Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Kasey Anne Tierney          	played by	Linda Baus
FCO 	Commander Sulik				played by	Heike Olesnevich
OPS 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Gaeb		played by	Gabriel Marceau
CTO 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Salor	       	played by 	Jon Benson
CMO	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes		played by 	Isabelle Carreau 

Absent:
XO 	Lieutenant Logan Cartwright 			played by	Jeremy Castro
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri, 
                 Daughter of Mok’tor      			played by 	Lynda Anderson
CNS 	Commander Rickal Jarek			played by 	Rick Pickett 

NPC’s:
TO Riley							played by 	Jon Benson
TO Brigs							played by 	Jon Benson
Surng							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
SO Cadet Tierney					played by	Linda Baus
Transporter Room Chief				played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Harold							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton

Summary:
When last we left our wayward heroes of the away team, they were racing through the corridors of the Vulcan ship accompanied by the melodic tones of the computer in its deadly countdown.

Frantically, the gallant crew of the Triton tried to transport the away team, but alas the transporter failed.  Finally the hard-working engineers were able to get the transporters back on line when suddenly, the Vulcan ship blossomed into a fireball.

Were they in time?  Are their friends scattered in a trillion microbes across the galaxy…or in the transporter buffer?  And what of the CMO-sickle who was frozen in fear?  And who the heck is Harold who keeps interrupting at the worst moments?

Stay tuned for another exciting chapter of - “Through the Looking Glass”

Chapter 5
“Pay no attention to what you hear…only to what you heard”
Stardate 10710.18

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Cadet SO Tierney says:
::Enters the bridge, and heads over to the Captain with a big bright smile.::  CO:  Captain, reporting for duty to science as ordered.  ::Smiles at her big sister, proud of her.::

ACTION: The Chief Tactical Officer, Flight Control Officer and 3 Vulcans beam aboard the Triton into the Transporter Room 1.

Nurse Knight says:
::Scanning the Chief Medical Officer, who is lying on a biobed.::

Transporter Room Chief says:
*CO*:  Ma'am, I gotta few people here; the Chief Tactical Officer, Flight Control Officer and a bunch of crazy Vulcans.  What do you want me to do with them?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Out loud: That was unexpected.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
SO:  Welcome, Cadet.  Take your station, please.  I'll be beaming over to the Independent Vessel.  Keep scans active, and keep a lock on us.
CNS:  You're with me.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*Security*:  Security team to Transporter Room 1.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Is not sure she is alive.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Slowly opens and closes her eyelids.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*TR Chief*:  Send them to sickbay for checking out.  And then have the Chief Tactical Officer and Flight Control Officer report to the bridge.

Nurse Knight says:
CMO:  Doctor? ::Pokes the doctor.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
ALL:  Can someone poke me?

TO Riley says:
Sec Team 1:  You heard him; let’s move.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse:  Ouch! I felt that! ::Suddenly sits up on the biobed.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Pokes the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO: You are fine, Commander.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CTO: Thanks, just making sure. ::Starts getting out of her EVA.::

Cadet SO Tierney says:
CO:  Aye, Ma'am.  ::Walks over to her station, and takes her place.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Working on getting a message out to Starfleet.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Security Team 1 comes into Transporter Room 1 and takes the Vulcans under guard.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, your presence is required on the bridge if you are up to it.

ACTION: The Counselor goes to the transporter room to get everything ready to depart to the independent vessel.

Nurse Knight says:
CMO: Sorry, I just wanted to make sure you were really waking up. Let me finish checking... ::Continues her scan.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*CO*:  What shall I do with the Vulcans, Captain?

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Whispers to the Operations Officer.::  OPS:  That's my sister.  ::Points to the Captain.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  I feel up to it, but Nurse Knight is scanning me, so she'll be the one deciding.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CTO*:  Have them checked out in sickbay, and if everything checks out, then have Operations assign them temporary quarters.

Nurse Knight says:
CMO: You seem fine, but we should run more tests, Lieutenant.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*CO*:  Yes, Captain.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  The nurse cleared me for duty!  I'll be there in a minute.

Surng says: 
::Screaming at the top of his lungs.::  Out loud: The oysters are all dead and they were dressed so nicely!

Nurse Knight says:
CMO:  That's NOT what I said, Doctor.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
TO Riley:  Bring them to sickbay and make sure they have quarters assigned, but keep them under guard at all times.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  Very well, I'll hold the away team until you arrive.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Surng:  We get you some new oysters. C'mon, I will show you where they are.  ::Grabs his arm.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Another message from the independent vessel, Sir.  Do you want to hear it?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Surng:  Calm down.  Go with the officer to sickbay.  They will check you out.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse: You said I was fine. The ship needs me. Prepare a report on what happened to me and send it to me as soon as possible.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Hops off the biobed and runs for the exit before the nice Nurse can grab her.::

ACTION: The other 2 Vulcans just sit and giggle hysterically at everything.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Enters the nearest Turbolift.:: TL: Bridge!

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Sec Team & Riley:  Take them by force if need me.  Myself and Commander Shania need to report to the bridge.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Put it on speaker, please.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::The team begins rounding up the Vulcans physically to bring them to sickbay.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Drags Surng from the Transporter Room to Sickbay.::  ALL:  Someone grab the other 2 Vulcans before they die of laughter.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::As she waits for the Turbolift to stop, she wonders where the fear has gone... she mentally checks the symbiont status and all seems in place... for now.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Helps grabbing one Vulcan while the other Security personnel take the others.::

TO Brigs says: 
::Taking the shoulder of Surng.::  FCO:  Here, let me help you with him.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
TO:  Thank you.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Open the communication with the independent vessel on speakers.::

Harold says: 
@COM: Triton: It's so cold here on the wall...all fall down and broken.  I can't find the pieces and I have no glue.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::feels the TL stop and steps on the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Shakes her head.::  Out loud:  More riddles.  
OPS:  What do you think it means?

Harold says: 
@COM: Triton:  Humpty has no friends....are you the King's horses or the King's men?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Approaches the Captain.::  CO:  Reporting for duty, Captain.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  I have no idea.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief at the Chief Medical Officer as she enters.::  CMO:  Lieutenant, you came at a good time.  How's your counseling skills?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Well, I'm no counselor. I only have the few counseling classes they made us take during medical training and my experience dealing with patients.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Walks into sickbay.::  Nurse Knight:  Check these individuals out, and as soon as they are clear, turn them over to Ensign Riley.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Enters Sickbay with Surng by her side.::  Nurse Knight:  We brought you some patients.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  That's good enough for me.  ::Pats her hard on the back.::  You're in charge.  I'm transporting over to the independent vessel to find out what's going on over there.  Have Operations keep a lock on me.

Nurse Knight says:
FCO/CTO:  Will do.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  In charge of what?  The ship?

Surng says:
::Sees the Nurse and screams.::  Out loud:  Nooooo....she is wicked and vile and has no heart!  But there it is painted on her...how can that be?

Nurse Knight says:
Surng:  Calm down.  Sit on the biobed, please.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Two security officers grab him to hold him down.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  The bridge, the ship, ::Listens to the message.:: .. that .. ::referring to the message.::  Have fun now.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Turns and leaves Sickbay.::  Nurse:  Have fun and never mind them talking about walruses or oysters.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  But... I... fear... ::resigned::  Will do.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Leaves sickbay with the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Our time is on the bridge now.

Surng says:
Nurse Knight:  But I drank the potion and fell down very small....yet the tears made the house float away....

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Grins, and then walks over to Science Officer Cadet Tierney, and squeezes her shoulder, her little sister's eyes beaming so proud of her.::  SO:  Make me proud, Cadet.  ::Heads for the turbolift waiting for the doors to open and then steps inside.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Heads to the bridge.::  CTO:  Yes, it is.  I'm glad to be away from them actually.

Nurse Knight says:
FCO:  Walrus and oyster?  ::Turns towards Surng.::

ACTION:  The other two Vulcans are just pointing at everything and everyone and giggling hysterically.

Nurse Knight says:
Surng:  I'll give you some potion to calm you down boy.  ::Sedates Surng.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Steps into the Turbolift.::  FCO:  It was an experience.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Enters the Turbolift, and orders it to Transporter Room 1.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  What message was the Captain talking about?

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Whispers to the Chief Medical Officer.::  CMO:  That's my big sister, you know.

TO Riley says:
Nurse Knight:  If you need help to calm them, just holler.  We are not going anywhere.

Harold says:
@COM: Triton:  How come no one will rhyme with me?  I can sing about the stars and the moon, but not the sun.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Follows the Chief Tactical Officer into the Turbolift.:: CTO:  What do you think happened to them?  I mean, they are Vulcans.  At least the ears indicate they are.  Their behavior surely doesn't.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Exits the Turbolift and walks down the corridor to the transporter room.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  Good to know.  Anything on sensors?  ::Feels her head start spinning a bit with all the new info incoming, sits down in The Big Chair (TM).::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
TL:  Bridge.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO:  I don't have enough information to make a logical estimate of the behavior at this time.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  What's that about rhymes?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CTO:  Well, I hope the medical staff can help them somehow.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Moves her fingers in circles around her head.::  CMO:  I think he's crazy, but my guess is something is causing him to act that way.  That's what the Captain was going to check out.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  So I guess I should try to interact with that person?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Pauses and thinks.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO:  I am sure they will do their best.  ::The Turbolift stops and the doors open to the bridge.::

SO Cadet Tierney says:
CMO:  There are some lessening in the gases of the nebula.  It almost looks like there's an opening in there.  I'm still trying to get better scans.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
COM: Harold: Can you sing about the moon and the stars to me? But not the sun?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at the Science Officer.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Enters the Transporter Room, and steps up onto a pad with the Counselor.::  TR Chief:  Ready for transport to the independent vessel.  Two to beam over.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Steps out of the Turbolift as the doors open.::  CTO:  And let’s hope it's not catching...

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Notices the Flight Control Officer and Chief Tactical Officer arriving.:: FCO:  I'm glad to see you, Commander. The Captain left me in charge, but I have no idea what is going on right now. There is a comm open with someone who wants to rhyme and sing.

Harold says:
@COM: Triton: Will you sing or smile?  Either one is beyond my reach as I run from the bandersnatch.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Relieves a Tactical Officer at station.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Looks around.::  CMO:  Where is the Captain, Lieutenant?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
COM:  Harold:  I can smile.

ACTION: The Captain and Counselor beam over to the bridge of the independent vessel.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Looks up at the Chief Tactical Officer, but says nothing.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Turns to the Chief Medical Officer.::  CMO:  I don't think anyone here is in the mood to sing and rhyme at the moment.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: The Captain called me as I just woke up in sickbay and ordered me to come here. Before I got to understand what was going on, she was gone. Science Officer Tierney said something about the Captain checking up on someone.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  I agree, but the Captain told me to take care of the message...

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Mutters away as she sits down at helm.::  CMO:  What does the message say?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SO:  Where is the Captain, Cadet?

SO Cadet Tierney says:
CTO:  She beamed to the Independent vessel just a few minutes ago, Sir.  I have confirmation of transport.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO:  I sure hope we have a lock on them...

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Since you are outranking me, I think it would be best you be in charge of the ship now.  Especially since I have no idea what is going on right now.

@INFORMATION: As the Captain and Counselor materialize on the bridge they see the same sort of chaos as on the Vulcan ship; crew bodies lying in strange angles, some with hideous expressions on their faces.  Two members are locked in death with their throats in each other's mouth.  Alone in the midst is a small human male wearing an oversized lab coat.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO:  I do not see where any Security personnel went with her.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
FCO:  I heard the Captain ask the Chief Medical Officer to have Operations keep a lock on them.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  Where is the Captain right now?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@CNS:  Check them.  I'll get biosigns of these others.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Shrugs at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Everything went so fast...

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Heads over to one of the bodies, and starts to run scans looking for cause of death.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO:  I recommend sending a team to her immediately.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  The message talked about rhyming. Singing about stars and moon, but not the sun.  I've tried to interact with it, but other than asking me to sing or smile, it didn't say much.

Harold says:
@::Turns and sees the two newcomers.::  CO:  Oh...you are here and I am here, and we can dance together.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Keeps her eye on the gases in the nebula, and continues to run scans.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO:  Keep trying.  I hope you have a nice singing voice.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS:  Please tell me you have a lock on the Away Team?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@Harold:  What is your name?  And what happened here?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Please send one.  We don't want to lose the Captain and Counselor.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
COM: Harold: Are you still here? I can sing and smile if you want!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Tries to wing it, not really knowing what she is doing anyway.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Takes a medical scanner and begins to scan Harold.::

ACTION: The bridge of the Triton can hear the entire conversation from the independent ship between the Captain and Harold over the loudspeakers as the channel is still open.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*TO Riley*:  Report to Transporter Room 1 with Team 2 immediately, and transport to the Captain’s last transport.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
FCO:  I have, for now.

TO Riley says:
*CTO*:  On our way.  Brigs is in charge in sickbay.

Harold says:
@COM: Triton:  You brought me the walrus and the carpenter and now we can dance.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@*OPS*:  This is Captain Tierney.  I have arrived safely on the Independent Vessel, and I am moving to gather information as to what happened here.  From what I can gather, there is one individual alive.  The rest are dead.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS:  Do whatever it takes to keep it that way.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Moves to an open console and begins to search the records for any indication for what has happened.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Riley and his team reach Transporter Room 1.::  Transporter Chief: Transport us to the Captain's location.  ::As they all step on the padds.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
*CO*:  Understood, we are keeping a lock on you.

Harold says:
@CO: Have you come to put the piece back together?  I don't have any glue.  ::Indicates with his hands the chaos around him.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL:  I guess the walrus and the Carpenter are the Captain and Counselor?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  It seems the Captain is taking care of the message.  That's the same voice as from the message.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  A Tactical Team will join you soon.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@*OPS*:  Very good, Lieutenant.  Beam me at the first sign of trouble.  I'm attempting to begin a transport of information from this ship's logs to the Triton.  Looks like I've just found the last logs of the Captain from this vessel.  I'm going to read through a little bit first, but the uplink should be underway.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO:  Can you scan that nebula again?  It just bugs me.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO/FCO:  I would take it has some kind of alternate meaning, since a walrus is a mammal of the planet earth?

@ACTION:  As the security team beams over to the bridge of the independent ship, a sudden surge of power blows out the transporter systems.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO:  Understood. 
CTO:  As far as I know, yes it is.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Yes, I think that is what a walrus is.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
FCO:  I have it on active scans.  There doesn't appear to be anything unusual, other than this one area.  ::Points to the screen.::  It looks like an opening of some kind.  ::Sees her screen flicker.::  What just happened?  ::Taps her console.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS:  What was that?

TO Riley says:
@::As the team fans out, Riley move to the Captain's side.::  CO:  You should have taken us when you left, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Ignores Harold, but notices the Security team has beamed.::  Security team:  Can you take care of him?  ::Points to Harold.::

Harold says:
@::Looks over at the burly security men and beams with a huge smile.::  Security guys:  All the King's horses and all the King's men.

TO Riley says:
@::Motions to the men to take Harold under guard.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@TO Riley:  There was no time.  We need to know what is going on here.  I've found the Captain's latest logs.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Begins to skim the pages of the Captain's logs from the independent vessel.::

TO Riley says:
@::As the men secure the bridge, they keep a close eye on Harold.::  CO: Can I offer any assistance?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Has your team arrived safely?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO:  Yes, they have, and just got a report that the Transporters have just blown.  None of them can not beam back.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
FCO:  Was there a power surge?  For a second there, it seemed as if my console lost power.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@TO Riley:  Sure, help me go through these logs.  I'm hoping we can find out what happened here, and get back to the Triton quickly.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: Thank you.

TO Riley says:
@::Holsters his phaser and begins going through the logs along with the Captain.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS: Transporters have blown? How fast can they be repaired?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO:  I believe Lieutenant Gaeb is trying to find out what it was.  In the meantime, analyze the data you got on that opening.

@INFORMATION: The logs of the Captain reports of the excitement of the scientists arriving and.  Then he mentions that some of the scientists are acting erratic.  In the space of two weeks, the mania has spread.  At first starting with glimpses of things in the corner of your eye.  Then hearing sounds.  Then hallucinations and finally madness.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Nods to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Aye, Commander.  Right away.  ::Begins to sift through the data.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO: The transporters are not functioning properly.  It will take about 20 minutes to correct the problem.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  Have the repair teams start their work.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Calls Shuttlebay and orders them to ready a shuttle on standby.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: How long would it take us to send a shuttle?

TO Riley says:
@CO: It seems there might have been some kind of a disease that took time to happen, though I am no doctor.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Reads the logs.::  TO Riley:  When I was on the bridge on the Triton, I could have swore I saw a Yeoman arriving twice to have me approve the routine assignments.  But no one else saw her arriving the second time.  I think what happened here, may be about to happen on the Triton.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO: I'm reading a power surge from the Independent warp engines...

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: I have the team down in Shuttle Bay preparing one right now for immediate departure; shouldn't take them longer than 3 minutes.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  Our transporters have blown. The repair team is at work. It'll take about 20 minutes. ::Hears the Operations Officer and stops mid-sentence.:: Is everything okay, Captain. We are reading a power surge on from the Independent warp engines.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Listens to Operations talk about the power surge.::

TO Riley says:
@::Looks up at the Captain.::  CO:  We must get out of here and fast then.  I don't want to be like them.  ::Points around the bridge.::

@ACTION:  A warning and beeping start from every console on the bridge of the independent ship.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Aye, we should probably send one in case it takes longer to repair the transporters.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Steps back away from the console she is at.::  *CMO*:  Uh, we could have a problem here, Doctor.

TO Riley says:
@::Presses buttons accessing stuff, trying to figure out what the beeping and warning is.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO:  Sir, I suggest we do an emergency transport using the cargo bay transporters.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
::Immediately begins scans of the independent vessel.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Hears the Operations Officer.::  *CO*:  We will try to beam you out as soon as possible.  Lieutenant Gaeb is working on other possibilities.  Is there any way we can help you in the meantime?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  Is it safe?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO:  We have less than 60 seconds...

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@::Steps back toward the console, looking again at the warning message.::  *CMO*:  Please be advised that what has happened here, may be happening on Triton.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO:  It is not safe, they are meant for cargo......

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Gets the okay from her team.::  CMO:  The shuttle is ready.  I could take off right away.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Any suggestion of what we should do?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  What is happening?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Feels overwhelmed.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
@*CMO*:  I've created an uplink to the data on this vessel.  Get as much information as you can!

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO:  But I'll use the regular transporter buffer and boost the resolution to its maximum.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  You heard the Captain. Grab the data.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO:  The shuttle isn't fast enough.  We have to try the cargo bay transporters.

TO Riley says:
@CO:  This doesn't look good, Ma’am.  ::Starting to tremble.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CMO:  We should also move the ship away....

SO Cadet Tierney says:
CMO:  I'm receiving data, now, Ma'am.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  I guess... ::After the Flight Control Officer talked.::  Try it.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Once we have the Away Team, move away.

ACTION: Suddenly clearly over the loudspeakers the voice of Captain Tierney can be heard exclaiming: "My stars...I understand...and it is so beautiful.  If only you could see it!"  Then the ship explodes in a vast ball of light.  The Triton rocks violently as the shockwave rolls over them.

SO Cadet Tierney says:
CMO:  Securing the data in a safe place that it will not .. ::Looks up and stops, holding onto her console at the shockwave.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Tries to keep the ship steady.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Holds onto the console as the ship is rocked.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL:  Report!  ::As she sits back in her chair.::

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Tears fill her eyes as she confirms sensors.::  CMO:  She's gone, Ma'am.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Going over the damage reports coming in.::

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CMO:  No life signs .. anywhere.

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
Out loud:  She's completely gone.  ::Gets a sudden sick feeling in the pit of her stomach, like she's going to be sick.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  Wha... ?  I'm ... ::closes her eyes:: sorry...

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Checks his scanners.::  CMO:  I concur, Lieutenant.

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Turns away and wipes her eyes, still continuing to check, hoping for something else.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at the Chief Tactical Officer.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO:  Minor structural damage; nothing more, though the same systems are still down.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL: This system is such a mystery.  Could they still be alive... somewhere?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Leans back and whispers a prayer, then concentrates on the job again.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL:  We need to remain hopeful.

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CMO:  I would like very much to believe that, Ma'am.  But ..

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
SO:  Check the data the Captain sent.  Maybe an answer is within.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  Work with the Chief Engineering Officer to bring everything back in order.  Reroute power where it is necessary.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Take us in a safe spot, so we can regroup.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO:  If what did transpire on the other ships is our fate, I recommend finding some way to get us underway and out of the area.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO:  Aye, aye.  ::Engages thrusters.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Let's hope it's not our fate.  But before we move too far away, I want us to at least search for our missing crew.  They deserve it.

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Searches the scans.::  CMO:  There is debris.  Lots of it.  And .. scans confirm traces of body parts.  The mass and traces make up the ship and all the bodies that were on it.  And they include scans of ::Swallows and starts to cry.::  the Captain.  ::Sobs.::  She's gone, Ma'am.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at the Science Officer, not really knowing what to say or do right now.::

Host SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Takes a moment to dry her eyes.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Tries not to pay attention to the Science Officer and continues watching over scanners.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO:  We should at least beam the remains of the team aboard...

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods.::  OPS:  Beam the remains.  ::Can't believe she just said that.::

INFORMATION: As the glow from the nebula shines on the glittering pieces of the shattered ship, The Triton crew gives a last farewell to two of their comrades.

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