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The QIb Chronicles

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CMO_Kymar says:
@::looks up from his tricorder and growls aloud::Self: I am not weak!
CIV_Walker says:
::Stood at Ops, still, glancing at the view screen now and again for an update on the Away Team while thinking about doing his assigned task::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::eyed the Vulcan::
Host Valsaan says:
@::standing there, terrified::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::standing in front of the view screen listening to the open comm and looking at the different positions of the AT::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks sharply around at CMO with a questioning expression on her face::
Host Valsaan says:
@::turns and walks deeper into the room:: CNS: We have to get these people off the station... you came on a ship?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::realizes what he did and notices the CNS staring at him:: CNS: I'm not... ::checks his med kit::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks over the CNS::  CNS: I need to investigate the rest of the base.  Do you think you can you get answers out of her?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::takes out a hypo and some cartridges on Imaprovaline:: Valsaan: Is it alright if I inject some of your crew with this...it is a calmative
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks back at Valsaan:: Valsaan: Yes, we did. ::thought that was pretty obvious...things must be worse than she thought:: And I agree. Hold on and I'll discuss it with my superiors. ::smiles gently at the Vulcan::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::stands up:: CSO: Sir, I think it'd be easier to do that if we evacuated these people. There's no need for them to stay here.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CNS/CMO: I'd rather they not infect the QIb with whatever they have.  You'll need to set up a quarantine first.
Host Valsaan says:
@::looks back at Suder:: CNS: You think it clear, and logical that you arrived on one.  I have never felt this before in my life.  It is not logical.  Logic breaks down on starbase 399.
Host Valsaan says:
@::nods at Kymar::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and loads the hypo, setting the dosage he injects Valsaan in the neck::

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* Sir.  First Officer Valsaan is requesting we take aboard all survivors.  She wants them all off the Starbase.
CIV_Walker says:
::Runs some scans of the station, specifically the operations center, engineering stations and computer-core access points.::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks at CSO for a second and nods slightly before turning to CMO:: CMO: can you detect anything in their systems. I'd very much like to get this crew out of here before it does anymore damage to them mentally.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: How many people are we talking about?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks over to the tricorder attached to the base terminal to count the live bio readings::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: Not that I can tell from my tricorder, they just appear to be scared ::injects another cowering crewmember with his hypo:: If we can get them onboard, I should be able to use the scanners in the Sickbay to get a more detailed analysis
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*COMM: XO* I'm reading 213 base crew Sir.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Walker, can you tap into the base computer system and try to figure out what happened here?
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::nods to CMO:: ~~~CSO: I want to take one or two back. The doctor feels the scanners back on the QIb might pick up something his tricorder isn’t~~~
Host Valsaan says:
@CSO: It is imperative that the crew is evacuated quickly.  This location is not safe.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Can you accommodate that many in sickbay?
CIV_Walker says:
ACO: Yes, I've been trying but it would be a lot easier with hard-access rather than trying to remotely grab it. ::pauses:: Can I go over there now? ::Smiles:: Please?
CNS_Suder says:
::sits down beside Valsaan again:: Val: you were saying Logic no -longer exists here?...how is that possible?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::chuckles:: CSO: I can barely hold 30 people in my sickbay, and that’s with beds set up on the floor
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::hears Walker's pleas:: *COMM: XO* I'd advise you not send Walker Sir.
Host Valsaan says:
@::looks at her:: CNS: Logic as a concept is intangible, commander.  It is not something that can simply be created, or destroyed.  And yet.... I feel unable to suppress base emotions.  Impulse has been allowed to drive action, reason taking second place.  It is not logical.  That cannot be doubted.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: What about the cargo bay you set up.  Can you guarantee quarantine?
CIV_Walker says:
::Mumbles something about "keep out of it" on the open comm:

Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Very well, I will have a medical quarantine set up in the cargo bay.
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::examines Valsaan's facial expressions as she tries to combat the fear she's dealing with:: Val: When did this start?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I guess you heard and understood that. You will have to do the best you can from here Mr. Walker. Or is that beyond your skills?
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: I can guarantee quarantine anywhere on the ship
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Then do it.  You can start with the survivors in here.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::orders the medical staff to set up the cargo bay and a quarantine field::
Host Valsaan says:
@CNS: Eight days ago; Crewman Mitchell drew his phaser, and shot out the operations comm system.  Before we knew it, all external communications were down, and people started acting irrationally.  ::speaks slowly and deliberately, as if she is trying to suppress her earlier fear:: 
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Valsaan: And where is crewman Mitchell now?
CMO_Kymar says:
@:;nods and taps his comm badge:: QIb: *Sickbay/CargoBay*: Prepare for casualties, set up a quarantine in any areas that will contain the patients
Host Valsaan says:
@::turns to look at the CSO:: He impaled a hyperspanner in his frontal cortex a minute later.  I am unaware as to the current location of his body.
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks up at CSO, startled::
CIV_Walker says:
::Frowns:: ACO: It's not beyond my skills no. I don't think. Like I say, we would get better results much quicker from a direct line in.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Coordinate the transport of the survivors here.  I need to go find the others.
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::winces at Valsaan's words and bites her lip:: Val: did he say why he blew out the console?
CMO_Kymar says:
@QIb: *Transporter Room/Sickbay*: Begin to transport the survivors into the Quarantine zones set up in Sickbay and the Cargo bay. Assign more guards to those areas and make sure the medical staff are ready with Imaprovaline injections. These people are...crazy. Kymar out.
Host Valsaan says:
@CNS: He said many things, commander; none of them coherent.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Tac Team: Three of you stay here and watch over the doctor.  Three of you come with me.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander, the cargo bay and sickbay are ready to begin receiving the survivors.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* Aye Commander.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: If you need assistance Mr. Walker, I will call one of the mere engineers to assist you.
CIV_Walker says:
ACO: I don't need assistance. I want to go.
CIV_Walker says:
::Almost stomping his feet at this point::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::opens her mouth and closes it again:: Val: I... ::gathers herself up:: did you encounter anything unusual before he blew the console out?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks over to the door way to open it::
Host Valsaan says:
@CNS: There is no reasonable, or rational explanation for any of the actions that have taken place on this starbase.  It only entered service four years ago.  Malfunctions have plagued it since that date, it was built to incorrect standards, and everyone on it is now terrified for their lives.  If we do not leave soon, the same fate may well befall you.  ::looks straight into her eyes::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::stops when she hears Valsaan::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::rushes up to Walker and gets in his face:: CIV: Mr. Walker, I have said more than once, NO you will not be going over to the starbase! The Commander of the Away Team has warned against you going. So again the answer is no. Now do you understand the word no, or do you need to sit in the brig and study its meaning?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks back to the computer terminal to bring up a schematic of the Starbase.... it had a deck missing::
CIV_Walker says:
::coughs:: ACO: If I shut up will you get yourself a breath mint?
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::finds herself almost transfixed by Valsaan's glare. Takes a deep breath and manages a whisper:: Valsaan: We're working on it...
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Do your job Mr. Walker, or report to the brig. It's your choice but choose now! ::turns back to the main viewer
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walks over to Valsaan and the Counsellor:: CNS/Val: We have started beaming the crew from the starbase into the quarantine areas. We will be getting you out of here
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::breaths a sigh of relief and looks up at CMO:: CMO: You're a good man... ::smiles weakly::
CIV_Walker says:
::Presses 'Log Off' on the Ops console:: ACO: You know what? ::pauses for a second:: Fine! ::pauses again:: I'll do my job but I'll do it elsewhere. ::Pauses again then turns to exit the bridge, aft::
Host Valsaan says:
@::nods::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: Are you alright? Maybe you should rest a bit, I knew that you shouldn't be here

CNS_Suder says:
@ :: doesn't look him directly in the eyes:: CMO: I'm fine, Doctor. When I get back I'll rest...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::frowning at the schematic she takes the tricorder with her and returns to the doorway to leave::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: I think you should rest now, there is nothing more here you can do ::offers his arm for support::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::motions for one of the tactical team to accompany Mr. Walker:  CIV: Very well Mr. Walker. What all will you need to perform your task from the brig?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::opens the doorway and steps out with three of the tactical team behind her::
Host Valsaan says:
@::turns at the sound of a transporter:: CNS: Safety.... ::watches some of the crew be beamed away::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks up at CMO and nods:: CMO: In a minute. I'm not leaving till the rest of the crew do.
Sec_member1 says:
@::suddenly twitches, and spins around, as if he heard something, as he follows the CSO out of the door::
CNS_Suder says:
@ Valsaan: You'll be safe in a minute.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::turns around to look at the jittery Sec officer::
CIV_Walker says:
ACO: I'm not doing my work if you put me in the brig. ::Pauses with a discontent look:: You can't have your cake and eat it.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::looks down at the CNS and nods:: CNS: Just take it easy...please ::The voice chuckles "You should be careful or this one might die too"::
Sec_member1 says:
@CSO: I..... I thought I..... I heard something....
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@ Sec 1: What did you think you heard?  ::walks down to the lecture hall from the auditorium::
Host Valsaan says:
@::looks up:: CSO: We must leave.  Hearing.... members of our crew became jittery, and hallucinatory before our troubles began
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::takes a deep breath, handling this fear is getting more difficult, especially now that she’s coping with the Away Tam's mounting apprehension too:: CMO: I'll take it as easy as I can, OK? ::sounds a bit forced::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I'm not very sure what that means Mr. Walker, but it's your choice. There are plenty of engineers that are able to perform the task that seems to escape you
Sec_member1 says:
@CSO: I... I don't know... there was something.... ::shakes his head:: CSO: I'm sorry, ma'am.

CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: You seem a little....on edge. Do you want a calmative also? With your telepathy it would be worse than what these people are experiencing
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::approaches the lecture hall doorway::  Sec 1: Don't lose it on me now.  Get a handle on it.
CIV_Walker says:
::Angry now, in a hormonal teenage kind of way:: ACO: You know what? Fine. ::Pauses:: Again. Have one of “your” engineers do it. ::pauses::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::shakes her head:: CMO: You go near me with that thing I swear- ::stops and shakes her head:: CMO: It’s just getting to me a bit, that's all. I'll be fine...I need my wits about me...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::opens the lecture hall door and walks in with her phaser rifle held in position::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods:: CNS: As you will...
Host Valsaan says:
@::is beamed out, as the auditorium empties::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: That is the last of them from here, we should go and find the CSO
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::looks around for the survivors::
Host Sec_member1 says:
@CSO: Of course ma'am.  I'm sorry.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::calmly:: CIV: Very well. ::motions to the nearby SEC:: SEC: If you'll accompany Mr. Walker to the brig.
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::smiles a bit, but her eyes stay as they were:: CMO: Thank you Doctor. Perhaps we should follow Lorenzo? ::looks around, thinks the place is more eerie now that it's empty.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::nods at the security officer and continues her search::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and smiles down at the Counselor:: CSO: Lead the way...::pulls his phaser pistol from his holster::
CIV_Walker says:
ACO: I know the way..
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::closes her eyes for a moment and locates CSO. Opens them again:: CMO; Ok, this way... ::exits the room:: *CSO*: Commander, the doctor and I are following you over now..all the station crew here have been transported aboard.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I'd just as soon you had the company
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::motions for one of the bridge engineers to take Walkers place::
CIV_Walker says:
ACO: I hate you.. ::Turns around, mumbling some insult in a foreign language of his choice:: .. you'll be sorry ..

CMO_Kymar says:
@::follows close behind the Counselor, keeping his senses tuned for incoming danger. "It is always the enemy you don't see that kills you"::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Walker!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::straightens then turns around to head out of the lecture hall and towards a turbolift::  ~~~CNS: Meet me in the turbolift... I think we should check out the Bridge~~~
CIV_Walker says:
::Ignores Q'tor and exits the bridge::
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::shudders for a moment::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::stops suddenly:: CMO: all the station crew was beamed off, right? ::voice is seriously shaky::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
Self: Why he has to be so difficult.....
CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: By now they all should be on the ship....why? ::readies his phaser pistol and looks around::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander Lorenzo report
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::Turns around to the Sec officer again::  Sec 1: Should we beam you back to QIb?  ::eyeing him as if she's trying to sense his emotions::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* Base seems clear of crew Commander.  We're heading for the bridge now.  A log should have been kept of any visitors and their cargo.
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::shakes his head:: CSO: I'll be fine, sir.  It's just.... this place is not exactly the cleanest starbase I've ever been on...
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks at CMO, terrified and taps her comm badge:: *CSO*: Commander...there’s someone still here...I suggest we start trying to find them...
CMO_Kymar says:
@::looks around again:: CNS: They are all beamed off the ship, how can you be sure there is still someone onboard that the QIb's sensors didn't pick up?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Very well Commander, but lets hurry it up
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Sec 1: It won't be the last time you go on an away mission in less than perfect conditions.  Relax and accept it, then go from there.
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::nods:: CSO: Yes sir.
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::turns to CMO:: CMO: Let me make this clear... There...is...still...someone...here...and there may be more than one. ::looks around jumpily and whispers:: and they're terrified...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CNS* Can you sense where the emotions are coming from?

CMO_Kymar says:
@CNS: Calm down, Counselor. You are becoming hysterical. Now tell me what else you can sense from these people and how many there are
CIV_Walker says:
::Gets escorted to the Brig by security guards, continuing to mutter to himself in various languages (because it's fun) including insults::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Sec 1: We'll need to cover every inch of this base to make sure.  Are you sure you're up for it?  ::reaches the turbolift and waits for the CNS and CMO::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::gets a grip, as best she can under the circumstances:: *CSO*/CMO: Give me a second...
 
ACTION: The bridge screen's Neat Graphic [TM] vanished when Walker logged off.  All efforts to restore it by the engineer fail, and it really looks like he's designing a 3D game, instead of doing his job.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::frowns:: *CMO* Doctor, do you think she needs to be returned to the QIb?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: What's happening Commander?
CNS_Suder says:
::closes her eyes and concentrates::
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::nods:: CSO: Aye, sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
@*CSO*: I would like to return her to the QIb, but against my better judgement she must stay here. We will need her Telepathy as well as yours now
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* We're getting .... ::sighs::  an impression that someone is still onboard.  We'll keep looking.
CNS_Suder says:
::doesnt' open her eyes:: *CSO*: Down, definitely down...but I... ::thinks::
CMO_Kymar says:
@QIb: *Sickbay*: This is Doctor Kymar, See if you can patch the bio-scanners into the medical transporter and try scanning the starbase for the smallest life signs and try to get a lock.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CMO*: Doctor, is the Counselor going to be alright?
Med_Technician says:
 *CMO*: Aye sir, we'll get right on it
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::enters the turbolift and with her sec team::  TL: Last deck.
CNS_Suder says:
::opens her eyes:: *CSO*: Commander. I think I’m picking up several different...sentient beings. They're all, um, down...but spread out. I...I cant' do any better...
TL says:
@::beeps:: CSO: Unrecognized location.  Please state destination.
CMO_Kymar says:
@*ACO*: With me here she should be alright, I will do my best to bring her back to you in one piece. ::tightens his grip on his phaser pistol::

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CMO* I'm going on ahead.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@ TL: Deck 40.
CMO_Kymar says:
@*CSO*: Wait for us, Commander. We will be there now. CNS: Will you be alright? Can you walk?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::pulls out his tricorder and starts scanning the Counselor::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CMO*: Just so you know what your best is riding on doctor, I am holding you personally responsible for her well being.
TL says:
@::beeps, and starts whizzing down::
CNS_Suder says:
@ ::looks over at CMO beside her:: CMO: Don’t be such a clucking hen, doctor...of course I can walk... ::smiles weakly::
CMO_Kymar says:
@*ACO*: I will get her back...you can count on it
CMO_Kymar says:
@::smiles at Suder:: CNS: Then lets get going, the CSO needs us
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander, I think you should start gathering your people and preparing to return to the QIb. I'm getting a bad feeling about this place.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::puts his tricorder away and follows the Counselor in the direction of the TL that the CSO currently occupies::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* I need to make sure everyone is off Sir.  I can't leave them behind.... They're scared.
TL says:
@::beeps again., and opens the door on level 40, which looks surprisingly neat compared to the carnage of the promenade::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::steps out with rifle raised and looks around::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::nodding at the sec team to spread out and sweep the area::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Very well Commander. You have 10 more minutes and then I'm ordering the AT beamed back.
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::follows the CSO out, holding his rifle, looking about as white as a sheet, and starts moving out::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*XO* You wouldn't leave them here if you felt their fear Commander.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO* Ship's sensors detect only the AT...no one else.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::arrives at the TL with the Counselor and notices that it has gone down:: *CSO*: Commander, are you on the last deck?

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CMO* Level 40 Doctor.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks level 40 looking around and finding no one::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::grumbles. "She's gonna die down there...":: *CSO*: I will be down now
Host Sec_member1 says:
@::suddenly screams, turns around towards the CSO, and starts shooting his pulse compression rifle, randomly, in any and every direction::

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