Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10112.03
Arch “Journey’s End “ ACTD-wide story VI
Episode One “The Last Stand”

SCENE: The Quirinus is heading towards some unusual subspace distortions detected by Starfleet LRS.

 [[[[[ Begin Mission - Stardate 10112.03 - "The Last Stand" ]]]]]

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on the bridge, in the chair::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Has decided to indulge certain requests, and arrives on the bridge in an actual uniform:: ALL: G'day all.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Pacing the bridge, antennae spastically twitching::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::walks quietly through the corridors of the Q, lost in thought::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: stands on the bridge, tapping his console, a bit nervous ::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::at her station keeping her sensors scanning everything she can, and staying on alert::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to see the Counselor and raises eyebrow:: Raythan: Counselor ::nods::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::walking through the corridor, in a rushed pace, using his hand to comb his hair::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Captain. So I hear we're chasing distortions? ::Rounds the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Freezes at Raythan’s appearance.  Antennae strain in his direction::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: More aptly put is taking a closer look.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: sighs and runs a few quick check-ups on the new core ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::casually checks a PADD, then returns to having his hands clasped behind his back, walking with his thoughts elsewhere::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::arrives on the Bridge, hoping the others don't notice his tardiness::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::watches Raythan from the corner of her eye:: CTO: Lt, anything to report?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO: Captain, the distortion is a light year ahead.  Interference is preventing me from getting a good read on them.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Nods at Lawrence’s response.  Freezes again at the appearance of Lahn.  Antennae strain in his direction::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Prepare to fire a probe when in range.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::notices the Counselor in uniform and frantically wonders if he forgot something::  CNS: Were we supposed to dress up for something?  ::a worried and confused look on his face::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::prepares a probe::  CO: aye sir... ready ::looks up ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CEO: I decided I would wear a uniform today, Lahn. Nothing to worry about. ::Light smile::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::looks down at his own uniform, patting it down:: CNS: Why yes... of course.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO:  ready sir....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::checks the section one more time and stops in front of a junior officer's quarters::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO: the near we get to the distortions the better the readings.  The distortion seems to be localized, and good news, it hasn't broken into real space yet sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves toward her chair, seemingly avoiding both Lahn and Raythan::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::stops and looks at Thelsh from the corner of his eye and considers his next action, "if I says nothing, she'll take it that I’m ignoring her, if I says hello, she'll think I'm teasing her":: 

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Can it be contained if need be?  We may want to hold on the probe in that case.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Stops and moves to the SCI station, pushing the duty crew out of the way::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO:: checking sir....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks around quickly before drawing out a small device and affixing it to the door's console....running a few bypasses and trick out the security sensors, retrieves the device and walks inside the darkened quarters::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Listens to the conversation between the CO & CTO, but has this feeling that there is tension in the air ... looks around, and notes the occasional tilting of eyes between the XO & CEO. Then sees the XO shove an officer out of the way::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: watches the scene on the bridge, feeling a bit... out of the loop ::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: It is unknown sir....::shakes head::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: ETA?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Helm> Sulek: Six minutes, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Starts checking the science data on the distortion::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::transfers her reading so they can also be viewed on the Sci console::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks over the transferred data:: CTO: Thank you Lt.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Anything at Science?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
XO: Your welcome sir...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sneaks inside and heads immediately to the office area....working diligently, sets up some new toys direct from the Prism Skunkworks, hiding them carefully::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: do you still want the probe sir?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Not much more than what Alex has stated... it is about a kilometer in diameter... and is still has not penetrated real space.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::repeats the process into the main living area, and heads back into the bedroom::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: If its not into our space, we may not want to give it the opening.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co:  Aye sir....

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Watches the SRS data, noting the level of subspace radiation the distortion is putting out::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence:  Let's not just blunder into this.  Shields, please.
Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Helm> Sulek: Coming out of Warp, 100 km from distortion

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO:  Raising shields ::raises the shields::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Leans against a side bulkhead and watches carefully::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: all stop.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Scans?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Helm> Sulek: Answering All Stop, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Hmmm,, the divide between subspace and real-space is weakening...

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO:  I think something is trying to come through.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks surprised:: Come through?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO: something seems to be battering through....

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: bites his lip ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh/lawrence: size and or nature of it?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::finishes with the sensors, walks out of the room and retraces his steps, bringing the security protocols back online as if he were never there::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: There does appear to be a concentrated effort by something to push its way through... I am getting minute traces of gravitons and chronotons...

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: permission to charge weapons sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Take us to yellow alert.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::charges weapons, and goes to yellow alert::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh/Lawrence: if we need to seal this will a photon torpedo suffice?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::heads to the bridge, hearing the yellow alert::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I do not think that an antimatter explosion will help... ::checks data:: at least not from this side.  It may work if we use it to stop whatever is working on that barrier, though.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: in all honestly sir the only way to stop it would be to stop what ever is, as they say  "ramming the door down"

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Raises hand:: ALL: Uhm ... I have a question.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: looks at the CNS ::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::thinks CNS has lost his mind::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: Yes?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Antennae twitches toward Raythan::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: Why are we attempting to seal it before it opens? Have we determined who or what may be coming through? Will its arrival have any adverse affect on the area?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: then we will have to wait to see what comes through.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: We have encountered species who use subspace as a means of travel in the past, I don't think it would be fair to assume that whoever is coming through is a threat ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: I am not attempting to seal it before it comes through.  I am attempting to find out if we can if need be.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: We have a tear...

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::looks towards Raythan admirably, it sounds exactly like something he would say, if he knew what was going on::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: It is breaking through....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Scan the opening.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron: On screen.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: It is about half a meter.... ::scans into the fissure::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Suggest that probe now.... the distortion is open already.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives on the bridge to the commotion, wisely stays in the back::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: puts it onscreen ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
SCREEN: The Viewscreen shows a small greenish distortion

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Agreed.  Lawrence: Target and fire probe.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks at the greenish light, wondering what could be coming through. His interest and curiosity is piqued at the possibility of a new alien species to encounter::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO: targeting.... ::targets::  and firing.....::fires probe::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron: Magnify times 20

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
CO: Aye sir, magnifying.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
SCREEN: The Greenish light gets bigger

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::the greenish distortion reminds him of footage he saw at the academy... something he luckily never had to experience throughout his duty::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Probe dives into the Distortion transmitting lots of telemetry

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::watches - the green glow haunting::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::looks towards his fellow El-Aurian, to judge his reaction, then realizes he wouldn't even of been born on the homeworld::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Watches the computer receive the telemetry::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: Is something wrong, Lahn?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::transfers all the probes info over to  to Sci 1::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::manages to force a wry smile:: CNS: Nothing yet.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Gives a confused look::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Lots of gravitons and chronotons... a virtual soup over there... I don't know if it is what is being used to break down the barrier or if it just the standard environment there.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Probe suddenly stops transmitting telemetry.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::turns his attention back the viewscreen, and thinks, "its taking much too long, unless this some unknown technology of theirs::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Tear is growing... 50 meters diameter.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co:  the probe was picking up a lot of graviton and chronotons on the other side, then it just... stopped.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Steps forward ... really wondering what or who is coming through. Part of him mulls over what the CEO just said::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: narrow scan width to increase intensity.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Yes... Attempting to focus scans....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::mulls to himself;:  Its getting awfully large awfully fast

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Tear is expanding exponentially... 250 meters now.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches the screen as the tear grows:: Peron: Normal view.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Are you picking up the new particles?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
XO:  There are chronoton and graviton leaking all over, as well as neutrinos and tachyons..... it is a soup of things out there.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Increasing chronotons and gravitons... they are bleeding through into real-space.  We are now picking up neutrinos and tachyons.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh/Lawrence: Is the ship in any danger?

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::theorizes out loud:: All: It could be a new trans-quadrant transportation system, similar to the theories developed for the USS Voyager.  Creating tiny corridors through space allowed greater distance of travel.  If you could distort a ship to fit through, this is what you would see on the other side...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: Subspace folding? Or something different?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks to CTO for answer:: CO: I don’t know how well our shield will deal with this mixture.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
CO: This shouldn't pose any danger

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Subspace tear is now half a kilometer in diameter.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::turns his head to the counselor:: CNS: Possibly... it was all theoretical after all.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CEO: Theory for us ... possibility for other species. The Bellicose, as I recall, use subspace folding as their primary form of transportation. I'm not sure how they pulled it off though...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Steady.  Peron: Any unusual transmission frequencies?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Turns on the Counselor:: CNS: Bellicose?  Are your sure?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks up the bellicose in the computer::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
XO: I remember the attack on Starbase 276, ma'am. Quite vividly. But they moved much faster than this...

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
CO: One moment, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I am getting some odd signature... can’t make it out.  Alex, can you lock onto it?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: The tear is still expanding, though not as rapidly... it is at 825 meters...

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Xo: No yet sir... so far all I am getting is ALOT of Neutrinos

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Tries to remember everything about neutrinos back from the Academy::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::frowns::  Aloud:  If that is a transportation method..............what is waiting on the other side?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Civ:  Do we really want to know?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish: If its a transportation method, it does not seem to be very effecient on an entry level

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Every External Readout, console, and the Main Viewscreen Suddenly goes Black.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around in surprise::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A Simple Greek Omega Symbol appears on every console, nothing is accessible.  One also appears on the Main Viewscreen.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: What is that?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: we have lost all exterior sensor!

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Squawks in surprise:: What is this?!?!?!

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::looks at screen::  Oh....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::feels his stomach drop::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: looks around :: What the heck?

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::quirks an eyebrow... quite unexpected::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::looks to the CIV::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: sighs and mutters :: Looks like we're in for a ride.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sulek stands and raise an eyebrow:: Peron shut down all screens.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::mutters, almost audibly, "those damn andorians and their fancy new computer core"::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::keeps hand on phaser::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Capain?  What is it?

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Co: what is that?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
CO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Red Alert.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::goes to red alert status::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: powers off the screens displaying the symbol ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Computer doesn't respond to either Lawrence's or Peron's Commands

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::curses::  CO: we can't got to red alert all consoles are locked out

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::grabs a tricorder, keeping it disconnected from the ships network, and looks at its readout::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Tricorder displays the Same Omega symbol and does nothing

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::taps at her console:: All consoles are locked out... I am going to kill that Flar! He must have been part of the Storm or something.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
CO: Nothing's working, sir.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::stares in disbelief, then snaps it shut::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Override.  Authorization 1 zero 1 omega

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: to no one in particular :: I guess now we wait for something to happen?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Computer> Sulek: Captain's Eyes Only... Sensor Data and Orders must be reviewed.

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::grumbling, and furious with frustration::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: What is that all about?  Captain?  What is going on here?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: in my ready room.  Thelsh: You have the conn. :;exits to his ready room:: Computer: Seal door.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Computer>  Sulek:  Acknowledged

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: looks at the XO :: Thelsh: Do you have a clue as to what's going on?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks a bit lost at Sulek’s sudden departure::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Aloud:  This does not bode well

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::considers launching a shuttlecraft, but realizes it would suffer the same effects::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Ops: not a clue, Nicolas... Not a clue.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Scratches back of head::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: looks worried at the XO ::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves toward her chair::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Xo: orders sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::reenters:: Computer: complete override.  Helm set course for Madtion Nebula, maximum warp.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::feels helpless... and worried.  Apparently his El-Aurian sixth sense was correct.::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Consoles come back online, so does the Main Viewscreen, showing a Menacing Borg Cube sitting in space directly in front of the Quirinus, scanning.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::steps back in surprise::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Squawks again::

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::lets out a curse that would have made any other sailor blush with shame::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Helm> Sulek: Course P-p-p... ::words die in his mouth::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Red Alert!!!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Vary shield frequencies.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Get us out of here

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Borg Cube rotates slowly and Warps away at Warp 9.9 towards the Madtion Nebula

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Eyes go wide:: My god.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: jaw drops :: Holy..

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
[[[[[ Pause Mission ]]]]]

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
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Quote of the Mission:
Said after first seeing the Borg cube on the Screen:

CTO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Yeoman:  Yoman, bring me my brown pants........