Quirinus Mission 10901.05

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus, have had an extensive layover, heads to a derelict station: Quest. Their mission, to determine whether it should be scrapped or saved lies in their hands.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10901.12: Through the Past, Darkly =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 1  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: On bridge in the chair ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checking current scans of the station ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In her office, sitting on the couch, enjoying some hot tea as she reads through some reports ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Makes a notation on the file and puts it aside to pick up another ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Scans indicate that life support systems aboard the station are not functioning. Internal temperature is minus one hundred ten Celsius. No breathable atmosphere. Environment suits will be required, at least at first.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shifts and scratches himself behind the main tactical console ::  XO: If the thing's even there.  Probably picked apart by Ferengi by now.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: No signs of any functioning power?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Adds a few lines and places the padd on the table to pick up the next ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The fusion reactors were reportedly shut down by the crew as they abandoned the station. We may be able to get one or two of them restarted, but we'll have to bleed off a significant fraction of our deuterium stores.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Smiles and reaches up to tap her commbadge::  *CTO*:  Do you know you are overdue for an evaluation?  Including a physical?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then we will also need to install portable generators to see if we can get at least bridge and engineering habitable.  Before we use our own supply for a restart, we may wish to assess the station's structural stability.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks from side to side ::  *CNS*: Umm... negative?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Agreed. I'll instruct Engineering to prep the generators.  :: turns to his console and issues the order ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: What kind of hull damage can we expect from space particle contact?  It hasn't had even basic shielding for 8 or more years.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Well, you are.  I need to set you up for both a physical as well as a psych eval.  I can do the physical if you would like, but one of the others will have to do the psych eval.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The magnetosphere of Beta Coriolis is unusually strong, so the particle density of the solar winds is less than one would expect. We should encounter only minor damage to the structural members. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We should also set up beaming transponders for site to site from bridge to engineering.  It will be easier than walking between the two through the ring.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Very true.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Lowers his voice and stands in the corner of the Bridge ::  *CNS*: Certainly you're familiar enough with my physical state... or shouldn't one of the medics be doing that?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Nearest space faring civilization? Quest was fairly isolated and as such I tend to agree that much may have been scavenged since it was abandoned.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Chuckles::  *CTO*:  Sorry hon, my personal knowledge is not what goes into your records.  You are over due for the whole work.  As for your mental state, that must be done by another... which is probably a good idea for you.  :: eyes twinkling she stares out the window as she teases him ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Do we have any information gathered about the station by Starfleet or other ship's vicinity reports?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks the data banks ::   CO That would be... the Betazed. I think we can assume they haven't picked the Federation's pockets.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Agreed.  But it's doubtful that they have kept much on an eye on it either.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sighs ::  *CNS*: Gotta go.  We'll talk about this later.  :: Closes the communications channel and turns back to the Bridge ::  CO: I'll check on that.  I hadn't found anything recent in records, but Starfleet was still working on the request.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Well, we are here to assess the station. How much of it is left will be one of the things we assess.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Still it is worth the check to see if they have any recent data.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Still smiling sets up the two appointments for him ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finished, leans over to refill her cup ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: has the Comm officer sent a message to Betazed, requesting any information ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: The only information I have on it from Starfleet records was that Quest was abandoned because it could "no longer sustain life."  Some specifics might be helpful as to the exact reason for its being shut down.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Picking up a padd left by one of her people she shakes her head, realizing why it had been left.  All of the command staff was over due, including herself. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The records of the evacuation are, regrettably, incomplete. We are close enough now to do a deeper scan...  :: turns to his console and begins doing just that ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: We will most likely start our evaluation on bridge and engineering areas.  Security details for shielding and establishing habitable protocols should prioritize for those two areas first then set up for other central hub areas from there.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Perhaps we could get more detailed information from the command crew's logs before the station was left derelict.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Understood, Captain.  We should also make the computer cores a priority.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Deep scans indicate that Ops and the power plant have, in fact, retained a minimal atmosphere. I would still recommend environment suits  --  it will not be comfortable in shirtsleeves.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Agreed.  It would be illogical to take less than adequate preparations.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sends a note to both the captain and Kraight that they needed both physicals as well as a psych eval ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Agreed.  Core will be our next set up.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks down at incoming note on his command padd and responds that he had these done while on leave during the refit.  The records should be in Starfleet central hub if not already transferred to ship records ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We will be within transporter range of the station shortly, Captain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Acknowledges the message with a note she will check into where the records were at ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Has the station drifted?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leaning over to put her cup down, she stands and walks over to her desk, keying into her terminal ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: No, sir. The stationkeeping thrusters are equipped with independent power supplies, and were apparently left functioning.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: Rising ::   Kraight, Powers, *Azhure* assemble your assessment teams and have them get into environmental suits.  Kraight: Have engineering beam over necessary equipment to bridge, engineering and computer core to see if we can get some power up in the areas.  Perhaps we can also use the station thrusters to help in power supply.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.   :: goes to the turbolift and waits for Powers ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Moves to the turbolift, speaking with his security forces as the backup tactical officer takes over again ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: moving to TL ::  Kraight: I think I will join you.  I would like to get a first hand look at the station too.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Unable to find the file, finishes a quick communique while responding to the captain::  *CO*: We are pretty much set to go.  I will meet you in the transporter room to gear up.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Are you certain that is wise, sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Are we under any immediate threat?  If you like I will delay until you are certain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: finished with the request, contacts medical for Julie to meet her in transporter room one.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles ::  CO: I'm simply doing my duty as guardian of the Captain's safety, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaching into the draw for her own kit, she then heads out for the transporter room ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Consider it done.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops she steps off and moves down the hall a short distance to the transporter room ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:;enters the lift:: Transporter room 1.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Any idea of how you'll split us up?  I don't want to take too many security people.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure_ says:
:: Entering she finds a team ready to help them into their environmental suit.  She shakes her head with a sigh::  Tech:  Ahhh... my favorite outfit in my wardrobe.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the tech chuckles, he helps her into the suit ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Greets Julie as she enters ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Goes through the general check over with the tech and then nods her thanks as he moves to help Julie ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: arrives in transporter room with Powers and Kraight ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Kraight, you and Security team 2 and engineering team 1 to engineering.  Azhure, myself and security team 1 and engineering team 2 to bridge.  Once we have power in those areas, we will split teams to the computer core.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Mentally calculates only two security officers are needed ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.   :: moves to the lockers and begins donning his environment suit ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Watches as the others enter and quietly waits for them to suit up ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: finishes pulling on suit ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sighs as he pulls on the large suit, fumbling with his rifle in his gloved hands ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks his equipment one last time, then steps up to the transporter platform ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Joins Kraight on the padd with Julie next to her ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: checks through equipment and gauges and turns to TR Chief ::  You have the coordinates for the two groups.  Transport on my mark.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: steps on the pad and looks around :: TR Chief: Energize.

ACTION: The away team successfully beams over to Quest.

SCENE: Upon arrival, the Team finds the station in better shape that it should be.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks around, speaking to no one in particular::  Doesn't look to shabby.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: turning so the head lamps show the bridge ::  Azhure: Indeed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Moves over to the area usually designated for life support ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: engineers begin to attach generators to the bridge power couplings ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Between the two of them, they begin to look the console over ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: others set up the site to site pattern enhancers ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: From what I can tell, we should be able to get life support up... it will take a bit but it is not complicated.  :: kneels down to pull off the front panel ::

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