Host SM_Selan says:
RECAP: Stevron, the Takaran assassin is dead by suicide. It has been theorized he was sent by the same Ghost entity which plagued the ship a few months prior. Meanwhile, the mystery deepens around the mutations of the Jihejians.
 
Host SM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10305.12 "On Wings of Promise" Episode Four

Host SM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::is on the bridge at her station running a routine set of diagnostics::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::on the bridge at the OPS console inspecting her nails::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::at engineering running diagnostics on the warp drive::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::taps the console::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: in his office, still struggling to make sense of the Jihejian database ::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge in the big chair:: *CSO*: Mr Kraight, I've read your report. Can you hypothesize anything as yet? I'm reviewing the data now.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  If we get another chance to go back to the planet, you must come with me.  I found the cutest clothing store.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::on deck 5::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::in sickbay still trying to figure out about the cellular changes and the DNA discrepancies::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::doesn't look up from his padd, but overhears the ladies. I must think of something better for them to do::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks surprised but smiles at the OPS officer encouragingly::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: sighs before reaching for the comm :: *XO*: Sir, the computer is still working its way through the Jihejian genome data. Jihejians have several more base pairs in their DNA than most humanoids, and every additional base pair increases the complexity of the genome exponentially.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::grins at the FCO::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The headless corpse of Stevron has just been moved from sickbay to the ship's morgue. The still in coma Mathar Raythan has not moved an inch.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::decides not to say anything about the FCO's hair, as that might be misconstrued as catty::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: I need your report as soon as possible

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::wonders if the XO can hear really well....after all he has such big......ears.::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::looks at a crewman:: mark: finish this diagnostic for me please.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
*XO*: The best I can say at this time is that a retrovirus is the leading contender for the mutagenic agent.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Send what you've got to science one on the bridge. I can't just sit here.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::checks the readout and nods in satisfaction::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Moves to science one::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks to turbolift:: com: bridge

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Sir, maybe a couple of us should go back to that first town and just kind of hang out... keep our eyes and ears open sorta.  ::looks hopeful::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
*XO*: Understood, sir. I'll be up there shortly myself.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift and proceeds to the engineering station::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::tries to recover erased logs::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Contact the Jihejians and tell them what we found...that some of the mutations do not wish to be "cured". I'll be available should they want to talk ::peers into the science console::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sighs::  XO:  Right away Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: taps LCARS and transfers database analysis to Science One on the bridge, then locks the console and leaves his office ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::no luck at retrieving lost logs::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sends a message to the Jihejian government regarding their discoveries in the Aerie::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: stops at replicator station in lab on his way out :: C: Raktajeno, black.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::checks the status of the ship's orbit and makes a few minute adjustments::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: waits, takes steaming cup from replicator, walks down corridor to turbolift ::  TL: Bridge.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::bored and walks back to the turbolift:: com: mess hall

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::frowns at her console::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::double checks her data::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Sir.  There's a comm. signal originating in the upper atmosphere of the planet.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  It seems to be getting closer, and its transmitting coordinates.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift and into the mess hall::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: arrives on the bridge, disposes of his empty cup in the replicator slot ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::analyzes the comm. signal::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::approaches a replicator:: com: Japanese green tea sweet

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Shield ::has a bad feeling::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
Self: Why can't I find the missing antidote.  It is here right in front of my face.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::straightens in her seat nervously::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Shield what?  Oh, you mean raise shields?

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Where so the coordinates end? Yes, please, shields up

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::finishes tea and sets cup back on the replicator and proceeds back to turbolift::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
com: engineering

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Wait Sir.  It's no longer approaching us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Get a lock on it....exactly what is it?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Just enters the bridge::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: sits at Science One :: XO: Sir, in accordance with the Captain's orders, I have programmed internal sensors to scan for the entity we have coded as 'Ghost'. I'm initiating the scan now.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::glances up at the CNS briefly::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  It's dissipating.  Some sort of short-range communication.  The coordinates it transmitted correspond to the Aerie.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Noted. Let me know what you find

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Initiate sensor program 'Ghost One'.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Computer> CSO: Acknowledged. Program activated.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift and back into engineering::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks over the sensor data more carefully::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Understood. ::thinks::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Sir.  There was a life sign along with the comm. signal.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hardly looks surprised:: OPS: Understood. Scan for any reoccurrence, and keep shields at maximum

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: turns to the database display :: C: Computer: Display results of Dr. Munro's comparative scans of normal and mutated Jihejian DNA. Provide verbal synopsis of significant discrepancies, with special emphasis on genetic markers corresponding to hypothesized mutagenic agents.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks it all through::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Computer> CSO: Displaying. ::Varying strands appear:: Discrepancies between strands noted (Re: Mutation). Note, third discrepancy noted in mutated strands. ::Magnifies a specific strand of DNA which does not seem to have any specific purpose and went overlooked::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  The life sign is gone.  It seems to have been one of the mutated Jihejians.  My guess is that it flew higher than it should have to transmit.  The transmission may have been aimed at us.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::taps on console here and there::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: checks internal sensor display :: XO: No sign of the 'Ghost' entity on board at this time, sir. The computer is programmed to sound an alert should the entity's EM signature be detected.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::wonders why OPS looks like she's in pain::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Focus your attention on the transmission we just received. Cherry just found a life sign among the transmission. See if it matches our former ghost

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;frowns:: OPS: One of the mutated Jihejians? Are you sure?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::taps the console::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Positive Sir.  And it vanished suddenly whereas the transmission faded.  I think it might have died.  ::looks a bit upset::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::voice tralis off:: OPS: Like Icarus........

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
XO: Confirmed, sir. The life signs correspond to those of the mutated Jihejians. Ensign Cherry is also correct in that the Jihejian is now dead.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::wonders what they are talking about but decides she may be better off not knowing::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  Very much so, Sir.  ::still looks a bit upset::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: You'd think they'd know better...they must have wanted to communicate with us very badly - Mr. Kraight, take an away team to the coordinates it gave it's life to inform us of. Be careful

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: turns back to the DNA display :: *MO*: T'Kern... I'm transferring the results of Dr. Munro's DNA analysis to your monitor. Note the mutation in strand lambda-17. See if you can isolate the mutagen using this data.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Cherry...try not to take it so bad.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Report

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
XO:  I'm glad we are going to investigate so its sacrifice will not have been in vain, Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.   :: stands ::   OPS: Ensign Cherry, you're with me.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::can't believe it::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks he must be joking and waits for him to laugh::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: waits in turbolift :: OPS: Ensign?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::smiles at OPS::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
XO: Sir I have a suggestion off the current situation, It is about Mr. Raythan

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Me Sir?

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I'm all ears ::grins and leans against the chair::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: Yes, Ensign. Now, if you please.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the XO and wonders what he is grinning about::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
XO: Sir, I believe I can bring him around with a sort of telepathic surgery, it is invasive however.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO* Sir?? Yes sir, I am working on it now.  I am just receiving the information now.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::gets up and follows the CSO::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Get everything you've got and report to me in twenty minutes. I'd like to be able to offer the Jihejians something

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::checks the speed and trajectory of the orbit::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Understood T'Kern out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Frowns:: CNS: What are the chances he will come out of it himself?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::is trying to avoid listening to the XO's conversation::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
<edit that last line to Understood, T'Kern out.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: waits for door to close behind Cherry :: C: Transporter room three.  OPS: Cherry, I chose you because I believe you to be capable of much more than you yourself are aware of. Despite your... past behavior, I suspect there is a fine Starfleet officer lurking just beneath your surface.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: Stay focused, and remember that we are beaming into possibly hostile territory.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the CSO in stunned surprise::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: grins :: OPS: Trust me. Benzites are excellent judges of character.

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
XO: Medical does not know sir, but the storm did something to him, what that something is I don't know.  If we can  bring him out of it maybe he can tell us.  Or maybe I will find something out while I am in there.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  If you say so, Sir.  ::still looks confused::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Thinks:: CNS: What are the dangers?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: taps combadge :: *CTO*: Lt. Telarus, would you please join us in Transporter Room Three?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::heading for bridge::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::is working on the readings and sees something in the DNA strands that is not organic but not technological either::  Self: What the blazes is that???

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  A tactical officer.  Good idea Sir.  ::feels a bit better about this::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Whatever is down there must be pretty important if that creature died to tell us about it.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::entering TL::TL: transporter Room Three

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: I agree. And there may be a technological aspect to this problem that an engineer should have a look at...

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Keep a lock on the away team, and lower shields long enough to beam them down

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
The dangers are minimal, only if I go to deep I could drag him to brain death and I would go with him.  But that wont happen I wont let it, sir.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::entering transporter room three::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
*CEO*: Ensign Kellen, please report to Transporter Rom Three for away team duty.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::concerned:: CNS: Are you 100% sure you are skilled enough to pull this off?

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I'd like the captain’s input

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::taps badge:: *CSO*: Aye sir

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: Turbolift stops, and Kraight and Cherry exit ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks on the turbolift in a hurry::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::nods slightly:: XO: Aye, Sir. ::slaves Operations to her console and does as asked::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::frowns:: XO: Of course sir, I am trained only partly though even in memory recovery.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::follows Kraight::  CSO:  Hand phasers or phaser rifles Sir?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
com: transporter room 3

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift and proceeds to transporter room 3::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters to bridge from the ready room::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: Hand phasers, type II, I think... but not to be brought out until necessary. This may turn out to be a diplomatic disaster if we are careless.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks that through::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::gets a small headache::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::enters the room to see Ens. Cherry and Lt. jg Kraight there::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: enters TR Three, goes to equipment locker ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::Sees the captain and looks nervously at her console::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::equips herself::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::looks to the CO:: Xo: Understood and hear he is.  ::smiles::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain. Mr Jarvin has a rather interesting experiment ::motions to Jarvin:: Fill him in

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: pulls out several Phaser IIs and tricorders ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
CSO: reporting sir

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
CO: Well sir I would like to do telepathic surgery on Mr. Raythan, It could bring him back to us sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::looks nervous at the phasers::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CEO: Excellent.   :: hands out equipment ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::notices the CEO and gives him a big smile::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jarvin: Given the fact that we have not been successful at bringing Raythan around.  I tend to concur.  Proceed.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::takes equipment and straps himself up::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::steps onto the transporter pad and fixes her hair::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::nods to the CO, and leaves the bridge headed to sickbay::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
All: Here's what we know: A Jihejian mutant flew into the upper atmosphere of Al-Jihj, close enough to use a low-power transmitter to send us a set of coordinates in the Aerie.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::steps on transporter pad and looks at Ens. Cherry and smiles::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: It looks like this, there is a third strand of DNA but it is not mutated or normal either.  It looks like there might be some technology involved in it.  It will require more study.  I am however, using the DNA samples that were sent and I am in the process of trying to do a synthetic retrovirus.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, what does your gut tell you that Stevron wanted with our logs?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
All: Since this was important enough for him to sacrifice his life, it is certainly important enough to warrant direct investigation.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks up with a slight frown::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Keep me informed. I'd like a solution soon, so keep at it. Good work

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::praying that it will work she continues her work::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::becomes determined to do this well... somehow::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: My gut, tells me nothing.  I find it most curious however that a being as powerful as the ghost would need such concrete data.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::shaking about his first away mission::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
XO: Sir, the planet has requested that we alter our flight path slightly for incoming traffic. Shall I proceed?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
All: We must remember that while we may be entering a dangerous situation, we are here to help the Jihejians.   :: looks at Telarus :: Unwarranted aggressive action cannot be tolerated.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
:: smiles ::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
:: enters sick bay:: Mo: I am going to be doing some telepathic surgery on Mr. Raythan would like to observe our vital signs to tell if I am successful?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Right Sir!

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::prepares to beam the team to the coordinates when ordered::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I agree...there wasn't anything there of importance to a non-copreal being. Than why would he give his life for it?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
CSO: understood sir

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: steps up onto pad ::  Transporter chief: Energize.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Alter course as requested

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::nods and alters the orbit as ordered::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
XO: Orbit adjusted, sir.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The AT is beamed back down to the Aerie. They find themselves in a beautiful field with the warm sun on their backs ... even though they know w/o their respirators they wouldn't be able to breath. This is indeed an amazing place. Flowers lay beneath their feet, and hedges and trees to their sides.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Apparently, the ghost promised Stevron something.  I believe the old Earth saying is about selling one's soul to the devil. I doubt that the ghost gave Stevron exactly what he needs.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: As the Quirinus shifts it's orbit, the vessel shakes for a moment ... encountering something unexpected.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@All:  Wow!

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
MO:  Mr. T'Kern, would you or a member of your staff like to monitor my progress?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::frowns and checks her console::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@ALL: not what I really expected

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Report.  What was that.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::shakes off a chill:: Sulek: At least I can rest assured no one - at least not now, is trying to kill me

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks surprised and double checks the display::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: What was that?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: opens tricorder :: ALL: Scan for life forms and energy sources.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Sir, the computer is trying to analyze the new strand as best as possible.  It's not technological, but it cannot entirely determine what it is.  It does seem to be something that was "inserted" into the DNA, by how, it is unknown.  It seems it's programming taps into the inherent potential of all Jihejian DNA.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
CO: Subspace turbulence, Sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@ :: pulls out tricorder and begins scans ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The Ghost has, no doubt, something more painful in mind for both of us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Can you work around the unknown quantities?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@CEO:  This is my third trip down.  But this is definitely the most beautiful spot.  ::starts scanning::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
CO: Cross checking......could indicate a subspace distortion having occurred in this area within the last three weeks, Sir.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: It is jump-starting their natural evolution.  This jump start causes the mutation.  ::senses a sudden feeling of panic::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: sir there are some Jihejians in the trees

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I have no doubt. The last encounter...well ::looks the captain in the eye::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks up::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Three mutated Jihejians swoop from the trees and land before the AT.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: swings around to the grove indicated by Kellen ::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Once the evolution starts.... it's hard to find a way to stop it.'

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles at the Jihejians::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ ::Lowers her graceful arms:: CSO: I see that our messenger got through to you. But it took you quite a while to come here.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Hard, or impossible?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::is startled::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Sir something is wrong on the planet.  I sense panic.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: steps forward :: Jihejians: Greetings. I am CSO Kraight. How can we assist you?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Once you've established the distortion, see if you can get a fix on its source.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::whispers::  CEO:  What gorgeous lifeforms they are....

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: On which hemisphere? ::goes to science one::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::admires their plumage::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
CO: Trying, Sir. ::continues to scan the area::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::seeing the MO is busy, Jarvin pulls a crew over to monitor his vitals and those of Mathar Raythan ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::looks at cherry and whispers:: @OPS: and you said it was pleasant here

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Reversal isn't really an option however prevention is.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ CSO: Fradese has been hiding something from you. Not all of us enjoy this life ... not all of us wish to leave our past lives behind us ... come. ::Turns and flies toward the hedges::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Sir I am not sure which hemisphere but I feel panic like sudden terror.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Understood

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ AT: Let's follow. Continue scanning.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::is startled:: @ALL: They can fly ::gulps:: great

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We can offer them the option of preventing future mutations, but we cannot reverse what has been done

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: follows Goshiay ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@follows Goshiay towards the hedge, but on the ground of course::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Report to the bridge

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::follows the rest of the team::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::stands by the bedside:: ~~Mr. Raythan I am entering your mind now, can you tell that I am here yet?~~ ::probes slightly into the mind::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::taking readings with her tricorder as she walks::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CNS hears nothing ... and finds himself being immersed in the darkness and loneliness of Mathar's mind. It is cold there ... it has been cold for a long time. Slowly, white glowing snowflakes begin to flow around him in his mind's eye.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Inform Fifth Wheel.  Perhaps, it is a starting point.  I gathered from your reports that not all wish to be returned to their original state.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: The  CEO is a little nervous, but that panic that sudden terror has stopped just as suddenly as it presented itself.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The AT is led to a pit of rocks ... at the bottom is a smashed piece of equipment. Not of Jihejian nature.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@ ::approaches the equipment with her tricorder::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::looks at the equipment then starts to scan them::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: That’s correct. They are of mixed opinions. I'll inform The Fifth

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ CEO: Kellen... what do you make of that?  :: scans the artifact ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@CSO:  Should I update the ship Sir?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::shivers a bit at the cold and then realizes he is only seeing what Mr. Raythan is, Begins to look around and concentrates on clearing the snow away in order to see what is going on::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ OPS: Yes, Cherry, please do.  :: approaches the artifact ::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: A full on mind blizzard is occurring around the CNS as he finds himself immersed in an astral wonderland ... land formations begin to grow around him.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*The Fifth*: Quirinus to the Fifth, we have a partial solution - we can prevent further mutations, but we cannot stop what has already come to pass

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: sir the readings show it's definitely not Jihejian, but it has Federation, Romulan, and Breen components

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::this is not good, they have really worked on him::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*:  I can't sense anything else now other than the nervousness of the CEO>  It is a little strange if you ask me.  Sir do you still want me to come to the bridge??

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Pulls back as if watching what is going on in the mind but not entering::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ CEO: A technological Frankenstein's monster. Can you determine its purpose?

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Before the CNS, in the snow, a series of foot steps can be seen.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Yes

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@*FCO*:  We've located a piece of equipment down here, that doesn't appear to be native to the planet.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
*XO*: Acknowledged. On my way.

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Begins to follow the foot steps::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: Sir it looks like some sort of housing matrix for an unknown material the readings indicate that it has been unlocked for some time now

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks puzzled::  CEO:  Unlocked?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@CEO: Scan for trace residue in the matrix.  :: tunes his own tricorder ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
XO: Sir, the Away Team reports finding alien equipment planet side, sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I've informed the planet., It's up to them now

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::turns and looks at the young ensign:: Ens. T'Shara: You have sickbay.  Watch him and if anything comm me immediately./

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CNS' mental travels begins to lead him toward a cave of some sort ... flickering flames can be seen from the inside ...

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: aye sir

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::peers closely at the equipment::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: turns to Goshiay :: Goshiay: Do you know when this arrived?

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
<Ens. T'Shara>MO Lt. T'Kern: Yes ma’am

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Of what nature? Federation?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Enters the Cave Where the flame can be seen::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ CSO: Nearly a year ago. Before the mutations began. It was found near the great cities ... a swarm was said to have originated from here. A swarm of what, we do not know.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
*OPS*: Understood, Ensign Cherry. I have informed Commander Pangborn. He requests the origin of said equipment?

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::leaves SB and enters the TL:: Computer: Bridge.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries to recall what the CEO said::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
@::CSO: I will analyze those readings::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The glowing snow fades away as an odd, tingling fills him. It's as if his mind is trying to accept it as warmth but is failing.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::turbolift stops on the bridge and she exits::  XO: Reporting as ordered.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ Goshiay: A swarm? Where did this 'swarm' go?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: can you coordinate a scan of the AT's location?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@*FCO*:  Its made of up components from different cultures... Federation, Romulan, Breen...

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ CSO: Everywhere ... no where. It was only stories. We have tracked no swarm.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::looks inside the equipment::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: How fast can you put your plan of stopping future mutations on the planet?

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@CEO: Anything from your scans, Kellen?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::shakes off the odd tingling and yet press on looking about the cave::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@CEO:  What's that?  ::points at a small object that looks like a metallic bug::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::looks at cherry:: @OPS: be careful

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::moves closer::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::nods at the CO:: CO: Attempting now, Sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::scans metallic bug::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
XO: They report components from varying Federation races, Sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: some sort of housing component

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
XO: I am close to the retrovirus.  As far as the stopping of the mutation, I can't thinking of anything as yet.  I am however, pursuing all avenues of possibilities.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ :: taps combadge :: COM: Kraight to Quirinus. I believe we have found the source of the mutagenic agent. What exactly that agent is, I cannot yet say.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::continues:: XO: And Romulan and Breen as well.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: It looks like this thing can fly and inject whatever it was inside of it

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CNS finds the fire ... on the walls around the fire are carvings of mysterious, unknown writings ... drawings ... continuous Starfleet symbols with Xs going through it ... what appears to be some sort of fountain ...

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
XO: Stopping this future mutation is going to take some creative thinking.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::shudders::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Looks at the captain:: *CSO*: Mr. Kraight, if you deem it safe, beam the artifact to cargo bay three, under heavy containment. I'd like it studied

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CNS suddenly hears a voice - "See anything interesting?"

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@CEO: So it is an artificial insect, designed to spread the mutagen much as fleas spread the bubonic plague on ancient Earth.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: it appears so sir

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@CEO:  That's just gross.  ::looks grossed out::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@CEO: Is there any sign of an active power source in the remains of this device?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Turns quickly to see if he can see the voice:: ~~Who is this?~~

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::stands well back now::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: A figure stands beyond the fire - "No one."

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@CSO: no sir there is none

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@CSO: Thank you.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Could this artifact be the cause of your subspace disturbance?

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::Jarvin walks closer to the figure to get a good look at it::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
XO: Now that the DNA has been determined as the source of the mutation, there might be some genetic engineering that can be developed to prevent it.  However, this isn't an overnight creation type thing.  It is going to take some time.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@COM: XO: Commander, I believe the device is now devoid of a power source. Please have Engineering set up a Level Four containment field in Cargo Bay Three. I further recommend that two security guards be posted with phaser compression rifles, to incinerate the artifact should it reactivate itself.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
XO: How much time, I have no idea or even an estimate.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: It appears to be Mathar Raythan ... scarred, brutally beaten, naked, and covered in his own blood, dirt, and fecal matter ... "I am no one"

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Understood. Proceed when ready. The containment field is in place as soon as it hits cargo bay three

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Negative, Sir. This type of distortion is usually associated with some sort of natural spatial anomaly or vessels that use subspace travel technology. ::frowns:: Such as the Bellicose.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ CSO: Fradese will not be happy we shared this with you. But that is his problem.

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ COM: Transporter room, lock onto the artifact and energize.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: Get back to sick bay and work on it. Are you still sensing panic?

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The artifact is beamed to the Quirinus.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::nods at Goshiay in thanks::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
Raythan: You are someone, and you need help come, come with me let me help you.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
XO: No sir.  It has not reappeared again only the nervousness of the CEO still.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Run a trace on the parts.  See if you can determine their specific origin, if we can find out where the parts came from, perhaps we determine who bought them.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Mathar stares at the CNS beyond the fire ... "I am? But how can I be someone in a world of nothingness?"

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: Good. Then get working

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@ Goshiay: A study of the artifact may yet yield a way to reverse the mutation that afflicts you. I can make no promises... but you have my word that the Federation will do all it can for your people.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::looks at cherry:: @OPS: this away mission was more interesting than expected

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::takes a last long look at the gorgeous flowers all around::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Goshiay> @ ::Smiles:: CSO: Thank you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns back to science one and begins studying the artifacts:: Sulek: Scanning now

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles::  CEO:  Good thing you came along.  I never would have figured any of it out.

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::exits the bridge to the TL:: Computer: Sickbay

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
@AT: I believe we are done here.    COM: Transporter room... four to beam up.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
@::smiles back at her:: @OPS: join me in the mess hall when we get back?

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The AT is beamed up. Goshiay and her friends take to flight ... hoping that the Federation follows through on their promise.

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
Mathar: This ::gestures around him:: is not your world someone wanted you to think so, but it is not.  There is a world out there full of somethings, someones who care for you and would like to see you.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Mathar looks quiet and solemn ... then looks around ... "I have a name?"

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::rematerializes::  CEO:  As soon as we are off duty.  ::grins::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::smiles even wider::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
AT: Well done, all.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
CSO: thank you sir

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Thank you.  ::grins some more::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
CEO: Ens. Kellen... please verify the proper operation of the containment field around the artifact at your earliest opportunity.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
CSO: Aye sir

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
Jarvin looks right at Him yes Mathar you do.  It is Mathar Raythan

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: One moment, Ensign.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The name "Mathar" seems to jar something in him ... the cave begins to fade ... "There's a world out there? Do you promise?"

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::taps the panel once more::

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
:: pulls Cherry to one side of the transporter room ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Sir?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::leaves the transporter room to erect the containment field on the artifact::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
Mathar: There is lets go see it, I promise, holds his hand out to Mathar

CSO_LtJG_Kraight says:
OPS: I wanted you to know that you handled a frightening situation well. I intend to note your performance in my report.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Mathar thinks ... then smiles ... and reaches out, taking the CNS' hand. And then everything fades to white.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Back in the real world, the CNS comes out of his surgery ... and Mathar's eyes open for the first time in months.

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
::an emergency call comes in for Jarvin he is summoned home his dad is very ill::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Since we have the artifact, a full science vessel may be needed to work on the more complex problem of reversing.  We can stop the spread for now.  I suggest we take all the readings we can of the artifact and then transfer it to the planet's research facility.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::enters room where the artifact is at and erects level 10 containment field::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  That's very kind of you, Sir.  ::is touched::

CNS_ENS_Jarvin says:
Mathar: Welcome back ::smiles::

MO_Lt_T`Kern says:
::leaves the TL and enters SB and sits down::

Host SM_Selan says:
Host SM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=