Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10610.16
Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – XO

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign Zee Alexander – CMO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
James Homuth 	as 	Lieutenant JG Michael Jervase – MO
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Royle Chandra – CEO
                        
                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Captain Cindy Red
Christopher Dickinson	as	Randal - TO
James Homuth		as	Ens. Selara - MO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	SM

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus is currently docked at Arcadia Station where they are awaiting their next assignment. Vessels join the Fleet by the hour as others leave for the frontlines. Repairs on the Quirinus are almost complete. The crew is being recalled to the ship to prepare for a departure tomorrow at 0700 hours.  Nine hours remain until launch...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus - "The Chess Game - Emergency Number Two"=/\==/\=
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, looking over reports::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::it had taken time for Sulek to recover from the meld, now he is on bridge looking through the test runs of the systems repaired.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Feet up on his desk in his office, wondering what Ranuck is doing right now... besides drinking ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters the bridge ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Nods:: CSO: Commander
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Good morning, Captain. I am pleased to report that all Science stations are at one hundred percent readiness.
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Double checking some critical repairs::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Good morning, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chandra*: Look at the report on warp core alignment test.  It seems that there is a .001 variance in the third and fourth relays.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sitting in a small coffee shop on the promenade, sipping at a coffee and reviewing a PADD::

ACTION - All status reports from all departments are currently listed as Green. The restocking of sickbay has been difficult, and Tactical seems more then prepared for battle.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Commander.  Was your quest for meatballs a success?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grins :: CO: In a manner of speaking. I found a Yridian who was willing to attempt the dish. His interpretation was most... interesting. I am still trying to pry the recipe out of him.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::after spending the last few days borrowing one of the station's labs, science personnel finally evicted the young doctor, who now reviews what information he's been able to collect on the virus::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Sweedish meatballs from a Yridian.  Is there irony in this?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Somewhere, I am sure.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Still no mission orders I take it? I am wondering what’s next.

ACTION - Long range Tactical sensors beep as the scanners detect an incoming civilians yacht at high warp.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Only that we are to depart in 8 hours and 52 minutes
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::In sickbay reviewing the scans of Azhure, she sighs, wondering if this treatment would work.  She puts the PADD down and  massages her neck.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finishes his coffee, and decides to stretch his legs, so starts heading back towards where the Quirinus is docked, notes in hand::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Figures they'd keep us in the dark
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hearing the sensor warning, turns to his station to check the readouts ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Were you able to use your contacts to leverage a reload of quantum torpedoes?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Given the nature of the situation and with embedded reporters in most locations, discretion is logical.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: No, but I was able to leverage the fact that we're a warship in armed conflict to do so.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Where is she anyways? I don't want her sneaking up on me
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::heads towards the gangway leading aboard Quirinus, and has to push past a few passers by... apparently the docking area's a bit busier than usual::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Keep trying.  I too am in contact with 'friends' who may give us what we want.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain... a civilian ship is approaching at approximately warp 6.6. Twenty lifesigns aboard, and it appears to have taken serious damage.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pauses ::  *CO*: Uh... no, sir, I got them.  We're good....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: So then good.

ACTION - The civilian vessel warps towards Arcadia Station and begins broadcasting an emergency beacon.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I have not seen him today.  Last I heard, he was discussing the situation with those in Nero's.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::clears the security checkpoints, and boards Quirinus, making his way towards a turbolift, and his quarters::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Good, maybe he'll get left behind
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hears the beacon:: COM Vessel: State the nature of the distress.  Kraight: Damage scans.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Working. The vessel's high velocity makes focusing the sensors tricky...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps into his quarters, and gives a slight sigh, going to change out of his civilian clothes... he may as well get back to his official duties early:: Computer: Computer, are there any messages for me? ::doesn't count on it, but it'd be his luck::
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Yacht> COM: Quirinus: This is the Majesty, we've got survivors from the boarder aboard - we took damage while escaping the edge...life support is critical...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::gets the response he expected from the computer, and nods, slipping into a clean uniform::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: bring tractor beams on line.  Just in case she cannot stop. Kraight: Get a lock on all life signs. Ops: Notify the station.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Majesty: We are locking transporters now.  Can you drop from warp?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to tractor the ship in distress::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Yacht> COM: Quirinus: Our control systems are jammed... I'm afraid not Quirinus...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Sickbay*: Incoming
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::collects his PADD, and heads out of his quarters for sickbay... he'll upload his latest information from there::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I can't tractor them in warp
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do you have a lock?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*COM*: Majesty, this is Science Officer Kraight aboard the Quirinus. Try manually closing your matter injectors.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*CO*: Acknowledged captain.. any idea how many?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Not yet, sir. the Majesty is not yet within transporter range.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical: Can you target nacelle and disable only?
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::strides into sickbay, and throws a nod to a few passing techs who're obviously heading off duty::
TO_Randal says:
CO: I can try, sir.  Lowering power to twenty percent...
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Stops rubbing her neck and walks to the master controls, and sends a message recalling the medical staff.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Get a hold of every transporter you need on ship and station to beam out all life forms.  We may have to take the ship out as soon as they are clear.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
MO: Ah.. perfect timing... captain says we have incoming causalities.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Majesty: Tag every life on board.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::shakes his head, smirking slightly:: CMO: I hate it when he says that.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Randal: Risk factor to those on board?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Working, sir. Resetting cargo transporters to quantum resolution...
TO_Randal says:
CO: Um... sudden deceleration?  Unstable collapse of their warp field....

ACTION - The civilian craft Majesty warps into transporter range...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: And... locks established. Energizing...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Randal: Then take out nacelles as soon as we have them cleared.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
MO: Yes... so much for leave.  ::Finishes sending out her recall comms and steps away from the console standing near Jervase and starts arranging her instruments.::
TO_Randal says:
CO: Suggest we instead go to warp along side, matching their speed and getting them out before we try that.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Tractor as soon as the ship loses warp capability.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Have you got transport?
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CMO: Oh, you were getting bored anyway, right? ::flashes a wink, and gets together his own equipment::
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Finishes a scan on the vessel:: *XO*: It would appear that the vessel's injectors can not be closed manually. Their systems are jammed sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Prepare for emergency separation from Arcadia.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Randal: If need be we will.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: working the console furiously :: CO: The crew's patterns are in transit, sir...
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Gives Jervase a smile.:: MO: Well... i guess so, I mean I hadn't even left sickbay yet... ::Taps at the setting on the biobed checking all systems.::

ACTION - The transporters engage and the civilians are beamed all directly to sickbay. Without warning Doctor Alexander finds a knife at her throat and Jervase has a blaster pointed at his chest.

ACTION - The commbadges are ripped from the front of their uniforms and someone mutters "Don't move."

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Transport Complete?
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Screams.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::just blinks, and casts a sidelong look at Alexander, but stays still... for now::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir. All crew and passengers retrieved intact.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Randal: Fire phasers.
TO_Randal says:
CO: Aye, firing now.  :: Lances out with twin beams of yellow ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Tractor ship to dead stop

ACTION - Two low energy beams strike the yacht's nacelle. The nacelle's lights flicker and the ship drops out of warp suddenly...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to tractor the ship::
Host Cindy_Red says:
CMO/MO: Move, and you die. Who's in charge here?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Sickbay*: Report
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Collects herself after the shock of finding the knife at her throat.  She turns to the pirate.:: Pirate: I am...

ACTION - A female "civilian" hops off one of the bio-beds. She moves over to a control panel and taps the comm system.

Host Cindy_Red says:
CMO: Good to hear...::She smiles:: *CO*: I'm sorry to announce that the staff in sickbay is currently occupied, sir...
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::pops her head out from behind a biobed, just briefly, to get a look at the situation::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to look at Sulek, puzzled ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I have a lock on their ship captain
TO_Randal says:
::Getting a bad feeling::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::does not like the response::*Sickbay* Respond. Who is this?  ::Looks over at tactical::  Randal: secure the sickbay doors and all terminal access.

ACTION - Two pirates begin raiding the new medical supplies and stuff tricorders and surgical material into cases. Another one begins accessing a nearby console and sensors on the bridge alert the crew to a shield erected around sickbay.

TO_Randal says:
CO: Yes, Captain.  ::Initiates a security lockdown of Sickbay and taps his commbadge::  *CTO*: Commander?  Situation developing in Sickbay, unknown number of terrorists and hostages.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Looks over the knife held at her front to Jervase.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: They've put a shield up around sickbay captain
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks up from his office, and reaches to the internal security systems, trying to get a scan of numbers inside Sickbay ::  *TO*: I'm on it.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Override that shield. See if you can get a lock on those we just beamed into sickbay and site beam them to the brig.
Host Cindy_Red says:
*CO*: Captain Cindy Red... and I'm sorry, but I have a job to do...::She cuts the comm line and points a pistol at Zee:: CMO: You, dear Doctor, are coming with me...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Randal: Secure the deck
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Pirate: You don't need all these hostages... they'll just get in your way.  Why don't you release the rest of the staff and just keep one hostage for each of you?
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::takes a look around, trying to figure out exactly how many are armed::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir... I suggest we establish a security lockout on the transporters, and shut down the turbolifts.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Contact the station.  Tell them we have a situation and to secure access to the Quirinus.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do it
Host Cindy_Red says:
::She smiles and nods:: CMO: I'm not that stupid... ::She pulls out a knife and tosses it past Jervase's face:: MO: Attention Doctor...you're a hostage, not a hero...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps several contacts on his panel :: CO: Lockout established. Power to the lift tubes has been cut.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Security*: Hostage situation in sickbay.  Secure all access points.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grabs his usual rifle and slings it behind his back, and takes a small detour around his desk to grab his special present from Starfleet Security - the TR-116 ::
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Pirate: Alright then... what did you have in mind?  ::Glancing at the pistol in her face.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If we can't beam them out, lets make sure they cannot leave either.

ACTION - Arcadia Station posts security personnel at any access point near the Quirinus and the vessel is cut off from access to the station.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:; taps another control :: CO: Sir, ready to flood deck 4 with anesthetize on your order.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::drops out of the way of the knife, which puts the previously  aimed blaster above his head, and instinctively rolls under the nearest biobed::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Set up a variable frequency shield on all decks above and below sickbay.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO; Aye, sir.

ACTION - Several shots are fired in Jervase's direction and the knife against Zee's throat tightens. A trickle of blood is drawn...

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::taps the duty TO on the shoulder and motions with her head that he is relieved, then takes her station on the bridge::
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Moans softly and squirms against the blade.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we bring on internal ship monitors?  Let's see what's going on in there.
TO_Randal says:
:: Snorts... she could say a word to him once in a while.  Stuck up girl... ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Trying...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::uses the bed as a cover as best he can, staying as close to the wall as he can, and casts a look out both sides, doing his best to count the feet he can see on either side of him::
Host Cindy_Red says:
::The Captain moves across sickbay towards Zee, her heels tapping against the deck plating. She grabs Zee's wrist and pulls it towards her, looking at the control pad on her left wrist:: CMO: Fascinating technology...mind if I borrow it?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Getting close to Sickbay, he taps his badge ::  *XO*: Any update on the hostage situation?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: Not at present. We're working on it
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Pirate: Please... don't... ::Struggles against her grip.::
Host Cindy_Red says:
CMO: Now now...didn't your mother tell you to share? ::She gives a bright smile and begins tapping random buttons::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Lock out all access points to command personnel only.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I have a picture. On screen.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*XO*: I'm getting close, but I don't want to just try to go in... their numbers are too many.  There's no way we could beam some of them to the Brig, eh?
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Tries to pull away as the pirate taps at the buttons.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: Not at present. We're working on their shield
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::produces a tricorder from his uniform pocket, thankful he keeps one on him, and quietly opens the unit, keying in his authorization for remote computer access... hopefully, Alexander's toy will distract someone long enough::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Ready to flood the deck with anesthetize at your command, sir.

ACTION - The Pirate disengages the power on Zee's containment field and she is suddenly flooded with life ending pain...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I was just wondering the same.
Host Cindy_Red says:
::Said innocently:: CMO: Oops...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Activate.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Screams at the top of her lungs and grabs her chest, loosing her balance.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps :: CO: Releasing 70 parts per million anesthetize...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: We are gassing medical now, while we work on a way around their shielding.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::uses his access code in an attempt at cutting off power to the farthest console from his position::

ACTION - Gas begins to flow into sickbay as the Pirate reactivates Zee's protective field...she chuckles and then coughs softly...

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Understood, security is standing by outside.
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Gasps as the field is reactivated and she falls limp in the pirates grasp.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Any flaws in their shielding that we can overload?
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::tries the same procedure for the console directly next to the pirate captain::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Possibly... analysis of the shield waveform suggests that the generators could be overloaded by a phased kadion pulse.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches the screen:: Kraight: Danger to those inside?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Minimal. Reconfiguring the fire suppression systems in Sickbay to emit the pulse... stand by...

ACTION - One of the pirates in Alexander's office collapses onto the floor due to the gas. The Pirate Captain seems to be getting wheezy...

CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Prepares to leave engineering::
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Is moaning to herself incoherently, dangling on the Pirate captain's arm.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::coughs a few times, continuing to fight with the console::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Standing outside the bay, not enjoying the wait and helplessness ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: It looks like they are starting to drop off.  As soon as they are disabled activate the pulse.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Configuration complete. Firing the pulse...
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::drums her fingers on the console, agitated::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Stand by to enter.

ACTION - The pulse fires and the visual transmission in sickbay goes out, only audio remains. The shield in front of Powers flickers and fails...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Now
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::begins to slowly maneuver his way towards the side of the bed with the least bodies, but doesn't actually come out yet, counting on the fact one generally doesn't look under the bed for hostages::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Computer: Computer, unlock Sickbay main doors, Powers Alpha Gamma Six.  :: The security officers take positions to the sides of the door, away from any out coming weapons fire as the doors open ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Reverse the air flow.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye. Flushing Deck 4 with clean air.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tatical: Lock on to any one you can without a Starfleet badge and beam to brig.

ACTION - Shots of green energy arc through the air at Powers' security staff.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After several seconds of dead silence, one of the security officers drops to a knee, and peeks around the corner ::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CO: Aye, sir ::locks on to the pirate signatures and begins beaming them to the brig, inside a secure cell already in place::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Status. We are trying to lessen the numbers for you.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::his tactical training takes over, and with a skill he hasn't used since the academy, Michael pushes out from under the bed, and wraps an arm around the nearest pirate's legs, rolling with force towards the second in an attempt to throw both of them off balance::

ACTION - Seven of the pirates are beamed into the brig. The Pirate Captain screams in frustration and rips the control panel off Zee's wrist, diving behind a bio-bed for cover.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Finds herself on the floor, released from the pirate's grip, her eyes flitter into the back of her head for a moment and she tries to concentrate, her version blurring and unblurring.  She slowly crawls through the gas.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Some of them have been beamed out, the rest have taken cover.  Threat is still in place.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::continues beaming the pirates out::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Aloud: Drop your weapons and surrender and you won't be harmed!  Refuse and face the consequences!

ACTION - The two pirates stumble into each other and collapse onto the ground. The balance is tipping Starfleet's favor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: We will continue to try and transport.  With the gas, it is doubtful that they are at their best.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::rolls to his knees, just a little groggy, and plants a knee on each of their backs, looking for anything he can use as a weapon::

ACTION - Several of the pirates drop their arms, a few more are beamed away. All surrender except for the Captain, who has taken refuge in the Doctor's office.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: his security forces move in as they see the pirates dropping their weapons ::
CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Continues to crawl away from the Pirate captain taking cover under a biobed.::
Host Cindy_Red says:
CTO: Looks like I won't be winning today...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::stays practically kneeling on the two he apparently surprised, at least until someone from security decides to take them off his hands::

ACTION - The Pirate Captain takes her pistol and drops it to the ground. She quickly slices her second and final blade across her wrist and jams the blade end into Zee's desk...she collapses onto the ground and waits for the darkness to take her...

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