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The QIb Chronicles
 
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CNS_Suder says:
:: waiting for CMO to answer her hail::
CMO_Kymar says:
::lying unconscious in the shuttle-bay of the Bird of Prey::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Enters the bridge her bat'leth slung over her shoulder, standing tall and slightly defiant  marches over to the command level.::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits in the center seat deep in thought::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: marches over to the CO::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: comes to attention before the CO ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::monitoring the ships around them with sensors::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, Lt Commander Ravenprowler reporting for duty.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks up at Tigs and smiles::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Winks at Tigs:: FCO: Take your seat Commander. We'll do all the hugs and mushy stuff later.
XO_Q`tor says:
::can't help but notice the bat'leth slung over the FCO's shoulder::
Host Baynak says:
@::somewhere.... on a BoP, he believes::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::activates long range sensors to get the first possible glimpse of Gyra Pi::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::doesn’t notice their new officer come in::
CNS_Suder says:
::tries again:: COM:Klingon Vessel: CMO: Kymar, come in please...?
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: winks back, but refrains from smiling, turns walks down to her stations, strapping her bat'leth to the back of her chair, and trying to get used to the new scarlet uniform ::
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: CDR Ravenprowler, you may want leave the bat'leth in your quarters after today
CMO_Kymar says:
::is standing in a long tunnel, behind him the darkness closes in and in front, a long way away, there is a bright and pure light;:
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises her chair to a comfortable height and takes her chair, noting position and distance from Gyra Pi::
Host Baynak says:
@::takes a deep breath, feeling a need to speak to Captain Turner::
 
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, coming up to the Gyra Pi system, closing fast.
CMO_Kymar says:
::"Im coming for you, Dremel. Run....RUN! HAHAHA!" And he ran for the light::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
FCO: ETA to Gyra Pi?  ::notices for the first time who is at helm control and laughs with surprise::
CNS_Suder says:
::is getting worried at the lack of response from the Doc:: *XO*: Commander, can you contact Kymar?...I have a bad feeling...
Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Slow to impulse as we enter the system.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO : Two minutes out.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Maintain cloak and coordinate the final arrangements.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Scan the system for any signs of a ship that might have been carrying the Senator.
XO_Q`tor says:
*CNS*: Negative Counselor. No communications. It would give away the Klingons position
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::attempts to detect any other cloaking fields in the system::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Aye Sir, slowing to impulse.
CNS_Suder says:
*XO*: Then beam him back now! ::sounds very serious about this and willing to beat everyone up to do it herself if they refuse::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Aye sir. Captain Q'von is standing by.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO/XO: They system looks clear so far.  No phenomena registering yet.
Host Baynak says:
@::looks around for anyone he knows:: Anyone: Hello!  It is imperative that I speak with Captain Turner!  Immediately!
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: What's the next step Commander?
CMO_Kymar says:
::The light came closer...and closer...but so did the darkness. He could feel it on his heels and clutching at his soul. "I'm here, Dremel. Can you fight me now?" Mocking laughter echoed through the corridor::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: plots an exit vector, and uploads defensive maneuvers.
XO_Q`tor says:
*CNS*: I am afraid that is impossible at this time Counselor. We cannot give away the Klingon's position.
CNS_Suder says:
::growls audibly over the comm system:: *XO*: Commander, this may be a matter of life and death... we need to get him back NOW!
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Over hears the conversation with the XO and CNS and taps his commbadge::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Now we begin scanning for the power and communications arrays sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::his life-signs start to falter, his heartbeat becomes erratic. "I have you now...."::
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CNS*: Is there a problem Counselor?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods at the XO:: XO: Show's yours Number One.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: peeks over her shoulder at Julia, thinking she looks just the same ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'm getting nothing so far, but I do wonder about that planet that caused our warp to fail just when those ion storms converged Sir.
CNS_Suder says:
*CO*: Yes! Your bloody Fir- ::calms herself:: The doctor is in serious trouble, and we need to get him back now...right now...this second...no time to lose, got it? ::pacing around sickbay like a loony::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Begin scanning for power generators and communications arrays. Also life signs. We need to know where everyone on that base is.
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CNS*: And due to our situation we can't transport or communicate. Is that understood?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::he is almost at the end of the corridor, but the blackness has nearly surrounded him. Its icy coldness stung the back of his neck and the bottom of his soul::
Host Baynak says:
@::climbs slowly off the biobed in the Klingon sickbay::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Aye Sir.  Perhaps we should take the same route we took the last time we were here?  We stumbled on something then, but were distracted.
CNS_Suder says:
*CO*: It's understood, Turner, but it's not acceptable...he's dying, I can feel it and I'm losing him...get him back!
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reconfigures her panel to her liking ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: very good CDR
CMO_Kymar says:
@::he ran all the harder, ran until his legs hurt to get away from the cold and from the darkness. He ran until he could no longer run::
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CNS*: The safety of the majority takes precedent here Counselor.
CNS_Suder says:
::leans on a bio-bed, feeling a cold sweat all over, concentrates on Kymar, trying to reach him telepathically::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: But CDR, this time at the first sign of trouble back us off quick
CNS_Suder says:
::growls again:: *CO*: Just remember, you're killing him... ::cuts the comm channel in annoyance::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Aye, we'll stay clear of that planet's magnetic field.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: shakes her head slightly, continuing to oversee navigation ::
Host Baynak says:
@::wanders out of sickbay into the hall, marvelling at how a ship using such primitive technology even flies::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Straightens up in his chair:: *CNS*: And we won't do him any good if we give our position away to the Romulans and get blown out of the sky will we!?
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Any signs of any unaccounted for cloaking fields?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
FCO: Keep your distance from Gyra Pi II Commander, or that planet will leave us stranded.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Negative Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Lowers his voice again::
CNS_Suder says:
::through gritted teeth:: *CO*: We'll discuss this later... ::reache sout as best she can to CMO:: ~~~CMO: Kymar...~~~
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CNS*: Now I know you're worried about him. I am too. But we have to use our heads here.
 
ACTION: A Romulan warbird decloaks off the port bow.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Here we go.
CMO_Kymar says:
::He can feel it clutching at him, feel the darkness edging over his body. Then he heard a voice...he knew that voice...::
 
ACTION: Incoming general hail

XO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Red Alert Maintain the cloak
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks at the XO::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, incoming hail.
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: All stop
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO/XO: They can't know we're here.
CNS_Suder says:
*CO*: Stop counseling and start captaining, you've made the decision so, no need to justify it to me... ::very angry, but somewhat detached::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye HoD. :: goes all stop ::
CNS_Suder says:
~~~CMO: Kymar...can you hear me~~~
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Don't be so sure CDR
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sounds red alert ::
 
ACTION: On the screen appears the bridge of a warbird, the design 20 years old, the commander sitting high on a pedestal, with the minions working to either side.

Talas says:
%COM: ALL: Klingon armada.  You will leave this sector immediately.  It is not your territory.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: How do they know we're here?
CMO_Kymar says:
::It was a comfortinhg voice. One he knew and trusted...he spoke, his voice sounding urgent. "I am here, I don’t know where I am...I need your....I need your help..."::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks to the screen and growls ::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
::thinks nuchpu' ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: I do not know sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: A better question is how do we answer them if at all?
CNS_Suder says:
::has no idea exactly what's going on in CMO's head, but feels he needs her to stay. Tries to send comforting thoughts, happy images to him to deflect him from whatever was going on inside his mind::
Talas says:
%COM: ALL: Klingon vessels.  You will leave this territory, or appropriate countermeasures will be taken to remove you.  ::looks angry::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, since they are obviously aware of our presence, I say the QIb decloaks, and we answer them
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::starts to use tachyons to detect if there are other cloaked Romulan vessels::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::Images, thoughts and feelings flooded his mind. They were comforting. Turning his head he saw that the darkness receded a little...but the corridor got longer. A lot longer::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: blinks in the red lights of the bridge ::
CNS_Suder says:
::makes her way carefully out of Sickbay towards the shuttle bay::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Well like I said its your show. Your race is far more familiar with them than the Federation is.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks yes we are familiar, and they all must die ::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::He held on to those images, those feelings and kept them close. Gaining power from them to keep himself running::
XO_Q`tor says:
::gives the CO a sideways look:: CO: Aye sir
Host Baynak says:
@::wandering through the corridors on a bird of prey, looking for a comm console he can use to contact the QIb::
CNS_Suder says:
::almost lets the terror of where Kymar has found himself take her over. pauses for a moment to regain her composure::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::detects echoes from around the system... :: XO: I think I'm reading about 2 or 3 cloaks Sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::Back on the deck, his body was reacting to the mental healing. His heart beat stabilizes but his life signs are still low. "You are almost mine, Dremel...."::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::attempts to pinpoint the exact location of the cloak echos::
CNS_Suder says:
TL: Cargobay One...quickly...
XO_Q`tor says:
Self: Quy'vatlh
Talas says:
%COM: ALL: Klingon vessels.  This is your final warning.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Open a channel
OPS says:
XO: Aye sir, channel open
CNS_Suder says:
::hears a voice in CMOs mind and shivers at the menace behind it:: Self: after this, I'm taking a day off... ::refocuses her efforts to keep Kymar calm, showing him images of his crew happy to see him home::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: brings weapons online to her console ::
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: *Warbird*: This is Commander Q'tor. We were not aware that this space was claimed by the Star Empire
Host Talas says:
@::looks at the screen:: COM: QIb: Well.  I knew you would come.  I hoped this would be you.  I take it the armada follows your orders?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::He began to feel the energy leaving his body, he felt he could run no more. The thoughts and feeling he had from the counselor kept the darkness at bay...but for how long?::
Host Talas says:
@COM: QIb: Yes, that's because, despite the cranial ridges giving so much space, your species have brains that would rattle in the skulls of Terran fleas.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: readjusts her chair not used to sitting down for long periods of time ::
Host Talas says:
@COM: QIb: You were warned twice to remove yourselves from this system.
CNS_Suder says:
::exits the TL and makes her way to the Cargobay in question:: *XO*: Commander, I need Challenger for a few minutes...authorize me.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances over to the XO, wondering if they are going to attack now ::
XO_Q`tor says:
*Talas*: The "armada" that you speak of is here at our request but they follow their own orders. As for your pathetic attempts at insults I thought that your race were above such childish behavior
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns at the Romulan insult..... then turns back to her console::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Come on come on.  Where they hell are they.
Host Talas says:
@COM: QIb: Well, you would recognize childish behavior when you saw it.  I assume you are here to surrender to Romulan authorities?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::sweat soaked his body back on the deck of the bird of prey, and he shivered unconsciously with the exertion his mental self was putting out. His life signs continuing to drop::
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Shakazna: As for leaving the area, we are under orders from Star Fleet Command.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls low in her chest at the Romulan on the screen ::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Allow the Challenger to depart....cloaked
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Shakazna: When and if we surrender to Romulan authorities, it will be just that; to Romulan authorities, not to HaDIbaH such as your self.
CNS_Suder says:
::climbs into Challenger, med kit on the other seat, and runs through start-up checks as fast as she can::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Send some security with her. ::Nods::
Host Talas says:
@COM: QIb: This vessel is clearly Romulan in build and crew.  Which makes us your port of call for the authorities which you have been ordered to report to.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Nod in agreement with the XO, little green blooded slimey nuchpu'::
CNS_Suder says:
*XO*: Well?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::still attempting to pinpoint the location of the ships.... begins to search for Drelak's bio signs::
CNS_Suder says:
::is ready to leave and tapping her fingers on her chair impatiently::
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Shakazna: As dishonorable as your race is we do not recognize terrorists and murderers such as yourselves as the Authorities of the Star Empire
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::calibrates long range sensors towards Gyra Pi II... searching::
Host Talas says:
%COM: QIb: Commander.  Lying will only make your situation worse.  We recorded on long range sensors your destruction of the Senator's vessel, and immediately transmitted it to the authorities.  Including the liaison who guaranteed the Senator's safety.
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Shakazna: And we have proof to the contrary.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::he lost them, the comfort from the images was gone and the cold was back. Like ice running down his spine he could feel it eat away at his very being. His mind was tired, he could no longer run...::
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Shakazna: We were given 6 hours to turn ourselves in...I believe we still have approximately 3 hours remaining. We intend to use that time to gather the evidence needed that will acquit us. Such as a cloaked Romulan torpedo launcher in the area of the rendezvous
Host Talas says:
%::looks disdainfully at the screen::
CNS_Suder says:
::had let the coldness take over for a few seconds and can't seem to get CMO back now, can feel the panic start to set in:: Self: hurry...
OPS says:
*CNS*: you have the all clear, Sir
CMO_Kymar says:
::No, I can’t die. Not yet. It’s not my time, Dammit! The corridor was nearing its end, but the light seemed hazy. The coldness spread through his body as the darkness began to envelope him. "I have you now." And the laughter came back::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: plot an attack and disruptor pattern ::
CNS_Suder says:
Self: finally!!! ::powers up as the bay doors open, slips out through the forcefield once her cloak is active::
Host Talas says:
%::watches a screen in front of him, and looks up again, suddenly furious.  Hits a button on his console::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::whispers:: XO: Sir, we aren't going to find Drelak with Romulan Warbirds tailing us.  Perhaps we should have the ta'QeH take Baynak somewhere safe?
 
ACTION: A disruptor beam lances out from the Shakazna, and strikes the Challenger directly on the starboard side, right in the middle.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: The Challenger has been hit Sir.
Host Talas says:
%::stands:: COM: QIb: And now we have the illegal use of a Romulan cloaking device, in an effort to evade our authority! ::is truly furious now::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks for bio readings on the shuttle::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: prepares to raise shields ::
XO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Shields up, lock all weapons.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises shields and locks weapons ::
 
ACTION: Fire from Shakazna continues to pummel the Challenger

FCO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Extend shields ?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Dammit.  ::still looking for a bioreading.. knowing they can't transport her over now.::
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Do it!
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: extends the Qlb's shields around the  shuttle ::
Challenger_Computer says:
#CMO: Warning.  Hull breach.
CNS_Suder says:
#Self: Crap! ::coughs through the smoke, plasma and dry ice billowing out of a few of her consoles. Raises shields and gets out of the way::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: prepares a tractor beam ::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::Is struck by something, a disruptor?, it hits him repeatedly and he can feel the shots tearing into his very being. No, not his. One of his crew?  The darkness was almost around him now, and he had run out of steam::
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Shakazna: You will cease fire immediately or we will be forced to open fire.
Host Talas says:
%::hits a button that closes the comm channel::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Suggest we move the ship to  protect the shuttle and tractor it in, Sir.
 
ACTION: Three D'deridex warbirds de-cloak, moving at full impulse, and strafe the QIb from the forward module down.

Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Do it now! Get her back in the bay!
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: ta'QeH: Captain Q'von we need that package safe. Leave your battle group and leave the area.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: attempts to lock on a tractor beam, moving ship into a protective stance::
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: opens bay doors ::
 
ACTION: The warbirds continue to fire, and Shakazna joins them, all ships now concentrating fire on the forward section, just below the bridge.

CNS_Suder says:
#::has stemmed the flow of dry ice:: Self: oh, for goodness sake! I'm not bloody going back now!
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: ALL Ships: Open Fire!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::holds on while the ships gets bombarded with weapons fire....stares at the Captain waiting for him to act::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: My thoughts exactly!!
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers
CNS_Suder says:
# COM:QIb:CO: I'm OK, Captain...I need to get over there for Kymar, understood?
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hits the button for a full torpedo load and fires all disruptors ::
Computer says:
ALL: Warning.  Hull breach on deck nine.  Warning.  Decompression is ocurring on deck nine.  Warning.  Emergency force-fields are off-line.
XO_Q`tor says:
*Engineering*: Bridge to engineering....more power to the shields
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: engages evasives ::
XO_Q`tor says:
*Engineering*: Get damage control to deck nine on the double
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Challenger:CNS: We tried it your way already Counselor. No more risks!
 
ACTION: The viewscreen shows a terrible sight, as the forward module disengages from the rest of QIb, blown off at the docking latches.  Bodies are sucked out into the vacuum of space, and EPS conduits rupture around the break

FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: veers off from the wreckage ::
CNS_Suder says:
# COM:QIb:CO: Is that an order?
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: All Ships: Fire at will
CMO_Kymar says:
@::This is it...and so it ends? The darkness overtook him and the light at the end of the corridor becomes hazy::
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM:Challenger:CNS: That's most definitely an order!
Computer says:
ALL: Warning.  Decompression has occureed on deck nine.  Emergency force-fields are off-line.  Warning.  Hull integrity failing.  Warning.  EPS conduits have ruptured on decks eight, nine, and ten.
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: fires at will, but maneuverability is shot ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO/XO: Sir, Engineering has been decompressed.
CNS_Suder says:
::looks at him through the view screen and she looks almost surly:: COM:QIb: CO: another thing we have to discuss later... Suder out...
 
ACTION: Suddenly, everything goes white for everyone, as another shot hits the QIb.  No-one can see anything, do anything

FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sees white ::
 
ACTION: When sight returns, they are no longer on the QIb.  Wearing the dress of the impoverished from the early 20th century on Earth, they sand by a metal grill, surrounded by others

CMO_Kymar says:
@::back on deck, his sweat-soaked body falls limp and his last breath escapes his lips::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: What the hell...
FCO_Ravenprowler says:
:: blinks and reaches for her blade ::
CNS_Suder says:
::falls on her ass, cause she was in a sitting position::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks around at the people surrounding them::
 
ACTION: Water washes around their feat, and a man in uniform stands by the grill.  Lettering on the walls reads simply:  "R.M.S. Titanic".
 
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