QIb lutmey

The QIb Chronicles
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CMO_Kymar says:
::steps out of the TL::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the meeting standing by the door ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::After leaving his aide in Sickbay, makes his way to the briefing room.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Standing with his hands clasped behind his back looking out the window port of the briefing room waiting for everyone to arrive::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::walking silently by Stelakh to the briefing room::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps aside, allowing the CSO to enter first.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks inside the briefing room and nods to everyone currently inside before taking a position at the back, leaning against the wall::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Thank you.  ::enters and takes a seat on the left of the Captain's seat::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::receiving clearance, I leave Sickbay for the nearest TL and enter::
FCO_MJDoole says:
COM: Bridge
XO_Horn says:
::enters the briefing room and finds her seat::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Settles silently into a seat toward the far end of the table.::
Dr._Jones says:
*CMO*: I've cleared FCO Doole for duty, Sir. Just thought you should know.
CMO_Kymar says:
*Jones*: Acknowledged, Kymar out. ::sighs and runs a hand through his hair tiredly::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::::exits TL and walks across the bridge to the Briefing Room::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Rests his elbows on the arms of the chair, steepling his fingers in front of him.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::takes a seat at the far end of the table, away from everyone else but close enough to the front so he can hear the presentation::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: flips her taj over her hand over and over ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::waits patiently for everyone to have a seat.... concentrates on the images of the Rhendus artifacts::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Turns around to face everyone else:: ALL: Those of you not already doing so, sit down.
XO_Horn says:
::is tempted to put her feet up on the table, then changes her mind::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Continues waiting, with Vulcan patience, for some form of activity to begin.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::taps his fingers on the table slowly, waiting for whatever it is to start::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Suddenly, and without warning, he steeples his fingers slightly differently while nothing very much goes on around him in large quantities.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, am I not speaking loudly, or clearly enough? Have a seat!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls a chair over to the door and half sits ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks to the Captain to begin::
XO_Horn says:
::waits for the briefing to begin::
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Now then. As you all know Commander Lorenzo, and Mr. Stelakh have been studying the artifacts that were taken from Rhendus VII.
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL:  I called this briefing so that they could fill us all in on their findings so far.
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks down at the table and ceases his finger tapping. "I knew this was going to be a boring thing" You're telling me?::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Looks at Stelakh and Lorenzo:: CIV/CSO: You have the floor.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Commander.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::nods at Stelakh::  CIV: Would you like the honors?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Feel free, Commander.
CMO_Kymar says:
::"Gah! Will one of them just talk?" Quiet, she can hear you fool!::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::watches the room vigilantly finding herself back on her feet before half sitting again ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Reaches down and keys in a few commands onto the table padd and calls up images of the artifacts on the viewer.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
All: As the Captain has just stated we've been studying these artifacts for quite some time.  We both believe them to be objects of great power and danger.
XO_Horn says:
::wishes they would start already::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
All: Not long ago we were able to decipher the engravings on the artifacts.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Brings up the 2D representation of the artifacts.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
All: Here you will see the star chart Ambassador Stelakh found for us.  It illustrates the location of a gateway.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stifles a yawn ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Stands, and approaches the monitor.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
All:  Both artifacts seem to point towards this location.  ::nods at Stelakh::
CO_Q`tor says:
::watches the presentation and his staff closely::
XO_Horn says:
::looks at the artifacts closely::
CMO_Kymar says:
::raises his eyebrow at the star chart, vulcan-style::
CIV_Stelakh says:
All:  The gateway represented here exists, if our hypothesis is correct, on the planet near Dyson Station.
CO_Q`tor says:
::turns to Stelakh who now has his clear and undivided attention as a scowl comes across his face...yet again::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her arms across her chest, taj out fingering the hilt ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles at the scowl on Q'tor's face::
CIV_Stelakh says:
All:  We are unable as yet to ascertain the destination, or the method of operating the gateway.  However, given recent events, it is possible that this gateway may lead to uncharted areas of space.  The artifacts are on the order of several hundred thousand years old, and the computer is currently extrapolating proper star positions contemporary to the markings on the surface of the objects.
CIV_Stelakh says:
All:  The ramifications of this discovery may have profound effects on travel an security within the galaxy.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
All: It is an enormous find that cannot be treated lightly.  It could change the balance of power in this quadrant.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  I have not yet contacted Starfleet Command with this information, as it is possible that even encoded transmissions are being monitored.
CMO_Kymar says:
::clears his throat loudly to get attention::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CMO:  Doctor?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks over at the doctor::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: rises to her feet thinking she heard a strange noise, looking around ::
XO_Horn says:
::hears the doctor and wonders what is so important::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I have a question Mr. Stelakh.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain.
CMO_Kymar says:
CIV/CSO: What if this "Gateway" isn't a method of travel, but some kind of...I don’t know...door? These artifacts might be pointing the way to someone's bathroom
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: These artifacts were taken from what I would call a gateway. Why would they not be engraved with a star chart to that gateway?
XO_Horn says:
::thinks "Then we'll have a better understanding of this planet's plumbing when we're done"::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CMO:  While possible, I find it unlikely that a race would create a device of such power to, as it were, spend a penny.
CMO_Kymar says:
CIV: What power does the gateway have, exactly?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CMO: If this kind of technology was used to point the way to the bathroom then I want to find the rest of their artifacts.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  It is possible that the destination is indicated on the gateway itself.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  And, as I stated earlier, the computer is extrapolating and making comparisons with star charts contemporary with the artifacts.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: But the gateway on Rhendus VII seemed to have a number of different destinations...as we discovered in our search for the doctor.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Correct, Captain.  The Dyson gateway may also have numerous destinations.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CMO: We'll need to study the gateway itself to give you definitive answers.
CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: That means we are heading there as soon as we drop off Dr Zherem, right? ::"Sigh"::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  The only way to be certain is to study the gateway itself.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks to the Captain::  CMO: It is my hope we can return there, but conduct the investigation ourselves.
XO_Horn says:
CO: So, we're heading to Bajor?  Why not one of us deliver the Doctor in a shuttle while the rest of us head to this planet.  With all due respect, I feel like a taxi Sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs quietly and looks down at the table:: CSO: I thought as much...
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  I must concur with Commander Horn, Captain.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I know the feeling Commander, but we merely follow our orders.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps the Challenger may be of some use at this time.
XO_Horn says:
CO: We would be following our orders Sir.  I'll even take the Dr. myself.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: yawns ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: So Mr. Stelakh, you want me to turn the ship around and head back to Dyson Station?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Captain, I believe the QIb is the best place for the artifacts ... for now, until security on Dyson is upgraded.  If our enemies knew of its existence who ever held the artifacts would be a target.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  A preliminary Science and Security team could easily return to Dyson with the artifacts while the QIb continues to Bajor, thus allowing the current mission orders to be followed.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  I agree with Commander Lorenzo, as a first, best option.
CO_Q`tor says:
::Starts thinking over his options::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Sir, we deciphered these artifacts not using learned linguistics or ancient civilizations.  Sir, the translations were revealed to us.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks we should dump the junk and go do something useful ::
Dr._Zherem says:
::paces his quarters, grumbling to himself about this ship going faster::
CO_Q`tor says:
::making up his mind::  FCO: Lieutenant Doole, get with Engineering and make sure the Challenger is outfitted with the courier module. Speed is important here. When you are done with that return to the bridge and lay in a course back to Dyson Station.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: As you wish.
Dr._Zherem says:
::grits his teeth and marches out of the door, entering a TL and heading for the bridge:: Self: It doesn’t take this long to get to Bajor
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander Horn, you will take Dr. Zherem to Bajor on the Challenger. Maximum warp. Return to us as quickly as possible.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
::"You should be the one heading home, Dremel" My place is here...however much I miss Bajor. Now quiet::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO/CIV: If these things are as powerful as you say they are, word may already be out about their existence, and I want the firepower of the QIb watching over them.
Dr._Zherem says:
::storms out of the TL and asks an Ensign where the CO is, gets pointed towards the briefing room and marches for the door::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Turns and nods to the CTO::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander Maintain yellow alert until further notice.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::leaves the briefing room to work on the Challenger::
XO_Horn says:
CO: With your permission, I'll contact the doctor and we'll leave at once.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glares at the CIV:: CO: Aye sir.
Dr_Zherem says:
::steps into the briefing room, a scowl on his face:: CO: Captain, I demand to know why we have yet to reach Bajor. We should have arrived by now.
CO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor, you promised me a patient able to answer questions. I also want you to have sickbay ready for..... well anything.
CMO_Kymar says:
::rolls his eyes:: CO: I know the drill, Captain. You'll have your patient soon.
CO_Q`tor says:
::points at Dr. Zherem:: CTO: Commander, escort the doctor back to his quarters and make sure he stays there until Commander Horn is ready to leave.

ACTION: A soft snoring sound comes from the far end of the table in the briefing room

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Thank you Captain.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Notes the glare on the CTO's face, and considers the possibility that she should eat more roughage, then returns his attention to the CO::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, go and make your preparations.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye Sir, :: grabs the Doctor by the scruff of the neck and drags him out::
XO_Horn says:
::nods to the CO and exits the briefing room::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO/CIV: Continue your studies of the artifacts.
Dr_Zherem says:
:: CTO: Unhand me, brute. Or I shall be forced to harm you...
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Understood, Captain.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Aye sir.
SO_Layabout says:
zzzzzzzzzzz
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: drags the Doctor across the bridge and half tosses him into the TL ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow at the soft snoring sound.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Looks to where the sound of snoring is coming from::
SO_Layabout says:
zzzzzzzzzzz
XO_Horn says:
*Dr. Zherem* This is Cmdr. Horn.  There has been a change of plans doctor.  In order to get you to Bajor quickly, I'll be taking you there in the Challenger.
CMO_Kymar says:
::picks himself up off the floor of the TL and grumbles:: CTO: You'll pay for this, Klingon. I know people in SFC...::pushes a button and closes the doors:: TL: My quarters...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::can't wait to get to the sleeping SO as she telepathically senses who is dishonoring their ship::
CO_Q`tor says:
SO_Layabout: ::slams his fist down on the  table next to the sleepy Ensign:: SO: ARE YOU BORED ENSIGN?
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Waits until everyone else has left the briefing room.::
SO_Layabout says:
::snoring volume increases::
Dr_Zherem says:
*XO*: I'll say. I’m getting off this ship, but not before I lodge a complaint against your CTO. Starfleet Command will hear about her violent ways...mark my words...::rambles on to himself quietly::
XO_Horn says:
::enters her quarters and packs her bag with minor necessities and a black Starfleet style uniform::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks around for the nearest security officer::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits  the TL Doctor in tow ::
XO_Horn says:
*Dr. Zherem* You can discuss the CTO with me enroute to Bajor.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain.
XO_Horn says:
*Dr. Zherem* I'll meet you in the shuttle bay in 5 minutes.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: What is it Mr. Stelakh?
SO_Layabout says:
::snaps awake:: CSO: Wha..What... ::looks up and sees CSO: :;sleepily:: CSO: Oh. It's only you. ::goes back to sleep::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  We remain as yet unable to ascertain the race that created these artifacts, and the gate.
Dr_Zherem says:
*XO*: Bah. Fine. Zherem out. :;closes the comm:: TL: Shuttlebay, you lousy piece of machinery
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: drags the Doctor into the shuttle bay ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: One moment
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns as she mentally rearranges the duty shifts to replace SO Layabout::
Dr_Zherem says:
CTO: You smell bad, Klingon
CO_Q`tor says:
Security: You there! Get this p'taH out of here and throw him in the brig!
XO_Horn says:
::leaves her quarters and heads to the shuttle bay::
Dr_Zherem says:
CTO: Now unhand me, or it will only get worse
DloraH says:
::takes SO_Layabout to the brig::
XO_Horn says:
::enters the shuttle bay and sees the Dr. with the CTO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: comes to attention for the XO ::
Dr_Zherem says:
::scowls at the CTO and shakes himself loose, marching towards the XO:: XO: I wish to file a formal complaint against your stupid, smelly, Klingon officer.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: One Doctor to the shuttle bay as ordered, Ma'am.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::nods at the Captain then gets up and exits the briefing room to get back to her analysis......preoccupied as always::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reminds herself there is no honor in harming the weak ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Now then Mr. Stelakh, you were saying?
CMO_Kymar says:
::happily back in his office in sickbay, oblivious to the world::
XO_Horn says:
Dr. Zherem: My stupid...smelly...officer?  Doctor, get on board and fasten your seatbelt before I explain to MY Klingon that you just insulted her.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::something about those artifacts was so...... familiar...... so very familiar::
Dr_Zherem says:
::glares to the XO:: XO: No, Commander. I do not take kindly to being violently abused. You will hear my complaint, you will file it, or I will complain about YOU
FCO_MJDoole says:
*CO*: The Challenger will be ready to go in 8 hours, but since you don't have 8 hours, I'll do it for you in 2.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: That was not an insult, if I considered it so, he would be dead now.
XO_Horn says:
CTO: Thank you.  Try to be a bit more gentle next time.  These scientists bruise easily.  You are dismissed.  I'll see you when I return.
XO_Horn says:
::hears the FCO:: FCO: We need to go now.  What can I do to help to get us out of here?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am :: tosses the scientist unceremoniously lightly into the shuttle ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
*CO*: and yes Captain, I do divide my estimate factors by 4, otherwise how could I keep my reputation as a "Miracle Worker".
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: turns quickly her long braid swinging behind her as she leaves ::
XO_Horn says:
Zherem: Doctor, go ahead and file your complaint.  SFC can post it next to mine that will go into extreme detail about your verbal abuse of my officers and the lack of security of your station.
FCO_MJDoole says:
*XO*: 2 hours. Bottom Line.
CO_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: Mr. Doole we'll be at Bajor in two hours. We need the Challenger ready within the hour.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sheaths her taj as she exits the shuttlebay, taking the TL to the bridge ::
Dr_Zherem says:
XO: It is not MY station, and my verbal abuse is an angry mans ranting. Your Klingons physical abuse is another matter, and your lax attitude towards my complaint is certainly another matter.
FCO_MJDoole says:
*CO*: Done.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, what does Starfleet know about the origin of the Borg?
XO_Horn says:
Zherem: Doctor, go inside the shuttle and have a seat.  When the FCO and I are done, we'll leave.
FCO_MJDoole says:
Shuttle Bay Engineers: You heard him. Let's make it happen.
CO_Q`tor says:
::Visibly shocked at Stelakh's question::

ACTION: The poor engineers jump at Doole's order and start scurrying around like so many mice

CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: That they were once biological like us, but at some point in their evolution they became cybernetic. Other than that I don't know much else about what Star Fleet knows about their origins.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Why would you ask?
Dr_Zherem says:
::throws his hands up in disgust and walks into the Challenger cockpit, taking a seat at the communications console::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::arrives at science lab 1 and starts to studying the artifacts again, frowning and mumbling about genetics::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Precisely, Captain.  And we have found a means, millenia old, to travel the galaxy in short order.
XO_Horn says:
Zherem: ::takes a deep breath:: Doctor, I take nothing lightly.  But any person in your position should know how to treat others.  If you can't handle yourself around other people, then with all due respect, I suggest you find a job where you do not have to communicate with anyone.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits the lift on to the bridge taking her station ::
Dr_Zherem says:
XO: Tell that to your security officer, she does not need to throw me about like a ragdoll. ::types out his complaints about both the XO and the CTO, angrily hitting the keys::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: They are all mixed up... too many... they don’t relate.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: But the Borg made use of transwarp gates...
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Are you telling me that these artifacts may be the keys to such gates?

ACTION: As the inexperienced scientist starts pressing buttons, the Challenger's main engines start to whine

CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: It's as if they..... took all the genes across the galaxy and mixed them all up.
XO_Horn says:
*CO* Captain, Dr. Zherem is verbally abusive beyond protocols.  I'd like a record made that I will be filing a report with the Science Board as to his behavior.  Horn out.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: maintains yellow alert as ordered ::
XO_Horn says:
Zherem: What are you doing? ::steps into the shuttle and shuts the engines down::
CO_Q`tor says:
*XO*: Understood Commander. Sedate him if you feel the need to do so.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::moves the officer aside:: Officer: Let me do this, before we have to start from scratch.

ACTION: The panicking engineers breathe a sigh of relief as the engines shut off

Dr_Zherem says:
::glares at the XO:: Typing up complaints
XO_Horn says:
Zherem: Complaints have nothing to do with the engines Doctor.
XO_Horn says:
*CMO* Doctor, I need a sedative for the good doctor.  Please bring me one ASAP.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Is it possible that these 'gateways" are ancient Borg outposts?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::does a complete shutdown, now that the engines are off: XO: Get this...this..officer away from my engines and keep him there
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  It is possible, Captain.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  It is also possible that they are remnants of a species assimilated by the Borg.
CO_Q`tor says:
::is stunned to silence::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: I always did wonder where the Borg originated....
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  If that hypothesis is correct, then it logically follows that the Borg transwarp techonology may in fact have evolved from these gates.
FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~~::telepathic growl to XO as I look at the mess the controls are in::~~~~
XO_Horn says:
FCO: He's no officer, he's a scientist, and he'll be sedated soon.
CO_Q`tor says:
::sits down at the implications::
XO_Horn says:
~~~FCO: I'll handle the controls, you deal with the module.~~~
CO_Q`tor says:
Self: By Kahless' beard!
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  These are theories and hypotheses, Captain.  Not established fact.

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