QIb lutmey

The QIb Chronicles
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CMO_Kymar says:
::watches the Counselor dash out of his Sickbay on an emergency call just as the Vulcan Lieutenant arrives to give a blood donation:: Vulcan: Just step over to the blood extractor. ::leaves his patient for D'oh to tend to for a moment and walks over to start extracting the blood from his volunteer::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands and paces his quarters thinking::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::on the bridge wondering about their visitor::
Romulan says:
::groans::
XO_Q`tor says:
::Checking the status of the cloak and weapons::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::checks on long range sensors for any cloaked ships::
CMO_Kymar says:
Vulcan: This will only take a moment. ::locking her arm in the extractor he takes a few pints of blood, thanks the volunteer and points her towards D'oh so she can rest a little. moving the trolley of blood over to his DNA Coder he begins to run tests and analysis on the blood he has here and the blood from their Romulan patient::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Trying to figure out where the Senator could be::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Sir, I'd like to get some samples of the shuttle debris.  I'd like to know how it was damaged.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'm also getting a small asteroid field nearby.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Nothing else so far.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Negative Commander, transporters would give away our position. The debris is not going anywhere
CMO_Kymar says:
::extracting the correct strands from the Vulcan blood he sets the computer to engineer the rest of the DNA and create a compatible blood for the Romulan:: Computer: How long will this take?
Computer says:
CMO: 2 minutes and 46 seconds
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Concentrate the search for cloaked vessels on that asteroid field however.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Aye Sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods to himself and walks over to where the Romulan is lying on the Biobed:: Rom: Don’t move or speak, I will have your blood in 2 minutes. Just don’t you dare die on me. ::looks back to where his blood is getting created and hopes::

CIV_Walker says:
::Crawls out of a jefferies tube that runs adjacent to sickbay, clunking along with an engineering kit banging on the deck plating of the tube::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Self: Dammit. Why doesn't anything ever go smoothly?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::sets up sensors to scan the field::
XO_Q`tor says:
*CO*: Bridge to Captain Turner
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks up and taps commbadge:: *XO*: Go ahead.
Romulan says:
::groans at the CMO, and raises one hand to his throat, pulling off a necklace::
CMO_Kymar says:
::picks up his Med Tricorder and scans the Romulan again, checking on vital signs etc::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::modifies the sensors to better detect the traces of metal she is getting from the asteroid field::
XO_Q`tor says:
*CO*: Sir, sensors have detected a small asteroid field nearby. I have ordered sensor sweeps of that area to search for any cloaked vessels.
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks down at the Romulan over his tricorder:: Rom: Don't move! you cou...::looks to where the Romulan’s hand is, then at the necklace and to what is hanging at the end. A Data Crystal::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'm getting nothing specific at this range Sir.  Can we get closer?
Host Captain_Turner says:
*XO*: Alright Commander I'll be there shortly. Let me know if you find anything.
CIV_Walker says:
::Stows the engineering kit and wipes his hands on his shirt, slamming the hatch to the jefferies tube shut::
XO_Q`tor says:
*CO*: Aye sir. Q'tor out.
CMO_Kymar says:
::slowly and carefully opens the Romulan’s hand and takes out the necklace, stowing it safely on his own neck::
Computer says:
CMO: DNA Engineering complete. Target and Source DNA Match positive
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Goes back to pacing::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Anything?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'm getting some traces of metal, but I can't be certain if its merely components in the rocks.  I'd like to get closer Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Paces out the door to the TL and heads for the bridge::

CMO_Kymar says:
::walks back to the blood and takes out the canister full of Romulan blood. Moving over to the Bio-bed he slots it into the intravenous link and attaches it to the Romulan's arm. Tapping out the instructions on his console the blood starts to slowly drain away and into the body of his comatose patient. Picking up his Med Tricorder he begins a scan::
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Maneuvering thrusters only...get us a little closer to the asteroid field.
CIV_Walker says:
::Logs what he's done on a padd and posts it into the engineering maintenance and upgrade logs before heading for the turbolift::
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighing loudly in relief he places his Tricorder down and leaves his patient to rest:: *CO*: Doctor Kymar to the Captain.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::continues to scan the field, searching for signs of ships, life signs, anything that would point to someone having occupied the space before::
FCO says:
XO: Aye sir. ::fires thrusters and slowly moves the QIb closer to the asteroid field::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Snaps out of his daze and taps his comm.-badge again:: *CMO*: Go with your message Doc.
CIV_Walker says:
::After waiting a short time, gets into a TL as it arrives:: TL: Deck one, bridge.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Scan for any residual from quantum singularities
CMO_Kymar says:
*CO*: Our patient will be alright, the blood transfusion worked. He will need an hour or two of rest before he will be able to be interviewed however.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::complies with the Commander's orders::
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CMO*: Understood. Good work Doctor.
CMO_Kymar says:
:;he fingers the Data Crystal on the end of the necklace:: *CO*: I also found something that might interest you. The Romulan had a necklace on, and on the end is a Data Crystal...I believe it might hold valuable information
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::wishes they could do more..... really doesn’t like just sitting around waiting for the enemy to show itself::
CIV_Walker says:
::Arrives on the TL at deck one, aft compartment, half unhappy that he didn't get stopped at the bridge but makes his way there, aft entrance::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Perks up:: *CMO*: A what now?!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I've got readings showing a Romulan Ship has been in the area some time ago, but we're so close to the border that it isn't unusual.
CMO_Kymar says:
*CO*: A Data Crystal. The Romulan took it off a moment ago before I started the transfusion.

XO_Q`tor says:
Self: Show yourselves you honorless HaDIbaH!
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CMO*: Two words for you Doc. "Bridge now."
CMO_Kymar says:
*CO*: Aye sir, Kymar Out. ::taking up his tricorder he heads out and into a TL:: TL: Bridge
CIV_Walker says:
::Walks forward of the bridge, towards Q'tor::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Sir, I'm not sure but I think there is something embedded into one of the asteroids.
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: All stop! CSO: Can you identify it Commander?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: It’s not too clear, but I think it appears to be some kind of low-grade cloaking field.
FCO says:
::Brings ship to all stop::
CIV_Walker says:
::Stands and quietly watches the view-screen for a moment::
CMO_Kymar says:
::taking off the necklace he examines the Data Crystal as the TL grinds and clunks it way up to the bridge. As the doors open he clutches it in his fist and walks out into the Main Bridge::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Exits TL and enters the bridge::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: See if you can detect anything inside the cloaked area. A ship, a listening post, a probe...anything
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::nods at the Commander and turns back to her console::
XO_Q`tor says:
::see's the CO and CMO enter the bridge:: ALL: Captain on the bridge!
CIV_Walker says:
::quietly grunts at Q'tors announcement::
CMO_Kymar says:
::doesn't notice the captain but hears Q'tor and looks around. "You're not the Captain, fool!"::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::scans the power of the device and its range in order to penetrate it with sensors while not setting off any security::
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Alright what's up? What do we have?
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: We have this ::holds up the necklace and watches the small crystal dangle back and forth::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, we have maneuvered closer to the asteroid field. Commander Lorenzo has detected what would appear to be a low grade cloaking field. She is currently attempting to find what it is hiding.
CIV_Walker says:
::Vaguely smiles at Kymar:: Kymar: Taking up hypnosis, doctor?

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Takes the crystal::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Hands the crystal over to Walker:: CIV: What do you make of this?
CMO_Kymar says:
::glares at the CO for a brief second at having the Crystal snatched from him but quickly smiles and turns to Walker:: CIV: You never know, Mr. Walker
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Any luck?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::wishes she could use more aggressive scans but doesn't want to reveal their position to anyone that might be monitoring the area::
CIV_Walker says:
::Looks at the crystal:: CO: I don't know. ::looks some more::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Not yet sir. Not without giving away our position.
CIV_Walker says:
::holds up the crystal to the light:: CO: It's definitely a data crystal of sorts.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: Find out what’s on it. ::Turns to the XO::
CMO_Kymar says:
::hands Walker his Tricorder:: CIV: Use this, it helps
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Hmmm..............suggestions?
CIV_Walker says:
CO: Standard Romulan design. ::Takes a few steps back towards the Exec's side console:: I'd guess it stored audio and video recordings.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Unless we want to give away our position sir, the only thing I can suggest is to continue with our current course of action.
CIV_Walker says:
::takes the doctor’s tricorder and takes a few steps even further back and around the tactical and ops console, towards the science console 2::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::continues her scans, attempting to see past the cloaking field::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Without knowing how many of our enemy are out there, or where they are, it would be foolish to show our hand right now.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Carry on then Commander.
CIV_Walker says:
::opens the tricorder and places it on top of the console with the data crystal on top and uses science 2 console, in conjunction with the tricorder to read the data::
CMO_Kymar says:
::follows Walker, curious about what is stored on this crystal and wanting to get his tricorder back when the Civilian finished with it::
 
ACTION: A picture of the Romulan you have in sickbay appears on the screen at Science 2. He is bleeding badly and bruised, and appears to be recording this from inside a shuttle. The picture is currently paused at this point.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks over at Sci 2::
CMO_Kymar says:
CIV: that’s the Romulan we have in Sickbay
CIV_Walker says:
CO/XO: Captain Turner, Q'tor, we have something.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Walker::
XO_Q`tor says:
::walks over to Sci 2 station::
CMO_Kymar says:
::moves to the other side of Walker, not only to give Q'tor room but to avoid his smell too::
CIV_Walker says:
::Taps a few buttons on the Science console:: I'm trying to see if there is anything else.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: What have you found?
CIV_Walker says:
::Turns around to face Turner:: CO: This... ::Punches up the image to the main viewer::
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to look up at the Main Screen and what the video is about to reveal::
 
ACTION: The larger image of the Romulan is no prettier than the smaller one was.

XO_Q`tor says:
::turns around to look at the main viewer as it's much easier than hunching over the little screen at Sci 2::
 
ACTION: The video is still paused.

CMO_Kymar says:
::pushes the Play button for everyone::
 
ACTION: The video stutters a bit, the picture loses vertical hold, but slowly moves back to normal.

Romulan says:
Greetings, if this is the Federation vessel sent to escort Senator Drelak.
Romulan says:
If not, then I must assume I have been captured, or worse... so Eh'shay off, you bunch of vi'lats.
Romulan says:
My name is Baynak. I wish I had time to tell you .... everything you need to know, but I only have a few minutes.
CIV_Walker says:
::Smiles at the Romulan's language::
Baynak says:
Senator Drelak was ... not aboard the shuttlecraft sent to meet you. This is nothing but a Romulan plot to dispose of her and blame it on the Federation. 
XO_Q`tor says:
::is slightly surprised to hear a Romulan speak in such a manner::

Baynak says:
::sighs, groans, and falls forward onto the console::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns.... never did trust that Romulan::
Baynak says:
::groans, and gets back up:: She is... being held on Gyra Pi, a Romulan base approximately one day from the rendezvous at warp eight. If you can free her, you will be able to prove the plot against the Federation.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks at Q'tor:: XO: Looks like plenty of proof of a conspiracy to me.
Baynak says:
::is starting to look very pale:: I do not know... how much longer I can stay conscious. The Tal Shiar have operatives monitoring Federation Communications, as well as agents in high places... 
Baynak says:
Do not communicate any of this to your superiors until Drelak has been secured. They will kill her and dispose of the body if they believe... believe you know.... 
 
ACTION: Baynak slumps onto the console again, and the video ends. 

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Gyra Pi! The Ion storms
CIV_Walker says:
::removes the image of the unconscious from the view screen::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Not again!
CIV_Walker says:
::Frowns in Q'tor's direction, leaning back on the science console, wondering what conclusions they are jumping to::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, that is the same Romulan that warned us away from Gyra Pi just before we were hit by the converging ion storms.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: Walker copy that and leave a buoy for Starfleet with a receiver to acknowledge if the QIb has been destroyed. In the event it has have the buoy send the message to Admiral Carlson at Starfleet. He's a personal friend and I know I can trust him.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Not sure Commander but we have bigger worries now.
Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Lay in a course for Gyra Pi.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, I would not advise that course of action just yet
CMO_Kymar says:
::picks up his Tricorder from the console and slides it into his belt. Picking up the necklace he looks to the Captain:: CO: Captain, I think we should destroy this
CIV_Walker says:
::Presses a few transfer protocol buttons and uploads the movie and a few QIb ship logs:: CO: I'll transfer it to the QIb's hard shell.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: This Romulan has made it clear that if the Tal-Shiar suspect that we suspect the truth, they will kill the Senator

 
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: Destroy it? ::Grabs the crystal from the Doc at that suggestion::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Our going to Gyra Pi right now, with out any real reason would be a clear indication of our suspicions.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: That's why we aren't going to tell anyone.....................................yet.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: We've performed survey missions in that area in the past.  We can easily use the excuse of needing to complete it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Good thinking Commander.
CIV_Walker says:
::listens to the doctor's suggestion and thinks for a moment as the captain snatches the crystal:: self: uhhh.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Let's do this people.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Not when we are on a "diplomatic mission" that has apparently failed.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Thing is no one "knows" it failed yet Commander. Let's solve this before they find out.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: If this were all due to an accidental shuttle explosion and there were no suspicions about a plot, what would be our first course of action?
CIV_Walker says:
::looks down at the recording still fresh in the science console memory::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: The Tal-Shiar knows sir
 
ACTION: The Priority Communications light starts blinking on the bridge.

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Or rather they think they know, and that is our greatest strength right now
CMO_Kymar says:
::shrugs. "Told you no-one listened" It starts to laugh cruelly. Thinking to himself he talks to his voice. It doesn't matter. That crystal hold information which could end all our lives and the lives of countless others. The voice stayed silent, and left him in peace once more::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CO: Well we've already scanned the debris. Our next course would be to turn it over to the Empire and Starfleet and wait to have our heads handed to us normally. ::Grins::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: I think we should make it clear to them that we are heading back to base
CIV_Walker says:
::sees the blinking light on the ops console opposite the science:: CO: Incoming priority transmission, I think.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: On screen.

XO_Q`tor says:
::turns to see the blinking light::
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to the View screen with everyone else::
CIV_Walker says:
::pushes off the science console and leans over the side operations console queing the message to the screen::
 
ACTION: The View screen comes up with a Starfleet Command logo, and the words "Captain's Eyes Only"

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::still wishes she knew what that small cloaking field was hiding...... brings up a recorded image of the ambassador's shuttle before it blew up.... enhanced the image to see if the cloaking device was down  during the explosion::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Self: Hmmmmmmmmm.
CIV_Walker says:
CO: Your ready room?
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: Reroute. My ready room.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Heads to his RR::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::checks the recording carefully to see if anything was shot at the shuttle from the asteroid field::
CIV_Walker says:
::stretches to the communication system panel to reroute the transmission to the ready room and clears the S.F. command logo from the screen::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Commander Lorenzo, have you discovered anything yet?
CIV_Walker says:
Self: Anyway. ::Walks aft towards the main science console, standing next to Lorenzo for a minute::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Nothing yet Sir.  I'm just covering all angles.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits down at his desk and punches the message up on screen::
CMO_Kymar says:
::scratches his head for a moment. Realizing he is useless here he heads back to Sickbay::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Goes pale as he reads it::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Then his face just gets hot::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands and marches onto the bridge::
CIV_Walker says:
::crouches down next to Lorenzo:: CSO: Do you have any idea of how to track Romulan Warbird movements?

XO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Walker, assist Commander Lorenzo, and lets find out everything we can before we leave here.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Attention!!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Sir. I'd like to go down to that cloaking field myself.  We need to know what it’s hiding.
CIV_Walker says:
::leers at Q'tor::
CMO_Kymar says:
::stopping before he gets onto the TL he turns to look at the Captain::
XO_Q`tor says:
::turns to face the Captain::
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: The Romulans are threatening war unless we turn ourselves over to them for the murder of Drelak.
CIV_Walker says:
::looks over at Turner from being crouched down::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::whispers:: CIV: The same way you track all enemy movements.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Starfleet has accepted their demands. We have six hours to comply.
CMO_Kymar says:
::his jaw drops as the Captain speaks::
CMO_Kymar says:
::his jaw drops even further::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, we must return to base and hand over that data crystal. It is the proof that this is the Romulans doing and not ours!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::mumbles to herself:: great, we'll go renegade and I'll get another court martial.
CIV_Walker says:
::Stands up and looks at Turner, a little incredulous, taking a gulp:: CO: Six hours? That sounds reasonable. That's six hours to prove our innocence before we hand our selves over to the organ grinder.
CMO_Kymar says:
XO: We can’t do that, or the Romulans will really kill Drelak
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Proof? I don't think so. Someone at Starfleet has already decided our fate. And without a fight I might add. This stinks of conspiracy.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks over at the Commander and frowns at their opposite thinking::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: They would kill her Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: The next statement I make is a request not an order.
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks down to the main command area with the rest of the senior crew::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: You don't have to ask Captain. We're with you.

CMO_Kymar says:
:;grins at the CSO's statement and agree's:: CO: All the way
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: All of us.  ::frowns at the crew to see if there are any that would disagree::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks around to see if anyone disagrees:: All: Does Commander Lorenzo and Doctor Kymar speak for everybody?
XO_Q`tor says:
CMO/CSO/CO: They will kill Drelak regardless. I will NOT submit myself to these p'taH. I will die in battle with this ship and its crew!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks at Q'tor and smiles::
CMO_Kymar says:
::chuckles:: All: I think our XO agrees
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Finally looks at Mr. Walker::
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to regard Walker::
CIV_Walker says:
XO: Q'tor? You'd risk a quadrant-wide war to save your honor? ::frowns in distaste and then turns to look at Turner::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::nods:: XO: Now can I go down and disengage that cloaking field?  We've only got six hours.  ::smiles::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CIV: Well Walker? What is it? Back to jail? I know you're use to it but the rest of us aren't. ::Grins::
CIV_Walker says:
CO: I think this goes over our heads but as a civilian looking after his own behind, I'm onboard. ::Pauses:: What do I have to loose? ::Smiles::
XO_Q`tor says:
::turns to look at Walker::
CMO_Kymar says:
::grins at their young Civilian::
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: All right then.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Kick the tires and light the fires big daddy. Gyra Pi and engage.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits in his chair and begins to go over a game plan in his head::
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: I'll go alert Sickbay. My crew will be with you all the way ::turns and walks to the TL::
XO_Q`tor says:
::looks at the CO completely confused as to what he just said::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets up and puts her hand on Walker's shoulder, then nods and smiles at his acceptance of their duty::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Notices the Commanders confused look:: XO: Set a course and lay in for Gyra Pi.
Nurse Aliz says:
*CMO* Sir, we need you down here ... your patient is awake

CMO_Kymar says:
*Nurse*: On my way
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