Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus has returned to the Zeta Coyvan Star System. They have not, however, returned to Zeta Coyvan VII, but instead hang in orbit of the third planet in the system.

They have come at the behest of Aeon Qui'dinjori, in hopes of negotiating with the Chelapha who have seemed determined to colonize the Xherivhan region. An away team consisting of Captain Tannis and Commanders Powers, Kraight and Pangborn have beamed down to dark and duty surface of Zeta Coyvan III and have quickly encountered a pair of Chelapha.

As one leaps through the air towards Captain Tannis, the crew aboard the Quirinus find themselves in their own dilemma. Mariva Hixxan has returned. The bridge has been sealed and the former Counselor seems determined to talk...what about, is anyone's guess...

=/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Xherivhan Wars - Endless Conflicts"=/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge with Hixxan::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In sickbay with Trogdo::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::Former Counselor Hixxan stands with the conn console between herself and Captain Sulek. Her black eyes focus entirely on him:: CO: Your crew shall stay and listen to what I have to say...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Lifts his weapon without thinking and fires at the .. .thing... flying at the Captain, weapon on stun ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: I understand you wish to speak with Commander Powers, but he is currently... occupied.  If you will tell me, I will pass it on.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: fires at the narrow point between the attacking Chelapha's head and thorax...  ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: You wished to speak to me...we are for the time being your captive audience.  Speak.

ACTION - Kraight and Powers' shots light up the dark surface of the planet. Both strikes land true and the dog-sized bug lands dead at Tannis' feet. Off in the distance several other screeching sounds can be heard.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: realizes that he's left the perfect diversion behind the remaining Chelapha... taps a control on his tricorder and detonates the seismic charge ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: Smiles up at the new woman ::  CNS: So many people to see me, I must be important.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Lowers his weapon slightly ::  CSO: I fired on stun....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: Everyone has their importance, it only varies in time and place.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: What is your importance?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO: ... Excellent timing, commander. ::smiles::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: Captive is a term I would prefer to avoid using, Captain. ::Her words seem to have a melodic tone to them:: You see I am not your enemy, at least not yet...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: Sure, now we've fired the first shot.  For all we know, it was trying to say "hello."  All the more reason to finish up and get out of here.

ACTION - The seismic device fires and the dusty ground below the teams feet begins to shake...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: As did I... but we hit it simultaneously, and its nervous system is distinctly non-humanoid.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: I can be time and place.  ::Smiles::  I am the ships Counselor, Commander Azhure.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Your actions to date have yet to demonstrate that.  In any case, we do not need to play at semantics.  We are here and we shall listen.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances up and away for a moment before focusing on the Tzani.::

ACTION - The second insect seems to be stunned by the shaking ground. It looks down and lets out a meek squeal, unsure of how to react to the tremors.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Commander.  I am Trogdo.  :: his tri-vocal chords express his name ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CIV: This might be a good time to retreat...
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::watches the indicators change in status as the shuttle prepares for launch::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::She begins to circle around the conn display, moving ever closer to Ensign Thurrson:: CO: Two years ago you released the Dakora into our reality - I intend to assist you in correcting that error.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods with a smile::  Trogdo:  I am named a listener, I am here to listen.

ACTION - The second Chelapha lets out a few cries and the universal translator struggles to understand it's insectoid language, "Demons rise..."

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Do you like being in the Xherivhan, Commander?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: The Executioner...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: holds up a hand ::  CTO, CIV: On second thought...   Chelapha:  Tell us of the demons.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Tilts her head curiously at his wording::  Trogdo: In the Xherivhan?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: In our home, Commander.  Do you like it here?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CSO: The grounds shake and the humanoid arrives. She kills and we hide...::The translation is obviously rough::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Ah yes.  It seems to think that it's helping too.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Chelapha: The humanoid? Can you describe her?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::guides the shuttle away from its mother ship, and immediately sets a course for Zeta Coyvan VII, full impulse:: Computer: Computer, yellow alert.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CSO: Small, frail. Like that one...::The creature motions it's head towards Pangborn:: Harmless, but so deadly. Dark eyes.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: I must admit, I have had little opportunity to experience the side that is of light or beauty.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::as the CSO confers with the Chelapha, he turns to the CTO:: CTO: Can you get a reading on how many others are in the vicinity right now, and how we might escape if necessary?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Chelapha: Does this creature have a name?

ACTION - The shuttle beeps and moves off from the Quirinus.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Yet you return.  You left... things are not as you left them.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CSO: We...do no know...

ACTION - The are more screeches in the background. The second Chelapha seems scared off and rushes off into the darkness...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sadly:: Trogdo: No, they are not.  And we returned because we were asked to.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: Escape?  We leave.  But I can try to get better readings.  :: flips open his tricorder awkwardly in his left hand, keeping his primary hand on his weapon ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::while the shuttle proceeds on course, he goes about the business of getting ready for an away mission of one; med kit, phaser, tricorder, and lots of creativity::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: People have died here.  Many people have died.  Many more will soon die.  And many more will die after that.  Try not to be one of those people.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CIV: I wonder... Could it have been referring to the Executioner?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::looks to the distance:: CSO: The Creature, I take it?

ACTION - Telarus' comm to the bridge goes without a reply. A junior officer taps the Chief on the shoulder. "Sir, we're getting some unusual power readings on the bridge."

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Gives a "psst" to the CIV ::  CIV: Five... no, six more approaching as a group.  :: motions the direction ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks steadily at him::  Trogdo: I will try.  Will your information help me and the others?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: No way to tell. I would have liked to have shown it a picture of the Executioner.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Bridge*: I am on my way ::motions to a crewmen to start a diagnostic report::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: It is chaos incarnate, of that you should have realized by now.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: I do not know.  I know what has happened, but I could do nothing with it.  You have resources that I do not.  What you do with the information will affect the outcome for us all.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: We don't have that luxury. CTO: How do they approach? *Quirinus Transporter* Stand by, maintain a lock on us to beam out instantly upon my order...
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::finishes his preparations, and returns to his console:: Computer: Computer, scan the planet's surface as we approach. Life signs, energy readings. compare scan results to those of our last mission to Zeta Coyvan VII.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: What the Quirinus does?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Transporter Chief> *CIV* Understood, Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Indeed.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks at his tricorder ::  CIV: The data from the sensors is being collated now. We should have a good image of any subterranean structures very soon.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: Steadily, but not quick.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: nods ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: One who creates a temporal shift could also be said to cause chaos.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: Tell me...

ACTION - The six aliens reach the top of the ridge. In the darkness, however they are not visible - only on scans.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::arrives on Bridge and TL doors open and notices something weird:: *Engineering*: Scan my surrounding area on all spectrums for any anomalies.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: Control is hardly chaos, Captain. ::She leans against Thurrson's console and her skin seems to darken - a trick of the light perhaps?:: Will you accept my assistance?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::shouts aloud:: Creatures: We intend you no harm, we only wish to discuss matters of grave importance with you. Please descend and meet with us.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: examines the readings intently :: CIV, CTO: I'm reading a vast network of caverns beneath the surface. Very complex. Enough room for many thousands of Chelapha.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: When you left... the station was handed to the Noori... a few days later... they attacked my people.  Landed on my world.  That was the beginning....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: I must first hear the offer.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::guides the ship into a standard orbit, and waits for the scan results to appear before setting the transporter to coordinates nearest where they found their survivors::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods, encouraging him to continue::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts to scan with tricorder::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Engineering> *CEO*: We're on it sir...

ACTION - The air around Telarus seems thick, almost hazy. His tricorder goes wild as it picks up at least a half dozen temporal signatures - all of which are in a constant state of flux.

ACTION - The computer brings back scans of the surface for Jervase. The shuttles sensors is picking up an EM field in orbit near the landing site of the shuttles Vyborg and Vesna. No lifesigns are detected on the surface however.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: The Lilithine made a move against the station you called Crossroads one of your weeks later.  They were unsuccessful.  A few days later, the Vo sided with the Noori Syndicate.  The situation polarized.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::sets a 30-second delay, and uses the time to step up onto the pad, equipment and all::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: Can you detect any exits or entrances?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: We return to the surface of Zeta Coyvan and reverse the ritual that your Captain Viera completed...ending the Dakora's cycle of pain and death.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Scanning...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: How?

ACTION - On the top of the ridge a series of screeches can be heard - the Chelapha communicating, or a war-cry?

ACTION - Scans detect one single Chelapha approaching down the ridge.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: One entrance... bearing one-one-three. Two hundred meters beyond the Chelapha on the ridge.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::transporters engage, and he materialises a second or two later just outside the cave where it all began::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: There were others. Will this cause it to cease its activity.  It was called the Saviour.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: looks up, sees the approaching Chelapha ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Everyone took sides.  The precious balance that had held crumbled.  The Noori and the Lilithine were the major forces... I consider myself lucky to be alive.  To be on a station with the people who were responsible for deaths of... my people.

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light Michael Jervase appears on the surface of Zeta Coyvan. The transport takes longer then it should and he feels a little dizzy as he reforms. The sun beats down in the tropical and humid environment.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: Do you know what tipped the balance?  What brought about this union?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: I do not.  Perhaps the Noori were stupid with power over their new trophy.  Make no mistake - they made the first move.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO: Last thing we need is to discover that there's some sort of escape hatch right where we're standing. ::he watches as the Chelapha approaches...::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CIV: Speak!
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::taps his badge:: *shuttle*: Computer, establish a lock on this signal. Vital scan every 15 seconds. If my life signs appear in danger, initiate emergency beam-out.

ACTION - The shuttle computer's reply is static-y, but it acknowledges his command.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: Then what do you suggest?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: It recognizes you as the leader. 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<EO Dibble> *CEO* The readings are very odd sir...we are showing at least eight temporal signatures...Sir, you may wish to clear the area, it mayn't be safe.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::flips open his tricorder, and runs scans as he progresses into the cave... with the executioner, one can never be too safe... or too surprised, as it's proven more than once::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@Chelapha: To whom am I addressing?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::picks up eight different temporal signature:: *Engineering*: Scan for Tachyon and Chroniton particles.

ACTION - The Chelapha screeches something that the universal translator can not process. The creatures name is quite likely without pronunciation.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: sotto voce :: CIV: They may not have names as we understand the concept, sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: Trophy as in the station?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<EO Dibble> *CEO* Scanning...we will need to recalibrate to allow for the distortion. It could take a few minutes.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::the tricorder doesn't pick up anything too out of the ordinary, but he still doesn't relax any as he switches scans, and moves in towards the inscriptions he found Salina reading when they rescued her::

ACTION - For a brief moment Telarus seems to get a sense that he is not alone...but scans don't show any life-signs on the bridge. He's on his own.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: Clearly not. Chelapha: We need to speak to your leaders, to discuss matters of the Chelapha's presence and activities in this sector.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CIV: Come! ::It screeches and then scurries up the dusty ridge and into the endless darkness::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: nods again ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo:  Why was the station turned over to them?  Who turned it over to them?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO/CTO: They are direct. ::follows in the direction that the Chelapha has disappeared::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Counselor Azhure believes that the Executioner has a part to play in this.  How do you know that returning it to rest will not effect the time line?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: furrows his brows and looks at her ::  CNS: You did.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV, CTO: "Come into my parlour, said the spider to the fly..."  :: follows Tannis ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Takes a breath in and out, but does not lower his guard ::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: We all have our part to play for good or evil. ::Her eyes never move from Sulek:: This war is much bigger then you and your crew, Captain. You should realize this by now.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::gets an idea, takes his comm. badge and sets the tricorder to a broad spectrum broadcast with a specific identifier on the frequencies to find it::

ACTION - Jervase moves down the slightly slopping cave entrance - the same sort of cavern the crew encountered on Xhiv and where Soriq encountered the Saviour. The cavern is dark and damp. The air is moist and heavy.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::modifies the comm. badge to emit the signal at a higher amplitude than the tricorder and activates the emergency beacon and then attaches it to the tricorder and throws his tricorder in after sending the data to his console in main engineering::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
TL: Main Engineering.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<EO Dibble> *CEO* Scans show that there are Chroniton particles all over the bridge.  Concentration is heaviest near helm and front view screen.  Likely focal point is the screen.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks away, her brow furrowing::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: Will the Quirinus lose our transporter signals if we enter these caverns?

ACTION - The air in front of Telarus seems to ripple and fracture. The tricorder passes some sort of invisible barrier and vanishes. He gets a clear signal from the beacon. The tricorder, however, does not reappear near Sulek.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Trogdo: Is there anything else you can tell me?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Download all data from LCARS network on USS Enterprise-D mission encounter with fractured time during Romulan encounter.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Send data to my console at my office station in Main Engineering and to the Engineering Officer Dibble's station as well.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Computer> CEO: Processing.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: There's a very good chance that it will, sir. There are numerous mineral and metallic deposits that could mask us from the ship's sensors.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: All wars are greater than the sum of their parts.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: I know who attacked who, and when.  Because of what is inside me.  But the why... I do not know.

ACTION - The Chelapha seem to keep their distance as the team follows the apparent leader. They are brought over the ridge and down into a small sandy valley. There seems to be more dry vegetation here. In the distance their lights reveal a massive hole in the bottom of the valley - as if the ground had opened up and threatened to swallow them whole.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: scans the opening ::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: Well said. ::She gives a perfect smile and slowly begins to walk towards Sulek:: The Dakora have been fighting a war for millennia, and you are just pawns in their battles...end this fight before it consumes all of us.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: I need an answer then to your intention.  To understand your actions, why did you attack Azhure?  In what way would this prevent the Dakora?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps control pad in TL:: *EO*: Start processing the data that they have on the Enterprise mission.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::runs the built-in translation algorithm based off of the linguistics database in an attempt to at least determine what the writings say::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns to look at him a moment:: Trogdo: Would it be possible for me to have that information?  Can it be downloaded... so to speak?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: I was...::She seems to search for the proper word::...unsure of who I was. I have a better understand now of my role in things.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: I... do not know how it works.  But I can tell you the information.  :: Smiles ::  You remind me of Bill.  Is he well?  No one will let me see him.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: That might be a problem. At the very least, maintain active scans to map the damned place...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he stands perfectly still ready to move should Hixxan become aggressive:: Hixxan: And your role is to stop the Dakora?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Aye, sir.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::watches as the translation progresses:: Self: Tell me your story... so I can rewrite the damn thing.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: ...and yours is to bring peace.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<EO Dibble> *CEO* Aye.  Running comparative analysis with records and your tricorder reading input.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Others would have me believe that this is not so.

ACTION - Much of Jervase's translation is broken. The passage of time has not be kind to the scriptures on the cavern walls. One passage has remained fairly safe from water damage however. It begins, "...and the heavens shall open in space so Holy..."

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Smiles:: Trogdo: I am not sure if he would find that a compliment or not.  As for Commander Powers, he is... still in one piece.  I find that well at times.  He is off ship at the moment, which is why he is not available.  Things, as you said, were not as we left them.  We are still trying to deal with it.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::gets out of TL and enters Main Engineering looks at the mission reports from the Enterprise and the readings and listens to the EO:: EO: Go and bring a set of emergency transporter armbands on the double. We don't have much time.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: ...then all you and I can do, Captain, is hope for the best. ::She smiles and steps up close to him, her dark eyes level with his own stare::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Reaches over for the computer and activates it::  Trogdo: If you would please... perhaps there is something that will help us.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO: Suggestions?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::calls up a data interpolation algorithm to attempt to fill in the blanks as the translation continues::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: If it will stop or slow the progress of the war in Crossroads sector.  I agree.  One last thing...how do you know this?

ACTION - Their Chelapha guide scrambles into the cave entrance, it's claws keeping it safe along the vertical shaft of the hole. "Come," it screeches loudly.

Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: Scriptures.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: I suppose "roll when you hit the bottom" is unacceptable?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@Chelapha: We are unable to descend along this bore. Are there any alternatives to entering your caverns?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV, CTO: The shaft is almost perfectly vertical.  :: flexes his fingers, so the others can see his adhesion pads expand slightly ::  I can climb down the sides safely.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Xherivhan scriptures?  Where are these written?  I would like to read them if possible.

ACTION - "...and the heavens shall open in space so Holy. Fire shall rain down upon those unworthy. The Dakora rise and their vengeance shall be swift. Cities will crumble and our children's role shall come to an end."

Mariva_Hixxan says:
@<Chelapha> CIV: No options. Climb.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CO: They can be found where all of this began, on the Xherivhan home world.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: Begins to dictate information, seemingly not quite present - his focus is elsewhere, and his voice has taken on an odd tone ::  CNS: Day 1 is recorded as the Day Starfleet left, and the Xherivhan Wars began.  The Noori Syndicate assumed command of Crossroads Station.  On Day 5, the Noori invaded Xherita III - the Tzani home world.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#Self: That's it... we're being... no... ::pauses, then turns and heads towards the altar:: The Lilithine... are being used as the Executioner's pawns.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO/CSO: Ridiculous... how deep does this shaft go?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: quietly listens, not interrupting.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: About one hundred meters. Allow me to go down there, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 12, the Lilithine Sisterhood attacked Crossroads Station, and was defeated.  On Day 17, the Vodauran Solidarity and Hunters of Feizhera swore allegiance to the Syndicate.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO: Contact the Quirinus, and request some rappelling gear. I'm sure a spike and some rope will have to do. By the Gods.... CSO: No, you wait.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: In the cave...then we shall see these writings.  But first I have an away team to consider and there are the Chelapha...We shall meet you where this began.  I can promise little else.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::closes in quickly on the place of much sacrifice, and tries the same translation process on the inscriptions there::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 31, Au'ra Aelsery is appointed High General of the Lilithine Defensive Fleet.  On Day 62, the Syndicate declares victory over the Tzani.  Almost immediately, the Bliss begins an uprising.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::sits in his office waiting for the Engineering Officer to bring the armbands looking at the data that Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge wrote in his mission technical log regarding how they were able to separate themselves from the time anomalies::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Sir, I can easily wait, but we cannot be certain that the Chelapha will oblige. I can go with them now, and you and Commander Powers can follow. We dare not lose this opportunity.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CIV: Aye, Captain.  :: taps his commbadge, wondering if they can still contact the ship ::  *Quirinus*: Quirinus, come in.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances upwards in the direction of the bridge, her eyes unfocused for but a moment, before she nods and turns her attention back to the Tzani::

ACTION - Hixxan's skin seems to shift into a blue and then teal spectrum. "Then it is decided, I shall find you where this hell came forth..." She turns on her heels and heads back towards the viewscreen.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: In time...In time.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Transporter Chief> *CTO* Aye sir, how may I be of assistance, sir?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: We are not separating. That is all. 
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 91, the Lilithine Sisterhood declared control over the entire Origin Star System.  On Day 184, the first battle on Lilitha began; the Noori slaughtered the Bliss leaders.  Your war with the Synod began at the same time.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Aye, sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<EO Dibble> CEO: Sir here you are all I could find was one armband the others are out for repair in the workshop.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
EO: It will have to do.

ACTION - The holographic viewscreen seems to ripple and Mariva doesn't even hesitate as she walks through it. The familiar beeping sounds on the bridge resume and Sulek realizes that Thurrson and the rest of the bridge crew had also stopped moving. All returns to normal.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts making the modifications as per the mission log report::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 193, Noori landed forces on Lilitha, who began a counterassault on Xherita IV.  On Day 214, the Noori forces were driven from the Lilitha system.  The next day, the Lilithines themselves were driven from Xherita.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Sulek here.  Verify space normal.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::sighs, and taps his badge:: *shuttle*: Computer, broadcast the following message on an emergency Starfleet channel to USS Quirinus, priority one. Quirinus, I may have an answer. I'll return to the ship soon. Hopefully.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Leans forward and types a command into the computer to use the data to create a timeline.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*TR Chief*: Chief, we need rappelling gear.  Ropes, spikes... you know better than I do.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Transporter Chief> *CTO*: Aye sir...it'll take a moment to make some arrangements...sir...
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<Computer> *MO*: Broadcasting.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: What is the air quality like down there?
Mariva_Hixxan says:
<OPS> CO: Sir, we have an incoming message from...::She blinks as she looks at her display:: Zeta Coyvan VII - it's Lieutenant Jervase, sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: walks to the edge of the shaft and scans ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir this is Telarus, good to hear your voice
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Put it through.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 222, reports of a viral outbreak surfaced on Vodauran Prime.  The deaths started the next day.  On Day 249, the Noori Syndicate merged with The Democratic Republic of Xherita, with Aeon Qui'dinjori as head.  The Tzani genocide began the same day on Xherita III.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CEO* We've had a temporal shift.  External scans for Chroniton particle signature.  Record it and see how far you can trace it.

ACTION - Jervase's voice can be heard on the Quirinus bridge, "Quirinus, I may have an answer. I'll return to the ship soon. Hopefully."

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: I am still reading high levels of chroniton particles in your area, standby.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: I am attempting to get a trace on it now, sir
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*MO*: Understood.  We may be coming to you.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CTO/CIV*: Report.

ACTION - A shimmer of blue light brightens the dark valley as four packs of climbing gear materialize not far from the edge of the cavern.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: Atmosphere reads 17% oxygen... not significantly different from then surface. Reading an extensive series of tunnels, similar to the hives many insect species construct.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Two hundred and fifty days following Starfleet's withdrawal, the second battle on Lilitha began with the Noori landing troops.  Within one day, they were able to capture three supercomputer facilities.  On Day 259, the Lilithine Sisterhood fell to Noori forces.  Chelapha scouts were also detected and encountered in the Mo'ra system.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#COM: Quirinus: Negative, Quirinus. If this goes the way I think it will, the fewer people at risk, the better. There's been enough bloodshed for one year.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@*CO*: We've made contact with the Chelapha, captain, and we're currently being taken to speak with the leaders of the colony. We've requested rappelling gear to descend into their networks. We'll apprise of the situation shortly.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*CIV*: I've had a visit from Mariva Hixxan...suffice it to say, we need to expedite this matter with the Chelapha.  We have an appointment on Zeta Coyvan VII.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
#::sees what he can do to hopefully speed up the translation::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: Day 260, the Syndicate declared victory on Lilitha.  Ten days later, the Noori were driven off by a popular uprising, and the Sisterhood retakes control.  On Day 311, eighty nine days after the first reports, the fifty thousandth death is reported from the Vo.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Running scans now, sir. But I do suggest that you all stay on the Bridge as to not possible contaminate the rest of the ship with chroniton radiation
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CNS: On Day 332, the third battle of Lilitha begins, and the Noori are driven from the system.  Day 359, the Noori encountered unusual temporal anomalies in the Origin Star System... and you returned on Day 380, to deal with this entire mess.

ACTION - As the away team prepares to rappel down into the Chelapha hive, Michael Jervase's program struggles to translate the Xherivhan scriptures - the same very ones that Salina Viera was rambling when the crew found her two years ago...

ACTION - ...the same ones Mariva Hixxan just mentioned only moments ago. Day 380. This mess just seems to have gotten a great deal more complicated...

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