Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Ganymede NCC-65675 – SD10605.31

Starring: 

Scott Knight 			as	[CO] Commander Liam James Gibbs

Tim Schols			as	[CTO] 	Lieutenant Marcus Addlington
Lília Perfeito			as	[FCO] 	Lieutenant Karika
David Gibson		as	[CMO]	Lieutenant Dr. Thy’rik Tales
Einar Sirgurðsson		as	[CEO]	Lieutenant Barney Stinson

NPC:

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[SO]	NightWind

Absent::

SM Julie Lucas (LOA)	represented by Lília Perfeito

Sharing beliefs

Summary:  The alien viewscreen breaks down to thousands of small fragments and bits as it is shattered all over the pyramid floor. Seconds later the away team rematerializes safely on the bridge of the USS Ganymede.

Sensors indicate that there is a major disruption of the power on the mysterious vessel. All external and internal lights slowly produce less and less light until they eventually go out completely. At the same time the ship slowly comes to a full stop. It even stop turning.

The activation of what has been identified as a library computer and the immense crystal viewscreen has drained the power supply of the mysterious vessel.  Power signatures within the ship are quickly dropping and are nearly gone.

=/\==/\==/\= Begin Mission - Sharing Beliefs Part VII =/\==/\==/\=

SO_NightWind says:
:: Opening her eyes slowly, she frowns in confusion until she realizes she is in sickbay.  A heavy sigh of frustration escapes her.::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::frantically moves around his console as alerts and notifications go off, then notices the AT beaming in::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::at the helm, checking the status of the alien ship and maintaining a safe distance::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Obviously something must have gone wrong for the last thing she remembered was being on the alien ship and looking at some sort of a building.::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
::moves to his chair:: CTO: What's going on over there Lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
Self: Those animals won't last long.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::looks around the bridge of the Ganymede, realising how close things could have been to going bad::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Captain, good to have you back onboard. It seems something you did over there is affecting the other ship's power systems.....it's all going offline.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Slowly moves her head and other limbs and notes nothing wrong.  She sits up, looking for whomever was in charge.::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::walks over next to the Captain chair:: CO: Sir, do you require my service further? Otherwise I shall return to sickbay...

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Steps to his console and checks the data:: CO: I am not sure sir... All power... ::Looks at the CEO:: What he said..

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: If I may sir, since your actions there which concluded in the shield dropping, the ship's energy has been almost null. I don't think it can maintain life support for long.

Action: The CEO's console comes to life, indicating that in an increasing rate lifeforms start to disappear on the mysterious vessel.  Starting with lifesigns that are the furthest away from the generators.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CMO: I was about to suggest you do exactly that Doc.

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::nods to the CTO::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Captain, the lifesigns are disappearing on the ship.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
CO: Aye Sir, on my way.  ::nods at the CO and then walks to the TL::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Seems to be starting the farther they are from the generators in each area of the ship.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Can you trace them?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: No sir...it's all too much, the lifesigns are all in a big jumble.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
TL: Sickbay.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::remains on course as she has shared her concerns with the rest::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Seeing no one about in the immediate area, glances over her shoulders at the bio signature and notes everything seems to be in order.::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::tries not to concentrate on the movement of the TL, as its minor movements play havoc with his antennae and cause slight nausea::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Could the Generators have been sustaining their lifesigns?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: It seems so sir...though we kind of need a Science Officer on this.

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::tries to make sense of all the data pouring in::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: I read their engines are down. They are not correcting course anymore and seem to be going only on inertia

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
::taps his COM Badge:: *CMO*: Doc, we need NightWind on the bridge as soon as you have cleared her for duty.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::as the TL stop he walks out into the area of sickbay and steadies himself from the slight dizziness::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Moves to get off the biobed::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::taps comm. badge:: *CO*: Aye sir, I'll see that asap  ::walks into sickbay::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Looks up as she sees the doctor entering and looks slightly guilty.::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::wonders if the CO even listens to her voice but supposes that’s his prerogative::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::sees the SO up and about:: SO: Why exactly are you up and about?

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: What is their heading?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::turns his chair around:: CO: Captain, it might be a safe course of action to move us to a safe distance and raise shields...if the ship's power systems are all going offline, and we don't know how their engines work…we could be looking at some kind of a breach.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
Self: I'm sure I said that already...

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::keeps the ganymede a few Km behind the alien ship, which at this point is rather easy::

Action: The CEO notices the most power is still concentrated near the city.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Lightly blushes::  CMO: Ummm... well... :: Motions to the bio monitor:: everything seemed fine and there was no one about so... I thought I might as well get up.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: Checking... ::taps her console::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: I can't say anything for certain about the power systems, though most of the power still registering is in and around the city.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::looks around to check for medical staff:: Self: where is everyone ::wonders if he will need to bang some heads::  SO: How are we feeling now, back on the biobed!

SO_NightWind says:
:: Scoots back onto the bed::  CMO: I feel fine... :: frowns::  But I don't know how I got here... I mean, logically I was beamed here, but why?  The last thing I remember was some house we were starting to look at.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Can you see if structural integrity is holding?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::nods::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: After we altered its course, it is not going anywhere in particular. At this speed it will leave Federation space in 20 years and reach the delta quadrant in 50

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::checks the SO's vital signs::  SO: Well you were attacked by a flying creature on the planet, knocked you clean out

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Structural Integrity holding...for now, but...::strokes his chin:: One moment

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
::turns to tactical:: CTO: Raise shields.

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::starts a more detailed scan on the city area::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: what is our distance from the vessel?

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: Currently 2 Km, I felt that was a safe distance but we can easily catch up

SO_NightWind says:
CMO: Must have been fairly large.  :: curious:: So what all happened on that alien vessel?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Captain, the city...has been destroyed.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
SO: Well to be quite honest Lieutenant , what we discovered was sparse, although we did find the ship to be a menagerie of creatures from numerous worlds

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Totally?

SO_NightWind says:
CMO: A menagerie... some kind of an intergalactic zoo?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: I don't think so....no, but we need a closer look to be sure.

Action: The FCO notices three small vessels approaching on long range scanners.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Calculate the destructive distance of the blast wave should a vessel that size lose containment.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::opens up a tricorder to make a final check on the SO's health::  SO: Yes... you could call it that...

SO_NightWind says:
CMO: Did you make contact with anyone to ask them about it?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Captain...there is no way for me to do that...we have no data on the technical capability of the species that built the ship...I don't know what kind of power systems they use, nuclear, ionic, anti-matter..

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
SO: ...well it appears you good to go a fine specimen of a women ::puts his tricorder away::  I therefore clear you to return to duty.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: Captain, three unknown ships are approaching our position

SO_NightWind says:
:: Chuckles, hopping off the bed::  CMO: I am a specimen huh?  I take it if I am fine, I should report to the bridge.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: Take us another 10 kilometres away lieutenant...

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::tries to get a fix on them::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
SO: Well I didn't mean it quite like that lieutenant but take it as you will

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: Bearing and distance?

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::nods and increases the distance to 10 Km::

SO_NightWind says:
CMO: No worries doc... thanks.  :: straightening her uniform, heads out the door.::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: They are heading to our exact position and will be here in 20 minutes, current speeds

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Shields are at full power.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
SO: Your welcome. If any symptoms return don't hesitate to return.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CTO: Can you identify the vessels?

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Looks up from his screen, at the CO, then turns back to the screen quickly:: CO: Working on it sir..

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::wonders off further into sickbay trying to find a medical crew member:: Computer: Where are all my staff?

SO_NightWind says:
CMO: I will... ::As the doors close she enters the nearby lift::

SO_NightWind says:
Computer: bridge.  :: Runs her fingers through her hair, straightening it.::

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
CO: Transponder appears to be Starfleet... ::Checks the database:: I'd guess they're a forward patrol from the starbase..

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::sits back in her chair, maintaining position::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: Hail them.

Host BlueDragon says:
<Computer> CMO: Your duty staff is currently in the surgery room 1.

SO_NightWind says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off, glancing around, getting her baring.::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::nods and hails the vessels, putting them on screen if they respond::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Slips over to the science console and quickly logs in, pulling up sensor telemetry.::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::heads out of the door to main sickbay and heads in the direction of surgery room 1::

Host BlueDragon says:
<Pilot Sharp> COM: Ganymede: USS Ganymede, this is Gamma patrol from starbase 214. We have been sent to rendezvous with you by order of admiral Cévitam. Do you require any assistance?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::notices the SO and thankfully closes the scanner readouts on his station...thankful there's someone there to do the job::

Action: The console of the CEO now flashes a bright red light. The hull integrity of the alien vessel is slowly decreasing.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Interested to see what else has been discovered about the vessel frowns at the reading in confusion.::  CO: Captain... did something happen on that vessel?  More then 50% of the original lifesigns are now gone.

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Verifies the transponder codes with the vessels registered with the starbase and sees they check out:: CO: Identity confirmed, sir..

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Captain, hull integrity is failing on the alien ship.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::looks at the viewscreen::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
COM: Sharp: You might want to keep to a safe distance pilot... This vessel with us has lost propulsion and is drifting. Also, I have just been informed that its hull integrity is decreasing.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
Self: So much for our data and the lives of those creatures

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::wonders what is going on in surgery1, as he recalls there was nothing logged in, heads round the corner to the door to surgery observation room::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::tries to see what is going on the other ship::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Taps a few controls to verify what she is seeing.::  CO: And they appear to be disappearing at a continuing rate.

Host BlueDragon says:
<Pilot Sharp> COM: Ganymede: Affirmative sir. Would you like me to relay that information to the admiral sir?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::turns around:: CO: Captain, there is a slight possibility to stabilize the ship's hull integrity.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::walks into the observation room and walks up to look through the large window into the surgery room, pressing the intercom:: Med Team: What the hell is going on in my sickbay facility!

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
COM: Pilot: As quick as you can Pilot... We'll stay and monitor the situation here.

SO_NightWind says:
CEO: Did someone do something to cut the power from that ship?  If so, we need to fix it.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
SO: Lock onto as many life signs as you can and beam them to the cargo bays, shuttle bays and anywhere else we can fit them.

Host BlueDragon says:
<Pilot Sharp> COM: Ganymede: Affirmative. We'll stay at a safe distance if you require further assistance. Sharp out.

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
SO: I don't know what happened over there..

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::keeps the ship steady while keeping an eye on what is going on::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::runs a simulation to back up his idea::

Action: As soon as the CMO's eyes got used to the bright light, he can see all the staff having a large party in surgery room 1.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Nods and looks over to the security officer.::  CTO: I will begin transport due to the rapid loss, but you might want to have some one down there.

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Looks at the SO and nods, turns around towards the exit and leaves the bridge::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Begins locking on the various life forms, starting with those toward the edge.::

Action: The hull integrity now starts to decrease rapidly.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: Captain, I may have something. I have access to their computer

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: I'm not risking sending anyone back down there in case it doesn't work.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::attempts to get into the environmental controls and SI field::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::walks through the door into the surgery room, the anger on his face perforating the atmosphere::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
All: Captain....ten minutes to collapse, it doesn't require anyone to beam over.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Can you do it without going down there?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Yes sir...hopefully I can keep it going as long as we need to beam all the lifesigns back.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Saying a few prayers under her breath, hopes the various species won't kill each other as there is no time to figure out and separate them.::

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Approaches the cargobay, carefully::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
Med Team: NOW.... ::waits for the noise to die down a little:: ...Who exactly is behind these shenanigans? And I'm not joking I arrive back on the ship to find an empty sickbay... heads will roll, disciplinary action will be taken and the CO will be informed!  Now again what is the meaning of this?

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
::starts reconfiguring the tractor beams even before the Captain gives permission::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: It seems I only have access to their library so I will have the computer run through that looking for any information

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
CEO: Do it, I want to get as many as we can.

Host BlueDragon says:
<Ens M'Dic> ::Steps forwards, his head bent down.:: CMO: Err... that would be me... sir.

SO_NightWind says:
::As one area is filled, she begins another area, wondering if the ship can even hold the numbers.::

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Already on it sir. ::works faster:: If this works, the tractor beam will engulf the ship...well as much as it can, and reinforce the hull.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
FCO: Download as much as you can and be ready to jump to warp... I've got a real bad feeling about this.

CEO_Lt_Stinson says:
CO: Ready Captain.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
Ens M'Dic: Did you not consider that we are in a emergency situation... ::turns to everyone else:: Med Team: Back on duty... NOW!!!

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
Ens M'Dic: And a situation no less where the sickbay is completely unmanned, leaving a patient unattended!

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
All: According to the library all animals in the vessel were cloned from others the vessel kidnapped along the way

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
CO: I am downloading everything I can for future reference	

Action: The alien computer still has a little bit of power left. As soon as the FCO starts downloading the information to their own database, the power from the alien computer is drained quickly as well.

CEO_Stinson says:
CO: Ready Captain.

CEO_Stinson says:
::hovers over the button, hoping this won't burn out any relays::

CEO_Stinson says:
::activates the beam::

CEO_Stinson says:
Self: Now or never.

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
Self: uh oh. ::stops getting info:: CO: If I continue downloading, their power will be lost more quickly. What should I do? Let the information go to waste or the animals?

Action: The medical staff starts to disperse and go back to their duties.

SO_NightWind says:
:: Frowns as the power on the ship is quickly lost and pushes the transporters to the limit.::

CEO_Stinson says:
FCO: Let's see if the tractor beam helps. Then maybe we can get both. ::looks over at his readouts, hopeful::

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
SO: How many more can we get?

SO_NightWind says:
CO: With loss of power... life support gone, until they use up what air they have left.

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::steps aside as the med team leaves the room and looks back at Ens M'Dic as he half mumbles some rubbish he isn't even interested in hearing::

Action: Unfortunately the beam from the CEO is not helping. The hull is about to explode.

CEO_Stinson says:
::hits his console:: CO: Not working sir.....integrity is failing.

Action: The power from the alien computer is now completely depleted and the link with the Ganymedes computer is disconnected.

Host CO_Cmdr_Gibbs says:
SO: Stop the beam out... ::turns to the FCO:: FCO: Take us to warp!

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
Ens M'Dic: I don't care about your excuses Ensign, I'm in a right mind to throw you in the brig or out an airlock for that matter!

SO_NightWind says:
CO: Then that is probably your answer sir... we have until... :: nods and snatches one more load.::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::takes the last energy of the alien ship to download as much as possible::

CEO_Stinson says:
Self: Bloody....::stops himself and stops the tractor beams to make sure the Ganymede can jump to warp::

CTO_Lt_Addlington says:
::Checks the doors console of the cargobay to make sure it is safe to enter::

FCO_Lt_Karika says:
::engages warp 5 back to the starbase::

CEO_Stinson says:
::buries his face in his hands for a few seconds and lets out a long sigh::

SO_NightWind says:
:: Frowns in both confusion, not knowing what had come before, and frustration, in hating the loss of life... especially if they might have been the cause.  Only analyzing the data would answer that though.::

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
Ens M'Dic: Now get this place cleared up, then get out of my sickbay facility and when you think your big enough to return to duty do so and ensign I'm not sure yet if I'll report his officially so watch yourself

CMO_Lt_Tales says:
::heads out of the surgery room leaving M'Dic to think about what he has done::

Action: At the last moment the USS Ganymede jumps to warp. The alien vessel explodes moments after the jump, erasing all trace of its origin and purpose. The only thing remaining is large blocks of information from their library, which has been downloaded to the Ganymede's computer.

For now the Ganymede is heading towards Starbase 214. The crew can finally dock and debrief about their first mission and evaluate the refitted Ganymede.

=/\==/\==/\= End Mission - Sharing Beliefs =/\==/\==/\=