Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10508.08

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – XO

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign Zee Alexander – CMO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Lt. Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – FCO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – CIV
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS
Edward Selgas 	as 	Lt. Commander David Telarus – CEO

                        …with…

Erin Cody		as	Ambassador Aelsery
Christopher Dickinson	as	Ensign Branson, Yrn, Ebert, Preston, Drake
Christopher Gibson	as	Captain Jennifer Malachi, Jr. Officer
Michael Jones		as	Ambassador Qui

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Quirinus – SM

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has recently arrived at their new home port, Crossroads Station. Deep within the heart of the region known as The Xherivhan, Crossroads is an old, battered Buckingham Class Station that has definitely seen its share of conflict over the years. Following some tight flying through subspace ruptures, the Quirinus has successfully docked with the station - only to find that they are the largest, and most powerful ship in the region. After meeting Captain Jennifer Malachi, Commanding Officer of Crossroads, Commander Pangborn has offered the services of the Quirinus' staff to enact repairs aboard the station...

...however before the senior staff were able to depart from the station, an explosion ripped through the "Fire Side Grill" - a local establishment on the station's promenade. Malachi, Pangborn and Sulek have been knocked off their feet, alarms have flooded the station and Quirinus...and debris smoke fills the air...

Welcome to Crossroads Station ladies and gentlemen...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Assignment - Welcome Home"=/\==/\=

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::As alarms go off, Powers rushes to his station and checks the sensors, internal and external::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::choking in the smoke:: CO: Captain...are you all right?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::standing now, with a wound to his left arm:: XO: Nothing serious.  And you?

ACTION - Klaxons flood the U.S.S. Quirinus and medical teams jump to attention. Pieces of debris fall off the battered remains of the Fire-Side Grill and Captain Malachi can be seen laying a few feet from Pangborn with a rather large bash on her head.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sulek: I seem to be all right.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In sickbay, helping with just about everything.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: Malachi is hurt ::moves to assist::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
All: There's been an explosion on the station.  *Security*: Security team Beta, report to the station to assist.  *Medical*: Medical team to the station.  ::Taps his commbadge once more::  *CO/XO*: Captain, Commander?  Status?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*Station medical*: Report to Promenade on the double.  ::looking around:: Your captain is in need of serious attention.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at his station on the bridge :: CTO: Scanning the Fireside Grill...
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Was seemingly hovering down a corridor toward the station when the red alert went off. Security is now keeping he / she in place somewhere. Seems mildly annoyed::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*CTO* Secure the ship, send teams to Promenade on station.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CNS*: Counselor, have OPS lock onto Malachi and beam her directly to sickbay
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks around as the report comes in.::

ACTION - In a conference room on the other side of the station, Ambassador Aelsery and Captain Joanna Matisse stand across a briefing table, eyes locked. Each is trying to learn about the other...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*XO*:  Understood...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Medical and Security is on their way, sir.  The ship is being secured as we speak.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Passes the orders on, wondering what had happened in such a short amount of time.::

ACTION - The lights along the umbilical connection flicker as Qui hovers, waiting to be allowed onto the old station...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Sir, sensors detect at least two dozen wounded. I am having Holodeck 1 prepared for incoming triage.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Sits back taking notes, waits for the next bit of info, wondering why she could not get along better with the ambassador::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::sitting at the table, arms folded across her chest:: CIV: At the very least, they sent a female to meet me...  from what I hear of your Starfleet you give the men much more power than is standard.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Leads his team onto the Promenade of the station, rifles at the ready.  When they arrive, he points out the team to take a defensive perimeter.  Two of the team enter the grill cautiously with tricorders, checking the structural integrity and helping to point out the wounded::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Reports to the XO::  XO: Commander.  Ensign Branson reporting...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*CSO* Understood.   Detail scans of the area.  Get a team here to see what we've got.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: I won't disagree with that, but I will point out I am, and was a captain, woman get there chance too.

ACTION - The meeting between Aelsery and Matisse is interrupted as a junior Starfleet officer rushes into the room. "There's been an explosion, Captain," he says frantically. "They want you down on the Promenade immediately...sir..."

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::looks among the wreckage of the restaurant:: CO: Terrorism? This is proving to be an unwelcome introduction all around ::grim::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::smiles slightly:: CIV: Well, then Captain, that is something we have in common.  ::looks up at the intrusion, slightly annoyed::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*Science Team One*: Report to Transporter Room Three. Standard forensics kit.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Commander, I will accompany my team to the station.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: It seems we will have to end this early, we can continue this when ever you are available that is, I need to go, I recommend you go back to your quarters for now.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns his station over to an ensign ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@XO:  It seems the Captain's concern has just been elevated.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Understood, Commander.  Security and Medical are on the scene now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: To say the least

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, Captain Jennifer Malachi is beamed into the Quirinus' sickbay. Nurses rush over to her and someone calls Azhure over.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Heads out and follows the jr. officer to the promenade::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, enters turbolift :: TL: Transporter Room Three.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV: It takes more than that to scare me.  ::follows them both, curious::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: We'll want Powers to lead the investigation. That may require soothing a few of the stations security personnel as well
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Closes his / her eyes for a moment, sees glimpses of the past ... the future ... the present. It is overwhelming and gentle at the same time. Like being hurled into a raging rapid that quick transforms into a gentle bath::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Hearing her name called, and not seeing the CMO at hand, heads over to the bio-bed.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: in a couple of minutes, Kraight and his team materialize outside the wreckage of the Fireside Grill ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Jr.Officer: What happened? How many are hurt? ::walks quickly::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::sees a med-tech nearby and moves to have his arm treated:: XO: Send for him, but we don't want to step on station securities toes, I believe the expression is.
Capt_Jennifer_Malachi says:
@<JrOfficer> CIV: We're reporting at least two dozen wounded, including Captain Malachi. Captain Sulek has arrived with the Quirinus...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Branson: See what you can find out. I want to know the specifics involved with the explosion, a full report
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Checks his sensors again... they can't pick up any important information from here::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::eyebrows raised:: JrOfficer:  And whom is responsible for this destruction?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@Team: Senger, Williams... start scanning for residual energy signatures and chemical explosive residues.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: the two Lieutenants move off and begin their scans ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> XO: Already underway, sir.  ::Sees the science team::  CSO: Commander!  Watch your step in there.
Capt_Jennifer_Malachi says:
@<JrOfficer> Aelsery: Well...ummm, we don't know. ::He leads them along their way towards the promenade::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@JrOfficer: who is in charge at the moment with her down? :: enters the promenade and looks around in awe::
Capt_Jennifer_Malachi says:
@<JrOfficer> CIV: Captain Sulek is on site, sir...and currently you're the ranking officer, Captain...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gently checks the captain over.::  MO:  Head wound... always lots of blood.  clean her up and lets see the extent of the damage.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@Self:  Noori glosh, no doubt...  ::using a not-very-nice word from  her language that the Universal Translators wouldn't have understood, thankfully::
Ambassador_Qui says:
<Security #1> Qui: I'm sorry Ambassador, apparently there has been an explosion on the station. I've been informed we're taking on wounded and attempting to help the station. We'll have to return you to your quarters for the time being.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Branson: I'll be careful. Have all the wounded been evacuated yet?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Yrn> ::Finds something possibly interesting and leans down with his tricorder, scanning carefully.  Is this a fragment, or a clue?::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::notices gathering onlookers:: Security: I want this area sealed off.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Nurse:  Let the station know we have their captain.  She is currently unconscious.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Opens eyes:: Security: Nonsense. I shall go to your Sickbay. Escort me there please. ::Turns and hovers down the corridor::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> CSO: Getting the last out now, sir.  ::Calls a medical technician over::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: Oh this is going to set back our meeting quiet a bit. ::Looks around for this Sulek::

ACTION - Captain Matisse and Ambassador Aelsery enter the promenade and immediately all eyes turn towards them. At that moment however, Matisse falls into shadow as focus turns to Aelsery and her large angelic wings.

ACTION - Like white dove feather, her wings expand outwards. Massive, white, beautiful. They are a perfect compliment to her blond hair, and the white translucent top and skirt that she wears. An aura seems to surround her, confidence and power...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Turns towards the Captain::  CO: That's pretty much already done, sir.  I'll contact the vessel and have Commander Powers send over transport inhibitors, just to be extra certain.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: begins scanning for any indications of the bomb's casing or other components ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Ignoring the blood on her uniform, runs the medical scanner over the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Branson: Excellent.
Ambassador_Qui says:
<Security> ::Shrugs and escort the Noori to it's requested destination::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: Beautiful...what are you doing...wow ::goes speechless::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::surveys the scene, barely noticing all the attention her entrance  has made... it's  nothing she hasn't seen before::

ACTION - Scans begin to come back to Kraight and Powers - it appears as if the explosive was local in nature, the casing was from a nearby planet known as Vodauran Prime.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Nods::  CO: Aye, sir.  ::Taps his commbadge::  *CTO*: Commander?  This is Branson.  Can you have a couple of transport inhibitors sent over?
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV:  Taking a better look ::hovers slightly off the ground, as if being over 6 feet tall didn't already give her a vantage point to survey the damage::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Handing the medical tricorder over to the MO, she lightly touches the large wound.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Shouts:: Outloud: I'm looking for a Captain Sulek, I repeat, a Captain Sulek!
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::seeing Matisse and Aelsery:: CIV: I am Captain Sulek.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Yrn> ::Found something!  Calling out::  CSO/XO: Commanders!  We've got fragments over here...

ACTION - The massive, three story restaurant has been totalled - the whole front section has been blown away and lose wired and support beams can be seen hanging from the nearby walls.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Yrn: Can you make out the composition of them yet?
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CO: Captain ::nods politely::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Sulek: Thank you!, I am captain Matisse, ranking officer here, what the hell happened here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@XO: Get a hold of station technical and have them shut power down to the area surrounding the restaurant.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: Aye
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Yrn> ::Checks his readings again::  XO: I'm reading... hirenium.  A rare element, found on a planet known as... Vodauran Prime.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: We were on a tour when the explosion occurred.  I have teams investigating now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Station OPS*: Please shut down everything except structural integrity and life support to the are surrounding the restaurant
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*CO*: Sir, this is Kraight. We've found fragments of the bomb casing. Preliminary scans indicate it may have been manufactured in the northern hemisphere of Vodauran Prime.

ACTION - A member of the security team is able to fish out a dead body, the former owner of the restaurant apparently had been restrained and placed in the kitchen. The explosion killed him...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CO: thank you on your quickness captain, please have them work with the station security.  Are any of your crew injured, how is Malachi?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@<Station OPS>: Pangborn: Most of it is already shut off due to the explosion, I'm shutting down remaining non-essentials now
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Has the transport inhibitors rounded up and taken over to the station::  *Branson*: Ensign, inhibitors coming in.  Make sure the injured are out first.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*CSO*: Understood, bring them to Captain Matisse.  CIV: I have minor injuries, Malachi was severely hurt and transported to my sickbay.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> *CTO*: Aye.  Standing by.  ::Turns to the other security officers::  Sec: Any more injured?
Ambassador_Qui says:
::The translucent being who looks like a child enters Sickbay, waiting for security to go through first (on and off, he/she has run into doors as the sensors have a little trouble picking it up). He/she floats in and looks at the "casualties"::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: Non-essentials have been shut down
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::eyebrows raise at the mention of Malachi being injured - she floats back down to the ground and her wings disappear again::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: As were the others wounded in the explosion.   XO: Kraight has found a fragment.  See what you can find out about it origins.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: Let me track him down and have a look.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Ebert> Branson: Injured are out... but this guy didn't make it.  ::Moves another beam::  Looks like a station inhabitant.. might even be the owner.  Bound and gagged, he is.  ::Calls to medical to bring a stretcher::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks around again and shakes her head:: Aelsery: You've had a look, any ideas?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@XO: I believe you will find him in the restaurant at ground zero...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CO: I need a status of the Captain when ever you have a moment, what a nice welcome eh?
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats from person to person. Seems upset::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CSO*: Kraight, I'm on my way. ::searches through the ruins and finds Kraight::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gets the captain stabilized while they finish cleaning her up.::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV/CO: The Noori, Qui - this is the work of Qui and his kind.  Cowards that they are, destroying civilian gathering places rather than engaging a proper war
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: You say you may have a point of origin already?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Interrupts the XO and CO::  CO/XO’s: Sirs, maybe someone can positively ID him, but we've got a bound and gagged dead body.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: The captain had warned us of unrest, but not of this degree.  You may contact my sickbay for any direct update on Malachi.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::haughty tone of voice when  describing her sworn enemies::  CIV:  Find Qui, and you'll find who did this.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Once she is stabilized, she begins to repair the damage, beginning with the skull fracture.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: starts running a complex calculation via the tricorder's link back to the Quirinus main computer ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: I am not familiar with this Qui.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: Aelsery:  Ambassador Qui has only now arrived at the station.  S/he has not been out of sight of her escort.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::Has several officers begin setting up the transport inhibitors, already turned on.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CO:  Just because the Noori was not  in  the immediate vicinity, does not mean he  is necessarily innocent.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As she works with the bones, the doctor uses the dermal regenerator, working on the wound itself.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks over to Aelsery:: CO: I don't really care at this moment, i want this Qui put in the brig till they can be questions.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV:  "Ambassador" ::uses the term sarcastically:: Qui is representative of the Noori people, who have are currently occupying the Lilithine Holy Space without permission.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats by Azhure and Captain Malachi who she is working on. The child being looks solemn as he/she sees Malachi's future:: Hmmm.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@  :: distractedly ::  XO: Working on that now, sir...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> CO: Actually, sir, it may not be a bad idea to hold all interested parties for questioning.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: You will succeed here, for all the good it will eventually do her.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: the tricorder pings softly ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Bring whatever you need back to the ship
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: I do not believe that would be appropriate, however, I can have the Ambassador returned to quarters aboard the Quirinus.  We should not allow any feuding faction to dictate our actions at this juncture.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: On one level, notes she is being observed, but continues her work, undisturbed.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: ambassador eh? better lock him up in some quarters yet, I don't want to deal with the fall out if I put him in the brig now.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ XO: Got it. The blast pattern of the casing fragments indicate that the bomb was at approximately table top height on the second floor, possibly fastened beneath a table.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui:  The one thing I have learned, is that nothing, not even time, is written in stone and stone can wear away with time.  Anything can change.  Though I am curious on your comment.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::arches one eyebrow toward this male "leader," not pleased with being labelled a "feuding faction"::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CO: This is my station at the moment :: cringes:: And someone just blew a nice piece of it up.  I want them locked up, now.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ XO: With your permission, sir, I'd like to stay and complete a few more scans.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::sifts through the rubble:: CSO: Type of detonator? Timed or was it a suicide mission?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Yes take all the time you need
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: You do good work, Commander. But Captain Malachi will not leave the Xherivhan region alive. This I promise you.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::smiles at Matisse, she likes this one:: CIV:  And Captain, if his quarters just happen to have a malfunctioning airlock...  all the better.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Yrn> CSO: It'll take some sifting through the debris, but we'll find fragments of that table... might lead to a clue.  Location of where the bomb sat, perhaps even DNA fragments from a chair, the table, or a glass...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: If I may speak privately with you for a moment, Captain.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui:  And why would you promise this?  :: Reaches for a neural stimulator.::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Says nothing and floats away::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Steps aside and walks to a clear corridor, and waits for the captain to follow::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Ebert> CO: Captain?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: The presence leaving her area, she orders the nurse to use the protodynoplaser.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yrn: Excellent idea. I will feed the molecular composition of the casing fragment back to the ship's computers. We can use the ship's sensors to locate them, and beam them all back to the ship for analysis.

ACTION - The monitors above Captain Malachi begin to level off as she becomes more stable. A nurse next to Azhure smiles and leaves her to finish the work - moving on to the next patient.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::follows Matisse:: CIV: I do not know what you know of the situation here, but I am just now coming to understand it.  Ambassador Qui has  Starfleet protection and was returning with us.  The differences here are being dictated by radical religious beliefs, not by any logic.  I do not believe that a brig could hold the Ambassador as Qui is an ethereal.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Ebert> CO/XO/CSO: We've got more information.... we've found computer board parts.  Looks like a counter circuit of some kind... I'd think this was activated manually, not by remote.  From what we found... probably... IA-5 detonator.  ::Looks up from his tricorder at him::  Vo design, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Ebert: You mean it was a suicide mission?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Ebert> XO: I didn't say that, sir.  The person could have placed the explosive device, set the counter for five minutes, paid his tab... and be far gone.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: A glance at the monitor and she gives her an injection of trianoline.::  Hmmm... that should do it.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Ebert: Understood. Continue searching. We need answers.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Ebert: Nicely done. Continue scanning for more fragments of that circuit.

ACTION - All eyes turn up as a support beam lets out a large creek only moments before it snaps off and tumbles down from the third floor to the main level.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO:  The captain is resting easy now.  Let her wake normally.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Ebert> ::Picking up pieces with a pair of tongs into a nifty futuristic evidence collection pouch::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Sir, Captain Malachi is resting comfortably at the moment.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Points to the promenade:: CO: that is my responsibility, this station is my responsibility at the moment, I'm not in the mood for Starfleet protection speech.  Keep Qui on your ship, cause if he steps on this station, i don't care who he is, he'll be in the brig, answering questions.  I'm doing what’s best for the station.  If you will excuse me.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::walks back to meet up with Aelsery::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Branson> ::As the beam falls, and the dust settles::  Security: Yrn!  Ebert!  Science!  Everyone okay in there?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@CIV: The two factions have been in disagreement for some time, is my understanding.  Qui has described the Lilithine as something of a Zealot.  I understand you, Captain.

ACTION - As Aelsery moves her smooth skin seems to glow with an inner beauty and some members of the Quirinus security staff begin to wonder if all Lilithine women are as radiant as the Ambassador.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@Branson: We are unharmed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::misses being hit by the beam by centimetres::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*Security* Please escort Ambassador Qui to quarters.  He is not to be on the station.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::brushes herself off as the dust settles from the falling beam::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Nods as she hears the captain::  JrOfficer: Once all bodies, etc are removed, get the repair crew in.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Taps his commbadge::  *CTO*: Aye, sir.  I'll have two head down immediately.  ::Checks the computer's location and sends commands::  They're on their way, sir.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::moves  over to join  Matisse who has just re-entered, looking down at the male worker-bees cleaning up the mess as she passes... literally "looking down" as she is a foot taller than most of them::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: What a mess :: coughs from the dust::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: calls out :: Team: Senger, Williams! I suggest we evacuate until the area is stabilized. We have more than enough data and samples to keep us busy.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV: The male wants to protect Qui, does he?  ::not mincing words::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::moving towards the sight he stops at the entrance:: XO: Report.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats around and observes the quite talented medical teams going to work::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*CNS* Good.  Please keep me apprised of any changes.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Aye sir...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: You can say that, Qui is not to put one foot on this station, or I’ll put him in the brig myself.  Seems Sulek is keeping him under Starfleet protection, ::Shakes her head::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: We've made substantial progress, the bomb fragments are being analysed, and we're fairly certain it was detonated manually. We need to move away from the area, it's unsafe for the time being
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: picks his way through the rubble ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Sec_Preston> ::Enters Sickbay and looks around for the very short Ambassador.  Someone that Bill's girlfriend finally towers over, he jokes silently in his head::  Qui: Ambassador, could you come with us, please?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: the stocky little Benzite is dwarfed by Aelsery ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks up ::

ACTION - As Kraight continues his search, he finds something unusually out of place, a pin or emblem of some sort. It is almost leaf shaped and seems to shimmer silver in the dusty light.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: Any luck dealing with station hierarchy?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her patient seen too, she satisfies her curiosity and turns toward Qui.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::stepping away:: XO: Excellent.  Be sure to share all finding with station security.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CIV:  The  Noori are cowards, they'll hide behind Starfleet as long as they can.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: stops, looks down... picks up the object ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sulek: Efforts are being coordinated as well as can be excepted
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui: Ambassador...
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::sees a blue man near her, staring, and  looks down at him:: CSO: What is that?
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Without looking at the El Aurian:: CNS: Yes, Commander?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks at the Ambassador :: Aelsery: I do not know... You are Ambassador Aelsery, are you not?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@XO: Captain Matisse wishes to do the right thing.  She is concerned that Ambassador Qui is involved.  The person who she is with has made the accusation.  I am afraid that Matisse does not know the situation as yet between the factions at Crossroads.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Preston> ::Not happy about being ignored::  Qui: Ambassador, could you please come with us?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks up, way up:: Self: Malachi better poll through...::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CO: I'm glad you're Captain. I was never any good at diplomacy
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui:  I am curious as well as disturbed by your earlier comment.  Could you tell me more?  :: Looks at the security officer. with a frown.::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::smiles, he may be male but he knows enough to address her properly:: CSO: I am.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@XO: In this case, I may not be either.
Ambassador_Qui says:
Preston: I apologize. I was ... lost in thought. CNS: Perhaps we can continue this conversation ... another time. ::Almost finds the statement humorous. Floats along with Preston::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::recognizes what he is holding:: @CSO: Give that to me ::holds out her hand expectantly, used  to being obeyed::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sec_Preston:  Where are you taking the Ambassador and why?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Preston> Qui: Thank you, Ambassador.  ::Smiles a winning smile::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Aelsery: Greetings. I am Cmdr. Kraight, Chief Science Officer of the USS Quirinus. It is a great honour to meet you. I do not believe our two species have ever encountered one another before today.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: Please...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Aelsery: he might be a male, but manners please.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::nods and smiles, acknowledging his respectfulness:: CSO: What you are holding, I have seen it before.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Preston> CNS: Commander.  There's been an explosion on the station, and we're not certain who the target was at this point.  It's best to ensure that the important dignitaries are safe and under our watch, rather than being possibly exposed to further attack.  ::Mostly a lie, except about being under our watch::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: taken aback :: Aelsery: With respect, ma'am, this is evidence in the investigation of a crime. I must regretfully decline your request.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sec_Preston:  Try again?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CSO: Well that’s easy, give it to me then Cmdr.  ::Steps in::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Aelsery. I would however be most grateful for any information about this object you might be able to impart.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Preston>  CNS: Explosion on station.  VIPs under protective watch.  Sulek and Powers' orders.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Says nothing. Floats by the door waiting for Preston to escort him / her::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CSO/CIV: It is a symbol in Xherivhan culture... ::does not really care for his excuse::  As they have been  long extinct, it is odd to see it here.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sec_Preston:  Lies always trip people up.  :: Nods toward the ambassador, letting her eyes leave the security officer, her annoyance obvious.  Turns back to check her patient.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Ma'am, I can't do that either.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::crossing to Matisse, he nods politely as Aelsery, he listens for a moment to Kraight and the ambassador:: Aelsery: My pardon for my earlier behaviour.  I should have formally introduced myself, but I find that my mind was elsewhere.  I am Captain Sulek, I take it that you are a representative of your people.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: slips the emblem into an evidence pouch ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Preston> ::Makes a note to mention this to Commander Powers::  CNS: Good day, Counselor...  ::Escorts the Ambassador to quarters, quiet as he walks::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CSO: Then hand it over to the station security, and I’ll have a look at it after.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@CO:  I am Aelsery, Regal Ambassador of the Lilithine Sisterhood.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats along::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moves to a station, pulls up the Captain’s chart and updates it.::

ACTION - Lights behind Qui and the security personnel flicker only slightly, enough that the security officers don't even notice it. Qui'dinjori can feel it however...quite distinctly...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Aelsery: I am pleased to meet you.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Grins and wonders if she will like this male::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Ma'am, without an order from Captain Sulek, I am bound by Starfleet Regulation 104.5 section B to retain possession of this evidence for the investigation.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::extends him a hand - still not pleased at his harbouring of the Noori coward, but she will deal with this later::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Shudders for a moment ... something you don't often see he / she do. Turns his / her to see behind it as he/she floats::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Aelsery: Ma'am, could you tell me what this Xherivhan symbol represents, please?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Drake> ::Behind the Ambassador, notices her turn::  Qui: Is everything well, Ambassador?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CSO: Wow, look someone actually read the manual.  :: turns the CO:: CO: Can you please turn over all evidence to station security, the investigation shall be done here.

ACTION - Qui turns and for a moment the ethereal child can almost swear that s/he sees something...but as soon the Noori Ambassador turns, it is gone. The lights return to normal, and all is well once again...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Aelsery: As my ship is assigned to this sector, I would not wish to start incorrectly.  CSO: Run a full recording scan of the objects and give them to station security.  It is not our jurisdiction.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::casts a sideways glance at Sulek::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Narrows eyes, then continues on::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: nods :: CO: Aye, sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: begins an intensive scan of the object ::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
@::looks down at the blue-male, and the pin in his hand, considering the object for a moment::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@CSO/CO/CIV:  It is a symbol of immortality...those who wore it were believed to be born perfect, and would transcend eventually to a higher plane of existence
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Drake> ::Shrugs as the Ambassador continues on::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Aelsery: And did they?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: completes the scan, and hands the evidence pouch to Matisse ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@All: I'm sorry, but if you need me, and I’ll in Command & Control, fixing this mess ::walks away::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@CSO: It is not known.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::notes that station security seems in control:: CIV: I see your people have the area secured.  Mine will be staying on to help in any manner, if you wish.  I should return to the ship and have a discussion with...someone...if you will excuse me.
Ambassador_Qui says:
@CO:  Before you leave, I would request that I be allowed to speak with the Noori about this...situation.

ACTION - Security and Engineering personnel take over the scene as data is collected and distributed to the U.S.S. Quirinus senior staff. They know the explosive was manually activated, was Vo in origin, and was placed on the second floor - one level up from where the dead owner was found. Why? That is still a mystery...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Aelsery: Ambassador, a pleasure to meet you.  But at time like these, duty calls.  I will relay your request to him.  I can do little else.

ACTION - Welcome to Crossroads Station...a home to interesting characters, chaotic politics and high tensions. This is the new home of the U.S.S. Quirinus...let her newest adventures being...

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