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

After rescuing the people abducted from the station along with approximately two hundred and seventy others found on the planet the crew are en route to the exact coordinates of the subspace distortion in order to reopen it.

All the survivors were found naked and in a catatonic state except for CTO Rr`Vellen's children who seem to have not suffered any affects of the stasis chambers.

While some of the survivors have been clothed many still remain naked as the crew cannot replicate clothing fast enough.  So far the Starfleet personnel have all been dressed in their proper uniforms.

Time lapse: 10 minutes....

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, Kootenai Operations, CSO and CTO
NPC-Steve Gelhorn as OPS McCarthy

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

TO_Masters says:
::Monitors sensors::

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Sits at the helm::

CO_Marek says:
::Paces around the crowded Bridge, anxiously waiting to arrive at the subspace distortion coordinates::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: ETA to the distortion coordinates is seven minutes.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: ETA?

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: ETA to the coordinates is seven minutes.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship seems to be running a little sluggish and engines are at full power.

CO_Marek says:
TO: structural integrity field status?

TO_Masters says:
OPS: McCarthy, does the ship seem sluggish to you?

TO_Masters says:
CO: structural integrity field is stable, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Very well.

OPS_McCarthy says:
TO: Yes it does, unusually sluggish.

TO_Masters says:
OPS: Could it be the added mass?

OPS_McCarthy says:
TO: That is very possible. I could try diverting power from some non-essential systems to compensate.

TO_Masters says:
CO: In case you're wondering, Sir, the sphere is no where to be found on sensors, at least so far

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks: Added mass?  Nice way to describe the extra cargo...the unusual extra cargo.  ::Snaps back into reality::

CO_Marek says:
TO: That is magnificent news, Lieutenant

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The turbolift doors open onto the Bridge and inside are several naked survivors packed in like sardines.  No one else can use the turbolift.

TO_Masters says:
Self: Great!  The turbolifts are shuttling those people all over the ship.

CO_Marek says:
All: Be ready to enter the distortion.  This will be a rough journey, gentlemen.  ::Raises an eyebrow at the jam-packed turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
TO: May be it is an automatic routine, programmed in the computer to entertain catatonic passengers.

CO_Marek says:
::Sits back in his chair with a serious expression::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo is on approach to the coordinates.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: We're just about there.

TO_Masters says:
CO: I wouldn't call riding around the ship in a turbolift listening to "Girl from Ipanema" entertainment, even if I were catatonic.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  Set yellow alert and prepare the deflector dish.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> OPS: As soon as wes comes to a fulls stopages I wills activates the deflector dishes.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: Understood.  ::Taps a few buttons and starts charging the deflector and sets yellow alert::

OPS_McCarthy says:
CSO: Very good.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Although I like the Louis Armstrong version of that tune, I agree with you.

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Brings the ship to an all stop:: CO: We're here.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Be sure to se the exact same frequency, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the survivors suddenly "pops" out of the turbolift and falls face first onto the floor of the Bridge.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Have the engines ready for a rough jump into the distortion.

CO_Marek says:
All: And somebody please, put that person back inside the turbolift.

TO_Masters says:
::Hears the thud:: CO: Sir, one of the passengers has fallen and she can't get up.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> CO: Ayes, ayes, Captains!  Firings now!  ::Activates the deflector dish::

CO_Marek says:
<Ensign Expendable> ::Rushes over and lifts the person and places her back in the turbolift> And stay there!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The deflector dish activates and a bright beam of light is projected at the coordinates.  Slowly a distortion begins to form.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: Understood and already taken care of.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The turbolift doors slide shut just as Expendable pushes the person back into the lift and the turbolift speeds away to another part of the ship.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> CO: It be workages!

TO_Masters says:
All: I hope the doctor can figure out what's wrong with these people.

CO_Marek says:
::Stares at the viewscreen:: CSO: Well done!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> OPS: Bes readies to engages engines!

CO_Marek says:
<Expendable> ::Self:: I feel like a bad cemetery keeper...

CO_Marek says:
<Expendable> ::Goes back to his console, next to the TO and nods to him::

OPS_McCarthy says:
CSO: Ready when you are.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The subspace distortion forms.

TO_Masters says:
Expendable: Don't talk about the old horror films yet, please.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: It’s forming.

CO_Marek says:
::Stands up and goes next to the helm console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> OPS: Nows!  Goes nows!  ::Deactivates the deflector beam::

CO_Marek says:
<Expendable> ::Shrugs and continues working:: TO: Couldn't resist it, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Engage now!

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Punches the commands sending the ship into the distortion::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo enters the distortion.  As it makes it's way through the ship speeds up and begins deflecting off the sides of the distortion.  The ship shutters, lunges and creeks.

CO_Marek says:
::Begins to feel the vibration of the hull, and grabs hold from the helm console::

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Tries to compensate for the bumpy ride::

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Keep it steady! Maintain speed!

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, the structural integrity fields and inertial dampening fields are starting to fluctuate.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: I'm trying!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship begins to spiral out of control as it is tossed and bounced about.

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Dumps more power into the inertial dampening field and structural integrity field::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Are you sure, we will reach our area of space? It won't be nice to finish right on the Delta Quadrant, will it?

CO_Marek says:
TO: Compensate with extra power.  Expendable, assist the TO!

TO_Masters says:
::Hopes we don't end up like Voyager::

TO_Masters says:
CO: It looks like McCarthy's already on it.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> CO: Its bes logicals, Captains!  Wes gots heres throughs the distortions and wes shoulds ends ups wheres wes begans.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Remember, nothing is a hundred per cent sure, Lieutenant.  Logic clearly indicates it.  ::Raises an eyebrow:: However, I completely trust your assessments.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship is suddenly spat out the opposite end of the distortion, still spiraling out of control towards the station.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: For all the Vulcan Gods!  McCarthy, full stop!

TO_Masters says:
::Checks coordinates:: CO: Sir, we're home, but we're hurtling toward the station!

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Hits full reverse::

CO_Marek says:
All: All available power to helm systems!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The action of McCarthy jolts the structural integrity field and inertial dampening field systems offline.  Everyone on the ship is thrown forward.

TO_Masters says:
::Bangs into the main screen::

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Flies out of his chair onto the floor::

CO_Marek says:
::Hits the viewscreen with his face::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo's bow is suddenly pushed downward from the sudden reverse thrusters.  The engines go offline and the ship begins turning summersaults.

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Scrambles back up and levels the ship off::

CO_Marek says:
::Tries to get up, with green blood covering his forehead::

CO_Marek says:
All: Emergency halt procedures!  We need to compensate for the inertial forces!

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: Engines are offline and sorry about that.

TO_Masters says:
::Scrambles back to station::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Reroute all systems power, except engines and life support to structural integrity field and inertial control!

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Works feverishly to restore some balance::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship begins to slow down until it is just dead in space.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Reroutes power as ordered::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: structural integrity field and inertial dampening field systems come back online as power is rerouted.

TO_Masters says:
CO: structural integrity field and inertial dampening field restored.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Attempt to engage thrusters to correct our course and get some impulse power until the engines are back online.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Good job!

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: I have thruster control already working on the impulse engines.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Kootenai Ops> *San Carlo*: USS San Carlo, this is Kootenai Operations.  Please respond.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, we're just inside the outer markers.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: Do you want me to respond?

CO_Marek says:
*Kootenai*: This is Captain Marek.  It is a pleasure to hear a friendly voice.  We have suffered mayor damage and we need immediate docking clearance.  We have aboard more than 300 people who need urgent medical treatment.

TO_Masters says:
::Rolls eyes at OPS::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Acknowledged.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Kootenai Ops> *CO*: Acknowledged.  If you can get a little closer we can lock a tractor beam onto the hull and pull you into the docking bay, Sir.  Welcome home.

CO_Marek says:
*Kootenai*: Will proceed accordingly.  ::Glances at OPS::  Marek, out.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: Already set for them to lock onto us and guide us in.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Kootenai Operations immediately alerts the Infirmary to prepare for emergency medical treatment of over 300 people.

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Signal them to engage the tractor beam.

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Taps a button and sends the signal that the San Carlo is in position::

CO_Marek says:
All: Good job. I am proud of you.  ::Wipes out the green blood from his forehead::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo limps within tractor beam range of the station.  The station's tractor beam locks onto the hull and begins pulling the ship in.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Be ready to escort the Admiral and Lieutenant Bailey off the ship when we docked, Masters.

TO_Masters says:
CO: I hope we can solve where the extra people came from once we get back onto the station.  ::Dabs a pink blotch off his upper lip::

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Cancel yellow alert and inform the crew to prepare to disembark.

OPS_McCarthy says:
OPS: Aye, Sir. ::Sets green alert and sends the signal for the crew to be prepared for disembarking::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Permission to leave the Bridge to receive the admiral and Lieutenant Bailey?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship is pulled into the docking bay and stops as the clamps lock onto the hull.

CO_Marek says:
TO: We will both go, Lieutenant.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The gangway is extended and attached to the hatch of the ship.

OPS_McCarthy says:
CO: We're all ready to disembark.

CO_Marek says:
::Taps a few commands on his armchair console and stands up:: OPS: Let's proceed.

TO_Masters says:
::Steps to the turbolift door and waits for the CO::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Lets get to my quarters and escort the Admiral.  ::Heads to the turbolift::

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Stands up and secures his station:: CO: Yes, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The turbolift doors open onto the Bridge with the naked survivors still packed inside.

TO_Masters says:
CO: If I may, Sir, I'd like to beam these people of the turbolift and onto the station.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Hmm...good suggestion.  ::Raises an eyebrow:: *Kootenai Sickbay*: Be ready to receive some of the people.  Computer, lock a transporter signal on the people inside turbolift one and beam them directly to Kootenai Sickbay.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer beeps and beams the naked turbolift people to the station's Infirmary.

TO_Masters says:
::With the naked people gone, steps into the turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Let's head to what once was my tidy quarters aboard this ship.

OPS_McCarthy says:
::Walks into the turbolift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> ::Enters the turbolift with the others::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: You did a great job, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO gathers her two youngsters and enters the turbolift with everyone else.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> CO: Thank yous, Captains.

TO_Masters says:
::Rides in turbolift waiting for it to stop near the CO's quarters::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Maybe sometimes you crossed some discipline borders, but I have to recognize your excellent skills as a science officer.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The turbolift stops and the doors open.

TO_Masters says:
CO: This is our floor.

CO_Marek says:
ALL: And this goes for all of you.  I am proud to be your CO.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> ::Nods his little head::

CO_Marek says:
:Steps off the turbolift and heads to his quarters, with a rapid pace::

TO_Masters says:
::Follows CO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> CO: I will go with you, Sirrr.  I have to rrretrrreive my motherrr.  ::Guides the kiddos out of the turbolift and walks with the TO and CO to the CO's quarters::

CO_Marek says:
CTO: Very well.

TO_Masters says:
::Arrives at CO's quarters::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: When the doors to the CO's quarters open they find several survivors inside.

CO_Marek says:
::Arrives to his quarters, enters and walks right in front of the Admiral:: Admiral: Ma'am, Can you hear me Admiral? ::Shakes his head:: We need to get them to Sickbay on the double

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> ::Finds her catatonic mother dressed in some very odd clothing but at least she is not naked.  Grabs her hand and guides her out of the CO's quarters::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, we ready to take them off the ship?

CO_Marek says:
::Puts Admiral arm around his neck, and begins to move her, walking among the rest of the survivors:: TO: Please, take care of Lieutenant Bailey... Have the CSO to help you with him

CO_Marek says:
Self: Here we go. ::Walks out of his quarters, heading to the gangway::

TO_Masters says:
::Grabs Bailey's arm:: CSO: T'pucnamushi, could you grab his other hand and lead him on?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CSO> TO: Sures.  ::Grabs Bailey's giant paw with both of his little hands and leads him out of the CO's quarters::

TO_Masters says:
::Guides Bailey out of the quarters and behind the CO and the Admiral::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO and TO along with Admiral Mitchell and Lieutenant Bailey arrive at the gangway entrance and enter.

CO_Marek says:
::Walks trough the corridors and enters the gangway:: Admiral: It won't take long, Admiral, we are almost there.

CO_Marek says:
::Crosses the gangway into the station::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the CO and TO exit the gangway onto the station they find Admiral Mitchell and Lieutenant Bailey standing there to greet them.  When the Admiral and Bailey see their "doubles" they stand there in shock.

TO_Masters says:
Bailey: Hang in there, big guy.  ::Sees another Admiral Mitchell and Bailey:: Uh, what in Sto-vo-kor is going on here?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CO: Who are these....these people?

CO_Marek says:
::Raises his look and watches the shocking view:: ::Almost shouting:: All: What on ....?!

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> ::Lets out a low growl when he sees himself being led out of the ship with the CSO holding onto one of his paws::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: ::Looks at "his" Admiral... They are supposed to be you and... What are you doing here?!

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: The last time I checked, Kootenai Station was my headquarters.  Who are these people?

TO_Masters says:
Admiral: Ma'am, we thought you were kidnapped.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Admiral, with all due respect... I would need an explanation... We rescued you and the rest of the kidnapped people from the sphere home world, where they were kept kidnapped...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the TO and frowns:: TO: We were kidnapped but were returned unharmed less than twenty-four hours later.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, I ask you again, who are these people?

TO_Masters says:
::Grabs a tricorder and scans the Admiral and Bailey in front of them, then scans their doppelgangers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Moves closer to his double and sniffs him::

CO_Marek says:
::Removes the "second" Admiral's arm from his neck and frowns:: Admiral: That is an interesting question for which I do not have a logical answer for the moment, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Apparently we rescued some sort of...duplicate people.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises the other eyebrow:: CO: And who are all these people you've brought back?  The Infirmary is hip deep in people!  Naked people, I might add.

TO_Masters says:
CO/Admiral: Captain, Admiral, it seems that these "clones" were designed to be exact duplicates of you both but in one way.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: ::With a disappointed tone of voice:: Apparently some people who shouldn't be here... They were on captivity down on the sphere planet surface... And we attempted and succeeded to free them.. Although it was futile, considering the present situation.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
TO: Clones, Lieutenant?  ::Turns her gaze back to the CO:: CO: Clones?  You brought back over 300 clones?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: How do you plan to explain this to the Ambassadors and V.I.P. guests who's duplicates you've brought back to the station?

TO_Masters says:
CO/ADM: It seems the neural patterns of these two, like the others we've rescued, are underdeveloped.  That's why they're catatonic.  They probably would have populated a planet from where we took them, and they were supposed to start a civilization with their own memories and identities.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: That now leads us to the conclusion that the sphere seemed to have even darker objectives after all.  The question is, what do we do next? ::Reflects in silence::

CO_Marek says:
TO: That could be an interesting theory.

TO_Masters says:
CO: I would suggest we send them back.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Very well... I would proceed like that too... So, it is now to beam them back to the San Carlo and take them to the planet...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the TO:: TO: That is logical.  ::Turns back to the CO:: CO: We?  What do we do next?  You mean, what do you do next.  I am not about to stand there in front of all those Ambassadors and V.I.P.’s and explain this one.  ::Shakes her head::  I look forward to reading your report.

CO_Marek says:
All: ::Ironic, angry and disappointed:: Or just try to contact the sphere and say "hey, we have something that may interest you"

TO_Masters says:
CO: We don't have enough room to do that, Sir.  Admiral: Ma'am, can we borrow your ship?

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks: Don't say that!  Remembers last time they borrowed Admiral's ship::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises both eyebrows at the TO:: CO: I suggest you approach the Ambassadors and all of the other people who's duplicates you've brought back before you think about sending these clones back to where ever you retrieved them.  They might have something to say about it.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
ACTION: Suddenly the clones of Admiral Mitchell and Lieutenant Bailey collapse.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I will explain this rather odd situation to them.

TO_Masters says:
::Sees the doubles drop:: CO: Sir…

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks on as her duplicate collapses:: TO: What is wrong with them?

TO_Masters says:
::Scans them again::

CO_Marek says:
::Notices the collapsing clones:: All: What now? ::Approaches Bailey's clone::

TO_Masters says:
::The scanner flatlines:: All: They're gone.

CO_Marek says:
::Opens his tricorder::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
TO: They are dead?

TO_Masters says:
Admiral: Unfortunately, yes.

CO_Marek says:
All: I got fluctuating readings and yes, Masters, it is too late.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Shakes her head and frowns even more:: TO: Check with the Infirmary and see if the others have suffered the same fate.  In the meantime, I will be in my office.  Clean this mess up!

TO_Masters says:
Admiral: Yes, Ma'am.  *Infirmary*: Masters to Infirmary, what's the status of our guests?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The clones all begin collapsing and dying.

CO_Marek says:
::Feels like an scholar suffering a reprimand from the principal:: Admiral: Aye, Sir!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Infirmary> *TO*: They are dying, Lieutenant.  We're doing everything we can but nothing seems to be working.

TO_Masters says:
*Infirmary*: Let them go.  They're only clones.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> ::Screams as both of her kiddos and her mother collapse and die in her quarters while the real ones look on::

CO_Marek says:
::Overhears the COM:: *Infirmary*: Prepare the necessary means for the disposal of the corpses.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Infirmary> *TO*: Clones???  You mean to tell me you beamed over 300 clones into my Infirmary?!!

TO_Masters says:
*Infirmary*: They're doubles of our people as well as those the people operating that sphere copied from other places.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Infirmary> *CO*: Aye, Captain.

CO_Marek says:
TO: We thought we were saving the universe, and just made the biggest faux paus ever.

TO_Masters says:
CO: The universe is just making one big April's Fools joke on us!

CO_Marek says:
*Infirmary*: And please, this time no complains or remarks, just proceed as ordered.

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

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