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USS Scorpius  NCC 50666  10402.28

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"Something Wicked This Way Comes..."

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Episode One:  Prologue to Despair

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 Mission Orders 10402.28:

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Captain VanSickle:

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The USS Scorpius is to position itself to cover a gap in the patrol routes along the Romulan Neutral Zone.  Your official mission is to patrol the Verail sector as far as the RNZ for gaseous anomalies.

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Your unofficial mission is one of more concern to Starfleet command.

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The USS Sharikahr has gone missing from that sector, and you are tasked with finding the ship.

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You may instruct your crew, but this information is secret-sensitive at this time.

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Prologue:

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The USS Scorpius, after the successful opening of diplomatic relations with the T’haramandaron, has been ordered to assume the normal patrol route of the USS Sharikahr.

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Nothing has been heard from the Sharikahr for some time now.  The Scorpius must know the reason...

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

OPS-Watson says:
:: At OPS on the bridge ::

CSO_Bodine says:
:: at his station on the Bridge :: CO: Captain, I have attempted to mask my scans for the lost U.S.S. Sharikahr, using a wide beam tachyon grid. Hiding sensor bursts in the tachyon layers. :: starts his preconfigured scans.

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

OPS-Watson says:
:: Has communications open trying to hear anything from the Sharikahr... ::

CIV_Serok says:
:: walks onto the bridge and finds and empty seat and sits ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In Sickbay releasing a patient::

CO_VanSickle says:
::sitting in his chair, on the bridge:: CSO: Good.  Now keep those sensors peeled.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::On the bridge at Tactical Station 1, going over the tac systems::

CEO_Cap says:
::the pair of Bynars are in Engineering, running standard maintenance diagnostics::

TO_Sadek says:
::verifies the status of the tactical sensors::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Matthews: I want you to take it easy for the rest of the day.  No more cliff diving for at least a week, understand?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, does Starfleet have any idea what happened to the Sharikahr?

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: None.  It's as if she's disappeared from the universe.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Matthews> CMO: Yes, Doctor.  I'll behave.  My wife has already replicated a book for me.  Says I have to read all of "War and Peace" before going back to the holodeck.

CSO_Bodine says:
::nods:: CO: Aye ::runs continuous sweeps::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Sadek, I want you to co-ordinate battle simulation drills.  If we are going to be cruising near the RNZ, I want this ship and crew ready at all times.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Is getting nothing but the normal 'space' static ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Matthews: Good, then I'll leave you to her watchful eye. ::pats him on the shoulder and heads to her office::

SO_Zria says:
::in Science Lab 1 working on an experiment::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Fiddles with the fine tuning...still nothing ::

TO_Sadek says:
::nods:: CTO: Gamma shift ran a few drills as well Sir ::hands his the results on a PADD::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I suppose we should make it look like we're patrolling this area ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes the PADD from the TO, and reads over the results::

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: That's our orders.

CSO_Bodine says:
*Astrometrics*: Let me know if your scans reveal anything I don’t on long range.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Repositions her earpiece...still nothing ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits down at her desk and activates her console::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> ::pops her head into the office:: CMO: You wanted to see me?

CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How is everything with tactical, T’Lok?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: Hi Hannah, come on in.  Yes, I wanted to talk to you about your career.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: These results are good, but I know they can be better.  Put the Alpha crew through the proverbial ringers.  I want a rating higher than 96% efficient from them.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: My career?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Any sign of Romulan activity, Commander?

CSO_Bodine says:
<PO_Wilks> :: down in Astrometrics :: *CSO*: Sir, actually we are picking up an ionic flux within the Romulan Neutral Zone sit.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: At this point, Sir, tactical is at the ready.  I am having TO Sadek run battle simulation drills now.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Still trying to hear anything, checks her console and sees all ship functions are currently green ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: Yes, the other doctors and I have been talking.  We think you'd do well furthering your medical studies.

TO_Sadek says:
::nods:: CTO: It shall be done Sir. ::begins the scheduling::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::checks his sensor readings:: XO: I am reading a lot of activity on the Romulan side of the Neutral zone, but it all appears to be routine.

CSO_Bodine says:
:: patches into the data :: XO: I am detecting an ionic flux inside the Neutral Zone Commander, trying to determine its exact bearing and composition now ..

CIV_Serok says:
:: pull looks down at the console in front of her and begins pulling up all the records available about the Sharikahr and her last mission ::

CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the CSO report to the XO::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: You mean like a doctor?

SO_Zria says:
::turns her head quickly when the nanites she's working on explodes:: Self: That was a wasted hour.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Any evidence that the ionic flux resulted in the disappearance of the Sharikahr?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: That's exactly what I mean.  You up for it?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: Yes...::smiles:: Yes Ma'am.  Definitely.

SO_Zria says:
::picks up a scanner and begins examining the debris:: Self: Self-destruct?  Fascinating.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: Good, then starting tomorrow, you'll be switching shifts.  I want you to work with Doctor Pierce on Beta shift for awhile.  He'll start some on hand training.  During Alpha Shift, I want to see you studying.  I'll set up the medical lab for tests.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Catches a small amber light from Sci lab 1 ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  How far into the Neutral Zone?

CSO_Bodine says:
XO: Indeterminate at this time Ma'am. It looks to be a pulsar it is about 4 Light Years within the RNZ.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: Yes Ma'am, thank you Ma'am.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  It's not much but it's a lead ...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sees something else on her console as well.  Eyes widen... ::  XO: Sir, there's an incoming ship at high warp...coming from Federation space

CSO_Bodine says:
XO: We would have to cross over to get clearer data.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: Go on back to work.  Let's make sure everything is stocked for next shift.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Identify!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> ::jumps up and heads back to sickbay::

CO_VanSickle says:
::wonders what is going on::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::picks up her teapot and pours a cup of lemon-berry tea::

SO_Zria says:
::continues to examine the debris, then cleans up the work-space before tapping her commbadge:: *CSO* Zria to Lieutenant Bodine.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Runs her fingers over her console, check ::   XO: It's the Typhoon, sir!

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Taylor.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Presses another button ::   *SO*: Watson to Sci lab 1.  Is everything alright down there?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  Hail them as soon as they are in range, Ensign.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The USS Typhoon pulls alongside the Scorpius and matches vector and heading...

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: Go Head Ensign?

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Aye sir.    :: Opens a channel hailing the Typhoon ::

SO_Zria says:
*OPS* Yes, just an experiment failure, all was contained.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: They are beside us, matching vector and heading.  I've just opened a channel to them

CSO_Bodine says:
:: gets excited when he sees the Typhoon :: Self: What a cool ship ..

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sips the tea as she enters the injury on Petty Officer Matthews' chart::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Typhoon requests a secure channel...

OPS-Watson says:
*SO*: Very good.  Thanks for the information.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Hailing frequencies to the Typhoon are open, Captain ...

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* Nanite experiment 7 was a failure, the nanite self-destructed as I attempted to reprogram it.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sees the request and moves the channel to a secure, scrambled one ::   XO: Sir, the channel is secured and scrambled...

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Any special conditions to the channel?

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* Do you have another assignment?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Very good, Ensign.

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Put the admiral on screen.

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: That is disappointing, Do you have any other samples?

OPS-Watson says:
CO: Already considered and in affect, sir.  The channel is fractually encrypted.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  A diminutive half-Vulcan appears on the Screen...

SO_Zria says:
*OPS* Thank you, Ensign Watson.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::thinks about the tongue lashing Matthews is probably receiving in his quarters about now and laughs softly::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius:  Greetings, Captain VanSickle.

CIV_Serok says:
:: stands as the Admiral comes on screen ::

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Admiral, nice of you to drop by.  What owes us this pleasure?

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* There are 2 nanites in stasis, however they are of a different design, programmed specifically for medical purposes.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::watches curiously::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  I'm hear to tell you what couldn't be told over open channels, Mister VanSickle.  And I have only a very short time, I'm afraid...so forgive my lack of decorum.

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* We do have the materials and equipment to construct others.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Looks up at the screen then returns her attention to her earpiece... ::

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COMM: Taylor:  We can beam you over immediately, Admiral.

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Want to meet with me in the ready room here in two minutes?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::works on resetting the medical staff schedule to give Houlihan her study time::

CSO_Bodine says:
::sighs:: *SO*: Very Well Mister Zria, head down to Astrometrics and take charge of the details scans of our unidentified pulsar. PO Wilks is down there in charge right now. Report any new data you get.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius:  CO:  That will be unnecessary, our proximity transmissions are secure enough.  Starfleet Command believes that the USS Sharikahr may have fallen victim to a Romulan ruse and captured.

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* Aye, Sir.  Zria out.  ::turns from the station in the lab and heads out::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks concerned:: COM: Taylor:  Forgive me, Admiral, but what reason would the Romulans have for taking one of our ships?

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Ruse?  You mean we have to go back inside the Star Empire space?

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts the other eyebrow ::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Trying not to be nosey, but overhears the communication from the Admiral to the Captain.  Make a little face, glad no one can see her ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Hears what the Admiral said to the CO, and feels a twinge of adrenaline in his system::

CEO_Cap says:
::gets a report that a replicator on Deck 4 is broken, as there isn't much incredibly pressing Cap and Caq head to Deck 4::

SO_Zria says:
::makes her way through the corridors to the Astrometrics Lab and enters:: Wilkes: Lieutenant Bodine asked me to take over the scanning here.  What is your status?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  You are authorized to learn what you can about that and report back to Command at once via secure message buoy.  You are NOT, I repeat NOT to engage the Romulans unless you have NO other alternative, am I clear?

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Crystal, sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  Very well, Mister VanSickle.  We need the Scorpius to survive to tell the tale...especially if command is correct.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Takes a deep breath as she hears the conversation between the Admiral and the CO ::

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: You can count on me and my crew, sir!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
<in Romulan> Self:  I don't like this ...

CIV_Serok says:
COM: Typhoon: Taylor:  Sir, pardon my intrusion, but do we have any other information about their mission that I might be able to study?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  However, I hate to be the bearer of only bad news.  I am transmitting my personal letter of Commendation for your CMO at this time.  She's a fine doctor and a great example of a good officer, wouldn't you agree?  ::smiles::

TO_Sadek says:
::looks up and nods to the Horn:: XO: I agree Commander <Also in Romulan>

CSO_Bodine says:
OPS: Mister Watson, The SO is headed down toe Astrometrics to get a better analysis of the pulse can you try and divert more resources down her way please?

SO_Zria says:
::gets the update from Wilkes and takes over the experiments::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the TO, surprised::

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Taylor: Definitely.  Just a second and I'll put her on from sickbay.  OPS: Patch this transmission through to sickbay.

SO_Zria says:
::enhances scans and watches the results come in::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM:  Scorpius:  ::the Admiral is interrupted and begins to frown::  Self: Damn the Gorn!  ::turns::  CO:  I'm afraid I must be off. Godspeed, Scorpius.  Taylor out.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Presses a button and patches the transmission to sickbay ::

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Belay that.  Just tell her that she's receiving an Admiral's Letter of Commendation.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Looks confused now... ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees her screen flash to bridge communication::

CEO_Cap says:
::enters the quarters on Deck 4 that reported the outage and begins fixing the replicator::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Akira-class Typhoon breaks off and heads out toward Denali Station at maximum warp...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Makes a face ::  CO: Aye sir....

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  What now, Sir?

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: No, wait!

CSO_Bodine says:
:: mentally waves goodbye to the Akira class ship ::

OPS-Watson says:
*CMO*: Doctor...Garta-Nm...Garta-Mn...    :: Pauses ::   Self:  Ah heck!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees an Akira class ship fly away on her screen:: Self: What in the name of the prophets...

OPS-Watson says:
*CMO*: Ensign Watson to the CMO...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Bridge* Somebody wanna tell me what's going on?

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: I'll handle it.

SO_Zria says:
::continues to record the data as it comes in::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sighs ::

CO_VanSickle says:
*CMO*: Dr. Garta-Nmbarri, please report to the bridge.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Garta-Nmbarri here, go ahead.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sighs:: *CO* On my way.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at the OPS:: OPS:  Relax, Ensign ...

OPS-Watson says:
*CMO*: The Captain will be speaking to you, sir

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Thank you.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::walks out of her office::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Glances back to the XO and gives a little smile ::   XO: Yes, sir...   :: Turns back around and sighs again ::

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: You make it? Anything obvious at this point that the PO might have missed or was he through?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: You're in charge.  I'll be on the bridge.

CO_VanSickle says:
::walks up to OPS:: OPS: Hey, you're doing a fine job at operations.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Smiles a little at the CO, then gulps ::   CO: Thank you sir...    :: Voice squeaks ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits sickbay and enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Thinks to self... ::   Self:  Great...you're a retard!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::walks over to the CIV:: CIV: Any ideas on how we can get information from the Romulans without them becoming suspicious?

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Before Jenise gets here, how should we go about this new bit of information?

CSO_Bodine says:
CO: What is our mandate regarding the violation of entering the RNZ? I want to get a closer look at that pulsar Captain.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Goes back to listening to her earpiece ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, what we need to do is to find out from the Romulans themselves ... without their knowing ...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the bridge:: CO: Captain, you want to tell me what's going on?  My screen flashes, I watch a ship fly away, then OPS and you both comm me.

CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: We're only to enter when the Romulans let us.

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* Everything is quite in order, all information seems to be routine

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I am working on that Commander.  Unfortunately, it wouldn't be a good idea for me to try and contact them at this time.  Sir.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Your new OPS officer is either too quick for you or you keep changing your mind.  Everything okay?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV: Nor I.  I have pretty much the same problem you do ... but Sadek doesn't ... ::thinking::

CSO_Bodine says:
:: frowns :: CO: Sense when do we obey Romulan authority?

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: I just wanted to present you with this... ::hands her a PADD:: Adm. Taylor wanted to give you his letter of commendation for your dedication and commitment to your work in the medical field.

CEO_Cap says:
::finishes repairing the damaged replicator and exits, returning to Engineering::

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: I was going to have the admiral tell you himself, but he got called away on an emergency.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Turns around at looks at the CMO, then smiles at the exchange ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes the PADD:: CO: That ship was Taylor's?  Hmm, typical Vulcan doesn't even stop to say hello. ::reads the PADD::  Oh my.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Hears what the CO just said to his wife, the CMO, and smiles::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: But this is...::goes a bit pale:: unexpected.  Please tell him thanks the next time you speak to him.

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: The admiral is a busy man.

SO_Zria says:
::looks through the data and records it:: *CSO* Lieutenant, the survey has been completed, unless there are further scans you want performed.  Wilkes had most all scans completed before my arrival.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  The Romulans are meticulous, if anything.  Would they have any information on a captured ship in their records?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Yes, I'm sure he is. ::reads the PADD again, still surprised::

CIV_Serok says:
CSO:  General Order 12 specifically states  Federation officers may violate Neutral Zone areas as designated by treaty only if such action is required to save the lives of Federation citizens under conditions of extreme emergency.

CSO_Bodine says:
XO: Commander, I am picking up a Anti-Proton Flashback!  15 light years away, coming from the Chaltok system...in orbit of Chaltok IV.  Level 12 shockwave!. It was a warp core Breach!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Can you tell if that breach came from a Federation vessel?

CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the CSO:: CSO: Is the ship destroyed?

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  They may depending on which faction captured the ship.  If it was the Tal-Shiar....Perhaps not.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears the CSO and steps forward::

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks down at her console :: XO:  Commander, I do have something interesting here that was transmitted by Admiral Taylor.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CIV: Agreed.  They protect their systems over-zealously ...

CSO_Bodine says:
CO/XO: Checking .... *SO*: Hold the fort ensign use the Astrometrics display bring up the Chaltok IV system what do you see?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  What?  ::moves over to take a look::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Houlihan* The bridge has detected a Warp Core breach on our sensors.  Prepare for possible wounded.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Concentrates on her earpiece to see if a distress signal was sent out prior to that explosion ::

CO_VanSickle says:
::follows XO to the CIV's station::

SO_Zria says:
::taps the controls and brings up the Chaltok IV systems::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  According to this, they Sharikahr was going to investigate a laboratory of some type doing genetic experiments involving Vulcan DNA.

SO_Zria says:
::frowns:: *CSO* Chaltok IV is breaking up, there appears to be a black hole about 3 meters wide orbiting Chaltok IV in low orbit.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV: That's interesting ... Starfleet suspected the Romulans were experimenting on Vulcan DNA ...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> *CMO* Aye Ma'am, we'll be ready.

CO_VanSickle says:
::looks over the XO's shoulder and sees the information:: CIV: Vulcan DNA?  You think the Sharikahr was investigating a plot to infiltrate Vulcan?

CSO_Bodine says:
XO/CO: Sirs judging from the size of the actual breach it was way to big for the Shari ..

SO_Zria says:
::tries to enhance the scan to get more information::

CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Is it consistent with a Romulan vessel?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Is getting nothing from her earpiece and continues to try ::

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: A Black hole orbiting a planet ?

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* The shockwave is heading toward our position.  However, if we hold position it should be dissipated.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Tries a couple of different frequency bands ::

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  No Captain, not to infiltrate Vulcan, but to use Vulcan DNA to genetically enhance the lost Romulan telepathy.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
Self:  By the Elements <said in Romulan>

TO_Sadek says:
::stares at the CIV in shock::

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: Does the disruption seem consistent from your vantage point with a Romulan vessel?

CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: So they'd get back some of their lost heritage from their split with the Vulcans.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Which is logical as the Sharikahr is roughly 67.52 percent Vulcan.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Correct Captain.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Is getting nothing on subspace...tries another tack ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  It seems they may have been using the Sharikahr's crew for their experimentation ... but the black hole ... obviously something has gone wrong ...

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Using cerebral tissue, they may be able to do just that Captain.

CSO_Bodine says:
CO: The shockwave is headed in our direction, the SO feels it should dissipate before it reaches us, but I suggest shield, yellow status

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I agree.

CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Agreed. XO: Sound yellow alert.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Yellow alert, Commander.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::prepares to raise the shields and takes the ship to yellow alert::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius transitions to Yellow Alert

SO_Zria says:
::continues the enhanced scans:: *CSO* It is about 10 times too large to be a Romulan vessel.  However if I were to speculate about it being something, I would say that it could be a huge space station with Romulan power plants.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Quietly ::  Computer: Scan all frequency bands and advise of any subspace noise that could possibly pass as some type of communication...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Hears the computer beep its acknowledgement and intently listens for any response... ::

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: Very good assessment Ensign, see if you can do anything from here to back that theory up. CO/XO: It was perhaps to big for a vessel, It was perhaps more likely a Space Station, with a larger power plant most likely Romulan

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: You think we should contact either Starfleet HQ or the Romulans?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Listens carefully and hears the computer beep at her. ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Are we going to find the Sharikahr?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  That would fit, Sir.  If they were conducting covert experiments it would be somewhere where they could mask it ...

SO_Zria says:
::begins running simulations and studying the scans for more information::

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: I hope so, doctor.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Looks at the computer readout... ::   CO/XO/CIV: Sirs...I'm getting something...from the direction of Chaltok 4.  A communication of some kind that is headed toward the nearest part of Federation space...

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: However, it seems the Sharikahr might be inside Romulan space, and the crew held against its will somehow.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Touches her earpiece and listens closer ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Intercept it.  Put it on speakers if you can ...

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Can you make it out?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: If the Romulans have them for this research, torture could be an understatement.  I suggest we start preparing  as if all the Vulcans on that ship have been used for experiments.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Presses a few buttons trying to decipher the transmission, placing it on speakers... ::

OPS-Watson says:
CO/XO: On speakers, sirs

CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: And that would be a war crime, if I recall correctly.

CSO_Bodine says:
*SO*: I see your running simulations, let the scripts run themselves set the information to pipe up here to Sci 2 and hand Astrometrics Back to Wilkes then hurry on up here to the Bridge please.

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks up and walks over the ops console :: OPS:  May I be of assistance?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Hears a very faint...something...but can tell it is beginning to gain strength.  Listens closely, then presses more buttons to enhance the signal. ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, it is possible that the Romulan Government may have no idea this is happening.

OPS-Watson says:
CIV: I think I may have it, sir...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: War crimes are your job Sir.  ::stands up straighter::  Permission to prepare Cargo Bay 1 for a triage unit just in case the Sharikahr crew have been injured or killed.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Brows come together as she listens ::

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: That's why we should seek their permission to enter their space.  CMO: Granted.

SO_Zria says:
*CSO* Understood Lieutenant.  ::sets the system to forward all information to Science 2:: Wilkes, Astrometrics is yours.

CIV_Serok says:
OPS:  Of course Mister Watson.  Just offering my assistance.  :: turns and walks back to her console ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Captain, what about the Romulan Commander who we worked with before?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::nods and leaves the bridge, glancing at her husband just before the turbolift doors close::

SO_Zria says:
::leaves Astrometrics and heads out for the nearest turbolift:: Computer: Bridge

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::smiles at his wife as she leaves::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Hears the speakers crackle... ::   CO/XO/CIV: Coming across the speakers...but what I get in my earpiece...I don't understand.  I think it's in Romulan...some kind of intra-ship communication

OPS-Watson says:
CO/XO/CIV: I think they're chasing a third ship...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Pipe it through to the CIV's station ... we should be able to translate ...

CSO_Bodine says:
:: runs a scan and tries to see if there is any innocent life on Chaltok IV ::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I speak Romulan quite fluently Sir.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO/CIV:  The Sharikahr?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Moves the transmission from speakers to the CIV's station ::   XO: Aye, sir

SO_Zria says:
::exits the lift onto the bridge and goes over to Science 2 activating the console as she pulls out the seat and sits down::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, I am showing 3 ships on the Romulan side, heading at high speed towards the border.  Possibly a pursuit of the first ship by the other two.

SO_Zria says:
CSO: Reporting as ordered, Sir.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Feels her brows drawing together, giving her a headache.  Rubs her brow trying to relax them to relieve the headache ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::works to adjust the tactical sensors, trying to get an ID on the ships::

CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Can you get an ID on any ship?

CSO_Bodine says:
SO: Great work down there, take science 2 tells me if any data has come back about the composition of what was destroyed

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, I suggest we try to protect that first ship ... we need information and that ship may be able to give us just that.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: As of now, no sir.  Still trying.

SO_Zria says:
::sorts through the scrolling information to try to decipher what was destroyed::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I would say that the transmission is not coming from the Sharikahr, the probability is only 48.9 percent that the transmission is from the Sharikahr.

CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Advise Starfleet that we are entering the RNS.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Continues to listen closely to her earpiece ::

OPS-Watson says:
CO: Aye sir...    :: Fingers press several buttons ::

CSO_Bodine says:
:: meticulously checks surrounding key systems for anything that looks "dire" ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Sharikahr enters Federation space....

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  It sounds as if 2 of the vessels are pursuing the third.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the lift and heads to sickbay:: *Medical Staff* I need to see all Doctors in my office immediately.  This is NOT a drill.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::gets a reading of the ships on sensors:: CO: Sir!  The lead ship is the Sharikahr!  It is being chased by two Romulan ships!

OPS-Watson says:
:: Composes a message to Starfleet advising the Scorpius is entering the Romulan Neutral Zone ::

SO_Zria says:
CSO: There is a singularity that is comparable to the composition of a Romulan warp engine.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We must protect the Sharikahr Captain ...

CO_VanSickle says:
All: Red alert!  FCO: Fly us between the Sharikahr and the Romulan ships!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes ship to red alert::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Sharikahr ejects its warp core and drops from warp...

CSO_Bodine says:
SO: That must mean it  ... it was a ship ??

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears the red alert as she enters her office::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Should I get a weapons lock on the Romulan vessels?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sends the message off, then composes another advising the Sharikahr has been found...more information to follow...and sends that off ::

CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Yes, but hold your fire.  OPS: Hail the Romulan ships.

SO_Zria says:
CSO: No, it was way too big to be a ship, possibly a station though.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::locks onto the Romulan vessels with phasers::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Warp Core of the Sharikahr blows...resulting in a level 4 shockwave...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Opens a channel ::   CO: Hailing frequencies opened, sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  We have found the Sharikahr.  Prepare for incoming casualties.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Level 4 shockwave sir, heading towards the Sharikahr.

CSO_Bodine says:
SO, we determined that, okay 

OPS-Watson says:
:: Looks up to see the shock wave coming ::    Shipwide: Prepare for incoming shock wave...

CSO_Bodine says:
CO: I am detecting another level 4 shockwave!

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius is caught in the shockwave and thrown about...

CEO_Cap says:
::enters the bridge and goes to the engineering station::

CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Romulans: You are chasing a Federation vessel that is now in Federation space.  Please explain yourselves.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Already on it.  Send the first batch here and the rest to Cargo Bay 1.

CO_VanSickle says:
::thrown to the deck::

CIV_Serok says:
SO:  I would concur with your hypothesis.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::grabs the console to keep from falling over::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO: Can we extend our shields ... ::breaks off as she is thrown across the room::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius shakes violently....

OPS-Watson says:
:: Holds her console, but gets thrown from her chair ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::is thrown into her desk::

SO_Zria says:
::holds on to her console to keep from being thrown too much::

CO_VanSickle says:
::struggles to get back to feet:: FCO: Turn us into the wake.

CIV_Serok says:
:: grabs onto her console and holds on ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> ::falls beneath the weight of supplies she was carrying::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Feels the hard deck and thinks... ::   Self: Oi!  That's gonna bruise!

CEO_Cap says:
::steadies themselves::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Shockwave passes...the Romulan ships appear to be adrift in the Neutral Zone...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Gets up and returns to her console rubbing her shoulder ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::regains his composure, and scans the area::

CSO_Bodine says:
:: is shook about nudging the SO a bit :: SO: Sorry .. :: gets funny feelings again ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets back to her feet:: OPS:  Damage report!

CO_VanSickle says:
::picks self off from deck:: OPS: Hail the Sharikahr.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, the two Romulan vessels appear to be adrift.

SO_Zria says:
CSO: Quite understandable, Lieutenant.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Runs fingers over her console receiving information on damage ::

SO_Zria says:
CIV: Thank you, Captain.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  An automated distress call is detected from the Sharikahr...which appears to be very, very dark...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Medical Staff* Dr. Jeahnie, nurse Curtis to sickbay, all other off duty personnel to Cargo Bay one.  Prepare for casualties from the USS Sharikahr.

SO_Zria says:
OPS: Ensign Watson, are you alright?

CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Can the ship for any life signs.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::scans the Sharikahr:: CO: Sir, the Sharikahr seems to be dead in space.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, I suggest an away team beam to the Sharikahr ...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::rubs her neck as she stands, trying to get the dizziness to pass::

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Do so.

CSO_Bodine says:
:: scans the Shark for life ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::steps back into the main bay checking for Houlihan::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Doctor Garta-Nmbarri, prepare a medical team for an away mission to the Sharikahr.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Minimal damage.  Shields are holding.  Injuries...mostly bumps and bruises

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV/CTO/CSO:  You're with me.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
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