Quirinus Mission 10806.30

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Jane Rowley as OPS Lieutenant Amarok Ki 
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Ed Selgas as CEO Lieutenant David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The crew beamed down to the surface of Arcturus IV to aid in the installation of terraforming equipment. Dr. Vale, the senior staff member, is in charge of the Federation project. As the station crew were setting up one of the atmospheric processors, an accident occurred... resulting in the death of one of the station's crew...

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10806.30: Significance =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 2  =/\==/\=

Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: Doctor... I would strongly recommend that you halt all operations until this incident is fully investigated.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::continues monitoring transport of the supplies::
Host Dr_Vale says:
XO: I'm afraid that isn't possible. We're on a very tight schedule. Yes, it's unfortunate that he died, but we must proceed. With added caution though. ::pensive::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: With the information she had been working on, finally downloaded, makes her way to the transporter room.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: Doctor, if there are flaws in your safety procedures, you need to know sooner rather than later. Do you really want to risk the loss of more of your staff?
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::tries not to think too much about the dead guy::
Host Dr_Vale says:
::shakes his head:: XO: He died of his own incompetence. I seriously doubt that it will happen again.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::down on the planet helping the OPS officer::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: You can't know that without a full investigation.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Entering the transporter room, she smiles a greeting at the duty officer and steps up onto the padd.::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
Mutters to self:  They didn't even have time to transport 'em.
Host Dr_Vale says:
::sees one of his crew::  Pegg: Mr. Pegg, could you move the body to the medical area? Take all the people you need.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::looks up at the biodome and shudders::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: turns and nods for him to transport her.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes his head ::   OPS: Lieutenant Ki... in your opinion, are the Starfleet standard issue environment suits we carry aboard the ship superior to those in use here?

ACTION: Commander Azhure is transported to the biodome

OPS_Lt_Ki says:
XO:  They are the same model, Sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: I see. Thank you.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
CEO:  Not to much more to go.  The backup generator just arrived.  They might need a hand installing it.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stands for a moment, getting her bearings as she steps off the padd.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
XO: Mr Kraight, I assure you we've observed every precaution.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns, looks at Vale with hard eyes ::  Vale: The death of your worker would seem to indicate otherwise, Doctor.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*XO*: Commander, I have beamed down to the biodome and have the requested information, though it is very limited... and you probably already have it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Thank you, Counselor. Please join us in the observation dome.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::yawns::

ACTION: A storm is coming upon the facility. Outside, through the viewing area, swirling masses of gas can be seen. They're pressing against the dome walls, making it shudder slightly.

Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: Lieutenant, can we complete beamdown before that storm is upon us?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
OPS: I will give them a hand.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::looks over at the wall suspiciously::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
XO:  Probably.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pulls out her padd and keys in the domes blueprint and notes how to find the observation dome.::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::goes over to give a hand with the backup generator::
Host Dr_Vale says:
::visibly angry:: This will set us back. We can't work in the storm. XO: Looks like you get your wish commander. For now.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
XO:  We're just about done transporting the supplies.  If you want any more personnel down here though, you'd best do it now.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: My wish, Doctor, is that there be no more fatalities.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Making her way through the complex, she nods an absent greeting to those she passes, people she is not familiar with.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: I don't believe we'll be beaming anyone else down for the time being, Lieutenant. Thank you.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
XO:  I'll let you know when the cargo is all stored.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
OPS: How is it going over here? ::notices the storm ready to come in::
Host Dr_Vale says:
XO: Mr. Pegg and Ms. Frost will require assistance setting up what we can in here. Can you direct your crew to assist? Most of what we need is already here
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
CEO:  I think we'll make it.  Not much left to go.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: We are moving along sir trying to get everything ready before this storm hits us.

ACTION: The storm is growing in intensity.

Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: Of course.  CEO: Render whatever assistance may be needed, Lieutenant.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Entering the observation dome, she notes the layout and those there.  Her goal being Kraight ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: Are all your people inside, Doctor?
Host Dr_Vale says:
XO: Yes, after the last disaster, we are all inside. We can't work outside in the storm.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly joins the group, noting Kraight's body language and wondering what has happened.  It took a lot to make the Benzite angry.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods a greeting to both men.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Greetings, Counselor. I'm afraid there's been an accident. One of the station workers has been killed.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Aye sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Vale::  Vale: I am sorry to hear that doctor.  Can I assist in anyway?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
OPS: Let's get it moving I don't want to be caught with my pants down when this thing comes in.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::grins::  CEO:  That was the last of it.  All done.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
XO:  Transport of cargo is complete.
Host Dr_Vale says:
CNS: Are you a medical doctor as well? I would like to know how his environmental suit failed so easily.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: Well done, Mr. Ki.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::shrugs::  XO:  I'd like to check on a few things if I may, Sir?
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
OPS: Go right ahead.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
CEO:  Later.  ::leaves the area::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Vale: Yes, I am a trained medical officer.  If you will direct me to where they are located?  I would also need the background of what occurred.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::prowls the facility::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks over the padd that Azhure brought ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Kraight... the death of a man should make him saddened perhaps, regretful, but not angry.  But keeps her thoughts to herself.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
CNS: The medical bay is located through the south doors, there. ::points:: He was outside working on one of the atmospheric processors when his environmental suit ripped on a piece of the equipment. It shouldn't have.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::comes upon some tables with a couple of replicators nearby.  Figures this must be the mess hall::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Vale: That sounds like equipment failure.  I would suggest a sample be sent to one of the science labs.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::orders up a glass of ginger ale::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a nod, heads toward the area indicated.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Counselor... I think I will accompany you.
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> :: the tall slender Vulcan Dr moves toward them:: CNS: I can assist you if need be.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::takes the glass and continues prowling, looking for a good place to watch the storm from::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Counselor Azhure, this is Dr. K'tak.   K'tak: Counselor Azhure.
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak>:: nods at them::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::follows and heads for shelter while the storm comes in::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the Vulcan and simply nods her head with a slight smile.::  K'tak: Doctor.  What is your field of expertise here?  :: exits through the doorway.::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::finds a work area butted up against the wall.  As it is deserted, makes himself comfortable::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Glances through a couple of the opened doors as they pass by them.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS: I am versed in many sciences, with an emphasis in sub-atomic manipulation.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::puts his feet up on a crate, drinks his ginger ale and watches the storm outside::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
K'tak: Then perhaps you would be ideal at looking at the environmental suit in question.
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS: Yes, that is why I offered my assistance.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::pulls out his tricorder to keep an eye on the storm::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As K'tak indicates the room in question, she alters her course to enter, looking around.::

ACTION: The storm intensifies, causing ripples in the biodome above where Lt Ki is relaxing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Azhure and K'tak ::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::looks up::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Computer> Warning. Containment of the biodome is at level seven risk.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders what exactly the walls are constructed of and if there are back up forcefields if it fails::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: making note of what is available, she walks over toward the body.  To no one in particular. :: This is the part of the field I dislike.  ::removes the sheet from the mans face.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS/XO: The suit should not have failed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
K'tak:  Then let us find out why it did.
Host Dr_Vale says:
::walks over to the operations officer:: OPS: Pay no mind to the alarm. We've ridden out worse here. ::weak smile::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks over at Kraight:::  XO: If you could help me remove it?
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Of course.  :: assists ::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
:: surprised...  Looks up at the Doctor then quickly takes his feet off the crate, spilling his ginger ale in the process::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
Dr:  That's good to know.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Between the two of them, they quickly have the environmental suit off of of him.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Before handing it to K'tak, takes a sample for herself.::  K'tak:  Let us see what you discover.  :: hands the suit to her.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
OPS: But it will be a while before we can work outside. Might I interest you in something to drink? Or eat?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns back to the body and looks it over while reaching up to activate the biosystem.::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
Dr.:  No thank you, I'm fine.  I was just watching this...  ::gestures with his arm to the raging storm outside::  Its beautiful in a deadly sort of way.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: opens his tricorder and begins scanning the fabric sample in Azhure's hands ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Giving Kraight the sample she had kept, she walks over to one of the cupboards, opening a few, looking for a diagnostic tricorder.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finding what she was looking for, she returns to the body, a few things in mind for the cause of death and begins to scan, looking at those first.::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::goes to find the Commander in the Medical Bay:: XO: Sir this is starting to get bad.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
hmmm.... Odd... :: adjusts the scanner and tries again.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Do you believe the outer domes are in danger of collapse?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Not at the moment sir, but I am going to keep a close eye on it.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
K'tak: All your people are highly trained, correct?  Seasoned, I should say?
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS: Why, of course. ::stoic::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Evacuate all personnel to the central dome if you believe that containment will be breached.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: For safety I am going to do that now, it might be cramped, but if the dome goes we will be in a safer spot. Permission to proceed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
All: This man did not die of the burns you see or of the gases.  While they would have caused him pain and the gases later complications, they did not kill him.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: puzzled by what his tricorder is displaying ::

ACTION: As the storm worsens, the internal force fields come up, and the viewport is closed.

Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks up :: CNS: What did kill him, then?
Host Dr_Vale says:
OPS: Ahh. That happens sometimes.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
Dr.  Damn... well, I guess I'll head back.  ::makes his way back towards the mess hall::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts to rub her nose::  XO: He died of fear.  His heart seized up with an over abundance of adrenaline.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at K'tak::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Remarkable. However, he may have had reason to be afraid. Have a look at these readings.  :: shows his tricorder ::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS: Very unusual.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: steps closer to look over the reading and frowns.::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::notes a few of the biodome personnel in the mess hall::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS, K'Tak: This suit has been tampered with. The submolecular fractures in the fabric could only have been induced artificially.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::sits down with them and begins asking general questions about terraforming::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> XO: I find that hard to believe. All of the crew here are professionals.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: steps back::  XO/K'tak: As in during its manufacture or after?
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::begins to appreciate the complexity as he listens::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO: I question if that was what caused the fear though.  He would not have known there was something wrong with the suit.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Afterwards. Quite recently, in fact.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *OPS*: Start evacuating personnel to the central dome for security and safety reasons. This storm is getting bad and I don't want to be caught off guard with personnel in danger.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO: Could the planet's atmosphere have altered it somehow?
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: No. This appears to have been done with some form of coherent radiation.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
*CEO*:  May I suggest you make an open announcement?  I don't think these people are going to do what I tell them to do.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::smiles at his companions and asks a question about constructing ecosystems::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
K'tak: Radiation is a normal byproduct of this type of experiment.  What type does yours produce?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Returns to examine the body for any further clues::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak> CNS: Only nominal broad spectrum radiation is created. Nothing that would cause this.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS, K'tak: We are looking at a case of deliberate sabotage... and murder.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*OPS*: Affirmative, go ahead.
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Computer> Environment hazard is now at level six.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
*CEO*:  I wasn't volunteering, Lieutenant.  I'm on a break.  Take care of it yourself.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO: Commander, radiation is your area.  You might want to start there.  If they are producing an unusual radiation that caused this incident, there could be other weakened areas...  it could just be bad luck and not sabotage.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*OPS*: Alright.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::smiles in apology and picks up the conversation again::
Host Dr_Vale says:
<Dr K’tak>: XO: It would appear so. Yet I am at a loss as to who would do this. This crew has been together for quite a while.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: And if someone did this deliberately, other suits may have been tampered with.   : taps commbadge ::   *Vale*: Doctor Vale, please join us in the medical bay.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
K'tak: Have you have any other visitors recently?
Host Dr_Vale says:
::taps his commbadge:: *XO*: I'll be right there. ::sighs::
Host Dr_Vale says:
::moves toward the medical bay::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO: Actually, I am more concerned with this structure.  :: Looks up and around intently::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Good point. The sabotage may not be confined to environment suits.

ACTION: The storm begins to abate.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: After a moment, looks over at Kraight::  XO: The structure is untouched at the moment.  :: looks at the body::  But I feel as if I am missing something here.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::still chatting to a group of biodome personnel, although different members keep drifting in and out::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::notified by a newcomer that the heart of the storm has passed::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Begins the next level of an autopsy.  Moves away to get a gown.::  XO: You might not want to stay for the next part.  I will let you know what I find... if anything.
Host Dr_Vale says:
::arrives in the medical bay:: XO: You called? ::warm smile:: What did we find out?
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: I am not squeamish, Counselor. But thank you for the warning.
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: This man was murdered. His suit was tampered with.  :: shows Vale the tricorder readings ::
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::is glad to hear it::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Locates the dissection tools along with a gown and gloves.   Slipping the gown on, she washes her hands before slipping on the gloves.::
Host Dr_Vale says:
::looks over the readings:: XO: Well, there are no murderers here! It must have been something we haven't discovered about the planet itself.
OPS_Lt_Ki says:
::laughs at a Vulcan joke::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Noting everyone is away from the biobed, she activates the contamination field.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Vale: No, Doctor. This damage was caused by a beam of coherent radiation. The microfractures were artificially induced.
Host Dr_Vale says:
XO: What kind of radiation?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Everything in place, she switches into her distancing herself medical mode of mind and begins the task at hand.::

ACTION: As the storm subsides, the biodome returns to normal. However, outside, the One atmospheric processor has been totally destroyed by the storm.

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