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The QIb Chronicles
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CMO_Kymar says:
::gets a notification of the scan results and reads over them before transferring them to a PADD and slowly heading into a TL:: TL: Bridge
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::sitting at science station 1.... looking around the bridge... looking for a glitch.... a misplaced console... something::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands on the bridge and turns to Q'tor::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::accesses the sensors::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Captain, internal sensors show that we had Romulans onboard recently.
CMO_Kymar says:
::cracks his knuckles before the door opens and steps out onto the bridge. Spotting Captain Turner he heads over::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Senior staff, briefing room. ::Heads towards the briefing room::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: And, what looks like a Romulan shuttle is decloaking now.
XO_Q`tor says:
::at the COMM station attempting to raise the ta'QeH::
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks to the leaving CO and follows him:: CO: Sir, I have some important information regarding our...trip :;coughs slightly::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: There's an incoming comm from the shuttle Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Pauses and turns at the notification of the Romulan shuttle::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: One minute Doc.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: On screen.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::puts it on screen::
 
ACTION:  As the communication is answered, the pristine interior of a shuttlecraft is shown, with a perfectly healthy, albeit fairly old, female sitting at the console.

XO_Q`tor says:
::pauses in his attempts::
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods and stands back to survey the action around him:: Self: Gives me a break at least...
Host Drelak says:
@COMM: QIb:  Starship QIb... this is Senator Drelak, of the Romulan Star Empire.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Who's next?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Ah... the deceased....
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::continues to look for the glitch in this reality::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Self: Well I'll be God da...............::Pauses::
XO_Q`tor says:
::looks up at the screen and then down at the console to see what shields, if any, are left::
Host Drelak says:
@::looks discerningly at the screen:: COMM: QIb:  Starship QIb.  I bear you no malice, please understand that, although I understand that it is unlikely.  It is imperative that we speak, in person, immediately.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Composes self:: COMM: Drelak: Well you're just the lady we been lookin for.
Host Drelak says:
@::nods::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::attempts to read the Romulan's thoughts::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: ::speaking softly...for a Klingon:: Sir, I recommend caution. This may very well be another Romulan trap.
Host Drelak says:
@COMM: CO: That would be me.  Permission to transport aboard?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Q'tor:: XO: Well at this point we got nothin to lose. Beam her over.
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks to stand over near the captain, but out of the field of view:: CO: Captain, I agree with the Commander. How do we know this is really the Senator?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Aye sir. Transporters standing by
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Drelak: Me casa,  your casa Senator. Beam over at will.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CMO: Ask her to agree to an examination.
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods to the CSO:: CO: Captain, we don’t actually know what the Senator looks like. This could be a Romulan Saboteur.
Host Drelak says:
@::taps a button on her forward console, and disappears, only to re-appear a moment later on the rather battered bridge::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CMO: Or it could look exactly like her and still be an imposter.  ::shrugs::
XO_Q`tor says:
::Is relieved to find his mek'leth is still under his shirt behind him::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: It could be friggin Mickey Mouse for all I care. We have nothing to lose.
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to greet the latest visitor to the QIb::

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::wonders who is Mickey Mouse::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Gets ready for the beam over::
Host Drelak says:
::spies Kymar:: CMO: Doctor.... you are well.  ::nods:: CMO: I had been concerned.  ::turns to face Turner:: CO: Would you prefer a meeting in private, or with your entire senior staff?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns around ready to be ready only to be unready since the Senator is already there::
CMO_Kymar says:
Drelak: Senator? How do you know who I am and about my...death? ::peers quizzically at their Romulan guest::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Well we could call the rest of the ship or the Vulcan science counsel for all I care as long as I get some answers.
Host Drelak says:
CMO: Because Romulan medical officers worked for over two hours on your clinical corpse before your vital signs returned to normal. ::looks around:: CO: Very well, here will suffice.
XO_Q`tor says:
::Still fiddling with the Comm console::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks at the rest of the crew:: Drelak: Correction. As long as WE get some answers.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::continues to monitor their sensors looking for the exact locations of the traces of Romulans on the QIb::
Host Drelak says:
CO: You were initially ordered to escort me to a diplomatic mission on Vulcan.  There never was such a mission.  Two weeks ago, four Romulan warbirds - Shakazna, Bak'ran, Vortas, and Shorvey, declared their independence from Romulan forces, and announced the creation of the Pro Romulan Officials.  A renegade organisation.
XO_Q`tor says:
::Also remembers to make sure the internal sensors are still online, and begins recording the activities on the bridge::
CMO_Kymar says:
::steps back, lightly shocked. "You cheated me! YOU CHEATED!"::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Thinks "Why are we always the pawns?"::
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Why involve this ship?
Host Drelak says:
CO: You have been in nearly pure contact with the P.R.O.  There was never a true threat of war.  I regret my deception of Starfleet, but it was necessary.  The P.R.O are opposed to any relations with the Federation.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Still doesn’t explain why the Federation just decided to kindly hand us over.  ::continues her search::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns not phased a bit after the recent events:: Drelak: Cool, no sweat Senator. Where to now? Earth? Or maybe Risa first for a quick vacation?

Host Drelak says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Because you surveyed the Gyra Pi system.  The P.R.O were watching everything you did, and tried to destroy your vessel.  One of my most loyal civil servants died in your sickbay.
CMO_Kymar says:
::winces slightly at that last comment. In HIS Sickbay::
Host Drelak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: My mission is far from complete; and your orders to allow me every diplomatic comfort still stand.  The P.R.O are a threat to you, to me, and to Romulan-Federation co-operation.  We must stop them.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: Yeah, I'll bet my eye that Baynak was the one that killed that loyal civil servant.::
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator, who was that civil servant?
Host Drelak says:
::frowns:: CO: Although, I will admit, I'm not entirely sure how.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands a bit miffed at the Senator's non concern over the ships safety:: Drelak:  Oh look we're sorry about one civilian but in case you hadn't noticed half our damn ship is destroyed. ::Realizes his overstatement:::
Host Drelak says:
XO: His name was Vorlak.  He served me with distinction for four years.
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Perhaps you can tell us who Baynak is?
Host Drelak says:
CO: And in case you hadn't noticed, relations between our peoples hang in the balance.  Captain Saalis is entirely in the dark, she has been a useful asset for setting this up, but now could prove a rogue element.
CMO_Kymar says:
::regains his composure, after all it was only rebirth. Listens closely to the conversation::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Look I feel for you Senator I really do but lets get this show on the road. Let's do what we have to do and get these bastards! I'm not doing this for you and I'm not doing it for Vorlak I'm doing this for one reason and one reason only.
Host Drelak says:
XO: Another of my servants.  My most loyal, and trusted confidante.  He escaped earlier from the P.R.O... did he make it to your vessel?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the entire crew:: ALL: Those bastards kicked our tails and we're going to return the favor.
CMO_Kymar says:
::whispers quietly to the XO:: XO: Don’t tell her everything....
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: He did. We have him in.....He is safe.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Have engineering get on those repairs double time!
Host Drelak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Without a forward module, and deck nine covered in the blood of your ... warriors?

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Gurns to the CSO:: CSO: Find Saalis ship now!
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: She is correct Sir. In our current state we are in no condition to fight.
Host Drelak says:
::is thankful, and almost surprised at the crew's willingness to trust her::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Aye Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Don't even START to tell me MY job Senator. You take care of the diplomatic stuff I got this!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::redoubles her efforts to track the signatures in the space around them.... trying to get a lead on the direction they took::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Calms a bit:: Drelak: Please realize I'm just a tiny bit frustrated at recent events and not at you Senator.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::reads the Senators mind and frowns, then mumbles to herself::  Self: Whoever said we trusted you?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Engineering is in shambles, there are multiple hull breaches throughout the ship. We also have a great number of casualties sir.
Host Drelak says:
CO: Your job is to follow your orders, which you are currently in violation of by over fifty hours, however erroneously they were given to you.  You, and I have the same problem; Sub-Commander Talas.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: We're all here so lets hear your theory on this P.R.O. plot.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Did I stutter? Fix it Commander!
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir! We do not have the resources to "fix" it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Well then let's take care of our little problem shall we? Suggestions?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns at the Captain's tone..... he's never been like this before::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the XO and for one of the first times ever gets in a Klingons face:: XO: FIND them!
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: My theory? Well...I don’t think its a theory but more of an....idea. When we arrived back on the QIb I scanned everyone and then used the scanners down in a science lab to search for Chronoton particles. I found none. This tells us that we didn't travel in time, it also tells us that what happened must have been something else.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: Like?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::grinds her teeth as she tries to think of a way out of the cage places around their minds::

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Like a big hoax Captain.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: It could have been a holo-program, a sleep-induced collective dream. We could have been in a collective, people who have been separated from the Borg Collective often talk of a dream they shared with the other Borg. Maybe something similar was done to us?
XO_Q`tor says:
::draws himself up even taller than usual:: CO: Sir, our ship is crippled, our crew decimated, we are in hostile territory. We must withdraw from this system and return to a place where at least minimum repairs can be made.
Host Drelak says:
::suddenly looks a little confused:: CO: I can tell you the history of the movement, why they set this up, my involvement.... but I must admit, I was relying on Federation initiative for dealing with them..... as a Romulan, it would give me great distaste to see other Romulans hurt, however much they had abandoned their loyalty to the Empire...
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: I don't care what it takes or where we are Commander. You know what needs to be done. Do it.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: I am still in contact with the ta'QeH. Perhaps Captain Q'von can get further reinforcements. But alone, in our current state, we are unable to complete our mission.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Well then we'll show you just what the Federation is made of. We'll need any information you can give us. Please provide my second officer with that information.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Stands on his tip toes and whispers to Q'tor:: XO: Spspspst spst sptst.
Host Drelak says:
::woners who on Romulus the second officer is, not having Baynak's knack for knowing everything about people before he meets them::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sees Drelak's puzzlement:: Drelak: Lt. Commander Lorenzo. ::Points the CSO::
XO_Q`tor says:
::nods to the CO and starts punching buttons on the COMM system::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::stands up and walks over to the Senator::  Drelak: That would be me Ma'am.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: Captain...what can I do? There are no casualties...everyone...died ::pain etched onto his face::
XO_Q`tor says:
::nods to the Captain that his request is done::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods back to Q'tor::
Host Drelak says:
::nods:: CSO: Lieutenant Commander.  I must congratulate you on your initiative you showed yesterday.  To your mind, doubtless less than half an hour ago.  To everyone here, in fact.
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator. How, and why, were we transported to historical places and events?

CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: Which brings me to my first question.  How would you know the actions taken by this crew a half hour ago?
Host Drelak says:
::moves down to the science console, and frowns at the unfamiliar systems:: CSO: Because I was a spectator to their activities.  They seemed quite insistent that I see everything... your doctor's revival, your impending assimilation.... everything.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to everyone:: ALL: Look this has been a crappy past few days. I know we have work to do but I think we all need some rest. I suggest we all work from yay tach and have something to eat and drink. We have loads of repairs so I declare you all "on call". You may drink synthehol but no alcohol while on call. Got it?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: Why?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Hears Drelak:: Drelak: Yeah why?
Host Drelak says:
CSO: My best guess would be that they wished me to watch as Starfleet officers failed.  They were, as you must remember, proven wrong.  Which is why you were released.  If you had been more use to them, I am sure we would all still be there.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: Still be where? Exactly where were we, and what were they doing to us?
Host Drelak says:
::pauses for a moment::
Host Drelak says:
CSO: In the PRO compound.... there are some things that I am not authorized to reveal... the Empire intends to re-take its property.  Minus four warbirds.  Despite their highly expensive overhauls less than two years ago, the indignity would remain if the vessels were allowed to survive.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: If you want our help there must be no half truths.... you cannot expect us to come to your aid if you tell us only what you wish us to know.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: You'll have no complaints from us destroying them.
Host Drelak says:
::smiles at the memory:: CSO: I was present at their re-launching ceremonies.  We should have realized at the time that Talas would go against us.... he claims to be working for the Empire.... he would have us return to the days of isolation, he is out only for himself.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: I want details Senator.  What did they do to us?   How do we know we aren't still there?
XO_Q`tor says:
::sees a flashing light on the COMM console and reads the text message::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, everything will be ready.

Host Drelak says:
::looks at the CSO with something between contempt and amusement:: CSO: Lieutenant Commander.  I am an idealistic, pro-Federation, junior Senator.  I'm lucky I'm even authorised to know the code to the door of my own office.  Revealing military secrets would lead to the detriment of relations that Talas wants.  You will simply have to trust me.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Good, good work.
Host Drelak says:
CSO: The easiest way would be to kill yourself.  Unfortunately, you wouldn't be around anymore to enjoy the proof.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns and claps hands twice:: ALL: Alright chop chop everyone! yay tach. I know it’s a foreign concept but work and relax!
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Extends his arm to the Senator to escort her::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Drelak: Excuse me Senator if I find your cooperation lacking.... and as such will be unable to trust a single word you say.
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks into the Turbolift and heads down to yay tach::
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator, I have one more question for you.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns at the Captain and turns away to head to yay tach of all places::
Host Drelak says:
::turns the look she just had aimed at the CSO onto the CO:: CO: Command Captain.  While you would... "eat, drink, and be merry"?  Talas will be out further damaging relations.  Captain Saalis will soon have every starship in the sector hunting for you, to turn you over to the Romulan Government, before a war she truly expects has time to erupt!
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks off the TL as it stops and heads for a far corner where he can sit and think::
Vlarg says:
::sitting behind the bar, scowling to himself::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: We have repairs to complete that require time. My crew is tired. We got the shaft from the start on this and they need rest. Once the repairs are complete we'll go.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Now we can furnish you with quarters or you can accompany us. Which is it?
XO_Q`tor says:
::walks over and stands in front of the Senator:: Drelak: I am curious Senator. If you were being held by these P.R.O. forces, how is it that you are here now?
Host Drelak says:
::exhales sharply:: CSO: At the very least, Commander Lorenzo, bring along a... PADD?  That is tied into your sensors.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets a PADD then enters the turbolift and grumbles::  TL:deck 5.
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Lt. Commander Lorenzo is pretty sharp as is the rest of my crew. I'm sure she knows how to do her job while not at a console.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::starts to lightly bang on the panels in the turbolift... truly expecting something to just topple down::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::A bit put off by Drelak treating them like children::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Follows Lorenzo::
Host Drelak says:
::smiles:: XO: I have to admit, I expected that a long time ago.  Not everyone on the four vessels share Talas' enthusiasm for isolationism.  When they realised that I had no information they could use, and that you were becoming an embarassment, you were returned to the QIb, and I was cast out on the surf-cast out.  One of the officers loyal to the empire provided me with a shuttlecraft, the Shakazna was in too much of a hurry to escape to 
Host Drelak says:
XO: Recover it.
Vlarg says:
CMO: Hey! You going to sit there all day or do you want something?
Vlarg says:
::Waves a cloth in a threatening manner::
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Escape from what, and to where?
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks up at the Klingon:: Vlarg: Uh...do you do Jumja tea?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::pocketing the PADD she begins to climb the walls of the turbo-lift and pops open a hatch... ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::The turbo-lift buzzer starts to go off from waiting so long:: ALL: Hey move it or lose it!
Host Drelak says:
::looks at him with dis-belief:: XO: Have you been listening to me?  These are renegades, and the Romulan military knows that their compound is here, my mission was to get captured by them, so you would come to my rescue, and flush them out, they are running from every warbird in the Quadrant!
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Grabs Lorenzo by the pants an pulls her down without a word::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::they want to study me..... trying to predict Federation behavior....... study this::
Vlarg says:
::looks at Kymar in something approaching disbelief:: CMO: Bah, pathetic Bajoran drink. Have a real drink instead!
CMO_Kymar says:
Vlarg: No, I want a tea
Host Drelak says:
::follows the PADD, in Lorenzo's pocket, into the turbolift::
Vlarg says:
::growls and mutters as he spits in a mug and wipes it out with the grimy cloth::
XO_Q`tor says:
::looks at the Senator sizing her up:: Drelak: Very well Senator. ::Motions for the TL.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: As to finding P.R.O. If every Romulan ship in the quadrant is looking for them then we can be the bait right?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Sir? Get off me.
CMO_Kymar says:
::is a little shocked at the disgusting attitude of the Klingon Bartender::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Lorenzo:: CSO: Get off the walls and ride the lift like the rest of us. ::Mumbles something about impatience::
Host Drelak says:
::wonders if what the PRO say about Federation intelligence is based partially, although not entirely, on truth:: CO: You have been an embarrassment. They will not risk further confrontation knowingly.
Vlarg says:
::pulls out a box from under the bar:: CMO: You're sure you want to drink... this? We have plenty of real drinks. 
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::feels trapped and hates it more than being outright tortured::
Host Captain_Turner says:
Drelak: Then we have nothing to fear either way right Senator?
CMO_Kymar says:
Vlarg: I...dont like alcoholic drinks. It’s either tea or fruit juice
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks down at the PADD in his hand and makes a few observations on it::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::out of frustration she pulls out the PADD and starts to look through it::
Vlarg says:
CMO: Ahh, perhaps a nice refreshing prune juice?
Host Drelak says:
::raises an eyebrow/ridge/thingy:: CO: Unless you like the idea of the war that they could still create......
CMO_Kymar says:
Vlarg: Prunes? I have never heard of them. Is it any good?
Vlarg says:
CMO: The only true addition your Federation have made to civilization.
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator, once we have at least minimal repairs completed, what would you recommend that we do?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Rolls eyes at Drelak:: XO: Number One you contacted the Federation and informed them of our findings already right?
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles at the now friendly Klingon:: Vlarg: Then make it a prune juice....
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::her heart beat accelerating she looks around her... starting to wonder if the whole crew is in on it... and each one is separately in their own private hell::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Not directly, but yes sir, they have received our findings.

Vlarg says:
CMO: Ha! See, I knew I could persuade you. ::turns and starts pouring a thick dark liquid into a mug::
CMO_Kymar says:
::chuckles and then begins coughing::
Host Drelak says:
::shrugs:: XO: Search.  Investigate.  Pray.
Vlarg says:
::puts the mug down in front of the CMO with a *thud*::
Host Drelak says:
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