Scorpius 9907.03         Episode 2        Algernon-Quest

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<CONTINUE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO_Miller says:
FCO:  How soon before we reach the Scorpius?

TO_Calder says:
@::putting the final checks on his rifles and getting ready to transport to the Scorpius::

SO_Nes says:
@::sitting in the shuttle reading the accumulated data::

CIVlecara says:
EO1: Continue with the contamination field setup

Shinar says:
::Hovering above the shocked bridge crew on the Scorpius, looking down at the dead corpse of the OPS officer with a smile::

CEOTPaula says:
::has never seen so much blood in one place before as OPS left::

CIVlecara says:
::standing in cargo bay 3::

CMOStarr says:
::double checking the contents of the medkit::

XO_Jude says:
::Realizes that the creature with the red eyes has a telepathic signature that is somehow familiar......AH!  Somehow this is Selan!::

CSOTsalea says:
::looking up at the image of Selan, a closed expression on her face, wiping blood off of her face::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks over to Jude for the next move::

TO_Calder says:
@::walks up toward the command section of the runabout, a short walk::

Shinar says:
ALL: I suppose I have made my point. Now please... no more action against me, I have need... of some of you.

CO_Miller says:
All:  Remember, I want you to exercise extreme caution upon entering.

XO_Jude says:
~~~~ALL TELEPATHS:   I want you to imagine Shinar as small, inconsequential and contained in a box.... NOW~~~~~

CIVlecara says:
::focuses on the XO instructions::

Host Shinar says:
::Raises an eyebrow with a grin as the XO speaks:: XO: Me, in a box?

TO_Calder says:
@CO, FCO: Sir, Ma'am, my teams are ready to transport onto the ship. 

CSOTsalea says:
::follows XO's orders::

CIVlecara says:
::He thinks that he didn't even know Shinar was loose.. so that was the evil presence he had been feeling::

CEOTPaula says:
::follows the order unquestioningly, not having thought of anything better to do::

XO_Jude says:
Shinar:  I know who you are and I will not be afraid of you.

CO_Miller says:
TO:  Hold off on that for now Ian.

SO_Nes says:
@::detects a telepathic message and wonders who Shinar is::

ACTION:
<<<<Suddenly, Lecaran hears Selan's voice in the back of his mind. ~~~Lecaran... get to your ship... beam the crew there... get out of here, now...~~~~ Contact is cut off.>>>

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Yes, sir. ::nods and steps out of the command section::

Shinar says:
::Smiles even more:: XO: How... brave of you, dear Jude.

SO_Nes says:
@::looks around to see if others detected the message::

FCO-Starr says:
CO: ETA to the S in five minutes.

CO_Miller says:
TO:  Ian, does everyone have a weapon?

CIVlecara says:
::Is suddenly alert.. he runs to the ship::

CSOTsalea says:
::quietly stands up to face the entity::

CIVlecara says:
Takor: Get the ship moving, now!

CEOTPaula says:
::watches with interest::

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Security have type 3b compression rifles, type 2 side arms, and type 1 hold out weapons.

Shinar says:
::Looks down at T'salea as she stands up:: CSO: You have something to say?

CIVlecara says:
<Holotakor>CIV: yes, sir. on the double

XO_Jude says:
Shinar:  What is it that you want from the telepaths aboard the Scorpius?

SO_Nes says:
@ALL: Did anyone else detect that message from the XO?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, I have just picked up a mental message from the XO.

FCO-Starr says:
@::turns and looks at the XO::

CIVlecara says:
::The ship pulls away from the S and heads around to the bridge area of the S::

TO_Calder says:
@SO: What message? ::doesn't like this telepathic stuff::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  And what was that Troi?

Shinar says:
XO: Not all of them. ::Looks distracted for a moment::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks up at Shinar with raised eyebrow::  Shinar:  You desire a question?

SO_Nes says:
@TO: I'll leave the FCO to explain.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, he was trying to get the telepaths aboard to think of Shinar in a box.  Sir, who is Shinar?

CIVlecara says:
Riala: Teleport all life-signs off of the bridge now.. except for the one at these coordinates ::hits a button to send coordinates::

XO_Jude says:
::Concentrates on eliminating all fear from the room,  and forces a mental image of Shinar,  meek and mild,  into a small locked room::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Shinar?!  I will explain when we have more time.

Shinar says:
ACTION: All crew-members on the Bridge: XO, CSO, CEO, etc., are beamed to the Ki'Paq.

SO_Nes says:
@CO: Should we do as the XO said?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, whoever that is, the only minds I can pick up on the ship are telepaths.

CSOTsalea says:
::looks around at the Ki'Paq then over to XO::

XO_Jude says:
CIV:   Thanks,  can you get us out of here?

Shinar says:
::Looks in surprise as the bridge crew disappears:: Eh? No!

CIVlecara says:
@XO: I sure can.    @Kane: get us out of here, maximum warp

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Can you sense if everyone else is allright?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, there is a ship leaving the Scorpius.

Shinar says:
::Eyes glow even more:: That's... enough. ::Suddenly, all systems come back to main power, shields raise::

CIVlecara says:
<holo-kane>CIV: yes, sir, course laid in out of the system.. engaging

XO_Jude says:
CSO:   Are you still concentrating on Shinar in containment?

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  A ship, which ship?

ACTION:
<<<<<<<the Ki’paq is able to get most of the command crew off the ship before interference prevents any more beaming from Scorpius........the XO and CSO are left on the ship>>>>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: No sir, I don't pick up anyone else that is conscious.

Shinar says:
::Weapons lock on approaching shuttle-craft, and fires::

CSOTsalea says:
@::Monitoring systems:: XO:  Yes sir, also.......

FCO-Starr says:
@::senses the weapons fire before she sees it and moves the shuttle out of the way::

CIVlecara says:
Kane: Wait!

ACTION:
<<<<< Phaser fire from the Scorpius hits the shuttle-craft.>>>>

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Sir.... was that weapons fire from the Scorpius?!?

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Evasive maneuvers!

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Aye Sir, evasive maneuvers.

SO_Nes says:
@::jolted slightly from the impact::

CO_Miller says:
@All:  If this is Shinar we are up against,  we have our work cut out for us!

ACTION:
<<<<<The shuttle-craft's shields buckle, impulse and weapons go off-line. Phaser fire continues to hit the shuttle.>>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, just missed us, what and who is that other ship?

CMOStarr says:
@::jolted in her seat from the impact::

CIVlecara says:
COM: SHUTTLECRAFT! The Scorpius has been taken over by Shinar, Selan's evil Subconscious.. he will destroy you if given the chance.. I will execute emergency beam-out of all people on your shuttlecraft now, unless you say no.. please respond

ACTION:
<<<<The Scorpius begins to turn around, and head directly for shuttle. Continuing fire.>>>

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  That is what we are going to find out!

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, we are hit badly, sorry sir, there is nothing I can do, but let us drift!

CIVlecara says:
Kane: There is no response.. beam out, now!

SO_Nes says:
@::holds tightly to her seat::

ACTION:
<<<<Shuttle's shield's go down. Severe damage hits the hull. Warp Drive on shuttle damage. Warp Core breach imminent.>>>>

CSOTsalea says:
$XO:  Commander, the Scorpius is attacking the shuttle

CIVlecara says:
Kane: Beam them off, now!!

CMOStarr says:
@::holds on::

ACTION:
<<<The Ki'Paq swerves around, and comes into transporter range of the shuttle.>>>

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Shinar:   What is your intent?   What have you done with the Selan?~~~~~

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, we are doomed unless someone helps us.

Shinar says:
::Smiles:: Well this is fun.

CIVlecara says:
<Kane>CIV: Doing so now

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Where is the other ship that left the Scorpius?

ACTION:
<<<<Suddenly, all the crew-members left onboard the Scorpius wake up. However, their eyes are all glowing red... they are under control of Shinar.>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, all sensors are down, I don't know where they are.

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~CSO:  Try to keep Shinar occupied,  distracted, and remember to picture him small and contained~~~~

Shinar says:
::Sits in Command Chair:: Crew on Bridge: Well, I believe it's time to get out of here, now don't you think?

ACTION:
<<<<Shinar reaches out, and pulls the XO and CSO off the Bridge of the Ki'Paq, through the Astral Plane, and onto the bridge of the Scorpius.>>>

CSOTsalea says:
$~~~~XO:  Understood~~~~

XO_Jude says:
::Senses the transformation of the crew and realizes that such control must be straining the limits::

CEOTPaula says:
$::notices XO and CSO disappear::

ACTION:
<<<<<<<<<<The shuttle explodes....nacelle breach>>>>>>>>>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@::feels the transporter beam and looks up to see herself on a strange ship:::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks at Shinar and over to Jude::

Shinar says:
::Watches as XO and CSO appear on the bridge of the Scorpius:: Hello again.

CIVlecara says:
::Turns around::  ALL: Welcome back to the Ki’Paq.. I’m sorry it has to be in bad circumstances again

ACTION:
<<<<<A telekinetic bubble surrounds Jude and T'salea, they are  trapped.>>>>

CIVlecara says:
::the Ki’paq shakes in the explosion::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, where are we?

CSOTsalea says:
::does not respond but maintains mental image of Shinar while reviewing the situation::

CO_Miller says:
::realizes where he is::  All:  See if we can take the ships weapons off-line!

CIVlecara says:
Kane: Now, you can get us out of here at maximum warp

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan:   Hear us,  focus,  come to the surface~~~

SO_Nes says:
@::notices the new surroundings, listens to Lecaran::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  We are on Mr. Lecaran's ship.

Shinar says:
::Turns to hypnotized CTO:: CTO: Lock onto the Ki'Paq's warp drive, fire, now!

CIVlecara says:
Kane:, No, wait again.. it seems the captain has something to say

CMOStarr says:
@::looks around wondering where she is::

TO_Calder says:
@::punches a wall of the Ki'Paq... VERY hard::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Would you like me to take over the helm Sir?

XO_Jude says:
CSO:   Call out to Selan,   we need to bring his personality to the forefront,  then maybe you can meld with him....I'll back you up~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@Kane: All right Kane, this is it maximum warp now, no going back!

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Yes, by all means do it.

CIVlecara says:
@::The Ki’Paq bursts into warp just before the weapons arrive at its former position::

ACTION:
<<<<<The Scorpius swerves around, and moves toward the Ki'Paq, opening fire with phasers. Shields collapse for a moment, Warp Drive goes off-line, and then shields reactivate.>>>>

CSOTsalea says:
::nods briefly::

FCO-Starr says:
@::walks to the helm::Civ: The Captain would like for me to take over, do you stand relieved?

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  What is it that you want?

SO_Nes says:
@::wants to do something useful, but what?::

CEOTPaula says:
@::recognizes Ki’paq from being beamed here unexpectedly before::

ACTION:
<<<<Ki'Paq was hit by a few phaser strikes while going into warp, drops out of warp, with warp off-line, at the edge of the Krynotan system.>>>

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  Where are we? ::kinda lost::

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: Well, you can take the helm, and I will give the captain full command if he wants it, but until then, just take the helm

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Get us out of here Troi!

SO_Nes says:
@CMO: I believe we're on the Ki'Paq, it's the Civilian's ship.

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan:  You need to come back to us....this Shinar is destroying the ship, the crew, and the woman you love!!!!!~~~~

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, I have taken the helm. Aye Sir, heading out.

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Sir, I believe we are starting to reach the "desperate measures" area.

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  Thanks.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Sir, our warp drive is off-line!

CIVlecara says:
@::sits at the OPS position on the Ki’paq::

CMOStarr says:
@ALL:  Is anyone hurt? ::glancing around::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Well, see what you can do with this ship!

Shinar says:
::Takes in a deep sigh:: Well, that was fun. But I'm afraid I have other things to attend to. Besides, I have a special surprise waiting for the crew of the dear Scorpius.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, all we have is impulse, but I try to head to that planet over there,  We can land if necessary, the Scorpius cannot.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: we are out of range of the S.. for now

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  See if you can pick up the warp signature.

Shinar says:
Hypnotized FCO: Warp 7 out of this system, now!

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  Selan... what are your plans?

SO_Nes says:
@CO: Yes sir.

Shinar says:
::Turns to T'salea:: CSO: You'll learn soon.

SO_Nes says:
@::tries to track the signature of the S::

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  Are you Selan?  May we speak with Selan?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, should we try to follow the S?

CIVlecara says:
@::sets TAC control to his console as well, just in case::

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Sir, we need to request reinforcements from Starfleet. We may need to consider the ship a loss.

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Well Mr. Lecaran, let's see what this ship is made of!

ACTION:
<<<<The Scorpius warps out of the system, while the Ki'Paq is trapped at the edge of the system, only running on Impulse power.>>>

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  By all means, Troi

CIVlecara says:
@Skarj: See what you can do about that warp drive! we need it yesterday

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CSO:  Maybe we can work on breaking the link Shinar has with the bridge officers...at the same time let's keep trying to contact Selan....He's still in there~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@CO: yes, sir

FCO-Starr says:
@::engages full impulse to follow the Scorpius::

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  Just make sure you keep track of her signature

SO_Nes says:
@::unable to detect the warp signature as there is interference of some kind::

SO_Nes says:
@CO: I am unable to sir, there is interference of some kind.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, will you send a message to SFC?

CSOTsalea says:
::focusing thought so that only Jude can hear ::~~~~XO: Commander do you have an idea in mind?~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: at this rate it will take us 4 years to catch up to the S.. but my engineer will have warp online in a few minutes.. hopefully

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  See what you can do to alleviate that problem.

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan/Shinar:   Remember Sarah....is that what you want to become of all of us?~~~~

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Yes Troi, that has been done.

SO_Nes says:
@CO: Yes sir.

CEOTPaula says:
@CIV: Anything I can do?

SO_Nes says:
@::tries variations with the sensors::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, I sensors are picking up a ship just entering the system, from my sensors, it might be a bird of prey.

CSOTsalea says:
::looks over at console to see the ships heading::

CO_Miller says:
@CEO:  T'Paula, take a look at the engines and see where you can help.

SO_Nes says:
@CO: The interference is due to the disturbances on the Astral Plane.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, it is cloaked!

CIVlecara says:
@CEO: Yes there is as a matter fact.. get back there and help Skarj get the warp engines back online.. he is good.. but a bit limited..considering he is a hologram

Shinar says:
::Turns with  a glare at XO:: XO: Please, your petty attempts to call out to Selan fall short of their intended purpose. He is dead... get over it.

CO_Miller says:
@All:  Great!  A cloaked BOP!

CEOTPaula says:
@::leaves for the engine room::

XO_Jude says:
::Also focusing a thought for only the CSO::  ~~~~CSO:  All I can think of is trying to "wake up" Selan,  and breaking his link with the bridge crew~~~~

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Orders Sir?

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  You ready to show us what this ship can do?

FCO-Starr says:
@::continues monitoring the BOP tachion particles::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Well, we can't outrun them, so lets see how much damage we can do to them!

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Sir. Our ship cannot do anything in this condition, we need reinforcements. We must notify SFC that the Scorpius is under hostile control.

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~XO: Perhaps if one of us can leave the bridge?~~~~

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan/Shinar:   He is not dead,  you are lying,   if Selan were dead,  you would cease to exist....your telepathic signature, you existence is a mere distortion of his~~~~

ACTION:
<<<<<<A Bird of Prey decloaks over Krynotan IV>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Nes says:
@::wonders how to detect something on the Astral Plane with out using telepathy::

CO_Miller says:
@TO:  That has already been done Ian

CIVlecara says:
@CO: I am sir..  @FCO: If we get into a combat situation I need you to transfer Flight control to my phe'larr.. I can fly this ship with far better accuracy using it, better than any console can do

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, I suggest we continue as we are, perhaps they will ignore us.

TO_Calder says:
@CO: Oh, Sorry. Just a bit out of the loop, sir.

CEOTPaula says:
@::not overly familiar with this ship...::

Shinar says:
::Taps his fingers on the armrest of the Command Chair:: ~~~~Hypnotized Science Crew: You are to proceed to the Science labs. There you will find artifacts which I have brought along with me. Study them... if you are as good as Selan's memories state, then you should learn the information that I require soon.~~~~

CO_Miller says:
@::smiles::  FCO:  Now when has a BOP ever ignored something?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Well we can always hope Sir::grimaces::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CSO:  I don't think we can break this "bubble we're in without distracting and weakening Shinar~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@CO: But sir, we are a bop too.. maybe they will see us as allies.. and anyway, if these are Klingon military, we have an alliance with them

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CSO:  But do you have a suggestion for getting off the bridge?~~~~

Verdek says:
$XO: Scan for it !!

Shinar says:
::Glances at the XO:: XO: Would you stop making an annoyance of yourself. I can hear your conversation with the dear CSO. ::Eyes flash, and XO feels immense pain::

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: Do you acknowledge my request?

K`iela says:
$:::Scans:: CO : On it

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  Shania, have you figured out a way to get through the disturbance?

XO_Jude says:
::Refuses to acknowledge the pain::

Verdek says:
$::looks at K'iela:: It HAS to be down there !!

FCO-Starr says:
@Civ: I will release the helm to you when the CO approves that action Lecaran.

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Then perhaps you should hail them!

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~XO: Perhaps if you continue to distract him, he will not notice my actions?~~~~

SO_Nes says:
@CO: No sir, usually to use the Astral Plane you use you telepathy etc., how can technology accomplish that?

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: Agreed.. I will leave it to his judgment

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan:  What about the ship,  what about the crew,  what about Shania?~~~~

XO_Jude says:
CSO:  Understood

K`iela says:
$ CO: I am getting readings in another direction ::indicates :: that way !

CIVlecara says:
@CO: But sir, they will see that we are federation! I suggest that we get out of the way of the viewscreen, and let my holograms do the talking

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  Perhaps there is something the FCO can help you with on that.

K`iela says:
$CO: Sending data to helm and your chair

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Agreed!

SO_Nes says:
@CO: Aye sir. ::walks over to the FCO::

Verdek says:
$K'iela: FULL Warp!! Our master commands us to destroy them !!

SO_Nes says:
@FCO: Can you spare a few moments to talk?

CSOTsalea says:
::quietly steps from view of XO and Shinar::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, do I stand relieved?

Shinar says:
XO: Stop calling me Selan. ::Psionic energy rips out at Jude, his arm is PHYSICALLY burned::

CO_Miller says:
@All:  Everyone, move out of viewer range.

CIVlecara says:
@Takor: takor! fill the console positions and prepare to pretend like we are Klingon military.. hail the BOP

K`iela says:
$CO: It is not what we seek , but it is  an interesting object ::Grins::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Shinar:   you are getting tired,   that attempt at punishment was almost laughable

SO_Nes says:
@::moves out of visual range of the monitor::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Just for a few moments Troi.

FCO-Starr says:
@::leaves her helm position:: SO: Yes, how can I help you.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: I am in CIV clothes.. I will do the talking

CMOStarr says:
@::moves out of visual range::

K`iela says:
$CO: Aye, Sir ! ::goes to Warp ::

XO_Jude says:
::Refuses to acknowledge the pain::

Host Verdek says:
$::nods.....::

Shinar says:
::Looks at XO's charred arm:: XO: Oh well.

CSOTsalea says:
::ignores Jude’s pain and continues slowly toward the TL::

CIVlecara says:
@COM:BOP:  Please respond

K`iela says:
$CO: Incoming Hail

Verdek says:
$XO: set disrupters on full

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  If it doesn't look like this is working, just forget about it.

FCO-Starr says:
@SO: What was it you wanted to discuss?

SO_Nes says:
@::I am unable to track the S's warp signature, this is due to the disturbance on the Astral Plane, do you have any ideas? I'm not a fully trained telepath you realize.

K`iela says:
$::nods and does so ::

Verdek says:
$XO: no communication...

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan:   you don't need to be controlled by Shinar....you are his master,  T and I will help you.~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@<Skarj>CIV: Sir , we have warp back online

K`iela says:
$CO: Aye < Sir Disrupters on Max drop cloak and raise shields ?

Shinar says:
CSO: And where do you think you're going? ::Telekinetically throws T'salea into Jude::

CSOTsalea says:
::discovers the bubble has a limit::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Sir, warp power is back!

CSOTsalea says:
::catches herself on the Commander::

FCO-Starr says:
@SO: Would you like to join with me and see if we can reach Tsalea mentally?

Verdek says:
$XO: no....target a torpedo on ONE of their engines...hehehehe.....

XO_Jude says:
::Helps steady the CSO::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  If it is back online, and they are not responding....get us out of here!

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  Is violence all that you know?

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: We have warp power back.. we should leave now!

CEOTPaula says:
@::may as well stay down here where I am more useful than standing around on the bridge::

SO_Nes says:
@FCO: That may work, but with this Shinar loose, should we risk it?

Verdek says:
$XO: Fire when ready

K`iela says:
$::drops cloak and raises shields  and fires::

XO_Jude says:
CSO:  Help me wake up Selan,  and help him to master "Shinar."

CIVlecara says:
@::prepares to take FCO control.. takes it .. and warps out of system::

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  Is there anything I can do to help?

FCO-Starr says:
@SO: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Shania!

Shinar says:
::Smiles:: CSO: I know all that Selan knew. And even more than he would have ever known.

SO_Nes says:
@FCO: All right, we should tell the Captain first though.

CIVlecara says:
@FCO: I have taken FCO control.. it was necessary.. we were being attacked

CSOTsalea says:
::whispers:: XO:  If I had made a mind meld, I would be of more use.

CO_Miller says:
@TO:  If need be Ian, prepare to take out their engines!

Verdek says:
<<<<<<<torpedo explodes near Ki’paq....distorting their warp bubble.....warp goes down...

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  And what has Selan taught you?

SO_Nes says:
@CMO: Nothing as yet, if we do this telepathic communication though, you'll have to watch our statistics.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, Shania are going to try and contact Tsalea, with your permission.

K`iela says:
$CO: Success their warp is down !

XO_Jude says:
~~~Shinar:  you are deluded,  you are merely a projection of Selan's sickness~~~~

CEOTPaula says:
@::begins trying to restore warp again::

CIVlecara says:
@ALL:Damn!! By the hand of kahless.. we need some luck

Shinar says:
::Nods:: XO: Insulting your dead friend now?

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Yes, put it in motion!

CMOStarr says:
@SO, FCO:  Ok.  ::setups to monitor their vitals::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: It looks like our only choice it to engage them.. I await your orders

FCO-Starr says:
@SO: Sit here with me Shania, and we will join mentally.

Verdek says:
$XO: Now open a channel..

XO_Jude says:
Selan:  You are not dead..... You need to come back to us through Shinar's astral door,  and master your illness

K`iela says:
$CO: Torpedo Tube reloaded

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  If that is our only choice.....let's give them all this ship has got!

K`iela says:
$::opens Channel ::

SO_Nes says:
@FCO: Ok, I'll let you lead the contact. ::sits down::

CMOStarr says:
@FCO, SO:  Good Luck.

Shinar says:
XO: Selan's as dead as your fellow crew-members will be.

CIVlecara says:
@::Pulls the Ki’Paq around and primes weapons systems::

CIVlecara says:
@::prepares to fire::

FCO-Starr says:
@::reaches down inside herself and begins relaxing::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Selan:  I know that you mastered Shinar before,  you can do it again,  T and I can help you~~~~

SO_Nes says:
@CMO: Thanx, I think. ::smiles weakly::

Verdek says:
$Ki’paq: respond !

K`iela says:
$::hails again ::

CSOTsalea says:
::focus's peace toward Shinar.  Reaching with memories of peace.  Of the Arboretum::

CIVlecara says:
@COM:BOP: yes!!

Shinar says:
::Eyes flare:: XO: ENOUGH!!!

SO_Nes says:
@::begins to relax, centers herself::

CIVlecara says:
@COM: BOP:: you have attacked us.. why!?

Shinar says:
ACTION: For a moment, the XO's lungs shut down.

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Shania, can you hear me? ~~~~

CMOStarr says:
::begins to monitors the FCO and SO's vital signs::

XO_Jude says:
::Senses CSO's thoughts and attempt to amplify them::

SO_Nes says:
@---Yes I can---

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Fire when ready!

CIVlecara says:
@COM:BOP: Let me warn you that this ship has some major enhancements.. and what do you think will win.. an unenhanced BOP or an enhanced one?

ACTION:
<<<<<And then, as Shinar calms down, they restart again.>>>>

CSOTsalea says:
::reviews the memory of peace that she showed him::

Verdek says:
$Ki’paq: "WE" Want the Algernon device !! You were down on the planet and it's not there...WERE IS IT !!??

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Sir, they are hailing us..

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~We will now focus on a picture of Tsalea in our minds ~~~~

XO_Jude says:
::Will not be distracted by loss of breath, and continues to join Tsalea in peaceful thoughts,  thoughts of healing::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Return their hail.

CIVlecara says:
@COM:bop: We do not know of this device you seek.. leave this system and you will not be fired upon.. or stay and face us.. the choice is up to you

SO_Nes says:
@~~~Ok~~~ :: begins to picture T in her mind::

XO_Jude says:
::Willfully restores breathing through telepathic concentration::

Shinar says:
::Realizes that they are still ignoring him:: Fine. Until your "abilities" are needed, you may perform whatever actions you need be.

K`iela says:
$::listens and is sad ::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Already done, sir.. weapons are still on the ready.. I am speaking with them

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Tsalea, can you hear our thoughts? ~~~~

Verdek says:
$COM Ki’paq: Fine...if you don't have it.....I destroy you....<<<comm cut>>>>>

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Fire!

K`iela says:
$::cuts Comm::

Verdek says:
$XO: Fire on them....destroy them

K`iela says:
$::fires::

CSOTsalea says:
::quietly stands still and lets peace and quiet swirl around them::

CIVlecara says:
::Fires all weapons at once.. quantum..photon..disruptor..phaser::

Verdek says:
<<<<<<<<torpedo hits the BOP...disabling their weapons array>>>>>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Tsalea, hear our thoughts ~~~~

K`iela says:
$::initiates evasives ::

K`iela says:
$CO: I think we had best retreat

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Take out their weapons systems!

Verdek says:
<<<<<<<<<The torpedo being fired on the Ki’paq hangs in the tube>>>>>>>>>>

CSOTsalea says:
::in the quiet she picks up outside thoughts::

CMOStarr says:
@::Watches as the FCO and the SO vitals stabilize at normal::

Host CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Let's make this one count!

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Tsalea, help us help you, hear our thoughts~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
::breathing deeply so not to break her concentration she lets the thoughts in:: ~~~~I hear you Troi~~~~

Host Verdek says:
$XO: What are you doing ??!! Our Master ordered her destruction !!!! ::takes out disrupter and kills the XO>>>>>>

XO_Jude says:
::Continues to focus thoughts on a well, peaceful....even happy Selan....who is in full control of his telepathic abilities::

K`iela says:
$::Dies::

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~ Tsalea, how can we help you? ~~~~

Verdek says:
$Comm Scorpius: Master...we have failed to stop them !!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<As the BOP explodes!!>>>>>>>>>>>>

Shinar says:
::Pauses as the Comm. frequency opens:: Eh?

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Sir, we have succeeded in destroying them!

Shinar says:
::Sighs:: They failed... I should have figured. ::Glances at XO:: You people defeated that group before anyway...

CO_Miller says:
@All:  Can anyone confirm that the person on that BOP was Verdek?

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~You could send thoughts of peace and quiet.  We are trying to regain Selan and perhaps get out of this bubble we are in~~~~

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Shinar:  You have lost,  you are not omniscient,  nor omnipotent....You are no longer in control of Selan~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Yes, he was.. I got a voice scan through our databanks.. it match perfectly to verdeks

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Tsalea, we shall do as you ask, Shania, we will now think of Selan, peacefully and calmly~~~~

CO_Miller says:
@SO:  Let's see if we can pick up on the warp signature now.

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: I suppose you want to know what I want with you, correct?

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Acknowledged Mr. Lecaran.

CSOTsalea says:
::lets XO speak as she focus::

FCO-Starr says:
@::continues projecting calming thoughts to Selan::

SO_Nes says:
@::does as Troi says, and thinks of Selan::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Can you sensors pick up the warp signature of the Scorpius?

XO_Jude says:
Shinar:   humor us....::chooses to laugh in Shinar's face::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Yes, sir they can... but our warp drive was knocked AGAIN in the battle

CSOTsalea says:
::gently raises her hand to see if it will slip through the bubble::

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Selan, come back to us, we are helping you, sending you mental strength ~~~~

Shinar says:
::Stands up with a grin:: CSO/XO: Well, to put it specifically... there is a device. One, one that would give me the power to wipe this reality clean... and create one in my image.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: I have just received confirmation that  they are back online.. let's turn and burn

CSOTsalea says:
::lets nothing Selan say disturb her peace::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Put it in motion, Mr. Lecaran!

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: This device is called the Algernon Device. A device that could destroy the entire Borg race in a manner of a second.

CIVlecara says:
::The Ki’paq whips into warp 9::

SO_Nes says:
@::thinks of Selan laughing and smiling.::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Have we picked up the signature?

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: And, however, I need certain Telepathic help to accessing the device. That's where you two come in.

FCO-Starr says:
@::picks up on Shania's thoughts of Selan and enhances them::

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: Suffice it to say. You're going to help me destroy all of reality.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Yes, we are following them, sir

XO_Jude says:
Selan:   Guess again,

CSOTsalea says:
Shinar:  We are quite content with the reality we are currently within.

Shinar says:
CSO: You don't have a choice.

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Excellent work!

XO_Jude says:
Selan:  Guess again

FCO-Starr says:
@::with another part of her mind, she listens to the CSO speak to Shinar::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: We will catch up to them in approximately... 7 minutes.. at present speed

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: Do you think they had any choice? ::Gestures to the hypnotized crew::

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~Shania:  access reference to Algernon Device~~~~

CIVlecara says:
@Riala: Cloak us, we don't want Shinar to destroy us in a fit of rage

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: You see, this device is not just a reality altering device, it's alive. And that's the problem... the problem that you will solve.

CIVlecara says:
@::The Ki’paq shimmers out of existence::

XO_Jude says:
Selan:  They are not telepaths,   and we will resist you

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  Belay that order!

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~XO I doubt we would be of use to him as the crew stands, or we would be as they now~~~~

SO_Nes says:
@::accesses the reference to the Algernon Device, is horrified at what information it contains::

ACTION:
<<<<Shinar cuts off all telepathic contact between CSO and XO and Ki'Paq crew.>>>

FCO-Starr says:
@~~~~Tsalea, Shania is accessing the information now ~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
::blinks at the abrupt loose of contact::

CO_Miller says:
@CIV:  We will do what we have to without cloaking.  Is that understood?

SO_Nes says:
@::shares the information with Troi::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, telepathic contact has been broken.

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: And sir, may I make a suggestion?

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  What information did you obtain?

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  Yes, go ahead.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: Yes, sir.. understood.. oh .. we have just had a slight malfunction.. warp efficiency has dropped 2%.. but it will now take us 1 hour to catch up to them

CMOStarr says:
@FCO:  Sis, you ok?  You lost contact quickly

CIVlecara says:
@::The Ki’paq uncloaks::

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Sir, I agree with the civilian, right now we need every advantage if we are to save the Scorpius crew.  Perhaps using the cloak would be advantageous?

Shinar says:
XO/CSO: I hope that's satisfied your craving for information. ::Turns with a smile, and sits down in the Command Chair::

SO_Nes says:
@::stands up::

FCO-Starr says:
@CMO: Yes sis, thanks, just a slight headache, which I am sure you can take care of.

Shinar says:
CSO/XO: Oh don't worry... the reality I will create, will be much better than this one. Well, for me that is...

CSOTsalea says:
::looks over at Jude::

CO_Miller says:
@FCO:  I will not use the cloaking device for any reason.  Is that understood?

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  You ok?  ::helping her up:  FCO:  Sure sis,  :::giving her a hypo for the headache::

XO_Jude says:
::Returns Tsalea's look::

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  You have a headache also?

FCO-Starr says:
@CO: Aye Sir::shakes her head mentally, not understanding the CO's decision::

SO_Nes says:
@CMO: Yes, just sharing the headache Troi mentioned.

CIVlecara says:
@CO: understood sir

Shinar says:
::Smiles, and looks around the bridge, sitting in the Command Chair, and realizes that he has won. The Scorpius is his... and so is reality::

CMOStarr says:
@::gives the SO a hypo also:: SO:  that should help

SO_Nes says:
@CMO: Thank you.

FCO-Starr says:
@CMO: thanks Sis.

CMOStarr says:
@SO:  You welcome.  FCO: anytime sis  ::tries to smile::

CIVlecara says:
@CO: by the time we reach the S, our weapons should be back at full efficiency

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>