Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11103.14

Staring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Staring:
Keith LaHue as Terrapin
Keith LaHue as Station Operations
Mitch Travis as Operations Officer Richard
Christina Doane as Flight Control Officer Airhart
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Nishi

Absent:
None

“Terrapin Station, Part 1: To Terrapin":  Arcadia is about to dispatch the Quiriuns to an unknown gas giant, which is now emanating a strange signal.

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CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Arcadia Station: Permission to undock and depart.
Station_OPS says:
COM: Quirinus: You are cleared for departure
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Is in her ship's quarters, working on reports::
OPS_Richard says:
Sulek: We are cleared for departure.  Docking is broken and cleared.
FCO_Airhart says:
COM: Arcadia Station: Understood. Thanks Ops. Q out.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In the Armory of the Quirinus, conferring with Lieutenant Nishi over the com channel ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: Lay in a course, warp 6 at your discretion.
TO_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Preliminary information on our target - the planet is class J.  Long range scans and probes have never detected any forms of life.
FCO_Airhart says:
::moves the ship out of the docking area. sets course and speed.::
FCO_Airhart says:
CO: Understood, ready to warp.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Standing on the bridge, a sorrow still part of her heart as she watches the screen.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: Engage
FCO_Airhart says:
CO: Understood Sir. ::taps a few more buttons and they go to warp.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises:: Nishi: Understood. All: I will be in my ready room.  Krai...::pause:: Nishi: you have the conn.  ::exits Ready Room::

ACTION: It is 16 days, 3 hours and 43 minutes later, and the ship is settling into orbit around the class J planet.

FCO_Airhart says:
CO: We are in a standard orbit. ::She reports.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::in the chair::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Starting to move down to her seat, she pauses and looks around questioningly.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Is in the mess hall having lunch.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As she turns, searching the room, she does not see anything.  But still, something or someone is there.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Scans.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: I have a lock on the signal. It is coming from a small pocket of livable class M type environment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: A pocket of life in a lifeless planet
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: She continues moving down, but to the captain's chair instead.  She stares at the screen, her eyes slightly narrowed.:: CO:  There is... something here.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::in his best Captain Scott impression:: CO: Did ya hear what I said, Captain. There be lifesigns here.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::studies a PADD as she sips tea.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Indeed.  All: looks like it is time for a trip.  Starr, *Harker*, Azhure, *Powers*: Report to the transporter room.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: What is it you sense?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Something very old, ancient... :: for a brief moment smiles::  Older then I am.  ::The smiles vanish as she considers::  Older perhaps then my people.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CO*: Understood. ::"Finally.." She thought to herself getting up to head out. She was asked to come as an advisor to this mission but not being a regular part of the crew had her feeling a bit like a third wheel for awhile.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turning she heads for the lift.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Heads to TL and makes her way to the meeting point.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: old...::he does not consider how that sounds::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Packs up what he was doing in the Armory and readies himself for away team duty, including grabbing his typical armaments ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: She has the lift stop at her deck, taking a moment to visit her quarters to gather a few items for away team duty.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Picks up her away team gear on the way.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSec*:  Do you need anything from our quarters?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: No thanks, hon.  I have everything I need.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he continues with Starr to TR1::  Starr: What did the life signs as characteristics?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSec*:  I will meet you in the transporter room.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Grabbing her tricorder, she slips it around her shoulder as she heads out the door for the lift.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::arrives in TR1 and greets those there already as she waits for the others.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: The area of life is relatively small. About 1/2 a kilometer high and just as big in diameter. Detecting only plant life.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Nothing more at this time
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps out and walks the short distance down the corridor before turning into the transporter room.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: plants? what is the measured environment?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Nods a greeting::  SC:  Captain...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Cracks a few knuckles in his fingers as he enters the transporter room ::  All: So what we dealing with here?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at TR1 :: Azhure: Starr tells me there are plants
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Counselor. Interesting mission, no?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::looks up at the CO with confusion wondering if he was listening::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs equipment from locker and steps up onto the pad::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: So what are we in for?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: accepting a phaser from the transporter chief she moves to the pad and turns around.::  CO:  Plants as in... sentient or plants as in there is no sign of any other life forms on the planet?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Steps onto the pad.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: smiles at her husband::  CSec:  Plants.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::shakes head and sighs:: CO: Were you not paying attention, or am I giving information that goes nowhere? I just done told ya, 1/2 a kilometer in diameter and height
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Plants?  Where's Iu when you need him?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: I cannot breathe height and diameter.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As he joins her::  CSec:  Maybe waiting for us.  Starr says the area we are going to is only about half a kilometer in height and width.  I am sensing something or someone ancient.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Waits for Starr to answer.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::slaps himself in the forehead and drags hand down in frustration: CO: Ya can breathe air right? I also told ya it was CLASS M
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chief: Energize
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Class M.. as in JUST LIKE EARTH ::self:: Aye yei yei...sometimes I swear I talk to hear my own voice.

ACTION: As the away team beams down, they are somehow separated into two groups. The two captains are standing in front of a rather dilapidated log cabin, circa Earth of the early 19th century.  The rest of the crew is being held separate from the two captains, and are sort of, 'outside' of the area. They cannot hear or communicate with the captains. On the porch of the cabin is a giant terrapin.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Scratches himself ::  All: Anyone else feel that?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks around her with a lifted brow::  All:  That is odd.  She starts to move toward the captains.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances around and pulls out her tricorder, other hand near her phaser.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Harker::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Keeps an eye on the giant turtle and shrugs at Sulek.::

ACTION: The Terrapin morphs into an old toothless man, playing a guitar and sitting in a rocking chair on the porch.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Suddenly stops as she senses something between her and the others.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: She looks up as the change catches her eyes.  She frowns and pulls out her tricorder to scan the barrier.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he steps forward::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Anything?
Terrapin says:
CO/SC: There are only two of you? Where is the blue one?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Tries but can't get to the others.::CO: There's a barrier here, can't get through...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: What do you read?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: To no one in particular::  Can anyone hear them?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Puzzled.::Terrapin: Blue one?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns to look at the others::  CSec/CSO:  My tricorder is not working properly.  I cannot make sense of the readings.
Terrapin says:
CO/SC: Well there were three I summoned - yet only two come...maybe his story it told already...:;scratches chin::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec/CSO:  But there is definitely a barrier between us and the captains.  What kind... :: shakes her head and looks toward Starr::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I can't get a read on the barrier. ::She whispers.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: Not sure mine will be any better ::takes out tricorder and begins scanning::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Terrapin: The third? ...what did he look like?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I'll assume I shouldn't try to shoot it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Then we must wait and see what our host offers.
Terrapin says:
 :: thinks, and looks up, as if recalling:: CO:: Well. He was blue.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec:  I doubt it would help.  :: she looks toward the other two::  They appear to be safe.  And obviously whoever they are, they have control of beaming abilities.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at CO, Glances over at the others on their side of the barrier, holds up her own tricorder and shakes her head as she noticed she couldn't hear a thing they were saying so was forced to resort to gestures.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Terrapin: He did finish his story... at least in this dimension.  I am called Sulek.  This is Harker.  Who do we have the pleasure of addressing?
Terrapin says:
CO/CS: But come and listen...or rather I will listen to you...there are tales to be told.. and lessons learned yet...::begins playing a hauntingly familiar tune on his guitar::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::returns her attention the old man/turtle and nods a greeting.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: After a moment, she motions with her hands to see if the captains can see them.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Sees movement out of the corner of her eye and gives a small wave back, focused on the old man.::
Terrapin says:
SC: And you...you will have to give much. Are you ready for such a journey? ::keeps playing::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Terrapin: What is the purpose of this journey? ::She asks carefully::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec/CSO:  Well, at least they can see us.  :; steps back slightly and looks around::  Do you hear the music?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::cocks his head:: CNS: Yes...yes I can
Terrapin says:
SC No, no... sometimes it is the journey that Is the destination...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CNS/CSO:  It reminds me of... :: she stops and shakes her head::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at the CO:: Terrapin: Who are you? ::pulls out her tricorder again hoping to get a read on the old man.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSO:  Can you locate it?
Terrapin says:
SC: But isn't the real question...the only one that matters now, who are You?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Wonders if the CO is hearing 'Greensleeves'::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Terrapin: May we take the others with us?  They have traveled on my journey for many years as did the one whose story has been told
Terrapin says:
::Keeps playing, the tune becoming increasingly complex::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he hears the faint melodies of  a child song that his mother sang::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Thrown off balance for a moment pauses, ordering her thoughts, "I hate vague lifeforms..:" she thought.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to block out that music ::  CNS/CSO: What the heck are they talking about.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: It's kinda.. how you would said on Earth..."Rock and Roll"?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Gets nothing on her tricorder, sighs.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns slightly surprised::  CSO:  I hear a song from my home... I have not heard it since... I left.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: figures her husbands question is not meant to be answer as he was as good as she at lip reading... if she could see them that is.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: Last time I heard this...was when I would enter the fight cage arenas
Terrapin says:
CO: Of the other will be with you...and your wish is my command. ::suddenly increases greatly in size and stands. He claps his hands and there is a resounding tremor, the entire planet shakes.... and suddenly, the crew find themselves back on Arcadia, the Qurinus is in dock, and they are all in the same windowless room, looking at each other, wondering what has just happened.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Mutters ::  Self: Whiskey tango foxtrot...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Checks the stardate.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
: he stands there looking at the others::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: Its been three hours since we beamed down to the planet...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: looks curiously at her husband's comment and then toward the captains::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::looks around:: Outloud: Do...do..do do do.... ::theme from the Twilight Zone::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC:  Three hours?  :: looks around::  We are back on the station in three hours with no memory....
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: Everyone all right? ::She asks heading for the door.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Yes very unusual...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves to the door:: Starr: I want a full analysis and particle trace on the ship.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC:  Yes, but I want everyone to have a check over in medical.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::gets affirmatives as she pokes her head out of the door, carefully looking around.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Agreed.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: I suggest a security alert....I must know the exposition of this story before I can tell it....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Starts to head out of the room::  CO:  And see if our ship came with us.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Yellow Alert should suit.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Done. Soon as we figure out, if this is the REAL Arcadia or not
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Once we're sure of where we are...

ACTION: The hum and bustle of the station continue on as normal. At the docking ring, a family of three comes aboard, Commander Knight and has been reassigned, and they look at the legend on the wall, looking for their quarters. Commander Knight coughs, and finds the quarters. The three look happy as they explore the station, and head for their new home.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Three Weeks