USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10409.28
ACTD-wide storyline, Part 2
Episode 9

Debt of Honor…

The spatial anomaly collapsed upon itself then exploded outward sending out a large amount of extra dimensional energy towards the planet Varnaxia. The Vesuvius and her wing could only watch in horror as the resulting shockwave hit the plant.

U'Tahn insisted the Vesuvius and her wing go to the other side of Varnaxia, opposite the anomaly. Something was coming, but couldn't put his finger on it. However, erring to the side of caution, Acting Commanding Officer Hope Lane ordered the Vesuvius and her wing to move 1 light year from the planet while still staying in the lee of the Varnaxia.

They are now enroute back to Varnaxia and U'Tahn's settlement to assist as needed.

Ensign V'arn gave valuable information to the Acting CO before he died from a busted blood vessel in his brain. His body currently is in stasis waiting return to Federation space….

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OPS N’Duh says:
::Turns around::   CSO: The wing has been informed that we are returning to Varnaxia.

CSO Lane says:
::Sits forward in her chair and watches the viewscreen::   FCO: Take us into standard orbit once we arrive.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

FCO Gomez says:
CSO: Aye, sir.

EO Dylan says:
::In Main Engineering, checking the readouts on the plasma relays::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Try hailing U’Tahn again.

CMO Bannister says:
::In Sickbay, his hands on his forehead.  Jay is trying to come to terms with losing another officer.::

FCO Gomez says:
::Follows his course back to Varnaxia, then enters standard orbit::

FCO Gomez says:
FCO: We have standard orbit, sir.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Turns back to his console and monitors the power output.  Places all nonessential requests on hold until further notice::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Understood.

CMO Bannister says:
::Is obviously a little mentally distraught.::

FCO Gomez says:
::Makes a minor course adjustment for the impact of the anomaly explosion on the opposite side of the planet::

EO Dylan says:
::Looks over at Jeffers::   EO Jeffers: The relays look pretty good.

CMO Bannister says:
::Slowly looks at medical information regarding the V'Rax sickness and the virus that caused it in hopes that a cure may appear out of nowhere.::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Opening channels searching on all frequencies.

CSO Lane says:
::Taps her fingers on her leg::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius meets static...

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Let me know when you find him please.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: I'm not receiving anything but static on all channels.

EO Dylan says:
<Jeffers>EO: Yeah I just hope the injectors don't lock up again.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Refines the beam::

OPS N’Duh says:
COM: U'Tahn: This is the USS Vesuvius, come in please.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Keep trying.

EO Dylan says:
Jeffers: Again?? They never have locked up, at least not permanently.   ::Grins::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods::   CSO: Aye, will rotate frequencies to see if I can pick anything up.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Gets up from under his desk and runs to see to his charges ::

CMO Bannister says:
::Decides to tell Commander Lane of the news.::   *Bridge*:  Sickbay to Bridge.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Checks the lower frequencies, side bands, and UHF and radio::

CSO Lane says:
*EO*: Engineering, this is Commander Lane. I need a damage report.

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Lane here, go ahead doctor.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: His mandible starts to move as he views the V'Rax through the window to their room ::

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  I must regretfully inform you that Ensign V'arn is dead.  A blood vessel erupted in his brain.  There was nothing I could do to stop the bleeding.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Tries again a low band radio wave::  COM: U'Tahn: This is the USS Vesuvius, come in please.::

EO Dylan says:
*CSO*: No damage ma’am, everything is running normally.

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Varn is...gone?   ::Pauses for a moment::   I'm sure you did what you could doctor. Please make the necessary arrangements.

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  He is already in a stasis unit so that his body may be preserved until we return to the Federation.

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Thank you doctor.

CMO Bannister says:
::Almost demoralized::   *CSO*:  Sickbay out.

CSO Lane says:
*EO*: Engineering, I want to see that report as soon as you can manage it.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Enters the dorm-like room::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Is amazed at what he sees... ::

EO Dylan says:
::Scratches his chin::   *CSO*: Aye ma’am I'll have it on your desk within the hour.

CSO Lane says:
::Moves her chair over to the operations console::   OPS: Any luck yet?

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Nothing but static, Ma'am. I've tried every frequency I know.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Walks through the room looking at his charges who are still sleeping peacefully ::

EO Dylan says:
::Downloads the report onto a PADD::   Jeffers: I'm heading up to the bridge.

EO Dylan says:
<Jeffers>::Nods to Dylan as she continues her diagnostics::

CSO Lane says:
::Sighs::   OPS: Very well. Wait, check for life signs. There must be someone down there still alive.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Aye, I'm on it   ::Turns around and runs a scan for all lifesigns::

EO Dylan says:
::Heads out of main engineering and steps onto a turbolift::   Turbolift: Bridge...

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: I am reading one Nacandarian and several hundred V'Rax.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Any signs of damage?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Sends coordinates of the lifesigns to the FCO::

CMO Bannister says:
::Returns his attention to trying to find a cure.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Scans for damage::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Minor damage, Ma'am.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Structural damage to several buildings near the lifesigns

FCO Gomez says:
::Adjust course to approach the lifesigns::

EO Dylan says:
::Steps off the turbolift, walking over to Lane::   CSO: Here is my full report ma’am.   ::Hands her the PADD::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods to the EO as he enters the bridge::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Looks like we have to go down there. N'Duh, report to the transporter room.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Ma'am whom else did you wish on the away team?

CSO Lane says:
::Sees the EO and takes the PADD::   EO: Ah perfect timing. You have away team duty. They may need an engineer down there. Get the transporter room.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Did you wish me to inform the Doctor?

EO Dylan says:
::Nods::   CSO: Aye ma’am, I'll grab my kit and head there directly.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Grab the doctor on the way. There may be injured as well.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Goes back to the doors still in wonder at what he sees ::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods::   *CMO*: Please report to transporter room three for an away mission.

EO Dylan says:
::Steps back on the turbolift, waiting for the others::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Calls for his relief and heads towards the turbolift::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Waiting with the EO::

CMO Bannister says:
::Hears the COM and sighs.  He gets up and grabs a med kit.  He then leaves Sickbay and heads for the turbolift.::

CSO Lane says:
::Turns to the FCO::   FCO: Join them please. I'll remain here.

EO Dylan says:
Turbolift: Transporter Room.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Holds the turbolift doors::

FCO Gomez says:
CSO: Aye, sir.   ::Joins the OPS in the Transporter Room::

OPS N’Duh says:
EO: We might as well all ride down together.

EO Dylan says:
OPS: Agreed.   ::Smiles::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods to the EO::   EO: You may resume.

FCO Gomez says:
::Looks around the transporter room nervously, as this is his first away mission::

EO Dylan says:
Turbolift: Resume please.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Tries not to whistle in such a closed area::

CMO Bannister says:
::Arrives at the appropriate deck and then leaves to go to the transporter room.::

EO Dylan says:
FCO: Nervous?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Feels the Turbolift slow::

FCO Gomez says:
EO:  Uh...uh...n-n-nnno sir.

CSO Lane says:
::Taps the channel on the operations console again::   COM: U’Tahn: This is the Vesuvius. Come in please. U’Tahn, can you hear us? Come in please.

EO Dylan says:
::Grins::   FCO: It'll be fun, relax.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Looks at the FCO::   FCO: You're first, huh?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CSO Is met with static...

OPS N’Duh says:
::Exits the turbolift::

FCO Gomez says:
::Breathes in, then looks up with a nervous smile::   OPS: Yes, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
::Arrives in the transporter room.::

OPS N’Duh says:
FCO: Mine also...   ::Looks to the EO.::

FCO Gomez says:
FCO: They didn't train us too heavy on away procedures in Flight Control School.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Taps combadge to have the OPS Manager bring their gear to transporter room 3::

EO Dylan says:
OPS: Been on 5 others...

OPS N’Duh says:
::Looks at the EO::   EO: Good, you're it   ::Smiles::

CSO Lane says:
*OPS*: Report back to the ship as soon as you have any information. Good luck.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Enters transporter room::

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO* Aye, Ma'am will do.

FCO Gomez says:
::Follows the crowd into the transporter room::

CMO Bannister says:
::Sees the Operations Officer arrive in the Transporter Room but stays quiet.::

EO Dylan says:
::Enters the transporter room::   OPS: I'm it?

FCO Gomez says:
::Grabs his away supplies and equips himself::

EO Dylan says:
::Grabs a Engineers kit::

OPS N’Duh says:
::The OPS Manager hands out tricorders and type 2 phaser’s to the group::

CSO Lane says:
::Unconsciously rubs her legs as she waits::

FCO Gomez says:
FCO: Lets see...tricorder, phaser, ration pack...

OPS N’Duh says:
::Takes the supplies and steps up on the pad::

FCO Gomez says:
EO: Ready to go, sir.   ::Steps on the pad::

EO Dylan says:
::Steps on a transporter pad::   OPS: What do you mean I'm it?

OPS N’Duh says:
All: Gentlemen: are we ready?

EO Dylan says:
OPS: Ready here.

FCO Gomez says:
OPS: Aye.

OPS N’Duh says:
EO: It appears I am it, never mind.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The away team transports to the planet without incident.  They arrive outside the building where U'Tahn's office is located

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Looks up and scans the area::

FCO Gomez says:
@::Starts scanning for lifeforms::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Pulls out his medical tricorder.::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Stands in the doorway looking at his charges, still in awe of what he sees... ::

EO Dylan says:
@::Looks around, pulling out a tricorder and scanning for structural stability::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Looks to the east::   All: This way.  There is some structural damage to the buildings nearby, so be careful.

FCO Gomez says:
@::Follows N'Duh towards the eastern structures::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Leads the way, phaser in his holster and tricorder in his hands::

CSO Lane says:
::Floats to her science console and checks on the sensors::

EO Dylan says:
@::Follows the group::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Notices the lights flickering a bit ::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Follows the group while scanning ::

CSO Lane says:
::Looks up at the screen::   Self: Where could it have gone?

OPS N’Duh says:
@All: We should be within 30 meters of the lifesigns   ::Checks the readings::

EO Dylan says:
@All: These buildings are in really bad shape.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Heads towards the outside doors to check on the generators ::

FCO Gomez says:
@::Checks his readings for the lifesigns, as well::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Checks the lifesigns.::

CSO Lane says:
::Runs a sensor sweep for any residue from the anomaly::

OPS N’Duh says:
@CMO: How do the lifesigns appear on your scans, injured, healthy?

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Makes it to the outside doors and exits his building.  Looks up to see the crew from the Vesuvius and recognizes the doctor. ::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Points::   All: Look!

EO Dylan says:
@All: The building up ahead seems to be sound.

EO Dylan says:
@::Looks up::

CMO Bannister says:
@OPS: We are still too far away for an accurate reading.

FCO Gomez says:
@::Looks up::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Mandible moves excitedly ::

FCO Gomez says:
@CMO: He seems to know you, Doctor.

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: Doctor!

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Moves in closer::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Sees U'Tahn.::

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: Please...come...come quickly!   :: Nods to the others ::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Hurriedly follows the Nacandarian.::

CSO Lane says:
::Finds nothing out of the ordinary, which is very unusual with an implosion of this kind::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Moves back inside and to the dorm-like room ::

EO Dylan says:
@::Follows the others into the building::

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: Ma'am, we've found U'Tahn. He appears to be well. He's leading us into the building to see about the others.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The lights flicker out as power fails to the settlement

CMO Bannister says:
@::Looks inside the room where U'Tahn brought them.::

CSO Lane says:
::Perks up::   *OPS*: Well done. Keep me informed.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Follows the others into the building, looks up at the lights::   EO: Is there anything you can do to stabilize the lights?

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: Aye, will do.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Pauses ::    ALL/CMO: The V'Rax...they...they...they are no longer transparent!

EO Dylan says:
OPS: I'll take a look around.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Hears OPS ::   EO: The generators are in the buildings next door to ours

CMO Bannister says:
@::Sees that.  He moves over to one of them and scans one of them with his tricorder.::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Looks to where U'Tahn is pointing::

CSO Lane says:
::Returns to her scans, relived that U’Tahn is alive.::

OPS N’Duh says:
@EO: Check there, if you need additional help, com the ship.

EO Dylan says:
@::Looks at his tricorder::   OPS: I am reading a lot of extra-dimensional energy...

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  The V'Rax still appear to have the virus and their A.D.D. condition.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Scans the area again ::   EO: Yes, I'm reading the same.

EO Dylan says:
@OPS: I'll go look at the generator.   :: Heads out::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Nods ::   CMO:  But they are...whole!

CSO Lane says:
::Sees the readings and is surprised::   *OPS*: N`Duh, Lane here. I've picked up some readings of the extra-dimensional energy from the anomaly. Can you confirm that?

OPS N’Duh says:
@*CSO* We're reading a lot of extra-Dimensional energy down here, is...   ::Hears the CSO on his com::

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: Perhaps now, I can do more for them.

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: Aye, we're reading the same down here.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  What do you mean?

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: What do you make of it, is the away team in any danger?

CSO Lane says:
*OPS*: Does there appear to be any danger to the team or U’Tahn or the V'Rax?

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: Checking...

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: I'm not sure.  It was difficult before with them being transparent.  Perhaps I can discover how to teach them to be a productive species...to channel their thoughts productively

CSO Lane says:
*OPS*: Well there wasn't any danger last time, but with the anomaly going extinct...have the doctor check everyone out just to be safe.

EO Dylan says:
::Steps into the building housing the generators, checking them over::

OPS N’Duh says:
@*CSO*: Will do.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  Perhaps when the rift in space imploded, it had a connection with the transparent exoskeleton.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Nods his massive head ::   CMO: We need to remove them from the exoskeltons.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Walks closer to the CMO and waits to ask him a question::

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  Remove them?  You do know that will take some time.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Moves to nearest V'Rax ::   CMO: Yes, I do...but I believe they no longer need the exoskeletons

CMO Bannister says:
@::Nods.::  U'Tahn:  Perhaps.

OPS N’Duh says:
@CMO: Doctor, with the extra-dimensional energy surrounding the planet, is there any danger to any of us, to include U'Tahn and the V'Rax?

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Turns and looks for the FCO::

EO Dylan says:
@*OPS*: N`Duh this is Dylan, the generators are damaged but I can fix them.

FCO Gomez says:
@OPS: I can help him.

OPS N’Duh says:
@*EO*: Excellent, get to work on them...the FCO will be joining you in a minute.

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: I do not believe so, doctor

EO Dylan says:
@*OPS*: Excellent. I'll need some parts from the ship.

FCO Gomez says:
@::Runs to help the EO restore the generators::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Thinks the FCO would rather be anywhere other then here::

CSO Lane says:
::Wonders what's happening down on the planet as she reads over the engineer's report::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Nods at U'Tahn.::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Starts to gently remove the exoskeleton from the first V'Rax ::   CMO: They should sleep for quiet a while

OPS N’Duh says:
*CSO*: The EO will be requesting parts to fix the generators, and I think I'll let the Doctor explain what is happening to the V'Rax.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  Alright.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Watches fascinated::

CMO Bannister says:
@::Helps U'Tahn as best as he can.::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Looks at the OPS ::  OPS: I'm sorry...I'm U'Tahn.  Can you assist?

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Lends the doctor a hand::

EO Dylan says:
@*Jeffers*: Jeffers this is Dylan, I need parts for fossil fuel type generators...gaskets...voltage regulators...the works.

CSO Lane says:
*OPS*: Understood. Tell Dylan that he has whatever he needs.

OPS N’Duh says:
@*CSO* Thank you, Ma'am, I'll inform him.

EO Dylan says:
FCO: Ok the parts are on the way.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Nods::   U'Tahn: I'm Ensign Bubba N'Duh from the Vesuvius.

FCO Gomez says:
@EO: Can't wait...a real fossil fuel generator   ::Rubs hands together::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Mandibles click ::   OPS: Nice to meet you.  Did your ship fair well through the shockwave?

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Continues to work removing the exoskeleton ::

OPS N’Duh says:
@U'Tahn: It is my distinct pleasure to meet you.  Yes, we came through it in fine fashion.

CMO Bannister says:
@::Continues helping U'Tahn.::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Helps the Doctor and U'Tahn::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Nods his massive head ::   OPS: Good...good

OPS N’Duh says:
@*EO*: Report, did you get the parts you needed?

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: You have stated the V'Rax have A.D.D.  What exactly is that?

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Looks at the Doctor and waits for his explanation::

EO Dylan says:
<Jeffers>::Arranges for the parts to be transported down::

EO Dylan says:
@*OPS*: They are on the way.

OPS N’Duh says:
@*EO*: Excellent, the CSO said to order anything you might need.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  It's a medical condition.  It's related to the glucose injections you give them.

Host U’Tahn says:
@CMO: Related?  How so?  Is there a cure?  Is the virus responsible for this...A.D.D?

CSO Lane says:
::Gets a slight pain in her left leg::   Self: Darn, not now.   ::Rubs it until it seems to go away::

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  So far there isn't any cure, that I have found.  And I believe the virus may be responsible for it.

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Gently lays a female V'Rax down after removing the skin::

EO Dylan says:
@::Sees the parts materialize::   FCO: Ok you work on that one over there.

CSO Lane says:
::Is getting worried that Dr. Bannister hasn't reported in::

FCO Gomez says:
@::Grabs the proper parts and tools and gets to work::

OPS N’Duh says:
@::Take an arm load of skins and places them in the back of the room::

Host U’Tahn says:
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