The USS Pharaoh Presents
“Be Careful of What You Wish For…” part 6
Mission #325

Directed by Gilles Leger, SM

Starring
Julie Lucas as CO Captain Kytiara Sacul
Janaye Hinsley as CEO LtJG Jordana Rydyll
JP Bernard as OPS Lt. Brent Sanford

Introducing
Loren Desjardins as FCO Lt. Cooper Hawkes

Absent
Mark Validzic as CMO Ens. Balena Antic

Guest Starring
Gilles Leger as OPS H’Lo/MO Payne
Janaye Hinsley as EO Jo

Stardate 10511.10

The Talosians have asked for help...they claim they are being attacked by Excalbians.  Sensors have detected a location that does not share the same geological makeup as the other rocks on the surface.  The readings match information in LCARS regarding the Excalbians.

Host Gilles says:
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OPS_Sanford says:
::On the Bridge in command until the Captain returns from the Ready Room.  He awaits any data Ensign T'rget can get him about the Excalbians.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::on the ship's hull climbing back into the ship::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::at helm station on bridge, updating navigational reference points::
CO_Sacul says:
:: exits her ready room after going over the info on Talos IV again. ::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::closes and locks the hatch:: Self: Well, that did a lot of good.  Found a bunch of nothing. ::sighs::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sees the Captain walking onto the Bridge.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::takes the helmet off from her EVA suit and has an engineer help her get the suit off::
Host MO_Payne says:
::enters the bridge and looks around::
Host MO_Payne says:
CO: Ma'am.... information from the CMO for ya.
CO_Sacul says:
:: sees the MO walk in ::  MO:  You have something for me Joe?
CEO_Rydyll says:
EO_Jo: Okay, hang this thing up.  I need to report to the bridge before I go see the CMO.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Walks over to his station on the left side of the bridge.  He enters a series of commands which gives him access to the console.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::glances to proximity sensor display::
Host MO_Payne says:
CO: The CMO is still searching... really not much information on these rock folks.
EO_Jo says:
CEO: Yes Ma'am.  I'll see you back in Engineering. ::takes the suit to put it away::
Host MO_Payne says:
CO: He's trying some theoretical information but all we have are speculations. Living Rock... VERY HOT.
CO_Sacul says:
;; nods :: MO:  Thank you Joe.
Host MO_Payne says:
CO: We have no information on their mental abilities. It was just VERY real to the previous crew's encounter. 
CO_Sacul says:
:: taps her commbadge :: *CEO*  Chief, I have an idea, get to the bridge.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Runs a set of diagnostics on the various systems that were previously rendered inoperative by the Talosians.::
Host MO_Payne says:
::steps back and puts a mock look of fear:: All: Careful SHE has an idea.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::checks status on all propulsion systems::
CEO_Rydyll says:
*CO*: I'm on my way now Ma'am.  I had to get that suit off first.  Rydyll out.
CO_Sacul says:
MO: Joe, I'll demote you to pocket lint.  Get back to sickbay.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::shakes her head and heads to the bridge:: Self: Like I'd walk about the ship in that monstrosity.
Host MO_Payne says:
CO: Just invent a new rank lower than that... I can't stand the paperwork.   ::leaves the bridge::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Snickers at the bickering between the Captain and the Medical Officer.::
CO_Sacul says:
Self:  Better idea.....  OPS:  Senior staff meeting...10 minutes, get everyone there.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::enters the bridge:: CO: You wanted to see me Ma'am?
CEO_Rydyll says:
::glances over at the FCO, her mouth falls slightly open in surprise::
CO_Sacul says:
CEO:  Yes Chief...walk with me.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Captain.::  *Senior Staff*:  All Senior Officers report to the Mess Hall for a meeting in ten minutes.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::nods:: CO: Yes, Ma'am. ::makes a note to talk to the FCO soon::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::notices the CEO's expression and smiles slightly::
CO_Sacul says:
:: heads for the lift and enters ::
Host OPS_H`lo says:
::enters the bridge:: All: Folks go in a meeting... I come here.... did I guess right?
FCO_Hawkes says:
::hears the order, and gives all flight control settings a final "go over" before handing them over to a stand-by helmsman::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at his replacement.::  H'lo:  Yes.  ::Gets up and heads for the turbolift.::
CO_Sacul says:
Computer:  Deck 2.
Host OPS_H`lo says:
::sees Sanford swish bye:: All: Geez.... that was quick.
Host OPS_H`lo says:
::mans the OPS console::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::turns and heads for the TL, grins at OPS H'Lo::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::enters TL::  TL: Deck 2!
OPS_Sanford says:
::Enters with Lieutenant Hawkes.::
CO_Sacul says:
CEO:  These Excalbians are rock creatures.  Presumably with lava for blood.  I assume that cold would be bad for them.  Do we have anything that will shoot cold or could we construct something?
FCO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  Heck of a mess, eh?
OPS_Sanford says:
FCO:  Yeah though I think we should be alright.  We can't be penalized for something that wasn't our fault.
CEO_Rydyll says:
CO: With time, I can make whatever we need Ma'am.  If you'll permit, I'll head to engineering and get a PADD with some equipment lists on it.
FCO_Hawkes says:
FCO:  Mmmm, hope you're right.  
OPS_Sanford says:
FCO:  So do I.  ::Exits the lift once it stops and walks into the Mess Hall.  He smiles at the Captain.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::follows the OPS into the mess hall::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::takes a seat at a table, relaxes slightly::
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Would you like something to drink Captain?
CO_Sacul says:
OPS: I would like bourbon but I'll settle for a raktajino.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::thinks a stiff drink would be just the ticket right now as well::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles at her and then walks over to the replicator, ordering the drink she asked for.  Once it materializes, he grabs it and bring it back to Sacul.::  CO:  Here you go.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Thank you.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Welcome to Alpha shift Lt.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Thank you, sir.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Takes his seat at a table.::
CO_Sacul says:
:: sips her raktajino ::
CO_Sacul says:
All:  As I was telling Chief Rydyll, the Excalbians, in their natural state, are rock creatures supposedly with lava for blood.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Listens attentively to the Captain.::
Host OPS_H`lo says:
::begins a game of PONG on the OPS console::
CO_Sacul says:
All:  They read your mind and draw images from them that would be familiar to you and imitate them perfectly.
CO_Sacul says:
All:  You can't distinguish them for the real thing.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Captain, recalling what he read about them from other encounters, the Enterprise being at the forefront of his memory.::
CO_Sacul says:
All:  Any suggestions on dealing with them?
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Captain, we may be able to just reason with the Excalbians.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  You didn't see what they were doing to the Talosians Mister Sanford.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Our sensors can't distinguish them from what they really are?
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Not once they've transformed.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  How are we to determine that the Talosians are telling us the truth.  I'm not condoning the fact that there is fighting between the two, but perhaps the Talosians started something and the Excalbians are just retaliating.  We don't know the entire story.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO/self:  That's a problem.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  How are we supposed to trust these Talosians.. they could be using their powers to manipulate us.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Point taken Mister Sanford.  Let's find out first.
FCO_Hawkes says:
OPS/CO:  Maybe they are creating the Excalbians for our benefit.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  That's possible too.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::shakes head::  Self:  We should just turn tail and get outta here.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  We are dealing with two species here whom have manipulated the Federation in the past.  There is a reason in fact why we're not supposed to be in Talosian Space.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  We should definitely keep that in mind.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  If we could, we would.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::nods to the CO::
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  We should find some way of communicating with the Excalbians and finding some answers as to why they are attacking.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Let's try and break orbit...if we can then what the Talosian said is true and I'd be more willing to trust them.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Very good, Captain.
Host OPS_H`lo says:
All: Woo Hoo !   Knew I could beat the Khesting thing.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  If we can break orbit, then we're coming back to help them.  If not, then we set here and refuse to help them.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Work on trying to communicate with them, see what you can come up with.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Would you like me to go to the bridge and set that up?
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Make it so Mister Hawkes.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Yes Captain.  ::Nods.::
Host OPS_H`lo says:
::scans the planet once again:: Self: This place is too weird.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::stands and exits for the bridge::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Leaves with Lieutenant Hawkes.::
OPS_Sanford says:
FCO:  If the Talosians are telling the truth, this may open up a chance for the Federation and Talosians to talk.. maybe this death sentence will be removed.
CO_Sacul says:
*CEO*: Report to me on the bridge.
CO_Sacul says:
:: heads for the lift and enters :: Computer:  Bridge.
FCO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  Well its been, what, almost a hundred years, hasn't it.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  FCO:  It would be a good opportunity for change.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::nods to OPS, as the lift doors open on the bridge::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Walks out of the lift.::  H'lo:  I see you are entertaining yourself.
Host OPS_H`lo says:
OPS: Welcome back....   permission to man a secondary station Sir... in.... in case I guess.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::moves to the helm, relieving the helmsman there, immediately begins plotting an orbital escape trajectory::
OPS_Sanford says:
H'lo:  If you're going to play games, you can do so in your quarters.  We do have important work to do.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh responds normally and leaves orbit on command.
CO_Sacul says:
:: walks onto the bridge ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Captain, we have broken orbit.
Host OPS_H’lo says:
OPS: I'll be at the secondary station... working with passion Sir.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at H'lo and takes the main station.  He attempts to make contact with the pile of rocks on the surface.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::finally finds the PADD of extra equipment:: Self: Whatever monkey put it there is going to pay! ::grumbles and heads to the bridge::
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Then the Talosian was telling the truth.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::makes her way to the bridge::
Host OPS_H`lo says:
OPS: Lt Sanford... I don't think that hailing them will work.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Would seem to support that, Captain
OPS_Sanford says:
::Turns to H'lo.::  H'lo:  Why not?
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: OPS H'lo begins to change and metamorph in front of Lt Sanford eyes.............   he is now a 7-foot high pile of rocks.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::enters the bridge with the PADD, still grumbling::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Stumbles back.::  CO:  Captain!
OPS_Sanford says:
Computer:  Intruder alert!  Security Team to the bridge.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  What is it?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Points to the Excalbian.::
CO_Sacul says:
All:  What the???
Host Excalbian says:
All: Welcome all.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::looks up to see the pile of rocks on the bridge::  All: We building something or do we need to bust some rocks?
CO_Sacul says:
:: draws her phaser ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks to the Excalbian, in horror, then scrambles to find where he keeps his phaser in the console::
CO_Sacul says:
Excalbian:  What have you done with Ens H'lo?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Moves behind his chair.::
Host Excalbian says:
::shakes head:: CO: Nothing... he was never on the bridge. He is in his quarters I believe.
CEO_Rydyll says:
Self: That is H'Lo?  I seen stoned before but really...::moves to the science console and starts to scan the bridge::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Checks the console to confirm what the alien is saying.::
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Check to see if H'lo is on the ship.
CO_Sacul says:
Excalbian:  What are you doing on my ship and what do you want?
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Ensign H'lo is in his quarters, Captain.
CO_Sacul says:
:: nods at OPS ::
CO_Sacul says:
OPS: Scan him.
Host Excalbian says:
CO: I am happy that you have asked that Captain. It has been 100 years to the day since the last time we have wished to understand your species.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Scans the Excalbian using internal sensors.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::waits for the scans to come back::
Host Excalbian says:
CO: We wish once again to understand this the notions of Good versus Evil.
CO_Sacul says:
Excalbian: you’ll excuse me for being rude, but I don't appreciate my crew being used as guinea pigs
CEO_Rydyll says:
::glances back over to the Excalbian::
Host Excalbian says:
CO: Nevertheless Captain.... you and your crew have been chosen....and you must choose between your lives.... and the lives below. How far will you go against evil?
Host Excalbian says:
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