Host Susan says:  USS Scorpius - NCC 50666

Host Susan says:  "Digging Up Bones" - Week 5

Host Susan says:  Mission Summary

Host Susan says:  The Scorpius reached Trimbus II without incident and transported the archaeologists and supplies to the surface.

Host Susan says:  After contact with Dr. Vanessa Demurial, it was discovered that 5 of the original 12 members of her team had died due to some mysterious illness, and 4 are currently infected with it.

Host Susan says:  The personnel on the Scorpius are attempting to monitor the away team and assist the CMO in discovering the cause of this disease and any potential treatment.

Host Susan says:  Dr. Demurial has shown the XO the artifacts found before her team members became sick.  It appears to be a large stone box or coffin, approximately 6 feet tall, 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep.  The items from inside the box, include a few dozen gem encrusted statues, pottery decorated in gold and silver paint, and an ornate crown.

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CSO_Turnbull says:  ::working on the planetary analysis and the viral information from the away team at SCI One::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Exits onto the bridge and heads towards her OPS station ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::looks over the artifacts::

OPS-Anari says:  Inn:  Thanks for filling in, Phil

OPS-Anari says:  <Inn>:  No problem.

FCO_Vince says:  ::at the helm maintaining standard orbit and monitoring nav sensor data::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Takes over OPS punching some keys ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::unslaves OPS::  

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Working main TAC station on the bridge::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Checking the security perimeter::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: Doc, what do you make of these?

CMO_Garta says:  @::On the planet working with the sick workers::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  Commander, you and your team are welcome to examine the object if you think it may be related to anything.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Runs a quick diagnostic on OPS console ::

Host CO_TPaula says:  ::on the bridge wondering how the AT is doing::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  They are excellent objects of art, and in nearly perfect condition.

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::runs a full diagnostic on the transporter's bio filters::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @*CIV* Mr. Horn, could you report to my position inside the hut?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @*XO*: On my way.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Odd power signatures are detected by the Scorpius' sensors.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Feels an itch on her left palm, removes her gloves, gently scratches it, then replaces the glove ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Arrives at the hut and enters::

FCO_Vince says:  ::looks more closely at his console with a puzzled look on his face::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:   There are some strange power signatures on the sensors... ::patches data to TAC::

CMO_Garta says:  @::watches her patients begin to stabilize thanks to the antidote for the plague::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: On the planet?

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO: Checking...

OPS-Anari says:  :: Sees the diagnostic is completed...no problems ::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Hears the CSO, checks her console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Aye sir.  coming from the surface.

FCO_Vince says:  ::checking to id the signatures::

TO_Fereli says:  ::patrolling on the planet::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CIV: Take a look at this.  Do you think it poses any risk to beam it up to the ship for analysis?

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO: Commander, I would prefer that the artifact remain here.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Scans the object with a tricorder::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Near the AT?  OPS: Confirm we have a transporter lock maintained on the AT.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Checks for the AT lock... ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  The power signature is near the encampment, but I cannot get a lock on an exact location as of yet.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: I was hoping to have the Scorpius' computer take a full analysis of the artifact.

OPS-Anari says:  CO:  Lock is solid, ma'am

CMO_Garta says:  @::moves from patient to patient rechecking all vital signs::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Advise the AT of our readings, tell them to keep watch for anything suspicious.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  The level of chroniton particles is rising.  I suggest evacuating the surface.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO: Aye Sir.

FCO_Vince says:  ::having trouble recognizing the power signatures::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  I understand that Commander, however, I don't think it is wise to move it.  Every time the box is opened something odd happens

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Sir it seems like it is just a box. I don’t see where there would be any harm however I would take some precautions.

Host CO_TPaula says:  OPS: Can we get a lock on the archaeologists too?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punches a few buttons on her console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  COMM: XO: Sir, we are reading an inexplicable rise in chroniton particles in your vicinity.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  I'll show you.  ::opens the box::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: NO!

OPS-Anari says:  CO:  Lock on the archaeologists confirmed, ma'am

FCO_Vince says:  ::makes adjustments to his console hoping to get a better look::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Is sensing some strange things from the surface ::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Perimeter appears to be clear sir.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The box appears empty to the away team members, however sounds outside the hut change to loud industrial noises and sounds of traffic.  Those outside the hut, suddenly find themselves in a huge metropolitan city.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Looks outside the hut::

CMO_Garta says:  @COM: Scorpius: Garta to Scorpius, my patients are stabilized.  Requesting permission to transport them to sickbay.

TO_Fereli says:  self: wha....

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Sir we have a problem!

CMO_Garta says:  @::looks up at the sounds coming from outside the hut::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::sees the urban scene:: Demurial: What the heck is this?  A time machine?

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The trace of chroniton particles surge, and the away team drops from the sensors as does all signs of the encampment.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  SIR!  The AWAY Team has disappeared from sensors!

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Captain!  The away team is gone!

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: What is going on here ?

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  As is the encampment

OPS-Anari says:  CO:  Confirmed ma'am...all signatures are gone

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: I don’t think we are in Kansas anymore.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: It seems this box is some sort of time machine.  CIV: We never were in Kansas.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Yells loudly:: Anyone: Jeni!

CMO_Garta says:  @COM: Scorpius: Scorpius, this is Dr. Garta, please come in.

Host CO_TPaula says:  ::glares at the planet on the viewscreen::  CSO: Analyze the sensor readings and see if you can figure out what happened to them.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  That's what it appears, when the box is open, we're in a time when this world was thriving.  Those objects, are from a small village near here.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Old earth saying sir.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punches keys on her console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::begins madly scanning the surface, all bands, all frequencies::  CO:  Attempting to verify!

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, my comm to the ship is dead.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: We are stuck here, what are the chances that Scorpion is still there ?

FCO_Vince says:  ::begins fiddling with his console hoping it'll make the AT reappear::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Opens her senses to the planet below ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: That's because we're in the past.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: I advise you close that box, NOW.

TO_Fereli says:  @CIV: 2 of security guards are gone

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Checks sensors, tries desperately to find any sign of the AT or the encampment::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: My sentiments exactly.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Continues to work her console, trying to ascertain a anything from the AT... ::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @TO:  When we return to our time everything will be as it was, the only thing that will be different is anything brought into our encampment while we are here, goes with us.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Whatever's happening doesn't look like it's done

OPS-Anari says:  :: quietly mutters to herself... ::    Self:  Nothing...I sense nothing from them...

CMO_Garta says:  @Self: T'Lok...

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Nothing Sir.  Only the Chroniton radiation is there...and stronger than before.  ::begins to read LCARS rapidly::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CTO: Shields.

CMO_Garta says:  @Demurial: Then shouldn't we close the box and get back to our own time?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Shields are at maximum Sir.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: Please, close the damn box!

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @CMO:  You can, but it doesn't work that way.

TO_Fereli says:  @Demurial: how are we going to get back ?

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sir, I have a theory.  It's just a guess, but I'm thinking we have a temporal anomaly that is in the locality of the Away Team.

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: The patients are stable but they need the Scorpius sickbay Sir.

FCO_Vince says:  Self:  Gee, you think?!

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: The involvement of chronitons would tend to lead to that conclusion.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Turns and looks at the CSO:: CSO: That’s nice, now get them back.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @::closes the box as asked:: XO:  I don't understand how it works.  Although opening the box triggers it, closing the box has no affect.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Begins to feel anxiety::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::waits for the team to return to the present::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  And each time the box is opened, we seem to be at a different time.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  If I can analyze the particles from one of the probes in orbit.... ::begins madly hammering buttons::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  Self: I knew that I shouldn’t have allowed her to go without me.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: maybe it is some kind of holodeck ?

CMO_Garta says:  @::Is tempted to grab the box opening frequently until they return to their own time::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @Demurial: So how do we get back to our time?

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  We should consider the possibility that whatever happened may have transcended space as well as time

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  We have to stay near the encampment, but I was hoping that the equipment that you brought with you would show us what happened to this world.

TO_Fereli says:  @Computer: Exit

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: I don't care what you do, but get us back to the present, if that is possible.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  In other words, they might be someWHERE else as well as when

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: That's always possible, but it doesn't narrow down our search.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  If we can duplicate the spin of the chronitons and reverse them at a quantum level, we might be able to reverse the effect.  We could configure the main deflector array to emit a beam.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The Scorpius' sensors once again begin picking up energy signatures from the surface, near the horizon.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @::Smiles at the TO:: TO:  The first time it happened, I too wished it was a hologram, but we are stuck here.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  More energy signatures, Sir.  Near the terminus of the planet.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CIV/TO/CMO: Can any of you get a fix as to our location in time?

TO_Fereli says:  ::Feels scared and hopeless::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  We can only wait.  

FCO_Vince says:  CSO:  Chronometric?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CSO: Is it them?

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Hmmn I think we are in a future

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: You mean it just wears off?

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: Try the past.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Checking signatures ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  FCO/CTO:  Attempting to isolate and compare..

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Starts scanning with his tricorder::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Opens her senses ::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Some big city somewhere on earth, but that's about as much as I can tell

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Working on it Sir.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Scans the dirt::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  To the best of my knowledge, yes.  That is why we must stay near the encampment.  There is a shimmer in the atmosphere near it when it is about to return to the right time... we have seconds to get back to the camp.

CMO_Garta says:  @::scans the people seen outside the hut::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: Earth?  Demurial: I thought you said this was somewhere in this planet's past?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punches more buttons, trying to confirm the signatures ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  It's definitely NOT the same as the one near the encampment.  Recommend yellow alert.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  We have an ion storm approaching...

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Sir, I have it!

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CIV: Report.

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: How strong?

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: perhaps this planet had similar history only it was much more advanced

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: We have traveled back 200 years according to the soil scans.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Shuts down all non-essential systems ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Re-checks the shields, they are still at maximum::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Class two, sir.  We should weather it easily.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CIV: 22nd century?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Sir, shields are at maximum, we shouldn’t have any problem with this storm.

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, I think I have an answer as to what happened to these people.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: What do you have, Doc?

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Keep your attention focused on understanding what happened to our AT; that's our best shot at getting them back.

FCO_Vince says:  CSO:  How big is the storm?  Maybe we can maneuver around it.

CSO_Turnbull says:  ALL: Unfortunately, we will be of no help to the away team with our shields up.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @CMO:  What have you found?

CSO_Turnbull says:  FCO:  Attempting to analyze size and course now...

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Not that they're here for us to help.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Sir I recommend when we get back that we return to the ship.

CMO_Garta says:  @XO/Demurial: Bubonic Plague.  A nasty strain but rampant in every citizen close enough for me to scan.  At this rate, it wouldn't take long for the whole planet to be infected.

FCO_Vince says:  ::prepares to raise their orbit to a safer range, if necessary::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CSO: If need be, I can drop the shields long enough to get the AT back, IF we find them.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The ion storm continues to draw closer increasing in strength to a class 3.  The affects of the storm can be detected reaching into orbit.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: There's your answer to the fall of this planet's civilization.

TO_Fereli says:  @CMO: can you cure it ?

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: Don't!

CSO_Turnbull says:  FCO:  It is on the surface of the planet.  It should not have a great deal of effect on us, but I would suggest a high orbit and possibly an evasive or two.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO/CIV/TO/Demurial: No one does anything to help these people.

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: Agreed, take us to a higher orbit.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: We should report this to SF Science as soon as we return.

CSO_Turnbull says:  ALL:  the storm is gaining strength.  It is now Class Three and rising...

CMO_Garta says:  @TO: If I had the Scorpius medical bays here, sure.  But not without lots of help and lots of time.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: I think we have to help these people if we can

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Captain, I'd recommend a 1000 km increase is apogee

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, he asked if I could not if I would.

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: Fine, make it so.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: Ever hear of the Temporal Prime Directive.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO/CMO:  How would a disease that was rampant on ancient Earth cause damage hear, thousands of years and thousands of light-years in the future.

FCO_Vince says:  ::raises their orbit 1000km::

TO_Fereli says:  @TO: Aye sir, but without us all of them will die, and what if we were meant to go to the past and we were always part of it ?

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The Scorpius begins feeling effects of the approaching ion storm as the ship begins to rock.

FCO_Vince says:  ::keeping his eyes on the sensors for natural surprises::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: We are not going to affect the natural course of this time line!

FCO_Vince says:  ::increases ascent rate::

CMO_Garta says:  @Demurial: I am not certain.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Yes sir

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::checks SIF readouts::  OPS:  Ensign, please increase power to the lateral integrity fields and all inertial dampers.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @ALL:  No, that wouldn't be wise, it could cause us to never return to our own time and space.  

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: Do you have any vaccine for the members of the away team and the archaeologists?

CMO_Garta says:  @Demurial: My first guess would be that this planet has been visited by outsiders before.  Whether they were infected on purpose or not, I don't know.

FCO_Vince says:  ::continues climbing until clear of the storm::

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: That's what I've been treating my patients with Sir.  I have enough to help someone who becomes infected but not enough to run all of us for a long period of time.

TO_Fereli says:  @CMO: What kind of a virus is it ?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punches in the commands to stabilize the ship ::   CSO:  Done, sir.  I can also reconfigure the forward lateral array so a concentrated beam of chroniton particles can be emitted...

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: Your priority is to the away team and the archaeologists.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @<Xavier> ::enters and overhears the CMO's guess:: ALL:  She's right, I've been using the equipment we brought, while the others assembled the weapons you requested.  There are two races detected outside this camp...  

TO_Fereli says:  @XO/CMO: That means that if we stay here long enough we will all become infected

CSO_Turnbull says:  OPS:  Excellent.  Let's do that and be ready in case we need to try out that theory of mine.

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, with all due respect, I know my priorities.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Nods to the CSO and begins to reconfigure the forward lateral array... ::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The ship continues to rock with the effects of the ion storm as the storm continues on its path and increases to class 4.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: Just reminding you to not treat the planetary inhabitants, no matter what the Hippocratic Oath says.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Do you wish us to leave orbit until the storm passes?

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: Not if we don't have to.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Storm is increasing to class four and rising.  

OPS-Anari says:  :: Fingers fly over the console... ::   CO: Confirmed...storm is at class four...

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Shields still at maximum.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Then prepare for a bumpy ride

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, I already stated that I wouldn't.  I'm a SF officer, I know my duties in regard to the Prime Directive, whether my healer's heart agrees with them or not.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: How long does it normally take for the time incursion to revert us to the present.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO:  It varies, sometimes minutes.  Once we were here a week.

FCO_Vince says:  ::begins struggling with the thrusters to climb and increasing impulse power to avoid the rough areas::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Sparks fly from the OPS console as the ion particles begin disrupting shields.  Shield strength drops to 95%.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Moves back shielding herself from the sparks... ::    Self:  Dangit...

CSO_Turnbull says:  OPS:  Ensign!  ::moves to assist her::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Sir, shields are weakening slightly, attempting to compensate.

OPS-Anari says:  CSO:  I'm alright sir!

FCO_Vince says:  OPS:  Are you okay?

CMO_Garta says:  @Demurial: A week?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Moves back to her console... ::   FCO:  Yes, sir...

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::notices what Xavier was saying:: Xavier: What kind of species?

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: I'll need supplies.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @::nods thoughtfully:: 

OPS-Anari says:  :: Gets underneath to change out chips, removes her gloves working quickly ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  OPS:  Very well.  I'm glad to see that.  ::moves back to SCI and puts on passive restraints::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: How can I help ?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Attempts to reroute power from nonessential systems to the shields::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @<Xavier> XO:  Romulan & Klingon... and from our research the Romulans were the ones who started this colony.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sir, if the storm reaches class seven it will become hazardous for us to remain here.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Changes out several of the burned out chips... ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: Keep a lookout for anyone trying to enter the perimeter.

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: If it reaches class six, take us out of orbit.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Understood

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::working feverishly at analyzing the direction the ion storm came from::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Xavier: You think one of them was infected at one time and spread it to the inhabitants here?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: We have the power reserves to keep the shields up, but if the storm keeps increasing, it will be more difficult to do so.

FCO_Vince says:  ::continues keeping a close eye on his readings while trying to keep them at maximum orbit::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Aye sir

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Clicks his heels and thinks to himself that there is no place like home.::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Nmbarri is able to reinforce shields, however the effects of the storm continue to cause systems to fluctuate.  Power surges are detected in life support, structural integrity, transporter arrays, and impulse systems.

CMO_Garta says:  @::finishes her scans and turns to Fereli::

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::vibrating with the ship::  CO:  Attempting to compensate...

OPS-Anari says:  :: Returns panel and replaces her gloves... ::

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  The storm is starting to interfere with impulse power.  I'm having difficulty maneuvering to avoid the rough areas

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @<Xavier> XO:  I think the Klingons may have done that intentionally.  Not to mention the wars raged against this colony by them.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Continues to reconfigure the forward lateral array... ::

FCO_Vince says:  ::starting to sweat trying to maneuver::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Xavier: But how could they have obtained a Terran disease?

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: We have power surges all over the ship.  Structural integrity is dropping.

OPS-Anari says:  ::Finishes the reconfiguration... ::   CSO:  Reconfiguration complete, sir.  Forward lateral array is ready for you

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: Okay, let's get some distance from this storm while we still can.

FCO_Vince says:  ::one could barely call what the ship is in an orbit at this point, zigging and zagging as we are::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: if I am not mistaken Romulans and Klingons had a Non aggression pact at this point

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: That answers why this strain of the plague is different.  It would have had to mutate in order to attack the Romulans.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Fingers fly over console as she hears FCO ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Sir its a Terran disease that goes back to the early 14th century.

Host CO_TPaula says:  FCO: Could we get a geosynchronous orbit over another area of the planet?

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CIV: And that's what makes this all the more weird.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  That's what I've been trying to do, Captain

CMO_Garta says:  @TO: Humans had a non-aggression pact too but it didn't stop the Third World War on Earth Ensign.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Structural integrity is dropping, taping power from reserves to compensate.

Host CO_TPaula says:  self: ...

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: Could we be responsible for this disease in a first place by opening a box

CSO_Turnbull says:  OPS:  Ensign, we may need emergency power.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Trying to stay one step ahead of the power surges to keep the shields and SI field intact::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: No, this is a temporal field, not a space-time field.

FCO_Vince says:  ::going to full thrusters to laterally move clear::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Notifies various departments of emergency power shut down procedures... ::

OPS-Anari says:  CSO:  On that sir

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Self: Unless... ::has a brainstorm::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  As the storm passes the area of the compound it begins to weaken severely, dropping to class 2.  

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  We may have clearer space where the storm has come from, Sir.  Good news, the storm is receding.

TO_Fereli says:  @Self: I wonder what is happening to Scorpion right now, they probably all sitting in their comfortable chairs and trying to locate us

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  It now reads as Class Two.  

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Breaths a sigh of relief as the storm begins to settle down::

FCO_Vince says:  ::beings breathing normally again, seemingly for the first time in several minutes::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: What are you thinking ?

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial/Xavier: Would it have been possible that someone took that time travel box, put it on their ship, traveled to Earth, opened it, then collected a sample of bubonic plague germs and brought it back to their time?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Sends a message to all departments to shut down all non-critical areas ::

CMO_Garta says:  @::begins comparing scans from her patients and the citizens of the planet::

FCO_Vince says:  ::having a lot less difficulty maneuvering now::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punches a few more buttons ::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @XO: Quite possible, I'm afraid, that's why I didn't want it to leave the surface.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: So we are obligated to cure this disease because we caused it in a first place

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: If something like that happened there would be something on record of the temporal disturbance.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sir, the storm seems to be following a temporal rift line that intersects the encampment.

CTO_Nmbarri says:  CO: Shields and structural integrity are returning to normal now.

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: A temporal rift line?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Nods as she hears the CTO ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: Can you reopen that box, to see if we can return to our time?

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, they would have had to collect insects or small animals like rats.  The bubonic plague was most commonly carried in mosquitoes and fleas.

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The away team hears sounds of weapons fire outside the hut.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  It's like a geological fault, but the fault is in space-time rather than planetary matter.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @All: What was that?

CMO_Garta says:  @::begins scanning the box for DNA remnants of insects::

TO_Fereli says:  @Demurial: if we open box now....::huh, fire?::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Begins to try and cut through the storm to scan for the AT bio-signs...if possible... ::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: I just heard weapons fire

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @::shakes her head, almost panicked:: XO:  No, whatever is done, that box shouldn't be opened again.  We will wind up further back in time.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Heads out of the hut with his phaser drawn::

CMO_Garta says:  @::looks out the hut entrance at the sound of weapon's fire::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @All: No one leaves the hut unless ordered!

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Tricorders detect two dozen Klingon warriors surrounding the compound.

TO_Fereli says:  @::Hears orders and returns to hut::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Calls for Reminger and Colt to get to the hut::

OPS-Anari says:  CSO: If we can pin-point the exact location of the time anomaly and send a concentrated beam of chroniton particles there, it may return our AT...

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  I have a theory.  If we pulse a beam of chronitons at the encampment  that have the opposite spin in time, we may be able to reverse the effects of the rift and bring the Away Team back.  it is just a theory, but it's all I have.

CMO_Garta says:  @::hears her tricorder beep and looks down at it::  XO: Uh, Sir?  I think we have a problem.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @CMO: What is it, Doc?

TO_Fereli says:  ::Takes his weapon out and prepares to defend everyone in a hut::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Sounds like a plan.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Scanning for the cause of the time anomaly ::

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::programs the main deflector with particles of the opposite spin::

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Klingons, about 2 dozen of them, heading right for us.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Self: Great!  And this is before the alliance!

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Colt and Reminger enter the hut::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Ensign Anari has already made the conversions.  We are ready to fire on your order.

FCO_Vince says:  ::begins moving us in closer proximity relative to the encampment::

OPS-Anari says:  CSO:  I have a location pin-pointed...sending coordinates to you now, sir

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @All: Everyone prepare to defend the hut, since these Klingons will not be friendly.

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Moving us into position now

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: Sir, I think it's safe to say, they may not like humans but they've never seen Bajorans.  Perhaps the TO and I should be the first ones they see.

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: My phaser is ready

OPS-Anari says:  :: punches in the coordinates sending them to the CSO ::

CMO_Garta says:  @::pulls her phaser from her medkit::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Sets up next to the door::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The Klingon's continue there approach, weapons drawn.  Two fire at one of the archaeologist standing in the center of the compound, killing him instantly.

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::takes the feed from OPS and waits for the FCO to line up the shot::  CO:  Ready on you order, sir.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Checking power levels to ensure Sciences will have all power he needs ::

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  We're in position now

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @All: Wait till you see them.

TO_Fereli says:  @::Fires at one of the Klingons and kills him::

FCO_Vince says:  ::brings the ship to station keeping::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: Go ahead.

OPS-Anari says:  :: Opens her senses to the planet below ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Archaeologists:  Fall back to the hut, NOW!

CSO_Turnbull says:  ::fires the beam::

CMO_Garta says:  @::squats down in front of her patients to protect them::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Watches the power allocation to Sciences ::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION: The Klingons turn toward where the weapons fire originated and fire continuously at the mouth of the hut, pinning the away team down inside.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::prepares to fire at the Klingons::

TO_Fereli says:  @::fires at second Klingon and directly hits him::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Firing the beam sir...we should know in about 30 seconds if it worked...

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Fires as a Klingon comes into range and nails him squarely in the chest::

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::fires at a Klingon::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Corrects a few power fluctuations to maintain a steady stream of power to Sciences ::

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: There is no way we can hold this position much longer

TO_Fereli says:  @XO: We have to use the stupid box

CSO_Turnbull says:  Self:  Come on, come on...

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @TO: Well, as the Klingons say, "Today is a good day to die."

FCO_Vince says:  ::holding position while looking anxiously at the sight onscreen::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @:: Pulls behind the wall as fire is returned::

CMO_Garta says:  @::waits to see the whites of their eyes before firing::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Feels the tension on the bridge as all hope for success ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @XO: Well sir we came aboard this ship together we might as well die together.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sensors show the fracture is sealing....

CMO_Garta says:  @XO/CIV: Excuse me gentlemen, but I prefer to get married before I die, so if you don't mind... ::fires out the hut entrance::

TO_Fereli says:  @self:  I don't want to die just yet

OPS-Anari says:  :: Checking sensors for the AT signatures ::

FCO_Vince says:  ::hoping this attempt doesn't seal the ATs fate::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The AT members near the door of the hut are hit by the Klingon's weapons fire.

TO_Fereli says:  @::Keeps firing like there is no tomorrow::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  ::turns with disappointment in his face::  Sir, there is no sign of the Away Team.

CMO_Garta says:  @::thinks back to fighting during the Occupation and feels her blood begin to boil::

Host CO_TPaula says:  CSO: What should we try next?

OPS-Anari says:  :: Punching more buttons to try and narrow the scan, not ready to give up hope ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Slams fist on console:: ALL: They better come back, or else!

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::is clear of the fire::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Sees Fereli get hit::

TO_Fereli says:  @::Feels enormous pain in his left arm but does not give up::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  As the fracture seals from the anti-chroniton beam, the atmosphere around the compound begins to shimmer.

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  I am reanalyzing the chroniton particles to see if they can give us any idea...

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @All: The atmosphere!  It's shimmering!

CMO_Garta says:  @::dives toward the door pulling Fereli clear:: TO: At ease Ensign!  Let me check your injuries.

TO_Fereli says:  @Self: looks like I am going to heaven

FCO_Vince says:  ::Looks on even more intently::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sensors are detecting atmospheric disturbance in vicinity of the compound!

OPS-Anari says:  :: Senses...and looks to her console, punching more buttons... ::

TO_Fereli says:  @::Falls on the ground as pain spreads around his body::

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Looks with anticipation at the CSO, waiting to hear the words "they are back"::

CMO_Garta says:  @::checks Fereli and applies a pain killer::

OPS-Anari says:  :: Narrows the scans further for the AT signatures ::

FCO_Vince says:  ::begins using reverse thrusters to avoid getting caught in any temporal effects::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Scorpius' sensors begin picking up readings of the compound and the bio-signatures of the away team.  However, they also detect 18 Klingon signatures as well.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @All: This might be our sign to return to our time.

CMO_Garta says:  @TO: Lay still for a minute.  The disruptor surge will pass in a minute.

TO_Fereli says:  @CMO: looks like I am going to die

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Anxiety reaches a breaking point within him::

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:  Sir, We have them...

FCO_Vince says:  Self:  What?

OPS-Anari says:  CO: Confirmed.  Solid lock on all members of the AT as well as the archeologists.

CMO_Garta says:  @TO: Not on my watch Ensign.

TO_Fereli says:  @ALL: good bye my friends !!

CMO_Garta says:  @::hears the difference outside::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:  @::Pulls out his tricorder::

CMO_Garta says:  @XO: We are back?

CSO_Turnbull says:  CO:...and 18 Klingon Life signs as well...and I am reading weapons discharge!

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @::decides to try his badge:: COMM: Scorpius: Away team to Scorpius!

FCO_Vince says:  CO:  Captain, if I'm reading this right, there are some others on the surface as well, now

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  The Klingons continue to approach the huts in the compound and keep firing at the windows and doors.

Host CO_TPaula says:  COM: XO: Report.

CMO_Garta says:  @TO: Be melodramatic later, right now you need to shut up so I can help.

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @COMM: CO: Request emergency beam up!  We're surrounded by ancient Klingons on a blood thirst!

OPS-Anari says:  :: Finger is poised to beam back the AT ::

CMO_Garta says:  @COMM: Scorpius: Emergency transport to Sickbay!

CSO_Turnbull says:  OPS:  Get them out of there!

OPS-Anari says:  :: Hits the transporter button ::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  @::takes Commander VanSickle's phaser from him, and fires at the box:: 

CTO_Nmbarri says:  ::Drops shields for transport::

FCO_Vince says:  OPS:  You'd better hurry before they get massacred

Host XO_VanSickle says:  @Demurial: What are you doing?

CMO_Garta says:  @::feels the transporter beam::

Host Dr_Vanessa_Demurial says:  ACTION:  Transport is successful and the away team and archaeologists materialize in sickbay.

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