QonoS QIb

The QIb Chronicles

Episode 251

Manhunt: Part 13

The Story So Far (and it gets complicated):

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, the former crew of the IKS QIb now have in their possession a loaned Romulan ship, but still no plan for getting themselves out of the mess they're in, and apparently no sign of Alnar Varix, the person they were after on Gamma Pyrox II in the first place...

We rejoin the crew after they've had some time to mess around on their new bridge, familiarise themselves with the controls, and come to hate Romulan food replicators.

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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: brings weapons on line and runs diagnostics ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps through the airlock and onto the Romulan ship.  Considering that the captain gave him an hour, and he still has fifteen minutes, he decides that his uniform is VERY lived-in, and enters the first crew quarters he finds.::
CO_Q`tor says:
::Enters the bridge and takes his seat::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Activates the replicator, and scans through its available inventory.  Unfortunately, it hasn't been programmed to produce non-Romulan items.::

ACTION: The decadent Romulan command chair is extremely comfortable, with lots of padding, contouring itself to the spine of whoever sits in it
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow, then keys in the commands for the replicator to produce a clean uniform.  As the replicator does its thing, he shrugs out of the uniform he's been wearing since they crashed on Gamma Pyrox II.::
OPS_Horn says:
::At his post::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: System checks?
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Puts the replicated uniform on, then steps out into the corridor.::
EO_MJDoole says:
::hunting for Engineering::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at the CO with a smirk ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks down the corridor and spots a pair of doors at the end.  Reasoning that this may be a turbolift, he heads for it.::
OPS_Horn says:
CO: I am reading some fluctuations in the warp core. The enginneering staff should be able to fix it enroute.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Very well.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Prepare to disengage the docking clamps.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Enters the lift and heads for the bridge.::
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Steps out of the lift and onto the bridge, looking for the science station.::
EO_MJDoole says:
::over communicator:: All: Anybody seen Engineering?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, suggest we test weapons on the way, HoD'WI.

ACTION: The clamps disengage with a clunk that echoes through the entire ship

CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Find a suitable area for testing and set a course.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Finds, and then settles in to, the science station, on which he begins running diagnostics.::
OPS_Horn says:
::Hears a beep in his ear::
FCO: says:
CO: Course set. Engaging on your orders.
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Back us away from the base. As soon as we are clear engage.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Also recommend we test the cloaking device, while we are still able to contact the Chalmers facility.
FCO says:
CO: Backing off.
FCO says:
CO: Clearing Base..Engaging Warp 6.
CO_Q`tor says:
:: Turning to the CSO:: CSO: Agreed Mr. Ste...... What in the name of Kahless are you wearing?!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls up weapons available and weapons reserves ::
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  ::Arches a brow.::  Unfortunately, the replicators have not been programmed with Federation or Klingon items, Captain.  My uniform was, shall we say, rather lived in.

ACTION: The ship shudders noticably on the transition between warps four and five, but not seriously so.

EO_MJDoole says:
Self:: Finally, Engineering. *CO*: I finally found Engineering.
OPS_Horn says:
::Hears the beeping again::
OPS_Horn says:
CO: Permission to leave the bridge?
EO_MJDoole says:
::overlooking consoles::
CO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Engage the cloak, confirm with Chalmers facility that it does indeed work, and then I am making it your responsibilty to see to it that the replicators are.... reprogrammed!
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.
CSO_Stelakh says:
::Engages the cloaking device.::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Permission granted.
CSO_Stelakh says:
CO:  Cloak engaged.
CSO_Stelakh says:
COMM:  Chalmers Station:  Stelakh to Chalmers Station.  Respond.
OPS_Horn says:
::Leaves the bridge::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::pulls up the damage report on the lone Scorpion aboard and begins to formulate repairs in her mind ::
OPS_Horn says:
::Starts looking for a communication console::
EO_MJDoole says:
Computer: Translate Romulan Tech Manuals to English.
Chalmers Station says:
COMM:  Stelakh:  This is Chalmers Station.  It's John, Stelakh.  What's up?
Computer says:
EO: Translating.
CSO_Stelakh says:
COMM:  Chalmers Station:  I am initiating a test of the cloaking device, and require your assistance in confirming its functionality.
Computer says:
EO: Translation Complete.
EO_MJDoole says:
::reads manuals::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: As soon as we have finished testing ships systems, plot a course for Gamma Pyrox II and engage.
EO_MJDoole says:
Self: So, according to this manual here, this button here.....engages the Cloaking Device... Let's hope so.   ::pushes button::
Chalmers says:
COMM: CO: Confirming cloaking device at nominal. You've disappeared completely both from scanners and visual.
FCO says:
CO: Aye sir
EO_MJDoole says:
::fiddling about Engineering, getting a hang of things::
OPS_Horn says:
::Finds and out of the way comm panel::

ACTION: The ship shudders slightly once more

OPS_Horn says:
::Starts rerouting relays so his comm is undetectable and untracable::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: As soon as you are ready Commander, begin weapons testing.
OPS_Horn says:
::Opens a tight beam comm channel to SFI::
EO_MJDoole says:
To Ship: Easy, there.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: targets are at your discretion.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locates a small asteroid and takes aim ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: an almost evil gleam in her eye as she locks on phaser pulse cannons and fires ::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: stands up and looks around the bridge ::

ACTION: The asteroid is vaporised in a spray of phaser fire

OPS_Horn says:
::Starts downloading info onto a PADD::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: watches the results of weapons testing on the viewscreen::

ACTION: Four other asteroids behind it likewise disappear into clouds of dust

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: nods to the CO and locks on disruptors to the next asteroid ::
EO_MJDoole says:
Self: Well, a least Tigs is getting to have fun.
OPS_Horn says:
::Download completes and Russ cuts the comm Channel::
EO_MJDoole says:
::listening to the phaser fire::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: fires a single burst right disruptor ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locks on left disruptor and fires ::
OPS_Horn says:
::Starts checking the ship design for the nearest shuttlebay::

ACTION: An asteroid gets hit mid-centre and cracks into smaller pieces.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: double loads the forward torpedo bay and fires at a large asteroid ::

ACTION: The torpedo is off by a degree and blows up one of Chalmer's comm satellites.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: single loads aft torpedo bay and fires at the pieces left over ::
OPS_Horn says:
::Computer shows him a shuttlebay 6 decks down with operational shuttlecraft::
EO_MJDoole says:
CTO ::on commbadge:: I hope he didn't need that.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls at the torpedo ::

ACTION: A small counter in the top-left corner of Tigs' console clocks up a higher number each time she hits something

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: realigns aft topedoes and fires::
:
ACTION: The torpedo misses again, indicating a more serious equipment fault that can't be rectified from the console

CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: A problem commander?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, aft topedo are mal-aligned.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*EO*: We have an equipment malfunction aft torpedo bay.
OPS_Horn says:
::Makes his way for the shuttlebay::
OPS_Horn says:
::Types a message into a PADD::
EO_MJDoole says:
::heads for Torpedo Bay:: *CTO*: On my way...and Tigs.....I hope Mr. Chalmers didn't need that satellite you took out. ::chuckles::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: growls loudly at the EO and cuts the comm ::
EO_MJDoole says:
::arrives at aft torpedo bay::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, weapons test complete pending further work by engineering::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Very well
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her hands behind her back, a usual scowl on her face ::
EO_MJDoole says:
::removes panel to launcher::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Set course for Gamma Pyrox and engage at maximum warp.
OPS_Horn says:
::Enters the shuttlebay::
EO_MJDoole says:
::begins working::
FCO says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::works the unfamiliar control panel and engages::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Contact Mr. Chalmers station and offer our apologies for the COMM satellite, and inform them that we are now departing for Gamma Pyrox.
OPS_Horn says:
::Begins rerouting shuttlebay door commands::
OPS_Horn says:
::Finishes his PADD and marks it for Q'tor's eyes only::
EO_MJDoole says:
::bangs head as ship leaps forward:: *FCO* Hey! Take it easy up there. Engines are delicate things you know. One wrong move and you'll be floating home.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: opens a channel to Chalmers offering the CO's sincere applogies and informing them of their departure to Gamma Pyrox::
EO_MJDoole says:
*FCO* Heck, we'll ALL be floating home.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Engage the cloaking device.
EO_MJDoole says:
::goes back to working on launcher::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hits the engage button with a nod to the CO ::
EO_MJDoole says:
::finishes repairs, replaces panel:: *CTO* Try it now Commander.
EO_MJDoole says:
::brings up the launcher on a small screen to watch it in action::
OPS_Horn says:
::Finishes rerouting the final command so he can open the shuttlebay doors with out it being overridden::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: heading for the ready room:: ALL: Command Staff in the ready room.
OPS_Horn says:
::Enters the shuttle and begins a preflight::
EO_MJDoole says:
:;waiting on CTO::  *CTO* Did you hear me, Commander?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Someone is rerouting commands for the shuttlebay doors.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*EO*: Hold.
OPS_Horn says:
::Finishes his preflight starts the shuttle and opens the doors::

ACTION: The CTO's shuttle door opening blinky light starts blinking

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, I have shuttle bay doors opening.
CO_Q`tor says:
:: Stops in his tracks :: CTO: On whose authority?
OPS_Horn says:
::The doors open and Russ pilots the shuttle into open space::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: I have a shuttleleaving the bay.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Who?
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Get it back!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: attempts to lock on tractor beam :: CO: Appears to be OPS Sir.
OPS_Horn says:
@Self: Sorry guys but orders are orders.

ACTION: The tractor beam, programmed to follow standard Romulan procedures in these situations, refuses to respond until the override code is entered

CO_Q`tor says:
:: looks around ::
OPS_Horn says:
@::Activates the shuttles warp engines and streaks off in a flash of light::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps in overrice codes::
CO_Q`tor says:
*OPS*: Mister Horn respond!
EO_MJDoole says:
::senses something is wrong::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps in override codes ::

ACTION: The tractor beam responds ready to accept re-entering of the command

CO_Q`tor says:
No One In Particular: Quyvatlh! What does he think he's doing?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands down tractor beam, and tracks the shuttle ::
OPS_Horn says:
@::Sets a course for sector 001::

ACTION: The shuttle streaks away in the exact opposite direction to Gamma Pyrox II

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Heading of the shuttle is sector 001, Earth.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Can you contact him?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: attempts to contact the shuttle ::
OPS_Horn says:
@::Shuts down the Comm system::
CO_Q`tor says:
:: Really wants to kill something now! ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: No answer, Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
:: slams fist down on nearby console :: Self: I'll deal with him later.
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Continue course for Gamma Pyrox.
EO_MJDoole says:
*CTO*: Good time to try the launcher, disable the shuttle, maybe?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks they lose more crew that way ::

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