<Jan_> Scorpius 10011.25     Episode One    In the Middle
<Jan_> <<<<<<<Start Mission>>>>>
<CO_TPaula> ::in center chair on bridge::
<XO_VanSickle> ::on the bridge, overseeing the operations::
<CSO_Shiar> :: at science consol::
<CEO_AQilla> ::on bridge, at eng station::
<FCO_Vince> ::enters bridge from TL::
<CMO_Xye> ::exitting sickbay and entering medical lab::
<FCO_Vince> ::Takes helm control::
<XO_VanSickle> ::looks around at the fine crew::
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Status on our course to the starbase?
<FCO_Vince> ::monitoring course to SB64::
<CEO_AQilla> ::monitoring engines::
<XO_VanSickle> *CMO* Bridge to Dr. Xye, could you report to the bridge.
<CMO_Xye> ::putting a few medical entrees into computer::
<FCO_Vince> CO:  Status is within normal parameters...ETA to SB64, appr. 30 minutes::
<CMO_Xye> *XO*: Aye sir.
<CMO_Xye> *XO*: And sir... would you happen to have been in sector 4 of Deck 5 on stardate 10011.11? ::entering turbolift::
<XO_VanSickle> CO: The doctor is on his way.
<CSO_Shiar> :: increases sensor eficiency anoter 12%::
<XO_VanSickle> *CMO* We'll talk about that later, face to face.
<CO_TPaula> ::nods::
<CMO_Xye> *XO*: Okay. ::exits the turbolift and enters the bridge:: XO: Face to face. ::smerks::
<XO_VanSickle> ::stares and glares at the doctor::
<CMO_Xye> ::nods to the commander and the captain:: CO, XO: Yes ma'am and sir.
<XO_VanSickle> ::turns to the CO::
<XO_VanSickle> ::whispers to Xye:: CMO: You know you shouldn't smirk at a command officer.
<CMO_Xye> XO: Oh... sorry sir. ::straightens face::
<CO_TPaula> ::stands::  CMO: Lt Xye, front and center please.
<CMO_Xye> ::wonders what is going on::
<CMO_Xye> ::stands in attention::
<CSO_Shiar> :: turns to see what's going on::
<XO_VanSickle> ::backs to the CO's side::
<CEO_AQilla> ::turns attention to centre of bridge::
<FCO_Vince> ::curious, turns around::
<CMO_Xye> ::stands ready and curious::
<CO_TPaula> CMO: Lt Xye, you are hereby awarded a commendation for ingenuity and service above and beyond the call of duty in your actions against the nanoprobes.
<CMO_Xye> ::looks excitedly but keeps composure:: CO: Thank you captain.
<CO_TPaula> ::nods::
<CMO_Xye> ::nods to the commander:: XO: Thank you sir.
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: You're welcome, doc.
<CMO_Xye> ::looks excited::
<XO_VanSickle> CEO: Lt. Smith, come forward please.
<CEO_AQilla> ::steps forward::
<CMO_Xye> ::steps back::
<CSO_Shiar> Xye: well done
<CMO_Xye> ::nods to Shiar and returns attention formation::
<CSO_Shiar> :: looks at Lt. Smith::
<CO_TPaula> CEO: Lt Smith, you are also receiving a commendation for ingenuity and service above and beyond the call of duty due to your actions against the nanoprobes.
<CMO_Xye> ::eyes look at the chief of engineering::
<CEO_AQilla> CO:  Thank you Ma'am
<XO_VanSickle> ::smiles at the half Romulan::
<CO_TPaula> ::nods::
<CEO_AQilla> ::smiles::  XO:  Thank you, Sir.
<XO_VanSickle> CEO: However, as they used to say on ancient television, "But wait, there's more."
<CO_TPaula> CEO: And...  it's my privilege to grant you a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  Congratulations.  ::steps forward and attaches the new rank insignia::
<CEO_AQilla> XO:  Sir?
<CEO_AQilla> ::smile gets even broader::  CO:  Thank You, Ma'am
<CMO_Xye> ::eyes widen::
<CSO_Shiar> :: smiles at the CEO::
<CEO_AQilla> ::composes herself::
<CO_TPaula> ::nods again::
<CEO_AQilla> XO:  Thank you, Sir!
<XO_VanSickle> ::gives a look to the CEO that says "she's not done yet"::
<CEO_AQilla> ::stands back to attention::
<CO_TPaula> CEO: You're also our new second officer.
<XO_VanSickle> CEO: Congratulations, commander.
<CEO_AQilla> CO:  Yes, Ma'am
<CEO_AQilla> XO:  Thank you, Sir
<CO_TPaula> ::looks to the XO::
<CSO_Shiar> CEO: Congrats
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Ens. Vince, son of DoQ'maRR, please rise.
<CEO_AQilla> CSO:  Thanks
<CEO_AQilla> ::stands back::
<CMO_Xye> CEO: Congratulations Commander AQuilla.
<FCO_Vince> ::stands at attention::
<CSO_Shiar> :: smiles at CEO again and nods::
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  Thank you, Doctor.  Congratulations on your commendation
<CMO_Xye> ::nods::
<CO_TPaula> FCO: Ensign Vince, son of DoQ'marr, ::never could pronounce Klingon quite right:: you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Keep up the good work, lieutenant.
<CO_TPaula> ::attaches the new half-pip::
<CO_TPaula> FCO: Congratulations.
<FCO_Vince> ::looking proud::XO:  Thanks you Sir!
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: You have brought honor to this ship.
<FCO_Vince> CO:  Thank you, Captain
<CO_TPaula> ::nods::
<CEO_AQilla> FCO:  Congrats
<CSO_Shiar> FCO: congratulations
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Status?
<FCO_Vince> ::blushes::
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: We should be approaching the starbase?
<CMO_Xye> FCO: qaHo' (- I admire you).
<CMO_Xye> ::clears throat after saying Klingon word::
<FCO_Vince> XO:  Yes Sir. Any moment now
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Hail the starbase.
<FCO_Vince> ::takes station and hails the starbase::
<CEO_AQilla> ::returns to station::
<CO_TPaula> ::sits back down::
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Slow to impulse.
<CSO_Shiar> Self: maybe next time   ::smiles::
<FCO_Vince> ::reduces to impulse::
<CMO_Xye> XO: Sir. About my question. Were you in sectors 3 - 5 on Deck 5 on Stardate 10011.11 ?
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: I don't remember, doctor.
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: I think I was here on the bridge at that time.
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: Or on the battle bridge.
<CMO_Xye> XO: Oh. I've just treated some crew and have decontaminated certain parts of the ship. I'm just asking everyone.
<FCO_Vince> ::hails the SB again::
<XO_VanSickle> Bridge crew: Anyone in the area of deck 5, sections three, four or five?
<CMO_Xye> XO: I think the borg were contaminated somehow before coming aboard. Maybe someone tried to use that as a weapon against them.
<XO_VanSickle> Bridge crew: on Stardate 10011.11?
<CEO_AQilla> XO:  Not that I can remember, Sir.  I was in the computer core on Deck 9.
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: no
<SB-64> COMM: Scorpius: We hear you, welcome back..
<CSO_Shiar> <XO>
<XO_VanSickle> COMM: SB64: Request clearance to dock.
<CMO_Xye> XO: Sir. Are you busy now?
<SB-64> COMM Scorpius: Docking latch is ready. We will handle it from here. release control please
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: Give me a few minutes.
<CMO_Xye> ::nods and waits::
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Give the starbase control.
<FCO_Vince> XO: releasing controls
<SB-64> <<<<Scorpius is guided, effortlessly, into final docking position>>>>>
<XO_VanSickle> FCO: Extend moorings.
<FCO_Vince> ::extends moorings::
<XO_VanSickle> CEO: Secure engines.
<CMO_Xye> ::wonders what moorings are::
<CEO_AQilla> XO:  Moorings secure
<CEO_AQilla> [engines]
<SB-64> COMM Scorpius: Scorpius, is your Captain available?
<XO_VanSickle> CO: It's for you, ma'am.
<CO_TPaula> COM: SB64: This is the captain.
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: You needed a word?
<SB-64> Comm: CO: The CO wishes to see you and your 1st officer in his office asap.
<CO_TPaula> CEO: You have the bridge.
<CMO_Xye> XO: Well. Since we're at Starbase... I wondered if we can study the holo-emitters. And I wanted to show you the Holo-sickbay.
<CO_TPaula> COM: SB64: We'll be right there.
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: Go ahead with the holoemitter study.  I have to be at the station CO's office with the captain.
<CMO_Xye> XO: I was also planning on setting up... an after duty party for a certain someone on the bridge.
<CO_TPaula> ::waits for the XO by the turbolift::
<CEO_AQilla> CO:  Aye Ma'am
<XO_VanSickle> CMO: I want a report on the holoemitters by 0900 tomorrow.
<XO_VanSickle> ::joins the CO at the TL::
<FCO_Vince> ::finishes shutting down helm station::
<CMO_Xye> XO: Aye sir.
<CO_TPaula> ::enters the TL and heads off the ship with the final destination being the SB CO's office::
<XO_VanSickle> ::follows the CO every step of the way::
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: that's nice
<XO_VanSickle> CO: Wonder if he wants a debrief of our last mission.
<FCO_Vince> ::after CO and XO leave, turns to CEO::
<CMO_Xye> ::taps communicator:: *MO_Veridia*: Nurse Veridia... meet me in transporter room 3 with two of the holo-emitters. We're going to the science department at the science station::
<CMO_Xye> CSO: I hope you can come once the party is set up.
<Secretary> <<<the CO and XO enter the CO's front office>>>>>
<CEO_AQilla> FCO:  Yes, Lt?
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: we have science labs onboard
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  Congratulations.  Quite a day, huh?
<XO_VanSickle> ::looks at the fancy furnishings of the anteroom::
<Secretary> CO and XO: Hello, and you are???
<CEO_AQilla> FCO:  It sure was.  Congratulations to you also.
<CO_TPaula> Secretary: Captain T'Paula and Cmdr VanSickle of the Scorpius.
<CMO_Xye> CSO: Of course we do. This is an Ambassador Class Ship. I'm going to the Starbase Science Station though.
<CSO_Shiar> ALL: congratulations to all of you
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  Thanks.  
<Secretary> CO and XO: Please come here, I have to do a scan of your dna...put your hand over this scanner...
<XO_VanSickle> ::puts hand on scanner::
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: ok   SELF: nothing wrong with my labs
<Secretary> ::waits for the CO::
<CO_TPaula> ::puts her hand over that scanner::
<CMO_Xye> CSO: Thank you. Yours will come. You've done a wonderful job. Just not your time. I know how you feel. On stardate 10006.10... I was crushed. That explains why I show my emotions now. But... life goes on. Logic returns.
<Secretary> ::checks readings:: *Sir* They have arrived.
<Secretary> ::listens::
<CMO_Xye> CSO: Now... I'll share my holo-emitter findings with you. Would you like to join me in the Starbase Science Lab?
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: i'm fine with it all but i don't see wot logic has to do with it
<XO_VanSickle> CO: ::whisper:: Sort of high security measures.
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  I don't remember the Captain mentioning shore leave, so, do we have any orders?
<Secretary> CO and XO: Ok, you may go in.. thank you. ::opens door and points::
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: sure
<XO_VanSickle> ::enters the office::
<CEO_AQilla> FCO:  No.
<CO_TPaula> ::enters the office::
<Secretary> <<As they enter they are surprised to see....>>>>
<CMO_Xye> CSO: Transporter 3. I'll be there shortly.
<XO_VanSickle> ::stops at desk and comes to attention::
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  No shore leave, or no orders?
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: ok
<XO_VanSickle> ADM: Cmdr. VanSickle reporting as ordered, sir.
<CEO_AQilla> FCO:  No, but if you want to go to your quarters and relax, you can.
<CSO_Shiar> CEO: permission to join the CMO in the starbases science department?
<CO_TPaula> Adm: Sir.
<CEO_AQilla> CSO:  Granted.
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  Thank you, Commander
<ADM_Fraser> ::walks over to the CO and XO...extands hand::. hello...hello.....here..::points:: sit..sit....
<XO_VanSickle> ::shakes then sits::
<CSO_Shiar> CEO: thank you sir
<CO_TPaula> ::sits::
<CMO_Xye> ::walks to AQuilla:: CEO:  Congratulations. You trully deserved this.
<FCO_Vince> ::enters TL::
<CSO_Shiar> :: walks to the TL::
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  Thank you, Doctor.  Congratulations to you as well for a job well done.
<ADM_Fraser> COXO: We have a slight problem and we need you to go back out immediately on a mission of mercy...as it were......::looks worried::
<CO_TPaula> Adm: I see.
<XO_VanSickle> Admiral: Sir?
<CMO_Xye> CEO: Thank you for stopping the holoborg. Who knows what would have happened if they learned how to materialize.
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  Who knows?  Luckily we caught them in time.
<CMO_Xye> CEO: Yeah. I'm planning a party. Would you be interested in coming?
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  I'd love to
<FCO_Vince> Computer:  Deck 9
<CSO_Shiar> TL: TR3
<CEO_AQilla> CMO: When and where?
<CMO_Xye> CEO: Alrighty. I'll inform you when it is and who it is for.
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  I'll be there
<ADM_Fraser> ALL: All I will say for now is that it is in the best interests of all that I do not tell you everything. You will be traveling to The Doman colony on Ovosok to help with an evacuation
<CMO_Xye> CEO: It will be in the lounge. I'm also reporting off the ship. I have to study the holo-emitters on the starbase science station. Shiar and Veridia also.
<CO_TPaula> Adm: Understood.
<ADM_Fraser> CO: You should resupply immediately and leave immediately..
<XO_VanSickle> ADM: Aye sir.
<CO_TPaula> Adm: We will.
<FCO_Vince> ::exits TL and walks to quarters::
<CO_TPaula> <, sir>
<CEO_AQilla> CMO:  Acknowledged.
<CSO_Shiar> ::leaves tl and walks to TR3::
<ADM_Fraser> CO: Your orders will come via security transmissions as soon as Starfleet deems it necessary...that is all ..::salutes::
<CO_TPaula> ::salutes::  Adm: Yes sir.  ::stands to leave::
<XO_VanSickle> ::stands::
<FCO_Vince> ::enters quarters::
<CSO_Shiar> *CMO*: coming?
<ADM_Fraser> ::walks out of the room via the private entrance::
<XO_VanSickle> ::follows CO out::
<CMO_Xye> ::nods to the new second officer:: Computer: site to site transport me to transporter room 3. ::pause:: Energize.
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: that was quick
<CO_TPaula> COM: CEO: Commander Smith, rush the most urgent resupplies.  We are leaving as soon as possible.
<CMO_Xye> ::dematerializes from bridge and materializes in transporter room::
<CEO_AQilla> COM: CO:  Acknowledged, Captain.
<CO_TPaula> ::returns to the ship::
<XO_VanSickle> ::follows CO back to the ship::
<FCO_Vince> Computer:  Music, 20thC Earth band Queensryche, volume at 10
<CEO_AQilla> COM:CMO/CSO:  Doctor, Shiar, report back to the ship immediately
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: wot the...
<CEO_AQilla> *FCO*:  Bridge to Vince.  Please report back to the bridge immediately.  It appears we will be departing shortly.
<CMO_Xye> ::looks at Shiar:: CSO: Okay. I guess we're going to your science lab.
<CMO_Xye> <MO_Veridia> CMO: Sir. What is going on?
<CSO_Shiar> CMO: it's better any way
<CMO_Xye> MO: I don't know. I'm sure the senior crew wil be informed.
<FCO_Vince> Computer:  discontinue music  ::mutters @#$&*::
<CMO_Xye> CSO: Lets see. ::heads out of transporter room and walks to turbolift::
<XO_VanSickle> ::follows CO to a TL::
<FCO_Vince> CEO:  Acknowledged.  I'm on my way
<CSO_Shiar> ::follows CMO::
<CO_TPaula> TL: bridge.
<CMO_Xye> <MO_Veridia> ::follows the two ranking officers::
<FCO_Vince> ::replicates some rachtijino and exits room with it::
<CEO_AQilla> *CO*:  Captain, all crew on recall.  Resupply of the ship is complete.  We will be able to depart as soon as you give the order.
<FCO_Vince> ::heading for the bridge::
<XO_VanSickle> CO: So much for repairs.
<CO_TPaula> XO: We'll have to make do.
<CO_TPaula> ::arrives on the bridge::
<XO_VanSickle> ::walks onto bridge::
<CEO_AQilla> ::gets up from centre seat::
<CMO_Xye> *XO*: Sir. Is there something going on I should be informed of? Will I be needed anytime soon?
<XO_VanSickle> *CMO* We'll let you know.
<ADM_Fraser> <<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>