Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10605.22

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – GCO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – QCO

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign Zee Alexander – NCMO
Margaret Bowie	as	Ensign Latta – NCSO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – QCSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant JG Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – QCTO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – NXO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – NFCO
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – QCMO, and QMO Yates
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – NCO
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – NCEO, and NEO Ratchet
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – QOPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – QXO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Lieutenant Toran – NCTO
Mike Jones		as	Lt. Commander Voliar – QCEO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Naftali – SM
Mitch Travis		as	U.S.S. Quirinus – ASM

Summary - On every starship there is a funny little land, where the most wonderful and amazing things take place. The natural habitat of a strange bipedal folk who perform daily miracles and defy the laws of physics, it is a haven to those who call it home. Housed deep within the bowels of a vessel this world is known simply as the Engine Room...

...Kingdom of the Engineer.

Far from the chaos of the bridge, Chief Engineer Voliar struggles to keep the engine core from exploding. An away team on the U.S.S. Naftali, lead by Lieutenant JG Ahkileez prepares to beam over to the silent Lilithine Station.

"Ring around a rosie...a pocket full of posies. A husha a husha...we all fall down...dead..."

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Divided Family - In The Mysterious Realm of the Grease Monkey"=/\==/\=

ACTION-The second energy weapon hits the Quirinus a midships no hull damage though.  A crackle of blue electrical bolts spread out across the surface of ship's hull and saucer.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::seeing the energy weapon in front of them she takes the Q into a 45 degree turn port side and fires the starboard thrusters for a two second burst and then pulls the nose up 10 degrees and fires the thrusters to control the slide of the Q::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Status report

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
Outloud: Damn it not fast enough

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Klaxons blare throughout main engineering. It is familiar to this crew ... many of them have experienced warp core breaches on the vessel before, and know the drill. They are the only ones between the ship and it's destruction now::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Damage report

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: They've hit us twice, no damage yet... ::impatient:: Can I please return fire yet?

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hands fly across the science console as he analyzes the energy signature of the Chelapha weapon ::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::in the transporter prep room, hooking a phaser holster on to his hip and reaching for a tricorder pouch as well::

Host ASM_Mitch says:
ACTION-Suddenly science station two erupts into a shower of sparks.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Fire a warning shot across their bow

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Steps from the turbolift onto the bridge.::

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: Thank you!  ::fingers move across the console as she fires:: Fire away, sir

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sucks in air sharply between his teeth as his left hand is burned by the discharge ::

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: Ready sir.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Try and hail them again

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Moves over to Kraight, grabbing a medkit on the way::

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::attempts to open the channel to the alien vessel, thinking maybe they'll talk now that they know the Q means business::

Host ASM_Mitch says:
ACTION - The screen flickers for a moment and then static and snow appear.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
*QCO* One moment, sir! ::Starts shouting orders over the klaxons::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: holds his injured left hand against his chest as his right continues to operate the panel ::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::secures the tricorder in the pouch and straightens:: NCEO: Then let's join Lieutenant Toran. We haven't managed to die yet today so we aren't trying hard enough. ::leads the engineer through the anteroom to the transporter::

ACTION - Chief Tactical Officer Toran and a security officer step into the transporter room. A science officer assigned by Captain Matisse joins them and the three move over onto the pad.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCSO: Let me take a look at that.  You con continue your work.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Can you clean that up any?

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::The Gallamite man nods to Soriq::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grimaces, extends his left hand gingerly :: QXO: Thank you, Commander.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
:: filters through the static to try and extrapolate the message::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Looks at readings:: *QCO* Sir, the magnetic matrices of our ship are being disrupted. My guess is by whatever just showed up out there. I'll try to stabilize them, but they're collapsing, and when they collapse, so does the core. My best suggestion? GET US AWAY FROM HERE!

ACTION-the turbolift doors snap shut and electrical smoke begins to seep around its frame.  The command console on the captain's chair goes dead.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Sorry sir I tired to my best to get away from it.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grumbles at the report:: *CEO*: Understood

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Deftly and quickly treats the burn.  With time limited places a light wrap over it as well as injecting a pain killer.::

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Steps onto the transporter pad::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Take us out of here

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Back to the Ko'ra home world

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCSO:  This will hold you for now.  For full treatment, you will need to visit sickbay... or we have a little bit more breathing space here.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: his face relaxes ::  QXO: Much better. Perhaps you missed your calling, Commander?

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::follows Chandra up on the pad, turning to face the transport operator:: NCTO: Ready, sir.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::hands fly over the board and the coordinates are input and the Q is turned 180 degrees back the same way she came::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Done already sir.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: A touch of humor in her voice.::  QCSO: Yes, being a veterinarian all those years a go does help.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QCEO*: As soon as you get you're department under control, I'd like more information on the weapons that did this.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Commander, are you capable of keeping your station for now?

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises an eyebrow :: QXO: if I understand the human concept of humor correctly, one possibly appropriate rejoinder would be, "Woof!"

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Smelling acidic smoke turns toward the lift doors.::

ACTION - Toran nods to the Transporter Chief and says "Energize." In a shimmer of blue light the five Starfleet officers dematerialize. Moments later they reappear in a large open, dark room. Blue emergency lights on the floor give a faint glow of light. Silence hangs in the air.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Yes, sir. Commander Azhure's ministrations have been most helpful.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
*QCO* Feel free to have Commander Kraight send me the data ... I'll get on it when I can ...

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Looks over the area::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Kraight, lightly touching his arm with a smile.::  QCSO: I also have a full medical degree.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Moves to check the doors.::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QXO: I am in your debt. Many thanks.

ACTION - Lights flicker on decks 2 to 6.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: The static is due to damage done by the fire-fight - I can't clean it up any.  What I can tell you though, is that their shields are incredibly primitive, despite their apparently strong weapons - another shot at them would do some heavy damage, for what it's worth.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Work with the chief tactical officer on determining what in their weapons could have caused the destabilization of our magnetic fields

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::draws the tricorder and flips it open, scanning the area::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Understood

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PettyOfficer_Harison> @ ::Is beamed in with the away team, pulls out tricorder and starts scanning the area::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: yes, sir.  :: taps a control :: *QCEO*: Sensor data from the attack is available now.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Sir how far do you want me to go sir.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: spends several minutes running analyses of the data from the attack ::

ACTION - Incoming hail from the Chalapha.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: I'd like a few answers before we blow them out of space ::wry smile::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Just the Ko'ra home world

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: We may be about to get them - we've got a hail incoming from the Chalapha

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: On screen

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Understood sir. Changing heading for the Ko'ra home world.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PettyOfficer_Harison> @ ::Pulls out a flash light as well and starts shining it into the area:: NFCO: We seem to be in the engine room, sir ...

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::moves ahead:: NCEO: It might as well be a museum. I'm not seeing any activity. See if you can find an equipment panel and bring main power online.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::puts it up on screen::

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::Toran activates a wrist light and glances around the Engine Room. He shines his light against one of the walls and notices that some of the consoles don't even seem to be fully installed...as if the room was never completed::

ACTION: The picture is fuzzy at best. What does periodically come through is what for lack of a better term appears the head and upper body of a preying mantis.

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NSO: Harrison, See if you can find us some organic traces. Maybe that will tell us how long it's been since someone has been in here.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> NFCO: Aye, sir. ::Starts walking around scanning::

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: We need to be cautious here sir.

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: I'll try to get us some power sir.

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Chalapha >Com Quirinus: We hunt.  Why do you interfere?  Why do you hesitate to finish?  Your reaction is odd..

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Calls out:: NFCO: Sir ...

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Begins to work on the backup generators::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Informs engineering of the problem.::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Working on an EPS conduit, modulating the flow to magnetic field generators around the core fuel tanks on the side of main engineering, mumbling to himself::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM: Chalapha: We don't desire to destroy you. We'd rather make peaceful contact, in regards to your presence in this space

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes his way over to Harison:: NSO: What is it?

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turning blinks as she realizes something is missing.::

ACTION - Royle's fingers run over one of the alien Lilithine consoles. Back-up power comes online and brighter blue and white lights fill the massive Engine Room. The facility is five times the size of a Galaxy's Engine Room, at least...and seems to house thousands of work stations...

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Gazes at the large room:: Self: Incredible............

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::In front of some large, bulky hatch. Close tricorder and runs his hand over the hatch:: NFCO: I'm picking up various signals emanating from this hatch. It's shielded, so I can't get a full reading.

Host ASM_Mitch says:
::the Chalapha  cocks it head in a questioning motion:: <Chalapha >COM:  You are not Ko'ra.  What are you? Peace? Do you not hunt?  Interference is a most odd way to gain peace.  ::its speech is odd and disjointed.  There are odd chirps between the translated words::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::blinks slightly at the shift in light and opens his own tricorder:: NSO: What kinds signals? ::slowly scans the hatch himself::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::One of the chief petty officers in engineering comments that Commander Azhure sent word of "fuzziness with the view screen." Starts mumbling commentary on her and El Aurians in general::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM Chalapha: Yes, we are a conglomerate of races that is peaceful. However, we Do have weapons far superior to yours. What are you hunting?

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> NFCO: There was also some trace organic matter. But ... well, as usual, we can't know anything until we open the darned thing.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Realizes Soriq and Chandra are out of 'contact'... at least she believes that is why.::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Starts looking around the door frame for an obvious way of opening it::

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Chalapha >Comm Quirinus: Prey.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::Toran moves around the room and he runs his hands along one of the consoles, brushing off a fine layer of dust:: NFCO/NCEO: It's as if no one has been here for decades...

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, Ensign Zee Alexander and an additional security officer join the team. Their total is now seven.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM: Chalapha: Could you be more specific. What and *who* do you consider "Prey"

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lifts a contemptuous eyebrow at Harison:: NSO: Aren't you human? You don't know about the tragic history curiosity and cats have together? ::fails to find anything remarkable in his own ratings and steps back:: All right. Open it.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::leans on her console, interested::

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Chalapha >COMM Quirinus: They are.   What is conglomerate?

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Shudders:: NCTO: Old deserted places spook me. They never end well for away teams. I had a cousin once who went into some abandoned Jem'Hadar station on an away team? Got eaten by a Jem'Hadar. A cannibalistic, mutated, telepathic Jem'Hadar.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Have you discovered more about their weapons?

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Tries to force a smile:: NFCO: Didn't you hear me? Curiosity gets you eaten. By cannibalistic telepathic Jem'Hadar.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::sighs:: QCO: Nothing yet, at least nothing to say why they could possibly cause a core breach with such "primitive" technology.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::The Gallamite glances over at Harrison and rolls his eyes. He returns his focus to Chandra:: NCEO: Can you get primary power online...?

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCSO:  You've been looking at the data as well - are you seeing anything I'm not?

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Steps over to Kraight::  QCSO: Can we contact the Naftali?

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM: Chalapha: They are? The Ko'ra? A conglomerate is a group of different races, forming one body.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCTO: Possibly... I need a few moments more to cross-check these results...

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Stands with the other Naftali's team member, glancing around curiously.::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NSO: The chain of command and academy training keeps people like me alive. Open the hatch. We need to know what's on the other side.

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: Can you believe they would actually use all this?

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO/QCSO: They're definitely energy weapons, but not the type that can do any damage to the Q - they'll wreak havoc on our computer systems if we're hit again though.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QXO: Range is not a problem, but the local subspace instabilities make any communication problematic.

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Chalapha >COMM Quirinus.  You are of one mind like the prey? We do not sense this.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Stares at the NFCO for a good minute, then gets to work on opening the hatch::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Captain...   :: makes a slashing motion across his throat ::

ACTION - Petty Officer Harison opens the hatch and inside him and Lieutenant Ahkileez find dust and bones. Seven Lilithine forms crammed into a small shielded hatch. Tricorder readings suggest that they've been deceased for over four hundred years...

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
Self: Great that is going to mess up my navigation system.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::mutes the comm:: QCSO: Commander?

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO, QCTO: The Chelapha weapon appears to be a directed wave of polaric ion energy. Its effects on our systems are a result of its subspace harmonics. Those harmonics allow the wave to penetrate our shields.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Listens::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO, QCTO: We will not be able to shield against the wave, but we could disrupt it with a subspace tractor beam, similar to that once used by USS Voyager. It will consume much more power than our standard tractor beam, and will require the installation of several more power relays.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
   <NSO_PO_Harison> ::Gasps::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCEO: They have an affinity for excess. ::leans around Harison and looks in to the hatchway:: Case in point...

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
ALL: I wonder how they all got into such a cramped space....  

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: get on it. Check with engineering to see what there status is, we may not be able to manage the power requirement right now. I'll try to keep them busy for the time being.

ACTION - Toran moves up alongside Ahkileez and Harison, looking into the hatch. He pauses for a moment. Alexander, Ahkileez, Toran, Harison...all four stare in silence for a brief moment...

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::breaks the quiet:: NCMO: Maybe you should begin the post mortem. Something chased them in there. We should know what.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO/QCTO: Also, if we vary our energy matrix on the ship to match theirs, we could escape the kind of damage that their weapons do to our systems.  That's why they can damage us without damaging our hull - their ships energy and ours are incompatible.

ACTION - A console near the hatch flickers to life...

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Aye, sir.

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Looks and the console and walks over to examine it::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Sir your orders?

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCTO: I doubt that will be possible. The subspace harmonics created by the polaric wave is inherently incompatible with our energy transmission systems.

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Nods:: NFCO: I'll try but the remains look pretty old...  ::She opens her medical tricorder and begins scanning the bones for any signs of trauma.::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Work with commander Kraight

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::waits beside Toran for more pieces to the puzzle to appear::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Hold steady

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::nods:: QCO: Understood sir.  ::trims the pitch just a tad::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: gets on the comm and discusses the power requirements of his plan with QCEO Voliar ::

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NFCO: Theories...Lieutenant?

ACTION - the Chalapha  seems to be speaking to someone off screen.  It turns and stares at Pangborn.  <Chalapha >COMM Quirinus: Do you delay for tactical reasons?

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Bangs his head on a conduit as the QCSO interrupts his thoughts with constant chatter on the comm. Just mutters agreements::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;reactivates the comm:: COMM: Chalapha: We are not of like mind - if we were we would have destroyed you. We'd rather settle peacefully - on your incursion into there space

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
Self: Curious.  ::She closes her tricorder.:: All: There is no signs of trauma, they appeared to have died of old age perhaps caused by the fact that their bodies are saturated with charged chronitons...

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCTO: It could be there was a malfunction in the engine room, release of dangerous radiation? With a sufficiently short half-life there may be no sign of it now. They may have felt they would  be safe in there.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Can't help but stare at the skeletons::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<Chalapha> COMM: You'll have to excuse me. Technical difficulties

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: considers Pangborn is better then he thinks::

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: Sir, we have a Xan'thar entering sensor range from the other side of the moon

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Activates the log::

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::Toran nods and glances over at Harison:: NSO: Petty Officer...

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Opens her tricorder again, and scans the area for chronitons...::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Wonderfull::sarcastic:: Keep an eye on them

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Jumps:: NCTO: Sir?

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
Self: I think we are going to have a big problem here.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NSO: See if you can determine any signs of an accident, or failure that may have occurred here...

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Sir, Commander Voliar and I have concluded that we can build the subspace tractor beam. It will not, however, be effective while we are in warp.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Go ahead and create it

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::walks over by Chandra:: NCEO: Have you found anything?

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Chalapha >COMM Quirinus:  You delay.  You make us prey.  We will hunt yet.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: advises Voliar of the Captain's orders, and passes all specs to him ::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> NCTO: Aye, sir.

ACTION - A holographic form takes shape between Ensign Chandra. A Lilithine woman with large rainbow colored wings appears. "Chief Facilitator Eulora's log, Adjent 15, 1231 Post Liberation..."

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::begins to  enter coordinates for escape vectors and inputs a few new ones from her training and then does the diagnostic of the helm systems for added assurance everything is functioning::

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: Seems to be working now sir.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM: Chalapha: You're not going to do any hunting in this space. It belongs to the Ko'ra. I'd rather end this peacefully. But the decision is yours.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns back to his analysis of the polaric wave ::

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
ALL: I'm detecting chronitons embedded into everything except us...

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::mutes the comm:: QCSO: How long will it take you to implement you plan?

ACTION - A subspace conduit begins forming near the Chalapha  ship.  A last resonant energy particle finally finds its mark taking the auto pilot off line.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: The installation of the new power relays will take at least two hours, sir.

ACTION - "We have made the final preparations for the first official test of the station's primary weapon systems. Senior Engineer A'ren seems to have some reservations about the Vo shielding technology acquired for our facility, however I am confident that the defensive fields will hold during our initial test."

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Try and shave some time off if you can

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Watches as the hologram speaks::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::acute sense of self-preservation temporarily on the fritz, he watches the log instead::

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Watches, fascinated.::

ACTION - The log plays out as the Chief Facilitator goes off a check-list of systems in the quantum core, and through the seven weapon's platforms on the station. Satisfied that everything is as it should be, she orders the test to begin...the hologram flickers and as the image fades her horrified screams can be heard...

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: The Xan'thar is charging weapons, sir.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::waits to see if they will enter the conduit:: QCTO: They have subspace conduit generation available? There is more to them than meets they eye: QCTO: Hail them

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::attempts to raise the Xan'thar::

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: Well that didn't sound too good, did it sir.

ALL: Chronitons...centuries old Lilithine and a weapon's test...I think we might have enough to piece together part of this puzzle...

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCEO: That goes without saying. Check to make sure your restart didn't re-arm that weapon.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Shudders at the sound of the screams as he tries to figure out what happened here::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
Self: This is not the time to play with relays.........finishes with her diagnostics::

ACTION: The conduit opens wide enough for the Chalapha  to make a retreat.   No telling where they might open their exit.  There ship weapons and shields may be primitive, but they are not stupid.

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCTO: Specific to these deaths or something larger?

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NFCO: Yes a restart of the weapon would be bad... very bad...

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::sighs, frustrated:: QCO: No response from the Xan'thar, and there goes the Chalapha into the conduit.

ACTION - Autopilot flickers on for a few second and just when it looks like its up, it goes out again.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Finally gets some additional information:: ALL: It looks like when the station ran the trial of the weapon, it caused an overload in their quantum singularity core ... what happened after that isn't clear.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NCMO: We detected a quantum singularity upon our arrival...did we not?

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Keep weapons at the ready. We still don't know if the Xan'thar are after us or them

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: The Chelapha retreat may give us time to complete the tractor beam modifications.

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCTO: Yes... the station is build around it seems.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Keep working on it. We may still need them

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: Oh trust me, with this many strange goings-on, the weapons have been at the ready since minute one.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::steps down from his defunct command chair:: XO: Got any word of wisdom to add here?

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Finally gets the core calmed down. The klaxons end::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCSO: I wish I could help you, but other then the fact that these races are very old, I know nothing of them.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QXO: I did the right thing, letting them go, right?

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCTO: Perhaps we should record what logs we can here and then try to find the main computer core and record whatever we can.

ACTION - As the Chalapha  backs into the conduit, their weapons come to life an lash out toward the Xan'Thar.  The Chalapha  are gone into the conduit.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::takes momentary comfort in the fact that, although the actions of the Chalapha and Xan'thar were frustratingly confusing, she at least still had the ability to shoot at them if she needed to::

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
::Sighs in relief:: *QCO* Sir, the core is stabilized. No idea how we managed to hold off this long, but we did ...

ACTION - The quiet of the station is almost uncomfortable, as if they were in an abandoned town. The team of seven find themselves alone.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Status of the Xan'Thar?

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
Self: Well that is some good news.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: We can't tell who the Xan'thar were going to fire at, but the Chalapha just fired at the Xan'thar - I'm looking for damage now.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
*QCO* I'm going to get to work with a crew down in deflector control about that tractor beam modification. We'll need the deflector amplify the beam, and burst into subspace.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NFCO: Agreed...I would recommend that some of us stay behind here to determine what we can about this overload...

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QCEO*: Glad to hear it. How long for repairs, without dry-dock?

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QXO: You may yet be able to help me, Commander. Would you have a look at something I have found, please?

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: No damage, but we're getting another hail, sir.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Realizing she was of little use at the moment as everything is in hand, moves over to an auxiliary console and tries to contact the Naftali::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: On screen

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::puts it on screen, curious::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks over her shoulder and returns:: QCSO: Yes?

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NCTO: I'll need Chandra and Doctor Alexander to keep an eye out for hotspots on the station.

ACTION - The Naftali Operations officer gets a weak signal from the Quirinus, but is unable to send a message back through the interference.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QXO: I have found an odd sub signal in the Chelapha weapon's energy signature. :: brings up a graphic :: You said you had medical training... does this not resemble a humanoid brainwave pattern?

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Xan'thar> COMM Quirinus:  It is silent..we have no hive...we are...I am...it is... <Computer> The remainder of the message in not translatable.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::turns to look at the CSO's console::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods::  QCSO: And if you think about it, it would make sense.  Keep in mind this is an insectoid species.  Insects are rather amazing in their abilities.  And these have had the chance to evolve beyond.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COMM Xan'Thar: Are you alright?

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::The Gallamite nods:: I'll send one of my staff with you...Petty Officer Harisson can join my team. ::He glances over at the Vulcan officer for approval::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Set a course for the Xan'Thar

ACTION -  Suddenly all systems which were not shorted out come back on line.  The screen clears.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::gets up and walks to his console:: CSO: Yes I believe you are correct.  It looks like an EM reading of a brain pattern.  ::looks at the QXO and nods in agreement::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
::walks back to her console:: QCO: Course already laid in sir.  Executing now.

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Xan'Thar>COMM: A loud buzz  and clacking  ::silence::

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
NMO/NCEO: Ensigns... we're going to try to find this station's computer core and retrieve as much remaining data as possible.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Points out part of the signature::  QCSO: This suggests it could have an affect o psionic activity of some races.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NSO: You're with me...

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Try to reestablish communication with the Xan'Thar

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> NCTO: Aye, sir.

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QXO: Which would suggest that the Chelapha themselves may possess psionic abilities.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sits down with a sigh:: *QCEO*: Let me know when you're finished with the deflector modifications

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::fingers move across the console:: QCO: Already trying to, sir.

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::The Tactical Officer motions one of his subordinates to join Ahkileez. He moves past a set of incomplete consoles and attempts to bring up sensor records in the Engine Room:: NSO: We need to determine what happened after the start of that test.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCSO: Most definitely.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QXO: Yes it does sir.  It is very possible it could affect the psionic regions of other races. Quite possibly the telepath and empathic races.  It has been known to happen.

QCEO_LtCmdr_Voliar says:
<NSO_PO_Harison> ::Nods in agreement. Although he really doesn't want to::

ACTION - The Xan'Thar's course becomes irregular...at first seeming to charge the Q and then suddenly turning towards the planet.  Scans show that there is nothing mechanically wrong with the Ko'ra battle cruiser though...

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NCMO: Looks like it's you and me doctor.

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Sir something is very wrong over there on that ship.  It is like it is doing crazy ivans.

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::leads Alexander and Chandra across the engine room to what he hopes is an internal door::

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QCO: Sir, the Xan'Thar's course is becoming exceedingly erratic... and if I may, they sounded very distressed at having been "cut off" from the hive.  QCSO: Could it be that their navigation is linked to their "hive" mentality as well?

ACTION - The Xan'Thar continues to make erratic maneuvers.

ACTION - The door ahead of Ahkileez slides open to reveal a dead Lilithine woman, her skin and organs long since rotted away. A map on the wall of the corridor directs them to a nearby lift...

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCTO: There is insufficient data on the Ko'ra to speculate on that point. We cannot rule out the possibility.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCSO: Interesting concept.  I do not see why it would not be possible.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: What is the matter with them? Are they drunk? That may well be the case. See if you can lock a tractor onto them to stabilize them. Check with engineering to make sure they are ready for you to do so. QFCO: SO I see. 

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCTO: If I may, it looks like they maybe doing it on purpose?

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCEO: Alright... where to first?

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Follows the NFCO::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QFCO: Somehow, I doubt it

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::sidesteps the corpse, xenophobia running on overdrive, and studies the alien diagram:: NCMO/CEO: It looks like this way...

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*QCEO*: We have enough power for a normal tractor beam, yes?

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCO: Yet sir it is a possibility.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Kraight has a theory which would answer that question.

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: If you say so sir.

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QFCO: As in suicide?  They didn't seem *that* distressed, but I suppose anything is possible...

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO/QXO: I'm all ears. What have you got?

Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NSO: Would an overload in a quantum drive be able to cause some sort of tear in space-time? ::He glances over at the Scientist as he tries to study the alien scans::

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Moves back to the comm and tries again to reach the Nafateri.

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods to the science officer as it was his suggestion.::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCTO: Yes as in suicide or intentional making us think something is wrong.

Host ASM_Mitch says:
<Xan'thar>COMM Q: No thought ..::gibberish:: ...alone...no command...::gibberish:: the hive....the hive... the hiiiiivvvveeee...::silence::

QCSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: The Chelpaha weapon has a component which may affect -- or interfere with -- psionic abilities.

NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes his way to the unusually large lift and stares at the unfamiliar control:: NCEO: I have no idea what terminology they use on this station. You've used their panels. Try to enter a destination manually. The core should be nearest the operational center.

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCSO: Elaborate. Do you think they are responsible for what is happening to the Xan'Thar? They are mentally cut off from there hive....

QXO_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Becomes concerned.::

Host ASM_Mitch says:
ACTION - The Xan-thar takes a turn diving at the third moon...its weapons come on line and then go off...eta to crash of the ship into the moon....3 minutes...

NCEO_Ens_Chandra says:
NFCO: Aye sir. Tries to enter a destination::

Host QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Get that tractor beam on them!

QCTO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::attempts to engage the tractor beam::

QFCO_Lt_A_Rochelle says:
QCTO: Suicide run at the planet like a Kamikaze.

ACTION - The Lilithine lift begins to move upwards through the station. The velocity is more then the Starfleet crew are used to and they almost feel nautious as a result. Sudden they pass through some unknown field. The lights dim and the lift stops suddenly. The doors open and they find themselves on the command deck. Sirens blare and Lilithine

women rush around. An explosion takes out a nearby console and the station rocks violently.

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