Host John A says:
******* Continue pharaoh Mission******* 
                    " The Conspiracy"
                              Part 3

CIV Apryus says:
::on the bridge running through tactical read outs::

FCO Horn says:
::In quarters moping around::

SO Qwynn says:
:: on the bridge ::

CO von Krieg says:
*FCO*: Mr. Horn, report to the bridge.

CO von Krieg says:
::turns to survey the bridge staff::

OPS Stidd says:
::in his quarters, taps his comm badge:: *CO*: Captain, do you have a minute, I need to speak with you.

FCO Horn says:
*CO*: On my way ::Jumps up and leaves cabin, anxious to be doing something::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The USS McKinley and USS Pharaoh speed toward their rendezvous near Delta Proxima

CO von Krieg says:
*OPS* Bring it to the bridge, Mr. Stidd.  We are nearing our contact. I need you at your station.

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: Aye sir, enroute now.

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Hey cap, I have some ideas about helping to find this...thing

OPS Stidd says:
::Heads to the bridge::

CO von Krieg says:
::looks surprised at the note of familiarity in Apryus's voice::

FCO Horn says:
::Enters bridge and stands at attention:: CO: Reporting as ordered sir

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks speed and course, sitting at the helm ::

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: Speak your piece, Commander.

CIV Apryus says:
::grumbles slightly, not quite out of his civilian "cover"::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Take your station, Lt. We'll talk later.

OPS Stidd says:
::Enters the bridge and heads to his OPS station::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Yes sir ::Relieves helm and begins to feel better being at her station::

OPS Stidd says:
Computer: Reconfigure OPS to Stidd 3 setup.

Host John A says:
<Voice in head> FCO: ~~~~ I grow tired of waiting... are you coming to your destiny? ~~~~~

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Sir, as you know subspace communications and warp fields leave impressions in subspace, they bend and manipulate subspace, as a race of space travelers, we have our instruments to gauge these for safety, and in communications, to receive the messages, This mutant...manipulates subspace in a similar way

SO Qwynn says:
FCO: Alex :: smiles ::   

CIV Apryus says:
CO: I believe, it might be possible, to use that equipment in some way to pinpoint the entity more accurately

SO Qwynn says:
:: takes her place at the science station and checks the status of science diagnostics and reports in progress ::

CO von Krieg says:
::looks intrigued:: CIV: Can we cut him off, kill him?

FCO Horn says:
::Hears voice and shakes head:: Self: What do you want from me?

CIV Apryus says:
CO: He's not based in subspace... just manipulates it around him, we can use it to locate him but can not affect the process

SO Qwynn says:
CO: Sir, may I see you privately, sir.

CIV Apryus says:
CO: My only idea is perhaps a mind meld, which would incapacitate him, and his mental powers... but that requires close range

OPS Stidd says:
::Looks over at FCO:: FCO: Are you alright, Miss horn?

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at Stidd:: Ops: I am fine

Host John A says:
<Voice> FCO: ~~~~ To prove my sincerity ~~~~~

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to SO and motions to the situation table:: CIV: That would entail great personal risk.  These beings have developed their minds beyond our understandings...

OPS Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the discrepancy::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The CTO screams and thrashes at the back of the bridge, his inert form falls to the floor a second later

FCO Horn says:
::Hears voice in her head again::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Just to note at what’s at stake sir... If we do not incapacitate it, even for a short while so that we can inflict bodily harm or subdue it physically, it could destroy the largest empires...

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: Are you willing to take the risk?

SO Qwynn says:
:: moves over to the situation table ::

CO von Krieg says:
::rises from conn and moves to meet the SO::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: I am willing to carry out my orders, similar...instructions...have been received from Starfleet intelligence

CIV Apryus says:
CO: It is the most efficient alternative, I want to do this sir

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: Intelligence...do not put my ship at risk, Commander.

SO Qwynn says:
:: runs to the CTO with a medical tricorder ::

SO Qwynn says:
:: scanning ::

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: He is flexing his muscles and taunting you at the same time, why do you remain silent?

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: Work with Mr. Stidd.

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Your ship is not at risk, anymore then the rest of the federation is from this creature, the threat would be limited to just me...

CIV Apryus says:
CO: I'll have him prep me...

CO von Krieg says:
SO: Lt., if you will...

CO von Krieg says:
::nods grimly to CIV::

SO Qwynn says:
:: taps her comm badge :: SB: We need a medical team to the bridge.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: Security arrives on the bridge to take the CTO to Sick Bay.

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: Mr. Stidd, I need your assistance, you need to figure out how to get me in close range to Mr. Black.  I need to establish a quick mind meld, I believe I'm capable enough.  Then you have to find a way to suppress his mental powers for when he wakes up.

FCO Horn says:
::Taps keys on her panel trying to stay focused on the job at hand::

SO Qwynn says:
:: walks back over to the situation table ::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: Pharaoh this is Admiral K'rust, We believe are quarry is in orbit around Delta Proxima III, Follow us in. I've called for a Klingon attack wing to join us outside the system

OPS Stidd says:
CIV:I find your plan very risky, both to you and to this ship and crew.  What is your basis for believing that a mindmeld would be successful with this being?

FCO Horn says:
::Hearing transmission, plots course to intercept:: CO: Plotting intercept course sir

CO von Krieg says:
::places both hand on the table and leans forward:: SO: I need some good news, Lt.

SO Qwynn says:
:: whispers ::  Sir, I believe if he were under attack by multiple ships, he would be sufficiently distracted for a face to face confrontation.  

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: For many reasons plainly Lieutenant, My Primary being that they are my orders, from the CO and otherwise, other reasons include... my physiology is different then most... As you may have noticed from my features I am both Vulcan and Betazoid

SO Qwynn says:
CO: Multiple as in three at least.

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: And a creature with such a large telepathic cortex would have a hard time shutting down all telepathic activity, which is necessary to prevent a mindmeld

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: And my safety is my own concern as well as my superiors, your job is to follow orders

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: Am I clear?

CO von Krieg says:
::nods:: SO: If we only knew his capacity...

OPS Stidd says:
CIV: You are sir.  I will see what I can do, but I will need a moment to prepare for my role in your orders...Sir.

SO Qwynn says:
CO: The most we can do is minimize risk

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: At high warp the Defiant and Galaxy class ships ease into formation as Delta Proxima comes into SRS range. Beyond the system, the void of non-Galaxy looms...

FCO Horn says:
::Shakes her head again as she feels Blacks' presence in her mind::

CO von Krieg says:
SO: Does Commander Apyrus's plan have any merit? Can you implement it to give us an edge?

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: Alright, but make it quick, All we need is to find a way to cut his telepathic cortex off from the rest of his brain, shut it down with a chemical compound, that will also be your means of disengaging me from him... I'll be in pretty deep

FCO Horn says:
CO: Delta Proxima coming into range sir

SO Qwynn says:
CO: I didn't hear his plan, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
SO: He suggested that subspace may hold some key to the mutant's ability.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Prepare for an attack run.

FCO Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir. Slowing to attack speed ::Punches a few buttons and the ship responds::

SO Qwynn says:
CO: yes, that makes sense about subspace.  His power, though, is incredible

OPS Stidd says:
SO: I could use your help in preparing a serum to stop the entities telepathic cortex off from the rest of his mind and brain.

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Captain, I should of noticed earlier but I was too focussed.. Mr. Black is in contact with the crew

SO Qwynn says:
CO: If you'll excuse me, sir.

FCO Horn says:
CO: He has been in contacting me sir. He wants me.

CIV Apryus says:
OPS: Just find out how to do it... contact me when your ready... I'll be preparing myself

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: Three Klingon K'vort class ship de-cloak near the third planet in the system, immediately communications reveal a problem with them

CO von Krieg says:
::looks at Horn with some horror:: FCO: Lt. has our target contacted you?

SO Qwynn says:
:: goes to help Stidd ::

OPS Stidd says:
CIV: Aye sir

FCO Horn says:
CO: Yes sir. He wants me for some reason

OPS Stidd says:
::begins working on some possible formulas for completing the task::

CO von Krieg says:
::feeling helpless, moves to conn:: All: We can't sneak up on him...

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Science and Mr. Stidd are readying the serum, once done with that they should be able to beam me in... I'll start the mindmeld, and then immediately someone should administer the serum

SO Qwynn says:
:: helping Stidd ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Sensors show 3 Klingon vessels de-cloaking

CO von Krieg says:
SO: Mr. Qwynn, I need you to accompany the Commander.

SO Qwynn says:
CO: Aye, sir. 

OPS Stidd says:
SO:~~~~~~~~ This will be difficult at best for the Commander>~~~~~~~~

SO Qwynn says:
OPS: Ready with the serum?

FCO Horn says:
CO: I believe that I should beam over. I think I have a better chance

OPS Stidd says:
SO: In a minute, you can go ahead.

SO Qwynn says:
OPS:~~~~~~~ He has much confidence in his Self, that is key ~~~~~~~~~~

CO von Krieg says:
TAC: Bring all weapons systems on line.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Nuq! I told them not to engage without us! Ready an attack run! If you see that Run-about blast it Magnus!

SO Qwynn says:
All:   The Klingon ship is under attack.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: You are the ace in the hole, Lt.

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Everyone’s ready, ready to go

FCO Horn says:
CO: Yes sir. I understand

SO Qwynn says:
All: They've lost weapons, helm not responding.

OPS Stidd says:
all: Serum is complete.

FCO Horn says:
::Brings the ship into the best position possible::

SO Qwynn says:
:: takes the serum and runs with it to the TR ::

CIV Apryus says:
::follows quickly to the TR::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: two of the Birds of Prey  careen wildly in space.  Eventually, they collide at high impulse, the spherical fiery plume of death is all that remains

CO von Krieg says:
All: Start the attack run. If we don't drop the runabout, we beam aboard the attack team. All right, by the numbers, people.

SO Qwynn says:
:: waits for Apryus to step onto the transporter, and... ::  CPO:  Energize

FCO Horn says:
::Brings the ship in to begin the run::

OPS Stidd says:
::Readies himself for the battle and begins shunting power to weapons and shields::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: The remaining BOP turns to engage the McKinley and pharaoh.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: BOP on the attack, against us sir.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
<TR Chief> SO: to far away yet Ma'am. I'll let you know, before I send you

CO von Krieg says:
COM: McKinley: Cover our flank, Admiral. We need to get in close.

FCO Horn says:
::Weaves the ship avoiding debris from the destroyed ships as the ship gets closer::

CIV Apryus says:
::reaches inside his uniform and ensures the small box is there...::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
ACTION: The BOP, swoops in on the McKinley, Obliterating its front shield.

Host Admiral K’rust says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: We'll cover as best we can Magnus, but... Ahhhhh! :: falls to the deck::

CO von Krieg says:
TAC: Cover fire for the McKinley. Now man! Now!

OPS Stidd says:
::Re-strengthens his mental blockades:: CO :McKinley has been hit, forward shields are down.

FCO Horn says:
::Swings the ship over and tries to get in between the BOP and the McKinley. trying to distract the BOP::

Host Admiral K’rust says:
< TR Chief> OK I have a lock on Blacks position Ready?

CIV Apryus says:
TR Chief: GO!

Host Admiral K’rust says:
<TR Chief> :: energizes::

CO von Krieg says:
*TR Chief: I'm waiting, chief, energize!

CIV Apryus says:
::Materializes on the runabout and tosses Black a knowing glance and smile::

CIV Apryus says:
::looks back with anticipation... at the SO behind him and Black::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: The AT is on the runabout, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Keep a lock on them.

Host Chuck Black says:
CIV/SO: welcome. :: points a finger and pins them to a bulkhead::

OPS Stidd says:
CO:Y our wish is my command, sir.

CIV Apryus says:
Black: I have...the item

CIV Apryus says:
::reaches into his tunic and pulls out the box, still pinned to the wall::

Host Chuck Black says:
CIV/SO: Now for your payment for intruding...

FCO Horn says:
::Working feverishly trying to keep the Pharaoh in range while trying to keep up with the chaos going on around the ship::

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: The SO appears in mid air on the Pharaoh bridge. Falling to the deck, she shows the same wounds as the CTO

CO von Krieg says:
TAC: Prepare a full spread of torpedoes. Fire at my order.

CIV Apryus says:
::notices the disappearance of the SO then looks good to black::

CIV Apryus says:
::notices the loosed restraint, and approaches Black::

CIV Apryus says:
@ Black: Mr. Black, the Admiral was very specific in my directions ::extends his hand with the box::

CO von Krieg says:
::thumbs a call to sickbay and summons a med. team::

Host Chuck Black says:
@ CIv: what have you for me? :: pauses one moment...

OPS Stidd says:
::keeps the AT signals locked and ready to pull them out at a moments notice:: CO: the SO is gone sir.

FCO Horn says:
*Medical*: Medical emergency on the bridge

CIV Apryus says:
@ Black: Once you look inside it will become evident... my superiors are very touchy about their identities among the community, they insisted I make this look clean...

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: The BOP makes another run at the McKinley this time taking out the Engines, the Galaxy class responds in kind, destroying the Klingon

CIV Apryus says:
@Black: You know what you have to do and I know what I must... If you ever need to contact the superiors... You can find me on the Pharaoh...

OPS Stidd says:
CO: McKinley took another hit, sir.  Engines are down.

FCO Horn says:
::Notices the destruction on her sensors:: CO: THe BOP has been destroyed

CO von Krieg says:
TAC: Fire torpedoes!

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Confirmed sir.

CIV Apryus says:
@Black: Anything more or shall I be leaving now?

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: The torpedoes streak towards the runabout, suddenly changing course the slam into the port shields of the already ailing McKinley

Host Chuck Black says:
@ :: waves hand and watches the CIV disappear back to the pharaoh::

CIV Apryus says:
::reappears on the Pharaoh...reluctantly::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Sir, according to my sensors the torpedoes hit the McKinley

OPS Stidd says:
CO: It seems that our Commander has not been as successful as he thought.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: The commander is no longer on the runabout.

Host Chuck Black says:
@ All: ~~~~ Enough of this! ~~~~~~~

CO von Krieg says:
::winces at the voice in his head::

Host Chuck Black says:
@ :; looks intent::

CIV Apryus says:
::feels the overwhelming but familiar screams of Chuck Black in his head::

Host Chuck Black says:
:: Appears on the Pharaoh bridge::

CO von Krieg says:
::glances quickly to the FCO::

OPS Stidd says:
::Stands and starts to attack Mr. Black::

FCO Horn says:
::Sees Black appear at the corner of her eye, turns and looks at him::

OPS Stidd says:
::Attempts a mind meld of his own::

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Stidd, no...

FCO Horn says:
::Watches what is happening and knows that it will not end well::

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: Eyes glowing,  Mr. Black glances here and there cause consoles to explode, sending lethal shards of debris through the air

SO Qwynn says:
:: stirs ::

CIV Apryus says:
::glances at Chuck Black and then steps back quietly::

FCO Horn says:
::Ducks as shards hit her console::

CO von Krieg says:
::ducks behind command chair, draws side arm, and aims::

FCO Horn says:
:;Notices the CO and yells:: CO: No, don't do it

OPS Stidd says:
::With the mindmeld in place he tries to stop the entity from going any farther::

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: A section of ceiling falls on the CO and pins him, blood begins to flow from a nasty gash on his Phaser arm

CO von Krieg says:
All: Aahhhh!!

SO Qwynn says:
:: stirs more ::

OPS Stidd says:
Black:~~~~~~~  This is not necessary, let us help you.  We can help you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Host Chuck Black says:
:: slight glance at OPS::

CO von Krieg says:
::feels the phaser drop from his thickening, numbing fingers::

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: Stidd is flung into the air and thrown into a bulkhead::

FCO Horn says:
::Yelling at Black:: Black: Stop this. Grabs a piece of shard laying on her console and stabs it into his heart::

CIV Apryus says:
Black: Stop this! Leave Immediately sir!

CO von Krieg says:
::vainly tries to move the debris off of him::

SO Qwynn says:
:: regains consciousness and feels the Captains pain ::

FCO Horn says:
::Falls to the ground with Black::

OPS Stidd says:
::Lands rather hard, but is not seriously hurt::

SO Qwynn says:
:: struggles to the captain, and sees his arm, blood flowing ::

FCO Horn says:
::Once down shoves the piece of metal deeper into his bleeding heart and twists it to make sure that it is over and smile as she sees blood pool under him::

Host Chuck Black says:
:: looks at the piece of debris sticking out of his body:: FCO: I... I... Only wanted to help you avenge the wrongs... :: sends a telepathic image of CO Braun to the FCO::

CO von Krieg says:
SO: Stop....Black...

SO Qwynn says:
:: rips her sleeve and tourniquets the Captain's arm ::

SO Qwynn says:
:: taps her comm badge::  SB: Sickbay, medical emergency on the bridge, send all the help you can.

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: Blacks Still open glowing eyes revert back to a peaceful steel blue, then close forever.

FCO Horn says:
::Looking at black:: Black I would rather die than become like you, even if it means not knowing the truth

SO Qwynn says:
:: pulling at the section of ceiling ::

CO von Krieg says:
::tries very hard to focus his eyes::

FCO Horn says:
::Kneels next to the body of Black and holds her head in her hands and begins to sob to herself::

OPS Stidd says:
::Stands and heads over to the FCO::FCO: Are you alright ma’am?

SO Qwynn says:
:: a burst of adrenaline overcomes her and she heaves the chunk of ceiling off the Captain ::

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks the tourniquet ::  CO:  Captain, captain.

SO Qwynn says:
:: reaches back for her tricorder ::

SO Qwynn says:
*SB* I need that medical team, NOW, people.

CO von Krieg says:
SO: I...don't feel good, Lt.  ::passes out::

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at Stidd and yells:: All: No, I am not alright. You do not know what I have done. Everything I tried to do has been for nothing. You all almost died because of it

SO Qwynn says:
:: passes out ::

Host Chuck Black says:
ACTION: Blood trickles from the SOs ears, Scans show extreme Neural shock.

CIV Apryus says:
::takes the bridge, since all high ranking officers aren't present::

CIV Apryus says:
SO: Someone get him to medical!

CIV Apryus says:
OPS/FCO: Leave Mr. Black's body...

FCO Horn says:
::Looks around and hits her com badge:: *Medical/Relive crews* report to the bridge for medical emergency and replace injured crew

OPS Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the outburst:: FCO: But we did not die and you have been successful in that you helped keep us alive.

CIV Apryus says:
OPS/FCO: that's for... intelligence

CIV Apryus says:
Stidd: You do not understand my orders... it is imperative that body be... preserved for Intel

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at Civ with anger in her eyes:: This body is for nobody. This body should be destroyed and not added to the collection that you and your friends already have.

CIV Apryus says:
FCO: Do not bring this conflict again, it is an explicit order of Starfleet

FCO Horn says:
ALL: Damn with orders and damn with this all ::Once relief crews have entered bridge, leaves bridge and heads towards her quarters::

Host Chuck Black says:
***** End Mission******