MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Aventura continues to track down the ASV Krios, and the fugitive Daryina Xia.  The information gathered from the Idun has proved to be helpful, once decoded.  Bits of data refer to top secret bases under the command of either the Alliance or the resistance, along with mention of Xia being linked to something called "Project Scion" - an infiltration of Starfleet at all levels!

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM PI,  Stardate 10501.11, "Hellborn Scion, Part 6: What's a Scion Between Friends?"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Aliester Lessing, played by Dylan Moss
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Baranephelion Ilianor, played by Eric Woo
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Dylan Roznine, played by Chris Esterhuyse
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant James Andrews,  played by Matt Coe
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Commander Gary Jackson, played by Tim Schols
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Kizlev, played by Delon Eubena
Combat Medic: Commander Ray Durron, played by Jack Farfri
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Commander Alexandra Gomes, played by Lilia Perfeito

With Special Appearances By:
	Lieutenant Commander Marla Enki, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Captain Terupi, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson and Christopher Gibson

=/\==/\=BEGIN PRISM Pi Mission=/\==/\=

ACTION: Due to the solar interference with the gravimetric warp field, sensors go haywire, and readings become garbled.  The ship automatically drops from warp to avoid running into anything.

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::feels the tingle as they dash through the star:: All: Whoops.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::on the bridge at her assigned station::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks up as various alerts go off than mutters about being interrupted::*Bridge* What's going on?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting at his usual station on the Aventura´s bridge, going over the analysis of the collected data::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::clutches onto the armrests of his chair as the ship passes through:: All: Report!
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up as they drop out of warp and checks the sensor reports::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::at his bridge station, keeping a lookout for contacts, much like his usual job on his usual ship::
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
XO: Sensors have garbled, sir.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sighs slightly:: XO: Sir, we went through a star while using the SPD, before I could compensate
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
Enki: Yes, I can barely see past a kilometer like this on sensors, if that.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
Enki: Then put your full effort into restoring them! CP: Take us to a full stop, at a safe distance... and find out where we are.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
Self: I guess I have to find out for myself. ::walks over to his console in sickbay and brings up the internal scanner display::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks up at the call for a report, wondering what caused it, then, once watching the viewscreen, he notices the stars aren't flashing by as quick as they should::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO/Enki: and if sensors are not restored quickly, we will probably loose the Krios' engine trail
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::enters the Bridge, carrying a PADD full of intelligence in one hand and a steaming cup of raktajino in the other, heading for his station::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::since the ship is at an all-stop already, he moves the ship some distance away, then start referring to the star charts::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP/SO: Did we sustain any damage, besides to our sensors?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::checks controls:: XO: Checking now, sir.
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
::Sets about resetting the sensors... but maybe not as quick as she could::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::tries to check the internal sensors again and frowns as they shut down::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
Enki: Do you need assistance with sensor recalibration, ma'am?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*Bridge*: What is going on up there?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::pulls up the data from sensor logs::
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
AS: Perhaps you could recalibrate the short range sensors?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::checks reports:: XO: No external damage, sir. ::checks engines again::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: Good, good Now, if you don't mind... how exactly did we end up almost running into a star?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::sits down and pulls up their recent navigational sensor logs, checking the Krios' last known course and extrapolating their likely destination::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods:: Enki: No problem. ::gets to work, ready to ply into the ODN conduit circuits if he has to::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::taps his foot and looks around the empty sickbay:: Computer: Computer what is the status of the bridge, and bridge crew?
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
::Puts her hands down as a diagnostic runs on her work::  XO: Lieutenant Commander....
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*This is the bridge, Gomes here. We are having sensors problems and the computer immediately dropped out of warp. Lt Commander Enki is trying to solve the problem ..
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
<Computer> Durron: Unable to ascertain. Internal scanners are offline.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Well, sir, frankly  I don't know. I was following the Krios as instructed. I wish I could say it jumped out in front of me, but I don't have an answer, yet.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::turns around:: Enki: Yes, commander?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::frowns, unable to figure out where the Krios was most likely heading::
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
XO: Long range sensors are back online... and I am unable to determine the location or heading of the Krios.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO*: I see.  Do we know what caused the sensor problems?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
Enki: Great That was a pretty smooth trick... without knowing where they are, where they were headed...
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::turns in his chair:: Enki: You're the most familiar with her, Commander. Where do you think she's probably going?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::sighs, and tosses his arms to the side:: IO: Well... did you come across any systems of relevance, any names, from your analysis of the data? All: I'll take any suggestions.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
Enki/XO: Short range sensors are going to need a bit more work. I'm going to engineering to make hands-on adjustments. Shouldn't take long since I've done this before.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: If I were to guess, I'd say she's probably headed toward one of the Alliance bases, based on the star charts we.. well, physically removed from Idun. But that doesn't particularly narrow it down.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
SO: Defensive systems are slaved to you, sir. ::exits to engineering::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: How many are there?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::begins pacing back and forth across the sickbay::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*They were damaged when our course took us too close to the star. How are our guests down there?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and smiles:: AS: Thank you, I'm.... ::Sees him exit:: Quite used to them..
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO* They are.. taking a little nap.  What's this about a star?  Did our shield's fail?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sits quietly, working on the puzzle of where Xia had gone. Running a quick diagnostic on the engines, everything tests fine::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
Enki: Commander? Any suggestions as to where we ought to look first? Would they have flown off to the nearest base?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*: Our course was simply too close to it. It is still uncertain exactly what happened but we are trying to fix it
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::gets to engineering, gathers up a kit and begins some tricks of the trade he learned back when he was a petty officer on an Ambassador class::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Three Alliance bases, four Resistance bases, though the Resistance bases are unconfirmed.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO* Very good  What is the current status of our shield systems?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: So you can see why I feel that what we call Green Star is what this universe calls the Interstellar Confederate Alliance.
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
XO: Do you feel this ship could assault an entire Starbase?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Keeps a close eye one the weapon systems now, next to his going over the past data::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
*Bridge*: Try the lateral short range sensor palettes now. I'll be adjusting on the fly as you check. Should be several minutes.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::sighs:: Enki: No. I suppose not.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*Just a moment Commander
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: What’s our shield status?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks around sickbay worriedly::
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
::Shakes her head::  XO: No, I didn't think so either.  If we go on the assumption that Xia is working for the Alliance... perhaps some help is in order.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::scans through the sensor data, trying to determine HOW they could fly through a star, although the old adage "Faster than light, no left or right" does hold true::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
Enki: Do you believe that the resistance will be willing to assist us?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around, to see who asked that, then to his console to check shield status:: DCO: Shields are at 100 percent, holding nicely...
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM* Shields are nominal, seems the radiation only affected sensors. In any event, we have lost the track of the Krios. So any more information our guests are willing to share would be useful
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
XO: I am unfamiliar with this resistance, and wouldn't have a clue.  But isn't the old saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
Enki: True... though I suspect it may be more complicated than that. CP: Based on the new star charts, what's the closest resistance base?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO*: I see.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
*Bridge*: I'm not getting enough power. I'm going to have to reroute from non-essentials through secondary systems in order to enhance the sensitivity gain.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::hears Enki and mutters to himself, not knowing they can hear:: All: Not all the time, sometimes the enemy of my enemy is bigger and scarier. ::hears Baran and looks up::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::listens to the conversation:: Self: Are we to interfere with local politics?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
CP: And we don't know who our enemy is here.. got a good feeling, but there's no way to be sure
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Approximately 30 minutes top speed... and that is with the Subspace Pulse Drives.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: Then we ought to make our way there. Enki: Do you concur, commander?
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
XO: It's likely our best option at this point.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::lays in a new course, carefully making sure there are no stars in the way according to the star charts::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::nods:: CP: Then take us to the resistance base, maximum Warp/SPD.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Course laid in, sir.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: Engage.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::clears her throat:: XO: If I may also have an opinion sir?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Taps the controls::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::turns in his chair, back to his console and begins monitoring subspace communications for any mention of Green Star, Xia or the Krios::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::finishes the five step bypass trick and hopes it works just as well on a Defiant class as it did on the older Ambassadors:: *Enki*: Alright, that's it for short range sensors We're online. ::packs up and heads to the bridge, noticing the warp core powering up as he leaves::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::tries to access the internal sensors again, and mutters something rude when they don't come up.::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::hits the side of the console and the internal schematic comes up::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
DCO: Your opinion is always welcome, commander. What's on your mind?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: I do not think we should have any sort of interaction with the locals unless it is extremely necessary. We may be putting them and our own Federation in jeopardy. So I advise extreme caution
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::enters the bridge, feeling a bit of pride he was able to use old war skills that saved his life more than once in the past:: SO: Thank you for patiently covering for me while I was back there. ::returns to his station::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::watches his console with interest, making sure this time no solar bodies jump out in front of them::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and smiles:: AS: Always a pleasure.. Nothing happened.. I think..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
DCO: I do believe caution is extremely warranted, yes. ::smiles:: Thank you... but at this point, we don't really have much of a choice I think.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::finds some insight from Jackson's words:: SO: A day in which nothing happens can be a good day....on a starship that is.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: We can simply ... spy on them to begin with. Perhaps stay hidden monitoring communications near the base, ship movements, if any
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
All: Be sure to inform me immediately if anyone becomes suspicious of our presence or decides to cause trouble.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: AS: Amen to that...
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::makes a note and adds their own ship to the list of things to watch for:: XO: One step ahead of you, Commander.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods at Baran's words, not saying anything, feeling a bit dejected that the star incident had happened in the first place::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::shakes his head and exits sickbay than walks across the hall to the stasis pods::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::his head slightly tilts toward the CP's direction:: DCO: That may be prudent. It depends on what we see once we're there. ~~~CP: What's on your mind, Dylan?~~~
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods to the XO::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::inspired by the SO, he quietly says a prayer of thanks to an Andorian god::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
IO: As soon as you find any more information about the resistance let me know, even a little detail could be important
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the still forms in the pods and shakes his head than steps back into the hallway and makes his way to the nearest latter::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
~~~XO: Oh, nothing much. Just that I cost us the chase and nearly killed everybody by flying into a star. It will look very good on my resume in future. ~~~ ::very sarcastic tone::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
DCO: If I hear anything.. there doesn't seem to be much chatter on subspace. Maybe if I scan more frequency bands...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::antennae twitch, thinking there's something odd in the air, the same feeling he gets when two telepaths are in the same room or ship together::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
~~~CP: Don't worry about it. The Krios meant for it to be a trick - you did nothing wrong.~~~ ::smiles::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::adjusts his console, trying to cover his bases in case subspace radio standards are different here::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
IO: They could have some sort of masking device, for their communications. Perhaps masking them as random subspace fluctuations. Or they don't use subspace at all ..
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Raises an eyebrow and glances over his shoulder:: ~~~XO: It doesn't make me feel better, but thanks for saying it.~~~
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::walks onto the bridge and sits at his station in the rear of the bridge::

ACTION: Twenty minutes out of thirty have passed.

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::takes a sip of his strong Klingon coffee and makes a face:: Self: I hate cold coffee.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::turns slightly:: XO: 10 minutes from approximate location of the base, sir.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: Thanks. All: Anything on sensors at the moment, of interest? What sort of activity is going on at the base?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::reviews the recent sensor logs while keeping an eye on internal sensors::

ACTION: Lieutenant Kizlev detects a neutrino surge ten thousand kilometers off the starboard bow

SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the CP´s call and looks tohis side at Kizlev:: AS: Do we have them on sensors yet?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Nothing besides an unusual neutrino surge just over ten thousand kilometers starboard.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::he stands:: AS: While we're at warp?? ... A cloaked ship?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::stops himself from saying 'yellow alert'::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up at the mention of neutrino surge and cloaked ship::

ACTION: Kizlev detects a second surge ahead

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::fingers hover over the controls:: XO: Drop to normal space? I can't maneuver at speed.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Certainly unusual indeed. It could be.....wait, another neutrino emission dead ahead.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: No... we continue on. ::turns to the AS:: AS: Yellow alert.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Aye, sir. All stations at yellow alert.

ACTION: Two vessels shimmer out of the background star field - a sort of fighter vessel.  One hails the Aventura.

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: We're being hailed, sir.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: They are in our flight path.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::has excess power on standby in case shields need reinforcement::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Commander, how should I respond?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the team's executive officer waiting::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: Can you identify the vessel's allegiance?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks at Kizlev´s console to see what it is out there::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Unknown, sir. It's a completely foreign configuration.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::Watches the viewscreen attentively:: CM: Be ready, we may soon have a battle on our hands
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: Then open a channel.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::runs a tactical analysis on the vessels and copies the info in real time to the SO's console::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
DCO: I'm always ready.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir, channel open. ::taps the console to open communications::
Host Captain_Terupi says:
COM: Aventura: Unknown vessel, you will drop from warp and identify yourself or you will be destroyed
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods:: CM: I'm not ::looks back to the ships:: CM: Not for battles anyway
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::looks for anything indicative of communications between the vessels on all EM and subspace bands::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::fingers hover at the ready, evasive maneuvers plotted and eager to fly the ship like a fighter::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
COM: Vessel: This is the Aventura. Now that we have identified ourselves, take care to identify yourself as well. ::turns to the AS, to make sure he's ready to raise shields to max if necessary...::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::gives a confident nod to the XO, all too familiar with the ''look'' before a possible battle::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Sees something pop up on his console and sees it's the same Kizlev had worked on moments ago:: AS: Thanks! ::Smiles as he turns to his own console::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::turns to the CP:: ~~~CP: Take us out of warp when I tell you to, no sooner or later.~~~
Host Captain_Terupi says:
COM: Aventura: I repeat, you will drop from warp.  If you do not, I am ready to fire upon you
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
~~XO: Aye, sir.. but its getting mighty close.~~~
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::turns in his chair, watching the XO for any cues to mute the channel::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
~~~CP: Very well, take us out of warp.~~~
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::gives a grin to the SO without looking at him::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::pushes the buttons and drops the ship to normal space:: ~~~XO: Ready for evasives and this puppy can turn on a dime and give you change.~~~
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::drums his fingers on his console to keep from giving orders::
Host Captain_Terupi says:
COM: Aventura: Identify yourselves, Aventura.  Provide proper access codes for this area.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: I'm reading advanced phased energy and torpedo armaments on those ships sir. Could possibly bypass our shields with a certain amount of probability.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::turns to the AS and indicates muting the channel:: Enki: Access codes?
Host LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
::Shrugs and looks lost::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::mutes the channel::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::raises her eyebrows while listening::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sits ready to test the limits of this ship's maneuvering capabilities::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::watches the other ships on the view screen::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: We could allege we come from far away and our codes are dated ... which isn't that far from the truth
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::turns to the IO to restore the audio::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::nods and unmutes the channel::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::wonders if the Picard Maneuver would work here... but instead of a short jump, just keep going!::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
COM: Vessel: I'm afraid that our codes may be somewhat dated... we are returning to base as we speak, to have them updated. If would permit us to go, we will rectify this problem immediately.
Host Captain_Terupi says:
COM: Aventura: Transmit your codes.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at Ilianor::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: I guess they are not easy convinced
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::takes a deep breath, wondering if the XO's ploy will pay off for the better::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Watches the image of the two ships on the viewscreen::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::whispers to the XO:: XO: What if we said we have prisoners aboard, of the important kind? and will kill them if we can't go through
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::bites his lower lip, knowing they have no basis for an access code::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks down at his console::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
COM: Vessel: Captain... the reason why our codes are outdated, is because we have been on a very important, long-term mission. If we do not arrive immediately, I cannot stress the consequences enough... on ourselves, as well as on you for delaying us. No games, captain. ::smiles::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at Ilianor again than whispers:: DCO: Maybe next time we can try the truth?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::feels his trigger finger itch, not liking this idea one bit...but it's so crazy it just might work::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::wonders what's going to happen, but keeps ready to fly the ship as needed::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::whispers back:: CM: And maybe have them follow us to our own Galaxy?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
COM: Vessel: We have critical information about Alliance developments.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks aside at Kizlev:: AS: No luck on finding a weak spot yet either, I suppose? ::Sighs::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head grimly at the SO::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::whispers:: XO: And prisoners
Host Captain_Terupi says:
COM: Aventura: As do we.  Transmit your codes, or prepare to be boarded.

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=