Host Susan_SM says:
Mission Summary

The Scorpius has underwent sufficient repairs to get them underway again.  The senior staff has been briefed on the situation discussed between Captain VanSickle and Sector Commander Turnbull.

The crew are preparing to launch with orders to proceed to Cardassian space to assist with the clean up and investigation efforts there. 

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666
Unanswered questions - Week 4

Host Susan_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: In the turbolift enroute the bridge. ::

CMO_Garta says:
Staff: Okay, boys and girls, the Captain wants everybody checked one more time.  Houlihan will be testing everybody as they leave sickbay.  Find your security officer and get to work.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sitting in command chair::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::is in ME, making sure all power systems are working properly::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge making preparations for departure::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sitting at the science console on the bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
::on the bridge underneath the Navigation console::

CMO_Garta says:
::Gets tested  in front of her staff and begins checking the patients still in sickbay::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Brushes off her sleeve and notices a sliver of fur... ::

FCO_Vince says:
::scanning a set of wires::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::notices FCO's current position:: FCO: How's she looking under the hood?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and heads to her console. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::In his office getting the latest SF intel on Cardassia::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::runs a quick diag of propulsion systems::

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  Hi Phillip.  Anything I need to know about?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*ALL*:  Bridge to all decks.  Please report readiness for departure.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>OPS:  Nope.  All systems are looking good.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::runs level 5 diagnostics of all sensor arrays::

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  Good.   :: Takes over OPS. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::as the tricorder chirps and his expression lights up::  CO:  Ah Ha!  Looking up Sir

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::in his quarters making sure Pel Tor is settled in, then heads for the bridge, making a slight detour to sickbay first::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Science is green, all boards.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Good.  Make sure you check the oil and the tires and clean the windshield.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::sends engineering status report to the bridge, before he heads to a TL to go there himself::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Heads for the Bridge::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*XO* Nmbarri to Cmdr. Horn, All systems checked out ok in tactical.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Contacts SB OPS for clearance... ::

FCO_Vince says:
::removes the cover off the wire in question and finds the bad spot::

CMO_Garta says:
*XO* My staff is checking for founders and implants.  That could take awhile.  But other than that, we're ready down here.

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: Starbase OPS:  Scorpius to Starbase 64 Operations.

FCO_Vince says:
::removes and replaces the wire, hooks everything back up and closes the panel::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  All departments reporting ready for departure, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
::gets up and sits at the console::

Host Susan_SM says:
<SB_OPS> COMM: Scorpius: Go ahead Scorpius

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::steps off the TL, entering the bridge, before moving to the Engineering terminal, transferring controls to that station::

FCO_Vince says:
Computer:  Initiate level 3 diagnostic on navigational systems

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: SB OPS:  Request permission to depart.

Host Susan_SM says:
ACTION: OPS receives launch clearance for departure to Cardassia Prime.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS: Here we go off into the wild blue yonder (okay, it's black, but you know what I mean).~~~~

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Arrives in sickbay:: CMO: Hi babe, just thought I would check on you to see if you needed anything from me before I go to work. ::Isn’t afraid of showing personal familiarity::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Takes the seat to the left of the CO::

FCO_Vince says:
<Computer> FCO:  Processing..........All navigational systems nominal.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles at the psionic communication received from the CSO. ::   ~~~ CSO:  Yes, sir...and they say you can't hear screaming out in space... ~~~

Host Susan_SM says:
COMM: Scorpius: Permission granted, you have your departure orders, Good luck Scorpius.  Starbase out.

FCO_Vince says:
Yes! ::claps hands together and brings helm control online::

OPS-Anari says:
CO/XO:  We have received clearance to depart

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Thank you, lieutenant.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Screaming?  Whose screaming?  I'm not screaming...  ::giddy::~~~~

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles to herself. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Take us out.  Thrusters until we clear the starbase.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::smiles:: Self: Wow. For once, we seem to be in perfect working order. I give it...ten minutes.

CMO_Garta says:
::turns and takes a blood sample from the CTO:: CTO: Nope, just want to get these tests done. ::scans him for an implant::  Seems all I've done lately is check for Founders.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  No...but if you were to change your mind about killing me...well...   :: Giggles. :: ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye  ::brings thrusters online moves us off::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks her console and sees all departments are in the green. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::finishes the diagnostics and prepares to go active sensors as they exit the starbase::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Any idea what we are going to find when we get there?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Hopefully Jem’Hadar ship hulls... empty.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Smiles at the CMO:: CMO: Well, if you find any, let one of my staff know, we will take care of them. ::Sneaks in a kiss on the doctors cheek before he leaves::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: I can answer that question.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  You wouldn't have time to scream.  but point taken.  Think we can get some lunch later?  I've been thinking about something.~~~~

CMO_Garta says:
CTO: Aye, aye, Sir! ::grins and goes back to work::

FCO_Vince says:
::brings us about when we clear the station::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::heads out of sickbay and up to the main bridge::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: What you have, Russ?

CMO_Garta says:
<Medical Staff> ::move to cover 3 decks at a time, beginning with deck 2::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I would be happy to join you for lunch, S'Toran. ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We've come about, Sir.  Course laid in for Cardassian space and standing by.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: It seems that the Jem'Hadar have been able to artificially generate a wormhole.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Arrives on the bridge, whistling as he walks::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens all channels of communications and begins monitoring. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: That Wormhole has been destroyed

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Engage full impulse until we leave the system, then jump to warp 8.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  You're improving with that, E'Laina.  Good I want to talk about your mental shielding.~~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: From what I have seen there was quite a battle.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Any ideas on where they got that technology?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye.  ::goes to full impulse::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::hears the request for warp, and does a final check on warp systems, getting rather paranoid about the ship::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Mental shielding?  I am interested. ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Artificial wormhole?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Takes his position at tac station 1, continues to whistle as he monitors the tac readouts::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles to herself. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: It is undeterminable where that technology could have come from.

FCO_Vince says:
::checking over the other nav systems and rechecking the plotted course::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the viewscreen watching the stars stream by... ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: Apparently our job will be to try and ascertain where they got it.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, you had mentioned having the ship on yellow alert while enroute to the Cardassian system, do you still wish that? ::Whistles some more waiting for the CO to answer::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Yes.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Yes.  You are a completely open book.  Has it not occurred to you that you would be easy picking for things like psionic vampires or the like?~~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: I have a bad feeling about this..............

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
:look over at the whistling CTO:: CTO: You're in a good mood today

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I have never heard of psionic vampires.  Who are they?  :: Innocently. :: ~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: I could be wrong but..........

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CEO: I am?  Hmm, I didn't think that I was any different today.  ::Smiles a huge Klingon smile::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway says:
::smiles:: CTO: You're whistling

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Me in a bad mood.  Now don't play innocent with me.  ::laughing::~~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: Perhaps we should speak some more in the ready room.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CEO: Klingons do not whistle.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
CTO: Indeed? Interesting.

CMO_Garta says:
::finishes with her work, locks down sickbay, and heads to the bridge::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Agreed.  XO: AQilla?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Confused and wrinkles her face a moment. ::   ~~~ CSO:  Bad mood?  I'm confused, S'Toran. ~~~

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Agreed.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
::runs active scans around the ship and sets up a perimeter monitor and patches it to Tactical::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CEO: I guess I just feel good today.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
CTO: As I said. What's the occasion?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens her senses to whatever lies ahead. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: S'Toran, you have the bridge.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  As my Vulcan mother would say, humor is a difficult concept.  I was kidding you.~~~~

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Halfway through whistling Dixie, stops to answer the CEO:: CEO: I am officially engaged again.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::rises and moves to the center chair::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Still sounding confused... ::   ~~~ CSO:  As you say, sir. ~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Stands::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::heads to RR::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::follows the CO::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Follows the CO::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::smiles brightly, patting the Klingon's shoulder:: CTO: Really? Congratulations

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Seriously, a psionic vampire is one who feeds on the thoughts or emotions of another telepath.~~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::before entering:: CTO: Keep the ship on yellow alert as per my pre-departure orders.  ::enters RR::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I see...   ~~~   :: Voice trails off... ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CEO: Thanks, we were engaged before, but fate got in the way.  This time I will not let her get away.

FCO_Vince says:
::nose is in the helm and nav console::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Enters behind the CO::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
CTO: Mind if I ask if she is Klingon?

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
::slaves SCI control to the command console and begins to run analyses of the recent battle::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::takes seat behind desk::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters and takes a seat::

FCO_Vince says:
::prepares to engage warp eight::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CEO: No, she is Bajoran, it's the CMO. ::Smiles again at the thought of his Jenise::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Continues to stand::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Have a seat, commander.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Sits::

FCO_Vince says:
CSO:  We're clear of the system... Engaging warp factor eight.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::checks to make sure the ship is on yellow alert::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I am very concerned here.

FCO_Vince says:
::punches it::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks her console again to ensure the power is in balance. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: What?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  In what way?  What exactly are we looking at here?

CMO_Garta says:
::enters the bridge and looks around for a moment::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  You've never hear of them?  really?~~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I am convinced that the Jem’Hadar are involved with Gale Force, however...........

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Its this wormhole thing.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Hears the TL door open, looks and sees the CMO on the bridge, can't help but smile at her beauty::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::keeps his eye on the warp systems as the ship progresses::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Really, S'Toran.  I do know that if they are Betazoids, they will be unable to use their empathy on me. ~~~

CMO_Garta says:
::moves to Anari:: OPS: Sorry E'Laina, this is routine.  Cap'n wants everybody checked one more time before we run into whatever we're running into.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: I'm worried too.  I have a feeling that wormhole led back to the Gamma Quadrant.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: It was disabled but the structure is still there.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I agree.  If they can create wormholes then how are we going to defend ourselves when we don't know where they're going to show up.

CMO_Garta says:
::takes a small amount of blood and scans Anari for implants::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the CMO. ::   CMO:  I understand, Doctor.

OPS-Anari says:
CMO:  You won't find any implants this time, Doctor.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Its the technology that bothers me

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at the CMO. ::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS: they aren't Betazoids.  but then again, your brain is different from the typical telepath.  Still, why take chances?~~~~

CMO_Garta says:
OPS: I'd better not.  I want you healthy for a long time.  ::smiles and moves on to the CSO::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV/XO: It's almost Borg-like transwarp conduits.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: There in lies the key.

CMO_Garta says:
::glances over at the CTO as she walks::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I have studied this a lot the last few hours........

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods to self... ::   ~~~ CSO:  I have to agree with you there, S'Toran. ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
CSO:  Sir, ETA to Cardassian space is 24 hours

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: No more blood from me, dear doctor.  No bleeding me dry today. ::Smiles at the CMO::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Nobody in this quadrant has that type of technology

OPS-Anari says:
CMO:  I'd like me healthy for a long time too...

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CMO:  Blood test?  ::holds out arm::  

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: So that leaves...?

CMO_Garta says:
CSO: A moment of your time please Commander?  ::holds up the hypo and takes a blood sample::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: The Borg do have that kind of technology........

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  There is a fear there could be an infiltrator on board. ~~~

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  Very good, Mister Vince.  Steady as she goes.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Hence the round of blood tests. ~~~

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Understandable, I'd say.~~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Do you think the Dominion could be behind all this?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: The Borg have been known to make alliances, to obtain their goals.

CMO_Garta says:
CTO: Is that a dare Lt.?

CMO_Garta says:
::finishes the blood test and scans the CSO for implants::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  You think the Borg could be involved in all this?

FCO_Vince says:
::adjusts the nav and lat sensors, and does a quick check over their flight paths proximity::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: I never dare unless I mean it.  ::Smiles again::

CMO_Garta says:
::moves on to the FCO::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: The Borg have been unable to stop the Federation, we are their pain in the side.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CMO: I'd say thank you doctor, but I hate hypos.  ::grins widely::  And there ain't no implants on us that we are aware of.  

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over at the FCO and smiles at him a moment. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I don’t have anything to justify the theory, but It is possible

CMO_Garta says:
CSO: Well ::grins back:: I be most happy bout dat!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: I doubt this is the Borg.  We were the thorn in the side of the Dominion, too.  I would put a week's credit salary on the Dominion.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: We must be prepared for anything

FCO_Vince says:
::engrossed in the displays on his consoles::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CMO:  As am I, I assure you.  

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I didn't think the Dominion had that kind of technology.

CMO_Garta says:
FCO: Time for your hourly blood test, Lt. ::gives the blood test and scans him::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Picks up in-coming message from the Vesuvius requesting identification. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: What if the Borg formed an alliance with the Dominion?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Borg don't make alliances.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Just think.  The three of us on the bridge...we could run the place, you know... ::laughs::~~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::removes his dagger and hands it to the Doctor with his arm left extended, head not looking up::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends identification to the Vesuvius, and requests reason for the verbal ID. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Yes they do. To obtain their goals they do.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: That's right.  Janeway did a few.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles a moment. ::   ~~~ CSO:  I think I see where you are going...yes. ~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: They will stab you in the back when the objective is accomplished .

OPS-Anari says:
:: Receives a message from the Vesuvius that some of her systems are still down. ::

CMO_Garta says:
::moves up to the CEO::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO: Status, Mister Kellenway?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: If the Borg have aligned with the dominion we could have huge problems.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::looks at the CMO:: CMO: Hey Doc. CSO: All systems normal, for once.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Definitely.

Host Susan_SM says:
ACTION: 23 1/2 hours have passed and the Scorpius is on final approach to the scene of the conflict between the Jem'Hadar vessels and the Federation.  Massive amounts of debris is detected on sensors as well as an inoperational worm hole.

CMO_Garta says:
::finishes the CEO's blood test and scan::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
::hears the comm from the Vesuvius with sharp Vulcan hearing::  CEO:  that is a nice change, isn't it?  Good job, Lieutenant.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
CSO: Thank you. Nice change, yes, but somehow, I doubt its going to last. I'm not meant to be bored.

FCO_Vince says:
CSO:  We're on approach to Cardassian space.  I'm detecting debris ahead.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Inquires of the Vesuvius if assistance is needed. ::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  Keep a sharp eye and lay in some evasives.  ALL:  Captain on the bridge!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::re-takes her seat::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::sits back down::

CMO_Garta says:
::receives report from all decks that tests are done::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: We are approaching the scene of the battle, should I take us to red alert?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sits in command chair:: FCO: Status?

CMO_Garta says:
CO: Blood tests and implant screenings are complete sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends out communications to the Federation ships in the area for updated information. ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  On approach to the coordinates, ETA within half an hour.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: Is everyone who they say they are?

FCO_Vince says:
::watching nav sensors carefully::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
::rises::  CO:  Sir, there is a lot of debris out there, and a massive superstructure at bearing 112 mark 4, 2 ly from here.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: We must remember that the Federation has had no contact with Cardassia Prime in some time, we do not know if they are involved or not.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Sounds like our baby.

CMO_Garta says:
CO: Yes Sir.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::turns and watches the main viewscreen for the time being::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I've received information that may be of interest to you, S'Toran.  It's coming into your console now. ~~~

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends the information to the CSO's console. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO/CIV: Do you two think we should divert to check it out?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Keeps the ship on yellow alert until the CO orders otherwise::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~~OPS:  Acknowledged.  ::looks over the data with part of his attention::~~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: What else are we here for?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Might not be a bad idea.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Keeps monitoring communications. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Set course 112 mark 004.

FCO_Vince says:
::alters course bearing 112 mark 004::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Shall we take a look at this thing?

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  There are several Federation ships out there, sir.  the USS Typhoon, the USS Vesuvius, though she is limping out of the area, and several Peregrine class fighters.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Vesuvius' course?

OPS-Anari says:
CO/XO:  The communication I received from the Vesuvius is that they are in not need of assistance at this time.  They are enroute Starbase 64.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  Any sign of Jem'Hadar or Cardassian communication traffic, Lt?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Hail the Typhoon.

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  She's headed for Starbase 64, if I'm reading the heading right, sir.  she's still venting some plasma, so readings are unfocused.

CMO_Garta says:
::sees she is no longer necessary and enters the TL::

Host CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, I have some interesting Telemetry that Operations picked up.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  No, ma'am.  Although a Cardassian vessel was here to assist.  It has now left the area some 10 hours ago.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Flashes the CMO a sad look as she leaves the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens hailing frequencies. ::   CO:  Hailing frequencies to the Typhoon opened, sir.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Whispers to the CO:: CO: Can we get this thing onscreen?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  I can confirm the CSO's reading.  The Ves personnel advised me of her heading.

CMO_Garta says:
::looks up at the CTO and smiles as the TL doors close::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Typhoon: This is Capt. Eric VanSickle of the USS Scorpius calling the commander of the Typhoon.  Greetings.  We've been sent to help with the clean-up and investigation of this area.  Please respond.

CMO_Garta says:
TL: sickbay

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses many casualties on the Ves. ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses someone familiar on the Ves as well... ::   Self:  Could it be...?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
Self: Get a grip on yourself Nmbarri, You are acting like a love sick school child.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shakes her head clear a moment... ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Goes back to monitoring communications and power allotments. ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius:  Captain, you're a sight for sore eyes.  If you could investigate that hulk bout a light-year off our port side, it would be useful.

FCO_Vince says:
::watching their course and preparing to drop out of warp::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Put the admiral on screen.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>  ::smiles as he hears Tom's voice::  

OPS-Anari says:
:: Activates the viewscreen. ::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::turns back to his terminal for a moment, just to check things::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  Admiral Taylor, a stocky Vulcan man in his mid-30's appears on the viewscreen

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Admiral Taylor.  I've heard a few things about you from my CSO.  How is everything going?

CMO_Garta says:
::enters the medical lab::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses something uneasy from Admiral Taylor. ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>~~~~OPS:  I was the unit I mentioned with his older brother.  Peter died, but Tom is a lot like him.~~~~

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> ::looks up from a lab console::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods at the psionic message from the CSO. ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We will enter the sector within 10 minutes

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Everything okay?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Tell Commander Turnbull I give my greetings to him and his family.  The cleanup goes slowly.  It seems an entire invasion fleet was poised right on the other side of that thing.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: My Starfleet Intel liaison tells me it is an artificial wormhole generator.

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: I'm not certain.  Pel Tor came in about an hour ago with a headache.

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Is he okay?

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::scans the debris, to see if there is anything worth salvaging::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>  ::hacks the video signal so that the Typhoon Bridge sees his text greeting to the admiral::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Listens to the conversation of the CO and the Admiral; her senses heightened. ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CO:  that's what we've heard.  Captain Royce of the Vesuvius informs me that they destroyed it's functionality with a reverse graviton beam.

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: I don't know.  The scans were very strange.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO: S'Toran, I could have done for you just as easily. ~~~   :: Giggles lightly as she knows what the CSO just did. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Were you or Capt. Royce able to determine where the wormhole led?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>~~~~OPS:  and let you have all the fun, E'Laina?  No way.  ::laughs::~~~~

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Let me see. ::moves to look at the display::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::listens to the conversation::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Lets a small laugh escape from her lips; catches herself, then gets embarrassed and hopes no one heard. ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Indeed, Captain.  The Vesuvius sent out some probes, and the telemetry indicates that it opened into the Gamma Quadrant.  Those probes are still transmitting, incidentally.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Can you pick up the Probe's telemetry, Lt?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Can we open a small aperture to get the telemetry?

CMO_Garta says:
Self: What the.....this looks like he has...get me a fresh DNA sample.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>  CO:  Confirmed, Sir.  Lieutenant Anari picked it up just as the Admiral contacted us.  I'm analyzing the data now.

CMO_Garta says:
<edit Houlihan: Get me a fresh DNA sample.>

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she checks. ::   XO:  Working on that now, ma'am

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: I just brought one in before you arrived. ::calls up the sample::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Got it ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  The information is going to the CSO for analysis.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Anything interesting?

CMO_Garta says:
::checks the DNA sample::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius:  Our listening stations in the Gamma Quadrant are receiving telemetry from the probe the Vesuvius got through the wormhole.  An entire invasion fleet is trapped on the other side of it.  All powered up and no place to go, it seems.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Well, that confirms my suspicion.  COMM: Taylor: Admiral, did you detect any Borg-like or Dominion-like signatures?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull>  XO:  Sir, look at this data.  ::motions her over to his station::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::moves over to his station::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Hears the words "invasion force" and once again makes sure his weapons systems are working::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Silently contacts the Typhoon's OPS to get the scoop. ::

CMO_Garta says:
::pulls up 3 other DNA samples and begins a comparison test::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Nothing Borg.  Jem'Hadar, though.  So that means the Founders are involved.  They are using a front organization called GALE Force.  ::rolls eyes:: I thought I had the ultimate storm over here in the Typhoon...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles at the play on words the Admiral used. ::

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Look at this.  See these two samples?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::chuckles:: COMM: Taylor: You will again soon, admiral.  We know about GALE, because we've encountered their forces one-on-10.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We're entering the sector.  I'm taking us out of warp.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull> XO: Sir, there are at least 120 ships, and the probe is low-power passive to escape detection.  there could have been 3 times as many from this data.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
COMM: Taylor: Sir, any idea where they got this wormhole technology?

FCO_Vince says:
::drops out of warp and sets us at half impulse::

Host Susan_SM says:
ACTION: The two DNA samples show clear signs of manipulation.

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
::grumbles, wishing he could send the repair bill to GALE Force::

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: They are obviously different people.  What am I looking for?

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Hannah, look at the names on these samples.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles as she receives information from the Typhoon's OPS person. ::

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: But that's impossible.  The date says this one was 1 month ago.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Is there any way we can determine exactly how many we're dealing with.  Also, look for anything that could indicate Borg involvement.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Thanks the Typhoon OPS person and closes out the private channel to him. ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CIV: that's the million-credit question.  I'm assuming the Vorta are the engineering geniuses.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
COMM: Taylor: Sir, Could you send us the full intel report on the Vorta?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull> XO:  Sure, but we'll lose the probe.  they see its power signature, and they'll destroy it.  I don't see anything that indicates Borg here.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Glances over to the FCO, then back to her console. ::

CEO_Tom_Kellenway] says:
Self: I'd love to know who programmed them. They are the real brains to their engineering. And I'd love to confer with them.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*CMO* Jeni, I wanted to ask you something when you were up here, but I forgot.  I think we need to see the legal personnel on SB64 when we get back, to begin adoption proceedings for Pel Tor.  The faster we make him legally ours, the better.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: We'll investigate on our end.  Scorpius out.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CIV:  I only know what's in LCARS.  But they seemed to be the builder race that served the Dominion in the War.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  No, we need that probe.    Keep on it, Commander.

CMO_Garta says:
*CTO* Good idea.  Um, T'Lok, I need to speak with you about Pel Tor when you have time.  He's in sickbay with a headache.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*CMO* Is it serious?

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: I want a full analysis of this.  I want to know when this happened.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Double checks the power allocations and corrects a slight imbalance. ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I am gonna find out what SFI knows about the Vorta.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
<CSO_Turnbull> XO:  Aye, sir...refines the data as much as the software will allow...

Host Susan_SM says:
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