U.S.S. Luna mission
Maiden Voyage Part Four
Stardate 10110.20.

Host Karriaunna says:
SYNOPSIS:  With the crew of the Luna trapped in history aboard the RMS Titanic, and unaided by any form of technology, they have found two Devidian's aboard, manipulating the ships engines.  Both of them have been captured and are in the custody of the crew of the Luna.  But the time line for the Titanic to hit the iceberg seems to have changed; it no longer corresponds with histological accounts, unless the crew can change that.

The captain now has position of the cane topped with a white serpent.  But he is unable to discover how to use it.  The Devidians have promised to help them, if the Luna crew promises to let them go afterwards. The crew of the Luna also posses the Devidian's bag, obtained by the CEO, which contains the neural energy of their victims, there is no known way for it to be stored.

Time is passing quickly, it is now late evening, the Devidian told the crew they had planned on leaving the ship at 11:00.  The ship originally strikes the iceberg at 11:30; it sunk at 2:20.  It is now 10:15

Host Karriaunna says:
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CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: wandering the ship::

XO_West says:
::Stand guard over Devidians::

Host CO_Merced says:
::heading toward the bridge with some crew::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::thinking they have totally screwed up the timeline, and the Temporal Directive along with it::

CNS_Luchena says:
::following the CO, his soul tortured by the circumstances::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks into the eyes of those he passes, feeling an ever-increasing burden of guilt::

Host CO_Merced says:
::steps onto the bridge, nodding to the man at the door, who recognizes him:: SMITH: Captain.  How are repairs coming?

CIV_Katira says:
::Holding onto the Devidians::

XO_West says:
::Wondering if CMO has caught up with the captain yet::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::enters the Engine Room, checking on things::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
::Turns::  CO:  They are going well, we should be underway at full speed soon.

Host CO_Merced says:
Smith: If I may inquire, how soon?

CNS_Luchena says:
::struggles to keep his emotions in check as the two Captains speak with each other::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Engineer> ::Turns to Jokeg::  CEO:  What are you doing down here?

CEO_Jokeg says:
Engineer: You there, what repairs are left to do?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: tries to figure out how to convert onboard power to electromagnetic pulses suitable to send the aliens home.::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
CO:  As soon as my engineers let me know, I will let you know.

XO_West says:
Devidians:  What exactly did you do to the engines to speed them up?  why are you originally here and how do you open the portal?

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods::  Smith: I appreciate it.

CEO_Jokeg says:
Engineer: My name is Jonathon McClanahan, mechanical engineer from Irish Shipyards, wanted to offer my help.

CNS_Luchena says:
::opens up his mind to Smith hoping to get some sense of when exactly they will be underway::

XO_West says:
<Devidians>: standing there looking very defiant::

XO_West says:
::Looks at CIV::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidians> XO: We are here as we usually are when there are many deaths.  Where you have people that will not be missed, this planet is full of them and there is so much energy to them.

Host CO_Merced says:
::heads back toward where he left the rest of the crew::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Engineer>  ::Looks the CEO up and down::  CEO:  On the ship as a vacation?

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the CO::

XO_West says:
<Devidian>:: beginning to squirm a little::

CNS_Luchena says:
::whispers::  CO:  Sir, I could sense only impatience from Captain Smith.

CEO_Jokeg says:
Engineer: I was heading to the States as a consultant on a new steam engine they are working on for their Military ships.

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
::Turns back with a sigh::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods to the Counselor:: CNS: I can understand that.

CNS_Luchena says:
::chokes back a sob as he sees the young woman he was talking to earlier::

Host CO_Merced says:
::opens the door and steps through into where the XO and staff are holding the Devidians:: XO: Report?

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Engineer>  ::Nods his head::  CEO:  Well, your coming down here is appreciated, but we have had one too many unexpected guests here.  No worries anyways, we are about finished.

XO_West says:
CO: They are a bit restless, sir, but I think they are ready to cooperate.

CIV_Katira says:
::Looks at the captain as he enters.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods::Engineer: Very well. sir...::heads out and closes the door behind him::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods:: CIV: Go gather the rest of the crew.  Tell them it is time to go.

XO_West says:
::takes a hold of the Devidians::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::outloud::I haven't felt this helpless since before my first rite of ascension!!

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Engineer> ::Calls out::  All right you ladies, lets finish this up and get moving.  I would like some sleep before daybreak.

XO_West says:
CO: before this begins I suggest you hold that cane away from them as I think the energy will come from their bodies.

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Thank you Commander.

CIV_Katira says:
::Nods her head then pauses::  CO:  Sir, how will I know they are the crew of the Luna?

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks down at the bag and wonders what would happen if he opened it::

XO_West says:
::Wanting to tap her com badge and tell the crew to hurry::

Host CO_Merced says:
::eyes the crewman:: CIV: By looking at them, I would imagine.

XO_West says:
::Looks over at CNS eying the bag::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::wonders the consequences for the Titanic not sinking::

CIV_Katira says:
::Frowns::  CO: Ignoring the fact that they all look human, and many humans look the same to me... I am not familiar with this crew outside of the command staff... sir.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::makes it back to the others::CO: Sir the repairs are about complete, we should be underway within 30 minutes.

CNS_Luchena says:
::moves closer to the bag and picks it up::

Host CO_Merced says:
CIV: Then you are in luck crewman.  Only the command crew and yourself have been seen on this ship.

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Engineer> ::Walks over to the horn and taking it off the wall, places his lips near it.::  Captain, we are about to get underway, repairs are all fixed.

XO_West says:
CNS: there are energy sources in that bag from dead beings.  They are of no use to us.  leave the bag alone!

Host CO_Merced says:
::looks over at the Chief as he enters:: All: That just leaves the good doctor.  Has anyone seen her?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::shakes his head no::

CNS_Luchena says:
::doesn't hear the XO as he is overcome with the sensations emanating from the bag::

CIV_Katira says:
::Wonders again then why was she here then.  Nods her head and heads out the door, wondering how long it would take to search this large vessel on foot.::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
ACTION:  The captain gives the order for the ship to get underway.  The vibrations of the engines slowly coming up to speed is felt through the deck plates.

Host CO_Merced says:
::watches the crewman leave the room and shakes his head wondering how she survived in the Maquis::

CEO_Jokeg says:
All: We are underway, anyone know hoe long we were at full stop?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks to the stacks for a portal suitable to connect the cane, heads up to the bridge to get a better look :

CNS_Luchena says:
::startled out of his reverie by the sensation of the ship moving again::

XO_West says:
::Looks at CNS:: CNS? did you hear me.  Leave the bag on the floor!

CNS_Luchena says:
::slowly looks up at the XO::  XO:  Its very valuable....

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the Devidians:: Devidians: It's about time for us to go.  I assume you are ready to transport us?

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidian> CO:  I require the use of my cane.

Host CO_Merced says:
XO: Commander.  Let the Counselor keep it for now.  I want to make sure the Devidians keep their end of the bargain.

XO_West says:
CNS: I know those souls are valuable, but they cannot be returned to their original owners, according to the Devidians.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the cabin nodding to the CO::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  And I'll be damned if the Devidians are going to take them.  ::eyes her dangerously::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods to the one who spoke:: Devidians: We will let you as soon as our remaining crew return.

XO_West says:
::Nods to the Captain:  CNS: carry on.

Host CO_Merced says:
::looks over as the doctor enters and sighs:: CMO: I don't suppose Crewman Katira found you?

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidian>  ::Turns to look at his partner and says nothing.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks at the CO and shakes her head NO::

XO_West says:
CNS: when the portal is created and we transport, we do not know if they will be taken by them or not.  Unfortunately the Devidians are in control of that, right now.

CIV_Katira says:
::Finds the CSO up near the port of the ship and sends him to the captain.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::holds the bag protectively::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::calculating the time at full stop, the time to get up to full speed, the speed of a floating mass, outloud::No way this ship is gonna hit any iceberg.

CNS_Luchena says:
::sincerely hopes not::

Host CO_Merced says:
::grimaces::  ALL: I guess we get to wait then.  XO/CNS: ::moving off to a far corner, gesturing them to follow::  I want to speak with you two.

CIV_Katira says:
::Finds the FCO near the woman with her two children, who were not sky watching.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::moves over to the CO still clutching the bag::

XO_West says:
::Walking over to corner with CO::

CIV_Katira says:
::Heads for the lounge::

XO_West says:
::Listens intently to CO::

Host CO_Merced says:
::in a low voice:: XO/CNS: You do understand that if the Devidians think we have no intention of giving their implements back they have no reason to oblige us in returning us to our time and place, right?

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
ACTION:  Those attune to the ship, notice it is now up to full speed.

CNS_Luchena says:
::still being very much affected by the contents of the bag barely hears the Captain::

XO_West says:
CO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::feels the ship come to full speed::

Host CO_Merced says:
XO/CNS: So whatever you think should be done, it is important that we maintain the idea that we have struck a bargain and will fulfill our side of it.  Understood.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::look at that bag::Devidians: Can that device in that bag cause structural damage?

XO_West says:
CO: Understood.

CIV_Katira says:
::Feeling the ship moving, wishing it was not and still debating on stopping it, but eventually it would be repaired and she did not know the history.  It could be, no matter what, the ship would hit an iceberg.  Stepping into the lounge she sees the CTO near a table and sends him to the captain.::

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the Chief:: CEO: What do you mean?

CNS_Luchena says:
::sinking ever more deeply into the despair coming from the bag::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidian> CEO: Theoretically, if there is enough.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: This ship is intended to sink Captain...with the delay, she won't hit anything but the New York Harbor.

CEO_Jokeg says:
Devidians: Enough what?

CIV_Katira says:
::Wonders where the doctor could be as she last saw her in here.  Begins to search the room slowly.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::his hand involuntarily moves to open the clasp of the bag::

XO_West says:
CNS: I realize you have a compassion for those lives, but...

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: ::sighs::  We really don't know that for sure commander.  There is nothing to tell that we weren't here in the original timeline to begin with.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notices the CNS and moves over next to him::

XO_West says:
::Reaches for the bag, closes the bag as she touches CNS's hands::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: holds his hand so he cannot open the bag::

Host CO_Merced says:
::reaches back and clamps his hand over the bag opening, looking at the counselor and he pulls the bag to him:: CNS: I will hold it for now.

CNS_Luchena says:
::drops the bag completely startled and unsure where he is and what just happened::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidian> CEO:  Enough Neural Energy.

Host CO_Merced says:
::now has the bag and the cane, looking quite distinguished if he might say so::

CNS_Luchena says:
::staggers back against a wall, his head in his hands weeping softly::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: puts her arm around the CNS holding him tightly so he cannot fall ::

XO_West says:
CNS: It will be all right.  We have to do what needs to be done, no matter what you feel right now!

Host CO_Merced says:
ALL: Has anyone been keeping track of the time?  ::glancing with compassion at Mikal::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods::

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: What time is it?

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: 10:45.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: holds the CNS up,  managing a weak smile in his direction ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO as he slowly returns to himself::

XO_West says:
::Shaking her head, knowing what CNS must be feeling at the loss of those souls::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods::

XO_West says:
::Now standing next to CO::

CIV_Katira says:
::Wonders how one so tall can remain invisible.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::sighing, shaking his head::

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Something, Commander?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: holds tightly to the CNS ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stops weeping and looks at the CMO gratefully::

XO_West says:
CO: No sir, just wondering when they are going to do their thing...so to speak!

Host CO_Merced says:
XO: When I ask them to, I imagine.

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
<Devidian> ::Looks at his pocket watch, starting to get a bit antsy.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices the Devidian's unease::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::goes to look for Katira::

CIV_Katira says:
::Leaves the lounge and heads back up to the top deck.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::walks over to the horn::*Katira*: Katira report back to the cabin please.

XO_West says:
::Notices her stomach begin to growl, can't remember the last time she had a decent meal::

CIV_Katira says:
::Jumps as she hears her name and looks around::

CIV_Katira says:
::With a nod, heads back to the cabin.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
*Katira*: I repeat, return to the cabin.::walks back into the cabin::

CIV_Katira says:
::Hearing the urgency in his tone, lifts her skirts and hurries back down.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
All: How often do you get to use this ancient technology.

Host CO_Merced says:
::shrugs and smiles briefly::

Host Capt_John_Smith says:
ACTION:  Katira enters the cabin one minute to 11.

CEO_Jokeg says:
Katira: Just in time.

XO_West says:
::Nods at Katira, wondering where the heck she has been::

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the Devidians:: Devidians: Let's get it on.

CIV_Katira says:
::Sees the CMO in the room and shrugs::

Host Devidian says:
::Reaches out his hand::

XO_West says:
ALL::Gather close.

Host CO_Merced says:
::extends his hand with the cane, but holds onto it::

CNS_Luchena says:
::doesn't trust these guys as far as he could throw them::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
;:: moves in close::

CIV_Katira says:
::Steps close to the group, her breath a bit heavy::

Host Devidian says:
::Wraps his hand around it, eyeing the captain::

CNS_Luchena says:
::is very conflicted.  Part of him wants to stay here::

Host CO_Merced says:
::ignores the eyeing alien and makes sure his crew is ready::

CNS_Luchena says:
::resisting an urge to flee and run screaming up on deck warning everyone::

Host Devidian says:
::Looks at his partner who shifts his hand to the staff as well::

CNS_Luchena says:
::resistance is wearing down.  Is about ready to bolt::

XO_West says:
::Reaches over and Grabs CNS by the arm::

Host Devidian says:
ACTION: The two of them turn the head of the cane.

XO_West says:
CNS: Steady now.

Host Devidian says:
ACTION:  The cane becomes a form of aphidian, and writhes snake-like on the ground.

CNS_Luchena says:
::The XO's touch steadies his nerves::

Host Devidian says:
ACTION:  A portal opens.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: supports the CNS as the portal opens::

XO_West says:
::Leaning toward CO::  CO: ready to go through?

Host CO_Merced says:
All: Everyone through.

CNS_Luchena says:
::as the portal opens struggles to run away::

XO_West says:
ALL:  you heard the Captain, go on the double!

CEO_Jokeg says:
::steps through, picking up the Counselor and slinging him over his shoulder::

CIV_Katira says:
::Follows along::

Host CO_Merced says:
::waiting for everyone to go through::

CNS_Luchena says:
::still struggling to break away from the CEO::

XO_West says:
::Stepping through the portal, looking back at Captain Merced::  You coming sir?

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods:: XO: Get everyone through.  I am coming.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: drags the CNS through the portal reaching back to drag the CO along ::

Host Devidian says:
ACTION: The crew, one by one, steps aboard onto the Luna, at least, it looks like the Luna in general.

Host CO_Merced says:
::hands the doctor the 'bag' instead, and then with a kick jars the alien's grasp on the cane, dashing through the portal at the last moment::

XO_West says:
:;Steps through portal and looks upon what she believes is the USS Luna, at least she hopes...::

CNS_Luchena says:
::cries out::  Noooooo.........

CEO_Jokeg says:
::looks around the Luna, then checking to see if he is Klingon::

Host Devidian says:
ACTION:  The alien falls back as the captain takes the cane with him back to his time.  But here, the Luna has an opulence to it.

Host Devidian says:
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