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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands at station fuming ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Waits for the CO to relieve him.::
CEO_KVort says:
::at the engineering station on bridge::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Combat report, Commander.  Did any Federation vessels survive the attack?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
:::mutters and straightens his uniform after being cleared by Doctor Jones:: Self: Have to work...
CO_Q`tor says:
::enters bridge in a less than cheerful mood::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Status report!
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::steps into a TL and orders it to the bridge::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, we are en route to the coordinates you provided, and at red alert.  A fleet of warships entered the sector immediately before we departed.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: conveniently ignores the CSO since he isn't in command anymore and doesn't answer ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  I requested a report, Commander.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::steps off the TL and walks over to the TAC2 station, checking on his compliment of fighters and getting a status report from the person on deck there::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waits for the senior officer on the bridge to request her report ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well Commander. You are relieved. Return to your station.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, I believe Mr. Stelakh requested a combat report. Let's hear it.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir a full spread of  torpedos was fired.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::turns and watches the CTO, waiting for a report::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Steps away from the command chair and toward the Science station.::  In addition, information sent by Admiral G'val indicates that we are searching for a human named Alnar Varix.  His last known position was the freighter "Vizier's Bazaar", en route to Gamma Pyrox Two.
CEO_KVort says:
::Stands at his console on the bridge waiting to be asked ship status::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: we took out a number of fighters, exact numbers are unknown Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: very well.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Calls up information on Gamma Pyrox II in the ship's library.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I would assume that the cooridinates that I sent to the helm are the coordinates of Gamma Pyrox II?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Affirmative, Captain.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Reads what little information there is on the planet, and then turns to the information available on the suspect.::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  The Pyroxians have had warp capability for approximately fifty years.  Little is known about the civilization and culture, however, as formal diplomatic protocols have not yet been established.  As yet, no Federation Ambassador has visited system.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Are you looking to don your Ambassadorial robes again Mister Stelakh?
CEO_KVort says:
::checks the status of the engines::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Negative, Captain.  That is not my duty at this time, unless specifically ordered or requested.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I'll get back to you on that. For now, as far as I am concerned this is not a diplomatic mission. We will retrieve this Alnar Varix, and be on our way.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Alnar Varix, a suspect in recent events, and originally an inhabitant of the Velsor colony, has been a repeat offender of minor crimes.  He has been sentenced to rehabilitation colony twice.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  We are to apprehend Mister Varix for questioning.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow and says to himself::, Curious.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: What is curious?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks up from his console, raising and eyebrow::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Mister Varix is a petty criminal, Captain.  I find it interesting that Admiral G'val would consider the apprehension of him to be such a high priority.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::speaks up quietly from his position:: CSO/CO: Perhaps those records don't tell the full story...or they do, and we are missing it. What crimes did he commit, may I ask?
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: He's wanted for questioning. Obviously he knows something. Which causes me to believe that we may not be the only ones looking for Mister Varix.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  He has been known to enter Klingon homes and viciously rearrange the environment.  Aliases include "Happy Homemaker", "Debonaire Designer", and "Toff Thief."
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her hand behind her back thinking G'val should be in that category ::

ACTION: The blinky light for the emergency starfleet channel starts..well.. blinking

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, incoming message .
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: On screen
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Emergency channel, Sir.  :: puts it on screen ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Waits until the message has been received.::

ACTION: The viewscreen starfield is replaced by a starfleet logo, and the words "data transmission in progress....10%...20%...30%...40%...50%"::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps her fingers impatiently on her console ::

ACTION: The data transmission reaches 100%, and the logo goes back to the warpy starfield screensaver.

CEO_KVort says:
::watches message::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Quietly traces the source of the message.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
All: Shouldnt someone check that...?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Scanning for source of transmission.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Message downloaded directly in to our mainframe, Sir.
CEO_KVort says:
CO: Shall we watch it?
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO/CSO: Well what is it?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: constructs a firewall for the new data ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Scanning.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  We have received an encrypted data packet from the U.S.S. Erebus.  Apparently, they have survived the attack.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks up from his console again and smiles slyly:: CSO: Or have they?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  I shall begin decryption sequencing immediately, Captain.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::His fingers flutter over his console.::
CEO_KVort says:
::waits impatiently::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locks out the information from redundant computer core storage ::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: ETA to Gamma Pyrox II?
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Instructs the computer to search for malicious coding.::
FCO_Flyitt_ says:
CO: Ten minutes, sir.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, there is no information as to the encryption contained within the data packet, which is highly unusual.

ACTION: The data packet appears harmless, but the encryption sequence evades all attempts at discovery.

CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Send it to my ready room
CEO_KVort says:
CSO:jIyajbe'.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: shuts down the link to the back up computer core until the message is decrypted ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  Transferring now.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  I beg your pardon?
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, you have the bridge.... try not to blow anyone up.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks back to his console without a word, making sure that his fighters are on standby::
CO_Q`tor says:
::gets up and goes back to his ready room::
CEO_KVort says:
CSO:Never mind.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, Sir. : spoken tongue in cheek ::

ACTION: CIV's console reports 23 out of 24 fighters ready for launch, one the in service bay

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::blinks and taps his comm badge:: *Hangar Engineer*: This is Ensign Edrehn, whats wrong with the fighter in service?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Commander, recommend we contact Starfleet Command for an update on the Erebus' status.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Make it so, Commander.
EO_Bodgitt_ says:
*CIV*: Just routine servicing, sir, we like to take one out for the standard checks whenever possible.
CO_Q`tor says:
::goes to his computer console:: Computer: Open encrypted transmission from the USS Erebus. Decrypt and display. Authorization Q'tor Alpha Hut Hut wej Hut Omega
CSO_Stelakh says:
COMM:  Starfleet Command:  Starfleet Command, this is Lieutenant Commander Stelakh of the I.K.S. QIb transmitting on encoded channel ninety-eight point eight.  Please respond.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glaces at the CIV ::
CEO_KVort says:
::glances at the CTO::
EO_Bodgitt_ says:
*CIV*: Sir.. um... we're having a bit of a problem with this one.. seems to be a fault feeding the port engine array, but we can't trace it. Would appreciate it if you could arrange with Main Engineering to send someone over to assist.

ACTION: There is no response from Starfleet Command

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: Tend to your job.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow.::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*EO*: Acknowledged, I'll get the CEO to send someone competent down. I wouldnt want anyone else messing with our fighters...
CSO_Stelakh says:
COMM:  SFCMD:  Repeat.  I.K.S. QIb to Starfleet Command.  Respond.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Begins scanning the surrounding short and long-range areas, looking for communications blocks.::
CEO_KVort says:
Himself: QI'yaH.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Send your message via subspace, Mr. Steklah.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Yes, Commander.  Subspace channel ninety-eight point eight.  There is no response.
CO_Q`tor says:
::gets impatient waiting for the computer to display the contents of the packet::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CEO: Get me a competent engineer on the Hangar deck, there is a fighter which needs attention. ::picks up a PADD and pulls out a file from his personal folder:: And take this to the fighter engineer on duty down there, its modifications for the fighter's phasers that I want him to look over
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  We are unable to contact any communications relay, Commander.  There appears to be a lack of carrier signal.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: I mean now, Mr. K'vort, report to the hanger deck.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  I am attempting to ascertain the source.

ACTION: The computer chugs away at the decryption, finally reaching 100%, and spewing up a bunch of strange filenames on the screen

ACTION: Again, there is no real indication as to their content

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO: Very well, Mr. Steklah.
CEO_KVort says:
CIV: I will send my best engineer.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Begins looking into the ship's own commmunications relays, and specifically their activity before and after the reception of the data packet.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: A moment please.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CEO: You appear to be your best engineer ::hands him the PADD:: Im sure you can do a good job
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CEO: Did you not hear me?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::turns to the CTO and nods:: CTO: Can I help you, Commander Ravenprowler?
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks at the list of file names all confused and stuff::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: I'll speak to you in a moment, I'll appreciate your silence right now, Mr Edrehn.
CEO_KVort says:
::leaves the bridge::To himself: Hu'tegh.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Mister Stelakh, report to my ready room.
CSO_Stelakh says:
*CO*:  Aye, Captain.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::clears his throat, not looking impressed, and turns back to his console::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps away from his console, leaving the computer to search for an answer, and enters the RR.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: Place the fighter analysis and problems on the engineering duty roster.  :: turns back to the screen ::
CEO_KVort says:
::moves toward the shuttlebay in the TL::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Enters the RR and stands at attention.::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Lieutenant Commander Stelakh, reporting as ordered, Captain.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CTO: Why? The engineer who works on it will do such, if my man down in the hangar hasn't already ::continues to work peacfully at his console::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: At ease Mr. Stelakh. Have a look at this... ::turns the computer screen around where the CSO can see it:: Does any of this make any sort of sense to you?
DloraH says:
:: stands at tactical scanning for hostiles ::

ACTION: The CEO's turbolift grinds to a halt in the shaft

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: I want it documented as to time repairs started, Mr. Edrehn.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow at the list of files as he examines them.::
CEO_KVort says:
::Tries enter the shuttlebay::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am not familiar with these files, Captain.

ACTION: The shuttlebay doors stay firmly shut, and the CEO bumps his nose on them

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CTO: By my knowledge, repairs have not yet started. Also, Commander Ravenprowler, with all due respect you do not tell me how to run my hangar
EO_Bodgeitt_ says:
CIV: Emergency on the hangar deck, sir! The fighter we're working on just ..er... lifted off...

ACTION: The lights on the bridge flicker

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: you will obey orders or leave my bridge are we clear Sir?

ACTION: The viewscreen goes blank

CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  However, we appear to be unable to contact Starfleet Command.  In fact, we are unable to contact any subspace relay.
CEO_KVort says:
::uses his engineering kit to manually open the door::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*EO*: Lifted off? What do you mean?

ACTION: The doors slide open with a hiss

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::ignores the CTO and looks at his console, bringing up the sensors:: *EO*: Close the hangar doors and put up a forcefield around them
EO_Bodgitt_ says:
*CIV*: We just hooked it up to the computer for a diagnostic, and it ripped itself away from the cables.. it's hovering there... rotating...
CEO_KVort says:
::runs toward the hanger deck using every klingnon curse word he knows::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: None at all?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: revokes the CIV's access to the computers and places him on report ::
EO_Bodgitt_ says:
*CIV*: Aye, sir!
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Negative, Captain.
CEO_KVort says:
*CSO*:What the jay' happened?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*EO*: I'm on my way down, make sure that the fighter doesnt...go...anywhere. ::shakes his head:: Edrehn out.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Pardon me, Captain.

ACTION: The CTO's console registers the firing of a photon torpedo 

CSO_Stelakh says:
*CEO*:  I do not understand the question.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*CO*: Captain, one of my fighters has...lifted off. Permission to go down and see whats happening

ACTION: The CTO's instructions are rejected by the computer with a raspberry-sound from the speakers

DloraH says:
:: raises shields::

ACTION: shields refuse to raise

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks up at the walls and blinks:: Self: The computer...is acting strange
CEO_KVort says:
*CSO*: Learn Klingon but first answer the english part of my question.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::walks over to his console and runs a diagnostic::
CSO_Stelakh says:
*CEO*:  Elaborate.
CO_Q`tor says:
Self: QI'vatlh! Can this ship not run for two minutes without my presence on the bridge?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*CO*: Captain, I hate to bother you again but the computer is...malfunctioning.
DloraH says:
:: reinitializes shields and attempts to raise em again ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Arches a brow.::  Captain, order the shutdown of the computers, Captain.

ACTION: The CIV's console flashes green and red lights, runs through crew records, churns out personal information on OPS_Urgle, and does everything else except actually run a diagnostic

CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do it!
CEO_KVort says:
*CSO*:WHAT HAPPENED? IS THAT ELABORATE ENOUGH FOR YOU? YOU KORUT!
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, sir.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::mutters quietly and shakes his head before shutting down the console::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps back out onto the bridge and heads for Science I::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*ME*: Main Engineering, this is the Bridge. Can you tell me whats going on with the computers?
CSO_Stelakh says:
*CEO*:  I was unaware until moments ago that there was anything wrong, Mister KVort.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps up to the console and begins shutting down the computer core, and its redundancies.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Gets up and heads back to the bridge:: FCO: All stop!
CEO_KVort says:
*CO*:I'm heading to engineering to bang a few heads.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:; stands down and returns to station ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, I suggest we make best speed for a Federation repair facility while we are still able.
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Shut it down! Shut everything down.

ACTION: The ship comes to a halt, and the computer systems are shut down shipwide.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks around in the dark:: All: Well, this is nice.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CTO:  Commander, ::he says in the dark::, is this vessel equipped with emergency life support generators that are not tied to the ship's computer systems?
CEO_KVort says:
::crawls in a jeffreys tube toward engineering::
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Wait five minutes then restart the computer.

ACTION: The ship shudders slightly

CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Turns toward the sound of the captain's voice.::  Captain, it may be that restarting systems may have a further deleterious effect.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CSO:  Yes, although the manual trigger is in main engineering.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: As soon as the computer is back online, I want that data packet identified. If can't be identified, purge it.
CEO_KVort says:
::kicks the jeffreys tube open and enters ME::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: If we can't restart the systems Mr. Stelakh, then what would you recommend?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*EO*: Bodgitt, is that fighter still flying around down there? Manually lock the hangar doors and place portable forcefield generators to block it

ACTION: No response from EO Bodgitt

CSO_Stelakh says:
*CEO*:  What is our current position?
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
*EO*: Bodgitt? Respond. ::switches the comm to the hangar:: Bridge to Hangar Module, is there anyone there?
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Initiate Catastrophic Failure emergency procedures, send out a log bouy, activate supplemental life support systems, and, if necessary, evacuate the vessel.

ACTION: There is still no response from EO Bodgitt

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: will go down with her ship ::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
CO: Captain, I'm not getting any response from the Hangar Module. Permission to take a security team down there to investigate
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: That seems just a bit extreme Mr. Stelakh. I think I'll go with my first instinct for now. But I'll keep your suggestion in mind.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Denied. You can send a security team, but as soon as we are back up and running I want all senior officers in my ready room.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, if the data packet has caused the failures we have experienced, then the logical first choice given in a scenario such as this is to shut down computers and attempt restart.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  The originator of the packet, if that is its intent, would surely be aware of this.
CEO_KVort says:
::disconnects computers except life support from emergency generators::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods to the CO and turns:: CTO: Commander Ravenprowler, you heard the Captain I trust? Send security down to the hangar, and please prepare them for a possible fighter attack. Isomagnetic Disintegrators might be an option
CEO_KVort says:
::turns on emergency generators::

ACTION: The red standby light on the computers comes on, awaiting a manual restart

CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: can you purge the data packet from the system and then restart?
CEO_KVort says:
::manually restarts computer::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  With the system down, it is not possible to add or remove data.

ACTION: The computer boots up

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::watches his console light up and frowns:: All:: Who did that?
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks down at his console, which seems to have lights coming back on, and attempts to find the packet and purge it from the system, seeing as how the computer is back on.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Evacuating this ship right now is not an option Mr. Stelakh...... ::notices the lights and everything come back on::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: ignores the CIV totally calculating time it would take to send a team through the tubes and available air contained  in the tubes and shakes her head ::
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::watches the CTO squint and mutters numbers as she calculates big things:: CTO: Perhaps now the computer is on, Commander, that team can see whats wrong in the Hangar
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Until we have power I don't believe a team can make it to the hanger, Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Well the point is moot now. Self: NOW they follow orders.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am attempting to purge the data packet.
CEO_KVort says:
::diverts power to TL tubes and communications only::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: ignores the CIV, he is such a fool ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: I want a security team in that flight bay, and if they have to destroy it, I want that fighter shut down!
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::turns back to his console, allowing himself a little grin of victory before checking internal sensors::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, then I volunteer to go myself, sir.

ACTION: As the systems begin to come back up, the CIV reads 23 fighters on deck, no life signs

CEO_KVort says:
*CO*:Communications and TL tubes back online.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: No. As soon as Mr. Stelakh gives me some news I want all senior officers in my ready room.
CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::blinks and frowns:: CO: Captain...everyone in the hangar module is dead. No lifesigns, one fighter missing
CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Very well. Report to the bridge now!
CEO_KVort says:
::heads to the bridge::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  The data packet appears to be purged, Captain.  However, we should search the core and its memory for residual programming.

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