Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Captain Marek well on his way to Starfleet Headquarters ordered his runabout pilot to come about and head back to Kootenai Station.  Upon his arrival at the outer markers the station's phasers fired repeated volleys hitting the Captain's runabout, mainly due to the inexperience of the runabout pilot who passed out at the helm.

Meanwhile in Main Operations the crew were successful in over-taking the Ferengi guards, thanks to Lieutenant Bailey who happened to walk into Operations to begin his regular duty shift.  Total chaos ensued with the crew being victorious.  Bailey and a security team have escorted the Ferengi's to the brig.

Captain Marek managed to link the runabout computer to the docking bay controls aboard the station and was able to land the runabout safely.  After transporting the unconscious pilot to Sickbay, the Captain made his way to Main Operations.

Time lapse: 7 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek and TO Expendable
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as the EMH and TO Bailey
ASM-Bruce Oriani as the Computer

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO_Masters says:
::Checking systems, awaiting orders::

CO_Marek says:
::Jogs to the turbolift::

CEO_Adun says:
::In Operations, trying to balance the baby in one hand and run the diagnostic on Tactical with the other::  Self: I haven't done this in a long time.

CO_Marek says:
::Enters the turbolift and orders it to Main Operations:: *CTO*: Status report, Commander!  ::Realizes that he still has the phaser in his right hand and puts it back in the holster::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Everyone in Operations is trying to clean up the mess.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CO*: I'm glad to hear your voice Captain. We're...in the middle of a little problem, actually.

CO_Marek says:
*CTO*: Well, considering the welcome party you gave me, I would say so. ::Raises an eyebrow::  I'm on my way to Operations.  Marek, out.

CEO_Adun says:
::While waiting for the results of the diagnostic, he gently drapes the baby over his shoulder, bouncing her up and down softly to comfort her::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gulps::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The baby burps and spits up on the CEO.

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: What exactly did the Doctor say about the baby?

TO_Masters says:
::Hears a burp, then sees the baby spit up onto the engineer's shoulder:: CEO: Uh, Ensign...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CEO: The baby is perfectly healthy, her brain wave is just in sync with the computer's harmonics.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the baby, uses sleeve to remove spit:: Self: Ah, yes. Definitely been to long.

CO_Marek says:
::Exits the turbolift and enters Main Operations:: All: Report!  Give me the short version.  ::Goes straight to the center of the room::

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: Ah, very well. ::Turns to console::

CEO_Adun says:
::Pulls up the computer's harmonic signature::

TO_Masters says:
CO: You see that baby with Ensign Adun?

CO_Marek says:
TO: ::Turns his head:: I do.

TO_Masters says:
CO: In a nutshell, she's the problem.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Salutes the Captain:: CO: Sir, it appears that we have a baby that is able to control the station's systems, due to the fact that they are in sync.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Herds the Ferengi into one cell then follows them in with a long piece of rope.  Makes them stand back to back and wraps the rope around them making the Ferengi look like a big crown of lamb racks.  Walks out with a smile and activates the force field::

CEO_Adun says:
::Ponders exactly how to go about changing the signature::

CO_Marek says:
CTO: So basically we are in the hands of the baby's will.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Co: Until we can sever their connection, yes Captain.

TO_Masters says:
CO: The only solution I can think of is to reprogram the computer so it has a different harmonic than the baby's brain.

CO_Marek says:
All: First of all, what do we know about this baby?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Lumbers over to his chair, sits down, leans back and puts his big furry feet up.  Dreams about lamb racks::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Very little.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: The doc ran scans on her, she's perfectly healthy, other then her connection to the computer

CO_Marek says:
All: Very well, our main concern is the safety of the station and the crew.

CEO_Adun says:
::Types in a new harmonic signature and hits "Enter":: Computer: Computer, did that sever the connection between Shanti and the computer?  Um, yourself?

TO_Masters says:
CO: It seems Ensign Adun found her on his doorstep.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: Suggestions on how to proceed with the harmonics adjustment?

CEO_Adun says:
CO: I've just attempted the reprogram. I don't know if it's worked yet.

CO_Marek says:
CTO: And how about those Ferengi in the Brig? What's their connection with this whole situation?

TO_Masters says:
All: Anyone have some pepper to shake into the baby's nose?

CO_Marek says:
TO: Pepper???

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Show and then tell?  You sure that's the right order?

TO_Masters says:
CO: Pepper makes one sneeze.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Well, we accidentally shot them, Captain, but we discovered they were plotting the destruction of several key Federation sites.

CO_Marek says:
TO: I know, but why do you want to make the baby sneeze?  ::Looks beat::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Due to the new settings attempted by the CEO, the baby starts to cry, as if in pain.

TO_Masters says:
CO: You see, when the baby sneezed, the phasers fired.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The stations starts to slightly shake as the baby begins crying.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the baby, worried and cradles her, rocking her back and forth:: Shanti: Shhhhh...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
All: Find something to hold on to!

TO_Masters says:
::Grabs onto a nearby table::

CEO_Adun says:
::Leans against the console behind him to keep from falling over::

CO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CTO: So we have a baby with an incredible mind that could destroy us in a second, but at the same time, she avoided some real tragic consequences for the Federation...fascinating…::In the most Spock look a like style::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: I guess you could say so Captain. ::Hopes her own little curtain-climbers are safe::

CO_Marek says:
::Grabs hold of the center chair::  CEO: You better hurry up with your work, Ensign.

CEO_Adun says:
::Slightly irritate:: CO: If I can get the baby to stop, Sir, I can do my work.

CEO_Adun says:
Computer: revert harmonic signature to previous signature!

TO_Masters says:
All: Do you think we can put her into a stasis chamber until we know what to do?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Computer>: Resetting harmonic signature.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Shanti quiets down, as the signature is reset

CEO_Adun says:
Self: There we go.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

CO_Marek says:
All: We need to find the way to isolate the baby then the connection with the computer will simply be lost.  How about moving the baby out of the station, let's say aboard a shuttle?

CEO_Adun says:
CO: It seems that it isn't that simple.  The change seemed to upset her.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Shanti gives the CEO a small hug.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Shanti> CEO: Daa - Daaa

TO_Masters says:
::Sees the baby hug the CEO:: All: Aww, ain't that cute.  CEO: She likes you.

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Awww.  ::Hugs Shanti back::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks over at the baby:: CEO: Guess we're keeping her, huh?

CO_Marek says:
::Never felt comfortable with children since he lost his own in that tragic accident year’s ago::

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: I hope.

TO_Masters says:
All: Uh, I hope we don't forget that she's the source of our problems?

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Yeah, well. It's not like she's doing it intentionally.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: how can we be sure that severing the connection by distance won't be as traumatic as changing the signature?

CO_Marek says:
<TO Expendable> ::Thinks:: Perfect! The station could be torn apart at any minute and they stay hypnotized by that baby::

TO_Masters says:
CEO: I know she doesn't know what she's doing, but until we know how to handle it, we should have the EMH put her in a stasis chamber.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Taps chin in thought:: CEO: There has to be something we can do that won't bother her too much.

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Agreed.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: I think we could figure some method to avoid that traumatic situation by some slight modifications to the harmonics signatures... Although, Masters' suggestion could be our best shot now ::Thinks for a minute::

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: I assume that the station's computer is acting like a safety blanket. How can we "wean" her off quickly and safely?

CO_Marek says:
All: Ok, this is what we are going to do. CEO/CTO: Develop a way to move the baby out of the station without putting her or us at risk.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CEO: I would suggest only slightly altering the computer's harmonics at first. We'll have to go little by little so she doesn't notice.

CEO_Adun says:
CO/CTO: Yes, Sirs.

CO_Marek says:
All: Also, have the EMH prepare a stasis chamber.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Thinks about the last run-un she had with the EMH:: TO: Masters....won't you get on that, please.

CO_Marek says:
All: We could try to put the baby in the chamber and then move her out of the station.

CEO_Adun says:
::Turns back to the console to make a very slight alteration to the computer's harmonics:: Computer: Computer, save. ::Looks at baby to see what effect it has.

CO_Marek says:
::Sits down on the chair with a very worried expression::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, who do you want with the child?

CO_Marek says:
::Taps his fingers on the chair arms::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Captain?

CO_Marek says:
TO: Masters? I beg your pardon, I was too consumed by my thoughts.

CEO_Adun says:
::Sighs:: Self: Good. Now, to that stasis field...

TO_Masters says:
CO: I was wondering who you're going to assign to be with the baby when we put her in the field and take her off station.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Shanti yawns, and the lights in Operations get dimmer, for the duration of the yawn...about 3 seconds

CO_Marek says:
CEO: Wait a minute...instead of making all these attempts could just we make the baby stop needing the connection with the Kootenai computer?

TO_Masters says:
::Looks oddly at the captain::

CO_Marek says:
CEO: I mean, how about modifying all non-vital routines with some random codes to create a chaotic situation that forces the baby to sever her connection?

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks around at the dinned light:: Self: Bah!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: It's a good idea, Sir, but if it upsets her we might become space dust.

TO_Masters says:
::Notices the lights dim:: Self: I'd hate to see what happens when the kid goes to sleep.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: I don't know. Forcing babies into things is dangerous enough whether or not the have connections to computers.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Shanti yawns again, power flickering as she does

CO_Marek says:
TO: If we reach that point, Masters, I want someone to volunteer.  It would be a risky assignment.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: I volunteer then, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: We don't necessarily need to make the baby get angry.  We need  to sever her connection.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: The stasis field might prevent her from effecting the station any more, but I don't know for certain. All: Anyone know?

TO_Masters says:
CEO: If the baby's in stasis, her bodily functions are shut down or suspended.  She shouldn't affect the station... much.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO/CEO: I hope so...I'd like to have our station back.

CEO_Adun says:
TO: I guess that's the best we can do. And then?

TO_Masters says:
CEO: Then gradually change the harmonics one Hertz at a time.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: Proceed as suggested then we will try the stasis solution proposed by Masters.

CEO_Adun says:
::Nods and picks up the basket on his way to the turbolift to go to Sickbay::  

CO_Marek says:
TO: Be ready to proceed with your plan if the need arises.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Adun says:
::Exits the turbolift and enters Sickbay::  Computer: Activate EMH.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The EMH appears in the middle of Sickbay. 

Host EMH says:
CEO: Please state the nature of the medical emergency.  ::Frowns when he sees the CEO::

TO_Masters says:
::Prepares his plan::

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: Nice to see you, too. I need you to activate a mobile stasis field bed.

Host EMH says:
CEO: A what?  ::Tilts his bald head::

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: A bed with a stasis field that can move.

Host EMH says:
::Frowns:: CEO: We have portable stasis chambers, stasis pods, stasis units in the wall....

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: Fine, one of the portable stasis chambers.

Host EMH says:
::Waves his hands to the other room:: CEO: Follow me, please.  ::Spins on his heels and walks towards a small door::

CEO_Adun says:
::Follows::

CO_Marek says:
CTO: Meanwhile, reestablish communications with Starfleet Command and inform them of our present situation. I will send then a detailed report when this is finished...I hope.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, of course Captain. It's good to have you back, Sir.

Host EMH says:
::Taps the control pad and opens the door:: Computer: Computer, lights!  ::Walks into the room and motions to the rows of stasis chambers:: CEO: What model would you like?

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: Any one, the best and one that will fit in a shuttle.

Host EMH says:
::Places his hands on one of the stasis chambers and pulls it from the row:: CEO: Very well, Ensign...here you go.  ::Feels like a casket salesman::  May I ask what you want this for?  For the logs..... ::Pulls a PADD from his pocket and makes a note on the Sickbay inventory records::

CO_Marek says:
CTO: Concerning the Ferengi, as soon as we regain full control of the station, we will proceed with a through interrogation.

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: To disconnect Shanti here from the computer. ::Places baby in stasis chamber::

Host EMH says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CEO: I see....::Taps the buttons on his PADD::  She has a name now?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Of course Sir.

CEO_Adun says:
EMH: It's better than "baby", isn't it?  Are we ready to go?

Host EMH says:
CEO: Yes.  ::Taps the controls on the stasis chamber to accommodate the baby:: Drive safely, Ensign and don't forget to deactivate me before you leave!

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Yeah, sure. Thanks. ::Ponders leaving him on for the PO factor::

CO_Marek says:
::Stands up and goes to master situation display in the center of the room: *CEO*: Progress report, Ensign.

CEO_Adun says:
::Leaves Sickbay:: Computer: Remove the EMH's vocal subroutines.

CEO_Adun says:
*CO*: I have the baby in a stasis field. I am on my way to the shuttle bay now.

Host EMH says:
::Tries to talk and nothing comes out of his mouth.  Waves his PADD in the air in anger as the CEO leaves Sickbay::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the CEO leaves Sickbay with Shanti in the stasis chamber, it starts to glow a fiery red, and then disappears, leaving the Shanti and the basket safely on the floor, but still in complete stasis

CO_Marek says:
TO: Be ready, Masters.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CEO_Adun says:
::Steps back from the stasis chamber, in shock, fear, and curiosity::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks down at Shanti, wondering what the hell-just happened::

CEO_Adun says:
*CO*: Sir, the stasis chamber has just disappeared, though she seems to still be in stasis. It doesn't seem that we need to put her on the shuttle.

CEO_Adun says:
::Picks up the basket and heads back up to Operations::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The lights dim, but ever so slightly, barely noticeable, as the stasis effect takes a complete hold on Shanti and the connection is weakened.

CO_Marek says:
*CEO*: Be ready to attempt to disconnect the baby from the computer, then.  We have no time to waste.

CEO_Adun says:
*CO*: Very well.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, I can take that.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Proceed.

TO_Masters says:
::Slowly, mHz by mHz, adjusts the computer's harmonics::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Due to the new adjustment settings, set by the TO, the connection gets weaker as the CEO gets closer to Operations.

CEO_Adun says:
::Walks along, watching Shanti closely to see if there is a change::

CO_Marek says:
CTO: Be ready to assist the Chief, Commander.

TO_Masters says:
CO: The harmonics have changed by 10 Hz.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: the CEO arrives back in Operations with Shanti.

CEO_Adun says:
::Walks out of the turbolift onto Operations::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the CEO:: CEO: Everything okay so far?

CO_Marek says:
TO: Very well.  Now we need to test if this has the effect we want.

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: Everything seems okay, but I don't know if she'll wake up.

TO_Masters says:
::Continues to adjust harmonics to 20 Hz::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the final adjustment is made, the basket floats out of the CEO's grasp and into the middle of Operations.

CEO_Adun says:
::Reluctantly lets go of the basket as it floats away::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The basket hovers for a second then begins to spin.

TO_Masters says:
::Sees the basket spin::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the basket:: All: I don't like the looks of this...

CEO_Adun says:
CTO: Nor do I.  ::Worries about Shanti as she spins::

CO_Marek says:
::Stares at the spinning basket:: All: Is this caused by the new settings?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the basket picks up speed, it begins to glow with a near blinding white light as it rises higher.

CEO_Adun says:
::Shields eyes from the light::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Puts a paw up to shield her eyes::

TO_Masters says:
::Looks down at sensors:: CO: I'm not sure, Sir.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION:  Suddenly currents, like lightning, shoots out from the light, running over all systems.

CEO_Adun says:
::Bits lip as his baby and his station are being threatened::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Operations goes dark, except for the hovering white ball in the middle of the room.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The ball of light floats over to the CEO then to each of the senior staff, one by one.

CEO_Adun says:
::Continues watching the baby, wondering what will become of her::

TO_Masters says:
::Watches the ball:: All: It seems baby has grown up or something.

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Perhaps.

CO_Marek says:
All: No one do anything unless it is necessary.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Of course, Captain.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The ball of light slowly drifts back to the CEO, who seems to hear the ball say "Daa - Daaa" as it slowly rises towards the ceiling and phases through the hull of the station and disappears. A few moments later, the station's power returns.

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

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