Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10603.27

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 	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	Ambassador Starr’entia
Christopher Gibson	as	Commander Bex, Mariva Hixxan
James Homuth		as	Nurse Martinez
Mike Jones		as	Commander Jennifer Silver

                        …with…

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

Summary - Death and Sorrow have visited Crossroads Station. During a large explosion in the promenade, a member of the U.S.S. Quirinus crew has been seriously injured. Chief Engineer, Ensign Royle Chandra has spent the last few hours recovering in sickbay...now he has become the focus of Commander Azhure and a recent note of hers.

Soriq Ahkileez, Azhure and Bill Powers have just arrived in the very crowded sickbay...looking for Mariva Hixxan and Ensign Chandra.

Jennifer Silver, on loan from the Starfleet Corp of Engineers finds herself sitting in front of a ticking time bomb, and nervous explosives experts prepare to remove the Lilithine device from the stations EPS conduits. Time is of the essence...as a civil war continues to brew on the frontier. Lilithine, Vo, Tzani, Noori and Ko'ra...all prepared to go to war...all over a little bit of space...is it really worth all this much heart ache?

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Disaster - Death Becomes Them"=/\==/\=

Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@Self: Aw #%$&%&$%&%%&%&.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::still on the damaged section of the Crossroads promenade, tagging wounded::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, monitoring the situation::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::on the bridge, getting regular reports from the security teams on the station::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::leaving the grill, following the fall:: Starr'entia: This evil is dangerous to my kind?  But not to yours?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Arriving at Sickbay, he cautiously pulls a weapon out and steps towards the Sickbay doors, waiting for them to open::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Laying on a biobed::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@*CIV* Cap'n, the device is activated ...
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: In a sense...::S/he float over a shattered piece of bulkhead::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks up:: XO: Sir, another explosive device on the station just activated.  Teams are attempting to disarm it - they must have tripped a switch.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Walking around the promenade then stops dead in her tracks::  *Silver*: Would you mind repeating that please Commander, it sounds like you said it was active...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::entering into the work lit area:: Starr'entia: Why?  And what is this evil you speak of?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Scanning it now...   :: taps several controls in rapid succession ::
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: Captain...::The Ambassador pauses::...you may wish to return to your vessel...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Wonderful. Just what we needed
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slips in to Sickbay, skirting around the back of the throng of people in the medical room, assessing the situation::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Is it Lilithine?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::standing in sickbay, next to the CEO's bed::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::at station::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Eyes widening:: *CIV* It's activating! It's on! It's going to go boom!
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::stops to tag an unconscious woman::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Starr'entia: I believe you are warning me in your way.  Would you care to join me?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Slowly opens his eyes::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Apparently someone thought we needed another challenge - they have maybe 20 minutes, max, until it goes off, unless the bomb squads diffuse it.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: Where... am.... I?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Suggest we beam the device into space, sir... now...
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@::The Ambassador nods and makes no delay in shifter his direction. The Noori's blue glow dances along the shattered promenade as it moves::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Beam it into space if you can get a lock on it. But inform the station personnel first
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@:: Moves off to the side:: *Silver*: Where are the pros?  Can you tell how much time you have...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Lets the Lieutenant do the grunt work, and attempts to take things in from the back, ready to push some people around::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: With luck we won't have to deal with it
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::searches through the rubble for more wounded::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CEO: You're in sickbay, ensign. ::turns away from him and prepares a hypospray, just in case::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ *CIV* The "pros" are here with me ... ah think we have twenty minutes or so ...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Watches as Bill and Soriq move through the room.  She herself just goes forward.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::following:: Starr'entia: I realize that it is perhaps not in your nature or for that matter the Noori’s, but if you know something your help would be invaluable.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. Attempting transporter lock now.  *Station*: This is Commander Kraight on the Quirinus. Station personnel, please evacuate the area around the device. We are going to try to transport it into space.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Comes to a stop beside the MO and listens.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tense::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: How...did ... I get... here?
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: Fire and brimstone, Captain...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@*Silver*: Knowing you, and your stubbornness you are staying.  What is your plan here Commander
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, scans indicate the device is attached directly to an EPS conduit. There's a definite possibility that an attempt to transport it will result in detonation.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::starts utilizing non-existent authority to shuttle unnecessary orderlies and medical technicians out of the room. The less fingers in the plomeek soup, the easier to deal with the situation::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks for Hixxan.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sighs, but offers a slight nod to the counsellor:: CEO: We hauled you out of a JT access way, ensign. Otherwise, you've been here for a few hours...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Is there a way to fuse the conduit to prevent it from detonating it? Or will that have the same effect?
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Cracks knuckles:: *CIV* Ah'm gonna try to fix it. Of course it might be handy to have a site to site transporter lock on us down here in case ah make a mistake, for a hasty exit ...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Starr'entia: A colloquial reference to hell and also I believe a means to burn away sin.  Is there a cleansing going on in this sector?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Even if we evacuate the area before we attempt a transport, if we don't get it off the station before it explodes, the entirety of Crossroads could end up destroyed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Noted
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::moving out of the promenade and into the docking rings::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: Why... was I... here to begin.....with?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::looks up as she hears the message and then goes back to work::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@*Silver*: I'm heading to C&C now, you'll have that lock soon I hope.  ::Turns a 180 and rushes back towards the turbolift::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: I agree, sir. The device is positioned to do maximum damage to the power grid aboard the station.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Seeing Hixxan helping a patient, she makes her way towards her counsellor.::
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: This station...and those who reside here...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Beam it off.
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
<Hixxan> ::Ensign Hixxan looks up from a medical tricorder and gives a weak smile to Azhure::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Keeps one eye on Azhure, and one on Soriq::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@ *Bex*: Bex! I need you to set up a transport lock on an explosive that Commander Silver is working on, make it quick!
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lightly touches her shoulder.::  Hixxan: We need to talk.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head:: CEO: There was an explosion on the station, ensign. You were involved.
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@<Bex> *CIV*: Can't do that, Captain - we've already tried. If we beam it out we might do more damage...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. Adjusting annular confinement beam for maximum in-transport integrity... initiating transport... now...  :: taps controls ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::managing systems and directing damage control::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::holds breath::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: What did I blow up?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@ *Bex*: I'm talking faster then thinking here, get a lock on the crew around it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Starr'entia: Who wishes to eliminate the presence of the station.  If it is governmental power, if it is desired, all they must do is ask.  There is already a coalition which wishes the fighting to continue, is there not?  A union of many different species?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CEO: You didn't blow anything up... you were caught in it.

ACTION - A shimmering blue light takes a hold of the Lilithine explosive and the device detonates. The confinement beam ripples and threatens to collapse. Consoles on the Quirinus bridge overload and power on the station flickers...

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::A communication comes in over his combadge, and he frowns and looks rather worried all of a sudden::  FCO: Lieutenant.... I have something else to attend to.  See to this situation.  I will string you from the port nacelle if it gets out of hand.  ::Without awaiting a reply, he runs from Sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Damn...CSO: Did we get most if it at least?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::notices the power flicker and takes cover, just in case::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises a hand to shield his face from the sparks from his console ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Rushes into the turbolift and waits for it to ready the C&C::

ACTION - The device rematerializes several thousand kilometres away and explodes in a fiery glow. In the deep dark of the station, Jennifer Silver and her team are left rattled, in the dark...but alive...

Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Sigh of relief:: Phwew
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lifts a brow as Powers leaves:: Self: Unless Sickbay sprouted engine pods recently, managing it isn't in my job description.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: I do seem to remember something. ::Whispering:: Blood and sacrifice, pain and death. Only through heartache can ones true spirit be revealed. I am sorry for what must be done...sleep in peace, my child.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO/TO: That was close. But we made it
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Tapping his combadge again::  *Silver*: Commander, this is Commander Powers.... what's the situation?
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Raises hand:: Praise God, Kahless, Ra, and heck, one for your ol' holy Mountain Iu, Hallelujah!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Sensors... indicate detonation 4200 kilometres from the station.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Any orders, sir?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just gives the CEO one of those 'Huh/' looks::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::nearing the entry to the ship:: Starr'entia: There are those who can stop this. There is you.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Keep monitoring the ships around the station - let me know of any unusual activity
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Exits on to the C&C and gets updated rather quickly::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The pattern buffer in Transporter Room Three will need repairs, sir.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::moves out from under cover and goes back to work
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::stepping into the umbilical connecting the ship and station, he notes a bright flash in space::
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: I can not stop what I support...::S/he stops at the entrance to the Quirinus, standing in the shadows of the station. S/he looks out at Sulek and the light of the Quirinus docking port::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: We're you able to determine if the explosive was Lilithine in nature? OPS: Inform engineering of the situation in transporter three
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::monitors ships around the station and themselves:: XO: Sir our sensors aren't up to a reliable level I have an engineering team working on trying to repair it.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Good work, keep at it
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
<Hixxan> ::The young woman pauses and looks up at Azhure. As if she understands her she nods once and places the tricorder down::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CEO: I don't quite follow.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: I think I can get it back up faster if I assist them, I mean I did install the majority of the modifications to those systems.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: I feel I need to find someone, urgently.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Did you order a repair team to transporter room three?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Leads her to the small lab at the back of the room where it is empty and quiet.  As Hixxan passes by her to enter, she closes the door behind them.  Leading her over toward a table with some chairs, she takes a seat and waves Hixxan to the other.::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Once she's done praising all the gods she knows:: *CTO* Situation's nominal, Commander, ah think ... someone beamed the bomb out, and since the station's still here, ah think we're safe as can be.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Smiles slightly at that voice::  *Silver*: Do you require further assistance?

ACTION - Hixxan takes a seat, her eyes never leaving Azhure...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::stopping:: Starr'entia: Then blood will flow until one is logical...no compassionate enough...to value life more than a place in space.  I will leave you to consider your options.  I could have you arrested, but knowledge is different from action.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Leans up against a console:: Bex: I want a deck by deck search for any other "devices:
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The explosive was, again, Type 24 Ionic. Essentially a larger version of the device that detonated in the docking ring.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just raises an eyebrow, all kinds of confused crossing his face:: CEO: Run that by me in slow motion, if you could?
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ *CTO* Nah, ah should be fine. Thanks for your concern though.
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@<Bex> CIV: Aye sir...I'll get teams on it right away...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Not yet sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*Silver*: Sure thing, Chief.  Err, Commander.  That'll take some getting used to.  I'll speak with you later... Bill out.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Sending them now, or I could redirect the sensors team to the transporter room, our teams our stretched out sir.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Bex: Great... I need a few moments.  I'll be in my office reading over the latest reports.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@*CSO*: Commander, I've gotten to all of the wounded I can for now, orders?*
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Great. Well at least they're consistent. OPS: How bad a hit did the ship take? ::irritated:: Assign repair teams stat, and no, stay where you are. We need you here.
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@CO: You are a wise man, Captain Sulek. I trust you shall make the choice that is not best for you, but what is right for all...::S/he turns and hir glow begins to fade off into the darkness::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: We're *ALL* stretched here
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: It's all in bits and pieces. I was talking with someone. It had to do with someone like me aboard the ship.
Ambassaodr_Starr'entia says:
@<Bex> CIV: Aye sir...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::turning:: Starr'entia: There are many thread in the tapestry of destiny, it is said.  Which thread do you choose? One of life and acceptance or the one of death and intolerance.  Evil wears many guises.  Be sure that your beliefs do not cause you to take on evil...as beguiling as it is.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just glances at the CEO's readings, tilting his head a degree:: CEO: Like you? Meaning...?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Walks into her office and right into her chair.  Putting her head down on her desk she things for a few moments::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Intensify scans on the station, see if any more if these devices are present
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he does not know if he/she heard him.  He enters into the Q moving to the nearest turbo lift.:: Bridge.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::keeps one eye on Chandra, but walks around to keep an eye on the lab door.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: I can't remember. Another engineer? No. What was it?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::With the situation... perhaps.. under control, he taps his badge::  *FCO*: Lieutenant.  Status?
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ALL: Well boys, thanks for your help. Looks like our job is done. So let's get outta here!
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Sir I will volunteer myself into the repair teams, permission to relieve myself from my station to join engineering crews.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just leans against the biobed, letting the CEO think::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*SO*: Good work, Ensign. Report to the EPS junction on level thirteen. We just beamed a second device out of there. Make a thorough forensic scan for anything that might lead us to the identities of the perpetrators.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Gatineau arrives  in range and contacts Station OPS. They immediately begin beaming over emergency teams.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::not just irritated, but pissed:: OPS: ONE, report on the ships condition and TWO. STAY where you are! Is that clear enough for you?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::taps his combadge and moderates his voice to reduce overhearing:: *CTO*: The situation is under control here, Commander. Can I ask why I'm here instead of a security team?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. Tying in lateral sensor arrays.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at Bridge:: XO: Report...what exactly was that flash I saw in space a few moments ago?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan: You are a key to a question, which I do not know.  But you know.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping down onto the command deck::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: Another officer, but who is like me onboard?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::raises one eyebrow and wonders how many times OPS needs to hear "stay put" before it sinks in...  and people thought she didn't listen...::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Heading back to Sickbay, and steps through the doors::  *FCO*: I don't know, you tell me.  You showed up same time as me, and decided not to leave.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Aye, sir. Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek; We beamed another Lilithine device off the station before it exploded. It was larger and would have done great damage. It was again Lilithine in construct
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CEO: You've still managed to lose me, ensign.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::She nods once, her eyes appear almost dark as they lock with Azhure's:: CNS: There are many questions in this universe, counselor...and only some ever truly find their resolution...what do you wish to know?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rolls eyes on his side of the line:: *CTO* I was asked to come, Commander Powers, and *told* to stay.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Minor damage to Transporter Room Three, due to an energy overload from the device as we began transport.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Sneaks towards the FCO::  FCO: Sorry to be a bother, then.  You seemed excited to be here.  You may leave, if you wish.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
MO: Another man? Wait.... another El-Aurian? Yes! Any other aboard?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Hears a be, and looks to see she’s been notified of the emergency crews boarding.  Sitting back in her chair, closes her eyes for a minutes, which turns into 2, then 3.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan: You are more then you seem.  You were... planned for something.  :: Looks away with a frown::  But it did not go the way it should have.  :: Looks back::  Tell me.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::makes her way to the EPS junction on Level 13::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I had a most enlightening discussion with Ambassador Starr'entia.  S/he would seem to be a sympathizer with the destruction of the negotiations.  S/he indicated that there is a joined conspiracy.  I believe of  several of the species.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: A coalition then? With the Lilithine at the head of it? Did s/he give you any indication which factions were involved?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::turns toward the voice:: CTO: As you wish. ::nods toward the lab door:: Commander Azhure is in there. Will that be all? ::clearly impatient and eager to leave, but following protocol::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: More to the point... why would s/he give you this information, sir?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::looks thoughtful a moment, then directs his attention to thin air:: Computer: Computer, begin racial profile. Cross-reference and isolate matches based on ensign Chandra.

ACTION - Hixxan's voice becomes serious, devoid of emotion as she watches Azhure. "Planned isn't really the word. I volunteered to become something better, a living weapon. I have been enhanced...altered, become something beyond even an El Aurian's understanding."

SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::reaches the EPS conduit on Level 13 and begins scanning::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Well.... did you ever make progress on those scale things we found?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods, listening.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: S/he in typical Noori fashion told me that there is a cleansing going on here and this station is the target.  No.  I do not believe that the Lilithine are at the head.  The use of the device indicates what is the term a framing.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*Engineering Teams*: All teams prepare to accept new repair assignments. ::sends out teams to the Transporter Room Impulse Engines, Sensors.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I had anticipated that...but I wasn't sure. So what do you suggest?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::shakes head:: CTO: Only the planet they're believed to be from. Without something more, I can't go any further.

ACTION - The lights in the laboratory flicker and go out, leaving Azhure and Hixxan in total darkness. "What is it they sent you to find out about me, counselor?"

SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::adjusts her tricorder to examine the weaker energy signature::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It's hard to take sides with any of them.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Ah well.  I'm sure we'll come up with something... :: sighs ::  I guess I'll take a watch here.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::waits for the computer's cross-referencing work to be complete:: CEO: This would be easier if I knew half the bloody crew.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Report. How are the repairs coming?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up into the darkness, tilting her head to hear better.:: Hixxan: Shhhh....
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Suddenly appears out of a JT right next to the SO:: SO: Howdy
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Reaches for her combadge and very quietly:: *CTO*:  I have a visitor...
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::hands off the hypospray to a passing nurse:: Nurse: Keep an eye on him. If he tries to leave, sedate him... but keep him awake enough to talk. ::starts toward the lab he saw the counsellor heading for::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Taps his combadge::  *CNS*: Where are you?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I agree.  The immense pathos and probably age of the Noori indicates a species which could become either too settled in their ways or perhaps a group more willing to wait and see.  Again it always goes back to the question who stands to gain.  If a union though is formed against the most powerful then who would be left to take control?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Barely above a whisper::  *Bridge*: Intruder...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: How are the station personnel taking this?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@*CSO*: Commander I have found something of interest. No DNA, but I found this energy signature. Could you tie my PADD into the Quirinus's database it looks familiar
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@*CSO*: I'd like to check it out
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::hears the strain in Azhure's voice:: CTO: She was in here... ::grabs Powers' arm and turns them toward the lab::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Still quiet:: *CTO*: In the small lab at the back of sickbay.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::cocks her head, trying to hear better:: CNS: What?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::approaches the back area of sickbay, and reaches to ring the chime, completely unaware of the conversation between the counsellor and CTO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Intruder?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps another control ::  *SO*: Connection established.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Primary Power back up to 81%, Impulse Drive at 73%, Internal Sensors Operational, External Short Range Sensors are still acting flaky. We should have the majority of systems back up in an hour, the station however sir, will take months.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Starts pushing his way through sickbay towards the lab, quickly::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Slowly stands and moves toward Hixxan::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: The answer lies in the evidence planted...always it is Lilithine, who are clearly one of the most powerful species.  Their destruction would leave then only the Noori.  I do not like where logic leads me here.  Still, why then would Qui suggest the brokering of the peace treaty?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::hears the XO and scans sickbay for life signs that aren't supposed to be there::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: See what the counselor is referring to and take appropriate action, meaning see to it yourself, and take a team with you.

ACTION - A quick rush of air surrounds Azhure and a scaled hand can be felt around her throat...squeezing tight...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*XO*: Lock onto the life-form near me that is not part of the crew.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gasps as her hands reach for her throat instinctively::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Lock on to the counselor’s life-form and beam it to the brig, then investigate
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Arrives towards the back of Sickbay, and trips the lab door's sensor::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: Good, because according to this, there is no other life-sign ::locks onto the CNS and beams her to the brig, hopefully taking whatever it was she thought was there, with her::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@Cmdr_Silver: Sorry for ignoring you ma'am, I was occupied.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: better get down there then *CNS*: Are you alright?

ACTION - The doors to the medical lab slide open and light floods in. The Executioner is no where to be seen...instead Bill Powers sees Mariva Hixxan standing behind Azhure with a hand around her throat. Red and Purple scales seem to stick out from her blue skin and shimmer in the light...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Sits around reading reports, waiting, almost expecting someone::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::hands her terminal off to a duty TO and leaves, going to the Brig first::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@Cmdr_Silver: I didn't notice you.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
MO: Stay back.  Hixxan: Put her down.  Now.  ::Levels his rifle at the thing::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::follows Powers in, but is unarmed::
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Smiles and gets out of the JT:: SO: You'd be the first, Miss. Here to do a backup check on what just happened? ::Brushes herself off::

ACTION - The chime to Matisse's office rings.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: A common enemy to add strength to the unification.  One that unlike Romulans or Klingon would not necessarily fight back.  ::almost as if he is following an aloud train of thought::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Barely keeps the hand from breaking her windpipe as she holds on tight with both hands.  Flashes of light dance in her vision.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, moving to a nearby console and entering a sequence of commands, setting a quick subroutine on standby::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Self: Right on time...Enter!
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::gets her result from the database:: *CSO*: Commander, this is very interesting. ::sends the results to the CSO::

ACTION - Before Powers can do anything Azhure and Hixxan are beamed to the brig. The counselor's grip tightens around Azhure's throat, threatening to kill her.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Respond if you're able...*Med*: Send a team to the brig ASAP
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*SO*: This indicates that the entry regarding this energy signature is classified. You double-checked this?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: gasps::  Hixxan:  This is not the way... not the answer.  You said you were beyond my understanding.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@Cmdr_Silver: Yes ma'am, I am. Ens. Latta, Science Officer USS Quirinus
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::curses lowly as transport initiates, before nodding and grabbing a med kit, then waiting for the CTO:: *XO*: I'll go there myself, commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Curses and taps his combadge::  *Transporter Room*: Transporter, beam me to where the Counselor just went.  Ensure that Azhure is separated from all other life form readings!
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Bex> ::The Bolian commander enters with multiple PADD in hand and the Chief of Security with him. The Vulcan female woman enters without delay::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::enters the brig just in time to see the CNS materialize with another officer's hands around her throat:: Hixxan: Put her down! ::aims her phaser and fires at Hixxan on stun::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@*CSO*: Yes sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::sends a communiqué to the Gatineau:: COM *Gatineau*: Gatineau this is Lt. Cmdr Telarus from the Quirinus, what is your ETA?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: See if you can contact the Noori syndicate ship.  They should be in the area.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: Time is of the essence.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ SO: Ah'm Chief--er, Commander Silver, Corps of Engineers, on loan here to make sure this place don't fall apart ... ah'm doin' a stand up job so far, you can tell.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye, skipper.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks at all the PADD:: Bex: Bex? What’s wrong?

ACTION - The energy blast from Adrienne's phaser strikes Hixxan in the shoulder. Her scales ripple a purple colour and she lets out a scream of pain, but holds on fast.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*SO*: Most strange. Thank you, Ensign. I will take this up with the Captain. You may report back to the ship. Kraight out.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::throws the phaser to the ground and moves in to physically remove Mariva's hands, grabbing her arm and prying the fingers off::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::high-tails it out of sickbay, and catches a TL to the brig:: Computer: Computer, isolate the location of ensign Hixxan.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
COM *Noori Syndicate*: Noori Syndicate ship this is the Federation Starship USS Quirinus, please respond.

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light Commander Bill Powers is beamed into the brig, not far from Hixxan and Azhure.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: I have sent a hail waiting for reply.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: downloads the energy signature and locked database entry to a PADD, then stands and turns to Sulek :: CO: Captain... may I speak with you in your Ready Room, please?

ACTION - The bridge comm. beeps with an incoming hail from the Noori Syndicate.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Understood.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: We have a reply, on screen?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::smiles slightly:: Cmdr_Silver: I'm sure you'll have it back to ship shape in no time. I have to report back now, I will see you later ma'am
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: On screen.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Takes in the situation with a blink of an eye, and thumbs the power up on his rifle - much more powerful than the TO's dinky hand weapon::  TO: Watch out!  ::As soon as she moves out of the way, drills the junior counselor with a blast, close range.
Cmdr_Jennifer_Silver says:
@ ::Nods:: SO: Have a good one, Ensign.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Barely registering the phaser fire, she does note a lightening of pressure around her throat as she tries to get another breath.::  Hixxan: The answer to the question...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::acknowledges hail and transfers to view screen::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Tries to get up:: MO: What's going on over there?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::leaves Level 13 and starts to make her way to the docking ring

ACTION - A white screen fills the viewer and the sound of computer information being downloaded can be heard. The automated response ends and the signal is cut.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: On screen.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
<Nurse_Martinez> ::puts a hand on the CEO's shoulder:: CEO: I'm afraid you're going to have to stay there, Ensign. At least until one of the doctors can release you.

ACTION - The blast from Commander Power's rifle strikes the junior counselor and she goes down. Her grip on Azhure is released and the counselor is left with an unconscious form at her feet.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Noori: I am Captain Sulek.  As you no doubt have already noted that Crossroads station has been devastated by terrorists.  We ask that you delay your arrival unless to offer aide.  I was however wondering if I might ask you a few questions.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Unconsciously her hand goes to her bruised throat as she pulls in one breath after another, her eyes slightly tearing.::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::hits her combadge:: XO: The "intruder" apparently was one of our junior counselors, and she's been neutralized.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
@::arrives at the place the Quirinus is docked and steps into the umbilical::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods as Hixxan comes up as being in the brig:: Computer: Computer, call up and place on standby quarantine subroutine theta 5 1 7. Route command activation to the brig. ::steps out of the TL and enters the brig::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Throws his rifle at the TO::  TO: Cover that.  ::Leans down over the Counselor, and moves her hand away from her throat, holding it, inspecting the damage::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::breaks through the throng of people in Sickbay, rushing out for the nearest turbolift::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::catches the rifle, watching the now-unconscious junior counselor::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up at Bill and tries to speak, letting him know she will be alright.::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Bex> CIV: We have some information on the explosives used. No other devices have been found so far...Captain...::He hands over two PADDs::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sighs:: *TO*: Keep the junior counselor in the brig, and let medical do there thing to the injured. Report back to the bridge when the area is secured
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks at the security chief:: Bex: Was there something else? ::Takes the PADDs::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*XO*: Aye, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Smiles as he gets the gist of her mouthed words::  CNS: I know, I know, you'll be fine.  We need to get you out of this cell... try to seal that up again.... ::Letting go of her hand, he puts his arms under her, and with a small effort, lifts her and carries her from the cell::

ACTION - The lights in the brig flicker as Ensign Mariva Hixxan's scales twitch and flicker at the same moments.

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::produces a tricorder as he nears the counsellor, running a scan over her just in case:: CTO: I have a quarantine command already on standby, commander. Thanks to what I could find out about your last dealings with the thing.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Bex> CIV: We believe we know who placed the explosives, Captain...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lays her head upon his shoulder, closing her eyes.::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::follows them out of the cell and re-starts the force-field::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Bex: Are you waiting for an invitation here or what?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO/MO: Engage the containment fields, full strength... if that gets out again... ::growls::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::enters the Quirinus and heads for the nearest TL:: TL: Bridge
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::awaits Noori syndicate response::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
MO: You have a quarantine?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::shrugs:: TO: Well, as close to one as I can come up with considering what we know.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Yes?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
MO: It'll have to be enough.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::enters the Bridge and makes her way to Science Two::

ACTION - A containment field activates in the brig. With any luck it will hold the counselor laying weak on the brig floor.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Whispering to the CNS::  CNS: I shouldn't have left you...
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods:: Computer: Computer, activate quarantine subroutine. Medical authorization Jervase Alpha 9 3 7 5 6.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Waits for an answer::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Makes note the lights flickering but lets it go for now.  She not only hurts, but is troubled that she is missing something very important here, but has no idea what.::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::sits down and nods to Commander Kraight, letting him know she is back::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: In your ready room, sir?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Opens her eyes to look up at him and mouths.::  CTO: You did not know... I did not know.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*XO*: We have the junior counselor/intruder secured, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Call me as soon as they respond.  ::leads into the RR:: CSO: Make it brief.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*TO*: Post a team, and report back to the bridge
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::turns briefly to the CTO:: CTO: I can treat her injuries here, or in sickbay, commander. Sickbay would be preferable... there's a patient who wants to speak with her.

ACTION - As the U.S.S. Gatineau begins to render aid to the heavily damaged Buckingham Class Station repairs continue, investigations carry on and those in sickbay continue the long job of lending aid to the wounded. In Captain Matisse's office the Captain is given a PADD...

ACTION - ...on the PADD are the scans taken of Ambassador Starr'entia during the summit several weeks before. "We have reason to believe the devices were placed by the Noori Ambassador..."

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