Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10309.27

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"Some People's Children..."

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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It has been three hours since the Scorpius got underway for the Tralframite home world.

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They are underway at Warp 6, with a new Helm Officer, Lt. JG Starsha Lane.

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The CNS violated Quarantine of the Ambassadorial quarters, and will be officially reprimanded.  Also, the Fertility Hormones were able to cause him to become pregnant with two more Tralframite fetuses.

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The CO, CNS, and CEO remain in quarantine at this time.

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Care must be given to decide the fate of the oxygen breathing offspring or the carbon monoxide breathing Tralframite, as these offspring will not be able to survive on their native world.

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OPS-Anari says:
:: At her station on the bridge monitoring sciences, navigation and operations.  Sees the Scorpius is maintaining course and speed. ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the big chair:: ALL: Report!

FCO_Lane says:
::taps her foot impatiently  as she waits for the turbolift doors to open and deposit her on the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: All systems, sciences, navigation and operations are at the green!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::taking a nap::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Good.

FCO_Lane says:
::quickly walks toward the helm after the lift doors open:: 

FCO_Lane says:
::sits down at the helm, frowning that none of the other pilots were present when she entered::  

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the FCO enter:: FCO:  Congratulations on your new position, Lt.  What's our status?

CEO_Bodine says:
Replicator: Milk 23 degrees Celsius

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the FCO and de-slaves navigation from her console ::   FCO: Helm is yours, ma'am

CEO_Bodine says:
:: picks up the cup and takes it back to the chair he was relaxing in ::

FCO_Lane says:
OPS:  Thanks, Lieutenant.  I appreciate it.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::begins to snore::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: What do sensors tell us about the space ahead?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at the FCO and whispers ::   FCO: Congrats on the new position...   :: Thinks it's nice to have another woman across from her, but it will take some time to get used to not seeing Vince there ::

FCO_Lane says:
::does a quick diagnostic and maintains course:: XO: Course steady for Tralfamdor.

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
ACTION:  The fleet of 3 transport ships and Romulan escort ship continue steady as they go toward the Tralframite home world...

CEO_Bodine says:
:: turns as the CO begins to snore :: Self: He can't even shut up when e is asleep!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at sensors ::   XO: I get clear space ahead...   :: Pauses ::   ...wait...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Commander?

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
::recharges her breather with carbon monoxide::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: There are 3 transport ships and a Romulan escort ship headed towards the Tralframite home world, ma'am

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Can you identify them?

CEO_Bodine says:
:: puts his milk down and walks over to the captain :: CO: You're snoring get some nasal strips or something you're hard enough to deal with when you're awake, SIR! :: begins to get agitated as well ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::doesn't hear the CEO, continues to saw a log::

CEO_Bodine says:
CO: Grrr. Wake up!

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  They are the USS Thomas, the USS Olympia, and the USS Rapier.  The Romulan ship is the battle cruiser Falconwrath.

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
ACTION:  Testosterone levels rise for the men in quarantine...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Continues to scan the vessels ::  XO: They are also transporting Tralframites, ma'am

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::doesn't know the CEO is yelling at him, only hears Cori in his dream::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS: No sign of Breen or any other hostiles?

CEO_Bodine says:
Computer: Play Music Led Zeppelin, LOUD!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks sensors... ::  XO: No ma'am...not at present

CEO_Bodine says:
:: goes back to his chair ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Good ...

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
ACTION:  Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Blares on the room's speaker...

FCO_Lane says:
::maintains course with the other ships in the fleet and the Romulan escort ship::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leaves his quarters and heads for the bridge::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: We will need to know what to expect in this region of space.  Captain Ut'Guwe can fill me in.  Get her on the comm and I'll take it in the ready room.  You have the bridge.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::slightly disturbed by the noise, takes a pillow and puts it over his ear::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up and moves towards the Ready Room::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives on the bridge::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the Ready Room and takes a seat::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks around:: OPS: Where is XO Horn?

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Yes ma'am...   *Ut’Guwe*: Captain, Commander Horn wishes to speak with you...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets up and moves to the center chair seeing Phillip Inn taking main OPS ::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: sees the CO fidget and feels an overwhelming emotion of victory ::

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
*OPS*:  Of course.  It might be best for all concerned if this conversation were to take place remotely.

OPS-Anari says:
CTO: She has gone to the Ready Room, sir.  I've been left in charge of the bridge.  I defer the bridge to you.  :: Moves back to OPS ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::resumes snoring::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes a seat in the "big" chair::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: can't sit still and starts pacing around the room ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Report, what is our current situation?

OPS-Anari says:
*Ut'Guwe*: I'm connecting you with her now, sir...   *XO*: Connection established with Captain Ut'Guwe, ma'am.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Put her through, Commander.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Replaces Phillip Inn as she looks at him with a slight smile putting the Captain through to the Commander ::

OPS-Anari says:
CTO:  Everything is green and at the ready, sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*Ut'Guwe*: Thank you for answering Captain.  As I recall you were going to brief us on this region of space.  Any information you could give us would be appreciated.

CEO_Bodine says:
*OPS*: Isn't our whole deck sealed off can't you people put me in another room!

FCO_Lane says:
::makes a small adjustment to the course and continues to monitor their surroundings::

OPS-Anari says:
*CEO*: I'm sorry sir...only the Ambassadorial quarters are restricted at this time.  I'm afraid, you're stuck where you are, John.

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
*XO*:  It's in your main computer banks now, Commander.  Please access it under filename "systemwide".

OPS-Anari says:
:: Tries to sound sympathetic...and really is for him ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: It sounds like your mothers to be are having a rough time living together.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::accesses the file:: *Ut'Guwe*:  I have it now.  Is there anything additional to this information that could be relevant?

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
*XO*: Nothing I can think of, Commander.  

FCO_Lane says:
::hears the turbolift doors swish open and glances back to see who has entered::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*TCO*:  Thank you, Captain.  Horn out.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: gets mad :: *OPS*: Well unrestrict them or I am going to start breaking stuff... oooh look a vase :: picks it up and smashes it to the floor before he closes the comm ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles and looks back to the CTO ::  CTO: Yes sir...they are.  The emotions I feel from them are quite...um...high...to put it nicely.

FCO_Lane says:
::rolls her eye, thinking that it was about time... then returns her attention back to her console::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::begins reading the file::

OPS-Anari says:
*CEO*: Sir...I'm very sorry for your situation.  But it's the CMO you need to speak with about lifting any restrictions.  Besides...it isn't good for you to be upset in your condition

Host TCO_Ut`Guwe says:
ACTION:  2 weeks have gone by and the Scorpius and the rest of the vessels are approaching Tralfamdor.

FCO_Lane says:
::stretches in her seat and checks course:: XO: We're on final approach to Tralfamdor.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::is back in the big chair:: FCO:  Take us out of warp.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: looks in the mirror and notices how much his shoulders have grown ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Prepares to open a channel to the planet... ::

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ACTION:  Long range sensors detect incoming warp signatures...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, long range sensors are showing warp signatures incoming.

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Confirmed, ma'am...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Identify them, Commander.  Bring all defensive systems to stand by, just in case.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Reroutes extra power to tactical systems ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I am showing 19 vessels, but I can't find a record of them in the data base.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Hail them.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel hailing the incoming ships ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::finally wakes up::  CEO: Would you turn that damn noise off!  I'm trying to sleep in here!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Bring the ship to yellow alert.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Can't get a response from her earpiece...checks her console... ::

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  Incoming transmission from the Romulan Vessel...

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Ma'am...incoming transmission from the Romulan vessel...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes the ship to yellow alert::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Put them on-screen.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Places the communication on screen... ::  XO: On screen ma'am

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::puts all tactical systems on stand by mode::

FCO_Lane says:
::prepares for evasive maneuvers as the incoming ship is detected::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels heightened tensions from around the bridge... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COMM: Rihaan:  I am Cmdr Horn of the Federation Starship Scorpius.

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
@COM: Scorpius: XO: Commander, I must warn you.  These are the Pirate Vessels we were informed of.  We are outgunned.  They appear not to have detected us yet.  I suggest we keep it that way for the sake of the Tralframdites.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks up...surprised... ::   Self:  What the...?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends the CTO a message that extra power has been rerouted to tactical ::

FCO_Lane says:
::thinks to herself... Pirates?... not good::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: According to sensors, the vessels are about the size of peregrine fighters, but I am reading massive amounts of power to their weapon systems.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks surprised:: COMM: Rihaan: Noted, Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sends a response thanking OPS for the power::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the CTO and sends a ship-wide message stating secondary systems are to be terminated immediately ::
XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Do you think our defensive systems could survive long enough for us to get the Tralframdites home?

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The music in the Ambassador's quarters stops abruptly...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Breaths deeply...sensing... ::  XO: Ma'am...I sense a hostile intent coming from those vessels...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Keep us out of their sensor range, Lt.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: By these readings, not even close.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Rihaan: Then what do you recommend we do, Commander?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the music turn off and returns to his nap::

FCO_Lane says:
::tenses slightly as she gets ready for possible conflict:: XO: I've got alternate courses plotted, Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: The Romulans are correct, we are heavily out gunned

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shudders at the strong sensations she is getting from them... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO: Engage.

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
COM: XO: I think we need to go around them.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees her hands shake from the strong perceptions she is getting from them... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Rihaan:  I agree.  We've plotted a course which, hopefully, will keep us out of the range of their sensors.  I would recommend the fleet follow that course.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to chant in order to calm herself... ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, the vessels have changed course and are heading for us now.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: They are on an attack vector.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Evasive action, Lt.  Keep us away from their sensors.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Red Alert!  Bring all defensive systems on-line

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes ship to read alert and raises shields::

FCO_Lane says:
::begins evasives:: XO: Yes, Ma'am.  

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
COM: Scorpius: XO:  We appear to be to late.  ::turns to her TAC officer:: TAC:  Power disruptors and raise shields!  ::cuts comm::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Shields up and weapons activated, ma'am.

FCO_Lane says:
::works to keep the Scorpius out of range.

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The Romulan Vessel Cloaks...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  How long do you think we'd last against them?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the red alert klaxon and starts awake:: *XO*: Ambassador's Quarters to bridge, what's going on?

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The pirates close distance and open fire with pinpoint strikes attempting to disable shields...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: With those energy readings from their weapons, not long at all.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  We appear to be under attack, Captain.  We've got 19 pirate vessels on our tails ...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels the pulse rate of all sky-rocket upwards ::

FCO_Lane says:
::keeps the Scorpius maneuvering away from the pirate ships but keeping weapons toward the incoming ships::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Return fire!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: Have Lt. Lane perform evasives and get us out of here.  There are six feti down here!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::locks on and targets the leading pirate vessels::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  We are attempting to do just that, Captain!

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius, the Thomas and the Rapier as well as the now-decloaked Falconwrath score direct hits...with little effect...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Get us out of here! OPS: Signal the other ships that we are withdrawing ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Direct hits on their leading ships, ma'am, with little affect.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends a signal to the other ships the Scorpius is withdrawing... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  How?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Some minor fluctuations in their shielding, but they are holding.

FCO_Lane says:
::pulls back along with the other ships in the fleet and then hits warp to pull away::

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The Rapier takes a single hit to the shields, taking them down to 24 percent...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  See if you can get some tactical scans while we withdraw.  Let's see what we can learn about those ships ...

OPS-Anari says:
XO: The Rapier shields are down to 24 percent!

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

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::tries to get as many tactical scans as possible as they retreat::

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  With superior speed and range, the fleet of transports and Romulans outrun the pirates...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: The attacking vessels are falling away, Ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks sensors... ::   XO: Confirmed ma'am...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO: Stand down red alert, Commander.  Maintain yellow alert until further notice.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Did you manage to get any scans?  ::moves up to join the CTO at tactical::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes ship back to yellow alert, but keeps all tactical systems at the ready::

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
ACTION:  The pirates take up a holding position at the edge of the Scorpius sensor range...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I ran as many scans as our sensors could handle.  Checking the readings now.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: AQilla, have we lost them?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Ok ... let's see what we're dealing with.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the blips at the edge of sensor range... ::  XO: Commander...the ships have taken a holding position at the edge of our sensor range...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*: For now Captain, they are holding at extreme sensor range ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I am reading that they are all rather small, very maneuverable, with an unknown type of shielding.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets a few calls on minor damages and sends the repair crews out ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Keep an eye on them, Commander.

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

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  And our weapons didn't even scratch the surface ... any recommendations?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: Keep me apprised.  I'm getting nervous down here, especially in my condition and not being able to do anything.

FCO_Lane says:
::coordinates with the flight control officers on the other ships to plot a new course to Tralfamdor:: XO: Commander, we've got a possible course.  If we stay out of their sensor range, we can proceed to Tralfamdor on the dark side of the planet, and avoid detection.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Plot it in, Lt.  OPS: Commander, advise the other ships of the alternate course.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the FCO ::  XO: And if we go to gray mode...that will help us as well...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Their phaser weapons are a mixture of photonic charges and raw plasma power.  they can rip our shields to shreds in moments.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Agreed.  Implement Grey Mode immediately.

FCO_Lane says:
::looks over at OPS with a curious expression... whispers:: OPS: what condition is he in?

FCO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: Course plotted and engaged?

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Aye, ma'am...    :: Sends information of the course change and for all ships to go to gray mode... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  I'll let you know as soon as I know, Captain. Bridge out.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I am going to run the sensor findings through the main computer to see if there are any known instances where any Federation ships have encountered this type of weaponry, and if so, how they handled them.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  Let me know what you find out.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Tries not to grin, but can't help herself...and whispers back to the FCO ::   FCO: He's pregnant and expecting twins...as is the CEO and now our CNS

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: As for now, the only thing that I can suggest is to stay away from them if at all possible.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Have the other ships acknowledged. Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::runs the sensor findings through the computer, and doesn't like what he finds::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::moves back down to the command chair::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over her console... ::   XO: Acknowledgements coming in now, Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, there are no known encounters with this type of ship or weaponry.  Looks like we are on the cutting edge again.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Engage alternate course, Lt.

FCO_Lane says:
::raises her eyebrows:: OPS:  I see... that would do it ::thinks leave for a bit and things go weird::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles at the FCO's comments ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  It seems as if we always are, T'Lok.  See if there's any way to modify our weapons so that it might have some impact on those ships.  Also, look at augmenting our shielding.

FCO_Lane says:
XO: Course, engaged... ETA 4 minutes at maximum warp, Ma'am... should we get these people home?  ::prepares to go to maximum warp::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Will do.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  That's what we're trying to do, Lt ... hopefully without us getting blown up in the process.

FCO_Lane says:
::nods as she engages maximum warp:: XO: Maximum warp engaged.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Initiates gray mode, turning off all external lights on the Scorpius ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::runs computer simulations to see if there is any chance of enhancing the shields an/or the weapons to be effective against the pirate vessels::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Any sign of pursuit from the pirates?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks over sensors... ::

FCO_Lane says:
::drops from warp:: XO: Standard orbit in 30 seconds...  ::prepares for orbit::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: At this time, Commander...no.  I do sense intense frustration from them.  I  think we lost them.   :: Grins at the XO ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Take us in, Lt.

CEO_Bodine says:
<EO_Jerlec>*OPS*: I'll get to work on the shields right away :: sets out 2 teams to work on shields and 1 team to work on weapons ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins back:: ALL:  Well done, all of you.  Let's hope our luck holds out ...

FCO_Lane says:
::thinks... "consider it done":: XO: Yes, ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
*Jerlec*:  Thank you, sir.

FCO_Lane says:
::takes the Scorpius into orbit and works to keep them out of the pirate's sensors:: XO: We're in orbit.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  When we are safely in orbit contact Capt Ut'Guwe and let her know we will be ready to return her people to the surface shortly.

OPS-Anari says:
*Jerlec*: And for your information, I have repair crews on decks 19-21 for minor repairs

CEO_Bodine says:
<EO_Jerlec> ENG:  We need to pull our resources here and get the ship better prepared for another assault. Find me any non essential or non exploited resource and we will see how we can use that here get to work!

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Yes, ma'am...    :: Hears the FCO ::   *Ut'Guwe*: Captain, we are in orbit of your home world and will be ready shortly to return your people to the surface there.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: If you can excuse me for a while, I want to run some holo-simulations on a few tactical ideas that I am think of?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Can we beam them directly from the Cargo Bays to the surface?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Certainly, Commander.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: sees the planet out the port hole ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let me know if you get anything useful ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I will keep you updated on any results, good or bad.

CEO_Bodine says:
CO: We have arrived it seems sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leaves the bridge and heads for the holodecks::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: I don't see why not.  We beamed them from Arcadia directly to the cargo bay.  However, I'm concerned for the unborn...what will that do to them?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS: Co-ordinate with medical on that.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods at the XO and turns around to her console sending a message to medical for information on transporter beaming of the unborn ::

Host RCO_Rihaan says:
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