Inner Conflict

episode 1
played 10103.31 by the crew of the IKS QIb

Starring
Scott Fisher as XO_Gleisen
 Topper Loghry as CEO_Q`tor
Ken Reinke as CTO_Augustus and CPO_Jacin
Nick Beckwithe as FCO_Ranahi

Featuring
Mike Jones as SBXO_Structh
Jim O`Quinn as SB_Ops and K`Lang

Directed by 
Jim O`Quinn

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XO_Gleisen says:
::sitting in AJ's chair on the bridge, looking out the viewscreen, trying to see the station::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::sat at his station, preparing for a potentially tricky flight::

XO_Gleisen says:
FCO: Status Mr Ranahi?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::In main engineering managing available power flow::

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Well, we're as good as we can be.  We're about 10 minutes out from the station, sir.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Walking down one of the corridors of the Base ...::

CTO_Augustus says:
::walks out of med bay trying not to scratch, heading to the bridge::

XO_Gleisen says:
FCO: Inform the station of our impending arrival.

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CTO_Augustus says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Main Bridge

FCO_Ranahi says:
COM: Station: This is The IKS QIb, we are en route.  Prepare to receive us.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::checking on status of manuevering thrusters::

CTO_Augustus says:
::enters the bridge::  XO: Reporting for duty

XO_Gleisen says:
::turns around:: CTO: Welcome back lieutenant. Feeling a bit better?

CTO_Augustus says:
::shakes his head:: XO: Allergies, who would have figured, yes sir I am at that I'll take over Tactical duties now

XO_Gleisen says:
::grins:: CTO: Take your post.

FCO_Ranahi says:
::turns in his chair to Gleisen::  XO: There seems to be no reply from the station, Commander.

CTO_Augustus says:
::nods and takes his post, adjusting sensors and startss reviewing the log entries::

XO_Gleisen says:
::frowns a bit:: FCO: Very well. Keep on this course.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ COMM: I.K.S. QIb: Acknowledged.

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Correction, we are being hailed.

SB_Ops says:
@ COMM: QIb: We have you on approach , you are cleared straight in

CTO_Augustus says:
XO: Sir, I'll try and adjust sensors to scan the starbase and to our six

XO_Gleisen says:
::listens to the the hail for a second:: FCO: Alright, no worries, just head straight in now.

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Gleisen says:
::nods to Gladius:: CTO: Do it.

CTO_Augustus says:
XO: Aye, making adjustments.  Long range scanners are still about one third

XO_Gleisen says:
::watches as the asteroids appear on the screen and inch closer, slowly::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::heads directly for the bay::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::begins preparing engineering for docking, and for the imminent arrival of repair crews::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::keeps an eye out for the best course through::

CTO_Augustus says:
XO: Sir forward scans show general traffic no interuptions

XO_Gleisen says:
CTO: Very good.

XO_Gleisen says:
::finds the asteroid housing the base on the screen and watches as the QIb gets closer and closer and closer to it::

CTO_Augustus says:
*CEO*: Lt can we get further assistance on our scanners to bring them up to at leasst half strength

ACTION  The Massive hatch lifts to admit the IKS QIB

CTO_Augustus says:
::reviews video log from the iincident::

XO_Gleisen says:
FCO: Alright ensign, bring us in, nice and easy.

CEO_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Scanners are at 60%, that's the best we've been able to get them

CTO_Augustus says:
FCO: Keep it steady that hole isn't as big as you think it is

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Aye, sir.  ::starts to pilot the ship gently towards the asteroid::

FCO_Ranahi says:
CTO: Thank you for the reminder, sir.  The sensors are telling me exactly how wide the hole is.  It's a little tricky, but I think I can get us through  ::smiles::

CTO_Augustus says:
*CEO*: Understood we took a bigger beating then I thought

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ COM: QIb: When you are able, could your XO and CTO please come to the main operations center.

CTO_Augustus says:
FCO: Well, James just bring us home, in one piece

XO_Gleisen says:
::watches the stars be pushed off the edge of the screen as the asteroid envelops the QIb::

CTO_Augustus says:
::looks over to the XO::

XO_Gleisen says:
COMM: SBXO: Understood, we'll be there as soon as we can.

CTO_Augustus says:
XO: Sir, whats that about?

FCO_Ranahi says:
CTO: I'll make sure they keep the Bloodwine fresh for you, sir.  ::smiles, as he adjusts one of the thrusters minutely::

XO_Gleisen says:
::taps the close comm button and turns to Gladius:: CTO: I'm not sure. We'll find out soon enough though. ::He's a bit troubled about it, feeling like he's been singled out to go to the principals office::

CTO_Augustus says:
::reaches and takes his phaser from below his console, and a tricorder::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::begins preparing for systems shutdown:

CTO_Augustus says:
*CPO Jacin*: Jacin report to the bridge take over TAC 1, XO and I are heading planetside, out

XO_Gleisen says:
::as the QIb arrives at the docking bay, he prepares to disembark::

CTO_Augustus says:
FCO: Hey your learning quick ::smiles back, remembering when he first came to the Qlb::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Watches the Klingon ship dock ... still can't believe that a Starfleet crew operates it::

CPO_Jacin says:
*CTO*: Aye sir

XO_Gleisen says:
FCO: Alright, engage docking clamps and power down systems. ::once they arrive at the right spot::

FCO_Ranahi says:
FCO: Docking procedure ready, sir.  COM: QIb to docking bay, you have control.

Host K`Lang says:
@::broods darkly in his cell ::

CTO_Augustus says:
::stands up, holds hands behind his back:: XO: Phaser for you?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Nods to one of the Klingon troops at a console to switch over power control and the like::

XO_Gleisen says:
::stands once they have docked:: FCO: Alright, head down to engineering. Your going to be the liason between the QIb and the Station until we get back, and I also want you to help out Q`tor. Understood?

XO_Gleisen says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: It's a friendly base lietuenant.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::feels the slight bump as the ship docks::

SB_Ops says:
@ ::shoves the control which closes the hatch and moves the power connection in place::

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CTO_Augustus says:
XO: as you say sir, you don't mind if I do, do you?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::begins shutting down ships systems, as base power takes over::

SB_Ops says:
@ SB_XO: It looks like they have been keeping to Klingon Traditions on that ship

XO_Gleisen says:
CTO: As long as you don't have it hanging out like a trophy. Let's go. ::gets in the TL::

FCO_Ranahi says:
XO: Docking is complete, sir.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ SB_OPS: Perhaps.

CTO_Augustus says:
::smiles at XO:: XO: Hang it like a trophy, Who me?  ::smiles at the XO::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::makes his way to Engineering::

XO_Gleisen says:
::waits for Augustus to get in, then orders the connection ramp between the QIb and station::

CTO_Augustus says:
::follows off the bridge with the XO::

SB_Ops says:
@ SB_XO: Look at how battered and wrecked the ship is, it must have been a glorius battle

CEO_Q`tor says:
COMM: SB: Base engineering, this is Lt Q'tor, CEO of the QIb. We are ready to begin repairs

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ SB_OPS: Or Starfleet piloting ... probably rammed into an asteroid or two ... ::Chuckles a bit::

SB_Ops says:
@ SB_XO : Perhaps

XO_Gleisen says:
::arrives at the proper deck and walks across to the station::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::enters Main Engineering, for the first time, winces at the smell::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Clamps his hand down on SB_OPS' shoulder:: SB_OPS: Oh well, I believe we shall find out, now won't we?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::turns to see FCO:: FCO: May I help you Ensign?

CTO_Augustus says:
::continues to follow the XO:: XO: Sir do you know where we are?

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Um, yes, sir.  I've been ordered to assist with repairs, and to act as liaison for the Commander.

XO_Gleisen says:
@::finds Operations on the small map and makes his way towards it:: CTO: Haven't the foggiest, but we'll find it.

SB_Ops says:
@ SB_XO: You think they will do it ?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Grins and begins to head off:: SB_OPS: Perhaps.

XO_Gleisen says:
@::as he walks along, he's surprised by how much the halls look the same as the QIb's, but stink even worse:: CTO: I don't think the Klingons care much about their hygene.

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Very well, as soon as the base repair teams begin arriving you can escort them to the various areas of the ship that are in need of repair

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Aye, sir.

XO_Gleisen says:
@::finds the door marked 'Operations' and heads in::

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: I never smelled a aroma quite like this ::smiles::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Comes up at the entrance, and towers above the XO and CTO who enter:: XO & CTO: Welcome.

ACTION  	Starbase teams begin swarming over the hull of the Vor'Cha surveying the exterior damage and 		other teams enter the hull as well

XO_Gleisen says:
@SBXO: Greetings. I am lieutenant commander Anthony Gleisen, in charge of the QIb, and this is Lieutenant Gladius Augustus, my chief of security.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Nods:: XO: Are you aware of what has happened here?

CTO_Augustus says:
@::looks and nods at the XO of SB::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::goes to a station, and checks on the status of the ship::  CEO: Sir, there's a whole group of people starting their work on the hull.

XO_Gleisen says:
@::looks up at the towering Klingon and sort of wishes he'd taken that phaser Gladius offered him. He swallows before continuing:: SBXO: No I don't sir.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Nods:: XO: I see.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Exits the Operations into an empty corridor, waiting for the other two to follow::

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Very good. I want you to take the first repair team to main sensor control and get them started there

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::follows behind the XO, at a safe distance so as to not make him pass out from the stench. Seems to him the higher ranking Klingons smell the worst::

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Aye, sir.  ::exits Engineering, and makes his way to the transporter room::

CTO_Augustus says:
@XOSB: What happened here, I didn't detect any weapons fire

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::glad Klingons aren't telepathic::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Without looking at them:: CTO: Murder.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir, should we advise the EO to step up repairs?

Action   	Some of the repair team members pale at the sight of that amount of damage taken and whisper 		among themselves

CTO_Augustus says:
@XOSB: Murder?

CTO_Augustus says:
@XOSB: Who, when?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: Our Commanding Officer ... he was killed. And it was not an honorable death either.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir may I?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: How did it happen?

CTO_Augustus says:
SBXO: When, and where, has an investigation begun?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ XO: He was stabbed in the back.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::heads off to speak with officer in charge of repair teams to coordinate repairs to the warp nacelle::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ CTO: Not yet, they're working as well as they can.

FCO_Ranahi says:
::meets with a team, and directs them to their repair spot::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: In Cargo Bay 22 ...

CTO_Augustus says:
@::looks aghast::

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: When?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: About Two ... ::Brief pause:: ... "Federation Standard" days ago.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir I would with your approval like to bring my team down

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: Do you have any suspects yet?

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: 2 days ago?  What has your prelimanary investigation found

XO_Gleisen says:
@ CTO: Inform them to stand by for transport.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Thank you  sir

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: That he was stabbed in the back ... not an honorable way to fight, either. No suspects. The person who found the body is in protective custody as he is a material witness. We have not begun a ful investigation.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: So you want our help in apprehending the murderer. ::more of a statement than a question::

CTO_Augustus says:
@*CPO Jacin*: Jacin, send team alpha to the transporter room to standby for AT to help me upon my request

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ XO: My superiors wanted an independant force to investigate apparently.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Do we assist them?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: That's understandable.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ XO: And my crew as well ...

CPO_Jacin says:
*CTO*: Aye sir sending them now to transporter room

CEO_Q`tor says:
*XO*: Sir, Lt Q'tor here. I have a damage repair estimate.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ CTO: Yes. Go through all the personnelle, first on this station and then any ships who were here at the time.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ *CEO*: Go ahead.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::an idea occurs to him, but he'd rather not discuss it in front of the Station's XO::

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: Sir, I need a list of all ships that have departed since the incident, and all ships in dock to be quaarentined

CEO_Q`tor says:
*XO*: Sir we have suffered major structural damage. One warp nacelle will have to be replaced. We will be here for a couple of weeks sir.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: I will get them for you.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::sighs:: *CEO*: Understood lieutenant. Keep me apprised. Gleisen out.

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir, I need the team now

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: If there is nothing else, we will start our investigation immediately.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::returns to main engineering to find FCO::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods to Augustus, telling him "Ok bring them over"::

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: Is that ok with you sir?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Nods, not liking the Federation presence ... this is, after all, a Klingon matter:: XO: Would you like to speak to the "material witness"?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: Yes ...

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: Yes, but not until we've gotten a chance to look at the crime scene.

CTO_Augustus says:
@*CPO Jacin*: Send them now right to CB 22 tell them to secure the area until further notice, out

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ XO: All right.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ XO/CTO: The Cargo Bay has been sealed ever since the body was discovered ... no one could have gotten in.

CTO_Augustus says:
SBXO & XO: Sirs, I would like to look at the crime scene first

XO_Gleisen says:
@ SBXO: Alright then, if you'll excuse us we'll start our investigation.

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Nods::

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: It will be some time while the repair teams get set up with materials before the actual repairs begin. Tell me ensign, have you ever had Klingon war nog?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::turns to exit the little sort of hall, then walks through Operations and into the turbolift::

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Um, no sir.  ::a little unnerved::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Watches them leave, growls under his breath ... not entirely fond of Starfleet::

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir can you go to the witness, just to make sure that he is alive? ::hands the XO his phaser:: And take this, sir.

CTO_Augustus says:
@::turns around and looks at the SBXO:  SBXO: Sir

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: You'll have to accompany me when we have a chance to go to the base

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Thought they were leaving:: CTO: Yes?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ CTO: ::nods:: Before you start your investigation, make sure you keep the XO as a possible suspect in your mind, He had the most to gain in the case of a dead CO. ::low enough that the SBXO can't hear. He also takes the phaser::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::grins at the FCO::

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: I thought you had said something

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ CTO: I said nothing.

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Um, actually, I do have some things I need to do on board, sir.  I am overdue some contact with my family.

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: Understood ::looking at the XO, nods his head::

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir I'll have 2 guards with you inside 15 seconds

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::orders the TL to CB22 and the brig::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods to CTO::

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ ::Returns to Main Operations, and remains there::

CTO_Augustus says:
@*Jacin*: Transport 2 guards to the XO's location

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Come now ensign...we will be here for at least two weeks. Surely you can find some time in there somewhere.

CPO_Jacin says:
 *CTO*: Aye sir 2 on the way

FCO_Ranahi says:
::swallows, hard, is unsure of turning down the offer of a Klingon::  CEO: Can I get back to you on it, sir?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::the TL arrives at CB22 and, as Augustus gets out, he notices the large amount of QIb crew gathered outside the CB::

CTO_Augustus says:
@XO: Sir 2 guards are at the brig 2 more will accompany you there

CEO_Q`tor says:
::grins even bigger:: FCO: Sure, just remember, to turn down an invitation by a Klingon is considered an insult. We wouldn't want that now would we?

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::continues on to the brig, informing the guards of the situation::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::shudders at the thought::  CEO: No, sir.  We most definitely do not.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::the TL's here are even more bumpy than they are back home on the QIb::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::slaps FCO on the back:: FCO: Good, then you'll join me

CTO_Augustus says:
@::walks into the CB, and starts directing his team::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::arrives at the brig and informs the two guards there of the situation as well before entering::

ACTION  	As the doorway opens the Fetid stench of blood, urine and death hang heavy in the air, most of 		the lights have been disabled and the bay is dark

CTO_Augustus says:
@::CB 22 needs all his strength to avoid getting sick::

XO_Gleisen says:
@::tells the Klingon guard on duty what he's doing here and then moves back to find the prisoner::

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Besides ensign...it occurs to me that you have yet to be properly "welcomed" aboard the QIb. A situation that shall soon be remedied

CTO_Augustus says:
@*SBXO* Sir can you let me know your where abouts at the time of the incident?

FCO_Ranahi says:
::trying to avoid the situation::  CEO: Well, I have been aboard for some time now....

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ *CTO* I was stuck in one of our turbolifts.

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: What was the CO doing at the time of his death?

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ *CTO* I have no idea.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: You were the material witness?

CTO_Augustus says:
@SBXO: Thank you

Host SBXO_Structh says:
@ *CTO* Acknowledged.

CTO_Augustus says:
@ *XO*: SIr is the prisoner alive?

Host K`Lang says:
@::Looks up from under shaded eyebrows at the XO ::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I found the body, I wish that I hadn't

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::not sure until he suddenly looks up and he needs to catch his breath again, his heart pounding hard:: *CTO*: Yes he is.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`lang: Why?

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: This is true, but circumstances have prevented a proper welcome. We shall change that

FCO_Ranahi says:
::swallows again::  CEO: Yes, sir......::sighs::

CTO_Augustus says:
@*XO*: I need you to get the SBXO to releasse the CB video surveliance

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: Well, Since then I have been languishing in this "Excellent envionment". Heck of a thing for a warrior

CEO_Q`tor says:
::getting immense satisfaction from seeing the FCO "squirm"::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ *CTO*: Will do. You'll have to hold on a couple of minutes though.

CTO_Augustus says:
@*XO*: Understood

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: When exactly did you find him?

CEO_Q`tor says:
FCO: It is settled then. As for now, let us help with getting the necessary supplies aboard

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I am a tactical Officer, and was assigned to routine patrol of the cargo bays,  That is when I came upon the body

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: At 21;34 hours 2 of your days ago

FCO_Ranahi says:
CEO: Yes, sir.  ::relieved to be out of the conversation::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: I see. There was nobody around?

CTO_Augustus says:
@Away Team: Do your job, do not let anyone interfere with the investigations

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: No - one was in evidence, I raised the alarm as soon as I saw the body and checked to determine if he was alive

CTO_Augustus says:
@*CEO*: Q'Tor, can you go to sensors for me I need your assistance

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: And he had been dead to long to revive...::trails off a bit:: You must have video surveillance in there, why didn't you guys check that immediately after finding the body?

CEO_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: On my way ::takes a look around and smiles at seeing so many Klingons in actual Klingon uniforms aboard::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::heads off to the bridge::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: that video data was of such poor quality , from what I understand that you could not even see there was a room there

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I had them bring in lights for doing a holo recording of the crime scene

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::eyes flutter down to the floor:: K`Lang: I see. Well, thank you very much for this, my chief of security will lbe in touch with you before too long. ::Gets up to leave::

CTO_Augustus says:
@*CEO*: When you  arre alone take a secure channel to me please

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::heads for the exit of the brig, heading back up to Operations::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: One word of warning outlander, there are factions here. Some want to hang our XO, while others want him to assume the mantle...be careful.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::arriving on the bridge:: *CTO*: Understood

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::stops to listen:: K`Lang: I See. Good day sir. ::heads for Operations, pondering over everything he's been told::

CTO_Augustus says:
@*XO*: Sir can you see what you can do about video  and by the way don't go anywhere without your guards and do not leave him alone.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::goes to science station and activates sensors.  Opens a secure channel to CTO:: *CTO*: Q'tor here, channel secure.

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