U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10503.01
Sarona III, Planetary Investigation
Episode 9

Thinking of Home….

The human crew of the Vesuvius found a way out of their prison and returned to the Vesuvius.  At the present time, they are still missing approximately 500 crew and they hope to retrieve them without further incident.  Already 42 crew members have given their lives.

The crew waits now for the opportunity to arise so they may rescue their remaining crew from the Tetrahedron and hopefully return to their timeline….

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

FCO Lorehani says:
:: At flight control working furiously trying to get the rest of their people. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: At her station on the bridge wondering what Captain McGrady is planning
next. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Stands, and straightens his uniform. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Approaches the FCO. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: On the bridge, coordinating with the FCO and OPS in getting our crew back to the Vesuvius. ::

TO Thursson says:
:: At the main tactical station on the bridge devising an away team plan for boarding the tetrahedron. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: At the pool table in engineering trying to figure out how to find the communications frequency that the tetrahedron is using. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Arrives on the Bridge and smiles as he sees Lorehani busy at the helm.  He was happy to see that she was alright.  The Doctor walks over to Commander Lane. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Lieutenant Lorehani, I'm counting on you to rescue as many of our crewmates as possible.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Jay ::   CMO: Feeling better Jay?

XO Darvo says:
:: Leans over the OPS officer asking her a question. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*Bridge*: Engineering to bridge, I'm going to push extra power to the lateral sensor array; I should be able to scan the frequency band and find the specific frequency the Tetrahedron is using

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  I'm going as fast as my little fingers are letting me Sir.   I have all the transporter chiefs working the various transporters along with the cargo bay transporters and such...  I'm grabbing everything with a human bio-sign right now.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Excellent Commander, keep us posted.

CMO Bannister says:
CSO:  A little Commander.  I'm glad to see that Lorey...I mean that we're alright.  :: Sits in the auxiliary science station. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Presses a button on the OPS console, instructing the officer there to keep an eye on it. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*OPS*: Please reroute all available power to the lateral sensor array

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Fingers continue to fly over her station. ::

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Commander, if I may divert you from your duties momentarily, you have the bridge.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Maybe you should let your staff look you over Jay.

XO Darvo says:
<OPS> *CEO*: Aye, rerouting all power to the lateral sensor array.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns ::   CO: Understood sir.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Number One, may I see you in the Ready Room.

CEO Quchant says:
Computer: Begin scans of the Electro Magnetic Band and proceed through all available possible frequencies.  Isolate any frequency coming from the vessel identified as the Tetrahedron

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks up and nods to the CO. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Nods and smiles. ::   CSO: I'll be fine.  The crew needs their Doctor.  I will be fine until this ordeal is resolved.

CO McGrady says:
:: Motions XO to lead the way, and follows her in. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Walks towards the ready room and enters, standing to the side to allow the CO to enter behind her. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Does not sit. ::   XO: Commander, it is my intention to have you lead a very critical, very dangerous away mission.  I'm sure you are up for the task.

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands at parade rest, her hand behind her back. ::   CO: I understand sir, you can count on me.

CMO Bannister says:
:: Looks back towards Lorey and smiles softly.  He then starts to bring up the data from the light probes they had encountered earlier. ::

CSO Lane says:
CMO: So what's your take on this murder? Any idea who would want a person's organs?

CO McGrady says:
XO: Ensign Thursson will accompany you, and you may devise your away team furthermore as you will.

XO Darvo says:
:: Thinks for a minute whom else should accompany the Away Team::

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO:  Your first priority is to locate our missing crew, and fit their location with transporter enhancers.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Once you have completed this mission, you must find and disable the vessel's shield system.

Host Computer says:
CEO: There are no known frequencies coming from the tetrahedron...

XO Darvo says:
CO: Yes sir.  Did you wish us to transport over or use a shuttle?

CMO Bannister says:
CSO:  That is what I'm trying to ascertain at this moment, Commander.  By bringing up the combined biological data for the Humans on this ship and comparing them to the alien data, again from the Vesuvius, I will be able to determine the factors that we do not share and may prove to be what the beings on the tetrahedron are in need of.

CO McGrady says:
XO:  A shuttle is too risky.  The tetrahedron might suspect us.  Rather, beam over during one of our windows of opportunity as the saucers return.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: The fascinating thing is how the murderer extracted the organs, don't you think?

CEO Quchant says:
Computer: The saucers must be controlled by the tetrahedron somehow...continue to monitor the tetrahedron for any and all transmissions to and from the saucers.  Notify me immediately.  If I am not on board notify the XO.  Confirm.

CO McGrady says:
:: Puts his hand on Ayla's shoulder. ::   XO: It is not lightly that I send you on the mission, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks the CO in the eyes, chin raised, she listens. ::

CMO Bannister says:
CSO: Yes.  It is not unheard of for organs to be transported out of a body.  Voyager encountered such a species in the Delta Quadrant.  Though it did not appear to be transporter technology that the beings were using, it is possible that their technology is vastly superior to ours.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Locks onto another group of their crew and beams. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sir, I do have one reservation though...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The transport is not successful as the tetrahedron's shields are still up...

CO McGrady says:
XO: Yes, Commander?

CEO Quchant says:
*Bridge*: Engineering to bridge, no luck on finding any transmissions from the tetrahedron to the saucers.  I have the computer continuing to scan for anything

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Snarls as she plays with the frequencies again. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect the return of the last saucer sent to Earth...

XO Darvo says:
CO: I don't trust the transporters in moving the away team over, too risky.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: I agree that their technology is greatly superior to ours.

CO McGrady says:
XO: So you would prefer a shuttlecraft?

CMO Bannister says:
::Looks at his screen to see if how the biological comparison is progressing.::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, I do.  The shuttle craft is small enough not to be noticed by the large Tetrahedron and I can place her where I need her.

CSO Lane says:
*CEO*: This is Commander Lane. Please continue to monitor for any transmissions and let me know if you find anything.

CO McGrady says:
:: Rubs his chin ::   XO: So be it, Commander.  But then I will insist you take along Lieutenant Lorehani, our finest pilot.  Understood?

CSO Lane says:
:: Notices the sensors picking up something. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye sir, she is already on my list.  I'll take the TO with a security team, the CSO and Doctor.

XO Darvo says:
CO: I'll have OPS have everything we need in the shuttle bay, to include the pattern enhancers.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods and leaves the ready room. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Best of luck.  Coordinate your Away Team, and request departure when ready.   :: Motions the XO to the door. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Follows the XO back to the bridge. ::

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Commander, we have something on the sensors.

XO Darvo says:
:: Walks out onto the bridge and goes directly to OPS ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Inputs some commands into the computer to bring up some of the early findings from the comparison. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Relieves the CSO. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Turns and looks at the CSO. ::   CSO Go ahead.

CSO Lane says:
XO: The last of the smaller saucers is returning from Earth.

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Understood.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Have you been able to scan the saucers, Commander?

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks around the bridge. ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Sensors show that the saucers have some kind of material that blocks our scans.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Were we able to rescue any officers, Lieutenant?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Not the last round Sir.  The shields haven't dropped yet.

CMO Bannister says:
:: Waits as the scan will take a long time. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Looks over at his assistant. ::   George: Take over here, I'm going topside

CEO Quchant says:
:: Walks out of engineering along to the nearest turbolift. ::

XO Darvo says:
ALL: All right....   :: Looking around the bridge again. :: FCO/CMO/CSO/TO: To the shuttle back, we're going on an away mission.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Very well.  The Operations officer will take over administration of our transports.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The tetrahedron lowers its shields and the last of the saucers returns.  The Vesuvius has retrieved the rest of the crew...550 of them

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Hears the XO and stands. ::   CO: Aye Sir...   :: Nods to the Cmdr and heads for the turbolift as Mason takes her seat. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Travels up on the turbolift whistling to himself. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears the XO and calls for Bond to take over science. ::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: See that all the items I've requested are in shuttle bay 1 to include the pattern enhances and away kits, med pack, etc.

CO McGrady says:
:: Sees reports coming in. ::

TO Thursson says:
:: Looks up from his console. ::   XO: Aye, sir.   :: Heads to the turbolift behind the FCO. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: One moment, Commander.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Right away ma'am.   :: Stands and heads for the turbolift. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Watches the rest of her team. ::   CO: Yes, sir?

CMO Bannister says:
:: Stands up and taps his combadge. ::   *Ibsen*:  Have a medical technician bring me an away team med kit to the Shuttle Bay.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> *CMO*:  Yes, Doctor.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Arrives on the bridge. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Joins the others in the Turbolift. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Walks over and logs into the Engineering station. ::

XO Darvo says:
<OPS>:: Acknowledges the XO's request from ships stores. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Reports are coming in that the remainder of the missing crew has been successfully transported back to the Vesuvius.

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> CO: Shields dropping...I'm letting engineering know to scan for the frequency...

CSO Lane says:
:: Passes Quchant and enters the lift. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Nods at the CSO as he passes her. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Looks over as the turbolift door closes. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Indeed that is wonderful news sir. What are you orders, sir?

CMO Bannister says:
:: Tries not to look in Lorey’s direction, feeling as if he's becoming obsessed about her. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans over to Jay. ::   CMO: Are you sure you're up to this Jay?

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> CO:  All accounted for and no further deaths.

CO McGrady says:
Mason: Understood.

CO McGrady says:
:: Breathes in. ::

CEO Quchant says:
<Ensign George> :: Receives notification from Mason on the bridge about the shields dropping and scans and records everything that can be noticed. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods to the CEO as he enters the bridge. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Stands at the back of the turbolift. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: This changes our mission.

CMO Bannister says:
:: Nods at Commander Lane. ::   CSO:  Why do you ask?

CO McGrady says:
XO: Indeed.

CSO Lane says:
CMO: You seem a bit distracted.   :: Smiles and nods in Lore's direction. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Proceed to the shuttle bay.  Be prepared to execute the second leg of your away mission.  Report when you are prepared for departure.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, sir.

XO Darvo says:
:: Exits the bridge and enters the turbolift. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: He blushes and tries to hide it. ::   CSO:  I'm sorry Commander.  I can't help it.

XO Darvo says:
Turbolift: Shuttle bay 2

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Away Team arrives in shuttle bay 2...

CEO Quchant says:
:: Busy at the bridge engineering station trying to sort out the sensor logs. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Turns the corner and enters the shuttle bay. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Heads for the shuttle and enters…immediately goes to flight control and begins the startup sequence. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Picks up a gear back and several weapons, including knife that she places in her boot. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors detect the tetrahedron's shields beginning to lower....

CMO Bannister says:
:: Goes into the shuttle and sits in one of the back seats.  He checks over the items in his med kit to make certain he has all that he wants. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Pats Jay on the back. ::   CMO: I understand.

TO Thursson says:
:: Follows everyone into the shuttle bay. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Captain...the shields are going down on the tetrahedron

XO Darvo says:
:: Walks into the shuttle. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO: That bodes well for the away mission.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Is the tetrahedron still ejecting its saucers?

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Commander, do you happen to have the coordinates for the Tetrahedron's shield generators?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Yes Sir, as far as I can tell...

XO Darvo says:
TO: Make sure everyone is armed and your security team.

CMO Bannister says:
:: He takes a deep breath and waits for what is to happen next. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A saucer begins to emerge from the tetrahedron...

XO Darvo says:
:: Sits down next to the FCO. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Nods. ::   CEO: I will have much to answer for should we return to out own time.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Sorry Commander, but our sensors couldn't penetrate their shields.

TO Thursson says:
XO: Aye, sir.   :: Checks and hands out weapons and ordinance before heading onto the shuttle. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> CO: Captain, we have another Saucer heading out…Shields dropping.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Understood...I hate the Temporal Investigators as well...nasty little so and so’s

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Scan the Tetrahedron ship, see if you can locate her shield generator.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  I'm ready to go Ma'am…just need authorization from the bridge.   :: Double checks the board.  All is green. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am...stand by

CSO Lane says:
:: Scrambles into her seat. ::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Aye.  Waiting on the location of the generators.

CO McGrady says:
SO Bond: Mr. Bond, when the away team disables the ships shield, get a lock on all human life forms, and beam them to vacant quarters.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Scans for the locations of the shield generators on the tetrahedron. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Bond>CO: Aye sir, will do.   :: Nods. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks towards the CMO. ::   Doctor: Please check to see if the patterns enhancers are stowed away, just in case please.

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: It's going to be a moment as they dropped their shields a moment ago and so technically they are powered down

CO McGrady says:
OPS Henri:  Ensign, prepare several vacant quarters, lock the doors, and shut the view ports to space.

CO McGrady says:
<Henri>CO: Aye sir.

CMO Bannister says:
:: Nods at the Commander and checks for the pattern enhancers in a compartment. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Commander, we can't go a knocking at their door until we have those coordinates, we'll stand by.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: There are two saucers that emerge from the tetrahedron.  They speed to Earth, and shields are raised again

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: The tetrahedron shields are dropping.  Locate its shield systems from within...   Self: Blast

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> CO/CEO: They have raised shields again.  We lost it.  :: Shakes head. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Has the sensors monitor the power levels across the tetrahedron as the power levels rise. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CO*: Sir?

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: Standby, the tetrahedron has raised its shield.

XO Darvo says:
*CO*: Aye, sir…Standing by.

CMO Bannister says:
XO:  Commander, we have the pattern enhancers.

CSO Lane says:
<Bond>CO: Captain, I couldn't get a lock on any human life signs.

CO McGrady says:
SO: Standby, Mr. Bond.

XO Darvo says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: According to these power level readings...the shield generator is buried deep inside the Tetrahedron...which is a logical safe place for it to be I suppose

CSO Lane says:
<Bond>:: His fingers hover over the transporters controls. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Returns to his seat to watch the others do what they do best. ::

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: At my command, launch the shuttle, beam to the tetrahedron, and locate the shield generators from within the tetrahedron.  The CEO has reported the generators are most likely in the center of the vessel.

XO Darvo says:
:: Taps fingers on the console absentmindedly. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CO* Aye, sir. I need coordinates for transport, sir.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Let me know the moment a saucer either returns to or is ejected from the tetrahedron.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: I suggest the Away Team launch and as soon as the shields drop again, warp jump close to the tetrahedron and then beam aboard

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Aye sir…   :: Turns back and monitors the tetrahedron. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits in her seat waiting for the shuttle to launch. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO:  Experience has given me great confidence with Lieutenant Lorehani's improvisational abilities.  She will get them over there.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: I have no doubt in that sir.  Just giving you some options

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors detect one of the two saucers returning...shields to the tetrahedron begin to lower....

XO Darvo says:
:: Turns to the crew on the shuttle. ::   All: buckle in, we may launch at a moments notice...warp jump.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: The shields are lowering

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> CO/CEO:  Saucer returning.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: A saucer is returning

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: Execute, Commander!

XO Darvo says:
@FCO: Launch

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Programs the computer...finger hovers over the button. ::   XO:  Launching!!

XO Darvo says:
:: Fingers grab the arms of her chair. ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Looks towards the Tactical Officer onboard. ::   TO:  Your first big away mission?

CSO Lane says:
:: Hangs on as they head out. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The shuttle launches, coming to a quick stop 500 meters from the tetrahedron.  The transporter beam takes hold...the Away Team rematerializes...on the shuttle...minus the FCO...

TO Thursson says:
@CMO: Yes, sir.

XO Darvo says:
@:: Materializes inside the shuttle. ::

CO McGrady says:
SO:  Report, Mr. Bond.  Did the away team make it over?

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Materializes onboard the Tetrahedron…she pulls her phaser and looks for the rest of the crew and sees none. ::   *XO*:  Cmdr, this is Lorehani, please come in.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks around and wonders what just happened. ::   Aloud:  Is everyone alright?   :: Pulls out his tricorder to scan the officers. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Bond> CO: Sir, they are still on the shuttle.

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Slowly begins to walk around taking the first corridor on the right. ::

TO Thursson says:
@:: Looks around at everyone with a puzzled look on his face. ::   CMO: I'm fine, sir.

CO McGrady says:
<OPS Henri> CO:  I don't have a signal on the FCO.

FCO Lorehani says:
*XO*:  Cmdr Darvo, come in.   :: Whispers. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Bond> CO: My mistake sir. Lt. Lorehani is not with them. She must be on the Tetrahedron.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Sees that Lorey is gone. ::   Aloud:  Where did Lieutenant Lorehani go?

XO Darvo says:
@:: Swears. ::

CO McGrady says:
SO:  Blast it.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Turns and scans for the FCO on the tetrahedron uses all the power he can from the sensor array. ::

XO Darvo says:
@SCO: Scan for the FCO, see if you can locate her

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: Commander, report your status.

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Walks slowly phaser out. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The one saucer enters the tetrahedron...shields are raised, cutting off the communication to the FCO...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Hears Ayla and frowns. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Checks the rest of the officers with his tricorder and sees that they are alright. ::

XO Darvo says:
*FCO*: Lori, come in, what is your location?

XO Darvo says:
@*CO*: We are minus the FCO, the transporter took only her.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: I got the FCO, she's on the tetrahedron...but I lost the signal when the shields went up...she's alright as far as I could tell

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Is relieved that Lorey is in communication with them. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Dawns a grim face. ::   CEO:  Understood.

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Sees the corridor veer to the left and follows it. ::

XO Darvo says:
@*FCO*: Can you hear me, come in Lt.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Static meets with the XO's call....

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: Remain at a discreet transportable distance.  Should the shield come back down, transport the remainder of your away team.  Make sure a crewman is left behind to beam you back.

XO Darvo says:
@TO: Check the transporter; see if there was some malfunction.

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Notices a door on the right.  Slowly inches up to it...Leaning against the wall she takes a deep breath. ::

CSO Lane says:
@XO: Commander, I doubt she can hear us with their shields up.

XO Darvo says:
@:: Swears under her breath again. ::   CSO: Aye.

TO Thursson says:
@XO: I'll try, sir...but I'm no engineer....   :: Heads over to the transporter controls and runs a diagnostic. ::

XO Darvo says:
@*CO*: Aye sir, will do.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: I'm going to transmit the last known co ordinates of the FCO to the Away Team so they can have an idea of where she'd be

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: One last deep breath she turns and slowly opens the door. ::

CSO Lane says:
@XO: I'll monitor their shields and let you know when they drop again.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Excellent, Commander Quchant.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Returns to his station and monitors the situation closely. ::

XO Darvo says:
@:: Brings the shuttle to a distance of 1000 km … within transporter range. ::

XO Darvo says:
@CSO: Excellent

CEO Quchant says:
*AT*: I'm transmitting the last known for the FCO.  It'll give you a starting point.  It looks like she's fine just on her own as far as I could tell

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: She enters slowly phaser still drawn. ::

XO Darvo says:
@TO: If you find no failure in the transporter system, then keep them warm, we still might need them

Host Qirel says:
#:: Hears the door open and sits still ::

TO Thursson says:
@XO: From what the diagnostics can tell me there is nothing wrong with them...

XO Darvo says:
@*CEO*: Thank you, Commander … feeding them to our tricorder’s.

TO Thursson says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

Host Qirel says:
#:: Looks up and sees someone blue. ::

XO Darvo says:
TO: good.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Perhaps the stealth of a single officer may make the day.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: The fate of the many outweighs the fate of the few ... or the one

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Wise words, Commander ... do I detect a strain of Vulcan philosophy?

XO Darvo says:
@:: Looks around at her team::   ALL: If we transport over, I need one of us to remain here at the helm...   :: Looks from one to the other. ::   Who is rated to fly this bucket other than myself?

Host Qirel says:
#:: Watches the blue thing approach. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Enters the room and sees a translucent being behind the desk. ::
Qirel:  Good Day I'm Lt Lorehani of the USS Vesuvius...   :: Sees that maybe the alien is more solid then first appeared. ::   Who are you and why are you killing my friends and why shouldn't I just kill you now?

Host Qirel says:
#:: Blinks his eyes twice and the blue thing is engulfed in a swath of bright light.  The weapon is rendered useless...

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Wants to scream. ::

CMO Bannister says:
XO: Everyone is capable of flying a shuttle.  It's a requirement to graduate from the Academy.

XO Darvo says:
@CMO: Then I take it you volunteer?

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel:  Nice parlor trick.  You are no better then a two bit magician on drugs.

Host Qirel says:
#:: Tilts his head as the words are processed. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Yes sir...although I can't tell you from where

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, I used to be the pilot here a few years back. So if the doctor doesn't wish to pilot the shuttle....

Host Qirel says:
#FCO: What is ...   :: Realization dawns ::   ...ah...no...we are better than a two bit magician

CMO Bannister says:
@XO: Though I would like to see the Lieutenant rescued at my own hands...perhaps it is best if I were to remain here.  I do not wish to jeopardize the mission.

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel: Well you won't be playing Vegas soon that is for sure.  Put me down now.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: You are from England, are you not?

Host Qirel says:
#:: You will not be harmed.  You are an interesting one. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Yes sir

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at the XO and then at the doctor. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel:  You should see me at parties.   What is it you want?

XO Darvo says:
@:: Holds up a finger to the CSO for a moment and turns to the CMO. :: CMO: Why do you feel you would jeopardize this mission?  You are an important part of the group.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: I have seen your home of Basingstoke.

CSO Lane says:
@ :: Shrugs and continues to monitor the Tetrahedron's shields. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@XO: My feelings may put her life in danger.  It is illogical for me to make that risk.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: When I was a child...

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Basingstoke sir...

Host Qirel says:
#FCO: You are different...yet similar

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Are your records incorrect, Commander?

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel:  Ok, you are now boring me…what are you talking about.  You should speak quickly before my friends come looking.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: My records are correct sir.  Basingstoke was mentioned in a late 20th century novel detailing how best to travel the galaxy getting rides from other people

CTO Liu says:
:: Reporting to bridge from sickbay. ::

XO Darvo says:
@CMO: Doctor, as much as I would like to tell you to stow that remark, I am of a mind to tell you that your services may be critical to the FCO's health. You'll board with the Away Team.

Host Qirel says:
#FCO: They will not come.   :: Tilts his head observing the blue one. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Nods. ::   XO: I will do as I am told, Commander.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: You'll have to forgive me, Commander.  Perhaps it was a book I read in my youth

XO Darvo says:
@CSO: If it comes down to it, I'd like you to remain behind here on the shuttle.

CO McGrady says:
:: Sees the CTO enter the bridge. ::

CSO Lane says:
@XO: I understand ma'am.

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel:  Oh?  Listen if you put me down, we can have a nice little chat.  I'm not the diplomat on the ship but heck.  I have my ways of getting my point across.

XO Darvo says:
@CSO: Are the shields still up?

CSO Lane says:
@XO: Still up and holding Commander.

Host Qirel says:
#Qirel: You are ... you are aggressive ... can't have you out of the light.

CO McGrady says:
CEO/CTO:  But I am certain I have visited our Tactical Chief's home ... who can forget a trip to Hong Kong?

XO Darvo says:
@CSO: Thank you.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Should I lower shields?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Several pieces of technology from the book are in use in engineering

CSO Lane says:
@:: Looks down at the sensor display again hoping that the shields will fall
soon. ::

XO Darvo says:
@:: Worries about the FCO. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The light grows stronger and the FCO is rendered immobile as she is being held in the light

Host Sheri says:
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