Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10602.06

Starring:

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

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign Zee Alexander – CMO
Margaret Bowie	as	Ensign Latta – SO
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
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – OPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson	as	Security Officer Nani
Christopher Gibson	as	Hunter Melagar
Christopher Gibson	as	Vo Hunter Ship Gedora
James Homuth		as	Nurse McNiel
Mike Jones		as	Ambassador Qui’dinjori

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus flies through space at exceptional speeds. Stars streak by as the vessel navigates through subspace instabilities at high warp, her port nacelle almost overheating from the stresses placed upon it by her crew.

The majestic Steamrunner Class vessel is only minutes away from a small Vo Hunter Vessel, the "Gedora." The black hull of the Vo ship shimmers against the purple and white backdrop of a subspace rift. Their power is failing and their hull integrity has been compromised. The vessel only has an hour until their hull collapses and the crew is killed.

One hour to be heroes. In that hour the lives of eleven aliens will be determined. A rescue operation such as this could be a strong turning point in relations with the Vo and could be one step closer to peace in the Xherivhan region. One hour. The clock is ticking.

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Trial By Fire - Final Hour"=/\==/\=

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::at operations on the Bridge::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Working at the engineering console::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::sitting at Science Two::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::finalises the results from Latta's physical, and goes back to the CMO's office::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Stands from the auxiliary console::  CO: Captain, I may have an idea.  ::Describes to him the idea about modifying a warhead::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Heading down the corridor toward sickbay.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Powers: we will need to be as close as we can to where the crew has gathered to get the enhancers in.  I only hope that their shields are able to protect them from the hole we will cause.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps out of the turbolift :: CO: Permission to return to my post, sir?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
XO: Commander, I've got something
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::on the bridge, listens intently::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters the bridge and walks to the command area, eying the viewer.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
SO: Go ahead
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::on the bridge at the helm, a frown from hours ago now a full-forced scowl::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The hole, Captain?  Oh, no, we should remove as much internally as we can, including the antimatter.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
XO: I have a transporter frequency that might work
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: See if you can raise the Vo ship.  Powers, still the torpedo must enter the ship for the Vo to get to the enhancers.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::pulls up a seat behind the CMO's desk, and goes through the crew physical rosters again::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
SO: Coordinate with operations to have the survivors beamed directly to Sick Bay
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Tell sickbay they may have incoming Vo
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
XO: Commander, sickbay is ready for any causalities.  There is also a team on stand-by..
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: good to hear
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye sir
SO_Ens_Latta says:
XO: Yes sir ::walks over to the Ops Station::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps through the doors and glances around.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Sick Bay*: Prepare for incoming casualties.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Granted...you are better?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::increases power to forward structural integrity to compensate stress of extreme speeds::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::spies the counsellor entering from her position near the medical cabinet and gives her a nod:: CNS: Can I help you, counsellor?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
OPS: I have transferred the frequency over here. It might be unstable because of the rifts
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Thank you, sir. I'm fine. May I ask what we are planning to do about the Vo ship?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
*OPS*: Understood.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::hears the console alarm and looks up:: CO/XO: We're at the threshold. We need to drop out of warp now.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps over to Science One, nods to Latta ::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
OPS: We will need enhancers
CJ-Tala says:
@<Gedora> COM: Quirinus: This is the Gedora...Quirinus, are you almost here?
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats through the turbolift doors, not waiting for their somewhat undependable sensors to detect him / her::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Is on the bridge::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Nurse: I just wanted to drop off a report.  It is nothing of import at the moment... the current situation takes precedent.  I can come back later.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
SO: See if you can compensate, for now while I get some enhancers online  to assist us.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Any thing we can.

ACTION - The Quirinus is a hive of activity. Security personnel on standby, Engineers working on the engines, science staff analyzing the subspace rift and medical personnel rushing around preparing for casualties.

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::makes a notation that the captain is due for his physical, but decides to let the CMO deal with that one::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::nods curtly to the CSO as she responds to OPS:: OPS: I will do everything I can.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::nods:: CNS: Doctor Jervase is in the office, if you're looking for him. ::gestures to the closed door::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Gedora: We are on approach.  We are working on ideas.  Tractor beam will not work.  How is your shield stability?  Your hull shows some compromise.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats toward the command chair, but remains silent until the Captain is done speaking::
CJ-Tala says:
@<Gedora> COM: CO: Shields at 14%. We don't have much time...we're running on auxiliary power.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I see. I heard someone mention enhancers?  :: looks at Powers ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CEO*: Ensign I need you to issue out your teams to install compensators due to the complications of the subspace rift.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Sets orders to have two probe casings readied in the manner he describes.  It should take only a matter of ten minutes::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Bites the bottom of her lip and watches closely as the bridge work on a plan.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Gedora: Stand by and expect the unexpected. Gather all crew to a central area.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gets the reports that the medical fast response teams report their readiness, one by one::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter* Can you get a lock?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::goes to her console at Science Two, ready to begin assisting as soon as they are in range::
CJ-Tala says:
@<Gedora> COM: CO: Understood. Gedora out. ::The comm. goes dead::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: stumbles in her office, reading over reports::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Nurse:  I really had no preference... :: Her eyes become unfocused for a moment before looking back at McNeil::  Things will become busy here soon.  I do not wish to be in the way.
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Room> *CO*: Sir, we can't get a lock at warp...the anomalies is interfering with any sort of lock...
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
*OPS*: Aye sir
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Sublight.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::smiles, and moves easily across the room towards her:: CNS: In that case I'll see that one of the doctors gets it, commander.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::overhears:: Self/CO: Damn.....
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::mutters to himself as the glowing warp field around the ship glows pink, beginning to collapse from the gravitational stresses:: CO: I can't get us any closer. We'll tear ourselves apart. ::kills the warp engines, activating reverse thrusters:: Returning to real space, Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Problem, Commander?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Hands the report over and then with a nod and a thank you, turns to leave.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Trying to look over the station analysis that she had from engineering, but she can't get a certain someone, out of her mind::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Understood.  *Transporter* How about now?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::flashes the counsellor a smile, and heads for the CMO's office::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CSO: Are you feeling better sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: The transporters...it would be risky, but a fortified shuttle might make the trip. If we could use out shielding
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles ::  SO: Yes, very much so. Thank you for your concern, Ensign.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sees the door to the office open, and McNiel poke her head in... gives her a slight nod:: Nurse: Thank you, miss McNiel.

ACTION - The transporter room reports they can get a lock on three of the Vo. It's weak, but they have a lock.

CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Finishes readying his teams::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::pulls up with the ship, altering its pitch to line the clusters of transporter emitters on the ventral hull to the target::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Notes that transport might happen soon:: CO: Captain ... ::Said a bit louder than he / she usually projects::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Prepare one for remote.  If we can use its transporter as a relay, perhaps we can beam the Vo here.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: I might be able to configure a shuttle for the trip.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Hears the reports and enters the turbo.:: TL: Deck four.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Transport them directly to sickbay
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stepping into the nearest lift, sends it to the bridge.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: We'll have to take out chances
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::smiles:: SO: I'm glad, it will take both of us to help out with this
Ambassador_Qui says:
CO: Captain ...
Ambassador_Qui says:
XO: I would hold on that order, Commander.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: I take it we have decided to attempt to beam the crew out of the crippled Vo ship?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up:: OPS: Belay that
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::glances at the PADD as the nurse returns to sickbay, and enters the information into Kraight's medical profile, before leaving the office::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Qui: You were saying?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks at Qui, curious::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CSO: Yes, I found a frequency that can get a weak lock
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: I suggest we try again allow boosting power directly from the impulse engines to the transporter system and narrow the band on the pattern buffer. We could beam them to a shuttle and install pattern enhancers to then boost them to us.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps off the lift onto the bridge and walks over to her chair.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Steps out on deck four and walks to sickbay.::
Ambassador_Qui says:
CO / XO: Vo are very specific about who they deal with. The Captain is the leader, and MUST be on hand to greet them, or you will have a severe security situation on hand. They will assault viciously anyone else ... they will kill them.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: Qui: Ambassador, I thought you were at Cross Roads.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Standing by sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Qui: Great. They're about to die and they're picky. ::sighs:: CO: I defer to you
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the ambassador, listening.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::OPS: Stand by
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Qui: Thank you.  If we are unable to obtain the captain first, then we may need to sedate them before they know he is not here.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::glances about the shipboard medical facility, noting everything in place... expects the CMO to step through those doors any second::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
*OPS*: All teams prepared sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: I see. The quantum fluctuations generated by the subspace rift will interfere with the annular confinement beam. You've been monitoring the rift the entire time, I assume?
Ambassador_Qui says:
CO: You must understand, I mean you.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CO: You must be on hand to greet and speak with them.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Qui: Then as soon as we have position and a lock, then I will be at sickbay to meet them.  Thank you for that information.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CSO: Except for a quick break while the Computer was compiling simulation data.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CEO* Get them out to install those subspace pattern enhancers to compensate for the rift.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters sickbay and sees that everything is ready.  Looks over at Jervase and nods.::  MO: They're trying to transport them over now...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: I could pilot the shuttle sir
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sitting, quietly listens.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CTO: How are the torpedoes?
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Nods:: CO: It was of no trouble, Captain.

ACTION - The Quirinus lurches to the left as a wave of intense gravimetric sheer hits the ship.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: We're prepared to transport as soon as you're in position
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Sends the teams to their duties::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her hands tighten on the arms of the chair.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: It's risky but I am one of the most experience pilots on board and I have the necessary technical expertise
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::barely keeps her seat::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: On my way.   You have the conn.  ::Enters TL:: Sickbay.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: One moment.  ::Calls down to torpedo magazines::  CO: They are ready to be launched when ready.  I suggest using the tractor beams to get them as close to the Vo ship as possible.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Steadies herself against the bulkhead.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: Good. Let us put that data to good use. It should be possible to program a stochastic model of the quantum fluctuations, and create a control subroutine that will modulate the annular confinement beam to compensate.  :: grabs the edge of the console in front of him ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Doesn't expect the sudden turn and falls on her rear with a loud thud::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Looks from Telarus to Ahkileez:: OPS: No. I don't think so.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::braces himself against a nearby biobed:: CMO: I've also ordered fast response teams to spread out. Murphy's law is my best friend after all.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Just wait until the Captain is in position and beam them to sickbay on the Captain’s order
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: Run the rift data through a Fourier transform analysis. I'll begin work on the modulation subroutine.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Yes sir
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Pauses TL:: CTO: Understood.  Relay the information to the Vo ship.  XO: get the remote shuttle in position to act as relay as soon as possible.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Gets ups and wonders what’s going on.  Sees things are back to normal, heads for the bridge anyways::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CSO: Certainly sir ::fingers fly over the console as she starts on her task::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Nods.:: MO: I know the feeling...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::releases the TL::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Hovers nearby::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to his LCARS panel and begins writing the program ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::struggling to maintain the ship's stability with micro bursts from the RCS thrusters::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
EO Fix: You are in charge in for now I am going to the bridge. Keep me apprised of the situation.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at deck, he steps into the hall and moves toward sickbay::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances at Qui.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Have a junior officer take over and report for shuttle duty. We may need you to pilot a shuttle to the Vo ship, in case this doesn't work
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: The counsellor apparently came by while I was updating crew physical records, by the way.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Stand by to transport
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO* Nearly there.  Status of remote and sending the torpedoes.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Standing by...pattern enhancers and track lock at maximum gain. This is the best we can get.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Ensign, re-open the channel to the Vo vessel.  ::After she does so, he informs the Vo of what the Quirinus is planning to do to assist them::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Notes the Counselor glancing in his / her general direction:: CNS: Is there anything wrong, Keeper of Stories?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO: Aye. ::waves one of the junior officers over, not trusting him enough to leave him in charge, activating an auto-stabilization protocol instead before jogging to the lifts:: TL: Shuttlebay.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: Program complete. Have you finished processing the data?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::accesses the comm. from her station and opens the channel:: CTO: Go ahead, you're on with the Vo, sir.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: I see... I'll check in with her later...
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Exits engineering at enters the turbo lift:: TL: Bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: We have the shuttle prepared
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CSO: Yes sir ::transfers it to his console::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui: Simple curiosity.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: She only came to tell us she's the one who cleared commander Kraight to return to duty. I had nurse McNiel leave her report on your desk... and I've already updated his profile.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Understood
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
SO: Excellent. Thank you.   OPS: Mr. Telarus... I am sending you a control subroutine for the annular confinement beam. It should help improve stability by a few percent.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: How may I satiate your curiosity?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO* Launch.  *CTO* send the enhancers.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Nods.:: MO: Thank you... so now all we have to do is wait.  ::Bites her lip.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sees the doors open, and nods to the CMO and then the CO::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CSO: Received...inputting it now. Improved gain by 31%.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: It seems that I must greet our guests personally.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Turns to the doors and looks surprised.:: CO: Captain... welcome to sickbay.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::exits the turbolift near the shuttlebay blast doors and walks through the heavy doors to the ship's hanger::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises eyebrow ::  OPS: Indeed? Far better than I expected.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::smiles at that news::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui: Answers to explain why I do not see what is there?
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: And to what do you speak of ?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: And here I thought you'd decided to catch up on your physical, captain. ::smirks just faintly::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui: There is more then meets the eye.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::From where he's sitting, he has the casings beamed out and the tractor beams push them towards the ship.  Like hitting a tiny ship with an even tinier rock::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CSO: It's varying in effectiveness but it is getting the job done and at a better gain than previous to the routine being plugged in.

ACTION - The deck plating shakes once more.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Smiles to herself, why was it that captains never liked physicals?::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CMO: Thank you.  I have come to greet the Vo as they beam aboard.  It seems that it is their custom.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: In regard to me?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::grips her console::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nearly stumbles on his way over to the deck chief, asking for the latest status list to find the shuttle that's behaving the best::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CO: I see... do you anticipate any danger?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Have I missed a physical.  I do not recall being notified that it is time or having it marked in my personal records.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, the rift seems to be expanding. We will be pulled into the rift in fifteen minutes if we maintain our current position.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::thanks the gods he's still idly leaning against the biobed as the deck quakes again:: CO: I send you a reminder for it this morning, captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO* In position.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: beam them to sickbay
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Then I will comply when duty shift allows.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::initiates beam::
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: Well one could say the same of you, and of anyone they meet. There is always more than "meets the eye."
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Monitoring the first attempt with this torpedo idea from his console... silently praying::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, and watches as a few beta shift nurses begin to straggle in::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Moves to the biobeds anxiously.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: You should have them momentarily
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::looks anxiously toward the OPS station, hoping everything works::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands near the first biobed:: *XO* Understood.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Exits the turbo lift and enters onto the bridge::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Qui: This is true... but my eyes do not agree with my head.  :: smiles::

ACTION - In a shimmering blue light three forms appear in sickbay. One is a young woman who is screaming in pain - he lower half having been severed off long before. The other two lay unconscious, bleeding a thick crimson blood...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::picks one of the heavy cargo shuttles off the list for its powerful engines and capacity, crossing the shuttle deck at a run to board the shuttle Augustus::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO:* You should have them
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::In the transporter room.  The forms... if they can be called that.... she gags a little bit::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Moves to the woman who is severed in half.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Just in case::  Vo: I am Captain Sulek.  *XO* Continue transport.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps aside to let medical do their work::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::opens the heavy rear door and runs in to the bay, dropping in to the pilot's chair, running a quick pre-flight::

ACTION - A brilliant orange light flies from the Quirinus towards the Vo vessel. The purple glow of the rift envelopes the orange glow as the torpedo makes its way to the small hunter ship. The signal is lost and all Powers' gets back is static...

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::collects his tricorder and runs a scan of the nearest unconscious one::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*FCO*: Return to the bridge. The transport was success full. To a degree. I’ll need you to get us out of here fast
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Self: Great, lost one.  ::Sends out a second one, letting the computer aim better this time, taking into account the rift::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters a few commands and enters the severed woman into a stasis field.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks up at the comm. panel overhead:: *XO*: Sure, I needed a jog anyway. ::closes the channel with a stabbing finger and marches back down the bay, tossing the pre-flight checklist to the deck chief before running for the lift again::

ACTION - Kostandinos-Michael's Tactical controls beep as long range sensors pick up a warp signal - a second Vo vessel on an intercept course. Warp 4.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Sir, another Vo vessel is approaching our position.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head, his hands immediately going to work on stopping the internal bleeding::

ACTION - The second torpedo fires in the same glorious orange glow. The signal is tracked all the way to the Vo vessel. It attaches...

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: They're about 20 minutes out.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slips in to the turbolift, pushing two crewmen out:: TL: Bridge. Priority Override - Ahkileez -7-7-Gamma.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Moves to the other unconscious person and runs a full scan.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Have shields ready. Are the weapons powered?
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: And what are "they" in disagreement about?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Pumps his fist::  XO: Commander, one of the torpedoes stuck to the Vo vessel.  If they can recover the enhancers, we should be able to get better locks on them.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Give it your best shot
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: No, sir
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::tries to ignore the slightly queasy feeling in his stomach as the turbolift rockets back up to the bridge::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her voice quiet as others around them are busy with the rescue.::  Qui: I see a shape that is not there.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::administers a hypo to alleviate some of head trauma and then also works on the patients internal bleeding.::  MO: there are in pretty rough shape...

ACTION - One of the injured Vo opens his eyes. They are black and seem to go on forever. He raises a hand and pushes Zee's tricorder away. Suddenly with blinding speed a blade is in his hand. "Who runs this vessel?"

Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: I am an Ambassador. Sometimes I must ... adjust myself to better serve the process of peace.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::carefully repairs the majority of the internal bleeding, raising an eyebrow at the other Vo's reaction::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> Vo: Whoa there, buddy.  Drop the knife... we're here to help....
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::Pulls her phaser out but doesn't aim... directly::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::jumps at the blade.::  Vo: He is....  ::Motions to the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping forward:: Vo: I am captain of this ship.  Welcome.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods her head in understanding.:: Qui: Perhaps one day we might meet where you may, just be.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CNS: Perhaps.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Hail the new Vo ship
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> CO: I am Hunter Melagar. You are Sulek?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gives the security officer a look:: SEC: We fix people here. Do put that away... ::gives the Vo's blade a look:: I'd rather not have to fix you.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::accesses the comm. channel to the new Vo vessel::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::Snorts in the MO's direction::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: I am.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::exits the turbolift on to the bridge, shouldering past the crowd:: XO: We're ready?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: You are safe.  Let my people do their job.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::finishes with the internal problems, then seals the external wound, before working on the head trauma::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Channel open, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Sees the XO ignored him and hails the Vo ship himself, informing them of the pattern enhancers::

ACTION - The Quirinus' deck plating begins to vibrate as the subspace instability expands. The purple rift on the viewscreen ripples and expands and the Vo vessel slips deeper into the rift. At the same moment, the transporter room reports a stable lock on seven of the survivors.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Sir we have a problem if we don't move fast this subspace instability is gonna swallow us whole I can only keep us this close to so long all of this activity is a drain on our batteries

ACTION - The Vo sits up on the bio bed and looks around. The knife runs across his left palm, drawing blood. He lets it drip down onto the ground and holds the bloody hand out to Captain Sulek.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM: Vo: This is the federation ship U.S.S. Quirinus, we're rendering aid to one of your vessels.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::is quite thankful nothing all too invasive is required... he knows next to nothing about Vo DNA::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Rate of rift expansion is increasing.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the  deck shake:: *XO* We must complete transport.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Great
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Not pushing, stands.:: Qui:  I am at your service... till later.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Stabilizes her self and looks at the Vo cut his hand open and stops from sighing.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns to leave the bridge.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::moves the relief helmsman out of the way and takes his seat at the helm, eyes flying over the displays:: XO: There won't be much chance to get out if we don't leave now, Commander.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Sir, by all accounts they got our message, but they aren't responding.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Nods as the Counselor leaves::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::feels the vibration:: CSO: Sir, is there anything we can do to slow the expansion down
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Understood
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: I can get us enough power to make one run through of the Vo ship to pick up all the survivors.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to the Vo holding out his hand:: Melagar: I do not have my weapon here.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: SO: Not a thing.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift doors close, she orders it down to sickbay.::
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> ::He holds out the blade for Sulek to use, still dripping with blood::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: I can time our shields to come down just enough to get them all on board.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::finishes with his treatment, then steps back, glancing briefly at the CMO:: CMO: I don't know about you, but I know nothing about these people... should we risk stimulation to revive him? ::gestures to his now recovering patient::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and heads for sickbay.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes the blade and without second thought cuts his own hand and then takes the Vo's hand:: Melagar: We are in accord.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Entering, she moves toward Sulek, stopping off to the side.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Transport as many of them as you can
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Prepare to move us off
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye sir
Ambassador_Qui says:
XO: Commander, the Vo are a divided species. This vessel might not be from the same "pack."
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> ::The Vo Captain nods and looks down at Sulek's blood covered hand:: CO: Accord, yes. Thank you for your assistance, Captain Sulek.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::mutters:: XO: Prepare to try you mean. OPS: I need whatever power you have that's spare to the engines.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: It is our duty.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gives the counsellor a nod as she enters, and a 'we need to talk' look::
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> CO: ...and ours is to hunt. The chase was glorious, but our prey deceived us.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
FCO: I am sending you what I got to spare rest is going to SIF and Transporters.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Catching Jervase's look, lifts a brow.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: stimulation?  what do you mean, the cortical stimulators?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: Your prey?  Who were you chasing?

ACTION - Warnings go off all over the bridge as the subspace instability begins to expand more. The edge of the rift flickers against the Quirinus' shields and warning klaxons go off on the Operations, Conn, Science, Tactical and Engineering consoles.

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: No, just stimulants. I have no idea how they'll react... so it's your call.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Get us out of here!
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> CO: The Jetori beast - a space fairing race. They make excellent hunting prey...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Collision with the rift is imminent, sir!
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks upward with a frown, then her face smoothes as she returns to those before her.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Understood
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Strengthen SIF around the engine mount points!. ::redlines the reactor, bringing it to the brink of fusion explosion banking perpendicular to the rift's axis to pull away::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::to the counsellor, he mouths simply 'Kraight'::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: Indeed.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Well have to risk it if you patient isn't responding

ACTION - Seven weak transports begin in sickbay. The signals are weak and the transporters flicker multiple times. After a brief moment seven Vo arrive, safely...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::holding out his bloody hand:: Melagar:  I am Sulek, Captain of this vessel.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: Lack of response will have to wait... ::gestures to their newest patients::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: From the corner of her eye she watches as 7 more join them, but remains where she is; if she is needed, they will let her know.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::ignores the growing number of alarms coming from his console as he pushes the engines, swerving to dodge the eddies curling out from the anomaly::
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> ::He glances around as the seven survivors are beamed in. He sees a young woman carrying a child and gives a sigh of relief:: CO: My thanks Captain...to you and your crew. ::He glances over at Azhure and without warning flicks his wrist, splattering her and Sulek with blood::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::moves over to scan the first of his 7 new patients, completely unaware of the counsellor's training::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Searches her memory for the Jetori: A space fairing species many call animal that is found in a few different sectors.  Highly evolved... nothing special she could think of.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Stabilizes the internal bleeding on the patient she is working on and moves to the next and begins a scan.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::Taps her commbadge::  *XO*: Seven more Vo are aboard.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hangs on to his seat ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar:  Thank you for your assistance.  ::realizing its so the rest don't have to be cut::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::strengths Engine SIFs and strengthen reactors::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::hangs on as the ride gets rougher::

ACTION - The Quirinus engines are pushed hard as they begin to pull away from the rift. The Engineering console on the bridge erupts in sparks and lights flicker all over the ship. The ship rocks violently several times...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: Is this all who survive?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::hangs on to her console::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander, suggest immediate exit from this sector
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::falls from her chair, landing on her rump::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nearly lands on his rear, but props himself against the edge of an empty biobed as he scans his apparently pregnant patient::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::nods at the FCO: 
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> CO: There was one more...but it is our way that she should stay.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow as she now has blood splattering her uniform, but says nothing.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Whew are doing so, or at least he's trying
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Her patient falls off the bed and she helps him back on with all the shaking.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Keeps her balance as she feels the strain of the ship.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Melagar: I understand.  If you will excuse me, I must return to the bridge if that is acceptable.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Goes to engineering console to try and make repairs::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::sees the glow slowly fade to black as they make their escape, calming the stress on the impulse engines before swapping over to warp and laying in a course:: XO: En route to the nearest gravitational oasis, Commander. ::hits the button to engage but ignores the after effect, sinking back in the chair:;
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::slowly gets back into her chair::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Just do the best you can

ACTION - The Vo Captain returns his blade to his side and gives a curt bow to Sulek.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The Vo ship is about to lose hull integrity.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO:  Sir, the incoming Vo vessel is almost here - still no weapons charged, but its shields are up, and they have a very odd configuration... not like anything in our databanks
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Do your best to disable them.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Moving to Alexander:: CMO: If you wouldn't mind.  ::holds out his hand:: I think this should be done away from the Vo.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Is there still one life-sign aboard?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: There being many reasons why one would stay behind, she curiously would like to ask, but contact has not truly been made between her and Mel.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::picks up the dermal regenerator.:: CO: Why heal it away from the Vo?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::confused:: XO: Disable their shields, sir?  Wouldn't they take that as a sign of aggression?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: No, I was referring to the Vo ship caught in the rift, sorry for the confusion
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Keeps 'her place'::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::patches up his current patient, then moves to the next, tediously working to put together the survivors of a species that, until this assignment, he'd never even known existed... this would make for some curious research::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::spins around in his chair:: XO: This ship isn't in manoeuvring shape for a fight, Commander.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: Counselor, I believe your skills will be needed here.  CMO: Yes.  I would not wish to overstep their ritual.

ACTION - The Vo man glances over at Azhure and notices a look of curiosity on her face. "My daughter remains as a sacrifice to the gods, so that future journeys may be prosperous...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: There is.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Beam it to sickbay
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Mel: By choice?
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CO: Ok quickly, to my office...
CJ-Tala says:
<Hunter_Melagar> ::He looks at her stoically:: CNS: It is our way.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::follows and then holds out his hand::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Continues to work on the engineering console::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::continues his work, thankful for nurse McNiel's assistance as she's taken to nearly doubling the speed of a one-doctor operation::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods, understanding. She herself would do anything to have her daughter back.:: Melagar: Honour then to her.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lets the engines cool down, ignoring the din on the bridge as he considers how close the reactors were to rupturing and immolating the ship, and his thoughts drift back to a woman back at Crossroad that would kill him if he died without her permission::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::having the wound sealed by the doctor:: CMO: Thank you, Doctor.  ::turns and heads out of sickbay back towards the bridge::

ACTION - The second unidentified Vo vessel warps into view. The vessel cuts its engines and rips past the Quirinus at high speed. The green colour of the ship makes it stand out against the purple glow of light as it slams into the rift. The modified shields somehow seems to allow it to "ride" the gravity sheers as the vessels makes its way to the Gedora, lock on a tractor and continue on it's way. The vessel passes through the rift virtually unharmed, activates their engines and warps away...

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