Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11108.08

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Petty Officer Min
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Loran
Keith LaHue as Drach Sert
Mitch Travis as Executive Officer Commander Rothgar

Absent:
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: None

"Business As Usual, Part 3": Last time on Arcadia... Out gunned and out of communication with Starfleet, Arcadia is being held hostage.  The next move will prove fateful, no matter what the outcome.

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CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits in Medical::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly sits while medical completes a scan. As far as she can tell, there is nothing internally wrong.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at ops for the results of the internal scan.::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: silently wondering why they're not blown out of existence yet ::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Still no apparent response to Sulek's threat...they may have bought it.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Thanks the medical officer as they clear her.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::the MO moves to him and checks the biofeed back and runs scans::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Ops Officer shakes his head as SC leans over to read results.::XO: Nothing on internal sensors, still no idea what happened to the Counselor and Sulek...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at the viewscreen::Powers: Anything from them?

ACTION: A weapon is brought to bear on Arcadia from the Lyrans. At first it is unclear what its nature is, but soon reports from the outer section of the lower part of the station start coming in... people are passing out, due to a high frequency weapon of a type never seen before.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As things move along around her, she takes a seat, 'opening' herself::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: I would define their posture as 'gloating'
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
SC: No reports from medical.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: A weapon has been fired at our lower levels... security is reporting... that people are falling unconscious in large numbers. Picking up high EM band energy...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::the MO clears him and he rises::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: We need to know what they want but we...::Stops at the TO's words::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: Tries to urge the shields into a higher energy state to try to block some of the attack ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Can we compensate with shields?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Perhaps whatever sought you out attempted to contact me as well. I was perhaps less receptive.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
OPS: Inform medical.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Rothgar: Please see if Captain Sulek is cleared to come up, we need to talk to him. This seems centered around him.

ACTION: Medical responds quickly

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Goes over to the tactical station.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slowly nods her head, her eyes closed:: CO: That could be it... but then what exactly is the message? And is it from the Lyserians?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: While I was reasonably certain that it was from the same source, it did not come through.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
*Sulek* If you are cleared please report to OPS.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Rothgar* Understood
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Sulek is on his way.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Opens her eyes:: CO: Odd... I am not picking up anything more.... at least about the message. However... :: looks out the viewscreen with a frown::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at XO::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO/Powers: We need to find a way to modulate the shields to block that EM band. And we need options. Thoughts?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::She asks reading the Tactical readouts.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking:: Azhure: I agree. The Lyrans have changed... they have been affected by something, although I do not know what.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Captain... if I can speak with you... :: moves over to one of the auxiliary stations.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Of course.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Harker:: SC: Ma'am, you as well.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Logging in, does a scan of the ships.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Powers: If it's similar to Borg...perhaps the same frequency modulation.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: Take over here. ::Goes over to talk to the CNS and CO:: CNS: Yes?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pondering :: XO: We've been running anti-Borg countermeasures already...
TO_Lt_Loran says:
All: The weapon is powering up again!
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Hmmm...is the technology more primitive than the Borg?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turning toward them, she keeps her voice low:: CO/SC: I am not quite sure how to explain this. Especially as sensors cannot support what I am going to say. But most of the Lyrans, are not all there. As if they are in between.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: If we can't defend from it, we need to take it out, with weapons fire.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO/SC: In other words, they are neither living nor dead.

ACTION: This time the weapon is brought to bear on the center of the station, talking out 23% of the crew, but only for a few minutes.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Points at a reading on a secondary console showing wave patterns :: CO: The power outputs far exceed those we had ever encountered from the Borg.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Where's the weapon coming from, lock on to it.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Not here but here? how and how does that help us?
Sec_PO_Min says:
:: Grumbles as he's summoned to another portion of the station - what is this weapon ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Azhure:: Azhure: As if some part of them is out of phase?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO/SC: This... condition does not apply to all of them, but most of them. I would however keep this quiet for now... crew can be very superstitious... and these are not ghosts.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Considers Sulek's question and then slowly shakes her head:: CO: No... not out of phase.
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC: Weapons lock established...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Something is oddly familiar about that statement...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Loran: It's not a danger for now if it fires again it may ramp up the power.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Any luck in getting civilians off station?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO/CNS: What is familiar? We need something.

ACTION: The Lyrans are hailing the station.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Remember the effects of the dark matter experiment...could there be a similar reverse attachment for the sudden increase in Lyran numbers.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: We're completely surrounded by them, and they've already destroyed one ship. I wouldn't recommend attempting an evacuation; they may not adhere to our laws regarding civilians.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: I thought you might say that..::She sighs::OPS: Open a channel

ACTION: Drach Sert appears on screen.

SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: That was unnecessary, Drach.
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: Harker: That was only a demonstration. Your crew could just as easily be dead. Would you like to see?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: No I would not and it was still unnecessary we have eyes.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Thinks on what the CO and CNS have said as she talks to Sert.::
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Arcadia: Harker: I strongly, suggest you acquiesce to our demands then. ::cuts the comm::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Opens her mouth to reply then closes it..::CO: Right well that could of gone better.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: quietly as Harker speaks to the Lyrans:: CO: That sounds good... but for one problem... I am getting nothing on sensors.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: And we didn't get those in the dark matter on sensors, yet they were there.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Can we talk them down? You know them best can they be made to see sense?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Because our tactical options are....limited....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: An offer to meet on Sert's home territory is a possibility.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Although dangerous, it would also give us an exact idea of what is going on.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pacing, trying to think of how to affect their shields in an effective manner... ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: One of us should go and I am the logical choice.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I don't think its the safest move...::She ponders.::XO: What do you think about meeting with them?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
CSec: Commander?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: My duty is to ensure safety. While my primary is the protection of the Captain...s, I would have to say given their power, and our lack to defend...we need to protect the civilians.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Yes?
TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: Points at the shield readings :: CSec: Do you see the energy patterns their shields are emitting, the bands they're protecting?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods::XO: That's what's on my mind as well. CO: I should go, hate to put you in that situation.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO/XO: Don't suppose we could get them to come here....
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Stares, then realization dawns :: TO: That's... odd. SC/CO: Captains?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: You can adequately explain the dark matter and the difficulties in recreating that experiment?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Would you rather not have eyes in enemy territory rather than enemies in our territory?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I could be briefed..:: She says annoyed...:: I came up through tactical...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC/CO: I was going to tell you that Lieutenant Loran has determined that the enemy's shields are not blocking the frequencies that our transporters operate on. We could beam on and off their ship at will, at least until they realize and adapt.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: I am the logical choice in all circumstance. Perhaps an exchange of people, if it would ease your mind... Powers: Indeed... and can we block their beam out return?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: So that is good to know. If we work out a meeting we can maintain a lock....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Can we also beam out say chunks of their weapons?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I like how you think Captain.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: I don't think we could act quickly enough to disable all of the ships. However, beaming off explosives, we could affect more of the ships, because we could use the emergency transporters.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: We'll go with talking to them first but prepare that as a backup plan.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The problem is that we'd get one shot at it, and those that aren't in transporter range could still slice us up like a Christmas ham.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: If we can get Sert here, and disable their weapons...we may not need to negotiate.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I doubt they'd come here, they don't seem to be a trusting lot.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: With some reason.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: So we try to negotiate a truce, failing that, we beam out our people while simul beaming anything that will disable as many ships as we can.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: Fine you, the Counselor and security will do an exchange. ::Glances at XO, Powers, CO, and CNS for their final views.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: If I were Sert, I would put the most formidable ships up front.. the rest would be at the back.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Then it is time to make a deal.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods:: Powers: We need one of your best to look after the Captain and the Counselor.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC/CO: I'd recommend Chief Saka.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Thank you, please inform them they will be needed.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Also, when you go, I'd recommend taking a shuttle. Even though it'll be vulnerable, we don't want to remind them about our transporters.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods silently::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harker: Then we have a team and a plan of action. Let's see what Sert thinks.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: A reasonable and sound suggestion.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods:: Ops: Open a channel to Sert's vessel

ACTION: Drach Sert appears on screen.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up as Sert reappears on the screen::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: We're sending a small team via shuttle to talk to you in person to.. resolve this.::She said without preliminaries::

ACTION: In the background, one can see the Lyran equivalent of Borg drones, though they have no mechanical attributes, there is a certain 'dead' look in their eyes as they carry out their routines.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::motions for a cut:: Harker: We may also want certain guarantees for our safety. :: nodding toward the "drones" ::
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Harker: You know, that's the first intelligent thing you've done since our arrival. All I have ever wanted was to talk you about how to get us home. You will be expected.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at the CO as her eyes take in the drones.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: Our team will need certain...guarantees of safety. ::her eyes flick to the drones and back.::
Drach_Sert says:
COM: Harker: Of course. Whatever you desire.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
COM: Sert: You and two others, no one else near them and safe passage back to their shuttle.:: She says knowing he may lie and they will be on their own for an escape plan.::
Drach_Sert says:
::nods:: COM: Harker: Of course.

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