Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11211.12

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Crewman Petty Officer 2nd Class Decker
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Lt. Commander Farling
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Ensign Rast
Christopher Dickinson as Security Crewman Rolls

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

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Three Minutes

"Ferengoth, Part III": The Ferengi from the derelict vessel have escaped sickbay and are busy attacking crew members around the station with unusually high strength and unusually low intelligence.  Meanwhile, the power fluctuations have spread to the Quirinus, with power completely out on Arcadia Station.  The chief engineer has discovered that every place where power flow vanishes shows a concentration of tachyon particles; in addition, pockets of these particles are moving, in life-like patterns around all three ships and the station.

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XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge of the Quirinus, still safe in his suit::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: On the station, she feels more like a rough swim as she works her way to the Quirinus.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Trying to figure out how to block the tachyon's effect on their systems.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::looks back down the gantry from the Quirinus to Arcadia and sees floating boxes:: CO: We made it just in time sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Finding a Jeffries tube, she carefully unlocks it and pulls herself into it.::
Sec_LtCmdr_Farling says:
@:: As junior security crewmen grab lights and small arms begin to move out into the station, he orders two officers to head to reinforce the Armory. Then he begins organizing recon teams, using his map, all completely floating off the floor of the station ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::heads towards the Bridge::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Indeed. We need to get to the bridge and see if there is anything on the station we can control from there.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander. I think we need to disengage from the station, quarantine and isolate the ship if we can determine that it's unaffected by what's going on.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Orders engineering to prep their hazard suits as she looks at the information from science's analysis of these things, trying to get some clue on how to block them.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Security*: Secure access to the ship. Let's keep the Ferengi on the station if we can.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Csec: You're right. Let's just hope we have the power to do it.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: With the right pull, she floats upward... one advantage of null gravity.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: We have power. We can blow the connections and move away at any time. The problem is the station - if they don't have a way to secure the gangway, air will leak into space.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Seeking more information does a full sensor sweep while she still can::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::finds the nearest lift to the bridge and once the Captain joins him, orders it to the command deck::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Watching the numbers go by, she comes to the one she wants and grabs onto the ladder to stop her momentum. Turning slightly, she pushes off to head down the tube to the access.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSec: Damn. We'd better wait for the captain anyways. They're supposed to be coming aboard, and I'd hate for the safety protocols to screw up now.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::they arrive at deck::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Sort of negates the point if we wait and let them aboard.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::when the turbo lift arrives at the Bridge he gets off and relieves whoever is stationed at Operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Holding onto the edges, she looks down both directions. Seeing it is clear, she climbs carefully out and closes the hatch before pushing off toward the docking bay area.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering the bridge he sees Pangborn standing there::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::tweaks the sensors, looking for more sensitivity::

INFO: Takor notices that in addition to the clusters around power junctures on the station, there are clusters inside the heads of the Ferengi, as well as inside the head of Starr

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSec: What are you expecting? Rampaging killer zombies from outer space or something? We'll be okay.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: I brought the Captain … Last we saw all lights and gravity even were out on the station. ::at his console now trying to get the latest reports::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Arcadia has been compromised, at least its computer, it appears. We're still connected to it.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Takor to XO, Sir looks like there are focused swarms around the Ferengi Crew and Lt. Commander Starr..I think it's affecting them but I'm not a Doctor...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Not much we can do about it now. I guess just let them have Starr until we can effect a rescue
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Carefully making her way to the ramp, she grabs onto the bar and pulls herself toward the door. The area around her clear, she puts in the command codes needed to get aboard.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Aye Sir. ::Thinks - ok, then:: In addition to around the power junctures I am looking for ways to block the effects.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Sir, is that wise what if they do something … un-natural to him? Maybe we should not let hm be taken hostage .. if that is what we can even surely call it.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Shares a look of "um ok" with her deputy here::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Should we break connections with the station and run a sweep to see if we can prevent or at least slow down the impact of what's happening on the station?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Yes we should, until we have more information. If we go dead here then what?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the door slides open, she carefully enters, feeling the pull of gravity return. Turning, she relocks the door.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Continues to analyses the particles, testing different simulations on what would block or contain them, working with science.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chamber: Make it happen.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: I am aboard. :: snapping off her flashlight, she gives her eyes a moment to adjust before heading for the bridge.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::continues to check for options when finally hits on an idea, she tests a simulation of reconfiguring the deflector array to emit a signal they've found to repel the particles.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: I can't risk anyone else becoming infected
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: There were some things to be said about no gravity, but in an emergency, she preferred her normal status. Entering the turbolift, she orders it to the bridge, wondering why the captain had not yet responded.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure*: Understood.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Hopes someone is getting the Science Chief as she works, wonders if she should of pushed as the results from her tests come back, she smiles grimly.::
Sec_Ens_Rast says:
@:: Standing guard at the station Armory, the heavy rifles at the ready. Petty Officer Min is distributing heavy arms to qualified security personnel - rifles and flash grenades ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::accesses Omega level protocols and attempts to cut all computer, power, and auxiliary system connections with the station blocking all remote links as well as severing all leads that run through the umbilical network connection through the dock itself::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Relaxes a bit at the normalcy of his response. As the lift stops, she cautiously looks around, not really expecting anything, but the station was just plain... creepy at the moment.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Sir I can reconfigure the deflector dish to repel the particles in a pulse but it's only a temporary measure.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Go on and give it a try. Can't hurt.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*:Focusing on the concentrations around the stations reactors. ::Continues to tap keys on the flickering console.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: All basically... normal, she steps off and walks over to the captain.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: That might actually work. What the CEO is trying I wonder if she needs a hand with the details.

ACTION: When the pulse hits the main reactor of the station, the particles scatter as if afraid of it, and power is instantly restored on the station

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Muttering a prayer that the power will hold out.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Keep me informed
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: It worked... ::Checks systems, seeing if they can keep it up maybe get hand held pulsers...:: Aye Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: You are at liberty to help her if you'd like.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: If you need help crunching the numbers the modifications let me know. Especially with the hand held modifications.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Good to hear. begin restoring power to the ship first, then back to the station.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::wonders what sort of damage is being done on the station::

ACTION: Once the pulse leaves the core area, the particles start gravitating back towards the core like moths to a flame

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: CSO Starr was apparently attacked by the Ferengi. He is unconscious. We need to retrieve him and get him to sickbay. You can take a team and retrieve him here where his last combadge signal was.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::face falls, looks at Sulek:
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Aye sir power restored but we have to keep the pulse up or they will reform...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the rather unusual order, especially after asking her to come to the Quirinus.:: CO: Alright.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Do the best you can, Try and find some way to kill them off for good,.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: I am headed down to Engineering to see if I can help out.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: We can modify the shields around the cores to emit a repelling frequency, passing along the information to other engineering crews now.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Goes to the science station and gets a lock on the CSO's combadge.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Very well
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: If we can ensure transporter working for long enough we could try to site to site him.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::having difficulty coordinating multiple ships and the station while worrying about her own ship but keeping up just.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::steps into the turbolift:: Computer: Engineering
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Medical has not all made the transfer yet. Since you have the training...

ACTION: As the tachyons have temporarily left the core of Arcadia, gravity is reestablished and everythign floating falls to the ground

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
All: Bug Zapper.. an old fashioned bug zapper... ::grinning she quickly explains her idea to her deputy who grins back. They program the repelling field to click on only when the particles get close, give them a good jolt, passes information on to XO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Sounds like a good plan,.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
All: As my human roommate used to say, "How do you like them apples?", "What's that mean?" asked a Vulcan crewman, and Takor shrugged, "I don't know but it seems appropriate."
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Aye Sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns to look over her shoulder and nods, before turning back around.:: *Security*: Security, meet me near the docking bay door. Bring me a phaser and set yours to high.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::arrives in Engineering::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*:Sir if we try them on the affected persons it might help them as well, ::Nods to an engineer but sees OPS::
Sec_LtCmdr_Farling says:
@*CNS*: Aye, Commander. I'll have a team to meet you.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: Oh thank the Prophets trying to coordinate efforts on multiple craft and just had a thought for the infected...::Explains quickly about hitting the infected with the pulse and asking for help.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: I don't see where it would hurt them. Go ahead. Try it on a person. Maybe Starr....
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Aye Sir.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CEO: Chief, I can do that, but how long do we need to do this? Can we eradicate the tycoons from here or will we have to march into the station and do it by hand?
Sec_LtCmdr_Farling says:
@:: Calls on several of the security crewmen near that area to meet the Counselor ::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::continues to find tune the pulse, trying to find that frequency that will destroy the particles:: OPS: Not sure yet, working on it but if you can help I can focus on that part.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::takes a secondary console and starts the pulse procedure on other ships with crews including the Q itself::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Receiving a response, she heads off the bridge for the docking bay area. Obviously she had not passed him, but he was in the vicinity, if sensors were correct.::
Sec_PO2_Decker says:
@:: Gets the call, along with three other security crewmen, and quickly heads to the docking area ::
Sec_Crewman_Rolls says:
@:: Nods to Decker, shining the light ahead of them as they move ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops she steps off and looks around.::

ACTION: The CEO's "Bug Zapper" appears to be working; the tachyon clusters head for the core, and then it flares up and they vanish

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::after following Ensign Takor's program parameters he waits for positive results and as he gets them he adjusts the direction of the pulse and the orientation of the dish to expand more critical areas to the pulse::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Grinning in triumph checks to see if sensors detect any more after a group has been destroyed.::

ACTION: Once several of the clusters hit the bug zapper, the rest of the clusters start flying around faster, seemingly agitated, they start flying towards crew members fast

ACTION: A cluster hits an ensign in the head and the ensign collapses, unconscious

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Smile fades. :: OPS: Hit all the crew with the pulse! We've kicked them up...
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: Sending modified burst should kill on contact...
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Taps a few more keys...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Waits for security to join her.::

ACTION: The clusters seem to be attacking people in attack formations, there are signs of intelligence

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::as she watches the read outs::
Sec_PO2_Decker says:
@CNS: Which way, ma'am?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Sends data to Ops's console.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::attempts to modify the program to widen the beam and in an attempt to protect populated areas::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Helps OPS::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches as the team works to gain control::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Decker: We are looking for the CSO. Sensors say he is in the docking ring. I understand he was attacked. Given what we have seen so far, he could be dangerous or unconscious. Whatever happens, do not let him break the skin on you.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CEO: Ensign it's a lot of people to cover, I am doing the best I can. ::acts accordingly with the new data::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: They're all over, good idea on the beam. I hope it works..::Taps keys frantically but with an efficiency of purpose.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: Understood Sir, working on it...
Sec_PO2_Decker says:
@CNS: Understood. Please stay in the middle of us. :: Waves his arm for the four to take up positions around the Counselor, and then motions them forward ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Scanning the area behind the door, it is clear. Entering the command codes she waits for it to open before exiting back into the docking bay... which thankfully had light and most likely gravity.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CEO: My calculations which I just ran says with the modification with the pulse beam we could cover the other 2 ships we could get them back up then they could be crewed to help us finish this.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: As soon as they others in place, she follows them off ship.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Nodding at OPS yells at a few of her people to help the other two ships with their bug zappers, coordinating with Arcadia::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@Decker: Two levels up and down the hall to the right.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure*: We seem to have some stable power. You should be able to get a beam in to the ship's sickbay with Starr. I would also recommend actual physical restraints.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CO*: Understood.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Sending messages to coordinate a massive pulse from all vessels when ready to hit them all at once.::

ACTION: Several pockets of tachyons flood into a comm relay on a station which starts emitting comm pulses towards the Quirinus in a repeating pattern

Sec_Crewman_Rolls says:
@CNS: Change of plans, ma'am? Or do we continue on foot?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CEO: I am going to briefly redirect the beam to each of the un-manned ships. It will leave people unprotected for a moment but we can't cover everything without help. ::redirects and fires pules at the Ironic and fires::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@Rolls: The only change is that if he is conscious, go ahead and stun him. I don't want any physical contact. Once we have him, we will beam straight to medical.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Notices the repeating pattern and looks at it puzzled.::

ACTION: The Tachyon clusters on the Ironic scatter and power is restored on the ship

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::looks down at the comm read outs in alarm:: CEO: The COMM system is being flooded with the tachyons!
Sec_PO2_Decker says:
@CNS: Don't want to beam him now?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Good job Chambers
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: I saw..it doesn't seem random...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@Decker: Possibly conscious and into medical? Let's make sure he is restrained or unconscious.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*XO*: We have restored the Ironic, I would advise getting people other there and repeating what we are doing here ASAP sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: With a motion of her head, she heads in the direction her tricorder is leading them.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*OPS*: Coordinate that effort with the station.

INFO: Upon passing through the UT, the message comes out "We mean you no harm, please stop killing us... We mean you no harm, please stop killing us..."

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at Sulek:: Sulek: What the ?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: What? ::Looks at OPS::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: As they make their way to the upper deck, she motions toward one of the halls and allows her security detail to go first.... not that they would willingly let her otherwise, problem with being married to their boss.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CEO: Wait one .. ::reads the comm then patches it through to the speakers on the bridge::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::He looks at Pangborn:: XO: Intelligence?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Prepares to modify the pulses to be defensive only.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Stand down.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::replays the COMM for the CO and XO over the UC on the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Modifies in case but holds waiting for the order.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Is would seem so....::uses the operations console to try and establish two way communications with whatever/whoever that was::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::stops firing the pulse on his end::
Sec_PO2_Decker says:
@CNS: Has our subject moved?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Going to defensive pulse only until further orders.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO: See if there is some way to contain the 'beings' without killing them. We may be dealing with a new life form here.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@Decker: No... we should see him any moment now.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Taps a few keys, following the OPS's example.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: Aye Sir on it.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Sets pulses to repel only and only if they get close to a core etc.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Tell them we'll stop but they must not attack our people or power
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: As they turn a corner, she sees the CSO down, not moving. Pausing she scans him.:: Decker: He is unconscious. Put on the restraints and we will beam to medical.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CO*: Captain I think we can send back a translated message across the same channel. ::sets up a channel for the Captain to respond::

INFO: The computer is ready to relay message back using the pulses

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Contacts medical to prepare for the CSO::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@*CO*: We have found him and are heading for medical.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Beings: We will stop. You must stop as well.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Watches as security secures the CSO::

ACTION: The beings respond to the commanding officer: "We won't attack your people, but without your energy we will die..."

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