USS Vesuvius NCC 71985

"Background Radiation“
Episode Four:  Details and Detriments

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

TO Ryan Horn, in a struggle with SO Hope Lane in the brig, has shot her dead, obeying the last order of the XO before he was knocked unconscious by Hope herself.

The resulting puddle on the ground has revealed that Hope Lane was a founder, a changeling.

The phaser fire has set off an alarm, and the Second Officer is currently doing a deck by deck search for answers.

The XO is still unconscious in sickbay, and the TO is just coming out of shock.

The briefing in the Observation Lounge is finally about to get underway...

Host Gerry says:
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Host CO Royce says:
:: Has returned to the Observation Lounge. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Laying unconscious on biobed in sickbay. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits precariously balanced on her chair, feeling dizzy and nauseated. ::

BFCO Love says:
:: Stands in the door of the nursery watching Caleb and his friends at play. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Sits in the Observation Lounge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps off the turbolift, heading toward Lane's quarters. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches Chaser out of the corner of her eye while trying to pay attention to The Admiral and Commander Fabian. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Doctor, if you will please take another sample to verify my identification

FCO Horn says:
:: Sits in the Observation Lounge obviously distracted by concern from what she's sensing from her husband. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows the CSO towards Lane's quarters. ::

BFCO Love says:
:: Waves goodbye to Caleb and starts down the corridor to the turbolift. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Stands in the Observation Lounge, still in the blue undershirt of Sciences and Lieutenant Pips on the collar. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Starts to get his senses about him. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands and moves to the CO's side. ::   CO:  Of course, Captain.   :: Takes a small sample, holding the vial watching for any change. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CO: As expected, all clear.   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Horn says:
CSO: Any idea if the real Miss Lane is still on board?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Starts to wilt in her chair. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Thank you, Doctor.   :: Rubs the area where the sample was removed and goes to her chair. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Walks over to Horn's bedside and checks his vital signs. ::
TO:  How are you feeling, Lieutenant?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat, and turns her attention to Cmdr Fabian. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: My first instinct was to do a deck by deck, but since I thought about it, if the Founder was smart, Lane is in her quarters. The last place anyone would think to look.

TO Ryan Horn says:
Rachelle: I am not sure how I feel.

FCO Horn says:
:: Senses Ryan waking up. ::   ~~~ TO: How are you doing Sweetheart? ~~~

CMO Zria says:
:: Notices Chaser looking feeble and starts to move toward her, trading her hypo for a tricorder. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
Rachelle: I am not even sure I know what happened.

BFCO Love says:
Turbolift: Flight deck please.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Looks to the Admiral. ::   ADM: As I was saying, sir...they have found a way to strengthen the cloaking field and screen the launcher module.

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Is growing impatient, as if all the galaxy is conspiring against the Federation. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and goes to the replicator. ::   Replicator:  Two pitchers water, cold

TO Ryan Horn says:
~~~ FCO: I don’t know how I am. ~~~

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle> TO: From what I saw, you killed a Founder.  I'm not sure who the Founder was pretending to be, but the person's death sent you into a state of shock.  Almost as if you retreated into yourself.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Smells the CMO's coming but her head is spinning she can't seem to see her. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Approaches SO Lane's Quarters. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Taps at the viewscreen controls. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes the water to the table and places one pitcher at each end. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
Fabian:  Do you have details and schematics to share?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Returns to the replicator for glasses and places them on the table. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Realizes what happened and yells out. ::   Out Loud: HOPE!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her antennae start twitching. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Points to a spot on the Warbird schematics where Engineering is. ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: Take it easy.  You've been through a lot.  Once this meeting is over, I'll call Hunter to cover for me and come down, okay? ~~~

TO Ryan Horn says:
Rachelle: Am I clear for duty.

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands near Chaser and runs the tricorder over her, trying to stay out of visual range. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Nearly jumps out of her chair as Ryan's yell screams through her mind. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Looks to the OPS officer and watches that situation out of the corner of his eye. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: The launcher controls are carefully placed to be away from any critical systems.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves over to the windows watching her crew and listening to the report. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Attempts to open the locked door. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
~~~ FCO: I am on my way out of here. ~~~

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Points to another spot under the main torpedo bay. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: This is where the launcher is.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to the FCO and whispers. ::   FCO:  Are you all right?

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Nods. ::   TO:  Of course, Lieutenant, you were brought here more for observation until you came out of your state of shock.  Are you sure you feel up to returning to duty?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her head starts to bob forward as she fight to stay conscious. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
~~~ FCO: Have they found Hope yet? ~~~

BFCO Love says:
:: Enters the flight deck and walks to the Magma and begins to check her out. ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: Good, I'll talk to you later. ~~~

CIV McDonald says:
:: Listens intently taking a few notes. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Nods as he looks at the schematics, logical design. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
Rachelle: I must.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Exits sickbay. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Blushes a little. ::   CO: Yes Ma'am.  My husband is awake in sickbay and just remembered what happened in the brig.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CTO*: Horn to Horn.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles and nods to the FCO. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Seeing that the controls are smashed, uses phaser to cut an opening in the door. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: After studying the schematics in further detail, I have discovered that the modifications made to the Vesuvius' sensor palette is sufficient, however, it needs a more focused graviton emitter.

CTO Horn says:
*TO*: Go ahead Mr. Horn

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CTO*: Where are you at this moment?

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Nods approvingly at the analysis. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  A more focused graviton emitter?

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: If the deflector array can be modified to emit a beam on a frequency of 132.3 megahertz...we may be able to penetrate the cloaking field just enough to disrupt the magnetic constrictors.

CTO Horn says:
*TO*: I am outside the SO's quarters trying to gain entrance with the CSO

CMO Zria says:
:: Reaches out and helps Chaser back into her seat, settling her into a position so that she won't fall, and quickly administers a pain reliever...moves over to the CO and whispers. ::   CO:  Captain, Lieutenant Chaser has a broken wrist and two bruised ribs.  I'll need to get her to sickbay as soon as possible.  We can wait until after the briefing if you prefer, since I've slipped her something for the pain.

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: Yes, Captain.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CTO*: I am on my way.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Takes note of the frequency needed. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her tail droops. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at the CMO. ::   CMO:  You will go by transport with her.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at he controls to Lane's quarters. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  After the meeting.

FCO Horn says:
:: Watches OPS out of the corner of her eye, hoping she is okay. ::

BFCO Love says:
:: Crawls under the pilot's console and pulls off a panel. ::   Self: Ok, now what did the chief say was wrong with this?

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CO: Understood.   :: Moves back to the seat beside Chaser. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Hops on a turbolift and heads for crew quarters. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her mouth falls open she slums in her chair. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO/CMO:  If she isn't fit for duty, she should be in sickbay under observation.   :: Frowns. ::

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Override controls, Authorization Trelan Beta 3.

CTO Horn says:
:: Continues to cut hole in door. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Take her to sickbay.  Use the transporters to get there.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Walks over to the XO after the TO leaves and checks the readout on the biobed, nodding to herself. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*Inn* Royce to Inn.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Arrives outside of Hopes quarters. ::

Host CO Royce says:
<Inn>*CO*:  Go ahead Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
*Inn*:  Transport the Doctor and OPS to sickbay.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  I want her in restraints Doctor.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: It would be easier to use the emergency override.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Caleb slips out of the nursery and heads somewhere in the ship not knowing where he's going. ::

Host CO Royce says:
<Inn>*CO*:  Aye ma'am.

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: We will also have to be on the lookout for Jem'Hadar fighters.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>Self: He's stable and resting well now.  I'll notify Commander Trelan and Captain Royce when he wakes...

CTO Horn says:
TO: With the controls smashed they would not work

Host ADM Taylor says:
CMO:  Make it a containment field in case of...mistaken identity.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: The computer should be able to override.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Sighs. ::   ALL: They will certainly be enforcing the ships of GALE Force.

BFCO Love says:
:: Fiddles under the console for a while. ::   Self: Ok, now what's this thing?
:: Pulls out what looks like a damaged isolinear chip. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Goes to the nearest turbolift and randomly picks a deck.  In a squeaky voice…says Deck 5, feels the Turbolift head for Deck 5. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Rubs her belly, sensing the stress Ryan is feeling. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Materializes in sickbay and has one of the techs help her get Chaser onto a biobed...starts to administer a stimulant to wake her and decides that after the reaction to needles earlier, she should put her in restraints for her own safety and does that before waking her. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  Can you assist with the modifications that need to be done to our array?

CTO Horn says:
TO: Get back to the communication room perform your duties there. You are more needed there than here right now.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches as the doors to the SO's quarters part. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to snore. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Continues taking notes in the meeting totally unaware his son has performed yet another escape from the nursery. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Grins. ::   CO: Captain, it would be my pleasure to get my hands into something made for a real Engineer to do.

BFCO Love says:
:: Replaces the chip and closes the panel. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Administers the stimulant after the restraints are in place and sets the biobed sensors to monitor her condition. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows the CSO into the room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  Good.  They'll need the help

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Let me know as soon as you find her.

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  Is there anything else you can give us, Cmdr?

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Arrives at Deck 5 and wanders out. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: Ever since I was put on the command staff, Captain Orlando won't let me do too much.   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Trust me, I will keep you posted.

BFCO Love says:
:: Bumps her head on the console as she crawls out. ::   Self: Ouch! Darn thing!

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Continues to monitor Commander Kelson's condition and smiles when he starts snoring. ::   Self: That's a good sound.   :: Smiles. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: There isn't much more to give. All of their recourses have been dumped into effectively cloaking the launcher.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Heads to the communication room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Wanders down the corridor and sees an open door; Wanders in to look around. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods and looks around the room. ::   Admiral:  Is there anything you'd like to add?

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins treating the broken wrist after placing a regenerator over the bruised ribs. :: 

CSO Trelan says:
:: Motions for the CTO to check the left side of the room as he takes the right. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around the room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Scurries to the left of the room seeing movement. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Antennae start to twitch. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Looks to the Admiral. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Runs into the back of the CTO's legs, then falls to the ground. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ALL:  If there is nothing else, I think we can dismiss.  I remind you that this information is classified to the highest level.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Enters the communications room and gets an update. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Nods. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Does a wide sweep of the left side of the room and then heads towards the right. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Hears strange sounds in her sleep. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   All:  You all have your orders.

CMO Zria says:
:: Takes several blood samples before the stimulant takes full effect. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Admiral:  Is there anything you need sir before I go back to the bridge?

CTO Horn says:
:: Feels a bump on her leg, looks down. ::   Self: What the...?

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  Not at this time, Captain.

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: Captain, permission to get the proper uniform from your ship's stores?

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  If I were you. I'd implement changeling protocols.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   Admiral:  Then if you will excuse me.

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:   Whatever you need, Cmdr.  I'll see to it that Cmdr Trelan assigns quarters for you as well.

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Nods. ::   CO: Of course.

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: Thank you, ma'am.

CTO Horn says:
Self: What is a bothersome kid like this doing running around?  The parent should have better control over their child.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Feels a fog shrouding her vision. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  You have engineering, then.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  the CSO detects a very faint lifesign in the closet...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks from the meeting to the bridge. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Stands up. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Moves toward the Admiral. ::   ADM: Sir, you are an ole tactical man yerself, aren't you?

CMO Zria says:
:: Takes the samples to the lab and watches Chaser through the glass between to two rooms as she begins processing the samples. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* Royce to Trelan

CSO Trelan says:
:: Picks up a faint signal. ::   CTO: Over here!

FCO Horn says:
:: Pushes herself out of her chair slowly and waddles onto the bridge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan here.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Joins the CMO in the lab for a moment and updates her on the XO's condition. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* Status of the search, Cmdr

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Looks up at the CTO. ::   CTO: ‘scuse me.

CSO Trelan says:
*CO*: We are now in the Lieutenant's quarters…Picking up a faint signal. We are checking it now.

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Gets up and starts off. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Ignores the child and rushes towards the CSO with phaser drawn. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO*:  Keep me appraised.  Royce out.

CMO Zria says:
Rachelle:  Thank you Rachelle, I'll notify the Captain about his current condition.  Let me know when he wakes up.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries to roll over but can't move, her eyes flicker open and the hissing
begins. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The CTO shimmers like quicksilver and morphs into...the CSO

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her chair on the bridge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods as the channel goes dead. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Points the phaser at the CSO. ::   CSO: Now it is your turn to join Miss Lane

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Looks in sheer terror. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks as the CTO changes...as if looking into a mirror. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Runs full tilt into the CTO. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The XO begins to regain consciousness...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Quickly ducks and rams the CTO.  ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Fires the phaser, but the bump from Caleb throws her off balance and
misses. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Tapping her fingers on her chair... ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CTO*: Horn to Horn.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Quickly hits his combadge. ::   *CO* Captain! Emergency! Founder in the SO's quarters!

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  Caleb is knocked across the room in the melee, striking his head and lying very, very still...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the alarms begin to blare again. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls and hisses. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Releases the duty FCO and sits in the pilot's seat. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Grabs the CSO and tries to subdue him. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Horn to Royce

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks up at the alarms and the CSO's voice. ::   Self: What now?

CMO Zria says:
:: Sees that Chaser is awake and leaves the samples to finish processing. ::   OPS: It's ok, Lieutenant, the restraints are only to keep you from hurting yourself.  If you can calm down, I'll release them.

Host CO Royce says:
*Security*: There is a Founder in Ltjg Lane's quarters.  Security there on the double.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Struggles with the CTO, trying to wrestle the phaser free. ::

CMO Zria says:
OPS: Besides your ribs and arm need time to heal.

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*: Go ahead, Mr. Horn

OPS Chaser says:
:: Struggles and starts screaming. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Captain what is happening?

Host CO Royce says:
*TO* I've ordered security to Ltjg Lane's quarters.  Seems we have another Founder on the ship.

SO Lane says:
:: Moans slightly. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I am on my way!

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION: The CSO and the...CSO...fight intensely...

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Hurries out and to a turbolift. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Raises her voice to get Chaser's attention. ::   OPS: Calm down, Lieutenant!  No one is going to hurt you.   :: Prepares a mild sedative to calm her. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*: Keep me apprised!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Quickly brings an elbow up, striking his look a like in the jaw. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Checks his phaser to be on heavy stun. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Aye aye, Horn out.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Thrashes rips at the biobed with her claws. ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: Be careful my love. ~~~

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Jumps off the turbolift and runs down to Lane's quarters. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Enters the quarters and does a double take. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Makes another blow with the other hand. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Sees the CSO fighting the CSO. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Administers the sedative and waits for her to calm down. ::   OPS: Calm down, Tigodan, you will be fine, but we have to take care of your injuries.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her antennae droop. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Getting antsy wanting answers. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Sees the TO by the corner of the eye. ::   TO: Shoot the Changeling now.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Fires his phaser on wide beam at both CSO's. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  Both CSO's tumble to the ground stunned

CSO Trelan says:
:: Screams. ::   Out loud: Argh!   :: Falls, limply, to the floor. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Slumps to the floor. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO*:  Royce to Zria

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Slowly awakens not wanting to move. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Moans again. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I have the situation under control.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Moments later, steps from the quartermaster's office, donning the usual red undershirt with his plum and black uniform. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  I want a status report.  Where or who is that changeling?

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Squeaks out. ::   ALL: Help…

CMO Zria says:
*CO* Commander Kelson is sleeping normally; we can wake him any time you are ready to speak with him.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CMO*: Dr Zria to Lt. Lanes quarters immediately please.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Steps down the corridor to a turbolift. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I don’t know I have two CSO's at this moment and both are unconscious.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO*:  Good.  I need you to go to Lt Lane’s quarters.  Looks like we have another Founder

OPS Chaser says:
:: Mouth open, canines showing. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  Advising the CMO and sending her your way

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I advise keeping the channel open Ma’am.

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  Good idea.

FCO Horn says:
:: Shifts in her seat trying to keep her belly from rubbing the console. ::

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Hold us steady on course, Cmdr.

XO Kelson says:
:: Opens eyes to see lights of sickbay. ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Getting very antsy wanting answers. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: It appears Lt. Lane has been found.

CMO Zria says:
*CO/TO* Understood, I'm on my way.   :: Turns to OPS. ::   OPS:  Please lie quietly and let the regenerators heal your broken arm and bruised ribs.  As soon as they are mended, I'll release you.  I just don't want to see you hurt yourself more.   :: Grabs a med kit and hurries to the Ltjg Lane’s quarters. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*: Is she alive?

XO Kelson says:
:: Closes them again to stop the pain in his head. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
Computer: Deck Two.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Lifesigns are weak but stable.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Ltjg Lane has been found.  Her vitals are weak, but stable.

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  Where is the CSO and CTO?

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to sit up and feels the ice-pick like pain return. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her mind wanders back into the flower garden. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Slowly gets up and walks towards whoever it is standing. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Exits the lift on Deck 5 and hurries to the Ltjg Lane’s quarters...enters. ::
TO: What is happening, Lieutenant?

XO Kelson says:
Self: Son of a...   :: Grabs head as he makes it up to one elbow. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I don’t know about the CTO, but one of these two is the CSO.

FCO Horn says:
:: Pulls up the shuttle maintenance report and begins reading. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Exits onto Deck 2 and heads to the access panel to the upper sensor palette. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands as she hears this... ::   Self:  Oh no...

XO Kelson says:
Self: I'll never drink again...

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Sees the CMO and runs over and wraps his arms around the CMO's
leg. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CMO: These two need blood tests and Lt. Lane is in the closet.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Calms herself and sits back down...worried. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CMO: One of them is a Founder.

XO Kelson says:
:: Manages to sit up and open eyes to a slit. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: He watches as his memory conjures up visions of Xen, floating slowly away from him. ::   Xen: Don't leave me!

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>XO: Steady there, Commander.  You hit your head during a scuffle in the Brig.  Take your time.   :: Helps him steady himself. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Peers around to look for a medic. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Begins to tap her feet nervously. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CMO: I would suggest running the blood test on Lt. Lane as well.

XO Kelson says:
Rachelle: A scuffle?  How's the other guy look?

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Pulls on the CMO's pant leg. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Sees shuttle one is having some computer problems. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches the apparition, her mouth moving, but no sound erupting. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: We also have a child down here.

CMO Zria says:
:: Quickly administers the blood tests to the two CSO's. ::   TO: Of course, Lieutenant.   :: Shows the sample from the second CSO to the TO. ::   I think we have our founder...   :: Stands aside. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  A child!?  Whose?

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Sets to work to narrow the graviton emitter. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Rubs head and massages neck. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Orders the security team to take the Founder to the brig. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>XO: Commander, from what I know, the other guy was a female, and she is now dead.

SO Lane says:
:: Moans a little louder. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: I have no idea, but we have identified the Founder and he is on the way to the brig.

FCO Horn says:
:: Sets schedule for Michaels and Mitchell to work together on the shuttle. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Moves to the closest to check on Lane, quickly takes a blood sample and then scans her for injuries. ::   TO: Lt. Lane is definitely the real, Hope Lane.

XO Kelson says:
Rachelle: Dead?  I have quite a blank space to what happened, I guess.  Was it me that killed the woman?

Host CO Royce says:
*TO* Have a member from security take that child to the nursery.  Test him before he leaves!  And find his/her parents!

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: We have the real Hope Lane.

XO Kelson says:
:: Thinks. ::   Self: Why would I get into a fight with a woman?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Irritated that there is a child there. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Yes Ma’am.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>XO: I'm not certain, but I believe that Lieutenant Horn may have been the one that fired the fatal shot.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The CSO's heart rate is becoming irregular and fading...

Host CO Royce says:
*TO*:  Wonderful.     *CMO* I want her checked.

TO Ryan Horn says:
*CO*: Cmdr Horn is missing.

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Speaks up for the first time. ::   All: My daddy is the CIV...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wiggles around in the restraints. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*TO* Begin a search for him.

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits back on her heels. ::   TO:  We should get her to sickbay.  She's unconscious, appears to have suffered a blow to the head; most likely from the changeling that took her place.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Xen fades further and further into the background, leaving him alone. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>XO: I believe when Lieutenant Horn was telling me what happened he mentioned the name, Hope.

XO Kelson says:
Rachelle: Thank you for the information...I assume I have suffered a concussion?  Or is this pain part of the treatment?   :: Smiles weakly. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Loses smile at mention of Hope's name. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Wakes up in a dark room. Tries to hit combadge but realizes it is missing. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>XO:  Yes, you have a concussion; you'll have a headache for a few days.  I'll give you something for the pain.   :: Notices his change in expression. :: Are you alright, Sir?

XO Kelson says:
:: Memories start to flood back into Sam's head. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Reaches for her weapon, and again notices it is gone. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  Commander Trelan's heart enters fibrillation...

TO Ryan Horn says:
CMO: Transport her to sickbay.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Body starts to convulse. ::

XO Kelson says:
Rachelle: Hope?  Hope Lane?  Lt. Hope Lane???  She's...dead?

CTO Horn says:
:: Stands up and begins to explore the dark room. ::

CMO Zria says:
*Transporter Room*: Site to site transport for Lieutenant Lane from this location to sickbay.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO*:  We get an ID on that child?

TO Ryan Horn says:
Computer: Locate Cmdr Horn.

XO Kelson says:
:: Room starts to spin at thought of losing Hope. ::   Self: Hang on there, Sam ole boy...

Host ADM Taylor says:
<Computer>TO:  Commander Horn is in Lieutenant Lane's quarters.

CMO Zria says:
:: Notices the CSO convulsing and rushes to his side and activates a cardiac stimulator once she sees that he's in fibrillation. ::

CMO Zria says:
*CO*: Sir, I'll check him as soon as possible, I have a medical emergency at the moment.

CTO Horn says:
:: Bangs on the wall a couple of times. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Stimulator stabilizes the CSO's heart rate

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs... ::

CTO Horn says:
ALL: Can anybody hear me?   :: Yells. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pushes hard against the restrains but can't get away, her arm hurting now. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Worried about the medical emergency. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Suddenly lies still. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Lane materializes in the secondary sickbay ward. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
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