QonoS QIb

The QIb Chronicles

Episode 250

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Manhunt: Part 12

The Story So Far:

After crashing on Gamma Pyrox II, the crew of the I.K.S. QIb escaped local custody with the help of General Elnak, who has gotten them aboard a Ferengi ship under the captaincy of Dai'mon Berk.
Just when they thought they were home and dry (drier than on the QIb, at least), Admiral Valoss caught up with them to arrest them for their supposed role in the alien attack that destroyed Admiral G'Val's ship.
And now, after being rescued by Jacob Chalmers, a former associate of Stelakh's, a swarm of the insectoid ships have attacked the Halia, Chalmers' ship. After attempting to fight the overwhelming odds, everyone is now escaping in the Romulan Winged Defender that sat at the core of the Halia.

With half the galaxy after them, the former crew of the IKS QIb flee in order to regroup and maybe, just maybe, come up with an idea that'll get them out of this.

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CSO_Stelakh says:
::Continues to set nav points on a circuitous route to Chalmers' HQ.::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  And so, Captain, I'm sure you have many questions which we have yet to cover.
John_Chalmers says:
::scratches his head and strolls onto the bridge of this Romulan ship:: Jacob: Where to now, brother? Or dare I ask...
CEO_KVort says:
::On the bridge at Engineering::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  We're heading home, John.  Get a head count of our people.  I'm sure one of the QIb crew can give you a list of their people.
John_Chalmers says:
::nods and lets out a sigh:: Jacob: I thought we'd never see home again. I'll get right on it
Jacob_Chalmers says:
::Opens an internal shipwide channel::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
*ALL*:  Attention, all aboard.  This is Jacob Chalmers, Captain of your pleasure cruise. Any QIb crew not on the bridge, come on up.  It's nice and warm.
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob Chalmers: The biggest question I have at the moment is when will we arrive at this ship you are willing to lend us?
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow at Chalmers.::
John_Chalmers says:
::shakes his head quickly:: Jacob: Senior QIb crew only, John...there are a LOT of QIb crew onboard...
EO_MJDoole says:
:: having been updated by Starfleet Command as to the destruction of the QIb, sends a telepahic link to crew of the QIb, hoping there is someone left who is telepathic::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Well, it depends on the course Stelakh is setting.  We're sort of winging it erratically.  Don't want anyone catching us up, now, do we?
CEO_KVort says:
::growls::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, the course I have set will bring us to Mister Chalmers' headquarters in approximately ten minutes.
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: thank you Mister Stelakh.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Of course, I've still got people on the ship.  The main computer has been swapped out for Federation standard, so you won't have to learn to read Romulan, but I haven't had time to swap out weapons, and I already mentioned the replicators.
John_Chalmers says:
::walks over to the TAC console and logs in, checking over their crew manifest and contacting each member individually::
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob Chalmers: This ship is fully armed and ready for departure on our arrival?
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob Chalmers: As distasteful as it is even Romulan weapons will suffice.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Oh, yes.  Plasma torpedoes and disruptors.  ::Looks shifty::  And then there's a pair of phaser pulse cannons, sort of.
John_Chalmers says:
::looks up from his console and smiles:: CO: i dont know, Captain, there is just something so...violent, about Romulan weapons
CEO_KVort says:
CO: I don't like romulan ships.
CSO_Stelakh says:
Jacob:  ::Arches a brow.::  Sort of?
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: Sort of?
EO_MJDoole says:
:: searching and scanning the galaxy via shuttle scanners and mentally::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  They're there, but they haven't been tested.  I don't know yet whether they work or not.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  ::Grins::  But I'm sure you'll have the chance to test them sooner or later.
John_Chalmers says:
Jacob: We lost...7 people, Jacob...that's...::clears his throat:: Who should I ask about the QIb manifest?
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  ::Suddenly becomes very un-cavalier.::  Ask the big Klingon, John.  The Captain.  Get me a list of our losses.
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: I will make that Commander Ravenprowlers first order of business upon our arrival.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: finishes in surgery and head out of the suite pulling off her gown ::
John_Chalmers says:
::nods and brings up a list of the dead, sending it to a PADD before handing it over to Jacob::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Second order, Captain.  ::Pulls up a crew manifest.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads::
EO_MJDoole says:
::senses something:: ::chuckles:: Self: Tigs! Hmph. look for the "proverbial needle in a haystack", and I find you. I told you I could find you anywhere in the galaxy. ::lock shuttlecraft on her coordinates, and heads for her, and hopefully the rest of the crew::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  I lost seven people and four ships saving your bumpy backsides.  Some things come first.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: washes her hands ::
EO_MJDoole says:
::increases shuttle to max warp::
CSO_Stelakh says:
Jacob/CO:  Approaching our destination, sirs.
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: I have lost several hundred of my crew "Captain". I mean to see to it that they, and your valiant crewmembers, were not lost in vain!
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  John, take over from Stelakh and get us ready to dock.
CEO_KVort says:
::growls::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Gets up from the console and steps toward the science station.::
EO_MJDoole says:
::approaches Tigs coordinates, to find a very odd looking vessel, heads nose to nose, so that they will see me::
John_Chalmers says:
::nods and steps down to the Helm:: CSO: Nice flying, Stelakh. But I think your fortay is the weapons station ::smiles and waits for the Vulcan to move::
EO_MJDoole says:
::slows to full impulse::
CSO_Stelakh says:
Jacob/CO:  I am reading a vessel coming into range.
CO_Q`tor says:
::Looks around the bridge:: ALL: Where IS Commander Ravenprowler?
John_Chalmers says:
::sits in the helm chair and checks out their course and heading::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
::Sighs and shakes his head.::  What now?
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CSO:  Stelakh?
CSO_Stelakh says:
Jacob:  It appears to be a Starfleet shuttlecraft.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow and looks at the CO::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  John, hail them.
John_Chalmers says:
::grins slightly and sets a new course:: All: I could crash into it, if you like...wouldn't make a scratch on this thing
John_Chalmers says:
::sighs and opens a channel to the shuttlecraft, letting his fun go for now::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  You so much as put a scratch on my baby, and you'll be walking home, without ground to walk on.
CO_Q`tor says:
::hits his comm badge:: *CTO*: Commander Ravenprowler, your presence on the bridge is required.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
Stelakh:  Stelakh, take tactical, just in case.
CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*CO*: On my way. Ravenprowler out.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  It's a little unusual for a Starfleet shuttlecraft to come this far out, I'm afraid.  We generally don't like the official folk.  ::He grins slightly.::
CEO_KVort says:
ALL:This ship is ready for battle.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps over to the tactical console and arms weapons.::
EO_MJDoole says:
Ship: This is Lieutenant MJ Doole of the USS Zellie JT. Identify yourself.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: picks up her weapons and heads to the bridge ::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  Standard reply, John.  We're just heading home for more supplies to trade, blah, blah, blah.  You know what to do.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the lift :: Computer: Bridge!
OPS_Horn says:
::Spots the CTO and rushes to join her::
CEO_KVort says:
ALL:I say we blow it up/
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
Computer; HOLD!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waits for OPS::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CEO:  We are already accused of treason, Mister KVort.  Would you also have us accused of murder and destruction of further Starfleet property?
EO_MJDoole says:
Ship: I heard that.
John_Chalmers says:
::looks back at Jacob and grins:: COM: *Shuttle*: This is the Romulan Ship, Bright One. We are on our way home for more supplies, and you will note on a universal trade lane. You have no authority over us, Lt. Doole of the Federation
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Luckily for him, you are not giving the orders K'vort.
CEO_KVort says:
CSO: We already are.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::nods to Horn as he enters the lift :: Computer : Bridge!
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  Er, John.  You just told a Federation ship we're Romulans.  Please identify us as Halia.  Honestly, your sense of humour goes out there, sometimes.
John_Chalmers says:
::shrugs and smiles over his shoulder:: Jacob: I dont always get a chance to be funny, Jacob
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  ::Glances at the viewscreen and then at Q'tor.::  This won't take but a moment.
John_Chalmers says:
COM: *Shuttle*: That was a joke, federation. We're the Halia, on a routine trade run. Is there anything I can do for you?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits the lift onto the bridge and takes her station ::
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: Bring him aboard. He is one of my crew returned to us.
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia* : Romulan eh? The ship maybe. The crew is Klingon and others. No Romulans. Let me speak to the Captain of the vessel.
CEO_KVort says:
CO: We should beam him over.He might have valuable intel.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Really?  Right, then.  ::Reaches down without another word and activates the transporter.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: CTO Ravenprowler reporting as ordered, Sir.
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  John, take the shuttle in tow.  It'll come in handy for our new friends, I'm sure.
John_Chalmers says:
::laughs quietly and tractors the shuttle into the bay:: Jacob: You sure do know how to do things right
EO_MJDoole says:
::moves to evade the tractor beam::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, Mister Chalmers here has been gracious enough to lend us a ship.... a Romulan ship but still a ship. I need you to familiarize yourself with the weapons and combat capabilities.
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: I wouldn't try that again.
John_Chalmers says:
::tries it again::
EO_MJDoole says:
::moves again::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps you'd like to speak with this gentleman.  He seems a bit reluctant to join us.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glares at Chalmers:: CO: Aye.
John_Chalmers says:
Jacob: Or we could just use our handy romulan weapon systems...
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at the Romulan controls, thinking she would rather blow them up than use them ::
CO_Q`tor says:
*EO Doole*: Mister Doole, this is Captain Q'tor. Stand down and prepare to be brought aboard.
OPS_Horn says:
CTO: I guess its better than nothing?
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: Captain! great to hear your voice. Heard about the QIb. How many of you survived?
CO_Q`tor says:
*EO*: We don't know yet.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at OPS with a single nod ::
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: and what the heck are you all doing with a Romulan vessel?
John_Chalmers says:
::targets the shuttle with a tractor beam and sighs, waiting for the stranger onboard to allow himself to be beamed over::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  John, get us docked.  Honestly, it's like being on some Ambassador class ship I've heard stories about.
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: Open Main Shuttlebay, sir. I'll fly her in.
CEO_KVort says:
CO: We could use the shuttle to effect a plan to our names cleared.
OPS_Horn says:
CO: So whats our next move?
EO_MJDoole says:
::evades tractor beam:;
CEO_KVort says:
::sets the TR to beam straight to the bridge::
John_Chalmers says:
CO: Captain, please ask your friend on that shuttle to allow himself to be beamed over so I can tractor his shuttle in...
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: Unless you want me out here, flying escort
CO_Q`tor says:
*EO* Mister Doole you will stand down and allow your shuttle to be tractored on board!
CEO_KVort says:
CO: I can lower his shields.I think I can tap into his prefix code.
EO_MJDoole says:
*Halia*: As you wish, I just thought that with the firepower I'm packing, you'd need me out here.
John_Chalmers says:
COM: Shuttle: Just get yourself onboard, Mr. Doole so we can actually have some semblance of order back. Thank you ::targets the shuttle once more with a sigh::
EO_MJDoole says:
:comes to full stop and allows for the tractor beam::
CEO_KVort says:
::tows the shuttle in::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
John:  Get the shuttle in, and get us docked.  This is taking far too long.
EO_MJDoole says:
::powers down the shuttle and exits:: ::looks at nearest crewman:: Crewman: See that the children get to my quarters.
Crewman says:
EO:  Aye sir. the children and your things will be taken to temperary quarters.
CEO_KVort says:
ALL: Shuttle aboard.
John_Chalmers says:
::makes sure the shuttle is secure and closes the docking bay doors before resuming course back home:: Jacob: All done, we're headed back home...again...::sighs softly and keeps his attention on his console::
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: Mister Chalmers you mentioned first thing first. What would that first thing be?
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Honestly, it doesn't have much to do with you and your crew.  I have families to contact.
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: I understand. I leave that to you. As for myself and my crew I trust that you understand that we need to get underway as soon as possible.
EO_MJDoole says:
::puts phaser and tricorder at side, heads for turbolift::
EO_MJDoole says:
TL: Bridge.
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: Admiral G'val's Task force was destroyed. I don't suppose you would know whether or not the Admiral himself survived?
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  From what I've managed to get, he's dead.  Unless my information is wrong, nobody survived.

ACTION: Time passes, the universe expands by 0.052 units in someones personal measuring scheme. The ship docks

EO_MJDoole says:
::enters the bridge::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls up Romulan ship schematics with disgust written all over her face ::
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Now that we're docked, I have things to attend to.  I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding your way to the ship.  It's been provisioned and its weapons are loaded.
CEO_KVort says:
::looks over the EO like he is food::
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: Mister Chalmers. On behalf of the crew of the QIb I thank you. We will make every effort to return your ship to you in one piece.
EO_MJDoole says:
::sneaks over to Tigs, whispers in ear:: Tigs: Boo!
CO_Q`tor says:
QIb Crew: Alright then. Grab your things and lets get to our new ship.
John_Chalmers says:
::stands up and heads into the turbolift:: CO: If you get any trouble with the Thrusters, Captain, give the console a good hard kick. I think it's faulty wiring...
Jacob_Chalmers says:
CO:  Yes, one piece would be fine.
CEO_KVort says:
CO: I am ready.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Heads for the turbolift.::
CEO_KVort says:
::follows::
CO_Q`tor says:
Jacob: ::grinning:: Maybe two
EO_MJDoole says:
CEO: Don't be looking at me, like I'm food.
John_Chalmers says:
::smiles and lets the TL take him down to the airlocks::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Turns and heads off for the turbo lift::
CEO_KVort says:
::smiles at the EO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at MJ and picks up her weapons, stowing her taj in its sheath and moving off toward the lift ::
EO_MJDoole says:
CO: Here, Captain. ::tosses PADD to him, with orders::
EO_MJDoole says:
::winks at CTO as she leaves:;
CEO_KVort says:
EO: Get in.
CO_Q`tor says:
::catches the PADD:: EO: Not that these matter anymore considering our current status. You may yet regret rejoining us Mister Doole.
EO_MJDoole says:
CO: We'll see sir,...we'll see.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Captain, with your permission, I wish one hour before reporting to the new vessel.  ::Glances briefly at Chamlers.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::makes sure jachwI' is still by his side as he heads for the Transporters:: CSO: You have 60 minutes Mister Stelakh. We leave in 61 minutes.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Enters the lift.::
EO_MJDoole says:
::looks down at the CEO:: Get in? Get in where?
CEO_KVort says:
EO:Turbolift.
CO_Q`tor says:
::Enters the transporter room and has himself and jachwI' transported to the Bright One::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads for the transporter ::
EO_MJDoole says:
CEO: A little politeness wouldn't kill ya either. Self: I might, but politeness won't.
EO_MJDoole says:
::enters Turbolift::
CEO_KVort says:
COMP:TR room.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: follows the CO over to the Romulan ship beaming directly to the bridge and resuming her duties ::
CO_Q`tor says:
@::Finds his way to the bridge where he looks around with a look of displeasure::
CEO_KVort says:
::arrives with the EO at TR one.::
EO_MJDoole says:
CEO: So, where we going?
CO_Q`tor says:
Self: ::heavy sigh:: It's better than nothing.
CEO_KVort says:
EO:To our new ship and Sto-vo-Kar.
CEO_KVort says:
::beams him and the EO to the bridge::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: looks at the command chair and sits down to try it out:: CTO: Just like the romuluSngan.... too soft.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CO: HIja HoD

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