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CAST OF CHARACTERS
SC Captain Marek: Pablo Delsoglio
CO Captain A Horn: Sandra Prestedge
OPS LtCmdr. Benson: Darlene Wise
CEO LtCmdr Masters: Eric VanSickle
NPC Dy’ybylys: Gerry Brinkman
 
DS102 10701.26

"To Soothe the Savage Beast"

Episode 5:  Cosmic Rabbit Hole

Previously on Deep Space 102:

Dy'ybylys has regained consciousness but is still too weak to be of much assistance to the Crew of DS102 as they work on their plan to seal the wormhole created by the Avatars.

A plan has been hatched to bring the Federation Excelsior-class vessel that had been given to Dy'ybylys and his brother By'yl to return to the Delta Quadrant originally.

A few minutes have passed since an advanced probe from the Avatars on the Delta Quadrant side of the wormhole designed to jam long range subspace communications destroyed a probe from the Scorpius with ease.

The crew continues to work on their plan to seal this and at least delay the arrival of the Avatars who want to return to the Alpha Quadrant to galactic domination.

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OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::On the Bridge, standing at the Operations station, trying to find a way to disable the probe and free up the COM channels::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: Any progress, Benson?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge pacing ... ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::prepares to send prefix command code to Dy'ybylys' ship, as supplied by the CO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks up:: SC: Not yet, Sir but I'm still trying

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::nods in confidence to the OPS::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Prefix code you supplied is ready for transmission.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::stands next to the CO:: CO: We better succeed or... ::raises an eyebrow:: Not pleasant consequences...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Let's do this.  CEO:  Send the code.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Sending code with command to eject the warp core.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Sir, today is NOT a good day to die. ::gives a wry, Klingon-like smile::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I still do not get the Klingon humor at all... ::raises an eyebrow::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks down at the console display then looks up quickly:: CO/SC: The probe has a random fractal algorithm that rotates the jamming frequency.  We'll need to set our communications system to match in order for the prefix code to get through.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Who said it was humor, sir?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: Never mind, let's concentrate on our objective.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: Set the Main Computer to calculate the proper compensation.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Yes, sir.  CO: Transmission will continue until Dy'ybylys' ship receives and ejects its core.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console, making the necessary adjustments to the communications system::  CO/SC: I don't know if this will work since the probe's algorithm is random, but we can hope to catch at least one frequency.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: Compensate with a fractal constant.. It should work at one point.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks up:: CO/SC: The computer has completed its adjustments.  We're ready to transmit the prefix code.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods to the SC::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Dy'ybylys's vessel is answering helm commands.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC: The ship's responding with its helm.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Bring it through.  Try to keep it as far away from that probe as you can.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: Be sure that core ejecting systems are online

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Remote pilot's the ship into the wormhole:: Ship is entering the event horizon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Activating them now.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  What about the second core?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: The T'Kar's core is loaded and ready at your command, ma'am.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the vessel comes through the wormhole on minimum power, many systems damaged and barely functional.  It passes the jamming probe without incident.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: Keep the ship shields up. Maximum power to the front ones.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: She's almost here....3 seconds till exit.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO: Good.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: Ready to lower the shields when ejecting the core

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: The ejection system is barely functional on Dy'ybylys' ship.  This might be a hit-or-miss proposition.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: Here she comes!  ::Taps the console to slow the emerging ship::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Understood.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
All: Dropping shields now!  ::Taps the console::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Eject both cores!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::stares nervously at the consoles::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Take tactical and lock photon torpedoes on the cores.  Fire when they are in position.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Ejecting... now!  ::hits the ejection button and sends the command::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Both cores are ejected into the wormhole opening...

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: Both cores have entered the event horizon.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Fire!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::jumps to the tactical consoles and taps furiously:: CO: Firing now!!!!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::hits the button::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Torpedoes streak to the cores and detonate them.  A HUGE discharge of energy and shockwaves rush over all ships in the vicinity....

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::with all his adrenaline flowing through his tactical -like veins::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Move us away!

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Raises the shields on the Excelsior::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Direct hit!

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Hits the "Go Fast Now" button on the helm::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: We have a 10-second warp burst available.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius is hit by the shockwave and shakes violently...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: That should work...

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Is thrown backwards::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::as she is standing is flung across the room::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::tries to grab hold::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::grabs hold of his console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Pulls herself up as the lights on her console flicker::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::sees the CO flying across the room:: CO: Are you all right, ma'am?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  main power goes out on the Scorpius...and the shaking stops suddenly.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sits up groggily:: All:  Report!

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
All: Emergency power, engaged.  ::Begins receiving damage reports from all over the ship::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::taps on his console:: All: Well, at least we are still in one piece... Damages and casualties reports coming from all the decks.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: We're dead on the lower decks, Sirs.  I've got repair crews dispatched but several injuries and a few casualties have been reported.  Med teams are on their way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: All systems are damaged, need some major repairs, but we're functional.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the sensors re-engage under emergency power, a crackling view screen shows no wormhole opening and debris scattered about.  The Scorpius is tumbling on an oblique axis.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I need all sensors system on line.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Understood.  ::touches her forehead and sees green blood on her fingers.  Gets up::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Tell me what we do have, Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Trying like heck to get the ship under control::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Impulse, SIF, artificial gravity, sensors on emergency power only, and, gladly, replicators.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: The wormhole has been closed.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::moves next to the FCO:: FCO: Try this ::taps on the console:: That should compensate our actual drift course

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  And the warp drive and shields?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: That's good news

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::staggers back towards the command chair::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Warp drive is shot due to no anti-matter.  The shields are offline.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> SC: Oh, yes, thank you, Sir.  ::Thinks: Vulcans....::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  What about the antimatter from the shuttles?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: Sensors are picking up debris of the Excelsior.  The ship is history.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: We lost the routing in the shockwave.  It'll take about a half hour to re-establish it.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
OPS: ::ironic:: So are we if we do not find the way to activate our warp drive...

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks down at her console:: CO/SC: Communications are back online.  I think I can contact Starfleet Command now.  ::Taps console::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Then I suggest you get to it.  Bleed off as much as you can into our core.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  ::works on the engine reroute re-establishment::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
COM: Starfleet Command: This is LtCmdr. Benson of the USS Scorpius, please respond.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::has one heck of a headache::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Set course back to the Station, maximum impulse.  Then warp when we get it back on-line.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I will assist you... ::moves next to the CEO console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
COM: Starfleet Command: This is LtCmdr. Benson of the USS Scorpius, please respond.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> CO/SC: We have impulse engines, Sirs.  I think I can manage 3/4 impulse.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<Starfleet Command> COM: Scorpius: This is Starfleet Command, go ahead Scorpius.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Engage

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: Sirs, I have Starfleet Command on the horn....uhh...no pun intended, Sir.  ::Looks at Captain Horn::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: Audio only....

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Sir, we just need to connect the antimatter flow from JT 32 delta 4 to JT 20 delta 11, then we'll be done.

Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: This is Starfleet Command.  Good to hear from you.  We were about to send out a ship to find out why you were out of comm contact...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::tries to avoid a smile::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
COM: SFC:  Starfleet, this is Captain Horn.  We have managed to close the wormhole but in the effort have sustained significant damage.  We would appreciate assistance.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::hears the OPS' report and begins to snicker::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Brings the ship about and engages impulse engines::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: Perfect. I will deal with the JT20 delta 11 junction.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks over at Benson:: OPS:  Was that a joke?  ::holds her forehead again::

Host Gerry says:
@COM:  Scorpius:  Acknowledged.  Dispatching Hyper light tugs to your area if needed.  ETA is about 1.5 hours.  Sit tight, Scorpius.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: No, Sir.  Didn't realize what I was saying until it was too late, Sir.  I apologize.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
COM: SFC:  We should have minimal warp shortly.  We will be making our way back to DS102.  They can meet us en route.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: It needs to run through the following areas, though: JT 31 alpha 3 tau 4, JT 44 beta 2 and JT 5 gamma 9.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: ::takes mental notes:: I see.

Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: Acknowledged.  Will advise tugs accordingly.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Casualties, Commander?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Sickbay reports 19 injuries, mostly from the lower decks, none serious.  However, there are two dead from head injuries.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
COM: SFC:  Understood.  Please be advised we also have sustained casualties, two deaths, 19 injuries.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I will make the proper reports on the casualties, Captain

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: It would be easier, captain, but these old Ambassador ships are rather outdated.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: But they are fine ships, Commander...

Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius:  Understood.  Will have medical assistance if required.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Pulls off a panel under the Operations console to inspect the guts::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::overhears the CEO:: CEO:  She might be old, Commander, but she's tough.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: I miss the San Carlo.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
COM: SFC:  I think we can handle it, Starfleet.  Scorpius out.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Yanks out a few burned out ISO chips:: Self: Ahh..ha!  No wonder I can't get the view screen to display communications!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I think I almost finish this... ::taps on the console setting a level 3 check::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Looking good, sir.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CEO: I am not sure about this connection ::points to the screen::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::makes a few adjustments:: SC: That should secure it.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Walks over to the CEO:: CEO: Where did you get these ISO chips, Taiwan?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: No, Japan.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::overhears the OPS and the CEO conversation and smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: Oh, really?  Then why does it say "Make in Taiwan" in really small letters?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sighs:: CEO/OPS:  Are you two finished?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: I think we have a couple of grumpy officers around here... But we should admit that they are efficient

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::looks at the chips, then growls:: OPS: That salesman in Ginza told me they were locally made!  I'll tear him a new one!

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  And my head hurts. The last thing I need at the moment are grumpy officers ...

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