Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10602.13

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 Gibson	as	Hunter Melagar, Computer
Kurt Goring		as	Acting Flight Control Officer (AFCO)
James Homuth		as	Nurse McNiel
Mike Jones		as	Commander Jennifer Silver, Ambassador Qui’dinjori

                        …with…

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

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has successfully rescued the crew of the Vo Hunter ship Gedora. Ten survivors have been brought aboard and beamed to sickbay for treatment. One passenger, the daughter of Hunter Melagar, has been left behind as a sacrifice; one of the many "primitive" Vo traditions...

Captain Sulek has ordered Lieutenant JG Ahkileez to set course for Crossroads Station. As the medical staff work to treat their newest guests, the crew finds themselves curious about the fate of the Gedora. What was the intentions of the second Vo vessel? How did they gain such advanced shield technology? What will happen to Melagar's daughter?

The Quirinus is current en route back to Crossroads Station, and are awaiting orders from Starfleet Command...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Trial By Fire - The Sweet Kiss of Destiny"=/\==/\=
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge, still wondering about why the Gedora was taken::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Remaining on the Bridge at this time::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::on the bridge, watching the tactical station for any more surprise "visitors"::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Working peacefully in her cramped office::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Running systems checks to ensure proper repairs::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::in sickbay, cleaning up after dealing with their influx of patients::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, tracking the fleeing Vo ship ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In sickbay, not far from Melagar and the others rescued.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::at Operations monitoring systems
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::checks and re-checks their course back to Crossroads, trying to account for spatial drift of the eddies, finalizing the course and handing it over to the Computer::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::passes by the counsellor to a nearby console, and enters a few commands into it, programming the computer to continuously monitor their patients::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::turns around in his chair:: CO: Captain Sulek.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Lays out the blueprints for the station again on her desk, and looks them over ones again.::
Hunter_Melagar says:
::The slender Vo man sits on a biobed as a nurse checks over his wounds. His skin is a soft grey and his black eyes gaze across the room towards Azhure:: CNS: Are you one that they call a listener?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Yes?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::finishes updating the patients' files, what little there is of them, and deactivates the console::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Is checking on one of her patients, her eyes look up from her display to watch the Vo and the 
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: A brow lifts.:: Melagar:  They? :: curious::  My people have often been called listeners.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::tries to keep any concern out of his voice:: CO: Barring engine failure, unmapped spatial eddies or Acts of the Great Bird, we should arrive at Crossroads Station in approximately seven hours.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Were we able to get anything on scans about the technology the unidentified Vo ship used?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Understood.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::with the absence of any more Vo ships coming to scavenge each other, wonders how difficult it would be to put "Tetris" on half her screen to take up some time... grins at the thought::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::finishes her scans of the hunter speaking with the counsellor, and nods, before heading for the CMO::
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: Legends speak of Listeners who were once companions to the great ones...the Xherivhan.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looking at the design, wonders where species would construct in that manner and compares her notes to the data base::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gets up from his seat, and gives the Vo and counsellor some room to talk::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::turns back to the helm, bringing back up an auxiliary window to watch the engines, not sanguine about their continued health after the strain on them::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Very little of use, sir. There were some odd third-order harmonics in the vessel's shields... possibly explaining the ease with which it avoided being damaged by the rift.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Sir all data has been transmitted to Crossroads Station.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: My people are very old in comparison to many other of the races.  We have traveled far and wide.  I would not be surprised.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Sits back in his place, assuming the TO is taking care of things::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Lt. Ahkileez... my scans of the Vo ship indicate it is on course for the Vodauran home world. Can you confirm?
Hunter_Melagar says:
::He gives a gracious nod and hops off of the bio-bed. He stands up to his full height, and looks across the room at the Counselor:: CNS: Tell me of your species, Listener.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Dispatches engineering teams to try and finish what repairs are still needed::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::waits for the CMO to not be busy, then offers her a PADD:: CMO: The last of the scan results, doctor.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Thank you.  CSO: They were using a varying harmonic that allowed them to compensate for the eddies in the rift?

ACTION - The Operations console beeps with an incoming transmission from Crossroads Station, Priority One - for Captains Sulek and Matisse.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Takes the PADD.:: Thank you.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: We are now a people flung far and wide.  There are few of us left any more since the Borg destroyed our world and many of my people.  What would you like to know?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::speaks up:: CSO: I can confirm it, sir - looks like they are taking their prize back home.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances up:: CSO: One moment. ::slides the engine status window out of the way and brings up a new map, running the Vo ship's course against the cartography and spots the intersection:: It's confirmed, Commander.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_McNiel> ::nods, and strides across the room::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: It is somewhat odd the both did not have such technology, unless their clan divisions prevent them from sharing technology.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Possibly. Much more analysis is required before the hypothesis can be confirmed.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
TO, FCO: Thank you, Lieutenants.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: That would be consistent with the known sociology of clan-based societies.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Well at least things have quieted down a little... I still don't know what to do about the lady whose missing everything below her torso...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain permission, to run Level 3 diagnostics on systems while were en route to Crossroads
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::moves toward the CMO, noticing her with a PADD:: CMO: Mind if I borrow your office, ensign? With things calming down here I'd like to follow up on some research I've been doing.
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: Anything that you wish to provide...great one. ::He glances at her quizzically:: Are the Borg a species unknown to the Vo?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slides the map window over to his right and brings the engine status window back to centre view next to the autopilot layout::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Granted.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Of course.  What are you researching if I may ask?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head at her statement:: CMO: Nothing you can do about her. She'll die before she even realises it.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: Would you care to go elsewhere?  We can go to my office or we can go the ships lounge...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::begins to run Level 3 Diagnostics ship wide::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: That whole issue surrounding the pathogen... something about that just doesn't sit right with me.
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: The Lounge would be preferable.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::watching the Vo ships speed away on sensors, drumming her fingers impatiently on the console::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Nods.:: I've been thinking about it too... I'm thinking the virus might be susceptible to the anti-pathogen the Vo have on file for treating that creatures bites...

ACTION - The deck plating vibrates lightly as the ship passes near a known subspace instability. The Vo ships are lost on long range sensors.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns toward the two doctors.:: CMO: Doctor, Hunter Melagar and I will be in the lounge should anyone need us.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Something wrong, Ensign?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks up at the beep from the screen to his right, noticing the blip disappear::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Takes a sip of her drink before laying on the prints.:: Self: I know you were built for a reason, why can't you tell me why...
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CNS: Alright.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::casts a sidelong look at the counsellor, then back to the CMO:: CMO: Thanks. I'll drop you a hint if I find something incriminating. ::winks, and heads for the CMO's office::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Sir Priority One Message from Crossroads Station, it's addressed to you and Captain Matisse.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks up and over at the CTO:: CTO: Sorry... I just don't do waiting well. ::remembers a split second later and adds:: Sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Transfer to my Ready Room and to Matisse's location.  ::stands:: CSO: You have the bridge.  ::exits to ready room::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Was thinking they could work together, but shrugs and looks back at the PADD the nurse handed her.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir.   :: does not leave his station ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Motions the Hunter toward the doors and heads out of sickbay.:: Melagar: I would have thought many knew of the Borg.  They have traveled far and wide and continue to do so.  They are like a hive where most are drones with a leader.  Their purpose in life is to assimilate all the races.  That is how they have advanced technologically so far.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::steps through the office door and lets it close behind him:: Computer: Computer, establish a data-link with Crossroads station, access pathogen research file Jervase theta 1 5.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering Ready Room, crosses to desk, and presses the button:: Sulek here awaiting message and confirmation from Captain Matisse.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Here’s a beep from her console, and turns to it.  After confirming the message sits back and waits::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: I see.  A woman of action.  I remember when I first stepped aboard Abertura Station... I knew to hold my hand as the Jem'Hadar de-shrouded.  Those who fought were quickly... neutralized.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Walks over to the wall console and sends a request to access the Vo medical database.::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::A somewhat attractive, although grimy (as if she had been working in the bowels of a station) looking woman appears on the screen. She has a pair of large, technological goggles resting on her head:: COM: Sulek & Matisse: Hey there Captain ... Captains. ::She adds with emphasis::
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: We have a species like that here...::He pauses and nods:: But I have not heard of these Borg. We do not know any species beyond those outside our space.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Trying to adjust the alignment of the warp core to increase it's efficiency::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eyebrows shoot up:: CTO: You were there too?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: For quite a while.  After you and your mother left, I believe.  ... she is your mother, right?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sees the file come up, and nods:: Computer: Now, cross-reference the information in this file with the medical databases in the region. Expand the search to include theoretical.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Self: Why do I get a bad feeling about this already. ::Just nodes::

ACTION - Warp efficiency increases by 0.01%.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: They are not a race you wish to come across, and if you should, there would be no shame in getting as far a way as possible with as many of your people as possible and starting new somewhere else. :: Steps into the lift.::  Computer, lounge.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::awaiting message::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: I'm Commander Jennifer Silvers of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, on assignment here at the good ol' Crossroads Station. I've been going over all the data you were kind enough to provide us ...
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::borrows the CMO's chair and sits back, waiting for the search to complete::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sighs and walks to the stasis chamber as she awaits a response to her request to access the Vo medical database.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Silver: You mean the station data that’s been driving me crazy.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks up from the course plotter to the engine status window:: *CEO*:
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::grins:: CTO: Yes - and you get points for being right on the first try, usually people guess we're sisters first.  As for the Jem’Hadar...  ::shakes her head::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Helm to Engineering.

ACTION - The computer brings up a directory display...the Quirinus has complete access to the, rather advanced, Vo medical databanks.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Her finger hovers over the stasis chamber's "off" button, but then the wall console beeps and she walks back over.::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Amongst other things, Captain. ::Directed at Matisse::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: What's on your mind, Commander?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Yawns slightly and shrugs::  TO: They are the Jem'Hadar.  It's what they do.  One of the bastards shot me in the shoulder, too.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: We've completed the repair work on the Naftali, and I felt you were due an update as you'll be arriving soon. Also, I'm mighty intrigued by that shield data you got from the Vo.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO... different incident.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: Unfortunately, there is very little other than the harmonics as to how the shields are configured.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: Get to the point, you're killing me here
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Taps at the buttons and brings up the antigen for the venom from that creature the virus was structured on.::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
*FCO* Go ahead.
Hunter_Melagar says:
::Melagar seems interested in the lights on the lift, almost distracted from his conversation with Azhure::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Ensign Chandra, I'm reading additional attenuation to the warp field. Are you certain the strained coils can maintain this?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Notes the distraction but says nothing, simply going quiet. As the lift stops and doors open, she steps through and waits for him.::

ACTION - The computer begins to process information before Jervase. The computer rejects multiple theories due to insufficient data and continues to process.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::neglects to mention the fact that they gave her nightmares for years::  CTO: Weren't the ones at Abertura supposed to be respectful of the Federation officers?  I know you can't take the fight out of the dog, but I never saw them attack anybody...
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Well hopefully we'll figure out more about them lil' buggers. The Naftali isn't fully at 100%, of course, but she's getting there. She's ready for flight and temporary assignments. Could be helpful to you guys at some point.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
*FCO*: They are still within regs, we should be fine, but if anything changes I will let you know.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: We got there before control was fully turned over to the Federation.  It was no matter anyway... they're bred for one purpose only.  Well, two - fighting and worshiping the Founders.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gets up from his seat, and replicates himself a coffee while the computer... computes::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: I hope so. If we fall out of warp and get torn to pieces by the subspace stresses I'll be sure to let you know as well. Helm out. ::closes the comm. and concentrates twice as hard on the engine status window now::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: Oh no....please don't give it to me.  COM: Silver: Helpful how? and how long till its repaired...
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Finds the antigen and downloads it's chemical structure.  She analyzes it's components carefully, mentally checking if she had the components to recreate the antigen in sickbay.::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Two weeks max. ::She smiles at Matisse extra long:: Also, the USS Gatineau has reported that she's a few days out.

ACTION - The computer projects a display of Crossroads Station for Jervase - it appears as if the initial infection came aboard with the Ko'ra delegates. Sections habituated by Xhe'tora and his associates show higher infection rates then anywhere else on the station.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::thinks "and also bred for being scary ugly" but doesn't voice that opinion:: CTO: It wasn't one of my favourite homes, but one thing for Abertura is that things were always interesting...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: I appreciate the information, but surely you did not call us on a priority one channel to tell us repair status.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Looks distant::  TO: Not one of your favourites....
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Well, I was curious about this bit of data in regard to a station ...
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Wonders if he can juice the core even more::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::results for the Level 3 Diagnostics come back in and they are all reporting systems at peak efficiency::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::returns to his seat in time to see the projection, and raises an eyebrow:: Computer: Computer, run an analysis based on comparative species associations. Include past confrontations, transmissions, and related documentation and theories. Isolate possible targets.
Hunter_Melagar says:
::The Vo man follows Azhure and his distraction seems to lessen:: CNS: What brought you to this place, Listener?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Silver: Out with it woman.  ::Bites on her nails::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::smirks:: CTO: I had an awful lot of "homes" so there was stiff competition... ::notices his expression:: What, you can't tell me you liked the place?
Hunter_Melagar says:
<Computer> MO: Processing.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters in the antigen to the replicate, and attempts to replicate a sample.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Liked it?  I hope to return there one day.  There was something about that place... couldn't put my finger on it.  But... it may have been the first post I called "home"
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: To this place and time? Fate... it was not by choice.  :: Enters the lounge.::  What brings you?

ACTION - The antigen replicates in a swirl of blue light. Smoke rises up from a small dish and a shield pops into place containing it from Doctor Alexander. Biohazard warnings go off in sickbay.

Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: My we are quite impatient, aren't we? I hate to thing I'm holdin' you folks up. ::She says with a laugh:: I was told that some of your bright crew would be working on determining stuff about the station. If you had anything else, I would greatly appreciate to get a look at 'em. Also, the Noori sent us a transmission ...
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::She seems to be going through something of a clutter on her desk, looking for a PADD::
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: We were hunting. It was a glorious hunt...and then our ship, well became stranded. Do you believe we will be able to recover my vessel?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::catches sight of the warning on the CMO's console, and is out of the office in about 3 steps::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::cocks one eyebrow incredulously:: CTO: To each there own...  I suppose it didn't help that I was a child there, and pretty much restricted to quarters, but even still, it was on a planet, and I don't do well with them.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Watches Silver:: Self: Are all engineers this "organized"....
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CSO: Sir, permission to relieve my station to the crewman on duty so that I may continue my research regarding the newly acquired database and the Station Outbreak case.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sighs and runs over to the replicator and dematerializes everything inside the containment field.  She walks over and deactivates the alarm.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Real air makes you cough?  ::Smirks oddly::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: Could you be a bit more specific than "stuff"?

ACTION - The computer displays a short list, a few Noori names, a Lilithine bio-scientist, a Vo Doctor, and Ambassador Xhe'tora.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: Of course.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::catches up to the CMO:: CMO: What was that about, doctor?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::releases his console to the Crewman and gets into a TL:: TL: Science Lab
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Ah, there we go! ::Whips out the PADD:: They wished to inform us that: "Our esteemed Syndicate will be gracing the station with their presence to meet the Gatineau in four days time" ... but that was received yesterday, so it's really three days time ...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: Will you be sending someone back for it?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Tries not to laugh, but lets a small snicker out::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CTO: The gravity feels all wrong, and weather is just annoying.  But more than that, planets don't go anywhere... everything and everyone stays the same on them.  Ships are moving all the time, so there's a lot more interesting-ness to them.  It's harder to get bored when the scenery is always changing.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Oh... ::Blushes.:: I was trying to create a sample of the Vo Antigen...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes a seat and motions the hostess over to take their orders.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: And this impacts this ship and her crew how?

ACTION - Soriq's console beeps with an incoming message, private.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: You WERE cramped in your quarters, weren't you.  You should have been old enough to take an ATWV on a trip through the city... or into the woods.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::smirks, laughing faintly:: CMO: Really should research more into what you're replicating. ::laughs a little more, and heads back to his office::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at the message beep, wondering if it's Chandra with an update. slips the engine status window out of the way and brings up the message::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: my poor station is going to hell with out me there... ::shakes her head:: I'm surprised they didn't loose the information all together
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Well some folk here who read some data on the Syndicate seem to be worried. Somethin' about the size of the government.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Actually ensign... I would like your help.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::exits TL and enters Science Lab::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::laughs out loud:: CTO: You obviously never met my mother...  I love her dearly, but she's a bit paranoid, that one.  My father wasn't on Abertura with us, so there was no one there to temper her protectiveness.

ACTION - A simple text display shows up on Ahkileez's console, "We need to speak. Beta shift. Dec 7, Aux Weap. Cont."

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::stops just a few paces outside of the office:: CMO: Oh?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Silver: Not big on the details are you?
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: I want us to work together on finding a cure for this virus.  
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::brings up the data on the Syndicate and sees the implications:: COM: Silver: I see.  The Noori number about 500 according to my information.  Do they intend to stay on the Station or their ships?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Computer: Load Vo Medical Database, run through translators, apply to current medical database, and extrapolate to current data on Crossroads Station incident formulate report based on instructions.::
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: We had much aboard there - the Gedora was my home. Our home. ::He glances over at her:: Our lively-hood.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Not indicated in the message, Captain.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::reads the message, running it over in his mind even after it disappears from the screen::
Hunter_Melagar says:
<Computer> OPS: Processing.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: ::laughs a little:: Doctor, we've already found a cure for the pathogen... ::looks a little confused::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::lifts an eyebrow, interested:: CTO: But what was it like out there?  Apparently it couldn't have been so boring, if you liked it as much as you did...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: What would you like us to do about this?  We should return to Crossroads in just over six hours.
Hunter_Melagar says:
<Computer> MO: Possible carrier. Possible symbiosis. Possible mutation.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: I was just passing along the information, Captain.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: I thought the nanites weren't a cure, just a temporary solution...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Silver: I for one would like to have a meeting about those blue prints...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: "Challenging" doesn't quite encompass it all.  Maybe even a little... magical.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: We can certainly arrange that, Captain. ::Grins::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::runs it over in his mind before deciding to find out at least. summons the relief helmsman over after getting up from his station and heading for the lifts::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: The chances are slim and you know the price you could be paying to return.  I wish you luck if that is your choice, but would probably be wiser to let go.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: well that’s a first. :: tries not to blush:: I'm in trouble
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: ...and if I asked you to give up this vessel, would you walk away so easily?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: Was there something particular you wished to ask about the station?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods:: CMO: Well, it's the closest thing we've found so far... but I've come close to isolating a possible source. Care to take a look?
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: Nothing the Captain and I cannot ... work out, later.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps in to the lift:: Deck Seven
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: From here? :: Motions her hand around her to indicate the ship.:: Yes, I could do that.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks sceptical:: CTO: Magical?  With all respect, it sounds like you were listening to the singing one too much... gods, what was his name, the one who'd sneak up on you and somehow knew everything about everyone... you remember who I'm talking about?  ::trying to recall more about the strange man - she thought it was a man, anyways::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Sure, I'd like that...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
COM: Silver: I'll see you back at the station. ::Closes the com quickly::

ACTION - The port nacelle reads in the red line. Sensors pick up a subspace instability fluctuating nearby, causing additional stress on the nacelles.

Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: Is this not your home?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, and motions her to follow as he heads back to the office, where displayed is the information highlighting the Ko'ra Ambassador’s party::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Silver: Commander, thank you for that information.  Ambassador Qui will be notified, but (s)he probably already knows.  If there is nothing else.  I should go tell the Ambassador.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Gets up quickly, and heads for the bridge::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ COM: Sulek & Matisse: All right, take care and see you soon. ::Winks at Matisse as the comm. closes::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: No.  My new family home is Vulcan.  My heart-home is on a world far from here and rather unique.  It is on a planet called Hais.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Follows and enters the office, sitting on the side of the desk.  She looks at the screen from the forward side with interest.::  
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Waits for the turbolift to hurry her to the bridge::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns when he hears the alarm ::  aFCO: Report.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
<AFCO> CSO: Sir, the field is being stressed. But it should dissipate once we're out of range.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::baffled somewhat by what might be so urgent about the message, he closes off the COM:: *Qui* Ambassador, if you are not too busy, could you join me in my Ready Room?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::After thinking for a moment::  TO: Iu.  Saw him not long ago.  Strange set of circumstances.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Gets to the bridge and hits the call button for the ready room::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, speaking to thin air:: Computer: Computer, theorize. Possible reasons for initial infection starting with this source?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
aFCO: Increase SIF by 20%.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Tries to bring the nacelle back to normal operation::
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: Hais. Beautiful name. I am sure it's beauty matches that of Vodauran.
Ambassador_Qui says:
*CO* Of course, Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits and waits for the Ambassador::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
<AFCO> CSO: Aye sir. ::reaches over to adjust the structural integrity field controls::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Fascinating... so you've determined the initial infection was the Ko'ra?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps out of the lift on Deck 7, wanting to check out the proposed meeting point ahead of time::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: Beauty is where one's heart is.  I would like to one day visit your home.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, waiting for the computer's response::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::snaps her fingers:: CTO: Yes, that was him... creepy, but harmless...  ::interested:: how "strange" of circumstances were they?  I didn't think he ever left Hais, what with his attachment to the whole "Mountain" concept and all.
Hunter_Melagar says:
<Computer> MO: Processing. Historical references suggest possible carrier for a genetically modified pathogen. Carrier remains immune due to genetic traits inherent in the host.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::chuckles::  TO: I'm not sure I'd call him harmless.  He once picked me up one handed.  It was a rather unusual set of circumstances... could have just been a dream, actually... that memory's kind of fuzzy
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::snaps his fingers:: CMO: There's our security risk.
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: Perhaps one day you shall...::He glances around the Quirinus' Lounge. It seems empty and oddly quiet:: Your people relax here?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Finishes the adjustments on the nacelle::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Melagar: Relax, eat, talk... it is a gathering place.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: A carrier that is genetically immune... so one of the delegates party must be the carrier?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Pushes the call button again:: Self: anyone home?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: The Ko'ra‘s replacement Ambassador *was* infected. I cured her... or so I thought.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::reaches the secure room, punching in his access code to enter::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks up and realizes he has drifted in thought momentarily:: Come.
Hunter_Melagar says:
CNS: My lounge is much different...::He glances at her:: It is also a gathering place. Smaller. Private. We eleven live as one.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: So you think she was the carrier? 
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: Had to be.

ACTION - The door to Auxiliary Weapons Control slides open and Soriq finds a black room. No sign of lights or life whatsoever...

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CMO: Do we have her bio scans on file ?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quietly thanks the waiter for their drinks, then turns back, encouraging him to speak more.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: We should... ::punches in a command, accessing Crossroad's database and looks for the scans he took of her, before and after infection::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Enters:: CO: What was that com all about....? Any ideas? And Silver...you’re a guy, was she flirting...? that last part is off the record of course. ::pause and sits down:: I've been looking over those blueprints, and she can't tell me a damn things
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps inside:: Computer: Lights.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks at him curiously:: CTO: I shouldn't be surprised...   even though you've got to be at least twice his size...  but that still must have been a sight to see, Iu lifting you one handed.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats down the corridor behind the bridge toward the Captain's ready room::

ACTION - The lights remain off. A voice comes from the darkness. "Have you had a chance to begin your research, Lieutenant?"

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: It was most curious for a priority one message.  As to flirting, I am hardly a judge of such actions.  Still there was nothing at least to my mind about the "stuff" she wished to discuss.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CMO: We should... you can't walk into a meeting without some variation of a scan. ::enters a command into the console, accessing the Crossroads database and runs a search for the Ko'ra Ambassador’s bio scans::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: I'm sure I can give her a refresher on when to call, and when to not.  Was a waste of time, I’m sorry
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::eyes search the dark:: Voice: So far I've found no reason to suspect the subject of wrong doing. Neither in evidence or in my experience with him.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::sits perched on the desk in anticipation.::

ACTION - All of the bio-scans of all of the members of the conference come up on file - everything was documented. Everything.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: So there is nothing in the prints that has particularly caught your eye?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::narrows the search to *just* the Ko'ra Ambassador::
Hunter_Melagar says:
<Voice> ::The sounds is low and muffled:: FCO: We suspect that he may have been involved in sabotage. You will receive details soon, and you will observe and research.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Nods:: CO: I can't even tell who or what designed it
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: It seems as if she had something more specific but was afraid to directly state it.  Most curious.

ACTION - Doctors Jervase and Alexander continue their work as the rest of the crew carry about their business. Soriq Ahkileez speaks briefly to the voice in the shadows as the two Captain's meet and discuss topics that seem trivial, but are much more important then either of them truly realize...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: She knows something, but have no idea why she would hold anything back.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::can't pinpoint the voice, even with his acute Vulcan hearing:: Voice: I agreed to this investigation because of my responsibilities through the exchange officer protocol. But I won't be a party to fraud. If I suspect one, I'm out.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::pauses his research and returns to the Bridge::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Computer: Computer, theorize. If one were immune to the infection, generate a list of likely symptoms. Overlay and compare with current bio scans on display.

ACTION - The darkness surrounds Ahkileez and a pair of lips press against his cheek. "You will be contacted soon. Be truthful, and you will gain respect."

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