U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10503.07

BEYOND OUR FRONTIER

CHAPTER TWO

"Tempus Fugit"

Host SM_Selan says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: The Borg Cube corridor seems to be dark and abandoned. The air is stale.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Looks over at Sulek, finding himself watching his motions again.  His walk is familiar, as if he knows this place, but stiff - as if he feels he's not sure he belongs::

Cherry says:
@::is spooked::

Ben_Pangborn says:
::scans:: Cherry: Is this cube dead?

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  I don't know. Your the one with the tricorder.  ::looks around cautiously::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Lt. Jameson> ::Leading the group to the conference lounge::

Sulek says:
::follows Jameson to the meeting::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::smacks the hell out of the tricorder for not behaving:: Cherry: Damn, I can't get an accurate reading

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly following along, glancing every now and then at Bill.::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Looks around somewhat nervously:: Pangborn: Looks dead. Borg aren't the sort to play dead ... I think.

Kraight says:
:: a pace behind Sulek ::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Clicks together the two glowing stones she has which permits some light, muttering something to herself as she closes her eyes::

Cherry says:
@::jumps, having not noticed Cainia before::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Y'eagai seems to be resting comfortably after his ... accident.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::surprised:: Cainia: I guess not...You look as if you expected us....

Cherry says:
@::whispers::  Pangborn:  Do you think she has any idea what she is doing?

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: What do you mean? ::Opens her eyes::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::eyes Y'eagai and Jade suspiciously::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: No...guess it was a perceptual thing. Flawed human and all. Um. We're looking for someone......

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Jameson> ::They finally arrive at the Conference Lounge, leads them in::

Sulek says:
Jameson: Have you served aboard the Q long?

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: There are two security officers in the Lounge, along with Captain Alan Walker sitting at the head of a table.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Following the officer into the room, pauses near the back.::

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Jameson> Sulek: For a year now, sir.

Sulek says:
::enters::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::sighs and sits back in his shuttle seat::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Alan Walker> ::Doesn't stand:: ALL: Please, have a seat.

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: So you said.

Kraight says:
:: sits ::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks curiously at Bill.::

Sulek says:
::takes a seat at the center of the table::

Host Cainia says:
@ ALL: Do either of you have a flash light?

Cmd_Azhure says:
Captain:  Do you wish for Commander Powers and myself to be here?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@ Cainia: Do you know where the one we call Vee is?

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: There's a slithering outside the room's door ... a Rigellian is approaching.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Sits in the back, still not certain what he's doing here::

Sulek says:
::starts to answer, and realizes that the question was not directed at him::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::puts a subtle hand on his phaser and watches::

David_Telarus says:
::walks over to conference room one::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Azhure: Yes, Commander.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Tilts her head in acknowledgement and takes the seat next to Bill.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Waits for them all to be seated, nods at David Telarus who just entered::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Lets just search the place.

Sulek says:
::waits patiently for Walker to begin::

David_Telarus says:
::comes into conference room one and sits down::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The doors open and the Rigellian slithers in. It stops.

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Right.  Maybe we'll find a flashlight.  ::grins::

Sulek says:
::nods to Telarus as he enters::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Steeples hands:: ALL: As you may have heard, we're in a bit of a crisis. As near as we can tell from our visual scans of the destruction of the world we rescued you from, 100 objects of considerable size left the system at extreme speeds.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::flicks on a light:: I brought one. ::motions:: lets try this way

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::doesn't move...yet::

David_Telarus says:
::nods back at Captain Sulek::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@:Moves along the corridor::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Casts a sideways glance to Azhure and mouths "Why are we here?"::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Listens carefully as she has no idea what is going on let alone why she and Bill were there.::

Host Cainia says:
<Rigellian> # ALL: Er ... what happened? ::It asks in a slithery voice::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Rigellian: Jade had a little...accident.

David_Telarus says:
Walker: Sir are any of these objects in a collision course with any inhabited planets?

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lightly shakes her head at Bill, having no idea either.::

Host Cainia says:
<Rigellian> # ::If he could blink, he would:: Wolverton: Accident?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Telarus: Seven of them have landed on Bajor.

David_Telarus says:
::tries to pay as much attention as possible, hasn't been able to sleep well::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ALL: There are reports that an additional seven more have entered Klingon space.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::shrugs:: Rigellian: I don't believe she intended to do that. Might be safest for everyone to stay clear of this chamber until we arrive, though.

David_Telarus says:
Walker: What has Starfleet told us to do about it?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ALL: As these things do not show up on sensors, we are forced to rely on reports of craft that have had near collisions with them. Scattered reports are coming in of some approaching Earth space.

Sulek says:
::wonders how many ships the Klingons will send to destroy the pillars::

Kraight says:
Walker: Excuse me, sir. The objects landed on Bajor? In a controlled fashion?

Sulek says:
Walker:  What damage was done to Bajor?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Stares at the unkempt looking Telarus with annoyance for a moment:: ALL: We already have your testimonies on what happened on the planet. As the planet doesn't exist anymore, the craft that brought you there is gone, and the Mr. R'vwar you've spoken of cannot be contacted we're going to need more ...

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Jameson> Kraight: Yes, sir. At seven distinct locations across the planet.

David_Telarus says:
::thinks to his tricorder readings that might help:: Walker: Captain Sulek, Lt Cmdr Kraight, and myself took extensive scans of the catacombs we were in we may have some data that could shed some light and help us track these objects.

Kraight says:
:: furrows brow ::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Walks down the corridor, her eyes closed and muttering to herself as she rubs the crystals. Seemingly able to avoid hitting anything:: ALL: Turn here!

Cherry says:
@::dutifully turns::

Host Cainia says:
<Rigellian> # Wolverton: Perhaps. Will he die? We were assured the rest of our payment when we got to Romulan space. But if he dies ...

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Has a sense that they would have benefited with more time with the men with them to get their story, so this would make more sense.::

Sulek says:
Walker: Certainly.  You have no doubt looked at our tricorder recordings of the subterranean areas.  What else can we tell you?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::turns::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The Borg cube is definitely devoid of life. What caused all the drones to vanish and the power to go away is a mystery. Why there is still atmosphere and gravity is also a mystery.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Rigellian: He seems stable for the moment...

Cherry says:
@::wonders at the weirdness of the whole situation::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: I'll be honest at the moment, Mr. Sulek. You are hardly at the top of Starfleet's most trusted list at the moment. Once again, you have an elaborate story that, for you luck, is somewhat supported by Admiral Crenshaw. The sudden disappearance of all those who could collaborate it, however, is not good for you.

Host Cainia says:
<Rigellian> # ::The creature shifts as if shrugging:: Wolverton: That is good. We shall leave you in peace. ::Exits::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::As she's walking and rubbings the crystals:: Both: So you two are involved.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::watches him leave, feeling slightly more secure::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks curiously at Sulek.::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::looks at Cherry::

Sulek says:
Walker: I speak only of what I saw.  I do not create elaborate telling for effect.  Walker, you know my record.  What do you think?

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Jade chooses to rest after the harrowing ordeal with Y'eagai.

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  Involved with what?

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reads no deception in the man.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: A sterling one, with nothing but dedication. But there has been, in the past, severe worry about your loyalty to the Federation ...

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Smiles with her eyes closed:: Cherry: Each other, darling.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: And then you and your crew vanish for a year, and return with an impressive story but hardly any physical evidence to support it.

Cherry says:
@::rolls her eyes and tries not to make any comments about bleach blonde bimbos::

Sulek says:
Walker: An old tale.  One that bore no truth.  Is that to be brought up yet again?  I would think my actions against the rise of the new Storm, would speak for itself.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Has many questions, but concludes the answers would be better from the source then from Walker.::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Our business is our own..

David_Telarus says:
Walker: Captain, what we have all said is true.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: Things are never what they seem, Mr. Sulek, I've come to learn that.

Kraight says:
Walker: Excuse me, sir. Are you not aware of the D'Gari genetic samples I brought back?

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Grin:: Pangborn: Fair enough. Cherry: Pity that you are not single. Both: But love is love.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Suddenly a ghostly form of Pangborn walks right past the three of them, moving from one wall to another.

Sulek says:
Walker: The Library is well documented.  Does it not make sense that it would use such an item as the Construct for its storage.  I, Captain, have learned that if you expect deception, it is easily found.  Paranoia is not among my traits.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feels the tension rising in Bill.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Kraight: That falls under the "hardly any physical evidence" category, Mr. Kraight.

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Ummm...

Ben_Pangborn says:
@:;startled::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: My sentiments exactly

Kraight says:
:: looks at Walker in disbelief ::

Cherry says:
@::wonders just what he gets up to in the past, or the future, or whatever

Host Cainia says:
@ Both: Ignore it. This is not simple time travel with a device. We're stepping through the cracks and folds of the Universe. Things tend to get ... weird.

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  You have a gift for understatement.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Leans forward:: ALL: We're under the gun here, people. We don't know what these pillars are going to do ... but there is a strong sense that it is not good.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Reality is just putty in your hands, as I've long suspected. :::smiles:::

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: Pardon? I'm as in control of all of this as you are. I'm merely a guide.

Sulek says:
Walker: But we digress.  I have told you what I know of the pillars and of the bots that maintained them.  We know that they seemed to be not just anchored in this space or both, but their purpose was not defined.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Starts to breathe a bit harder, as her hair gets sort of static:: ALL: We're approaching it.

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The Rigellian vessel suddenly rocks, as if under fire.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: It was a generalization. I wasn't speaking of you in particular

Cherry says:
@Self:  It?

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The Quirinus rocks. Red alert sounds.

Sulek says:
Walker: There was a large series of drawings on the temple that we entered through.  We recorded...

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Automatically reaches for the chair arms for balance.::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::gets a grip on his seat before opening a comm. to the pilot:: Pilot: NOW what?

Sulek says:
::pauses...::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Refrains from reaching for his comm. badge or jumping from the chair... this is not his place...::

Host Cainia says:
<Rigellian> # *Wolverton* We're under attac -- ::The ship rocks again::

Cherry says:
@::peaks ahead curiously::

Kraight says:
:: looks up ::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: A figure suddenly flies past the window of the Conference Lounge. There is a flash of light, and the Quirinus rocks again.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a deep breath, keeping herself still.  This was not her ship, she was not in command here.::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::shakes:: Pilot: Obviously...by who?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Jameson: To the bridge! ::Gets up to exit:: Guests: Go to your quarters or sickbay, whatever helps.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Something in her peripheral vision catches her eyes, she turns, but sees nothing, only the rocking of the ship.::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: No response as the attack continues. An explosion rocks the room, sparks fly onto Y'eagai's clothing as things shift around.

Sulek says:
::looks at the figure:: Walker: I would like to accompany you.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Looks at Azhure's face::  Azhure: I am useless in both places....

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: No. ::And then abruptly exits::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: There doesn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary ahead as the trio approaching.

Sulek says:
::rises and looks out the port:: Kraight: Did you see it?

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Breathing gets heavier. An energy seems to fill her as they approach "it"::

David_Telarus says:
Walker: Captain, allow me to assist in Engineering, no sense in allowing our specialties to go to waste.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::drags Y'eagai under some seats so he doesn't catch on fire, marvels at Jade's ability to sleep through an attack, then dashes toward the "bridge"::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head, quietly::  Powers:  We will be at Earth soon and then back home.  Try to relax and remember you are on vacation.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Another strike ... the entire vessel shifts, nearly everyone is thrown off their feet.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::looks ahead::

Kraight says:
:: looks at Sulek :: Sulek: Yes, sir. I could not tell if it was wearing a suit.

Kraight says:
:: grabs for a chair to steady himself ::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Falls to his rump, and reaches for Azhure to grab her::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: As they walk, a familiar ripple effect occurs ... and they suddenly find themselves on an active Borg cube. Drone are milling about around them.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sighs and looks up into Bills eyes::  Powers:  You know, I got quite used to a station on the ground... being stable.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Looks around:: This is not my day. Come on! We have to find the next soft spot before they notice us! ::Starts running::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::runs::

Cherry says:
@::starts to jog along::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The lights flicker as the Quirinus is struck again. If someone looks out a window, they can see a phaser beam lance out ... trying to strike at something that seems too fast.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches for the edge of the table to pull herself off of Bill only to fall back as the ship is struck again.::  Powers:  Maybe we should stay put?

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The bridge of the Rigellian craft is in shambles ... the remaining surviving Rigellians are desperately trying to get their vessel out of here.

Sulek says:
::steadies himself:: Kraight: High energy shifts.  It's using almost some sort of technology...perhaps portal...::watches the attempt::

David_Telarus says:
:: walks over to the mobile engineering station on the bridge and starts to work on improving shields::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::looks for the navigation console::

Sulek says:
Kraight: If it is shifting how would you track it?

Kraight says:
Sulek: That would depend upon its speed. If it was moving at near-light speed, we could scan for Cerenkov radiation.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The Quirinus bridge is somewhat damaged. It has been over a year since Telarus was last here. The chaos is ongoing as people shout and give orders ... the console does not respond to Telarus' requests.

Sulek says:
Kraight: And if it were merely opening brief subspace portals?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Azhure: I wouldn't mind a Jem'Hadar or two at the moment... ::Tries to follow along with the conversation around him... most of which goes over his head.  Calling out::  Sulek: Mister Sulek?

Kraight says:
Sulek: Subspace displacement shifts. A simple adjustment to the lateral sensor arrays.

David_Telarus says:
::starts to get creative as many command and sub command program windows opens and gives himself access to engineering systems::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: A Ferengi vessel is responsible for the attack on the Rigellian craft. It continues to pour on the weapons fire.

Sulek says:
Kraight: A small object would be nearly undetectable.  Powers: Yes, Lt. Cmdr?

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Chuckles quietly, not believing the Quirinus crew would agree.  Pulls herself up and looks out the window for a moment.::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Goes for the blunt question::  Sulek: WHAT is going on here?  And... what can we do?

David_Telarus says:
::transfers power from all non-essential systems that are still online and sends it through the conversion buffers to the shield system::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Looks through the smoke and sees Telarus working:: What the hell! Security, get him out of here!! ::Another weapons strike, OPS console explodes killing the officer there::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  Some sort of higher being... I am not sure who though.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Running through Borg drones, trips and falls with a gasp::

Sulek says:
Powers: We are under attack by an unknown entity.  We are trying to determine the best way to find it.  You cannot shoot what you cannot see.

Cherry says:
@::stops to help Cainia up::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Sulek:  You might try contacting him.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The drones don't seem to have noticed them yet.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Sulek: Shoot it with what?  We're mostly stuck here, unless we want to go sit in our quarters.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: C'mon:: helps pick her up::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::looks to see if the intership comm. is still up::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The Ferengi vessel finally stops firing when it sees there is no fight left in the Rigellian craft.

Sulek says:
::moves to a com:: *Walker* Adjust your lateral sensor arrays for subspace distortion.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Can hear the rising frustration in Bill... perhaps it was not a good idea to bring him along for this... they could have waited for a better opportunity... assuming there was such a thing.::

Sulek says:
Azhure: A good idea, Commander.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> *Sulek* Get off the comm. Sulek! ::Cuts it::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: There is a massive explosion somewhere onboard. Alarms start screaming about a hull breach.

David_Telarus says:
::notices that no one has noticed him on the Bridge::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::gives up the comm. idea, and dashes off again to prepare for a violent boarding::

Sulek says:
Azhure: It would appear the good captain is a bit territorial.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: There is the sound of grinding metal and explosion as if something physical has penetrated the ship and is still coming .

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Security grabs Telarus.

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Sigh::  Sulek:  I can understand that...  however...

Sulek says:
::moves to the door and listens:: All: It sounds as if we have an intruder.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Suddenly something rips through the floor of the bridge, sending security and Telarus flying.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Tilts her head as if to listen.::

Kraight says:
Sulek: Or worse.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Fire and smoke fill the air ... and a figure emerges. It is a lithe male, covered in armor similar to that of the figure that made Sulek, Telarus & Kraight horribly sick days earlier. But this one is different.

Sulek says:
Kraight: Speculate further...

David_Telarus says:
Walker: Sir I am getting more power to the shields you get me off now and we may die.

Kraight says:
:: opens the arms locker beside the port doorway, starts passing out phaser rifles ::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::grabs a tricorder, and sets it to generate a very high-pitched whine...and very loud::

Sulek says:
All: I cannot standby and watch my ship be torn apart further.  I am going to the bridge.

Cmd_Azhure says:
All:  Might I suggest we vacate this place?  The bridge has been breached.

Sulek says:
::turns on his heel and exits::

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Looks at Sulek, confused, still not having all the story.::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: No one is really listening to Telarus as they stare at the figure that stands there.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Continues running::

Cherry says:
@::is glad the Borg seem to have other concerns than themselves::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Two drones suddenly turn to block their running.

David_Telarus says:
Security: Take him out he was the one who attacked us on the surface.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: A voice speaks in all their minds - "WAR."

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The figure lifts his hand and two security personnel explode.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looking out the open doors.  Quietly::  Powers:  I am unable to determine what we are dealing with... what they are dealing with... ::Watching the death::  OK, that is not good.

Cherry says:
@::stops dead::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Others on the bridge start firing phasers at the figure, a blue-hued energy field blocks them all.

Sulek says:
::enter the bridge, sees the figure and hears his proclamation:: Figure: What are our options.

David_Telarus says:
Being: Stop!

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Growls::  Self: Should have brought it with me....

David_Telarus says:
All: Stand down unless you want to die!

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Not good...

Cherry says:
@::breathlessly::  Pangborn:  What should we do?

Sulek says:
::dropping into his command voice:: All: Cease Fire.  Your phasers cannot harm it.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The figure gestures at more crew on the bridge, causing them to explode as if their bodies could not contain something within.

David_Telarus says:
::starts to notice something familiar about the defense field::

Kraight says:
:: enters the bridge just behind Sulek, phaser rifle at hand ::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  I do not like being in the dark on things.  There are too many pieces of the puzzle missing here... ::Looks at him::  I know, this is not our.  But... ::Looks back::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Stares:: Pangborn: Well, any ideas?!

Sulek says:
Figure: What is our choice?

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The two drones approach.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The voice - "NO CHOICE. DEATH."

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::Motions:: All: Take this side corridor...there may still be a way.::Motions::

David_Telarus says:
::gets back to work at the Engineering station in attempt to get shields in tune to get the figure off and prevent further intrusion::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: More crew explode ... Captain Walker cries out - "Evacuate the bridge, on the double!"

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Nervously nods and goes along with Pangborn's solution::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Clenches her fists tightly, forcing herself to remain quiet.::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::runs::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Wolverton hears people beaming in the corridors outside of his current location.

David_Telarus says:
::starts working faster:: Kraight: Sir pass me the phaser rifle ::says it with confidence and doesn't know what's going through his mind::

Cherry says:
@::follows::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::turns on the tricorder and hopes he remembered the frequency correctly, then takes what cover he can find::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Drones seem to start following the trio as they run, some turn to look at them as they run past.

Sulek says:
::moves to the com:: *Transporter* Lock on to intruder...transport deep space wide dispersion...take part of the bridge if you have to...now.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: We're coming up to the next intersection...can we get back from there?

Host Cainia says:
<Transporter Room> *Sulek* We're not detecting an intruder!

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Rubbing her jewels:: Pangborn: I think so!

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Try!

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Turns abruptly:: THIS WAY!!

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::turns::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The tricorder emits the whine, cries of pain are heard from the corridor.

Sulek says:
*Transporter* Then Lock on to center of bridge, captain's chair and transport.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches for her comm. badge and hands it to Bill.::  Powers:  How is your toss?

Kraight says:
:: takes off his comm. badge, jumps forward and slaps it onto the intruder ::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The order is given, and the figure vanishes along with the Captain's chair.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::runs out from cover into the corridor to fire at every Ferengi he can find::

Cherry says:
@::continues to follow::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Watches Kraight:: Powers:  Never mind.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The ship rumbles, every light and panel explodes onboard.

David_Telarus says:
::is thrown back from the engineering station::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Ferengi after Ferengi are going down.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Ducks as the sparks fly, his arms covering his head::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts her arm instinctively to block the flare of light.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Curses as everything goes dark::

Sulek says:
::watches as the panels explode::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: A Borg drone grabs Cherry.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::kicks them in the lobes where he can without slowing down the shooting, searching everywhere he heard them beaming in::

Kraight says:
:: ducks as bits of console fly past ::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The body of Lt. Jameson collapses next to Kraight, shards of various metals and glass covering him.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::fires his remodulating phaser at the Drone::

Cherry says:
@Drone:  Hey!  ::viciously kicks at the drone::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The drone goes down, another grabs Pangborn and throws him against a wall with incredible force.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::ugg!::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Looks in terror at what is going on::

David_Telarus says:
Walker: Captain would you like my help now?

Sulek says:
Walker: I hope my actions were out of line, but evacuating the bridge would not have stopped it, only moved it deeper into the ship.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feeling the sting of electrical burns.::  Powers:  It has been a long time since I have felt rather useless... ::Looks around for a med kit.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Telarus: Quiet you pompous twit! ::Looks at the remains of most of his senior crew::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: You must reach for the soft spot ::groans:: Now!

Cherry says:
@::runs toward Ben while yelling::  Cainia:  Which way?

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Points down another corridor:: THIS WAY! HURRY! ::Runs down it::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The drones slowly approach.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::struggles to run::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Locating one, begins triage::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: A blade suddenly pierces Wolverton's hand, sending his weapon flying.

Cherry says:
@::grabs onto Pangborn and pulls him along::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Steps out of the shadows, holding a few more blades which she throws in succession::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: One misses Wolverton, another strikes him in the knee.

Cmd_Azhure says:
*Sickbay*:  You are probably overwhelmed at the moment, but we need a med team on the bridge.

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: There is no response from Sickbay.

Kraight says:
:: stoops to try and help Jameson ::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: Jameson is dead.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::rolls out of her line of sight as he plucks the ones that struck him out::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Walker: Captain Walker, you are a fool!  You have placed your personal feelings above the safety of this crew and ship, and now see what it has wrought you!

Kraight says:
:: shakes his head, closes Jameson's eyes ::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Mumbles something as she sees Wolverton maneuver, ducks as well::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Receiving no reply shakes her head.::  Powers:  Bill, see if you can find me some more medical supplies.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Glances over at Bill and says nothing.::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Powers: Yes, because these three were of any assistance in the fight against the being.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::wipes the blood off the two blades so he can get a decent throwing grip on them, as he concentrates on shutting out the pain::

Sulek says:
Walker: We have faced this kind of thing before.  It, like the columns, seems almost interdimensional or at least we can surmise it as so since transporter did not detect an intruder.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Powers: Now stand down before we have a problem. ::Glares at him, trying to keep calm amidst all the death::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stops the bleeding of one officer, binding the wound, then moving on.::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: Stand down, Mr. Wolverton! Otherwise this could get ugly!

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Running:: ALL: We're almost there!

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::looks for his phaser::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Walker: Oh, we've already had a problem, Mister.  ::Turns his back on the Captain and moves to help Azhure::

Cherry says:
@::continues running::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pauses by one officer, who is twitching, only to stand and move on as he is dead, but his body does not yet know it.::

Sulek says:
Kraight: Pull medical supplies from the locker.  Give Azhure a hand.

David_Telarus says:
::whispers:: Sulek: Sir we need to help out here.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Shakes his head and looks around for survivors::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: No uglier than your treachery has already made it!

Kraight says:
:: moves to get the med supplies ::

David_Telarus says:
::whispers:: Sulek: What should we do about Captain Walker though?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::grabs one of the nearby Ferengi weapons, frowning at the design::

Sulek says:
Telarus: Walker has received a shock.  He will recover.

Kraight says:
:: finds another wounded officer, tends to her ::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up at Bill.::  Powers:  I need you to hold this officer down while I bind the remains of his leg.  I need to stop the bleeding.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: Probably a bit. We have her.

David_Telarus says:
Sulek: Aye sir, I will be in Main Engineering. ::opens a Jeffries tube access and heads down to Main Engineering from there to try to restore main power::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Azhure: No problem... ::plants a firm hand on the shoulder blade::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: If you take her, she's dead. If I kill you...maybe not!

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: There is a noise nearby as a weakened Morgan is held as a shield and by phaser point by someone unseen.

Sulek says:
::moves to face Walker:: Walker.  Captain...Captain! We need to move to secondary bridge.  To contact Starfleet.  This bridge is useless.  Com is out as are most of the bridge systems.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: If you kill me, you kill her. Simple as that.

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  I read 13 dead... three seriously wounded.  We need to get those three to sickbay. ::Binds the leg as she talks.::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: And if I let you take her, she dies anyway.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: I'm aware of that. Go there now. ::Stares at him:: I need as many available knowledgeable officers at my command. But if the rest of you continue to act like your engineer, I will see you thrown in the brig ...

David_Telarus says:
::starts climbing down and opens Jeffries tube access onto Main Engineering and notices the mess there too::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches into the med kit for a hypo::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: You don't know that.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: Everything you've done says so.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: Besides, it's more than likely she's in safe hands ...

David_Telarus says:
All: Who is the Chief Engineer?

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Gives the officer a shot of Asinolyathin and Catline.::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: More light is shined on who holds Morgan ... and it is revealed to be none other than Erin Eisenhower, Wolverton's current (?) girlfriend.

Sulek says:
Azhure/Powers:  You may have to take them down a level in the Jeffries tube to gain access to a lift.  ::looks at others still standing:: You four will help.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Erin: Now what the HELL is this?

Sulek says:
::moves to the access point and opens it::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::Frowns and keeps a steady hand with phaser to Morgan's head:: Wolverton: I'm sorry, Lance. You wouldn't understand.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods acknowledgement to Sulek, standing.::  Powers:  He is stable for the moment.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::nods:: Erin: You're right. ::shoots Erin::

Sulek says:
Kraight: Move to secondary bridge.  We need all we can get on scans.  There may be others out there.

Kraight says:
Sulek: Aye, sir.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: There is a ripple around the three of them as they run through yet another soft spot ... and find themselves in a cave system, somewhere.

Sulek says:
::turning::Walker: With the Captain's permission?

Cherry says:
@Self:  What the....?

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Leaves others to taking the wounded down as she moves to treat another.::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: The weapon burst strikes Morgan in the leg as Eisenhower (who, as noted, was using her as a shield) tries to move them out of the way.

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: A weapons burst strikes Wolverton from behind, and he goes down.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Curses at the Ferengi who fired:: I was going to kill him!

Host Cainia says:
<Daimon Doogie> # Ayre: Let him live, we'll probably need him anyway. Let's move out.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::collapses with enjoyable visions of revenge::

David_Telarus says:
<CEO> Telarus: Who wants to know?

David_Telarus says:
::notices the response and walks over to the CEO:: CEO: Chief Engineering Officer Telarus at your service.

Host Cainia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=