Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10209.30
Arc: "Reprise"
Episode Nine: "Just Push Away"

Recap: The Quirinus holds at station keeping near the wormhole's edge as Kraight's little computer worm tries to dig in deeper to the Rainier.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::in a turbolift, on the way to cargo bay 2 with Ved::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: checks PADD for any report from the worm ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::in TL on the way to Science Lab::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge monitoring the approach to the wormhole::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: So any ideas on how to expand the wormhole and get us back to where we came from?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Telarus:  Have you prepared the telemetry probe?

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir on my way to that

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::on the bridge at the med consol::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Theoretically, we should be able to project a static warp bubble ahead of us. If we can hold it stable, it should act as a wedge, widening the wormhole as we pass through it.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Tries not to let the pain overcome his rationality:: CEO: Everitt. Who have they replaced me with at the helm?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances down as his PADD beeps at him ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Self: Ah! At last!

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: We just need to adjust the shield frequency to adjust to our dimensional signature to open also a spatial rift back into our dimension and hopefully that will also resync the alternate Quirinus if there such exists one to begin with/

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps badge ::  COMM: CO: Captain, the worm is returning data to us now. Routing to science and medical banks for analysis...  :: taps PADD furiously ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Getting through the wormhole will not be easy.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: somewhat distracted by the new data :: OPS: Mmmmmm-hmmmm... Sounds reasonable to me...

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::gets off TL and heads to Science Lab::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: follows Telarus ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: ::calls her attention:: This is our stop

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::keeps his head down:: FCO: Lieutenant Yates I believe.  She's obviously quite experienced... although I couldn't say if she's had experience with wormholes.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain I have what I believe are the correct command codes from the Rainier's database. I ran a comparison with the originals from our database and there was a discrepancy. The codes are ready should intercept be necessary.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Ahh yes. Quite an intelligent and capable officer. She will do well.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  Excellent.  Let us hope that they will not be necessary.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::stirs in his spot:: FCO: This isn't easy for me either.  I would feel safer with you at the helm, if it wasn't for.. your leg.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::enters Science Lab with CSO::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::steps to panel and reconfigures probe automatically::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::to his relief the turbolift doors snaps open, and he waits for Ved to exit ahead of him::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
COMM: CO: Captain, we're not getting much more than historical data at this point. I'll continue monitoring the data feed.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Everitt. No need for excuses. It is only logical.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: With no response to repeated hails, I'm willing to bet they'll be glad to see us gone.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir I have the probe ready, should I launch?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Kraight: Understood keep me informed.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: walks to LCARS panel and reconfigures for static warp bubble calculations ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::messes with a few ideas while waiting patiently for any information from the Rainier::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Telarus: Launch probe into wormhole.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps badge again :: Kraight to Doctor Morgan.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::launches probe into wormhole and patches data results to Bridge::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir you have direct access to the information I patched the results to the Bridge

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: The Probe enters the wormhole and begins transmission.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*CSO* Morgan here.  You have anything for me?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;access the probe form science one, monitoring::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Doh!

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::arrives at cargo bay 2, the standby quarantine is being finished by several engineers, and a few more random officers are standing around looking bewildered::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::re-keys his password to access the probe::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CMO* Doctor, I am patching the data feed from the probe directly to your panel. The early data is of historical interest only, but you may want to monitor the transmissions. I daresay you'll recognize relevant information before I will.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CEO: Everitt. I believe this is where we part company.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Enters quarantine ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*CSO* That would be great.  Thanks.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Looks around the cargo bay and wonders if these people have been told why they are segregated from the rest of the ship?::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: performing warp bubble calculations :: OPS: Static warp bubble calculations almost complete...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Telemetry coming in now.....

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Good we're gonna need them

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::starts reading the info searching for anything relevant regarding the virus::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Damn it! Sulek...there seems to be a problem with the sequencing of the transmission - the computer can't make sense of it.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Finds a secluded corner, sits and begins a meditation::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  Resequence allowing for temporal effect.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at PADD :: *CMO*: Doctor, it appears that this universe has yet to find a cure for this virus. If I am reading this correctly, infected subjects are quarantined until death and the bodies incinerated afterwards. This is not promising.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::steps up to the quarantine:: ALL: If all goes well, you won't be here for long.  Your comm badges will no longer work, you must use the console for any emergencies.  The replicator and environmental systems will provide for several months. ::pauses, unsure what else to say::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: As for the wormhole it is encompassed by some form of entropy, alternately expanding and collapsing, perhaps as the result of the temporal causality. ::taps a few buttons:: Resequencing now.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::keeps running calculations and monitors probe telemetry::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Undisturbed by my surroundings I begin to deepen my meditations ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Static warp bubble calculations complete. Perhaps you should review them, given how critical they are to returning home.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::steps back, and adds:: ALL: Perhaps you're the safest ones on the ship.  No one can tell you're here, and you have your own power source.  ::smiles:: Think of it as your chance to really get away from it all.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Thank you and let me look at them now

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::curses under her breath, reading the information:: *CSO* So I'm seeing.  That is NOT happening here.  Understood?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: steps aside ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The resequencing compensations are being filtered out...yes....it's coming in more smoothly now

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CMO* I would never suggest it, Doctor.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::rubs her eyes, frustrated:: *CSO* No.  I know.  Sorry.  I'm just getting frustrated is all.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::finishes the quarantine routine:: *XO* Quarantine now in place.  Even our own internal sensors can't read them.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*CSO* I don't suppose you have any wild ideas?  Anything I'm overlooking?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CMO* Doctor, note that the protocols for scanning for the virus are being transmitted now. Perhaps you can glean some useful information regarding the virus' DNA structure from these files.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: If the wormhole is increasing and decreasing in size, we'd need to be perfectly in phase with the appropriate reality...or it's possible we could end up somewhere worse. ::looks at his display:: Right now it's collapsing, but there is still room to get the Quirinus through.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CMO* Could nanites be programmed as virus hunter/killers, Doctor?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Excellent work

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs quantum equations on Static Warp Bubble::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::continues his report:: *XO* Engineering reports that the purging of the air system is nearly complete.  Unless there's anything else, I'll report to the bridge shortly.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::hadn't considered that:: *CSO* In theory, yes.   During his last brief the Captain mentioned that he believed it was related to the last Away Mission.  Why would the inhabitants of the planet infect us and why were they still all fine?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Good, we could use you up here. Has Dr Morgan determined the nature of the virus? Are we sure it's airborne?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, the telemetry from the probe has stopped now that it's through the other side.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks more closely at the PADD, raises eyebrow :: *CMO* Doctor, review those scanning protocols again. They seem very general to me -- almost as if any type of infection would be picked up and reported. Is it possible that the Rainier has merely picked up *an* infection, not necessarily the viral plague that frightens them so?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*XO* I don't believe she's gained any additional information.  We're simply trying to cover the greatest possibilities in the shortest amount of time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  So we know we can go through.  The question is where will we come out.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Then join us on the bridge at your earliest opportunity

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Haunting visions of total loss of logic break through my meditative state making me tremble physically, and hoping no one sees::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We have no way of calculating the exit point, no.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Good work

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*XO* Aye, sir.  Everitt out.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CMO* Regarding the last Away Mission: There are numerous examples of host populations unaffected by the pathogen they carry. I refer you to the discovery of the Kohm plague on Omega III by the original USS Enterprise.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: nods at OPS :: OPS: Thank you. I shall report our progress to the Captain.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CO* Kraight to Captain Sulek. Sir, we have completed static warp bubble calculations. We should be able to widen the wormhole enough to allow the Quirinus safe passage.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*CSO* Yes, but the population hadn't been there THAT long.  They are former Federation members.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::lowers his hand from his comm badge, and pauses briefly to look at Ved, who seems to be unaware of anything around him::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Help me work on the calculations for the dimensional transition for the shield frequency

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Decides to walk about to try and dispel others anxieties and notices the CEO's glance::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Good.  Set up the necessary alterations and prepare to activate as soon as we enter the wormhole.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CO*: At once, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Give me a moment to carry out the Captain's orders. Go ahead and start, I'll join you shortly.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs frequency alignment program for shields::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Ok

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::watches Ved's glances meet his own, and quickly turns away, escaping out into the corridors::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: moves to second LCARS panel and reconfigures it for main deflector dish control ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel furiously, knowing that time is running out ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Thinks, "Everitt has placed needless guilt upon himself. I will attempt to help him see the futility of his thought when I'm released"::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: mumbles to self :: Align tertiary subspace domains... stabilize the delta sidebands... hmmm...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: turns to OPS :: Deflector dish reconfiguration complete. How are the dimensional calculations coming?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::arrives on the Bridge:: XO: Any indication that the Rainier no longer detects a disease onboard our ship?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Not at this time... see if Mr. Kraight's worm has gathered any new data

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::keeps reading and working through ideas::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: they are slow but the computer can't seem to get the frequency match

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Try multi-modal reflection sorting...

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: I have tried but that hasn't helped enough

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: goes to replicator and orders herbal tea ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::frowns:: CEO/XO: The quarantine thing doesn't seem to be working.  Information coming from the Rainier shows a Vulcan on board the Q with an unusual infection...

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::wonders in what reference they're using the term "worm"::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Odd. Let me try reconfiguring another bank of processors in parallel. :: works at panel ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO/CEO: Damn ::looks at Everitt:: So much for our quarantine. What about placing him in isolation, with a forcefield around him. Would that mask the bio-reading?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::still reading:: CEO/XO: According to this it looks like they scan for infections and viruses... nothing specific.  If ANYTHING comes up then they panic.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks at Morgan with disbelief:: CMO/XO: What on earth are they scanning us with over there?  They must be a lot more technologically advanced... here.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::shakes her head:: CEO/XO: You would think.  But it appears that they aren't using it if they have it.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: There, done. Routing additional banks to your console... add them into the mix and see if the frequency match starts to firm up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks back, not pleased:: XO: It's far more than a standard quarantine, they're shielded and isolated from the ship the best I know how.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: Do you mean to say that even a slightly elevated white blood cell count, in a human case, would be enough for them to condemn a vessel? Panic is right.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
XO/CEO: Uh oh... ::still reading:: Guys.  It appears that they are concerned about an infection on or near the bridge here.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: best not beat ourselves up about it, lets just see what we can do to better the situation.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Security Alert sir they are tracing us back

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
CEO: That's what it's looking like...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: I built a self-destruct into the worm. Do we need to use it now?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
XO: My only other suggestion would be to remove them somehow.  Perhaps a transporter buffer, or putting them out of phase.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Taps keys on console indicating sickbay:: *CMO* Dr. Morgan Ved here. Can you join me at the quarantine site?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus:  Destroy the data worm.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: How long till we enter the wormhole?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: hearing the order, taps PADD :: *CO* Self destruct initiated, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*FCO* Is there something I can help you with Commander?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*CMO*: I would like to discuss a possible solution to a large part of the problem.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<Helm>XO: We ready for entry on the Captains mark

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::grates his fingers on a nearby console, muttering:: Self: We don't belong here, who knows what else they're capable of.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*FCO* I'll be there as soon as I can.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Good work

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
XO: I should go check on the quarantined group.  Plus, Ved says he might have a solution.  I'll be back.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: You have the frequency match?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: You mean hold them in transporter suspension?

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: I think I got the calculation for the frequency match, let's cross our fingers there is no time.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: That just might work, have it ready as a contingency plan

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
XO: Aye.  Is it worth the risk?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::exits the bridge and books it to the quarantine site::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: If push comes to shove it will be.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flight Control: Prepare to enter the wormhole.  Our time is running out.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: We are a go sir let's go through the wormhole the shields and Warp core are emitting for a static warp bubble, but for how long I can't guarantee

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Agreed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::enters the quarantine area, out of breath::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<Helm>CO: Course laid in and plotted

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
Dr.: No doubt the Rainier is still picking the virus up on its scans.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: Ready to initiate warp bubble program.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Go

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*ALL Hands* Prepare to enter wormhole.  Brace for temporal effect.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::nods, still trying to catch her breath:: FCO: Correct.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel :: Warp bubble initiated. All parameters holding at nominal.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flight control: Take her in.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grabs onto the handholds built into the armrest::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<Helm> CO: Aye Sir. ::takes them in::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::just as the CSO engages the Static Warp Bubble sees there is an error as the ship enters the wormhole::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Oh no...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: What?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: the ship enters the wormhole.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: As distasteful as it may seem to you, might I suggest amputating my leg and incinerating the remains. :: Feels the shift ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks at diagnostics::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: We need to pull out sir

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: The Warp Bubble is failing

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* To Late.  Do the best you can

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Run with me let's go get an Engineering Kit

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: adjusting parameters furiously :: Attempting to compensate...

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs out of the Science Lab like a bullet::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::looks at Ved slightly shocked:: FCO: I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.  Besides, I doubt it would be helpful.  Last scans indicated that there may be infected cells spreading through your blood stream.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
OPS: No time! I'll try to repair the program here!

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::quickly sits down at his console, redistributing power to inertial dampeners and impulse::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::enters TL::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: Temporal effect...things slow down...

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: It's a manual error it has to be repaired on site it's coming from the Deflector Control

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
TL: Deflector Control

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::bends mind...blue shift...red shift::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Recalculate subspace manifold for maximum stability at minimum required diameter.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: True, but the majority is in my leg and it is only logical to remove the source of possible annihilation of the ship by removing the source of contention...my leg.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::arrives at Deflector control::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: Things begin to speed up....

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs in::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*OPS* I know... but I have to maintain the bubble as best I can from here, or we'll be crushed inside the wormhole when the bubble collapses.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::beings repairing conduits on the deflector shield emitter::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::mentally recoils:

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: It will not remove the source of contention.  The infection is in your blood stream now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::begins a level 5 diagnostic on the main deflector while rapidly moving through various manual diagnostics that seem to fit the problem::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: the bubble begins to stabilize and the wormhole slightly expands

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
FCO: Besides, we're going back to our own reality where we'll have more time to deal with the virus.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: If I don't fix this we are all gonna die no matter what calculations are entered or what you do from there it's a manual on site issue :: works at the same time::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: Temporal shift back to real time

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: watches stability readout carefully :: *OPS* It's stabilizing!

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Captain hold us in the worm hole longer I almost got the dimensional shift to go through

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CMO: Dr. that is of course if we end up back in our own time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* We have little control over the wormhole's effect.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::suddenly feels weak, as if nothing he does will matter::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: I am aware of the limitations but we should try using reverse propulsion to slow us down

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: Static Bubble comes full on line allowing Q to pass through last leg of the wormhole.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus:  It seems you have succeeded.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: Yes!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: The Q exits the wormhole to find the lumpy ship sitting facing them on the other side.

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