Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10604.17

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 Scott 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Ensign Mariva Hixxan, Ko’ra, Ambassador Starr’entia, Zhen’tora
Mike Jones		as	Ambassador Qui
 Kate McTiernan	as	SO Burns, OPS Keenan

                        …with…

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

     Summary - Lilithine Mythos tells of a woman named Aur'ra, who rose up against her  
     godly oppressors and freed the Lilithine people. She founded the Sisterhood and defied 
     the gods...much like Starr'entia, who faces the wrath of her people for rising up against  
     peace.

     As the Noori Syndicate settles in on Crossroads Station, a storm begins to brew on the 
     edge of sensor range. Its origins are in subspace, unstable and unidentified. The raging 
     storm echoes the unrest on Crossroads...a turbulent storm ready to destroy all those in 
     it's path. Is peace truly possible in the Xherivhan?

     =/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "What Is Peace? - The Syndicate"=/\==/\=

<Zhen`tora> ::Zhen'tora's hollow eyes look over Ambassador Qui. Something akin to an understanding passes between them and the blending aura's part:: Qui: We will deal with Starr'entia, peace must continue...

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> ::on the Bridge monitoring ship operations::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::On the bridge::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::on the bridge, still trying to make heads or tails of the questions she's uncovered::

<SO_Ens_Latta> ::on the Bridge, at Science Two::

<Ambassador_Qui> ::Floats and nods:: Zhen: As it will.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> TO: So... anyway we can get the Ambassador Qui's transporter log declassified by the captain?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Rides on a turbolift in the USS Quirinus towards the Bridge::

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @:: Walking around C&C, getting status reports::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::reads the memo from Kostandinos=Michaels:: TO: Impressive.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: waiting at Science One for the probe's results to come in ::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> CMO: I'd like to know why it was classified in the first place ::hears the XO over her shoulder and turns, thinking:: XO: Thanks, but what would be more impressive is if you could get Sulek to de-classify the information we already have on the Noori - then some of those questions could have answers.  ::grins:: How bout it?

     ACTION - Zhen'tora turns to focus on Captain Sulek and then glances at Ambassador 
     Qui'dinjori:: CO: You suspect Starr'entia of sabotage?

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Sir I have a storm of subspace in nature on long range.

 <XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> TO: Some things are beyond even me I'm afraid

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> CNS: Do you believe the story and the current situation to be intertwined somehow?

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> XO: How about if I ask really, really nicely?

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> OPS: On screen. CSO: Kraight, I take it this is the phenomena we sent the probe into?
     
     ACTION - The information from Kraight's probe comes in. The storm is growing at a 
     slow pace and seems to be tearing through subspace like a tropical storm. Nothing in 
     the database can even compare to the storm. Radiation levels and gravity sheer are off 
     the charts...

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> XO: It would greatly improve the change of success for our plan.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> ::seeing that the two have finished::Zhen'tora: Starr'entia's energy trace was found on two of the bombs.  S/he is here on the ship.  If you would like her/him brought to the conference room for questioning, I will have it done.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: Yes, sir. Data is coming in now...

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CMO/TO: I'll see what I can do about it

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> ::transfers visual of storm to viewscreen::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::stands::

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Arrives on the Bridge, the doors opening with a whisk::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> XO/CMO: See, it pays to have friends in high places ::grins, then turns to look at the viewscreen::

<Zhen`tora> CO/Qui: I would prefer to speak to the Ambassador privately...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> CEO: Yes, I do.  I am just not quite sure how to put it all together.  Just when I think I understand what the picture of the puzzle will be, I find there are more pieces and I don't know how to make them fit.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Sir it looks bad we need to start initiating modifications to our SIF and Shields to bear this storm, and we need to assist Crossroads in doing the same or it won't matter we won't have a station.

<Ambassador_Qui> ::Nods, as if this was expected::

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Walks up next to the TO::

     ACTION - The storm is all but invisible on the backdrop of the Xherivhan region. 
     Swirling purple lights mix together...

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Just hopes it works; if she could access Qui's records it would help understand how his energy is interfering with her containment field.::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> OPS: work with engineering on doing so, and inform the Station of the event

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Zhen'tora: I understand, but as s/he is in our custody, I too would like to be able to ask questions.  It is unclear as to how many others, if any, might be involved.

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::watching the viewscreen for a small glimpse of the upcoming event, addresses the CTO without taking her eyes off of it:: CTO: Hi, sir.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: It appears to be a confluence of multiple subspace tears. Massive energy readings... The phenomenon would undoubtedly destroy the Quirinus were we to collide with it. Recommend giving it a wide berth, sir.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> TO: Hey, Junior.  How's things?

<Zhen`tora> ::Zhen'tora glances between Qui'dinjori and Sulek and then nods once:: Qui: Preparations must be made on the Federation vessel...see to it. I will speak to Starr'entia...

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> ::forwards information to station::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: What about the station? Will they be able to handle it, in their current condition?

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::slowly cocks one eyebrow at the "nickname" - turns her head slowly to regard him:: CTO: You got the memo, right?  Things are... interesting, in that Chinese-curse sort of way.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: Pangborn to Sulek

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Permission to send one trained team to the station after I brief Engineering on what modifications need to be done.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Tries to get a location check on there guests::

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Pangborn* Sulek here.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Smiles wryly::  TO: Any leads since I went to go... arrest the Ambassador?

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> CNS: I am still a bit confused, who do you believe we should question next?

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: If the storm were to collide with the station, I doubt that the station would survive.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Powers* Please bring Starr'entia to the conference room.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: We've got a nasty storm approaching, I recommend we get the Quirinus a safe distance of it.::looks at Kraight:: Looks like the station will be able to hold up. I'm going to take us out.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> OPS: Denied

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> CTO: Not really - we still don't know if the Noori are hiding any Noori-powered weapons the same way they were hiding the shields.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> XO: Maybe one of the ambassador's would be familiar with this phenomenon?

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> CTO: But I think it's a safe assumption.

<SO_Ens_Latta> CSO: Is there anything we could do to alter the course of the storm?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> :: sighs and considers putting his head down on the console ::  *CO*: Aye.  I'm currently on the Quirinus, it will be a few moments.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> CEO: Perhaps our next step is to share some of our information with the captain.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CMO: Possibly....

<Ambassador_Qui> ::Nods:: CO: If you'll excuse me, Captain. ::Begins to exit::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: Sir, do you have a few moments?

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Understood.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> SO: Unknown. I shall run some simulations...  :: turns back to his console and begins setting up ::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> CNS: A excellent idea, perhaps he could shed some light on this.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> TO: I've got to go see to the Ambassador again.... keep up the... work.  ::Turns and heads back into the turbolift::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: Ask one of the ambassadors if they know of these types of storms, they may know better how to deal with it

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::narrows her eyes slightly at his back, and goes back to work::

<SO_Ens_Latta> ::sets up the same parameters on Science Two, two heads are always better than one::

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Pangborn* Understood.  Qui/Zhen'tora: The ship will be moving away from the station for safety as a storm is approaching.  We can beam you to the station, however.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> <AFCO>: Take us out as soon as you gain clearance

<Ambassador_Qui> ::Stops at the Captain's announcement::

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @<SO Burns> CO: Captain, there have 267 Noori walking around the station ma'am. They seem to be keeping out of trouble.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> CEO: Actually, it might be time to gather facts.  There has been so much going on, that I would be surprised if someone doesn't have some of the pieces to our puzzle.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::As the CTO leaves.:: TO: Junior?

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> OPS: Inform the station we are departing

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Powers* We are in the ship's conference room.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Understood, sir.

<Ambassador_Qui> CO: I am aware of the storm, Captain.

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::narrows her eyes even more in the direction the CTO went off in:: CMO: Don't start... don't even start...

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> COM: *Crossroads*: Quirinus to Crossroads, we are departing from station orbit . Requesting clearance to depart.

<Ambassador_Qui> CO: It is a h'te'ze'x'va ... rare for it to be this far out, but not unheard of.

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::shaking her head:: CMO: Some people will do just about anything to establish dominance, we'll leave it at that.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> <AFCO>XO: Departure clearance give

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: Take us out at 1/4 impulse

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Qui: I perhaps misunderstood, that you are to prepare the conference ship.  Since we will be undocking before you could reach the station, I was unsure how you wished to proceed.  Am I incorrect in this?

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: The phenomenon is currently stationary. We should be able to avoid it easily, sir.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> *XO*: Hey Commander... if possible, I need a few minutes to bring the Ambassador aboard before we depart.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Has station security snag the Noori and bring hir to the docking bay::

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Smiles slightly:: TO: I see...  ::Her eyes glance up to the storm with some worry.::

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @<OPS Keenen> *Quirinus*: This is crossroads, you have permission to depart.

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::continues scanning the Noori vessel for signs of bioelectric weaponry similar to the shields::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: Belay that for a moment *CTO*: Make it fast commander

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> *CEO*: Ensign, I need to coordinate with your staff we have a nasty subspace storm we need to modify the SIF system and Shields in order to brunt it. Although I am trying to keep the side effects the extra power drain from the modifications.

     ACTION - The lift to Command & Control opens and a cloaked figure steps onto the 
     deck plating, escorted by a Starfleet Security Officer. The small cloaked figure moves 
     across the command deck and glances over at Captain Matisse. It's voice clicks and the 
     sound of hissing fills the air...

<Zhen`tora> <Ko'ra> CIV: You are Matisse?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> *XO*: If you know of a way for Starr'entia to float faster, you can share it, sir.  ::hopes he's not too upset::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks at over at the engineer::  CEO: Looks like your skills are needed elsewhere. I will let you know what I learn... if anything.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Pangborn* Stand by on departure,

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::deadpan:: *CTO*: By all means, don't hurt h/she. But make it as quick as you can.

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> *OPS*: Aye sir. I will report to engineering as soon as possible.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Looks over her shoulder, and seeing the visitor turns to face them. Looking at the security officers, she nods to the guest:: Ko'ra: I am.  Can I be of assistance?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Arrives at the docking area and finds security waiting for him.  Taking custody of the ex-Ambassador, he nods in acknowledgement of the figure::  Starr: This way, please.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: We're holding

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::doesn't find any evidence, but knows better than to believe that means nothing is there... waits for any reports from the station security teams on the Noori and how they fare when they're near or far from each other::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> CNS: Thank you sir. I hope it will ease my mind.

<Zhen`tora> <Ko'ra> ::The insectoid being pulls back it's hood and reveals his grey hide:: CIV: I would like to lodge a complaint...Noori vermin have infected this station...

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* Only a few.  Starr'entia is being brought aboard the ship for questioning.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: nods and watches the engineer leave.::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> ::Parts ways with the CNS and heads for engineering::

<Zhen`tora> <Starr'entia> CTO: Your justice system works quickly, Commander. I am impressed...

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::As the docking bridge retracts behind him, he taps his commbadge::  *Bridge*: Bridge, the person is aboard.  The umbilicals are being separated right now.
<Ambassador_Qui> CO: I will depart for the station, Captain.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: Starr'entia is aboard captain, permission to depart?

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Pangborn* Ambassador Qui is leaving the ship.  As soon as s/he is off and Starr'ientia is aboard, you may depart.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> Starr: Not sure what you're talking about.... the Captain and Ambassador Qui have requested to see you

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *Sulek*: Aye captain

<Zhen`tora> <Starr'entia> ::S/he nods once and hovers past Bill and his guards::

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Takes a good look at the being:: Ko'ra: Those would be our guests at the moment, not vermin.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: The CEO and I were recently told a story.  Basically, all these people were brought in from elsewhere by another group and basically 'played' with until they rebelled.  There was a blood bath.  Eventually they took over 'their' world.  The ambassador informed us, that there is a good chance, whoever is involved with sending me... 'hints' <c>

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> <c> could be Laetitia or one of their supporters.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Triggers the turbolift and sets course for the place the Captain is::

<Zhen`tora> <Ko'ra> CIV: To you they may be guests...but to us they are a plague. Remove the infection immediately...

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @Ko'ra: You know that isn't possible.  We can not bow down to needs to one single species, and we are all well aware that we can not make every happy.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* I was aware that the inhabitants of Crossroads were brought to the system.  I had not heard the rest of the story.

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> ::Enters the turbo lift:: TL: Engineering.

<SO_Ens_Latta> CSO: Sir, the storm is getting very strange. It is growing in magnitude, but the sheer and radiation is dropping.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> XO: Sir permission to relieve my station to Crewman Yates so that I may work with the CEO on the modifications for the subspace storm.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> OPS: Granted

<Zhen`tora> <Ko'ra> ::The insectoid glares at Matisse with his deep black eyes:: CIV: If you do not remove them, we may be forced to take matters into our own hands...Captain. You may not like the results...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: In the story, this 'hero' spent her life defying the Xherivhan's and driving them from their homeland.  Originally, they thought of these people as gods.  This new group, called the Laetitia formed about 50 years ago.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> SO: I see that... We'll need to watch it carefully, in the event it starts to move.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: This leader, Aur'ra led her people to what is now known as Lilitha.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> :;Arrives on the appropriate deck and leads the way towards the Captain::  *CO*: Captain, we're on our way.

<Ambassador_Qui> @ ::Crosses from the Q to the station::

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* It is possible that this group is involved in the current terrorist activities?  Lilitha....

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> TO: See if ambassador Qui has departed please

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @Ko'ra: I do not take kindly to threats, and of you continue this attitude, you'll be the ones forced off this station, and not is not a threat, its a matter of fact

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Pangborn* Understood.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> ::relieves station to Crewman and enters TL:: TL: Main Engineering.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @Ko'ra: Needs I remind you, this is not yours or there station....Its mine,

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::checks with security:: XO: He's gone, sir.

<Zhen`tora> <Ko'ra> ::The Ko'ra says something that only comes out as clicks and screeches and then turns on his heels and begins to head out of Command & Control::

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: Take us out at 1/4 impulse

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* The name is similar to the Lillithine.  Are they an off-shoot?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: A touch of frustration in her voice.:: *CO*: Anything is possible at this point.  There is also another individual somehow involved, one of my counselors.  I am going to try hypnosis on her and see if there is anything there I can work with.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> <AFCO>:XO: Taking us out at 1/4 impulse

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: It is the name of their homeworld.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: Steer us away from the storm, but stil within scanning range

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* Understood.  Keep me apprised.  Your questioning of any who may be involved is granted.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Shakes her head:: Security: Monitor them, both them and the Noori.  The Noori will be gone soon, so hopefully this will be over with soon

     ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus separates from the station and glides safely through the 
     docking bay doors. Stationary stars greet them as they float out into open space...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CO*: Understood.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: Keep an eye on the storm, it may yield us insight into this region of space.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: As soon as were clear, increase speed to full impulse

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> ::Steps out of the turbo lift and enters engineering::

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> TO: So, any idea which section of the Noori ship would house the biological components?

<CO_Capt_Sulek> *Powers* My apologies for the delay.  Understood.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: The probe is still transmitting data, sir.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: Anything interesting? ::curious::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CTO*: I am going to hypnotize Hixxan.  I wouldn't mind have a security officer near by.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CMO*: Are you busy at the moment?

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::turns to the CMO,startled momentarily out of her concentration:: CMO:  Here's the diagram of their vessel... the energy seems most concentrated in the center of the vessel.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO ::increases speed to full impulse::

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Arrives at the conference room to drop off the Noori::  CO: Captain...

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::points  out where she's talking about on the screen::  CMO: so that'd be my best guess

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> *CNS*: Give me a couple minutes.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> *CTO*: I am heading for the brig now.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Powers: Thank you, Commander.  Please post a security person outside the door.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> ::arrives back in Main Engineering and starts to see the Engineering crew and look around and reminisce::

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: Ensign.

     ACTION - Zhen'tora and Starr'entia lock eyes as the Ambassador arrives. Starr'entia's 
     normally pale blue glow shifts to a purple color and she hovers near Powers, as if 
     afraid...

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Nods::  CO: If there's nothing else, other duties require my attention, sir.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> TO: We should target the anti-polaron beam at that location then... 
*CNS* Yes, I should be free for the moment.  ::looks to the TO.::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::nods:: CMO: I can take it from here - like I said before, this is just an "in case we need it" thing.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: Little more than what I have already reported. The storm seems to be an intersection between seven distinct subspace rifts. The most astonishing aspect is that such a configuration should remain stable for more than a picosecond.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Standing, reaches into a drawer and pulls out a crystal.::  *CMO*: I am going to perform hypnosis on Hixxan... there is no telling what will happen.  I am heading for the 
brig now.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Calls for a security guard to come stand outside the conference room and heads for the Brig::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Sir.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: How you feeling?

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Powers: Of course, please continue with your duties.  Starr: Ambassador, Zhen'tora and I would speak with you.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: I agree. Is it possible it's being maintained artificially?

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::raises an eyebrow at the request coming over the CMO's comm, thinking "some people have all the fun" and turning back to her research::

<Zhen`tora> <Starr'entia> CO: Then speak your peace, Vulcan...

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Still a bit shaky sir.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> *CNS* I'll meet you there then just in case.  ::Turns to Kostandinos.::  TO: Thanks, I'll be back later if you need any further help...  ::Walks to the turbo.::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Exiting her office, she slowly makes her way to the brig.::

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Leaves the C&C to Bex, and decides to give engineering a quick visit to improve her mood::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> CMO: Have fun hypnotizing people.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: shakes head ::  XO: There's no possible way to know at this point.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::thinks:: CSO: Run a cross analysis on the storm and what Kostandinos-Michaels has found out about the syndicates field generation

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: As the lift stops, she steps off and turns the corner to the brig, pausing outside the door.::

<CO_Capt_Sulek> ::reb:: Starr'entia: You believe that by preventing the peace negotiations, you are preventing a much bigger war. Is this a fair assessment?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Taking the lift down a couple decks, he gets out and heads for the brig::

<TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels> ::looks up as her name is mentioned:: CSO: I'm sending you the hard data I found on the shield system now.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: looks dubious, but complies ::  XO: yes, sir.   :: turns back to the console ::

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> TO: Not something a doctor does everyday...  ::The doors then close.:: TL: Main brig.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> TO: Thank you.

     ACTION - As the lift makes its way from Command & Control to Engineering, the lift 
     comes to a stop and Captain Matisse is joined by one Ambassador Qui'dinjori...

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> OPS: Well let's get to work so your not any more shaken.

<Ambassador_Qui> @ ::Floats in::

<Ambassador_Qui> @ CIV: Captain.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: After a moment, she walks into the brig and nods to the security officer there.::  Sec: I have come to speak with Hixxan.  Dr. Alexander should be joining me soon.

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> CEO: Yes sir, after you.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Is a little shocked by the sudden visit:: Qui: Ambassador! I wasn't expecting you, sorry for almost bumping into you there.

     ACTION - Mariva Hixxan can be seen laying comfortably in a holding cell. Her black 
     eyes gaze out towards the security guard before her.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Steps into the Security office, and finds Azhure already there::  CNS: Commander.... ::waves to Security that everything is fine::  Sec: Please see that Doctor Alexander finds the appropriate place.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Steps out on deck and shortly thereafter arrives steps through the entrance a minute after Azhure.:: CNS: Hello counselor...  ::Zee moves to the equipment locker in the brig and removes a med-kit.::

<Ambassador_Qui> @ CIV: It is quite all right, Captain. Considering the situation on the Quirinus, I do not mind the change in company. How are things progressing over here?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Smiles:: CTO: I get the big guy huh?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: Who, me?  ::Frowns::  CMO: Doctor... ready for this?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: nods toward the doctor.::  CTO/CMO: This all could be nothing or a simple piece or... but better to be prepared.  I feel like we are just one step behind what we need to know.

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Nods in agreement::

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> CTO: Yes as ready as I'll ever be....   CNS/CTO: Is that the crew member that was possessed?  ::Nodding to Hixxan.::

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: I need to Engineering Teams on me and you take another two and start working on rerouting the necessary power to the SIF system. Your gonna need to tie it in directly to the secondary relays, and directly to the impulse drive.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Steps into the main holding area and over to Mariva's cell.::  Hixxan: How are you feeling.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @Qui: Oh, nothing out of the ordinary Ambassador ::Smiles;: Just death threats, caios when things get repairs, the usual.  This not going well on the Quirinus?

<CTO_Cmdr_Powers> ::Pulls his rifle from his back and holds it to the ready, thumbing it up all the way.  Once prepared, he finds a location where he can watch everything and be out of the way::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Very well sir, I will arrange it.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> :Starr'entia: You have been nothing if not honest with me. Although your actions are ones with which I do not agree, I must ask.  Are you alone in your actions or are there others who are also directly involved?

<Ambassador_Qui> @ CIV: The situation with the bombings has perhaps taken away from the peace. And the Lilithine are not helping at all.

     ACTION - Starr'entia nods and her eyes to not break from Zhen'tora's gaze. "That is     
     accurate, yes..."

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Hovers at the archway of the cell, and places her med kit at her side.  She then opens her medical tricorder and begins some initial scans of Hixxan.::

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: I will be doing the same for our shield system I think we will need to tie it in to the secondary relays and also the Primary Relays to provide more power to the shields, particularly route directly into the deflector dish and project a stronger tighter field around the ship.

<Zhen`tora> <Starr'entia> CO: We are never truly alone...Captain. One can always find others who feel as they do...

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: I do have a risky idea by routing even more power and stability tying in the Warp Core directly to the shield generators.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Starr'entia:  And those who support you are only Noori or is this a joint effort?

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: checks an alarm ::  XO: Sir, the storm has begun to move, very slowly. Its course parallels that of the station. It is expanding and becoming more chaotic and unstable. It will likely dissipate soon, but I cannot determine an accurate estimate of its remaining lifespan.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: Although let's find a way to reduce the amount of power drain that this would cause on our impulse engines and main power in case of a combat situation from our weapons system.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @ Qui: With all the set backs, we are all trying do to our bests.

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: So we hang out while it passes. Gotcha.

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> XO: It would be wise to monitor it until it has completely evaporated.

<Zhen`tora> <Hixxan> CNS: Cold...

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> AFCO: Just keep an eye on the storm and stay away from it. CSO: Yes, of course.

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Frowns slightly at her readings, and probes further.::

<Ambassador_Qui> @ CIV: I imagine you are, and I am grateful for that. ::Pause:: But unfortunately, I feel there are others who do not wish for this to succeed.

<Zhen`tora> <Starr'entia> CO: It is not only the Noori who fear peace, Captain. Of this you should already be aware...

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Aye sir. ::Begins to organize the four teams::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> Hixxan: Cold... how?

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Starr'entia:  Will you tell me how many are in your supporters? Will you tell me who they are?

<Zhen`tora> <Hixxan> CNS: Chilled...cold hearted, cold to the touch...like one lost in the depths of space. Cold. It'll drive you mad if you let it...

     ACTION - Starr'entia remains silent and Zhen'tora hovers up alongside Sulek...

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @ ::Looks around the C&C, not really looking at Qui:: Qui: I understand, but we can talk till we are blue in the face, but if they will not see our sides of things, I’m not certain of the outcome.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: When you coordinate send the teams out and come see me. ::moves over to sit down next to Chief’s station waiting for Ensign Chandra to assign the teams their work::

<Ambassador_Qui> @ ::Nods in agreement::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Glances at the doctor.::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> Hixxan: Are you ready to probe the past?

<XO_Cmdr_Pangborn> CSO: Keep my informed on the storm, as it changes.

<Zhen`tora> <Hixxan> CNS/CTO/CMO: Are you?

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Looks up from her tricorder to Azhure. a little perturbed at Hixxan's rantings.::  

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> Hixxan: Yes.

<SO_Ens_Latta> CSO: I'm reading that it is getting larger, sir.

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> ::Finishes assigning the teams and walks over to meet with OPS::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> Hixxan: I would like you sit up facing me and make yourself comfortable.

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Teams are assigned sir.

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @ Qui: Not to end this conversation early, but I was just about to take a tour of the station, engineering mostly.  Did you want to join me?  Continue this discussion while we walk?

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Zhen'tora:  I would also ask you, that given the Noori fashion of shared communications, how much the Syndicate suspected of this cause?  It is my duty to protect the peoples of this sector, not just those of the Federation.  Is the Syndicate prepared to help us in this?

<CSO_Cmdr_Kraight> SO: Yes... but that seems to be accompanied by an proportional decrease in stability. It certainly appears to be dissipating, just as certain meteorological phenomena on planets will do.

<Zhen`tora> <Hixxan> ::The Bolian woman does as she is told and her eyes lock with Azhure's:: CNS: The past is a terrible place...not only for me but for all of us. It's hard going back there...dangerous, you might not like what you find...

<SO_Ens_Latta> CSO: That was my assumption, sir.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: How is Engineering and the teams treating you?

<Zhen`tora> <Zhen'tora> CO: Our suspicions have been numerous but unfounded...::Hir eyes continue to watch the former Ambassador:: You have our support, Captain...
<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Nods her head.  Opening her hand she slowly rolls the unusual stone in her hands.  In a compelling voice, she 'captures' Hixxan's focus.::

<Ambassador_Qui> @ ::Nods:: CIV: Of course, Captain. I would be honored.

<Ambassador_Qui> @ ::Floats along::

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Thinks briefly about the idea of revisiting the past and shivers slightly.  She reaches for her hypo and pre-sets a sedative with the necessary adjustments for Hixxan's slightly unusual physiology.::

     ACTION - The storms movement begins to accelerate as it continues to expand. The 
     energy levels spike up and the radiation drops down as the unstable storm front moves 
     quickly towards the Quirinus and Crossroads...

<CIV_Capt_Matisse> @::Smiles:: Qui: Nice to have some welcomed company. ::Enters the lift::

<CEO_Ens_Chandra> OPS: Everything was going better than my expectations until my little "accident".

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> Hixxan: Focus on my voice, you can hear nothing else, no one else.  I am going to count backward to ten.  Count slowly with me.  When we come to one, you will be relaxed.

<OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus> CEO: Well I mean I have had my fair share of close calls don't let it discourage you.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Zhen'tora: I realize that given your form of communication, that you can obtain that which my questions will not.  I must also ensure Starr'entia's protection and ask if your questioning and hir safety is within the standards of your own laws?  Do you understand what I am asking?

<CMO_Ens_Alexander> ::Goes back to her tricorder scans, monitoring Hixxan's readings.::

<Zhen`tora> <Zhen'tora> CO: Hir safety should be none of your concern...

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Zhen'tora: But it is, nonetheless.

<CO_Capt_Sulek> Zhen’tora: I only wish to avoid any misunderstanding.  The Federation has very clear guidelines on questioning.  If I cannot guarantee hir safety, I must consult with my superiors.

     ACTION - "Ten...Nine...Eight..." As Hixxan begins to count backwards the storm front 
     loses stability. Energy waves are released into the depths of space. Purple and pink 
     lights wash over the Quirinus and the Station, passing through the hull and through 
     those inside. One by one the crews begin to collapse...dropping into a deep, endless 
     sleep.  "Three...Two...One..."

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