U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10506.14
Sarona III, Planetary Investigation … An Unseen Threat
Episode 20, Transcript #244

Disturbing News….

The Engineers did a cold start of the warp core with hopes that it would bring all systems back on line. It worked and the Vesuvius regained power to all ship systems.  Exceptions to this were the shuttles.

Captain Savar of the USS Luna contacted the Vesuvius Executive Officer and told her of a gray alien on board the Luna who was looking for a gem that would solidify his race. It was the intention of this race to enslave the universe. Captain Savar stated the gem should be protected at all costs.

The CSO has returned to the lab to inspection the gem and this time has taken precaution against the radiation that it emits. She has also replicated a few 'fake' gems and had them transported to the CO's Ready Room.

The gray that had died in the brig reappeared when the gem emitted an energy wave. The CMO went to collect samples from the gray, but noticed what appeared to be an electrical charge circulating around the body. Shortly thereafter, the gray exploded.

Meanwhile, Captain MacPherson-Quest was checked out and released from sickbay with a promise that he would be checked out by the Luna CMO before returning to duty.

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XO Darvo says:
:: Standing in the turbolift returning to the bridge to await the CMO's report on the Gray. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: In the turbolift heading for the bridge once again.  Her temper not quite in check. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Enters the turbolift on his way back from Sickbay. ::   Computer: Bridge.

CSO Lane says:
:: Working in the main science lab, examining the new Gray DNA samples. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: At the main engineering table going through damage reports. ::

Host MO Riser says:
:: Working on the report the CMO gave her to complete. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Hears the familiar ping as the turbolift doors enter to the bridge. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: The makes it the bridge and the doors open as she gets out she sees the Captain get out of the other one. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Exits the turbolift as almost the same instant as the CO exiting from a different lift. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Groups the samples into several batches and begins to work on the first one. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Commander...rrr...   :: Looks around. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Notices the shuttlecraft systems are down and orders warp core restarts to be performed on all of them ASAP. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Storms onto the bridge. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods to the CO. ::   CO: Sir.

CO McGrady says:
:: Whispers. ::   XO: Thank you for covering for me while I was ... injured.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Any news on the alien in the brig?

XO Darvo says:
CO: No problem, sir.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Tries to ignore the glaring red warning about the exposed areas of Deck 8. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks at the FCO. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks around the bridge with a wild look in her eyes.  Still in the gown she gotten on the alien ship. ::

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

CEO Quchant says:
:: Finally gets the final bypass connected for the rig up of the sensors to replace the ones lost. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Come with me, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
*MO*: To the bridge, we might have a situation.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Lieutenant Lorehani, to my Ready Room, if you please.

CEO Quchant says:
*Bridge*: I have partial sensors back on Deck 8 ...we can see where we are again

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Excellent work Commander.

Host MO Riser says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am ... can you expand on that 'situation'?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Mutters. ::   Self: Situation, I'll give you a situation.   :: Heads towards tactical.  When she reaches she powers up weapons ... full phasers and a full spread of photon torpedos. ::

Host MO Riser says:
:: Gets her med kit and checks it to make sure she has everything she needs. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Notices weapons power up. ::

XO Darvo says:
*MO*: Stand by, the FCO has entered the bridge in an agitated state, we might need your services.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Lieutenant!

XO Darvo says:
:: Jumps down to OPS and disengages the weapons. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Sir!!   :: Hands raises and hovers over the fire button. ::

Host MO Riser says:
*XO*: On my way!   :: Runs from sickbay. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: To my Ready Room ... immediately!

CEO Quchant says:
:: Sees the spike in power usage towards weapons on his board. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Weapons have been powered down, sir.

CSO Lane says:
:: Puts the control batch into the incubator. ::   Self: Ok, that one should remain in tact for now.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Sir, just one shot please!  Those ... those ... those ... beings deserve death!!  They have no honor.

CEO Quchant says:
*Bridge*: What's going on ... are we under attack again, I only just got my engines up and running again

Host MO Riser says:
:: Enters a turbolift and orders it to the bridge. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: You must first tell me what happened over there ... now, if you please, Lieutenant, to my Ready Room.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Commander, standby.  We have a situation where a crew member tried to activate the weapons system. I have shut them down for the time being.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks at the Captain unsure of what to do ... her mind still a mess. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Discerns a level of confusion from the FCO. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Say the word and I'll transfer command protocols to engineering

CO McGrady says:
:: Walks to the FCO, and speaks quietly. ::   FCO: Are you quite alright, Lieutenant?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Reaches the bridge and exits.  Sees the FCO and the CO and stands ready as she slowly takes a hypo from her med kit. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: If needed we will, Commander, stand by

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: No Sir....   :: Breaths heavily. ::   Just one shot Sir ... that is all I ask.

CSO Lane says:
:: Pulls up the magnifier and begins the examination of sample two. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Contacts duty tactical officer and gets the normal security detail in engineering doubled. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: No, Lieutenant.  Our weapons have proven totally ineffective against that vessel.  I want to take them out as bad as ... well, I want to take them out badly, but we are at a total tactical disadvantage.

XO Darvo says:
:: Taps her combadge to have extra security sent to the bridge. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Tries not to give into tears ... It's not Andorian of her to do so.  Straightens her shoulders and holds her head up high. ::   CO: Well then Sir ... you wanted to talk to me ... I can kill them later.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods as two of the CTO's finest security officers enter the bridge and take up station just behind the FCO. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Yes indeed ... to my ready room…  :: Motions the FCO to lead the way. ::

CSO Lane says:
Self: Hmm, it looks like several of the stem cells are beginning to deteriorate. Let's try freezing them with a shot of this.   :: Grabs a hypo and prepares to inject the batch. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Starts to compile engineering situation report for the Captain. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Holds the back of her gown as it was getting breezy and walks towards the Ready Room. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Speaks quietly to the security team to take up station just outside the CO's Ready Room. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Assigns teams to start using the shuttle replicators to replicated hull pieces to patch up the hull, in order to preserve the energy in the main ship's systems. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Pauses at the guards. ::   TO’s:  Do not enter unless summoned.

CO McGrady says:
:: Follows the FCO into the Ready Room. ::

Host MO Riser says:
:: Moves towards the CO's Ready Room, but stays outside as she wasn't invited in. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Have a seat, Lieutenant.

CSO Lane says:
:: Runs a tricorder over the batch afterwards and notes the diminished presence of electrical stimulate. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: As she enters the room, she begins to pace the room. ::   CO: Thanks Sir.
:: Continues to pace. ::   They kept the babies, Sir ... they injected, hurt me and took my babies, four of them.

XO Darvo says:
MO: You can take a seat at the spare science station.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: They impregnated you, Lieutenant?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Nods. ::   XO: Thank you ma'am

Host MO Riser says:
:: Moves and takes a seat at the spare science station. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Throws up her hands in exasperation. ::   CO:  Give the man a cigar!!!  Yes they did.  They stole from me and I want them back.  My bits and parts are not for sale or experimentation

CO McGrady says:
FCO: No indeed...

CSO Lane says:
:: Stimulates a few of the DNA strands with a general laser pulse. ::   Self: Now let's see what this does.

XO Darvo says:
:: Takes the con and releases weapons to the TO. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Tell me, Lieutenant ... did you notice anything, anything whatsoever, aboard that ship that signaled a weakness in that vessel?

CEO Quchant says:
:: As he works he wonders whether or not the crew member who tried to start shooting stuff was Hope. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Computer: Location of Commander Lane please?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Now can I shoot them, Sir?   :: Goes to the replicator and orders a blood wine.  Takes a sip. ::   They strapped me to a table ... stuck things in me and insulted me by making me scream!

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: I have released weapons back to active standby, there is no longer a threat on the bridge.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The laser destroys some of the DNA sequences....

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Understood

CSO Lane says:
:: Pulls off her goggles. ::   Self: Darn it!

CO McGrady says:
FCO: You must understand that our weapons are useless against that ship, now did you notice anything, anything whatsoever, aboard that ship that signaled a weakness in that vessel?

CEO Quchant says:
<Computer> CEO: Commander Lane is in Science Lab 1

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Continues sipping her blood wine. ::   CO: They are cowards as the Klingon’s say.  They don't talk, they just do.  Oh they told me their name.  Nezi ... Sounds like a child’s pet toad doesn't it.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Relaxes a little. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Nezi ... did you learn anything else about them, Lieutenant?

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: They work as a team, Sir.  Everyone knows what to do.  There was a ... a ...   :: Orders another drink, scotch this time. ::   I guess the head torturer ... horrid little man he was ... They said something about Gems, Earth ... and, and myth ... children’s stories mostly.  They were trying to take credit for the Mayans you know... Gaul ... cont

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: You humans should be insulted for them steeling your history.

CSO Lane says:
Computer: Please extrapolate the electrical residue results from the stem cell degradation and tell me what the percentage of viable DNA remains.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: What about this gem?  This is important, Lieutenant ... do you remember anything specific?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sucks back the scotch. ::   CO: They said something about solidification but most don't seem to believe it.  They have been searching for these gems for centuries with no luck.   :: Orders another scotch begins pacing again. ::   There is a sec within the Nezi whose sole purpose is to preserve and search for this gem.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: You can almost equate them to your Templers of old.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: OK, Lieutenant.   :: Stands. ::

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Lieutenant, I am ordering you to sickbay for physical and psychiatric evaluation ... you just underwent a lot of physical and emotional trauma ... one more thing Lieutenant...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Is beginning to finally calm down ... she is not sure if it is because talking is helping or if it's the Scotch. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Yes Sir...

CO McGrady says:
FCO: You must trust that we will stop these aliens from their cause ... we have no other choice.

CSO Lane says:
<Computer> CSO: Viable DNA is comparable to 87% of unaffected stem cells. However the degradation rate must be kept at a rate of not more that 4 per cent over a twelve hour testing period.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO: Yes Sir ... you can stop them after I kill them, Sir.   :: Heads for the other door not going to the bridge and exits. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Walks back to the bridge. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Exits onto the Bridge forgetting there is only one door and heads for the Turbolift. ::

CO McGrady says:
MO Riser: Please escort Lieutenant Lorehani to sickbay for a thorough examination.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods for the Security team to escort them as well. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Enters the turbolift and quickly has the doors shut behind her. ::
Computer:   Shuttle bay 1

Host MO Riser says:
:: Rises quickly. ::   CO: Aye sir!   :: Runs after the Andorian and waits along side her. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Did I just hear her say "shuttle bay"?

CSO Lane says:
Computer: Does the gem that is currently aboard have any similarities to the electrical shock that the alien in the brig suffered?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Looks amazed. ::   CO: Sir!

CO McGrady says:
XO: Interesting ... we better get Captain Savar on the horn for this...

XO Darvo says:
*TO*: To the shuttle bay.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Hums to herself as the turbolift moves. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Computer> CSO: Analyzing.

CO McGrady says:
Computer:  Revoke Lieutenant Lorehani’s security access to basic level immediately.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks at the MO. ::   MO: You'd better get ready for her.

Host MO Riser says:
:: Gets into the next turbolift and orders it to the shuttle bay. ::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna: USS Luna, this is Captain McGrady ... is Captain Savar available?

XO Darvo says:
*TO*: Restrain the FCO immediately, I want her in Sickbay where she is to be placed in a restraining field if needed.

CSO Lane says:
<Computer> CSO: Analysis shows that both are identical.

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@COM: Vesuvius: Captain McGrady, this is Captain Savar.  How may I be of assistance?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Looks at the progress of the shuttle restarts and notices that they are all out of juice right now. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans on the table for a moment thinking. ::   Self: So the gem and the alien energy are definitely connected.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: The turbolift stops and she exits ... she walks down the hallway and sees the security she does a little side steps and her eye catches a Jefferies tube.  She pulls off the cover and enters. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Wonders when his new Bolian assistant is going to stop bouncing off the walls and get to fixing them. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Be aware that the FCO is heading towards the shuttle bay, can you stop the turbolift?

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  Our Flight Control Officer, recently rescued from the tetrahedron, has shared some interesting information.

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am ... I'm on it.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Slowly she crawls through the Jefferies tube, muttering to herself. ::

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@:: Waits for the other CO to go on. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Computer: Identify turbolift containing Lt. Lorehani

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  Apparently, this race is called the Nezi...they abducted our officer, impregnated her with four children, and kept the babies…

Host Sheri says:
<Computer> CEO: Lt. Lorehani is not on a Turbolift

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: She's out already, I'm accessing internal sensors

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  Also, much of your intelligence regarding their quest for the gem is affirmed.  Apparently, this is somewhat of a myth to their race … a holy grail of sorts ... one that will solidify their race, as your Nezi has claimed.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Finds the bio sign reading relating to no comm badge that matches Lt. Lorehani's species. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Aye, keep an open com with the TO, let him know where she can be picked up.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: She comes to a juncture and sees the ladder going down ... she hesitates a moment then begins the descent. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Got her ... she's in Jefferies tube Junction T7 ... heading down from the shuttlebay deck.

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@:: Nods slowly. ::   COM: Vesuvius: Do you believe this should change our approach in any way?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Relays the information to security. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Should I just transport her bio sign to the brig or sickbay?

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Aye, can you put up force fields to stop her?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Exits and walks to the shuttle bay. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Will do

XO Darvo says:
*CEO* Sickbay!

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Reaches Deck 22 and enters another tube. ::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  Well ... if the gem can be used to restore the race, it may be used to destroy them, as well...

CEO Quchant says:
:: Initiates a transport for Lt. Lorehani to sickbay, programs the transporter to hold her in the buffer until security arrive. ::

XO Darvo says:
*Sickbay*: Standby for transport of the FCO

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  I'll have my science chief continue her analysis ... if you catch wind that the enemy knows we have the crystal, let me know immediately.

CSO Lane says:
Computer: Is the gem of sufficient power to regenerate said alien to a state of complete solidity?

XO Darvo says:
*TO*: To Sickbay!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The FCO is transported to sickbay where she is met with a hypo.  She falls unconscious…

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@:: Internally balks slightly at the thought of genocide. ::
COM: Vesuvius: Thank you, Captain.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna: Until later, Captain.

Host MO Riser says:
:: Leaves the shuttle bay at a run and enters a lift ordering it to Deck
12. ::

XO Darvo says:
<Sickbay> *XO*: We have the FCO.

Host MO Riser says:
*XO*: On my way

CO McGrady says:
:: Looks up at the XO. ::   XO: Well, looks like that fire has been extinguished.

XO Darvo says:
*MO*: Acknowledged, keep us informed.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Other medics lift the FCO to a bio bed and strap her in.  They know her temper and are not willing to take any chances…

Host MO Riser says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am...   :: Exits the lift and runs for sickbay. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: It's been a pleasure fishing with you ... we should drill for this you know ... have someone play the fox while we hunt

XO Darvo says:
CO: It was a merry chase sir, but she's in Sickbay and we'll give her the finest care available.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Good idea Commander, do bring it up with the CTO next time he's on duty and we'll work out a schedule.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Begins fighting the restraints unconsciously she thinks she is back on the Tetra ... she lets out a blood curdling scream. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Computer> CSO: Analysis shows that any attempt to use this gem for regeneration is only a temporary state. A much more powerful energy source is needed to complete the process. Therefore, this gem is only a part of a much larger energy device. Conclusion, all attempts will fail at this time.

CO McGrady says:
XO: So apparently these aliens are the Nezi ... they have been searching for this gem for some time.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sighs and sits down. ::   Self: Great, just what I needed to hear.

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Anything to report, Commander?

XO Darvo says:
CO: Nezi, eh?  We need to destroy that gem sir, the fakes will not past muster for very long.

CSO Lane says:
*CO*: Well there is good news and bad sir. Which would you like to hear?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Goes directly to the FCO's bio bed... ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: No, indeed they will not ... perhaps a foolish idea.

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Give me the good news first if you please.

XO Darvo says:
:: Listens to the CO's conversation with the CSO. ::

CSO Lane says:
*CO*: The gem's energy though compatible with the alien's structure, is not powerful enough on it's own to regenerate the Grays.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Whimpers in her sleep ... Antennas twitching. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: And what is the bad news?

Host MO Riser says:
Self: Her neural activity is elevated in her cerebral cortex...

CSO Lane says:
*CO*: The stem cells from the Gray are deteriorating and I may not be able to boost them enough to allow the Grays to use their own cells for the regeneration.

Host MO Riser says:
MO: I need a cortical stimulator ... stat!

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks worried. ::

Host MO Riser says:
Self: Lets see if I can't reduce it slowly...    :: Receives the stimulator and places it on the FCO's head. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: You stated earlier that you believe this gem to be part of a larger object ... do your studies confirm this?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Lorey feels something cold against her head again and lets out another scream, that just continues. ::

CSO Lane says:
*CO*: I believe that to be so sir, but it's still unconfirmed at this point.

XO Darvo says:
CO: A larger object?

Host MO Riser says:
:: Leans down and whispers. ::   FCO: It's alright ... you're on the Vesuvius ... you're going to be okay

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Carry on, Commander.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Can't hear the nice lady. ::

CSO Lane says:
*CO*: Aye sir, I'll keep you updated.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Yes ... Commander Lane mentioned that the gem might be a piece of a larger puzzle ... Lieutenant Lorehani also mentioned multiple gems that the aliens are searching for.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Could the Andorian ship have been used as a conduit for this gem?

CO McGrady says:
XO:  That very well could be the case...

XO Darvo says:
CO: The Andorian ship is still in the cargo hold, sir.

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves on to the next DNA batch and begins another round of tests. ::
Self: This could take weeks.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Go down and investigate ... see if there are any clues that we missed aboard that ship.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: She begins muttering to herself.  She has no idea what she is saying since the mean people in sickbay drugged her. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, and I'll get Mr. Quchant on it also.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Excellent ... oh, and one more thing...

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sir?

CSO Lane says:
:: Decides to reexamine the gem results once more. ::

Host MO Riser says:
:: Turns to another MO. ::   Medic: Record everything she says ... it could prove useful...

CO McGrady says:
XO: See if you two can't discover from exactly when and where that ship arrived here.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, we should be able to accomplish that.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Good luck, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands. ::   CO: Thank you, sir.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna: Captain Savar ... another interesting development.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Commander, meet me in Cargo bay two. I want to go over the Andorian ship with a fine tooth comb.

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@:: Looks up from his own work. ::   COM: Vesuvius: Yes, Captain?

XO Darvo says:
:: Steps into the turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Cargo bay two.

CEO Quchant says:
*XO*: Aye sir

CEO Quchant says:
:: Heads to the nearest turbolift. ::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna CO:  The gem we have onboard ... Commander Lane has discovered that it is insufficient in power, at least by itself, to regenerate the Nezi.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Gets into the turbolift. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Turbolift: Cargo Bay two please

XO Darvo says:
:: Exits the turbolift and turns right to enter Cargo Bay 2. ::

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@COM: Vesuvius: Is it a focusing device, much like dilithium crystals?  Or some sort of additional energy would be provided by additional crystals?

XO Darvo says:
:: Brings her tricorder up and begins a basic scan of the vessel. ::

CSO Lane says:
Computer: Comparative analysis of the blue sapphire's properties in relation to the viable Gray adult stem cells.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Gets out of the turbolift and turns left to go down the corridor to Cargo Bay 2 and catches the tail end of the XO heading in. ::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  My intuition tells me that the latter is true, but Commander Lane's study is inconclusive thus far on that issue...

XO Darvo says:
:: Calls up the information on her PADD where the gem was located when found by the CMO. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Starts walking towards the access hatch. ::

CSO Lane says:
<Computer> CSO: Working. Time to completion is one hour.

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@:: Nods slowly. ::   COM: Vesuvius: Our alien spoke as it if was one gem, singular ... any idea about the larger device aboard the Andorian ship that was discovered?

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna:  Do you mean the device that encapsulated the crystal?

L-CO Capt. Savar says:
@COM: Vesuvius: Yes, Captain.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Follows the XO in silently and stands behind her not disturbing her work. ::

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna: It was a cyanide device.  We think it was used to kill the entire freighters crew ... it could be the device was planted aboard the ship as a means to bring it here, but why wouldn't they carry it on their own ship ... my Executive officer is combing the freighter once again for more clues.

XO Darvo says:
:: Hears footsteps behind her and turns. ::   CEO: The CO wants us to discover if this ship was by any measure a conduit for the gem in any way ... and we're to try and determine when the ship arrive and from where, if possible.

CSO Lane says:
:: Continues with her work on the DNA samples and hopes that she can find a way to keep them alive long enough. ::

XO Darvo says:
CEO: Use whatever resources you need, as well as any personnel you need.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Luna: Best of luck with your away team, Captain.  We will have an auxiliary team ready at a moments notice should you require assistance.

CEO Quchant says:
XO: I recommend bringing the CSO into this then...she and I have had a lot of experience working with the gem

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The XO's scan picks up a very slight energy reading from a concealed compartment on the Andorian vessel....

Host Sheri says:
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