Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10607.03

Starring:

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

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign Zee Alexander – NCMO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – QXO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant 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
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Royle Chandra – NCEO
Edward Selgas	as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – QOPS

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Computer, NCTO Lieutenant Toran, Savior/Voice
Irma			as	Ens. Kalin - NSO

                        …with…

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

Summary - The crews of the U.S.S. Naftali and U.S.S. Quirinus have dispatched away teams to the surface of Zeta Coyvan VII, searching for an unknown power source below ground. It is believed that whatever is generating the unidentified power is also causing the recently formed EM fields in the atmosphere...

While their teams finish a battle on the surface the crews of the Naftali and Quirinus prepare to be engaged by a trio of Chelapha scout ships. Zeta Coyvan is about to be brought into the wars of the Xherivhan...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Great Battles - The Savior"=/\==/\=
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Toran: Beam those active work lights down to the AT now.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::near the rear of the away team, unarmed and severely regretting not calling in sick this year::

ACTION - The last phaser blasts from the away team light up the dark chamber and the attacking beasts come to an end. Many are stunned and wounded, and pull off into the darkness, retreating almost as quickly as they arrived.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: continues firing... and suddenly the creatures are gone ::
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::gets to her feet, glaring after the beasts:: Beasts: And stay away....
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QTO: Weapons at the ready
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Stands just behind the command chairs on the Naftali, watching Sulek and listening in to the situation on the ground.::
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<QTo> QCO: Aye
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: Get a tag on the emitter and see if you can shut it down.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nose wrinkling at the smell of burnt fur:: NXO: Have we seen enough now?
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Looks around::  NFCO: I think so.  All: Let's move...
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: What is your condition?  Toran: ETA to the arrival of the scout ships?
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::sitting in the chair that would usually be reserved for the counselor::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: Everyone's fine, overall, Captain.  The beasties are retreating...
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@::Trying to find the most advantageous spot for cover and fire that he can reach::
Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
::The Gallamite checks his display:: NCO: One minute Captain...
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NCO: Yes, sir... stand by...   :: turns, opens the small medkit at his belt ::  QCTO: Are you all right, Lieutenant?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Contact the away team and find out what their status is
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::keeping her phaser unholstered this time, follows the rest of the team::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Aye sir
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* We will be beaming work lights to you.  We have little time.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: begins scanning Kostandinos-Michaels ::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
COM: *Away Team*: Quirinus to Away Team, report?
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCO: Captain Sulek, I am a qualified pilot, and with those ships approaching,... care to have a hand at the helm?
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@QXO: A lot better than the bat-winged freak who tried to attack me ::smirks:: I'm more worried about explaining yet another ruined uniform shirt than about whatever it managed to do to me.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@QXO: Which way?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Alexander: Of course.  We may need to retrieve the AT at a moments notice and then back-up the Q with the scout ships coming in.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCTO: Um...   :: is obviously trying hard not to look at exposed portions of Kostandinos-Michaels' anatomy, while still needing to check her injuries ::
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CO: I sir.  ::Jogs down to the helm, and relieves the junior there.  She quickly takes in the console, and gets her bearings.::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: busies himself with the protoplaser, sealing Kostandinos-Michaels' wounds ::
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::draws his tricorder out again and begins scanning, trying to filter out the ionic traces of the phaser fire::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*QXO*: Quirinus to Commander Kraight, please advise current status of away team?
NSO_Ens_Kalin says:
@ ::scans the area with her tricorder::

ACTION - The three scout vessels zip past the Quirinus and swing around. Their weapons begin to charge and they lock onto the Quirinus' port nacelle. Sirens on the Quirinus and Naftali go off...

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::looks irritated:: QXO: You know this will only slow us down - I'll be fine until we get back up to the ship.  In the meantime, we need to find what we came here for.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: finally injects his crewmate with the hypospray ::  QCTO: This is a panacide... should be effective against any pathogens the creatures might be carrying.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::notices the impending danger and raises shields::
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
CO: The Quirinus is hit sir.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
ACTO: Fire at the scout ships
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::shakes her head:: QXO: Because of course you weren't listening to a word of my objections.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: allowing a slight irritation to creep into his voice ::  *QOPS*: Stand by, Quirinus. We have wounded.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<QTo> ::Fires::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::a thought strikes him:: Toran: Scans... are you able to tell the range of those ships?  They may not be far from the mother ship... Red alert.  Phasers and torpedoes on line.  Bring the subspace tractor beam up.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Looks at Kraight and Kostandinos-Michaels::  NFCO/NSO: Come on, we're moving on.  We've got a mission...

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus opens fire and the lead scout vessel is destroyed. The other two vessels open fire and their weapons hit the Steamrunner's shields. The ship rocks slightly, shields holding at 97%.

QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::watches his console, waiting for the results to come in::
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ NXO: Right behind you, Commander.
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@ALL: I'm picking up an energy signal, about twenty meters south and down.
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@QXO: Would you stop saying it like that - sir?  I'm not wounded, just my uniform jacket is.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: gives Kostandinos-Michaels an aggrieved look :: QCTO: I have a strong bias against losing any more of my crewmates, Lieutenant.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::braces himself against his console as the ship does that rocking thing::
NSO_Ens_Kalin says:
@:::gives a nod:: NXO: Aye, Sir.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Take tactical sir?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: We have company.  Hold tight, we may not be able to bring you up immediately.  Toran: Target second vessel and fire.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: turns his attention to the emitter ::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Leads his away team further into the caves, leaving behind the Quirinus crew.  Not because he doesn't care, but because they have limited time::
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Remain at your post. The replacement officer is doing fine
Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NCO: Aye sir... ::Releases several phaser blasts, disabling the second vessel::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: scans the device at close range with his tricorder ::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*NCO*: Negative, sir, I'm pressing on with Lieutenant Ahkileez and Ensign Kalin.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Moves the Naftali into position for Toran to hit the second vessel better.::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*QXO*: Stand by sir, we are in a dogfight.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Attempt to hail the scouts
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Understood.  Be careful.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::scanning ahead of them with his tricorder and his wrist light::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
COM: Scout Ship 2 & 3: Attention unidentified vessels this the USS Quirinus of the United Federation of Planets. Power down your weapons and identify yourselves, immediately, or we will be forced to take action.

ACTION - The Away Team moves through the caverns and finds a large silver sphere that looks embedded into the cave floor. Glowing green lights that look like thin vines run along the edge of the sphere, giving it an emerald glow. The sphere is generating enough power to run a Sabre class vessel.

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCO: Second vessel disabled sir... circling out for a strafing run on the remaining vessel.  ::Glances at Toran over her shoulder.::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: prepares and attaches a tag to the emitter ::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Toran: Target third scout ship, but do not fire.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::directs his eyes from the console to the viewscreen, waiting for the reaction if any from their company::

ACTION - The second vessel, hanging dead in space does not respond. Their life support is offline. The third vessel breaks away from the Quirinus and sets a collision course with the Naftali.

Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Toran: Fire.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QTo: Fire at the third ship
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Alexander: Evasive
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<QTo> ::fires::
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCO: Sir, third vessel on collision course with us....   ::Slams the buttons and turns hard away to the side.::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: examines the emitter carefully :: QCTO: I don't see any external control interface...

ACTION - The Quirinus and Naftali both open fire on the third scout ship. Two torpedoes and a phaser later the vessel is nothing but debris that sprinkles on the Naftali's port shields. Threats neutralized.

QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Sir, at this point, they still believe themselves the superior race. If anyone's going to be starting a conversation, it's not going to be us.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::closes his tricorder and slides it back in its holster:: NXO: We found it. We'll give it a poetic name and file it away. Return to the ship now?
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Sir the second ship can not respond.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Should I tractor her in and beam the pilot to the brig?
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::catches up to the AT just in time to catch a glimpse of the power emitter, and is momentarily in awe:: QXO: So then how is it getting power to whatever it's powering?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COM: Naftali: This is commander Pangborn, what is your status?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Scan them
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Aye sir
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Second Scout Ship:  We show your life support off line.  We are prepared to bring you aboard.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCTO: I have no idea.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Pangborn: We are undamaged.
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::her tricroder beeps, and she curses:: AT: We have four more winged friends nearby - they're keeping back about 30m or more, though.  ::grins:: We must have scared them off the first time.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::initiates a passive scan as not to trip any type of auto destruct device::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@NFCO: We're supposed to shut it down... I don't see external controls.  ::Hefts his rifle::  We might have to do this the old fashioned way
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COM: Sulek: Understood. 
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Pangborn: We have offered aid to the second ship.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Maneuvers the Naftali through the sprinkling debris, feeling the ship vibrate slightly at the small impacts, and then she moves Naftali in range of the disabled ship and holds.::
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::takes a step back:: NXO: That might not be the wisest thing to do.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COM: Sulek: Let me know if we can help

ACTION - Lieutenant Jervase's computer beeps at him following the battle. There is no correlation between Ambassador Aelsery and the Ko'ra virus...however the computer has identified three Ko'ra phrases that share a similar root origin as the Lilithine icon...

Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Scout Ship: Respond.  What is your crew complement?  We do not wish to harm you.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::raises an eyebrow as he examines the results:: QCO: I believe I may be on to something, sir.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Looks at the NSO::  NSO: Any better ideas?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO" What have you got?

ACTION - Sensors on the Quirinus register a power increase on the second scout ship. Moments later a self destruct sequence begins and the scout ship's core begins to go critical.

Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Toran: Have they sent a distress signal of any kind?
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NXO: An energy discharge could well cause a detonation. The energy readings from this device indicate that such an explosion could split the core of the planet.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CQMO: They're going to kill themselves
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Let's beam them out.

ACTION - The sphere shimmers and the green light shifts to blue.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Lowers his rifle::  QXO: Then let's find something better.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::glances at a warning on her nav sensors.:: NCO: Reading a core overload, backing us off... ::Takes Naftali into reverse and turn, and beelines away.::
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@QXO/NXO: What if we just broke it, with brute force rather than energy weapons?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Pangborn: No response.  Can you get a lock.  *Transporter* Lock on to any life signs and beam them to cargo 1.  *Security*: Security to Cargo 1.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: intensifies his scan of the device ::
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::establishes lock:: CO: I have a lock.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: It looks like there are several commonalities between the Ko'ra and one of 5000 Lilithine languages.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Beam them in

ACTION - In the shadows, not far from Lieutenant Kostandinos-Michaels, a form takes shape. A woman's soft voice speaks from the darkness..."Welcome to my home..."

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCTO: Also inadvisable.  We have no way to predict the outcome of such an action.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::initiates drop shield beam out and raises shields::
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::looks around:: AT: What was that?
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: whirls to face the voice ::
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: Such as?
Host Voice says:
@::The voice is soft and almost melodic:: QCTO: I am sorry, I did not mean to startle you. It has been such a long time since I've had any real visitors...I must have forgotten my manners. I am the Savior.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Pangborn: We will lock on to as many as we can.  If you have a lock do the same.  Suggest security since we are "prey"
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ ::taps commbadge :: *Ships*: Kraight to Quirinus and Naftali. We have made contact with an intelligence.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Not really the diplomatic type, lets Kraight take this one::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Toran: Keep up scans for the mother ship.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: The genetic marker I showed you, which contained a Lilithine language reference, also contains several Ko'ra linguistics reference.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* An intelligence?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QXO*: Lets hear about it
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::wonders why they can't ever have real names, unlike Savior and Executioner::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: We are peaceful explorers, from a Federation of like-minded worlds. You call yourself the Savior... of what, may I ask?
Host NCTO_Lt_Toran says:
NCO: Aye sir...sensors from the Quirinus probe have given no indication of any Chelapha presence, sir...
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: We have them.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter* Start beam out 
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: So what are they telling un In there language?
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *QCO*: Conversing with the entity now, sir... stand by...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Lilithine translation comes back as 'Savior'. There are 3 medical terms associated with the virus in the Ko'ra language.
Host Savior says:
@QXO: ...of the Xherivhan. Have our children formed a confederation of worlds?
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Apparently, this virus is natural to the Ko'ra, and is known to cure several Lilithine infections.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: I... can't say. it is possible that some of our member races are descendants of the Xherivhan. We know too little to say for certain.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: Meaning the Ko'ra and Lilithine were in contact before?
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: I think it goes beyond just being in contact. If I may offer a speculation...
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: Continue
Host Savior says:
@QXO: Ah, well we know our children when we see them...the Noori, they were the smartest. The Lilithine...too brash...the Tzani loners from the start, the Ko'ra...noble, but without freedom...and lastly the Vo - destined to be servants...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: I believe they used to share a culture. It may explain the commonalities between the Ko'ra language and one of the Lilithine ones.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Squints briefly... is she claiming that they are all related?::
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@QXO: Sir I have intercepted a weak signal from the ship that exploded.

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light two Chelapha survivors are beamed to the Naftali sickbay. The scout ship exploded in a flash of white light...

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::bristles at the mention of the Noori in any kind of positive light::
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: Like the common amongst some humanoids
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Security*: To sickbay.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Exactly, captain.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCO: Permission to return to sickbay sir and check on our new arrivals?
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: None of those races are members of our Federation, though we are trying to establish peaceful relations with them all. I regret to inform you that hostilities have broken out among your children.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: This would have grave insinuations of the peace process
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NCEO: Elaborate.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Alexander: Granted.  Good flying by the way.
Host Savior says:
@::The voice sounds almost saddened in the shadows:: QXO: Oh, pity... ::The focus turns to Kostandinos:: QCTO: You've been touched by the Executioner, haven't you?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: Continue your research
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: It's entirely likely both the Lilithine and the Ko'ra will outright deny it. But... ::taps his console:: we do have the proof.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NCO: Thank you sir  ::Jogs to the aft turbo and enters.:: TL: Sickbay
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Pangborn: We have two Chelapha survivors.
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::irritated:: Voice: "Touched" is not really the word I'd use to describe it, but yes, I have.... in a fashion.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: It get hard to believe they even want to pretend to want peace
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@CXO: It appears they sent a signal to the mother ship with the coordinates for the Quirinus and Naftali sir.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: You know of the Executioner?
Host Savior says:
@QCTO: I hope you taught that brat a lesson... QXO: Yes, we know of the dark spawn...
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NCEO: Warn both ships immediately.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: Do you know of a way to neutralize the Executioner's power?
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::smirks, liking the voice a bit more now despite all this cloak-and-dagger nonsense::
Host Savior says:
@QXO: My light can contain it...that is why I came back to this world. We must trap the dark spawn before it is able to kill and run it's evil plans...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::gets an idea, and isolates the language with the most in common with the Ko'ra medical terms, applying a theoretical subroutine and rerunning the viral readings through the database::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: Tell us what we need to do, please.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::watches, not speaking but considering the possibilities::
Host Savior says:
@QXO: Is there one among you with the power of the mind?
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: You mean telepathy?
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters sickbay with security and they approach the two survivors, Zee checks them over visually from a safe distance at first.::
Host Savior says:
@QXO: M-hmm...
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@COM: NCO: Sir, that ship that was destroyed managed to get a signal out giving the coordinates of both our vessels.

ACTION - The Chelapha on the bio beds are scarcely 2 meters long. They are insectoid, with six legs and hard outer shells. They squirm around in containment fields, wailing in horror.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: Yes. Lt. Ahkileez is telepathic.  :: gestures ::
Host Savior says:
@QXO: Allow me to speak with him...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Sir, something else that's... managed to lose me.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Voice: Of course... but I will compel him to do nothing. The choice must be his.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::monitors Cargo Bay 1::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NFCO: Lieutenant...
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Motions for the two guards to take positions on either side of the insectiods.  She approaches the medical console, and begins running a full scan of the Chelapha.:: Chelapha: Do not worry, you are in our sickbay... you're health is our only concern right now.  Do you understand?
Host Savior says:
@QXO: Of course...NCEO: You...NXO: ...and you. All of your lives have been effected by the Executioner, have they? Dear, perhaps I've come too late...
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Lifts his chin::  Savior: .. yes...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
QCO: Apparently, this savior is a Lilithine myth of some sort. ::raises an eyebrow:: Interesting... the database points to something called... the Laetitia myth?
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCMO: I've never heard of it
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::steps forward:: Let's get this over with. The sooner we do this, the sooner we get home. ::thinking about who he has back there::
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::The insectiods seem to ignore her and continue their wailing... she looks at her scans to see what damage she can detect.::
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head:: Computer: Computer, summarize. Subject matter, the Laetitia myth. Text only.

ACTION - The medical database continues to run a translation, using Lieutenant Summers' database. The computer works slowly and eventually begins to translate the virus - the virus' coding actually tells a myth...

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@Savior: How can we repair the damage that has been done?
Host Savior says:
@NFCO: Excellent...I do love it when they have the nerve to face the unknown...well, let's begin then...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::raises an eyebrow as the results come in, and he issues a low whistle::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: raises his tricorder to monitor Ahkileez' vital signs ::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
NOps: Send out general signal on all channels to the Chelapha that we have two aboard and would like to return them.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NFCO: Are you certain you want to do this, Lieutenant?

ACTION - The computer begins to display what is known of the Lilithine myth...explaining how the Lilithine "Aur'ra" rose up against her Xherivhan oppressors, and lead a group known as the Laetitia to freedom...settling on Lilitha and forming the first sisterhood...The Savior, was the only Xherivhan that Aur'ra was unable to kill...

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Steps back from the action and quietly taps his commbadge:: *NCO*: Captain...
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::happy his people don't sweat short of hugging a supernova:: QXO: I don't want to. But it's the immediate solution. ::glances at him:: It's the logical thing to do.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::continues to read::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Sulek here.

ACTION - Black hooked claws reach out from the darkness, the arms covered in blue and silver feathers. The claws grasp around Ahkileez's throat and lift him into the air. He seems almost amazingly calm...memories flood his mind, stories, thoughts, experiences.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: small, wry smile :: NFCO: Well put, Lieutenant. We'll watch your back.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*NCO*: The being we've made contact with calls herself the Savior... has had previous encounters with the Executioner, and is offering to assist us with combating it.  The trade-off is that... I think the Savior is about to inhabit Lieutenant Ahkileez
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks at the claws with trepidation, but continues to monitor Ahkileez ::
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::dangles, eyes rolled back as he's overwhelmed::
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::keeps her phaser trained on the clawed
QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
"being" just in case::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ AT: The Lieutenant's brain activity is increasing exponentially...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::raises an eyebrow, yet again:: Computer: Computer, query Lilithine database. Subject matter, 'Aur'ra'. Relevance and translation.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Understood.  You should know that Azhure believed that the Executioner had a part to play in all this.  Perhaps this is it.  The final chapter in the Xherivhan mythos.

ACTION - The clawed hand tightens around Ahkileez's neck and the feathers seem to burn away. The arm looses it's shape, going up in smoke. The claws begin to vanish next and the cloud of smoke lingers around Soriq for a moment before he breaths it all in...and collapses onto the floor...

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: rushes to try and break Ahkileez' fall ::
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::reaches for the intercom.:: *NCO* Captain, our guests are stable... but from the constant squealing they make I'd say they're not very happy.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: lowers the Vulcan's head gently to the floor ::
Host Computer says:
QCMO: Aur'ra was the first known Lilithine warrior. As head of the Laetitia she lead her people in a war against the Xherivhan. Subsequently, there are over thirteen million known individuals known as Aur'ra in Lilithine history.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Alexander*: Understood.  Sedate them if you need to.  We have sent a hail to the Chelpha mother ship that we would like to return them.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NFCO: Lieutenant... can you hear me?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Alexander*: You may wish to tell them this and ask if they can assist in their safe return to their species.

ACTION - One of the Chelapha begins screeching at a high pitch and the nurses scramble to cover their ears.

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
*NCO* I'll try sir, but the universal translator is still unable to translate their language.  I'll keep trying.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
Computer: Alright. Access Quirinus medical database, and cross-reference known search results with the current information available on the Ko'ra virus. Exclude results wherein the readings in question are not present.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Alexander* They were able to communicate before.  Overlay the Quirinus interaction with the first encounter into the translator.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*NCO*: Captain, Soriq is a little disoriented, but seems fine otherwise....
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Access medical logs, and looks an appropriate sedative for insectiods.::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Understood.  Keep close monitor on him.  Does the Savior wish to return then?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: What is the status of the EM field emitters?
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*NCO*: The Savior seems to be gone... unless it is now part of the Lieutenant.

ACTION - The glowing sphere shifts back to it's glowing green form...and slowly begins to dim. The energy output drops over 40%.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *NCO*: Still active, sir. I am unable to locate any control interface.
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Address Ahkileez as the Savior.  It may be a dual personality.
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Attempts to not raise an eyebrow and outright disagree::  *NCO*: We shall see what his personality reveals.
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: pats Ahkileez' cheek gently  :: NFCO: Ahkileez? Savior?
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head as the search comes up empty:: Computer: Alright. Computer, access medical profile of ambassador Aelsery. No search restrictions for now.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::The screeching continues and everyone is covering their ears in pain.:: Guard: Set phasers to stun.  Stun the alien.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::struggles to his feet, disoriented::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@All: Alright, I think we're done here... let's beam back to our ships and get out of here before the enemy arrives...
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::turns toward the sound but can't quite make sense of the voice::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NXO: We can't leave yet, sir... not without knowing what the Savior intends...
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
::nods once, and scrolls through the profile, looking for the first signs of viral infection::
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@QXO: The Savior intends to help us.  It won't be much help when the Naftali and Quirinus are destroyed, and we're stuck on this rock, Commander.

ACTION - Long range sensors on the Quirinus detect an incoming subspace conduit.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: purses his lips, but says nothing ::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NFCO: Ahkileez.. Savior... whoever is in there... what do we do next?
NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Takes that as a tacit agreement and taps his commbadge::  *Quirinus/Naftali*: Away team requesting beamup.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::mostly to himself:: Outloud: Too bright... ::looks at the sphere and watches it go dark::
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks over at OPS when the comm comes in::
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter*: Lock on to NAT and energize.  *Powers* Understood.

ACTION - The green sphere dims and the power levels drop off to nothing. The Naftali's sensors report a drop in the electro-magnetic fields in the atmosphere...

QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
Computer: Computer, how many Lilithines were at the conference on Crossroads station, and how many of them were infected by the virus?
Host NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* EM Fields have dropped in power.
NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sighs in relief as the guard stuns the screaming alien with his phaser and continues taking detailed scans of the insectiods anatomy.::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks over at the sphere :: NFCO: What just happened?
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::glances at Kraight:: QXO: It was too bright. ::shifts his gaze upward:: Are we going now?
Host Computer says:
QCMO: Seventeen... all infected.
QCMO_Lt_Jg_Jervase says:
Computer: Theorize by way of timeline. Who was infected first, and when? Text only.
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:::beams up the Q away team himself::
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ NFCO: I believe so. Tell me what we have to do next.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Patching an incoming communication.
QOPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
QCO: Receiving transmission now.
NFCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ QXO: I can't say until I know. ::still looking disoriented::

ACTION - Lieutenant Soriq Ahkileez, looking rather confused and disoriented is beamed back to the Naftali with the rest of the away team. The Quirinus team returns to their vessel...and sensors on both ships register an incoming Chelapha capital ship.

ACTION - Time for the next battle...

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