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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
DCO Capt Davis-Patterson – Cory Freiss
CO Captain A Horn: Sandra Prestedge
CEO LtCmdr Masters: Eric VanSickle
CNS LtCmdr Rand: Susan Brinkman
MO Lt Garta: Janaye Hinsley
CTO Cmdr R Horn: Russ Hinsley
SC Captain Marek: Pablo Delsoglio
XO Cmdr Mahl:  Rob Harold
NPC Dy’ybylys: Gerry Brinkman
Hosted by: Gerry Brinkman

Deep Space 102 – 10612.01
 
"To Soothe the Savage Beast" 
Episode 1: The Dance
Previously on Deep Space 102: 

The USS Scorpius has been dispatched from the station to investigate the ominous loss of contact with the USS T'Kar and strange spatial anomaly in the nearby Argolis cluster.  The Ship is on its way at this time.

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DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::Prudence steps onto the Bridge of the USS Scorpius and begins to look around rather slowly. She had only been on an Ambassador class once in her career, so this was quite a treat::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the centre chair::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::in engineering, making sure everything is where he left it::

CNS_Rand says:
::in her quarters doing some stretching trying to loosen the kinks::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She makes her way over to one of the side consoles and takes a seat. She begins to look over the intelligence regarding the USS T'Kar once again::

MO_Garta says:
::In sickbay checking inventory::

CTO_Horn says:
::Steps into sickbay::

CNS_Rand says:
::presses down gently on her abdomen:: Baby: Alright little one, don't push up too hard.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::makes a few tweaks to increase engine efficiency::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She moves her hands along her console, reading over the details as closely as possible::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::on the Bridge, going through all reports concerning the missing starship::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks over at the FCO flying the ship:: FCO:  ETA to the Argolis Sector?

CTO_Horn says:
::Steps up behind a familiar face and speaks:: MO: I am here for my physical. I am very picky about who does it. Can you help me please?

CNS_Rand says:
::adjusts her uniform, then orders a raktajino from the replicator::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
<FCO_Driver> CO:  ETA 20 minutes, Sir.  I'm also picking up the anomaly on sensors::

CNS_Rand says:
::leaves her quarters, cup in hand and walks to the nearest lift::

MO_Garta says:
::looks up from her inventory sheet:: CTO: Russell Horn, I wondered when I would get to see you. ::smiles::  Pick a bed. ::motions to the biobeds and grabs a tricorder::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She turns her attention to the ship's sensors as she hears the report from the FCO::

CNS_Rand says:
::slowly sips her drink as she waits for the doors to open::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I have found all the reports rather intriguing. I think we should proceed really careful.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  I agree.  Initiate yellow alert when we get close.

CTO_Horn says:
::Reaches out and hugs Garta:: MO: I am so glad to see you.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir

MO_Garta says:
::returns the hug:: CTO: You don't know how good it feels to be back.  Especially since I left here on a gurney.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Scan for the T'Kar.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::leaves engineering and makes way to bridge::

CNS_Rand says:
::steps onto the lift:: Computer: Bridge.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Scanning now. ::moves to the OPS console:: Full range to the sensors.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::stops at a TL entrance and presses the call button::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: No signs of the starship T'Kar. However ::raises an eyebrow:: sensors pick up a certain amount of wreckage around the anomaly's opening.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  How close?  Can we retrieve it?

CTO_Horn says:
MO: I am just glad you have returned. I have missed your wit around here.

CNS_Rand says:
::starts to step off when the lift opens only to find she isn't at the bridge:: CEO: Good morning, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: Counselor... is this heading to the bridge?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Just a second sir. I am refining the sensor's emissions. We are too far away for that sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Are we close enough to identify the wreckage?

CNS_Rand says:
CEO: Yes, that's my destination.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Negative, sir

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: Good.  ::steps in::  TL: Continue.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She raises an eyebrow slightly as the CO and SC discuss the sensor results::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  What about the anomaly itself.

MO_Garta says:
::takes Russ over to a biobed::  CTO: I'm not quite the same person anymore.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::goes through the readings::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: I don't know why Benson holds me in such disdain.

CNS_Rand says:
::leans back against the turbolift wall rubbing her abdomen absently as she listens:: CEO: Why do you think she feels this way?

CTO_Horn says:
MO: None of us are.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: All she said is that she hates Klingons because Klingons killed her grandfather.

CTO_Horn says:
::Sits on the bio bed::

MO_Garta says:
CTO: So, anything I should know?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Sir, so far, the sensors indicate that the anomaly is much similar to a wormhole, yet its configuration is anything but stable

CTO_Horn says:
MO: Not really.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  So we shouldn't get too close ...

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
SC: Are we in range to detect weapons fire, Captain? ::She turns toward him, hoping that whatever the wreckage was, was not attacked in any way by another vessel::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
DCO: In a minute, Captain.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
DCO:  You're suggesting the T'Kar was attacked?

MO_Garta says:
::scans him:: CTO: Okay, then lie down and we'll be done in a minute.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I think we should proceed immediately to yellow alert.. and assemble an AT to search through the wreckage

CNS_Rand says:
CEO: Then it isn't you that she has the issue with, however she has trouble working with you because of your heritage.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: It is a possibility, sir. I believe we should weigh all of our options, just to be on the safe side.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Initiate yellow alert.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: Correct.  Since she's now operations officer, we have to work together often.  I'd rather get things smoothed out so we'd work together well.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Aye. *Attention all hands*: Yellow Alert.

CTO_Horn says:
::Lies down:: MO: I haven’t done this since you were last on board.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO/DCO: Sir, sensors identified the debris. It is the T'Kar. However, it seems to have been destroyed by emission from the wormhole, not by weapon fire.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Scan for survivors.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::feels the TL slow::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::taps on the console setting Yellow alert status::

MO_Garta says:
CTO: Uhoh, sounds like you just got called to work.  I have my base scans and they look good.  We'll finish the rest when the alert is over.

CNS_Rand says:
CEO: Considering that she is a Starfleet Officer, I expect that the two of you will be able to work together fine, but it will take a while before she would be able to have more than a working relationship.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*Sickbay*:  Bridge to sickbay.  Stand by for possible casualties.

MO_Garta says:
*Bridge*: Understood.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: I think this is our floor... ::waits for her to step out::

CTO_Horn says:
::Heads for the bridge:: MO: See, some things never change.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Not a soul, I am afraid, sir... ::raises an eyebrow::

CNS_Rand says:
::steps out onto the bridge:: CEO: I'll see what I can do to help.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Take us in slowly ... let's retrieve as much as we can.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She shakes her head slightly at the news:: CO/SC: Exactly how powerful are these emissions? ::She has never known emissions to be so powerful from her experiences::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: Thank you.  ::follows CNS off TL and heads to engineering station::

MO_Garta says:
CTO: See you later.

CTO_Horn says:
MO: Count on it. And welcome back. ::Darts out the door::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I insist on assemble an AT to investigate the wreckage. We should halt the ship here, sir.

CNS_Rand says:
::sits down at an empty science station and pulls up the sensors::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Reduce speed to 1/4 of impulse. maintain course

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  And where would the AT go, Captain?  Into space?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC: I'm increasing power to the shields.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: No, just take a roundabout and proceed to the wreckage position. It is a highly unstable area. It wouldn't be logical to risk the whole ship

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Horn says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  A runabout would be even more susceptible than the Scorpius, Captain.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She listens to the CO and SC as they attempt to determine a course of action. As she does this, she continues to review the information on her console::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Wormhole Expands and Contracts, then moves 10000 km toward the Scorpius

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Granted that, Captain. I see your point.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Sir, the wormhole just increased its size up, and move 10000 km near us!

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Keep us just out of range, Captain.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: Keep those shields in perfect condition, Masters.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: You know I will, captain.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: But of course

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
DCO:  I'd like to hear what you think, Captain.

CNS_Rand says:
::notices the fluctuations checks star charts::

MO_Garta says:
::finishes her inventory::

CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the TAC console::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: At this point in time I do not believe we should get any closer to the wormhole then we already are. I would suggest sending a probe through it first. Perhaps by doing this we will be able to determine what is inside or on the other side of it.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: What is the current situation?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::adds more power to the shields::

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Considering its shift of position, perhaps a probe would be beneficial, then pull back from our current position.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO/CTO; The wormhole seems to be stable for the moment. No further modifications on its size and locations have taken place during the last minutes.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
DCO/CNS:  I agree.  CTO:  Prepare a probe, Commander.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  We have found wreckage we have identified as the T'Kar.  If a Defiant class vessel can't survive that I'm sure not sending the Scorpius through.

MO_Garta says:
::starts to go into the office and stops:: Self: No Jeni, that isn't yours anymore.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Would a Sov survive that anomaly?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CTO/CO: Still trying to identify the exact cause of the T'Kar destruction, however it seems to be totally related with the wormhole nature.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: Perhaps the wormhole goes through spurts of stability. That would not be an uncommon characteristic. However, that would mean that if one ever did go on the other side, they may not be able to come back.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
DCO:  Which is why I am not sending anyone through that thing

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Probe ready.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Launch the probe.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I doubt that any class of ship would manage that, considering the actual data we have. Let's wait to answer that

CNS_Rand says:
DCO: If it does have spurts of stability, would we be able to map them and thus predict them?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
DCO: I agree with your remarks ::raises an eyebrow::

CTO_Horn says:
::Taps the console:: CO: Probe away.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::waits for the telemetry from the probe::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Probe enters the wormhole and begins to send telemetry to the Scorpius as it passes through to the other side...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::follows the probe course with the main sensor array::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CNS: A very good question, Commander. I believe that would be a possibility if the probe is able to return data to use from within the wormhole itself. If it is unable to, then I would assume it would be a rather difficult task.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO/CO: Just in case... have the warp engines ready for warp 2 and trace an escape course. Conserve the distance between us and the anomaly

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Telemetry coming through.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's see it.

MO_Garta says:
::moves away from the office and goes to calibrate the biobeds::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: It appears that the probe has entered the Delta Quadrant.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks at the monitor as the data appears::

XO_Mahl says:
::Finishes the work he was doing, and not a moment too soon.  He feels a back ache coming on, so he exits his quarters, and goes to sickbay prior to returning to the bridge::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::raises an eyebrow::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Thinks:: The Delta quadrant!

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::hears CTO:: CTO: Delta quadrant?  Didn't the Voyager get stranded there until a few years ago?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Is it stable on the other side?

CNS_Rand says:
::thinks, Delta Quadrant?, fascinating::

MO_Garta says:
Nurse: Heidi, this emergency tray is missing a hypo.  Would you pull one from storage please?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: There appears to be wreckage and evidence of weapons fire on the other side. No other information available.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She does not show much surprise in the data:: Self: Interesting indeed. ::She pauses for a moment, thinking::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Can the probe identify the wreckage?

MO_Garta says:
<Nurse_Warren> MO: That explains why I ended up with an extra one this morning. ::shakes her head:: I'll get it now.

MO_Garta says:
Nurse: Thanks, I'll be done with this bed in just a second

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: Is there...::stops when she hears the Captain ask what she was thinking::

XO_Mahl says:
::Arrives at sickbay, and enters::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Can we also identify the weaponry?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: The probe is unable to provide any other information.

XO_Mahl says:
::Smiles when he sees Doctor Garta:: MO: Doctor Garta, it's very good to see you again.

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: Is there any way to estimate how long ago this happened?

MO_Garta says:
::looks up:: XO: Something I can do for you Commander?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
ALL:  Recommendations?

XO_Mahl says:
MO: I seem to have a bit of a back ache.  I thought I would get it taken care of before it becomes an actual problem.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: The only way to get any other info is to send a shuttle through along the same course as the probe.

MO_Garta says:
XO: Well, have a seat and I'll see what's going on.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: I would advise against entering the wormhole at this point in time. If we were able to insure that it would remain stable... or that we could keep it stable for a time being. Perhaps we should attempt to do what the Counselor suggested, and attempt to map the wormhole and learn how it works.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  And let me guess ... you want to go?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Curbing our anxiety to find out what happened here, I agree with the DCO

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I'd like to volunteer, too, ma'am.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I am the correct choice for it yes.

XO_Mahl says:
::Takes a seat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: And he'd need someone to make sure the engines get him home.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::thinks it over::  CTO/CEO:  Thank you for your enthusiasm but I'm not sending anyone through until we know more.

CNS_Rand says:
CTO: Could we not get the same information from an unmanned shuttle?

MO_Garta says:
::moves around and begins to scan the XO's back:: XO: Well, I see a bit of muscle strain here.  What have you been doing?

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She turns back toward her console for a brief moment, satisfied with Captain Horn's answer::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: The only we to get more info is to go through.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Or we send an unmanned shuttle ....

XO_Mahl says:
MO: I decided that my quarters weren't to my liking anymore.  So, I re-arranged all the furniture.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: That would be our most logical decision, considering the lack of information we have about the wormhole

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: An unmanned shuttle would give us an idea as to how the wormhole would react to our technology. ::She watches the CTO curiously. wondering if he is always this eager::

MO_Garta says:
XO: The Scorpius does have people to help with that, not to mention anti-grav units.  Or were you just needing to feel manly? ::grins and moves to the tray::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I don’t believe an unmanned shuttle would work. If some course change was needed to get safely through the corrections could not be done quickly enough.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Prepare the shuttle.  If, and I repeat, if, the wormhole is stable enough and doesn't destroy the shuttle, I will consider sending a team through.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Commander, need some help with the shuttle?

XO_Mahl says:
MO: Well, I have become very private in my off duty life, so I really don't like the idea of anyone coming into my home to do work.  As for feeling manly, well, that never crossed my mind.  I just got the idea to move things, so I moved them. ::smiles::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  An automated Federation Distress Beacon goes off and transmits through the wormhole...

MO_Garta says:
::pulls a relaxant out and injects it into the XO's back::  XO: That should help with the back pain but you'd better lie down.  Exertion like that could injure your symbiont.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I am receiving a distress call.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Patch it through

XO_Mahl says:
MO: Well, this symbiont is extremely resilient.  After all the abuse I put that worm through, a bit of furniture moving shouldn't harm it.  However, you are the doctor. ::Smiles again, and lays down::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: It is a distress beacon. Federation in nature.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Confirm its location.

CNS_Rand says:
::watches the information from the wormhole scroll down her screen...hears the CTO:: CO: We may have to follow Commander Horn's originally idea to send a manned shuttle...it could mean survivors from that wreckage.

CTO_Horn says:
::Points at the wormhole:: CO: Through there. The other side.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CNS:  If that's the case, Counselor, they would more than likely need medical assistance ... ::wonders if the others are thinking what she is thinking::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO/CNS: I would have to agree. If that is the case, we could have a team work on monitoring the wormhole and attempting to maintain its stability while the Away Team is over there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: You mean we have to take the ship through?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Let me take the shuttle through. If we make it safely we can asses the situation and then go from there.

MO_Garta says:
XO: Well, I'm seeing a bit of irritation around the protective lining.  It isn't enough to bother Mahl but you might want to take it easy for a few days and not lift more than a kilo or two.

MO_Garta says:
::sets down her tricorder and extends a hand to help him set up::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Get a medical team together.  You and Cmdr Masters will be joining me.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::gets up from her chair::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I can not let you go Captain.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She looks toward the CO, noting that it is not proper protocol for the CO to lead the Away Team::

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Captain, I don't believe you should go, Captain.

XO_Mahl says:
::With the doctor’s help, sits back up:: MO: I will do my best to relax.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Starfleet regulations are clear on this.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: I must concur with my colleagues, Captain.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I strongly advice against that Captain.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  It's also called Captain's discretion.  Captain Marek, the bridge is yours.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: With all due respect, captain, but Cmdr. Mahl or your husband would be better suited to lead the AT.

MO_Garta says:
XO: Good, so, how's the back?

XO_Mahl says:
::wiggles around a bit:: MO: It feels much better.  Thanks.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Not in this case. There is the distinct possibly of danger and you cannot be allowed to go until we have assessed the situation.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CO: However, Captain, if the situation is much too dangerous it is advisable for the Commanding Officer of a vessel to remain in command of her ship.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I will follow your orders, but I will express my objection on this, Captain

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I will go. Secure the area and then you may join us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: ::whispers:: Do you always go through this?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*XO*:  Bridge to Cmdr Mahl.  Report to me on the bridge immediately.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: With the unpredictable nature of this wormhole, I would think that this situation would prove too dangerous.

MO_Garta says:
XO: If you need anything else, just come back. ::starts to move away from the bed but pauses::  Commander, if I may make a suggestion.  You mentioned that you are a very private person.  You might want to make efforts to get out for your symbionts sake.  They are usually quite social.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I will not allow you to put yourself in danger.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
All:  I appreciate your concern ... but I will not ask my crew to do anything I wouldn't do.  So, therefore, I am going.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
All: A decision must be made quickly. I would assume that the survivors on the other side may not have much time.

XO_Mahl says:
MO: I... ::hesitates:: I sometimes find it difficult to socialize.  Perhaps it’s due to feelings that i have had that were never really resolved.  

CNS_Rand says:
::nods and sits back slightly::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO/CEO:  Now let’s go before we lose that lifesign!

MO_Garta says:
XO: Well, you've been summoned. If you need resolution, I suggest speaking with a Counselor before your problems affect your position.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I am well aware that you are willing to do anything the rest of us will do. However as Captain, you are responsible to the whole ship, and should relegate duty and authority until we have asses the whole situation.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: ::whispers:: You always have this kind of trouble with COs in general, or just this one, because she's your wife?

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She watches as the CTO continues to press the issue, reminding herself that time is of the essence::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Now time is of the essence let me get my team out there.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*MO*:  Horn to Dr Garta.  Jenise I need a medical team to meet me in the shuttle bay 5 minutes ago.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::heads for the TL:: CTO/CEO: You two coming?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

XO_Mahl says:
*CO* On my way, Captain. MO: Thanks again, Doc.  

CTO_Horn says:
::Drops his head and shakes it::

XO_Mahl says:
::Exits sickbay, enters a lift, and orders it to the bridge::

MO_Garta says:
*CO*: On my way.

CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Captains in general are this way. However this is even worse as she is my wife.

MO_Garta says:
Nurse: Heidi, let's go.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Worse than your prior CO?

MO_Garta says:
Dr: Markus, grab a med kit, you're with me do.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
:reluctantly moves to the center chair::

MO_Garta says:
<Nurse_Warren> MO: Right behind you.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She turns her attention back toward the SC:: SC: May I suggest attempting to map the inside of the wormhole so we can ascertain a way to maintain its stability?

MO_Garta says:
<Dr_Markus> MO: Let's go.

MO_Garta says:
::grabs a med kit and heads out with the other two::

CTO_Horn says:
CEO: As far as jumping in feet first where angels fear to tread, Yes.

MO_Garta says:
::enters the lift with her team and orders it to the shuttle bay::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the TL::

CTO_Horn says:
::Follows his wife::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: From what I hear, Capt. VanSickle sounds like my kind of guy.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
DCO: Please do so, Captain.

CNS_Rand says:
::continues to watch the data::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
SC: Of course, Captain. ::She begins to go through the probe's data, forming a type of internal map of the wormhole the best way possible::

MO_Garta says:
::exits on the right deck and heads to the shuttle bay:: Self: Nothing like time to settle in around here.  At least it's not a changeling running amuck this time.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::exits the TL and heads towards the shuttle bay ::

CTO_Horn says:
CEO: He was a good man. A good friend. He just never learned how to trust his crew to do their job and was not good at relegating authority and responsibility. He wanted all responsibility and he got it.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks over at Patterson:: DCO: The probe hasn't picked up any recent fluctuations.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Command was thrust upon him, right?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the shuttle bay and heads for the first runabout::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Be ready to give departure clearance to the CO' shuttle.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
<FCO> SC: Aye, sir

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CNS: The data is looking promising. That, at least, is good news.

CTO_Horn says:
CEO: He was born to command, he just crumbled under the pressure of it.

XO_Mahl says:
::Arriving on the bridge, he notices that the CO is not there::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Gotcha.  ::enters shuttle bay and prepares shuttle for launch::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I just wish all Captains could learn a lesson from him.

MO_Garta says:
::enters the shuttle bay with her team and walks toward the Captain::

CNS_Rand says:
DCO: Hopefully they will get there while the life pod is still functioning and get back in one piece.

XO_Mahl says:
*CO* Sir, I reported to you, on the bridge, as you requested.  You are not there.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::turns to the DCO/CNS conversation:: DCO/CNS: I expect real good news from you.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::notices the XO:: XO: Commander.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*XO*:  I'm in the shuttle bay about to depart, Commander.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
SC: From what I gather, it seems that the wormhole is stable. I assume that it will remain this way for quite some time according to the scans from the probe.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
All:  Let's go.

XO_Mahl says:
*CO* You are departing the ship?

CNS_Rand says:
::tries to isolate the information from the life pod::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Horn to bridge.  Clear the shuttle for departure.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
DCO: ::raises an eyebrow:: let's hope that it will remain like that.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: You have green light, Captain. God speed.

MO_Garta says:
::gets in the shuttle and sits down with her team in the back::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Shuttle's ready.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Take us out.

CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the shuttle out::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
MO:  Jenise, we have an automated distress signal from an escape pod.  We don't know how many or how badly injured they are.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Keep a constant comm signal, Captain. Marek out.

XO_Mahl says:
::Turns to the SC:: SC: Captain, where is captain Horn going, and why?

MO_Garta says:
CO: ::nods:: We'll handle it.  We handles Wrigley's getting blown to hell, we can handle this.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The ship clears the Scorpius and proceeds through the wormhole smoothly.  The life pod is nearby.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@CTO: Keep an open link to the Scorpius.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She continues to monitor the scans from the probe, just in case something changes unexpectedly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
@::attempts to strengthen shields::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@::points to the pod:: CTO/CEO:  There it is ...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Captain's prerogative, she said. She is taking an AT to investigate a Starfleet distress call from the other side of the wormhole... the Delta Quadrant. Four officers tried to convince her against it... with no result. However, we should follow her orders, Mahl

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
@CO: Transporters are useless with the radiation of the wormhole.  I'm attempting to initialize the tractor beam.

CNS_Rand says:
DCO: Have they retrieved the life pod?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@CTO/CEO:  Can we tow it back?

XO_Mahl says:
SC: Of course we will follow her orders, but when she gets back, she is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in trouble!

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
@CO/CTO: If Cmdr. Horn can lock on, I can get him the tractor.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
CNS: From what I can tell they have not. They are closing on its position at this point in time.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: :smiles::

XO_Mahl says:
SC: That woman can be so stubborn sometimes.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Please keep a constant sensor lock on the roundabout all the time, Mahl

XO_Mahl says:
SC: I will do my best

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She turns her gaze slightly to the XO before returning it back to her scans:: SC: Everything is still running smoothly at this point in time, Captain.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@CTO:  As soon as you have the pod take us back through.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@MO:  I'm still reading one faint lifesign ... at least someone is alive in there ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
@CO/CTO: Tractor beam is holding, though I don't know for how long.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shuttle captures the pod with the tractor beam and tows it back to the Scorpius smoothly.

MO_Garta says:
@CO: The faster I can get to them the better.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@*SC*:  Horn to Scorpius.  We have the pod.  Get ready to beam the occupant aboard.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: We are proceeding to do so. XO: Take care of that transportation ASAP

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
<EO_Fixer> *SC*: Capt. Marek, we don't have transporters due to the proximity to the anomaly.

MO_Garta says:
@CO: Captain, I need to be there as well.  How fast can I get back to sickbay?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@CTO:  If they can't transport we take it to the shuttle bay.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@MO:  Where we open it and you get to your patient.

CTO_Horn says:
@CO: I will take us in manually. It will be faster.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
@CTO:  Do it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
@CO: I have a feeling that we have to do it that way.  The Scorpius' transporters are down too.

CTO_Horn says:
@CO: After we get back I do need to speak with you privately.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*EO*: What on... ?!?! We need that transporter on line... Do whatever it takes, Fixer... Honor your name

CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the shuttle in to land::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
<Fixer> *SC*: You want me to honor the name Ralph?

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::Prudence shakes her head slightly at the notice that transporters were down::

@CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Horn to Scorpius.  We're bringing the pod into the bay.  Have security meet us there.

CNS_Rand says:
::smiles as she senses a very familiar presence:: SC: Captain, permission to the shuttle bay? ::realizes who it is and how much they have missed each other::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*EO*: Better honor your Fixer last name... Or you will be tooth brushing the Waste Disposal systems for ever!!!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shuttle lands in the main bay with the life pod in tow.  Life support in the pod fails as the bay is re-pressurized.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::turns to the CNS: CNS: Granted.

CNS_Rand says:
SC: I don't think you'll need to send security ::leaves the bridge:: Computer: Main shuttle bay.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::rushes off the shuttle and gets to the pod to open it::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
All: Go!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::shakes his head:: ::thinks:: Too much time aboard the Station... I am rusty...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the pod opens, a figure that reminds all the various officers of their own culture's version of a Devil falls out...half dead.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks at the figure:: Self:  Oh no!

CTO_Horn says:
CO: This isn’t good.

MO_Garta says:
::moves to the injured one’s side and scans::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CNS arrives in time to see her love fall out of the pod gasping for air

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
MO:  Get away from him, Doctor.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Can we take him back.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Who is that?

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
SC: How long has it been, Captain? ::She asks as a way to make conversation::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Get security down here now!

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Like that will do any good.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Horn to bridge.  Set up a containment field around the shuttle bay.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
DCO: I beg your pardon'

CNS_Rand says:
::enters the shuttle bay and sees Dy lying in a heap, rushes to his side:: Dy’ybylys: Can you hear me? MO: You've got to help him.

MO_Garta says:
::backs up::

MO_Garta says:
CNS: Not until the Captain allows it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: What'd she call him?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You remember last time. We had no recourse. Just what he wanted.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Done, sir. ::taps on his console setting up the containment field::

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
SC: Sitting in the center seat, Captain. I know you have been in command of a station for quite some time.

Host Dy’ybylys says:
::gasps::  ALL:  ::raspy::  You...are all...grave danger...

CNS_Rand says:
::looks up at the Captain:: CO: You have got to be kidding, he's barely alive and you want to erect a containment field. He will not harm anyone.

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She raises an eyebrow at the CO's request. Something was not right...::

MO_Garta says:
CO: Captain, these scans...what is that?

MO_Garta says:
::points to Dy'ybylys::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*EO Fixer*: Remember to go to my officer once we return to the Station... We have a serious conversation pending.. ::frowns::

Host Dy’ybylys says:
ALL:  Did...all I could...crew dead...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Who in Greathor is this person?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
MO:  His name is Dy'ybylys.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Captain, is everything all right down there?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
MO/CEO:  We have encountered him before.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: Did you not hear him? He's trying to warn us, you know as well as I do he will not harm us.

Host Dy’ybylys says:
ALL:  ::realizes where he is::  Kalla!  ::falls down::  Must...destroy...wormhole...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CNS:  And I also remember the influence he had on you, Counselor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::very much confused::

CNS_Rand says:
MO: Jenise, you have to help me get him to sickbay.

CNS_Rand says:
CO: That will not happen again, and those were my actions, not his.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Get him to sickbay.  Make sure he is well contained and that his injuries are treated.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You want me to contain him with what? Handcuffs maybe? How about armed guards? Wait those didn’t work either. Do you have any suggestions?

CNS_Rand says:
CO: If he's right we need to destroy the wormhole, there are two destroyed Starfleet vessels here, do we need to risk more?

DCO_Capt_Davis-Patterson says:
::She pipes into the internal sensors and attempts to scan the contents of the Shuttle Bay:: SC: It seems that whoever is in there has a classified record that my authorization cannot override.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy:  We will treat your injuries ... but be clear, you will not influence anyone on this vessel.

Host Dy’ybylys says:
CO:  Captain...By'yl...dead...tried to stop Auree vessel...destroyed by ramming...

MO_Garta says:
CO: I know exactly who he is not, Captain.  His injuries will be treated.  ::motions to the nurse at the entrance with the gurney::

Host Dy’ybylys says:
CO:  Not...influence...no.  ::relaxes a bit::  CNS:   Kalla...sorry could not stop them...

MO_Garta says:
CO: Captain, I suggest a neural inhibitor be placed on the Counselor immediately in an attempt to prevent what happened the last time.  I may not have been here, but I do know what happened.

CNS_Rand says:
CO/CTO: I'll go with him and make sure...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods:: MO: Do it.

CNS_Rand says:
Dy'ybylys: Shhh, you did your best, rest now.

MO_Garta says:
::motions to the medical team to get the patient on the gurney::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Horn to Bridge.  Take us away from the wormhole.  Keep us station keeping 20,000 kilometers from the event horizon.

MO_Garta says:
CNS: Counselor, come with me please.

Host Dy’ybylys says:
CO:  Tell Captain Serok...hole frequency must be...disrupted...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: Now I have to wonder what else the Scorpius has encountered that we'll meet next.

CNS_Rand says:
CO/MO: Whatever you say, Captain. ::goes with Jenise::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Gladly, sir.

MO_Garta says:
<Nurse_Warren> ::helps lift him onto the gurney wondering just what he is::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Take the ship 20,000 kilometers from the wormhole limits. Full impulse.

MO_Garta says:
::takes Rand by the arm and escorts her to sickbay well ahead of the others::

Host Dy’ybylys says:
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