Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10508.29

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 Gibson	as	Praetor Maiel, Conn
James Homuth		as	Eulaera

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has arrived at the rendezvous point to discover their companion vessel, the New Orleans class U.S.S. Naftali, adrift...

The entire front section of the saucer has been destroyed, cause unknown. The Shuttle Feynman has been launched, with Commander Kraight, Commander Powers and Cadet Holec aboard. What happened to the Naftali?

...and what does it have to do with the Lilithine Science Team that was aboard?

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Into The Fire - Fuel To The Flame"=/\==/\=

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::In the pilot's seat of the shuttle::  CSO: Shall we set her down in the shuttlebay, Commander?  Are you reading atmosphere on the ship?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge in the chair::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, anxious, waiting to hear from the away team::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::is sitting behind the CTO in the shuttle::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: On the bridge, PADD in hand, noting everything that happened::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks at the CTO::  CTO: I'd suggest one circumnavigation of the wreckage first. Much of the ship is in vacuum. We may not need to go aboard at all.

ACTION - The doors to the bridge slide open and Praetor Maiel, the black skinned Federation scientist steps onto the bridge. His white eyes and bright smile turn to Commander Pangborn.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Commencing high-resolution scan of the Naftali...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: Yet another new face.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::growing slightly more outraged as she reads the report that was sent to her:: CIV: The Sisterhood has lost four of its finest scientific minds as a result of this attack...  now perhaps your Federation will believe us when we say the Noori are indeed a threat.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: Aye, sir.  ::Takes the shuttle around for a circle around the plane of the saucer... or what should be the saucer::

ACTION - The Feynman moves around some of the debris in the area and as the away team glances over they can see inside the hull of the Naftali - dead and lifeless.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@MO: What about you Cadet?  See any signs of life over there?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I hate waiting to hear what’s going on. ::looks at the chronometer:: They just left. I doubt they know anything yet ::drums fingers::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: we will see, I do say it will be interesting for the Federation with all you aboard. :: Keeps taking notes:: Which report were you just reading?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: peers at his instruments :: CTO: Found some life-signs! Three, in the engineering section -- very faint.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@CTO: Sir, I'm picking up faint life-signs
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO/MO: Stable enough to beam out?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks to Holec for that judgement ::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@ CTO/CSO: No Sir, their too weak.
Praetor_Maiel says:
::Praetor Maiel moves over towards the Science I console and begins to login with his council authorization:: CIV: Captain...a hand please...
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CIV: The one which indicated that my scientific team was indeed onboard the Naftali when it was attacked.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::regards the new one with a raised eyebrow::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: Commander, did your scans pick up any life support or atmosphere?  As in... should I pick the shuttlebay or the docking ports to latch on to?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Waiting is not one of your stronger points, I will agree...but in time, we will know what they know.  Perhaps if you were to take your mind off it and help look at the area scans.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Tries to hide her frown:: AMB: I am sorry for your loss, It may not always look like it, but we are trying to find out what is going on.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Anything to break the tedium. ::moves to science two, his old station, with fond memories. Commences scanning::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Life support in engineering is at a very low level, but holding... I suggest we dock at the engineering docking port, and wear respirators when we go in.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Maiel: Oh, I’m sorry, a hand with what?
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CIV:  You may need to conduct your "investigation" to be certain, but I can tell you what went on ::is certain Qui and his/her kind had something to do with it::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: Understood.  Can you contact the Quirinus, let them know we've found life-signs and are going in?  MO: Doctor, can you go get those respirators ready?  And probably the gurneys?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@CTO: Yes Sir ::stands and walks towards the back of the shuttle::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: I think it wise we speak about this in private, do you not. ::Motions to the person using the console beside them::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Of course.  :: messages the Quirinus ::
Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel looks between Pangborn and Matisse and glances down:: CIV: Your expertise is in Subspace Field work, is it not, Captain?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::is busy getting things ready in the back of the shuttle::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: We'll also need to take the pattern enhancers with us. We may be able to beam the survivors to the Quirinus, assuming Dr, Holec is able to stabilize their conditions.

ACTION - The shuttle Feynman rocks slightly as inertial dampeners compensate for a nearby subspace instability.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning, he admits a sort of impatience of his own:: OPS: Open channel to the shuttle.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Gently banks the shuttle towards the rear of the New Orleans class vessel, picking out one of the docking ports.  With the help of the computer, he gently, gently nudges the shuttle towards the ship::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Maiel: I'm experienced in everything, what in specific can I help you with?  With no disrespect, but are you to have access to this?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<OPS> Sulek: Channel open.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CIV:  There is nothing private about it.  The Noori are the only ones with motive to injure the Sisters.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Feynman* Report.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: gathers the pattern enhancers and bundles them together with a magnestrap ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Grumbles as the shuttle shakes.  He can drive an ATWV, but shuttles?!?::  CSO: Good idea.
Praetor_Maiel says:
CIV: Yes, I do. ::He says it matter-of-factly and glances down at the sensor analysis:: If you will not assist me, Commander Pangborn will.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::shakes her head and glances at the front of the shuttle when it shakes:: CTO: Careful up there
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: That is enough, we will talk about this later.  ::Stays calm:: If you want to make accusations, we will do it in private...hold on one moment.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tries not to listen, does anyways:: AMB/CIV: Problem folks?
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::looks down at him:: XO: Not at all, Mr. Pangborn.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Maiel: Please do ask him, I'm sorry, I have diplomatic things to do...::Glances over to the AMB::

ACTION - The Shuttle docks smoothly and a status report from the duty Engineer reports that they are stable.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waiting for response:: OPS: Is the shuttle receiving?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@All: We're docked.  Putting the shuttle on standby mode.  ::After doing so, he stands and checks the power of his rifle::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
AMB: Care to explain?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: May I have a word please.  ::Motions to the conference room::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::gathers up some of the supplies they will need::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: One moment.  *Quirinus*: Quirinus, Feynman. Kraight here. We have docked with the Naftali.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::has already explained it far too much for her liking - does not wish to repeat herself, again:: XO:  I would not, thank you.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::follows the CIV:: CIV: Yes?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CSO*: You've docked? Why?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
XO: I'm sorry, we will only be a minute.  ::Motions again to the conference room::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::mildly amused:: AMB: Your call. :: returns to work::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*CO*: We have detected life signs, sir. Three possible survivors. Dr. Holec believes they are too weak to survive beam-out. We are boarding the Naftali to recover them.

ACTION - The subspace tracking program that Lieutenant Ahkileez has been working on comes online and begins to map the subspace anomalies in the region. The display in front of Ben Pangborn shows a small subspace tear in front of the Naftali - microscopic, but right in their flight path.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Pangborn:: *CSO*: Understood.  Retrieve and return.  Keep the channel open.  XO: Scan area of shuttle, see if you can get more.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We've got a problem, there is a tear in subspace right in front of the Naftali. We must avoid it, as should the away team. They'd better work fast over there.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*CO*: Acknowledged. Feynman out.  :: closes comm. ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ All: Let's go.  :: puts on his respirator ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Relay information to Shuttle.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Goes into the conference room, waiting for Aelsery::
Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel glances over at the display and his mind begins to work:: XO: Commander Pangborn, can you bring up a display of what the Naftali's warp field would have looked like before the explosion?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@All: Alright, then, let's go.  ::Pulls out a tricorder with the life-sign readings' location locked on to, then accepts a respirator before opening the hatch of the shuttle::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::follows the CIV into the room::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::puts on her respirator and picks up the supplies, following the CTO::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: steps through the hatch ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: voice muffled :: All: Watch for gravity anomalies.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Kraight, be careful over there. There a rip - very small, directly fore of the ship. Get your people in and out as quickly as possible. We'll be monitoring.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: starts cautiously down the corridor ::

ACTION - The away team steps into the darkness of the U.S.S. Naftali. Not even emergency lights line their path...only smoke and shadow...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Maiel: On screen:: displays the information on screen::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::Follows cautiously:: CSO: Yes Sir.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Waits for the door to close:: AMB: Ambassador, with no disrespect, you have to stop making accusations in front of the crew and senior staff.  We understand where you stand, but you do have to watch how you express yourself in the open.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Nods and brings his rifle to the fore, the light on the rifle not really cutting into anything::  Guess we do this by sensors.  Straight....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*XO*: Acknowledged. How long before the ship hits the anomaly?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: continues down the corridor ::

ACTION - The display activates on the viewscreen and the crew can see as the very edge of the U.S.S. Naftali's warp field overlaps with the tip of the micro-tear...

Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::raises one eyebrow:: CIV:  And why should they not know my assessment of the situation?  ::not trying to be difficult, but honestly is  not used to an environment where her word isn't law::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Try to keep us in range of the Naftali...see if you can move us to position where we can get a lock on the shuttle team if needed.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::continues to follow cautiously::
Praetor_Maiel says:
<Conn> CO: Aye sir...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Looks like the Naftali already hit it once. I'll try and put a tractor on you to keep the Naftali from drifting into it again.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*XO*: Very well. Away team out.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to tractor the Naftali, keeping her out of the subspace rip::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO/MO: We've got to get two decks down... what do you think about trying the lifts?

ACTION - The tractor beam locks onto the U.S.S. Naftali and the New Orleans vessel begins to shake. The field destabilizes however, due to interference from the nearby tear.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Tries to stay as calm as possible, she wasn't about to loose her temper:: AMB: Because we all ready know it, and to be honest, cause you wouldn't want it another way, it sounds like a broken record.  I understand things are different, I am only asking that you please try and outburst to a minimum, or privately to me.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Damn.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Could the rift have caused this damage? Say if part of the saucer section came in contact?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Try varying the tractor field.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Kraight: The tractor beam failed. Looks like you've got around 27 minutes ‘til you hit the tear again.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Negative.  :: stumbles as the ship shakes ::  We can't risk having them lose power when we are evacuating the survivors. We'll take the Jeffries tubes.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm working on it
Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel glances down at the information before him and over to Pangborn, as if expecting him to confirm:: CO: Yes...but long range sensors should have detected the tear and adjusted the ship's heading accordingly.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: I was worried you'd say that, Commander.  ::Checks how the MO's doing::  MO: Okay back there, Doctor?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::stumbles as the ship trembles, catching herself against the wall:: CTO: Yeah, I'm fine.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tries again to stabilize the tractor and hold them in place::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: What if the instability developed before they could react?  We didn't note it on arrival.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::sighs:: CIV:  If you wish... I shall give my assessments to you.  ::thinks that the CIV was probably the only one capable of acting properly on said assessments, anyways::

ACTION - The Naftali is reminiscent of a ghost ship. Silence closes in around them and the darkness is unnerving. The only sounds that fill the air are the footfalls of the away team, and their shallow briefing through their masks.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Looks at her sideways for a moment, then pulls a hatch from the wall::  CSO: Commander?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: opens an access hatch and begins climbing down ::
Praetor_Maiel says:
CO: Possible - but I've never known a tear to form so suddenly without prior warning signs...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: Thank-you...and if rolls were reversed, I’m sure I would be grinding my teeth too.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::follows the CTO and the CSO through the hatch, refusing to show her fear, focusing on the job::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Agreed, although in this sector, there seems to be an unusual number of uncharted anomalies.  If two anomalies were to meet, a rift could occur almost instantaneously.  Is there a way that we can determine how long its been here.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Checks the readings briefly as they pause::  CSO: When we get to the correct deck, we'll be making a left in the corridor.
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::thinks that if this were the Destiny, she'd be doing much more than "grinding her teeth" but keeps this idea to herself - for now:: CIV: I am most appreciative of the consideration.

ACTION - As the away team carries on down to the lower level, the ship begins to shake. A crashing sound can be heard from above as part of a lose bulkhead begins to fall down...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Understood.  :: triggers the hatch below them and climbs through ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks up :: All: Heads up! Debris!   :: swings to the left ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Dives through the hatch:: MO: Doctor!
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: Once the away team is back, and they let me see the reports, we will meet, and I’ll let you know what’s happening, etc.  Then we can brainstorm ::wonders if she knows what that is:: 2 minds are better then just one.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::glances up and dives to the side clinging to the ladder::

ACTION - The large chunk of bulkhead slams into the access hatch, sealing it shut and cutting off the teams access to the deck above them.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: opens one eye, looks up :: All: We're not going back that way...
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CIV:  That would be a most appropriate action, yes.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Taps his commbadge::  *MO*: Doctor?  Are you safe?  Get away from the hatch, I'm going to try to melt through it with the phaser.

ACTION - Doctor Kindra Holec finds herself alone in the lonely darkness of the U.S.S. Naftali...the ship groaning and creaking around her.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
AMB: Now before we head out there, is there anything else we need to get out? surprises?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO:  Commander, do what you can to get the Doctor safely through. I will continue down and try to find the survivors.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::her heart beats hard as she taps commbadge:: *CTO*:  I'm alright, just shaken up a bit.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: While that might be prudent, I'm not sure I like the idea of you wandering off alone.... sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: The survivors come first, Commander. Carry on.  :: starts down ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Readies his phaser, setting two, and sighs as the CSO wanders off, leaving each of them alone.  Powers presses the firing stud, his aim true and steady::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::listens to the ship as she creaks and groans around her, the darkness pressing in on her::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: reaches the lower deck, steps out of the hatchway, turns left ::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CIV: When there is something I need to get out, you will be made aware, Captain.

ACTION - Commander Kraight drops down a level, and in the distance he can hear the pained moan of an injured individual...

Eulaera says:
@::is sprawled out in the doorway of the cargo bay, trying to stay conscious and weakly fiddles with a com unit::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Can we come around the starboard side of the Naftali and clear the rift and the area of anomalies?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Isn't sure if she’s mad or not, but walks out of the conference room, and back to the science console to take notes on the away mission::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Any: Hello? Can you hear me?  :: scans with tricorder ::
Praetor_Maiel says:
<Conn> CO: Aye sir...bringing us about.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Checks his progress for a moment::  *MO*: I'm about two thirds of the way through.  It's going to be tight....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: moves down the corridor towards the life sign ::
Eulaera says:
@::tries to listen for someone... anyone... nearby:: All: Is there anyone there...? Anyone?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: See if you can get a lock as we come to starboard.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus comes about, navigational thrusters moving their carefully through the unstable region.

Eulaera says:
@::tries her best not to panic::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I'll give it my best shot.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@ *CTO*: Hurry up. Please!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to lock on to the away team::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Eulaera: Yes! I'm Commander Kraight, of the Federation vessel Quirinus. Stay where you are. I'll come to you.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: continues towards the life sign ... seems to be just around the corner ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::The phaser blast finally melts through the hatch, and the metal surrounding glows hot, still::  MO: Give it a moment, Doc... don't want to burn yourself...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: Have I missed anything Captain?
Eulaera says:
@CSO: ::shifts faintly and winces as she bumps her injured leg:: I'll do my best...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: There appears to be survivors.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: That’s great, I hope they can answer some of these questions for us.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I have a lock on the away team - but not the survivors
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::eyes light up at the CO's words:: CO:  Are they Starfleet, or the Sisters?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::waits impatiently for the metal to cool down so she can get out of her dark prison:: CTO: Thanks.
Eulaera says:
@::as Kraight draws nearer, it can clearly be seen the woman is in pain, and there are two more with her::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Odd...would there be a physical reason why they would not lock?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: spots Eulaera in the glow of his wrist light ::  Eulaera: Hello.  :: kneels down next to her ::
Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel glances down at his display and as the sensors continue his calculation, he routes the information to Sulek's chair:: CO: It appears as if this anomaly is over three-hundred years old...it was charted by Starfleet on Stardate 10204.13.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: shines the light, spots her fellow survivors nearby ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Reaches a hand in to help the MO with her gear, then helps wiggle her through::
Eulaera says:
@::takes in a shallow breath:: CSO: Tend... to the others first, commander. ::gestures weakly to the unconscious personnel with her::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: I too am hopeful.  Maiel: Thank you for your information.  Still it is a remarkable coincidence that they should have been damaged here.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::struggles through the gap with the help of the CTO:: CTO: Thank you Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@MO: No problem.  Come on, we should catch up with the Commander.

ACTION - The wrist light shines on the survivors, the Lilithine Scientist Eulaera can be seen with a broken leg, a Vulcan Lieutenant appears to be badly bleeding, and nearby a Bolian Commander lays unconscious...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Eulaera: I have only a basic aid kit, but a doctor is on her way down. Are you badly hurt?  :: begins scanning the Lilithine woman and the two nest to her ::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@CTO: Right behind you Sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: We are unable to get a lock or scan of them.  As you know on our arrival, our sensors showed no survivors.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Takes off at a bit of a fast pace, trying to catch up quickly::
Eulaera says:
@CSO: It is only my leg, commander. I'm afraid these gentlemen appear to have taken the worst of it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: taps commbadge :: *MO*: Three survivors, Doctor. One each Lilithine, Bolian, Vulcan.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: Is there something about a member of the Sisterhood that might prevent us from being able to lock on to them?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::practically running to keep up with the CTO::
Ambassador_Aelsery says:
CO: There shouldn't be, no.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: moves to the Bolian, scans ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Monitors between the Sulek and Aelsery::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::As they come to the CSO's position, he sees the injured::  MO: Doctor, help the Commander.  ::Takes the enhancers::  CSO: I'm going to set up a perimeter.
Eulaera says:
@::attempts changing her position, and nearly screams in pain... decides perhaps moving is not a good idea at the moment::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: How did you manage to lock onto the AT?

ACTION - The Quirinus moves along-side the U.S.S. Naftali and the Steamrunner class vessel shudders under the stress from the nearby tear...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ MO: The Vulcan is near death, Doctor.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I'm not sure what’s interfering with locking onto the survivors. They're adjacent to each other, so I have no explanation right now
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Turns on the first enhancer, then moves to set the second on its tripod::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::works on locking on to all of them::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@ CTO: Yes sir ::Moves to the CSO’s side, and then to the Vulcan’s side as her unasked question gets answered:: CSO: Yes sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the vibration:: Helm: Back us off slightly, but keep us in transporter range.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: moves back to Eulaera :: Eulaera: Please remain still. We'll have you out of here shortly.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *Quirinus*: Kraight to Quirinus.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::Begins working on the Vulcan::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I have a lock - albeit a weak one, on all of them
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Between the second and third, he goes to tap his commbadge, then hears Kraight .  With a shrug, he sets the third pattern enhancer on its tripod, and activates it, completing the triangle::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CSO*: We have a lock on all...can the survivors take a beam out.  You are running out of time.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Well done, Commander.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ MO: Doctor?

ACTION - The three pattern enhancers activate and a beam of light flickers between them - encompassing the team. Aboard the Quirinus, Commander Pangborn's lock strengthens dramatically.

MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@CSO: Yes sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I have a solid lock thanks to the pattern enhancers Kraight brought. I'm ready to beam them back on your order
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ MO: Can the survivors be transported?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Estimated time to Naftali entering the rift?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@CSO: This one can't I'm afraid. He's too unstable.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CSO*: Lock is clean and strong.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I'll have sickbay standby
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::informs sickbay of incoming::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Awaiting response from Away Team.
Praetor_Maiel says:
::The alien Praetor goes over the information at Science I and nods to himself. He looks up at Captain Sulek, still with that eerie, massive grin:: CO: Seven minutes.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Seeing the MO and CSO at work, and not wanting to be in their way, Bill looks around for a computer panel.  Perhaps they can get some useful information from the ship.  Bill sees that someone was trying to interface with the communication systems, and pulls up computer records - sensor scans right before the incident::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@*CO*: Sir, beam out the Bolian and the Lilithine, as well as Commander Powers. I will stay here with Doctor Holec.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: Negative!  Beam me back with the second team.
Eulaera says:
@::strains to see what the doctor is doing with the unconscious::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: We need more time to stabilize our Vulcan patient.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CSO*: You have seven minutes to clear the area.  If you are not back to shuttle in five, we will beam out the rest.  Understood?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::frowns:: CTO/CSO: Get the others out of here, I'll stay and see what I can do.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Commander, I will not risk your life unnecessarily. You're going back. That is an order.

ACTION - The Vulcan flat-lines...

Ambassador_Aelsery says:
::overhears the word "Lilithine" on the comm. and regains some hope that at least one of her Sisters is still alive::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Begins downloading sensor readings into his tricorder.  He's not sure what he'll get::  CSO: Fine, then give me a minute to download computer records, Commander.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Transport the first group and keep a lock on the other three.  If you don't see the shuttle in the four point five minutes, beam them out.
Eulaera says:
@::looks for a moment worried, but it's dismissed with a weak shrug... yes, this was right::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::initiates transport::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Quickly.  MO: Doctor, your patient?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
@::straightens up slightly:: CSO: He's dead Sir. ::A look of pain crossing her face::

ACTION - In a shimmering blue light Eulaera the Lilithine Scientist, Commander Bill Powers and the unknown Bolian Commander are beamed back to the U.S.S. Quirinus.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ MO: You can try to resuscitate him aboard the ship.  *CO*: Three to beam out, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Energize.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::beams the rest of them out::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::As he materializes, he grumbles something under his breath... something inappropriate, as he lightly punches the wall::  Self: Impatient...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: We have them all back
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Clear us from the area.

ACTION - The transporter systems lock onto the last three members of the away team and begins to dematerialize them. The blue light fades and once again darkness and silence regain the U.S.S. Naftali. She hangs in space, dead, silent...alone...

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