Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10608.14

Starring:

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

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Lt. JG Zee Alexander – NCMO
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
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – NCO
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – NCEO
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – QOPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – QXO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Doctor Jaysari, and Maiel

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	SM

Summary - Six months have passed and the former crew of the U.S.S. Quirinus has been divided. Some of their crew have returned to the core worlds of the Federation, some assigned to Amundsen Station, home of the 8th Fleet...and others still have been assigned to the U.S.S. Naftali.

The U.S.S. Naftali currently hangs in orbit of Xhiv IV, a dry, barren world that is believed to have been a former colony of the Xherivhan species. As the Naftali and her scientists hang in orbit they await the arrival of the U.S.S. Quirinus and the U.S.S. Ara, carrying much anticipated supplies and personnel...

They have left the horrific memories of the Xherivhan in the past...it is time to strive ahead...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Future - Shadow of Xhiv"=/\==/\=

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, sitting::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus and Nova Class, U.S.S. Ara warp through space in formation, en route to the Xhiv star system...

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::sitting on the end of an exam table in a science lab aboard Naftali::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::on the bridge at tactical::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One... proving once again that old habits die hard ::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> ::The Praetor looks over scans in the science lab and glances over at Ahkileez::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Wipes some dust away from her PADD outside a ruins site, on this dry and somewhat-barren world known as Xhiv IV::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge reading yet another soil study sent up by one of the scientific teams.  He hands the report to Powers:: Powers: The arrival of the supplies and personnel is needed.  Even I am finding this a bit tedious.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Taking a deep breath, it catches in her throat, almost gagging her.  She pauses and tries again, this time slowly.::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Coming into sensor range of Xhiv IV, Captain.

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::meets the glance, sitting very still and almost unaware of the activity around him::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> FCO: Please, Lieutenant...can you repeat the events leading up to your "merging" with this Saviour?

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stands::QXO:  Good, prepare to beam down with myself and the QCTO. QCTO: Let's take at least one red shirt other that yourself

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
NCO: Tedious, Captain?  I wouldn't have thought that in your vocabulary.

ACTION - Two yellow suns beat down on Doctor Jaysari and the rest of his team. Nearby a recently opened cavern shows sign of possible habitation, and many of her team are focused on the new find.

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::gives him a wry look, but calls a security officer to meet them at the TR:: QCO: Aye, sir.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: As the hot air burns its way down to her lungs, filling them, she relaxes a bit until the dust lodges and she explodes into a fit of coughing.::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Wondering about::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Even I can only find interest in the twenty-second soil sample test from the first yard of dirt for so long.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Of course I’ll expect you to accompany us as well.::grins::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::grins back:: QCO: I kind of got that

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Looking over the latest depth scans::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::joins the QCO and QXO::

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
NCO: Maybe you need a change of perspective.  Try standing on your head... sir.

 CJ-Tala says:
<QFCO> QXO: Coming into range of Xhiv, sir...
.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Her eyes watering, she sinks to the ground and forces herself to take things slowly.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers:  Irony, Commander?

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
NCO: I leave that to your greater wisdom to decide, sir.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QXO: Let me know when we've achieved orbit

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::REB::

ACTION - Science II on the Naftali beeps and one of the science staff calls Commander Powers over...

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Aye, sir.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: The heat seeping through her eases her cramped muscles and her thoughts slowly merge from instinctive survival to curiosity.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks down at his console and notes that they have now started a soil sample on the second yard of dirt.  if it were in him, he would sigh::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QCMO*: I'd like you to join us on the away team Mr. Jervase, that is, if you can spare the time.

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
Maiel: I heard... saw... felt... ::tries to find the right word:: ... experienced things that had never happened to me. Some I can still recall clearly. Others... I'm just glad they didn't all make it into long term storage.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: Establish auditory contact as soon as you're able

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finishes yet another analysis of the odd readings, still not making any real headway as to what the hell happened to their counselor:: *QCO*: I'll be just a few minutes longer down here, captain.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Slowly she looks up and around, taking in her surroundings.  A frown mares her brow as nothing triggers any memory.::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> FCO: Fascinating...::The black skinned man moves closer to Ahkileez and peers at him with that smile...the exact same smile he had on when he saw Ahkileez over a year ago. The Praetor pauses and peels a flake of skin from the back of his hand and flicks it onto his tongue, sucking it momentarily::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QCMO*: Very well. I’ll let you know when we achieve orbit

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: We are now in standard orbit around Xhiv IV, Captain.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus and U.S.S. Ara move into a stable orbit. The viewscreen shows the New Orleans class U.S.S. Naftali hanging over the northern hemisphere...

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't disguise his own repulsion, but mixes it with alien curiosity:: Maiel: Will this thing leave me soon or fade away?

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks at the console ::  NCO: Captain... I'm picking up humanoid life.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sighs, and settles back in his chair:: Computer: Computer, query all available databases. Include in the query the following energy signature. ::feeds in the energy signature recorded in both Azhure before her disappearance, and Chandra when he was last in sickbay::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rises:: Powers: Other than the scientists?  Where?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Sensing something near by, she turns to look in that direction.::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> ::He shakes his head slowly and sucks on the skin as he thinks. Then suddenly he swallows it and nods to himself:: FCO: I can't be sure...but I believe that this creature is now permanently a part of you...but who's to know really?

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to Sci 2 and stands next to Powers::

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: rattles off coordinates ::  NCO: Also picking up predatory animals closing on the position.  Cannot get clear readings.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QXO: Any sign of the Ara?

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Watching from the rear of the Naftali bridge.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter 1* Lock onto life form and transport.  *Security* Report to TR1.

ACTION - A patch of grey fur seems to rush over a nearby ridge and out of Azhure's site...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Slowly stands, moving her hands to smooth her uniform, only to discover she is not wearing her Starfleet uniform.::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: She is just entering orbit over the southern hemisphere, sir.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::takes the time while the computer processes his request, and assembles his away gear::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QXO/QCTO: Lets go check out the site for building the station

 CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter 1> *NCO* Sir...we can't get a stable lock...sir...attempting to compensate...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CMO*: Meet me in transporter room one

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCO: Aye, sir.

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Takes a seat and begins to contemplate one his fellow El- Aurian::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QOPS: Hail the Ara.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: From the corner of her eye, grey fur vanishes.  Confusion furrows her brow tightly as well as a very strong sense that something is wrong.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*TR1* Permission to transfer power to boost signal.

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
Maiel: I'll assume otherwise. Anyone who knows me knows that one Soriq is enough - even inside my own head.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<QOPS>QCO: Hailing them now

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods, unseen:: *CO*: Aye. ::heads for the lift:: Computer: Computer, contact me immediately upon completion.

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods and follows the rest of the away team::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> QCMO: Processing.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::leaves for transporter room one:: QOPS: Tell them we're on our way.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps into the lift, and orders it to the transporter room::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<QCO>: Acknowledged

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
<NOPS> Sulek: Incoming hail from the Q.

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
Self: Why can't I recall. It is so close. ::Trying to focus::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps out of the lift, and moves toward the transporter room to wait for the rest of the team::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: As her fingers absently rub the silken material, a flash of memory sears through her head giving her a headache.::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> ::He chuckles softly and nods to himself:: FCO: Of that I have no doubt, Lieutenant...it is Lieutenant, correct?

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Quirinus:  Greetings Captain Pangborn.  We are currently receiving evidence of lifeform.  It appears to be in some danger.  Can you get a lock.  We are unable to get lock.  ::sends coordinates:: Also suggest you send security.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits the lift and deftly enters transporter room one::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::exits the lift along with the QCO and QXO::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods to Pangborn:: CO: Captain...

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
NHelm:  Can you move us to a more direct line for transporter?

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
QCMO: Hello, Doctor.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Putting her fingers to her tempo's she slowly rubs, letting everything but her surroundings take precedent.::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
XO: Commander. ::nods::

ACTION - A furry object rushes through the sand and dust and dives onto Azhure, knocking her to the ground. Teeth bite into her shoulder, sending searing pain through her body...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Transporter Chief: Beam us right to the construction site::steps on the pad, nods at Jervase::

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
Maiel: Lieutenant, Junior Grade, more precisely. At least that's the equivalency in Starfleet.

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Quirinus: Belay request.  We have lock.  *TR1* Energize.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps up onto the pad, but leaves room between him and the CO for Adrienne::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: joins the Captain on the pad ::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Cries out, automatically reaching to grab something furry, tearing it away from her, holding it as best as she can at a distance.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Permission to go and greet our lifeform.

ACTION - Two shimmers of beautiful blue light. Commander Azhure and a furry creature are beamed up to the Naftali...and the Quirinus away team materializes onto the surface of Xhiv IV...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::motions to the transporter chief::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: phaser out, scans the area for threats ::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::materializes and takes in the scene::

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::Hanging around in the transporter room, per orders::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::immediately opens his tricorder, and runs a full scan::

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
NCO: Um... granted, Captain.  ::Wonders why he has to ask::

Dr_Jaysari says:
<Mr. Keiko> @ Jaysari: Doctor, the Starfleet team is here ... ::Gestures to those who just beamed down::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> FCO: ...and your actual commission is with the Vulcan Government, am I correct? ::The scientist pulls out a scanner and begins passing it slowly over Soriq's torso::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Takes off her glasses and looks in the distance, puts them back on and approaches the team::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Noting her surroundings have changed, she focuses on the creature in her hands, trying to make eye contact with it.::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Begins to walk towards ..something.  Something or someone he senses is close now::

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::watches the scanner move across his body, unsure of what he could possibly be looking for:: Maiel: Again, correct. That's in my unclassified personnel file. I'm sure someone has provided that for you already. What is the purpose of these questions?

ACTION - The fury creature looks down at Azhure with wide eyes and bloodied fangs. The creature screeches something unrecognizable...frrrbiiii! And struggles to take another bite of flesh...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@QXO/QCMO/QCTO: This way ::leads them towards the tents::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: follows ::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::follows, looking around at the scene as they walk toward the tents::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Making eye contact, her voice is soft but firm.::  Enough...

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: You misunderstand, Commander.  I am telling you to greet our guest.

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> FCO: I believe the entity inside you...this "Saviour" may have left an energy signature that we can possibly identify and track. The Xherivhans, these demi-gods were once corporeal...and may have left behind evidence of their existence...

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Blushes slightly :: NCO: Oh, sorry, Captain.  I'll get down there and meet the security team.

ACTION - The creature calms almost suddenly...

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Approaches the team and holds out her hand:: QCO: I'm Doctor Ama Jaysari, and you are ..?

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::shakes hands:: Dr: Good to see you. Helluva site you've got here.::wry grin::

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
NXO: I'll come too... maybe someone needs medical attention.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Looks around with a proud smile:: QCO: Well Commander, we do what we can. I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name ..?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Wincing as she moves to a more comfortable position, she wonders why no one has come forward to assist.::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: offers a double-thumbed hand :: Jaysari: Hello, Doctor. I am Commander Kraight, First Officer aboard the USS Quirinus.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Turns and smiles, shaking Kraight's hand:: QXO: A pleasure to meet you Commander.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::motions:: I am commander Pangborn, this is Commander Kraight, Dr Jervase, and my chief tactical officer

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Gestures to her male assistant:: ALL: This is my assistant Mr. Keiko.

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Notes on SCI 2 that new life forms have beamed in to the sight of the research facility:: NOPs: Open frequency to research facility sight.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> :: Runs over ::  CNS: Ma'am... ma'am... are you... :: gasps when she sees who it is ::

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::eyes go blank for a second before he seems to fall back out of himself and answers:: Maiel: Then why doesn't it provide that information directly to you so it can get out of my head?

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::nods and extends her hand:: Jaysari: Nice to meet you.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: greets Keiko ::

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Steps into a turbolift ::  NCMO: Come along, Doctor.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::offers a nod to the doctor::

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Enters after Powers.:: NXO: Thank you commander...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Dr: Where do you need help them most?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes not leaving the alien in her hands...:: Nani: If you would be so good as to return this creature back to... to... :: confusion mars her brow again.::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::looks up from her tricorder and raises one eyebrow at the Doctor and the QCO:: QCO: We've got company outside the camp - animals, I can't tell anything more than that

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCTO: How many?

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Dr: Are you aware of anyone else here?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::runs another scan, attempting to fill in what Adrienne can't::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*QAT*Pangborn: You made good time Captain.  And have already made your way to the site, I see.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<@>

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
QXO: Several... aside from that I can't give you an exact number

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> ::He smiles and goes back to his scans:: FCO: Deities of many religions seem to find it best to work in what they call "mysterious ways." Annoying...but something we must come to expect...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*" Pangborn here captain, yes, we've arrived

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* I pleased to hear your voice again, Commander...Captain Pangborn.  Your supplies and personnel are much anticipated.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Gestures for them to follow:: QCO: Whatever you have to offer. The Federation Science Institute informed me that Starfleet was offering supplies with the additional help they were dropping off ...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*: We're loaded

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> CNS: Maybe we can just place it back on the transporter pad.... :: looks at the operator ::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Jaysari: Doctor, are you aware of any dangerous lifeforms here?

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Dr: Yes, we have everything you requested. I was referring to aid my staff might be able to render other than that, if you need it.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::thinks with what he's reading on his tricorder, they had to be aware of it down here::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Tries to focus on his feeling and find the source, if any for it::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: How familiar are you with ancient xeno-mythical texts and translations?

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* I am sure Dr. Jaysari is equally pleased.  Is Commander Kraight with you?  If he is, tell him that we have a young man aboard who claims to make the finest Swedish meatballs in the quadrant.

Dr_Jaysari says:
<Mr. Keiko> @ QXO: The are some scary ones out there. There are indeed.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Standing, a burning sensation goes through her right arm.  Taking a deep breath, she places the creature on one of the PADDs and clumsily steps away.  Her voice tight...::  Nani: If you would please.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Jaysari: Not well I'm afraid. Not my forte

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*: He is here

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> ::Nods to the transporter operator::  Try: Now.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@DR: I've been... familiarizing myself with them, somewhat.

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::scoffs:: Maiel: This is no deity in my head. I've read reports in the Vulcan archives of dozens of encounters with these non-corporeal beings. He's just an out-of-tune subspace frequency. Suck it out so I can get back to my work.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::thinks that's kind of an understatement, given their last mission::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Keiko: Do you have any force fields in place to protect the camp?

 CJ-Tala says:
<Maiel> ::The Doctor continues his scans and then goes over to a control panel to review the information:: FCO: All in due time, Mr. Ahkileez. I think I have all I need for now, Lieutenant...Junior Grade. You can be dismissed...I'm sure they'll be expecting you on the surface soon...

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Arrives in the transporter room and stops suddenly in the doorway ::

Dr_Jaysari says:
<Mr. Keiko> @ QXO: No, just a few good shots amongst the assistant staff.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the creature vanishes from site, she closes her eyes and stumbles backward against the console, reaching for the pain tearing through her arm.::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: Well, then I guess I'll just bring you up to date. ::As she leads them through the camp::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::follows::

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Arrives in the TR and stops behind Powers too.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*NCEO Chandra* The Quirinus has arrived.  Please send the detail of the supply and personnel deployment for the construction of the research facility.  Your planning for the construction and your oversight will now be useful.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: I think we've found ourselves a significant ritual site. Possibly for ritual sacrifices.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Jaysari: Sounds nasty. What were they sacrificed for?

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@QCO: Scared or no, you won't get a chance to tell unless you leave the camp.   For some reason, the creatures will come close to the camp but not in it.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: We've been delving into the ancient Xherivian texts ... or what is available on them. And there isn't much.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: Blood rituals. Appease the Gods, or something else.

N-LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::gives Maiel a hard look before hopping off the edge of the table:: Maiel: Figure out what to do about this thing. If he's your 'god' you can keep him.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCTO: lets hope it stays that way

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QCO: There's a few running theories that the Xherivian were an actual species that transcended.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> :: Leans down inspecting the wound ::  CNS: Let's get you some medical attention, ma'am... :: taps her commbadge ::  *NCMO*: Medical emergency, transporter room one.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCO: Captain, I would suggest that we have Engineering beam down a shield generator large enough to protect the camp from the indigenous predators.

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* My chief engineer has spent much time preparing for the construction of the research facility.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods.::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@QXO: Make it happen

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
Nani: Right behind you dear...  ::Walks over to the CNS and whips out her tricorder, examining the wound on her shoulder.::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Pauses:: QCO: That actually moved to a new and different plane. We've been bringing in experts on transcendent species ... a few folk on the "Bellicose" event. Some on something called the "Mythos Gods."

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*; We happy to oblige

Dr_Jaysari says:
<Mr. Keiko> @ ::Cries out:: Jaysari: Doctor, don't forget the Q-C-species theorem!

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
*NCO*::Lost in his feelings as he realizes what it is:: NCO: UH, oh yes sir.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: contacts the Q and gives the appropriate orders ::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::tries to hide his emotions:: Jaysari: Oh really.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Rolls eyes:: Keiko: Keiko, the Q Continuum is just a rumor. It doesn't exist. ::Gives the Q crew a - "Can you believe this guy?" look::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: A light smile touches her lips at the familiar voice.::  NCMO: Your timing is improving.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Is it...

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* Lt. Chandra is quite ready to oversee the transfer.  With Kraight, I am sure the two will build a suitable facility.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stills, and then turns her head, opening her eyes.::

Dr_Jaysari says:
<Mr. Keiko> @ ::Looks discouraged;: Self: Not what I heard.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@DR: Doctor, how much of the mythology of that region of space have you been able to actually interpret?

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*Sulek*: I'm sure he be of good use

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
All: Hmm that creature has released a toxin that prevents the bleeding from stopping... we need to get you to sickbay Counselor...

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
Self: Well I guess a reunion is out of the question for now.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Begins to lead them to the ruins:: QCMO: Not much to be too helpful. We've actually, of late, been ignoring the mythology and paying more attention to the science. This site is 1,500 years old. ::Heads toward the site itself::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Not really hearing the doctor, reaches her arms outward to Bill.::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chandra* Time to begin setting up you protocols.  Send them to the QXO Kraight to coordinate on surface and with the Quirinus.

ACTION - Wind whips around the away team as they approach a part of the wastelands that have been dug out. The holes go down several feet into what look like burial chambers. Technicians work inside, categorizing everything on site.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Jaysari: What have you learned of the species that built this settlement?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@DR: We may be able to help you turn some of those theories of yours to fact. ::glances at the captain:: CO: With your permission, of course. Maybe we can put together a few of our own puzzles.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Still slightly in shock, he moves to her ::  CNS: Where have you been?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::thinks to himself:: Like figuring out what the hell that region of space did to Azhure.

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@QCMO:You certainly will get a crack at it. With the doctors permission of course

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks confused:: NXO: Been?

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Report.  How is our guest?

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
*NCO*: Yes sir. On my way now sir.

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: It's been... months...

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ QXO: Well that's really the question, isn't it? We don't know. Running theory is the Xherivians. Or possibly someone who worshipped them. Currently ... we don't have any solid proof of the Xherivian's existence ...

NXO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*NCO*: Alive... getting treatment.  It's... it's Commander Azhure, Captain.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::looks back at the doctor, as if waiting for her to either agree or object to the captain's decision::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Watches his face, hearing the words, but not making much sense of them.::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Tries to shake the feelings and move along with his mission::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::pauses:: *Powers* I am on my way.  ::turns and heads to the TL:: Ops: You have the con. ::enters:: TR1

NCMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sighs as the continue talking, she loads her hypo with something to help clot the bleeding and injects Azhure.::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@QCO: Looks like the creatures found dinner - they're attacking something non-humanoid at the very edge of the camp, they still won't come inside though.

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives at deck and strides quickly down the hall::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CTO: Nature taking its' course I imagine. QXO: Did you get the proximity replants in place?
NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
*QCO*: Sir,  I am prepared to transmit my protocols when you are ready.
 
QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ QCTO: We should have the shield generator up and running in a couple of hours. No point in taking chances.
 
QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*NCEO*: You may beam it down at your leisure, we're prepared to receive it

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enter TR1, again he pauses:: Azhure: You have returned to us...
 
 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::noting the blood:: Alexander: I would suggest a site to site beam to sickbay.

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
@QCO: I will arrive shortly sir. ::Heads for the nearest transporter room::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Raises a brow:: NCO: So it would appear... though I did not realize I had... at least... not really.  :: Pain sears through her head as she reaches for a memory.::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*QCEO*: Pangborn out

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::decides to let the people who make the decisions talk, and he runs a scan of the site in general, trying to cross-reference anything unusual with the Quirinus' database::

ACTION - Thick dust clouds slash at Pangborn's face as the team and Doctor Jaysari are surrounded by a brief wind storm...

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::a disgusted look crosses her face:: Self: Oh gross...  QCO: We won't need to worry about them too much longer though, they're eating each other ::makes another face::

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Presses a button on her glasses that allow for more eye protection::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: raises his arm to shield his face ::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
@::shields his face with one arm, and intensifies the scan, slowly broadening the spectrum::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@QCTO: You've *got* to be kidding me. Cannibalistic creatures? Just when you think you've seen it all.

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Enters the transporter room:: TC: Please beam me to Commander Pangborn's coordinates::

QCTO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::is reminded of the Praetor: QCO: Gross, gross, gross.....

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: First we must make you well...there will be time later.  ::turning to the Transporter Chief:: site beam to Sickbay.  The counselor and the doctor.

ACTION - Lieutenant Chandra is beamed down to the surface of Xhiv IV. At the same time parties of Starfleet scientists and civilian teams are beamed down from the Quirinus on the edge of the camp...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Aye sir...

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks at Powers:: Powers: I understand.  You may go be with her in sickbay.

ACTION - The transporter chief doesn't hesitate and in a brief moment Azhure and Alexander dematerialize and Commander Powers loses his love once more...

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Jaysari: The main contingent has arrived.

Dr_Jaysari says:
@ ::Nods in acknowledgement::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
Self: What lovely weather. ::Begins to look for the QCO::

 QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::takes the eye protection and wears it::

ACTION - Staff from the Quirinus begins to beam down as Commander Azhure is treated in the Naftali sickbay. The Naftali, Quirinus and Ara hang safely in space...and for once, things seem safe and good in the universe. If only it would last...

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