QIB LUTMEY

QIb Chronicles
<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>
CTO_Raveprowler says:
:: at station putting the finishing touches on a program she is creating ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Lies unconscious in Sickbay::
XO_Horn says:
::entering the bridge, PADD in hand::
EO_Walker says:
::At engineering station on the bridge, working with the replicator and transporter system heavily, with a PADD at hand which he keeps tapping buttons on periodically and keeps looking up around the room::
CO_Q`tor says:
::sitting, brooding in his command chair::
MO_O'Helpme says:
:: Scans the CIV::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Captain, I have your report sir.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::His eyes flutter open for a moment, then close.  The neurones begin to fire, and he realises he's in Sickbay.::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Upon the realisation that he's in sickbay, his eyes snap open and he sits up quickly, lest the doctor attempt the kiss of life on him.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::takes the report from the XO and growls a thank you::
EO_Walker says:
::sets a program running on the engineering computer core to continue what he was doing with the replicators, transporters and padd, automatically, placing the padd on top of the console, only just balancing on the edge::
MO_O'Helpme says:
:: finishs the skull series on the CIV::
CIV_Stelakh says:
MO:  ::Waves away the scanner.::  I am undamaged.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Permission to speak with you privately Sir?
MO_O'Helpme says:
:: ignores the CIV and finishes his analysis ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks up at the XO and nods:: XO: In my ready room.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Reaches up to where the crate struck him.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::gets up and heads to the RR::
XO_Horn says:
::follows the CO to the Ready Room::
MO_O'Helpme says:
CIV: You have had some significant trauma to your cranium, you are now treated and may return to duty.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: You have the bridge commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, Sir. :: Moves down to the command chair ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
MO:  I question the your use of the term "significant."
CIV_Stelakh says:
::He get off of the biobed and exits Sickbay.::
EO_Walker says:
::turns around to a console to his right and looks over the challenger's engineering system code via a remote link to the shuttle to work on the 'improvements' he promised Q'tor::
MO_O'Helpme says:
:: shakes his head at the CIV and goes off to round on other patients ::
XO_Horn says:
::sorts her thoughts before speaking to the Captain::
CO_Q`tor says:
::stands next to his desk and faces the XO::
EO_Walker says:
::accidently triggers a slight beeping alarm on his console because of the amount and type of data being transferred to/from the challengers systems to the engineering console::
XO_Horn says:
CO: You asked my advice about the planet?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands at command her hands folded behind her back ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Makes his way to his quarters so that he can change into less-bloody attire.::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: By all means Commander, we seem to have awaken some new type of life form...now what?
EO_Walker says:
::Cancels the alarm and locks the station while it does it's work before standing up and walking towards the front of the bridge::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Sir, I honestly don't think we can do anything with that life form.  On the planet, I could only sense basic emotions.  Unless it's evolved quickly, there is no way we can communicate with that thing.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: And the artifacts?
XO_Horn says:
CO: With the cave destroyed, I don't know if there is much we can do with them.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: watches the EO with a characteristic scowl on her face ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::working on different evasive patterns..just to be ready::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Sir, to be blunt, we are not a science vessel.  We have no way of investigating where these artifacts came from because that area has been destroyed.
EO_Walker says:
::Stops next to the Exec's miniconsole to look at something on the display then continues on to stand in front of the Mission Ops console, studying it for a moment before starting work on it::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
FCO: Scan for ships in the area, and plot us an escape vector.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::After spending a few minutes in the sonic shower, he selects a new set of robes from the closet.::
XO_Horn says:
CO: I believe we should complete thorough scans of the planet and the life form, notify Dyson and transprt the artifacts to a Federation Science lab we can trust.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CTO: Aye. Scanning for ships and plotting escape vectors.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::scans for ships and plots escape vectors::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps back out into the corridor and heads for the bridge.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::his brow ridges wrinkle up thinking about what to do next::
XO_Horn says:
CO: That lab definitely isn't Dyson.  I wouldn't trust that place with my worst enemy.  Not after the last experience we had there.
EO_Walker says:
::presses a few buttons on the Mission Ops console to bring up a big cargo manifest list and studies that for a few minutes::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: transfers tactical to the command chair and locks out the bridge console ::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, I am probably already in enough trouble with Star Fleet because we did not leave the artifacts with Dyson Station as ordered. Now you suggest that we leave them with some other facility and go on our merry way?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: transfers her program to holodeck on and sets is for configuration and debugging ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::The 'lift doors open and he enters the bridge proper, his new robes a voluminous grey affair.::
EO_Walker says:
::selects a few items from the cargo manifest and transfers their exact storage coordinates to the Engineering console::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: turns to see Stelakh enter the bridge adequately glad that he is not permanently damaged ::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Sir, does Star Fleet know about the FCO's injuries while on Dyson?  They should have received a copy of my report also.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I can only assume that they have. There has not been any reason to suspect otherwise.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CTO: I'm not detecting any ships in the area and I have a way out of here.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Commander Ravenprowler, has a report been generated as to events on the surface?
XO_Horn says:
CO: If you want to leave them at Dyson, that is your choice.  But I do think we should still copy all of our scans and data to another facility.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: My report was submitted to the XO as ordered.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Let me ask you this Commander. Are the artifacts still emitting whatever energy it was that they were emitting?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: You may take over at Science, and begin analysis of the scans from the surface.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Then perhaps you would be able to summarise events?  I am unaware as to events after I became unconscious.
EO_Walker says:
::logs off the Mission Ops console and walks behind the helm console, peering over Doole's shoulder at the navigational readouts::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps over to the science station and initialises scans.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: give the CIV an annoyed glance :: CIV: The report is contained in the ship's computer.  Basically you were rescued with the CSO, MCPO and the Tactical team.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Somewhat, but they are weaker since we returned them to the ship.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: You will find the tactical team was able to map the caverns.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::doing further calculations::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV; You will find scans of the creatures contained in the caverns.
XO_Horn says:
CO: They might be connected to the life form somehow.  However, we can't confirm that from here.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Begins intense analysis of the creature.::
EO_Walker says:
::steps to the far right of the helm console's arc and presses a few buttons on the thin secondary command interface to pull up some more coordinate details on that little bit without bothering the FCO::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Then as far as I am concerned they are still a source of danger. I am convinced that whoever attacked us while cloaked was able to do so because of the energy signatures from those artifacts.
XO_Horn says:
CO: That is a distinct possibility.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Of course that's another reason to either find a way to shield them or get them off the ship.
XO_Horn says:
CO: They make us vulnerable.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
EO: Has analysis of the energy signature emitted by the artifacts been analyzed?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
FCO: Anything on sensors?
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Getting them off this ship is my main priority. Of course they can't just be left anywhere however.
EO_Walker says:
::Doesn't even look over his should, just keeps pressing buttons on the interface he's using:: CTO: You got me..it's not my job.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: Your initial impressions, Mr. Steklah?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Scans of the creature are confusing.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Exactly, which is why I would not recommend leaving them on Dyson Station.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
EO: It just became your job, get on it. :: glowers darkly at the EO::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  It appears that sensors were unable to determine the creatur's internal composition.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: A level 20 phaser hit vaporized it.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  However, residual matter indices are negative, Commander.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::notices the EO, but contiues to work. Self: That Walker is a good seed. CTO: Not at this time.
EO_Walker says:
::Still doesnt' even look at the CTO:: CTO: I'm.. uh.. I'm carrying out orders from Q'tor himself.. so you'll have to get the science department or some other lacky on it.
XO_Horn says:
CO: I think the artifacts might leave Dyson Station vulnerable as well.  I am not certain as to their security abilities.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
EO: We need the signature analysis to adapt our cloak, you will begin analysis now.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: The question is then, just where can they be deposited. A Starbase isn't exactly a guarantee. Starbase 487 was nearly destroyed.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::hears EO's comment to CTO and raises an eyebrow, but says nothing, waiting to see the reaction from the CTO::
EO_Walker says:
::Becoming ever so slightly bemused about the Ravenprowler and still working on the helm side interface:: CTO: I am busy and the Captain's orders overule any you give so get someone else to do it. ::frowns::
XO_Horn says:
CO: I would contact Star Fleet and ask.  The Hawkins Institute or others should have the security and even weapons abiltiy to take care of themselves.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Comparisons with Starfleet's exobiology database are negative.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Whoever has these will be in danger.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reaches over and shuts down the EO's scans and locks him out from the computer entirely ::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Another possibility..... these artifacts and whatever it is on/or about the planet seem to go together somehow. What if the artifacts were just left there?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: I believe we are looking at a new species.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::spins in chair, looking from EO to CTO and back, just waiting to see if this gets out of hand::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  A distinct possibility.
EO_Walker says:
::Becoming slightly angered:: Self: I don't have TIME for this.
EO_Walker says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: What did you do that for?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: watches amused at the EO, thinking are we ready to play nice yet?::
XO_Horn says:
CO: You said Star Fleet was already unhappy. ::grins:: That's liable to really tick them off.  But, they could always send an actual science vessel to recover them.
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Just smiles at the EO::  CIV: Begin analysis of the artifacts power signature, the EO will assist you.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: Commander?
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  I have found a reference to the creature, Commander.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, you have just given me an idea. Contact Star Fleet, get them to send an heavily escorted science vessel here to study all of this.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: Yes, Mr Steklah, elaborate please.
EO_Walker says:
::Storms to the back of the bridge to the engineering console and sits down, ignoring the CTO again, pressing buttons on the engineering console::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Sends an image to the screen from the reference.::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: We will rendezvous with them and transfer the artifacts to them.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hides a laugh as the EO is locked out ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::feels much better now::
XO_Horn says:
CO: I'll have our data compacted for transfer also.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: majqa'
CO_Q`tor says:
::motions for the door::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  It is a literary reference, Commander.  The image onscreen is from a page of an ancient earth book.
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: Shall we?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: peers at the reference ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::looks at CTO with a "Are you done, yet?" look::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Yes Sir, we shall.  I suggest throwing a party in the mess hall when the artifacts are finally off of our hands.
CIV_Stelakh says:
EO:  Mister Walker.  If you would be so kind, I believe the artifacts have been returned to the science laboratory.
XO_Horn says:
::turns to head back to the bridge::
CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I may just grant that request Commander.
XO_Horn says:
::grins and exits back to the bridge::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  The artifacts are known to have telepathic abilities.  It is possible that the image of the creature was taken from the mind of a member of the away team.
CO_Q`tor says:
::follows the XO back out onto the bridge::
CIV_Stelakh says:
CTO:  It may be a form of protection.
EO_Walker says:
::Stands up from his console as the Ready room doors open:: CO: Q'tor..! ::storms to the front of the bridge to meet with Q'tor, ignoring Stelakh::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: turns to the CO::
EO_Walker says:
::irritable:: CO: Q'tor.. I have been locked out of the main computer by that.. fool. ::points to the CTO:: And now I can't finish my work!
CO_Q`tor says:
::comes to a halt as he suddenly has a face full of Walker::
XO_Horn says:
CTO: I need an open comm to Admiral G'Val.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::throws my hands up, Self: Here we go..!::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at the EO and then at the CO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Moves off to her station, unlocking it and opens a channel for the XO:: XO: Channel open.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Fool?  Sounds like someone needs to learn respect to me Captain. ::looks at the EO::
EO_Walker says:
CO: I need to get on with my work.. ::looks very serious:: Timing is critcal. Please, I beg of you. Don't let Commander Raven-loonatic over there mess things up for me.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stifles the urge to kill the EO::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Waits with classic Vulcan patience for the emotional ones to settle themselves.::
Perkins_ says:
COMM: XO: This is Commander Perkins of the USS Erebus.
CO_Q`tor says:
EO: Mr Walker! You will calm down!
CO_Q`tor says:
EO: Now with the respect that everyone on this bridge has earned, regardless of your personal felings, tell me what is going on!
XO_Horn says:
::moves to the screen:: COM:Perkins: Commander, we need a Science vessel, escorted by a heavily armed ship, to come to Dyson.  These artifacts need more extensive study.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Your presence is requested on Holodeck 1, sir, you and the XO, Sir.
XO_Horn says:
CTO: When I'm done Cmdr. ::turns back to the screen::
Perkins_ says:
COMM: XO: One moment... ::beeping noises:: Commander, according to my records, you were supposed to have handed those artifacts over to the science personnel on Dyson for that very reason. Is there a problem?
EO_Walker says:
::calms a little, suppressing the need to become a little hyper about this:: CO: I need access to the computer to finish my work. She has locked me out. You know I could do this without you but I am trying to play it by your book, not mine. Please. Give me access to the main computer again.
CO_Q`tor says:
::holds one hand out indicating for the CTO to hold on::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Why has Mr. Walker been locked out of the computer Commander?
XO_Horn says:
COMM:Perkins: Yes, Sir there was most definitely a problem.  Dyson is unequipped to be able to handle the artifacts safely.  They are emitting a power signature that we believe enabled us to be tracked while cloaked.  Dyson simply doesn't have the security they need to keep the scientists safe.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: His help was needed with an analysis, and he refused to comply.
EO_Walker says:
::very calm and stern:: CO: Q'tor, I don't have time for this. Please. I'll give you a report later. I'll write it by hand. In triplicate if that's what it takes. ::looks at his wrist watch::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Restore computer access to Mr. Walker.
CO_Q`tor says:
EO: Mr. Walker, we will have a talk later about your discipline on board this ship.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: releases control:::
Perkins_ says:
COMM: XO: That may be your opinion, but the admiral believes otherwise. His orders are explicit in this - the artifacts are to be delivered to Dyson, and you are to return here.
EO_Walker says:
::looks at Q'tor:: CO: Later, Q'tor but.. ::pauses::... Thank you. ::storms to the engineering console again and checks that all files have been transfered correctly, smiling::
XO_Horn says:
COMM:Perkins: Understood.  However, please note that I will report my concerns regarding this.  I believe my Captain will as well.  If the Station is damaged due to this, it will not fall to my responsibility, Sir.
XO_Horn says:
COMM: Perkins: Horn out. ::cuts the comm immediately::
EO_Walker says:
::Keeps storming, ignoring anything on the bridge and jumps in a turbolift:: TL: Cargobay one.
XO_Horn says:
CO: They want them at Dyson so the station can be destroyed apparently. ::grins wryly::
XO_Horn says:
CO: We are to report back to Admiral G'Val.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waits patiently for the XO and CO to be ready ::
CIV_Stelakh says:
XO:  ::Looks at the XO::  Destroyed.
EO_Walker says:
::while en route in the TL:: Computer, Lock on to all components and articles listed in file Walker-Six-Gamma-Five and initiate site-to-site transport, engineering authorisation 36-gamma-3.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::attempts to lock down the TL and cut power :: CO:: The EO is making unauthorized intraship transports, SIR.
SO_N'Trable_ says:
*CO* Sir... something's happening down here! The artifacts are starting to glow!
CO_Q`tor says:
::throws his hands in the air:: XO: Very well. Prepare to transfer the artifacts to Dyson Station. Also let them know our concerns, and that they should request  a.....

ACTION: The CTO's console fails

CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, with your permission, I will go to the science lab.
CO_Q`tor says:
*SO*: Again?
CO_Q`tor says:
::Nods to the CIV::

ACTION: The bridge lights flicker, and every console goes dim

EO_Walker says:
::Still enroute:: Computer, Execute program Walker-2-2-shutdown.
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: QI'vatlh!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads for the Engineering console and tries to place a level 10 containment around the artifacts ::
XO_Horn says:
::mutters under her breath:: Self: We should have just thrown them out the airlock.
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Actually runs to an access hatch, flips it open, grabs the siderails of the ladder, and slides down, his robes billowing out around him.::
EO_Walker says:
::Arrives on the Cargo Bay's deck and runs into the cargo bay and into the challenger, waiting for him::

ACTION: The engineering console, like the rest, is dead

CIV_Stelakh says:
Computer:  Computer, what is the source of the power loss on the bridge?
EO_Walker says:
::sits down at the Flight Control console and skips preflight except to power the engines up::

ACTION: The computer doesn't respond

EO_Walker says:
::presses some buttons to open the space doors of the cargo bay::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Consoles are down.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reroutes power::

ACTION: Everything starts powering up again, but consoles are locked into a diagnostic sequence

ACTION: The main viewscreen flickers back to life

CO_Q`tor says:
XO: I can see that Commander. What is being done to bring them back?
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Reaches his target deck, and pulls open the manual release for the hatch.::
EO_Walker says:
::flies the challenger right on out of the bay once the doors are open::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Everything we can Sir.

ACTION: The sight of the challenger leaving is on the viewscreen for all of three seconds before a cloudy nebula-like anomoly obscures the fleeing shuttle

CIV_Stelakh (challenger_flyby.wav)
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls her phaser :: CO: Permission to track down the EO?
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks around as lights and consoles begin coming back on.
XO_Horn says:
::looks at the screen:: CTO: Where is that going?
EO_Walker says:
::Cloaks the challenger thanks to the handy dandy stealth module::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looking at the viewscreen:: Self: What the.... ?

ACTION: The nebula begins to glow

FCO_MJDoole says:
*EO* : Where are YOU going with that shuttle? ::attemps at tractor beam lock::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps quickly out into the corridor and pauses outside the doors of the science lab.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
XO: Unable to scan, my console is in diagnostic mode ::

ACTION: Something akin to a glowing rip appears amidst the cloud

CIV_Stelakh says:
::Flips open his tricorder and scans the doors to the lab.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: INCOMING! ::engages first evasive maneuver::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Steps into the lab.::
XO_Horn says:
FCO: Tractor beam working?
CO_Q`tor says:
Self: Why that little....... I'll have his liver for dinner for this!

ACTION: Several small shuttle-sized things fly out of the rip, narrowly avoiding the QIb

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sees several blips headed toward the ship:: CO: Something is headed our way.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises shields;:
XO_Horn says:
CO: I'll serve it to you myself sir! ::moves to the OPS console::

ACTION: One is caught in the tractor beam, instead of the shuttle

CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Red alert!
FCO_MJDoole says:
::as tractor locks onto a target::: XO: Got something. Just not what I wanted
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::raises red alert and accounts for the sheer ratios on the tractor beam ::
EO_Walker says:
::Records a comm transmission:: COMM: QIb: I'm sorry, Q'tor but I can't stay. You know I couldn't. And besides which, you can't tell me you didn't even slightly expect me to do something like this. I hope one day you'll forgive me. You've been my family and I love you all. See you around the galaxy. Walker Out. ::sends the transmission and starts the warp drive::
XO_Horn says:
::moves power to weapons and shields::
CIV_Stelakh says:
::Averts his eyes from the artifacts.::
CIV_Stelakh says:
Computer:  Computer, establish a level ten containment field around the artifacts in Science Lab One.

ACTION: The tiny craft open fire on the QIb

FCO_MJDoole says:
::releases object and reattemps the lock on the shuttle containing the EO;:
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: I don't care what you have. I want the Challenger!!
CIV_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Taps his commbadge and looks away from the blinding light the artifacts are emitting.::  Captain Q'Tor.  The artifacts appear to have reached a critical output of energy.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locks on the ion trail of the challenger and plots the course and vector of the Challenger, uploads to Flight Navigation ::

ACTION: The Challenger warps off in a flash of special effects

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