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The QIb Chronicles
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CMO_Kymar says:
::shuffles around the Cargo bay with Delta team picking out the items that the Corona Borealis team will need to survive:: Johns: Watch it! Don’t drop those heating units!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: finishes putting on her gear ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::sitting at his console on the bridge, bringing up records from their former mission::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Quietly continues his analysis of the destruction of the original target planet.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Sitting in his command chair on the bridge::

ACTION: Incoming communication from the Corona Borealis

CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Sir, I've been through the data from our previous scans, but there’s nothing I can use. Request permission to beam down to the source of the anomaly once we reach Rhendus VII.
L_Walker says:
::at OPS, again, doing some duty shifts in between study.. work work work.. what a spring break.:: CO: Incoming Transmission from the Corona Borealis.
CO_Q`tor says:
Walker: On screen
L_Walker says:
::Patches the comms through to the viewscreen::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: We'll wait for the report from the Corona Commander
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sets her phaser for heavy stun and awaits orders to beam down ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to the CO::
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Starship Corona Borealis, this is Captain Q'tor of the QIb.
Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Captain Q'Tor. ::smiles:: Congratulations on your promotion.  I only wish we were meeting again under better circumstances.
CMO_Kymar says:
::checks off Heating from the list and looks over to the Medical Supplies that Jones was working on:: Jones: How is everything going?
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: I have read the report from your Science Officer Captain. Have there been any further developments?
DloraH says:
:: watches the CTO closely as he goes about his preparations ::
Jones says:
CMO: We have everything they will need for a month of constant ills. Also bandages, splints, basic surgery tools
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods and heads off, checking Medical off his list::
L_Walker says:
::checks the comm stream for interruptions as a quick check to make sure there's no-one eves-dropping::
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Our engineering team have successfully designed a partial interface for the equipment... but we still have no idea how it works, or what the other port is.
CEO_Jelis says:
::perks up, wondering what kind of technology they've used::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Completes his analysis, with what little data the sensors were able to glean from the explosion, and prepares a report.::
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM:Corona: Has your crew determined any sort of sequence to the energy bursts?
L_Walker says:
::listens to the conversation going on over the comm while beginning a few quick diagnostics on the lateral sensor array in preparation for it's later use::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Stands and steps over to the CO.::
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Negative. ::shakes head:: Lieutenant Gibbon reports that the energy appears to be fading away totally after each burst, and then slowly rebuilding, as the equipment appears to regenerate.  About as soon as it's done, there's another one.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, excuse the interruption, but I believe this may be pertinent data.
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs and ticks the last thing off his list as Simon moves the outdoors equipment to the transporter pad, heading for the TL:: TL: Bridge
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Yes Mr. Stelakh?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands with her back against the bulkhead, concentrating on the images of terrain map in her head ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::initiates a computer link to the Borealis, and requests a download of the specs for the interface::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  The explosion of the planet that was the target of the initial energy beam released from the Rhendus VII circle left a residual energy signature in the explosion.  It is possible that the beam was a trigger mechanism, which began a corruption of the planet's core stability.
CEO_Jelis says:
::is gratified to see the request acknowledged, and starts reading as the text scrolls up his screen::
CMO_Kymar says:
::steps off the TL as it comes to a halt and looks around for Q'tor::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  If this is the case, then it is possible that other beams emitted from the circle may have similar deleterious effects on their target planets.
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Doesn't sound outside the realms of possibility.  The circle appears to be cannibalising geothermal energy, if that were released in an uncontrolled manner... then it could quite possibly inflict severe damage on the core.
CEO_Jelis says:
CIV: Interesting... any ideas why someone would want to do that?
L_Walker says:
::notices the transmission and steals a copy of the specs that Jelis is looking over to read himself::
CMO_Kymar says:
::steps down to the command circle thingy and hones his ears on the conversation going on::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CEO:  Protection, Mister Jelis.  If, as I originally suggested, it were left by a race that wished it to remain undiscovered, then it would follow that the race that left it may wish no-one to be able to follow them.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: But the target planet in the first beam had an identical stone circle. Why would someone build that just to destroy the planet?
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Commander, is there a regular interval between bursts?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks around at the member of rogue elite team gathered in the TR ::
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Yes, just under every four hours, that appears to be the time necessary for the circuit regeneration.  The last burst was approximately 3 and three quarter hours ago, there's one due in roughly ten minutes.
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Maybe the planet being destroyed was purely a side-effect of the beam.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: And your away team that was actually inside the circle are the only ones to have disappeared?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CEO:  If that is the case, then I would surmise that there are equipment malfunctions.
CEO_Jelis says:
CIV: If it's as old as it looked, that’s likely.
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Yes.  Lieutenant Porter, Ensign Reynell, and Crewman Nu'shof.  We attempted to beam them back, and they never re-materialised.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Have you had people on the ground outside of the circle when a burst occurs?
L_Walker says:
::ponders for a second then steps away from the ops console to SCI II and explores a possibility that popped into his head::
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Yes, we currently have another away team on the surface who shuttled down.  They've always been fine.  We've run a series of experiments with transporter test cylinders.  Everything is fine, unless a transport is attempted a moment before a beam is emitted, the way our emergency transport was.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Even when actually inside the circle during a discharge?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, if I may make a suggestion.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr Stelakh?
CEO_Jelis says:
::feels a shudder go up his spine, as if someone has walked over his grave::
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Affirmative.  Nothing happens unless targetting scanners are active on something in the circle.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: resists the urge to COMM the bridge and find out what is going on ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  The circle is large enough to contain a warp-capable shuttle.  If we were to send an unmanned shuttlecraft into the circle, with orders to, after a specified period of time, emit high-energy communications bursts and attempt to return to Rhendus VII, we may be able to ascertain the location of at least one end point of this system, if it is a transporter system.
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%::checks her chronometer, and leans forward:: CB_TO: Yellow alert, raise shields.  COMM: QIb: CO: I advise you to do the same, carrier wave expected in thirty seconds.
CO_Q`tor says:
TO: Yellow alert, shields up!
CEO_Jelis says:
::braces himself::
TO_Dathan says:
:: raises shields::
TO_Dathan says:
:: sounds yellow alert ::
L_Walker says:
::goes back to the ops console, sits down on the stool and holds onto the console::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Activates all sensor platforms::
CMO_Kymar says:
:;stands back, his equipment roster in his hand::

ACTION: A beam of pure energy rockets out of the ground, rapidly accelerating to super-subspace velocities, and leaving sensor range, having thankfully hit neither vessel in orbit.

CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: All available power to sensors.
L_Walker says:
CO: Ok.. ::tries to put all power to sensors in time as orders but it's too late really:: .. it's already gone, sir.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Tracks the trajectory of the beam, and initiates deep scans into the beam itself, and its origination point::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes the yellow alert and begins monitoring the bridge ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::heavy sigh:: OPS: very well. TO: Stand down from yellow alert.
TO_Dathan says:
:: Stands down yellow alert ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Commander I am sending a security detail to establish a perimeter around the circle. I don't want anybody who isn't absolutely necessary to the investigation inside of it.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Yes Mr. Stelakh.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps her foot impatiently ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  As with the first beam we encountered, it was a subspace carrier beam, with no discernable content.  Its speed did not allow time for a great deal of analysis, but it appears almost identical to the first beam.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Commander Ravenprowler, you and your team are assembled and ready?
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Understood, Captain.  Our team are currently underground, monitoring the equipment.  You might want to speak with them.
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: I am sending my CEO, Commander Jelis, down to do just that.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*CO*:hIja' HoDwI’
CEO_Jelis says:
::starts at the mention of his name::
CO_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Carry out your orders Commander
CEO_Jelis says:
::checks under his console for his equipment belt and straps it on::
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: Captain, all the equipment is prepared for transport down to the planet ::offers the PADD::
L_Walker says:
::Looks at Jelis and mouths "Can I come?"::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Rogue Elite takes their places on the transporter pad, weapon lowered:: *CO*: Aye, Sir. :: nods to the transporter chief ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Commander Jelis, you will beam down to the Corona engineering team's location. Find out as much as you can, and render whatever assistance is needed.
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Permission to assemble a small engineering team?
CO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Understood Doctor. Standby.
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Permission granted
L_Walker says:
CO: Can I go, Q'tor, Captain, Sir?
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to Walker::
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods and drops the PADD to his side, wondering where to sit::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Thinks about Walkers request and and considers his talent with computers:: Walker: Very well Mr. Walker, but behave yourself.

ACTION: The Tactical team are transported down to the beautiful vista of the island the circle sits on

CEO_Jelis says:
::adjusts his belt and heads off to the TL::
L_Walker says:
::Logs off the Ops Console and notifies the central crew roster system thing that someone should replace him and then smiles at Q'tor:: CO: you know me... ::smile turns to a grin:: thanks Q'tor. ::follows Jelis::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@<Rogue Elite>::  fans out taking up a defensive perimeter on seeking cover, the sniper heads for high ground ::
CEO_Jelis says:
Walker: We'll have to use transporter room two, one is offline for maintenance at the moment.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Stelakh, you said that this last beam was nearly identical to the first one. Does that include trajectory?

ACTION: As Walker logs off, a random yellowshirt moves up to take operations

Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Negative, Captain.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  The beam was on a heading which will take it into an unexplored area of space.
CEO_Jelis says:
TL: Transporter Room Two.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: walks off to take the point, DloraH on her heel like a guard dog ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::enjoys the smooth ride in the TL, glad he got the tube serviced to stop all those shudders and creaks::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: And of course sensors detect nothing in that direction?
L_Walker says:
::hums away to himself in the TL::
CEO_Jelis says:
::heads out as the door opens, having memorized the timing between decks down to about a tenth of a second::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Sensors detect unexplored space, Captain.
CO_Q`tor says:
::brow wrinkles even more than usual as he is deep in thought::
L_Walker says:
::pauses for a second then follows Jelis, catching up to walk along side:: CEO: Thank you.
CEO_Jelis says:
Walker: For?
L_Walker says:
CEO: Letting me come.
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to the transporter operator as he gets onto the pad::
CEO_Jelis says:
Walker: Wait till you see the place, you'll wish you'd stayed behind.
CEO_Jelis says:
Transporter Op: Two to beam down.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  In fact, Captain, a direct quote from computer analysis puts the trajectory as "a whole lot of empty space.  After which eventually comes an unimportant bit of the beta quadrant, followed by the galactic rim."
TR_Chief says:
::nods back, and energizes::
L_Walker says:
::grabs an engineering kit and tricorder from the TR locker then gets on the pad::
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Commander, you have the trajectory of that last energy burst?

ACTION: The second away team are also transported down

CO_Q`tor says:
::raises an eyebrow at Mr. Stelakh::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@<Rogue Elite>:: establishes a perimeter locked and loaded ::
L_Walker says:
::steps on the transporter pad:: TR Chief: Same place, please. ::feigns a smile wondering where star fleet got this guy..::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  A quote, captain.
TR_Chief says:
::nods::
CEO_Jelis says:
@::materialises with the engineer he beamed down with, and waits for Walker, wishing the transporter room had had more than two pads operational::

ACTION: Walker is also beamed down by the hapless TR chief, who quite likely controls whether or not they rematerialize properly.

L_Walker says:
@::puts the strap of the Eng Kit over his shoulder and carries the tricorder in his hand:: Jelis: Where to?
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: Commander Naumova, take the Corona along this last bursts trajectory to the edge of long range sensor range, and concentrate your sensor readings along that same trajectory. Perhaps we can determine this beam's target.
CEO_Jelis says:
@::makes a mental note to have the transporter chief spoken to about having so many transporters down at once::
L_Walker says:
@::takes a deep breath of fresh air and exhales audibly
CEO_Jelis says:
@Walker: Unfortunately... we're going down there ::points to the gloomy cavern entrance::
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Corona: If we are successful in finding a target, then perhaps we can locate a target from the energy burst that took your away team using the same method.
Host Commander_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: Understood.  Our away team will report to you.  Good luck, Captain.  Corona Borealis out.
L_Walker says:
@CEO: Sounds fun...
CEO_Jelis says:
@Walker: The fun part is getting out afterwards. ::tugs his belt straight again and heads down the slope towards the cavern::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: scans for the missing AT of the Corona Borealis ::
L_Walker says:
@::follows Jelis down the slope:: CEO: It can't be that bad..
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Stelakh concentrate long range sensors along the trajectory of that last burst. Give the Corona as much distance as possible.
Ensign_Korvak says:
@::follows Jelis and Walker, muttering under his breath::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.

ACTION: The viewscreen changes to show the back view of the Nova class vessel, as she gracefully breaks orbit, heading out at a perpendicular angle

CEO_Jelis says:
@::skids slightly down the slope, scattering pebbles::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Does as the captain suggests.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
OPS:  Please provide more power to the senors.
OPS says:
CIV: Diverting additional power.
CEO_Jelis says:
@Walker: I'd hoped the Borealis would have made a safer way down... ::look unhappily at the rope ladder hanging at the edge of the hole::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Shuts down sensor palettes that are not being used and draws the additional power from them as well, leaving the QIb momentarily blind on one side.::
L_Walker says:
@::watches his step after Jelis skids so not to make the same mistake:: CEO: Surely it would have made more sense to have some abseiling equipment.. heck, with a few transporter enhancers and a well positioned ship you could use the transporters..
Korvak says:
@CEO: Commander, this is... undignified. Request replacement by a more suitable officer. One trained to ... ::says the word with distaste:: climb.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Sensors at maximum, Captain.
Host SO_Gibbon says:
@::turns towards the hole sloping steeply away from him:: CEO: Who's there?!
CEO_Jelis says:
@Korvak: Get down there, Ensign. Unless you're scared of heights....
CEO_Jelis says:
@::yells down the opening:: Commander Jelis and a team from the QIb. We're on our way down to you.
CO_Q`tor says:
::Spins around slowly in his command chair looking over the bridge::
L_Walker says:
@::Peers down the hole and can't resist:: CEO: Oh that's a big old hole.
Korvak says:
@::somewhat taken aback by the "scared" remark, growls, runs his finger across his forehead ridges for a second and then starts climbing down::
Host SO_Gibbon says:
@CEO: Understood!  
CEO_Jelis says:
@Walker: It is indeed.
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::follows Korvak down the hole, and motions for Walker to follow::
L_Walker says:
@::Waits a second to take one last look around before beginning to climb down the rope ladder::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::is very careful not to tread on Korvak's head on the way down::

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