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

An away team consisting of Captain Marek, Lieutenant Masters and Lieutenant T`pucnamushi was dispatched via the runabout Colorado to investigate the mysterious sphere that emerged from a subspace distortion at the outer markers of the station.

The away team beamed into what they assumed was Main Operations located in the middle of the sphere.  There they found a round room filled floor to ceiling with computer displays and consoles but no sign of any crewmembers were found.

Several attempts by the away team to access the ship's systems and logs proved futile.  It was determined by the CSO that the systems were automatic requiring no crew to run and maintain them.

Meanwhile back on the station, Admiral Mitchell has taken command and is waiting for an explanation from the away team so that she may inform the waiting representatives and Ambassadors who were attending the Grand Opening celebration who are now demanding to know what is going on.

The team has thirty minutes to locate the 900+ life signs that sensors have detected and report back to Kootenai Station.

Commander Spicer along with Commander Rr`Vellan have just docked with the station on their return trip from Starfleet Command where they were questioned by an investigative team regarding the Trandarus incident.

Time lapse: None…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Steve Seliquini as XO Commander Rick Spicer
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao`tzhu Shengming Rr`Vellan
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant T`pucnamushi

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, OPS Officer and TO Lieutenant Bailey

Host SM_Darlene says:
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TO_Masters says:
@::Re-opens his tricorder, scanning for the life form readings::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sitting in the command chair in Main Operations aboard the station, sipping her tea and waiting for a report from the away team::

XO_Spicer says:
::Completes final checks on shuttle docking procedures:: CTO: Well, Bao, we're home. Better check in with Ops to see what's up.

CO_Marek says:
@CEO/CSO: Let's proceed to the life signal location. ::Reads his tricorder again::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Yep, knowing this station, nothing stays quiet forr long.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> Admiral: Commanders Spicer and Rr`Vellan's runabout has docked, Sir.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks to the OPS station:: OPS: Very well.  Have them report to Main Operations immediately.

XO_Spicer says:
::Exits the shuttle and heads for the turbolift and taps his COM badge:: *OPS*: Commander Spicer to Operations.  We have docked and are on our way.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO's tricorder begins beeping, indicating the 900+ life signs aboard the sphere.

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: Admiral Mitchell, we are proceeding to the apparent location of the life signals... I will contact you as soon as we find them... if they don't find us first... ::Raises an eyebrow::

XO_Spicer says:
::Motions for Bao to enter the turbolift before him::

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Captain, the tricorder has indicated the 900 life signs.  Trying to get a direction now.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> *XO*: Acknowledged.  Admiral Mitchell wants to see you in Main Operations as soon as possible, Commander.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Smiles at Rick and steps into the turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
@TO: I can pick the signals in my tricorder too. However I was not able to correctly pinpoint the origin... ::Frowns::

XO_Spicer says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged. CTO: Wonder what's up? ::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Operations.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.  Remember, time is critical, Captain.  Those representatives are becoming very...concerned.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> CO: This way, Sirs....::Follows his tricorder readings out of the operations center into the corridor::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: You think someone's trrying to blow up the station again? Orr is therre a new baby that can contrrol the station?

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: Acknowledged Admiral, we will do our best.

TO_Masters says:
@::Follows the waddling CSO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the away team makes their way along the corridor the life sign readings become stronger.  It's as if they are coming from the outer sections all around the sphere.

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Dunno. ::Arrives at Operations and exits the turbolift heading directly to the Admiral::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> ::Nods to the XO as he walks into Main Operations and nods towards the Admiral::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Well, lead the way, Lieutenant.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: Admiral, reporting as requested.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks behind Rick and then stands next to him, nodding at the Admiral::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: These reading are so confusing... CSO: Are we sure we are following a correct lead here?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks to her left and sees the XO and CTO standing next to her:: XO/CTO: Welcome back, Commanders.  I take it things went well at Starfleet Command?

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Sir, it seems all the life signs are all along the outer parts of this craft.

CO_Marek says:
@TO: I think we should hurry up. Let's proceed to the part where the signal is stronger.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: Admiral: Yes, Ma'am.

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: Yes, Ma'am, as well as can be expected.  Long debrief.  What is the status here?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> ::Scratches his little head:: CO: Sirs, the readings are strong, but they seem to be coming from the outer sections of the sphere and they seem to be encompassing the entire perimeter of the sphere.

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: Ready for a boost, little guy?  ::Readies to give CSO a "piggyback ride"::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stands and nods to the viewscreen:: XO: As you can see we have a visitor.  The sphere suddenly appeared out of a subspace distortion, which has since disappeared.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: So, in other words, we are completely surrounded by them...

XO_Spicer says:
::Squeezes Bao's hand in his as a reminder of the time they spent alone on the shuttle trip back to Kootenai Station::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
XO: An away team consisting of Captain Marek, Lieutenant Masters and Lieutenant T`pucnamushi are investigating now.  I am waiting for a report.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Blushes softly and looks at Rick out of the corner of her eye::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
XO: Apparently there are more than 900 life signs aboard the sphere, although none were located in the operations center of the sphere.

CO_Marek says:
@::Hurries his steps::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
XO: I have several representatives and Ambassadors waiting in the Observation Lounge for a report.  They are demanding to know what is going on.

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the viewscreen then down at the console in front of the Admiral:: Admiral: Not much information is available I see.  I am sure that you have more pressing matters to attend to Admiral. I relieve you of command.

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: Ready for a boost, little guy?  ::Readies to give CSO a "piggyback ride"::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Motions for a crewman to take her tea cup then turns to face the XO:: XO: I stand relieved.  Keep me informed.  I will be in the Observation Lounge trying to settle the representatives.  ::Waves at Bailey::

XO_Spicer says:
Admiral: Acknowledged. ::Takes the command chair and turns to view the main screen:: *CO*: Captain, Commander Spicer here, I understand that you have "acquired" a new toy.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Looks at TO oddly and with curiosity, wondering what he's doing::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Waves slightly at the Admiral as she walks to the turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
@::Walks along the so unfamiliar corridors trying to reach the life forms location ASAP::

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: We need to go faster.  No disrespect, but it'd be faster if I carry you.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs:: XO: I hope we can handle this, Rick.

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: I think we can. So far it has been no trouble. Check on the station's readiness for any conflict. I don't want to be caught with my pants down.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Moves to tactical station two giving the CTO the main tactical console:: CTO: Welcome home, Commander.  ::Grins::

CO_Marek says:
@::An strange sensation of quietness invades Marek... And this starts to seriously worrying him::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Bailey: Thanks, it's nice to be home. What's been going on?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Chuckles:: TO: Judged me by my size you do. Whereas yous should not. Size matters nots. Besides, I could outruns yous, if I had a needs to.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CTO: Nothing out of the ordinary...::Smiles sarcastically::

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: Well, let's go.  ::Hurries up to the CO::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: I'm surre you don't, Rrick. ::Smiles to herself and checks out the main tactical console::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Picks up the pace::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO sees the station is at yellow alert status.

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Number one, I see you have returned. And, yes, we found this new toy.  The only trouble is that we do not know how to play with it.

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks over the status screens at his console. Smiles at the Captain's comment:: *CO*: Let me know what I can do to help.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: My tricorders reading indicate thats the life signage are comings from the outer sections of the sphere, actually encompassing the entires perimetered of the spheres.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: We'rre at yellow alerrt now, Rrick.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO leads the away team towards the outer sections of the sphere.  They do not see any type of crew quarters or other rooms that serve as crew support or maintenance support.

TO_Masters says:
@*CTO*: Commander Rr'Vellan, we weren't able to find any weapons on this structure.  It seems we haven't even found any thing else we associate with a normal starship either.

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Acknowledged. Perhaps you can run intruder simulations with your security staff.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*TO*: Underrstood.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Accordings to my readings, we are now beings in the outer corridors of the spheres. Odds though that we have not encountereds anything that woulds seem to supports the crew or crews quarters of any kinds. Nots even a maintainenced support. Whats do you makes of it?

CO_Marek says:
@::Frowns:: CSO: This is getting even more complicated than we supposed and time is running.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The away team comes to a room along the corridor with several control panels lining the walls.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: Can we somehow enhance our tricorders signal in order to lead us to the very origin of the signal, and avoid running along these corridors without direction?

TO_Masters says:
@CO/CSO: Yeah, I haven't seen a soul, and there are those control panels again.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO/TO: It's liked we are being inside a giagoramous computers systems.

TO_Masters says:
@::Boosts signal gain on his tricorder::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Begins looking at the station's scanner logs of the strange sphere::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: This things is round, Sirs.  Liked no real directions.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge and stands at the head of a large table.  The representatives and Ambassadors immediately start bombarding her with questions, demanding to know what the sphere is and if they are in danger.

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: Actually, it can tell us whether it's to the left or right of our position.  Think of this as a miniaturized planet, only we're inside it.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Liked if you was to stays here, and I takes off at top runnings speed, thataways ::Pointing:: I would eventually ends up here right where we is now.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: I meant... Never mind... ::Sees the panels:: We need to understand how this controls work or what do they indicate..

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Havings run is a complete circle

XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao, does that sphere have any weapons capability?

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: But you do have direction.

CO_Marek says:
@::Heads to the panels::

TO_Masters says:
@::Follows the CO to the panels::

CO_Marek says:
@::Opens his tricorder and attempts to link it to the consoles::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Eyes darting around, looking from one panel to the next::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Nope...not a phaser or photon torpedo on the thing...courrse if it rrams us, that might do some damage

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Captain begins inspecting the panels and displays.  He notices that there is one bank of displays that are all identical.  The readings are different but the displays are identical.

TO_Masters says:
@::Scans each panel, trying to access the source code::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: Here there is something intriguing... See this panels? They have an identical display, but different readings... Gentlemen, do you think this could be some sort of life signs status indicator?

TO_Masters says:
@CO: That's a high possibility.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@TO: Lift me up so I can gets me a better looks see

TO_Masters says:
@::Lifts the CSO::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Inspecting the consoles carefully:: CO/TO: No. They are stasis control readings. No be life sign indicators.  ::Looks at panels some more::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: So... Is it possible that there are not just 900 life signs, but the signals are just some variant of an unique being? ::Raises an eyebrow::

TO_Masters says:
@CO: I'm not so sure, Sir.  I'm thinking the 900 or so life signs are part of the computer somehow.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO/TO: It seems that eached of the stasis controllers control 10 stasis podages. The computers howevers, seems to have the abilities to have the controlage of 1000s of life forms, but several stasis padages are inactive.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: I am picturing this ship like a brain... See what I mean? Composed of several neurons, interacting between them and giving signal of that interaction that our sensors pick up as life signs.  That does not sound that impossible, don't you think?

CO_Marek says:
@::Hears the CSO analysis carefully::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Nos. Not impossibles at all. I, howevers, believe that if we find these stasis podages, we'll have us more answers than questions.

TO_Masters says:
@::Adjusts tricorder to detect energy usage signatures::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks or rather runs out of the Observation Lounge and taps her COM badge:: *XO*: Admiral Mitchell to Operations.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Very well, just a theory, Lieutenant But yours sounds much acceptable. Let's proceed to find out.

XO_Spicer says:
*ADM*: Spicer here. What can I do for you Admiral?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: The natives are restless, Commander.  Any word from the away team?

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: Let's find those pods, gentlemen, time is critical.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: I am believing we should go this aways. ::Points:: Don't no whys, just a.....how yous be saying it.....A "gut instinkage"

XO_Spicer says:
*ADM*: Last report is that they still have not found any life signs.

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Captain, the natives are getting restless here. Anything new I can tell them?

TO_Masters says:
@CO: I can't get anything new on an energy usage scan, not even where those stupid pods are.

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Rick, we haven't made much progress here. However, the CSO has an interesting theory that could lead us to make head and tails of this outrageous situation.

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Do tell, do tell. What is it?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sighs:: *XO*: Very well.  Inform the Captain there may be a small riot in the Observation Lounge if he and his team do not come up with answers.  Please inform the station catering department to send a large variety of food to the Observation Lounge immediately and have Commander Rr`Vellen dispatch three security teams to my location...now.

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Rick, anyway inform the Admiral, that so far, we haven't found any signs of hostility. I will consider this...err...ship as a scout one otherwise they would have attacked us a long time ago.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The away team enters yet another corridor however this one is lined with stasis pods.  The corridor is dark but blinking lights illuminate the corridor just enough to see several life forms in the pods.

XO_Spicer says:
*ADM*: Acknowledged, Admiral.  CTO: Okay, Bao you get to get your hands dirty. The Admiral wants three security teams to the Observation Lounge immediately. I recommend that you send them with food.

TO_Masters says:
@::Sees the pods and lets out a low whistle::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO/TO: I be thinking we be here.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: Bailey: Lead yourr best team to the Obserrvation Lounge and make surre they brring food.

TO_Masters says:
@CSO: You can say that again.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The life forms are in good condition as indicated by the blinking lights.  There are several humanoid species and also some very odd, insect looking species.

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Got it. The Admiral is doing her best to stave off a riot. Seems the dignitaries are uptight about the appearance of the sphere. Why would it appear at exactly this time when there would be a large group of diplomats from around the Federation.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Commander.  ::Mumbles as he leaves Ops:: Self: Ahh...food...::Enters the turbolift::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: I hope he doesn't think I meant food for him.

CO_Marek says:
@::Excited:: CSO/TO: Look at the pods!  ::Opens his tricorder and tries to get some data on the species::

TO_Masters says:
@*CTO*: Commander!  We've found the stasis pods!

XO_Spicer says:
::Smiles at Bao's joke::

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Number one, we have found several pods with life forms inside them. They are in stasis and have an insectoid aspect.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There are hundreds of species, each in their own individual stasis pod.  Some species are not in the Starfleet database and have never been seen by anyone before.

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Understood. Should I send a security detail to your location?

XO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: Admiral, the Away Team has located the life forms.  Seems they are insectoid in physical structure.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: Gentlemen, I think we are have an extraordinary situation on our hands.

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Yes, Sir.  Could someone be trying to collect these species?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Staring blankly in awe::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Have they identified the life forms?  Are they all insectoid in physical structure?  ::Raises an eyebrow::

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Are they all insectiod in nature?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods to Bailey and the security teams as they show up with trays of food and motions them into the Observation Lounge::

CO_Marek says:
@TO: That's a good possibility, Lieutenant.  This has taken a dark turn.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Most importantly, are the life forms alive?

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: Can you identify the species?

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Negative, many of them are from unknown species and Lieutenant Masters has made an observation that brings a dangerous possibility.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Finally moving, begins to slowly look around not having heard one word between the CO and the TO::

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: We need to establish if these life forms are here on their own will...or NOT.

XO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: Not all life forms have been identified. Some are new to us. The Away Team has a hypothesis that the sphere may be a prison vessel or zoo.

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Just think what kind of display they'd put up for us.  A Vulcan, a Klingon/human/Betazoid hybrid and whatever T'pucnamushi is.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO finds a bank of stasis pods that contain life forms of his species.  The TO also finds Klingons and humans.  The Captain finds Vulcans, Romulans, Bolians among other species.

CO_Marek says:
@::Raises an eyebrow at the TO::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *XO*: Repeat your last, Commander, I thought I heard you say "zoo"?

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: For all the Vulcan Gods, I have found some Romulans, Vulcans, Bolians...even some Andorians around here.

XO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: That's affirmative, Admiral, I did say “zoo”.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up:: XO: A zoo? ::Shudders::

CO_Marek says:
@*XO*: Rick, maintain the station readiness at yellow alert status.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: A zoo of various species of life forms?

TO_Masters says:
@CO: I have a few Klingons and humans.  What a dishonorable way for them to end up.  ::Tries to shut down the Klingon stasis pods::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: We need to find the way to awaken some of these beings.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Are they all deceased?

XO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: They are in stasis…alive.

CO_Marek says:
@::Kneels down near one stasis pod::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: They be Zaladans and Takarans over there ::Pointing:: ::Low and sadly:: My peoples.

XO_Spicer says:
*CO*: We are at yellow alert now, Sir and will maintain.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO begins tapping on the control panels on the stasis units.  The units shut down, immediately activating an alert signal aboard the sphere.

TO_Masters says:
@Klingon in pod: Now, go to Sto'vo'kor.  ::Lets out a roar::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@TO: Whats is it you dids?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Have they determined if the sphere poses a threat to the station if we tow it in?

CO_Marek says:
@TO: Lieutenant!  You triggered some alarm system!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The once live Klingons are now dying in the pods.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@TO: You touchesed withouts knowings anythings?  Are you crazies?

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Try to stop the process!

TO_Masters says:
@CO/CSO: Keeping them in stasis is dishonorable to them.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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