Arcadia Mission 11009.13
He Was But A Stranger To Himself: Episode 12

starring

Jeremy Castro as FCO Lieutenant Commander Logan Cartwright 
Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight 
Gina Hembrook as CTO Lieutenant Commander Brianna Murphy 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

Last time on Arcadia: Captain Sulek is still missing, the away team looks for him, while back on the station, the mystery continues to unravel, slowly...

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11009.13 : He Was But A Stranger To Himself =/\==/\= 
=/\==/\=  Episode 12  =/\==/\= 

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After Captain Harker left him in command of station operations, Bill and a few security personnel review records at the rear auxiliary station ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: How are those AI's doing that you sent through the system?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# :: Awakens in the cave.  He is groggy and is unsure of the passage of time ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Checking it now sir. :: checking a program ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Sir, if I might have a quick word?
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Nothing so far, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# CTO: Of course. :: steps off to one side with Murphy ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: You think a tachyon pulse might speed up the process?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# :: He rises slowly and dusts himself off, trying to orient himself to the entrance ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: I was chatting with me troops on our last break, and the non-human ones say they are having partial memory recall. We were captured by those fuzzy fellows in the caves, and they took the Skipper. We'll need a mental defense, it seems, if we were to get him back. Or at least, catch them out of those bloody caves.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Depends if you wanna be able to read it when you’re done
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# :: seemingly unharmed, he tests his commbadge :: *All*: This is Sulek to .... :: he pauses :: Kraight.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# :: looks at Murphy while the import of what was said sinks in :: CTO: The... "fuzzy fellows". Do you mean the Lyrans?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Aye Sir, those would be the ones. :: nods ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: I suppose, will have to take time.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *COM* Sulek: Kraight here. Are you all right, Captain? Where are you?

ACTION: The remaining Lyran ship leaves the station.

TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Want me to launch a probe to follow the Lyran ship?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# *Kraight*: I am unharmed.  I seem to still be in the cave.  How long have I been missing?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Track it, but don't let the probe get too close. I don't want it spotted.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: I wanna know where that ship goes.
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
:: launches a probe on recon mission toward the Lyran ship ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# *Kraight*: I also need some direction as to where the entrance is.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *CO*: Several hours, sir. I suspect that the Lyrans wiped our memories. 
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *CO*: The air flow in that cavern system is almost uniformly inward. Walk against the air currents, and you should find the entrance.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: I think I got something. :: reads the same name in multiple sections ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# *Kraight*: Lyrans? I do not recall encountering any. If they were here, they are gone now.
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Anything interesting?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *CO*: That would be the memory wipe, sir. I don't recall seeing any Lyrans either, but some of the others here with me are beginning to recover their memories.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# *Kraight*: Then I shall be at the entrance soon.  :: He tests the air flow and then begins moving into the path of most resistance. ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Look here.. :: pointing at the name :: ..and here..and here...and here..and here. She was in contact with a Starfleet Admiral
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *CO*: Make all possible haste to leave the caves, Captain. I'll signal the Quirinus to beam you up as soon as your biosigns can be detected.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks up from their work, and rubs his eyes, and then starts to take a walk around the outside of operations to stretch his legs ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#*Kraight*: Quite true.  But you do not recall seeing them yourself?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Might contact the ship and see if they can lock onto him now Sir. Before we couldn't even get COM signals into the cave. We might all be able to beam out of here now.
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Want to contact her?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# *CO*: No, sir. I do know there is a gap in my own memories, however.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# CTO: An excellent idea. Please see to it, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# *Kraight*: It is as if I have been asleep...little more.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Aye Sir. *OPS*: Quirinus, this is Murphy, attempt to lock onto the Captain and beam him up to the ship please.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Not yet. I have to let Commander Powers see this first and see what he thinks. *CSec*: Cmdr Starr to Cmdr Powers.

ACTION: Sulek is beamed aboard the ship.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CSO*: Yes, Lieutenant Commander?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# :: He begins to see light and now has a definite direction. :: *Kraight*: I see... :: he feels the transporter effect ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
:: checks the Lyran ship ::

ACTION: The probe loses contact with the Lyran ship

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: as he is beamed aboard :: ...the entrance.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Ship confirms they have the Captain aboard, Sir.
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Lost contact with the ship.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
# CTO: Excellent. Well done, Commander.  :: taps commbadge ::  *Q*: Kraight to Quirinus. Beam the landing party aboard at once.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
#XO: Happy to be of service Sir. :: nods to her team and they assume a circular formation around the XO, ready to beam out ::

ACTION: The entire away team is beamed back to the Quirinus

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: I have something from those communications between Nixon and Starfleet that you're gonna wanna see.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ :: Dismisses the SRU to stand down and escorts the XO ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Captain, the team is back on board. I suggest we all report to Sickbay for a thorough examination.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: he has just stored his gear in the TR Lockers as the AT comes aboard :: Kraight: Arrange for full scans.  Whoever or whatever, knows we're aware and have most likely beat a hasty retreat.  *Bridge* Set course for Arcadia.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ CO: Captain, if I might? Before we leave we might check the Tactical sensors to see if any ships left the area before we head home?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: What's that?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Nothing we can do about that now. This is going to take precedence.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: You're gonna wanna see the name for yourself, and advise on how to proceed
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: a short time later on the Q, scans done, Sulek is on bridge :: Helm: Take us to warp 7.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Walks over to stand near the chief science officer ::  CSO: Yes?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: enters the Bridge a few minutes after Sulek, takes the first officer's chair ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ :: Manning the Tactical station, doing full scans of the area and waiting uneasily for what might come next ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:: points at the name that is all over the screen :: :: slight whisper to CSec :: Admiral I.R. Asyco
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks non-plussed ::  CSO: And that's a real person?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: I do not know why, but there seems to me to be some urgency to return to the station.  It is not logical, but it is necessary.
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: What’s this admiral Asyco's specialty?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Intuition, perhaps?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@  :: out loud :: : Pity they got away. I wanted to spend a few hours in a dark room with them chatting over a Klingon Pain Stick. :: grins evilly ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@OPS: Notify the station that we are on return.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: Yes, sir. Taught my Advanced Terrorist and Tactical Warfare classes at the Academy my final year. Specialty was Tricobalt and its destructive uses. That's why I know all about the stuff and its unstable properties.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ Kraight: I do not necessarily prescribe to the notion of pure intuition. However, a consciously unobserved clue that may have registered with the subconscious is a possibility.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: So he has the ability to obtain and the know how.  What sort of context are we getting from the messages?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ Self: So that's what the Vulcans call intuition. :: smirks ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: Could he have been brainwashed?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ :: turning to face Murphy :: Murphy: such an act would violate all Starfleet protocol.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
@ CO: Of course Captain. :: nods ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: As clinical an explanation of intuition as I have ever heard, sir.  :: with a barely suppressed grin ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: Why, thank you, Commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: I'm a scientist, Commander, not a psychologist. TO: Brainwashed? Not likely.

ACTION: Four days later, the Quirinus arrives at Arcadia and docks

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Waiting at the docking station. ::
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: We have a traitor, it seems.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Secures her station and makes sure that all Tactical systems are safed and stowed properly before leaving the Bridge ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: before leaving for the docking ring, Sulek brings up the computer in his office and sets the computer to take the Warp engines fully off-line.  In effect the core will be complete cold in a few hours ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he encodes the computer access and moves out of his office :: Kraight: Time to see what they have found on the station.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Feeling frustrated by this point about Harker's lack of action ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: I think we should inform Captain Sulek and see what he thinks?
TO_ENS_T`Lana says:
CSO: I always wanted to prank call an admiral.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Let's wait for him to get off the ship first.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: enters TL :: Docking port.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: This could blow a hole in Starfleet Command so wide, it'll be seen from the Delta Quadrant.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Sulek ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Goes down to ensure the Armory and Torpedo Room are secured before leaving the ship ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: arrives deck and exits into the ring with Kraight ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
TO: Prank call an Admiral, and you'll scrub this station sparkling clean with a toothbrush.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods as both Sulek and Kraight arrive.  She smiles a greeting at them. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: sees Azhure as he exits and for some reason puts up his best mental shields :: Azhure: Commander. Any news?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: Good to see you again, Counselor. How are things aboard Arcadia?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO:  Not too much different from when you left.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he begins walking toward the ring exit heading for operations with Kraight and Azhure ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Sulek and frowns ::  CO:  No news is good news... I believe is an old saying.  Is everything all right?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Makes sure the standard Tactical guard detail is placed at the docking port to secure the ship while it is in port and then heads to her quarters to clean up ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: We have some missing time in our memories. Although we were all cleared by medical, I think we need to be extremely cautious.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Simply nods ::  CO:  You should stop by and talk with Commander Powers.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I am on my way there now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Simply follows along. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: they arrive at the first TL and enter :: Operations.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly ::  XO:  Everything is well then with you?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: As well as can be expected, given that several hours of my memories are missing. I am used to being in control of my own mind.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:: drumming fingers on station, waiting for Captain Sulek to arrive ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
XO:  Are they gone, buried, or where you taken out of time and place?  :: Looks at him carefully ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: they arrive deck, Sulek steps out :: CSec:  Commander Powers, report
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CNS: I don't know. I am assuming that they have been suppressed and might be recovered, but... I simply don't know.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pulls the Captain off to the side and quietly briefs him on the findings from the messages, and the name of one particular Admiral ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: follows along ::  XO:  Well, it is not a time issue, I am fairly certain of that.  If you want, we can play around with that later in my office.  If they are there, we should be able to find them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Enters her quarters and heads for a long shower and a fresh uniform ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Good, keep tracing.  Starr: Anything you wish to add?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: before Starr replies :: All: I find myself in need of some time for mediation...if you will excuse me for a while. :: he turns and leaves command via the TL ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes followed Sulek... there was definitely something off with him... ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: I will welcome your assistance, Counselor.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: We're dealing with a loose cannon here. He taught my Advanced Terrorists and Tactics classes my final year at the academy. The man is a pro and know how not to get caught. He got found out because Nixon didn't re-encrypt the messages.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: slowly nods her head before looking back at Kraight. ::  XO:  Just let me know... the sooner probably the better.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: This could blow a hole in SF Command wide enough to be see from the Delta Quadrant. We must inform Starfleet, but I don't know how they'll react, or what Admiral I.R. Asyco will do when he finds out that Starfleet knows
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he hears Starr's report as the TL lift doors close ::

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 

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