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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

XO Garta-Nmbarri: Rob Harold
CO AQilla Smith Horn: Sandra Prestige
CSO On’Tia: KJ Deal
CNS Rand: Susan Brinkman
CEO Deer: Lynda Anderson
Computer: Rob Harold
FCO Leadfoot: Gerry Brinkman/Rob Harold

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10509.10

"Take the Long Way Home"

Episode 3:  "Famous Last Words"

Previously on the USS Scorpius:

The Scorpius had been sent to a remote part of Federation space to test a new style of warp drive known as Side warp.

Side warp has the potential to shatter some of the current preconceptions about warp physics.

The USS Ariel, a Nebula-class cruiser was initially to be the ship that tested the drive, but has been taken out of the test by acts of sabotage by as yet unknown parties.

The Captain of the Ariel and the Captain of the Scorpius have agreed to fit the Scorpius with the appropriate equipment for the tests.

Those engine modifications are nearing completion under the very watchful eye of the Engineering department of the Scorpius.

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XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::on the bridge, making security preparations for the upcoming warp tests::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on her way to Engineering to see the modifications for herself::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Ma'am, I have ordered all security personnel, even those that are off duty, to guard engineering for these tests.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Excellent, Commander.  I want security so tight that a microbe couldn't get in without Security knowing about it.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Chuckles:: *CO* Would you like me to have sickbay set up a quarantine field around engineering as well?  No telling when a microbe might try to get in there. ::Laughs out loud a bit::

CSO_On`Tia says:
::at her station on the bridge::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: *XO*:  Not a bad idea but somehow I don't think we need to go that far.  Carry on, Commander.  Horn out.

CNS_Rand says:
::in her office looking over personnel files::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives at Engineering and moves to enter::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to the CSO:: Ensign, unless otherwise ordered, I want you to go to engineering to assist CEO Deer with these tests.  I think it would be a very good idea for Sciences to have hands on knowledge of what we are about to do.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::in main engineering testing the experimental equipment::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters Engineering:: CEO:  How's it going, Ensign?

CSO_On`Tia says:
XO: Yes Sir. ::steps from her station as a replacement takes her place and heads for engineering::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Oh, and Ensign?  Good luck.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::turns back to the XO:: XO: Thank you sir. ::steps into the turbolift::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CO: Well sir so far so good and yes I do agree that we should get the science section involved.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes the center chair again, and begins to read over the security roster, and how they are to be deployed::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CEO:  I'm sure they're as eager to see this as I am.  ::moves over to one of the consoles to get a look::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO/CO* Captain, Ensign, I have sent Ensign On’Tia down to Engineering.  She should be with you shortly.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::watches the Captain::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: Understood and thank you.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::a few minutes later exits the turbolift on the engineering deck and heads there::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Self:  Fascinating ... ::going through the schematics::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CO: My understanding of this side warp is.....hears another set of foot steps and knows who it is::

CNS_Rand says:
::reads through the Williamson file again, then shrugs as she taps her combage:: *CO* Rand to Smith-Horn, I have that personnel report for you

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CNS*:  Thank you, Counselor.  Where are you at the moment?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Ma'am, I have security around every entrance to engineering, every Jeffries tube, around every access panel, and around you and Ensign Deer.  I require Deer's input as to where she feels other vulnerable areas might be.

CNS_Rand says:
*CO* I'm in my office near sickbay.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CNS*:  I'm on my way.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::steps into engineering and looks for Deer::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::turns:: CSO: Tia...... thanks for being here.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Understood.  Liaise with her and get it done, Commander.  I'm on my way to the Counselor's office.

CNS_Rand says:
*CO* There isn't much to report, Captain

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: No problem 

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Bridge to Ensign Deer.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: Deer here go ahead XO.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to the CEO and leaves Engineering:: :*CNS*:  What did you find out?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Ensign, I need your input as to where you feel security might be needed.  I have them stationed at every obvious place now.

CNS_Rand says:
*CO* That's just it, there was really nothing in his personnel file.  It was odd, it was surprisingly empty.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CNS*:  That is odd ... Recommendations?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: Well sir my opinion is that anyone not involved with this experiment, Scorpius personnel or Ariel personnel should be maintained in their quarters.  It will lessen the chances of sabotage here on the ship.  ::turns to Tia::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia do you concur?

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Yes I Do

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Good idea, Ensign.  But, are there any vulnerable areas of the ship that need extra guarding?

CNS_Rand says:
*CO* I'm drawing a blank at what to do about Williamson.  We have the evidence to have him held for questioning pending charges for sabotage, but not much to go on for the change of venue.  

CNS_Rand says:
*CO* I do suggest that we run a comparison between Williamson's record and that of the other personnel on both ships, in case he wasn't working alone or that he was set up.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::is beginning to get a rather bad feeling as she arrives at the CNS' office and rings the chime::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: It is also a good idea to lock down main engineering and erect force fields around all access points to any jefferies or crawlways on the ship.  I do not need any surprises and sir, the CSO also concurs.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks up:: CO: Enter

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CNS*: I am curious as to what you found on that wire.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters:: CNS:  Agreed.  I'm also getting a feeling that Williamson may not be his real name.  We have his DNA ... Let's run a comparison with Fleet records and see if we get another hit ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Both of your opinions are as good as Latinum with me.  Consider your ideas implemented.

ACTION:  Engineering teams are reporting ready for final diagnostics...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Orders all non-essential personnel locked into their quarters, orders force fields erected around main engineering and all access ways to that department::

CNS_Rand says:
::turns the console toward the CO for her to see the personnel file::  CO: That's how we got the name, but I'll do a more detailed DNA scan and run it through the records to see if it matches anyone else.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  What personal information do we have on Williamson?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Ship wide* All personnel, until further notice, unless you are required to assist in engineering, or you have other critical functions on the ship, you are hereby ordered to your quarters under lockdown.  This will continue until either me, or the Captain, lifts this order.  Garta-Nmbarri out.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia lets get started with locking down all main engineering and get started on erecting the force fields in all areas that have access that can lead here to engineering.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Computer: Erect a force field around all turbo lifts leading to the bridge.  Only high ranking command staff may have access to or from the bridge until further notice.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Just tell me what to do ::glancing at the CEO::

CNS_Rand says:
*CEO* I've run the DNA traces that were found and an Engineer named Williamson was who it traced back to.  That information has been reported to the Captain.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Computer: Link in with bridge CSO console and send to engineering console Alpha 7.

Computer says:
The force field is in place.  Only Captain, Executive officer, and department heads will now have access to or from the Bridge.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Not much more than where he has been assigned, name, age, family and the like.  It's like someone put together something for the computers without giving enough detail to make them truly real.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  A fake ID ... ::sighs as this is getting all too familiar::

CNS_Rand says:
::takes a moment to fine tune her medical tricorder to run a more detailed DNA analysis, then begins it:: CO: Either a fake ID or someone that is simply what you see is what you get.  But I agree, it doesn't feel like it could be that simple.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CNS*: Thanks counselor but you missed something.  I have found through more testing that there is an underlying of another DNA pattern that looks more like......Oh my god Romulan?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Ensign, I heard that.  Can you confirm the DNA is Romulan?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CO: With the help of CSO I will double check sir.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Horn to Cmdr Garta-Nmbarri.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: I've just started running a more complete DNA analysis...::hears the Ens:: *CEO* Ensign, could you forward that to me and I'll run a complete analysis.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Go ahead Captain.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia can you dig deeper into that DNA Scan?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Scan this region of space, Commander.  You're possibly looking for a cloaked Romulan war bird.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Ma'am?

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Sure Deer ::her hands moving over her console::

CNS_Rand says:
CO: With the number of personnel with traces of Romulan in their make-up it could be another crewman.  I'd like to run it through the fleet records to be sure that we aren't looking at someone within the fleet.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  We found DNA that is possibly Romulan at one of the sabotage sites ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Including myself, Counselor.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Orders tactical and science to scan the entire area for any spacial anomalies that could be cloaked ships::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* We are running scans now.  I will let you know as soon as they are done.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: CO: Exactly, ma'am.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: There's not enough here for me to say for sure

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::inputs instructions on the CSO PADD while she digs deeper::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  You think someone might be trying to set me up?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Run it through and see what you come up with.  I'll be on the bridge.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Receives the results of the long range scans:: *CO* Ma'am, this area of space looks all clear.  If anything is cloaked out there, they are using a new cloaking device.  But, my opinion is that we are in the clear.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Thank you, Commander.

CNS_Rand says:
::makes a few entries into her console:: CO: We could check the ship's and station's rosters to see the number of personnel with Romulan DNA.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Ok Tia thanks ::hands her the PADD:: These are your instructions, you are to maintain a constant watch on all force fields which will alert you to any changes or disruptions in them.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Do it.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Anything is possible, but were you involved in these tests before we received our orders?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  No ... but if the bad guys are who I think they may be ... they had access to my DNA ...

CNS_Rand says:
::finishes typing in the commands and sets the computer to analyzing rosters::

CSO_On`Tia says:
::takes the Padd:: CEO: Yes Sir ::turning her attention to the Padd::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  I was their "guest" for a while ...

CNS_Rand says:
CO: True, but without your knowledge of or access to the equipment prior to its failure, you would be ruled out as a suspect.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: The scans we got were inconclusive again.  But I am positive it is not human.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  And if the DNA is mine ... it would confirm my suspicions ... Let me know what you find.  ::gets up to leave::

CNS_Rand says:
CO: That would have given them easy access to your DNA as you said, ma'am.  But it would have been someone of high ranks to order the set up...few knew that we would be working with the Ariel on this.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Sir everything here in engineering is ready for testing.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Your board is still green Tia?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Thank you, Ensign.  Send the sample up to the CNS for comparison purposes ... and begin testing when you're ready.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the CNS quarters and heads to the bridge::

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Yes it is. ::nodding at Deer::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Engineering, report your progress.  How soon till we can get these tests started?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Understood sir.  I am sending information to CNS for further testing.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the bridge::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: Sir  CSO reports that all her force fields are green and engineering is ready to start.  Just say the word.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* As soon as the Captain returns to the bridge.  She should be in the center chair for this occasion.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*XO*: Agreed.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives on the bridge and heads to the centre chair::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia you seem distant lately what is wrong?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Gets up and takes the chair to the right of the Captain:: CO: Engineering reports all ready, Ma'am.  They are only awaiting your orders to begin.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Then let's make history, Commander.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Nothing's wrong Deer. ::smiles a little::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia I know you better than that.  Something is bothering you.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: It would be my pleasure.  FCO: Ensign, set a course for open space.  Choose a course with the least amount of obstacles in our way.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Open a ship wide channel.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::shaking her head:: CEO: Nothings wrong.

FCO Leadfoot says:
XO: Course plotted Sir, awaiting the Captains orders.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Opens ship wide communications for the Captain::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::watches her power grids and all ODN relays and all plasma relays and all the magnetic seals::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Ship wide open, Ma'am.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia, get ready Hun, here we go.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*All*:  Attention all personnel.  Very shortly we will be going faster than any Federation vessel has previously.  For safety, all personnel are to remain where they are or at station until the tests are concluded.  Godspeed to all of us.  Captain out.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: All ready here.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Engage warp.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks over the list of names that the computer has generated, then begins comparing it to the partial DNA trace that was found, hoping for a match::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Engineering is ready.

ACTION:  Warp engines engage and accelerate normally...

FCO Leadfoot says:
::Pushes a few buttons, and engages warp engines:: CO: Warp engaged, Ma'am.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::listens for any misfires::

CNS_Rand says:
::frowns as nothing conclusive is found::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Your board is still green?

ACTION:  the Scorpius begins to accelerate and reaches maximum warp...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::checks the readouts ... ::

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Yes, still green here.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Engineering is still green sir.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: That’s good Tia,  So far so good.

FCO Leadfoot says:
ALL:  We have reached maximum warp.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  It's now or never, Ensign.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Scorpius is now at  maximum warp sir.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Understood.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia ready for the real test?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Hold on, Ma'am.  Who knows how bumpy this ride is about to get.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: As ready as I will be.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Engaging side warp..........Now!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Engage side warp.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks at the information again as she prepares to brace herself for this test::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Holds tight to the arms of his chair::

ACTION:  A Romulan War bird Decloaks and fires as the Scorpius appears to stretch in acceleration and disappear in a wink of light...

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
ALL: What the hell was that?????????

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Tactical report!

ACTION:  The Scorpius enters side warp and the warp effect whites out the screen for a moment....

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::grabs the console::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia you alright?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Checks the readout on the arm of his chair, and checks again:: CO: Ma'am, my readouts tell me that a War bird just fired at us.  However, I think we accelerated before it could cause any damage.

ACTION:  The lights all over the ship begin to glow at 500% capacity...

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
ALL: Shield your eyes quickly.

CNS_Rand says:
::feels the change in the ship's speed and holds on tight, pushing the tingling of excitement out of her mind::

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO:: Yeah I'm fine. ::grabs her console::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::cannot see due to the light ... covers her eyes::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Shields his eyes:: Computer: Dim lights!

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::hands run over the consoles quickly::

CNS_Rand says:
::covers her eyes as the lights go haywire::

ACTION:  the lights do not appear to dim...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Take us out of side warp.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: I am reading overloads across my power grids::

FCO Leadfoot says:
::Tries to shield his eyes, and yet keep a watch on the console readings at the same time::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Understood.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::shields her eyes::

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO:  Aye, sir!  ::attempts to disengage::  Sir!  No response!  Open power conduits are locking the engines open!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Cut engines!  Get us out of side warp!

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Doing just that sir.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::hands fly shutting down the plasma relays to the ODN conduits that fuel the side warp drives::

ACTION:  With the power cut, the ship drops back to normal warp...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Drop us down to impulse.  *CEO*:  Damage report.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia, are your fields still intact?

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO: We are in normal subspace and decelerating...dropping to impulse now, Ma'am.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  What's our position.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Checking for any damage now sir.

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Yes they are

ACTION:  The FCO hesitates....

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: CSO reports that all her force fields are still intact.

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO: Umm....

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  That's good news, Ensign.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Mr. Leadfoot?

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO:  Sir...I have no common reference point for astrogation...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  What!?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Sir I will have to do a manual inspection but I can tell you this much the power relays are fused open and the side warp is inoperative until I can get them fixed.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Understood.  Get them fixed as quickly as you can.

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO: None of the star charts that we have show any common reference points to our current location.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*CO*: Understood.

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO:  Extrapolating on a reverse course....Uh....Sir, I don't think we're in the Alpha quadrant.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Then where are we ....

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
CSO: Tia I need you to stay here and watch both the main engineering board and the force field grid as well.  Think you can handle it?

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO: Wait, I've got it....  ::mute in disbelief for a second::

CSO_On`Tia says:
CEO: Sure, I got it.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Then spit it out, Mr. Leadfoot.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::smiles at her friend:: CSO: You are an angel.  ::picks up her engineering kit and heads for the 
ODN and Plasma relays::

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO:  I had to expand our astrogation database to its largest inclusions to get a fix.  The common reference points aren't stars, sir.  They're GALAXIES!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  You mean to tell me we are outside our own universe?

CSO_On`Tia says:
::keeps an eye on both stations::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the FCO, astonished::

FCO Leadfoot says:
CO:  Sir, no sir...but at the very edge of where we've ever looked.  If these galaxy positions are even close to accurate, We are just inside of Galaxy NGC 4603...108 million light years from home!

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