Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10509.12

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…

Christopher Dickinson	as	Security Officer Rhinn
Christopher Gibson	as	Ambassador Qui'dinjori
Christopher Gibson	as	Lieutenant Alexis Summers
Christopher Gibson	as	Eulaera

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has set a return course for Crossroads Station, requesting that a vessel be dispatched to recover the U.S.S. Naftali. Three survivors have been brought aboard, a Lilithine Scientist, a Bolian Commander and a Vulcan Lieutenant.

Could one of them have sabotaged the Naftali, or was her collision with a subspace rift merely an accident? Could a saboteur be aboard now - or has Captain Sulek begun to hear things? Little is known at this point of the game, but one thing is for sure, there are too many mysteries and too few answers to make anyone comfortable.

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

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In sickbay helping out while their doctor was away.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rechecks the course he had plotted before and re-engages Commander Kraight's science sensor subroutines before bringing the nacelles online and warming them up in preparation:: CO: Ready to resume warp on your command, Captain.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Coordinating security operations from the security office - keeping an eye on the "guests" and checking the systems.  Computer systems are currently being watched, top to bottom::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::on the bridge, next to the captain::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Ahead warp 1,,,Engage
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::on the bridge, occasionally glancing down at everyone::
Host Lt_Alexis_Summers says:
::Lieutenant Summers sits in the Chief Engineers position on the bridge, monitoring hull stresses and assisting in reviewing computer records for possible tampering::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::In the observation lounge, looking over her notes and reports::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::snorts:: Self: Warp 1, we might as well get out and walk.... ::speaks up so he can be heard:: CO: Warp 1, aye. Engaging now. ::shunts power to the twin nacelles and engages the warp field, leaping ahead in a flicker of pseudomotion.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods to one of the security officers as she passes him by to check on the Vulcan.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, I can reload the nav and sensor subsystems from protected backup, but it will take between one an three hours per system.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: And, of course, we will need to be at full stop while doing so.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances over his other shoulder:: XO: Commander, warp fields is stable and we are on course. Will advise of any anomalies.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Acknowledged
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: As soon as Commander Powers has completed his check, be prepared to do so if he finds anything.
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::walks over to where Lt. Summers is sitting and looks down over the woman's shoulder at the computer information from the Naftali, raising an eyebrow imperiously::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::tries to shut out the yammering prattle behind him as he concentrates on flying the ship manually through one of the most hostile areas of space in the galaxy::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: runs the MCRC checks on the protected backups for at least the fifth time ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do we know how fast the Naftali was going when it banked into the rift?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Looks over the 3 medical reports of the survivors::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Does a general scan of the Vulcan, noting he is in a healing trance and more then likely would be for two more days.  She could not say she looked forward to bringing him out of it.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Counselor, can you appraise me of the condition of the survivors?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Checking her logs, sir...
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::folds her arms across her chest as she watches the information scroll by::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lays a light hand on his shoulder, staring off into nothing for a moment, then steps away to make a note in his files.::
Host Lt_Alexis_Summers says:
::Alexis looks up at Aelsery, her larger figure appearing almost plump in comparison to Aelsery's slender form. Her cheeks are a nice rosy color thanks to a careful layer of make-up. She smiles up at Aelsery:: AMB: Can I help you, ma'am?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Her logs say she was doing about Warp 6. Hull damage and debris scatter corroborate that.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Steps over to the Bolian and notes he is stable.::

ACTION - The Bolian commander stirs slightly in his sleep. He mumbles a woman's name softly in his sleep...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*:  Our Vulcan guest is in a healing trance, which he should be for a few more days.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Pushes the medical reports to the side,  and looks over the report of the slain CTO::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::nods, thinking this one is nicer than the others:: Summers: Lieutenant, I am merely curious as to the progress of your investigation into the Naftali explosion - what have you found so far as to the cause of it?  I find it difficult to believe that a Federation starship just slammed head-on into a subspace rift.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::He taps his commbadge::  *CO/CSO*: Captain, Commander - so far, we've tracked down nothing wrong with the computer systems.  Of course, this is just the computer checking... it's still possible that the computer has been tampered with in such a manner that I wouldn't recognize to cover for itself.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::reaches across the helm to a control to adjust the shape of the warp field, hoping to cause as little subspace turbulence as possible in the already turbulent region::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*:  The first officer is stable and sleeping.  And Eulaera can be released.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Check the access logs.  Look for any time discrepancies.  If someone is covering tracks, it will most likely appear there.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Thank you. You may secure quarters for Eulaera as necessary
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Already done, sir.  Like I said, nothing obvious... or even non-obvious... showing up.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Take us to warp 5.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*:  Aye sir.
Host Lt_Alexis_Summers says:
::Lt. Summers looks down at her display and brings up a diagram of the Naftali and her warp field:: Aelsery: It's looking like that might be the case... though it's unlikely that it was accidental. We're currently investigating the possibility of sabotage within the Naftali's navigational systems.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sends a request for quarters for Eulaera as she steps away towards the doctors office and inside.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, two of the survivors are available for questioning should you feel in needed

ACTION - The Science sensors, routed to the conn, display a subspace fracture in front of the Quirinus - at currently heading and speed they will impact in 3.2 minutes.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Unfortunately, we do not have the time to take the computers to full diagnostics.  Have you run a comparison between what we have of the Naftali's core to ours?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::takes a moment to respond, slipping through the wall of his concentration:: CO: Warp 5? Aye, increasing speed to Warp 5. ::turns back around and increases power to the nacelles:: Warp 2.1 and climbing... ::eyes widen slightly:: Subspace rupture detected, adjusting course::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Commander, I've had a thought. The basic programming of the Quirinus and the shuttle computers are essentially identical. Try running a differential analysis of the core routines of the ship against that of a randomly selected shuttle. It's doubtful that our saboteur would have had the time or motivation to change the shuttles' programming.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Closes the doors.::  *CTO*:  Bill, did you wish me to set up anything special with Eulaera or give her free reign of the ship?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: The Naftali core indicated readings on the subspace field between the Xherivhan and Zeta Coyvan have been deleted...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::brings up the nav plot and changes the directions of the lines:: CO/XO: Adjusting course six degrees to port.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Any gaps in our own programming?
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Summers:  I too find it difficult to believe that the vessel was damaged accidentally.  Supposing the navigational systems were tampered with, who has the knowledge and access to do such a thing?  Surely a Starfleet officer would never intentionally sabotage her own ship...

ACTION - The Quirinus' heading shifts in mid flight and they glide past it gently.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Gets far too many comms all at once::  *CNS*: You can set her up with quarters, but all our guests are being... kept an eye on.  I may wish to talk to her, if she is able to.
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::has learned to not openly discuss her "theory" on who it was who sabotaged the ship, per Captain Matisse's request, but still wants to put this new woman on the "right" course::

ACTION - The lights in the Chief Medical Officer's Office shut down and in the darkness Commander Azhure can see a message on a nearby computer display.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns and logs the anomaly to the map of the region, hoping it was just a new birth and not a mapping error::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: If the Naftali had deleted, then what you plotted may show different from autonav.  Run a comparison of the two.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Understood.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Nothing.  *CSO*: Um, Commander - could I ask for your help with that?  Computers aren't my specialty, I'm a security officer.  I can trace problems, but that kind of task might be suited more to your department.
Host Lt_Alexis_Summers says:
Aelsery: This is true, however Starfleet has had it's own dark characters in it's past. ::She glances back at the Ambassador with a weak smile:: But honestly, it could have been anyone aboard...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CO: I'll get the computer on the comparison, sir. ::takes his eyes off the nav controls for a second to set up the comparison program on another control board on his console::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It's like flying blind....::an idea strikes him:: Kraight: Can we use a frequency echo to determine what is in front of us.  Something like the bats of Earth.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Of course, Commander. I'll begin the analysis at once.   :: turns to another console ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks around the room, her eyes turning toward the light on the display, and walks over to it.::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::looks down at the woman's expression:: Summers: Very well, then.  Carry on, Lieutenant ::smiles, nods once and turns to survey the rest of the bridge::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Is getting frustrated with her report for Starfleet, seemingly answering questions with more questions::

ACTION - A door on the far side of the Observation Lounge slides open and the corridor is masked in shadow...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Sighs, closing the channels to everyone::  Self: Good....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Hmmmm... Well, normal EM radiation is of course mapped to the space in which it manifests, so it wouldn't detect a subspace anomaly at all...  :: gets a distant look in his eyes ::

ACTION - The computer display reads, "Through darkness and shadow your task will lead you. Time and space are not what they seem. Seek the truth, discover who is truly good, and which angels have been tempted by evil."

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I know that look.... get to work on it.  ::thinks to self, as if he doesn't already have enough to do::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::returns to the helm controls and concentrates twice as hard now as they hurtle through the nest of anomalies at many times the speed of light::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sits down and saves the message, before pondering it a moment.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns after a few moments and sets up a quick simulation -- then returns to the differential analysis of the navigational banks while the sim runs to completion ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Hears a noise behind her, and looks over her shoulder::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Ambassador Qui'dinjori hovers out of the darkness and into the Observation Lounge, a smile on hir face:: CIV: Greetings, fair Captain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  Time and space are never what they seem...  This I well know.  But angels tempted... hmmm...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up as a message comes in from OPS that the room is prepared.::  Computer, lights.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Stands:: Qui: Is it not polite to knock Ambassador before enter a room?  Especially if there is a lady in the room? ::Smile::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::adjusts course around a nasty looking cluster of anomalies, increasing their flight time but decreasing the risk::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::S/he clasps her hands together and bows hir head slowly:: CIV: My apologies, Captain, for it is not tradition within my society. I apologize for my oversight...

ACTION - The lights in the CMO's Office return to normal.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lights come on she nods and exits the room with a nod to the security officer, knowing she need do nothing further on that end.  Steps over to Eulaera with a smile.::  Eulaera: If you are ready, this security officer will show you to your quarters.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Qui: We both have different views, no worries.  How may I help you ambassador?
Host Eulaera says:
::The Lilithine Scientist smiles and nods, hobbling along with the assistance of one of the security staff::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: emits a somewhat surprised 'Hmmmmph' :: CO: Sir... I have found evidence that the navigational databanks have been tampered with.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: I was hoping to speak to you, in private...::S/he gives a faint smile::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: A cluster of subspace rifts near Zeta Coyvan have been deleted from our anomalies database.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can you trace entry?
Sec_Rhinn says:
::Helping the scientist along::  Eulaera: Welcome aboard the Quirinus... planning on staying long?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Eulaera is on her way to her quarters.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: That will take time, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do it.  Ahkileez: Comparison?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looks around:: Qui: Other then my office, this is the perfect place, and we are alone.  With the current situation, I haven't had time to see you yet about the events on the starbase. among other things.
Host Eulaera says:
::She glances over at the attractive, weak, young security officer and smiles:: Rhinn: It is my hope that I may return to my studies once this mystery is unraveled.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: runs the audit program, and then turns back to the simulation he started earlier ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do backups show any of these erasures?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I'll do a spot check of the recent backups.
Sec_Rhinn says:
Eularea: What is it you study, ma'am?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With sickbay secured, returns to the CMO's office to take a seat.  Silently she begins to work on tracing the message.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the display and reads out the results, shaking his head before looking back at Captain Sulek:: CO: Inconclusive. They look the same, except for the missing anomalies Zeta Coyvan. But that could merely mean ours were changed as well - or nothing is wrong.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: There seem to be many events which we miss, solely due to hectic lives, Captain. It seems to be an unfortunate rule in many cultures. ::S/he gives a smile:: I have learned that the Tzani representative recently came aboard?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Cross check command codes.  See if any recent entries show access to nav and then cross reference to location of input vs. location of real code user.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Soon she finds herself running down various blind leads.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Still comfortable with warp?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Picks his head up from the desk::  *CO*: Captain... of course, sir.  I'll get back to you in a few moments.  ::Closes the comm and turns to the computer panel::  Computer, display any accesses to the navigation controls via command codes.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The good news, sir, is that I have your 'rift radar' worked out, if you will. Scanning the course ahead of us with a tight beam of charged anti-gravitons will reveal any subspace anomalies to a resolution of 2.1 light-picoseconds.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Qui: Yes, we have had a few unexpected additions to this trip
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: At the moment, yes. I suspect I will remain so until our constituent atoms are spread across this sector of space or we're back in dock.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It will consume ship's power at an alarming rate, however.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Begin the transmission.  Direct feed to helm.  Ahkileez: That should help a bit.
Host Eulaera says:
::She smiles and pats the officer's arm:: Rhinn: Subspace Molecular Theory, something quite beyond you I'm afraid.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Comes to a point that she has exhausted all trails and sits back to stare at the message.  The only thing she knew for sure, was it came from aboard the ship.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We can still reach port?
Sec_Rhinn says:
Eularea: Somewhat.  This is a good area for that, then?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: contacts Engineering to have the proper modifications made to the deflector control array ::
Host Eulaera says:
Rhinn: Quite - we got a great deal of study done on the Zeta Coyvan region, until... well, you know...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Reading over the computer's output... one anomalous reading shows up.  Powers checks it again, and again before tapping his commbadge::
Sec_Rhinn says:
Eularea: Are the rifts here unique?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir... if we conserve power wherever possible. I suggests that we evacuate at least two decks and shut down life support there.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::smiles wryly:: CO/CSO: One can hope. ::overlays his navigational map with the expanding and receding concentric circles of the antiproton 'echoes':: The system seems to be working so far, Sirs.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Opens another window, keeping the message up, letting in role around in her mind.  Pulls up Eulaera's file along with the Vulcans.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: See to power conservation.

ACTION - Sensors show a large tear in the fabric of subspace up ahead - the computer lists it as "The Fexar Rift" - something charted by Starfleet 10 years ago.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek; Aye
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes the rift reading appear on his screen:: Ahkileez: Give her a wide birth.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Captain, I've got an anomalous access to the navigation computer.  It came from Cargo Bay II... two hours ago.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::orders the evacuation of the personnel quarters not occupied and tentatively reassigns some to other quarters, clearing two decks worth of people, then shuts down life support after the evacuation::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: I can send personnel there to check for DNA traces.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods and banks right and adjusts course 20 degrees to starboard:: CO: Going around.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Providing our new echo confirms what we are seeing.  *Powers* Do it.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: So it seem. ::S/he nods and hovers closer to Captain Matisse:: You have three children, do you not?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Qui: Yes indeed, already 6 years old, reading up on my are you?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  Mr Selik... security.  I wonder if you can tell me anything more on the death of your command officer.  Let's see... 37, relatively young.  Been aboard the Naftali for the past three years...  :: Continues to read through his file, which is nothing out of the ordinary for a Vulcan who has taken up security.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Aye, on my way myself.  ::Grabs a tricorder and tells a subordinate where he's heading, grabbing a second officer to watch his back just in case::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Cargo Bay II* Seal the area, pending arrival of Commander Powers.  No computer access.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Closes his file and opens Eulaera's.::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: I do not read, Captain, I know. ::Qui's translucent grey eyes look Joanna over:: Your children, they should only be two years of age, is this not true?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::pays a little closer attention to the echoes now as they seem to have some value after all::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Rides down in the turbolift, tapping his hand with his tricorder::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  Odd... very little here outside of standard stats.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Qui: Should yes, but a temporal rift changed that.  May it be to forward to ask your age.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: Age is but a figure, Captain. By your calendar - fifty-seven.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  And you came aboard the Naftali two weeks ago with three other scientists.  Nothing much to go either way on here.

ACTION - The port hull shudders slightly as the Quirinus approaches two close rifts - there is no way around, they have to go through.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Steady as she goes.  Reinforce shields.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::As the turbolift deposits him and his coworker, he gives his code to open the cargo bay, and moves to the terminal, scanning for DNA residuals on the panel and surrounding area::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: does his best to improve the resolution of the antigraviton scans ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CO: Aye sir. Suggest you batten down. ::rolls the ship sharply to Port to minimize their cross-section and reduces the shield dimensions to hug the hull::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Qui: So you know all about me already? Is there anything i can answer for you?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Taps her comm badge.::  TO Rhinn:  How is our guest?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels a slight tug before dampers kick in::
Host Eulaera says:
::She uses the help of the security officer and explains a few theories on the rifts in the region - that they were meant to keep the residents of the Xherivhan contained, or a trial to see who could overcome them first. Many in her society seem to feel they are not natural::
Sec_Rhinn says:
*CNS*: We're fine so far, ma'am... something up?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*Sec Rhinn*:  Nothing at the moment.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Bill, you busy at the moment for a general impression on Eulaera?
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: Yes, Captain, there is. ::His face turns up towards Joanna and hir voice becomes an eerie whisper:: When the time comes, will you kill in order to save those you love?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: In the middle of something, Commander.  Is this pressing?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Uncertain...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Looks up from his tricorder::  *CNS*: I... see.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Types him a simple message:: CTO: Eulaera is not to be trusted.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Feels a shiver go down her back:: Qui: Yes...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I will speak with you later.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::ignores the buffeting as he tries to squeeze the ship through the subspace eddies::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the ship as it begins to shake, caught between the eddies of the two rifts::

ACTION - As Commander Bill Powers and his comrade begin to search the Cargo Bay, they notice the massive Alpha IX Computer Processor... like a compact computer core, the Alpha IX reaches to the top of the large bay, flickering lights covering its exterior.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Captain, when you have time, I would like a moment of it.  :: smiles.::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CIV: For both our sakes, I hope that is true. ::Qui leans back and turns to leave::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Thinks to herself:: Who...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Standing:: *Azhure*: Of course... in my ready room.  Pangborn: You have the conn.  ::moves toward the RR door::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::nods::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*:  I will be there shortly.

ACTION - The doors to the Observation Lounge slide open once more and Ambassador Qui hovers into the darkness. The doors close behind the Noori Ambassador...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::A message comes across his tricorder from Azhure... hm, curious::  Sec: Hey... why is this thing blinking?  What's it hooked up to?  *CSO*: Commander?  Why is there a computer core online in the cargo bay?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Downloads the message, not yet sure she is ready to share that.  Then closes down the computer, exiting the office.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Shakes her head and gathers her padds::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Checks on her patients, informing the nurse where she would be, then with a nod to security, exits for the nearest turbolift.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the RR and awaits the CNS's arrival::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Lt. Summers has been studying it.

ACTION - The deck plating rocks violently for a few moments as the Quirinus passes between the two rifts and comes through safely on the other side. The subspace stresses begin to drop off dramatically...it appears to be clear sailing for the next few minutes...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::  Feeling a bit awkward after her conversation, exits the observation lounge, and moves from the bridge to the turbo lift::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches out a hand to steady herself as she enters the lift.::  Computer, bridge.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits behind his desk and contemplates who could have accessed the computer::*Powers*: Whose command code was used at that location?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: That was certainly a tight squeeze. Excellent flying, Lieutenant.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lets out the breath he'd been holding the whole time and nods:: CSO: It certainly was. ::rechecks their course and gets them aligned with it again:: XO: Back on course, Commander.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, steps onto the bridge, noting the captain was not there, and heads for his ready room.  Lightly taps the chimes.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::He checks his tricorder, then checks again - "Sulek"::  *CO*: I'll get back to you on that one, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Enters the captains ready room at his command.::  CO:  Sir...

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus glides safely through space en route to Crossroads Station, leaving the frontier behind. Zeta Coyvan and it's mysteries lay behind them... answers being left in the darkness...

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