USS Halas 10705.22

SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Bill Davis as Lieutenant Commander Davis
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Curtis
Karri Scotti as Lieutenant Senn

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant JG. Arinoch
Brandy Moore as Ensign Blood

<SMDave> 
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<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::hauling Arinoch toward the lift with a pair of security officers:: SEC: Move it!
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::standing at this point:: ACO: Captain, we've got to do something here.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Looks back at the burning shuttle.:: Self: Okay time to get out of here. ::Turns and begins to run the opposite direction of the shuttle.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::not even bothering to put up a fight at this point, deciding he'd take his chances with this old bucket's security systems later::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::places hands on hips and waits for orders::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::orders the lift to Officer Country and then stands in front of the door, the phaser still drawn:: SEC: Are you going to make me wait for an answer?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Manages to make it a few 100 ft before placing his hands on his sides and stopping for a breath.:: Self: Okay this is not going well....
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Watches as the security officers and Lieutenant Curtis take Arinoch away. Turns to Commander Davis and walks over.:: OPS: What do you suggest Commander? We are doing everything we can. If you are referring to Renor
well... ::arms crossed as she walks over to him.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::gestures to the Captain with one hand - his left hand:: ACO: We can't leave him down there. If he's even alive, he's completely defenseless to whatever we are up against.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: You have your orders Commander. I need you to scan the open comm channel that was between the Halas and his shuttlecraft. Look for any bio or neural traces.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
::Runs another sample through the specimen scanner::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::just stands there, not moving all that much:: ACTO: If you're placing me under arrest, sir, then respectfully I'll wait for legal counsel.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::shakes head, unable to understand the decision:: ACO: You're potentially wasting the life of one of our crew members on the off-chance we are able to receive some glimmer of hope from scans and comm channels.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::places hands on hips:: ACO: I know there are a lot of unanswered questions, but now there's a life on the line.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*MO*: Ensign I need you to begin working on a neural inhibitor. See if you can come up with a vaccination of sorts to block any form of telepathic mind control. And ensign I need that yesterday.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::shrugs:: SEC: Have it your way. ::leans off the door as it pings and then steps out of the lift, letting the security offices escort Arinoch out before taking up a position behind him:: You could save the commander a lot of headache if you just get through this now.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
::Smacks the console lightly with the palm of her hand, as the result comes up negative again:: *ACO*: Already on it, sir.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Commander we have more crew here and I'm not willing to risk our current crew aboard the Halas. The Counselor will be fine on the planet if he made it through the crash he will get through whatever is there.
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The CNS finds himself in a remote area of the planet. The terrain is rocky with sporadic vegetation, the smell of rotting eggs, and the sounds of various small life forms.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Our priority is to find a way to stop what is controlling us and once we do we will be able to rescue Renor effectively without putting anyone else in harm’s way.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*MO*: Keep me posted.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
*ACO*: Aye. ::Consults another schematic of the brain, and calculates another formula::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Walks along slowly looking over the terrain. ::Pulls out his medical tricorder and gives a little prayer before turning it on.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at T'Shara in disbelief, and then looks down at the deck and thinks for a moment, contemplating a rash response::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACTO: Nothing to go through. I can say I never went near those controls 'til I'm blue in the face. I know a tiny bit of law, too, lieutenant. My statement versus the ships own logs?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::walks along behind Arinoch:: *Security*: This is Curtis. Have Lieutenant Arinoch's clearances been removed yet?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: If you have a problem with the orders Commander. I will note it in my log and have you relieved from your duty shift.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Tries to scan the area to determine the smells location.::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: Long-range sensors detect a small vessel approaching the system at high warp.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: I'll tell you where you can note it...::stops, not wanting this shift to end in drunkenness in his quarters and unable to help figure out what the hell is going on::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<SECURITY> *ACTO*: Yes sir. We've sent a team down with a bolt for his quarters as well. They should meat you there soon.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns and sits back down at his station::
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
::Runs the next sample through the scanner::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::watches as the Computer visually beeps at him, and he looks at the display in front of him::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*Security*: Good work. Curtis out. ::turns his attention back to Arinoch:: SEC: Then why hide behind an advocate if you see the futility of it? Just tell us why you did it. Or are you going to keep claiming you didn't know?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::raises an eyebrow and turns back around to face the main view screen.:: OPS: Find the answers Commander.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::observes sensor data coming in:: ACO: There's a ship approaching, Captain - coming in quite fast, too..
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::scans the ship, trying to determine more details as it approaches::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Take us to yellow alert Commander. Can you tell if they have been able to detect us yet?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACTO: Like I said, I'll wait for legal counsel. Or some evidence I'm not the only one who hasn't lost my bloody mind.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::patches through the ship's Tactical control quickly and brings the ship's alert status to yellow::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Uncertain, Captain...::watches as the computer's sensors provide more detailed information:: It appears to be a shuttle, perhaps large enough to be a runabout.
<MO_Ens_Blood> 
Self: All right...That's a little more response to the paracortex.. Let's try... ::Inputs a few deviations to the last formula::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Continues to look over the tricorder before it goes dead again.:: Self: Almost a nice spot for a summer home. Well if the locals didn't want to kill us. <OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: The computer can't match it to any previously contacted ship.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
SEC: Like you said, the computer doesn't.... ::trails off as he hears the alarm start to sound:: Self: What the devil?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at the console again and brings about the ship's course, relative to the Halas and the planets in the system:: ACO: It's heading right for the planet - Warp 8.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*BRIDGE*: Curtis to Bridge. Why are we on Yellow Alert?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Helm: Keep us in lunar orbit. I want us on the opposite side of the planet from the incoming ship.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
<Helm>: Aye Captain.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::tenses just a touch as the alarm sounds, but doesn't try anything... quite yet::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*ACTO*: We have a fast moving unidentified ship moving into the system. Once you are done with Arinoch we need you on the bridge immediately.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Sensors detect five life signs, and average sensor capabilities. Our position relative to the planet may be obscuring us from their sensors at the moment.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*ACO*: Yes ma'am, right away.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
::Steps onto the bridge, glancing around a bit frustrated.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
SEC: Let’s get you put away then. ::nods to the security men to carry Arinoch toward his quarters while he moves ahead to unlock the door with his own security code::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::frowns, noting that there sensors may be affected by the alignment as well; his eyes remain fixed on the console::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks over the terrain trying to figure out the next place to go before the Halas crew comes to rescue him.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Notices the CSO step onto the bridge and nods.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
ACO: Commander, I have the holodeck ready for the transfer signal.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::gives the two individuals being his escorts a look, but still doesn't resist::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::glances into the empty quarters to give it a cursory look over before Arinoch is confined there::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::as he waits for any additional information on the ship or shuttle, he accesses the comm signal between the ship and Renor's shuttle as the Captain ordered, scanning for bio or neural traces::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The satellite under observation in engineering unexpectedly powers up and small lights begin flashing on exposed circuits .
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CSO: Acknowledged Lieutenant. Do you have that alarm code setup yet to notify us when something is trapped within the buffers?
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
ACO: I have one of my people working on it. It is only a minor modification from the standard warning already set. It is just adding in another set of parameters.
<SMDave> 
ACTION: A junior engineer reports the event to the bridge.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::glances at the guards after they put him in:: Guards: Keep an eye on him. No one's to enter or leave this room once the bolt team gets here.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::console begins to beep again::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Begins to head to the mountain area to the north hoping to get a better look at the area.:: Self: A hot shower and a large brandy.... A hot shower and a large brandy...
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::frowns at the report from Engineering::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Captain, Engineering is reporting that the satellite down there has powered up for some reason.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CSO: Understood.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Guards> ::nod in assent and gesture for Arinoch to step away from the door::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
::Walks over to her station and logs in.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*ACO*: Curtis to T'Shara. Ma'am, I'm on my way up to the bridge.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Are the comms shutdown as I requested across the ship Commander?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::jogs down the corridor toward the lift::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::accesses communications and initiates a system-wide shut down of all communications::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::obliges, moving across the room to check his potentially missed communications::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Moves through the rocky area as quickly as a tired and hurt
Ferengi can.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: They should be now.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::pushes the call button and is pleasantly surprised that the car hasn't moved on yet and the door opens instantly:: ::hops in:: TL: Bridge.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Looks over at OPS:: CO: How do you want to proceed if all communication is shut down?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CSO: The old fashion way face to face
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Guards> ::look up as another team of guards arrive with a manual bolt for the door, stepping aside while the team fits it::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
ACO: Ummm... no, I was talking about the exterior communication and the routing. Everything is set.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::goes to call up the communications addressed to him, and is cut off when the system shuts down:: Self: Great... *now* who's playing with ship systems...
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::rushes out of the lift as it arrives on the bridge, quickly moving to the station Arinoch was just removed from::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::half-turns back towards T'Shara:: ACO: There were no bio or neural traces found in the communications between the shuttle and the Halas.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CSO: No that part will stay active Lieutenant. My theory is that the Curin are controlling us somehow through our comm badges via the satellites. So if we shutdown the internal comms that should alleviate the problem or we hope.
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The newly arriving vessel slows to impulse speed and enters orbit of Currin 4.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Glances at Curtis then back to the captain::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Nods::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::half-turns again, this time back to his console; he pulls at his collar a little bit, starting to get the impression that this is a genuine waste of time::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
OPS: My part is done, your turn then.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::slides down a slight rocky embankment, then continues his walk towards the mountains.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::tracks the ship on the few incoming sensor streams::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::gets up, and goes to order a coffee from the replicator... if he's going to be here a while, might as well get comfortable::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::scans the shuttle/ship again as it enters orbit:: ACO: The incoming ship has taken orbit around Currin 4. Sensors detect one life-sign.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::half-turns again:: ACO: Apparently with Andorian and Human ancestry..
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::turns around from his station and looks to the captain:: ACO: Ma'am, should we interrogate the vessel for some identification?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at Senn:: CSO: To what are you referring?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::turns around and faces Commander Davis.:: ACTO: Yes, Open the one secure channel that passes through the transport filters. Contact them and see if you get a reply.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
OPS: Rerouting... you know... the comms through the transporter buffer and to the holosuite?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::looking back at the main viewer as she stands arms crossed in front of her chair.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::contemplates making use of one of his prism tricks, but decides whether or not that'd cause all manner of security headaches, there'd be way too many questions::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::shakes his head again and turns back to his console::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::accesses the Communications systems::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::nods:: ACO: Yes ma'am. ::turns back around and finds the secure channel she's referring to and activates it, interrogating the vessel's identification transponder and waits for the automated reply::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::links Communications to the holodeck::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::calls down to the front:: OPS: Any response, Commander?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Makes his way to the halfway point and takes a seat.:: Self: Okay this looks like a good spot to wait. ::Takes out the tricorder from his pack and tries to turn it on.::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
ACO: Ma'am, if you have no objection, I would like to pop down to the holosuite and see how this might pan out.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::checks::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACTO: Nothing.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::directs all incoming transmissions directly to the Holodeck specified by Senn, then makes preparations to isolate any foreign signals::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::curses that bloody admiral for assigning him here, just because there wouldn't be questions::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Notices the tricorder not responding and taps it gently on the ground.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::frowns and then seeks the captain's attention again:: ACO: Ma'am, the Federation is loaded with regulations that require identifying transponders for
ships operating in our space. This ship has turned it off or has none - both of which is illegal and warrants sanction.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Pulls out his broken comm badge and pulls out the metal bit before working on opening it.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::sets up an automatic filter for non-familiar signals or emissions, directing them to the transporter buffer instead of the holodeck::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CSO: Aye, Lieutenant.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns towards Senn:: CSO: We should be just about ready..
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The CNS's tricorder begins to operate.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::goes back over to the console, and checks to see exactly what he still has access to::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
OPS: Give me a few minutes to make it to the holosuite before you start... :: Slips through the lift doors.::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks at the Tricorder as it springs to life.:: Self: Great now you work.... ::Pries the top of his badge off and begins to mess with the electronics a
bit.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::finishes setting up the filter, and double-checks the modifications; he holds off on enabling everything for right now, though::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::hand hovering over the controls:: ACO: Ma'am, shall I bring the weapons and targeting sensors online?
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: As the lift stops she steps off and heads straight for the holosuite, given she could not contact Davis via the comm.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: What is the federation standing on unknown vessels contacting pre-warp civilizations?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::checks over the comm/holodeck link a third time briefly, then enables the changes, figuring that Senn has had enough time to get to the holodeck::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::looks dubious:: ACO: I can't see any situation under which it would be acceptable, Commander.
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Outside the door, activates the side panel for an interior view and reading.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Right Lieutenant. Bring us to red alert. Target their engines and wait for my command to fire.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Helm: Take us out of orbit set heading to Currin 4.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
<Helm>: Aye Ma'am laying in course now.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: We've activated the holodeck link into communications, Captain. Lieutenant Senn should be able to access the holodeck at any time.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::smiles:: ACO: Yes ma'am.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Thank you Commander.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: I want those disabled. Have a boarding party ready.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::brings the targeting sensors online and powers up the weapons, reaching over to the alarm console and hits the one at the top::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Open a hailing frequency.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::accesses Communications and directs the computer to open a channel to the ship:: ACO: Hailing frequency open, Captain.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*SECURITY*: Boarding party to Transporter Room 2 and standby for action. ::gets a lock on the craft's engine and reaches over to touch the button Arinoch did to open fire::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: Unexpectedly, the Halas fires a sustained phaser burst at the unknown ship, destroying it.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*Unknown Vessel*: This is Commander T'Shara of the USS Halas. You are in violation of Federation Code 1683 Section B interfering with a prewarp civilization. You are hereby ordered to stand down. If you fail to reply to this or
make any movement to leave orbit you will be fired upon.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns immediately and looks at Tactical, knowing that T'Shara used the word "disabled" at least once::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Notices the ship explode on the viewer.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::without looking at console:: ACO: No response, Captain, on account of the ship being in a billion pieces.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Turns to the ACTO:: ACTO: What the hell just happened Lieutenant?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::looks at the controls, taking his hands off them:: ACO: I don't know...
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::stands, figuring this could not possibly have happened twice in one day by mere coincidence::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::picks up a PADD containing the latest security reports, latest meaning... before he was a jailbird, and has himself a look over them::
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Patiently waiting for something to happen... anything. Blank screens were rather the pits.::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Notices the bright explosion in the sky and hoping like hell it wasn't the Halas.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::thinks back to the sequence of events - hailing frequencies opened, and almost immediately the lieutenant fired on the ship::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Perhaps you were right, Captain..
<SMDave> 
ACTION: A strange figure materializes on the Halas' bridge. The intruder alert alarms go off.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ALL: No weapons.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::rubs his fingertips lightly in disbelief:: ACO: Captain, I didn't fire... I don't know wh.... ::feels the hair on his arm prick up and hears gasps behind him and turns around::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::watches as something begins to shimmer behind the Captain; he moves in between T'Shara and the figure::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The figure is a tall male, wearing a black jumpsuit with many pockets. He has dark gray hair, flaxen complexion, and two antenna at the
top of his head.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::curses as he hears the alarm, and decides to hell with it, starts looking for an access panel or something of that sort::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::reaches for the phaser in his waist band::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The figure merely stands near the main viewer with arms folded, saying nothing.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::doesn't have a weapon on him, and wonders why he got in the line of fire in the first place::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Looks at the figure.:: Alien: I'm Commander T'Shara of the USS Halas. Are you the one responsible for taking over my crewmen?
<CSO_Lt_Senn> 
:: Lifts her hand to tap her comm. badge only to lower it with a sigh as she remembers she would have to do it the old fashion way... hmmm... a cell phone?::
<Frax> 
ACO: I am Frax. Are you the one responsible for destroying my ship?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::still standing in the way, ready to rush this fool right through the viewer since he has no other way to fight him::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::finds himself an access conduit, and starts to remove the covering::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: While the phaser fire did come from this vessel. Something has been controlling our crewmen since arriving at Currin 4.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::closes his fingers over the phaser and slowly draws it out of the holster::
<SMDave> 
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