Quirinus Mission 10806.09

starring

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Christopher Dickinson as Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as Kraight 
Ed Selgas as David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as Azhure 

and

Mike Horton, Ship Manager

Keith LaHue, Special Guest Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The entity known as Locar continues to exert his control over Captain Sulek, going so far as to posses him. In an effort to save him, the crew beamed the Captain, and presumably Locar, into the pattern buffer of the transporter, where he awaits reintegration. Meanwhile, Commander Kraight has set the ship on a new course to a magnetar, in hope of freeing the crew of Locar and his followers, and lay them all to their final rest.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10806.09: Stigma  =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 4  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::in the oblivion of the transporter buffer::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sitting down in medical before a screen, looking up delta radiation affects and treatment.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Helm... ETA to the magnetar?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Helm> CSO:  We're about an hour away Sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::on the Bridge::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I have the Captain in the pattern buffer, but there is some interference in the pattern we can't keep him there for long.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Mr. Telarus, are you confident that you can successfully separate the entity from the Captain?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Remaining near his post in the rear of the Bridge, carefully watching from his slightly elevated position ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Sir, I am, but I am still obligated to tell you there is a level of risk to doing this. This means basically taking the Captain's pattern and restoring it to a previously recorded version.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: He could come out fine, he could come out not remembering what's happen since his last transport.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: considers for a moment ::  CEO: I think the Captain would consider the risk acceptable. Proceed, Lieutenant.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Understood.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::pulls pattern buffer logs and compares to pattern in buffer::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Stand by to depolarize the pattern buffers on my mark. Override safety protocols Authorization Telarus 11 Alpha.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Taking notes, she suddenly hits the pause button on the screen and stares at it a moment.::

ACTION: Operations continues to report sightings of apparitions of the former crew and prisoners fighting all over the ship. Some are actively engaged, others simply look forlorn and lost.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts up filter program and starts to run the Captain's pattern through it::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::reads the ETA:: CSO: Sir ETA for filter program 2 minutes 32 seconds.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pulls up the names of the prisoners.  And then pulls up the names of their families.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: Have Security apprehend and confine any crew members who become violent.
Host SM_Keith says:
<OPS> CSO: I'm on it, Sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Crosses his arms, wondering why Kraight doesn't ask him ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::notices alarm in the angular confinement beam:: Self: Damn come on stabilize. ::looks at display and pattern degradation level and wave discrepancies in confinement beam::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Do we have weapons online again, Mr. Powers?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: scans through what happened to them and where they are today.::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::boosts power to angular confinement from auxiliary power::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Weapons are online, Mister Kraight.

ACTION: The captain rematerializes, with Locar alongside him. Unfortunately, Locar immediately repossesses the captain, and the two are back to fighting their internal battle.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Whether this maneuver works or not, we're going back to destroy the Fortune. It seems to be an integral part of this puzzle.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::having felt the attack again, this time, Sulek knows the vulnerable spots that Locar will attack and immediately shore those places up::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up and away from her screen with a frown as she realizes the captain is back, but not separate.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: I certainly hope to try.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Sir it worked, but Locar jumped back in I want to try one more thing may I try again?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Go ahead, Mr. Telarus.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::locks on and beams the Captain back into the pattern buffer::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Self: Not this time, Locar... I will win this time.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Execute the following actions restore pattern Sulek 1 with Sulek Archive from previous Stardate from today. Then rematerialize new Sulek pattern on the Bridge and take remaining pattern and recycle in pattern buffer and depolarize the buffer.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::disoriented from the time in the buffer, Locar again forces Sulek to flee to an inner shelter as again he feels the odd effect of the transporter::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Comes across a notation on various folks.  "The coming of the chosen":: Self: Chosen what?  Coming to what?

ACTION: Locar is refusing to vacate the body of Sulek in the pattern buffer.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches up to rub her temple, pushing back a headache::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CPU: Locate information on Betazoid, 'The coming of the chosen'.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Computer> CNS: The coming of the chosen was the name of the religious sect, followers of Locar. They were gathered to effect the destruction of the Betazed government.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Increase filtering parameters.

ACTION: The captain's pattern is beginning to degrade to a dangerous level.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::runs and adapts program to try to refilter and repair pattern degradation level::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Self: No wonder the government was willing to bring in the Brailas.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Repair the pattern degradation levels by reapplying stored pattern record.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Commander, might I suggest, except for a few, to knock them out?  And if the control is through those with some form of psychic ability, I do have something that will block that from the few we keep awake.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Computer>: CEO: The pattern degradation is almost at an irretrievable state.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: You are suggesting we render the telepaths on board unconscious, Counselor?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Computer: Boost angular confinement beam from Auxiliary Power and narrow the frequency and reintegrate the pattern and rematerialize to the Brig, maximum containment protocols.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CSO*: I am suggesting except for crew that is required, we put the whole ship under.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::signals for a repair team to the transporter room::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Helm>: CSO: We should be within range of the magnetar within 20 minutes.

ACTION: Both Captain and Locar are rematerialized in the brig, still as one.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Would the entities be able to take over an unconscious mind?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I tried, but it didn't work the second time. We almost lost him this time. I think that we should give it some time to let the Captain's body regain cohesion.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Most likely.  But if the body is paralyzed, nothing will make it move.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: The strain of being in the buffers twice was too much. Permission to request a medical team to the Captain's brig cell.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: All right. Make the necessary arrangements. We are about to make our approach to the magnetar.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: As you see fit, Lieutenant.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Understood sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::Looks around and laughs::All: My, my...that was fun.  ::turning to one of the guards, he concentrates on him:: Guard: You will lower the field.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CNS*: Can you dispatch a Medical Team to the brig for Captain Sulek?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Brig*: This is Lt. Telarus, who is on duty?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::Sulek surges forward:: Guard: Belay that order.   ::Through gritted teeth::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CEO*: I am on my way.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> *CEO*: Ensign Rast.... the Captain's acting strange....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::he sits on the bench in the cell and closes his eyes, he surrounds the essence of Locar::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stands:: MO Holmes: We are going to have to coordinate this.  We need to give the crew a paralyzing drug and we need to knock them out.  If we do it room by room, we will catch them off guard.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Heads out with a medical kit to the brig.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::his hands steeple in front as all his thoughts turn to one control::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Rast*: Please be aware that it is the Captain physically, but not mentally he is under alien influence. Only allow him Medical personnel, do not under any circumstance unless instructed by Senior staff allow him to leave.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<MO Holmes> :: Moves toward the cupboard and gets what he needs and then heads out, starting with the bottom of the ship.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Within moments, she is standing outside the brig, requesting entrance ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> *CEO*: ... uh huh.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks down at a blinking indicator on his board, then back up ::  CSO: Commander, heavy EM radiation beginning to impact the vessel's shields, along with accompanying gamma radiation.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::holding out his hand:: Azhure: You have what I need?  ::the strain is clearly in his voice::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Permitted entrance, she looks at her captain and nods her head ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Reinforce the shields between the ship and the magnetar. Evacuate the outer sections.    FCO: Maintain course and speed.
Host SM_Keith says:
<FCO>: Aye Sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I am trying to boost our shield efficiency.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::he nods:: Azhure: Locar is pre-occupied...now is the time....::his eyes are turned so that only the whites show::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Right, then.  :: Sounds the general alert and issues commands for off-duty personnel to move to internal areas ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Rast*: Ensign status report.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> CNS: Uh, Counselor....

ACTION: Locar flees the captains body, and hovers over him and Azhure.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> :: Sighs and taps his commbadge ::  *CEO*: I don't recall the organizational chart being reorganized so that you were my supervisor, chief.  Shouldn't you be worrying 'bout them shields or something?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pauses in giving the next orders, able to see the entity::  Locar:  Why?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::he shakes his head as if coming from a dream::
Host Locar says:
CNS: You bitch! Don't you see what you've done! We were going to be sooo... close. Now I need to pick someone else... how about... you!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a hand::  Locar: If you wish, though I doubt I would be a very good choice.
Host Locar says:
::attempts to enter Azhure::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::slowly rising:: Azhure: His life force is driven by only one thing...he has lost what other reason he may have once had.   ::turning:: Locar: No... you are mine now... ::he reaches out with all his telepathic ability::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Calmly stands there::  CO: Well, that answers one question.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Motions security to stand ready, then watches the captain, prepared herself.::
Host Locar says:
::cringes:: Sulek: NO! There is another. I will find him. And I will be back...for you! ::disappears::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*Rast* Ensign, that is borderline insubordination. I gave you an order.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Maintain approach course. Ensure that our perigee is no closer than 2500 kilometers.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Motions for the shield to be lowered and at the same time, quickly switches vials and steps into the room.  Just as quickly, she injects the captain.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Mr. Telarus, maximum power to the structural integrity field, please.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: I think something is occurring in the Brig, permission to take a security team. Ensign Rast just blatantly disrespected me, I don't think an officer would just go off like that to another officer. Consider Locar being down there, I think he might be under control and we have none down there.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek-Locar says:
::turning to face Azhure:: Azhure: He must bolster his strength... the transfer so far from his elemental remains have weakened him... ::he looks at her and then sags to the bench::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: It will be rather uncomfortable, but this will block the parts of your brain that are telepathic.

ACTION: The captain loses consciousness.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Understood, maximum power to the SIF.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> :: Switches channels on his commbadge ::  *CTO*: Sir, your wife is down here.  But the Captain just passed out.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: I need you here, Mr. Telarus.   CTO: Mr. Powers, have a security team check on the brig.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Barely keeps the captain from hitting his head against the wall.::  Sec: Security, assist me now!
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Listens to Rast's report, then looks at the CSO ::  CSO: I think the Brig is fine.  The Captain is not.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Aye, Commander. SIF is operating at 110 % of operational tolerance.
Host Locar says:
::appears on the bridge in front of Kraight, but says nothing::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> :: Silently debates, then moves to aid the Counselor, thinking that the specter can move in and out of the forcefield anyway.  Just for grins, he has the forcefield reactivated behind him by the other guard ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Locar: You will be unsuccessful in your attempt to commandeer this ship. You can end this now, or be destroyed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up and over at the forcefield.  Patiently::  Sec: The captain is unconscious and unable to be used.  I want to take him to medical.
Host Locar says:
CSO: And what do *you* intend to do about it? Kill me? ::laughs:: Your attempts are petty.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Locar: If I must.    FCO: ETA to closest approach?
Host Locar says:
<Helm> CSO: Five minutes to the magnetar.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_Ens_Rast> CNS: ... uuuh.  I don't think I'm allowed to let you do that.  :: Opens a channel to Powers again ::  *CTO*: Commander?  The Counselor wants to take the Captain to Sickbay...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moans quietly:: Self: the other... the other... who is the other... must block him from....
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lays a hand on his shoulder.  Quietly::  CO: For the moment, you are protected.  Your energy levels are rather low at the moment as well.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks at the commander ::  CSO: Azhure wants to move Sulek to Sickbay.  Accept, deny, retry, cancel?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Permission granted. Have security accompany them.
Host Locar says:
::hears the report, infuriated:: CSO: I LIVE on Delta radiation. Don't you realize that's what kept me alive?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Counselor, hang on a moment.  :: Reaccesses transporter control and has a site-to-site transport for Azhure, Sulek, and Rast from the Brig to Sickbay ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: waits, feeling the transporter field envelope her and then release her in medical.  Sighs as she motions for security to help her with the captain.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Locar: Perhaps. But the nebula was noticeably devoid of a magnetic field. We are about to intersect the most powerful magnetic field in this sector. I suspect you will not find it to your liking.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*MO Holmes*: What is your status?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Raises the appropriate security shields around Sickbay to maintain their security status ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<MO Holmes> :: finishing one group:: *CNS*: It was easier then we thought it would be.  We have about 75% of the crew unconscious and paralyzed.

ACTION: Just as Kraight is speaking, all over the ship, the apparitions disperse, melding into one cloud of inert organic matter. Locar screams with rage as the cloud is pulled off of the ship.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ::quietly:: He seeks control... pure intellect... loop computer... prevent entry...
Host Locar says:
CSO: I'll be back.....for YOU. :: blends into the cloud as it leaves the ship ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns ::  CTO: Internal scans, Mr. Powers. Are the entities still aboard?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Begins care of Sulek::  CO: That was one of the steps I believe was planned, but Kraight came up with another, which I believe is working.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::tries to rise:: Azhure: Destroy ship... must still eliminate his focal point...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Understood.  Unfortunately, they put a stop to our doing that earlier.  I will remind Commander Kraight.

ACTION: The cloud is visible on screen as it is pulled into the magnetar. However something odd occurs during this, the cloud seems to split in two. One cloud is pulled into the magnetar, while the other cloud splits into smaller clouds in the shape of humanoids... you can almost hear the sighs of relief as they go "home".

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: steps away and pulls up his file at the same time contacting Kraight:: *CSO*: The captain will be fine.  He reminds us that the ship needs to be destroyed as well.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: He is gone... I sense it, he cannot stop us now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods as she begins to make a medical cocktail for him.::  CO: And the others that were caught up with him have been released to continue on.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Understood. Assure the Captain that that will be our next step.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Scans... cannot detect any presences.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Reverse course. Maximum warp back to the Fortune.   CTO: As soon as we are within weapons range, fire. Full spread.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Then it is finished... it is good to help others find peace.  ::he closes his eyes and sleeps::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: smiles as she steps back over to the medical table.:: CO: I believe you heard that.  Now... :: uses the hypo spray for the injection.::  This will give you...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head and moves to pull the blanket up over him.  Quietly::  CO: Sleep, captain.  You are safe for now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lowers the lighting in the area and steps away to give him some peace.::

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