Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10202.11
Arc: "Return To Service"
Episode Five: "What's That Smell?"

Recap: The Counselor and Doctor have been kidnapped by something big, hairy and possessing sharp teeth. They are in a dark, fetid smelling room somewhere the station, the Doctor is unconscious. Both are strung up like Pigs about to be roasted. The entire population of the station is in hiding, and aren't registering on sensors. The mysterious object is in the Quirinus' cargo bay. The unknown ship is still hiding behind asteroids.

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FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. I have the shuttle security codes and am readying the tractor beam.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Wonders:: What's that smell?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::On the station trying to get a scan on the CNS and CMO::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::This is while he is hanging upside down ... and doing his very best not to panic::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*Sickbay*: Ready a maximum bio-containment field.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@ XO: com badges are working and the CO can't get lock on them. We will just have to track them down. With what ever that thing is out there.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::still bound to his chair, even though most of the crowd has dispersed::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::walking slowly through the vents/service areas of the station, picking up a small piece of uniform - grey, starfleet....::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits in chair:: Ved: Understood.  Any luck with the probe?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir launching now. Using all hailing frequencies.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Launches probe towards the asteroid field in an attempt to communicate with intruders::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::His muscles are aching from being tied up ... he's using the best of his Starfleet knowledge to try and formulate a plan of escape ... and once again, failing miserably. So he tries this again ... :: Hullo, is anyone out there?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::picks it up...sniffs at it...perfume....definitely not the Counselor...tucks it into his tunic and continues down the cramped corridor::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::walking towards the Cargobay::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Lights begin to systematically go off on the station, plunging it into darkness.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@Self: What now?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: With the crystal out of the way, has there been any improvement in the scans of the station?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::pushes his chair around, wondering if someone forgot to untie him, or if this is still part of the joke::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Watches TAC screens as the intruders continue to bounce from one asteroid to another::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::lights his wrist light::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks up as the lights go out.....pulls out his torch and swings it around, illuminating the path...somewhat....continues to head down the corridor, scanning::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<OPS> Sulek: No Sir, the Theta radiation seemed to be intentional, it didn't originate from the object.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::with XO:: Sir  McTavish is hunting for them. We need to help him, The more eyes looking the better chance of finding them.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ Whoever: Hello? HELLO?!

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::arrives at cargobay and starts scanning the vents again::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::comes to an intersection, looks left and right::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Everitt* Report

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: A skittering can be heard in the dark to the Counselor's left

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: I noticed when me and Everitt where in here last a vent that blocked scans.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. No response yet from the probe. Tractor beam online and ready to bring the shuttle aboard.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Would jump if he weren't tied up. A shudder moves through him:: Skittering thing: My name is Mathar Raythan, I'm from the Starship Quirinus ... could you please show yourself?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks down at the tricorder, scanning for DNA residue from either the Counselor, CMO or the...creature...::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO:  that blocked scans? ::takes out her tricorder and starts helping.::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Bring the runabout aboard.  Have medical team standing by.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: A loud Roar can be heard echoing throughout the corridors

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::his comm badge muffled by the elastic material, he speaks aloud:: CO: Uh... ships status is normal... our containment fields appear to be working

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::hears the roar, expands his scan somewhat::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::frantically pushes his chair back to a status readout::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: that doesn't sound good

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Agreed but if it's in the halls then the vents might be the place to be.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: indeed... let's hope we don't get stuck.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Agreed.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::pulls the vent cover off and draws his phaser::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::with an open comm, he falls over with a loud 'clank'::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Everitt* Ops reports that the crystal is not the source of the theta radiation. The radiation was apparently done on purpose.  Did you detect any other sources?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Struggles against his bonds again, while mumbling:: Sure Mathar, get off the ship ... keep your mind off stuff ... help out the crew ... get tied up like a hog ... ::Looks over at the Doc:: ... Doctor Morgan, are you all right?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::scampers along the vent/access tunnels, heading toward....glances at the corridor signage...."Engineering"::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@ XO: you or I first? ::draws phaser::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Ill go first.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::Crawls into the vent and starts to move forward::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: after you...::follows him in the tube::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::now laying on the floor, out of view of any display panels:: *CO*: Ah... not yet sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::comes to the end of the tube, activates the doors emergency releases and manually opens them, shining his torch out into the engineer space::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: As T'Pal enters the vent, he sees the shadow of something moving fast through a tube intersection

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: See if you can get any scans while I'm in the lead.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: We got some thing moving in here we are not alone.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@:: continues full scans, her com locked open so the ship can hear what is going on, or maybe track them that way::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: It would appear that the source of the radiation served a purpose other than to...perhaps to mask the crystal.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::steps out and stretches::  Aloud:  'lo?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: MacTavish just hears skittering and shuffling in the dark

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. That appears most likely.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks over his shoulder at the sound::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@Com: Quirinus: This is T`Pal do you read us?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Mask it from whom then is the question.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Gives up on getting the Doctor awake ... tries to figure out some way out of his bonds::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Only static gets through from T'Pal's comm.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Looks like we are on our own for now.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::keeps crawling slowly taking aim::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::walks over to what appears to me the Engineering's MSD::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Everitt* Take a team over to the station and find the radiation source.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO:  my scans are bouncing off the vent's walls . I can only get readings on things straight ahead, which there is nothing.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Shuffling and skittering can be heard from the opposite direction than what MacTavish previously heard. Sounds like more than one "thing"

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Understood.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. With what little we've learned from the AT, perhaps our answers lie with our unsociable visitors.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::his face pressed against the metal decking, he responds with a muffled voice:: CO: Aye sir, I'll take care of it.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::looks for any openings to other parts of the station::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Takes a breath:: All right, Mathar ... what would Inspector MacTavish do in a situation like this ... ::Looks around:: ... utter a curse, drink some alcohol ... and probably like the fact the Doctor is tied up a little too much. ::Shakes his head:: Ok, back to escaping ...

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: T'Pal and Lawrence hear tapping from somewhere in the Tube system. Almost like metal on metal.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: you hear that?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir still no response from the unidentified vessel. All hails from the probe go unanswered.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::punches an automated restart sequence button marked "ARS" on the console::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Take us as far out but maintain contact with the pattern enhancers.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::one of the engineers overhears the captain's orders, and finally unbinds him from the chair::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::slows:: XO: yes... that could be good or it could be bad.... wonder where it is coming from,

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye. :: Maneuvers the ship away from the station maintaining enhancer contact.::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Still no sign if the unidentified ship is receiving our hails?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: I am going too assume its some one trying to signal us.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Upon MacTavish's command.. nothing happens.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks around a moment, then waits for the generators to kick on....or maybe not::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::Listens closely and tries to guide himself to the sound::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. We still have the shuttle in tractor. shall I bring her aboard?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::frowns, begins looking around.....generators....generators::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@:: tries to keep from running into XO but staring alert to anything popping up unexpectedly::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::not wanting to go back down to the cursed station, he gets his things together, and pulls two engineers, and a science officer along with him::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: Raythan suddenly feels something warm and wet slowly dripping on his face, its not water, too viscous.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::steps in something wet...squish::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Tapping begins to move closer to T'Pal and Lawrence's position in the dark

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Tries to see what is dripping on him, thinking - "This is no place for a Counselor to be"::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::readies phaser, but with the XO in the lead  it wouldn't be a clear shot::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Now it seems it's closing in on us be prepared.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*Sickbay*: Prepare to receive casualties from the shuttle. Maintain bio-containment field at maximum.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::Looks down, then at what he is standing in front of....Generator 1....notices some huge claw marks...yow::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::aims ahead and waits for a few seconds::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Quirinus moves above one asteroid a clear sensor scan of the hiding ship is attained. Its flat, designed almost like a manta-ray with pontoons, metallic green, with a red racing stripe.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Watches as TAC scans come alive ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  COM: Quirinus:  This is MacTavish, please respond

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::arrives in TR1 with the three junior officers, and steps aboard the transporter pad::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: MacTavish's comm comes though as follows.. "...MacTavish, please..." the rest is static

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks down and sees the scan on the ship:: Computer: Match scan to database of ship configurations.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The CEO appears on the now dark station

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Try to boost signal.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. I have no recollection of that configuration.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: I'm trying sir, something is interfering. We are being jammed.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Location of the jamming signal.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: I'm trying to localize... It's coming from that ship.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::taps his comm badge:: *AT*: This is Everitt to any officers aboard the station, I have arrived with three officers to access the source of radiation, please respond.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship, realizing it's uncovered, moves toward the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: I would say that this is a provocative action.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Aye! :: Puts full power to shields::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Something suddenly breaks down through the ceiling of the tube behind Lawrence.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Shields up.  Ops: Hail all frequencies.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@*CEO*: I'm with the CTO in the cargobay vent system.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Channel Open...

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::spins as fast as she can , phaser raised and set at strong stun::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir shields up phasers armed.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::runs a quick scan for any life signs nearby....human lifesigns::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: As MacTavish scans the room, he gets 23 bio-signs, all somewhat human.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ *XO*: What happened to the power?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM: Unidentified vessel: This is Captain Sulek of the Federation Ship USS Quirinus.  Please respond.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::turns to see the CTO and takes aim at the figure::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Something big and hairy crawls towards Lawrence with amazing speed.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::Stuns it ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::filters out mostly human and aims for all human::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@*CEO*: No clue I'm a little busy give me a minute.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Creature slows... but keeps coming.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Loads forward torpedo tubes ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ <Creature> ::Growls and Roars loudly::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::fires again, at full stun::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::moves up beside the CTO and sticks phaser over her shoulder and fires with the CTO::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Creature Pauses, Growls, and continues to move forward.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Prepares evasives and ties the helm to TAC ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::turns toward the open vent, hears the whine of phaser fire echo through the accessway....heads back toward the open service hatch::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Set to kill and shoot.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship stops in front of the Quirinus and doesn't do anything.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::changes to Kill, and fires on the creature::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::changes his phaser setting to kill and aims and fires::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::waits a moment:: *XO* I'm heading towards your location, is it anything we might be-- ::hears the phaser fire, and stops in his tracks::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Creature stops dead, and falls over. Unconscious though, not dead.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Full scan.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: That was to close for comfort..

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir full scans being performed as we speak.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Tries again:: Is anyone out there?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Good work Lt.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: As that liquid that's dripping onto Raythan nears his mouth and nose, he can smell/taste the tang of blood.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::frustrated, heads back into the service corridors...scanning::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Gets nauseous::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Everitt and MacTavish meet up at an intersection

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::Sheds light on the thing laying there::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Nothing, other than a crystalline, yet metallic structure.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The heavily breathing creature has fur all over, massive fangs, and huge paw-like claws.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Keep repeating hail.  COMM:  Unidentified ship:  Please state the nature of your visit.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> ::Nods to Sulek::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::one of the officers with him nearly jumps:: CIV: Inspector... report.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::shines the light at the CEO::  CEO:  Ach...Commander....Engineering is back that way ::thumbs back the way he came::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Compare the crystalline structure of the ship to the crystal in cargo.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@ *CEO*: We need help here we have subdued the creature but I don't want to be alone when it wakes up.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Aye

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins cross-matching of structures ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  CEO:  I'll see what it is....looks like something clawed the main power generators to death...

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@ XO: thank you sir ::out of breath::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Both are identical.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::listens to the comm:: CIV: That sounds like something for you.  Anything else I should know?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Then perhaps they only want what's theirs.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Well at least we got it and we weren't dinner yet. I want to get it out of here and secure it if possible.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: Something's hand begins to stroke the blood into Raythan's face

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Agreed. Shall I release the crystal from the cargo bay?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Struggles, trying to see who is doing this:: Hello?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  CEO:  I think there are 20 or so of the station's engineering staff cowering in the dark in there....other than that, the generators looked to be in bad shape....::heads off the other direction, looking for the XO and company::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@ Xo:  Let's hope it stays asleep

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM: Unidentified Ship: We have a crystal taken from the mining station in our cargo bay.  We need to know how to counter act its effects.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::nods and heads off the way MacTavish came from::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Tractor the crystal out to between us, but do not release it.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ *XO*: MacTavish is heading to your location.  I'm proceeding to main engineering to restore power.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Creature begins twitching... starting to wake up.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::scamper scamper scamper::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@:: hits it again with phaser::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@*CEO*: Understood.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Opens cargo bay and tractors the crystal between the Quirinus and the mystery ship::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Was it moving?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Creature grunts as its hit with the phaser

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: what I wouldn't give for a gallon of valium to use on this thing.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::suddenly realizes he should of taken a security officer or two with him::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: starting to wake up again....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM: Unidentified ship:  If you cannot respond vocally, can you send data on how to counter act crystal's effects on the miners?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. You do realize this is like tempting a horse with a carrot?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: If it was human I would try a meld but I wont do one on that thing.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: not if you want any sanity left.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship moves closer to the hovering artifact, but still does nothing.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::as they near the station's engineering center, he has the two engineers arm themselves with phasers only::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Everitt hears the shuffling of feet in the Engineering area.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::hears more phaser fire...louder this time::  Aloud:  Commander?  Lieutenant Lawrence?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: We need them to understand that we need to know its function and will bargain for that information.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: MacTavish finds the vent, but suddenly sees that a section has collapsed in... Lawrence and T'Pal are on the other side.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@*MacTavish*: We are in a vent leading away from the cargo bay with the creature .

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Unidentified ship: Can you reverse the effects?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Perhaps so. However since there has been no contact, the possibility exists that this vessel is not equipped to communicate.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::rounding a corner...stops...looks through the rubble, see's the XO::  XO:  There you are Commander....looks like you're stuck....

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::announces out loud:: ALL: This is Lieutenant Commander Everitt from the Federation starship, USS Quirinus.  I'm hear to help you restore power to the station.  Is anyone out there?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Sir we are receiving a transmission... its a sequence of six characters, over and over in no discernable pattern.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CIV: Lt you think so? We need some help with the beast .

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Release tractor beam.  Is it likely that a space fairing race would have no communications?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Skittering a shuffle away from Everitt and his group is quite loud, and then nothing in the dark

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@CIV:  don't have some elephant tranquilizer handy. Thing won't stay down.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. It would be logical if it were a probe of some sort.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@Civ: See if you can find some optic cable to drag the beast with.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Releases the crystal from tractor::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir especially if the probe were designed to simply collect data.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::stops his approach, and slowly moves his light around:: ALL: Please come out, we intend no harm.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@    ::starts looking around, looking for a service access point::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::suddenly considers the fact that the genetic mutants might not even understand vocal language anymore::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: run a correlation to all known languages that use a combination of symbols on a base alphabet.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Nothing sir... it seems random to me.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::search takes him away from where the CTO and XO are trapped...still searching::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Perhaps they are talking to us, we just do not know what they are saying.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ COMM: CO: This is Everitt reporting.  ::waits for a response::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. May I suggest that the sounds are similar to dolphin echo-location?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: If it moves hit it again I'm going to try and open a hole big enough to get out of here.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::finds an alternative route...starts crawling::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO: aye aye sir....

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Everitt's comm doesn't get through

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::starts to move away from the CTO and imagine where a hall wall might be::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Then they are transmitting to something.  The crystal would make a resonant sound unique to its shape.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::finds a cable trunk....makes sure the terminators are active on each side before he uses his phaser to cut a 10 foot length away....hefting it over his shoulder, he heads toward the XO's and CTO's position::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::repeats himself, but receives static::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Try bouncing the signal off the crystal and back to us.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: No response sir

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::stands there for a moment, the leadership decision haunting him::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@Scans a wall and waits to see if he can see what's behind it::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::pops open an Aux hatch and appears about 15 feet down the corridor from the XO and CTO::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ SO: What kind of lifesigns do you pick up around us?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ <SO> Everitt: Vaguely human... mixed with rat and mole.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir DNA code. Genetic double helix

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@CIV:  Good to see you Lt.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Compare six characters to Bio forms.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ CTO:  Aye - here's the cabling you needed....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::dumps it in front of the creature::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Still hanging there::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ SO: Are they less human than the miners we first met?  Do you think they still understand us?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CIV: Welcome to our party I see you brought the cable.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Yes.. its a genetic sequence. But I still don't know what it means sir..

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@CIV:  Thanks, now to see if it can haul this ting out of  here

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::looks at the wall trying to figure if its a hull wall or a hall wall::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::with a huff, pulls his tricorder back out and starts heading the direction the XO and CTO were heading::  XO:  Aye Commander.....no time to talk....must...continue searching...::voice getting quieter and quieter as he rounds a corner, scanning::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. This could be the key to the mutations aboard the station.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@Civ: What voice?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ <SO> Everitt: Yes.. barely recognizable as human on the genetic level.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@CIV: Good luck Lt.... I know you will find her.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: A sequence to overcome the genetic alteration effect.  Ops: send the sequence to medical and see if they can use it to effect a treatment for the miners in sick bay.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: What was he talking about?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Yes sir. ::Sends data:: How should I respond to the ship sir, it hasn't done anything.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::makes his decision:: AT: That's it, we're getting out of here.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::starts heading back from the way they came::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::opens another set of doors....as he touches the console...feels it slick with something, shine torches on it...clear, sticky - somewhat slimy....scans....::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: I'm going to try and cut through this wall to the hall.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: The Hands begin removing Raythan's clothes

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@XO:  The CMO and he are close to say the least. He lost the mother to his daughter a while back. And if he looses her.... well ::shakes head::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Thank them and ask them and tell them that we regret that the crystal was taken.

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::aims phaser away from the CTO and himself at the wall and starts to fire working the setting up gradually::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Aye sir...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::saliva....hmmm..not good....::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Understood.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship moves towards the large artifact, "beams" it aboard and moves off.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::opens his comm again:: *AT* To any officers still aboard the station, the amount of hostiles drastically out number us.  I'm reporting back to the ship, and recommending station-wide evacuation of all the miners, using a large security force if required.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Surprised at the sudden removal ... struggles again:: Hello?! Who are you? What do you want?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::heads off through the now open hatch....calls out at the top of his lungs::  Counselor Raythan?  Doctor Morgan?  Can you hear me?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
$ ACTION: Raythan hears' someone yelling his name.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Calls back:: I hear you! It's me, Raythan!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::waits a moment for a response, then heads off again, walking quietly::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Pulls weapons offline ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: MacTavish hears something, very faint.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Return us to the station.  Ops: Jamming effect?  *Medical* Report

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::increase the power of his phaser and starts to make a circluar motion trying to open a hole in the wall::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye. putting in as close as possible sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::stops....Aloud, as loud as he can::  Aloud:  Raythan, Rhiannon, can you hear me?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops> Sulek: Jamming effect is subsiding...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Still struggling, shouts at the top of his lungs:: OVER HERE!

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::arrives back in the shuttlebay:: COMM: CO: This is Everitt reporting, respond.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Medical> *Sulek* We are still analyzing.. this is Doctor Morgan's area of expertise.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM AT: This is Sulek.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: MacTavish hears yelling from behind a hatch

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Scans?

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::Watches his hole start to widening:: CTO: How is the beast?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The creature begins to stir

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@::shoots it again so it will go to sleep::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ COMM: CO: The amount of hostiles down here outnumber us substantially.  I suggest evacuating the station, and sending a security force, if needed.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::turns and looks...seeing the hatch down a corridor, checks the signage..."Arboretum"....starts running down the corridor, putting away the tricorder and getting out his phaser::  CNS:  Is that you!?!?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The creature slumps down.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir area is clear of all other vessels. Radiation still prevents station scans.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Everitt:  What's your status?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: Actually the hatch reads "Command"

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
$ ::Somewhat recognizes the voice:: INSPECTOR MACTAVISH?!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::stops at the hatch, looks over at the manual release and flips open the panel, pulling the emergency release lever, waiting for the doors to open...::

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@::notices his hole is big enough and stops firing::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ COMM: CO: Main power is offline.  There are approximately 20 life signs in main engineering, who refuse to respond to communication.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  CNS:  Hang on, Ladd, I'll getcha out...

XO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
@CTO: Lets put this cable to use and drag this thing out of here.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: As the door opens, the light from MacTavish's light shows a disgusting feast of bodies, strung up and half eaten. The unconscious Doctor and Near naked Counselor are also strung up, covered in blood. Being man-handled by two mole-like creatures

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
@:: helps with cable::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Still unable to get transporter lock.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@/$ ::Finally gets a good look around him:: Good lord!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Everitt: We have a DNA sequence that may help from an alien ship.  We need to get the AT to the enhancers to bring you back.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::raises phaser and aims at the moles::  Moles: Freeze.....Starfleet.....on the deck...NOW!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
@ ACTION: The Moves squeal and run away

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::continues:: COMM: CO: MacTavish has gone to aid Lawrence and T'Pal.

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