USS Vesuvius:  RISA Rising:  Episode Two

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Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

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After the CSO was msitakenly arrested for interstellar terrorism, and the XO was slapped into next week by security, the whole situation was found to be a misunderstanding.

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Several of the Crew have gone off to other places, knowing that they be only hours away from being called back to active duty.

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Romance has been the theme of the hour, and several crewmembers are pairing up for "dates" of various sorts.  

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The Chef has even ordered extra dates for the galley aboard the ship.

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Life is normalizing, and shore leave is now drawing to a close...

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: At the helm of the Magma ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: In his quarters on the Vesuvius, reading a treatise on Earth's history during World War II ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: In the shuttlebay looking over the shuttle ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Leaving his room at the resort he decides to return to the beach for some mediation ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: At the navigational station on board the Magma ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Returns to the hotel where he is staying:: goes to his room and has a nap ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Leaving quarters with something "extra" ::

AFCO Lane says:
Self: How in the world did Sam manage to do this?   :: Shakes her head ::

Host CO Royce says:
COMM: Vesuvius:  Magma to Vesuvius.  Beginning landing sequence.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at controls, adjusting attitude and pitch ::

CNS Becca says:
:: In my quarters on the Vesuvius just trying to relax ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters turbolift ::

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Locate Lt. Lane...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Walks around the ship looking at the green stains and the scorch marks ::

Host CO Royce says:
< Shuttlebay > COMM: Ves :  Shuttle bay is clear for landing.

XO Kelson says:
<Computer> Lt. Lane is in Shuttle bay one.

XO Kelson says:
Self: Uh oh...

CIV Galen says:
:: Drifts in and out of sleep, decides to get up and head back for a walk along the promenade ::

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Shuttle bay 1...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Cutting impulse engines. Engaging thrusters.

CNS Becca says:
:: Curls up on the couch with a good book and just relaxes ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits turbolift ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Runs her hand over some of the damage still shaking her head ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   CSO: Approach looks good.

XO Kelson says:
:: Cautiously approaching shuttle bay ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Leaves the hotel and walks along the promenade looking at things to take back to the Ves ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters and spots Lt. Lane ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Checking readouts  ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Crosses the hot sand and watches out at the setting sun. He smiles as he sits slowly and allows his eyes to drift shut ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Keeps what he is carrying behind his back ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Just relaxes out ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Moves over to talk to the shuttlebay chief but stops as she sees Sam entering the bay ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Manuvers the Magma through the shield of the cargo bay and brings it softly to a landing ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles as she sees him ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Picks out a nice calm painting for his living quarters ::   Self: Yah, that'll do just fine.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles over to the CSO ::   CSO:  Glad to be home.

XO Kelson says:
Hope: And how does the shuttle look today, Hope?

CIV Galen says:
:: Heads back to the hotel to collect his things with the painting under his arm ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: I agree.   :: Grinning ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Well hello Commander, nice to see you so soon. Well I think she looks space-worthy enough, but I think she's going to need a new paint job.   :: Smiles ::

CMO Delar says:
:: His eyes close and he begins to focus on the sound of Royce, locking it deep within his mind and controlling the screaming echos ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Reaches his room and collects his things, goes down to the front desk and checks out, sneezes as he's walking out the front door, grumbles to himself ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and grabs her med kit... ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: So what brings you down here Sam?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Secures stations and opens hatch ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Yes...The chief assures me HIS shuttle will be ready soon.   :: Smiles ::   Though, I think I need to review my shuttle piloting skills in the holodeck.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks out onto the bridge::   Duty Officer: Report.

CIV Galen says:
:: After a short trip in a transporter he finds himself on the vesuvius, walks back to his quarters, walks in and plops everything down ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Listens to the report ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Puts the painting up over his couch ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Laughs ::   XO: If you need any tutoring just let me know.

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Oh...I was just in the neighborhood.  On my way to the bridge.  Thought I'd see if you would like some more of the flowers you picked while on our picnic.

XO Kelson says:
:: Brings bouquet out from behind his back ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Recall all staff from the surface.  We need to get underway.  Set course for 153 mark 2, Romulan Neutral Zone.  Depart as soon as we can.

CIV Galen says:
:: Walks over to the replicator and orders some nacho chips and salsa, sits down relaxing with a book ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Scrolls over to a technical briefing ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks into Ready Room ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Reads the book, but starts to nod off ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Oh Sam...they're beautiful.   :: Takes the flowers and sniffs them ::   You really shouldn't have.   :: Smiles sweetly ::

CMO Delar says:
:: His mind begins to drift and a pained expression comes over him as he tries to regain his focus ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Well, they went so well in your hair that I thought this should keep you in good supply for awhile.
:: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Puts the book down and decides to head up to the bridge ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Leaves his quarters and heads to the nearest tubolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge

AFCO Lane says:
:: Reaches up and touches her hair ::   XO: You are so thoughtful.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps off the Magma and heads toward the door leading into the cooridor ::

CIV Galen says:
:: After a few short seconds he finds himself looking at the bridge, walks on and stands at the back ::

Host SEC Smith says:
:: Sitting in Security monitoring status of ship ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Has a seat at her desk, calling up her orders ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns and starts for the door ::   XO: I was just about to head to the lounge, care to join me?

XO Kelson says:
:: Slips back into a drawl he grew up with ::   AFCO: Aww...shucks, Ma'am...   :: Kicks at floor ::  Twert nothin'.

CNS Becca says:
:: Starts walking around so i don't go to sleep ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Quietly stands there watching the crew work ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: I can't think of any place I'd rather be.   :: Offers arm ::

Host SEC Smith says:
ACTION:  Quicksilver coalesces into a Klingon warrior behind SEC Smith...

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Location of Commander Samuel Kelson

AFCO Lane says:
:: Giggles at Sam's speech then takes his arm ::

Host SEC Smith says:
ACTION:  The Klingon Warrior thrusts his D'hak'taG into Smith's throat...

Host SEC Smith says:
Achh...!   :: Falls over ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Wakes from his meditation and hears his comm badge beeping. He taps his badge and realizes that he has been recalled to duty. Sighing, he goes to prepare himself ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   Computer: Deck 5.

Host CO Royce says:
< Computer > :  Commander Kelson is in the shuttle bay one

CNS Becca says:
:: Starts cleaning up my quarters. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*:  Royce to Kelson

XO Kelson says:
:: Heads off for lounge with Lt. Lane ::

Host SEC Smith says:
ACTION:  The Klingon Warrior desolidifies into quicksilver and slides into a seam in the wall...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Walks to the turbolift ::   XO: So Sam...   :: Pauses as Sam is beeped ::

XO Kelson ::hits commbadge:: *CO* Kelson here... (CommBadge.wav)

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Commander, I have recalled the crew.  We are to be enroute the Romulan Neutral Zone

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Recieves report on PADD ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Gets serious ::   *CO* On my way, Captain. Kelson out.

CTO Wakefield says:
Self: Returned to duty?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits lift and enters the main Science lab ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Returns to her reports ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks at Sam and sighs ::   XO: Shoreleave is over huh?

CMO Delar says:
:: Exits the resort with his light bags packed quickly and heads off to meet several other teams departing for the Vesuvius ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps his commbadge ::   *CO* Galen to Captain Royce, you need me anywhere in particular?

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: I guess we should postpone this visit to the lounge and get to work.   :: Half smiles ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Stands up and secures the special phaser Admiral Taylor gave him into the concealed holster he
constructed ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: We'll need our best pilot on the bridge if we encounter the Romulans.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Salutes him ::   XO: Aye aye sir...   :: Smiles ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Straightens uniform tunic, and tugs on his Ho'quj to make sure it's straight ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Report to the bridge.  I can use you at OPS.

CNS Becca says:
:: I start walking around on the ship ::

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Walks in to Security for regular change of shift ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: I'll go and find you one.   :: Laughs ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Turns them toward the turbolift ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and leaves her ready room, entering the bridge ::

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: I'm standing at the back of the bridge.  I'll wander down to OPS. Galen out.   :: Walks down to the OPS station and takes his place.   :: Taps a few buttons ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Exits his quarters on route to bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: After the last battle, I've seen enough thank you.   :: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Nods to the CO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks and sees the CIV on the bridge ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Steps into the lift ::   XO: Coming Commander?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters turbolift ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks on to the bridge just to see what is going on ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Waits near turboshaft ::

XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Right behind you, Lt.

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Looks around and sees an empty desk ::   Smith: Hey Ira!  You playing hookie?

CMO Delar says:
:: Eventually makes his way to the Vesuvius and leaving his bag makes his way directly to the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Bridge...

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Has a funny feeling and walks around desk ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Stands there with a silly grin on her face ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Lowers voice::   AFCO: I just want to say before we get to the bridge...I had a wonderful time on our picnic.  And look forward to many more...   :: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: Orders ma'am

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Sees body ::   Self: Oh my gods...   :: Taps communicator ::  Security to sick bay!  Medical Emergency!  One for immediate transport, one meter in fromt of me!

AFCO Lane says:
:: Can feel her face flush red ::   XO: I had fun too Sam.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Check status on all departments for readiness.

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Draws phaser and dials it to heavy stun ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am

XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles at her comment as the turbolift doors open to the bridge ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits lab and enters the lift once more ::   Computer, bridge.

CIV Galen says:
*ALL Departments*: Status report.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Nods to the XO and heads to the helm ::

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Taps communicator as Smith dematerializes ::   *CTO*: Wesson to Wakefield!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps on a PADD as the lift speeds toward its destination ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*SEC*:  Wakefield here.

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to his position beside Captain and nods back to the Lt. ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters the bridge and walks up to the wooden railing and looks around ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Just walking around the bridge but stays out of the way ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain...   :: Nods ::   I hope your trip was a success.

CIV Galen says:
:: Looks back at who just walked in and nods at the CMO ::

Host SEC Wesson says:
*CTO*: Sir, I just found Smith, stabbed in the throat at the main security desk.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Relieves the officer at the helm and takes her seat ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Commander.  Sorry to cut everyone's shoreleave short.  I hope you had a good time.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Begins to check her flight systems ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Nods to the CIV and looks around for someone for a brief on why they've been recalled ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: son of a...!!! ::  *SEC*:  Lock down the ship immedeatly Mr. Wesson.  And secure the room.  I'm heading to sickbay first.

CTO Wakefield says:
*SEC*:  Then I'll be up there.  Don't touch anything!

XO Kelson says:
CO: Mine could not have been better.  Even with the rude treatment by the Risan security team.   :: Smiles ::  But we all have to go back to work sometime.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters turbolift::   Computer:  Sickbay.

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  As soon as all departments check in, take us out.   AFCO:  Lt., once clear of Risa, set course 153 mark 2

CTO Wakefield says:
*Bridge*:  Bridge this is Wakefield.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Can overhear the CO and XO and just smiles to herself ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  I hope your all right from that incident

CIV Galen says:
CO: I've gotten no reports back shall i repeat the request?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits lift and heads to SCI I ::

Host SEC Wesson says:
*CTO*:  Aye sir!  Wesson out.   :: Hits the alert call ::   *Shipwide* All Hands, this is Security Officer Smith!  The ship is now in full lockdown!  No one moves through the halls alone.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Yes, then report the status to the Commander

CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am

XO Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye Ma'am.

Host SEC Wesson says:
:: Secures the room ::

CIV Galen says:
*ALL*: Departments report please.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Arrives on deck 12 and heads for sickbay ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Goes to Mission Ops and brings up a display for Sickbay and the current staffing assignments ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: And none the worse for wear, Captain.

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks around the bridge and just watches and keeps my eyes open ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Brings the impulse engines online and prepares to engage ::   CIV: Helm is answering...all systems nominal.

CTO Wakefield says:
*Bridge*:  Bridge this is Wakefield.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  Lt. report.  What's the nature of the lockdown?

XO Kelson says:
<EO>*CIV* Engines at peak efficiency, Mr. Galen.  We are ready to leave orbit.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Snaps fingers ::   Self: Forgot about that blasted physical the Doctor wants me to get...   :: Smiles ::   Maybe another time.

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Captain, Petty Officer Smith was found stabbed in the throat by security.  I'm on my way to sickbay now.

CIV Galen says:
XO: Helm ready, and engines, all green lights.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Plots her new course ::

Host ENS Walker says:
:: Sees the injured crewman materialize ::   Self:  What the...

XO Kelson says:
CIV: Thank you Mr. Galen.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Exits turbolift and heads for sickbay ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*  Keep me apraise, Lt.  We have to be under way to the Romulan Neutral Zone

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Ma'am, course plotted and laid in.  Prepared to leave orbit at your mark.

Host ENS Walker says:
ALL:  Move it PEOPLE!  Code White resucitation!  Get me a spanner and microsutures!  Move it!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   XO:  Have all personnel reported back to the ship?

CMO Delar says:
:: Notices injury reports being filled ::   XO: Commander, permission to leave the bridge?

XO Kelson says:
CO: All departments have reported ready to leave orbit.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Captain, the perpetrator could have already escaped to the surface.  We need to contact Risan security if we're going to leave.

XO Kelson says:
CMO: Absolutely, Doctor.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO* Do it quickly, Lt.  We have to leave now.

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands quickly and marches out of the bridge and into a lift ::   Computer: Deck 12.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Take us out of orbit, Lt.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters sickbay and sees a medical team hard at work on Smith ::

Host ENS Walker says:
:: Works feverishly ::   Nurse:  Status!

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sciences ready. All sensor arrays at maximum efficency. Navagational deflectors are 100 percent.

Host ENS Walker says:
<Nurse>  Still asystole!  

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye ma'am.....leaving orbit and heading 153 mark 2.

CMO Delar says:
:: Almost flies into sickbay at light speed and looks around quickly ::   Walker: Status?

Host ENS Walker says:
Nurse:  Hard injection!  Push one amp Epi!

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons checking on the power outputs as they leave orbit ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Take us to warp 6, Lt.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Taps the console ::   CO: Warp 6 aye.

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Could you have Operations or Commander Kelson do that Captain?  I've got a lot to do and little time.  Besides, after the incident on the surface, Commander Kelson's request might hold heavier weight than my own.

Host ENS Walker says:
CMO:  He's not responding to epi.  I've pushed 3 amps in the last 2 minutes.  Asystole.

CNS Becca says:
:: Heads out to turbolift, enters turbolift ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Sam ::   XO:  If you please?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Watches the med team work ::

CMO Delar says:
Walker: Extent of injuries?   :: Picks up a PADD with data on the patient ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Watches the screen on her console for any variances ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks at the wound on Smith's neck... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
Walker:  Doctor?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Approaches the biobed ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Exits turbolift and heads towards my quarters so I can work on some paperwork ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Turns around ::   CTO: Lieutenant Wakefield...I must ask you to please leave immediately...   ::Goes back to his PADD ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Forward viewer on. Navigational sensors show all clear ahead.

Host ENS Walker says:
CMO:  His larynx and eosphagus have been completely severed, so he has been inturbated.  Whatever hit him did it with enough force to rip his vocal cords out and crush his arterial carotid artery on the left.

CIV Galen says:
:: Watches the power distribution and adjusts it nominally to keep things running ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Scans ahead of the ship ::

Host ENS Walker says:
CTO:  It doesn't look good, Lieutenant.  Damn...Charge paddles!

CMO Delar says:
Walker: ...then I suggest you find out...   :: Taps some commands on the bio bed display ::

CTO Wakefield says:
Walker/CMO:  I need to know what killed him exactly.

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Risa: This is the USS Vesuvius...come in Risan security.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Can hear the worry in the Captain's voice ::

CMO Delar says:
CTO: Now Lieutenant Wakefield...this is my domain...please leave or I will be forced to have you removed.

CMO Delar says:
CTO: You will recieve a full autopsy in the event of the officer's death.  Now if you will...please.

Host ENS Walker says:
:: Looks up at chronometer and slumps his shoulders ::  Self:  Damn.   ALL: time of death 21:48, ship's time.   CTO:  Looks like a three-bladed weapon.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Approaches the biobed and looks closely at the wound on Smith's neck ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks over to Wakefield and Walker ::   Walker: I can take over from here Ensign.

CNS Becca says:
:: In my quarters working on some paperwork ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hearing the report from the CTO, checks internal sensors for anything out of the ordinary ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Steps between Wakefield and the bio bed ::   CTO: Lieutenant...if required I will request Captain Royce to have you ordered from sickbay.

Host ENS Walker says:
CMO:  Aye sir.  CTO:  What do you call those Klingon ceremonial daggers?  That's what it looks like.

CTO Wakefield says:
Walker: You're right Mister Walker.  And I know exactly which type of three bladed weapon did this

CTO Wakefield says:
Walker: It's a d'k tagh Doctor.  That's the murder weapon.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks down at the bouquet of flowers on the floor under her console ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Nothing appears on internal sensors.  It's a possibility that whatever infiltrated security is no longer onboard the Vesuvius.

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: I await your official report Doctor.

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Risa: We have a dead crewman, possibly murdered.  Would like you to check all transports to the surface from 20:00 hours to the departure time of the Vesuvius.  Send any relevent information to our CTO station.  Vesuvius out.

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks right into the CTO's eyes very cold and unfeeling ::   CTO: ...as do I Lieutenant.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Exits sickbay ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns around ::   XO: A dead crewman sir?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Heads for security ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons ::

CIV Galen says:
XO: Nothing on short range sensors or long range sensos yet sir.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Is it possible then that the perpetrator is possibly one of the crew?

CMO Delar says:
:: Turns to Walker ::   Walker: Seems I have some work to catch up on...please access the computer database on Klingon internal physiology...we may need a brief refresher course...

XO Kelson says:
CIV: Thank you Mr. Galen

CNS Becca says:
:: In my quarters working on some paperwork ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: It's possible.   :: Looks back to console ::   Running a biological scan of Security.

CTO Wakefield says:
*SEC*:  Secuirty this is Wakefield.  I want every man scouring the ship for the murderer and the murder weapon.  We're looking for a d'k tagh.  A Klingon ceremonial dagger.

CMO Delar says:
<Walker>CMO: Aye sir...

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods in Hope's direction to answer her question ::

CNS Becca says:
:: In my quarters working on some paperwork ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*Bridge*:  Captain this is Wakefield.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Bites her lip ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*  Go ahead, Lt

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns back to her station and adjusts the course slightly ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Internal sensor scan shows only one person in the room for a twenty minute period prior to the discovery. That would account for Ensign Smith.

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to tactical to recieve information from Risa ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Keeps voice as nuetral as possible, although an edge of anger is clearly audible::  *CO*:  Petty Officer Smith is dead.  The murder weapon is a d'k tagh, a Klingon ceremonial dagger.  My teams are scouring the ship as we speak.

CMO Delar says:
:: Taps a command and has the courpse beamed to the mortuary. He crosses the hall and opens up case C-1, for investigation ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Interesting...Thank you, Trelen.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::  *CTO*  Any leads at this time?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods to XO ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A substance like quicksilver leaves the crack in the wall unnoticed and slithers into an air vent...

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees no record of transport OFF the ship at time requested ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Thinking ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks back to XO chair ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Negative.  I would also like to post security officers in sensitive areas of the ship, the bridge, engineering, the computer core...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nears security ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO* Agreed.  Go ahead, Lt.

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Thank you Captain.  Wakefield out.  :: Taps combadge to close the line ::

XO Kelson says:
:: In a low voice ::   CO: Risan security reports no transports to the surface from our vessel as do our logs from the 20:00 hours until the Vesuvius left orbit.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Gets the idea to check the transporter logs for the past few days, but it shows no activity ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Arrives in security ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Continues her monitoring of the ship's course ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Sees the casing open and Petty Officer Smith's body slide out. The blood is capped but the red tint and stains still cover his uniform ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Anything on internal sensors?

CIV Galen says:
:: Monitors the ships power status and nods to self approvingly ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sees blood all over the floor, and the main security console ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Nothing at all, Ma'am.  The victim was there alone for at least 20 minutes before the murder until he was found.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Feels his temperature rise with his anger ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Checking his steps with a data PADD he begins to conduct an autospy, beginning by assessing the officer's general health ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods, brow furrows... ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Damn bad timing this...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Wonders who could have done this terrible thing ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks closely at the blood ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: That it is, Captain.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Hit from behind ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: I just ran a check of the transporter log. They show no activity since we were on Risa.

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to CSO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Begins circling the room, trying to retrace the steps of the murderer ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  ETA to the Neutral Zone?

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Okay...so he was alone before the murder, during the murder and after the murder, correct?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: He was facing the console, the attacker came from behind, looks up... ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: According to sensors, yes.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: But he was facing the door... ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Warp engines go offline and drop the Vesuvius suddenly out of warp, inertial dampers screaming to compensate...

CMO Delar says:
:: Uses his Vulcan dicipline to prevent himself from getting ill at the sight of the gases and ripped flesh on the man's neck ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: So take away the possible and what are you left with?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: How did the murderer get in here without anyone noticing? ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the ship slow... ::   Self:  Now what?

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks at Jeffries tube access ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Report...what just happened?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grabs console as the ship slows suddenly ::

XO Kelson says:
*EO* Engineering...What's the status?

CIV Galen says:
:: Looks back at the CO ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs her fuzzy dice and rubs them for luck ::   CO: Neutral Zone in...   :: Sees the warp drive failing :: Ma'am, we just lost warp drive.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: That's too loud when it opens, and there's nowhere in here to hide... ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Spins back around to check the power output from the warp core ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Only thing left...something that can live in the vacuum of space, enter a ship, and leave no trace....

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Inertial dampeners can't compensate.

XO Kelson says:
<EO>*XO* Warp drive has been locked out by auxillary control.  We can't get it back!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  OPS Console goes inoperative

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Switching to auxiliary warp control.   :: Sees that it's not going to work ::

XO Kelson says:
*EO* Thank you, Ensign.  Get on it then!  Kelson out.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Realization strikes ::   Self: I'll be....

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to the XO ::   XO:  What do we have?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Where did he go after? ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons, spins around::   XO/CO: I've just lost control here at OPS

CMO Delar says:
:: Sighs as he looks back at his PADD and places several probes at and around the PO's neck to check for micro-cellular damage to assess the exact way the attack was done ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander...a shapeshifter...possibly a Changling.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Auxillery control is taking over our engines.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Grabs tricorder from the equipment bay and begins scanning the room for residue of any kind ::

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Damn...     XO:  You'd think with all this trouble we just got commissioned!    :: Furrows brow ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Possibly...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Science Console is locked out.

CSO Trelan says:
*CNS* Trelan to Shirley.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Her fingers fly over the console trying to compensate for the power loss ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain, let me take a team to auxillery control and see what is going on.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Helm Console is locked out.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Go...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hears computer beep :: CO: Commander, Sciences is locked out!

CIV Galen says:
:: Feverishly tryin to re-establish OPS control with no luck ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Pounds the console ::   CO: Captain, helm controls were just locked out!

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes two security men and leaves for aux. control ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  Are all the controls on the bridge locked out?  How about the sencondary stations?

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Aux. control.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius goes to warp and changes course...directly for the Romulan Nuetral zone on a direct course with Romulus...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Checks SCI II ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Feels ship kick into high gear ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the ship lurch... ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  What's our heading?

Host Gerry says:
<Computer> XO:  That destination is unauthorized, Commander.

CNS Becca says:
:: On my quarters working on some paperwork ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Oh Captain, we've just changed course...to the Neutral Zone!

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Feels the ship jump to high warp ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CNS* Trelan to Shirley, please respond.

XO Kelson says:
Computer: What?  Override...Kelson Beta 2

CIV Galen says:
CO: I have a suggestion, its a risky one at this high of warp speed

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Where in the Neutral zone?

AFCO Lane says:
CO: We're heading on a direct course to...Romulus!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to CIV ::   CIV:  I'll take anything right now

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks back to the AFCO ::   AFCO:  Acknowledged...How soon before we cross into the Neutral Zone?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Got it!!!! ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Captain, I've discovered a substance in security, I need the CSO down here ASAP.

CIV Galen says:
CO: Or any speed for that matter.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns and looks at the Captain ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Tries her best to regain helm control ::   CO: Ma'am, still no helm control....

CNS Becca says:
*CSO* This is Shirley?

Host Gerry says:
<Computer> XO:  Unable to comply.  checksum invalid.

Host Gerry says:
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XO Kelson says:
::waits patiently for computer response::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*:  Some kind of silvery looking....stuff.  The tricorder doesn't have a clue what it is.

Host Gerry says:
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