Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10510.17

Starring:

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

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant JG Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Lt. Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – FCO
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – MO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – CIV
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – CEO
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Ambassador Qui’dinjori
Christopher Gibson	as	Colonel Sydney Majors
Christopher Gibson	as	Computer
Christopher Gibson	as	Starbase Medic
Christopher Gibson	as	Unnamed Operations Officer
Christopher Gibson	as	Vice Admiral Nicholas Lowis
                        …with…

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

Summary - The Summit is one day closer and the Ko'ra Delegation has arrived. The Ko'ra are a xenophobic species, one that the Federation has never before encountered, never seen or heard...  The U.S.S. Quirinus is currently patrolling through the subspace rifts around Crossroads Station, following an attack on a Sisterhood vessel in the nearby Holy Space. The U.S.S. Yataghan has been dispatched to assist, and the Quirinus is on standby...  An unknown force has attacked Ambassador Aelsery and Ambassador Qui on the VIP deck. Commander Powers, with the assistance of Lieutenant Ahkileez, has begun an investigation...more questions have arisen. The Summit is only a few days away - will the Ambassador's be safe?

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "On The Edge of Chaos"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: On the turbolift, heading for the bridge and to talk to the captain.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Watching the tactical console... nothing of note right now::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps onto the bridge and heads for the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he watches the screen as the ship continues a patrol pattern::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::trying to lose himself in a crowd, or more appropriately trying to lose someone else::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: Azhure: Counselor. ::he nods::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::goes over the patrol pattern and briefs his assistant on the emergency procedures before getting up and heads towards the captain's chair:: CO: Permission to leave the bridge.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Azhure::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::looking out one of the large windows that dot the station's hull, comparing the view here to that of the several other station's she's seen in her lifetime::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Sir...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Catches Soriq's look and smiles a greeting.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Of course.  Still searching?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters the Bridge, relieves Ensign Harrison at Science One ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Thinks about the current investigation... nothing but dead ends he's found...::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Sir... if I might speak with you in private please.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Walks down the corridor near her office, pacing up and down, getting tired of her office::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes the FCO still carries the beaker::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Azhure and glances back at Sulek:: CO: Yes. I've briefed the Helmsman on the patterns we're using. He'll be able to follow them with no problem. Either way I can be back on the bridge in three minutes if necessary
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::finds himself somewhere to sit, and produces a PADD, on which is a letter to Earth::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Of course.  ::Stands:: Ahkileez: Understood.  Good luck in your search.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods to the captain this time and turns away, heading for the TL::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: You have the Conn.  Azhure: In my ready room.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::deciding that, even though none of them can compare to the view from KePo'Vor, this one isn't such a bad place to be.  Turns and looks around the station itself, figuring the contents on the inside will be of much more use to her than the view of the outside::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Follows the captain into his ready room.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::starts to add a few more paragraphs to the letter... he's got nothing else to do for the moment and the place is busy enough to keep him awake::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: starts, but hides his surprise as best he can ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering the RR, he sits and motions for the counselor to do the same:: Azhure: You have had some insight into the current situation?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Heads to the turbolift, destination the bridge::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps in to the lift:: TL: Deck 4
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a seat and looks at him intently a moment.::  CO:  What I am about to tell you is not in my record and once I leave this room, was never discussed.

ACTION - The turbolift doors slide open and Ambassador Qui hovers into the room, flanked by two members of Powers’ security force. A fourth individual steps off the lift as well, Colonel Sydney Majors.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::REB:: Azhure: Of course Counselor.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Enters the turbolift and calls for the bridge::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::looks up briefly, could swear he caught sight of a classmate, and shrugs, returning to his writing::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Turns towards the lift::  Sec: Nani.  Majors: Colonel...

ACTION - There seems to be a great deal of activity in one of the main promenades of Crossroads, as people seem to move over to one area, forming a small crowd.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: Stands, greets the visitors :: Qui, Majors: Greetings Ambassador, Colonel.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slips past a cute little petty officer and her friend and smiles to himself as they whisper about him as he continues down the hall toward the science labs::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  There are many things that are not known about my people... one of them is the ability to... manipulate time.  Not that everyone has that ability, but a few do.  We learned very quickly and a great cost that it was a bad idea to use it.  I have a talent that is in a way like manipulating time.  I can take things... out of time.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::slings her bag over her shoulder and walks down the corridor, going slowly enough to take everything in, when she notices everyone seems to be moving in one direction::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: And you have recently used this ability?
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
Qui: Greetings Commander. ::S/he gives a faint smile and glances over at Majors:: CSO: It was my hope that you and I could speak, Commander...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Exits to the bridge, peers around, and takes a seat in the back::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::decides to follow the crowd toward the Promenade, curious as to what the fuss is all about::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::finishes up his letter, and pockets the PADD; he'll send that when he has time... he then decides to pick a random direction and start walking::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises an eyebrow :: Qui: I would be honored, Ambassador. May we speak here? I am on duty at the moment.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Yes... and no.  I have been basically told I can not divulge anything about that for the safety of the universe.  :: Smiles::  Not meaning to be so dramatic.  But this is not to do with me.  I am telling you this so that you can understand what I am going to say.  Near the ambassadors quarters, I sensed that the area had been taken out of time
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Notices Qui, and tries to monitor his conversation::

ACTION - The bridge is a hive of activity, yet there seem to be a drastic lack of senior staff manning her. Captain Matisse is immediately reminded of the ever changing faces of the Ganymede crew and she has a flash back to her time in command...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::gently thumbs the evidence container's glass surface and leans in to the science office:: Snyder: Ensign Snyder?
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CSO: That is acceptable, yes, Commander. ::S/he hovers over towards the blue skinned officer::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: How may I be of assistance?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Calls to the Colonel::  Majors: Colonel?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: In an area of subspace rifts, that would be quite possible.  That would also explain, if our intruder can manipulate dimensional space, how he was able to come unnoticed.

ACTION - All roads lead to one place. Jervase and Kostandinos-Michaels make their way through the crowds...and both end up in the promenade, watching the growing crowd of civilians and officers...

TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::growing more curious by the moment, stands on her toes to try and see what everyone seems to be crowding around - not easy when you're barely 1.5m tall::
Host Colonel_Majors says:
::She turns to Powers and nods, moving over towards him:: CTO: Commander.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Majors: Any information about the energy readings we picked up?  Or has Qui mentioned anything further about the attack?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Sir... it is an ability not to be played with.  One can do much harm with it.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::doesn't see Adrienne, his eyes more on the growing crowd... or more importantly trying to figure out what the major attraction is::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Qui only comes up to Kraight's waist and the small Noori individual looks up at him with flowing robes that seem to hang down to the ground:: CSO: I...felt...something from you the first time we met, Commander...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Takes a deep breath, looking round the crew, waiting for one of her old crew to walk on the bridge and take over a position:: Self: The took one of the most important things away from me...guess closing ships makes the higher ups get out of there responsibilities..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I quite agree.  My own experience in temporal rifts has usually had a negative effect.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: Ah?
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::briefly thinks that if Rafi and Little Tom were there, it would have been a lot easier, since crowds always seemed to part around the two hulking brothers::
Host Colonel_Majors  says:
CTO: The Ambassador has remained cryptic as usual...::She glances over toward Kraight:: S/he did seem interested in speaking to your Chief Science Officer, however...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::notes the shorter science officer and brings her up to speed on the evidence:: Snyder: We need an answer right away. ::follows her toward the xenobio lab::

ACTION - The sounds of explosions fill the promenade and bright purples, golds and pinks fill the air - some form of fireworks...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Majors: So I see... I take it this isn't anything like any previous attack against the Ambassador...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  One other thing... the occurrence was natural, not mechanical.  I know of no other species with that ability... and even among the El-Aurians it was rare.  But as we have kept it secret, perhaps there is another race that has as well.  As much as I have traveled in the past one hundred years, I have but touched upon a spec of what is really out there.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::instinctively starts to take a defensive posture when she hears the explosions, until she realizes what they are - relaxes somewhat and looks up, enjoying the show::
Host Colonel_Majors says:
CTO: No. ::She almost looks worried:: Everything in the past has been mechanical, a device, or object of some type. There has never been a direct attack like this on record...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Frowns::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::raises an eyebrow, laughing faintly, but then makes to turn away, looking to kill some time before the Quirinus arrives::

ACTION - The bright lights fill the air and the crowd looks in awe.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: There are several documented cases of time travel, but none which would show a natural ability except for a species such as the Q.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Begins to feel resentful of the administrations of the fleet, but tries to remember the good times.:: Self: I wonder where my crew is these days...wait, I guess they’re no longer my crew.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: But the arrival of our intruder was far from the typical way a Q would use its ability.

ACTION - A junior OPS officer raises her voice, "Captain Matisse?"

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::assists Snyder as they set up the chemio spectrometer to analyze the scale:: Snyder: If we're lucky, we’ll be able to get an idea of what sort of environment would spawn this unique adaptation. We'll be able to narrow the list of suspect planets down.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Considers a moment.::  CO:  One can change history with a but a word.  Ambassador Qui told me something a few weeks back that I have kept to myself for just that reason.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::hasn't seen fireworks since the last time she lived on an actual planet, as most people didn't think them safe to set off inside a station...  curiously, wonders how the perpetrator of said fireworks intends to keep the place from catching fire::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  She said the captain of the station would not leave it alive.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looks up suddenly:: OPS: Yes ensign?
Host OPS_Officer says:
CIV: I have a priority one transmission for you, from Starfleet Command.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: And do you believe that Qui has the ability of foresight?  It would be at best theoretical.  Time is fluid.  One choice can change its entire direction.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::leans against a large piece of equipment and watches the computer list out the chemical components of the scale, waiting for its analysis::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::approaches a console, and activates the unit:: Computer: Computer, estimated time of arrival of USS Quirinus?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: notes the exchange between OPS and Matisse, but does not take his attention from Qui, out of politeness ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
OPS: I'll take it in the observation lounge, patch it through.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Hir translucent eyes look up at the Commander:: CSO: You have been touched by something greater then yourself, and there is something inside of you, something...grand...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: not letting Qui hear a thing ::walks in the OL and waits for the call::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::sits back and enjoys the show::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I believe she is.  But I also know that as you said, time is fluid... not linear as most people believe and live it.  It can be changed... or by trying to change it, create the very action one was trying to avoid.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles self-deprecatingly ::  Qui: It does not take much for a thing to be grander than me, Ambassador.

ACTION - The computers in the Xenobiology Lab begin to process the scale, and after a few moments spit out some sort of information. Something akin to the scale has been recorded by Starfleet before...

Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CSO: Humility. ::S/he smiles:: The answers you and your crew seek are buried deep within you, Commander. You need not look farther then yourself.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::narrows his eyes and unfolds his arms, slowly approaching the screen, feeling the weight of the implication::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Most interesting.  Our intruder seems to have a natural ability.  Qui's foresight should give her/him the knowledge of its pending arrival.  It would explain why she did not seem as surprised as Aelsery.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Perks up at Qui's words... ALL the answers?::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Perhaps.  Though she was truthful in not knowing what it was either.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: I am, of course, aware that a great deal of data was deposited in my mind by the living ship that called itself Serena. I have no way of accessing that information, however.
Host Colonel_Majors says:
CTO: I don't know what's going on here, but it's got people spooked...
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CSO: When the time comes, you will know. ::S/he smiles and turns, not saying farewell::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Majors: My people are stretched thin as it is.  We haven't been able to conclusively solve and arrest anyone in connection with anything lately...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: There is a legend that all the inhabitants of the sector were placed here.  With the ability to manipulate time and perhaps space...I believe you understand what that could tell us about our intruder.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::sighs:: Computer: Cancel that request. ::mutters:: Too bloody slow with the reply anyway. ::speaks up again:: Access the personnel file for ensign Michael Jervase, authorization Jervase alpha 3 7 5 2 9. Access the transfer orders for Stardate 10510.13 and transmit to USS Quirinus.

ACTION - The logo of Starfleet Command appears on a display in the Observation Lounge, quickly replaced by the face of an Admiral in a black uniform. "Greetings, Captain."

Host Computer says:
@MO: Processing.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks at the probability of the analysis and frowns:: Snyder: Thank you, Ensign. I think we've found all we're going to find here. ::collects his sample and has the computer save the data to an isochip before filing it in the database and heads for the door::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Stands up straight:: COM: Admiral: Admiral, how many I assist you sir.

ACTION - Music begins to play throughout the promenade, and a trio of Lilithine women roll out, conducting acrobatics and with flashing lights all around them.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Trouble... and one you and the others are not prepared to deal with.  However... there is a point to note.  Whoever it was, if there intention was to kill, they failed.  But if that was not their intention, then perhaps their ability is minor so they could do no more then taunt us.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stares at the retreating Ambassador, wondering ::
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#COM: CIV: Captain, I'm Vice Admiral Nicholas Lowis, Starfleet Command. ::He nods once:: We have an assignment for you...
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::is just about to go explore the rest of the promenade when she sees the new "entrants" into the display - pushes a lock of hair back behind her ear, not quite knowing what to think about these ones::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: If this were some sort of experiment, to study interactions, then the attempt to bring peace to the area could affect its out come. However, if the researcher were to make him or herself known, it would negate the purity of the data.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::nods, deactivates the console, and turns to find the station's sickbay equivalent. Might as well make himself useful since he'll be here a while::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::glances briefly at the newly started display, and raises an eyebrow... he'd heard the locals were unusual, but this?::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Do you realize how many paths we could travel with this... it could give one a headache.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Nods:: COM: Admiral: I had assumed as much, since I am still here sir.  What are my new orders?
Host Colonel_Majors says:
CTO: Everyone seems to be stretched thin out here on the frontier, Commander. We just have to deal with it and move on. ::She hands a PADD over to him:: I...have some information for you.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::with the analysis in hand, he holds the scale up to the light and takes a long, subjective look at it, wondering at the armored, irregular looking surface, and trying to imagine what or who it flaked off of. And how they got aboard the Quirinus::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: It would seem that there is something vital we are missing, but your ability has given us a path to tread.  If it can disrupt time then it can be traced dimensionally.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Majors: Oh?  What kind of information?
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::decides very quickly that this new "addition" is probably more targeted toward those possessing Y chromosomes, and turns to see what else there is to see::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Qui turns and glances back at the Benzite man for a moment:: CSO: If you wish, I do know someone with talents for...extracting...precious information...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I am not sure that is as easy as it sounds.
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#COM: CIV: We're sending you on a covert operation to the Lilithine homeworld. We need answers and we fear we're not getting all the answers from the Sisterhood.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::closes his grip on the evidence tube and looks up at the TL's ceiling:: TL: Bridge
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::decides to see if someone's recording this, and resumes his search for this place's equivalent sickbay::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: Intriguing. Who is this person?
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
CSO: A Tzani Doctor. Their people oppose Noori rule, but I still have friends within the ranks of the Bliss.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: the forming of a temporal rift would be no small matter.  It would disrupt confluent space.  If we know what we are looking for, then perhaps we can tell when it is happening or better still before it occurs, natural ability not withstanding.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Admiral: Is this cause of my relationship with the ambassador? Of course, what ever needs done, just tell me when and where sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  But the number of dimensions are as infinite as ones imagination.  I have never tried tracking someone that way... I am not even sure I can.
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#::He nods once:: COM: CIV: We're hoping you and Counselor Azhure will attract the least attention on the homeworld...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Admiral: Of course, female.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: considers the information :: Qui: I would like to meet this doctor, if only to learn more.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::S/he gives a curt bow and turns away once more:: CSO: I shall make arrangements, Commander.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Admiral: Does the sisterhood ambassador know anything?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: We don't track where it began, but where it ends and then tracing from the end to the beginning.  We know our own space, a temporal disruption in it could be detected much as a subspace rift would.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::steps into one of the establishments off the main stretch of the Promenade and sits down at the bar, looking around  at the other inhabitants::
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#COM: CIV: No, Captain, and she must be kept out of this matter. We suspect that this goes much farther then Ambassador Aelsery...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: Thank you.
Host Colonel_Majors says:
::She motions to the PADD::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps off the TL on the bridge and takes in the impromptu conference on the bridge before approaching them:: CSO/CTO: Excuse me, Commanders. A word?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::comes across what might serve as this station's sickbay, and steps in::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  We have what we have discovered so far... I am not familiar with any technology the Federation currently posses to do what you suggest.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Yes?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Of course. What do you have?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Keeps in a sigh:: COM: Admiral: Any other information I need at the moment? When do we leave?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps away to the side and lowers his voice:: CSO/CTO: I have the analysis on the scale we found.

ACTION - As Jervase approaches the medical labs, he notices a slight panic brewing. Medics rush around frantically as they attempt to hold a Trill woman down.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: expectant look ::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::most of the bar's current occupants seem to be much of the same general riff-raff that used to hang out in her mother's establishment back home, but standing out among them are a few more of the incredibly tall women, she guesses of the same species that was performing tricks out on the Promenade::
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#COM: CIV: All the information will be transferred to you within the hour. Prepare to depart in two days.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Keep in mind... taking something out of time, is not the same as going forward or backward in time.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Reads over the PADD and thinks it all over::  Majors: Perhaps some of this should be made available to Captain Sulek?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Admiral: Shall I inform the CNS?
Host Colonel_Majors says:
::She nods once:: CTO: I felt it prudent to bring it to you first, Commander. Seeing as you are heading up this investigation.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::blinks, and tries to catch someone's attention:: Medic: What have I just walked in on? ::continues to visually assess the situation::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Nods and focuses on the helmsman::  FCO: What did you find?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Nevertheless, the rifts of the area are mapped. The appearance of a new rift could be what we are looking for.  I will set Kraight to work on it.  I also believe that perhaps with her/his ability, Qui may be able to give us the parameters we need.
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#::He shakes his head once:: COM: CIV: No, I will speak to Captain Sulek regarding the Commander's assignment.
Host SB_Medic says:
@MO: She's going into shock...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Admiral: Understood sir.

ACTION - Medical staff rush around and Jervase notices two other individuals on bio beds - covered in white sheets, unmoving.

Host VADM_Lowis says:
#COM: CIV: Good luck, Captain...Admiral Lowis out.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Then I leave it to you. I will do what I can when I can to help... :: Smiles::  Of course, once I leave this room, you don't know that.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CTO/CSO: The computer has something similar to it in the database. It was discovered on a planet in the region by the U.S.S. Karelian two years ago. But a complete scan of the planet was never done. The Karelian was pulled off to deal with another problem.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Did the computer at least have the name of the planet?  The location?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Know what, Counselor? ::REB::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::pauses only a second, then shrugs:: All: Someone get me a cortical stabilizer Thirty seconds ago. ::mutters:: Maybe I don't want to know...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stands, her smile remaining.::  CO:  Till later sir...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Flops down in a chair, sighing heavily::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::is curious about the tall women - at first glance they might seem like Terrans, but upon closer look there was definitely something different about them.  Pick up her Jack Daniels and glances around the rest of the place, not wanting to stare but still curious::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
FCO: The planet is Zeta Coyvan VII. Which happens to be in our new neighbors' forbidden zone.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands:: Azhure: Of all species I have meant, know that your species insight is one that I have often found most valuable.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Ah. This is strangely unsurprising.

ACTION - Kostandinos-Michaels begins to pick up on a large amount of tension in the room, voices are raised and one of the shorter, primitive looking men begins arguing with one of the tall Lilithine.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO; Is the specimen organic?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::follows the counselor out of the RR onto the bridge::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
FCO: That's where we found the Naftali....
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Just remember, we can make mistakes too... how does that Earth saying go?  I once thought I made a mistake, but I was wrong.  :: Turns to leave.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CSO/CTO: Appears to be organic. Perhaps the Naftali beamed aboard a specimen? No way of telling. But that wouldn't explain how it got aboard this ship, and in the ambassadors' quarters.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: CO: Captain... Lt. Ahkileez has made a significant discovery.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
FCO: No, but the recovery of our shuttle... or clinging to one of the away team...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Exits onto the bridge, and looks around to see if Qui is still around, praying he wasn't prying::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns toward the CSO to listen.::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::looks over at the commotion and knows where this is going... has seen enough "tensions" surrounding alcohol to know that this one was about to degenerate into violence.  Puts down her drink and surreptitiously moves closer to them, trying to hear what the argument is about::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::snatches the stabilizer from a passing nurse and attaches it, starting immediately to work::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Excellent.  ::Turns to Ahkileez::

ACTION - The voices are raised louder, "Small creature, your beliefs are archaic, primitive, weak." "You Lilithine witch, I'll kill you and all of your Sisterhood friends!"

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Calls for a lift, not worrying about the captain, he would be informed soon::

ACTION - The Trill woman thrashes about and the nurses struggle to hold down her arms. She screams in tongues and struggles...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: enters the lift and calls for her deck::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Possible. ::notices Sulek:: The fact that we've found a scale from an unidentified creature that simultaneously connects the Karelian, the Naftali and this vessel to a planet outside the normally navigated space for this area suggests someone that shouldn't have has been going in, or something is coming out. Coincidence would have to be stretched to the point of absurdity to suggest it could all happen by accident.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::gestures toward one of the medics:: Medic: Sedate her or this will hurt more than help. Move!
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::raises her eyebrows, intrigued by this... and inwardly agreeing that the "small creature" was indeed archaic and primitive::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns curiously to see captain Matisse leave.::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::moves a little bit closer, not having been allowed to watch the "interesting" parts of many of the bar altercations at her mother's establishment::

ACTION - The OPS console beeps and the junior officer manning it calls out, "Captain, incoming transmission..."

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The Lieutenant has determined that the specimen originated on Zeta Coyvan VII.
Host SB_Medic says:
@MO: We tried that with the others...it did not good...it...it killed them...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I also have a theory but one that could require your expertise, one that might allow us to find our being who comes from outside the normal areas.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO:  Define 'outside the normally navigated space' please.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Interesting. What do you propose, sir?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Enters her office, and calls for some loud music, not wanting to be disturbed as she reads all she can again on the sisterhood::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::sighs, doing his best to work on her in spite of the thrashing:: Medic: Then invent a restraint. I don't like my patients trying to roll off the bed.

ACTION - The Lilithine woman continues, "You wouldn't even be able to, pathetic little Tzani." "Lilithine dog!" The Tzani man rushes at the Lilithine and before he even reaches her a bright silver blade is pulled out of what appears to be no-where. The Lilithine woman swings around and the Tzani's head drops to the floor. Chaos erupts.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Transfer to my ready room.  Kraight: What if this being could manipulate through temporal mechanics its own space.  Could we trace the formation or on-coming formation of such a spatial disturbance?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@Patient: Please, madam... try and calm down. You have my word this won't hurt.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::just as quickly, gasps and takes a step back as the Tzani head rolls on the ground, as a brawl erupts all around her::

ACTION - The woman goes silent and begins to shake violently.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I leave it to you to think on.  I look forward to your thoughts and application on the matter.  ::goes to RR::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CNS: That area of space contains several very large, very disruptive spatial anomalies, and they aren't all charted. It's not a commonly used route in this sector.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: opens his mouth to reply... closes it as he begins to consider the possibilities ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters RR, crosses to desk and presses transmission button:: COM: Admiral: Sulek here.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO:  Interesting... :: considers::  And we are nowhere near there, correct?
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#::The Admiral's face appears on the monitor and he nods once:: COM: CO: Greetings Captain.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@::continues to work on her, now that she's at least partially calmed:: Medic: ::quietly:: The restraint? ::gestures to another:: Get security down here. As long as she's like this... well, you get the idea.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::noting the uniform:: COM: Admiral: How may we assist you?
Host SB_Medic says:
@MO: I'm on it...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Not at the moment. It's postulated that it could have been brought aboard by one of the away teams, but it wouldn't explain how it got in to the ambassadors' quarters.
Host VADM_Lowis says:
#::He taps a few buttons and orders are transmitted to Sulek's computer:: COM: CO: Captain, I have an assignment for two members of your crew...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO:  Can you show me where the area is located on the star chart?
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos_Michaels says:
@::ducks as she almost takes a punch right to the midsection, deciding for now to extricate herself from the brawl rather than continuing with it - not a good idea to meet your new assignment from the brig::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
@Patient: ::while the medic works on restraining her, pulls out a tricorder to run a scan or two:: Now, try and calmly tell me what happened, please?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the PADD:: COM: Admiral: Understood.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::wonders what the counselor's interest is in this, but nods, taking her over to one of the mission operations displays and brings up the spatial map, indicating the general area:: CNS: This is the general area the Naftali was in, before it met its fate.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Admiral: Dispatch will occur in 48 hours by shuttle.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes search it and then nods.::  FCO:  Thank you...

ACTION - Vice Admiral Nicholas Lowis continues to brief Captain Sulek on the covert mission that Matisse and Azhure will soon embark upon. Security on Crossroads rush to end a brawl in a local establishment...and suddenly the Trill woman in sickbay goes still, so very still...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Do you mind telling me what you suspect?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at him.::  FCO:  Maybe later.  But for now, not what I thought.  We were nowhere near that area.

ACTION - Chaos has erupted on Crossroads Station. Peace is on the horizon, yet there are those who fear it, those who would struggle against it...those who would kill to ensure that peace never comes to the Xherivhan...

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