USS Pharaoh
SD 10301.30

Continuing her survey and analysis of this unfamiliar version of Earth, USS Pharaoh sensors detected evidence of civilization dating back 15 to 20 million years buried beneath the planet surface, including remnants of woodcraft and metallurgy, and traces of a catastrophic planetary event, possibly nuclear.

The Pharaoh engaged a course at Warp 9 to Sector 912.  Their mission, unbeknownst to all save Admiral Silek and the Captain, was to contact a being, the knowledge of whose existence was classified at the highest levels of Starfleet Command, dubbed the "Guardian of Forever".

En route, the Pharaoh encountered what appeared to be a Vulcan merchant vessel, highly armored but with minimal defensive weapons systems, relaying a computerized distress call.  Attempts to hail the vessel were met with no response, and shortly after two teams of armed Vulcans transported aboard the Pharaoh bridge and engineering departments, weapons raised.

Ordered to stand down arms, the Pharaoh bridge crew anxiously observed as the Chief Engineering Officer was rendered unconscious by a viscous blow, and Admiral Silek and a member of the Vulcan party joined in a mindmeld.

CO_Trelan says:
:: watches the two Vulcans while another holds a rifle to his head ::
CSO_McGrady says:
::standing by pensively as the Vulcans engage in their mystic union::
RAdm_Silek says:
::grunts slightly::
CMO_Stidd says:
::On the bridge trying to talk the Vulcan into letting him treat the CEO::
SO_Raja says:
::stands and watches the scene in front of him::
Sokat says:
::begins to shake::
CEO_Irvin says:
::lying on the deck next to the engineering station, unconscious, blood trickling from mouth::
CMO_Stidd says:
Vulcan: (In Vulcan) I am this ships healer, I am asking you to let me treat this man. 
ACTION: The other Vulcans ignore Stidd's requests letting the CEO bleed on the floor.

ACTION: Both Silek and Sokat separate in a quick fashion both seem exhausted.

CO_Trelan says:
:: quietly :: Self: Come on, Admiral...make him understand....
RAdm_Silek says:
::grabs the console to steady himself::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Starts to move towards the CEO while watching the other Vulcans::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Admiral? Sir?
SO_Raja says:
::continues to watch, uncertain what exactly he can do::
Sokat says:
::falls to the floor momentarily with a blank look on his face then quickly recovers and attempts to stand::
CO_Trelan says:
:: wants to help Sokat to his feet, but doesn't want to get shot ::
SO_Raja says:
::tail flicks rapidly::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: Captain... may I present Sokat, Captain of the cargo vessel T'Lom... Vulcan Merchant Consortium
Sokat says:
::stands and nods to the Captain::
CSO_McGrady says:
::lets out a sigh of relief::
CO_Trelan says:
:: shifts eyes to the rifle at his head, then back to Sokat :: Sokat: Captain Trelan Drukkar of the Federation of Planets.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Starts to kneel to work on the CEO hoping everyone is distracted by the break in the mindmeld::
CEO_Irvin says:
::groans::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: For the record Captain, I  was not under attack... "Interrogation would be a better term.   Impolite, but... efficient"
SO_Raja says:
::when the tension eases up a little, begins to sniff the air instinctively::

CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Lay still and quiet while I work on you.
CEO_Irvin says:
::does not respond::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: I know. :: grins :: I've known a few Vulcans. It was a mindmeld like that that saved my wife at one time.
Sokat says:
::nods:: CO: Federation of planets... ::shakes head:: It sounds....   impossible... but if what Silek says is true... I greet you Captain from my universe to yours.
CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: Thank you, Captain. And yes, it is true.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Runs the medical tricorder over the CEO and treats the minor abrasions, then administers a hypospray to the CEO to help him regain consciousness::  CEO: Lay very still for now, I  will explain later.

ACTION: Vulcans all over the bridge lower and holster their weapons from a small nod by Sokat. He then touches a button and the Vulcans in Engineering beam back to the Vulcan ship.

CO_Trelan says:
:: motions to the rear of the bridge to the CMO and CEO :: Sokat: May I?
Sokat says:
::nods to the Captain::
SO_Raja says:
::Continues to watch in fascination::
CEO_Irvin says:
::rolls slightly until face is in contact with the carpet - obviously still hurting::  All: What the hell?
CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Get Eli to sickbay. I'm sure you will be better equipped to treat him there.
SO_Raja says:
::whispers:: CSO: What happens now?
CEO_Irvin says:
All: I just had this horrible nightmare....  I dreamed that we were being boarded by these militant Vulcans....  
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  I'm not sure, but at least we know we have an ally.
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: Captain... we are in the middle of a war... one that has been going on for hundreds of years.

CMO_Stidd says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Looks at the SO:: SO: Help me get him to sickbay.
CO_Trelan says:
Computer: Unlock Command Override, authorization Trelan Beta Omega 1.
SO_Raja says:
::Ears perk up had finally having something to do::
SO_Raja says:
::Bounces over to where the CMO and CEO are and helps them::
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks to Sokat :: Adm/Sokat: With whom?
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Relax while we get you to sickbay
SO_Raja says:
::whispers:: CEO: Just be careful that he does not shave you
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Sick bay?  ::struggles to stand up and looks around to see the Vulcans on the bridge::  CMO: Oh dear God... I wasn't dreaming.
SO_Raja says:
::helps the CEO to stand::
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Let us help you.  You took a nasty hit to the head.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Starts to move the CEO towards the exit and down to sickbay::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: And I'll walk by the way...   What's this?  ::dabs the small amount of blood on his head::  A bump on the head?  
CO_Trelan says:
:: hears the CEO ::
SO_Raja says:
CEO: Just a small one
Sokat says:
CO: The Romulans fight the Klingons, the Klingons fight the Romulans, the Orions, Tellerites, Andorians... we have had squirmishes with each of these races just this single solar cycle.
CEO_Irvin says:
::shakes head and makes it up to his feet::  
CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: And these have all been due to...?
SO_Raja says:
::tail continues to flick forth and back uncontrollably::
CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: Territory? Disagreements?
CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: Or just for the sake of war?
CO_Trelan says:
:: shakes head ::
Sokat says:
::raises eyebrow:: CO: War is the way of the Romulans & Klingons, they know of no other way... ::blinks:: Or should I say, they know of no other way... HERE.
CO_Trelan says:
:: sighs ::
CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: Unfortunately, war is also more common in our universe than most would like to admit.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Sir, we really need to get underway. :: looks to Sokat :: Sokat: If you would like to accompany us?
CMO_Stidd says:
::Enters sickbay with the CEO in tow::
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters sickbay on foot with the assistance of the SO and the CMO::
SO_Raja says:
::Helps the CEO to the nearest biobed::
RAdm_Silek says:
::raises eyebrow: CO: But it seems that in "our" universe.. there is something that stops war at THIS scale.
CMO_Stidd says:
SO: You are dismissed and thank you for your help.
SO_Raja says:
CMO: My Pleasur-r-re
CEO_Irvin says:
SO: Yes...  Thanks Ensign.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Agreed.
Sokat says:
::shakes head:: CO: It would not be wise Captain... I do not know of your destination ::turns to Silek:: Only that I should NOT know about it. ::is surprised by Silek's discipline::
SO_Raja says:
::whispers: CEO: R-r-remember-r-r to stay away when he br-r-r-ings the r-r-r-azor-r-r out
SO_Raja says:
::exits the sickbay and heads back to the bridge::
CMO_Stidd says:
::As the SO leaves sickbay, Stidd looks at the CEO and speaks softly::  CEO: You are not hurt that bad, but I needed them to think so on the bridge.

CO_Trelan says:
Sokat: It is our only hope. We must reach our destination if we are to return things to normal. And if that happens, this war will have never happened.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: If I'm not hurt, can you treat the bleeding and let me out of here?  I gotta get that shield back online.  I can't be disappointing the Captain.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Or the crew for that matter....
Sokat says:
::raises both eyebrows:: CO: "Normal" Captain?   Indeed... I would give my life for a "normal" day.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Boy when we get back home, you can bet that I'm gonna write one nasty letter to Starfleet Operations.  Have they got monkeys runnin that thing?
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Eli, don't you notice something strange with our "Vulcan Allies" on the bridge?
SO_Raja says:
::re-enters the bridge::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Well of course I do Stidd!  They're completely savage and out of control!   I just hope my command lock out is good enough to hold them at bay.
CO_Trelan says:
:: steps closer to Sokat :: Sokat: And I would give mine for my crew, which may come to pass...if we meet up with those Romulans again on our own.
RAdm_Silek says:
::raises his hand in a Vulcan salute:: Sokat: I wish you peace and long life Sokat.
SO_Raja says:
::heads back to his station and waits for any orders that he may be given::
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: More than that.  They performed a mindmeld on the Admiral without asking permission first.  That is strictly taboo in our world.
Sokat says:
::raises his hand and smiles:: Silek: I.... I wish you peace Silek...  CO: Captain... safe journey to you.
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods, holding his hand up in the traditional salute as well :: Sokat: Live long and prosper, Captain.
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: I fear that this whole timeline is so severely skewed that nothing is as it seems anymore.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Like I said... TOTALLY savage...  ::pauses::  You don't think we're in the Mirror Universe do you?
Sokat says:
::nods and touches a spot on his belt::

ACTION: All Vulcans disappear from the bridge of the Pharaoh.

CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: I know that the evidence says that it is the same time and universe, but it wouldn't be the first time that the evidence has lied to us....
CO_Trelan says:
:: watches as Sokat dematerializes ::
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks at the Admiral, then to the front station of the bridge ::
RAdm_Silek says:
::nods to the Captain:: CO: Proceed.
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: I believe that that would have shown up on our scans, besides, in the mirror universe the Earth is still populated by humans which is not the case here.
CO_Trelan says:
Helm: Best speed to sector 912. Engage.
CSO_McGrady says:
::returns to the sensors::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: True....  But what if we skewed time and universe location?
SO_Raja says:
::after hearing the order to proceed, turns to his panel and begins to scan::
RAdm_Silek says:
<FCO_W'rong_W'y>CO: Aye Sir... ::engages warp::
CO_Trelan says:
Ens W'y: ETA?
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Gimmie a sec...   ::taps comm badge::  *EO_Kinniemon*  Lee, How ya coming on that EPS power tap?
CMO_Stidd says:
:: Treats the cut on the CEO's head and gives him a hypo of an analgesic to ease the pain then paces the floor for a minute before answering:: CEO: Then we may not be able to repair the damage done.  We may need you know whose help after all.
RAdm_Silek says:
<FCO_W'rong_W'y>CO: ETA... Ummmm.... 4 hours Captain... we are holding warp 9.

SO_Raja says:
::Continues to scan::
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks back to Silek ::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Guess all we can do now is wait.
CEO_Irvin says:
<EO_Kinniemon> *CEO* Almost there Chief...  But the flow seems to stop at this strange power converter that they've installed on this thing...   I might have to rip it out and put in something that is a little more....  Normal?
CO_Trelan says:
CSO/SO: Keep an eye out ahead of us. I don't want any surprises.
CSO_McGrady says:
CSO: Aye, sir.
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: Stealth rather than conflict would be a better approach in my opinion Captain.
SO_Raja says:
CO: Alr-r-ready on it sir-r-r
CEO_Irvin says:
*EO* Fair enough Lee.  I'll be there in a little bit.  I'm in sickbay.  I just had a run in with a not so logical Vulcan...
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over at the CMO realizing what he said about you know who::
CEO_Irvin says:
<EO_Kinniemon> *CEO* Sir?
CEO_Irvin says:
*EO* Nevermind.  Irvin out.
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods ::
CO_Trelan says:
FCO: Silent running.
CEO_Irvin says:
::hops off the bed:: CMO: You know that we're gonna have to say something about this....
CO_Trelan says:
:: taps commbadge ::
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: To whom?
CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan to Stidd. Report on Commander Irvin, please.
RAdm_Silek says:
<FCO_W'rong_W'y>::nods:: CO: Understood Sir...  we'll be quiet as a mouse.

SO_Raja says:
::reconfigures the sensors for stealth and then continues to scan::
CEO_Irvin says:
Computer: Computer, secure communications in sickbay.  Stop Flight Recorder.
CEO_Irvin says:
Computer: Authorization Irvin 4 Omega 1912
CMO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Captain, I am running the final scan on him now before I release him for duty again.  Any orders for him sir?
CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* Have him return to the bridge when you release him.
RAdm_Silek says:
<Computer> CEO: Acknowledged.
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks to the CMO to close the intercom::
CO_Trelan says:
:: moves over to the CSO ::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: How's our approach looking, Doane?
CMO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Understood.  Stidd out.
SO_Raja says:
::Continues to push buttons and keeps on eye out for anything strange::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: No signs of trouble so far, Captain.
CSO_McGrady says:
::monitors for comm frequencies matching those recorded from the Romulans earlier::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Stidd...  We're gonna have to tell him that we,  or you that is, CAN make contact with Tomure and get us out of this Jam...  Or at the very least tell Doane.  
CO_Trelan says:
:: lowers voice ::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: What do you know of this "Guardian"?
RAdm_Silek says:
<FCO_W'rong_W'y>CO: Permission to set up a "Bumper cars" program... we'll move out of sensor range of anything we get on automatic with of course or destination remaining the same
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  I'd never heard of this being before your orders, sir.
CO_Trelan says:
FCO: Do it.
RAdm_Silek says:
<FCO_W'rong_W'y> ::pushes ONE button and smiles:: CO: All done Sir.
CO_Trelan says:
:: shakes head :: CSO: I've never heard of it, either. You would think there would at least be a mention in Captain Kirk's or Ambassador Spock's logs from then.
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Something we could use.
RAdm_Silek says:
::steps over to the CSO and CO:: CO: Captain... do you really think that something like this would be common knowledge.
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: If I do this then it must be with the Admiral and him alone.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: I suppose when Starfleet Command classifies information, us grunts in the field are well "protected"
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: No, sir...but anything would help at this point.
SO_Raja says:
::Gets an itch behind his ear::
CSO_McGrady says:
<move my comment from before the Adm joined in>
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: I mean, something as significant as this to science.....
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: That might be best under the circumstances....   ::hops off the table and walks around::
SO_Raja says:
::crouches down a little bit and uses his hindleg to scratch his itch and purrs softly::
RAdm_Silek says:
::stares up at the ceiling for a moment then back at the Captain:: CO: The Federation's top scientists were not able to get any answers after a century of study.
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: It is best if you return to the bridge now and I will try to talk to the admiral.
CO_Trelan says:
:: glances at CSO, then back to the Admiral with a grin ::
SO_Raja says:
::when done, returns to is former stance as if nothing happened::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Turns to leave the sickbay and head to the bridge::

CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Sometimes being the best just isn't enough. I've come to learn that "field science" is much more illuminating.
CEO_Irvin says:
::follows the CMO out to the Bridge::
CSO_McGrady says:
Adm: I'm forced to concur with my Commanding Officer.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Enters the Bridge:: Adm.: Admiral, may I see you a moment in private, sir.
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over to the Captain::  CO: You wanted to see me?
CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Eli...yes. First, how are you feeling?
RAdm_Silek says:
::looks to the CMO and CO: CMO: Perhaps sickbay would be a more private area.
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over to the CMO and makes brief eye contact with the CMO then back at the Captain::  CO: Bump on the head.  Nothing that a quick snort won't cure when we get home....
CMO_Stidd says:
::Nods and turns towards sickbay::
CO_Trelan says:
:: smiles :: CEO: Good. Now, we need to get that new shielding working...just in case. Worked pretty good against two Federation vessels. May be useful if we run into our friends out there again.
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to the engineering station and hits the intercom::
RAdm_Silek says:
::follows the CMO to sickbay::
CEO_Irvin says:
*EO* Lee... Status report.....
CO_Trelan says:
:: smiles, then follows the Admiral and CMO :: CSO: You have the bridge, Mr. McGrady.
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: Hold on there Captain....
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Enters sickbay and after the Admiral enters, locks the door::
CO_Trelan says:
:: stops before disappearing behind the doors ::
CEO_Irvin says:
<EO_Kinniemon> *CEO* I think that I've about got it....  ::pauses::
RAdm_Silek says:
CMO: Yes Doctor?
CEO_Irvin says:
::sparks and so forth and a small explosion can be heard in the back ground::
CEO_Irvin says:
<EO_Kinniemon>  *CEO* I think I need your help.....
CO_Trelan says:
:: moves to the Engineering console, giving the CEO a pained look ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over to the Captain::
CO_Trelan says:
:: motions to the door ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO: We'll get it going Captain....   Even if I have to get in a fight with those Vulcans...
CMO_Stidd says:
Adm: I know that we are en route to the planet codenamed Gateway.  How I know this is what matters...
CO_Trelan says:
:: realizes that the CMO and Admiral were gone, moves back toward the command chair in the center of the bridge ::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  Does the Admiral have any medical problems?
CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Let's hope it doesn't come to that. :: smiles :: Make it happen, Commander.
RAdm_Silek says:
::crosses his arms behind his back and raises an eyebrow:: CMO: Proceed.
CEO_Irvin says:
::heads to the door in route to Engineering:: CO:  Aye... I'll let ya know what's going on....
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Not that I know of, but then again, he is Vulcan. :: smiles ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::exits::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: So this "Guardian"...is it an Oracle of sorts?
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the upper level of Engineering - smoke bellows out into the corridor::
CO_Trelan says:
:: turns in his chair and folds his hands, resting his arms on the armrests::

CMO_Stidd says:
Adm: Some years ago I encountered a man called Tomure.  At first the contact was in letter form from him to me.  I later learned that he is of a race from that planet called Guardians.  I believe that he may be able to help us out and I might be able to contact him, if you wish me to try, sir.
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: I'm not sure. According to the report the Admiral gave me, they haven't been able to figure out if its alive or a machine.
CEO_Irvin says:
::yells through the smoke as he enters and feels around for the ladder::  EO: Lee!  What the hell happened?
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Apparently it has the ability to transport people and possibly things into any point in the past.
SO_Raja says:
::continues to scan while eaves dropping on the conversation. Curiosity getting the best of him::
CSO_McGrady says:
::shakes his head::  CO:  100 years of research in a lab at the Daestrum institute, and they can't even figure out whether its a machine...
RAdm_Silek says:
::nods:: CMO: That would seem to be logical. Proceed as you see fit and report back to me and your Captain if possible.
CEO_Irvin says:
<EO_Kinniemon> ::coughing slightly::  CEO: I replaced the shield generator's power converter with a Dynamic Mode Converter.  It fired up for a moment... then the plasma feed from the warp drive recalibrated and resulted in a force out recirculation through the converter...   Needless to say you know what happens when you run raw warp plasma through a dynamic mode converter....
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: But machine or no, if it can send us into the point in space/time from which we came, we may revive the Federation yet.
CO_Trelan says:
:: grins :: CSO: I am hoping that between the three of us; me, you, and Mr. Raja, we can help Starfleet out in this endeavor, while getting us home at the same time.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Agreed.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Adm: And the captain, sir?
CEO_Irvin says:
::slides down the ladder::  Computer: Computer, vent exhaust from Main Engineering and recirculate....

CMO_Stidd says:
Adm: Is that logical to let him know of my involvement with this planet?
SO_Raja says:
::sneezes::
CEO_Irvin says:
::makes way to master control table as the smoke clears::  Self: I need to find a different line of work....  
RAdm_Silek says:
::nods:: CMO: In our present situation... we must not have any secrets if we are to survive.