QIb lutmey

The QIb Chronicles
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CO_Q`tor says:
::Steps out of the turbo lift and heads to SCI Lab 1::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sitting in the center chair at command ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Pours over the data on Borg he has retrieved from the computer.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::still at work in Science Lab 1 with an artifact in her hands::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: How are we doing with our transwarp theory Stelakh?
CO_Q`tor says:
::Enters Science Lab 1 and looks around to see the CSO and CIV trying to look busy::
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks over to the now calm betazoid:: Betazoid: I am the Chief Medical Officer onboard the IKS QIb. My name is Dremel...whats yours?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  I have requested the computer begin comparative analysis between the markings on the artifacts, and known species assimilated by the Borg.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Commander
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::looks up to notice the captain::  CO: Sir.  ::straightens up::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Currently, I am applying algorithms to known data on Borg transwarp conduits, and the energy pathway created by the beam.
Zhent_Carridan says:
CMO: My name is...Zhent. Zhent Carridan. Where am I?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::spins my chair around to face the CTO sitting in the command chair:: CTO: Ready to get underway back to Dyson when you are.
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods:: Zhent: You are onboard the IKS QIb, we rescued you from your ship.
Zhent_Carridan says:
 :;turns his head away and lets out a sigh:: Yes...I remember now
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Commander, have you found anything at all with those artifacts that could explain our being tracked while cloaked?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
FCO: Make it so, warp factor five.
CMO_Kymar says:
Zhent: The Captain will want to speak with you in a little while, just rest and answer his questions. I will make sure he doesn’t get too rowdy
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands folding her arms across her chest waiting ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Not yet Sir.  These artifacts have been under containment since their arrival here.  We've been unable to detect any kind of tracking or residual fields that would unmask us from our cloak.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: I'll keep on it Sir.
DloraH says:
:: watches the CTO from Tactical ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::enages the impulse engines and makes the ship do what would look like (if viewed from the outside) a backflip with a 180 rollover just for fun, and then engages warp factor 5::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  In addition, I have begun several scans in an attempt to eliminate possibilities as to the disruption of our cloaking device.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::has this unusual need not to let go of the artifacts, and she doesn’t know why::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well. Every since we brought those Hu'tegh things aboard it seems the cloak doesn't do its job. I want to know why.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
FCO:  We can do without the acrobatics, Lieutenant.  :: glares at him ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::wonders how many crew just got queasy with that maneuver::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: keep on it.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Sir, have we eliminated the possibility that someone onboard could be revealing our position intentionally?
FCO_MJDoole says:
CTO: Sorry.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: We haven't eliminated anything Commander, other than we know the cloak itself is not malfunctioning.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises an eyebrow at the FCO, and his lack of proper respect ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps we are approaching the problem of the cloak from the wrong viewpoint.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: I understand you're going to interview the survivors Sir.  Perhaps they know something?
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks off and leaves Doherty with the betazoid, grabbing a PADD and filling out a report::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I'm on my way to do that now Commander.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: How so Mr. Stelakh?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::caresses the artifact.... slowly moving her fingers over the grooves of the ancient stone::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Perhaps it would be advisable to ascertain, from outside this vessel, whether or not the cloak can be penetrated.  If it is not, then it is possible that the Orions found a way to penetrate the cloak.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: programs a nice little surprise in the chair for the Captain ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I see your point Mr. Stelakh. As soon as we arrive at our destination, where ever that ultimately ends up being, we'll do that.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO/CIV: Either our cloak is failing, it’s been breeched, or our position was compromised from a traitor.
CMO_Kymar says:
::grumbles and taps his comm badge:: *CO*: Captain, I did not revive this patient so I could leave him to get weaker. Are you going to talk to him, or should I let him rest again?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps it would be best not to wait, given our current situation.  A shuttle should be sufficient.
DloraH says:
:: standing at TAC scanning for any signs of the Orions.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Right now we're not hiding Mr. Stelakh. We're running with shields up.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I want to get back to Dyson as soon as possible.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  The decision is yours, Captain.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Turns back to his console and notes one of the blinky lights, well, blinking.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Sir, when we arrive, I'd like permission to take an away team down with Ambassador Stelakh to see this gateway for ourselves.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Scans for EM anomolies and neutron emissions are negative.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: carefully avoids sitting in the CO's chair an odd grin on her face ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I'll fight that battle when the time comes Commander.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Keep looking.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CO: It's a battle? ::grins::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Nods to the CO, and returns to his scans.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO/CIV: I will be in sickbay speaking with our guests there.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets back to her analysis of the artifacts telepathic resonance that has her so intrigued::
CO_Q`tor says:
::turns and leaves SCILAB 1and heads for the sickbay::
Zhent_Carridan says:
::groans quietly in pain and lets his head fall weakly to the pillow::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
Dlorah: Anything showing up on scans?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Your most recent analysis, Commander?
CO_Q`tor says:
::Arrives in sickbay looking all Klingony and stuff::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Every item usually leaves a trace of the person that held it last.  The same way your DNA is left when you touch something, a bit of your emotions remains.
CMO_Kymar says:
::turns and glares slightly at the CO:: CO: You took your time, Captain. I think our patient might be dead
CO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor Kymar?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Yes.
CO_Q`tor says:
CMO: For your sake doctor you had better be making an attempt at humor.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: Yes, Captain. But just barely
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: I'm feeling so many from these artifacts.  As if they'd been touched by an entire quadrants.  It's amazing.  No object would have that many emotions attached to it except spiritual objects that were worshiped by that many people.
Zhent_Carridan says:
::groans softly once more to reassure everyone that he is, in fact, still alive. Just::
DloraH says:
CTO: Several cargo ships, and a frigate, no signs of the Orions.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  ::Arches a brow.::  Similar to Bajoran Orbs?
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent:  You were aboard the freighter that was attacked. Who attacked you?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Yes, only.... feelings of worship are not what I'm feeling.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Elaborate.
Zhent_Carridan says:
::turns his head to the CO:: CO: Pi...Pirates. Orion I think...that’s what they were screaming
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
DloraH: keep on it.
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent: What were you carrying that they would attack you?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: It's difficult.  It's not worship, nor fear, nor happiness.... and yet, all at the same time.  As if the race that held these items were all joined some how.  At first I thought of the Borg, but it isn’t a single feeling.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Tell me Stelakh, do you know much of the race the Borg was before it became...... what's become?
DloraH says:
CTO: Aye, Commander.
Zhent_Carridan says:
::looks away again:: CO: Food. Just food and things...some things.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  There is little known about the Borg, and unless new knowledge has come to light, other than that they were at some point organic beings, the origin of the Borg remains a mystery.
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent: Some things? What kind of things?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns at the artifacts::  CIV: Perhaps the Borg took more than transwarp conduit technology from this race.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Your meaning?
Zhent_Carridan says:
::coughs quietly:: CO: Nothing...just odds and ends...nothing at all
Zhent_Carridan says:
CO: ::coughs again:: Nothing important, just...stuff we didn’t need to put on the manifest...odds and ends
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: They are all present here in the telepathic resonance of these artifacts, and yet it is impossible to believe that everyone touched it.  I think they were all joined in some way.  Not a collective, but they were part of a whole at some point.  ::frowns and begins to trace the grooves of the artifact once again::
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent: What can you tell me about the pirates? How many of them, what type of ships? Did they say anything?
Zhent_Carridan says:
:;turns his head away weakly:: CO: I don’t know...I’m not...I’m not on the bridge crew. Not many people were...
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Perhaps a highly telepathic species.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CTO: Commander, can I speak with you?
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent: Are any of your fellow survivors members of the bridge crew?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at the FCO:: FCO: What!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: I wonder what those gates are really for.  Distance travel yes.. but.. would a person have to enter some kind of.... pool... to get from one side to the other.  Exactly where does a person end up when you enter and are in there for the few moments it takes to travel?

ACTION: The tactical console sparks a bit, and goes dead.

Zhent_Carridan says:
::coughs again, louder this time:: CO: I don’t know...I don’t....
FCO_MJDoole says:
::calls an duty FCO over, and walks to the back of the bridge::
CO_Q`tor says:
Zhent: Fine...go back to sleep. ::turns to the CMO::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  An interesting hypothesis, Commander.  A form of group consciousness, during transit.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at DloraH:: DloraH: Get engineering up here to fix it, and move off to Tac 2.
CMO_Kymar says:
::snaps his fingers to Doherty and watches as he administers a sedative, sending Zhent into sleep::
CO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor, when any of these others are awake find out if any of them were on the bridge and let me know. I'll be back on the bridge.
CMO_Kymar says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Captain. Will do.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: steps to the back of the bridge with a this better be good look on her face ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::leaves sick bay and goes to the nearest turbo lift::
CO_Q`tor says:
TL: Bridge
Zhent_Carridan says:
::falls into a dreamless slumber with a sigh::

ACTION: One of the readouts over a biobed in Sickbay sparks a bit, and goes dead.

CMO_Kymar says:
::shakes his head and turns, finishing his report and placing it down as a console sparks:: Self: What the...?
DloraH says:
:: calls an engineering team to the Bridge ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: The entire concept of transwarp conduits is the theory of connecting things that are a great distance away.  What could be further apart than the minds of say yours and mine?
CO_Q`tor says:
::Enters the bridge:: CTO: Status report!
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks over to the console:: *Bridge*: I have a malfunctioning console down here, it’s sparking and it’s quite dead. I only really do humanoids, and sometimes big, space-borne creatures, never consoles. Can you send someone down to fix it?

ACTION: Calls come into the bridge about various outages in random consoles across the ship.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Tac one is down, otherwise we have a green board.
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: What is our course and speed?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Further apart, Commander?  You are a betazoid, are you not?

ACTION: The spectroanalysis unit in Science Lab One sparks, and goes dead.

FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Direct to Dyson, Warp 5
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow at the spectroanalyser::.
CIV_Stelakh says:
*Engineering*:  Stelakh to Engineering.  We have a console failure in Science Lab One.
DloraH says:
:: calls in the engineering team for tac 1 ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CTO: We've know each other for most of 4 years being assigned everywhere together, and have gotten real close. In that time, we been throught and see it all, including me being turned female, having twins, and changing back. You have been like a surrogate mother to them as well.
Spectroanalyser says:
::sits impassively, resisting the arched brow with all of its being::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Nods:: FCO: Increase speed to maximum warp
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: walks away from the FCO ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinking no way she is doing personal stuff on duty ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Yes Stelakh.  I'm not suggesting they were telepaths though.... I'm suggesting these were created to 'pool' the minds of a race that had no telepathic powers.  If you take humans for example... they are very different each and every one.  How best to make one understand another if they couldn’t experience an empathic thought....
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Fascinating.
Duty_FCO says:
::goes to max warp
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Or a mind meld.  ::smiles and raises an eyebrow in imitation of Stelakhs::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::follows Tigs::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: gives him a you better not say another word look ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Stands in front of his chair for a few minutes, facing the view-screen::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::stares at the artifact::  CIV: A huge collective meld.
CIV_Stelakh says:
Computer:  Computer, status of comparative analysis requested.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: goes back to scanning for the Orions ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: I would imagine entering something like that you would not be the same person you were when you entered.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  That is a distinct possibility.

ACTION: The artifact starts to glow dimly.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Are Vulcan melds the same way?  Afterwards you are not the same person that you were, and can never go back?
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Looks at the artifacts.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::finally breathes a heavy sigh and sits down::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: fuming at the FCO that he would approach her on duty while she is in command of the ship::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns at the artifact and tries to put it down but something inside her won’t let go of it::
CIV_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  Captain Q'tor, this is Stelakh in Science Lab One.  We have a situation.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Commander, put down the artifact and step away.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Report Mr. Stelakh
CIV_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  The artifacts have begun emitting light, Captain, and we have lost a console to unknown damage.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Why is it glowing Stelakh?  ::tries to place the artifact down....puts it on the console but doesn’t release her hold on it::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Step away from the artifact.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::His fingers engage scanners throughout the lab and focus them on the artifact.  He then stands and approaches the CSO.::

ACTION: A tiny cooing sound comes from the back of the CO's chair.

CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Was there anything done to the artifacts that caused them to begin emitting light?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Are they emitting something that other ships can track do you suppose?  ::doesn't let go .... just stares at the glowing artifacts::
CIV_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  Negative.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  I will ask again, Commander.  Step away from the artifacts. ::Continues moving closer.::
CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Are you in need of assistance?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::sees the look from the CTO, and thinks that it would be better to talk to her when they're off duty, goes back to the helm without another word::
CIV_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  Possibly.

ACTION: Something wriggles against the CO's back.

CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: You better get a team down there
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: This is the perfect opportunity to study it.  If I let go it might stop.
CO_Q`tor says:
::squirms around at the lump sticking him in the back::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: trying very hard not to laugh at the CO's chair making noises ::
CO_Q`tor says:
*ENG*: Engineering, this is the Captain. Get a team to Science Lab 1 on the double
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  Scans are progressing.  We are unaware as to the nature of this incident, and there may be a possible danger should you continue contact.  Break contact and step away, or I will be forced to take steps.
CO_Q`tor says:
::finally gets up and looks down at his chair to see what it is that is so irritating::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::sensing the creature in the CO's chair, gets back up and approaches the Captain: CO: Get up, sir.

ACTION: The back of the CO's chair wriggles, as if something is trapped underneath the cover.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: Take steps Stelakh?  Is that a subtle way to say you'll force me away from them?
CO_Q`tor says:
::pulls his dak'tagh and flips open the side blades::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scrambles Charlie team and sends them off to muster at SCI lab 1::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  If necessary, Commander, for your own safety and the safety of this vessel.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stifles a laugh at the great Klingon warrior hunting in his chair ::
CO_Q`tor says:
Self: What the? ::stabs the lump in the chair::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::catches the Captain's arm before he can bring harm to the creature::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::tries to let go of the artifacts once again but something inside of her is pleading for her never to let go::  CIV: I can't let go.  You're gonna have to pull it away from me.  ::frowns::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::lifts the Captain from his chair by the same arm and sets him down::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks in amazement at the FCO:: FCO: Unhand me!
CIV_Stelakh says:
*CMO*:  Stelakh to Doctor Kymar.  Report to Science Lab One immediately.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::puts hand over lump and mentally soothes the creature::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps smartly forward and places his hand on the CSO's shoulder.::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CSO:  I apologize, Commander.  ::applies pressure.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::glares angrily at the CO, and lets out a small rumble from his throat::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Step away from my chair Lieutenant before I have you thrown in the brig! What is that?
Charlie_Team says:
:: arrives in SCI lab 1 and reports to Commander Lorenzo ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::closes her eyes and lets go of the artifact.... going limp::
CIV_Stelakh says:
Charlie Team:  Doctor Kymar is en route.  Assist me.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Reaches out to her wrist, so that he can lift her hand from the artifact.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::takes a small knife out of a pouch, and cuts the captain's chair, reaches in and produces the tribble::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: has to swallow hard not to laugh out loud ::
Host Matt_ says:
ACTION: During the disturbance, the lump in the chair wriggles out of the bottom and something moves, too quickly to be recognizable as anything, across the floor and under a console.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: puts her hands on her knees trying to contain herself::
CO_Q`tor says:
::glares back at the FCO and looks down at the thing::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Return to your station....NOW!
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps away from the artifacts, with the CSO in tow.::
CIV_Stelakh says:
Computer:  Computer, establish a Level Ten containment field around the artifacts in Science Lab One.
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: What do you know of this?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::tries to stand to full height and glares down the CO:: CO It is stupid to go to war over a small matter. It is stupid to kill for sport. It is NOT stupid to respect all life.....SIR!
Doctor_Jo says:
:: Arrives in SCI 1 in response to the emergency call though she is not on active duty ::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: You heard me Lieutenant! I will not repeat myself!
Doctor_Jo says:
CIV: Sir, what can I do?  ::pulls out a tricorder::
CIV_Stelakh says:
JO:  Nurse, Commander Lorenzo has been in contact with artifacts which may have had telepathic properties.  I believe a full neural analysis may be in order.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: and I KNOW you heard ME. :;returns to helm::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Oh nothing, Sir. :: carefully keeps the laugh out of her voice ::
CO_Q`tor ::hits a button on his chair declaring intruder alert:: (Klingon_proximity_alert.wav)
Doctor_Jo says:
CIV: I am a doctor, sir.  :: scans Lorenzo ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::reaches out with mind to find the creature::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Find them and get them off my ship! No delays this time!
DloraH says:
:: leaves the Bridge, headed down to see what is going on in the SCI Lab ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: her eye's twinkling with amusement ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: ::blood pressure rising:: And no exceptions! Anyone caught with a tribble in their possession will be court-martialed, and that is only because I cannot have them shot!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  :: chuckling under her breath ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::whispers to self:: Four! A mother and her three babies. ::a slight smile comes across my face::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: And there will be no waiting until we reach Dyson! Those creatures will be off of my ship before then this time!
Doctor_Jo says:
CIV: It seems to be some kind of neural trauma, nothing like it on record, but as far as I can tell she'll be fine.  I suggest moving her to Sickbay for examination by Dr Dremel.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Nods to the nurse/doctor::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye Sir. :: gulps hard not to laugh ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::glares at the CTO just knowing she has something to do with this somehow::

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