USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
From Dust to Dust
Episode 8

After investigating attacks on Dyrian III, a colony near the Romulan Neutral Zone, the Vesuvius set course for the water world of Hydora.

While the shuttle Magma was enroute the planet, the strange alien vessel reappeared.  The Romulan vessel Raven fired at the alien vessel only to have her disruptors disabled.  This delay was enough to allow the Magma to silently slip beneath the blue waters of Hydora.

Once the Magma entered the waters, the alien ship disappeared.  The Romulans declined any offers for assistance from the Vesuvius.

After venturing beneath its waters, the Magma came upon a tunnel, which eventually lead to the city of Hydoria.  There the Away Team were met by Doctor Kehari's brother, Hondric, Administrator of Hydoria.

The XO and Kehari are now meeting with Hondric while the FCO researches Hydoria's library system for information surrounding the Knosis….

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FCO Lorehani says:
@:: She enters the library and stands in awe in what she sees.  It's the most ornate place ever. A waste as far as she was concerned but impressive non-the less. She takes a step and her boot heals click against the stone. She winces as heads turn towards her and stares. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: In conference room ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits at her station reviewing the data on the science console ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Wheels forward and down the ramp a bit so he can see over the tactical console while still sitting; the fact that this is somewhere beyond lazy hasn't struck him yet ::

Host Hondric says:
@:: He enters the conference room and goes to the head of the table.  Their refreshments have been laid out as per his orders. ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: In the conference room watching her trunk as it is being brought in  ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Realizes he has to hold on to the Tac console so he doesn't roll down towards the Captain's ready room ::

CTO Peters says:
$:: Sitting beside the pilot of the shuttle, heading over to Hydora to meet up with the Vesuvius ::
Hondric says:
@XO: Cmdr, may I offer you something to drink. Our juices are phenomenal.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Trying to sound civil ::  Kehari/Hondric: I would like an explanation on what is all going on.

Shuttle Pilot says:
$CTO: We will be there shortly ma'am

CEO Davis says:
:: Notices the Conn is empty, and a quick survey of the Bridge shows that Lane is at her usual aft console ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Water will be just fine

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: An embarrassed smile comes across her face as she begins to tip toe through the room.  She goes up to one of the consoles and tries to make head or tails of it. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up at the CEO ::  CEO: Problems Lieutenant?

CEO Davis says:
:: Realizes he's looking a bit silly right now ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Smiles at her brother ::   Hondric: I'll take it from here...    :: Looks at the XO ::

Hondric says:
@:: Pours a glass of cool water. ::  XO: I understand you wanting answers Cmdr.  Maybe once you've heard our story you would understand. You don't want to become food stock for the Knosis would you?  :: Nods at his sister ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Well…  :: His grip slips from the tactical console, and he begins to roll down slowly before re-establishing it ::   Do we know what is interfering with our sensors and communicators?

CTO Peters says:
$:: Stares out the viewport, lets out a soft sigh, and thinks of starting out fresh again on a new ship ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: And that is exactly what we believe the Knosis is after

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Listens intently ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Commander...Hondric and I...as are all the people here...we are descendents of the C'stelan's

Librarian says:
@:: Walks up quietly behind the stranger and taps her on the shoulder. ::  FCO: May I help you?

CSO Lane says:
CEO: No, but I'm willing to bet that our mystery ship is involved somehow.

Hondric says:
@:: Pours himself and Kehari some a deep red type juice and places the glass in front of her.  He takes his seat and a sip of the juice. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Stands up and brings his chair over to the engineering console, then heads over to Science II ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: It has been recorded for millennia that the Knosis have been taking our people...and no one has ever returned. We can only assume our people are being taken as food.

Shuttle Pilot says:
$:: Sees they are with in range, and hail the Vesuvius ::

Host Kehari says:
:: Nods to her brother ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: It seems like we were heading at a trajectory that is too linear.  You can't solve the problem without at least a fundamental understanding of the parameters.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Startled she jumps but turns around and gathers her wits quickly. ::  Librarian: Ahhh yes... I'd like any information on the Knosis.

CEO Davis says:
:: Sits and activates the console from its low-power mode ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: When Dyrain Prime was dying, it is recorded that our people were more concerned about survival, then dealing with the Knosis

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Has many questions, but will wait till they finished talking ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: It just seems they followed us...

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Until we discovered they do not like water

Librarian says:
@:: Frowns for a moment and for the longest time just stares at the Blue stranger. ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: You don't think that the Captain and XO have worked all this out?  :: Smiles ::

CTO Peters says:
$:: Hears the pilot hail the ship, and starts to get nervous ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Takes a sip of the juice ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Turns, grinning ::  CSO: Hmm, no.

CEO Davis says:
:: Overhears the hail chime from the tactical console, and he gets up to answer it ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: It also seems the Knosis like the Romulans as well

CSO Lane says:
:: Winks at Davis ::  CEO: Well with Sam in charge.....  :: Giggles ::  oh never mind.

Librarian says:
@FCO: Very well, follow me please.  :: She begins walking towards the back of the room then goes up the spiraling staircase.   She leads the Blue stranger to a section that is cordoned off and stops. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Nods her head in understanding ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Stifles a smile as he brings the shuttle's hail to the view screen ::  COM: Shuttle: This is Lieutenant junior grade William Davis of the USS Vesuvius. How can we assist you?

Librarian says:
@FCO: Behind these ropes are everything you need to know. The writings cannot leave the area. There is a small table there where you can do your research. Please be careful with the documents. They are quite old.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Put it on the speakers Lieutenant please.

Shuttle Pilot says:
$COM: Vesuvius: CEO: This is the shuttle Link, have brought you a new crewmember, permission to beam them aboard

FCO Lorehani says:
@Librarian:  Of course.  I thank you for your help.  I promise to be careful.  It's just a bit of research.  :: She begins to smile. ::  You have a beautiful building here.  I can see you are quite proud of it.

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods, double-checking to make sure this was done ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to the CEO ::  CEO: Grant him permission Bill.

CEO Davis says:
:: Turns to Lane::

Librarian says:
@FCO: Yes we are.  :: A small smile breaks through the icy exterior. ::  Please take your time.  If you need anything, there is a Comm button on the table.  Just push that and I'll come.

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Our people came to this world over 15,000 years ago...

FCO Lorehani says:
@Librarian:  Thank you.  I'll try not to be too much of a bother.  :: With a nod she goes behind the roped off area and begins to examine the books. ::

CEO Davis says:
COM: Shuttle Link: Permission granted.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Continues to listen to the narrative ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Lower shields and have our new crewmen beamed to transporter room one.

Host Kehari says:
@XO: We've been Knosis-free ever since.  However, we know they lurk in wait, and now with attacks on the Romulans...it's only a matter of time before the Federation worlds are next

CTO Peters says:
$:: Gets up, and grabs her bag ::  Pilot: Ready when you are...  :: Takes a deep breath ::

Hondric says:
@:: Watches the Cmdr closely to see how she is processing the news. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Lowers shields and alerts the Transporter Room of the incoming officer ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Shall I go down to greet whoever this is?

Shuttle Pilot says:
$COM: Vesuvius: CEO: Thank you, they will be over shortly, Link out.

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Commander, until I saw the ship...I never believed in the Knosis

CSO Lane says:
CEO: I'll take care of that. You have the bridge for now and get those shields back up will ya?

Shuttle Pilot says:
$:: Activates transporters, and beams Ens. Peters off the Link, and over to the Vesuvius ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Raises shields as he sees the transporter cycle is completed ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Stands and moves to her trunk ::   XO: What I've been able to discover is monumental to the history of our people...and what has happened only confirms the myths

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: She pulls out a handful of scrolls and brings them to the table.  Settling down she opens the first one and realizes she doesn't understand the language.  She tapes her combadge. :: *CSO*:  Cmdr this is Lt. Lorehani. I need access to the main computer for some translating.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Shields raised.  

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands and heads for the turbolift and enters ::  Computer: Transporter room one.

CTO Peters says:
:: Realizing the transport was complete, opens her eyes and looks around ::

ACTION:  The alien ship begins to appear again...

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Commander, hold on..

Host XO Horn says:
@ Hondric/Kehari: You say that you are food stock for these aliens and you have been free from them for 1500 years. Why would decide to show up now instead of looking for more food when you were unattainable?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Tries to download and scan as much as she can into tricorder and Padds. ::

CTO Peters says:
:: Looking at her hands, sees that they are shaking.  Holding them tight together for a moment, steps off the transporter pad, and heads for the door ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Verifies the tactical scanners and sees the alien ship has simply appeared once again in space ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Holds the turbolift door ::  CEO: What is it?

Host Kehari says:
@XO: I feel that due to the circumstances and their re-appearance...that is EXACTLY what they are doing

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Taps her combadge again ::  *CSO*:  Cmdr are you reading me?

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The alien ship has appeared again.

CSO Lane says:
Computer: Hold.

CSO Lane says:
:: Curses under her breath ::  CEO: Let's see it. On screen.

ACTION: The alien ship begins to move towards the Romulan vessel...

CEO Davis says:
:: Somewhat glad the timing worked out this way, as he wasn't sure he was up to responding to this ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: Yes, but why wait 1500 years? Why haven't the Federation worlds seen them before if they are looking for food?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves to the command chair ::

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  Was the ship as what is written in the scrolls?

CEO Davis says:
:: Brings the image on to the viewer ::

CTO Peters says:
:: Stopping to ask the transporter chief for directions, exits the transporter room, and begins her look for the turbo lift ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@*CSO*:  Cmdr...  Are you receiving this!?

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Reading you lieutenant. but barely. What is your status?

Host Kehari says:
@XO: I don't know, Commander.  They have never communicated with us...   :: Nods to her brother ::   Hondric: It is indeed brother...and a sight to behold

CEO Davis says:
:: Boosts power to the Comm Relay, hoping to clear the signal a bit for Lane ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@*CSO*:  I’m in the Library, but I need the Computer to do some translating for me.  I've scanned as much as I can but I need to download before I can gather more information.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Turns back to the XO ::  XO: Though, we have detected a series of clicks and pops.  I believe that is how they communicate

CTO Peters says:
:: After ending up in a few dead ends, finds the turbo lift, and calls for the bridge ::

Hondric says:
@:: Goes into deep thought. ::  Kehari/XO: Since they don’t like water we know our people are safe.  What we don't know is how to protect your people Cmdr.

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: Have you been able to translate their communications?

ACTION:  The signal is weak from the library to the ship...

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans forward in the chair ::  *FCO*: Acknowledged.  :: Gets up and heads to the science console again and presses a button ::  *FCO*: Link established Lieutenant, send the data when ready.

Host Kehari says:
@XO: I'm not a communications expert, Commander.  To my knowledge, our experts here have yet to discovered a code   :: Looks over to Hondric for confirmation ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Taps a few commands into her Padd. ::  *CSO*:  Beginning down load now.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: What's that ship's status out there?

CEO Davis says:
:: Scans the ship on active scanners ::

CTO Peters says:
:: As the turbo lift stops, stay's leaning against the wall, and tries to calm her nerves before stepping out ::

Hondric says:
@:: Nods at Kehari ::  XO: We haven't been able to break their codes.

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric/Kehari: Do your myths tell where they came from?

ACTION: The Romulan vessel begins to fire on the alien ship

CEO Davis says:
Self: For God's sake...

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The Romulans are firing again.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks down at the console ::  *FCO*: We have a problem. Hold on that download please. We have company up here.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The readings are the same as last time on the alien ship.  If you look at the screen, there are fewer transparent regions though.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Raises eyebrows but stops the download. ::  *CSO*:  Download interrupted.  I'll let Cmdr Horn know.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Take us to red alert now!

ACTION: The alien ship fires upon the Romulan vessel and an errie blue charge is seen as it flies around the outer hull...

FCO Lorehani says:
@::Taps her combadge once more.::  *XO*:  Cmdr Horn this is Lt. Lorehani.  Please come in.

CEO Davis says:
:: Brings the ship to red alert ::

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Horn here, go ahead

CEO Davis says:
:: Auto-targets both ships, prepared to engage if so ordered ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Charge weapons and lock on to that ship.

ACTION:  The alien vessel solidifies and begins to open...

FCO Lorehani says:
@*XO*:  It's seems there maybe a problem on the ship.  I was just speaking with Cmdr Lane and she had to break off communications due to company.

Hondric says:
@:: Hears the Comm and frowns. ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Weapons locked.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Looks over quickly to her brother... ::   Hondric: I fear it is they

CEO Davis says:
CSO: There's a change in the configuration of the alien vessel.  I'm not sure what it's doing..

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Try hailing the Romulans and tell them to move out of range.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks closely at the view screen ::

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  Let's pray it's not.

Hondric says:
@:: Worry crosses his face regardless. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Understood.

CTO Peters says:
:: Takes a deep breath, and exits on to the bridge ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Initiates hail to Romulan vessel :: COM: Romulan Vessel:  Romulan Vessel, this is the USS Vesuvius.  Please take your ship out of range for the moment.  Repeat, move out of range..!

ACTION:  Communications are disrupted to the Romulans as a high-pitched sound re-sounds throughout the Vesuvius

FCO Lorehani says:
@*XO*:  Do you want to head back?

CTO Peters says:
:: Looks at her orders and wonders who the CSO is ::
CSO Lane says:
:: Covers her ears ::  All: What is that noise?

Host Kehari says:
@:: Looks distressed ::

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Did you get any other information, like who the "company" is?

CTO Peters says:
:: Covers her ears, and looks around :: 

ACTION: The vessel continues to approach the Romulan ship as it continues to open...

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Kill that Comm!

CEO Davis says:
Self: Agh...:: Looks down at console and kills speakers, wondering if it is a feedback ::

ACTION: The sound ceases on the Vesuvius...

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns and sees the CTO ::  CTO: Are you Peters?

FCO Lorehani says:
@*XO*:  Fraid no... But from the sound of her voice.. it wasn't anyone you'd invite over for tea.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: I'm continuing the message though with speakers disabled.  The alien ship is approaching them and appearing to open up or something.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: It's safe to say they are in immediate danger.  Orders?

CTO Peters says:
:: Takes her hands off her ears, and wonders what just happened ::  CSO: The one and only, may I ask who is the CSO? I am suppose to report to them when I arrive

ACTION:  The alien vessel has fully opened some compartment and now begins to engulf the Romulan ship...

CSO Lane says:
CTO: About time. Take your station. We'll make nice nice later.

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Continue with your research, there is not much we can do from down here.

FCO Lorehani says:
@*XO*:  But.... but....  :: Gets her temper under control ::  Aye Sir, but there is not much I can do without the ships computers. ::

CTO Peters says:
:: Frowns thinking she’s in trouble ::  CSO: Yes ma'am  :: Bolts to the Tac Console ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Steps back to provide room for the new Chief Tactical Officer and heads for his usual aft station ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Gets up and takes the helm ::  All: Ok people, I'm moving us in. CTO: Stand by to fire all phasers.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Opens another scroll. This one is full of pictures... She frowns a bit as she lays eyes on one that looks like the one they saw that kept ghosting on them. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Until we get confirmation that the ship is under attack, download as much as you can into your Padd

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The alien ship looks like it's engulfing the Romulan vessel.  

CTO Peters says:
:: Wonders who just left her station, logs on, prepares systems to fire ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves the Vesuvius closer to the alien and Romulan ship ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Maybe if we fire a torpedo and detonate it 2000 kilometers away from the ship that will draw its attention away from them.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Doesn't hear the Cmdr as she is now engulfed in the pictures before her. ::

ACTION:  The alien vessel has completely surrounded the Romulan ship and begins to close the opening...

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Open direct communications with Command Horn and inform her that we are going to try and assist the Romulans.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Too late.  I'm losing sensory data on the Romulan vessel.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The alien vessel is closing.

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Do you have any idea why they do not like water?

CTO Peters says:
:: Reads over the scans coming in, and makes the necessary adjustments
::

CEO Davis says:
:: Attempts to establish the Comm link anyway::

ACTION:  A distress call is received from the Romulan vessel...

CEO Davis says:
*XO*: Davis to Horn, come in!

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Try looking for the aliens engines and weapons and open fire when targeted.

Hondric says:
@:: Looks at her. ::  XO:  We have no idea.  We are not sure if it is just a fear or maybe something that could harm them.  For all we know water could be like acid to them.

Host Kehari says:
COMM: Vesuvius: This is Toral...we...lost...do...come...defend...your....

Host XO Horn says:
@*CEO*: This is Horn, go ahead

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Nods to Hondric ::

ACTION: The call is lost as the alien vessel closes around the Romulan ship...

CEO Davis says:
:: Brings Horn on to speakers ::  CSO: Commander Horn is up.

CTO Peters says:
:: Try to target the aliens weapons and engines. Finding what looks like a target, fires phasers ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Unsure if Lane still wants him to relay this message, given the appetite of the alien vessel ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Hits the console ::  *XO*: Commander, we're just lost contact with the Romulan ship. Those aliens are back and they appear to have engulfed the Romulans.

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: What is the status of the ship?

CTO Peters says:
CSO: Firing phasers ma'am

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Taps into the shuttles computer. ::  *Shuttle*:  Lock onto my signal and transport as many Padds as you can.  :: She looks down as another 7 Padds appear. ::

ACTION:  There is no reaction from the alien vessel to the Vesuvius' phasers

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: We are at red alert. All systems operating at nominal levels. We are not under attack.....repeating we are not under attack, but are trying to contact the Romulans.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: She picks up the top one and continues scanning. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues to keep the vessel on active scans ::
CSO Lane says:
CTO: Damage?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Quickly does some thinking ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Curses silently to himself ::  CSO: Commander, problem...the vessel is beginning to disappear again.

CTO Peters says:
Self: Ut oh.

CTO Peters says:
CSO: Ma’am, the ships have no reaction to our phasers,

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Are they targeting us?

CEO Davis says:
CSO: It doesn't appear to look that way.  They are simply fading away.

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: Try engulfing the alien ship in hydrogen molecules and oxygen molecules

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Then launch photon torpedoes.

CEO Davis says:
:: If he wasn't worried before, now he definitely is given what just happened to the last vessel that fired on the alien ship ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Any sign of the Romulans?

CTO Peters says:
:: Prepares a round of torpedoes ::  CSO: Torpedoes away  :: Launches torpedoes, and prepares the next volley ::

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am. We'll give a shot.

CEO Davis says:
:: Shakes head ::  CSO: None whatsoever.

ACTION:  The weapons are seen moving through the more transparent parts of the alien ship...

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric/Kehari: Is there anything else you like to add?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Abruptly she stands up and goes back to the shelving.  She pulls down another 1/2 dozen books. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Scans and logs the weapons effect on the vessel, or lack thereof; he's interested to see whether this ship is in this dimension or not given its constant change of state ::

CSO Lane says:
CTO/CEO: Let's try the Commander's idea. Prepare to engulf the aliens with a cloud of hydrogen and oxygen molecules.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Shakes her head negative ::   XO: I'm sorry if I caused such a ruckus in order to get here.  I hope you believe what I have told you about the Knosis

CTO Peters says:
:: Tries to target other parts of the ship that may not be so transparent ::

CTO Peters says:
CSO: How do we do that?

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: What is done is done. It would of been more helpful if you were more truthful form the start

CEO Davis says:
:: Sets up an equal distribution of hydrogen and oxygen, and commands the Environmental Systems to discharge the elements from the forward section of the ship's saucer ::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Reconfigure the torpedoes with the elements. Let me know how long it will take.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Nods at the Commander ::   XO: I understand Commander.  But under the circumstances, I was unsure I would have received help

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Work with Peters please.

CEO Davis says:
CSO:  Attempting to vent excess hydrogen and oxygen from the Environmental Systems..

ACTION: The cloud of hydrogen and oxygen moves towards the alien vessel...

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: The problem is that you did not trust us enough to try

Host Kehari says:
@XO: No Commander...the problem was I didn't believe in the Knosis to begin with....

CTO Peters says:
CSO: I was unaware I was able to do that ma'am

CTO Peters says:
CSO: Contact in about 20 seconds ma'am

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Keep me updated.

ACTION:  The cloud reaches the more solid parts of the alien vessel...

Host XO Horn says:
@*FCO*: Meet me at the shuttle

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: What is the status up there?

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Let's follow that with those torpedoes. Start the reconfiguration.

CEO Davis says:
:: Watches the  cloud carefully on his console, trying to observe an effect ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Begins to stand ::

CTO Peters says:
CSO: I’ve already started, give me a sec...  :: Works quickly on her console ::  Ready when you are.

ACTION:  The high-pitched sound returns and the view screen shows what looks like breaches in the vessels outer hull...

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: We're venting the elements now ma'am, stand by.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Startled. ::  *XO*: Ahhhh oh aye Sir.  :: Stands up and piles her books and such in a neat pile.  Gathering up her Padds and clutching them tightly to her chest she hurries out of the roped area and down the stars.  Ignoring the noise her boots makes she makes a beeline out of the building and hurries towards the shuttle. ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO/CTO: :: Turns to view screen::  Look!  It's having an effect.

CEO Davis says:
CSO/CTO: See those cracks in the middle, and towards the bottom?

CSO Lane says:
:: Covers her ears again ::  CEO: I see that.

ACTION: The vessel begins to shimmer...

CTO Peters says:
:: Winces her eyes::  CSO : I do now

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Waits patiently for the report from the CSO ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Taps her combadge. ::  *Shuttle*: This is Lt. Lorehani.. site to site transport authorization Tango Echo 34.

ACTION:  The FCO is transported to the shuttle location

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues to vent the elements from the Environmental Systems, boosting power to the  auxiliary systems on the ship so the ships own conditions are not changed ::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: What is their status? Power, weapons......anything.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Any sign of the Romulans?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Materializes inside the shuttle.  Tossing the Padds onto one of the seats she goes and sits at the flight control.  She begins the powering up sequence. ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Scanning...   :: Scans ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Exits the Conference room in a quick manner heading towards the shuttle ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Shakes head ::  CSO: Nothing..

CTO Peters says:
CSO: There off the scale, that’s all I can really find out

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Bidding Kehari and Hondric good bye as she leaves ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Listens as the engines come to live.  She pulls up sensors and communications.  She taps the console. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up at the screen and moves the Vesuvius off a bit ::

ACTION:  The alien vessel gets brighter as more areas are affected by the gases...

FCO Lorehani says:
@*CSO*:  Cmdr this is Lt. Lorehani.  Cmdr Horn and I are on our way back.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Get me Commander Horn again.

CEO Davis says:
:: Brings up communication systems on his console ::  *XO*: Davis to Horn.  Commander Lane would like to speak with you again.

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: Go ahead. Horn here

CTO Peters says:
:: Continues to watch Tac Sensors ::

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Commander, the venting is working. The aliens are losing containment. Multiple hull breaches can be seen now. Color is changing, glowing brighter now.

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Understood.

ACTION: The alien vessel grows brighter...you can barely discern its shape...

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: What about the Romulan ship?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Waiting for the XO now. ::  Computer:  Locate Cmdr Horn and transport her to the shuttle.

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: One thing Commander. The Romulans.....they have been lost.

CEO Davis says:
:: Monitors the alien ship, wondering why the vessel is changing color ::

ACTION: A small explosion is seen in the area where the Romulans were engulfed...

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: Understood the FCO and myself will be leaving shortly

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to Peters ::  CTO: Scan for any signs of the Romulans....or debris.

Shuttle Computer says:
@FCO:  Located Cmdr Horn.  Initiating transport.

CSO Lane says:
:: Covers her eyes as the light from the explosion glares ::  All: Ahhhh!

CTO Peters says:
:: Looks up at the CSO: CSO: yes ma’am  :: Changes her scans, and begins scanning the debris ::

ACTION:  Suddenly the Romulan Bird of Prey is seen slowly flying from the vessel...

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Sorry Commander, I think we just lost.....wait!  :: Looks closely ::  CTO: Is that what I think it is?

ACTION: The XO is transported to the shuttle

CEO Davis says:
:: Turns and looks at the viewer, amazed ::

CTO Peters says:
CSO: That would be the Romulan ship  :: Jaw drops ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Life signs?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Blinks her eyes as she suddenly appears on the shuttle ::

ACTION:  The alien ship disappears in a blinding flash of light...

CEO Davis says:
:: After a moment's hesitation, he turns to the console ::  CSO: For its troubles, it seems relatively unscathed..

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  Ahhh there you are..  :: Already has the shuttle in motion.  Entering the tube now.  Ma'am would you be so kind as to keep an eye of the Structural Integrity Field please?

FCO Lorehani says:
@::Turns the shuttle around and enters the tube heading for the water. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Jumps into the passenger seat and begins to monitor the panels ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles a sigh in relief::  *XO*: Commander, we have the Romulans back with us. They appear to be fine.

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  ETA.....  :: Taps console ::  15 min.

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: That is good news. What about the alien ship?

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Gone ma'am, simply disappeared again.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Nods to the FCO in acknowledgement ::

Host XO Horn says:
@*CSO*: Gone or destroyed?

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: You guess is as good as mine at this point Commander.

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Lets make a beeline for the ship and see what damage we can do up there shall we?

Host Kehari says:
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