Summary - The war is over, but the chaos left in its wake continues. Captain Tannis has presented a possible name for the pirates who have recently been raiding civilian vessels in the sector: The Khali.

Little is known about the Khali and their origins, but it now appears clear that they have recently attacked and captured the S.S. Cerberus. The Quirinus, tracking the movements of a rogue Klingon Bird of Prey, have tracked the ships warp signature to a proto-star system, and into a massive asteroid...

Inside they have found the battered remains of the Cerberus behind a Lilithine force field. There are seven life signs aboard, all very faint and on the verge of death. Time is of the essence...and the questions continue. Who are the Khali? What are their goals? Where is that Klingon ship...?

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "A New Story - The Cavern"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on Bridge:: CSO: Scan the cave face surrounding the ends of the shield causing.  Can we collapse the shield by cutting away the surface and is the asteroid stable enough for the phaser fire?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: scanning the force field, and correlating the results to all known data on Lilithine technology::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Checking, sir...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, thinking over his options::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In her office, looking at nothing as she considers what had happened on the bridge... something that had been hidden.::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::on the bridge, watching the others work as he mentally recalls and collates the data that he has on the Khali, who may be involved here...:: 
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::After recently transferring to the Q, she heads for the bridge for a look around.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: You might want to see if we can simply put a hole in the force field long enough to beam in and out of it as well.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter Chief* We will need a ready lock on the 7 life signs and transport as soon as the shield holding the Cerberus comes down.  Stand by.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Arrives on the bridge and watches the activity noting the Captain's call.::
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> *CO*: Aye sir. I'll see what I can do.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks down at the list she had been trying to compile.  There was little there beyond having some memory of the operations console blinking::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns ::  CO: The stability of the asteroid itself is questionable. I would not recommend sustained phaser fire. However, the force field cycles on a semi-random basis. We should be able to open a section of it with a properly timed dekyon beam.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Set it up.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
Captain: Excuse me Captain, do we know what extent medical treatment will be needed for those life signs?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at his display::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir. I will modify the deflector grid to emit such a beam.  :: turns back to his console::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: We do not know if the life signs are survivors or pirates cleaning out the ship.  We will need security in TR.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander?  That ship is pretty shaky.  Her structural integrity isn't really good, and there's radiation leaking from engineering.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: spends several minutes rapidly adjusting various controls ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: As I see...three of the life forms are in engineering. CO: Captain, I don' think it's the pirates that are left over there
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning and seeing the doctor:: MO: Life-signs are pretty shaky over there.  Have you team in position.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CPU: Computer, pull up records of all incoming and outgoing calls for stardate 10701.08.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I agree with you, but I would just as soon err on the side of safety.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
CO: Yes Captain.  ::Makes a quick exit heading for sickbay and toward the Transporter Room with her supplies and triage team.::

ACTION - Azhure's eyes close for but a moment and a flash of memory passes through her mind. The computer begins to recite a list of data transmissions, and makes mention of a detected subspace communication from the S.S. Cerberus. A hand reaches out in her memory and cuts off the incoming signal.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up, somewhat dishevelled:: CO: You are ever the wisest Captain. ::grins::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Adjustments complete. I have programmed the deflector to emit a dekyon beam, timed to the point of lowest field strength of the force field. Next low point in... 47 seconds.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Why thank you, Commander...but I would prefer to say my decision is based on logic.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Yes, you would.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: the emitters are heard to begin building to a crescendo in the background ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CPU: Computer, pull up the communication from the SS Cerberus.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Granted.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: ...25 seconds...
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Once we have concluded our business here with the Cerberus... I can provide you with the coordinates for the supposed base of operations of the Khali if you pursue them.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*Transporter Chief*: Prepare for incoming
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*MO* Attempt to be made in 25 seconds.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*CO*: Medical standing by.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Thank you.  We need to stop this piracy.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Stands and straightens herself as she awaits the transporter.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: the emitters are almost deafening now ::    CO: ...5 seconds... 4... 3... 2... 1... Firing.

ACTION - The dekyon beam emits from the deflector array. The beam is actually completely invisible, but after a brief moment the silver Lilithine shield flickers and part of the field fails. The Transporter Room reports they have a lock on four survivors.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter Chief* Energize.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Force field is down.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Opinion. Assuming we get those people out of there, is the Cerberus salvageable?
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer Record> CNS: "This is Captain Nathan Caine of the S.S. Cerberus. We are under attack by an unidentified Klingon vessel. We have taken heavy damage, shields are at 41%. We are outgunned and taking heavy fire. I repeat, this is the S.S. Cerberus, we are under attack..."
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: While she waits for the computer to comply, she activates the comm. signal:: *CO*: Has anyone reported to you a transmission from the Cerberus?  It would have occurred while we were with the Amenti representative.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: That leaves three, probably still in the limits of the shield.  Can we bring the rest of it down?

ACTION - The transporter room lights up with a blue glow and three very injured crew members are beamed aboard. One dies in transit, suffering from massive internal bleeding.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We can try another dekyon attack. It will take 90 seconds for the deflector array to recycle.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* No.  But the same thought has crossed my mind. I intend to check as soon as we recover the survivors.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::The Medical team rushes to get readings of the crew members.::  Transporter Chief: Can you transport us directly to sickbay?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* You may however have access to communication logs since the Amenti award ceremony when we last heard from the intact Cerberus.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Has the computer repeat the message and frowns:: *CO*: There was a message.  I am forwarding it to you now.  Someone did not want us to hear it.  Why... I am not certain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Granted.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: the emitters fall quiet, and shortly another build-up is heard ::  CO: Sixty five seconds...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: monitors the second cycle ::
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> MO: Aye ma'am...::The chief sets to work beaming the team and the survivors to sickbay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter Chief* Stand by for second transport.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: emitters are again nearly deafening ::   CO: ...5 seconds... 4... 3... 2... 1... Firing.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Rematerializes in Sickbay with the patients and immediately transfers them to bio-beds and sets to work stabilizing the patients.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* See if you can trace exactly where the signal was muted from.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Captain, I'd like to try to establish a direct connection with the Cerberus computer core, in order to look for any information from its attack in case any of it has survived and is still retrievable.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: From the bridge... operations console.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter Chief* Energize.  CIV: Granted.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Orders a tech to place the deceased into a stasis field until post mortem can be accomplished.::

ACTION - The beam fires again and the shield flickers and fails. The recharge cycle begins, it looks as though the shield will be down for 5 minutes. The other three survivors however remain stuck in the radiation coated areas of the Cerberus.

CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> *CO* I can't sir! I can't get a stable lock. Attempting to boost the signal...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* Time index?  Who was on duty?
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
CO: It looks as if the Klingon/Pirate ship just towed the Cerberus here and left it... no ships have been in the area besides us for at least 20 minutes prior...  ::trails off as she hears the TR chief's report::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Looks like we'll have to go in and get them
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::hurriedly, he moves over to an engineering console off to the side, and attempts a link with the Cerberus computer core... not an overtly difficult task, being a civilian ship::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
XO/CO: ::regains her train of thought:: So there's no sign that the pirates are still even here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Agreed.  Assemble a team.  You will also need medical.  You have limited time in the radiation even with suits.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Leans over to read the entry:: *CO*: Ensign Corrigan, time index, 14:02.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Not at present
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO/CIV: You're with me. CSO: Can we keep the field down long enough for us to beam in? 
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Begins irradiation procedures on the patients.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Activates the data base and searches for Corrigan's file as well as current location.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The field will be down for another... four minutes forty seconds.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Computer: Establish a direct link with the Cerberus, and search for sensor logs recorded directly before the attack on the Cerberus, as well as during.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, allow me to accompany you. Benzites are less susceptible to radiation than humans; I may be able to stay after you are forced to leave.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* Interesting.  You may approach the Ensign if you like presenting this as time for simple check-up.  Unfortunately, I will need tactical for the time being.  Do you feel secure in doing this?
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::nods and turns her station over so that they can be on their way::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I plan on using EV suits, however, you may accompany us in lieu of Captain Tannis.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: I am fine... I am looking her up now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO/TO: Let move
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CIV: As you were
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: joins the others in the turbolift ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CNS* keep me apprised.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Using the bio-bed treatment protocols, stabilizes each patients major internal bleeders.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TL: Transporter room one
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::joins them in the lift::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he looks up from his console, as he glances through the sensor logs:: XO: I beg your pardon?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Finds the ensign currently off duty, located in her quarters.  Standing, she puts her computer on standby and heads out the door.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning to the ensign at Sci I:: SO: Keep that field down.  Cycle as necessary.

ACTION - The third patient, a young woman slips unconscious due to massive blood loss. Her heart rate begins to drop drastically.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits the TL with the others, enters transporter room one::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: The lift takes her to the lower ranking crew level.  She steps off and heads down the hall toward the end.::
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> XO: Ready to beam over when you're prepared, sir.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::joins the others on the pad::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Work with the transporter chief to set us down as close to engineering as possible
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::steps up on the pad::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<SO_Ens_Dopple> CO: Aye establishing burst cycle.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::As alarms go off for a young female patient, she orders a stat blood infusion and a hypo stimulant.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: in full EVA suit, with pattern enhancers and tricorder ::  XO: Yes, sir.  :: points out the proper coordinates to the chief ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Activates the chime and waits::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps up to the pad :: XO: Ready, sir.

ACTION - Some scrambling can be heard from inside and a muffled, "Come in!"

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;adjusts his EV suit:: Transporter Chief: Energize

ACTION - The Transporter Chief activates the transporters and in a shimmer of blue lights the away team dematerializes. The group reforms in the pitch black of the Cerberus. Emergency lights flicker and die as the last of the ships power is used on its failing life support.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow and enters the quarters of Corrigan and Delft.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::turns the light on his EV suit on::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::takes out her tricorder and begins to scan for life signs::
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Awaits to see if the patient's vitals improve.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter Chief* Keep lock on the AT. Ops: Leave a channel open with AT.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*Transporter Chief*:  What is the status of the other 3 life signs?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: Which direction? :: a little disoriented::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::his eyes scroll across his screen as he goes through the sensor logs that were recorded just before the attack, the initial signs that the Cerberus noted... in particular, trying to assess the capabilities of the attacking vessel... to supplement the, truth be told, weak intelligence that Starfleet has on this particular vessel::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO*: Sulek here, you are on open channel.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gives the standard quarters a cursory glance.::
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> ::A junior officer, Ensign Corrigan is immediately recognizable, her bright red hair falling all over the place. Her arms are filled with books and a blanket as she frantically tries to clean up her messy quarters::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: We're in one piece captain. Trying to locate the survivors now
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*XO*: Understood.  We will continue to monitor.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Self: ... Phaser cannons, low-power... energy weapons, origin Gorn... Emerged suddenly, rapid cloak/decloak time...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Corrigan: At ease.  Don't worry about... :: motions with her hand:: anything.  I did not mean to intrude.  I just had a few questions for you.
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> *MO*: Weak - attempting to gain a lock.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*Transporter Chief*: Understood, time is of the essence, beam them directly to sickbay when you have a lock.  Keep me apprised.
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: Aye sir, ma'am...Commander. ::She smiles nervously and stuffs the arm-full onto the couch:: How can I be of assistance?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Self: ... Lack of shields... Probably power was diverted to tactical, offensive systems in favour of the rapid cloak... The tactics of a sneak, a coward, hidden motives... But at least they are not hypocritical like the Klingons, they have no sense of honour to betray by using a cloak... 
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: activates his light as well, checks his tricorder ::  
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he continues to scroll through the sensor data, paying close attention, in particular, to the attack plan, though the data is somewhat fractured, chaotic...::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
@XO/CSO: Down one level from here ::locates a ladder and begins the climb down::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Corrigan: While the command staff was meeting with the Amenti delegates on stardate 10701.08, you had the operations console.  At 14:02, you received a call.  Do you remember it?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: Lead on
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: follows the TO ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO/TO: We'll need to get them out of the contaminated area to beam back
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Takes neural readings of the patients to see the extent of radiation poisoning.::

ACTION - The away team climbs down into a dark fog. It looks as though some coolant injectors have been cracked and are leaking coolant gas into the Engineering level. Warning lights go off on the EVA suits as radiation levels spike.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Computer: ... Prepare a new file, and transfer information that I have marked, into that file...
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> CIV: Processing.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
@::jumps down off the second-last rung, takes a few steps, and sees outlines of humanoid forms:: XO/CSO: Over here!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO/TO: We'll need to be quick:: Gets off the ladder::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::moves to the injured::
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: At 14:02 hours? ::She sits down on the blanket and has a blank look on her face:: No...we took a call from the Cerberus before Commander Pangborn was called away...but once he was gone things were rather quiet...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: starts setting up the pattern enhancers ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he continues reading...:: Self: ... Primary targets: Engines and weapons... Why did they not destroy the Cerberus?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<SO_Ens_Dopple> *XO*:  Commander: Radiation is extremely high in the area.  You do not have much time before you will feel the effects.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Corrigan: Before Commander Pangborn left the bridge?  What was the message?
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
@::takes the arm of one of them and begins to lead them away, quickly as possible given their conditions::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Will the Quirinus be able to establish a lock with those, even with the radiation?

ACTION - Through the fog the team is able to locate two of the survivors. One of them groans weakly near Commander Pangborn. The scans identify him as Captain Caine.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ XO: I can't say, sir.  :: checks tricorder :: XO: The force field will re-establish in 55 seconds.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::drags the captain to the middle of the transporter enhancers::
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Attempts to make telepathic contact with the young female patient that is struggling.:: Young Woman: ~~~Hang on, Focus on me~~~
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
@::leaves the survivor to the middle of the enhancers and looks around:: All:  Where's the third?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: twists the top of the last pattern enhancer ::  XO: Pattern enhancers online.   *COM* Quirinus: Chief, can you get a lock on us now?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: Get the wounded in the pattern enhancers area toot sweet>
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<SO_Ens_Dopple> CO: 40 seconds to re-establishing field. It will be 90 seconds for it to cycle for the dekyon beam.
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> *CSO*: It's weak...but I've got a lock on all of you...all except one...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: picks up the third victim and carries her to the centre of the enhancers with surprising ease ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *COM* Quirinus: Energize!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO/TO: I think that’s all of them

ACTION - The transporters activate and the team and their survivors are beamed aboard. As the group rematerializes they realize that the survivors are covered in radiation burns and Captain Caine appears to be bleeding out of a large wound in his chest...

CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: We received a communiqué regarding potential pirate activity within the area...the Cerberus relayed information to Lieutenant Kostandinos-Michaels...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Transporter chief: Beam the wounded to sickbay
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: ... It would appear that the Khali... or whomever was behind this attack... are resourceful. They have taken a derelict, aged Klingon bird of prey, and have transformed it into quite the poisonous, devious insect. 
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Her telepathic link is broken as she notes the transporter activate.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*MO*: You've got incoming
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CTO: Is there any reason from scans to save the Cerberus?
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::The medical team rush to place the new arrivals on bio-beds and Moi-Hi takes over the care of a severely injured male bleeding from his chest.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Corrigan: May I borrow your computer terminal?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO/CSO: Good work
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: Ummm, yes, of course. ::She stands up and moves over to the computer and activates it::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: removes his helmet ::  XO: Thank you, sir. May I suggest that you and Lt. Kostandinos should be checked out in Sickbay as well?

ACTION - The away team is surrounded by medical staff as they rush over to the survivors.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The ship is not stable enough to salvage, but the cargo is quite valuable.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::removes her EVA helmet, only half paying attention to the XO:: XO: Thanks
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Interesting.  Have you any reason that we need to save the Cerberus?  Powers: Can we get a lock and bring it aboard.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks depressed:: CSO: I suppose you're right
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Runs a scan of the bleeding male to see where the bleeding is coming from within the chest.::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: ... I have not shared with you what is interesting about that. Based on what I've seen from the Cerberus sensor logs, they have equipped the vessel with an extremely rapid cloaking device, capable of cloaking and decloaking very quickly, which will make it very difficult to track...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CPU: Pull up all communications from the SS Cerberus on stardate 10701.08.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Resume your station, but have sickbay take a look over you as well, when you find the time
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: I will report to the Captain.   :: finishes stripping off his EVA suit, and heads for the turbolift ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Lets get the all clear from sickbay before we go back to the bridge
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the ensign:: Corrigan: Don't looks so worried.  I am trying to track something down.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
XO: What happened over there Cmdr?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: ... Weapons are not so strong, but with the cloaking capability, they may retain quite the tactical advantage. As for the Cerberus... a more important question I think is, why did the pirates leave the ship intact?

ACTION - The computer displays three communiqués, the discussion between Caine and Pangborn, the transmission to Kostandinos-Michaels, and lastly a distress signal from 14:02 hours.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::nods to him and turns to listen to the MO::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: arrives on the bridge, relieves the SO ::  CO: The remaining survivors have been recovered, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::removes his EVA suit:: MO: We're not entirely sure. Myself and Lt Kostandinos need to be given clearance to return to duty. The radiation was pretty thick over there
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: The vessel was clearly unsalvageable after the attack - furthermore, survivors may have been left, who bear witness to the attack and the perpetrators of the attack in addition to the sensor logs I've been able to retrieve.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Transport is possible, but it's a sizable load.  I'll alert cargo bays two and three.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Points to the screen:: Cerberus: You do not remember this message?
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::The medical staff begin the same treatment regimen on the other 2 new patients as the other 3.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Then their power emission must also be great.  Perhaps we can trace them that way.  Was there a trade-off to gain this ability?
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> ::She glances over at the report and shakes her head:: CNS: No ma'am...we received no such communication on my watch...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Well done.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Orders a pair of surgical gloves and surgical equipment tray.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the woman, seeing the truth in her words.::  CPU: Computer, stardate 10701.08 at 14:00 hours, list all individuals on the bridge.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CTO: Do it.  Caine paid a heavy price for his ship.  Let's at least try to salvage his cargo.  Be sure it is decontaminated as it is beamed aboard.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Certainly. I don't think that they are equipped with any shields. Which means that if we are able to identify a way to track it, they would be quite vulnerable. I would assume that they are not foolish idiots, and have realized this as well, and have surely found ways to eliminate the possibility.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO:  In any case, their cloaking tactics left the Cerberus unable to maintain proper sensor locks even, with the ship, and so shields do not seem to be a priority for them.

ACTION - The computer lists four junior staff, Ensign Corrigan included.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sits at Science One, continues scanning the Cerberus and the asteroid ::
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
Away Team: It almost looks like things blew up all around them based on these injuries and level of radiation poisoning.  As soon as I get this patient stabilized. We will get you all cleared.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Indication of weapons status that would pose an immediate threat to us?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Yes, sir.  :: Calls down to the cargo bays and orders them to begin beaming aboard the cargo, contamination procedures level 1 ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Corrigan: Do you remember anyone else besides your fellow junior officers who might have... briefly appeared on the bridge?
CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: Appeared...? No ma'am...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods:: Corrigan: If anything comes to mind, let me or the captain know.  Otherwise, thank you for your time.

ACTION - The cargo begins to be transported to the Quirinus' cargo bays. Medical supplies are brought aboard and are stored away.

CJ-Tala says:
<Ensign Corrigan> CNS: Aye ma'am...::She looks slightly confused:: Did I do something wrong, Commander?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: During the attack with the Cerberus, they used very low-energy phaser cannons and energy weapons appropriated by the Gorn. However, this was during a battle with a civilian vessel which posed no threat anyways, so shouldn't be an indication of the bird of prey's abilities. More importantly... I don't think they intended to destroy the Cerberus for whatever reason - we can't be sure if they have any... "tricks up their sleeves.”
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: And it is also likely that they would not be prepared to engage a Star Fleet vessel.  It is likely that they would simply try to sneak by us.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: Are we cleared for duty?
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Puts on the gloves and places one hand in the wound of the lung then uses the surgical instruments to stabilize the lung for a temporary fix until more scans are complete and more treatment is done.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Smiles:: Corrigan: No... not you.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
XO: Patience Commander.  ::Strips off the gloves and runs her hands under a sanitizer jet then gets a tricorder and scans the Away Team.::

ACTION - The Operations console on the bridge beeps.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;smiles as nurse runs a medical tricorder over himself and Kostandinos::
CJ-Tala says:
<OPS> CO: Sir, we have an incoming transmission from Starfleet Command.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Correct. Which is why a viable alternative would be not to track down this bird of prey... but to go directly to the source, their base of operations. We need not accuse the Khali of being complicit in the attacks immediately, but you can be certain that this bird of prey will be hiding as long as they are aware we are looking for them.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Exits the ensigns quarters and heads for the lift.:: CPU: Computer, bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
<Nurse Ratchet> XO: You and the tactical officer may go ::frowns::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Give Commander Kraight the specification of what you have learned.  CSO: We need a way to track this ship.  CIV: Agreed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Report to your station
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: On screen.  Helm: Take us out.  We've spent enough time in this cave.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::takes one last look at the patient in front of the MO before exiting sickbay  for the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits sickbay::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins examining the data provided by Tannis ::
CJ-Tala says:
<OPS> CO: I can't sir...it's Priority One. ::He glances over at Tannis::...for Captain Tannis.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: You may use the Ready Room.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, steps off and makes her way to the captain::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: We will need the necessary coordinates.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
::Returns to treating her patients as the nurse places the releases of the XO and TO into the computer.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::seeing Azhure:: CNS: Any thing?
TO_Lt_Kostandinos says:
::steps back on to the bridge and nods to the CTO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the bridge::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: We do not necessarily need to track down this vessel, if we- ::pauses, glancing slightly at the OPS officer:: Very well, thank you captain. This will take only a minute, I'm sure. And when my business is done, I will provide the coordinates to the helm. ::he walks over to the ready room doors, enters, and prepares himself to receive his message at the captain's desk::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Someone... or something, did not want us to get the message about the Cerberus until it was too late.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Opinion. Can the Cerberus be salvaged at all?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CNS: And the Ops officer at station?
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*CO*: Sickbay to Captain.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: No, sir.  Not reasonably.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Welcome back Commander.  Job well done, I am told.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Computer: This is Captain Kelhyn Tannis, authorization: Epsilon-Gamma-3-Mu-Omega... ::he sits down...::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir... an examination of the data indicates that we might in fact be able to detect the Klingon ship while it is cloaked. The vessel is quite old, and the Cerberus' sensor logs indicate that a spike in the neutrino flux was detected mere minutes before the attack. We would need to do a narrow-beam scan of a defined region of space, but we might be able to find her.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: We may need to consider destroying what’s left of the Cerberus, lest it fall into unwanted hands. Powers informs me it is not salvageable.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*MO*: Sulek here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I was actually thinking of closing the cave.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: She has the memory of Commander Pangborn :: nods to the first officer:: receiving a message from the Cerberus reporting their concerns, and she remembered Lieutenant Kostandinos taking a message from them.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I think that would suffice
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*CO*: 6 Patients survived transport and initial treatment 2 are critical 4 are in guarded condition.  It will be at least a few hours before any will be conscious.  I will have a more detailed report to you within the hour.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Develops a sensor protocol and put it on line.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at the counselor:: CNS: What?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO/XO: She had no memory of the message from the Cerberus coming through or it being cut off.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*MO* Security will need to interview as soon as they are stable.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO/XO: The message telling us they were under attack.
MO_LtJg_Moi-Hi says:
*CO*: I will notify you when they are ready to be interviewed.  Moi-Hi out.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::frowns, holding he head down, thinking::

ACTION - The logo of Starfleet Command shows up on Captain Sulek's computer. At that moment a young girl steps out from behind Commander Bill Powers. The knife in her left hand drips crimson blood. It pools on the deck plating in the form of a great winged dragon.

<Eula> ALL: You know, I was just try to protect you for once...the Cerberus, well she's trouble. This isn't a place where you want to be right now...believe me...the Khali attacks, they're going to be the least of your problems.

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