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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

XO Nmbarri: Rob Harold
CO AQilla Smith Horn: Sandra Prestige 
CTO Horn: Russell Hinsley
CNS Rand: Susan Brinkman
NPC SB245_OPS: Gerry Brinkman 
NPC EO Preston: Preston Coppage
NPC Admiral Monroe: Bob Baldwin
NPC Balzar: Gerry Brinkman

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 – 10604.22

"All that glitter..."

Episode 1:  "Life in the Fast Lane”

The USS Scorpius was given official orders to report to Star base 245 and take on supplies.

The Captain was given unofficial orders to watch for trouble by Admiral Taylor, who suspects there are enemy assets of an unknown faction about to cause some form of trouble.

The Scorpius is 12 minutes out from the Star base, which has been slow to answer comms.  

An uneasy feeling has settled over the bridge...

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XO_Nmbarri says:
::On the bridge, in the chair to the right of the Captains::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the Captain's chair::

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Well, here we go, another home port for the Scorpius.

CTO_Horn says:
::At the tactical console::

CNS_Rand says:
::sitting in her office, her head in her hands::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Indeed.  CTO:  Hail the Star base again, Commander.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: This isn't the way to move into a new home.  They aren't answering any of our hails.

CTO_Horn says:
::Taps a button:: XO: Hailing frequencies open.

CNS_Rand says:
::sits up and takes a sip of her tea, then stands and heads out of her office::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: SB:  Star base 245 this is the USS Scorpius, please respond.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Waits in anticipation for a response from SB 245::

SB245_OPS says:
@COM: Scorpius:  This is Star base 245.  Please state Federation Identifier codes.

CNS_Rand says:
::walks down the corridor to the lift:: Computer: Bridge

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Send the code, Commander.

CNS_Rand says:
::steps out of the lift onto the bridge, remains near the back at one of the science consoles and 
listens, studying those on the bridge::

EO_Preston says:
::walks down corridor to a lift:: Computer: Engineering.

CTO_Horn says:
::Sends their identifier code::

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: That's odd.  Can't they just read our transponder code?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Codes sent.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: SB:  Code transmitted.  Requesting permission to dock, when you have the time ... ::said sarcastically::

EO_Preston says:
::Walks out of lift to engineering::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  You would think so.  Let's find out when we dock ...

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Something is not right.

CNS_Rand says:
XO: Commander, I have a feeling that they aren't trusting anyone

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: I have a very uneasy feeling about this.  Did you ever get a feeling of foreboding, like you are walking to your doom?

SB245_OPS says:
@COM: Scorpius:  Code Verified.  Please drop to sub light at 10,000km and pass the outer markers at full impulse.  Make your approach fast on the following vectors.  ::vectors follow message::  Will you require hard dock, Scorpius?

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Looks back at the CNS:: CNS: Elaborate.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I suggest no hard dock.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: SB:  Why the hurry?

CNS_Rand says:
XO: From the reports that I've read, not all of their systems were back up. They have suffered minor attacks and personnel are missing.

SB245_OPS says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  We've had some trouble with the Orion Syndicate of late.  It would be best to approach fast and get under protection of the station.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CNS: Well... I guess I would be a bit cautious too if I was in their place.

CNS_Rand says:
XO: I believe so, sir.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: SB:  Negative on the hard dock.  But my XO and I would like to beam aboard and meet with your CO.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Can you drive, Lt?

CNS_Rand says:
CO: I'm due to have my certifications redone, however they are still good for now.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: The Orion’s? Out here?

CNS_Rand says:
::moves to take over flight::

SB245_OPS says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  Acknowledged.  Captain's compliments and he'll meet you in 15 minutes.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CNS: Just don’t scratch the paint on anything. ::winks::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CNS:  Then take the helm and take us in.  I want someone I can trust at the helm.

CNS_Rand says:
::smiles slightly:: CO/XO: I'll do my best, Sirs. :;prepares the approach and takes the ship in as ordered::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  You have the bridge, Commander.  XO:  I need to see you in the Ready Room, Commander.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Right behind you, Boss.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up and heads for the RR::

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Follows the CO::

CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the center seat::

ACTION:  The Scorpius passes the outer markers and settles into the allocated place...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters and takes her seat behind her desk::

CNS_Rand says:
::brings the ship into position, and brings the ship to all stop:: CTO: Commander, we are in position, Sir.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Stands in front of the CO's desk:: CO: What can I do for you, Captain?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  I need to fill you in on something ... you understand this is confidential and must not leave this room.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: Very good.

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Understood Ma'am.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: Don’t shut that panel down. I want it ready to go just in case.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Admiral Taylor warned me that there may be trouble here ... he wasn't specific but he did make a special request of me.  And now I'm making it of you.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: CTO: Understood, Commander. I have us at all stop, however all systems are still active.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Gets a look of concern on his face:: CO: Anything for you, Ma'am.  What’s going on?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Admiral Taylor was worried that enemies of the Federation could be using this time of reorganization to gain a foothold ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  We need to be cautious about what we do and say.  Do you think you can handle that?

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Yes. I can.  I suggest that we don't go anywhere unarmed, and we keep the ship on at least yellow alert.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Agreed.  Now let’s go to this meeting and find out what's really going on here.

CNS_Rand says:
::grits her teeth slightly as a wave of nausea hits, but remains where she was asked to be::

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Standard side arm for you, Ma'am?

ACTION:  SB245 Operations signals that the Admiral is ready to receive the CO and XO

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  And for you, Commander.  ::gets up::

CNS_Rand says:
::as the nausea passes, takes a deep cleansing breath::

XO_Nmbarri says:
CO: I will meet you in the transporter room.  I need to stop in the armory first.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: Are you ok?

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: Aye, Sir, I'm quite alright.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Excuses himself, and leaves the ready room::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the RR:: CTO:  Commander, keep the ship on yellow alert at all times, and have all departments commence re-supply as quickly as possible.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: Let me know if you need to go to sickbay.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Acknowledged.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Enters a turbolift, and orders it to the armory::

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: I will, Commander, and thank you, Sir.

ACTION:  A fluctuation is seen in the starboard nacelle's antimatter containment constrictors.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*EO*:  Bridge to Engineering.  Have your damage control teams stand by just in case.  And now might be a good time to run some diagnostics on our propulsion systems.

CNS_Rand says:
::monitors the area near the ship and station::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Commander Nmbarri and I will communicate every 15 minutes or so.

EO_Preston says:
*CO*: Aye. DCT: All teams on standby.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Exits the lift, gets two phasers, and then heads for the transporter room::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I suggest open com channel at all times. You know just in case.

Adm_Monroe says:
@::sits in his office pondering the latest news about Star Fleet and the Federation::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I intend to.  If, for any reason, contact is lost ...

EO_Preston says:
::Starts some diagnostics on warp systems::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You will be beamed back immediately.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Waits for the CO in the transporter room::

CNS_Rand says:
XO/*EO* Bridge to Engineering, I'm detecting a flux in the starboard nacelle's antimatter containment constrictors.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Your orders are to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew.  Is that understood.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I will make sure everything here is set.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  The ship is yours and I'm late for a meeting.  ::grins at him before turning and heading for the TL::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: If we lose communications and we can’t beam you out I will come and get you personally

XO_Nmbarri says:
*CNS* I will have someone check it out right away.  Keep an eye on it.  If it gets worse, inform the CTO.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns:: CTO:  You will do no such thing, Commander.  I can take care of myself.

CNS_Rand says:
*XO* Aye, Sir.

XO_Nmbarri says:
*EO* Ensign, we have a flux in the starboard nacelle's antimatter containment constrictors.  I want you to personally handle this, then report your status to the CTO.

EO_Preston says:
*CNS*: I know I sent teams to the constrictors.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the Bridge and rides the TL down to the transporter room::

EO_Preston says:
*XO*:aye.

CNS_Rand says:
*EO* Understood, I'll continue to monitor for changes from here.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: She knows me better than that.

EO_Preston says:
::Walks to constrictors::

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: I'll maintain transporter locks on all that go aboard, and transport them back at any change.

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: I am uploading the scans to your console

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the TL and runs down the corridor and enters the TR at a run:: XO:  Sorry I'm late.  Let's go.  ::steps up onto the pad::

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: If we lose open channels pull them out.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: CTO: Understood.

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Hands the CO her sidearm:: CO: It's ok, the star base isn’t going anywhere.

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: Are you getting the info.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to the chief:: Chief:  Energize.

CTO_Horn says:
::Sits and pushes a button on the command chair::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: Yes it is coming through now.

ACTION:  The CO and XO are beamed to their meeting with the Admiral

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::Materializes on the SB::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: I want to know what caused it, and any problems that could result from it.

XO_Nmbarri says:
@::Materializes next to the CO on the star base::

Adm_Monroe says:
@::contemplates whether to tell this Captain what is happening or let her figure it out for herself::

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: I was afraid of that.

XO_Nmbarri says:
@CO: You do the talking.  I am going to keep a very close watch on our surroundings.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Adm:  Admiral Monroe, I presume?  ::extends her hand::

CNS_Rand says:
::keeps her eyes on the console monitoring the systems and the transporter connection with the command team::

XO_Nmbarri says:
@::Stands behind the CO::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Adm:  I am Captain AQilla Horn, Commanding Officer of the Scorpius.

EO_Preston says:
::Scans constrictors::

Adm_Monroe says:
@::looks up surprised...... wonders where his attaché is::   CO: Err, Captain, uh, welcome to Star base 245......  ::extends hand in greeting::

Adm_Monroe says:
@XO: Commander..... ::nods and extends hand to him as well::

Balzar says:
@::strides through the corridor::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Adm:  That was quite a welcome you gave us, Admiral.

XO_Nmbarri says:
@::Shakes the admiral’s hand::

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: Don’t like to burst your bubble but I can’t figure out what is causing this, but I estimate a level 1 diagnostic can do it.

CNS_Rand says:
::her back to the rest of the bridge, rubs her eyes, trying to stay awake::

XO_Nmbarri says:
@::Keeps looking around, making sure nothing is out of place, remaining on guard and suspicious at all times::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: How long will that take?

Balzar says:
@::notes the arrival of the two Scorpius officers::

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: About 1hour.

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO: Of course, of course......    as you heard, we've been having some troubles around here......  if you look outside... off about 230 degrees, you'll see what's left of the USS Geneva, thanks to their operative's handiwork

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: You have 15 minutes.

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO: Starfleet Engineering still hasn't decided what to do with the remains....

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: We may need to make a very quick departure.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::looks out the window:: Adm:  You're telling me the Orion’s did this?

Balzar says:
@::readies himself and says a quick prayer to the Deity::

XO_Nmbarri says:
@ADM: They were able to destroy a starship?  I do not like the sound of that.

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO/XO: And thanks to their handiwork, the Orion's are more than a little upset with Star Fleet

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Adm:  Exactly whose handiwork are we talking about here.  If the Orion’s did that to the Geneva, why did it upset them?  This makes no sense.

Balzar says:
@::draws his miniature phaser and charges the weapon::

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO/XO: The operatives escaped, but we're pretty sure who they were

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: I can shut down the warp nacelle and go in it directly.  It will shorten the time.

Balzar says:
@::slips around the corner and extends his arm and takes aim at the Admiral::

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO/XO: You mean you didn't hear about the old Cardassian station they took over and converted into a cloning operation?

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: Negative! If we have to fire it up quickly you could be killed.

XO_Nmbarri says:
@ADM: Anyone that can take out a starship AND tick off the Orion’s is quite formidable.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::looks over to the XO:: Adm:  No, we haven't.  It seems there's quite a lot we haven't been told.  You'd better fill us in.

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: We can run on one warp nacelle.

Adm_Monroe says:
@CO/XO: Yes, indeed, which is one of the reasons I've been assigned here at least temporarily

XO_Nmbarri says:
::Out of the corner of his eye, he sees someone raising their arm towards the Admiral.  On instinct, He lunges at the person::

Balzar says:
@ADM:  For Freedom!  ::aims and fires at the Admiral::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves to protect the Admiral::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: That is a negative.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Adm:  Get down!

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*:Do you want to know what is causing this or what.

CNS_Rand says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Sensors detect phaser fire in same general location as our away team!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::pulls out her own phaser and aims wildly in the direction of Balzar::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: Yes I do. But I also have security and safety to think about.

ACTION:  the phaser beam hits the XO on full, and his cellular structure is disrupted as the CO and ADM crash to the floor.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: BEAM THEM OUT!!!

ACTION:  the Station Shields snap up

CNS_Rand says:
::activates the transporter::

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: Stand by to make a hasty retreat!!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::shoots at Balzar, phaser set to heavy stun::

ACTION:  The CO hits Balzar, stunning him

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: Station shields are blocking the transport, Sir.

CTO_Horn says:
All: Damn!

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: Aye. :: Puts warp engines at 130% overload::

Adm_Monroe says:
@::rolls on the floor, his age showing a certain lack of flexibility::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::turns and sees the XO as he gets hit by the phaser on maximum:: XO:  Commander!  ::rushes to where T`Lok was::

CNS_Rand says:
::tries to regain a lock::

ACTION:  Security teams converge on the location of the phaser fire, weapons drawn.

CTO_Horn says:
CNS: Hailing frequencies!

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*:What is taking so long.

CNS_Rand says:
::activates hailing frequencies:: CTO: Channel open, Sir!

Adm_Monroe says:
@::yells for Station Security::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::taps her comm badge:: *Infirmary*:  This is Captain Horn.  I need an emergency transport from the Admiral's office now!  One to beam over from my location.

CTO_Horn says:
COM:SB245: Drop your shields immediately.

EO_Preston says:
*CTO*: I can’t hold this power much longer!

CTO_Horn says:
*EO*: Stand by.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::looks at up security and points to Balzar:: Security:  Get him out of here.

CNS_Rand says:
::turns suddenly:: CTO: Commander, I've lost Commander Nmbarri's life sign, com signal everything... Everyone else is reading fine.

CTO_Horn says:
COM:SB245: I have away team members to beam out of their! Drop your shields!!!

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