Quirinus Mission 10911.02

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Mike Jones as CMO Lt. Mathar Raythan 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
John Scimone as CEO Ensign Brian Rotan 

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: Last time on the USS Quirinus... The Senior Staff of the USS Quirinus is on the planet of Krios, about to enter the interior of the High Command building, in search of what may be the single greatest threat to the universe  --  the Omega particle.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10911.02 A Few Notes on the Purity of Light =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 8  =/\==/\=

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Having beamed back his heavy weaponry so that they are not confiscated, he regards the doorway with minor trepidation ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: following behind as they begin to move towards the direction of the lower levels ::

SCENE: The corridors are strangely empty in comparison to the central plaza they entered from.

CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Following along, contemplating the possibilities they'll encounter ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns slowly with the tricorder in front of him ::  All: The energy readings are strongest at bearing 155, thirty meters downward.  :: gestures towards a nearby staircase ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: reading the Klingon written on a few of the office doors, trying to get a sense of how the complex is laid out.  If they can find security offices an armory is likely not far away ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he moves with the group towards the staircase. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Notes signs of electronic surveillance - audio, video, and points it out to his junior personnel :
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: we should perhaps be a little less conspicuous with our scans.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: tucks tricorder under his tunic ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Readings indicate that the microsingularities in orbit continue to multiply. If they continue at this rate, they will begin to merge into larger singularities in a matter of hours.

ACTION:  A pair of Klingons, military by the looks of them, bursts through a door at the far end of the corridor. They are headed toward the away team.
 
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Eyes widen a little :: Oh, crud.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: as they move down to the next level, he pauses and looks around as if lost, ignoring the Klingons ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks at Raythan :: Raythan: Did the guard at the door say down two flights or one?
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Scratches head, playing along :: CO: He could have said three, but I was uncertain ...
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'kua> CO: Hey there! What are you doing! I told you UPstairs!
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: wishes he had his phaser now, and is certain that Powers shares that wish ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua:  Up?  :: he turns to look at Powers :: Powers: I think I misheard... we should go back to the end of that second hall way...
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> CO: Yes, up :: reaches the party :: Just what are you up to? :: grabs his sidearm ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua:  We made a wrong turn.  You think we would take on warriors with the knives in our boots?
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Turns to face the two fierce warriors before them ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> :: Grunts :: Aliens! CO: Go down the hall and up the stairs.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: drifts slowly to one side ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: Right.  Thanks... we'll get there... ummm is there a restroom on this level?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> CO: You've got to be kidding me. Over there. Or don't you recognize the symbol? I'd advise against using the Methane breathers stall.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua:  Klingon male and female signs look a little similar... thanks... just a quick stop and then down the end of this hall and up...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he heads towards the bathroom door ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'kua> Bah. :: Moves down the hall and out of sight of the away team, with his companion ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If there is one thing a Klingon enjoys it is a foolish Vulcan, although in reality, it is not likely they will actually meet one.
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
Self: Phew
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Somehow, I thought it would take more than feigning a full bladder to put them off our trail. Well played, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I suggest we get down to the next level. Those two may be on patrol.  If so, this is their route.
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: Agreed.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: risks a quick glance at his tricorder ::  All: There's a staircase a few meters further down this corridor.  :: gestures ::

ACTION: A noise can be heard from around the corner. Sounds like Ka'Kua.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
All: I would suggest we hasten.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: they move quickly to the next stair well and down ::
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Follows quickly ::

ACTION: As they move through the stairway, one of the video cameras in the stairwell follows them as they move, by automation or not is unknown.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: No time to look around. We move down and quickly.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
All: The energy signature should be about eight levels below us.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Don't suppose there is any sign of a lift?

ACTION: The next door they come to is locked.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: None. Nor would I recommend we use one if we found it. It would be too easy for us to be trapped within one.
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Looks around :: Self: Would never have assumed the Klingons lax for security ... but then again ...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: pulls his own tricorder out shielding it from the camera between himself and the door.  He sets it to run through harmonic tones to cause the lock's release ::

ACTION: With a loud 'pop' the lock gives way to Sulek's tinkering.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: moves through the door, turns and resets the lock :: All: Onwards.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: they move to the next set of stairs and head down ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: has tricorder out ::  All: I've located the source of the energy signature... it's six levels below us. A heavily fortified room, six entrances, two Klingon lifesigns at each entrance  --  presumably guards.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It begins to look less and less like the Keepers were operating without the knowledge of the Klingon High Command.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: Looks at Powers :: Powers: Well, we should get a few weapons at the first set of doors.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Still can't believe we're doing this ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Going to take the guards out by yourself?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he pauses on one of the steps :: All: It is unusual for me to get a read of such magnitude... a mind of brilliance... a mind of chaos... not sure whose though...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I had hoped that you would help.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir? Are you in telepathic contact with someone?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Oh, I wouldn't think of standing in the way of your superior Vulcan strength... :: Makes eye contact with Gren, then Saka ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: No, but a sense of one...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he pauses and looks at Powers, quizzically :: Kraight: I don't think it is me who may be in contact.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks from Sulek to Powers, then back, for once completely befuddled ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Tell me of the urge you now feel.
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Pauses, a look of concern appearing on his face ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: What?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Your last statement seemed to imply that I was in some way how did you put it relying on my "superior" strength.  Did I provoke you in some way, Commander?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: An... observation.  Unless you claim it to be incorrect?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: his tricorder beeps... makes a quick check ::   All: The transporter dispersion field has thinned here, possibly due to the energy signature I am reading. We can have some weapons beamed down.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: It is accurate, yet was it not also intended as somewhat sarcastic... you must excuse, humor is still a difficult thing for me to clearly define.  Kraight: See what you can get through.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: contacts the ship, has weapons enough for all beamed down ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: You are a tactical asset.  If we were still in the service, I'd be protecting you... but since we're rogue, I hope you'll be on the front lines with the rest of us.

ACTION: There is a clattering from above, as if someone were coming down the stairs. At the same time, the weapons are beamed down.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks up ::  All: Company's coming...
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Looks up :: ALL: I don't believe now is the time for this. Shall we move on? :: Pause :: With all due haste?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he begins moving again down the stairs :: Powers: I will do what is needed,  :: taking weapon from Kraight ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grabs a phaser and distributes the rest of the weapons ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Keep moving.  :: he lags back a bit, setting his phaser to heavy stun ::
CMO_Lt_Raythan says:
:: Takes a phaser and gets a move on ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hangs back to help Sulek cover their rear ::

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