U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10501.25
Episode 4

Crap Shoot….

The planetary survey the Vesuvius was set out to investigate now has some interesting twists … a murder, a tetrahedron that has scanned the ship and her crew, and now, the Vesuvius has been sucked into the blue maw of the anomaly.

An autopsy of the dead Caitian aide revealed all internal organs were missing, including the eyes and brain. There were no discerning marks indicating extraction. How did this happen?

And what did the voice mean when it said, “You have what is needed”?

Where is the Vesuvius going to eventually end up?  What will she encounter on the other side?

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CSO Lane says:
:: Working away at her console, looking for anything that might help them in transporting within the anomaly. ::

CMO Bannister says:
::Returns on the bridge and sits in the seat where the Counselor normally would.::

FCO Lorehani says:
::At flight control trying to bring the ship under control and get out of the anomaly.::

TO Thursson says:
::Working at the auxiliary tactical station trying to find a shield modulation that will stop the scans of the tetrahedron.::

CTO Liu says:
::At tactical, ready for anything::

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Does the tetrahedron have any discernable offensive systems online?

XO Darvo says:
::Looks down at her console::

CMO Bannister says:
::Watches what is happening on the bridge and in the anomaly.::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Fingers flying over the console.::   XO:  We are trapped good!!  It's like we are caught in a vice and it's closing on us from both sides!

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Keep her on the straight and narrow. When we enter "normal" space, see if you can get us away from its influence.

CSO Lane says:
:: Examines the sensor readings closely, looking for anything out there. ::
XO: Commander, I can't pick anything up on the sensors. We're flying blind at this point.

CMO Bannister says:
CO:  Captain, what if you used the Deflector Dish to force open the anomaly?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grumbles.::   XO:  You know Ma'am if it's like any nasty anomaly, it will drop us off in the middle of nowhere and close up leaving us no way home.  Voyager got lost that way you know.

CMO Bannister says:
CO:  It may help to draw us away.

CTO Liu says:
CO: I wouldn't trust my sensors at this point Captain. The anomaly is interfering with the readings.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Commander, I think we need to hold on until that thing delivers us and see if we can't break away when and if we get there. I don't expect the Long Range Sensors to be working when we exit the anomaly, switch to Short Range Sensors.

CO McGrady says:
CMO: Noted, doctor.  I have quickly gained the impression this tetrahedron is capable of countering any of our evasive maneuvers.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Aye that she did, let’s hope for the best though.

CMO Bannister says:
::Nods and returns to keep on watching.::

CO McGrady says:
::Tense, waiting::   CMO: I read the report on your autopsy...quite bizarre.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Antennas twitch as she concentrates in keeping the ship steady.::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander both the long range and short range sensors are not operating within the anomaly.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The shaking gets more violent...

CO McGrady says:
::Looks up::   CSO: We are completely blind?   ::Holds on firmly to his chair::

CMO Bannister says:
CO:  Indeed sir.  Considering that the apparent attacker isn't aboard this ship makes things even more strange.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Yes, of course, my mistake.

CTO Liu says:
All: Just some turbulence folks.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the Captain as her hands can barely hang on to the console. ::

XO Darvo says:
::Plants her feet more firmly on the deck and hangs on with one arm, tapping the console in front of her, bringing up reports from all decks::

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Do we have any signs of intruders?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Can't seem to keep the ship steady.::

XO Darvo says:
::Wonders how long the trip down the rabbit hole will take::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Thoughts, Number One?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Things start to "shake" loose around the ship...

CTO Liu says:
CO: Negative. I'll be sure to give you a holler if any intruders board the ship. I have full security on all decks at the present.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Not at the moment, sir...   ::Grabs the chair with both hands::

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Very good, Ensign.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, we may be able to get a look at the Tetrahedron on the screen, but it won't be too clear.

CMO Bannister says:
::Holds onto the railing.::

CO McGrady says:
CSO:  Onscreen, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
::Watches as a PADD dances across the console and flies across the space between her seat and that of the OPS chair::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.   :: Taps the view screen controls ::   On screen sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The crew begins to experience a strange kaleidoscope affect…

CO McGrady says:
:: Looks around, disoriented::   XO: Am I hallucinating, Ayla?

CSO Lane says:
:: Grabs a PADD as it slips off her console from the shaking. ::

XO Darvo says:
::Rubs eyes::   CO: No sir, I see the same thing and my stomach...   ::Bends over::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Colors and strange shapes ... feels nauseated.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CSO brings up the view screen...the blue maw swirls around the ship, and the tetrahedron can barely be made out in the distance...

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Is the Vesuvius being moved?

XO Darvo says:
CMO: Doctor, do you have anything in your kit for nausea?

CSO Lane says:
:: Blinks several times trying to focus on the view screen. ::   CO: She's out there...see?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Being moved Sir?  I don't think we are standing still if that is what you mean?

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Problem is ... all equipment not functioning properly.

CMO Bannister says:
XO: Yes, Commander.   ::Reaches into his med kit and pulls out a hypospray.::

CO McGrady says:
::Squinting, barely making out the tetrahedron on the viewer::

XO Darvo says:
::Swallows hard::

CMO Bannister says:
::Carefully goes over to the Commander and injects her with the hypospray.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the Vesuvius stops shaking.  All is calm, and the viewscreen is dark...

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries to fiddle with her instruments without any luck ::

XO Darvo says:
::Swallows easier.::   CMO: Thank you, Doctor. Can you check the rest of the bridge crew to see if they are also feeling the effects of this rollercoaster ride?

XO Darvo says:
::Eyes wide::

CO McGrady says:
CSO: What is our status, Commander?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sees if she has control of the ship.::   XO:  We are out, I think I have control.

CMO Bannister says:
::Goes over to the Captain.::  CO:  Are you feeling any nausea sir?

CO McGrady says:
CMO: No, thank you, Doctor.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sir, we seem to have broken out of the anomaly.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Do you have the location of the tetrahedron?

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:   Well ... once the equipment is working I'll have control...   ::Begins tapping to run a diagnostic.::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: if we are free to navigate, see if you can get us out of here

CMO Bannister says:
::Goes over to Lorehani, not being able to help but smile.  He speaks to her softly after the Commander is done.::   FCO:  Are you feeling alright?

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Give me a few Ma'am and to find out where we are so I know which direction to go....

CSO Lane says:
CO: Negative sir, sensors are still down.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: See if you can find a Starfleet navigation buoy that you can get a fix on.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins at Jay.::   CMO:  Your a sight for sore eyes....  I'm alright now that we have stopped being tossed around.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  Aye Ma'am ... and my apologies ... my last statement wasn't meant to be flip.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The viewscreen slowly begins to show the stars beyond.  The stars are familiar, but not.  The tetrahedron is no longer on the screen...

XO Darvo says:
FCO: wasn't taken like that, keep up the good work.

CMO Bannister says:
::Smiles at her.::   FCO:  Your antennae seem more receptive than usual.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Run those stars against databanks to see if we can pinpoint our location.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Turns and smiles at the XO then nods.::

CMO Bannister says:
::Turns his head slightly, wondering what he was talking about.  He turns back towards her and has an innocent smile on his face.::

FCO Lorehani says:
CMO:  Thanks Jay…

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Are our weapons and shields online?

CMO Bannister says:
::Goes over to the CSO.::   CSO:  How are you feeling Commander?

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Err Ma'am we got a problem...  I am detecting no navigation buoys nor...   ::Taps her console…::  Ma'am there is nothing indicating Starfleet was here.

XO Darvo says:
EO: Report, what is the state of our engines and warp drive?

CSO Lane says:
:: Releases her grip on her console at last. ::   CO: Doing that now sir.

XO Darvo says:
<EO> XO: Engines are offline, Ma'am.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  This is weird.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Explain

CO McGrady says:
::Looks toward the FCO::

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries to analyze the star system against their database. ::   FCO: Lore, are you seeing what I'm seeing?

CTO Liu says:
CO: Negative Captain, I am attempting to get defense systems back on line. It may take a few moments.

CMO Bannister says:
::Scans the CSO, seeing that she ignored him.  He then moves off to the other members of the bridge crew to make sure that they are alright. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: What are you reading, officer?

XO Darvo says:
<EO> XO: Most systems are offline, coming back very slowly, we're working on it.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: I'm reading nothing federation...   ::Looks back at Hope and nods.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Tactical systems start to slowly come back online and tactical sensors have picked up a ship that is closing fast....

CO McGrady says:
CSO/FCO: Are you saying we are in completely navigated space?

XO Darvo says:
EO: Coordinate the damage control teams any areas of the ship that may have not come through the shaking as well as we did.

CMO Bannister says:
XO: The Bridge Crew are all in good health, Commander.   ::Returns to his seat.::

XO Darvo says:
<EO>: XO: Aye, I'm on it.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: It's like it never existed but we've been here before... I think I recognize the stars...  I was here not too long ago.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Captain, tactical systems are starting to get back online. I'm picking up a vessel heading in our direction.

XO Darvo says:
CMO: Thank you, Doctor, good work.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sir, I can't match this star system with anything in our computer.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Bring whatever shields we have left at full strength.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Acknowledged.

XO Darvo says:
::Jumps up and takes OPS and logs onto the console::

CSO Lane says:
CO: My systems are not responding as normal.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Open a channel.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye.   ::Taps several buttons::   Channel open, sir.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Sensors cannot identify the approaching vessel at this time Captain.

CO McGrady says:
::Nods to the CTO::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: If everything was correct…I'd say we are in Klingon space...   ::Shrugs::   but it doesn't all add up, so I'm probably wrong...or was really drunk when I met up with General Korack...one or the other.

XO Darvo says:
::Brings the universal translator online and makes as many channels available to the CO as she can::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Incoming:  Incoming vessel, this is Captain Doane McGrady of the United Federation of Planets.  Please respond.

Host Torek says:
@COM: CO:   ngu'tlhIH!

XO Darvo says:
::Tweeks the universal translator::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Could our translators not decipher that message?

Host Torek says:
@COM: Vesuvius:  ngu'tlhIH!!!

CO McGrady says:
CTO/TO: They don't sound happy, gentlemen.

CSO Lane says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the sounds over the communication channel. ::   Self: I wonder what that means?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Err Sir...  It's Klingon…He is asking for us to identify ourselves...

CO McGrady says:
Self:  Why didn't I pay more attention in Klingon 201

FCO Lorehani says:
Outloud:  I knew I should have stayed in bed this morning...   ::Wishes she studied her Klingon a little harder.::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, it's Klingon for sure.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Their weapons are coming online, Captain.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Grunt a lot Sir... They seem to like that.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Run this message through our Klingon translator.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Incoming:  Klingon vessel, this is Captain Doane McGrady of the Federation Starship Vesuvius, respond.

Host Torek says:
@::Grunts to himself ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye.   ::Presses the translator button again::   Sir, the Universal Translator is spotty right now, every third word.

Host Torek says:
@COM: CO: ngu'tl...self!

XO Darvo says:
::Looks over her shoulder::   CO: Identify ourselves?   ::Shrugs::

CMO Bannister says:
::Watches the view screen.::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: What life signs are you getting from that vessel?

CO McGrady says:
::Notices the CTO seems to understand the Klingon Commander::
CTO: Can you decipher this, Ensign?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Ma'am, my sensors are still down.

CSO Lane says:
XO: I'll keep working on them.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods and presses a few buttons on the OPS console::   CSO: See if they are clearing yet. I've rerouted some power for your sensors.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Perks up a bit...::   XO: Oooo...I got a whole green light… it’s from a redundant system but it's still green...that is a start.

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods ::   XO: Thank you ma'am, that seems to be helping some.

Host Torek says:
@COM: CO:  ngu' yourself

XO Darvo says:
::Smiles at the FCO::   FCO: a whole green light, lets see if we can get you some more.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Ensign Liu, can you decipher this?

XO Darvo says:
::Notes that power is beginning to flow slowly back into the system::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The vessel has now stopped 100kms from the Vesuvius

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles to herself as the sensors begin to clear ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Don't go and get me over excited Ma'am.   ::Laughs::   I may not be able to handle too much green.

CTO Liu says:
CO: They wanna know who we are.

XO Darvo says:
::Snicksers::   FCO: Not to worry, we've a long way to go before we are back to normal.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Oh Commander, I have something now.....

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Report.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Incoming:  Klingon vessel.  I repeat, this is Captain Doane McGrady of the Federation Vessel Vesuvius.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Reading Klingon life signs, but...well they are different from what is in our files.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Incoming:  We are having difficulty with our translators.  Please be patient.

CTO Liu says:
CO: I would recommend telling them that we are a Federation vessel, and that the Federation are allies with the empire in case they don't know that already.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Different physically?   ::Looks at the Doc::   CMO: Give the CSO a hand, can you?

CO McGrady says:
CTO:  I am not sure we are allies in...this place.

Host Torek says:
@:: Grunts to himself. ::   COM: Vesuvius:  You are trespassing in Klingon space!  State your intentions!

CO McGrady says:
CTO: But your advice is wise.

CTO Liu says:
CO: It is possible that we have entered an alternate universe or timeline.

XO Darvo says:
::Smiles as the message come through clearly that time::   CO: Our power is slowly returning, sir.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: You might be able to get a better reading on this. Take a look.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Incoming vessel:  Klingon Commander, there is an alliance between our two peoples...we are not trespassing.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Finally some good news, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
::Picks several areas of the ship that are not in use and adds that power to shields, sensors, and the engines::

Host Torek says:
@::Grunts to himself and turns to his crew::

XO Darvo says:
::Looks up and towards the CO::   CO: aye sir.

CMO Bannister says:
::Goes over to the CSO's console and takes a look at what she's scanned.::
Self: This is troubling.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Any idea what it means?

Host Torek says:
Vessel's crew:  IbaH!

CMO Bannister says:
CSO: I do not believe that we know these Klingons.

XO Darvo says:
::Coordinates with the EO ::

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Well these life readings are confusing for sure.

CTO Liu says:
CO: They are loading their torpedoes Captain, raising shields.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: You should have impulse, if not warp...that should be available in about 30 minutes to an hour.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius is rocked with torpedo fire...

CSO Lane says:
:: Falls over her chair from the blast, but quickly gets back up. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Evasives!

FCO Lorehani says:
CO/XO:  We are leaving...best possible speed...   ::Hits the go button and engages engines...sighs when she sees impulse.::

CSO Lane says:
CMO: You alright doc?

XO Darvo says:
CO: We have impulse only....

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Return fire...phasers only.  Disable their weapons.

CMO Bannister says:
::Turns around towards the Captain.::   CO: Captain, these Klingon’s have very different physiological readings than the ones we know.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Banks to the left and continues to move.::   XO:  Ma'am which direction am I going?

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans over the console and looks down. ::   CO: Captain, we have another anomaly forming nearby!

XO Darvo says:
EO: We need warp engines, get on it now!

CO McGrady says:
CMO: Understood.  We must be in some sort of alternate universe.  These are indeed not the Klingon’s we know.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Acknowledged. Firing phasers.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: An anomaly opens and the tetrahedron exits, placing itself between the ship and the Vesuvius...

CO McGrady says:
XO: What is this madness?

CSO Lane says:
CO: The Tetrahedron is back!

XO Darvo says:
<EO>: XO: They have given it top priority, available in 5 minutes.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Position us between the two vessels.  Use the tetrahedron as a shield.

XO Darvo says:
::Looks up and to self::   Self: Aw, crap!

CMO Bannister says:
CO: I would like to have as much data possible about these alternate universe Klingon’s.

Host Torek says:
@::To his crew::   Vessel crew:  Fire!

CO McGrady says:
CMO:  Indeed, record this information in detail.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  It already is a shield Sir, but I recommend us leaving while we have the chance.  While the Klingon’s are engaged with this new enemy.

XO Darvo says:
::Brings all power available to the shields::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Incoming!

CMO Bannister says:
::Returns to the CSO but sits in the chair beside her.  He begins to record any data coming in regarding the Klingon’s.::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Get us to a safe distance, Lieutenant.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The vessel fires at the tetrahedron, only to have it fired upon.  The Klingon vessel is destroyed in a brilliant explosion...

CO McGrady says:
XO: I have a feeling that torpedo isn't intended for us.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Turns the ship and pulls back approximately 50,000kms::

CO McGrady says:
::Sees the visual of the Klingon vessel's annihilation.::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Yah, apparently not for us this time, sir...   ::Watches as the Klingon vessel is blown to bits::

CSO Lane says:
All: The Klingon ship has been destroyed.   :: Wonders if they are next ::

CMO Bannister says:
::Loses contact with the Klingon Ship on sensors.::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Ma'am...I need to know which direction to head for.  We now have warp.

XO Darvo says:
::Shouts::   EO: We need warp now!

CTO Liu says:
CO: I recommend not provoking the tetrahedron, or we may be next.

XO Darvo says:
::The EO nods confirmation::

CO McGrady says:
::Nods towards the CTO::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Get us out of here.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Coordinates Ma'am?

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Pick a direction...away from that   ::Points::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Warp 8 engage!

FCO Lorehani says:
::Turns the ship in the opposite direction and hopes its the right one.::
XO: Warp 8 engaged!!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius heads away from the tetrahedron...

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Is that vessel following?

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Is the tetrahedron pursuing?

CO McGrady says:
::Smiles at the XO::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sorry sir.

TO Thursson says:
CO: Captain, damage reports coming in...Decks 7, 15, and 21 have collapsed bulkheads. Injuries reported on several decks.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Find us a safe harbor, some place that we can get our bearings.

TO Thursson says:
CO: Repair crews are on their way to the damaged areas, sir.

CO McGrady says:
TO: Thank you, Ensign.

CMO Bannister says:
CO: I've alerted medical teams to proceed to the affected areas.

CSO Lane says:
XO: I'll get on that right away ma'am.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Negative captain. But since we do not know our surroundings, it is not safe anywhere.

CO McGrady says:
CMO: Good work, Doctor.

CSO Lane says:
:: Begins looking for a place to hide long enough to make repairs. ::

CO McGrady says:
TO: Ensign...

TO Thursson says:
CO: Sir?

XO Darvo says:
::Thinks::   Self: Trust no one...

CMO Bannister says:
CO: I will be returning to Sickbay to attend the wounded.   ::Gets up from the chair.::   And I shall make up a report of what I've discovered from the Klingon’s.

CO McGrady says:
TO: Begin an analysis on the tetrahedron's hull...discover how best we may engage her in combat.

CO McGrady says:
CMO: I look forward to your report, Doctor.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, there is a nebula about seven light years from us. We should be able to hide there for a while.

CTO Liu says:
TO: You have your work cut out for you Erik. Good luck.

CO McGrady says:
::Nods to the XO::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Excellent, send the coordinates to the FCO.

TO Thursson says:
CO: Aye, sir…and...sir...I didn't want to tell you before since you were busy with the Klingon’s, but it's currently impossible to block the tetrahedron's scans by remodulating the shields.

CMO Bannister says:
::Leaves the bridge and heads down to Sickbay via the Turbolift.::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Sending the coordinates to the helm now.   :: Sends them to Lore ::
FCO: You should have them now Lore.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks at her console.::   CSO:  Got ‘em Ma'am.   ::Adjusts her course and heads to the nebula.::

TO Thursson says:
::Gives the CTO a "look" and shrugs; turns to his console to begin the analysis::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO/XO:  ETA to nebula.  2 Minutes.

XO Darvo says:
::Also gets the coordinates on her console and she brings up the nebula.:: CO: We're heading here…   ::Points::   to gather whatever wits we might have left and get repairs underway

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Excellent

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Come to all spot at a nice "out-of-view" location.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Sure thing Sir...One out-of-view location coming up.

CO McGrady says:
XO: This is all a lot to swallow, Commander.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles over at the helm officer ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sensors will be affected by the nebula, sir...perhaps we can send a probe out to keep an eye out for anything coming our way?

CMO Bannister says:
::Arrives on the deck and makes his way to Sickbay.::

CO McGrady says:
XO:  Make it so upon our arrival at the nebula outskirts.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Yes, like Alice in wonderland, sir...an old child’s story

XO Darvo says:
::Nods::

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Prepare a probe to be launched when we are all stop.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits back a bit and relaxes. ::   Self: Sam would have loved this.

CTO Liu says:
XO: acknowledged.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius enters the nebula in order to affect repairs, believing no one saw where she went....

Host Sheri says:
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