Qlb Lutmey

The QIb Chronicles: Episode 225

Host _Matt says:  Wraiths, Part 3: Dyson

Host _Matt says:  The Story So Far:  An attack on Starbase 487 has left sector 46 in disarray. Captain G'Val of the  USS Erebus has apparently been placed in temporary command of the sector, and  has ordered the QIb to rendezvous with his ship.  Starfleet security is investigating the attack on the starbase. Meanwhile, the  QIb has been ordered to Dyson Research Outpost in order to deliver the alien  artifacts they recovered on Rhendus VII.  We join the QIb as the crew come back on duty, after various refits. Captain Q'Tor is staying aboard the Erebus, throwing the new XO into the hotseat for her first mission.

Host _Matt says:  <<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: Enters the Bridge ::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::kicks the holographic generator in Sickbay and watches the EMH flicker back into view:: Computer: There...deactivate the EMH.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: goes about unlocking her station ::

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::stumbles into Sickbay, fresh-faced and rather cute-looking:: CMO: Good afternoon, Doctor Kymar! How are you this lovely day?

XO_Horn says:  #::in shuttle Venus requesting to dock with the Qlb::

CMO_Kymar says:  :;blinks and turns to Stichitt:: MO: Afternoon, Nurse. I am well thanks, how about yourself?

XO_Horn says:  #COMM: Qlb: Venus to Qlb, requesting permission to dock.

XO_Horn says:  #Hunter: You ready for this?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  COM: Shuttle Venus: You are cleared to land, shuttle bay one, Commander.

XO_Horn says:  #<Hunter> XO: Are you? ::grins::

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Oh, just p-e-a-c-h-y! What do you want me to do today, doc? 

EO_Siverthorn says:  ::sat at the main engineering console on the bridge, behind everyone::

XO_Horn says:  #COM: Qlb: Affirmative, moving into position now. ::nods to Hunter to begin docking::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  ::opens the shuttle bay doors, thinking twice about leaving them closed with an evil grin on her face::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::thinks for a moment:: MO: If you would be so kind, there are 4 Tricorders on that biobed which need calibrating, and I also need someone to check if all our supplies came in

XO_Horn says:  #<Hunter> ::sees the doors open and guide the shuttle in::

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Yes, sir, at once, sir! ::struts over to the tricorders and goes a-calibra-TING::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::shakes his head and smiles, wondering where in the world someone could get so happy and still be in Medical::

XO_Horn says:  #::watches as the shuttle glides smoothly into the bay and lands::

XO_Horn says:  #Hunter: Well, here we go.  I'll see you later.

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::starts whistling a merry tune:: CMO: I heard this Vulcan ambassador of ours, he's supposed to be reeeeeeeeally cute!

XO_Horn says:  #<Hunter> ::sees the bay is pressurized and opens the shuttle door::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: remains at station, updating security protocols for the new XO, and updating ships records ::

XO_Horn says:  ::steps out and looks around:: Hunter: Hmm, not even a hello.  Think they are happy to see me?

CMO_Kymar says:  ::coughs:: MO: I...I wouldn’t know. Er...maybe you should ask him about it

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> XO: Who knows.  Better get to the bridge Sarah.  I'll see you in quarters later.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: assigns the new XO quarters ::

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Awwww, maybe I shall! Lure him to Sickbay for me, eh? ::she winks::

CIV_Stelakh says:  %COMM: QIb:  QIb, this is the shuttlecraft Holavau, requesting permission to dock.  Please respond.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::can't help but grin:: MO: I'll see what I can do..

XO_Horn says:  Hunter: Okay.  I don't think they are going to be thrilled with me after all.  Too bad though. ::grins::

EO_Siverthorn says:  ::runs a diagnostic of the structural integrity generators around the port nacelle support structures after minor stress variations earlier in flight::

XO_Horn says:  ::exits the shuttle bay enroute to the bridge::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  COM:Holavau: You are cleared to dock shuttle bay  one.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  ::yawns::

CIV_Stelakh says:  %COMM:  QIb:  Understood, QIb.  Engaging docking procedures.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::picks up the PADD from his desk and checks over his the engineering report from the Erebus engineers::

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::sits on a biobed, feet dangling, as she calibrates a tricorder, humming:: CMO: So, tell me, are you taken yet? A cute guy like you?

XO_Horn says:  ::enters the turbolift and orders it to the bridge::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::chokes:: MO: Uhhh, are those tricorders calibrated yet?

CIV_Stelakh says:  %::Enters the autodock sequence into the console, and waits for the shuttle to land.::

XO_Horn says:  ::enters the bridge, stops and looks around::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: comes to attention scowling as usual ::

XO_Horn says:  ALL: Who's in charge here?

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Just let me do this... ::presses a key on a tricorder and is about to hand it to the CMO, then suddenly a green holographic beam shoots out from the thing::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::jumps back, slightly surprised, a hand going to his phaser pistol almost on impulse:: MO: Er...?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  ::Glances around cause she is the only one on the bridge before saying :: CMDR: I am, Ma'am.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Did you not think it appropriate to have someone available to escort your new Executive Officer to the bridge Lt. Cmdr.?

CIV_Stelakh says:  %::Once the shuttle completes docking, he scans to ensure the shuttlebay is pressurized, then steps out and heads for the doors.::

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Enters the lift.::

CIV_Stelakh says:  Lift:  Bridge.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Ma'am, I am the only one on the Bridge, and the crew has only just been recalled.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: So, nobody cared enough to prepare for my arrival then?  Typical!  What is your name Cmdr.?

Host _Matt says:  ACTION: A miniature EMH appears from the MO's tricorder

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Steps out onto the bridge.::

CMO_Kymar says:  :;raises an eyebrow at the mini EMH:: MO: What the...?

XO_Horn says:  ::sees the CIV out of the corner of her eye and steps over so he can pass her::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: flashes her green eyes at the Commander :: CMDR: Ravenprowler, Ma'am,  R_A_V_E_N_P_R_O_W_L_E_R.

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Er. Oops?

CMO_Kymar says:  MO: I didn’t even know tricorders could do that...::grins:: But turn it off, I hate the EMH

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Ma'am, permission to speak?

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Yessir... ::pokes the tricorder:: Uh. Oops?

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Waits stoically behind the XO, arching a brow at the CTO.::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::blinks:: MO: Oops?

MO_Stitchitt says:  <EMH> ::in a high, squeaky voice:: Please state the nature of the... are you aware that I cannot function with full efficiency in that size?!

MO_Stitchitt says:  :.gestures helplessly at the EMH:: CMO: Oops...

XO_Horn says:  CTO: I know how to spell it.  I have your bio.  Yes, you may speak freely.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::takes the tricorder and starts tapping out commands:: EMH: Go away..

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Ma'am, we stand on no ceremony here, we have jobs we do them, it is no slight to you.

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Simply stands there, waiting patiently.::

MO_Stitchitt says:  <EMH> CMO: What are you doing? Why am I this size? Who adjusted my program?! Wh--oomph! ::trails off as the MO picks him up in one hand and looks down at him::

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Hmm. Rather cute, don't you think, Doc?

CMO_Kymar says:  ::speaking flatly:: MO: Yes...very...now how do we turn it off?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Ma'am, the Captain is at meeting with the Admiral.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: I don't want ceremony Mr. Ravenprowler.  I do expect protocol.  In the Captain's absence, someone should have been on hand to grant me permission to come aboard.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: I know very well where the Captain is.  I received a message from him enroute here.

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: How much energy is used to replicate a tricorder?

CMO_Kymar says:  ::smiles, slightly evilly:: MO: Not much...::drops the tricorder on the floor and stamps on it, repeatedly::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: The OD is in the Shuttlebay, Ma'am. If he is not, then I'll grant you permission, consider it so.  I also relinquish command, orders, Commander?

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::grins as she'd been understood correctly:: CMO: You got it, doc. ::stamps on the tricorder with her sharp heel::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: sends out a general message, the XO has arrived ::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Orders are...you should return to your post.  We will be enroute shortly.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::steps away and looks down at the smashed, broken tricorder:: MO: New orders; Replicate a new Medical Tricorder

XO_Horn says:  CIV: You must be Ambassador Stelakh?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: is standing at her post but replies:: XO: Aye, Ma'am.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: I mean turn back to your console Commander.  You can't do your job staring at me.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: goes about checking weapons manifests, standing down ::

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::He raises his hand in the traditional Vulcan salute.::  XO: I come to serve, Commander.  You are correct.  I am Ambassador Stelakh, of Vulcan.  Diplomatic Corps.  No doubt, you are aware of my assignment aboard this vessel.

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Eye eye eye! Three eyes, dontcha know? ::rushes over to the replicator::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: begins meticulously checking her weapons and ordinance ::

XO_Horn says:  ::returns the salute:: CIV: Yes, I am.  I must say that I am glad to know a Vulcan is serving here.  Your logic is undoubtedly a positive addition to some of the missions this ship has undertaken.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::picks up the smashed and broken tricorder bits, taking them back to the replicator and handing them over to the MO:: MO: And dispose of these, the bits can be used for the new tricorder. :;grins::

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  ::Nods, as if what was said didn't need saying.::  Commander.

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Aye! ::does so::

XO_Horn says:  ::moves to the command chair and has a seat::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: glances at Stelakh, with a nod and goes back to her work ::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::picks his PADD back up and notices the message that the new XO has come onboard:: MO: I should probably go and greet out new XO, I'll only be a few minutes but you have Sickbay until I get back

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Settles in to the Science station.  One one screen he brings up a map of the sector.  On another, the latest analysis of the artifacts.::

MO_Stitchitt says:  CMO: Wheeeeee! Sounds exciting! ::looks important::

CMO_Kymar says:  MO: Have fun. ::chuckles and leaves, heading into the TL:: TL: Bridge

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Inform me when all crew are aboard.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: raises her gaze lightly before acknowledging :: XO: Aye, Commander.

XO_Horn says:  ::sees the duty FCO is unavailable::

XO_Horn says:  *Hunter*: Julie, we are a bit short-handed today.  Feel like flying a Vor'Cha class?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: watches as the last personnel manifest is completed :: XO: Commander, all crew is aboard, save the Captain.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::coughs and checks his appearance, scratching at the stubble and tugging at his new, clean uniform:: Self: No need to make a good impression, you'll never see her until she's dying. ::steps off the TL and onto the bridge::

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> *XO* Aye Ma'am, I'm on my way.  ::leaves the bags in Sarah's quarters and heads to the bridge::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: unencrypts the armory, and scrambles all Tac teams to their assigned patrols and duties ::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Good.  CTO/CIV:  The Captain will catch up to us.  Lt. Julie Hunter is listed as my personal aide.  She's a highly qualified FCO as well.  She'll be filling in for our absent officer.

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Continues his analysis of the artifacts, looking for a triggering sequence in the jumble of data.::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::looks at the command circle, and the woman there giving orders:: Self: Must be our new XO...great. ::steps down to the command area and puts on his best smile::

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> ::enters the bridge almost bumping into the CMO:: CMO: Sorry, about that. ::passes him and heads to the XO::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: sets the drill schedule ::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::watches the strange person charging around the bridge and blinks before shrugging::

XO_Horn says:  ::turns around:: Hunter: Good, let me know when you are ready to depart Lt. ::smiles::

XO_Horn says:  CMO: Ah, another new face.  Bajoran in Blue.....CMO Kymar?

CMO_Kymar says:  XO: Greetings, Commander. That's me, the Doctor onboard. I just wanted to welcome you to our home away from home, and wish you the best of luck. You'll probably need it ::smiles slightly:;

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: completes her security checks, notes all Erebian crew are off ship ::

XO_Horn says:  CMO: I could always use luck.  ::grins::

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Patiently awaits departure.::

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> ::has to sit with one leg propped under her due to the enormous size of the chair, and refigures the console::

CMO_Kymar says:  XO: Well, the more luck the better on this ship. And for those with little of it, my Sickbay is open ::shrugs and puts on his best grin. "I hate it when you talk to people of higher rank...you suck at it"::

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> XO: I'm ready when you are Ma'am.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: activates view screen ::

XO_Horn says:  CMO: Thank you.  Hopefully, I won't be needing your services, but I'll stop by on occasion to make certain your team isn't left without the necessities.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: brings sensors on line ::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: completes environmental checks ::

CMO_Kymar says:  XO: We make do, and I believe your physical is scheduled pretty soon. We really need to catch up on those, so I’m giving the entire crew physicals now that we are pretty-much not busy

XO_Horn says:  Hunter: Set course to Dyson Station, warp 4.

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Ties into ship's sensors, and looks out ahead of the ship along the flight path.::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Request clearance from the Erebus.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  ::nods:: COM: EREBUS: Permission to disembark.

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> XO: Aye Ma'am.

Host _Matt says:  @<OPS_Starling> COMM: QIb: You are cleared to depart. And good luck.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: pulls a complete sensor sweep of the area ::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  COM: EREBUS: Thank you, QIb out.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  Ms. Hunter: You are clear.

XO_Horn says:  Hunter: You heard the woman, let's go...engage.

Host _Matt says:  ACTION: Streaky weird FX-type stuff behind the QIb as it goes to warp

XO_Horn says:  CMO: Yes, I am about due for a physical.  I'll be down to see you after the Captain has rejoined us.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::nods:: XO: Very well, Commander. Best of luck, but I have to be going. The Sickbay doesn't tend itself. ::smiles and excuses himself, heading into a TL and down to Sickbay::

XO_Horn says:  ::nods at the CMO as he leaves::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Permission for yellow and red alert drills?

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Arches a brow.::

XO_Horn says:  Hunter: ETA to Dyson?

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> XO: 6 hours Ma'am.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::heads into the Sickbay, hoping that Stichitt didn’t break anything::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Give me an hour or so to run some checks, then yes, you may run your drills.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Commander, if I may.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Aye, Commander.

XO_Horn says:  CIV: Yes?

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Given that the QIb has recently undergone refit, it may be advisable, given the current instability in the region, to ascertain the efficacy of the changes in technology by running drills, as suggested by Commander Ravenprowler, without delay.

XO_Horn says:  <Hunter> ::adjusts to sitting on both feet, wondering who sits in a chair this large::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: thinks the CIV is right but says nothing ::

XO_Horn says:  CIV: Due to the refit, I want time to hear from each department to make certain that their basic diagnostics show no problems before we begin running drills.  We can't have a safe drill if one or more departments is having trouble.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Shall I begin sensor diagnostics?

XO_Horn says:  CIV: If you would like to lend a hand in checking with all departments, we may be able to start the Cmdr.'s drills almost immediately.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: plans live ammo drills and targeting sensor diagnostics and drills::

XO_Horn says:  CIV: That would be satisfactory.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Aye, Commander.

XO_Horn says:  *EO* Engineering Report.

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Begins a Level 4 diagnostic on short-range sensors, leaving long-range well alone for now.::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Targeting sensors are in need of calibration, and live ammo drills should be performed as well, prior to our arrival at your convenience.

CIV_Stelakh says:  *CMO*:  Stelakh to Doctor Kymar.  Respond.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::picks up his PADD and reviews the engineers report again::

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::didn't break anything::

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::honest::

CMO_Kymar says:  *CIV*: Kymar here, what can I do for you Stelakh?

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Acknowledged.  Do what you can now.  When you are prepared for live ammo, we will drop out of warp just long enough to complete them.

CIV_Stelakh says:  *CMO*:  Doctor, report the status of refit upgrades in Sickbay.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::looks around:: *CIV*: The broken things are fixed, and the new things aren't broken. Is that good enough?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: growls as she goes about her work, she hates when people mess with  her systems ::

CIV_Stelakh says:  *CMO*:  Have you performed diagnostics on all Sickbay systems, Doctor?

CMO_Kymar says:  *CIV*: Yes, Stelakh. The worst we have is 3 Tricorders not calibrated. Everything is fine down here

CIV_Stelakh says:  *CMO*:  Understood.  Stelakh out.

Host _Matt says:  ACTION: The comm light for a distress call starts flashing

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Incoming distress call.

XO_Horn says:  *EO* Having trouble down there?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: puts the message on screen ::

MO_Stitchitt says:  ::waggles her eyebrows at the CMO::

EO_Siverthorn says:  *XO* No, Ma'am. Everything's green on my screen, Sir.

CMO_Kymar says:  ::notices a PADD on his desk and picks it up:: MO: Sorry, Stichitt. You have Sickbay again, I need to run this PADD up to the bridge. ::sighs and heads into the TL:: TL: bridge

XO_Horn says:  ::begins mentally checking off each department as she hears them give the all clear::

CMO_Kymar says:  ::steps out of the TL, PADD in hand, a slight scowl on his face::

XO_Horn says:  ::looks up at the viewscreen::

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Begins scanning for the source of the transmission.::

Host _Matt says:  ACTION: The viewscreen displays static. Lots of static.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: tries to clean up the signal ::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Can you clear that up?

CMO_Kymar says:  ::looks up at the Viewscreen:: Self: That certainly needs fixing

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: takes the message off screen:: XO: I can raise audio only.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Let's hear it.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Commander, ETA to the origin of the distress signal is approximately ten minutes at our current speed.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Standard distress beacon.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  Scanning.

XO_Horn says:  ::stands up::

CIV_Stelakh says:  ::Turns long range sensors on the source of the beacon.::

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Long range sensors show what?

XO_Horn says:  ::sees the CIV working on the sensors:: CIV: Anything?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: CIV has them.

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  The vessel appears to be a freighter.  At this distance I am unable to ascertain its current condition, or configuration.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: prepares a message for SFC location and content of the distress signal ::

CIV_Stelakh says:  XO:  There appear to be no other vessels in the vicinity.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  :: scans for other ships in the area of the freighter ::

CMO_Kymar says:  All: Shouldn't someone try to hail them? :;smiles and shrugs:: Just a thought..

CTO_Ravenprowler says:  XO: Confirmed no other ships.

XO_Horn says:  Hunter: Move us toward them, but say at least 500,000 kilometers until we know what's going on.

XO_Horn says:  CIV: Keep an eye on those sensors.  I want to know the second something shows up.

XO_Horn says:  CTO: Try to raise them.  See if we can get anything.

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