Host Gerry says:
USS Scorpius  NCC 50666

Prologue:

Tonight's mission is dedicated to the memory of the brave men and women of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

They are the heroes that are simply a part of the history of this future.

We must not forget their selfless sacrifice for the betterment of all humankind.

"Bent over backwards:"  Episode I:  The Badlands

Host Gerry says:
The USS Scorpius is en route to their destination, the Cardassian Demilitarized Zone to search for a Maquis weapons supply point.

Host Gerry says:
All systems are functioning nominally, and life has gotten back to normal on the Ambassador-class vessel...

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: In quiet contemplation as she enters a turbolift... ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In his quarters, getting dressed.  Notices the Star date, and the coresponding Earth Standard date.  Remembering what his father told him of the Columbia space shuttle disaster from the early 21st century, he does honor to the lost astronauts (as they were called in those days) by wearing a NASA band on his arm::

OPS-Anari says:
Turbolift:  Bridge

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sitting on the bridge center chair::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In her office drinking a cup of tea::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the XO's chair::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel-Tor: My son, come here for a moment.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath as she feels the turbolift slow ::

Pel-Tor says:
::hears his father call to him and goes to see what is up::

Pel-Tor says:
CTO: Yes father?

FCO_Vince says:
::at the helm::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: playing in his quarters with Caleb and brewster ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and goes to her station ::

OPS-Anari says:
Morgan:  Anything to report?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::puts down a PADD:: XO: AQilla, you know I'm glad that Starfleet has improved on safety standards over the old U.S. NASA.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks up to see the new doctor enter her office::

OPS-Anari says:
<Morgan>: No, E'Laina.  It's all yours.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Enters the Bridge with a shiny new pip on his collar::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
John: Getting all settled?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Indeed.

FCO_Vince says:
::looks to see Anari and smiles::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<John> Yes, finally.  I'll have more patients here than I realized.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at Morgan as he leaves, takes her seat looking over to the FCO and smiles at him. ::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: If its alright until we get to the badlands I'd like to spend some time with my son Caleb

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: I'm reading here it was 380 years ago today that the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia crashed on its final approach.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I see your history has seen it's fair share of tragic accidents in it's exploration of space.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel-Tor: My son, History is a subject that must never be forgotten.  On his day many years ago, in the early years of the 21st century on earth, a brave crew of men and women ventured out into space.  On their return trip, the encountered problems, and their ship was lost.  We must never forget there sacrifice, it is because of them that we are able to fly in space today.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Runs her fingers over her panel ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
John: I'm sure. ::motions for him to sit:: We don't have a whole lot of children on the Scorpius, but the ship is full of pets.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Is everyithing caught up with your work?

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

Pel-Tor says:
::sits and thinks about what his father has told him:: CTO: I will never forget what they have done for us, Father.

CNS_McDonald says:
*CO* Yeah I could start psychological evals until we get there. starting with you. :: chuckles :: 

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels a little down as she remembers her last conversation with her sister, D'Nara ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel-Tor: Very good, my son.  Now go finish your homework.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shakes it from her mind and concentrates on the tasks at hand ::

Pel-Tor says:
::goes off to finish his work, and decides to do an extra credit project on the Shuttle Columbia and her crew::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Granted.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<John> CMO: That's the truth.  I need to get back to the clinic.  I have a patient coming in a few minutes.  A poodle from deck 4 that likes eating his owner's pips.

CNS_McDonald says:
*CO*: I'll come up to the bridge and meet you in your ready room.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::finishes getting ready for his shift, leaves his quarters and heads for the main bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
::checking our current course and postition::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CO's cat Sammy strays near the door and the door opens as his presence is detected.  Curious, Sammy slinks out into the corridor...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: I remember reading it was nearly 400 years ago when the Space Shuttle Challenger had exploded soon after it's lift off.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes then laughs:: John: That must be Crewman Hinkles dog.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: stands up and gets Caleb ready to head to the nursery :: 

Host SO_Lane says:
::steps onto the bridge fastening the collar on her tunic with one hand and trying to pull her hair back with the other::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::walks down the corridor and spots a small furry creature lurking around::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> Aloud: Mew.  ::walks to a nearby turbolift and sniffs it::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::watches John exit, then decides to head to the bridge herself::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees the Cat outside the turbolift that he is about to enter::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes rather loudly::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I understand that at that time space travel was considered dangerous.  But you're right, they did open up a whole new era for your people.  It is fitting that they are remembered.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Tries to smile to herself, but can't so gives up and decides to just concentrate on the task at hand ::

Host SO_Lane says:
::walks toward her station as she finishes with her hair::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes and she exits Sickbay::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::jumps when the big man sneezes::

Host SO_Lane says:
::sits down and activates the console punching in her access codes::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::pats her belly:: Baby: You are less than a month in there and already giving me trouble. ::smiles::

CNS_McDonald says:
*OPS*: question for you. Where’s the nursery on this vessel.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes again as he attempts to shoo the cat away:;

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::darts to another TL::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: (#^% cat!

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: So how is everything with the near arrival?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the TL and sneezes rather loudly again::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::smiles:: CIV:  Everything's settled down, I think ...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: When are you due?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Recieves the CNS' message ::   *CNS*  Deck...um...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::sniffs around another TL entrance::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: You need to take it easy till he's born.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives on the main bridge, goes to TAC station 1 and checks the readouts::

CNS_McDonald says:
*OPS* Don't worry I'll find it.

OPS-Anari says:
*CNS* Deck 9

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Turbolift Opens for Sammy

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::enters TL::

CNS_McDonald says:
*OPS*: thank you.. :: grabs Caleb and starts walking out the door :: as Lennier heads out Brewster darts out into the corridor :: 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  In two weeks.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: sighs :: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: I just hope you don't give birth in the middle of a battle, if it comes to that.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Computer> Sammy: Deck please?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Neither do I!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> Computer: Meow.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The warp core begins to destabilize...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks at the OPS officer:: Anari, I just had a run in with the Captains Cat.  I hope you didn't hear me sneezing all the way up here.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: yells out :: Brewster! get in here points ot the quarters as Brewster walks back in tail between his legs :: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Computer> Sammy: Please restate destination.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The warp core returns to normal

OPS-Anari says:
CTO: No sir...I didn't

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> Computer: Meow.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: walks to the nearest TL and gets in :: Computer : deck 9.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Captain...I have...it's gone...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Have what?

Host SO_Lane says:
::looks up from her scans:: CO: Sir, Can't isolate it, but something is either wrong with my readouts... or with the warp core.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: hears the TL moving and stops head out onto deck 9 and finds the nursery dropping Caleb off :: Lennier heads back to the TL where he came from and gets back in :: Computer : Bridge

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SO: What happened?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  There was a destabilization in the warp core, sir...but it's gone now

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::checks her instruments:: CO:  Confirmed.  There was a temporary destablization of the warp core but it seems to have been rectified.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers work over her console... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::rubs against CNS::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks down to see the cat :: Lennier bends down and picks him up :: hearing the TL stop and the doors open he steps out on to the deck :: 

CNS_McDonald says:
:: walks down towards the captain and stands beside him :: CO: Sir i think this is yours is it not.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> Aloud: Meow.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks up, sees the cat, and sneezes rather loudly again::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::turns to see CNS hold Sammy:: Sammy: How did you get out of our quarters?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge. ::sneezes::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: I found him in the TL :: 

OPS-Anari says:
~~~FCO: How was your debriefing time in Paris? ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::takes Sammy from CNS:: OPS: Could you send someone to my quarters to work on the door sensors?

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Personally, I would rather be tortured by Ferengi, but I'm still here~~~

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes again::

Host SO_Lane says:
::glances at OPS:: CO:  What she said... some kind of destabilization.  ::shrugs... mumbles::  Self: Why anyone ever assigned me to Science, I'll never know...  ::huffs as she turns her attention back to her console::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: If you would :: Motions to the ready room :: we can begin your psycological evaluation.

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Right away, sir    :: Gets a message out to have the Captain's door looked at regarding sensors ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  Anything else affected?  Check all systems.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grins as she hears the FCO ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::checks the tac readouts, all are working properly::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Looks like the door sensors were affected too.  Sammy: ... weren't they, kiddo?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, all tac ::sneezes:: systems are working ::sneezes:: properly.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A Cardassian Galor-class warship is detected inbound at high warp...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> CO: Meow. ::purrs::

Host SO_Lane says:
::nods::  XO:  Yes, Ma'am  ::mumbles... whatever as she turns back tot he monitors and tries to find the information that the XO asked for::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the bridge and sneezes loudly::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  You'd better get that allergy seen to.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: If it means anything, I'll see if the vet can do anything about his dander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, incoming Cardassian ::sneezes:: Warship is inbound, high speed ::sneezes::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We're 10 minutes from the DMZ, and there is a Galor class inbound

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Confirmed, sir.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks to the FCO and OPS :: Self : Uh oh..

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I would at least recomend raising shields.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Hail the ship and send the communication with her commander to my ready room.  XO: You have the bridge.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I suggest we drop from warp and find out what that ship wants.

Host SO_Lane says:
::completes the diagnositc:: XO: No, Ma'am, it doesn't appear that any of the other systems were affected.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye Sir...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CO:  Aye, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters RR w/ Sammy in arms::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  Thank you.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: walks in behind the CO :: 

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks over at his wife and sneezes::

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: Cardassian ship:  This is the USS Scorpius...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: May I help you, lieutenant?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks at her husband:: CTO: Sympathy?

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Should I drop us out of warp, Commander?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Please do, Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: Jeni, is there anything ::sneezes:: that you can do to stop ::sneezes:: this sneezing?

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: I think since we're a few minutes out of the badlands and our mission destination I was going to start your psych evaluation.

Host Gerry says:
@COMM: Scorpius: This is the Cardassian ship Trovestor.  

FCO_Vince says:
::drops us out of warp, keeping us on impulse::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers:: CMO: Short of killing that cat, that is.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  On impulse power now

Host SO_Lane says:
::glances up at the XO and smiles as she mumbles to herself:: Self: Someone who knows what she wants and does it...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: This may not be the best time.  We have an incoming Galor class, and I'm expecting to speak with her commander.

OPS-Anari says:
*CO*  Sir, communication is routed to your Ready Room.  The Cardassian ship, Trovestor, sir....        :: Routes the message to the CO's RR ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*OPS*: Thank you, lieutenant.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: I understand. i'll stand away for now and just listen. I'm an empath I can sense others emotions. I may be of use here

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Prepare defensive systems, Lt.  Bring shields to standby, just in case.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Trovestor: This is Cmdr. Eric VanSickle of the USS Scorpius.  Please state your intentions in this sector. ::nods to CNS::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a problem with the impulse engines... ::   XO:  Ma'am...there is a problem with the...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  A problem with what, Lt?

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  It's gone now now ma'am.  It was registering in the impulse engines

CNS_McDonald says:
:: opens up his mind to the conversation unfolding in front of him.

Host SO_Lane says:
::rolls her eyes as she hears the constant sneezing coming from the area of tactical... and sighs as she tries to concentrate on her readouts::

Host Gerry says:
COMM:  Scorpius:  Commander, we are...shall we say AWARE of your mission here.  We are here to...offer you assistance.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sighs:: OPS:  This is getting ridiculous.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::double checks the shield readouts, making sure they are all working properly and ready for use::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Trovestor: Not at this time.  I don't think we've been properly introduced, Gul...?

Host SO_Lane says:
XO/OPS: Perhaps we have gremlins?  

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Yes ma'am...it is

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the SO:: SO:  I'm beginning to agree with you.  See if you can find out what is causing these temporary failures.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses the Cardassian ship is here to render assistance... ::

OPS-Anari says:
SO:  Either that, or it's all the fleas from the pets on this ship

Host SO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, ma'am.  ::begins running system wide diagnostics to find the origin of the disturbance::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  You sensing anything from the Cardassians, Lt?

Host SO_Lane says:
::giggles:: OPS:  Could be... those little bugs get into the tiniest of places... 

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Nothing ill-rendered, ma'am.  They are here to assist us.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  What do you think, Russ?

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius: CO: I am Gul Matraan.  And I am serious, Commander.  I know that the trust between our peoples is not exactly at an all-time high.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles a little at the SO's comment ::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods to the CO:: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Travestor: Right at the moment, the only thing we have a situation with is some system glitches.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Travestor: Our warp drive hiccupped, the door sensors thought my cat here was me, and maybe a few other things.

Host SO_Lane says:
XO: Commander, diagnostics show everything to be normal.  ::said as she walks over to the replicator::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Recieves information from Inn that the door to the Captain's quarters have been handled, the sensors should not be reading his cat... ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands quietly in the back on the bridge::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: I dont trust them.

Host SO_Lane says:
Computer: Coffee, hot  ::waits for the coffee to materialize::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  All systems are reading normal as well, ma'am.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: Cardasians have always been backstabbers.

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Yes, there have been reports of that kind of phenomenon in this region.  We've had some problems like that since approaching this region.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO/OPS:  Keep an eye on them.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Forwards the message from Inn to the CO's computer ::

Host SO_Lane says:
Aloud: Ewww..  ::looks at the steaming mug of scalded milk and then hits recycle::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Neither do I.  Recommendations?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Travestor: Could you transmit logs of that phenomenon to our science officer for study, so we can coreolate?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves quickly to her husband, removing a hypo from her everpresent medkit::

Host SO_Lane says:
Computer: Coffee, hot...  ::waits again... this time retrieves a mug of steaming black coffee::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes REALLY loudly::

Host SO_Lane says:
::goes back to her console and tries not to spill the coffee on herself:: ALL: Careful with the replicators... if you order coffee, you might get scalded milk.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the CTO::  CTO: Are you sure you're all right Lt?

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  Are you feeling well today, Vince?  You seem rather...distracted. ~~~

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius: CO: Of course Commander.  I suggest we...collaborate is your word, is it not?

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I don't know~~~

Host SO_Lane says:
::accesses the replicator controls and begins a diagnostic on them::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Its the cat, ma'am. ::sighs then sneezes again::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: Good question.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Travestor: Of course, Gul Matraan, but remember, our current mission is led by Starfleet.

Host SO_Lane says:
::looks over at Garta-Nmbarri:: CTO: You should really have that looked at...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: Bend down here. ::holds the hypo up:: This anti-histamine should help.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: I suggest keeping our telepaths locked in on their motives and emotions.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees his wife at his side:: SO: I am. ::smiles::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::bends down for his wife::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: whispers :: CO: he is for real. and telling the truth

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
SO: He's allergic to the CO's cat.  This will help him.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to recieve another report of a problem with the turbolifts... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::nods at CNS::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::presses the hypo into the CTO's neck and releases the medication:: CTO: There.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::feels instant relief::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the problem clear itself... ::    Self:  What's going on?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Do you think that maybe the Cardassians are responsible for our little system failures?  Is it even possible that they could be the cause?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes herself:: SO: I on the other hand have over 4 months left to sneeze.

Host SO_Lane says:
CMO: Cool... but I'm curious... is he allergic to all animal hair... or just cats?

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius: CO:  I understand, Commander.  I have information you may find useful on your quarry.  I'll relay that as well.  Travestor out.  

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Lt?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to the FCO quickly ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::smiles at the CMO:: CMO: Its worth it!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Gul cuts communications.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
SO: Just cat hair as far as I know.

Host SO_Lane says:
::grins at the CMO:: CMO:  Congratulations

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: If they are responsible its a new weapon that we don’t know about.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Ma'am...there are several glitches that seem to clear itself quickly ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  And still no idea of a cause?

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I'm concerned for you, Vince. ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*SO*: Ms. Lane, the Travestor is going to transmit some logs on some phenomena that has been happening in this sector.  You might find it interesting to our predicament.  *CIV*: Russ, when we get that transmission, see what Gul Matraan has sent extra.  He said it goes with our current mission.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: The hypo is working already, I feel better now.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  No ma'am.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good to hear, Lt.

Host SO_Lane says:
::nods and turns to look at the results from the diagnostics of the replicator::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::curls in CO's lap::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I can run a more comprehensive diagnostic, but I have a feeling the results will be the same.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: He's telling the truth.

FCO_Vince says:
::looks to OPS::  ~~~OPS:  What do you mean?~~~

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::checks the TAC readouts again:: XO: All tactical systems appear to be working properly.  I hope they stay that way.

Host SO_Lane says:
*CO* Aye, sir  ::watches her console as the logs begin to download::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Travestor sends the promised information.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  As do I ... I'm beginning to suspect an external cause.  Scan the immediate area and see if there's anything out there that could explain this.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Still, I want Russ to see the info from the Travestor beyond those partaining to system failures.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: I would have to agree sir..

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I ask if you were alright...and your answer is 'I don't know'.  That concerns me, Vince. ~~~

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Yes ma'am...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::purrs rather loudly::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to scan the surrounding area, as well as the outside surface of the ship... ::

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I was referring to being distracted.  I feel okay~~~

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  How're you doing?~~~

CNS_McDonald says:
:: smiles at the captain holding his putty tat :: CO: you seem to be realxed more since you got sammy.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods as she hears the FCO ::    ~~~ FCO:  Other than what is going on around the ship, and with the Cardassian's I'm fine.  A little tired, a little down, but I'm alright. ~~~

Host SO_Lane says:
::sees the results on the diagnostics are normal like the rest and twitches her nose as she thinks about the smell of the scalded milk::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Yeah, Sammy's a real miracle.  But I don't think his turbolift goes all the way to the bridge, if you know what I mean.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::starts to roll over::

Host SO_Lane says:
::begins reviewing the logs received from Travestor::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I'm scanning the hull of the ship, ma'am...so far there is nothing.  I've also started scanning the surrounding space...

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I guess I don't understand why we're here.  The maquis are all but wiped out, and were supposed to have been given a full pardon~~~

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods :: CO: I know what you mean. Brewster escaped on me but thankfully he's very obedient.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  So far no information yet

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  Keep me informed, Lt.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sammy the cat falls off the COs lap and lands on the floor

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves to the XO::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Yes ma'am...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::giggles at Sammy's latest episode of not-to-brightness::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: How are we ::glances at her belly:: doing today?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::glances down:: CMO:  We are doing just fine, Doctor ::grins::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks down :: I see sammy has the same problem as brewster

FCO_Vince says:
::fiddles around with his console, looking at various nav displays::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::picks up Sammy and puts him on the desk:: CNS: Can you tell what's going on in his head?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees... ::   XO:  Ma'am, there was an ion surge through this area about 15 minutes ago...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods as she hears the FCO ::   ~~~ FCO:  Well, we're here for something... ~~~

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: :: chuckles :: No I can't

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  That's about the time we arrived in this area

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::thinks:: OPS:  About the same time we started having malfunctions.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Yes, ma'am

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  A ship or something natural?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Figures.  ::starts to tickle Sammy's belly:: He's a total airhead!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I want you to contact me at even the slightest twinge.  We aren't going to take any chances with that little guy, especially with our current assignment.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Sammy: Yeah, you're a total air head.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  Don't worry.  If I feel anything you'll be the first to know .. after me of course.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::responds in a playful manner::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: Agreed. 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: He even chases his tail like a dog does.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over console... ::   XO: I'm not sure yet, ma'am.  If the proximity alarms caught it, it could have cleared itself before alerting us....

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Or it could've been cloaked ...

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  It does not seem to have been mechanically generated.  My speculation...could be a natural phenomenon

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves back up near her husband::

Host SO_Lane says:
::starts singing to herself and bouncing in her chair::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I don't see indications of an ion trial, ma'am.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees his wife approaching::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sammy coughs up a hairball on the carpet

CNS_McDonald says:
:: taps a PADD:: CO: I'd love to continue the evaluation if we have the time.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Sammy: Sammy!  Now I'm going to have to clean that up.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  Thank you, Lt.  Let's see if there's some way we can use our shields to protect us now that we know what we're dealing with.  Have Science and Engineering go over it.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: And how are you feeling today? Not over working yourself, right?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Well, I should get back to the bridge.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Yes ma'am.   :: Sends the information to science and engineering ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: The new veterinarian is all moved in, sickbay is smooth like usual, and I'm wishing we even had something as minor as a hangnail to keep me busy.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: :: nods :: we should. How about setting up a series of 3 appointments for the evaluation.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: It was my pleasure to give you some work then, even if it was only for 30 seconds.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Set them up and send them to me.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::laughs::

Host SO_Lane says:
::keeps singing as she reads logs:: Aloud: Puff the magic dragon... lives by the sea... and frolics in the autumn mist... in a land called... called... ah whatever.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Ensures the power allotment is available for the shields ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits RR onto bridge, expecting to hear a big sneeze from CTO::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks over at the cat as the CO comes out of his RR:: Sammy: You aint so bad.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: walks out behind the CO :: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> CTO: Mew.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Power is available to shields, ma'am

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Raise shields, Lt.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sneezes at the CO::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::raises shields:: XO: Sheilds raised.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Has the Travestor's signal helped with repairs?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sits at her console...and feels a little funny ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  E'Laina begins to feel a slight quaesiness...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, I haven't even seen the data.  But we might have some answers and a possible solution.

FCO_Vince says:
::realizes we're still on impulse::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets a uneasy feeling in her stomach, and hunches over just a bit ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Keep everyone on it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: I hope that's the pregnancy.

FCO_Vince says:
::turns quickly::  OPS:  Are you alright?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: Perhaps you will get lucky, and someone will get sick all over the place.  That will give you something to do.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the OPS officer feels normal again...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: I'll take care of them, you can clean it up.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feeling goes away, and she sits back up... ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: Janitorial duties are not in my job description, my dear. ::grins::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We detected some sort of Ion emission that started about the same time our problems did.  I feel it's a safe bet to assume they’re related.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Whispers to self... ::   Self: What just happened?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Sammy> ::leaps from CO's arms and strolls over to CTO's legs, stroking them with the side of his body::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to feels agitated ::

Host SO_Lane says:
::finishes going through the logs and begins thinking over what she read::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: They aren't in mine either. ::pats his back and heads toward the TL::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::bends down, holds his hand above the cats neck::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Brow furrows and she begins to breath a little faster ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Watch it, T'Lok!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The warp core destabilizes again...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
ALL: If anyone needs me, you know where to find me.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::pets the cat::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::smiles::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The warp core returns to normal...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, I would NEVER harm your cat. ::grins::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Ma'am...the warp core...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Well, he's a very loving cat.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Again?  Destablized then fixed itself?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: I don’t like this at all.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Perhaps we should shut it down for now

OPS-Anari says:
XO: DAMN IT!   :: Says irritably ::   Yes, Ma'am!

OPS-Anari says:
FCO: Shut it down?  Why?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  You alright, E'Laina?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::approaches Sammy and picks him up:: XO: You continue to have the bridge.  I'm going to take Sammy home.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect the Travestor warp core fluctuating wildly...then stabilizing...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I'm just FINE ma'am

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Deck two.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  We don't want to by trying to use warp drive while that warp core is being so fickle

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels herself getting huffy... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Take the core off-line for now.

OPS-Anari says:
FCO:  Fickled?  I'll tell you what's fickled...

FCO_Vince says:
::calls ME requesting warp core shutdown::

Host Gerry says:
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