Host ^SM_JimS says:
The crew of the USS Tal-War is in, well heck let's be honest, very serious trouble!   They tried to destroy a piece of the entity that had attacked the Seeker!
Host ^SM_JimS says:
Unfortunately, instead of destroying the entity, it struck back and is now infecting part of the Tal-War and fighting to take control of the ship.  It's only got a foothold but has managed to take over part of the computer core.
Host ^SM_JimS says:
The crew, without really meaning to, found out what happened to the Seeker, albeit on a much smaller scale.  Oh one more thing…the FCO is now stuck below decks in her quarters as she was on part of the ship affected by the entity.
Host ^SM_JimS says:
The crew has basic life-support, some manoeuvring capability, but no propulsion and the drain on the engines is continuing.  It's a race to see who beats who folks!
Host ^SM_JimS says:
Join us now, if you dare, as ACTD is proud to present, the crew of the USS Tal-War (for now at least) in: Starfleet We Have a Problem!   Chapter 4 of the Doomsday Saga
Host ^SM_JimS says:
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Host XO_Jameson says:
::IS on the Bridge, attempting to put together a damage report::
FCO_Shania says:
::in her quarters::
CSO_MacAllister says:
::at his station:: *CEO*: Status report lieutenant.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::in her ready room trying to replicate some donuts::
FCO_Shania says:
::gives Teebo food and leaves her quarters::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: Captain.  I think I’m going to need your assistance on the bridge
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The replicator makes a funny noise and spits out four perfect crystalline circles
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CEO*: Report on what the entity has infected
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*XO*:  I'll be there when I'm ready to be.  ::notes the crystalline circles and sighs::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::wonders how Shania will function without coffee::
CEO_Tomari says:
::taps is combadge::  *CSO*: The entity is still draining our power.. but is still out of our core.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Take us to red alert
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::hits the big red button::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: It might be an idea not to use unnecessary systems.  I haven't got a full report on what is currently infected
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*XO*:  What makes you think I'm using unnecessary systems?
CEO_Tomari says:
*XO*: Replicators, life support, and engines and appears to be moving slowly to other areas...
Host XO_Jameson says:
::sounds irritable::*CO*: I'm not...I'm giving you as much of a report as I can at the moment.  Replicators, engines.  all infected.  If you have used any replicators, destroy what you've ordered
FCO_Shania says:
::opens a nearby hatch and climbs in::
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: We can't let it get to the computer core, is there anything you can throw up around it?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*XO*:  Are you giving me orders, Commander?
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: At the moment, YES
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::gets up and heads to the door::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::enters the bridge::
FCO_Shania says:
::looks up and sighs:: Self: What have I done to deserve this? ::starts climbing::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: Unless you want to be worn as jewellery for the rest of your existence
CEO_Tomari says:
::checks his console:: *XO*: I believe so sir. I've noticed that the entity has stopped when coming to certain areas.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Get down to Engineering and oversee the situation.  Now.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Turns as sees the CO::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Now.  ::eyes her::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I recommend a ship wide announcement for all crew to secure their stations unless they are absolutely necessary.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::raises an eyebrow, slightly amused:: *CO*: Without a report?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Don't make me tell you one more time, Commander.  Get going.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Is suddenly deadly serious, and nods::  CO: Just don't become a crystal on me Captain
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  The doughnuts begin glowing as they draw power from the bridge
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Heads towards the jeffries hatch, and prepares herself for a long climb::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CEO*: I'm on my way to join you,  But I’m taking the longer safer route.  I'll be with you as soon as i can
CEO_Tomari says:
::runs a comparative scan of the systems that that entity is drawn to with the ones that it stops at:: *XO*: Understood, sir.
FCO_Shania says:
::stops and climbs back down::
CSO_MacAllister says:
::notices a power drain from his console::
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The power drain becomes greater as the donuts begin to form a single lump
FCO_Shania says:
::heads back to her quarters::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Starts to feel a nice gentle ache in her arms, as the climbing begins, and the adrenaline builds::
FCO_Shania says:
::sees some weird crystal forms and hopes she's not too late::
CSO_MacAllister says:
Bridge crew: Secure all stations!
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  Since everyone seems to have forgotten them the doughnuts send out tendrils of crystal, getting into the Captain's computer
CSO_MacAllister says:
EO: Find the cause of that power drain!
FCO_Shania says:
::disengages door lock and enters her quarters::
FCO_Shania says:
Teebo: Come on, we go for a walk
CSO_MacAllister says:
<EO> CSO: it's the donuts sir.
FCO_Shania says:
<Teebo> ::trots out the door::
FCO_Shania says:
::follows Teebo and heads back to the jeffries tube::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::The ache leads to soreness in her shoulder joints, but she soldiers on like a good little XO::
CSO_MacAllister says:
EO: Erect a level ten forcefield around them!
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  Suddenly, all around the FCO and Teebo crystal appears and begins closing in on them
CSO_MacAllister says:
<EO> CSO: Aye. ::attempts to block the donuts from moving any further::
FCO_Shania says:
Teebo: You think a friendly greeting would do, pal?
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Suddenly has an unexpected longing that she was back on Betazed::
CSO_MacAllister says:
::gets an idea:: *CEO*: Lieutenant I need your help.
CEO_Tomari says:
*CSO*: I'm all ears at this point.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::And then realises that it isn't her feeling, but from the entity on board the vessel, and stops midway in her climbing, tapping her commbadge::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CSO*: Have you found a source of the entity?  It's home planet as you will?
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: I need you to flood the main computer banks with an Iron gas composite.
CSO_MacAllister says:
*XO*: still attempting to research that Commander.
CEO_Tomari says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged. ::prepares to flood the main computer banks with an iron gas composite::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CSO*: It wants to go home.....
FCO_Shania says:
*Bridge* Uhm, this is Shania. Just wanted to say hello. In case you got a little time on your hands I got a little problem down here. I'm surrounded by crystals.....
CSO_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, I'll make it a priority.
CSO_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Bridge to Shania, sit tight Commander, we're working on it.
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CSO*: And attempt to find a way for me to contact it.  a wavelength, anything.  i want to try and converse with it
FCO_Shania says:
::has a sudden urge to strangle the CSO:: *CSO* Oh sure, I wait here and have a little talk with them...
CSO_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Aye Commander.
Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  As if it had been waiting for this the comm signal on the CSO's console lights
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: Status of the computer systems Lieutenant.
CEO_Tomari says:
*CSO*: Ready to flood at your command.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::activates the Comm system and listens::
FCO_Shania says:
<Teebo> ::growls at the crystal front::
Host Entity says:
ALL: No kill
Host XO_Jameson says:
::moves herself to a ledge, so she isn't just hanging to the ladder, and makes herself comfortable as she tries to organise her mind::
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: Stand by Lieutenant
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: We are peaceful beings, state your intentions.
Host Entity says:
CSO: Want family ..... please
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: Can you tell us where?
Host Entity says:
CSO: Or will destroy you .... out there...near by
CSO_MacAllister says:
::activates the viewscreen and brings up a star chart:: Entity: Please, Show me.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::taps combadge:: *XO*: Commander Jameson, I require your assistance on the bridge.
Host Entity says:
ACTION:  The screen points directly to the area where they had picked up the destruction of the other fleet
Host Entity says:
CSO: There
FCO_Shania says:
::sits down and drums her fingers, wondering what's going on::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CSO*: I'll be there as soon as my shoulder recover, in a few minutes.  Has there been a development?
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: we can take you, but we need control of our ship.
Host Entity says:
CSO: Are you in charge?  ::language becoming better as it uses it more::
CSO_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Aye Commander, The Entity is talking to me. I'll patch the feed to your commbadge.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Heads back towards the bridge, using most of her energy resources::
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: Not in charge but the one who is is on her way here now.
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged
Host Entity says:
CSO: Thank you
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: Do you have a name?
Host Entity says:
CSO: What is a name.....ah you may call me Wanderer
Host XO_Jameson says:
::listens to the conversation, and speeds up her ascent to the bridge::
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: Thank you Wanderer, My name is Stuart. We are peaceful people and we mean you no harm.
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: Wanderer, you have access to our communications systems, can you see that signal?
FCO_Shania says:
::wishes for a nice black coffee right about now::
Host Entity says:
CSO: Yes I see it
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Crawls out of the Jeffries tube hatch on the bridge, with slightly wobbly knees, and moves to take a seat in the command circle::
CSO_MacAllister says:
::whispers into his combadge:: *CEO*: Hold off on the gas but keep it available.
Host Entity says:
ACTION: The crystals around the FCO begins to retreat
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: That is a signal from some of our people who need our help. will you let me help them?
Host Entity says:
CSO: Maybe
FCO_Shania says:
Crystals:: Hmmm, you no like coffee? Too bad ::gets up slowly::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Listens to the CSO's interaction with the entity, allowing him to continue, but making herself available if he needs her::
CEO_Tomari says:
::whispers back:: *CSO*: Understood.
Host Entity says:
CSO: where is the one in charge?
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: I am here, with Stuart.
Host Entity says:
XO: Can you take me to where I need to be?
Host XO_Jameson says:
::smiles reassuringly at Stuart::
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: She is here on the bridge, her name is Anya. ::looks to the XO in apology for using her first name::
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: I cam attempt to.  But we won't have that ability until you give us back control of our systems
Host Entity says:
XO: An...ya?  If I give you back control will you keep me alive?
CSO_MacAllister says:
:: nods to the XO::
FCO_Shania says:
::reaches the hatch she had used earlier and climbs in, Teebo following::
Host Entity says:
XO: Will you ::Shouts::
Host Entity says:
XO: Or do I take this ship without you alive?
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: If you are willing not to hurt any sentient life, then we will not harm you either
Host Entity says:
XO: I will relinquish control for now
Host Entity says:
XO: For the time being....also, here is that signal you wished to hear
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: For this to work between us, you must not interfere with our systems in any way...
Host Entity says:
XO: I said I would for now
FCO_Shania says:
::takes Teebo on her shoulders and starts climbing:: Teebo: You know you could some lose weight...
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: We are grateful, for now
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity: I will see to it that you are kept alive, how much space do you require?
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Play the transmission
Host Entity says:
CSO: A small room
Host Entity says:
ACTION: A Federation SOS comes through the speaker's badly garbled
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye commander. :: plays the distress call::
CSO_MacAllister says:
Entity, give me two minutes please and I will arrange it.
Host Capt_Bradee says:
Any Federation ship in the area, this is Captain Mike Bradee
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity> CSO: Very well
Host XO_Jameson says:
Comm:Bradee: This is the Tal War
Host Capt_Bradee says:
COM: Tal-War:  Hello?  Is this a Federation ship?
CSO_MacAllister says:
::clears one of the guest quarters for the entity:: Entity: There is a room ready for you, it has a communication device in it if you need to contact us.
Host Capt_Bradee says:
COM: Tal-War:  We don't have much time.....you must warn Starfleet Command
Host XO_Jameson says:
COM:Bradee: It is.  What are we warning SF about?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
COM: Tal-War: We are not in control of the Seeker; My crew and I are prisoners
CSO_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Commander, can you make your way to the bridge please.
Host XO_Jameson says:
COM:Bradee:  We are already aware of that situation.  Have you attempted contact with the crystalline entity?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
COM: Tal-War: I don't have much time.  Our EMH has gone berserk
Host XO_Jameson says:
COM: Bradee: Berserk?  in what way?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
COM: Tal-War: We tried but it took over and has been killing my crew off ...... please warn Starfleet Command....we're on our way back towards......::the signal is cut off::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Prepares to warn the CMO to disengage the EMH totally::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I recommend he tries to slow his ship down so that we can catch up, I will see if our entity can contact theirs.
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity> CSO: Thank you, you may use your transporter to beam me there
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: We have lost contact with them
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity:  If we beam you to that vessel, will you release the crew, their ship, and stop harming sentient life, just are you are at the moment?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>XO: I cannot answer for the .... other Anya
FCO_Shania says:
*CSO* What do you think I've been trying to do for the past hour ENSIGN?
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: There is another Anya?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>: No, the other is my "parent"
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: Do you have no ability to assist in it's peaceful existence?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>XO: I do not know what they are doing
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: We have just this minute proven that it's possible, through our interaction.
CSO_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: I can beam you up here if you'd like.
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: If we return you to your parent, do you believe they will stop this behaviour?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>XO: But there is much anger in them; they want to destroy all human life
FCO_Shania says:
*CSO* That's the first good idea I've heard today
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>XO: I do not know
CSO_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Hold tight. ::beams her to the bridge::
Host XO_Jameson says:
Entity: But do you, i mean you, understand that destroying all human life is wrong, and unnecessary?
Host Capt_Bradee says:
<Entity>XO: I .... understand .... somewhat
FCO_Shania says:
::materializes on the bridge and puts Teebo down:: CSO: Thanks
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Smiles hopefully::  Entity: Then we've made a start.
CSO_MacAllister says:
FCO: Welcome back to the bridge Commander. ::smiles:: We need to get closer to the Seeker.
Host Capt_Bradee says:
ACTION: Every Red Alert and Alarm on the bridge goes off.  The Seeker is headed.....toward Earth!
Host Capt_Bradee says:
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