Quirinus Mission 10906.22

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: The captain makes headway with the murder weapon, and Commander Powers continues to search for clues. Commander Kraight tries to find the way home.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10906.22: and Back Again? =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 11  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: on bridge awaiting the translation of the markings on the knife ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: in the fold generator control room, directing the inspection ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: A thought occurs to me that since the knife was made from elements unique to this space, you may wish to check the station entry scans to see if anyone was scanned as they entered the station with the metal for the knife.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: Could be a long shot, but worth it.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Nods to Min ::  Min: Come on.  Let's find what counts as this station's security area.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@<SEC_PO_Min> CTO: Don't think that would be good, Commander.  Probably better to just commandeer operations.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: Moving about the Lyrans on their vessel , asking general questions about them, their families and life, hopes and dreams... getting a feel for them as a culture. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Smiles ::  Min: Even better idea.  :: Heads for the turbolift, thinking that the station commander used to be around here somewhere ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks down at an incoming history brief from the Lyrans ::  *Powers*: We seem to have a clear connection to K'tal's murder and the idea that he was killed because of the invention of the fold generator.  The symbols on the knife indicate that the original was used to kill a heretic...a genocidal maniac.  Used only once in Quent prehistory.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@<SEC_PO_Min> :: Pulls out a sterile security container and gently removes the knife from K'Tal's body, sealing it in before following the Commander ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: Doesn't it just fill you with a warm fuzzy feeling that the Quent pulled out their ancient rituals for us, Captain?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: Finding herself in one of the quarters of their doctors, takes a seat and thanks her host for some refreshment ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: No.  The Quent are not the only ones who might perceive the weapon as a tool of genocide.  There are others who may wish to lead us to the Quent or are simply making a statement about the loss of their comrades on the Lyran ship.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: It could also be an attempt to goad us into a more dominant and active participation in the war.

ACTION: As CPO_PO_Min holds the weapon, a feeling passes over the chief petty officer, like happiness never attained.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: As the individual serving her leaves, she asks the doctor if there was a class difference on the ship.  She learns that there is, but the serving class is by mutual agreement, they are not slaves; they do not believe in slavery. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: All of those could be possibilities.  I'd rather have an idea of the who, though, not the why.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Enters a turbolift, and drags Min along with him ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: The motive could lead us to the who.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: With permission, she talks with the serving class, finding it a bit unusual, but not totally so.  After all, they had servers on the Quirinus under the term civilian. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Exits out onto the main deck of the station, looking for a console with a tie-in to the computer ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: Smiling, she notes they are considered an undercast, but have married outside of their caste.  Basically they are happy and well adjusted.  Now if only the same could be said of all civilians on a ship. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Scan the area for any indication of transporter use into the station, particularly the areas of sickbay and the fold generator.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Finds a suitable console and activates it, running a query in regards to those who boarded the station, looking for the particular mineral signatures ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: finished with their refreshments, she thanks the servant and goes with the doctor to the equivalent of their sickbay ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: waits for the SO's report ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: While the computer runs its scan, he checks on his other forces ::  *Rast*: Ensign, how are things there with the first officer?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Alvarez> CO: No transporter signatures detected, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Understood.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@<SEC_Ens_Rast> *CTO*: Nothing to report, sir.  He just continues to work.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: Quietly asks about their medical technology as she talks a bit about the Federations.  Curiously the pair take notes.  In general, the Lyran are not quite as advanced, but she would have no qualms finding herself in their hands. ::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Bill's terminal beeps obediently, drawing his attention.  One vessel did bring aboard such a thing, but has since departed, along with its crew ::

ACTION: Those in the close proximity of the murder weapon feel slightly out of sorts, like things are fading.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Taps his commbadge ::  *CO*: Captain?  I've got something.

ACTION: Min collapses.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Go ahead.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: A vessel, the Vor'Tocah... hang on.  Min just collapsed.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Grabs the nearest crewman working ::  Crewman: Call Sickbay, have them send up a technician.  :: Kneels down next to his security person, feeling along the neckline ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Notify station medical.

ACTION: Medical responds in the affirmative.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: See if you can put a signature trace on the Vor'Tocah.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Alvarez> CO: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Lyrans: We again need your help.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Drach Sert> COM Sulek: What can I do for you captain?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
<SO Alvarez> CO: I can't make a positive match, sir. The space around the station is flooded with multiple warp signatures, plus the recent spatial folds have pretty much made a hash of everything.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Drach Sert: We have traced the metal used in the knife to a ship called the Vor'Tocah.  Do you have anything on the ship, her crew, captain etc?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Alvarez: Understood.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Drach Sert> COM Sulek: We know of the Vor'Tocah. They are relatively new to space, but are adapting rapidly.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: With a nod of thanks, she leaves medical with her security officer and returns to wandering and asking general questions. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Drach Sert: Then there alliances in this sector may be unclear?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#<SEC_CWO_Saka> :: Quietly whispers ::  CNS: Think we're making progress, Commander?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Drach Sert> COM Sulek: A possibility
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: Kraight to Captain Sulek. We've completed the inspection of the fold systems, and found nothing to indicate further sabotage. With your permission, I'd like to resume our tests.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Drach Sert :: We know they brought the metal aboard the station... but the question remains as to whom they delivered it.  Since they have warped out and the rift have left them untraceable, it will be difficult to ask them.  Still, if you could see if you can contact them, they may not realize what the metal was used for.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: Permission granted.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Drach Sert> COM Sulek: We'll attempt to do so. But they do lie low at times.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: Thank you, sir. I'll keep you apprised of our progress. Kraight out.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
# :: Smiles :: Sec:  That depends on what one is wanting to learn.  I have learned quite a bit about these people in our relatively short time here.  I have also come to the belief that they are not responsible for K'tal's death.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Drach Sert: In this space, that is more than understandable.  Again, thank you for your help.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Drach Sert> COM Sulek: You're most welcome.

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