Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10508.22

Starring:

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

…and…

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
K.J. Deals		as	Cadet Kindra Holec
Christopher Dickinson	as	Tactical Officer Maltice
Christopher Gibson	as	Ambassador Trogdo
Christopher Gibson	as	
Tom Marsland		as	Cadet Tindrick

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has recently been assigned to the edge of the Xherivhan region, with three Ambassadors now it tow. The newest arrival, Ambassador Trogdo, has recently come aboard and is en route to the bridge. The Quirinus is currently 15 minutes from their arrival point...and so far everything is going smoothly.

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Into The Fire - On The Fringe"=/\==/\=

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: In her office reading over a report she had just finished writing on there currant situation::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::in sickbay::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::walks out of his quarters, reading his assignment from SF Academy, and decides he'd better report in::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::The turbolift doors open onto the Bridge, and Bill again considers if he should have brought the "Ambassador" here::  CO: Captain?  May I present Ambassador Trogdo, of the Tzani.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::in her quarters, surveying the work done by those who moved her things in::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, running long range sensor sweeps ::
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
::Clutching his name card closely, Trogdo waltzes out onto the bridge and looks around, his eyes filled with awe::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::enters the turbolift on his assigned deck, wondering who the cute girl in the med uniform he saw next door this morning was, and says:: TL: Deck 1, Main Bridge.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: glances over at the new arrival, then returns to his work ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning he stands as the ambassador enters:: Trogdo: Welcome aboard, Ambassador.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Deletes everything she had just writing:: Self: Garbage, all of it.  That’s not what they are going to want to read
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, the density of subspace anomalies is increasing as we approach Zeta Coyvan. Navigational data being routed to Conn per standard procedure.
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
::He reminds himself not to touch the Vulcan Captain and steps up, bowing at the waist. He smiles brightly as he looks up at Sulek:: CO: Greetings Captain Su-luck of the U.S.S. Quirinessss...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Bows slightly:: Trogdo: I trust your trip to the Quirinus was pleasant.

ACTION - The duty Conn officer informs the bridge crew that they are 7 minutes from the edge of the Xherivhan.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Understood.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::is stocking one of the med-carts::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::watches as the TL doors open, and looks about, peeking his head out::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::already sees a few things that  will need to be changed, and she's only just  moved in... atrocious::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Any sign of the Naftali?
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
CO: Quite enjoyable...very...tingly...::He smiles and glances back at Powers:: Mr. Bill has been kind enough to show me around your fine wessel...Captain...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Not as yet, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::REB:: COT: Mr. Bill....::let's the unusual address drop:: Trogdo: Good.  Lt. Commander Powers is very diligent.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Looking at the time, figures she better get to the bridge::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::steps out onto the bridge, and waits to grab the CO's attention, looking about nervously::

ACTION - The Quirinus rocks slightly as they graze past a spatial anomaly. The duty Conn officer begins to adjust their course accordingly.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
All: That was a close one...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Shakes to the left and grabs hold of something::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Send out open hail.  Let's see the Naftali is hidden by an anomaly.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::grabs the edge of the cart as the Quirinus rocks::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::is nearly thrown to the ground as the ship rocks::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Adjusting subspace scan resolution...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::seeing Tindrick:: Tindrick:  You are our new Ops officer?

ACTION - No answer comes back from the U.S.S. Naftali. ETA is now four minutes.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Holds herself up by holding her desk, and starts to head out of her office
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::looks to the CO, handing him a PADD:: CO: Aye, sir, on field assignment for my 4th year from the Academy.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tindrick: Are you settled into your quarters?  ::Takes the PADD and scans it::

ACTION - The sensors on Science I begin to beep as the lateral sensor array locks onto a Starfleet signature. The U.S.S. Naftali...

OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
CO: Aye sir, all I have left is my med physical.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Naftali on short-range sensors, sir. Bearing 295 mark 12.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning to the Ambassador:: Trogdo:  I must again welcome you.  Mr. Powers will show you to quarters.  If you will excuse me.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  Adjust course and speed to 1/4 impulse.  OPS: Continue to hail.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Reading no energy signatures aboard the Naftali, sir... also no life signs.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::continues her work restocking in sickbay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tindrick: We are about to... CSO:  None?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Furrows his brow as he listens to the reports::  CO: Are you certain, Captain?  I may be needed here on the Bridge... given the current situation
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
::Trogdo smiles and nods to the Captain and glances over at Lt. Commander Powers::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Gets in there turbolift and calls for the bridge::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: brings up a schematic of the Naftali on an auxiliary monitor :: CO: No, sir, no life signs at all. Massive damage to the saucer section... EPS system is offline ship-wide.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CTO: Agreed.  If you see to having one of your team escort the Ambassador.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: all stop...station keeping.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Trogdo: Would you mind, Ambassador, if one of my staff accompanied you?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tindrick: You may report to medical for your physical and then begin observation at OPS.  Dismissed.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus glides smoothly out of warp near the U.S.S. Naftali. The viewscreen locks onto the New Orleans class vessel, and they can see the entire front section of the saucer has been blown away. The ship hangs adrift in space...

OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::stands to attention, and turns to leave into the turbolift::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Walks onto the bridge and stays in the back, looking over the bridge::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
TL: Sickbay.
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
CTO: No Mr. Bill...I understand...::He nods::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sombrely :: CO: Captain, none of the Naftali's escape pods have been jettisoned.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::moves to another cart and begins stocking it::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Nods back::  Trogdo: We all have our duties.  ::As he exchanges places with his junior TO on duty, he reads over the data on the Naftali::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Full scans of area for any ship particle emission.
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::steps out of the turbolift, and heads to Sickbay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CTO: Take us to yellow alert.  Let's play this safe.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, begins the scans as ordered ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<TO_Maltice> Trogdo: Ambassador?  This way, please... ::motions to the turbolift::
Ambassador_Trogdo says:
::Trogdo glances back towards Powers and Su-luck before heading off with the security personnel::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Does damage appear to be explosion or implosion?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Particle scans indicate no weapons fire. The Naftali's hull shows no signs of having been hit by either particle- or mass-based weapons.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: speculate...what could cause this damage.  OPS: Magnify saucer section.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Velocity vectors of nearby debris indicate that the saucer section exploded. 

ACTION - A comm. signal comes across through the depths of space...the duty OPS officer plays it, but it's nothing but static and the sound of red alert klaxons. The view screen zooms in on the saucer section…it looks almost as if someone slammed a massive hammer through the front hull.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: listens to the voices on the bridge::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The scale of the damage is beyond anything I have ever seen, sir. Possibly a sub harmonic feedback in the EPS system... but there are multiple fail safes to prevent just such an occurrence.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::sees that a few more things were knocked out of place when the ship rocked and turns to leave her quarters, frustrated with the mess::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::walks inside Sickbay, looking around for the CMO::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::looks up as Tindrick enters:: OPS: May I help you?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Internal damage...with no pods jettisoned it must've occurred with little warning, decompressing the entire ship.  If there are any bodies you can lock onto, beam them to cargo 1 for med.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<TO_Maltice>  ::Enters the turbolift with the Ambassador and sets it for the VIP deck::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: begins the unhappy task of scanning for organic remains ::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::gazes at the MED officer, realizing it's the same one he saw before when he left his quarters::  MO: Yes ma'am, I think ya can... I'm 'ere for ma physical..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS:  See if you can clean that up and determine the source.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::gets to the TL and requests her destination, figuring if she can do nothing for now about her living space, at least she can find out what is going on upstairs::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain, I'm not picking up any vessels on long range scans.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Leans back against the back wall, watching the view screen::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
OPS: Come on in, I'll have to get your file.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I can't get a lock on any of the... um, remains aboard the Naftali. Some nearby micro-anomalies are interfering with my scans.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::gets to the bridge and enters through the TL doors, eyes surveying the room to determine who's who::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::walks in:: MO: Aye, thank ya ma'am.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving down to stand in front of the screen:: CIV: It is indeed puzzling.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
OPS: Be right back. ::turns and walks into the CMOS office to get his record::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Sees the Regal Ambassador enter, and gives a quick nod::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to see Aelsery:: Aelsery: Ambassador, how is there assistance that you require? ::nods to Matisse for the heads up::

ACTION - The static continues over the comm. before dying...

MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::returns a minute later with a PADD and walks over to Tindrick:: 
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::returns the CIV's nod with one of her own:: CO: I am just here to survey your progress concerning the mission... ::gives an almost imperceptible wave of her hand:: Carry on, please.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: If retrieval of the bodies is critical, we could beam in a team with transport enhancers. I advise against this, however, since we have as yet no idea what killed the crew of the Naftali.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Can't hold back a smile at the situation with the CO and Aelsery::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: An alternative would be to pilot a shuttle within a few meters of the Naftali, and use its transporter as a relay back to the Quirinus.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Not knowing what happened to the Naftali, do you think that's wise?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: Of course Ambassador.
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::takes a seat on the bio-bed, looking at Holec::

ACTION - The Quirinus shudders once more as the inertial dampeners compensate for a nearby subspace instability.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: We could pilot the shuttle on remote.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: You can get a shuttle around the anomalies influencing transport from the ship?  ::grabs on to a rail::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::Grabs the edge of the bio-bed as the Quirinus shakes again:: OPS: I wonder what's up?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Stay sharp.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Hers her stomach gurgle and turn with the ship.  Leans back she closes her eyes for a moment till it stopped::

ACTION - The comm. signal from the U.S.S. Naftali repeats and once again, there is nothing be static.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The anomalies are not large, and the shuttle is more nimble than the Quirinus herself. With high-definition scans, I believe we could do it successfully, yes.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::hangs onto a rail as her tall form sways with the ship - looks over the duty OPS shoulder at his console, curious as to the comm. signal that keeps playing::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Do it.  CTO: You're with Kraight.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Cut that off main speaker.

ACTION - The comm. signal repeats for a third time. The signal cuts off mid transmission...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Shifts his rifle around on his back::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
MO: No clue, pretta lady...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: You may also need medical.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO/CTO: Be careful.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::blushes at Tindrick’s words:: OPS: Lets get this over with ::smiling as she starts his physical::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Always am, Captain.  Gotta watch these guys, though.

ACTION - The lights on the bridge flicker for a brief moment and Ambassador Aelsery's wings cast an unusual rainbow coloured light in the darkness. The lights return and the duty Engineer looks confused - there was no break in the power lines.

Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::throws the man at the Engineering station a confused and slightly withering eyebrow-arch - from her understanding of these people, lights are his job::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Feels a little ill and starts for the turbo lift::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
MO: Get it ova with, ma'am?  You donna like doin’ yer job?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*MO*: Dr. Holec, please report to Shuttle Bay One.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ALL:  More than likely one of the small anomalies.  Helm: Back us our of the area, but keep us tractor range of the shuttle.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
OPS: I like it but I figure you might want to get to work instead of being here. 

ACTION - The helm officer nods and responds. The Quirinus begins to back away from the battered New Orleans class vessel slowly.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: tucks his tricorder into his belt pouch and turns to Powers, gesturing to the turbolift :: CTO: After you, Commander...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Wonderful.  ::Steps into the turbolift::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::continues to run the scans needed for the physical::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
OPS: Work, ma'am?  I'm a cadet... ::hears the commbadge, and rises::  MO: Here, ma'am.. I'll go with ya...

ACTION - The shaking of the Quirinus decreases as the ship moves away from the Naftali. Inertial dampeners take full control of the ship and all the rocking stops.

MO_Cdt_Holec says:
*CSO*: On my way ::turning to Tindrick:: OPS: Sure
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::watches as the AT leaves, incredibly curious as to what they might find...  none of the other Sisters has ever been this far out in space, and there would be much to tell, especially considering this new... development::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Powers into the turbolift :: TL: Shuttle Bay One.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Quiet, leans his head back against the rear wall of the turbolift car::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Feels the shaking stop, and holds her stomach, hoping that it didn't happen again::

ACTION - A duty officer takes over the Tactical station in Lt. Commander Powers' spot, keeping a keen eye on Long Range Sensors.

MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::heads out of sickbay with Tindrick heading for the shuttle-bay::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::follows Holec, since he has absolutely no clue how to get around::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: arrives in Shuttle Bay One, begins pre-flight check of shuttle Feynman ::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::makes her way through the corridors to the shuttle-bay:: OPS: You just arrived?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::realizes that he is still at the screen and moves back to sit in his chair::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
MO: Aye, ma'am.. tha I did...
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::enters the shuttle-bay and heads for the shuttle:: OPS: Like it so far?

ACTION - Flight Engineers rush around the shuttle-craft and finalize their last checks. A comm. comes in to the shuttle, "This is CPO Dwight, you are clear to depart Feynman."

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Climbs in next to the CSO, and proceeds to sit in whatever forward chair the Commander is not in::
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::follows the MO:: MO: I'm a likin’ it betta now..
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CO:  You were aware, Mr. Sulek, that the Naftali was on it's way from Lilitha to Zeta Coyvan when you were allegedly to rendezvous with it? ::said in a voice that clearly states this is information she expected everyone to have already known::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
OPS: Really? why? ::stepping to the shuttle::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::folds her arms across her chest and awaits his response::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Feynman ready for departure. Would you care to pilot? I believe your skills far outstrip my own.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: We were not informed that the ship had been your area, only that it was studying subspace instabilities.  What was the nature of it visit to Lilitha, Ambassador?
OPS_Cdt_Tindrick says:
::winks at the MO:: MO: I think ya know why... ::heads into the shuttle with the MO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Raises an eyebrow silently, and doesn't inform the CSO he hasn't piloted anything other than an ATWV in three years::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::blushes slightly as she enters the shuttle and finds her seat:: OPS: really now?
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CO: They were supposed to have acquired a Lilithine Science team to explore the area...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: MO, OPS: Welcome aboard. We may be in for a rough ride. Prepare yourselves.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
MO/OPS: Sit down and buckle up!  ::The door slams behind them, nipping which ever one is dragging behind::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: Could you contact your government and confirm that the team was on board.  If this were another saboteur attack, it could explain much.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
CSO/CTO: All set
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CO: Perhaps the presence of the Sisters on board was involved with the incident which crippled their ship ::immediately thinks of the Noori who are invading their Holy Space, but keeps this to herself... for now::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::lifts the shuttle up from the bay deck... lightly... lightly.  Now, turn towards the exit... forward on thrusters...::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CO:  I already have a request to them via subspace, and am awaiting a response.

ACTION - The shuttle-craft's engines fire up and the craft sets ahead. It passes through the defensive shield and out into open space. The vessel spins around and heads in the direction of the Naftali - hanging adrift in space...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: I quite agree that an attack could be a possibility.  If we can retrieve the remains of some of the crew, we may be able to confirm this.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::doesn't really need any remains to confirm what she already thinks has happened, but leaves the CO to his "due process" anyways - it is not her time which is being wasted::

ACTION - ...just then, a signal comes in, addressed to Ambassador Aelsery and copied to one Captain Joanna Matisse...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::relays the information of the possibility of the Sisterhood being on the Naftali to the shuttle team::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: The Captain has informed us that the Naftali may have been carrying Lilithine passengers. We should attempt to recover on or more of their bodies, if possible.

ACTION - The message is text only, and contains the profiles of four Lilithine Subspace Scientists who were listed as being aboard the U.S.S. Naftali. As Aelsery and Matisse begin to review the information, the Feynman nears the New Orleans class ship, and once again, the static filled signal plays over the comm.’s...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=