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The QIb Chronicles

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CMO_Kymar says:
::steps out of the Turbo lift and looks about for the Captain, his PADD in hand::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: At station ready to blow things up.::
OPS_Augustus says:
::OPS @ station awaiting orders::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::analyzing the reports on the dead bird, at science station 1::
CEO_Jelis says:
::sitting at his console, still trying to work out what his scan results mean::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Paces the bridge after sending out another briefing on the mission thus far::
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks down the bridge to the pacing captain:: CO: Sir. My first report on the bird...thing. :;coughs and offers over the PADD::
OPS_Augustus says:
::keeps an eye out for anything that could lead to a clue on whatever it was that fired upon the QIb::
XO_Q`tor says:
CMO: What about the casualties Doctor?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Takes the pad from the Doc::
XO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Can you determine how that weapon does what it does?
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to Q'tor:: XO: We have had 38 people come into Sickbay so far with seizures. No one has died yet, but I don’t want us to get hit with that...beam thing again.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets up from sci station 1 and walks over to the Engineering station::  CEO: It's not telepathic, it's not alive, it's not dead, its not a lot of things.
CMO_Kymar says:
XO: Not until I get a better sensor analysis on the weapon itself, all we have to go on so far is that it causes seizures. I have my team running analyses on patients at the moment
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: It isn't safe.....
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: I know what it is... it's a big mystery that I want to study further.  Is there anyway we can hide from it and see it at the same time?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks over the report from the Doc::
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: If it's the cloak it was responding to, we can put a wave generator on board a shuttle and try to simulate the same radiation.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, the creature disappeared as soon as we de-cloaked. I suggest we re-cloak and return.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: The probe I sent out had a cloak on it, the creature didn't even look towards it.
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: Right now we know so little about it we might as well be using Tarot cards ::shrugs::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::at the helm, masterfully piloting the IKS-QIb::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: What's a tarot card?
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Yeah, I've been thinking about that. I was worried about it at first but to be honest I can't really see why we shouldn't.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Engage the cloak again.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO/XO: Gentlemen, I believe that the XO has a point.  We cannot track it so how do we know that it left the immediate area.
Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Take us back but cautiously. Stealth mode.
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: Something one of my grandparents brought back from Earth once, a fortune-telling method.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, Sir, :: takes down the alert and cloaks the QIb. ::
OPS_Augustus says:
::hears the CO's order and checks the status of power allotment, knowing the CEO and CTO would be doing so also.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles:: CEO: The only people that tell fortunes are the ones that make it happen.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: I need better scans on this thing, maybe even a tissue sample, if I am going to find out more about this bird
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::starts to pace behind the CEO's seat while she ponders the mystery::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::senses the ship "disappear" from space as the cloak is engaged. Heads back in the direction that they just came from in Stealth Mode::
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: Right now I'd like to find out who made that bird happen, and ask them a few questions. I'm at a loss to explain any of it.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: If worse comes to worse we can test the effect that the Main Disruptor Cannon has on this creature.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, I have a suggestion for the disposal of the bird, Sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: Same here.  Not exactly what a science officer likes to admit.  When it's her job to provide answers.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Smirks at Q'tor:: XO: Is that all you Klingons think about? ::Chuckles::
OPS_Augustus says:
::listens to the conversations of the bridge crew...is startled by hearing the term disposal::
Host Captain_Turner says: ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Yes?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::sighs then heads back to her seat at sci 1::
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: Yeah, but this thing is defying every scientific principle I know.

OPS_Augustus says:
::turns to listen to the conversation more intently than before::
XO_Q`tor says:
::frowns slightly at the CO:: CO: Survival is a major concern of ours, yes sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, the bird mirrored our every movement if we float out a torpedo, unarmed, then back off, in theory the bird should come forward, once it is positioned over the torpedo we simply detonate it.
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: But what if conventional weapons don’t harm this thing?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glares at the Doctor, ignoring him, waiting for the CO's reply ::
OPS_Augustus says:
ALL: Is it your intention to kill this creature, rather than to study it?  What about our Prime Directive?  What about seeking out new life?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: Intriguing isn't it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Shakes head at the CTO:: All: I guess that is all Klingons think about. ::Chuckles again::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Actually that's not a bad idea but we do want to access whether it's a threat or not first.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: But you just gave me an idea.........
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs and turns back to the view-screen. Whatever this thing was, it wasn't going to die easy::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: I don't want to kill it.  ::smiles:: stick it in a lab and let me run tests on it sure... but not kill it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: What if we send the Challenger out cloaked?
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: If the creature leaves us no other choice, then yes, we will destroy it. Otherwise we will try to communicate with it.
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: I'd probably use the word "annoying" instead.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: I mean maybe it perceived the QIb as a threat. Just another big bird in its territory.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: It is my understanding that what we have done so far is very much of aggressive nature, and not very scientific in nature.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: I'll fly it
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: Well that's why you're an engineer and I'm a scientist.  ::smiles::
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: If so it might see the Challenger as a.................................well as a baby.
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles and nods:: CO: And then we have a great big bird that wants to feed the Challenger
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: On the contrary. We were attacked after sending a sub-space message to the fleet. We never made any threatening or hostile moves.
Host CEO_Jelis says:
CMO: But just what is it going to feed to it?

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Geez I wish all my officers were so anxious. Be careful with that volunteering before you hear the end of my thoughts......................
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Grins::
CMO_Kymar says:
::chuckles:: CEO: I don’t know, what does a shuttle eat?
Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: I don't think that thing is in a position to feed anything.
CEO_Jelis says:
CMO: ::grins back:: The question is, what will the giant bird *think* it eats?
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: That is my point.  We sent a message that contained information of only military material
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: We also attempted to determine life signs and such. We got nothing.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO/CEO: It is a fact that some spiders will die after birth so that their young may feed off of their carcass. ::shrugs:: But this bird isn't dead, so that’s not right.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO/XO: We need to try and communicate with the creature on a one to one nature, openly.
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: No, we're not going to work on how to blow it up first. ::sighs::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::shakes her head:: CEO/CMO: We've seen nothing from this creature to suggest it would act out the role of 'mother' to anything.
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: Yes, I'm sure it would make a nice glow, but we're not doing it, okay?
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: I would still like to be the one to fly her.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Understood, but how did we do it cloaked, with stealth
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::grins at the discussion Jelis is having with his symbiot::
CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: That’s a point, it could be male ::grins::
CEO_Jelis says:
::notices the CSO looking at him and realizes he was talking out loud::
CEO_Jelis says:
::blushes::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Because this is a pre-warp society. So of course we want to remain hidden from them.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Agreed.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns back to the FCO:: FCO: All right you'll fly her if she goes.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Not the society, sir the creature.  How do we know that it isn't here to protect this society from being corrupted or something?
CEO_Jelis says:
::turns back to his console, embarassed, trying to avoid eye contact with everyone::
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Well give me some input people.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: It was my initial thought as well Augustus.  And why I want to study it further.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: The only thing I can offer is to get more detailed scans. I can’t do anything without detailed scans of this thing
XO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Have you worked out a way to mask our subspace signatures?
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Skipper, I think we can take the Challenger as suggested, modify it to an all science configuration and start our investigation.
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: My thinking exactly.
CEO_Jelis says:
XO: Aye, sir. At least, I think so. We won't be able to tell until we try.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO/OPS: I agree. We can get better results if we go up close. This bird might not perceive the Challenger as a threat
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: I'm all for getting close and personal with that bird.  My probe was able to reveal nothing.
OPS_Augustus says:
CSO: Thank you ::smiles back at her, remembering when she first came aboard::
OPS_Augustus says:
ALL: I do believe that we must be able to defend ourselves, but only as a last resort.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: If you send Challenger request permission to join the Away Team?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
OPS: Not as blood thirsty as you used to be huh Augustus?
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Try to open a comm channel with the creature when we arrive
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks choose to fight not negotiate ::
OPS_Augustus says:
CSO: Always Commander, but only if I need to be. Something just doesn't feel right here that's all.  Caution seems to be warranted.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Yellow Alert?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: we can use the same subspace frequency we used to send the message to the fleet.... since we are sure the creature sensed it.
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: I'll try to work on some kind of containment system in case we need to restrain it, but as we're not totally sure what it's made up of yet that could be tricky while we try to nail it's composition down.
OPS_Augustus says:
CSO: Agreed, XO: Is that ok with you?
CMO_Kymar says:
CEO: If I can get some detailed scans, you can have your composition :;smiles::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS/CSO: It may see sub-space transmissions as a weapon. Perhaps we could find another way?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks why do we need an alert if we aren't even in the system yet ::
 
ACTION: The QIb returns to the Yringallan system.  Once again, the decaying bird appears in orbit.

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: No I'll need you here and no on the Yellow Alert.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::runs her scans over it.... trying to determine if it still sensed their presence with the newly modified cloak::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::brings the ship out of warp and down to full impulse::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: Good idea on the containment. How quick can you have a new cloak installed?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans for vessels in the area ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: How long do you want it to keep working for? ::grins:: Just tell me when you need it for.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the Helmsman:: FCO: All stop.
Host CEO_Jelis says:
::mutters:: Self: Yes a cloak. You've done one of them before, right? Good....
FCO_MJDoole says:
::brings the QIb to full stop:: CO: Full stop.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: The Yringallan fleet is planet side Sir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Grins at the FCO:: CEO: I think you know the answer to that and I need it ASAP.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Thank you Commander.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::reading the birds position and tracking its movements::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: I'll be right on it, sir. What vessel am I outfitting?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: checks power and strength of the cloak ::

ACTION: As the planet orbits the star, the bird changes her own of the planet to keep QIb in constantly the same place

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the CEO again:: CEO: Pay attention in class........::Grins::........the Challenger.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Would you consider the bird's new position a defensive posture?
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Ah, yes. Of course sir. Right on it sir. ::Backs away across the bridge into the TL::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: I believe this bird to be a threat whatever position it is in.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir, I have the frequency isolated and what do we want to say sir
CEO_Jelis says:
TL: Challenger docking bay.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sends a message to DloraH to muster Rogue Elite and have them at the ready ::
CEO_Jelis says:
*Engineering*: Have two of our top people meet me at the Challenger to fit a cloak.
Engineering says:
*CEO*: Aye, sir.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Sir notice how the creature is in synchronized orbit with us?  Keeping itself between us and the planet.

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Shall we attempt communication sir?
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Hmmmmmm, you're right.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: programs a torpedo to remote arm and detonate and has it loaded ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Yeah give it a swing.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Can we approach the bird?  Getting closer to it might reveal something of its organic chemistry and even its vulnerability.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Sir if we show a non-hostile attitude we may invoke a non-aggressive response from it as well.  We need to keep all communications simple and non-aggressive.
CEO_Jelis says:
::arrives in Cargo Bay one and notices the Science Pod already attached to the Challenger from it's last mission, and two engineers with a trolley of equipment and a cloaking device::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Lieutenant, try an EM Band frequency. See if we can talk to that thing.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::looks at OPS and then at CO:: CO: Sounds logical to me.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: At the moment I would suggest we hold our position.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Aye, anything you want to say besides the normal?
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: See if you can hook up one of the bio-scanners from the Med Lab into the sensor system, we need less generalized readout of this thing
OPS_Augustus says:
::makes adjustments to communications systems so as to attempt communications with the creature::
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Standby with an evasive course.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Nothing in particular comes to mind
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Good thinking. ::Pats Gladius on the back::
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: How do we know that this EM freq wont hurt it?  Maybe we should stay with the sub space since that is what got its attention initially.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: We already know how it reacts to sub-space transmissions.
CEO_Jelis says:
::directs the other engineers to put the cloaking device in place while he begins wiring it into the power distribution system::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Make sure you remember Mr. Augustus suggestions when you pilot the Challenger. All non-threatening movements.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: agrees with the XO, no subspace ::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: and that kind of attention is neither needed, nor wanted
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CMO: I've got everything on it Doc.  We'll see something when something presents itself.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::locks in evasive course Delta 43 and places it on standby:: CO: Acknowledged. Non-aggressive maneuvers.
CEO_Jelis says:
::connects the Challenger's deflector matrix into the cloaking device::
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Aye, opening hailing frequencies. I shall send a short message on the sub-space and then via the EM band.  Commencing transmission. ::Hits the send button::

ACTION: The bird continues it's declining orbit, keeping the QIb over it’s black, decaying shoulder, as if baiting her to attempt an approach

CEO_Jelis says:
::wires the red cable into the yellow connector::
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Normal non-aggressive communications being sent in all languages
CEO_Jelis says:
::pushes a button, frowns::
CEO_Jelis says:
::thumps the cloaking device, watches lights come on, and grins::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: Was that an invite?
 
ACTION: The communication is ignored.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::studies the creatures motions carefully::
OPS_Augustus says:
CSO: Hopefully a peaceful one.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
OPS: Did you just send out a subspace COMM?
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: No response sir
CEO_Jelis says:
*CO*: Operation complete... assuming you don't want it to last for more than half an hour. I've bypassed every safety feature in the book, and it'll probably fry after prolonged use.
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Hmmmmmmm........go through the nature data bases and see if bird calls work. ::Shrugs:: It's worth a shot.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir.  You just want me to bunch them together or try and formulate a message of some sort?
Host Captain_Turner says:
*CEO*: Well a half hour should do it for now. Start work on a permanent cloak. Is she ready for launch?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
OPS:  Lt, I asked you a question, Mister.
FCO_MJDoole says:
OPS: Perhaps an Earth turkey call
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: No take your time and try different calls.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: We will have to obtain a permanent cloak from the Klingon Empire
OPS_Augustus says:
::looks at the CTO, then at the FCO.  He laughs about the turkey call and then decides to input it.::
OPS_Augustus says:
FCO: Good idea

CEO_Jelis says:
*CO*: Aye, sir, all ready to fly.
XO_Q`tor says:
::watches the creature intently::
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: We left out the what? Oh... well, I'm sure it'll still hold....
OPS_Augustus says:
CTO: Yes , Ma'am I did according to the CO's order, along with the XO, and according to protocal.  Which I may add seems to be lacking.  Ma'am!
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Just because the Federation doesn't commonly use cloaks Commander doesn't mean we don't have them. I'd personally like a Klingon one as well though.
CEO_Jelis says:
::kicks a stray piece of wire between a gap in the decking::
OPS_Augustus says:
::Puts together a series a bird calls from different planets but including everything from surrounding star systems.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: shakes her head knowing the XO told him no subspace but decides to leave it alone, Q'tor can fight his own battles ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks at both the CTO and OPS:: CTO/OPS: Hey hey! Do I have to separate you two?!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::sighs and shakes her head::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Aye sir. ::doesn't like the idea of 'jerry rigging" the Challenger with whatever happens to be handy::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises an eyebrow at the CO ::
OPS_Augustus says:
CO:: Sir, I have formulated different species of fowl vocal calls and I have included everything from surrounding star systems.  I shall send them repeated each individual for about 20 seconds.  Then the next, I have started the program with calls from the local star systems, is that ok?
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Request that I take a minimal compliment Away Team on the shuttle with me.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: What about light? Perhaps it will respond to some sort of light.
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: That's fine let me know when you get a response.
Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: I'll assemble the Away team.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: It's worth a try.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::raises an eyebrow at the crew.... one spouting protocol... one requesting to take the team ....... another ...... sigh::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: As you wish.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: Are you going to be heading the away-team, Captain?
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Try setting up some sort of communication using different spectrums of light.

Host Captain_Turner says:
CMO: As I don't see any immediate threat from the "bird" yes.
CEO_Jelis says:
::sends his crew back to ME and heads back to the TL himself::
CEO_Jelis says:
TL: Bridge.
OPS_Augustus says:
::Starts to run his comm program through Sub-space and EM::
CMO_Kymar says:
::shrugs:: CO: That’s up to you. It’s going to be boring though, just getting some scans and coming back. You wont be missing much really
OPS_Augustus says:
COMM: bird calls and whistles begin
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I take it you mean blinking lights within the cloak Sir.  So as not to alert the fleet planet-side?
 
ACTION: Still holding the QIb off it's rotting shoulder, the bird continues to give the QIb's communications a cold one, as she constantly alters her orbit to keep the same distance... non threatening for the moment.... for the moment.....
 
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