Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD:  10005.22
Episode:  "Questions are Raised" ptV

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CNS_Raythan says:
::Sitting on bridge in XO's chair, looking at information::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits at command::

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@::On shuttle storing samples::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Scratches chin, wondering what is to happen next::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: sits on the shuttle, assessing sensor readings ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
@::lays in course back to the Q::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Navigation:  Take us to the rendezvous point with the shuttles.

Helm says:
CO: aye

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: sets a course for the rondezvous point nearby ::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Starts reading all known information on that nebula, and possible areas where the 120+ ships could hide::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Gokaar: We'll be with the Quirinus in about 10 minutes, so sit tight for now.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ OPS: Aye sir - We should be able to deliver the last of the samples by transport

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  ETA to Rendezvous?

Helm says:
CO: about 8 minutes

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: looks back at Gokaar :: Be careful not to spill anything. I don't know what kind of work you're doing, but last time I piloted I ended up with a lap full of Belovarian Vine Syrup.

CNS_Raythan says:
::Wonders how the XO is doing on Starbase... well, whatever it's number is::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Continues reading::

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ ::Turns to OPS:: I'll be carefull to aim my spillage away from the flight deck sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  If we continue on the theory that STORM is somehow still secretly active, what mistakes did they make the first time that they will not wish to repeat?

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
@COM:USS Quirinus: ETA about 5 minutes, preparing landing procedures.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ ::prepairs the last of the samples for storage and sets the transporter::

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: I believe they counted on the fact that those who joined after Thorn called out for followers in his broad-band transmission would stay with them until the end.

Helm says:
CO: 3 minutes to shuttle intercept.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: chuckles and nods to Gokaar, turning back to the flight control systems ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  How might we make their mistakes our advantage?

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ ::Engergizes transporter adn delivers last of the samples::

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: However... the newly joined Storm operatives apparently could not handle the death and destruction that their attacks were causing... especially since they were attacking fellow Starfleet officers. Eventually, so many Storm operatives defected... Command managed to get a large loyal fleet to punch through their lines.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops:  Open hail to shuttles.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ OPS: Thats the last of them sir

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: If we do encounter Storm officers... we would have to study them, perhaps find those who would be willing to defect and help us. Other than that, I cannot think of anything else. Superior strength always seems to be the answer in these situations. ::Frowns::

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Do we have any telepaths among the crew?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Shuttles*  This is the Q.  Prepare for docking.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: Yes.  I am.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
@ ::Returns to his seat and straps in ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
@*CO*:Aye Captain.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ *CO* Aye, sir. Moving to dock.

CNS_Raythan says:
::Smiles slightly:: CO: I was actually thinking more along the lines of a Betazoid... someone who can reach out and scan a person's mind from a distance. Vulcans are good telepaths, but unfortunately a mind meld would possibly give a Storm traitor a chance to fire a phaser at you.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: edges the shuttle to port, moving towards the incoming Quirinus' shuttle bay ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Docking Bay 1*  Prepare for docking of the shuttles.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: This would help in deciding who would defect.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
@::Pilots shuttle slowly into the docking bay.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  My unique heriatage has to a degree also given me some empathic abilities.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Has it? You're not fully Vulcan?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  I am half Deltan.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Then perhaps we have an advantage already. You should be able to discern who has feelings of extreme anger toward us, perhaps feelings of betrayal on our part... from those who do not like this, those would be the ones to defect.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Shuttles*  You may proceed to dock.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: slowly moves the shuttle into the shuttle bay behind Nural ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  Feelings are something that is difficult for me to open myself too.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO:Shuttle docked sir.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
*CO* Shuttles are docked, sir.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: I can assist you if need be. I may not be... telepathic in the techincal sense, but I could guide you.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::Exits the shuttle and enters the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Peron* Assume Duty Stations.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: opens the door for Gokaar, as he casually stretches ::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
*CO* Aye, sir. Péron out.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Unstraps, Streaches, removes fleck of tree sap from uniform and exits shuttle::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  Take us out heading along the Ion trail.  Warp 2.

Helm says:
CO: Aye

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Looks back to Lt. Peron :: OPS: good to be home again sir?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: smiles and nods to Gokaar, entering the TL :: Quite nice... I've spent too much of my life in shuttles.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  What if we were to answer the call for supporters of the STORM?  A prevarication of sorts if need be.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Follows Lt. Peron into TL:: OPS:  I Still find them quite novel

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::enters the bridge and approached the Captain:: CO: Sir, Lt. Cmdr. Kopke is in Science Lab 1, reviewing the data from our mission and preparing her recommendation to SF.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
SO: Well, you weren't in... :: trails off :: Bridge.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: I do not know if that "call" is still open. The Storm have always been quite aware of who they were going up against... if they knew who you were, and your previous history with the Storm, they might not trust you. But it might work.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  Very well...assume your station.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  They approached Trebor...

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: But Trebor was not on the Griffon at the time of it's destruction, was he?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  No.  They like to work from the inside.  If we can be certain that none of the crew is a traitor...perhaps they need one offered to them?

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::Walks to the TAC console, starts reviewing ship status::

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: I'm just saying that they would not trust you because that you might have feelings of anger toward them, they approached the XO because he was not present on the Griffon... or the Seleya, or the Callisto for that matter. That he had absolutely nothing to do with the original crisis. A clean slate so to speak, for which they would transform into a traitor.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Are you suggesting that we have the XO join the Storm?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: arrives on the bridge :: Gokaar: After you!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  If it comes to that...counter intelligence is a game that two may play at.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
OPS: Thank you sir ::Exits tl::

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: An excellent idea... although dangerous.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  It would of course have to be the Commander's decision.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
:: Moves to Sci 2:: CO: Sir I'm sure the CSO will brief you shortly but FYI, we have samples of 53.5% of the surviving native flora on the observatory in storage

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Of course. I'm concerned abou the Commander's safety at this point, he may have walked into a trap on the starbase if there are traitors there... other than that.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: nods to the Captain as he takes his station ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Understood.  Prepare a class two probe to scan the interior of the Nebula.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Begins preparations for probe::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  As you pointed out yourself...the starbase was a supporter of the Federation.  It is unlikely that they would take any action while he is there.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: It's not the starbase crew I'm concerned about... it's those that may have infiltrated their ranks. But we will only find out when the Commander returns himself.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  Study all tactical information on strategies used by the Storm.  I don't want to walk into an ambush.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  An hopefully, that will be soon.

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: As a precaution, perhaps we should station security in engineering, the main computer, and prevent any way to access systems without authorization?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  ETA to nebula?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  Agreed.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Yes Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Post security at all stategic locations.

Helm says:
CO: 4 minutes

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: I have already taken the liberty to download all tacticla data concerning any Storm related incidents:

CNS_Raythan says:
::Steeples hands together, staring at the viewscreen, pondering the current situation, would actually rather be counseling the worst of patients than dealing with the Storm::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  Then based on their previous attacks, develop precautionary defences.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Launch probe

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, scan is showing an energy reading in the nebula

CNS_Raythan says:
::Looks at the SO, stands up and walks over to look at his station, looking over his shoulder::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Yes, sir.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::Launches probe :: CO: Probe away sir

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::enters senarios into computer::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: sends off orders ::

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, Probe telemetry is good, readings show the energy is not natural

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Can you identify?

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Trying to lock that down now sir but the signal is getting worse

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Suggest that we should perhaps go to yellow alert, sir?

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Sir I recommend we raise shields, data indicates high chance of suprise attack.  Many SF ships were destroyed while their shields were still down:

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: agreed.  Nural:  Yellow alert.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Aye sir:

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: Shield Status?

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir I'm still not getting any specifics on the energy but it is artificial - Suggest extreme caution

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Full scans.

CNS_Raythan says:
SO: Can whatever telemetry that you got from the probe suggest that there are ships, shuttles, etc. in the nebula?

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::runs Sensor scans

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Shields are raised and at full power.

CNS_Raythan says:
::Places hand on the bulkhead next to the science station, looking at the readings that the SO is receiving::

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CNS: they are posibilities sir but I have no specific data yet

CNS_Raythan says:
::Looks at the viewscreen as the black empty space is replaced by swirling purple, blue and green glasses... with electric bursts here and there::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: one quarter impulse

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
Gokaar: Would a verteron pulse fired into the cload cause the hulls of any ships in the nubula ionize?

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: We are getting  significant disruption to sensors - now at 25%

CNS_Raythan says:
::Thinks: "Such beauty... I pray that this is not ruined by battle of some sort"::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  try to boost

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
TO: It would but with this much matter density it would ionize other particles too

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Boosting by 53% Now sir

CNS_Raythan says:
CO/OPS: Perhaps we should scan for communications "traffic" in the nebula? Perhaps pick up any transmissions from any vessels in the nebula?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Scan

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Yes, sir. :: begins scans ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::checks shield status::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Stares at the viewscreen for a moment::

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Boosts sensors further::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Sir... sir, I'm reading 323 warp signatures!

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir 323 warp signatures!

CNS_Raythan says:
::Hears a beeping, looks at the science console, hears the SO:: Good lord...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Location

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CNS: Indeed!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  All stop

CNS_Raythan says:
::Turns to look at the viewscreen, trying to see any lights in the nebula... but sees nothing but flashing blasts of electric surges::

Helm says:
CO: All stop!

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::looks around the bridge, checking to see if everyone is as nervous as he is::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM:  Shut down all non-essential systems

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: No definite position sir. No life signs, as well.

CNS_Raythan says:
::Wonders why no life signs were detected, were the Storm officers killed somehow... or do they have a dampening field of some sort::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Can you determine if the signatures are active or residue?

CNS_Raythan says:
::Mumbles:: Curiouser and curiouser...

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: One moment, sir.

Host Little_Pile_Of_Goo says:
NOISE: KA-THUNK

CNS_Raythan says:
::Looks up::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: glances up ::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Reaches down for the phaser he does not have::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks around::Peron:  locate that sound.

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::checks shield status::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir! :: uses the computer to track it's source ::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Er, sir? There's a big metallic object on our port nacelle...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Could it be a mine?

CNS_Raythan says:
::Turns to look at OPS, then swerves to look at CO:: CO: I believe we're in trouble, sir.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: I doubt it, sir. There'd usually be an explosion involved. Maybe some sort of trap?

CNS_Raythan says:
CO: Sir... we should shut off power supply systems to that region of the ship, it might drain our systems power to permit boarding.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron/Gokaar:  See if you can identify.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Or special way of detecting us, with sensors being harder to use in a nebula... I'll work to see what it is, sir.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
::Localizes scan::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  Agreed.  Peron:  Shut down all systems in the port nacelle.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: thinks as he works... "What we need is a darned window!" ::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Walks back over to the XO seat, and sits down, worried::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir. Shutting down all system in the port nacelle. :: inputs the command and hears a slight 'power down' noise ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Sir, we could make a visual inspection

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir scans inconclusive - should I take a look out of a porthole

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Is there a way we can get a view?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Sir, I'm not having any luck here. There's no energy signals coming from it.

SO_Ltjg_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir Coridor C7 has a view port in that area

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: My space walk training is still fresh

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: I think an armed shuttle might be better.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: listens to the conversation as he continues to try to scan it ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::dissappointed:: CO: Yes sir.

CNS_Raythan says:
::Hears beeping from the science console again::

CNS_Raythan says:
::Turns to look, wondering what is going on now::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural/Peron:  Take a shuttle and see if you can get a visual.  If it looks safe, tractor it away from the ship.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: nods to Nural and enters the TL ::

TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::follows Peron::

Host Little_Pile_Of_Goo says:
ACTION: The lights go out, and Main Power goes offline, and the Warp Drive.. shuts down cold.

Host Little_Pile_Of_Goo says:
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