Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10509.05

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…

K.J. Deals		as	Cadet Kindra Holec
Christopher Gibson	as	Commander Bex, Lieutenant Alexis Summers
Christopher Gibson	as	Ensign Mariva Hixxan
James Homuth		as	Eulaera

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has recently come across the U.S.S. Naftali, an adrift Federation starship. The New Orleans class ship hangs in space, the front portion of the saucer section completely destroyed - possibly from an impact with a micro-subspace tear.

Three survivors have been recovered, a Lilithine scientist by the name of Eulaera, a Bolian Commander, and Vulcan office from the Naftali. All have sustained injuries and all are in sickbay. Now, as the U.S.S. Quirinus prepares to depart, they leave behind the wreckage of the Naftali - free to be pillaged by raiders and thieves...

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

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Walking down a corridor towards sickbay.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::standing in sickbay watching the medical teams work on the survivors::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One on the Bridge ::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::in sickbay working to try and save the Vulcan officer::
Eulaera says:
::lays on a biobed, barely conscious::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Standing behind the captain, making notes, and trying to get more information::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Leaning on the upper railing of the Bridge at his console::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Mr Kraight. I ran an advanced heuristic scan for anomalies in and around the micro-tear in subspace. I'm sure the results will be stunning should you care to peruse them. Send them on to Starfleet I guess.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::Ensign Hixxan rushes up along-side Counselor Azhure. She has two PADDs in hand and she reads off some information:: CNS: I spoke to Nurse Mitchell in sickbay, and he believes the Bolian officer may be Commander Bex, the Naftali's Executive Officer...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the double doors with the medical insignia generated from many worlds opens, she enters and quietly joins the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at the Lilithine:: CIV: Given my recent lack of successful communication with the Sisterhood, perhaps you should try to question her.

ACTION - A small breath escapes the lips of the Vulcan officer, and his heart begins to beat once more...life-signs are weak, but there.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Thank you, Commander. I shall review them.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sits in the big chair, kind of relaxing::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Accepts the PADDs::  Hixxan:  Thank you Ensign... anything else?  :: Scans the PADD.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: I can try Captain.  Anything in particular you want to find out first?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to Azhure:: CNS: Greetings Counselor, I am pleased that you are here.  Your skills, if for nothing else for the survivors, will be of great use.
Eulaera says:
::one eye opens and the woman shifts her position slightly, though she doesn't appear to be aware of anyone's presence in particular::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::takes a deep breath and works to stabilize the officer, before glancing at those near her, focusing on the officer::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: I checked over the Naftali's flight plan that their Conn Officer logged with Crossroads, they left Lilitha a few weeks ago, they've been on the rim ever since - studying the subspace instabilities in the region...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Moves over to the Lilithine, and looks her over, peering over her readings.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Keep it simple.  But try to get what happened to the ship first.  Hopefully as a scientist, she will be less likely to jump to conclusions than the Ambassador.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up.::  CO:  I am here if needed.  :: Nods toward the Bolian.::  It would appear one of the survivors is the Naftali's executive officer.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::turns away from his Nav station and faces Commander Pangborn:: XO: Commander, I've charted the safest course possible with the data we have. But I'll keep an eye out for uncharted anomalies.
Eulaera says:
::knows someone's nearby, but is unsure who, and still remains unmoving::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan:  Did they deviate from their flight plan?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: A wise precaution. I shall endeavour to assist.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Engage as soon as we're ready. Back to Crossroads. ::sounds like famous last words::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: The ambassador is a different story, I’m sure you understand.  ::Watches the woman’s movement, pretty sure she isn't asleep, takes her time addressing her::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sets up a high-resolution short-range subspace scan ::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::She glances down at another PADD in her hands and glances over at Azhure:: CNS: Yes ma'am, on seventeen different occasions...::She hands the PADD over:: Most were minor course changes, due to the instabilities in the region...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: If only we could question him as well.  He may have a clearer picture of what happened on the Naftali.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO: Aye sir. ::turns back:: CSO: Commander Kraight, if you could transmit any anomalous readings to my station as soon as you see them that would be helpful. We might not be certain what they are but I'll try to avoid them.
Eulaera says:
::slowly, as if still disoriented, turns to regard the woman standing at her bedside, and raises an eyebrow but stays quiet::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Only too well.  Qui has much the same attitude.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO:  Given that the anomaly has been known and recorded, it is odd that they would fly into the micro-rift.  :: Nods toward Hixxan::  Their flight was originally logged at the beginning with the usual minor course corrections.

ACTION - A comm. signal comes in from Crossroads Station - they are sending a civilian towing vessel to recover the Naftali.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rests his hands lightly on the Helm and engages the starboard thrusters and impulse engine, bringing the Quirinus around to their course before warming up the warp nacelles:: XO: Ready for warp three on your order. ::tries not to sound impatient::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps a few controls :: FCO: The sensor feed is now routing directly to your console.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Takes a seat so not to look threatening from above, and speaks softly, and slowly:: Eulaera: If I were on an unknown ship, i would play it safe too.... ::Looks for a response::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan:  Take the flight path to Lieutenant Ahkileez and see if he notices any irregularities that might have given them no choice but to fly through the micro-rift.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Engage

ACTION - The Vulcan officer begins to take slow, shallow breaths...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan:  One moment...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: Unless somehow the ship's course mapping systems somehow failed...or the other alternative that it was tampered with.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: Aye si - ::She pauses and looks over at the El Aurian woman::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO:  Captain... :: Takes back the PADD from Hixxan.  Goes back to the data she had just scanned.::  It would appear... that two minutes before impact, there was an automatic course correction.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO: Warp 3, Aye. ::activates the warp field and shears it, leaping off in to space with a smear of star-lines:: CSO: Commander, we should come up on the first charted anomaly in four minutes. If you could direct your scans to that area for uncharted spin-off eddies, I would appreciate it.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::continues to monitor the Vulcan, not too happy with what she sees::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus jumps to warp, her computer systems immediately beginning to calculate trajectories and plot subspace fields within the region.

Eulaera says:
::takes in a shaky breath:: CIV: I'm sorry. I... must still not completely be out of the influence of your doctors' sedatives. ::moves a hand to remove some sleep from her eyes::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander, Crossroads station reported sending a vessel out to capture and tow the Naftali.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Noted
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  :: makes the necessary adjustments ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: A course correction...did it correct the ship away from the rift or into it.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lets the chatter of the bridge trickle down to a background hum while he concentrates on flying the ship, having no desire to end up nose first in a spatial hole like the Naftali::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: That’s fine, take your time to adjust. How are you feeling?  Has anyone come to talk to you yet about what’s happened?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up at the captain.::  CO:  Into...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: But even at two minutes, the sensors should have indicated and given time for the crew to make manual emergency adjustment...
Eulaera says:
CIV: I believe my leg has been sufficiently tended to. As for the rest of me... ::offers a haphazard shrug:: I live. I can ask for nothing more at this point.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Spending time reading over the reports he managed to get from the Naftali::  XO: Commander?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO:  Not if they did not catch it immediately... or if there was something to prevent them from changing back... or something was wrong with the flight officer.  There are many variables involved in this.  It would help if we could speak to the first officer.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Commander. What have you got?

ACTION - The lights in sickbay flicker for a moment and then return to normal.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan:  Ensign, take your findings to Mr. Ahkileez.  This is his area of expertise.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: I was reading over what few reports I downloaded from the Naftali, and I've come across something possibly disturbing.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Elaborate. What happened over there?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: Oh how rude of me, i am Joey Matisse.  Things have been very busy, introducing myself slipped my mind.  I guess it could have been worst.  Can you remember much on what happened? and how you managed to get away with so few injuries?

ACTION - As the lights regain their normal bright intensity, Sulek's trained hearing picks up what sounds like twisting metal - as if the hull were under undue stress...the sound fades...

MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::mutters as the lights dim, glancing up but back to her patient when they return to normal::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: Agreed.  I think perhaps it might be wise if we were to check our own systems.  *Kraight* Run full diagnostic on ship navigation...look for something that might indicate a re-adjustment to the system, recently.
Eulaera says:
CIV: I'm afraid I don't know... exactly what happened. All was going as we'd expected, then... ::blinks at the flickering light, but continues:: I can only hypothesise that the ship collided with something. I'm afraid I wasn't able to determine what...
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::She glances up at the lights and nods to Azhure, heading out of sickbay quickly::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes a small course correction, hoping to shave a little time off their travel::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: puzzled ::  *CO*: Aye, sir...
Eulaera says:
CIV: I am Eulaera. A pleasure... ::raises an eyebrow, unsure if that was an accurate phrase::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: Aye.  Most of the tactical data was corrupted beyond recovery, but I've come across what appears to be an autopsy report.  The Naftali's Chief Tactical Officer was killed a day before they arrived at the rendezvous point.  Autopsy reports indicate he was killed by a Vo weapon, but no killer was discovered.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: initiates a Level Three diagnostic ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up towards the ceiling at nothing.  A shiver slips down her spine.  She blinks and looks slightly confused around the room.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: See if we can get the medical team to bring around the Bolian.  I believe, I will be needed on the bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stunned:: CTO: A Vo weapon? Is there anything else, like indications that an investigation was ordered?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns back, her face unreadable.::  CO:  Aye sir... I shall give my assistance.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Gives a simple not:: Eulaera: It’s a pleasure.  Ok, lets try and think back before the events, what were you doing in this area, and was there anything in particular that might be out for your ship?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO*: Take us to sub-light.  Full sensor scans.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Bill, would you have someone check engineering please.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Slow us down. Sub-light for the moment. 
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: As I said, no killer was found.  The investigation actually did turn up a weapon in a Jefferies tube, however.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: Something we should know about captain?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Commander?  Check Engineering?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns looking momentarily up as if he can see the upper hull:: *Engineering* Check structural integrity on upper hull plating.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
* FCO*:  Ensign Hixxan should be bringing you the downloaded flight plan of the Naftali.  There is an... anomaly in it.  Please look through it with your expertise.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: let me guess - they we're unable to determine the origin. Follow up, and keep me apprised of any new information
Eulaera says:
CIV: ::looks thoughtful a moment:: We were... in the middle of studying one of the... rifts, I believe their first officer called them? He and I had gone to the cargo bay to retrieve some of our supplies, and... ::pauses, expression blank now:: That's all I can remember.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at the command, glancing back at Pangborn, and then turns back to his controls:: XO: Dropping us out of warp. ::deactivates the warp field and slides his fingers down the bars to reduce power to the nacelles, simultaneously increasing power to the impulse engines to transition smoothly back to real space:: Back in Space Normal, Commander.
Eulaera says:
CIV: The next I'm aware your crew was tending to the fallen officers.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO*: The Naftali auto corrected into a known rift.  I don't like the sound of what just happened.  Just playing it safe.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: It was Vo, Commander.  You're zero for two on your assumptions, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*XO*: Understood
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Lt Summers> *CO/Bridge*: Lieutenant Summers here, Captain. ::She glances down at a display:: Hull stress within acceptable parameters sir - is there a problem up there?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances reflexively at the ceiling:: *CNS*: Commander Azhure? All right, I'll look at it when Hixxan gets here.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins a full short-range subspace scan ::

ACTION - The Quirinus drops out of warp and the computer immediately begins calculating subspace stresses - all within norms.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moves toward the Bolian.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO*: On my way to bridge  now.   ::he turns on his heels and head out of sickbay::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::Ensign Mariva Hixxan steps onto the bridge, the teal-blue uniform out of place with so many red and gold uniforms. She casually walks over to the conn, glancing back at Commander Pangborn apprehensively:: FCO: Lieutenant...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Summers*: There was a sound during the last incident.  I believe it was stress on the hull.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: Rifts, that’s right, when you were studying them, could it be possible that you might have gotten to close, or that the rift advanced on you?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Asks the nurse for a report.::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::moves around sickbay checking on the others, never far from the Vulcan, still keeping an eye on him::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving down the hall to the TL, he enters:: Computer: Bridge.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Lt. Summers> *CO*: I'll check sensor records, Captain, but I assure you nothing is out of the ordinary down here...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks up:: Hixxan: Yes? Commander Azhure said you have something for me to look at?
Eulaera says:
::appears momentarily unsure, but it passes:: CIV: It's possible, but I had been informed such things could be corrected for by the navigational systems.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Summers*: Nevertheless, send a team up for visual inspection.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Listens as she is informed he would wake normally in a couple of hours.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Commander, the Captain may be concerned that we are about to suffer the same fate as the Naftali. Perhaps it would be wise to have Engineering increase the SIF field strength.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::She nods once and holds out a PADD, handing it to Soriq:: FCO: Commander Azhure noticed that the Naftali made a course correction, only minutes before her impact...sir...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
Hixxan: Trying to evade the rift? ::takes the PADD and thumbs it on, quickly reading over the log::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: your crew on the ship, did any act out of character?  Can you think of any enemies that might try and harm the ship?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Acknowledged *ENG*: Increase power to the structural integrity fields
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives at bridge and steps off the TL::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain ::rises::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crossing to the chair:: XO: Report.
Eulaera says:
CIV: No.. everyone aboard, at least those I worked regularly with, was as dedicated to the project as I.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir... the diagnostic indicates that the navigational systems are all within normal parameters.
Eulaera says:
CIV: I do not understand, even if one were opposed to the project why they would risk suicide in an attempt to terminate it.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: We're at sub-light speeds. The CTO has discovered a mystery concerning the death of a Naftali officer, by a Vo weapon.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Considers the situation and the fact he is physically fine.   He could rest later.  Requests 2cc's of Cordrazine.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns, studying the screen, watching the overlaid spatial graphs fill it with representative points and the bright blue line that arced across the screen, bending abruptly to intersect with one of the points:: Hixxan: This doesn't make sense... They flew *into* the rift? ::looks at the log for the sequence of events::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: No signs of tampering with auto course correction?  Then what did we hit seven minutes ago?...Pangborn: Vo weapons?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: Ambassador Aelsery had some concerns, about the on going conflicts with, ones the Sisterhood might be involved with.  Do you think any of these concerns could be valid in this situation?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: To be specific, a Vo knife was the cause of death
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes the hypo and gives the Bolian the injection, keeping a close eye on the medical readings.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Hit, sir?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Were there any Vo on the ships crew or passenger manifest?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rests the PADD down on his console and downloads its data, overlaying it with the navigational data they have available, breathing deeply before turning around:: CO/CSO: I believe you should hear this, Sirs.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::The Bolian man opens his eyes slowly, seeing a blurry image in front of him. He holds his hands up in front of his face to shield himself from the light:: Out loud: What the...?
Eulaera says:
CIV: The Ambassador had mentioned such concerns to me, yes. ::looks thoughtful a moment:: And... there was mention of increased Vo patrol activity in this region. But I'm not a tactical expert, by any means.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::Glances at the CNS:: CNS: How’s he doing? ::Goes back to check on the Vulcan::
Eulaera says:
CIV: I had not thought they could be capable of such... crippling attacks.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Motions the nurse to dim the lights in that area.::  Bex:  Welcome Commander.  You are aboard the Federation vessel Quirinus.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: While I was in sickbay, the lights dimmed and I heard what sounded like definite structural stress coming from the upper hull.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Any Vo legitimately on board the Naftali?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Go ahead.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I'll check the sensor logs, sir.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: But if they had there hands on the technology, it might be possible?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He blinks several times, trying to regain his focus:: CNS: The Quirinus?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: None aboard according to the ships manifest ::checks himself::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances over at the medical officer.  Quietly:: MO:  So far so good.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns back to her patient.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO/CSO: I believe that it is physically impossible for a spatial rift to suddenly change position in our space-time. The rules of dimensional Physics doesn't allow for it. Unless someone has rewritten those rules, the Naftali suffered a catastrophic programming error, or someone tampered with her computers.
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
CNS: Good ::Shrugs and goes back to monitoring her patient remaining silent:: 
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lays a soothing hand upon his arm.::  Bex: Yes.  I regret to inform you, your ship was badly damaged.  How do you feel at the moment?
Eulaera says:
CIV: I suppose, on that perspective, anything is possible. But I am uncertain just what it would take to accomplish such a thing. My research is to do with spatial events...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: and what research is that specifically?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns back to Sulek :: CO: Sir, there is no evidence in the sensor logs that we've struck anything in the last ten minutes.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> CNS: Disoriented. ::He glances around the blurred sickbay:: What happened to the Naftali, where is Captain O'Sullivan?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Ahkileez:: FCO: Tampered with?  How can you tell that it was not a ship malfunction?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Bex:  The disorientation will settle soon.  :: Her eyes do not leave his.::  You and two others were all that were found alive.  I am sorry.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> CNS: Wha-what happened? ::He tries to sit up and everything gets dizzy::
Eulaera says:
::shifts her position slightly:: CIV: My expertise lies with the study of subspace fields. I.. can't tell you what kind of weapon, or anything like it... I just don't know.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Odd.  I am reasonably certain that the counselor experienced the same thing.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gently assists him, moving the top of the bed upward.::  Bex:  I was hoping you could tell us.  What do you remember?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I'll check internal sensors as well, then. :: turns back to his console ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: It is difficult to be certain without an in-depth study of the ship's records, and I do not believe we got them in sufficient quality to allow such a search. if it were a simple malfunction, then why was it so precise. It didn't merely impact this rift. It hit it straight on.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Eulaera: ok, that’s enough for now...if you can think of anything else, you ask for me ok?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He tries to shake away the disorientation, rubbing his eyes with his palms:: CNS: Jacqueline was dead...butchered in her sleep...we were investigating, breaking off into teams...trying to search for the killer...
Eulaera says:
::nods at the CIV, then rolls over to a more comfortable position on her side, and sweeps her eyes out over sickbay::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Blinks.::  Bex:  Who was Jacqueline?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::half listens to those in sickbay while she goes about her work::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Foul play at almost any conclusion
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: I agree.  The odds of this being a happenstance would be astronomical.  What would it take to cause the ship to override its program and then prevent either sensors from making the bridge crew aware or prevent them from taking action.  They had two minutes after the correction.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> CNS: Jac-Jacqueline Pryde, Lieutenant Commander...she was our Chief Tactical Officer...::He takes a deep, slow, breath::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her voice soothing.::  Bex:  While this was going on, where were you?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, internal sensors do record a slight power fluctuation in Sickbay at the specified time. Nothing more.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: But the number of codes and safeguards one would have to override would seem to indicate someone very familiar with the ship's systems.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: Then it seems my role in this is through, Sir. You need Security, or Starfleet Intelligence. Someone needs to answer the question of Why such a thing was done to the Naftali, and by whom.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He pauses, trying to sift through the blurry memories:: CNS: Captain O'Sullivan had assigned me to oversee the teams in the science labs and cargo bays...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Should we go back there? Right now the Naftali is being towed by the station. Evidence tampering would be possible
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Bex:  While you were there, did you hear or sense anything unusual?  What level was the ship at?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Leaves sickbay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Your familiarity with the operations of the helm gives you insight.  Is there say a shortcut you might use to accomplish a task of this nature?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He sits up a little more, less dizzy and more sure of himself:: CNS: We were at yellow alert, en route to our rendezvous. Because of the subspace field density, we couldn't get a comm. signal through to Starfleet, we had to patrol each deck. We were checking Cargo Bay...seven...I think...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: I don't think the answer is there, Sir. I believe you'll need to question your witnesses or study the ship's manifest. Ship's computers are usually held secure when in port to prevent exactly this sort of thing so it is unlikely - though possible - that it was altered at the Station.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Bex:  What was the very last thing you remember?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> CNS: Flickering lights...and then the wall coming at me, so...so very fast...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Calls for the turbolift::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances upward briefly.::  Bex:  A wall?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He shakes his head trying to clear his thoughts:: CNS: Yes, the floor beneath me jerked and I was flying towards the wall...everything went dark after that...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Enters the TL and calls for the bridge::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Contact the tow ship.  Tell them that the Naftali is under strict security and sealed.  If the ship is in tow, then it is likely the damage was done immediately.  I am concerned that we may have brought the saboteur aboard.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Bex:  Forgive me... but can you think of anything else?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Understood
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> ::He shakes his head:: CNS: No...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes the operations consol and sends the message::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Bex:  If you think of anything... let me know.  For now... rest.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Enters on the bridge, and looks around for the captain::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: I did not intend to be brusque just now.  I had hoped that perhaps given your expertise in navigation, that perhaps you might have a clue to this.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Cmdr_Bex> CNS: Thank you, Commander...::He gives a very weak smile and glances over at the injured Vulcan, a security officer assigned to him. He couldn't remember his name...pity::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps away from the patients.::  *CO*:  Keep the ship at all stop.  I need to speak with you.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Moves over to the captain:: CO: Could we have a word?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: Perhaps it would be best to find out if the survivors brought aboard have any computer or navigational experience. This is an efficient form of murder, more frequent two or three hundred years ago than it is now. Whoever did this is very skilled.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Turning to Powers:: CTO: I think it would be wise if we placed guards on our survivors.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  My men are going to be stretched thin soon - we may need to request additional personnel from Crossroads.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* On my way.  FCO: An excellent idea.  CSO: Check the records of the survivors.  CIV: Join me.  ::strides towards the TL:: XO: You have the bridge.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, turns to the LCARS panel ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Smiles and laughs:: CO: I'm going in circles today. ::Follows the captain::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::drifts back to the helm and sits down, studying the log from the Naftali more closely::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quietly watches the patients, sifting through the information she had so far.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters TL and waits for Matisse:: CIV: I have much the same inclination.  ::as the doors close:: Computer: Sickbay.  CIV: What have you obtained?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::wanders sickbay monitoring the patients::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Smiles, understanding all to well:: CO: she’s pretty shaken up, but will be ok.  She was not on the bridge when it happened, but they were investigating a rift, her expertise was in subspace anomalies.  I'm not sure if she’s giving all the information on what happened.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Sir, I have that records check you asked for.   :: recites the data on the three survivors ::

ACTION - Commander Bex coughs and drifts off to sleep. At the same moment, the Vulcan Tactical Officer stops breathing. Medic rush to his side and call Doctor Holec over.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CSO* Thank-you.  Continue to see if you can discover the cause of my recent experience.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: She also said she doesn't think this involved the sisterhood, but again, I can not be sure she is not covering something bigger up to protect the sisterhood.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns quickly towards the Vulcan to assist.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: What makes you believe she is not forthcoming?
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::rushes to the Vulcan’s bed and starts working to get him breathing again::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the TL arrives on deck, he and Capt. Matisse step out::

ACTION - Survivor 1: Commander Bex. Bolian, Executive Officer, U.S.S. Naftali. Survivor 2: Lieutenant JG Solvik. Vulcan, Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Naftali. Survivor 3: Eulaera. Lilithine Subspace Specialist.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::separates the 'black box' flight-path from the planned flight path and looks toward their destination, keying for information on the location:: CSO: Commander, do you know of a large subspace anomaly between Zeta Coyvan and the rest of the Xherivhan stellar cluster?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: after dealing with one of our favourite Ambassadors, she’s not acting totally in character.  I can not be certain if that’s cause of the accident...::Walks out and follows::  Something just doesn't add up.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO:  If you need my assistance... ::Steps away, too many cooks in the kitchen...::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: I'll check the databanks...
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::glances up at the CNS:: CNS: I'll let you know
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Aye sir. I think we need to find out what's so special about that that someone would want to stop them from going there.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: There is too much here that doesn't add up. It is as if someone wants to start a war.  Too many times have we run across the Vo.  Yet it would be careless if they were involved to leave such clues.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Ah, That one, Yes... it's been charted for about ten years.

ACTION - The Vulcan officer struggles to breathe...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: Who would have to gain from a war?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering sickbay he looks around and sees Azhure.  He catches her attention and then steps into the doctor’s office. :: CIV: Please stay with me.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CSO: Then why would it suddenly become a problem? Is it just coincidence that the Naftali may have been sabotaged on this mission? Or is there a reason?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Nods and keeps in step with the CO::
MO_Cdt_Holec says:
::continues to work on the Vulcan::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO:  All good questions, Lieutenant. I doubt that the answers will come easily.

ACTION - The Vulcan officer spits up and the blockage in his airway is freed - he begins to breathe weakly...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: The question that no one seems to want to answer.  ::sees a medic working at a desk:: Medic: Please excuse us for a moment.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::voice filled with the pain of experience even in his short life:: CSO: They never do. ::turns back to the records, looking for some illumination::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for Azhure to join them in the office while the medic clears out, trying to balance a stack or PADDS in her arms::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: What have you discovered, Commander?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Watching the doctor as she joins the two.::  CO/CIV:  In a few words:  There was a murder of a security officer that had the crew distracted from all else but it.  Shortly before Commander Bex found himself greeting a wall, the lights flickered.

ACTION - Ensign Mariva Hixxan overhears the conversation between Commander Kraight and Lieutenant Ahkileez and gives Pangborn an uneasy look. The lights on the bridge flicker momentarily...

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