Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10207.29
Arc: "Reprise"
Episode One: "Best Fit"

Scene: The USS Quirinus is sailing at maximum warp to meet the USS Rainier in the Lipedes system before the mouth of an unstable wormhole closes. 

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Ved: ETA to Lipedes system.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, preparing to access data banks ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge going over the supplies they'll need with the operations duty officer::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Access data on the wormhole in the Lipedes system. Transfer astrometric data to FCO, and astrophysical data to CEO. Prepare synopsis of data for CO.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::sitting at her desk, trying to figure out what they'll be needing::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Approximately 20 minutes at our current speed of max warp.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Understood.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::sitting at ENG1 on the bridge, his attention not focused on his console::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins receiving data from CSO and calculating alternate return route.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I wanted detailed sensor logs while we are in the wormhole. There's information that it could be destabilizing. I want to be ready for anything

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::frustrated, heads to the bridge to find the XO::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: sets up sensor configuration on his panel ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Wryly:: CEO: I trust the ship is ready for our trip through the rabbit hole? ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CMO*: Doctor, do we have a list of medical supplies we'll be needing?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::enters the bridge:: XO: Ah.. actually, I'm right behind you.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::startled:: CMO: Doctor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hears the XO and wonders why he thinks they are going through a rabbit hole and then decides it must be some sort of metaphor::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
XO: I have a few questions before I can be positive what we'll be needing.  The nature of the colony might be helpful.  What was it's purpose?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, the wormhole has been contracting steadily since its discovery. Readings indicate poor stability. Recommend increasing Structural Integrity Field to compensate.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Access historical data banks. Compile all available data on colony ship, destination system XR-45Y. Specify: ship type, crew and colonist complement, purpose of colony mission.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::without expression:: XO: The ship is running at normal efficiency.  Going through an unstable, untested wormhole is not exactly something one can fully prepare for.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: Standard old earth colony. They left two hundred years ago.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: I'll trust you to do your best to keep us in one piece

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Everitt. We may need to boost the power to the deflector to compensate for sub-micron particles while entering the wormhole.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Transfer recommendations to CEO Everitt.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::bites her tongue from saying something nasty back:: XO: I got the two hundred years part.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CEO: Mr. Everitt, I recommend that we boost the SIF to 150%.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Reaches down and touches leg. Notices the greenish swelling ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO; They simply wanted to settle outside of earth

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::nods:: XO: Thank you, Sir.  I'll compile my list, send it to you and then go about replicating the necessary supplies.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: There is some information that they were against the federation. Other than that, you know as much as I. I think it's safe to assume they're all human

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
FCO: Yes, that would be in order.  Power allocation is at your discretion, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: Thank you doctor. ::looks at her::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Dr. Morgan. Would you mind taking a look at my leg. It seems to be swollen.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::turns to Ved, frowning:: FCO: What have you done to it this time?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CSO: Don't we all want more power?  Don't worry Mr. Kraight, I'll be watching the ship's integrity very closely.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, the sensors are now configured for maximum sensitivity in subspace bands Alpha through Theta when we transit the wormhole.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Nothing. This is a continuation of a former injury.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CEO: Thank you, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Apparently it has never healed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::approaches and looks at it closely:: FCO: Well, it's swollen and appears a bit green.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: An astute observation Dr.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: So I'm seeing. ::frown deepens:: If you've got time I'd like you to come to sickbay.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We've got any necessary supplies standing by for the colonists, should we find them in need of assistance. Mr Everitt informs me the ship is as ready as ever.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::scowls at the smart aleck comment::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Understood.  We will also want a full spectral analysis.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel to set up an additional sensor pallet ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Excellent.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: My complements to you and Mr. Everitt.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::leaves the bridge for sickbay, muttering to herself about smartypants and men in general::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::unprepared for the compliment from a Vulcan:: Sulek: Yes Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::with a beaming expression:: CO: You know I wouldn't keep it any other way sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Indeed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::enters her office and starts drafting a list of supplies needed::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
Follows the CMO into sickbay::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Sensor report.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: I wasn't sure you were going to come down immediately.  ::goes back into the main part of sickbay and grabs some instruments::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps LCARS to access current data ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: I didn't mean to startle you.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: It's no problem.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CSO: Has any pattern been found to the wormhole by the Rainier?  Do they report it as being open currently?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sensors show the USS Rainier at 235 mark 47. No sign of the wormhole at present.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::scans Ved::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Would rather be at his station than in this dungeon ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: Well.. it's not reading as any traditional infection

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Understood.  Everitt: Hail the Rainier.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: ... but still, it has a really odd pattern of discolouration and inflammation

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No pattern to the wormhole has been found as yet, Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Dr. Please try a deep scan of the vascular system of the leg.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::hails the Rainer:: CO: Opening a channel sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, will the Rainier be accompanying us through?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::taps a few buttons, deepening the scans:: FCO: Hmmm.. it appears to be a build up of something....

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Rainier> COMM Quirinus: Glad you can make it Quirinus, no time for chit-chat, we are projecting a light beam at the entrance to the Wormhole, Happy Trails.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Dr. Perhaps a tissue sample is in order?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If the opening is shrinking, then it is doubtful that the Rainier will fit.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO/XO: Perhaps if it were only the stardrive section?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM:  Raineer. Understood. We will be making course corrections to enter the worm hole.  Quirinus out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::nods, still reading:: FCO: I think that might be best.  It's not reading properly....

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: This condition goes back to when that sea creature grabbed me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::continues:: CO/XO: Or at least it'll be able to provide support by shuttlecraft.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::obtuse:: Sulek: They can't follow behind?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Ved* If you are able, we are making approach for the worm hole.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CO*: Sir. Acknowledged

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::looks up at him sharply:: FCO: Back that far?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Dr. can we make this quick please?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The worm hole will not expand as we pass through.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel, focusing sensors on wormhole's position ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::gets everything together and prepares to take a tissue sample:: FCO: I'm working on it... Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: With luck we won't need them

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::hates when people get their knickers in a twist::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Yes. If you remember I reported it to you several times, but you dismissed it as being.. how did you put it? Babyish?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::takes a sample:: FCO: There.  I'll let you know when I've got something.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Once we are in, there will be little they can do.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Thank you. :: Leaves SB for bridge::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: Sir, with all do respect.  I have NEVER sent anyone from sickbay because their complaints seemed babyish.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::ticked beyond belief::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Enters bridge an resumes duties::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::takes a few deep breathes to try and calm herself::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::wonders what the Doctor has gotten herself into this time::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Course correction to follow the light from the Rainier.  ETA to wormhole.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks amused:: Sulek: We'll lets just hope we don't run into trouble - should be a short trip.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Rainier aims a light beam at the location of the wormhole, the light, illuminates the entrance as its refracted a little.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. We have a course plotted, and 2 min to wormhole.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If it were not, then a worm hole would be useless to travel.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Rainier light source dead ahead.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*All Hands* Prepare to enter wormhole, this could be a difficult flight.  Secure all loose items.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::hands the sample to Medic Johnston:: Johnston: Make this a priority.  Find out what it is and how to cure it.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Adjusts for refraction:: CEO: Full power to deflector shield.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm interested to see what the colonists have accomplished ::demur:: Assuming they thrived

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I too will find it interesting to see how they have progressed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::goes back into her office and grabs a coffee  from the replicator before heading back to her desk and working on a supplies list::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Quirinus' leading edge touches the wormhole and is perceived to be drawn in as its stretched at amazing speeds... time aboard the ship seems to slow down, causing auditory and visual echoing.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: mutters to self :: May the Maker guide our journey...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sits and braces for the wormhole::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir wormhole entry in 40 seconds.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::transfers additional power to the main deflector, watches the ship's status closely::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Straps into helm seat and begins to make course compensations to smooth out the ride::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::braces as the ship enters the wormhole effect and notices the distortions of the crew's movements:: Pangborn:  Wormhole effect.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir we are in/

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: makes adjustments to sensor arrays.... watches, amazed, as his hands seem to move as slowly as a Pok beetle through geenta sauce...

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The ship suddenly lurches to the left as it hits the side of the twisty wormhole.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::transfers more than standard power to the integrity field and inertial dampeners::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::blinks multiple times to clear her vision::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeesssssssss iiiiitttttttt iiiiiissssssss

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::splashes her coffee onto the floor::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs on to the chair:: Ved: Ssssstedy assss ssshe goeeeesssss.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Keep main deflector power at max. :: Takes the ship to starboard a bit::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::feels like his guts are being rearranged::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye Sir. As steady as she will go.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: squints at console, trying to make sense of the multiple images he sees ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::feels a bit sick and really wishes this would end::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Time compression shifts and everything seems to speed up, everyone talks like chipmunks and their movements seem really fast

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Feels a bit sickened at the shift in relative speed::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::thoughts compressed struggles to speak:: FCO: Timetoexit

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: SSSsensor...readings....::notes his voice sounds as if he were breathing helium::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Sir Exit in 1.5 minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Keepusoncourse ::braces::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Radiation within tolerable limits. Subspace turbulence increasing.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: undrstod

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Aye Sir. :: Adjusts course again to keep from bumping into sides of wormhole::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Quirinus suddenly emerges from the wormhole on the other end, and stops dead in space like it was dumped there, all effects of the wormhole vanish.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::recoils at the exit::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO/CEO: Report

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: grabs wildly for edge of console, almost falling over backwards ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Report. ::Rising::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::gets slammed back into her chair, turning green::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Where are we?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir! All engines stopped!?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: We have transited to normal space. Radiation normal, subspace turbulence zero.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Are engines on line?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Sir XR-Y

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps console quickly, getting reports on local conditions ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO/XO: Ship status is normal.  Warp and impulse engines are online.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Understood

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Ahead one quarter impulse.  Kraight: Scan area for life class planets.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hearty grin:: Sulek: looks like we're alright ::taps his consol:: All green across the board

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CSO: Can we communicate with the Rainier?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, sensors indicate that the fourth planet in this system is Class M.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Can't imagine how he forgot something as simple as not needing the engines in the wormhole?.. hmm must discuss with the Dr. ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: A fascinating ride indeed.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Ahead 1/4 impulse aye.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Lay in course increase for the fourth planet.  Standard orbit.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: The primary is a main sequence G-class star, similar to Sol, but with much higher frequency RF emissions.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Indications of life on the planet?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: plotting course and orbit now sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Scan fourth planet for life signs and energy signatures.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Working on that, sir...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Course laid in and locking onto fourth planet.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Keep me informed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::exits her office and starts replicating the necessary supplies::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: ETA to orbit.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No energy signatures detected. Life signs still indeterminate.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir at present speed...26 min.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Relay what you can to the Rainier.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Could the colonists have gone on to a farther system?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins plotting return course should the wormhole collapse::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Scan for artificial objects in orbit around fourth planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::broadcasts a modulating, looping text-only message to the Rainer, informing them of the Quirinus' status and its findings this far::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It's safe to assume that if they survived, they'd have retained space flight capabilities. They've had 200 years to make improvements, and be necessity would be self sufficient.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, no ships or other artificial objects detected in orbit.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: On screen maximum magnification.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
SCREEN: The Bluish/Purple Water and Deep Green planet appears on the viewscreen, looking very dull.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye. sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Logically they would try and settle the first available planet, assuming that their ship faired no worse than we did.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Check ship's chronometers.  Did the wormhole effect have any significant impact on us?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::laughs:: Sulek: These are humans.. they are not always guided by logic. I'm willing to bet they at least investigated this planet, if not settled it. Maybe we could find a trace of them

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins checking chronometer:: CO: None detected sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir! Three rectangular formations detected on the surface. Grid coordinates 115 by 73.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel, ordering a high-resolution scan of that area ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: More formations detected now, Sir... nearly forty in all.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::intrigued, looks at the viewscreen::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
SCREEN: The Viewscreen shows these rectangular "gorges", about .75 km long, and .5 km wide.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Establish synchronous orbit above the formations on arrival.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Highly doubtful these are natural ::states the obvious::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. You anticipated my question. Establishing synchronous orbit at the mentioned coordinates.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Then perhaps logic did come into play.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::wonders if they made it after all::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I didn't say that humans never followed logic. Just that they might not always be logical

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we communicate?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
All: The dimensions of each excavation are .75 KM long by .5 KM wide by 1.3 KM deep.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Indeed, Commander.  ::REB::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: You know, you'd think with all the years Vulcan and Earth have been allied, that we'd know each other better.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Is there any indication that the rectangular objects have communications capabilities installed?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Checking, sir...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: initiates sensor scan ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Listens to the XO's remark and inwardly shakes head at the thought::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No detectable technology or energy signatures, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The maintaining of ones culture is what make the relationship with each other fascinating.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::has a bad feeling he's going to be down there before the end of the day::

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