U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10711.26

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: Last week on the Quirinus: The crew had arrived at the Romulan Neutral Zone when they all started seeing visions of their 'devils' and then a form out of no where appeared on the screen promptly hurtling them into the Gamma Quadrant with a bat of its 'hand'. Can the Crew find their way home and discover “who" or what did this?

=/\==/\= BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10711.26 =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= The Game's Afoot – Episode 3 =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: *Engineering*: Estimated time to warp repair?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge, looking at time calculations for the trip home::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: running several simultaneous analyses on the phenomenon that sent the ship to the Gamma Quadrant ::
Host SM_SteveG says:
<EO_Fixit>: CO: Estimate of about 4 hours.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Standing behind the command chair, quietly waiting for the next shoe to drop... as the old Earth saying went... and a few other planets as well.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Can you tell us anything about how we got here yet? ::doesn't look up::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Analyses in progress, sir. Results expected shortly.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: The turbolift doors onto the Bridge open, and Bill Powers strolls out quietly looking around ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sighs:: Sulek: We're a long way from home old friend.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to look at her husband who appears fine now ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The next question is how do we get from this point to our return point with a little more alacrity than the years that currently stretch before us?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: You've got me on that one. ::Muses:: Divine intervention maybe?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: His eyes settle on his wife as words float to his ears.  He takes his left hand and points curiously to his head as he silently asks his wife what she managed to do to herself ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: A devil sent us here, logically then the other exists as well...::pauses:: Are you suggesting that we pray?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches up to lightly touch her forehead, wincing slightly and then walks over to him.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm not ready for that yet... I was joking.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Under her breath::  Devil my foot...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaching him, she quietly tells him about the turbolift incident.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: CO, XO: Preliminary analyses complete. The force that sent us here does not correspond to any known means of propulsion, nor was it a subspace or a transwarp conduit of any kind. It most closely resembles the folded-space transporter once used by the Ansata separatist movement of Rutia IV, but on a much larger scale.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he gives him what passes for a Vulcan smirk of amusement::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: So then we need to find a way to activate this transporter from a very remote location.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek/Kraight: Speculation then?  What could cause a space folding type of effect? Nothing that I know of.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Responds to her story with his head crushing incident ::  CNS: And now we're halfway across the galaxy.... exciting news.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: annoyance in her voice.:: CTO: Not when you discover who is behind it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Unlikely, sir. We have no idea where the transporter is located. The Elway Theorem on which such devices are based does not even require that the effecting device be located in the same space-time continuum as that which it transports.
Host SM_SteveG says:
<EO_Fixit> *CO*: I'm having a bit of difficulty here. That trip burnt out a few of the plasma relays and fried the warp core nicely. Working on it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: We have the schematics of the Ansata device, but its power consumption curve is very inefficient. There is also the accompanying DNA damage to consider.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Fixit*: Understood.  Warp is the priority.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I'll bear that in mind. No point in going home if we don't survive intact.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises a nonexistent eyebrow :: XO: Indeed.  :: turns back to his console ::
Host SM_SteveG says:
<EO_Fixit> *CO*: Understood. working on replicating the pieces now needed to hopefully get us back up and running.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Feels a bit impatient as she waits.::

ACTION: The CTO picks up an alert on his panel of an incoming ship.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Excuse me.... :: moves over to his console ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain?  Incoming.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Scans?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods as she looks out at the screen... that was not what she was waiting for... it was still to come.  Curious now...::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: We are not really in any condition for a fight, if it comes to that.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Scout class Jem'Hadar vessel.  Not on hostile standing, sublight speed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We have some shielding - not much in the way of weapons.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Besides, what are *they* doing out here. They're as far away from home as we are.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPs: Open hailing frequencies.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> CO: Aye, Captain.  COM: Jem'Hadar: This is the Starfleet vessel USS Quirinus....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to look at the main screen ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up and stands::
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
COM: Quirinus: I am Relarn. What are you doing in our space?!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Relarn, this is Captain Sulek.  We were transported by what appears to be a new weapon.  Our last location, was the Romulan Neutral Zone.  We are as surprised at being here as you are at seeing us.  We have lost warp capability, but repairs are underway.
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
COM: Quirinus: If you do not leave our space within 2 hours we will defend our territory and our ketrecel.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: We could use some parts, if you wish that to happen.  Might I inquire how much area your space encompasses?

ACTION: The Vorta cuts communication

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Rolls his eyes ::  Aloud: How do they get out here....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I don't think they're listening.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: nods her head in agreement::

ACTION: Sensors indicate more incoming Jem'Hadar ships of all various sizes

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Anything we can do to get on there good side? We're almost defenseless right now   ::points::   and way out numbered.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: No no one in particular:: One wonders if we just walked into the middle of something.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sputters slightly ::  CO: Captain?  Sensors are picking up additional contacts.  And they're not friendly.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: And now we face a warrior class who has told us to leave in two hours while repairs will take at least four.  Suggestions?  Powers: We will take no provocative action at this point.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CTO: It is rather hard when they are not listening.  Perhaps contact them again and at least get an idea where their territory ends?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: What about the shuttles, Captain?  Rig one or two up as a warp sled?  Does anyone know if the runabout has a tractor beam?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We can see if engineering can double up, but I'm not sure even that will give us enough time.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPs: Is our side of the communication still open?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grumbles ::  Self: ... I'm not an engineer here.  Don't we have one of those?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> CO: You can talk, but they don't have to listen, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Arrange the schedule and press our staff a bit.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'll see to it right away.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Perhaps, given the circumstance, we should reorder our priorities and expedite repairs on weapons and shields. Armed conflict may be inevitable.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Explain your idea to engineers in the shuttle bay.  See if it is possible.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::opens a comm to engineering:: *Engineering*: We're going to need you guys to cut our time to warp to two hours, take as many personnel as you need to make it happen.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to maintain himself and taps his commbadge ::  *Engineering/Flight*: Hey.  We have shuttles.  Can we use them?  They do have weapons, shields... ENGINES....
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
<EO_Fixit> *XO*: 2 hours? Are you crazy? But I'll take everyone that is cross trained in engineering.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Shields, agreed.  We still have some defensive capability though, I believe.  Work with remaining teams to get us protected.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*EO*: Make it happen Mr Fixit.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: rises, and leaves the bridge, headed for Engineering ::
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
<EO_Fixit> *XO*:  Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPs: Open the channel to all ships.  Let's see who commands this fleet.  I somehow doubt he is on a scout ship.
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
<EO_Fixit> *CTO*:  They have weapons and shields still yes. Why? What do you have in mind?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> :: Reconfigures the communications array ::  CO: Wide communications open.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM:  This is Captain Sulek of the USS Quirinus requesting communication with Jem'Hadar fleet commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*EO*: I dunno.  I was thinking if any of them had a tractor beam, we could... at least get moving.

ACTION: The Vorta comes back on the viewscreen.

Host Vorta_Relarn says:
COM: Quirinus: What do you want now? and yes, I am the commanding officer of this fleet.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Relarn: We cannot make repairs in time specified.  You are welcome to personally inspect the damage if you believe this to be untrue.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Relarn: I must remind you that I am a Vulcan and you may also check our reputation about not lying.
Host Vorta_Relarn says:
COM:Quirinus: Very well. :: Turns around and nods to a Jem'Hadar ::  We will stay where we are until you are ready to leave.

ACTION: The fleet stops in its tracks.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Relarn: Thank you.  We will be as quick as we can.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow curiously at that response... seemed almost... too easy.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: That was weird. Very un-Jem'Hadar like.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I suspect that this is not Jem'Hadar space and they do not wish any more of an incident with us than we do with them.  It is unlikely that a fleet commander would be on a scout ship... and it also strikes me as odd that this group of ships seem a bit unorthodox in makeup.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Aye... the whole thing does not fit neatly.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Maybe it's a ruse. It could all be done with mirrors, so to say. Maybe there are not as many of them as they would like us to believe.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You did note that the ships that make up this group are far from a battle group of any kind,
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: My point exactly. What would the commander be doing on a scout ship?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO Teller: Get on those ship registries.  Let's see if there are as many ship of metal that there appear to be.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::works on the plasma injectors in Main Engineering::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Teller> CO: Aye, sir...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Crewman: Pass me my toolkit.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Crewman> CEO: Yes, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Teller: Report...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::reroutes power distribution to the primary relays::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Teller> :: looks at the Captain in surprise ::  CO: Sir... The only ship out there that registers as an actual material object is the scout ship.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walks away from the back console where she had been quietly 'watching' the ships on the screen.::  XO: We see more then there are.  I do not remember that being part of the Jem'Hadar's trade mark.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
ALL: Let's go people double time...and I mean it let's go we got some Jem'mies who want our heads. Let's go.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Teller: and the number of lifeforms?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Telarus to Bridge...working on the engine problem right now I might have a new ETA standby.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Alpha Team: Go to deuterium storage and make sure those tanks are full and sealed.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Alpha Team> CEO: Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: That was my idea also...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Teller>  CO: About fifteen life signs, sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
ACEO: Take Charlie Team and go look at the anti matter injectors.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<ACEO> CEO: Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I believe we are being threatened by a rogue ship and we are most likely no where near Jem'Hadar space.  Teller: How many are Jem'Hadar?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods her head::  XO: But why?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks at the matter stream and injectors::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: To delude us into believing we are greatly outnumbered.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO: Oh, that much I follow... but I wonder why they believe they need it.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Bring the main start up routines for the warp core and the subroutines for the startup procedure on console 7J. Then 8K bring up the main routines and subroutines for engine control. On my mark purge all of them out of the system.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Uncertain, we've already told them we have no warp power

ACTION: It appears all ships lock on and fire at the Quirinus at once with only one volley actually connecting with the Quirinus

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leans forward... to no one... mumbles::  Now were did that come from?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::is shaken to floor::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*XO*: What was that sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::aloud:: No way do that many starships fire in that kind of tandem.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grumbles ::  Self: They didn't appear to be.... :: Brings what shielding they have online ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Mark!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Evasives.  Powers: Lock on to the scout ship.  Power up as if we have full capabilities.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*XO*: Sir, I have a status report.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Go ahead
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Relarn: Who are you hiding from and why shouldn't we destroy you and your group of imaginary ships?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Yes, Captain.  Shields at three-quarters strength, weapons at full.  Locking on.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*XO*: I am purging everything routine and subroutine wise from the Warp Core, Engines, and Control System. Then I am going to upload new ones I wrote and then I am going to try a cold start.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Give it your best shot, and keep us informed.

ACTION: No response from the scout ship

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::goes over to main console at hearing alarm::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps at main panel and sees energy drain on the shields and weapons::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::reroutes auxiliary power to shields::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Send them a greeting.  Target weapons only.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Teller>  CO: All are Jem-Hadar save for the one Vorta we have seen, sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *ACEO*: Send two over to the Deflector Dish and to the forward dorsal shield emitters and check em out.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<ACEO> *CEO*: Aye.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Crewman> CEO: Sir all the injectors that were damaged are replaced. We are getting a positive plasma flow. Anti-matter injectors are now fully online as well.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: self::  Interesting greeting...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: YES sir... :: fires a phaser blast slightly above the bow of the Jem'Hadar ship ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Crewman: Thank you, now let's do this.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*ACEO*: Ensign, tell me we have the fuel tanks locked down as well as the plasma tanks.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<Crewman> CEO: Locking down containment field.

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