the comment from the XO:: XO: Sir, they could establish a field office here with everything that's went on.

XO_Marek says:
::Nods to the CO::

XO_Marek says:
CEO: I agree with you, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: I want new quarantine procedures.  Anything that remotely smells like a chronoton particle gets quarantined under maximum security.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CEO: Don't even suggest that Mister Masters.  The last thing we need is “them” here all the time.

Host ASM_Kytra says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<End Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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