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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10408.28

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"Playground"

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Episode 2:  Illusions

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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Two Bajoran toddlers were taken aboard after the Scorpius was witness to a space battle that resulted in the destruction of one Galor-class Cardassian Vessel and one Unknown

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Pel Tor had taken them to the Nursery to play with them while the rest of the crew investigated the remains of the battle.

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Watson says:
:: On the bridge.  Looks over and sees the FCO station is unmanned and slaves navigation to her console.  Sighs sadly as she remembers her dear friend, John Bodine and the beautiful personal message he sent her. ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the centre seat::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives on the bridge, notices that the CO isn’t around, so he takes the XO's seat::

CIV_Serok says:
:: sitting on the bridge at a console ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:  Report!

CEO_Heath says:
::walks into Engineering and looks around familiarizing herself with the staff there::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Pel Tor is with the toddlers, playing in the school room.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Tactical reports all systems ready.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  Has he been able to get any more from them?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: No.  Only that they eat like Targs.  He said that they are always hungry, or thirsty.

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks>::sees a power spike:: CEO: There is a power surge on Deck 16, Junction 47 Beta.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: All clear here, ma'am.  I've slaved navigation to my console until a replacement comes

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: CTO:  They sound like normal children to me.  I'd like to see the medical report as soon as possible.

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I can find no evidence as to the cause of battle.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Understood.  Hold position here.

CEO_Heath says:
::walks over to Marks' console:: Marks: Ok, what did you see?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV: What about the debris we took aboard.  Have we been able to get anything from it so far?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Taps her console, holding the Scorpius' position.  She places a hand to her earpiece, not hearing anything more ::

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Holding position, aye

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I informed Pel Tor to fill me in on everything he finds out, and if he hears of anything regarding their ship, he is to contact you or myself immediately.

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks> ::motions to the area in the sensor readings:: CEO: From the readings, it doesn't look too serious.  

CEO_Heath says:
::picks up a repair kit:: Marks: Time for me to get to know the systems, I'll go check it out, if anything happens call me.  You have Engineering.

CEO_Heath says:
::walks out of Engineering and enters the nearest turbolift:: Computer: Deck 16

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Anything on comms?

CIV_Serok says:
XO: From what we have gathered, the Cardassians were destroyed by the smaller Bajoran vessel.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: No ma'am...it's all clear

CEO_Heath says:
::exits the lift on Deck 16 and walks to Junction 47 Beta, begins examining the circuitry there::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  The weapons of the smaller vessel are still radiating heat from some of the fragments recovered of the Cardassian vessel.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: That would confirm my readings on that ship.  It was very over powered and over gunned.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV: The one the children were onboard.  We're getting nowhere here.  Recommendations?

CEO_Heath says:
::hears giggling and looks for the source::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  We have little else to go on here Commander.  My suggestion is to take the children to Bajor.  Perhaps they have family there that can shed some light on this situation.

CEO_Heath says:
::hears a hatch close and the giggling fading like someone is running away:: 

CEO_Heath says:
::makes her way toward the sounds and opens the hatch to see if she can catch sight of the gigglers:: *Bridge* Heath to Bridge.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: OPS:  Contact Bajor and let them know we have the children aboard and request any information on family.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Go ahead, Mr Heath.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Aye ma'am...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Begins to send her message to Bajor.  Sees an amber light flashing on her console.  Checks it quickly... ::

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Commander, we may have a situation on Deck 16.  There was a minor power surge in Junction 47 beta, when I came to check it out I heard giggling.  Whoever it was has slipped away, I'm trying to figure out where they've gone.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at the CTO:  CTO:  Contact your son and see if the children are still with him.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Commander, our transmission is being jammed...   :: Checks the from where the jam is originating... ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Understood.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: It's being jammed from somewhere inside the Scorpius...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Get your people to find the cause, now!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Pel Tor* Pel Tor, where are you and the children right now?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Runs her fingers over her console trying to locate the jam ::

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Working on that now, ma'am

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::waits for a response from his son::

CEO_Heath says:
::follows the sound of faint giggling, trying to find whoever it is::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Pel Tor* Pel Tor, respond to me right now, young man.

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks down at the console in an attempt to locate the two children ::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Frowns and shakes her head... ::   Self: Damn!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Take a look for two small Bajoran children, Lt.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Pel Tor is not responding, Ma'am.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Go!

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Commander, internal sensors are not online at this time.    :: Sends a repair crew to work on it ::   I'm sending repair crews to get it up and running now...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Lt. Look for my son as well.  He will stick out a bit faster than the Bajoran children.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: On my way.

CEO_Heath says:
::stops when the giggling stops, not sure which direction to take:: *XO* Aye, Ma'am, will do.

CEO_Heath says:
::resumes her search following the most direct path::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Leaves the bridge, and goes in search of his son::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS: Set a course for Bajor.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Nulahr* This is T’Lok, have you seen Pel Tor?

CIV_Serok says:
:: reaches for a tricorder :: XO:  Commander, I can go and search for them as well, by your leave?

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Aye, ma'am...   :: Sets a course for Bajor, and hits the go button.... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CIV: Good hunting, Captain.

CEO_Heath says:
<Crail> ::leads his team to repair the sensor pallets::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Raises an eyebrow...and continues to hit the go button ::   XO: Commander...the helm is locked out

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Nulahr> ::goes to COM panel on the wall and responds:: *CTO* No, My Lord.  I was told he was with the small children in the school room, playing.

CIV_Serok says:
:: nods and heads for deck 16 with a tricorder :

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Is anything working around here?

CEO_Heath says:
::thinks she sees movement to her left and heads down a secondary corridor::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Checks her console ::   XO: I'm checking on that now...I can't explain what's going on here....

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  I think I can ... two Bajoran children ... Are internal sensors working?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Her fingers fly over her console as she tries to re-route control of navigation ::

CEO_Heath says:
<Crail> ::starts tracing the systems to locate the malfunction::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Nulahr* He isn't there at the moment.  He isn't responding to me when I try to contact him using the COM badge that I gave him to wear while with the children.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Not yet, ma'am.  Repair crews are working on finding the source of the problem

CEO_Heath says:
<Crail> ::shakes his head puzzled then taps his commbadge:: *OPS* Crail to Watson, the sensors should be working, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the systems down here.

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits on deck 16 and enters the nearest Jeffries tube and begins searching for whoever is there, using the tricorder to locate life signs in the tube ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  T'Lok, security out looking.  As soon as they locate the children I want them placed in secure quarters.

CEO_Heath says:
::keeps looking for the two Bajoran children, wondering how they got away from who was watching them::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*computer* Locate Pel Tor Garta-Nmbarri.

MO_Surak says:
:: sips cup of hot chocolate while reading reports on the two Bajoran children ::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Shakes her head as her brows come together... ::   XO: Commander, the system is showing there is nothing wrong with the helm...but it's just not responding to my commands... ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* If they are found, by me or any of the teams, I will have Nulahr guard them in my quarters.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Can you override the lockout?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Thank you, T'Lok.

CEO_Heath says:
<Crail> ::runs another diagnostic to verify his original findings::

CIV_Serok says:
:: continues to go through the Jeffries tube, looking ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Nulahr* When these children are found, I want you to guard them.  They are NOT to leave the quarters.

OPS-Watson says:
XO: I've been trying to locate the original location of the lockout command.  Unfortunately, I'm not having any success....

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Commander, this is Lt. Heath, I've lost all sign of the children, ma'am.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Computer> *CTO* Pel Tor Garta-Nmbarri is located in the nursery.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::wonders how a 3 and a 2 year old can do this ... gets another thought:: *CTO*:  Commander, make sure no-one else got onboard as well.  Full intruder protocols.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::heads for the nursery::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Understood.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sec Teams* This is CTO Garta-Nmbarri to all teams, implement intruder protocols.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Understood.  I got help on the way.  See if you can isolate their biosigns on a tricorder.  We have to find them somehow.

CEO_Heath says:
*Marks* Heath to Engineering, any other power surges or other unusual readings?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Hears the XO and wonders if these children aren't really children, but mature adults in children's bodies... ::

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Yes, Ma'am.  ::tries to isolate Bajoran biosigns using her tricorder::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives at the nursery, enters, and finds Pel Tor unconscious on the floor::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Thinks to herself... ::   Self: Nah...that's not possible...is it?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Keep trying to override the lockout.  Have someone go down to the computer core and see if we can do anything from there.

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks> *CEO* Yes, Ma'am.  There is a report of a console failure on Deck 6.  It's working, but isn't taking in data.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Son. wake up son. ::nudges his son:: wake up Pel Tor.

CEO_Heath says:
*Marks* How long ago did this report come in?

OPS-Watson says:
XO: Aye ma'am.   :: Sends a message to Mr. Alexander to report to the computer core and see if there is anything that can be done from there ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Watson, Emergency site to site transport, two directly to sickbay from my location.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::picks up his son and waits for transport::

OPS-Watson says:
*CTO*: Aye sir...transport in progress...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::starts pacing the bridge completely frustrated::

CEO_Heath says:
::doesn't notice anything on her tricorder:: *XO* Commander, there is a report on Deck 6 of a malfunctioning console.  It may be nothing, but since it seems as if the children disappeared from here, perhaps they have used a lift.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she activates the transporter for the emergency site to site ::

OPS-Watson says:
*MO*: Emergency beam in coming your way, Doctor

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ACTION:  The CTO and Pel Tor arrive in sickbay

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Feels himself arrive in sickbay, takes Pel Tor, and sets him down on a biobed.

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks> *CEO* It just came in, Ma'am.

MO_Surak says:
*OPS* Understood

CIV_Serok says:
:: continues down the tube, trying to get any readings from the tricorder ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Get it working.  I want to know how they did this and I want to know now!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
MO: My son, he wont wake up.  

CEO_Heath says:
*Marks* Understood.

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Yes, Ma'am.

MO_Surak says:
:: pulls out tricorder and scans ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::contacts the bridge:: *XO* Ma'am, I found Pel Tor.  He is out cold and wont wake up.  The toddlers are not with him.

CEO_Heath says:
::enters the nearest turbolift:: Computer:  Deck 6

OPS-Watson says:
*Alexander*: Watson to Alexander...report!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Understood.

MO_Surak says:
CTO: Don’t seem to be anything wrong with him, he’s just sleeping and wont wake up

CEO_Heath says:
::contacts Marks and gets the location of the damaged console, finds it and begins analyzing it::

OPS-Watson says:
<Alexander>*OPS*: I'm just arriving at the computer core now...give me a moment

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Let me know as soon as he wakes.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
MO: My son is the type of child that if he hears a peanut butter and jelly sandwich being made, he will wake up from the soundest of sleep.  There must be something wrong with him.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Will do.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Continues to try and re-route helm control ::

CIV_Serok says:
:: turns the corner and continues to search for life signs ::

MO_Surak says:
CTO: Not according to this tricorder. There seems to be nothing wrong with him.

CEO_Heath says:
::hears shrieking and loud giggling, knows that the toddlers are near and follows the sound, using the tricorder to trace them:: *XO* Commander, the toddlers are here on Deck 6, section 14

OPS-Watson says:
<Alexander> *OPS*: Alexander to Watson.  Nadia, I can't find anything wrong here...nada.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
MO: I leave him here in your care.  Notify me immediately if you find anything else.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Bridge to Security.  The toddlers have been located on Deck 6.  Get your people there now

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::turns and leaves sickbay::

MO_Surak says:
CTO: Ill be sure to

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* on my way, Ma'am.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sec Teams* This is the CTO, all teams converge on deck 6.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  You have the bridge.  I'll be on Deck 6.  ::turns and heads for the TL::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Frowns as she hears Alexander ::   *Alexander*: Thank you...keep trying, Grayson

CEO_Heath says:
::sees the toddlers running around and heads toward them...can tell that they are having a good time::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  We have them.  Deck 6, Section 14.  I'm on my way there now.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Hears the XO and raises her eyebrows.  ::   XO: Aye, ma'am...

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Commander, it appears that they are playing a game of some sort.  

OPS-Watson says:
:: Stands and moves to the center chair as Mathews takes main OPS ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Arrives on deck 6, and approaches the CEO:: CEO: Where are the children?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Don't do anything until security and I get there.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO* Understood Commander.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::rides the TL down::

CEO_Heath says:
::can't help but smile as she senses their glee::  CTO: Over there ::motions toward the children::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees the children running around, and approaches them:: Children: Stop where you are. 

CEO_Heath says:
*XO* Yes, Ma'am, Commander Nmbarri is here now

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives on deck 6 and bolts for the CEO's location::

CIV_Serok says:
:: furrows her brows, wondering how 2 toddlers could have gone from deck 16 to deck 6 so quickly ::

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ACTION:  the children giggle at the CTO and run away in opposite directions

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Sec Teams: They are small children.  We should be able to corner them quickly.  Everyone spread out.

CEO_Heath says:
CTO: Commander, I don't think that was what the Exec. had in mind.  ::follows after the children::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The two toddlers run around corners out of sight

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives at the CEO's location:: CEO/CTO:  Where are they?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::watches as the security teams go off in all different directions::

CIV_Serok says:
:: continues up in the Jeffries tube, recalibrating her tricorder to pick up movement instead of life signs ::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Taps the armrest on the center chair and thinks to self ::   Self: Nice chair...comfy...   :: Grins to self ::

CEO_Heath says:
XO: They just disappeared around that corner ::motions to where she last saw them::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: They are running all over the place down here.  I have all my teams heading in different directions, hopefully they will stop them.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nearly loses her temper:: CTO:  How can you lose two children?!?

OPS-Watson says:
Self: I just got to get one of these!  :: Grins wider ::

CEO_Heath says:
*Marks* Let me know the moment anything unusual is noticed and I want exact locations.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, tiny children have a way of sneaking into places to hide where grown ups can't get to.

CIV_Serok says:
:: notices the motion detection on deck 9 and goes back down to try and follow ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: But, they like you.  They might actually come TO you.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I know that.  ::turns to the CEO:: CEO:  Have you found out how they did this to us?

CEO_Heath says:
XO: They could be anywhere, there are several hatches that lead into Jeffries tubes down that corridor as well as another lift access.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO*  I am detecting movement on deck 9 Commander.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sits back more and crosses her legs ::   Self: REALLY nice and comfy....  I wonder why, with such a comfy chair the CO is a grump?   :: Giggles to herself ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Can you determine who?

OPS-Watson says:
Mathews: Are internal sensors working yet?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Security to deck 9.  We'll continue searching here until we find them.

CEO_Heath says:
XO: No ma'am, I haven't had an opportunity to examine the equipment, but I would hazard a guess that it is simply the series of keys that they punch and buttons that they push.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, I have a thought running through my mind.  I can't exactly determine if what I am thinking is true or not.  

CIV_Serok says:
*XO*  Unknown Commander, I am in pursuit.

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks> *CEO* Understood, Lieutenant.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's hear it, T'Lok.

OPS-Watson says:
<Matthews> OPS: They are still registering as being operational...but we just can't see anything yet...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Think about it.  When was the last time we had a problem with mischievous children, and my son was out cold for no reason?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Frowns ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CEO:  Pull it apart if you have to, but get our systems working!

CIV_Serok says:
:: hears giggling and continues to follow it ::

CEO_Heath says:
XO: There is no physical damage to the areas that have malfunctioned, so it has to be in the programming.

OPS-Watson says:
Mathews: Keep trying, Ken

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CEO:  What about purging the affected systems and reloading from the protected files?

CEO_Heath says:
XO: All diagnostics show that they are working fine.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Refresh my memory.

CEO_Heath says:
XO: I'll try it.  ::heads back to the console that was locked out and tries to purge the system::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: When we were investigating the nebula that we past on our way here.  

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at T'Lok:: T'Lok:  You think one or two of them might be still onboard?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I think its a possibility that we can't overlook.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Agreed.  *CIV*:  Horn to Serok.

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> OPS: Nadia, we're receiving a hail from the Cardassians.  They want to know why we're in a debris field that looks like one of their warships....

CIV_Serok says:
*XO* Serok here, go ahead.

CEO_Heath says:
::goes through the affected systems one by one and purges the systems...waits for the results::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sighs ::   Mathews: Open a channel...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Stands and waits for the channel to open ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Captain, I know this is a lot to ask, but can you use your telepathic abilities to see if we have two creatures from the Nebula onboard?

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> :: Opens the channel ::   OPS: Channel opened...

CIV_Serok says:
*XO* I can try Commander.

CEO_Heath says:
::looks at the results and tests the systems:: XO: Commander, diagnostics show that all systems are working perfectly.  But they are still not doing what they should be.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: My feeling that we have one or more of the energy beings on board is growing stronger.

CIV_Serok says:
:: lets her mind open to try and pickup any telepathic activity ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CEO:  Go through all ships systems thoroughly.  See if some kind of virus has hit the computers ... also look for any anomalous energy readings ...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sees the stars replaced with a Cardassian figure ::   COM: Cardassian ship:  This is the USS Scorpius.  We responded to a distress signal here.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO*  I can not sense any telepathic activity Commander.

CEO_Heath says:
XO: Yes, Ma'am.

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews>:: Checks sensors...then whispers ::   OPS: Nadia!  Their ETA is 15 minutes and they are powering up their weapons!

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks at the tricorder again to check for motion again ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Thank you.  It was an option we had to look at.  Continue searching.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*MO* Doctor, scan Pel Tor to see if there is any telepathic activity in his brain.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Nods at Mathews and whispers ::   Mathews: Let the XO know...

CEO_Heath says:
<Marks> *CEO* Lieutenant, we have an urgent situation.  There is a malfunction in the forward torpedo array.  Torpedoes are coming online on their own.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO* Acknowledged Commander.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Watches the Cardassian on the screen ::

Host Gerry says:
<Cardassian>@COM: Scorpius:  I am Gul Macet.  I find your story highly unlikely, to say the least.  You will answer for the lives of our men.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears the message that the CEO just received:: XO: I will head to weapons control to see if I can find out what’s going on there.

CEO_Heath says:
XO* Commander, The forward torpedo array malfunctioning, the torpedoes are coming online on their own.

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> *XO*: Officer Mathews to Commander Horn...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Why do I get the feeling that we have been placed here ... *CEO*:  Get them off-line now!

CEO_Heath says:
XO: I would hazard a guess that you might find the children near there.  ::accesses the weapons systems and tries to shut down the torpedo array::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*Matthews*: Go ahead, Mr Matthews.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leaves the area, and goes to primary weapons control::

OPS-Watson says:
COM: Cardassian vessel:  I'd be happy to send you the records of our response...you could see for yourself....

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Get security down there now!

CEO_Heath says:
::tries to trace what's happening while trying to stop the weapons from activating::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Forward Torpedoes fire with 250% yield and range, detonating at maximum range in between the Cardassians and the Scorpius

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sec Team alpha* This is The CTO, get down to primary weapons control now!  If you get there before me, do all that you can to shut down the weapons systems.

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> *XO*: A Cardassian vessel has contacted us.  Ensign Watson is conversing with a Gul Macet at this moment. They are 15 minutes out and are powering weapons.  They do not believe we responded to a distress signal.  Watson wanted you appraised

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::feels the ship shudder slightly as the torpedoes launch::

OPS-Watson says:
ALL: Shields up!  Red alert!

CEO_Heath says:
XO: Commander, the torpedoes have fired, 250% yield.

OPS-Watson says:
Mathews: Who fired that?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*Matthews*:  I'm on my way.  ::feels the shudder:: CEO: Get this ship working now! ::storms towards the TL wondering if this can get any worse::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives in Primary weapons control, and attempts to activate manual over ride::

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> :: Frantic... ::  OPS: I don't know!  and the XO is headed back to the bridge!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Report!  Who fired that?

MO_Surak says:
*CTO* Sorry took me so long so much shaking couldn’t scan correctly...I'm not picking up any telepathic activity... he’s still just sleeping

CIV_Serok says:
:: feels the torpedoes launch and heads for that direction, hoping nothing was hit by the torpedoes ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  giggling can be heard under the manual console in Forward torpedo control

CEO_Heath says:
::heads for engineering to work from there:: *Marks* I want a complete analysis done, find out where these malfunctions are coming from and stop them.  

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*MO* Thank you doctor.

OPS-Watson says:
*XO*: I'm just asking that now...but it looks like it came from our ship!

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> OPS: It did come from us

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears the giggling as he gets manual override online::

CEO_Heath says:
::enters the lift:: Computer: Main Engineering, rush

OPS-Watson says:
*XO*: Mathews just confirmed...it came from out ship

MO_Surak says:
*CTO* Ill let you know if i get anything else

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Giggler: who is there?  ::goes to look at where the giggling is coming from::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives on the bridge:: OPS:  Hail the Cardassians.

CEO_Heath says:
::exits the lift and walks to engineering, begins going through the affected systems one by one trying to regain control::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Moves back to her console and opens hailing frequencies to the Cardassian vessel ::   XO: Hailing frequencies opened, ma'am

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Two toddlers tackle the CTO in big hugs and smiles, yelling "Uncle!"

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits the tube and sees the CTO.  Stands between the children and the tube ::

CEO_Heath says:
::starts at the point of malfunction and tries to trace the errors back to the causes::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::is startled by the children, but quickly gains his composure::

OPS-Watson says:
Mathews: Take over tactical for now...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Cardassians:  Cardassian vessel, this is the USS Scorpius, please respond.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes the children in his arms, and leaves weapons control with them::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Care to accompany me while I take these two gigglers to my quarters?

CIV_Serok says:
:: walks with the CTO and the children ::

OPS-Watson says:
:: Turns around ::  XO: Ma'am, I offered to send our record of our response to the distress signal...

MO_Surak says:
:: rubs head while continuously scanning Pel Tor, hmm still nothing wrong ::

OPS-Watson says:
XO: I was awaiting an answer from them

CIV_Serok says:
CTO:  Yes

CEO_Heath says:
::keeps working at the various systems trying to regain control::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Can you COM the XO and let her know when have the children.  ::motions towards the toddlers with his eyes:: I seem to have my hands full at the moment.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  It's alright, Let me talk to them.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO*  We have found the children.

Host Gul_Macet says:
@COM: Scorpius:  You have FIRED on us in neutral Territory!  Do I need to remind you that this is an act of WAR, Captain?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Good.  Take them to the brig!

OPS-Watson says:
:: Feels herself shaking and wishes John were here to handle navigation... ::

CIV_Serok says:
CTO:  The Commander has asked us to take them to the brig.

CIV_Serok says:
*XO* Acknowledged.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Macet:  I apologize but we have had a series of malfunctions and we suspect sabotage.  We will withdraw from the area as soon as we are able to.

Host Gul_Macet says:
ACTION:  the toddlers try to tickle the CTO...

OPS-Watson says:
:: Thinks to self ::   Self: I get left with command of the ship and I blow it...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the children, then back at the CIV:: CIV: Understood.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins to laugh a bit, but does everything he can to keep from all out laughter as he is being tickled::

CIV_Serok says:
CTO:  Would you like me to take one of them?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Children: Stop that!

CEO_Heath says:
::shakes her head slowly:: Self: Something has got to work.

Host Gul_Macet says:
@COM:  Scorpius:  You expect me to BELIEVE that?  ::laughs::  All weapons to full power!  ::screen returns to the oncoming Galor-class vessel::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: If you wouldn’t mind.  ::hands one of the children to the CIV::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Macet:  As my operations officer informed you, we were responding  ... Matthews:  Shield status.  OPS:  Get us out of here ...

Host Gul_Macet says:
<Yekim> CTO:  Why?

OPS-Watson says:
:: Sees the flurry of activity on the bridge as replacement officers report ::

CIV_Serok says:
:: secures a hold on one of the children and continues to walk with her over her shoulder ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Yekim: There is a time and place for fun and laughter.  Right now, this isn’t either of them.

OPS-Watson says:
:: Punches buttons... ::  XO: Commander, the helm is still not responding...

Host Gul_Macet says:
<Yekim> CTO:  Why?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Yekim: did you fire those torpedo's?

OPS-Watson says:
<Mathews> XO: Shields at 100%

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks down at the child he is carrying::

CEO_Heath says:
::keeps trying to bypass controls to regain uses of the needed systems::

Host Gul_Macet says:
<Yekim> CTO: ::nods vigorously::  Boom!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Inform all hands to brace for impact ... *CEO*:  Mr Heath what’s happening with our systems?  We are about to be blown out of the stars!  I want to get out of here now!

OPS-Watson says:
:: Continues to try and re-route navigation ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Yekim: We are all in great danger now!

OPS-Watson says:
Shipwide: All hands, brace for impact

Host Gul_Macet says:
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