Quirinus Mission 10902.16

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: Last time on the USS Quirinus....having escaped certain death (or oblivion) on station Quest, the crew now has the daunting task of getting Quest up and running as best they can before the arrival of the first wave of crew.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10902.16: Hagean Project =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 1  =/\==/\=

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In medical, assisting with the rescued 80 crew members from the station ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: in ready room ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at the door to the Captain's Ready Room, rings for entry ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Come.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters, hands a PADD to Sulek ::  CO: Here's the duty rotation for the engineering teams, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: takes the PADD and looks over it :: Kraight: Fine.  What is the current status of the station's power grid?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Rubs his nose lightly from behind the tactical console on the Bridge, wondering who he can send over to the station ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Nani: Nani, we're going to need to contain this area here... :: encircles a location on the wiregrid schematic on his console ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We have power to about 30% of the station. Estimate 55% by the end of Gamma shift.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As one of the nurses comes up to her, she signs off on one of their patients and follows her over to one of the private room. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Life support?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Sec_LtJG_Nani> CTO: Depending how many engineering personnel the Captain decides to send over... we could just corral them until the replacements arrive.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: That's more troublesome. The air recycling plant needs a complete rebuild. Engineering says it will be two days before that task is completed. By then, we should have the hull breaches repaired as well.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The chief danger, of course, is the rift. There is a fairly direct solution, however.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: takes the PADD and transfers the engineering rotation to security station ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: smirks, considering trying to keep doing that ::  Nani: Just have to keep them from injuring themselves.  I'm not even certain that containing that section will be sufficient, but Commander Kraight seems to think so.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly the nurse left her with one of the crew who was crying almost uncontrollably, the view screen behind her on. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I am sure that CTO Powers would be glad of it.  You know how hands on he would like to be at the station's security.

ACTION: A Cardassian heavy cruiser comes into sensor range, headed right for the Quirinus.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: And it is likely that as work progresses, other crew members would be endangered as well. The rift is a local feature of subspace, not a part of the station itself. We need to move the station.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Taking in the situation, she then walks over to the viewscreen and reads it.  Withholding a sigh, she sits down and slips an arm around the woman. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sees Nani start to speak, but holds up a finger to pause her and taps his commbadge ::  *CO*: Captain?  Cardassian heavy cruiser on approach vector.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we tractor it?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Possibly, but we'll...   :: looks up at Powers' voice ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: On my way.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I think this must wait.  :: stands and moves out from his desk to door, and enters the bridge. ::  Powers: Scans?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Nothing yet, we've just picked up the transponder signal.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows the Captain out to the bridge, takes over at Science One ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Runs a few more scans, focusing the sensor array on their target ::  CO: Weapons are unarmed, shields at defensive power only.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Recommend we recall the Engineering teams from the station, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Course is towards station?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Agreed.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: issues the necessary orders to the Transporter Room ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Gently :: Delilah: I understand your sorrow and your anger.  They are perfectly natural.  It is not natural to us to outlive our children.  But it happens.  At least you have a couple of great-grand children to contact.  :: Something she herself could wish for, but never allowed herself to contemplate anymore. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Well, us, sir.  But it's all the same, galactically speaking.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Move us back from the station, in case we need maneuvering room.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Take same posture as the Cardassian.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: She did not make the mistake of saying at least she was lucky to have family.  There were many among the 80 who were now alone and would probably gladly change places with here.  Instead she quietly spoke, drawing the woman from her tears. ::

ACTION: The Cardassian cruiser hails the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: On screen.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Delilah:  When we are done processing everyone, if you would like, I would be willing to help you contact your living relatives.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: stands in front of captain's chair ::
Host SM_Keith says:
< Harth > COM Quirinus: This is the Cardassian cruiser Raith, Gul Harth speaking.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Harth:  I am Captain Sulek of the Federation Starship Quirinus.  What brings you to Quest station, Gul Harth?
Host SM_Keith says:
< Gul Harth >  COM Sulek: I should ask you the same thing. You are lucky to have survived here so long. Many do not...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Soon she has Delilah calm and lying down to rest.  At the Delilah's request, she stands and takes a seat nearby as she does not want to be alone at the moment. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises an eyebrow he does not have ::
Host SM_Keith says:
 < Gul Harth >  COM Sulek: This area of space is blighted, are you missing anyone yet?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In the silence of the room, she wonders how many others would be going through this trauma...  a trauma that for some, would take a long time to heal from.  Unable to sit idly, she quietly begins to research the various family members of the crew, their current location and contact information. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Harth: The Federation has decided to reactivate its station.  We are aware of the problem in the area and have developed a resolution for it.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Quietly snorts, wondering why it's any concern to this guy ::
Host SM_Keith says:
 < Gul Harth > :: laughs :: COM Sulek: Am I to understand that the almighty Federation has discovered the reason for this blight? Something we ourselves have been working on for some time.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Harth:  With the cessation of hostilities, this should no longer be a tactical concern of the Cardassian Union.  We have not yet stabilized the area, Gul Harth.  Your own lack of knowledge does put your ship and crew at some risk.  Risk I cannot guarantee protection from.
Host SM_Keith says:
 < Gul Harth >  COM Sulek: Yes, I understand this. We only came to warn you. Be careful what you wish for captain. You might get it. :: cuts the comm ::

ACTION: The Cardassian ship moves away at high warp.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Soon Delilah's quiet breathing can be heard, the tranquilizer the nurse having given her finally kicking in. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks back over at Powers :: Powers: Well that was a bit unusual.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Uncharacteristically concerned about our safety, for a Cardassian.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Has anything about this mission been "usual", Captain?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Indeed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: She looks up as the door opens and Camey pops her head in.  Noting Delilah was asleep, she motions with her finger for Azhure to follow her out.  Taking a moment to send the current data she has retrieved to her personal files, she then stands. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Now you were telling me how we could move the station away from the rift?  Powers: This should be of particular interest to you.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: She did not really need Camey to tell her why she was being pulled, though she listened as she was filled in on the next few she was being taken to.  It was going to prove to be a very long day. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: leans forward on his console, wondering how much of the explanation he'll understand ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO, CTO: Yes, sir. The station is too massive to be moved by the Quirinus, under normal circumstances. However, if we use the warp coils to extend a subspace bubble around the station, its effective mass will be reduced. We can then tractor it a safe distance from the rift.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sitting amongst those she was now considering refugees in their own way, she listens, soothes and tries not to register the building headache. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Wouldn't the subspace bubble then also be trapped with station's move?  I am also concerned that the Cardassian implied that they had lost people but did not say it was on the station.   It is possible given the instability of the dark matter particle that more than one rift was created.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The bubble will be a low-level one, not strong enough to interact with the rift. Scans have indeed revealed several additional subspace anomalies nearby, but it should be a simple matter to chart a safe course to a stable region of local space.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Blinks ::  XO: As long as you know what you're doing, Commander...
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: dryly ::   CTO: I try to make a habit of it.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then run your simulations and figures.  Set up warning buoys at the location of each rift.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: It does not take her long before she has the group talking, turning it into a session.  Soon others come in and join them. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.   :: turns back to Science One and begins setting up the simulations ::

ACTION: The USS Asbury comes into sensor range.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: The only other consideration is the stability of the rifts themselves.  Your brief encounter with the one on the station's engineering level indicates that they may expand or even perhaps shift.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain?  New transponder - Intrepid Class, USS Asbury.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: keeping things low keyed, she is not surprised when someone finally speaks out angrily.  Not trying to side-step the anger, she works on keeping the anger focused. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Send out hailing welcome and let them know the Cardassians have been by.

ACTION: The Asbury responds in kind.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Be sure we have quarters ready for K'tal and his team.  We will extend him every courtesy.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances around the Bridge, wondering what the next move will be ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: contacts Engineering, and discusses the power requirements for projecting the subspace bubble around the station ::

ACTION: The Asbury is now on short range sensors, and is hailing the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: On screen.

ACTION: Commander K'tal appears on screen.

Host SM_Keith says:
<K'tal> COM Sulek: Captain Sulek I assume?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'Tal:  Commander, I am Captain Sulek. Quarters are prepared for you and your team.
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'tal> COM Sulek: Yes, I've heard of your exploits captain, your reputation precedes you. What is the status of the station? :: stoic ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: After awhile, Camey pokes her head into the session that has quieted back down as many enter reflection.  She stands and makes her way quietly over to the nurse. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'tal:  30 percent power, 55 percent by end of shift, full life support in two days.  We are also working on moving the station a more stable region.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a few instructions, she leaves Camey in charge and exits the impromptu session and heads out of medical. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Will the Asbury be able to help in your plan?
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'tal> COM Sulek: Is there anyway to permanently seal the rift, rather than move the station? We understand the nature of it is unstable.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes. They can assist with the tow.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'tal:  None as yet.  We have marked several rifts in the area besides aboard the station.  We are not even certain of the stability of the rifts.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walking down the hall, she is soon at her office.  Entering, she leans back against the door as it closes behind her.  Lifting her hands, she rubs lightly the pressure points as she tries to ease her headache ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Communicate your needs to their science personnel.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'tal> COM Sulek: I'll be sure to avoid them. We should be there in...  :: looks at his science officer ::  ...about one standard hour. Until then.   :: cuts the comm ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I want to be able to move this station as soon as possible.  Safety first.  Then we work on a way to close the rifts.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: After a moment, she allows her body to slide down to the floor and with a heavy sigh, wraps her arms around her legs, pulling them close against her chest to lay her head upon. ::

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