Host SM_Selan says:
RECAP: The Quirinus remains in orbit of the burning Al-Jihj which have been the victim of a horrific assault by the Storm which has seemingly left most of the world's populace annihilated.

Host SM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10306.02 "Escalation" Episode Two

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

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge in the Chair::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Standing In Sickbay looking over reports::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, coordinating data on the DNA conundrum with Dr. Munro ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::sitting in egineering bored::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::co-ordinating delivery of supplies to the planet::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::analyzing data collected on the nuclear explosion::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::sitting at her console inputting course coordinates::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Raythan to see how he is holding up::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Rubs eyes and looks at the list of dead on a PADD::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CMO*: Dr. Munro... have you checked the DNA data from the remains for one-bit replication errors?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Course laid in for rendevous, Sir. Warp 7.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::gets up and leaves to turbolift:: Comp:bridge

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: We will leave for meeting in 23 minutes.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
*CSO*: Yes sir I have.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
OPS: Ensign Cherry, please contact Al-Jihj Orbital Control. Find out if their logs show any unusual transporter activity by orbiting ships in the minutes before the attack.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir. On your mark.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CMO*: And did you find any? Such errors would be a strong indicator that these are, indeed, clones.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Yes, Sir.  ::tries to remember all that as she opens the channel::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::can't seem to find a reciever::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks the sensor data on the planet::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift onto the bridge and proceeds to station::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up as Kellen enters the bridge::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  Sir.  Al-jihj Orbital Control no longer exists.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::looks over to FCO and winks at her and smiles::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
*CSO*: Yes I did find a few replicated bits within the stands.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::notices the exchange between the CEO and FCO::  Thinks to self:  hummm....

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::sits at console and switches engineering control to the station::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::smiles and nods::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
OPS: Feh. I should have known. Thank you, Ensign.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CMO*: Thank you, Doctor. I think we can consider the clone question closed.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If there is no sign of subspace disturbances and no warp trails, exactly how did Storm arrive and leave?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::leans over and whispers::  FCO:  Something going on between you and the CEO?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Listens:: CO: Captain, permission to work with the CEO on an idea?

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
*CSO*: I could not agree more.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::relieved the Raythan wants to be useful:: Raytan: Granted.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks surprised and raises a brow:: OPS: Not at all, why?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Unknown, sir. Checking the data banks for possibilities...

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::grins::  FCO:  Oh.  No reason.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Stands, nods and silently says:: CO: Thank you, sir. ::Walks over:: CEO: Ensign ... I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Continues studying her findings::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::stands up and strectches out hand:: Mathar: Ens.Kellen Krem please to meet you

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Takes the hand and shakes it:: CEO: Mathar Raythan. I need your help, Ensign, think you're up to a challenge?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::coordinates with the medical ships::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: I love challenges

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Compile list of all methods of interstellar travel known to have been used by the Storm. Compare to current spatial conditions in Al-Jihj system. Query: what, if any, methods of travel have been used by the Storm and are consistent with current conditions in this system?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Smiles:: CEO: Glad to hear. Let's pay a visit to sickbay.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::runs a quick diagnostic::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Computer> CSO: Compiling list. ::List of known forms of travel shows up::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::gestures to the turbolift:: Mathar: after you

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: examines list on LCARS screen ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::proceeds to turbolift::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Enters::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
TL: Sickbay.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Comp: sickbay

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::manages to avoid an incoming ship with a crazed pilot::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off turbolift and proceeds to sickbay::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: No methods of travel that the Storm are known to use match current conditions, sir. They may have found a new technology.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Resupplying is nearly complete Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: That is highly likely, but surely it must leave a trail.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Walks along with the CEO:: CEO: So how long have you been on the Quirinus?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: I'll keep looking, sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: only a few months

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: Straight out of the Academy?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Widen search parameters to all recorded means of interstellar travel. Do any such methods match current conditions in this system?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: you bet second in my class and my first post they put me as chief engineer

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Computer> CSO: Acknowledged. Widening parameters.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::begins transporting the last few crates::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: so what do you have for me?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: The CSO seems to have come to conclusion that all the remains down there are clones. I'm beginning to wonder ... where are the real Jihejians? ::Comes into Sickbay:: CMO: Doctor Munro?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: that is an interesting question

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::realizes she has been daydreaming and pulls herself together::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
Raythan: Right here ::Comes walking from the other side of the room.::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CMO: Doctor, you've been analyzing the DNA remains.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
Raythan: Yes, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::checks the ship's chronometer:: Morgan: Prepare to get under way.  Cherry: Notify the lead medical team on the planet.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Resupply completed Captain.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: what do you need me to do?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Understood.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::contacts the medical team on the planet::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Break orbit and go to warp as soon as we are clear of the planets field.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: If all the remains down there are clones ... then the real Jihejians had to be moved somewhere. I want to figure out how long ago they were taken, and where they were taken. That’s several billion people ... where could they be moved? You're an engineer, think of schematics. How large would a vessel, facility, etc. have to be to hold that many people.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::taps her panel:: CO: Breaking orbit in ten.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::is looking forward to getting underway::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CMO: I want you to analyze the DNA taken from the Jihejians during the Quirinus' previous mission here. While it did not seem like those people were clones of any sort, if there's any problem in the DNA strands that would be similar, I'd appreciate it if you could let me know.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
Raythan: Yes, Sir.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CMO: Thank you ... and call me Mathar, not sir. I don't even have a rank anymore. ::Smiles::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Coming out of orbit, Sir. Warp 7 on your mark.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: my personal opinion a ship would have to be a colony ship the size of a galaxy class vessel and I would approximate it would take about 50 each able to hold about 10 million, but a large scale movement like that would not go unnoticed I would assume that they probably used about 5 and mad several trips to not be suspicious

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
Mathar: Um.. yes Mathar ::Smiles and then gets back to work fiddling with her pad as she walks::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands and then tours the bridge:: Cherry: Send message to Devonshire. Encrypt. Leaving Al-Jihj.  Will meet at specified coordinates on schedule.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: have you tried scanning for an ion trail left by warp drive?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: This is assuming that they performed this before the attack.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: stiffens as a sudden thought occurs to him ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Yes Captain.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Captain... what if the abducted Jihejians haven't left the planet at all?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sends an encrypted progress report to the Devonshire::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::takes the ship to warp::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::beginning to follow Kraight's line of reasoning:: Kraight: Can you reconfigure the probe to scan below the surface?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The Quirinus leaps into warp.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: I'll send instructions back to one of the science teams on the planet's surface.  :: turns to LCARS panel and begins composing the new program ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Keep me apprised.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::begins searching the data banks for previous records::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
TIME WARP: The Quirinus arrives at the Devonshire's position.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Still in Sickbay with the CEO & CMO discussing things:: CEO: It seems like too big a move ... unless they had some form of transport we haven't considered.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Hail the Devonshire.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The Saber Class Devonshire hovers before the Quirinus.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::hails the Devonshire and prepares to put the image on screen::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Station keeping.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks her panel::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. As ordered.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: Federation scientist have theorized about folding space that could instantly transport matter great distances far faster than warp drive

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: completes the subterranean scan program and transmits it to Science Team Twelve, back on Al-Jihj ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks from her console and at the image of the ship currently on screen::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: but I don't believe they possess such technology

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Something is not right sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::following protocol when approaching another vessel which has not responded to hails:: Tactical: Shields up.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: Subspace folds. It's not that much theory anymore, but quite possible. The Bellicose use it a lot ... and the Storm have been tapping into it.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: what about a cloaked ship?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks the records::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Scanning the Devonshire now, sir.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: begins comprehensive short range scans of the other ship ::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
CEO: No, they do have the technology ... not sure where they got it. But do you think they could "subspace" fold a few billion people?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  The registry number doesn't match up to the Devonshire, but the comm. signal does.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Back us off 1000 meters.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::frowns slightly and begins to go over evasive maneuvers in her head, just in case::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: Federation have done several prototypes of phasing cloak which does not disrupt subspace and could pass through matter

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks up the registry number::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::starts slightly and does as ordered::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The Quirinus slowly starts to back away.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: if you have a transporter big enough to do it

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Pulling back, Sir.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
::Rubs faces:: CEO: Hmmm ... CMO: And what's your progress?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  The ship is hailing us Sir.   And the registry number is the USS Bahrain.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Most interesting.  On screen.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::puts the comm on screen::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Channel is open Captain.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
*Mathar*: I have found a sample of DNA in the data banks and I have just started checking it.

Host Captain_Keener says:
ACTION: A elder male Captain, standard Starfleet uniform appears on screen.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Sorry for the run around, Captain, but I'm afraid you won't be meeting the Devonshire.

Host Captain_Keener says:
<Mathar> CMO: I see, let me know your progress when you find anything.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Scans indicate normal crew complement for a Saber class vessel, sir. No unusual energy signatures detected.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: still you would have to have a pad from one point to the other....wait or a ship that could relay the transporter

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at the screen but continues to do as ordered::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Captain.  The Bahrain was remanded to SFI a few years ago.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: I am Captain Sulek.  Please explain why I am meeting a remanded ship?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: I assume you are a part of SFI now.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Indeed it was, Ensign. ::Looks at the Captain:: I'm sure you don't know this, Captain, but the attack on Al-Jihj was not the first major assault by the Storm in the last few months. Since they're reappearance at Gelia Prime, they've made all out war on Starfleet Intelligence.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the guy on the view screen::

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Dozens of our operatives have been killed thanks to direct action by the Storm, or them informing those our operatives had infiltrated, monitored, etc. Several operations have failed, and as a result, important information for the Federation has been lost. We have just barely begun to see the far reaching effects of lost intelligence.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: The assault on Al-Jihj being the first effect. And certainly not the last.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks faintly horrified as she listens::

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: This is going to end now. Intelligence has planned a decisive strike against the Storm. No more innocents will be lost. The Quirinus, having the most contact with the Storm, and being a strong source of firepower, is being called in on this operation.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::is listening intently::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::figures they will probably be the bait::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: And you have a lead as to there current where they are? As you know, we suspect that the Al-Jihejians were removed before or during the strike.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at Cherry with a worried frown::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Sir! Multiple vessels approaching. All showing Federation warp signatures.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks over at Jade and smiles grimly::

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: We've managed to track down the Storm w/o them knowing. There has been no indication that they have the Jihejians with them.

Host Captain_Keener says:
ACTION: About twenty five starships line up in formation around the Bahrain and the Quirinus.

Host Captain_Keener says:
ACTION: A Starfleet task force to be reckoned with.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: We are prepared for this as well.  I too have grown tired of playing the Storm's game with my ship.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: They are still in hiding, and are extremely dangerous. They're still on high alert following the attack, and are unaware we have found a way around their defenses. Despite us having the element of surprise, this will NOT be an easy fight. Are you prepared for this, Captain?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::busies herself by identifying the nearby ships::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::whistles silently at the sheer size of the strike force::

Host Captain_Keener says:
<Mathar> ::Thinking:: CEO: Yes. Perhaps they could. It's just ... where would they send them? Eden ... their asteroid base? Or one of the worlds they've allied with?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: I will do what is necessary.  Too many have died at Storm's hands to do logically any different than to stop them now.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ ::Smiles:: COM: Quirinus: Glad to hear, Captain. I've heard good things about you and your ship. I look forward to the day when I get to call you sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
Mathar: maybe they spread them out to different places cause a build up of that many people would be obvious

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: I'm going to send over my Chief Engineer, he has some alterations we'll have to perform for a sensor cloak. We might be visible to the naked eye, but their sensors won't see us coming until it's too late.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Keener: Transmit necessary coordinates and battle plans to my people.  I will have my CEO meet yours in TR1 of the Q.

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Understood. There's going to be a battle plan meeting onboard the Bahrain at 04:00 hours. I trust you'll be there?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::pushes her hair back with a shaky hand::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kellen* Report to TR1 to meet with CEO of the Bahrain.  You will give all assistance necessary.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Kellen: I will be there.

Host Captain_Keener says:
<Mathar> ::Quirks an ear:: The Bahrain? I thought we were meeting with the Devonshire.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
*CO*: Aye sir ::proceeds out of SB and onto TL::

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Good to hear. See you soon, Captain. And may whatever Gods we all believe in give us good graces.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
TL: Transporter room 1

Host Captain_Keener says:
@ ::Cuts comm.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::closes the channel::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::walks off TL and into TR1::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::says a quick prayer to anyone who might possibly be willing to listen::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Bring us in line with the fleet.  Tactical: Check all weapons and bring quantum torpedoes to the for front.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::straightens her back and taps the panel with new determination:: CO: On it, Sir.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Quirinus comes about, and moves into line with the rest of the formation ... all prepped and ready for perhaps the most vicious battle any of them will ever experience ...

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