Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10206.24
Arc: "Double, Double Toil and Trouble"
Episode Two: "Foreign Example"

Recap: The Quirinus has ventured into the Moth Nebula to set up a subspace relay/amplifier at the center of the Nebula.  Since venturing into the Nebula, some of the crew have had odd experiences.  The Shuttlecraft Okuda is coming up fast on the Quirinus' tail carrying the CNS.  The Lights have just gone out.

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CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, setting up the full scans ordered by the Captain ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*ALL*: Yellow alert

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Loud screams can be heard from the Turbolift

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Computer: lights

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Sitting in the shuttle after being reunited with his sister ... closing in on the Quirinus::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The screams stop, and a few seconds later the lights activate on the Bridge.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::on the bridge watching her console::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks around and crosses to the TL::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Has alarm on engineering panel::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, the sensor scans you ordered are in progress.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::looks around:: All: What was that?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves to sci two and runs an internal scan of the turbolift shaft::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: understood.  Let me know if anything, no matter how insignificant is out of place.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Begins checking power systems::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, there are no life signs in the shaft, however there is a burnt out section of magnetic propulsors

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Can you get the lift to the bridge?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::resumes scanning::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Through the gases of the nebula he spots the lights of the familiar Quirinus. Planning to take his sister's suggestions on Lisa to heart and finally confront her::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir. Captain, I'm trying to formulate a hypothesis regarding the anomalies we are experiencing. I need some data from Doctor Morgan's psych profile. May I have your permission to access her personnel records?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I believe so:: calls for the nearest car, bypassing the burnt out section::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Turbolift beeps, announcing it arrived at the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Moves to the TL and waits for the doors to open::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Taps com badge ::*Engineering to Bridge*

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Turbolift doors open to show the charred remains of three security officers on the floor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Granted.  ::motions to the security guards on the bridge to be prepared::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at TL, continues monitoring scans ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::ghastly look of horror::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO Captain....

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::looks at the turbolift and screams at the sight:: All: eeeekkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the remains:: Lane: Internal scans?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Access Starfleet psych profile for Dr. Rhiannon Morgan, CMO USS Quirinus. Query: Does her ESPER rating indicate any significant precognitive abilities?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Sulek here.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*Bridge*: We show a massive short circuit to Turbolift 1, checking cause

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Negative.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::tries to gain her composure:: CO: Checking sir. ::looks down at the panel still breathing hard:: Normal sir, everything seems perfectly normal.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, scans show an indistinct object directly ahead.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*Bridge*: Any sign of trouble up there?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Have the bodies transported to medical.  I want an immediate autopsy.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: trains sensors on location of possible object ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Calderas* Report to bridge.  There's been an accident in the TL

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MED*: Your services are needed on the bridge. Morgue duty ::solemn:: CO: Captain, I'm unable to confirm Ensign Kraight's findings

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::overhears the engineer:: Self: Boy do we have trouble.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: What sort of object?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: I can't discount the possibility that I'm hallucinating again, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No further data as yet, Captain.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*CO*: Understood, ::Grabs tools and heads out::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Try to get a stronger reading with a probe.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: We need you here now. Are you able to continue?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::looks over at the CSO hoping he's ok::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Aye Sir ::fires probe from science two::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I see an amorphous object headed toward us, sir. Visual only -- other scans also show negative.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Closes in on the Q:: COM: Quirinus: Quirinus, this is the shuttlecraft Okuda. Permission to dock?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A couple Medtechs arrive and beam the bodies to the morgue, and clean up and are gone.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Exits turbolift Just as med team is leaving::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: I'm still holding it together, sir. Nothing like the momentary panic I experienced earlier.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::suddenly gets a funny feeling that someone is watching her, and starts looking around the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Nothing out of the ordinary in the Nebula, just the usual gaseous material

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Steps in and see the look on their faces and knows something bad happened::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Remain at your post in that case

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to the security guards:: Sec: I want you to go deck to deck if need be. Full security sweep.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Comes up beside the Quirinus, slowing, waiting for response::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::glances at the XO and the Captain to see if it's them::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Security Guards>  Sulek: Aye.  ::Jogs off::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Steps to the TL doors and begins scan:: CO: Captain, I've got something here

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
CO: Sir I have the shuttle Okuda on the com requesting permission to dock.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: How did you make contact with the object, if we assume it is real.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lane: Granted.  Welcome the Counselor back.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
COM: Okuda: This is the Quirinus. Permission granted.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I just have a visual scan that I believe shows the object. I can't find it on any other sensor scan.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas: Explain.  What do you have?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Thank you, Quirinus. ::Moves around and initiates docking sequence. Thinks Commander Ved would commend him on his piloting abilities ... then would probably criticize his choice of clothing::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
:: Looks to the XO as Captain speaks:: CO: Uh, sir...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Can you duplicate this visual scan from secondary sensors?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
COM: Okuda: CNS: Welcome home Counselor.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, I've got an electrical signal being received by the probe...audio waves....I'm filtering now ::applies the appropriate filters::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
CO: Some type of power surge was directed through the TL, was anyone inside?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::As he closes in on the Quirinus, he looks to the side, and to his other side ... hearing really low whispering:: Hmmm ... comm. traffic? ::Checks and finds otherwise:: That's ... weird ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: On comm.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I can't see what he's talking about Sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas: Yes.  They died.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: It's nothing we could make sense of by listening to. It's on too high a frequency

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::jumps as she feels someone close by but sees no one::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas:  Can you locate the source of the power surge?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Docks the shuttle::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Why am I not surprised, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Lets give it a short listen anyway ::Puts it in the comm::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, we have to consider the possibility that the signal is of intelligent origin. Suggest you run it through the Universal Translator.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::As shuttle techs move to secure the shuttle, and close up the bay ... he stands up and looks around, still hearing the whispering. He calls out:: Hello, is someone here?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A crackle-whine is heard over the speakers

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Agreed

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Facial expression turns grave:: CO: I'm sorry sir, One of the propulsors failed as well as the backup suppressor

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Run an analysis - all known languages, mathematical or otherwise

EO_LT_Calderas says:
CO: I suggest this car be taken out of service

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::"No answer," he thinks to himself as he picks up his duffel bag. But the whispering continues:: Something isn't right ... ::He exits the shuttle:: *Bridge* Bridge, this is Counselor Raythan, is something going on?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas: How could that happen it is....::stops in mid-sentence::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: sets up UT analysis, taps panel :: Commencing now...

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::covers her ears at the sound:: All: Sounds like some sort of interference.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Did anyone else hear that?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
CO: Hear what sir?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Universal Translator reports no language components found, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
*Bridge* Bridge?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Shut it off...but continue monitoring and recording

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::muses to self:: Like Morgan's padd...

EO_LT_Calderas says:
CO: Some type of overload, Just appears that it failed sir ::Looks at the Captain and then at the bridge crew::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
*CNS* Bridge here, go ahead Lt.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: rubs eyes, squints at panel ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
*AOPS* Is something going on? ::As he exits the shuttlebay:: I'm hearing a really low whispering, and I'm assuming this isn't natural.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, would you come over here and look at my panel, please?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  I just had a warning similar to the Doctors padd.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  It was auditory, however.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Taps tricorder and scans again, wondering what's going on::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::surprised:: CSO: Why sure ::moves over and looks at his consol::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
*CNS* We are experiencing technical difficulties counselor. We have engineering working on it.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, I *think* I have a similar warning here -- but I don't trust my eyes, to be honest.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
*AOPS* I believe this goes beyond "technical difficulties"... ::Enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: What do you see entered in the command console, sir?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::surprised:: CSO :Are you seeing this?!

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: I think so, sir....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas:  I want more than something happened.  I want to know what and why.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: "Backwards you go, Backwards you die", Over and over?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
*CNS* You could be........righttttttttt! ::looks around:: All: Ok who is there?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks a bit confused at the female officer's statement over the comm.::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
CO: Yes sir, ::Opens panel and programs TL car to another deck for analysis::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: The warning was "backward you go, backward you die"...Calderas: Lt, are you alright...

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::feels like a pair of eyes are burning a hole in the back of her head::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, the Doctor saw the first warning, and her psych profile confirms that she has no know precognitive abilities. The message she saw would therefore appear to be a genuine warning. This suggests that one or more intelligences, possibly malevolent, are at work here.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: We cannot discount the possibility that the Moth Nebula itself is, or at least houses, the intelligence we seek. It would not be the first time a Starfleet vessel has encountered a non-corporeal intelligence masquerading as a natural phenomenon.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas:  Your ears are bleeding...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::TL arrives on the bridge. Exits::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I concur. CO: Captain, I'm of the opinion we have an intruder aboard, or at least inhabiting our space

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Reaches up and touches ear:: Aloud: What in.........

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I suggest that a crew member with known telepathic skills should attempt to make contact with the assumed entity and find out what it wants.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: ... or confirm that no such entity exists.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::tries to run her internal scans again but spots Raythan and stares at him::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  I have such an ability, and it is not always a wise course of action.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I understand, sir -- but I still feel it's worth a try.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain....did you see that?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at CNS Raythan ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: The counselor?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::watches as he moves across the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Calderas: Report to sickbay.  Pangborn: What?

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Touches other ear and looks at Raythan::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Notes all the conversations at once, combined with the incessant whispers ... and now everyone is staring at him::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: It may be wise for another telepath on board to make the attempt, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Winces as the whispering gets much louder, until something is shouted that he cannot understand ... and then silence:: Finally.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  If we cannot go back, then we can go forward.  Do you have the coordinates?

EO_LT_Calderas says:
CO: Yes sir, ::Looks at both hands with blood on them::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir, to both questions. My visual scan no longer shows an object ahead -- if I can trust what I see.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Starts to walk toward TL::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks more closely at CNS Raythan ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: What's going on? And why am I so interesting to look at?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at Raythan::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Raythan::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::tries to tear her eyes off the counselor::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Doors to lift open as replacement car arrives::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::forces herself to look down at her console again the feeling that someone is watching her now gone::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Pauses:: CO: Captain, I'll be in SB for a short while sir

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::steps into the lift::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: ahead full impulse.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Helm > Sulek: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  Keep scans at maximum.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::smiles at the helm officer and hopes he knows how to make a quick exit from this nebula::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain. We need to consider the possibility of the warning. What is behind us? And why would it kill us? ::curious::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  If there is an entity able to control systems on the ship, then perhaps we should start there.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: All right, sir. I'll begin Level Two diagnostics on all ship's systems.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Listening, quiet confused::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: sets up L2 diags ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Implementing diagnostics now...

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
Self: Oh great, some weirdo is taking over the ship. Like we really need that now.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Exits TL deck 4::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Walks slowly to SB still wiping his ears::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::punches her console and runs that internal scan again this time looking for any strange power readings::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, Level Two diagnostics will complete in three hours' time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  It s preventing us from leaving or that we are not to know what we might have passed in our entry into the nebula.  It is also likely that we could be dealing with more than one anomaly.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Still negative on internal scans, sir.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
CO: All internal scans still show nominal.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  One may be attacking us while another tries to warn us.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I have the full report back from the probe. Nothing of not except for the bit of audio we heard

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Are you implying sentients? That these are life forms?

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Completes his checkout in SB and returns to duty::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: It has to be considered, until we can rule it out. Communication would imply intelligence.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Leans against a bulkhead to the side, duffel bag at his feet ... wondering what has happened since his departure::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  We have been communicated to.  Dr. Morgan said she heard a number of whispers on the comm.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::peeks up and over at Raythan::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lane:  This may sound odd, but send out a general hail on all frequencies.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::returns to deck 6 to begin checkout of the TL car::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
CO: Of course sir, immediately. ::hits the hailing frequency panel::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO :I agree, the computer is clean then? I was referring to the audio we picked up in the nebula

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain I was referring to the audio we received

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, the early results from the Level 2 diagnostics show no evidence of tampering or foreign programming.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  Transmit the hail through the probe as well.  Perhaps it was communicating, we just do not know how to listen.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
COM: Anyone: This is the USS Quirinus, if anyone is there, please respond. Repeating, please respond. This is the Federation ship Quirinus.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Opens panel and physically inspects the Magnetic propulsors, they are fried::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::transmits the hail through the returning probe, redirecting it to take another scan::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
CO: Captain, no response to hails.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Downloads power monitoring log to console and reads::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  what about direct access.  If something is using systems, there must be some trace of their entrance.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*Calderas to bridge* TL report ready

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I'll run a check on all terminal logs, sir.  :: proceeds ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lane:  Understood.  Can you match the frequency of the sound that we heard and transmit the hail on that?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::repeats the hails:: CO: I think so sir, let me give it a try.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::runs a search for a frequency match::

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Begins sending report to OPS console::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  We have received two warnings.  One has come to pass. Speculate:  If a sentient being were to attack us, would it be likely to warn us first?

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::finds a match and retransmits the hails:: COM: Anyone: This is the USS Quirinus, if anyone is there, please respond. Repeating, please respond. This is the Federation ship Quirinus.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
::Taps com badge again, wondering what's wrong with it now!::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::turns and looks at Sulek:: CO: Sorry sir, no response to the hail.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lane:  Understood.  It was worth an effort.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Calderas* Report.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Thinks about it for a moment:: CO: Maybe ... maybe not. You mentioned that there is the possibility of two entities ... one who is trying to harm us ... the other trying not to. Then there's the possibility that this is not a ... "kind" entity, and that it is toying with us. Or it might not be an entity at all.

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
*EO* Lt. this is Lane, go ahead please and sorry for the delay.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Or this might not be an entity at all. We might have traveled into a pocket of "psionic disturbance." Which would cause some interference, maybe explain some of the other phenomena. Or it might be a deliberate act by a species or technology. It could be many things.

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*CO*: Power distribution logs show no surge, seems propulsor coils failed and transmitted full voltage to the TL chassis

EO_LT_Calderas says:
*CO*: Computer logs are at OPS console now

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: still waiting for terminal log search to complete ::

AOPS_Lt_Lane says:
::listens as the counselor spouts his theory and raises an eyebrow::

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