Orphans
Chapter One
“Weird Space”
USS Quirinus Stardate 10505.23

Host Jyg_Lo says:
The USS Quirinus is en route to Tactical Station Gamma to participate in training and war games exercises. The ship is at cruise speed and half a day out from the station.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
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Captain_Sulek says:
::Bridge, in The Chair::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In her new office looking around::  This is definitely going to take some getting used to.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, running sensor efficiency simulations ::
Captain_Sulek says:
Helm: Estimated time of arrival to Station?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finished her observation, leaves and heads for the arboretum.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez> ::glances at his station:: CO: Eleven hours, thirty-seven minutes, Captain.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Keeping a watch over the tactical console... been a while since he's been at one of these::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::at her bridge station doing the hourly power consumption reports::
Captain_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Thank you.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO> ::shrugs and turns back to flying the ship::
Captain_Sulek says:
::stands and walks around the bridge inspecting stations::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Arriving, locates the gardener and the two of them quietly discuss what she needs.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The ship gently rocks as it hits one of the small subspace pockets that makes the harsh surrounding space ideal for war games.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::in Main Engineering::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::feels the gentle rock::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Catches her balance and listens to his 'inventory'.::
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Scans to helm.  I would like to avoid those if possible.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
EO: Lieutenant, can you run a check of the lateral shields?  They seem out of alignment.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::pushes a little more power into the inertial dampeners to keep the ship steady::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks instruments quickly ::  CO: Subspace variance of that last void was 0.16. Tying predictive subspace scanning array to helm, aye...
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Alpha Shift*: Alpha Shift Report for Duty, Bravo Shift stand down when relieved.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Status report on the Bridge?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Yes sir,  Running the scans now.  ::begins to run scans on the lateral shields::
Captain_Sulek says:
::continues on his walking tour of the bridge::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Sulek stumbles as the ship hits a small cluster of pockets, shuddering slightly underfoot.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quickly makes her decision and then follows him further into the room.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CEO*: Sir I have strengthened the IDF slightly to keep the ship steady and I am currently running scans of the lateral shields for the CTO.  Other than that everything is green here.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Engineer: Crewman get you and your team on this project immediately ::hands crewman a PADD::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<Engineer> CEO: Aye, Lieutenant.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: Damn I thought I put enough into the IDF.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::boosts the IDF again just a little::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::walks to the CO and helps him up::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shortly finds her arms filled along with the gardener who follows behind her back to her new office.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Please run a Level 3 Diagnostic on all non-essential systems, then conduct that one by one on key systems. Please inform me of your progress.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Sir are you alright?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CEO*: Understood sir.
Captain_Sulek says:
::Rising:: Running Horse: Thank you for your concern.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: CO: Sorry, sir. The subspace voids here are highly unstable. Some cosmologists speculate that they are due to the relatively recent collapse of the nearby Jessamine pulsar, roughly 2.5 million years ago.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The bridge lights dim and the red alert klaxons start blaring "Intruder Alert!"
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Your welcome sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to the internal sensor panels ::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: Now what?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Can't help but overhear the CEO and EO::  EO: He sure works you hard, doesn't he?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Nah I am used to him besides I don't mind.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Checks his console at the intruder alert, trying to track down the deck and location::
Captain_Sulek says:
::Moving to Chair:: Computer: Location of intruder.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Enters her office and points to where she would like the various plants placed, moving to put hers on her desk and the wooden bookshelf behind it.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The computer automatically cancels the alert and returns the lights to normal. Reporting a fault in isolinear cluster on Deck 4.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Engineers: Everyone grab a weapon. Condition Alpha One, we have an intruder.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CTO: Fault in an isolinear processor, deck 4... intruder alert cancelled.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Change to CO>
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::as he makes the statement alert status is brought down::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands :: CO: False alarm, sir.
Captain_Sulek says:
Powers: Have teams report to...never mind.  *All Hands* Stand down.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The lights start to flicker in a nauseating strobe effect as the ship drops out of warp.
Captain_Sulek says:
*Telarus* Repair to deck 4.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Grabs a PADD and starts to make a list of those she still wants and those to be sent to her quarters.  Pauses as the lights begin to flicker.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Engineer: Take a repair team to the isolinear cluster on Deck 4, run Level One diagnostics.
Captain_Sulek says:
Self: This is becoming most disconcerting.  *Telarus* What is going on down there?
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<Engineer> CEO: Yes, sir. ::grabs his team a kit::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Running diagnostics now sir.
Captain_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Can you re-establish warp?
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Computer: Run Level 2 Diagnostics all Warp systems and related sub or support systems.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO> ::shakes his head, growling under his breath:: CO: Negative... I can't get a field to form.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Hands the PADD to the gardener with her thanks, then watches him leave before ordering the computer.::  Computer:  Lower lights to candle light.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Area scans.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The gentle thrumming of the warp core increases to a wild scream as the M/AM reaction destabilizes.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Bravo Shift*: Bravo Shift, Main Engineering, on the double.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As alarms go off over the ship she lifts her hands to her ears, a shudder of irritation going through her.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Alpha Shift: Everyone I need you to get on these projects right now. Group 1 to Plasma Injectors, Group 2 Matter Anti Matter Injectors, Group 3 Coolant, Group 4 Warp Nacelles.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The whine stops and the thrum of the warp core drops to a dull trot as the reaction slows to molasses. Lights continue to flicker around the ship.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir...
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Your relieved of your post on the Bridge, head to Main Computer control, this could be a computer glitch.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Frowns lightly::  Self: Too many interruptions...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lets out a breath of air in relief.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir something is going with core, the reaction rate has dropped nearly to zero.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CEO*: I stand relieved sir!  ::relinquishes the bridge engineering console::
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Could the unstable area in this sector cause this?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Suddenly lifts her hand to her mouth as her stomach starts to roll, a shudder of nausea going through her.  Quickly heads toward the bathroom.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Quite possibly, sir. Such fluctuations in quantum space are a known side effect of subspace voids such as those we are now encountering.
Captain_Sulek says:
*Telarus* Since we cannot establish warp, I understand your point.  Try to get it back under control as quickly as possible.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Is there a remedy?
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::Bravo Shift arrives in Main Engineering some half dressed finishing dressing themselves:: Bravo Shift: Alright people let's move we have a Class One problem with the core and our ability for warp flight, we have multiple system malfunction and failures. In your PADD you have the problems and your group assignments to fix them. Dismissed.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::enters the TL and orders it to engineering::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Unknown, sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Any possibility of shifting the shield frequency?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: What in the world could be possibly wrong now with the reactor core?
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Radiation alarms start going off the ship as the shields become porous.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::exits the TL and walks into main engineering.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leans her head against the cool door after she finds her stomach now empty of breakfast.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
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CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head ::  CO: That would be ineffective, sir. Quantum-level effects cannot be blocked by shields.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Sir what the blazes is going on?????
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Puts his hands out in a frustrated manner and looks over his board.  He starts talking to the console::  Now stop that!  What's wrong with you?
Captain_Sulek says:
::looks down at the warning about the shields on his chair console:: Helm: All stop.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<Alpha Shift Engineer>: *CEO*: Sir, I am at the shield generator attempting to boost our throughput, while Ensign Yamato is working out of Deflector Control to boost our strength.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slowly takes deep calming breaths, then turns to run the water, cupping it in her hands to splash on her face.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Hull temp is rising sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks sensors :: CO: Sir... power to short-range sensors is down to 8 percent. The data is sporadic and probably unreliable.
Captain_Sulek says:
Computer: Monitor hull and radiation levels.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Grabs a towel and dries her face, exiting into her office.  She heads for the couch and sits down.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: On the flickering view screen, space outside begins to inexplicably brighten.
Captain_Sulek says:
Helm: 90 degree turn...ahead .5.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::hands fly over consoles to try to get power from other areas of the ship to boost the shields::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO:  Do the best you can.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO> CO: No good, Captain. The engines are barely producing any power and we don't seem to have anything to push against! We're just spinning or wheels here.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Alpha Shift Engineer/Yamato*: Hurry up, get more power up.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Trying sir but my question is why are the shields porous?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: They shouldn't be even with quantum radiation.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: There could be a draining force in the area in subspace that is causing this. Searching LCARS for reference.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::searches LCARS::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Communication breaks down in to static and one by one consoles go dark as the overhead lights dim to nearly nothing.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::engages Emergency Power::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO:  Sir I think maybe we should take the ship to grey mode and........here goes the power.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feeling very warm, realizing something was not right, she stands and makes her way to sickbay.::
Captain_Sulek says:
::looks around as power dims::
Captain_Sulek says:
Helm: Try thrusters.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Breathing slightly hard, notes the lights dimming and wondering if there was any connection to her current condition.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::sees something relevant on the screen and LCARS goes offline::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Self: Blast! ::hits the console::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Wait a second we could try to change the polarity of the shields.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I recommend we alert Gamma Station regarding our situation.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: I had some relevant information about this problem on LCARS and it just went offline. Go ahead reverse polarity, shift frequency.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: If we have the power.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO> ::tries the thrusters but they do hardly anything to move the ship::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the turbo lift doors close.::  Computer:  Sickbay.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: If the quantum radiation is positively charged then we should change the polarity frequency of the shields.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Shifts his phaser rifle, not liking this, and preparing for anything::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Sir at this point anything would help.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks sensors again ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sighs as the doors refuse to close.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::inputs her configurations for the shield reverse of its polarity and finishes quickly::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::taps his comm. badge:: *Bridge*: Communications test, over.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Bill, what is going on?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Sir, program set and awaiting your final order to make it happen.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: in the dark, a light can be seen from under the Ready Room door.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Execute.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Not sure yet, Commander.  Stay alert.  We're experiencing a number of failures.
Captain_Sulek says:
Computer: What are the current Radiation levels on the ship?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Executing it now.  ::flips the switch and waits::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: fumbles under his console for the emergency wrist lamp ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
:::receives no response from the Bridge takes all available power and set the distress beacon::
Captain_Sulek says:
::turns and looking notes a light from under Ready Room door::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<Computer> ::barely audible:: Radiation Levels are 600 rads and climbing.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: What am I missing?  I know something is missing for this to work.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::bangs both fists into the console at the same time::
Captain_Sulek says:
::stands, he crosses to the door and puts a hand fleetingly to the door, while pressing the opening mechanism so it won't open::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::reviews the EO's program and finds the problem::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: I am correcting the problem.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: I should have seen that.  So stupid to miss that little thing.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sees what the Captain sees... finds the Bridge armory locker and takes a Phaser II, giving a second one to Sulek ::
Captain_Sulek says:
::takes the phaser:: All: We made need to get into radiation suits.  Break them out from deck lockers.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::executes the program::
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Ready?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir.
Captain_Sulek says:
::signals Kraight to move to the other side of the door::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps to the left ::
Captain_Sulek says:
::presses the door release and stands to the right::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Getting no reply, sighs and leans her head against the wall.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: aims into the room as the door slides open ::
Captain_Sulek says:
::aims opposite direction of Kraight and peaks around the door jamb edge::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Makes her way back to her quarters, more by feel then by sight.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Okay the program is running and the shields polarity is reversing, frequency changing.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Sulek is nearly blinded by a sudden burst of light seen through his Ready Room window.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finding her door locked sighs and sinks to the floor, finding it hard to think.::
Captain_Sulek says:
::his inner eye lids snap into place::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shields his face with his left forearm ::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: The light grows and blossoms in an amorphous mass of bright yellow light that spreads throughout space.
Captain_Sulek says:
;:he squints momentarily as his eyes adjust::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Status report, how are the shields having any effect?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her breath comes harsher and soon she is doubled up, just trying to breath, her body badly shaking.::  Bill...
Captain_Sulek says:
::he looks at the spreading light:: Kraight: Most interesting.  Speculation?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Since his console has failed anyway, moves towards the Captain::  CO: Captain?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Outloud: Argh!!!!! This is not working.  I can't keep the radiation from increasing.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Before they can figure it out, something enormous and dark appears out of the light, blocking the light and tossing the Quirinus like a feather in its wake.
Captain_Sulek says:
Powers: You may wish to stay back.  It is quite bright.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: barely able to see :: CO: None at this time, sir... I will attempt tricorder readings...
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The crew is thrown off their feet as the ship starts to spin.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: I suggest you protect your ey....::finds himself on the floor::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::everything finally dies around him:: EO: Never mind, stay here just in case I am going to make it up to the Bridge. ::is thrown around Main Engineering as the ship starts to spin::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Hold On!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: goes flying, the tricorder knocked from his hand ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finds herself unable to breath as she is slammed against the further wall.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::looses her footing and hits the floor hard this time and reaches out for something to grab but misses and ends up on the other side of engineering injured::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Grunts as the wind is knocked out of him::
Captain_Sulek says:
::struggling to regain his footing::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Forces herself to slowly breath, finding it difficult.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The crew is thrown roughly again as power abruptly comes back, overloading the systems as power travels to too many parts at once and the IDS can't keep up.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Finds herself no more then float some as she is tossed about.::
Captain_Sulek says:
Computer: Emergency shutdown of all power except those to shield, life support.  Shunt excess power out of dampening....::falls again::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: We will have one shot! ::grabs onto a panel and starts to run his program while the systems are powered::
Captain_Sulek says:
Computer:...ports...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feels consciousness slipping from her.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::now is thrown to the other side of the warp core and falls quite limp as she is out cold::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: flexes his fingers to deploy the gecko-like pads at his fingertips, and struggles into his seat gripping the console edge tightly... begins implementing emergency systems shutdown ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feels her breathing starting to ease.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::begins to come around and is in extreme pain as she realizes something is broken::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Rolls to her back, against the wall, and stares up at the ceiling.::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self:  Next time remind myself to put a harness in that chair.
Captain_Sulek says:
::loudly:: Helm: ahead 1/4 impulse....::he regains his footing:: Computer: Power to impulse engines.  ::begins trying to make his way back to the chair::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::starts to do an external exam and does indeed find that several ribs are broken as well as her leg::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Alpha/Bravo*: All shifts repair your designated areas.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Lt. don't move.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Sir, ::groans:: I have failed you.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<FCO> ::climbs back in to his chair and reactivates the engines, powering them up to try to get out of there::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::grabs a medical kit:: *Sick Bay*: Medic to Engineering.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As her eyes focus, she realizes she can actually see.  With a trembling hand, reaches up to tap her comm. badge.::  Medical:  Medical assistance to deck... deck... :: sighs::  Just come to the counselor’s office... outside it.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::tears come fast as she knows she failed in her job::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: No you haven't.
Captain_Sulek says:
::finally makes it back to his chair::*Telarus* Status report.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Power shutdown to all but essential systems underway, sir... :: turns as a sensor console beeps to his left ::   Proximity alert!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Starting to feel better, she sits up, leaning against the wall.::  *CTO*:  Might I ask what is going on up there?
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Sir it was my program and I missed the glitch.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<Engineer> *CO*: This is Crewman Polanski, sir. Lt. Telarus is tending to Lt. Running Horse's injuries and awaiting a medic. Main Power and all systems online, there is damage that Alpha and Bravo Shifts are repairing now, a program has been executed to prevent the same problem from occurring as easily.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight:  What's our location?  If we passed though a subspace rift...
Captain_Sulek says:
*Polanski*Understood
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Checking over his console::  *CNS*: Haven't figured that out yet, Commander.  Seems most of the systems have returned to normal, but what caused the... fluctuations... is unknown.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps some controls to refine the sensor readings ::  CO: An extremely large object... fifty kilometers at a bearing of 104 mark 26... size... about one hundred kilometers!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As she waits for his reply, a medical officer she does not recognize appears.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::starts to run over with medical instruments to help the bones heal and set correctly while he runs another tool to heal some of the internal bleeding and grabs a dermal regenerator::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: You will be fine.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CEO: Go sir let the medics take care of me you have a ship to take care of.
Captain_Sulek says:
Helm:  Get us clear.  Full impulse.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I am heading for sickbay.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods to the medical officer as he helps her up and they make their way to the turbo lift.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Are you okay?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Our position is unchanged, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Composition of the object?  Is it a ship... a rock?
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::medics arrive in Engineering::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Still checking, sir...
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Everything will be ok.
Captain_Sulek says:
Kraight: Well let's be thankful for small favors, I believe is the saying.  Is it safe to go to warp?
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The ship shudders as its captured in an iron grip of a tractor bream that begins to drain its power. Lights flash in the back of the crew's eyes as they're scanned. The ship's computer begins to overheat as it's accessed.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<Medic> *Transporter Chief:* Medical Emergency 3 to beam to Sick Bay.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::tears are still falling knowing that she did in...........is blinded::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I don’t know.  Extreme nausea and then... something not unlike the shakes.  I am starting to feel better.  I have no idea what caused it... at least not yet.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Grunts again::  CO: Tractor beam!  Remodulating shields to try to break it... ::Shifts frequency up::
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Outloud: What in the blazes just blinded me?????
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::gets back to his duties:: All: Come on people, double time!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The object shows no detectable power signatures.
Captain_Sulek says:
::looks at console:: Powers: Then we know our object is more than a rock.  Ahkileez: Get us out of here.  Try to shear out of the beam.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a sigh, she steps into the turbo lift and listens as the medic orders it to sickbay.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Repairs underway sir. Lt. Running Horse is in Sick Bay with major injuries.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: On the view screen, the lone crewman watching can see the enormous shape outside light up as dozens of bright blue engines ignite like suns and the ship comes about.
Captain_Sulek says:
Computer: Shut down all access except to Quirinus crew.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The computer reports that its entire library has been read.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir! The object is moving, under its own power.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Too late, sir. The entire contents of our data banks have been scanned.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As they step from the lift, into sickbay, she notes she is defiantly feeling much better.  Sitting on one of the bio beds, she lets the medic due his job.  Her mind finally free, she goes back over what just happened.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Around the ship, hundreds of stars are blocked out as the ship is rained with millions of micrometeorites of alien material passing through their shields and scattering against the hull like hail.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::launches a power overload to the tractor array and targets the object attempting to escape with their information::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Suddenly sits up, almost hitting her head against the medic as she realizes what was wrong.::
Captain_Sulek says:
All: It would seem we may be out gunned.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: The tractor array burns out, unable to lock on to anything.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Bill, what is going on up there?  Time was just bent around me.
Captain_Sulek says:
Open Hailing Frequency
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Enormous and looming, the colossal ship passes over the Quirinus, blocking all the sky and the noise in the ships from the micrometers dragged along in its wake become deafening.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::puts hands over ears::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: yelling :: CO: Hull sensors report no penetration by the objects. Composition unknown.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Taps his badge::  *CNS*: Some sort of.. ship is out there.  It's dragging micrometeorites about it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Alpha/Bravo*: Repair Tractor Array, Priority One.
EO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::her ears are beginning to ache from the noise::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir I tried my best to tractor the object I have a repair team on the array right now it burned out in my attempt.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  And live goes on... ::Sighs::  I doubt I will be of much use, but heading up there now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<live = life>
Captain_Sulek says:
Helm: Can you clear us of this object?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a moment to convince the medic she is fine and his instruments are reading her are in agreement.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::transfers power to shields and engines:: *Bridge*: You have additional power to the shields and engines.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Before the FCO can answer, the Quirinus is snapped around like the tongue of a whip and hauled inside a yawning bay inside the enormous ship, like a guppy in a great white. To the universe, the Quirinus again disappears.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
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