U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10709.24

starring 

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as CSO Kraight 
James Homuth as CMO Michael Jervase 
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Azhure 
Joshua Colley as FCO Erik Rolf Thursson

and
Chris Dickinson, Ship Manager  

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus is currently in the Bryma star system, an unremarkable set of planets - small and lifeless, and those that failed to form into one large orb.  It was the mysterious visions of the Chief Science Officer that led them here in the first place.  It had been the quest of a famous archeologist to search for and locate a set of artifacts spoken of in ancient legends; the bringing together of the set would bring either great fortune, or great disaster.
 
But now the archeologist is dead, and two of the senior officers of the Quirinus are psychologically linked to the artifacts that they held.  Their mission has become suddenly unclear.  To continue the search could lead to further dangers - or the strange occurances are merely coincidental.  The dead scientist lies in wait of an autopsy, the first two pulsing rocks have been taken from their masters, and the search for the third of the set continues above a barren wasteland.

=/\==/\= BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10709.24 =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= Gifts of Fortune and Danger – Episode 6 =/\==/\= 

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, wondering what is happening to Kraight and Powers::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In medical, watching the expressions of Kraight and Bill.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::In sickbay watching the response of Powers and Kraight as they realize the stones are gone::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: lies still, waits for the doctor to finish his scans ::
MO_McCarthy says:
:: watching the two intently and scanning them with a tricorder ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: How do you feel?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Continuous scans on objects in containment.  Notify me of any change.
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The two gemstones, now separated, remain quiescent.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: I am... experiencing an emotional response to the loss of the stone. I can't explain it. It's just an artifact.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks over the computer scans of the stones::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: Define, emotional response?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: Captain, I hope I'm not interrupting, but what is the status of Kraight and Powers?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Loss... emptiness... as if something very dear to me has been taken. Benzites are not a sentimental people. We do not form emotional attachments to objects.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* The Doctor is scanning them now. Keep me post on anything security discovers on Buuren's demise.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: Aye Captain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: Keep me appraised if it gets any worse.  :: Moves over to Bill and asks him the same question, getting the same response.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, closes his eyes ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* Have SO continue update on anything the probes return.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slips back over to the doctor::  MO: They are alright?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: I'm keeping an eye on it myself
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* Understood.  I shall return shortly.
MO_McCarthy says:
CNS: Slight chemical imbalance but nothing too extreme. Although I'm not sure IF it'll stay that way.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
McCarthy: How long before the autopsy of Dr. Buuren is complete?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow, starting to ask what he meant, but waits for the captain to finish.::
MO_McCarthy says:
CO: I have one of the other officers working on it. Should be done very shortly.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
McCarthy: Fine. :: he looks at the two former carriers of the stones:: Azhure: Keep an eye on these two. We need everything we can get if we are to understand the effect of the artifacts.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
MO: Doctor, back to this imbalance... what do you mean if?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods at the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure/McCarthy: I am returning to the bridge. Keep apprised of anything new.  ::he turns and leaves sickbay::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: opens his eyes... moves restlessly on the pallet ::
MO_McCarthy says:
CNS: With these imbalances and the unknown nature of these stones, I'm just not quite sure if the chemical balances will right themselves or get worse.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::down the hall he enters the TL:: Bridge.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks over at Kraight and Bill.::  MO: What could be causing it though?  The stones are not organic.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::keeps an eye on the scans of the stones::
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Telemetry from one of the probes briefly lights up as it picks up something out of the norm for the area.
MO_McCarthy says:
CNS: that is something that I have to figure out or we do..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives bridge and steps off the TL:: Pangborn: Report.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up at the scanners report on the probe::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: The stones are unchanged, we just got a hit from one of the probes. I'm looking into it now
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sits up :: CNS: Counselor...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walks over to Kraight and lightly lays a hand on his arm.::
MO_McCarthy says:
:: looks over to the CSO :: CSO: Commander how're you feeling?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: As soon as you have coordinates and nature of the anomaly, let me know.  If it holds true to the other artifacts, it should be a low level EM field.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Scanning now
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: The feelings I mentioned... are intensifying. I feel... I feel as though I must recover the stone. As though... a great injustice has been done when it was taken from me.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Kind of looks like a glitch....hold on
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::intensifies the scan::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: But why?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes his head ::  CNS: I can't say.
MO_McCarthy says:
:: gets a concerned look on his face :: CSO: You better sit down commander. The imbalance is increasing.. at this rate unless I try to stabilize it. It could very well kill you.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: It's a low level EM pulse - the same as the stones. It's buried in one of the planets upper crust. It's on the third planet.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves over to stand behind the XO::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: with a distracted look :: MO: Yes... all right...   :: lays back down ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The question is, do we bring it aboard?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up:: CO: It's your call.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Steps away, concerned::  *CO*: Captain, taking away the stones may not have been a good idea.  Both Kraight and Bill have a chemical imbalance that is increasing... deadly so.
MO_McCarthy says:
:: brings the bioscanners online :: CNS: inform the captain please. and any assistance you can render would be appreciated.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Set for synchronous orbit over the coordinates of the the third planet where the EM emission is located.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: No... tell the Captain... keep the stones in isolation. We can't risk exposing any more of the crew.
MO_McCarthy says:
:: gives the CSO a dosage to try to balance out the chemicals in the CSO's body ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shudders slightly as the injection is administered ::
MO_McCarthy says:
:: gets a concerned look :: CNS: the imbalance is somewhere in their brain but I can't isolate where, and if I don't, well the consequences could be not so pretty.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Your recommendation?  We know the stones react when in the vicinity of each other...What if we put Powers and Kraight in separate isolation...near the contained stones.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walks over to Kraight::  CSO: I have no intention of exposing any of the crew, however, I also have no intention of loosing either husband or friend.  For some reason, these stones chose you two.  And until we know what happened to Buuren... :: leaves the rest unsaid.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Then have the Doctor put us in stasis until a cure can be found.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: Give them back and keep the two apart from each other for now.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* You should know we have indication of a third artifact.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: We need your talents, commander.  How about we isolate you in one of the labs.  There you can continue your research.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* It is a reasonable idea.  Set up a separate isolation for each, preferably on different decks and then transfer patients and stones.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: lays down ::  CNS: All right... all right. Post a guard. The stones are clearly psychoactive.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: I do not know if finding the other artifact is good or not.  They are obviously not as simple as we would like them to be.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: Captain, we're in range to beam the third stone up
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* I am debating whether it should even be brought up for the time being.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: I am going to send Bill back to our quarters and Kraight to his lab.  He requests we keep a guard posted.  Given the situation, that is probably a good idea.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: We have started something... I think we need to finish it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Captain... you should also suspend the command codes for Commander Powers and myself.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
MO: Doc, if you will see Kraight to his lab, I will take my husband back to our quarters.  Then I will have the artifact beamed to them. Remain with the commander for now.
MO_McCarthy says:
ALL: Before anyone leaves let me put this on the CSO and the CTO. It will monitor the imbalance and let me know if there is anything untoward happening.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Any idea what it is.  Buuren did not believe that each item would be the same.  His hypothesis seems to be based on the fact that the two we have one is a stone the other a gem.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Arrange for security at Kraight's lab and Power's quarters.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I can't tell anything more that it's emanating the same kind of field. Will do.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sends a security team to each location::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Do we at least have a size?
MO_McCarthy says:
: puts on the monitoring devices ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: It's approximately the same size as the other two
MO_McCarthy says:
ALL: these will immediately initiate a site to site transport back to sickbay if anything goes critical.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
MO: Then you must have a security detail posted here as well.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slipping an arm around Bill's waste as soon as the doctor is finished and assists him out of medical.::  MO: Understood.  Stay with Kraight.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Security is on their way to specified location.  I agree, we have come this far at possibly the cost of at least Buuren's life. I'll beam the third artifact to medical. Have an isolation chamber set up there.
MO_McCarthy says:
CSO: I plan on it..
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: Give me a moment... I am taking Bill to our quarters.  :: orders the lift to deck 2.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Get a lock on the third object and wait for Azhure's order that all is in place.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around... what was that? ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Aye
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As they walk out, she is concerned as she balances more of his weight.  As the doors slide open, she enters and takes him over to their bed.  Gently she helps him to lay down.::  CTO: I will be back in a bit.  I need to check on the third artifact.
MO_McCarthy says:
:: runs a tricorder scan of the CSO ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a sigh, she leaves, nodding to the security officer already on duty and makes her way back down to medical.::
MO_McCarthy says:
:: notices the imbalance getting worse :: Oh boy.. CSO: You ain't leaving. I'm putting you directly into stasis at this time.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Arriving back in medical, she heads for one of the side rooms.  There, she pulls out a small container.:: *XO*: Ready when you are.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, still looking around :: MO: That... that may be best...
MO_McCarthy says:
CSO: Lay down on this biobed here and i'll get on it..
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*: Also, if you would beam the perspective stones to their designated person.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Initiating beam in now ::beams the stone to the containment field::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: will do
MO_McCarthy says:
*CO* Currently I'm having to put the CSO into stasis. The condition is worsening.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::  Waits, looking at the shimmer of the beam.::  *XO*: There is nothing here.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::site to site transports the stones to their respective 'owners'::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Nothing? Are you sure?
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: Kraight and Powers finds 'their' stone in their hands.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*: I see the shimmer of the transport beam but... wait... :: frowns as something starts to materialize.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks down ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Scan containment field in Medlab 1
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the transport is completed, she activates the beam around the artifact.:: My... you are a beauty.  And who are you destined for I wonder?  *XO*: Commander, transport is complete.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: What is it we beamed aboard?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* And what does the third artifact look like?
MO_McCarthy says:
:: noticing the chemical balance returning to normal :: ALL: CSO, your chemical balance is returning to normal. How do you feel?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*: Another gem.  This one though is not unlike topaz.  It will need to be tested.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: Proceed with analysis
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Commander, how are you feeling?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Computer should be running scans as we speak.  No one is to touch that gem.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: Understood.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: breathing slowly ::  MO and *CNS*: Better... better.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Good.  I will send you the current information on our newest artifact when you are ready.
MO_McCarthy says:
*CNS* It has to have a psychoactive component to it.. Once a person touches the gem they can't be without it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Keep an eye on the computer scans of artifact three.  ::he moves to his chair::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Thank you, Counselor.   MO: I'm ready to go to my lab.
MO_McCarthy says:
CSO: Very well you can go. just keep the monitor on for awhile longer. I want to make sure you're alright.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::at science one already:: CO: I'm on it captain
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
MO: Understood. Thank you, Doctor.   :: exits sickbay ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Watches the stone, sensing nothing from it, as she had not from the others.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: checks on her husband as she waits to find he too is fine.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I think I will look at the third stone personally.  ::is for some reason quite curious::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the TL:: Medlab 1::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up:: CO: Sir? Maybe it's best to wait until we know more.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the scans near completion, she downloads the data and sends it to Kraight's lab.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waves off the statement as the TL doors close::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives at deck and moves down the hall::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*: Commander, scans are complete, I am uploading them to science.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters medical and moves to the small room where Azhure and the stone are::Azhure: Quite interesting...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters the science lab, orders his staff to leave ::  *CO*: Captain, I am in Science Lab I. Please suspend my command codes now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: I'm looking them over now
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Hmmmm...what...of course...::but does not take any action::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up slightly startled::  CO: Ummm... yes, it is.  Quite lovely.  I sense nothing from it though.  But I did not with the others either.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: Captain, it's reading as basically the same as the other stones, the only difference being the color
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: It has the same cut, the same size and while different, it seems to be engraved with the same lan...guage... captain?  Are you alright?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves around the containment field::Azhure ::but almost to himself:: Interesting...lovely...yes...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: studies the datastream on the third artifact ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: watches, not sure to interfere or not, and yet they had decided to see this through...::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::before Azhure can move, he presses the field release code on the PADD.  there is a momentary sparkle as the force field abates and he reaches out and takes the stone:: Self: Lovely...yes....
Host NightWind says:
ACTION: As the captain takes the gem, energy shimmers along his hand and a sense of completeness fills him.

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