Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10206.17
Arc: "Double, Double Toil and Trouble"
Episode One: "Towards Bright Lights"

Scene: The Quirinus drops out of warp near the edge of the Dark Red Moth Nebula, given its name for its shape and the two new stars that appear red through the nebula's gasses, and double as the "moth's" eyes.

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::at command chair:: Ved: Scans

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: finishes putting on his uniform, ready for first day back on full duty after accident ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins to bring ship to station keeping outside the nebula::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::on the bridge, monitoring their approach::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: enters bridge ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
All: Good morning. I see we are approaching the nebula.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir gaseous material, rather dark nebula from initial readings

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: takes Science I station, relieving a fellow ensign ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Let me know if anything unusual comes up on scans

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: begins full sensor sweep ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sees the CSO:: Kraight:  Please find the most suitable spot for the amplifier and relay the coordinates to Commander Ved.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::cleans up the cereal off the floor.  Apparently one should not insult the boyband of the month in front of a young girl:

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: starts second scan :: CO: Working on that now, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir ship standing by. Ready for impulse power once coordinates are gathered by the CSO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::in his office, adjacent to ME::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: first sweep finishes :: XO, CO: No anomalies detected in nebula.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::decides this single parent thing is for the birds::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: As soon as you have the coordinates for the assembly, ahead best speed possible.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. CSO: Mr. Kraight. On your mark.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO, XO, FCO: Best position for the amplifier is the exact center. Course 340 mark 21.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir course laid in. Ahead at 3/4 impulse power 340 mark 21.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: continues monitoring nebula as the ship enters ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Nebula gases swirl around the Quirinus as she enters the Nebula

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Mr Everitt, have you picked your team for the EVA?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*Astrometrics*: Begin charting and compare to previous charts.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The comm to Everitt and astrometrics, also contains some minor static

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::having not exactly made a list or anything:: *XO* Ah, yes, Commander.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sends Sarah off, glad to have this morning over with::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sensor efficiency down to 91% due to interference from the nebula.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Good. We're still 12 hours away. Plenty of time

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Suggest setting shield harmonics to compensate for static.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches as the ship moves into the nebula:: Ved: Excellent suggestion.  Kraight: adjust your harmonics.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: adjusts harmonics as ordered ::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::exits their quarters, heading for the TL::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::notes the static, and just dismisses it as results from the nebula::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Reviews first results from astrometrics and overlays the current nebula configuration::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved:  We may also want to boost power on communications since the nebula has a tendency to disrupt them.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye. Rerouting minor subsystem power to communications.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION:  Doctor Morgan's comm-badge makes a funny noise

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge, twisting her hair into a bun::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CMO: Good morning, Doctor.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::frowns, glancing at her badge::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CSO: Morning

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CMO: Something wrong?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Nods at the CMO::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Turns and acknowledges the Dr. with a nod::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notices the CMO's arrival and nods::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::wonders why everyone is noticing her arrival.::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::wonders: is there something on her face?  Her uniform not put together right?::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Returns to the duties of the helm::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::returns to ignoring the CMO::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::shrugs and goes to her console::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The viewscreen goes staticy for a second

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Cross references growth/decay of nebula from prior charts::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: still trying to fine-tune shield harmonics ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Looks up from console::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sees the static, remembers to get someone to look at her commbadge later::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Kraight: What was that?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can you compensate for the interference?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Still trying to get the harmonics just right, sir...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CSO: You might try randomizing the harmonics.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: We're still getting sensor interference from the nebula, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
FCO: Interesting idea. Let me give it a try.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves to the science console:: CSO: What have you got?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: quickly taps in a new harmonic subprogram ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CSO: There may be a tendency for the interference to match our shield harmonics.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: The usual nebular interference, just harder to screen out than I first thought.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I see. Nothing of note then. Proceed.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: finishes randomizer subprogram :: CO, XO: Initiating randomized shield harmonics now.  :: taps panel ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks at viewscreen, hoping to see it clear up ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  Run diagnostics.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CEO*: Everitt. Would you mind running a low level diagnostic on forward nav sensor pallets please?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::remains in his office, attention drifting between random thoughts and his book::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye Sir. ::takes science two and runs diagnostics:: CSO: Continue as you were. I'll help you from here

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Nurse Johnston> ::Enters the Bridge and goes over to Doctor Morgan and hands her a sickbay update, smiles and then exits::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*FCO* What's the problem, sir?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: gives small smile of satisfaction as the viewscreen clears ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Thank you, sir.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The comm between the CEO and FCO suddenly squeals really loudly

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CEO*: None. Merely trying to avoid one.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Covers ears at the offensive noise::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: winces -- Benzites are sensitive to higher frequencies than humans ::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::watches Johnston leave, not sure what's going on but reads the report::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grimaces at the sound from Ved's console::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Try adding an algorithmic sub-routine to the program...It may help overall sensor accuracy

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Immediately, sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::outloud:: All: What the hell???

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The sound stops

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: begins a new subroutine ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Ved? What was that noise?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CO: You might want to see this.  ::approaches with the padd in hand::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes the padd and reads it::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Sir some sort of feedback. I cannot ascertain the source as yet.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO, XO: Algorithmic subroutine complete. Implementing now. ::taps panel::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::pulls his hand off his communicator as the sound dies:: *FCO* A problem on your end, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Trace it if you have to. I don't want to loose internal comms

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he is puzzled by the padd:: Morgan:  Your padd is malfunctioning?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CEO*: No. Merely eliminating probabilities. XO: Aye tracing now sir.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
(Echo) *CEO* ... now sir

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::takes a look at the padd, speechless::  CO: Ah.. it said something... it... ah.. ::wonders if maybe she'd read it wrong::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hands the padd back to the doctor:: Morgan: this seems to be more of an engineering problem.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::embarrassed and puzzled::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::realizes Ved thought he was talking about the sensor pallets, not the comm interference::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Sir all I can deduce is that it is simply an effect of the nebula.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::gets up from his desk, pausing before exiting the doors::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::wonders why she got the padd from her nurse then::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins to wonder how a rather small nebula would have such an affect on ships systems::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Understood. CSO: Mr Kraight, see if you can find the localized disturbance with the comm.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*Johnston* What was on the padd you gave me? ::wonders if asking might help solve this::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::notifies a few engineers of the problem, and begins running a level 2 diagnostic on the forward sensor pallets::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: begins level 2 diagnostic on comm system ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: What did you think the padd had on it?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: One of the Engineers, suddenly yells as he falls back away from the console he was monitoring.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: It's more than likely nothing we can avoid, being in a nebula

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CO: It said "Three will die when the lights go out".  At least, that's what I thought it said.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: I see.  And now it is a series of random numbers and letters.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: I'll begin an internal security scan for intruders if you wish.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: That's what I see too.  NOW.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: try reloading the information you were reading.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::hops out of his chair, and moves towards the engineer::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Johnston> ::As if just waking up:: *Morgan* ..uh Pardon me Doctor, what Padd?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Doesn't wait for approval and begins internal security scan::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods, messing with the padd - trying to reload what was on it::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Engineer> ::His face is screwed up in fear and he's babbling about something on the console::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks cautiously at the console::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*Johnston* What padd?  The one you just walked onto the bridge and handed me!  ::scrubs her face with her hands::  Nevermind.  Get yourself checked out in sickbay.  Morgan out.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Johnston> *Morgan* Doctor.. I've been sleeping, you just woke me up.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CO: Nothing is coming up on this thing.  And... my nurse has no memory of handing it to me now.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*Johnston* That's nice.  Still.. go please.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Johnston> *Morgan* Okay Doctor

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*CMO* Something's happened to one of my engineers.  You better get someone down here right away.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Engineer> ::Scared out of his mind, and can't calm down no matter what the other two engineers do to calm him::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Indeed perplexing. Perhaps you should have yourself checked as well.  I do not wish to dismiss what you saw.  I only wish to be sure that the nebula is not effecting you in an adverse manner.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*CEO* Someone is on their way.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*Sickbay* get someone to engineering.  Immediately.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::one of the engineers who has basic medical training attempts some simple scans on the engineer, as two others restrain him::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Sickbay> *Morgan* Aye Doctor...

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::looks sharply at Sulek, pauses and then nods:: CO: That might not be a bad idea.  If I'm not wrong however... ::trails off, heading for the TL::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: jumps back from console::   All: By the Maker!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: give the padd to Kraight and have him run an analysis on it....::turns::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: bumps into railing behind him, stops ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Listens with bemused detachment to the captain and chief medical officer::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Ensign?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Ensign?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir... it appeared for a moment... that the image of the nebula on my console came at me....

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: rubs eyes ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Came "At" you? Explain

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: It came at you?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::exits TL and heads to sickbay::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: mumbles :: Very unnerving...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO, XO: It was as if the image detached itself from the screen and flew at my face.... not unlike a hologram.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::disables the console that the engineer was working on for future diagnostics::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins to doubt the logic of being in this nebula::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::enters and scans herself::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO, XO: But the console isn't configured for holo display.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::almost decides not to:: *XO* What's the situation up there Commander?  Anything unusual?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Johnston> ::Enters Sickbay in a bathrobe, with bed-head, and yawning::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Yet you perceived a three dimensional image?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods to herself:: *CO* Captain, I checked myself out.  I'm fine.  Nothing abnormal coming up on scans.  I saw what I saw

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: squints :: XO: It looks normal to me now, sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sees Johnston enter and orders a work up on her too::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Doctor hears whispering over the comm

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Do you feel alright now?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Morgan* It appears that you are not alone.  The CSO just saw a three dimensional projection of the nebula.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Yes, sir. Request permission to return to my post.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*CO* I'm sorry.  Could you repeat that?  I can't hear you.. you're whispering.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*CO* Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Morgan* I am not whispering.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Proceed. I want to know the second you experience anything unusual. Understood?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::frowns, watching Johnston.  She was dressed when she came onto the bridge with the padd....::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Of course, sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::still hearing the whispering::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: resumes his station::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*CO* Pardon? Is there something wrong with the comm system?  I'm picking up a lot of whispering or something similar

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Do you wish to continue further into the nebula given our current status?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: we've had some anomalous experiences. What has happened down there, you had a medical emergency?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Have someone check the comm system in sickbay.  *Morgan* Engineering is on its way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*XO* Yes, one of my officers seems to have lost his marbles.  Something about the console, it was all I could make out.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Is medical there yet? ::eyes the CSO::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
*CO* Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: What did he do?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<MedTech> ::Enters Engineering and helps the Engineer::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved:  Can we attribute any of this to the nebula.  Check the records and see if other ships have experienced this.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Three Security Guards enter the bridge and look around confused

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Accessing archives now sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sees Johnston give her a "told you so" look as she leaves, her work up clear::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Tugs earlobe at the SEC officers entrance to the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Shields to full...1/2 impulse... SG: May I help you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*XO* There was a scream, and he fell on his back mumbling.  We restrained him till the medical officers arrived.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye raising shields and dropping to 1/2 impulse.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Sec> Sulek: Uhm... we got a comm from Commander Pangborn requesting security on the Bridge immediately...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*Tactical*: Security team to the bridge....::fully aware of the three already there::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::gestures for an engineer to follow him, and starts making his way to sickbay, keeping his comm open::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to Pangborn:: Pangborn: Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain....

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir shields at maximum. Ship moving forward at 1/2 impulse.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Scan for any temporal disturbance. Now.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: begins scan ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SG: I do not recall hearing the XO send for you.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Sec> Sulek: We got the comm a few minutes ago

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: No temporal anomalies detected, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, that's just it...I did, right after they arrived...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Acknowledged

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::waits patiently, before making his demand again:: *XO* What is the situation elsewhere?  Has it happened to someone else?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Stand by...we have a situation

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: After they arrived?  How is that possible.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::figures that pretty much answers his question::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A second team arrives on the Bridge, now there are six security people on the Bridge.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: All stop.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir all engines stop.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I don't know. There's no sign of a temporal incursion of any kind

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A Woman walks into Sickbay muttering about "Red eyes"

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::diverts to the bridge, leaving the engineer at sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
SG: Leave three of your men here. The rest may resume their duties

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sees the woman enter and hears the muttering, watches silently as a medic approaches the woman::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CEO*: All engines stop, but keep them warm.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks at the six security guards:: Pangborn: And the reason you wanted the security guards?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Sec 1> ::Nods and leaves with two of his men::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Sec 1> ::Enters the Turbolift::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::enters the bridge:: FCO: I always keep 'em warm for you, Commander.  ::a slight smirk on his face::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Ship is at station keeping maximum shields.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks at all the security officers passing him into the TL:: XO: What happened?!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Ship stops, the Lights Go out, and three very loud screams can be heard from the turbo shaft

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: yes I dare say you do.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: With the disturbance in engineering, and Mr Kraight Hallucinating, I thought it might be a good idea to increase security on the bridge ::looks over at the CSO::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::decision:: Ved: Reverse course.  Until we can be sure this...

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