Official Crew of the U.S.S. Quirinus
Commanding Officer: 		Captain Sulek
Executive Officer: 		Commander Ben Alan Pangborn
Operations Officer: 		Ensign Jade Morgan
Chief Tactical Officer: 		Ensign Cherry
Tactical Officer: 		Ensign Lance Allen Wolverton
Chief Engineering Officer: 	Lieutenant Junior Grade David Emon Telarus
Chief Science Officer: 		Lieutenant Kraight
Chief Medical Officer: 		Ensign Harriet Juliet Munro
Ships Counselor: 		Lieutenant Teim Ris`Mor
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RECAP: The quest to solve the mystery of the Trickster has been completed. Now the Quest to save the XO has begun. The Quirinus is about to fight its way through one of the most dangerous natural space phenomena  - an Ion Storm. Will they survive the flight? And what about the danger lurking onboard...

U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10312.01 "Throwing the Board" Episode Five

---RESUME MISSION---

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge in the chair:: Helm: Steady as she goes.

ACTION: The Ion Storm hits. The Quirinus is buffeted as surging blue energy washes over its shields and hull. Bolts of ionic lightning streak all around it.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::hangs on to her console::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:: lying on the slab, no longer resisting, contemplating::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::grips something nearby:: SELF: Well, this is fun.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: a relay behind Science One blows, spitting sparks and flame at the CSO ::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: puts up hands to shield himself ::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::since she has slaved the helm to her station is desperately watching where she is going::

ACTION: The Quirinus shakes hard as it maneuvers through the storm.

 General_Trebor says:
::Holding the limp body of the TO:: TO2: We have injured!

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::looks nervous:: General: Step away from him. Everybody move away.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grips arms of the chair::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
*SICKBAY*: Something's wrong with Ensign Wolverton.

 General_Trebor says:
::Gently lowers the Tactical Officer to the floor to ensure he isn't harmed by the rapidly shaking ship. Eden survivors move away, fearful of Starfleet officers harming them or their families::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: wipes ash off his face :: All: I'm okay... just a little singed around the edges...

 General_Trebor says:
TO2: He hit his head during the initial hit of whatever the hell's going on.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::dries off and falls into the bathroom wall.. sliding to the floor.. looks surprised.. doesn't remember the last time a storm was this hard to get around in a starship.. hops up and goes to get dresses in her caitian garb::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::jumps at the sparks::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::keeps them covered with his phaser, with the help of the rest of the security detail::

CMO_Munro says:
*To2*: CMO Munro here.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::takes a deep, soothing breath::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks sensors, looking for a part of the storm that might be a little less turbulent ::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
*CMO*: We need somebody to take a look at Wolverton...he seems to be out cold.

David Thorn says:
@ ::Leaning against a stone column, looking at the darkness of space ... and a spectacular blue flashing in the distance. Murmurs:: Hmmm ... is that an ion storm?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::stumbles but manages to stay upright.  Wishes just for a second she still had that cushy OPS job with the chair and all::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::notices Cherry stumble and wonders if her ankles are getting weak from all of that standing::

CMO_Munro says:
::Looks at the man on the table. At least she was able to stabilize him:: *TO2*: I'm coming.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: You tell me. You're the mastermind here ::dripping sarcasm::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::tries to remind herself of the positives, like not getting butt spread::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::struggles to get dresses.. ends up on the floor.. looks like some odd break dancing moves but staying low seems to be safest as the ship gets tossed back and forth::

David Thorn says:
@ :: Right corner of mouth leans upward into a smile:: XO: I'm glad to see you've decided to join us again. I feared you were going to close in on yourself and maybe go into a coma. I've always felt you were of a stronger mind ... ::Turns:: ... much like your Captain.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks the shield status::

CMO_Munro says:
::Grabs her medical equipment from the floor and shoves it into a case::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::reminds herself to do her aerobics when this is over, so as not to develop a weight problem::

ACTION: An ion storm bolt broadsides the Quirinus ... lights go out entirely on decks three through five. Shields practically blow out in that area.

CMO_Munro says:
::Heads for the exit looking back only once to be sure the man was still healthy::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Sure. Whatever you say. So when do you enlighten me as to the grand design behind keeping me prisoner?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Shields are down around decks three to five.

CMO_Munro says:
::Stumbles in the darkness however continues running::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::notes that it's a bit tricky keeping watch while the ship is SHAKING ABOUT::

David Thorn says:
@XO: I believe you pose a threat of some sort ... if that helps. ::Steps over::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::finally succeeded only to find the room is dark now.. grumbles::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks her console and makes a few adjustments::

CMO_Munro says:
::Enters the TL and requests for the shuttle bay::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::diverts a bit more power to the stabilizers and shields::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::wonders what's taking medical so blasted long::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Reinforce shielding.  Helm: turn the ship so that those decks receive less impact from the storm.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Thorn: You could have killed me ages ago ::sinister smile:: You need me. I don't know why yet, but you need me very much alive. Otherwise we wouldn't be having this discussion would we?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::gets into the hall only to be rushed pasted by several security and medical officers::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: turns to Sulek, one hand firmly gripping the edge of his console; voice raised to be heard over the racket :: Sulek: Sensors show violent activity throughout the storm. There's no one spot that's any quieter than any other. We'll have to ride this out.

CMO_Munro says:
::Enters shuttle bay::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  How much longer?  Can you tell?

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::sees Munro enter:: CMO: Over there! ::points at the TO::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Understood.

David Thorn says:
@ XO: Well, as I've pointed out ... I'm hardly the true mastermind of this entire scheme. Consider me a diplomat on behalf of the Federation ... of everyone. I'm not sure why our common friend has kept you alive. I would have had you terminated some time ago, but that's just me. Maybe you're more dangerous dead than alive.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks sensors ::

CMO_Munro says:
::Runs over taking her tricorder from her case::

 General_Trebor says:
::Watches them beginning to work on the TO::

CMO_Munro says:
TO2: What happened?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::makes her way down the hall.. not really sure where to go.. with out getting in the way of the crew::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::points at Trebor:: CMO: He says Wolverton hit his head during one of the impacts. I didn't see.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Cherry: Best estimate is forty minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::chuckles:: Thorn: You and your riddles. I've been working on a few of my own...So pray tell who is behind this? Besides the obvious candidates.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

David Thorn says::
@ XO: To my knowledge, just our dear "Trickster."

CMO_Munro says:
::Scans the TO::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::implements the CO's directive.::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CSO:  It's going to be a long 40 minutes.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: nods ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::decides the mess hall would be a good place to go..::

ACTION: Emergency lights have now activated on decks three through five.

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::eyes the lights::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: realizes this would be an opportune moment for the Trickster to attack... sets up the internal scan program he has stored to check for the Trickster's energy signature ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we modulate the shields so that the storm's effect is a little less violent?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Wonderful. You really have the art of banality down, did you know that? Quite a charmer you are

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::wishes they could take an alternative route::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::works through the darkness toward the turbolift only to see it filled to capacity with officers coming and going.. heads for the access tunnels and ladders between decks::

CMO_Munro says:
::Curiously looks at her readings::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: See about engineering getting a team on those effected decks.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks shield simulations against storm readings ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches flashlights and emergency flares glow green and orange as they pass from hand to hand.. enters the access tunnel and steps over an EO as she moves thru the decks::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::double-checks her panel:: CO: They were sent out a few minutes ago, Sir. Emergency lighting has already been restored.

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::eyes their guest dubiously::

CMO_Munro says:
::Injects him with a hypo:: Self: That should wake him up.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::grins to himself as the symbols meaning grows closer. Tunes out Thorn...so close::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks shield status::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::makes it to the mess hall.. only to find the usual emergency gear in place along with a few medical officers.. some in off duty clothing.. working with the injured::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Shields are back around decks three to five, but not full strength.  Engineering reports it’s going to take some time.

CMO_Munro says:
::Decides sickbay would be better:: Computer: Two to beam directly to sickbay.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Understood

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::adjusts their course slightly::

David Thorn says:
@ XO: Are you often this judgmental of people when you aren't being released, Mr. Pangborn?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: I've got an idea, sir... something I remember vaguely from an Advanced Physics class at the Academy... checking library computer...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  With your permission I'd like to disarm the torpedo launchers.  It doesn't feel quite safe under the circumstances.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Do so.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: double-thumbed, ambidextrous hands dance over the console ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Kraight::

ACTION: Another bolt skirts the Quirinus, the ship goes "skidding" ... the CTO's console blinks on and off.

CMO_Munro says:
::Grabs the things from the side tables in Sickbay and begins to mix them::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::consoles the scared and angry... well as best a giant cat can.. aids with the injured and glances from time to time at the beautiful yet deadly storm raging out side.. claws at the carpet as the ship rocks to the side again::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: I wasn't aware of any "people" being present - it's hard for me to think of you as a sentient being...you're just too crazy and unpredictable. Not to mention the total disregard for life you have. Even your own I would surmise ::tries to focus on the symbols::

ACTION: In the shuttlebay, the lights start going on and off again, the crew stumble ... at this moment, the Storm agents assault, quickly disabling the TO's team after the CMO / TO beam out.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::notifies Engineering of the console problem.  Logs off and moves to the secondary tactical console::

TO2_Ens_Buff says:
::goes down in a fog of skull bashing::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: shouts :: Sulek: Found it! The metaphasic shield program from the old Enterprise-D! Setting up metaphasic shield programming now...

 General_Trebor says:
::Turns to a Vulcan standing nearby:: Tarlik: You got the information from his mind?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::curses under her breath and corrects their course once again::

Tarlik says:
Trebor: Yes, sir.

CMO_Munro says:
::Enters the mix into the hypo and quickly injects it::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::groans::

CMO_Munro says:
TO: Are you okay?

ACTION: The OPS' quick changing of course brings them out of the path of three severe bolts which could have severed the ship in half.

Storm Agent says:
Trebor: Sir, what should we do about them? ::Said while holding down a struggling Sec. officer::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::groans again for emphasis::

 General_Trebor says:
Agent: Sedate them. We're not here to kill them ... not today. Okay, proceed as we discussed, everyone move!

CMO_Munro says:
TO: Are you in pain?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for Kraight's adjustments to go into place::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches the plasma sparks lance thru space just beyond the ship and lets out a huff::

ACTION: CTO's console starts beeping.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::groans again, punctuating his statement with a grunt:: CMO: Yes, my skull is killing me.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks to see what the alarm is all about::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: turns back to Sulek, momentarily losing his grip on the console :: Sulek: Sir, I...  :: a sudden jolt sends Kraight over the railing, landing face-first at the Captain's feet ::

CMO_Munro says:
::Grabs another hypo from the side tray:: TO: This should stop the pain. ::Injects it into his neck::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Lt. Are you harmed?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::goes back to aiding with a burn victim.. pauses as she hears what sounds like thunder.. but it's the sound of officers clamoring thru the access tunnels trying to make repairs tot he electrical systems around the ship.. someone must have dropped something::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: gets to hands and knees, shakes head to clear it :: Nobody in particular: Well, that was graceful...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CMO: Feels like somebody swapped my brain for a wad of tribble fur.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::bends down to help the CSO::

David Thorn says:
@ ::Steps closer:: XO: Total disregard for life? I think the fact I'm here shows how much regard for life I have.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::glances at Kraight apologetically::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Captain!  Internal sensors and force fields have been disabled!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: As demonstrated by holding me hostage?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: stands :: Sulek: Only my dignity, sir. I'll have to shut down several of the secondary lateral sensor arrays to clear space in the main processor banks, but I can bring the metaphasics online and maintain the harmonics at the same time.

David Thorn says:
@ XO: You're still alive, aren't you?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks to see who authorized it::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::tries to get them up again::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Where I come from being alive also means being free. Which I am not.

CMO_Munro says:
TO: Well you might feel like that for a while.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns and looks at Cherry:: Computer: Override deactivation, authorization Sulek, Captain, alpha 2

Computer says:
CO: Unable to comply.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: moves back to Science One to initiate matephasic shielding ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Trace the source of the deactivation.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CMO: If you say so, doc. Doesn't feel like any headache I've ever had before.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Seal the bridge under my voice command only.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::ears turn toward the door as she hears the high-pitched scream of plasma weapon discharge.. phasers.. but who?:: self: Trebor...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  It was Wolverton's codes... but he's in sickbay.  It couldn't be him.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is getting very nervous::

ACTION: A Jefferies tube entrance pops open in the ceiling in the Mess Hall, and Deborah Craven comes tumbling out.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::reaches for her combadge only to find she forgot it.. grabs for the engineers' who's hand she was looking at:: 

David Thorn says:
@ XO: Freedom is overrated. Sacrifices must be made, Commander.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::notifies security teams of a possible break out of the Storm survivors::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
*Bridge*: Bridge this is Ris`Mor.. do you read?

Computer says:
CO: Unable to comply. All locking mechanisms have been disabled.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  It was deactivated from the shuttle bay, Captain.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: activates metaphasics :: Sulek: Metaphasic shielding coming online. It won't help against the gravimetric distortions, but we should experience significantly less electrostatic discharge.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: That would be most likely then something that Trebor has done.  Send security teams out.  See if you can get a trace on the Storm.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Then tell me, what great cause are you serving by sacrificing me?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Already on it Sir.  Permission to join the hunt?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks in mild shock at the female human and stands up:: Craven: you.. ::her translator still missing.. and her voice echoes half in Caitian:: should have known..]

David Thorn says:
@ XO: Bringing back the dead. All those who have been lost in the Federation. All those who have been hurt by the Klingons, the Cardassians, the Jem'Hadar. Ensuring our people's survival, Commander.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Ris'Mor* Sulek. here.

Deborah Craven says:
 ::Grunts, and sees the CNS:: Oh dammit ... ::Reaches for a weapon she doesn't have::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tries to shake some of the "fuzz" out of his head::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Granted.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Sir, it's got to be the Storm refugees. Recommend flooding the shuttle bay with anesthetine gas.

David Thorn says:
@ XO: All those people that died on Eden? They'll be back. Promises have been made. Deals been signed in blood. All our sins will be forgotten.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
*Bridge*: Craven.. Trebor.. mess hall.. phasers..we're.. being over ran.. lots of.. injured..

CMO_Munro says:
TO: I guess you can go there really is no point to your staying here.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::overhears the CNS's comm::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: So you're god now? Man you are nuts ::sublimely, still concentrating on the symbols::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::directs security teams to the mess hall::

CMO_Munro says:
TO: Unless of coarse you don't feel well enough

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::swings his feet off the bed:: CMO: I'm fine. Do you have something for the headache?

David Thorn says:
@ XO: No, I'm not god. Just the messenger. Someone else is God. And when he rises ... everything will be all right.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  I think I should stay here Sir.  The bridge is a likely target.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls and makes a run for the human.. to knock her to the ground.. inadvertently has claws out and grabs for her chest::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the TL doors and opens a panel:: Cherry: You know where, get on it.  Kraight: see if you can flood those areas that the Counselor is in.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::continues to hold their course::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Aye, sir.

Deborah Craven says:
::Is tackled by the CNS::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: You are one sick delusional pup. I can't wait to see you in the Tantalus colony ::remaining calm::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: locates last transmission from the Counselor: Mess hall ::

ACTION: The Ultimate catfight begins between the CNS and Craven. While the sec. personnel are ambushed en route by well placed Storm offices. They're well aware of how to set up an ambush on a Steamrunner Class Starship. And they're well aware of Starfleet anti-invasion tactics.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::studies the panel for a moment and then removes to wire and cross circuits the door.::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Craven: thief.. traitors.. ::words tail off in caitian out of habit.. grabs the closest tranquilizer hypo and gives the human a heavy dose::

Deborah Craven says:
::Blocks the CNS's attempt to give her a dose, kicks her away::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Flood the cargo bay for stragglers as well.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: hits control :: Sulek: Discharging anesthetine gas into Mess Hall and Cargo Bay atmosphere vents, twelve parts per million.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::drops the hypo and decides she would rather just bite the human after what she did on the planet.. leaving them for dead.. makes another run for the human.. growling all the time and hissing::

CMO_Munro says:
::Shakes her head::

ACTION: Anesthetine gas fills the Mess Hall and Cargo Bay. Most Eden survivors, who aren't really part of Trebor's efforts, fall unconscious. The CNS and Craven slowly begin to pass out, all the while beating the crud out of each other.

ACTION: Meanwhile, on the bridge, Trebor's voice fills the speakers ... "Sulek."

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::sighs then heads for the doors, quite surprised that modern Starfleet medicine can't treat a headache::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: looks up suddenly at sound of Trebor's voice ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* I am here.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up surprised::

CMO_Munro says:
::Hears the voice and almost spontaneously floods with fear::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::pulls her hand phaser and looks around suspiciously::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::hisses again.. drools from fighting off the drugs.. sinks a claw into the human's leg.. digging deep enough she's going to need some surgery and passing out with it still embedded in her flesh::

 General_Trebor says:
::Unknown where he is:: *Bridge* Here's the ultimatum, Captain. We can fight you from the inside until the cows come home. We're not trying to kill any of your crew, and I expect the same goes for you. But that doesn't mean we won't take any drastic actions. We're not trying to take over ... yet. All we want is for you to turn around.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::sends out orders to the remaining sec teams, assuming any are left, to secure the mess hall, etc::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::stretches a bit once outside sickbay, and realizes he doesn't even know how long he was out::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks the sensors::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::gulps::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Huge surge heading directly at us, sir!!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* We are past the point of no return for the ion storms. It would be illogical to turn around.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Evasive

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
All: Brace for impact! ::tries to evade the surge::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs on to the chair::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::keeps an open comm to all tactical personnel, hoping someone, somewhere, preferably conscious hears and takes action::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
*CTO*: Sir, I've just been released from sickbay. Where do you want me?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::is praying under her breath::

 General_Trebor says:
*Bridge* You know just as well as me that it's sort of funny that these damned things started up out of nowhere. This damned ghost has been playing us like a chess game since day one. You damn well know you're walking into a trap ... it knows your coming ... it's expecting it.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: taps controls furiously :: Sulek: Attempting to strengthen metaphasics on forward shields...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
*TO*:  Come to the bridge if you can.  Be careful.  Trebor is on the loose somewhere.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
*CTO*: Understood. ::doesn't really...Trebor seemed like a decent enough fellow::

ACTION: The Quirinus makes a sharp spiral out of the path of several bolts of ionic energy. The CSO's shield modifications protect the ship from any side bolts.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::draws a ragged breath and looks around the room.. it's dark and no one is moving.. feels like the nightmare all over again.. gasps for breathe and lets go of Craven.. her blood all over the floor from the rip in her leg::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::breathes again::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::focuses all of his energy on the symbols::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* I am counting on it.  Has it ever occurred to you that it is afraid of us.  A being that powerful that allows us to continue must have something that it needs or must stop from occurring.  Apparently, our deaths will prevent that.

CMO_Munro says:
::Has no idea what to do... so grabs her bag and runs out of the room searching the halls for the injured::

 General_Trebor says:
*Bridge* You're a fool, Sulek. All you're going to do is cost the lives of your crew. We've already lost nearly all of ours. I will not let you sacrifice the survivors of Eden. Stop playing that being's game. It's time to throw the board and it's pieces, Sulek!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::enters the lift::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::whispers:: CSO:  What's to stop them from taking over control of the bridge consoles?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::realizes the fog in the air is a drug.. more suited for humanoids more than beasts.. doesn't change the fact she can't feel her legs or arms.. or sense where she is.. ::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks the sensors once again and relaxes just a teeny bit::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks panel, correlating sensor readings to navigational array ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::whistles as the turbolift zips along::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: We will reach the far edge of the ion storm in six minutes, sir.

CMO_Munro says:
::Runs through the halls then sees someone near the end::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::trying to breathe as little as possible.. uses her claws to slowly get to the door way and the hall out side.. careful not to  injure any officers or intruders.. she couldn't stand the smell of more blood right now::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* Your fear is driving you.  I did not cause the loss on Eden and what exactly makes you believe that I am playing the beings game?  We played before only because we did not know it was something else's ploy...but now we know.  If you are unable to see that then I will give you the reply that Captain Maverick once gave to Captain Thorn: Bite me.

CMO_Munro says:
::Runs to the CNS and begins to scan::

CMO_Munro says:
::Realizes the illness and hypo's her::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::steps onto the bridge and heads toward the CTO, eyes widening at Sulek's sentence::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the CO in surprise::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::chuckles::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::grins at the captain's words::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::shakes her head::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: what passes for eyebrows on Kraight's face levitate toward the ceiling ::

CMO_Munro says:
::Begins to scan her once more hoping that the hypo will begin to take effect::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks up at the CMO and suddenly feels like she saw a ghost.. yelps and tries to stand only to fall over::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::notices the TO.  Thinks he's kind of hunky::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:: a sentence comes into his head, and he realizes he can probably even speak them. I think smile makes it's way from his mouth to his eyes::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::feel like things are looking up::

David Thorn says:
@ ::Looks at the XO's face:: What's that smile for?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::steps up beside the CTO and waits for orders::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::slowly, the symbols unravel, and begin to make sense::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::notices the new TO and grimaces::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  We need to secure all essential systems.  I have no idea how to do that.  Do you?

ACTION: The bolts begin to slow down, as does the shaking as the Quirinus begins to clear the storm.

CMO_Munro says:
::Jumps back however tries to remain calm:: CNS: Are you okay?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Trace the electrical surge for our guest speaker, and send a team.

 General_Trebor says:
::There is a pause:: *CO* You're really serious about taking the fight to this thing, eh?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Electrostatic potential on the hull beginning to decrease... two hundred forty megavolts and dropping...

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks he looks rather like an ogre from old Earth faerie tales.::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::tries to track Trebor's comm::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks at the CTO and opens his eyes a little wider...then starts to speak a couple of times before deciding that this is some sort of test:: CTO: Errr...of course, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: I was thinking of Craven if you must know. She is not without her charms, as I'm Certain you're aware.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::grins winningly at the TO::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::gasp and looks at the Doctor as she feels her legs again:: CMO: yyeesssth.. ::gasp again:: where.. who gassed.. room.. ::sits up  and tries to clear her vision::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Umm...would you like me to do that, sir?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks that Cherry really should know better::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks around the bridge:: All: well done.  Kraight see if you find us a place that the XO might be.

David Thorn says:
@ ::Tilts head:: XO: Of course. Although if you're insinuating what I think you are, I believe you've gotten the wrong idea.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: taps a control :: Sulek: Beginning to ramp down the metaphasics just a bit...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  It's being relayed from different points around the ship.  I can't trace the source.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks their course and heading once again::

ACTION: The Quirinus clears the ion storms.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  Are you like... technical enough to give a try?  ::bats her eyelashes::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::laughs as the symbols fall into place one by one::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::sighs in relief::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks even more confused:: CTO: The essential systems are being relayed?

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: We've cleared the storms, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  Trebor's communication.  I can't trace the source.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: If we must start a deck-by-deck search.  Kraight: Standard shields.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: checks external sensors as they begin to clear ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Oh...I see. ::is grateful to look at the console instead, and starts tapping the appropriate controls::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::blinks at the doctor a few more times as the drugs are countered::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  I'll see who I can round up, Captain.

 General_Trebor says:
::Sees they've cleared the storm::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CMO: what happened?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Do you want me to drop the harmonic resonance from the grid as well, sir?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::orders any TO's left standing to begin a deck-by-deck search::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Re-arm weapons, Captain?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Aye

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Here's a list of places that have acted as relays....

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::begins rearming to full red-alert status::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  That's great.  But where's the original?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Negative

 General_Trebor says:
::Grits teeth and can see his hopes aren't going to be completed today:: *CO* We stand down, Captain. You of course understand a leader's need to see after his people.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: peers at the readouts :: Sulek: This is... remarkable, sir. There's an asteroid at 141 mark 87, and it appears to have been carved into a form that resembles nothing so much as an old Earth castle.

David Thorn says:
@ XO: But somehow I think your smile relates to something more than that ...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: I can't tell yet. ::still looking for some sort of pattern in that list::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Distance... four thousand kilometers.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks that Trebor is a real jerk::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* I do indeed understand.  However, since you have demonstrated an ill-conceived plot, I must separate you from your troops.  Agreed?

 General_Trebor says:
*CO* Fair enough, Captain. I'm in Engineering.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Aha, he's in engineering. ::tries very hard to keep a straight face::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: And would that be oh great one?

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
TO:  Well... why don't you go down there and arrest him or something?

Evil CTO_Ens_Cherry_2 says:
@ ::The Trickster reappears in the form of Ensign Cherry again, not looking too happy:: Thorn: Indeed it does relate. Step back, he's much more dangerous now ...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CTO: Sir, yes sir! ::marches off as ordered::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::redirects sec squads to Engineering::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks that Cherry needs to be a bit more forceful with her staff::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks over at Cherry:: Cherry: Send a team to Engineering and escort General Trebor to the brig.  Kraight: Be sure to evacuate the rest of the gas.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
::calls out as he's leaving::  TO:  Don't get shot!

ACTION: The ion storms seem to halt their movement, and intensify behind the Quirinus. There is no possible way they could retreat.

CMO_Munro says:
CNS: You were drugged. Your going to be fine, but you should get to Sickbay.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Already on it, Captain.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::thinks that's a rather odd thing to say as he enters the lift::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:: Laughs again:: Cherry: Cherry Cherry, quite contrary.....

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CMO: no.. human.. traitor needs .. ::growls at the idea:: care.. she is bleeding.. ::points at Craven and her leg that’s still seeping blood from the claw rips::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the scans of the storms:: All: It appears the door has just been locked behind us.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::shivers slightly at the captain's words::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
Self:  How weird is that?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:;speaks aloud:: Release....::rolls head:: Containment.....

CMO_Munro says:
::Looks over to Craven then shuffles over on her knees in order to use her Dermal Regenerator::

ACTION: Alien words being to spew from the XO's mouth ... containing the occasional human word in the mix ... suddenly, he finds he is no longer being held down on the table ...

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
OPS:  It's almost like something is forcing us forward....

David Thorn says:
@ ::Looks at the XO in puzzlement, then to the Trickster whose expression hasn't changed::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: CTO: The question is...just who is doing the forcing?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Atmosphere in the affected areas is back to normal, sir.

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
*TO*:  How are you doing down there?  Got the bad guy yet?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::joins the security details in ME and escorts Trebor away::

CTO_Ens_Cherry says:
OPS:  I'm almost afraid to imagine....

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::rubs her neck and yawns with the sniff and watches the doctor:: CMO: she surprised us.. came through the ceiling.. huuphhrr

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
*CTO*: Escorting him now, sir.

CMO_Munro says:
CNS: The ceiling?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::overhears Morgan and Cherry:: Morgan: Forward is always an option.

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
CTO: I don't think we can begin to imagine that kind of evil.....

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CMO: engineering access tunnels.. yes.. they attempted to take key areas of the ship.. she must have got lost.. ::grumbles at the human traitor::

OPS_Ens_Morgan says:
::glances at the CO: CO: Aye, Sir...we've been maintaining a forward course.

CMO_Munro says:
::Glances down at Craven:: Self: This is going to be a long day indeed.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::forces her mind to think in federation standard language and looks around the room::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::gets up from the table, free, but unsure as to what is going on as the language flows out of him::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CMO: she is going to need ..sickbay

Evil CTO_Ens_Cherry_2 says::
@ ::Frown turns into a smile, she starts chuckling:: XO: Fool. Ever hear of subliminal messages? What do you think Thorn's been feeding into your head this whole time ... you just helped us a whole big deal ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::attacks the trickster::

ACTION: The XO suddenly feels as if something has gripped his insides, as he begins to float into the air, red violent energy crackling around him.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::floats above them, babbling away::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::flexes her hands as the drugs finally wear off:: CMO: thanks by the way..

ACTION: Pain ripples through his body, and there is a suddenly red energy shockwave that hurls outward ... Thorn cries out in pain and falls unconscious ... moments later, the energy shockwave hits the Quirinus, and everyone onboard goes unconscious as well.

---END MISSION---