Host Steve_SM says:
Mission 15

Eyes Wide Shut

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.
-Alexander Graham Bell

Host Steve_SM says:
The crew of the Sharikahr, their memories weighing heavily with thoughts of Pearl Harbor, return to their duties and work to bring Baniff Station back to full operational status - starting with the hulk of the Poseidon

Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN EPISODE 15 -@-@-@-@-

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks over last status report of the U.S.S. Poseidon::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::looking out view port at the Poseidon admiring her beautiful potential straight lines::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::At science with Frankfurt and Lyon, attempting to trace the trail of the Marauder and the old Excelsior class that left after their "trip"::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Enters the Operation Station and looks around.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;standing at the back of Operations, watching the view screen out of habit::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::At Station TAC checking on the readings::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: The USS Brandywine is just approaching the outer markers, sir.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
Jones: ::yells:: Jones! You finished yet?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees that fusion reactors were reported functional::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
Lyon: Any luck? ::Looks over his shoulder::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks down through view port at the hulk of a Miranda class cruiser; truly it fought well::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::nods at a reading then turns to ACSO Hayward::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up at the view screen.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over and unfolds his arms:: OPS: Good. Inform the Brandywine's captain that our inner hold is closed for repairs. Direct them to one of the outer moorings.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: Lieutenant, finding anything?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::In her quarters, quietly playing with the kids, waiting for the inevitable::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Walks over to Lieutenant Hayward.::  ACSO: How are the sensor scans coming Lieutenant?

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  THE USS BRANDYWINE, A NIAGRA CLASS STARSHIP DROPS FROM WARP AND APPROACHES VIA IMPULSE POWER

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at himself for overlooking it:: OPS: Ask the Brandywine to put Doctor Fei on please. I'll take it in my office.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Nods a greeting to T’Shara:: XO: Ma'am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::opens a channel to the Brandywine:: COM: Brandywine: This is Baniff Station.  Our inner hold is closed but you are cleared to dock at… ::looks at which dock is open:: Outer docking port 3.  Our CO requests a channel to Doctor Fei.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO/XO: Captain, I've confirmed. The Ferengi ship entered Breen space around twenty minutes ago...tracing the old excelsior class now....I believe they followed.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
<Jones> FCO: Yea almost.  ::hears some thing clanging:: There got it.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
:: In His office...where else would he be::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods:: CTO:  How are the scans coming?

Host Steve_SM says:
@<CO_Morris>  COM: Baniff:  Understood Baniff - docking course plotted and executing.  I will notify Doctor Fei and have him patched through.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves over next to FCO::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks across the outer areas, and stops half-way up the stairs:: ACSO: Breen space? How much farther can we track it?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: I'll have the worker bees bring it up to repair dock 4A.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::stands near the ACSO and listens at his report.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Indicating Hayward:: XO: It seems that Lt Hayward has tracked them down, Ma'am

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
COM: Brandywine: Standing by for the comm link.  ::waits for the Doctor to come on the channel::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns his foot slightly on the step, prepared to descend again::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Grins slightly at the thought of getting Gaarp's neck in her hands::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::nods at the CTO's comment.::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO/XO: It seems the Lyon had to break off pursuit, so for the time being we cannot track them. The Lyon just wasn't up to it.

Host Steve says:
@ACTION:  DOCTOR FEI APPEARS ON THE SMALL OPS CONSOLE VIEWER.  HE IS AN ORIENTAL APPEARING GENTLEMAN OF INDETERMINATE AGE.  HIS LONG BLACK HAIR IS PULLED BACK FROM HIS FACE TIGHTLY, AND HE WEARS A PAIR OF OPAQUE BLACK SUNGLASSES

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Thanks that will be very good.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS*: Worker bees are beginning to lift the Poseidon to repair dock 4A.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: Does Starfleet have another ship taking the Lyon's place in pursuit?

Host Dr_Fei says:
@::notices the OPS officer::  Er....::studies her tunic a moment::  Ensign, I understood Captain Ahkileez wished to speak to me....

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks around and sees the CO still on the stairs:: CO: Sir, I have Doctor Fei on COM.  Shall I still patch him through to your office?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;frowns:: ACSO: Fine. Inform the Frankfort and Fifth Fleet Command. ::turns to Mia:: OPS: Yes, put him through up here.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*Leader-Repair Crew*: Start moving the Poseidon now.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: She must have been a fine ship at one time. ::sighs::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
COM: Doctor Fei: Aye sir, I am patching you through to the CO's office right now.  It will just be a moment. ::patches him through::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::enters his office and activates the screen, falling back into his chair:: COMM Fei: Doctor Fei, I'm glad you're here.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: None in range Ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
<RepairCrew>*CEO*: Aye sir moving now.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Sends a communiqué to Starfleet command::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: Acknowledged.

Host Steves:
ACTION:  THE BULK OF THE BEE'S ARE REQUIRED TO LIFT THE VESSEL – IT STARBOARD NACELLE SUPPORTED BY 4 OF THE PODS, ONLY TWO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS HOLDING THE NACELLE IN PLACE.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO: Message sent sir, I've asked them if they plan on pursing.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CEO*: Understood.

Host Dr_Fei says:
@COM:OPS:  ::nods::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Slowly, slowly.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
*Jones*: I need you and alpha team to check for breaches as soon as she is in place.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Ma'am, we can't let them get away just because the Lyon has broken off.

Host Dr_Fei says:
@COM: CO:  Ah, Captain Ahkileez -  I only wish I could have arrived sooner.  ::smiles slightly::  How is your wife doing?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CPO Joat* Those temporary struts going to hold?

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
<Jones>FCO: Aye ma'am.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
*MO*: Doctor Ahkileez, would you care to join me in Sickbay for a moment?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
<CPO Joat>*CEO*: No reason they shouldn't sir.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO:  Get with the ACSO and come up with a plan on how we can continue tracking them Lieutenant.  Keep me informed of any suggestions.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks at Katira who nods her head::  *CMO*:  I will be there shortly.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::faces the Asian man on the screen:: COMM Fei: She's fine, but nervous. But we're anxious to hear what you have to say. We'll save some time by beaming you aboard rather than having you come in through the airlock. Is that agreeable, Doctor?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Shall we? ::gestures toward the lock to repair dock 4A::

Host Dr_Fei says:
@COM: CO:  Of course Captain - I will await your transport from the Brandywine's transporter room 1.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::She smiles at her sister, assuming a nod.  With practiced movements stands and counts her way to the door.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Fei: Good. We'll have you aboard momentarily. Baniff Station out.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
*Tobby*: Tobby, I need you to make sure that we are all set for the arrival of out new shuttle. ::nods to the CEO and begins to hover that way::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO/FCO*: How goes your assessment of the Poseidon?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::matches stride with the FCO::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands before a TL door, waiting for the usual swish of sound to tell her it has arrived.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rises from the desk andlooks over Operations before walking out and down the stairs:: OPS: Ensign Clooney, the Brandywine should have one of their passengers waiting to transport over. Have him transported down to Transporter Room 12. We'll meet him there and take him to Sickbay.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: Getting it to repair dock now.  Last report from a year ago doesn't look good.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Hearing the doors open, she pauses a moment.  Hearing nothing she steps in::  Computer, sickbay.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Keep me informed.  Contact Ensign Clooney if you need additional personnel for the repairs.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. And..sir...good luck with the doctor.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::Lets the CEO answer the XO since he is the senior officer::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::on his way to the turbolifts:: XO: Commander T'Shara, you're in command. ::smiles his thanks to Mia:: TL: Main Sickbay.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Glances at Hayward:: ACSO: Well, you heard her.  What ideas do you have for finding that scum, I mean, Ferengi?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::As the lift stops, she steps off and orients herself before beginning the count of steps to sickbay::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*TR Chief*: Chief, one to beam over from the Brandywine.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Last report said fusion reactors were still functional.  Life support is down however... not sure about hull integrity.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps his badge:: *MO*: Kelandra, where are you?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: There's no way we can follow them into Breen’s space. Trust me, I'm just as disgusted as you.

MO_Ahkileez says:
*CO*:  Presumably on my way to sickbay.  Katira has the children.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Waves the FCO down the corridor to the repair dock::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles to himself as he rides down:: *MO*: All right. I'm going to meet Doctor Fei, and then I'll bring him to Sickbay to see you, all right?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees his crew waiting at airlock::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: ::nods:: I've got Jones and his team checking the integrity out and then we will check out the reactors. ::continues to move along side the CEO::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Growls under her breath:: ACSO: There has to be something we can do

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Keeping the internal count in her head, she stops before sickbay and again waits for anyone to exit before entering::  CO:  Alright.  ::a sigh heard in her words::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
&<WorkerBee>*CEO*: Pushing her to airlock now.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*MO*: I'll be with you soon. Ahkileez out. ~~~~::sends her his love and affection::~~~~

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::gives a curt nod to Jones as he approaches::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps out of the lift and walks toward transporter room 12, awaiting the arrival::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::gets the clearance from the TR Chief:: COM: Brandywine: We are ready for the doctor to transport over at your discretion.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*WorkerBeeLeader* Acknowledged. ::Looks at repair team leader to ensure he has received the message::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Walks over near Ensign Clooney.:: OPS: Are the supply and inspection crews in place in the cargo dock to check the supplies as them come in from the Brandywine?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Not without breeching about a dozen or more protocols, and getting ourselves killed in the process. LRS buoys can't penetrate Breen space with much accuracy.

MO_Ahkileez says:
CMO:  Doctor?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Notes all 6 of the initial repair crew are in environmental suits::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Yes ma'am.  I was going to head down there myself as soon as the traffic is cleared.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: I know.  I just want to get him here so he can't do this to anyone else

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles at the transporter chief he doesn't know, and watches the empty mass-transport pad::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: Right here. ::smile:: I wanted to do another scan of your eyes

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::nods:: OPS: Understood.  Let me know when they arrive.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: We'll wait here until my crew can restore life support.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Moves toward the voice::  CMO:  Alright.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Sullen:: CTO: I know. It was so real, I feel like I've been mind-raped.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Aye sir. ::turns to Jones:: Jones: Is your team ready?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::walks back over to her chair and takes a seat pulling the arm console to her checking reports.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks at Hayward and answers softly::  ACSO: I know what you mean.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Should be in place any time now.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: Did the last battery help?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees the green light come on showing the Poseidon is secure in repair dock::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
<Jones>: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: That's why we need to get them back here

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes a seat::  CMO:  I am not sure.  I can feel the rejuvenation occurring, but nothing seems to change visually.

Host Dr_Fei says:
ACTION:  DOCTOR LEI APPEARS ON THE TRANSPORTER PADD, SHIMMERING INTO EXISTANCE.  HE STANDS ROUGHLY 5'5" AND IS DRESSED IN BLACK, INLCUDING A BLACK TURTLENECK THAT STRETCHES UP TO HIS CHIN.  HE CONTINUES TO WEAR THE BLACK SUNGLASSES

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up from her console at the view screen.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*WorkerBeeLeader*: We show a green light here... it's secured.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*WorkerBeeLeader*: Begin patching the hull.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::leans off the wall and approaches him, trying not to look too intimidating:: Lei: Doctor Lei, welcome to Baniff Station. We're happy you could make it here on such short notice.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: What is the ETA on the Brandywine?

Host Dr_Fei says:
<TransporterChiefWilburs>  ::raises an eyebrow at the scans, but says nothing::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
<Worker Bee>*CEO*: Acknowledged.  Will reinforce the nacelle struts as well.

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO:  Captain Ahkileez, it is good to finally meet you in person.  ::smiles and sounds warmly::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Time to send them in.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels a slight tingle of surprise from behind him, but attributes it to the man's appearance:: Fei: And you as well, Doctor. We're anxious to hear this proposed treatment of yours. If you'd like, I'll have any luggage from the Brandywine beamed over and I can escort you right to our medical facility.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Turns to work at the scans::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
Jones: The first order of business is to check the integrity... then go on to the reactors.  Understood? ::waits for an acknowledgement:: Get going then.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Waves to repair crews to enter the airlock; watches them cycle the doors and disappear inside the Poseidon::

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO:  Of course - I can understand your impatience to hear what I have to say.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Fei: Excellent. One moment, Doctor. TR-Chief: Have Doctor Fei's belongings transported over, and have Ensign Clooney arrange an apartment for him while he's aboard.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures to the door:: Fei: This way please, Doctor;.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Turns to look at the FCO:: FCO: How about your people check the helm/engine interface, thruster control and mine will work on the reactors and hull integrity?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Exhausted:: XO; I think we're out of options here, looking for the Marauder and her accomplice. Do you want us to continue?

Host Dr_Fei says:
::nods and heads where directed by the CO::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: ::scans her eyes again::

Host Dr_Fei says:
<ChiefWilburs>  CO:  Aye, Captain ::begins entering the orders::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Listens to Hayward and T’Shara, but continues to scan, searching::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Gestures to a panel next to air lock::  FCO: We can monitor some of the work from here.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: ::sighs:: maybe this Doctor Fei can tell you more....I cant think of anything else

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Sounds good to me.  ::relays the message to Jones::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: Have we received word back from Starfleet on any further scans or pursuit from their end?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::nods::  CMO:  We shall see.  If not, I wonder if the ship needs another counselor.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::receives the orders for an apartment and arranges for one on the medical level::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: I have set the priority of getting force fields up at hull breaches, then life support.  Repair to hull is underway as we speak but that will take awhile.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: The Brandywine is docking now, ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Taps a few commands, refusing to give it up until ordered to do so::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks the wide corridors toward Main Sickbay with the doctor and decides to make small talk:: Fei: How was your trip out, Doctor?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Not yet.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: ::smiles:: You'd leave me all alone to contend with the rest of sickbay?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  Let me know when all of the supplies are checked in.

MO_Ahkileez says:
CMO:  You are far from alone, we have a good staff.  Not huge, but talented.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye ma'am.  With your permission, I'll go and oversee the unloading.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::nods and moves her chair over to the panel as she watches their progress she tries to strike up a conversation.:: CEO: So what happened to her?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Puffs cheeks and exhales strongly::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Permission granted Ensign.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: I know.

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO:  It has been some time since I traveled, Captain, but the change of pace was nice.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::shrugs:: FCO: In a fight.. Dominion I'd guess.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Fei: I imagine the institute keeps you very busy. ::gestures a head:: The main facility is just ahead.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Any suggestions Lieutenant on scans or a way to track Gaarp?

MO_Ahkileez says:
CMO:  But it won't be the same.  I have been a doctor on this ship since my husband and I first arrived.  ::Shakes head::  sometimes it seems as if that was long ago instead of just over a year.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::gestures for the duty OPS to take over her station and then heads towards the TL with the supply manifest on a PADD::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Squints at the panel:: FCO: Not good... the ship's force field emitters are burned out... this is going to take awhile.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::recounts::  CMO:  I take that back, I think we are approaching two years.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: Update... hull breaches, no force field, hence no life support in major portions of ship.  This is going to take a while ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: I'm working on finding something, Ma'am.  ::Sighs:: But without actually going into Breen space, I can't see any other way to get them.  Gaarp, that is

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO:  Yes...research is a long, painstaking process

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: I didn’t step on your toes by taking the Chief’s spot did I?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles::  CMO:  Have you ever had children?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Growls at the unexpected damage::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: ::smiles a bit:: I am sure that you men can handle that one. ... and seeing how fast they were able to accommodate me I would think that they will have it done in no time flat.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.  Let Ensign Clooney know if you need more power or personnel and supplies.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: No.....::chuckles:: I’m not even married yet.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::wonders at the tone of Fei's voice but doesn't bring attention to it. Fei: We're here. ::walks him into the Main Sickbay, looking for his wife:: Sickbay: Doctors Ahkileez and Hunter?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: Aye.

Host Dr_Fei says:
::looks around the sickbay a bit, nosing here and there from behind his opaque goggles::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CMO:  When you do, and not just one but a set of triplets, ask me that question again.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO:: Over here sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::enters the TL with about 10 other people and is squeezed into the back.  Tries to hit the correct stop button for the docks but can't reach.  All she sees is backs and burly bodies:: All: Excuse me.  Can someone please tell the TL to stop at outer dock 3?  Hello? Please?  ::one passenger nods and she gives a sigh of relief and waits for her stop::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO:: Ugh ok. ::the statement is completely lost on him::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up::  CO:  We are over here hon... ummm... we are over here.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*OPS*: Please add to the resupply list 12 type 3-MHZ 7 emitters.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles a little at the familiarity and brings Fei over:: Fei: This is Doctor Hunter, and my wife, Doctor Kelandra Ahkileez

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO/CTO: Understood.  If you and Lieutenant Hayward believe you have exhausted all your efforts then there is no point in continuing the search for now until we hear something from Starfleet.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: We can get some from the Sharikahr but it will use up most of my supplies.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::sees a new readout appear:: CEO: The helm/engine interface is checking out ok.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Finally... some good news.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO/MO: This is Doctor Fei Shi-Ling from the CyberInstrumentality Institute.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands up::  Dr.:  Doctor...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tries to hit her comm badge to reply but the TL is too crowded to lift her arm.  She does manage to make a quick note by holding the PADD really close to her::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Fei: A pleasure doctor. ::extends his hand::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Curses under her breath again, but says:: XO: Aye Ma'am

Host Dr_Fei says:
::hears the MO and walks over::  MO:  A pleasure, Doctor Kelandra Ahkileez - I only wish it was under better circumstances...please please, sit sit sit.  ::shakes the CMO's hand::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes her seat::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes one of the seats and slips his hand into Kela's::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Understood. With your permission, I'd like to do some research on the Talosian Sphere they used on us. I want a wayto combat it's effects if we ever run across it again. .::Expectant::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Tightly squeezes Jyg's hand::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::stands by and watches::

Host Dr_Fei says:
CMO:  Do you have the MO's last medical scan, Doctor Hunter?

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::bites the corner of her lip:: CEO: Thruster control however are not.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*PO Urt*: Urt, get 10 type 3-MHZ 7 emitters from ship stores and have them delivered to repair dock 4A.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Fei: Of course...::hands him the PADD:: I’ve tried optical regeneration...but that hasn’t had any effect

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Figures.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Listens to the conversation.::

Host Dr_Fei says:
::snaps fingers as he takes the PADD::  CMO:  Never mind - the best scanis the latest...::pulls out a small tricorder of his own and approaches the MO, waving a small wand across her eyes, reading the scans::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
$<PO Urt>*CEO*: Will do sir.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: Permission granted.  Have Lieutenant Llynisika help with your analysis if needed.  I want a full report of your findings.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tries not to fade out from the overly-scientific jargon::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: How about the navigational array, any thing on that?

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Not yet. ::wishes she could be in there where all the action is.::

Host Dr_Fei says:
::reads over the CMO's treatments::  CMO:  By the book, Doctor....::looks at his scans::.....looks like the optic nerve hasn’t responded to neuro-stimulation nor regeneration - have you tried Tri-chlroltrytilyne?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Feels tongue-tied just hearing that word, and leans a little closer to his wife, whispering:: MO: What's... what he said?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees her deck coming up and tries to move to the front:: Excuse me...this is my stop.  Hello..please, can I get by.  ::no one hears her over the general hubbub of conversation as she wiggles through the crowd.  The doors open at her deck and she is still only half-way out.  Hollers: Excuse Me!!  ::and is able to struggle through as they heard::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
#<Joat>*CEO*: Sir, we can restart the life support once the holes are fixed.  Just some burned out relays.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Acknowledged. ::begins searching the database::

Host Dr_Fei says:
::frowns as he reads his scans::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*Joat* Very good... send for them and add to the resupply list.

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  The treatment we have been using is of no use.  The drug he is talking about is a neuro-regenerative.  We have been trying the least invasive methods so far.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Fei: That was going to be my next step, I had been using a standard Roncothinol treatment.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
MO: Ah... ::nods and sits back again, resting his hand over hers as he listens::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::stumbles out of the TL and into the corridor almost knocking over a little old couple:: Sorry... ::grins and straightens her uniform and heads to the cargo bay where the supplies are being beamed to from the Brandywine::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Ah it appears that replacing a few isolinear chips well take care of the thrusters. ::has a flashes back to USS Arizona which causes her to catch her breath::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles at her husband, knowing how he loves technical jargon::

Host Dr_Fei says:
CMO:  Well, the risk, I'm afraid, may not be worth the reward.  The Roncothinol should have stimulated the Optic Nerve enough to at least allow some transmission.  You did an outstanding job pulling the shrapnel out, Doctor - but it looks like scar tissue may be at issue, here.  The Tri-chlroltrytilyne would just make Dr Ahkileez unnessecarily ill.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
:: Feels like smacking the database, finding no hard data on the sphere::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Seems the old girl took quite an energy surge... lots of chips burned out.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels a little queasy at the idea of shrapnel being removed from his wife:: Doctors: Is there a surgical option for this?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees the emitters being delivered and placed in airlock::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::enters the cargo bay and finds Yesman directing the transport of the supplies:: Yesman: Is everything going smoothly?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Notices Hayward’s tension:: ACSO: Anything there?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Fei: which is why i went with the Roncothinol....the Tri-chlroltrytilyne is a stronger medication....but as you said has very unpleasant side effects

Host Dr_Fei says:
::takes off his sunglasses - his eyes revealed for the first time::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*Joat*: The emitters are in the airlock.  Priority is force fields and life support.

Host Dr_Fei says:
ACTION:  DR FEI'S EYES ARE NOT WHITE, RATHER, THEY ARE METALLIC - TWO SMALL BLACK OPENINGS DENOTE HIS IRIS.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
#<Joat> *CEO*: Understood.  Sending some one to pick them up now.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: There’s nothing here on the sphere. Some rumors of Andorians using some kind of metallic ball in some of there rituals.

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO/CMO:  There is such an option.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::pushes a few buttons on the panel::  CEO: It appears that the navigational deflector took some damage too.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: More chips?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;consciously keeps himself from recoiling:: Fei: That's your solution, Doctor Fei?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Feels her husband tensing and looks in his general direction::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Yesman>: OPS: Aye ma'am. ::salutes so hard he knocks himself backwards a bit and beams brightly:: Everything is in ship shape order.  I estimate that the supplies will be completely off-loaded by 1430.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Watches as the airlock cycles and the emitters are taken aboard::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Cross references Ferengi, Andorian, and Talos::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Her antennae twitch at the mention of Andorians:: ACSO:  Can I see that?

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO/CMO/MO:  The surgical procedure is a long, involved process -  in the end, however, I can restore your wife's sight beyond normal boundaries of vision.  It does come at a price, however.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: You have anything on the warp core?  Only thing the engineering report states is that it was taken off line... doesn't give status.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tightens his grip on Kela's hand a little, realizing he has to 'translate':: MO: His eyes are replaced.. they're mechanical.

MO_Ahkileez says:
Dr.:  Forgive me, I have only my ears to dissect what is going on her.  What mechanical eyes?  What price?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Sure. It's vague, just mentions the use of a sphere of sorts. ::Confused:: I'm not sure what it means.

Host Dr_Fei says:
All:  So let me caution you out front.  ::blinks and looks at the CO::  As is part of my skull, my spine, my left arm, most of my ribcage, and my left leg.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::looks up from her console and goes over near the ACSO and CTO.::  ACSO/CTO: Andorian you say maybe Lieutenant Llynisika might know something about it then or knows of a way to check on those rumors and get some hard facts instead.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Moves closer to Hayward, brushing his shoulder slightly and reads the information::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
Yesman: Very good, Crewman.  I'll just check this against the manifest.  ::starts to check the tags on the containers with the contents on her PADD::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Doctors: Forgive me, but that sounds like damage from a major accident, or battle. Is Ke... Doctor Ahkileez's as severe?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: We're on it Ma'am. ::Engrossed, feels that light bulb go off as the CTO brushes against him::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Looks more like the inner rings are blown out.  I will check on the warp core.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: How are the supplies coming Ensign?

Host Dr_Fei says:
All:  but we aren't here to talk about me...Doctor Ahkileez, to answer your question, should we fit and install Nanotechnological and Cybornetic devices into your body, you would never be able to go back again.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: I'll try some of my contacts, Ma'am.  Maybe we're finally going to get a break.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO*: The transport is coming along nicely ma'am.  Should be completely off-loaded by 1430.  I'm checking the manifest right now.

MO_Ahkileez says:
Dr.:  You want to put nanites inside me?  Basically turn me into a Borg?

Host Dr_Fei says:
CO:  The damage in my case was severe - these cybernetics saved my life.  Your wife's injury, while not as severe, has created some complications.  ::shows the CMO and CO his scans::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: I hope you’re right Lieutenant we need answers on that sphere and what technology the Ferengi used on us.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't really know what the scans mean::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::reads over the Scans from the Doctor::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: I agree Ma'am.  ::Looks at T’Shara and Hayward:: XO: If you'll excuse me, I need to make some calls.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Not at all...::voice trails off::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Fei: could you give me a moment with the Captain and Doctor Ahkileez?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Stands aside to let Lieutenant Llynisika pass.:;

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Commander?

Host Dr_Fei says:
MO:  Once they are in place, Doctor, no one would be able to tell you had anything implanted.  ::points out the scan to the CO::  As you can see here, scar tissue has invaded around the optic nerve, severing the connection between eye and The Doctor's brain.....::stops and looks over at the CMO::  CMO:  Of course.....

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
Yesman: Beam all of the perishables over to the far right.  We'll want to get them out first.  ::continues to check off the mounds of supplies that keep coming from the Brandywine::

Host Dr_Fei says:
::stands and puts back on his sunglasses and heads back out into the main Sickbay::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: Yes Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Moves to her station and begins tapping out commands::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: ::sighs::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
#<Joat>*CEO*: Installing the emitters now.  Sir?  I looked at the warp core... the dilithium articulation fame is badly bent... needs need crystals as well.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Do you think Llynisika knew something? ::Scratches head::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: I’m afraid he's right....but to be honest I don’t entirely trust the doctor.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::trips over a pallet and her PADD goes flying to land and skid under a pallet of containers::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at Cephas:: FCO: Guess that answers that question.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CMO: Explain..

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Her face goes blank as she processes the information being given her::  Dr.:  What exactly is this price, beyond not being able to go back?

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks at him and nods::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Turns to the two men, realizing the doctor had already left::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: You want to report it? ::smiles showing canines::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
ACSO: I believe if Lieutenant Llynisika knew something she would inform us.  Why did she say something that leads you to believe she knows something in regards to this matter?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: There is a small chance would could save your eyes....but you would have to wear Heavy corrective lenses...and even then you would be considered legally blind

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Sends off a couple of communiqués and waits for replies::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::bends down to see how far it went under and tries to get hold of the PADD but just can't reach.  Lies on the ground and sticks her hand under as far as it can go.  Just feels the PADD with the tips of her fingers and tries to wiggle it toward her::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Uh. It's nothing...just...human intuition. I’m sure you're correct. It's only...logical.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: I suppose you did tell them the bad new last time.  I guess it is only fair for me to this time. ::eyes twinkle but little else changes::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns deeper::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CMO:  In this time of technology, I can't bring myself to believe these options.  It is not that hard to remove scar tissue.  The operation would be difficult, but not impossible.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow Lieutenant Hayward’s comment of human behavior.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: Long time down on the core... unless the Skipper wants to cut the Sharikahr's supply... his decision.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::the console beeps and she reads, her antennae twitch and then droop:: XO: Ma'am, you might want to see this

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: You too Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: No spare crystals on the station... we can fix the articulation frame of course.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::scootches under the pallet a bit more and stretches her finger out and tries to scoot the PADD closer.  Feels it move a fraction:: Come on...come on...just..a...little..bit...more

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Walks over to the CTO.::  CTO: What is it Lieutenant?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO:: You are correct I could remove the scar tissue...but there is no guarantee that it would still correct it. The damage is too extensive. The shrapnel that pierces your eyes hit with such force that it fused your eyes to the back of your orbits.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO:  I have found something.  But it's mostly rumors and legend.  Some conjecture too.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: This ship... ::gestures toward the airlock:: has been down for this long... it could wait for the crystals to be shipped in.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Curious:: CTO: And it is..

Host Dr_Fei says:
::pokes around in sickbay::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: Not good.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Doesn't really want to cut his own ship's supplies::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::finally gets the PADD within reach and pulls her arm from under the pallet only to hear a ripping sound.  She stands up and looks at the long rent in her sleeve:: Darn it.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks at his wife but talks to Hunter:: CMO/MO: What are the chances without the nanites. A number.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Rumors and legends on what and why not good Lieutenant.  ::Looks at the console to where she is pointing.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO/XO: In all I have found so far one thing keeps popping up.  Something about the Gift of the Old Ones.  ::Shakes her head slightly:: Although I've never heard of any Old Ones before

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: Ma'am the dilithium articulation fame is badly bent. We also need crystals as well.  We can fix the frame but we don't have any crystals.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: About the sphere, Ma'am.  And the Andorian connection

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::waits for Cephas to tell XO of the Sharikahr's spare crystals::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::looks over her shoulder:: CTO: Some kind of "gift" from the old ones? That seems odd...though we know the Talosians have been around for quite some time

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Do we have anything in the database or Starfleet records regarding the Gift of the Old Ones?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: ::Sigh:: I would say there is a 20 % chance You would be able to see even with heavy corrective lenses

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Let me check.  ::Taps in a command::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: We do have some spare crystals on the Shari but I don't know if you want to cut into our supply?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at the panel and glances at Cephas out of corner of eye::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tucks her flapping sleeve together as best as she can and continues checking the supplies against the manifest::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: And that’s going with the less invasive procedure....with what Doctor Fei proposes there is a 90-100% chance  you would see again.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
FCO: At the least we can make her space worthy and it can be towed to a space dock.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::shakes her head slowly.::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Well she seemed to take that in good stride. ::nods::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*FCO/CEO*:  How badly would it deplete our supply and have you notified Ensign Clooney on the crystals?  Maybe she can find some replacement ones without depleting out supply on the ship.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::While waiting she turns to Hayward:: ACSO: I thought you might have had something there, Lt.  Now, ::sighs:: I don't know

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs softly:: MO: Honey, what do you think?

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO/CMO:  I need more information.  At this point, my answer is no.

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: ::smiles:: I got OPS this time.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::A beep turns her back to her board:: XO/ACSO: Here is something.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Leans over and looks at the incoming information.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Mutters at the XO's simple comments:: Self: Like they're just floating around to be plucked like Semasts.

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: We're going to need more than conjecture to get to the bottom of this. We need the sphere itself, which is most unlikely. ::frowns::

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::hits her commbadge:: *OPS*: We are in need of some dilithium crystals... could you see if you can find some for us?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels an unusual mixture of defeat and pride in her at the same time:: CMO: You heard her. I'd like you to go over Doctor Fei's procedure with him, every step. Run simulations on the holodeck if you have to. Get us everything we need to make this decision, and more if you can.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Reads aloud:: Old Ones , found in many religions and ancient cults.  Klingon, Vulcan, Andorian, Human, Bolian, ect in history

Host Dr_Fei says:
::fiddles with some of the medical tricorders::

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::just stares at her::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*XO*: If we're not going anywhere soon can use ours... otherwise OPS can TRY to find some near by.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/MO: Sure, to be honest I would feel more comfortable if I did. ::smiles::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: What do you make of this?

FCO_Ens_Cephas says:
::suppresses a chuckle at the CEO muttering but is not able to stop the smile::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::almost absentmindedly:: *FCO*: Dilithium crystals?  Sure... I can get some.  It will take a couple of trades but I think there's a freighter that has some spares.  Can you give me a few days?

ACSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Nothing at this point. We'll need to narrow it down obviously.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::goes back to her counting::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
ACSO: I agree.  XO: Ma'am, any ideas?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods to FCO:: FCO: Not like it's going anywhere soon.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Understood.  Use whatever you need from the ship but try not to deplete your supply too much.

Host Steve says:
-@-@-@-@-  END EPISODE 15 -@-@-@-@-

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