U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10711.12

starring 

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Ryan Roe as FCO Theron Kayle
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as CSO Kraight 
Ed Selgas as CEO David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Azhure 

featuring
Steve Gelhorn as CMO McCarthy 

and
Steve Gelhorn, Ship Manager   

MISSION PROLOGUE: This week on the Quirinus the ship is dispatched to investigate some strange going ons in the Romulan Neutral Zone. What could be going on... Only time will tell.

=/\==/\= BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10711.12 =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= The Game's Afoot – Episode 1 =/\==/\=

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::In his quarters, getting ready for his shift::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, checking long range sensors ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In the armory, checking their store of Type III phaser rifles, setting aside a small pile for testing on the firing range ::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::adjusts his uniform as he gets comfortable at his post, checks over the engine readouts and extrapolates the length of the journey:: CO: Captain we should arrive at the edge of the Romulan Neutral Zone in approx. 5 hours.  ::starts to go over previous Romulan encounters in his mind::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Finishes dressing and leaves for the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sitting in chair:: Theron: Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Anything on long range?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Long range scans show no detectable Romulan activity within ten light years of the Neutral Zone, Captain. Of course, given their cloaking technology, that may not mean much.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we re-adapt our echo sensors to bounce off cloaked objects?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the bridge and takes his place next to Sulek:: CO: Captain :: nods ::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::nods ahead as he hears his CO's reply, realizes its the first 'official' report hes given the Captain, now that things are well in motion Theron is excited to see what Sulek is like, after almost five years serving with his last Commanding Officer they had become good friends, but doubts that is the case on every ship in the fleet::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Commander.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Entering her office, she takes a seat and pulls up her appointment log.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I can certainly try, sir.  :: turns to his console ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Any speculation on what our Romulan friends are up to?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Theron: I hope that you have had no ill effects from your brush with death.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: Captain, if you do not have our new helmsman fully occupied, could I have him for a session?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Only that Fleet Command has noticed unusual activity.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm certain we'll find out soon enough.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::as he turns to face the Captain he thinks back to the recurring nightmares but decides a more placid response is sufficient:: CO: No Sir, and thank you for the concern.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Not that I am aware of.  Theron: Good. Report to CNS Azhure for profile.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods to herself and pulls up the new file she had created for him.::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::sighs slightly as he nods to the relief helmsman to take over and heads for the TL:: CO: Aye Sir.  ::enters and heads for the CNS office, albeit he appreciates her consistent concern, Theron would feel much more useful on the bridge given the rising tension of approaching the neutral zone::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I guess he would need to see a shrink after dying.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After checking the last of the rifles, he looks at the pile of rifles numbering roughly fifteen.  He looks over at Nani, and then back down at the pile ::  Nani: Give me a hand with these?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Precautionary, I am sure.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stands up and heads over to the small curio cabinet to make some Vulcan spice tea::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> CTO: Only if I get to fire the ones I carry, sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::rings the chime on the CNS Office entry::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::in Main Engineering::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Calls out::  FCO: Enter...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It's not like we have crewmembers that hallucinate or hear voices ::wry deadpan::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Snorts ::  Nani: Fine.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::walks in and scans for the CNS:: CNS: Counselor . . .

ACTION: The XO hears a whisper in his ear.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::ignores the hallucination::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With the prepared tray in hand, walks over to the what humans called the coffee table and placed it down, motioning for Theron to take a seat::  FCO: Please...
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::smiles and takes a seat across from the El-Aurian:: CNS:  I figured you would want to have a chat with me when I wasn't so pumped full of sedatives.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: At least not recently.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::running preparations for mission to neutral zone::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Taking a seat, she poured a cup and offered it to him with a smile.::  FCO: Ignoring the fact it is standard procedure, there are always repercussions of such ummm... situations... at least if you are lucky enough to have to deal with an 'afterwards'.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Charlie Chief> CEO: Sir, you asked me to see me.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::laughs:: Sulek: Or at least that we - meaning I - have cared to share. That was a strange point in my career, I must admit. I've never vanquished a foe as real, or as dangerous as myself.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: He and Nani grab as many rifles as they can carry, and manage to get all of them in their arms.  They walk down the hallway to the firing range ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Chief: Yes I did sit down and close the door. ::leans back in his office chair::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Any success at reworking the echo sensor?
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::takes the cup gratefully:: CNS: Yes I suppose I was lucky , , , wouldn't be the first time.  I certainly hope that 'special' kinda luck never runs out.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: distractedly ::  CO: Almost there...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Chief: I just wanted to commend you on a job well done and thank you for such a superb job. I know that you are an able person and capable of so much here. I want to have you become my ACEO.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: the stocky science officer's blue-green hands fairly fly over the console ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Chief> CEO: Sir?!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pouring herself a cup, she sits back and curls her feet up comfortably::  FCO: Yes.  I did not read up on it, as I like to everyone basically a 'fresh' start, but that was rather hard to miss as it was highlighted.  Can you tell me a bit about what happened as well as the repercussions to yourself?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Chief: Yes I need replace Lt. White he was among Alpha Team. You would be promoted to Lt. JG and you would become my new ACEO starting immediately upon accepting the position.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns ::  CO: Reconfiguration complete. Echo sensors now online.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Nani and he drop the pile next to a set of targeting stands.  They begin to set up four rifles into the proper mountings, and aim them to the targets at the far end ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Range and accuracy? Run a few simulations if needed.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I have already done so. Range is seven parsecs. Accuracy within 1.2 percent of accepted norms.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::sets the cup down and leans forward:: CNS: Well  . . . in the short of it, I gladly risked my life for my ship and crew as would any Starfleet officer . . . there was also someone I was close to in more immediate danger.  We we're successful, however the shuttle was destroyed and my shipmates assumes I was dead.  Given that the plasma in the debris field masked my lifesigns.  ::laughs to himself:: CNS: Come to think of it I don't think we ever determined how I survived and what part of the shuttle remained intact.  Moving on, I was picked up by mercenaries  . . . spent two months with amnesia . . during which I had a sort of  . . . 'religious' experience.  ::takes a sip of tea:
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The earlier readings are confirmed. No detectable Romulan activity near the Neutral Zone.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I should know better than to ask for thoroughness from you.  Well done, Commander.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::gets up and walks out of office:: All: Attention all Engineering personnel, as of today's Stardate Ensign Petrelli, Chief of Engineering Operations is promoted to the rank of Lt. JG with the rights and privileges given and to the duty station of Assistant CEO.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Mind you, we really have no way to scan for cloaked ships. At least not officially
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Officially no, but if the CSO believes it will work...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I have every confidence in Commander Kraight's ability. We might show Starfleet a thing or two after this is over.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO: So... you were not physically dead as you were this time.  Once you returned, how did you handle the situation?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: With the last of the rifle in place, he steps back from the firing stand ::  Nani: Fire.  Ten bursts, point-one seconds each.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Never underestimate a Benzite who sets out to achieve something, Commander. Achievement is, after all, the driving force that underlies Benzite culture.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: And then we will have an officially recommended method.  One gain at least from our time in Cross Roads.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I wouldn't dare :: warm smile::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::taps his cup and ponders the memories:: CNS: Things seemed to change after that . . . people started getting reassigned, a close friend left the fleet, nothing really stayed the same, and such is life, the woman I loved and I grew closer apart.  I took a sabbatical.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> CTO: Aye.  :: Activates the computer, who cycles through the blasts in a matter of five seconds.  Real-time data shows up on the computer panel she is watching, and the computer begins to analyze variances ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
 ::applauses heard:: Petrelli: You have Engineering. I am heading to the Bridge. Keep running the diagnostics, get on the torpedo loaders cleaned, serviced, and primed. Have Charlie Team check the phaser relays and make sure everything is copacetic there.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Petrelli> CEO: Aye
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
 ::heads to TL::  Petrelli: Congrats.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO: And basically you are now returning from that sabbatical?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
 TL: Main Bridge ::doors close::

ACTION: The CEO hears a voice in the Turbolift with him.

FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::nods:: CNS: Yes Mame.  ::follows with a big fake smile and raises his cup:: CNS: Danger and death wasted no time did they?!?!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO: There is more, isn't there.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Nani: Looks good so far.  Variances are within tolerances.  Let's get the next set in the podiums.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> :: Nods and moves to the right side of the group ::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::grins at the woman with a sarcastic tone:: CNS: Aww come on Commander, you don't expect for me to let it 'all' out on the first time do you? I'm not that kinda girl.

ACTION: The CEO hears a voice in the Turbolift with him.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks around and taps comm badge:: Self: Yes?

ACTION: The CO sees a very strange item on the viewscreen. A meadow...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Smiles:: FCO: Ahhh... but I am that kind of counselor.  I prefer to learn from ... what is that quaint human saying... :: Looks down at her cup for a moment and then back at him.:: Oh yea... from the horses mouth.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking at the viewscreen:: Pangborn: Look at the viewscreen...what do you see?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::hears nothing back::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Removes the four rifles from the clamps as Nani puts the next four on ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Looks up from his padd:: Sulek: I see stars. Why?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I do not see what I should see...I see an expanse of meadow.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns at the Captain's last comment :: CO: Sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Seriously? That sounds more like me than you. Maybe you should seek medical attention.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::arrives on Bridge::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::chuckles:: CNS: Maybe so, but I never liked horses very much.  ::sighs:: CNS: Alright Counselor I'll bite . . . . I miss her, I miss my ship, I miss my friends, I miss the days when I felt I belonged somewhere, but, just the same, I'm not a 'basket case' to quote another Human term.  I'm dealing, I promise.

ACTION: echo sensors pick up neutrino emissions coming from 200,000 KM of the starboard side.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Run a scan...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Nani: Alright.  Again, same test for these.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns back to his console as it beeps ::  CO: Sensors detect a significant neutrino emission... two hundred thousand kilometers to starboard.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO: Making and losing friends is unfortunately a part of being a Federation officer that we must learn to deal with.  What happened to the girl?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to a locker and removes a tricorder and quickly scans himself::Kraight: See if anything external scans match these readings. ::tosses the tricorder to him::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Possible source and effect on ship and crew?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: catches the tricorder :: CO: Aye, sir...  :: establishes a link to the tricorder and begins the comparison ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> :: Initiates the automatic firing sequences again ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Have you ever experienced anything like this before?
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::stretches his leg out:: CNS: I assure you I'm aware of 'all' the prices we have to and might have to pay for this outfit . . . . I got a letter, not too long ago.  Shes pursuing her career, in some distant corner of the Milky Way, most likely the corner farthest from me.  :grins::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: None to speak of. Neutrinos interact very little with normal matter. Earth scientists of several centuries ago used enormous tanks of solvent to detect only one or two particles a day.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: And what would cause such an emission?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly she looks at him, knowing the statement for a lie, but leaving it alone as one of his coping skills for something he is not ready yet for.::  FCO: Since your... awakening, what have you had to deal with?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: There are any number of causes, both natural and artificial. They range from the collapse of certain types of stars to the operation of the power systems of several types of industrial equipment.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Watches the computer readouts ::  Nani: Number... 2.  Needs to be adjusted.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
CNS: Uhh sleeplessness for one. . . ::thinks:: CNS: Sometimes a feeling of loss . . . but as I said I had a 'religious' experience of sorts, I'm trying to find my role not only as a Starfleet Officer but as a Bajoran as well.  Again, more learning and growing I suppose, I think thats another reason I decided to come back,I needed a break from my break.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: And given that the echo sensor picked this up...I think we should investigate.  Helm:Adjust course to follow neutrino trail.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::low whisper:: Self: Nawh, it was probably nothing.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO; Agreed.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Reporting for duty on Bridge station.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::activates terminal::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Good day Mr Telarus. Take your station.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: nods::  FCO: What kind of a loss do you feel?
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
<Helmsman> CO: Aye Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Does the trail take us into the neutral zone?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Nani> :: Pulls the number 2 rifle and sets it aside special before removing the other three ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::station console comes online::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts to communicate with Engineering systems and begins to distribute repair teams and maintenance teams::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::looks down and lets out another chuckle, when he looks back up he can see the stars moving behind her differently and he rises out of his chair:: CNS: I think we've changed course Commander, would you feel terribly insulted if I asked we continue this at another time? This close to the Neutral Zone, I would prefer to be on the bridge while on duty.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: What's our current situation sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If it does, we will not cross border, but full monitor.  Now, while we follow, I think I will go to medical and see if they can tell me about meadows.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Places the next four rifles in what's becoming a rather repetitive motion ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rises and crosses to the TL:: Pangborn: You have the con.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping in:: Sickbay.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: We're following a neutrino emission that may have affected the Captain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
FCO: Go where ye are needed... we will talk later.
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::nods respectfully at Azhure then exits and takes the TL to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives deck and proceeds down the hall::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Nani: Alright.  Again with the sequence.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Orders on that sir? What do you need from Engineering?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Nothing now. Unless you want me to break something. Just manning your station will do for now.   ::smile::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters sickbay:: MO Selara: Doctor, I have just seen a meadow on the viewscreen.  I thought perhaps we should check out this obvious hallucination.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: watches him leave and then sips her drink, pondering.::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::grins:: XO: Aye, sir ::laughs a little::
FCO_Cmdr_Theron says:
::steps off the turbo lift and heads for the helm, sees the XO in the center seat:: XO: Reporting for duty Sir.

ACTION: The CEO notices the pressure in the warp core starting to increase exponentially.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Take your station, we have a neutrino emission to follow.

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