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The QIb Chronicles
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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: at station ready to blow things up ::
OPS_Augustus says:
::takes his place at his station::
XO_Q`tor says:
::face lights up:: CO: Sir, I have an idea
CEO_Jelis says:
::at engineering, feeling a little slow today;:
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Takes his position in the center seat:: XO: Let's hear it Commander.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::takes her seat at SCI 1 and frowns at her screen wishing they had not run from the bird again::
OPS_Augustus says:
::stops the communication program it seems to be useless anyway::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: We are unable to communicate with that thing.  Regular weapons are useless against it because we can only see it when we're cloaked. However it would appear that it is unable to see us when we are not cloaked.
CEO_Jelis says:
::runs yet another remote check on the shuttle's systems::
XO_Q`tor says:
XO: I propose we launch an unmanned shuttle, leaving it uncloaked. We re-cloak, and remote pilot the shuttle to the things location. We then set up a warp core breach delaying it just long enough for the QIb to get away.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: yawns at station, wondering why we just don't blow it up and go home ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: You believe the explosion would destroy the bird?
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Granted a shuttle’s warp core is small, but it still packs quite a punch.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: But we aren't sure what's going on with that thing. It could just be defending it's territory, which makes us unwanted invaders.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I would rather have it merely injured.... to study its reaction to the explosion, not necessarily killed.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, we have done nothing but attempt communications with that - thing. It has fired on us twice. Our only two options are to fight back, or leave the area.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks Julia has gone crazy :: CSO: You want to do WHAT??!!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: It makes sense though Commander. ::nods:: I'm in favor of your plan.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: I'm a scientist Ravenprowler.... not an executioner.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Well if those are the only options I'll opt to leave the area rather than destroy a creature that is only defending itself or its territory.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Let me get this straight Julia, you wanna injure it and study it?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: And the fleet sir? Do we just leave them at this things mercy?
CEO_Jelis says:
::looking at the CSO in a whole new light, and wondering if she studied on Cardassia::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: No we do what we were sent to do. Observe and report.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: I want to affect it in some manner.  We haven’t been able to do that with mere communications.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reflexively breaks out her medical tricorder to scan the CSO, thinking she has really finally flipped this time ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: I know it seems like we should do something since the QIb is use to being sent to fight a threat but in this case we weren't sent for that.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::grins at the CTO and CEO::

ACTION: The bird's actions remain unknown to the QIb, and vice versa, as the QIb remains uncloaked, discussing options.

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: But sir, we are the only ship in the fleet able to cloak. Hence we are the only vessel able to see that thing. If it is truly defending this planet, then where does that leave the rest of the fleet should they attack?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I agree Sir. We will finally know if that bird is a threat to the fleet or only to us.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: walks all the way around Julia before completing her scan and sending it off to the CMO, and returning to station ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Well by all rights it shouldn't pose a threat to the rest of the fleet if it can't see uncloaked ships.
OPS_Augustus says:
ALL: I hate to break in to such scientific and classical conversation but...
OPS_Augustus says:
ALL: Why don’t we transport someone inside to take a look
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Have your physical done while you’re at it Commander.  ::smiles::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: So it would seem to us sir. On the same token, that armada on the planet surface is able to see us even as we speak.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: We really have no idea what effect that bird would have on an EVA suit.... its beams penetrated our hull easy enough.
OPS_Augustus says:
CSO: Well, we can sit and guess or do something?  I volunteer.  Or send a tricorder and beam it right back.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Because one person in an EVA suit would be uncloaked. The creature would not be visible.
CEO_Jelis says:
::checks on damage reports::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Well I'm really not sure there is much more data we can gather for the fleet.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: We don’t know that
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Sir, teams are reporting in that all damage inflicted by the bird has been repaired. 
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, whatever action we take I believe we should engage the cloak.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Leans to one side and rubs chin::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Heh.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO/Ops: We don't know much.  The safest thing is to test the bird.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: We can always sit and wait to see what it does when the fleet arrives. And then take necessary actions.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks they should let Gladius go ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Listens to the XO,CSO and OPS:: XO: If we engage that cloak though we are just asking for trouble. That thing will see us sticking out like a sore thumb.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Send out a cloaked shuttle, see if it uncloaks then destroy it.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: I am willing to go.  I am not doing anything here anyhow
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: It may sir. So far it has only attacked when we sent military intel on a subspace channel, and when we approached it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Gladius:: OPS: Is there a way to configure our systems so we can fire and remain cloaked?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: We joined Starfleet to explore the universe.... not to avoid trouble Sir.  We're all for some kind of action.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: I don’t believe so and that would be a question better suited for your CTO sir
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: We're a fighting ship I know that but this mission isn't that kind of mission.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Then we pick up the pieces so the CSO can have her fun.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: I'd like to go as well....  XO: As long as you didn't plan to breech our core.  ::grins::
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Well she might be able to help you but you are the configurations man around here now.

OPS_Augustus says:
::takes a tricorder from his belt starts a scanning program::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: I'm not suggesting we fight.  But, I am suggesting we do something other than run from it.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: The shuttle might work.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls :: CO: Aye, Sir, it is better than risking the crew or the ship.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Well I'm all ears Commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods:: CO: I'd have to concur with Tactical, sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Put the shuttle on remote, cloak it, see if the Bird uncloaks.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Blow it out of the sky, go pick up the pieces for study.
Host Captain_Turner says:
All: Look everyone I know it seems like the Captain should have all the answers but I depend on my department heads to help provide me with those answers.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Glances sideways at the CTO giving her that "Give me a break." look::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO/CEO: I don’t think the bird will react to it unless it blows. The probe we sent was cloaked.... the bird didn’t even look at it.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: unleashes a fully armed Klingon stare right back at the CO, thinking you know it is a good idea ::
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: The answer is no
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, Commander Ravenprowler's suggestion has some merit.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: I do think we can send a tricorder over while we are cloaked and scan the insides
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Not even to stun it?
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: I wouldn't even have attempted because we have no way of knowing what might happen to us.  Is that worth the risk sir?

ACTION: The shuttlecraft sit in their bays, the cloak sits in.... presumably Engineering, and the bird sits... somewhere,  all of them enjoying a temporary rest.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Thinks:: OPS: You're right.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Which suggestion? The shuttle, or to just blow it out of the sky?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: The shuttle sir.

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: her suggestion that the shuttle cloaks, and we see if we can see anything of the creature.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Perhaps we could even get the creature to fire on the shuttle while we have sensors concentrated on it.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'd like to know if the bird would react to an empty shuttle.... or a manned one..... send out two.....
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks at the CSO, with a look that says, Say What??::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: And if it fired on the manned shuttle? Whose lives are expendable enough to risk in such a way?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Looks at the CSO then the XO:: XO: Alright send an empty shuttle on remote pilot first and we'll see what happens.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Here, here Commander. :: shakes her head at Julia ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: I'll need you to pilot the shuttle remotely since the ships resources will have to be configured just right.
XO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Commander, you have a battle shuttle ready for launch?
CEO_Jelis says:
XO: Aye, sir. Just waiting for the word.
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I wasn't suggesting we attack the thing while in a shuttle.
XO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Make sure every one is off of it. Tie the ships computers into the shuttles helm control and launch it.
CEO_Jelis says:
*Shuttlebay* All engineering crew, clear Battle Shuttle and prepare for launch.
CEO_Jelis says:
::remotes the shuttle's helm into the OPS console::
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: You have shuttle control.
XO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Cloak it as soon as it's launched and head it towards the creature.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Concentrate sensors on that shuttle.
OPS_Augustus says:
CEO:Thank you

ACTION: The doors slide smoothly open, and for the first time that I can remember in many months, a battle shuttle clears the launch bay without incident.

OPS_Augustus says:
::Takes control of the shuttles helm::
Eng. Crew in Shuttlebay says:
::peek out from behind their fingers::
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Where do you want to put it sir
OPS_Augustus says:
::brings the Battle shuttle around making sure it remains cloaked::
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: The same approach vector that the QIb was on when it fired on us Lieutenant.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits back in his chair:: OPS: On screen.
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: The first time or what LtCmdr Lorenzo used this last time?

ACTION: The sensors of the shuttle record the bird in Yringallan orbit

OPS_Augustus says:
::turns screen on::
OPS_Augustus says:
CO: Aye sir
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: the second time.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::connects her sensors to those of the battle shuttle::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps in to the shuttle's weapons ::
OPS_Augustus says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::inputs the vector that the CSO had used previously::

ACTION: The bird deviates slightly from its course, as if taking note of the shuttlecraft, but is being far more subtle about it than when the rather larger QIb was involved.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Ops: It's taking notice of your shuttle Augustus.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locks on all phasers::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Notices the weapons lock on his chair console and without turning around says:: CTO: Take it easy Tigs.......
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: grumbles and exercises her trigger finger :: CO: Aye, Sir.
XO_Q`tor says:
::watches the view-screen::

ACTION: The shuttlecraft continues to close on the barely-interested bird

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks the FCO should be flying the shuttle ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::studies the bird's posturing knowing the signs of attack from previous experience::

ACTION: Apparently disinterested, the bird's position ceases to remain constant relative to the shuttle, and it allows itself to slowly gain distance again, settling back into a polar orbit

CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: We should definitely have our shuttle get into the birds line of vision.... up close and personal.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Take the shuttle right up inside of that thing if you have to.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Maybe if the shuttle sent a subspace message?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods at the XO and CSO's comments::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Let's get up close and personal with that shuttle first.

ACTION: The bird no longer closing, the shuttle instead is the one to close the distance between them

XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Anything on sensors?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Nothing Sir.  We need to do something in order to get a reaction.  It’s ignoring the unmanned shuttle as it did our cloaked probe.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Up close and personal? Prepare the shuttle for ramming speed. ::shrugs:: Can't get more up close and personal than that.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles at Q'tor phrase::  XO: Ramming it is.

ACTION: As the shuttle closes fast, the bird suddenly begins to swing around again, towards it, eyes glowing

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Hovmey Davan!!!, and TALLY HO>
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Sensors ready?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Well it’s definitely got a sense of self preservation not just territorial.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Aye Sir.

ACTION: Beams lance out from the eyes, striking both impulse engines of the shuttle.  Nonetheless, it continues to drift on, with momentum.

CEO_Jelis says:
::groans as he wonders whether the shuttle will survive::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: No ramming!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hopes the momentum carries it off ::

ACTION: The shuttle continues to close, as the bird lifts a wing, slowly coming about, trying to get away

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: The shuttle’s impulse drive is out sir. Thruster controls only.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks go shuttle go ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Have it maneuver in slowly with thrusters.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I've noticed that the bird always goes for the ships impulse engines.... every time it fires... that’s where it aims first.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: The shuttle's momentum is carrying it towards the creature sir.

ACTION: With no response from the engines, the shuttle slowly crashes into the bird, as it tries to flee

 CEO_Jelis says:
::winces::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: I'll help you build another.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ALL: baH djug'be da.

ACTION: With the sound of a thousand clawing violins, the shuttle is ripped apart by a great ball of fire, as the warp core containment fails

CEO_Jelis says:
::grins at the CSO::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Can we beam a piece of the bird now Sir?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Another kill for the QIb's record of honor.  :: logs it in ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: You want a drumstick?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Chuckles at the CEO's comment::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: I'm a thigh woman myself.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: Can you get a skin sample by transporter?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO : I'll take the claw.

ACTION: As the ball clears from the screen, it becomes clear that very little, if any of the bird, the Yringallan Protector, is available for salvage.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Lower shields Sir and we can beam over whatever is left.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Salvage what you can Commander
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: monitors the expanding debris field for potential danger to the ship ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: lowers shields for the CSO ::

ACTION: Part of the debris slowly falls out of orbit, creating a fireworks display in the upper Yringallan atmosphere

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the planets surface for the Yringallan fleet ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::accesses transporters and beams the birds remains into a containment field in Science Lab 1::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CSO: At will Commander.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sighs that there wasn't a better way::

ACTION: Transport partially successful, a sligtly burned, generically overcooked and very very large turkey is beamed into the science lab, in time for Christmas dinner.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: places level 10 containment around science lab one, environmental and atmospheric containment ::

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