Host Steve says:
Mission 3:  The Heart of Darkness

"...now I am become Death [Shiva], the destroyer of worlds..."
Bhagavad-Gita (Chapter 11, Verse 32)
Host Steve says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN EPISODE 3 -@-@-@-@-
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::In main engineering studying all the reports that have been filed::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::in shuttle bay, remotely piloting the shuttle Mira back from the surface::
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE USS SHARIKAHR HANGS ABOVE THE WORLDLET, THE STORMS OF PERNITION RAGE ABOUT THE VESSEL.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::in his office, going over various reports::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::At TAC Station::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::in his office in sickbay, going over various medical diagrams and scans::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: All I can say is that the Away Team was very lucky beaming up through that stuff.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Takes her seat on the Bridge.::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*CEO*: The Mira is approaching the ship, I'm ready for your engineering team down here to examine it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::cross references more data from the U.S.S. Ride's probe against the current information::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::exits the ready room and looks over the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::scanning the surface for the rest of the equipment.  Luckily a lot of it was within the pattern enhancers.  Beams what she can find to Cargo bay 5 and seals the door::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: How is the progress coming on retrieving the equipment that was left on the planet Ensign?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*CTO*: Sir, the shuttle Mira is ready for your examination.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*FCO*: Noted, Ens. I will be there momentarily
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*FCO*: Just set it down easy Ensign... we'll get to it.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::shuts off his display in frustration and stands, walking out of his office::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Commander any further progress on the cause of death for Ensign Squires?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Most of it was within the pattern enhancers so I was able to retrieve it.  The rest I'm still trying to get a lock.  Cargo Bay 5 is sealed and has the equipment I already beamed up, ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the activity in silence::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::turns on the force fields and opens the shuttle bay door:: Mira: Babes... you looked kind of beat up.  ::sighs:: momma's going to get you a good scrub after the engineers and tactical team take a good look at you.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Understood let me know when you have the rest of the equipment beamed aboard.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Passes her station to Ens. Taylor and heads to the Shuttle bay::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::looks up, annoyance bubbling to the surface... but he takes a breath and brings his emotions down again:: *XO* No, Sir... I'm still at a loss to explain the death of Ensign Squire
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: I'm afraid there's a chance I won't be able to retrieve all of it.
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Sir... the Mira is being docked right now.. I suggest we return to geosynchronous orbit instead of dead stop in space.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: How so Ensign?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Exits the TL and walks to the Shuttle Bay::
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: we'll conserve more energy that way.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at the young man:: Ashe: I don't see the harm in it. Take us in. Keep us over the original LZ.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: It is extremely difficult to establish an adequate lock outside of the enhancers due to the storm.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::docks the shuttle and closes shuttle bay door::
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Great.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures to T'Shara:: XO: I'm going down to Sickbay to talk to the Doctor. Let me know if anything comes up. You have the Conn.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Understood please keep me informed of any new information on possible cause of death.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::heads for the rear of the Bridge where the lifts are::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs:: *XO* Acknowledged, Commander.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::The Shuttle bay doors whoosh open at her arrival::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: See if engineering can help you in any way to clear up any problems you are having.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods to the Captain.:: CO: Aye sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Tosses his hands up in frustration::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Sees Fa and walks towards her:: FCO: Ens.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::paces around sickbay, the staff smartly avoiding the chief right now::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps into the lift:: TL: Sickbay.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::walks over to the shuttle and examines the scorch marks and sighs::  Mira: You know boy... ::pats the shuttle::  Squire was the last person to pilot you.  I think we should ......   ::turns and stands at attention seeing the CTO approaches:: CTO: Sir!
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::mutters:: Self: There is no rhyme or reason to this...
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Commander any further progress with the scans of information we collected on the planet?  Were you able to use the coordinates that the CNS gave us on the plant?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hops down off stool and wonders once again how much work it would be to lower all the consoles to fit him::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: You always talk to the shuttlecraft? ::tilts her head slightly, antennae quivering::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods::  CTO: They are my babies... my boys.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps out of the lift after the relatively short trip and turns the one corner to Sickbay and slips inside, looking for Desmond::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I see. The rest of my team should be here shortly
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*XO*: Nothing new, ma'am.  Still trying to piece everything together.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods:: CTO: Do you need me here?  Or should I leave you and your team to work?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::brings his fist down hard on a biobed and curses quietly aloud, trying to keep his emotions under control::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Understood Commander.  Let me know if you need any assistance.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  A SLIGHT BREEZE WHIPSERS THROUGH ENSIGN FA'S HAIR...AND IS GONE AS QUICKLY AS IT APPEARS...
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::blinks, and thought she felt a breeze.. shakes it off and tucks a loose strand of hair behind her ear::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I would like you to remain for a bit. If you are not needed on the bridge
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks up behind Desmond:: CMO: How's it going, Doctor?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: Sir, I'm having problems locking onto the rest of the equipment on the surface due to the interference.  Is there anything that we can do to boost the transporter signal?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Enters his office and pulls up yet more data on the nebula, the plasma storms and the planet below.::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: No.. I'm not needed at the moment.  Crewman Whitehorse will contact me should my present be required.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Turns as the doors open, admitting her team::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* Best I can figure out is we'll have to look for "windows" and beam through them.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods to the tactical team:: CTO: I suppose you want to see the interior....?  ::looks at her questionably.::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* The is no pattern to the interference.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::was so distracted that he didn't notice the CO closing on him, he turns a little too quickly and straightens:: CO: Ah... I've still been unable to find a cause for Squire's death... I'm still looking.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  AS THE TACTICAL TEAM ENTERS THE SHUTTLEBAY, THE BANK OF LIGHTS OVER THE DOOR DIM...AND GO OUT...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around the exceedingly modern sickbay:: CMO: None of our bio scanners pick up anything we can use?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks up:: CTO: What the...?  ::frowns::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sighs:: *CEO*: Thank you.  I'll just keep muddling through ::said in a light tone with a smile::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
Team: Ens. Elliot, you and Ens. Hooks take readings of the starboard side.  Ens. T'el, download the Shuttles computer.  Lt. jg Ericson, you and Ens. Anderson take the port side
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs, shakes his head:: CO: No... no it's like I said before... it's as if he just ceased to live, I can find no reason or ailment or injury to cause it...  he should be alive.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks at the CTO apologetically::  CTO: I apologize.  I'll get that light fixed.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*OPS*: Ensign Fa to Ensign Clooney....
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE UTTERLY PEACEFUL AND REMARKABLY CALM VISAGE OF ENSIGN SQUIRE LOOKS UP AT THE CEILING
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* Trying using a narrow beam for a lock... will take longer getting each piece separately but it might work.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::walks over to the hatch and opens it without a problem.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rests his fingers on the edge of the biobed and looks down at the young man:: CMO: That's not acceptable, Doctor. I have to be able to tell this boy's parents... something.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*FCO*: Go ahead.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::She nods at the FCO as she heads to the Doors::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*OPS*: The light fixtures here in the shuttle bay seemed to have burned out.....  ::drops her voice to sound quizzably:: somehow.  Can you get someone here to take a look?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*FCO*: Sure thing.  I'll send someone now.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*OPS*: Thankyou.  Fa out.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::a little annoyance slips into his voice:: CO: Well, Sir, I can't find a thing that could have caused his death, I can't control the facts I can only report them.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: I'm sorry.. I wasn't listening.. did you assignment me to look at something too?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::steps into the shuttle and look around, and eyes avoiding the console::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees that there is a small power surge in the shuttle bay lighting power conduit:: Self: That must be why they burnt out.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I would like you to accompany me in checking out the forward section of the shuttle
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::moves to the pilot's chair::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::isn't very much calmer:: CMO: Then get more facts. ::shifts his burgundy gaze to Desmond:: You have a whole starship worth of fact-finders... use them. ::glances back down at Squire and then taps his badge::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO/FCO/CEO*: Report.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*OPS*: Ahkileez to Bridge.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: I will do that, in the meantime, I'm detecting a small power surge in the shuttle bay lighting power conduit: in the shuttle bay which has burnt out the bulbs.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*XO*: Nothing much yet, sir.  We just docked the Mira not too long ago.. and we're examine it now.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: Doctor Maylen, this is Ikari.  Do you have a moment?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CO* Bridge here, Captain.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*FCO*: Understood keep me informed of your progress.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*XO*: Aye sir.  Fa out.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Raises a brow:: *OPS* Power surge?  I'll check it out.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*XO*: Commander, my team is now checking out the shuttle.  I will report as soon as we find anything
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*OPS*: Has the bio-sample Counselor Jax found been beamed aboard?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::is kept, thankfully, from snapping at the Captain by his comm call, taps his badge and takes a step:: *CSO* Of course, Commander, what is it you need?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::almost cringes as she sees the CTO sits down at the flight seat:: CTO: Sure....   ::walks foreword a bit, almost as if she's tiptoeing passed a graveyard::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged Lt.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::runs quick check on power flow on the shuttle bay conduits::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: Have you had a chance to look at the data on the samples of carbon shadows we found on the surface?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Looks at FA: FCO: Ens.?  Are you okay?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CO*: I'm checking, sir.  ::looks through what was beamed aboard already and sees that it was:: CO: Yes sir, I have it sealed in Cargo Bay 5.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Odd.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::grabs an engineering tricorder and leaves ME for turbolift::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::forces a smile:: CTO: I will... be fine.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*OPS*: Is it under study yet?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
TL: Deck 6.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I.....see.  ::pauses, trying to fill the uncomfortable silence::  If you would ever need someone to talk to...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Exits turbolift on deck 6 and approaches the shuttle bay door.::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CO*: Yes sir, it is being studied by the botanist, Ruvik.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  AS THE CEO EXIST, A YOUNG ENSIGN - WEARING THE PIPS OF A CADET ON HER CADET CRUISE, STEPS ABOARD THE TURBOLIFT
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::clears her throat::  CTO: Thankyou.  I'm okay.    ::looks to her right.::   Let's.. um.. check this out, eh?     ::goes over to one of the cabinets and pick up a tricorder::  Here we go...
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs:: *CSO* No, I'm sorry Commander... I'd been busy looking over Ensign Squire's records... I'll get right on it
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Runs tricorder over the conduits and junctions::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::flips the tricorder open and starts scanning the panels::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: Of course, Ens.  ::Pulls out her tricorder and begins taking readings from the main console::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: I'd like to discuss some of the findings with you, if you don't mind.  Shall I visit sickbay?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::waits a moment:: *OPS* I see. Well inform Lieutenant Ruvik that we're on a schedule here and we need something from him as soon as possible. Ahkileez out.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at tricorder with a frown and reruns the scan::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps the channel closed::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: I'm downloading the data from the computer sensors.  I think Lt. Soree will want to take a look at this later.... as do I.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  AN ALARM FLASHES ON THE OPS CONSOLE.  ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, A PANICED VOICE COMES OVER THE COMM...
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
*CSO* If you would please, Ikari.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: That is good thinking, Ens.
Ensign_Paula_Surimir says:
*Bridge*  Uh....this is Ensign Surimir....the Turbolift has stopped moving, and all of the lights have gone out.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks around and sees FCO running a scan on panels::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: On my way, Ikari out.  ::taps his commbadge and heads toward SB::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*Surimir*: Stand by....we'll get you out.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Approaches Ensign Fa:: FCO: You get anything?  ::shows her his tricorder::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Notices Soree:: CEO: Lt. ::nods at him::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Get someone from Engineering on that right away.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::looks back to the Captain:: CO: I'll... see what I can do about Squire, sir...
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::smiles a little::  CTO: Thankyou, sir.  I try.   There.. download complete.  ::turns suddenly and almost jump out of her skin hearing someone calling her.::  CEO: Sir!!
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: I show nothing wrong with the power flow in here.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: We have a turbolift that has stopped operating.  There is someone trapped on board.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::is about to say something, but nods instead:: CMO: I know you will. ::claps just a little too hard on the shoulder and leaves Sickbay::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::blinks::  CEO: Power flow?   ::shakes her head::  I've downloaded the sensor data from the shuttle.......  I thought you might want to examine it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* Where is the lift located?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::bumps into the CO on his way to SB:: CO: Captain.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: Between decks 4 and 5
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::switches tricorder with the CEO and uses the CEO's tricorder to continue her scans of the interior of the ship...::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves to a panel and accesses the turbolift schematics::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::shakes head and almost tosses a PADD across the room, but instead places it on a table and walks to his office to wait for the CSO::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Gets up from her chair and walks over near Ensign Clooney.::  OPS: What's the status on the rest of the equipment Ensign?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::manages an apologetic smile:: CSO: Commander. ::looks at him, then at Maylen:: Good luck. ::slips past Shinji and back out into the corridor::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Checks command codes for the turbolift and power flow::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::glances back at Ahkileez then continues on to Maylen's office, ringing the chime::
Ens_Paula_Surimir says:
*OPS*  Understood
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I am going to check on Ens Elliott. I will be back
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CSO*: The CO would like Lt Ruvik's report as soon as possible, Cmdr.  ::turns to the XO and grins:: XO: Sorry ma'am, but I have to pick it up one piece at a time.  There are still a few more pieces down there.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods:: CTO: Alright...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head:: Self: Now this is getting very odd.
Ens_Paula_Surimir says:
*OPS*  Ensign....are the engineers trying to cut into the lift?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Moves out of the shuttle and finds Ens. Elliott::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::opens the door from his desk, tries not to look like he feels:: CSO: Ah, thank you for coming, Commander... now I believe you wanted to discuss some carbon samplings from the planet.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* From the quick diagnostic there's nothing wrong with that lift.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::looks confused for a moment:: *OPS*: Then please have the Captain let Lieutenant Ruvik know.  He's hard at work in cargo bay 5, I believe.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::continues scanning and moves towards the back of the shuttle::  Air: Squire.. you know.. when things like this happens.. you're the first one I run to.  ::Shakes her head::  Anyways....  ::starts moving towards the front again, and then glances over at the flight consoles::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* Reinitialize that lift's op instructions.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods:: OPS: Understood Ensign.
Ensign_Paula_Surimir says:
*OPS*  Ensign...it.....what is.......
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::enters the lift and rides down to the next deck and heads for CB5::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: Ensign Surimir is the one trapped in the TL.  She wants to know if any of you are cutting into the lift.  I'm reinitializing now.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks down at the tricorder Fa handed him::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: What's this?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::frowns and sits down at the helm:: Air: Squire.. what did you do...?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* No, no one is "cutting" into the lift... there's no need.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*Surimir*:  Hold on Ensign.  We're going to get you out.  ::tries to reinitialize the turbo lift again::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks over at the CEO who just came back into the shuttle:: CEO: My tricorder sir.. with the data I downloaded from the shuttle's computer... ::tilts her head::  I thought I told you that.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks at a fast pace toward the cargo bay to see what's up there::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::smiles:: CMO: Sorry about that.  Yes, it's about these carbon shadows.  ::sits down and puts a PADD on Maylen's desk::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::picks up the PADD and scrolls down it, reading the information::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::taps the console and checks the preflight logs and nods approvingly.::  CEO: Nothing seemed amidst here.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::After checking in with her team, she makes her report to Commander T’Shara:: *XO*: Llynisika to Commander T’Shara
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Oh... ok.  Been busy tracing some power surges... failures.. whatever.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: Those shadows are dated at around 2000 years old.  Have you read the planetary report?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps in his code to open the cargo-bay doors and steps through the sterile field:: Ruvik: Lieutenant?
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE TURBOLIFT HUMS TO LIFE AND ASCENDS...STOPPING AT THE BRIDGE.  THE DOORS OPEN, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE CABIN LIES ENSIGN PAULA SURIMIR.....
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods and smiles weakly:: CEO: go on.. there's not that much left to do here...
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE BIOSENSORS WINK TO LIFE BRIEFLY ON THE OPS CONSOLE, THEN OFF AGAIN, AS THE LIFT DOORS OPEN...
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CEO: Thankyou for your help, sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Waves the tricorder:: FCO: I’ll look this over later.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns and sees the turbo lift doors open and leaps up and runs over:: *CMO*: Medical emergency to the bridge.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods::  CEO: At your leisure.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: I browsed over it... not exactly my field.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Turns from Ensign Clooney and sees the TL doors open.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::hears the communiqué and sighs::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Checks wall panel and notes the turbolift has moved to the bridge::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* I see that worked.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Ma'am, I need some help here.  ::reaches down to check her vitals::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::touches the consoles lightly and smiles at some memories and then turns off the computer and exists the shuttle::  CTO: Chief?
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Hurries over to the TL to check on Ensign Surimir.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::looks up:: Self: What now... ::taps his desk:: *OPS* What's the problem? ::all ready heading out of his office, grabbing a kit::
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
::stands up out of his chair at attention::
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  ENSIGN SURIMIR STARES BACK AT THE OPS OFFICER, HER PUPILS FIXED AND DIALATED, HER FACE TWISTED IN HORROR
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Taps her commbadge again:: *XO*  Llynisika to Commander T’Shara, please respond
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Lt. go ahead.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures for Ruvik to sit:: Ruvik: Don't let me disturb you, Lieutenant. I just came to see how it's going.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*XO*: Commander, my team has completed the check on the Shuttle.  All scans come up clean
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: Sir... I....  ::stops and waits for the CTO to finish with her COM::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: I was just about to say that too.   ::closes the hatch::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Understood Lt.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::sits alone in Maylen's office, rubbing his temples::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*XO*: Ens. Fa also has a clean scan, Commander
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged Lt.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::runs to a lift and orders it loudly to the bridge::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Ma'am, I can't find any vitals.  ::jumps up and runs to the emergency medical kit:: *CMO*:  Ensign Surimir is severely injured.  I don't know how... ::runs back over with the kit::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Walks over to CTO and FCO:: CTO/FCO: Well... since the lights seem to be working in here I'm heading back to my office.
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
CO: Sir, the plant itself is not at all interesting.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CEO: Thankyou, sir.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*XO*: Permission to return to the bridge?
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Hurry with that kit Ensign.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Permission granted.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks down at the wilted specimen:: Ruvik: Typical Class-M flora?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods at the ladies and leaves shuttle bay for turbolift::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: Shall we?  ::Motions to the door::
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::kneels next to Paul's body, and checks for a pulse under her chin, and looks for breathing and also shakes his head.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::arrives on the bridge from the other lift and rushes over to the crowd, bringing out the tricorder:: OPS: How long has she been down?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
TL: Deck 13, Main Engineering.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods:: CTO: Nothing much to do now.......   ::walks into the TL and holds it open for the CTO::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
SEC Team: Return to your duties
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Enters the Lift:: FCO: Thanks
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
::nods:: CO: But there is something interesting.  Plants tend to have chlorophyll, even after death.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Ruvik: Or something similarly photosynthetic. This plant has none? Any signs that it ever did?
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::looks at the OPS and then the XO:: CMO: Not more than a minute since she arrived on the bridge.. already like that...
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Sir we have a crewmen down in the TL here on the Bridge.  It's Ensign Surimir.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
TL: Bridge.   ::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: I assume that's where you were going.
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
CO: This particular plant, however, has none.  It most certainly had some, otherwise it would not have been able to live.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: Yes.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::looks at Fa:: FCO: Ens. could I ask you a question?
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
CO: Chlorophyll is life to a plant.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Exits turbolift enters his office and  puts the tricorder on his desk::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks over:: CTO: Yes?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::hastily nods at Ruvik:: Ruvik: Okay. Get me some speculations about that by 1400 hours. ::heads quickly for the doors, tapping his badge::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: How long have you been on the Sharikahr?
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
CO: It's almost as if the chlorophyll has been drawn out of the plant, sir.  I can't explain how.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks at the CMO.:: CMO: Not sure how long she's been down Commander the turbolift just arrived on the Bridge a few minutes ago and there she was lying on the floor of the TL.::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: A few months.. give or take...  I took a long leave of absence.. this is actually my second time onboard.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: What happened, T'Shara? ::broken into a jog toward the lifts::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Brings up a schematic of the power distribution of secondary systems.::
SO_Lt_Ruvik says:
::pleads as the CO exits:: CO: Sir!  There's nothing more I can find!  ::frowns as he gets no response::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs as he looks over the readings and keeps his tricorder recording, but only for a precaution:: CO: It's the same as before, Sir... she's dead, there's nothing I can do
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: Why?  ::curious::;
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Lets see... shuttle bay then turbolift...
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I see.  ::pauses, thinking::  This may sound funny, but where does the crew tend to ... ::Searching for the right word::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: Gather?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::hears the alarm from her console and runs over:: XO: Ma'am, I have an alarm set off in a Jeffries Tube.  It seems to have activated when the TL opened onto the bridge.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::waits patiently for the word::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Sir I'm not exactly sure what happened to her sir.  She was stuck in the TL and the next thing we knew the TL arrived at the Bridge with Ensign Surimir lying on the floor.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::looks around the office and decides to head to the bridge, picking up the PADD::
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  AS THE CEO WATCHES THE SCHEMATIC - A SMALL DRAW IN POWER IS DETECTED IN THE STARBOARD EPS CONDUIT FOR THE REPLICATORS, DECK 4 - JEFFEREIES TUBE JUNCTION 11203-A
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Notes the flow is exactly as it should be... no surges... no stoppages
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tries to isolate the exact location.::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Any idea on what might have set off the alarm Ensign?
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  AS QUICKLY AS THE DRAW APPEARS, IT DISAPPEARS
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Leans back quickly::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: What's this?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns fiercely:: *XO*: I see. All right, take us to Yellow Alert. Anyone that doesn't need to be on duty now are restricted to quarters. If this is some sort of epidemic I want to contain it.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  OPS LOCATES THE BIO ALERT ON DECK 4, SECTION 11202-Z
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO: I think that’s the right word
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: I have the bio alert on deck 4 section 11202-Z
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Take us to Yellow Alert immediately.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE DRAW DISAPPEARS....
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Quickly brings up a close schematic for starboard EPS conduits, deck 4 Junction 11203-A
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Have security check into it.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::pushes the big yellow button:: XO: We're at yellow alert.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO: Gather? Um... anywhere I guess.  There's the Zen's lounge..
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Acknowledged
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* I 'm showing a power surge deck 4, junction 11203-A
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE YELLOW ALERT KLAXONS BEGIN TO WAIL
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::routes a security team over to that area:: XO: I'm trying to isolate the bio signature.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
:steps off the TL as it arrives and almost turns white with the scene in front of her.::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Glances down at Fa, kind of nervously:: FCO: I see. Thank you.  ::Hears the yellow alert klaxon and looks all serious::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks about at the yellow alert:: CTO: I guess I'll talk to you later....  ::looks at Ashe with a questioning eye::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS* It's gone now... you get anything?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::hears the klaxons and begins to get an even worse headache::
Crewman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::shrugs::  FCO: Another one.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: No, sir, but I'm sending a security team to that location.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Moves past Fa and checks her board::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rides up to the Bridge in the second lift, stepping out almost before the doors close::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Punches buttons on his console:: Self: What is going on?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::takes her station at helm, rerouting power as necessary to impulse engines::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks over at the XO:: Ma'am?  Is she....?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
Ashe: What happened?  ::looks over her shoulder at Paula::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::open sadness shows on his face as he sees the young woman:: CMO: How long?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::crouches down next to her::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Checks the current sensors readings out side ship to see if anything correlates::
Host Steve says:
ACTION: ENSIGN SURIMIR STARES BACK AT THE CO, HER PUPILS FIXED AND DIALATED, HER FACE TWISTED IN HORROR
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*ALL*: All crewmen that are not on duty are to be restricted to their quarters until further notice from myself or the Captain.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Checks her SEC Team as they near Deck 4 Sec. 11202-Z::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::closes his tricorder:: CO: It couldn't have been more than... a minute before I got here, by then she was the same as Squire... empty.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hears the XO's order and looks up amazed::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::trying to hide her shaking hands, runs the small blip of a signature through the computer, trying to find out what caused it::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::steps into the TL and takes it to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rests his fingers lightly over her eyelids and closes them:: CMO: This has to stop. ::closes his eyes a moment but can feel nothing in her mind:: She's totally gone.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: I want all available security to sweep all the decks and make sure they are clear.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sensor readings show nothing that would account for this power problem::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::steps out of the TL and almost trips over the scene::  Aloud: I'm sorry I-- ::looks down:: Oh.
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  Lieutenant, we are approaching the conduit now....the lights in this section must be affected by the power draw, the lighting is low....
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::hears the CO and stifles a small sob::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands slowly, determination on his face:: All: This situation has just gone from tragic to critical. What are your thoughts?
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks back over at the CMO.::  CMO: Commander is she?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO: Just like the lights in the shuttle bay!
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::nods slightly:: CO: Yes... I didn't feel anything at all, even when I had just arrived... ::closes his eyes for a few seconds::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* Should I initiate the ME lock out procedure?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye ::Taps the pads and runs the scans, while ordering her team to make an eyes on sweep of all the decks:: *Joril* Noted
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Definitely an entity onboard .....   Recommend a sensor sweep across all deck on all parameters?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
FCO :So it would seem, Ens
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Stares at the sensor readings waiting for XO's reply::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir shall we do a ME lock out?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::looks up at the XO, nods:: XO: Unfortunately sir..
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO/CTO: Agreed, Ensign. See to it. Lieutenant, I want a deck by deck, section by section, room by room physical examination.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE OPS CONSOLE AND THE CEO'S CONSOLE FLASH AS A POWER DRAIN IS DETECTED, FOR JUST A MOMENT, IN THE MAIN EPS CONDUIT FOR THE BRIDGE - NOT ENOUGH TO AFFECT THE CONSOLES THERE, BUT ENOUGH TO SET OFF WARNINGS
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Wait a minute... ::punches some buttons::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: I don't think that will help. We'll hold off on that.
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  We have reached the conduit, Lieutenant.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Understood
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir, I have a warning in the main EPS conduit on the bridge.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::moves to the CO and whispers::  CO: What was her name?  Perhaps I can isolate her pattern in the internal sensor logs.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Since this started .. here... perhaps we should move out of the nebula to continue our investigation?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye.  ::Sends the new orders that all decks, sections and rooms are to be given a hands on check::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Commander hold off on the ME lock out for now until the Captain or myself give the order.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: to prevent anymore... mysterious deaths.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: Got something in a bio-sensor sweep.. small frequency jump in the higher harmonics...
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Seems to be a power drain.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::doesn't know about anyone.. but she certainly doesn't want to see a triple funeral::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::turns:: OPS: Could you beam myself and... and the body to Sickbay, please.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*Joril*: What have you found
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Can you detect where the drain is coming from?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS/FCO: We can't risk going out into that nebula if our power systems aren't up to par. If our shields drop too long in this soup, we'll be irradiated in minutes. For now, just move us away from the planet.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CMO: Aye Cmdr.  ::beams the two of them to sick bay::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Can you pinpoint it's exact origin Commander?
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  All scans are normal.  Nothing on visual.  It appears several surge safety overrides were activated in the conduit
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns to Shinji:: CSO: Ensign Paula Surimir. Make a note in the ship's log. Time of death and circumstances. ::sighs a bit::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* It comes and goes... hard to trace.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Within the main EPS conduit on the bridge.  It was to faint and quick to pinpoint it more accurately.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Aye sir, I'll let you know what I find.  ::moves to his station::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Keep monitoring it Lt.  I want to know what is causing this problem.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods and then nods to Ashe again:: Ashe: Would you please do that?  Increase our elevation from the planet's orbit to 300 000km....  ::weak smile:: Preferably dodging the plasma storms on the way.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*Joril*: I see. Notify ENG and join the other SEC teams in a hands on search of the ship
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::materializes in sickbay, a few surprised gasps from the staff as another body has arrived, but they help get her onto a bed, Des activates the scans::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Lieutenant, prepare a guided message probe. We'll send a message outside of this nebula ahead of us.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* I'm getting a pattern...
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  Understood, Lieutenant.  Joril out.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Acknowledged
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir, just before she...Ensign Surimir...arrived, I mean...in the turbolift...well, she called in a panic.  She said that someone was cutting into the turbolift and then she acted like there was something there...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* Whenever I find a power drain I get the same unique bio_ harmonic reading
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye Captain.  ::Prepares the probe:: CO: Captain, the probe is ready
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: There were no physical signs to support that claim?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Record our current situation, request back up or a medical ship, and launch when ready.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: No sir.  The CEO said that they weren't cutting into it.  I haven't had a chance to examine the turbo lift though.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::goes over to secondary scanners and begins deck by deck.. section by section scans::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Thank you. Assist Lieutenant Llynisika with that comm probe.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO; yes sir.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Enters the information into the probe and launches it :: Outloud: Probe away
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: But you are unable to detect it's origin?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks at Shinji and Desmond:: CSO/CMO: We have to find out what happened to this young woman. She should have had some residual bioelectricity so soon after... demise, correct?
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  FROM THE AFT TORPEDO LAUNCHER, THE MESSAGE PROBE STREAKS FROM THE VESSEL AND INTO THE NEBULA
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::speaks up:: OPS: The turbolift seemed to work like a charm...  ::nods:: Both the Chief and myself arrived on that lift.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir the CEO is picking up traces of a unique bio-harmonic reading of some sort every time we have a power drain.  But, we are unable to detect what is causing it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* Near the main EPS trunk... rather 5 sections away... near the center of that deck
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Go ahead Commander.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::taps a console:: *XO* Maylen to bridge, preliminary report on Ensign Surimir's death... cause appears identical to that of Ensign Squire
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns to T'Shara:: XO: Have the lieutenant start a tracking program, and equip the security teams with tricorders programmed to search for that.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
:Nods at Fa:: OPS: She is right.  We had no problems
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged Commander.   But, we still don't know the exact cause of both their deaths?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO/FCO: That's what worries me.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir.  The Lt says it appears to be coming from the main EPS trunk about five decks away.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Doctor Maylen has found any form of electrical inhibitor in Ensign Squire's body so we must assume something is removing their... energy, their essence. That is what we're looking for.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: Have them check it out, but cautiously.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs:: *XO* That's correct, Sir, I've been unable to determine anything as of yet.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks at the OPS:: OPS: Hum.  Maybe have an engineering team to examine it.. but I don't think they'll find anything wrong... since... well.. we didn't find anything on the shuttle Mira.
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: I am sending down a security team to check it out.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
OPS/FCO: I would have to agree, Ens.  What are your thoughts on this?
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  Lieutenant....I think I found what caused the power drain.....::for a Vulcan, he sounds positively rattled::
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Keep on it Commander and keep me posted.  T'Shara out.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: I've pinpointed the time of Surimir's death.  I just need a little time to dig deeper.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO/OPS: I say.. we look for what all good detectives look for... motive and opportunity.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*Joril*: What have you found?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, we may have something here
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO* Understood ma'am... have the security team set their tricorders for bio electric signatures
TO_Ens_Joril says:
*CTO*  I have my tricorders holographic recorder on, and an uplink established....as the human's say, you must see this to believe it.....
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CTO/OPS: We know the opportunity.. we're not sure how.. but we don't know the motive.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO/FCO: I think there's something on board.  Something that came from that planet.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Set up a link to their data on the bridge, quickly!
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Assemble a security team and get with Lt. Soree and check out the bio-harmonic readings he is picking up near the main EPS trunk.  Proceed with caution.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*Joril*: Link with the bridge.  I'm on my way
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods at the OPS:: OPS: If you want a second opinion.. I concur... but what is it?  And what is it doing here?
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Have your team set their tricorders for bio electric signatures.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Now what in the EPS would cause a bio-harmonic signature?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::quietly to herself:: Self: Something that is not very nice.
Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE GRAINY IMAGE APPEARS ON THE MAIN VIEWER - EMBRACING THE MAIN EPS TRUNK IN A VAGUELY EROTIC EMBRACE IS WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE OUTLINE OF A WOMAN.  THE HAZY OUTLINE OF HER INTERNAL ANATOMY IS QUITE APPEARENT AS SHE GRABS THE CONDUIT, HER HANDS PASSING RIGHT INTO IT....
XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Lt.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
OPS: You know... if it is another entity........ ::voice trails off and looks on the main viewer and drops her jaw::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*XO*: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares as the viewscreen shimmers into existence:: Self: What the heck...?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Plasma... it wants plasma. 
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
All: Was that Ensign Surimir?
Host Steve says:
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