USS Pharaoh
SD 10403.04

The USS Pharaoh is orbiting Morcadia near the Breen border.  They are investigating it as a possible colonization site.  While enroute to the planet, a 2-meter long, metallic tube was discovered floating in space.  Bringing it on board, the crew found no way to access the tube's interior.

On the planet surface, a 1 km structure was located, it's metal matching that of the tube.  2 Away Teams have beamed down to investigate.  Alpha team entered the structure and discovered a catacomb of rooms.  A large room in the center revealed multiple mummified bodies.  One body has been transported to the ship for autopsy.

Meanwhile, Beta team has discovered debris revealing a crash of some sort and a cave with several skeletons inside.

Back on the ship, sensors keep giving false readings of no life support, hull breaches, and engine problems.  The ceiling on Engineering began to shake.  As the shaking ceased, the tube in the Cargo Bay began to glow.

“In Space, Nobody Can Hear You Scream” part 3

CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: On the bridge running all the scans but looking somewhat tired::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I am picking up a humming on the upper em range.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: in sickbay beginning the autopsy ::

ACTION: The tube begins glowing a bit brighter in the cargobay.

CEO_Davis says:
::on bridge, continuing to examine the occurrences in the ship's various systems::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Report.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Tightens the Sensors on that em range::
XO_McGrady says:
@::reaches the bottom of the latter, briefly records his status on his tricorder, then shines the flashlight around, checking the sensor readout on his tricorder::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I am tightening the scans on that range to see if it is a form of communication or what it is from.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Can you isolate its location?
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
:: mumbling under her breath::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Flying the ship::
CEO_Davis says:
::struggling to find even  a piece of evidence showing him what system, systems, or thing is responsible for the malfunctions::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Trying to do that now, sir. ::Braces himself against the bulkhead::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Stidd...?
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: concern in his voice ::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: This is like nothing I have ever seen.  The computer can’t keep up with it but it is coming from the tube we beamed aboard earlier.
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: Breen ship is within twenty-two hours of arrival, they are traveling at very high warp. They seem to be in a hurry.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: rubs his chin ::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::bangs fists on the console:: Computer: Don't tell me all systems are at 100% cause they are not!!!!!
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Hears the concern but waves the captain off and stands straighter but still tired::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Get an engineering team to the cargo bay on the double.
XO_McGrady says:
@::walking around cautiously::
Host CO_Trelan says:
FCO: How long will we need to intercept them?
CMO_Sacul says:
:: takes the data to the computer and comes up empty ::
CEO_Davis says:
::regardless, it's been a while since he's even read any sort of malfunction in the ship's systems; he wonders what the deal is::
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: At high warp it would take 11 hours, however they are still in Breen space.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: taps her commbadge :: *CO* Captain, if it's not inconvenient, could you come to sickbay?
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: gives a slight half grin to his new helmsman :: FCO: I mean how long will we need to get to the point at the border where they will cross it.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: Found anything down there?
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
Computer: Run a level-2 diagnostic across the board.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: Not yet, Chief!
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: That will take only 45 minutes.
CEO_Davis says:
*Main Engineering*: Davis to Engineering..
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* I will be there in a moment, Doctor.
CMO_Sacul says:
*CO* Acknowledged.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: You have the bridge, Commander. I'll be in sickbay.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Aye sir.
CEO_Davis says:
::frowns, wondering why the response from Main Engineering is so sluggish; he quickly looks up who the duty engineer is for the watch::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
Self:  If this comes back the same way again I am going to have to pull the sensor grid apart piece by piece.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: approaches the turbo lift :: CEO: Mr. Davis, you have Engineering expertise beyond compare. One of the best in the fleet...
Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Figure out what's going on or your fired.
XO_McGrady says:
@::sees a room at the bottom of some stairs::
CEO_Davis says:
::nods, unable to help a smile::
XO_McGrady says:
@::places his hand on the predictable hand indentation, and the door opens::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
<Computer> EO: Results are the same all ships functions are at 100%
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: exits the bridge and heads for sickbay ::
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: Chief, get down here.  There's a bunch of ....consoles I think.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: turns towards the body and shakes her head ::
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: On my way.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Keep that mask on.  There's more dead bodies down here than you can count!
CEO_Davis says:
*EO*: Davis to B'Renak, report.
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO/CO*: Sirs, all my diagnostics come back systems at 100%.  I am going to have to pull the sensor gird apart piece by piece,  I am going to switch to backups.  Shouldn't be a problem.

ACTION: The cargo bay begins to vibrate in time with the glow and hum from the tube.

XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::reaches McGrady:: XO: This place is trashed.  ::scans a bit with his tricorder::  XO: My guess is a crash of some sort.  This whole structure could be some sort of spacecraft.  ::looks around::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO?CO*:  If the problem is not there I will have to manually test the computer core itself.  The problem may lie there as well.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*EO* Acknowledged, Ensign. Keep in contact with Lieutenant Davis. :: enters a turbo lift ::
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Scan around.  I'll see if I can't get some power to this system of consoles.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Tries to record the buzz and let the computer digest it at a slower rate while buffering the rest ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
Computer: Deck 2.
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO/CO*: Understood.
CEO_Davis says:
*EO*: Any other ideas?  I'd hate to go to reserve sensor systems this close to Breen space just in case the Bridge crew needs them, but if you're out of ideas...I'm starting to run out myself..
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: exits the lift and rounds a corridor, entering sickbay ::
XO_McGrady says:
@*Bridge* Beam down an engineering kit to my location.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Doctor Sacul.
Host Naye says:
CTO: The Beta Away Team find various instruments scattered throughout the cave along with the skeletons.
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Captain, I don't know about this.  It's like nothing I've ever seen.
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO*: Sir I have run every type of diagnostic there is and short of taking the systems apart and checking them twice, I am drawing a blank.  The problem might be with the computer core itself.  There also is a possibility that this tube we transported to the cargo bay has everything to do with our glitches.
XO_McGrady says:
@*Pharaoh Bridge* Pharaoh, repeat, Alpha Team requests beam down of an engineering kit to my location.  We've found what looks to be a computer network.
Host CO_Trelan says:
#<Noseitall> Sven: You getting anything on your scans?

ACTION: The vibration extends to the hall outside the cargo bay.

CEO_Davis says:
*EO*: Tube?  ::wonders why he's always out of the loop::  Very well.  Keep me appraised.  Davis out.
CEO_Davis says:
::exits the Bridge and heads for the upper level of Main Engineering::
XO_McGrady says:
@:;looks at Itami, a note of concern showing through his mask at the lack of response::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: looks at the display board ::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::begins to feel the deck vibrate slightly::  Self:  What the blazes is that???
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Tries to increase the buffering size to accommodate all the data that is coming from the tube::
XO_McGrady says:
@*Pharaoh Bridge* Pharaoh.  This is Commander McGrady.  Come in.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: shifts his gaze to the CMO, then back to the screen ::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO*: Understood.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: And I know why....
CEO_Davis says:
::picks up a tricorder and heads for the cargo bay::

ACTION: The vibration crosses decks and makes a path to sickbay.

Host CO_Trelan says:
Computer: Show findings and analysis data, authorization Trelan Five One Zero Gamma.
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*Cargo Bay*:  What in the blazes is going on?????  Where are the vibrations coming from??
XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Captain.  This is Commander McGrady.  Come in.
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  This mummy is over 200 years old.  You know why?  I need you to look at my findings.
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: Would you like me to set a course to intercept the Breen?
Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan here. Go ahead, Doane.
XO_McGrady says:
@::sighs:: *CO* We thought we lost contact.  No one’s answering on the bridge.  Could you beam down a engineering kit.  We've found a computer network down here I might be able to activate.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: I believe I am on to something captain.  The buzzing may be a form of language or data transfer.  I have set up a buffering system to allow the computer to handle the signal at a slower rate.

ACTION: Sickbay begins to shake violently, sending the dead body to the floor.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* Acknowledged. Standby....
CEO_Davis says:
::enters the Cargo Bay and begins scanning::
CMO_Sacul says:
:: grabs a console :: All:  What the..................
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: has trouble keeping his footing ::
XO_McGrady says:
@::discusses some technical ideas with Itami as to how he plans to get power back on::

ACTION: The moment the body touches the floor, the vibrations, glow, and hum stop.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Well, make it happen!
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::now she feels the vibrations more noticeably::  *CEO*: Sir are you in the cargo bay?????  What the blazes is going on???
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: I am doing the best I can right now, sir.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: realizes that everything stops ::
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  I get the distinct feeling that things may be awry aboard the Pharaoh::
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* I don't know what you did, but it worked.
CEO_Davis says:
*EO*: Nothing, really...why?
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: I have done nothing, yet, sir.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::nods:: XO: Agreed. ::starts examining the console network, and offers some conflicting opinions with the XO::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: looks over to the CMO ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Acknowledged. Trelan, out.

ACTION: The computer reveals information on a newly introduced species called the Nacandarians.  They made contact with the Federation 2 months previously.

CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Captain, as I was saying, when I enter the data into the database, it comes up "classified"
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: points to the screen ::
XO_McGrady says:
@*Pharaoh OPS*  We could really use that engineering kit.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: That's why.
XO_McGrady says:
<OPS> COM: XO:  All right, all right...hold your water ::beams an engineering kit to the XO’s location.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: sighs ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: more to himself ::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO*: Sir the entire ship was vibrating a few minutes ago.
XO_McGrady says:
@::sees the kit materialize::

ACTION: The computer resolves the language and "Classified" shows on the CSO's screen.

Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: I'm going to have to inform Starfleet about this.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: reads over it :: CO:  Well, we have mummies that are over 200 years old that are this species.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  All right, Chief. We'll try it your way first...lets get to work.
XO_McGrady says:
@::assists Chief Itami in efforts to power up the computer network::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: Captain, the language is determined but it is classified.
CEO_Davis says:
*EO*: Well, I'm not showing anything here.  ::frowns::
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Send it down here to sickbay. Immediately.
CEO_Davis says:
::continues scanning::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  Patching it into sickbay now.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Blast...all the key components of these computers have been pilfered.
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Continues to watch the Breen ship::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: touches the data screen once more, seeing the word "CLASSIFIED" blazing across the screen ::
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami>  XO:  Its useless, Commander.  We can't get these computers up.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Patches the language into sickbay and turns towards other things::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CEO*: Well sir that leads me to the only possible logical conclusion, that the tube is responsible for what is going on.  Some how it is tied in with that thing that is in sickbay.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Sits down for a rest::
Host CO_Trelan says:
Computer: Open file, command authorization Trelan Five One Zero Gamma.
XO_McGrady says:
@::throws his tool to the ground:: Self: Blast!  Itami:  You're right, Chief...it's hopeless.

ACTION: A recording springs to life.

XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Stay here...I'm going down another level.
XO_McGrady says:
@::goes back to the ladder, and descends into another large room::
XO_McGrady says:
@::sees a bunch of jury-rigged computer parts linking to an active console::  Self: I'll be damned.
Host Naye says:
<Computer recording> "We have escaped our attackers.  We will.....crash.....final recording.....memories.....tube ejected.....
CMO_Sacul says:
:: looks at the recording ::

ACTION: The computer repeats the same words over and over on the sickbay monitor.

XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Chief...get down here...I've found an active console!
Host CO_Trelan says:
Self: Interesting...
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: But I wonder who was attacking them?
XO_McGrady says:
@::uses his tricorder to try and issue commands to the computer::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: And you say this corpse is over two hundred years old?
XO_McGrady says:
@::attempts to navigate to some sort of crew logs::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Yes.  Over 200.

ACTION: A written file appears on the console near the XO.  The language is not recognized.

CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  These things are insectoid and are carbon based.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: Try to get a translation of that file if you can.  Send it to the Pharaoh if the tricorder can't decipher it.

ACTION: Deeper in the cave, the Beta team finds a large room filled with machine parts.  The metal matches the debris outside.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Trelan to the bridge.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami>  ::attempts to translate the file::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: Bridge here, captain.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Patch me into the away teams.
XO_McGrady says:
@::attempts to navigate to some sort of sensor displays....anything showing recorded images::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Patches the CO into the com channels and sends it to the ATs::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Watches as the Breen are now a half hour closer than his last report::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: You’re on, sir.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to away teams. I have discovered that you are in a downed vessel. Try to find any identifying marks that will give a vessel name.
XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* McGrady here.  We've found an active console...some sort of file we can't translate...I'll route the file to the Pharaoh.  Could be useful info.

ACTION: The XO trips a file that pours into his tricorder faster than the tricorder can record it.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* I want full visual recordings. And hurry. We have a Breen vessel to meet.

ACTION:  The tube in the Cargo Bay begins to shimmer, like stars.

XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Sir...the computer is overloading our tricorders with data...its coming in too fast to record it all.
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
Self:  All this is illogical indeed.  I need to re-evaluate the entire situation and attempt to find a logical conclusion to all this.
XO_McGrady says:
@::sets a direct link between his tricorder and the Pharaoh::
Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* Let it pour. Set the tricorder to send it immediately through to the ships computer. I want it all.
CEO_Davis says:
Self:  Hmm, this cannot possibly be good...::edges closer to the tube, still scanning::
XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Roger that...you're going to be receiving a stream of truncated data.

ACTION: The Pharaoh begins receiving multitudes of information from the XO's tricorder.

XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Link established.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  Record what's going on here with your tricorder...captain wants a visual and audio record.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::Nods, and starts recording::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Doctor, please join me.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*XO* Have your teams report back aboard as soon as you are done. I want you to meet me in my ready room upon your return.
XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Understood.  McGrady out.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: exits sickbay ::
CMO_Sacul says:
:: follows the CO out of sickbay ::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Aye Sir.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: enters the nearest turbo lift :: Computer: Deck One.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  This is one massive file.  ::watches the data gallop through his tricorder::

ACTION: The console on the alien ship stops uploading and power shuts down completely.

Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: What I am going to share with you is strictly classified material, Lieutenant. I expect it to stay that way.
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Yes Sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: The computer is processing over 10,000 Gig of information and more is still coming in.  At this rate we will be at max capacity in just under 45 minutes.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami:  That's it...gather the AT and lets get out of here.  ::heads up the ladder::

ACTION: The alien ship begins to hum with an identified power.

XO_McGrady says:
@AT:  This can't be good...LET'S MOVE!

ACTION: The CSO's console overloads from the data retrieval and explodes.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Understood. Contact the nearest Starbase. We are going to head to them after this mission is over.
XO_McGrady says:
@::rushes his away team to the bridge, and makes for the structure's exit to the Morcadian terrain::
XO_McGrady says:
@::waits as the AT exit the structure::
XO_McGrady says:
@::follows the last AT member out, the daylight sky searing his eyes::

ACTION: The alien ship begins to vibrate.

XO_McGrady says:
@*Pharaoh* McGrady to Pharaoh.  Beam the Alpha Team back ASAP!

ACTION: The tube begins to dissolve into ashes before the CEO's eyes.

Host CO_Trelan says:
<OPS Jones> *XO* Stand by! Locking on to both teams!
XO_McGrady says:
@::prepares for transport::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Attempts to contact the nearest Starbase and alert them to our coming::
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::sitting at her station and monitoring the systems, she begins to go through all the material she has accumulated since when this whole thing started::

ACTION: Both Away Teams are transported to the Pharaoh just as the center of the Alien ship explodes.

XO_McGrady says:
*CO* That...ship...or whatever it is either coming to life down there...or its getting ready to blow!
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::suddenly she feels the emotions of the crew and AT::
XO_McGrady says:
::rushes to the TL::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Watches as the Breen ship is now 21 hours and 8 minutes away::

ACTION: The download from the alien ship is processed and begins playing on all the Pharaoh's screens.

EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
*CO*: Sir something is not right at all.
XO_McGrady says:
TL: Bridge...and no delays.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: enters his quarters as his terminal comes to life ::
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: You might want to view a screen.

ACTION: Any crew near view screens or monitors sees an old insectoid life form.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Already on it.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: stands in front of his screen ::
XO_McGrady says:
::enters onto the bridge, briefly seeing the strange reptilian creature...bypasses the bridge and enters the CO's quarters::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Kyti...
EO_J`Trel_B`Renak says:
::looks at her small view screen and sees the reptilian life form and is fascinated::
XO_McGrady says:
CO: Captain!  ::shuts up as the screen plays on the CO's console::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
;;Watches with interest::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Yes Dru?
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: waves the XO over ::
Host Naye says:
<Alien Captain> Crew: We escaped our captors only to crash here.  I hope our memory capsule makes it home.  I do not know where we are.  Over 100 died on impact or from the strange bacteria on this planet.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: points to his screen ::
XO_McGrady says:
::watches over the Captain's shoulder, fascinated::
CMO_Sacul says:
:: looks at the console ::
Host Naye says:
<Alien Captain> Crew: We have locked ourselves in.  There is no hope.  We will die here.  We have stripped the bridge of all equipment in order to keep the engines going.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: listens ::
Host Naye says:
<Alien Captain> Crew: May the Keeper help us to live on our ship the way we would have lived among the stars.  We are trapped here but we are free from the battles.
Host Naye says:
<Alien Captain> Crew: I, and the crew of the Tonja will die in peace.
XO_McGrady says:
Self:  Tonja...
Host Naye says:
ACTION: The screens shut off.
XO_McGrady says:
::breathes in:: CO: That explains an awful lot.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Doctor, I want a full medical on all away team members.
XO_McGrady says:
CMO: I'll be in sickbay.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: nods ::

ACTION: Sensors show that the alien ship has turned to ashes the way the "memory capsule" did in the Cargo Bay.

Host CO_Trelan says:
XO: Wait.
XO_McGrady says:
::stops::
XO_McGrady says:
CO: Captain?

ACTION: The body in Sickbay disintegrates as well.

CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO* The ship is no more, captain.
Host CO_Trelan says:
XO/CMO: :: sitting in his seat :: This was an alien race known as the Nacandarians. They contacted the Federation two months ago about sanctuary.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: nods ::
XO_McGrady says:
::looks a bit surprised::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Watches as the Breen ship is now 21 hours away::
Host CO_Trelan says:
XO/CMO: My guess would be that they were under attack...by the Breen.
CMO_Sacul says:
CO: That would be the logical assumption.
XO_McGrady says:
CO:  A sound conclusion, Captain...lets hope this isn’t the precursor to a full scale war.

ACTION: The Away Team personnel begin growing dizzy.  The XO starts to scratch.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Trelan to M'Ton. Set a course to the intercept point, but do not cross the border. Once there, all stop and hold position.