CAPTAIN'S LOG - STARDATE 10710.02- SUPPLEMENTAL: I'm relieved to report that all crew is present and accounted for, but I'm less pleased to report that Halas is not. We are on some Halas-like construct of some sort, seemingly transported against or will. Presumably we are inside the alien vessel we encountered in the Caledonian system, but why it took us and what plans its masters has for us is unknown. The fact remains, the crew of the Orion might still be alive and our duty is to find them and get everyone out safely.

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CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Continues to tear apart his quarters looking for anything that might be his.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::In main engineering, trying to discern what is and is not working::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: On the bridge, at her station, looking with uncertainty at the captain.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::heading to the armory trying not to think too much about what's going on::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Standing outside the "armory," waiting for the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::standing in Sickbay, watching the medical staff go over the recovered crew one by one, trying to stay out of the way::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sees the Commander waiting up ahead.  Takes a deep breath and approaches::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Sees the CTO approach, steadies himself with his cane:: CTO: Lieutenant.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<Delete previous CSO comment.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Having discovered where the captain is, makes her way to medical.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Commander.  ::realizes that came out a little high pitched and clears his throat::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Refrains from raising an eyebrow:: CTO: Are you all right?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Hayward to the Captain
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::whispers::  CIV:  They are watching us.  ::looks up at the ceiling suspiciously::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the doors close behind her, she makes her way over to him a bit cautiously, given his earlier actions.::  CO: Captain...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shifts his youngest daughter to the other arm to answer the comm:: *CEO*: Ahkileez here. What have you got for me, Woody? ::glances at Senn to let her know to wait a second::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Stops and waits.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Well, I figured out that nothing here is real, it's all a mock up of some kind. Lifts and comms were jerry rigged to function, but everything else is fake. Including tricorders, and things not connected directly to the ship.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Taps his badge.:: *CO*: Captain its safe to say nothing I have works here in my quarters.  I've even checked my contract padds and they are all off line.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Sitting at the desk in her office.  Pushes buttons but nothing seems to work.  As she looks around she notices the few things she had are missing.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Looks up at the ceiling also::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
<W> CTO: ..... who?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Those... things... outside.  They got to be monitoring us here inside too, don't you think?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: And mechanical equipment?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Looks over his old calculator sitting on his desk and checks the mechanics.::  Self: Damn.  A cheap copy at best...  ::stands and looks over at the door panel.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: It's almost all fake. The lifts, which require computer control, were rigged to be nominally functional. There are no working parts behind anything you see. Unless is something as basic as a hammer, it's not happening.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::changes over to the second channel:: *CNS*: Our combadges still seem to be working. Can we make do with them for the moment?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Picks up a picture on her desk and looks at it.  It looks similar to her husband but something is not right.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
CTO: Presumably. Also, presumably ... if they have the ability to disassemble our vessel, and re-create it in an almost perfect form ... they can also hear us whispering.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Patiently waits, watching the child in the captain's arms.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns as he switches back to the original channel:: *CEO*: Start cannibalizing all the solid equipment then. We'll see what we can do with them. And check the power sources for the lights. The energy has to be coming from somewhere.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO*:  Captain I'm finding some of the equipment does work.  I'm looking into a short list.  We know that the comm badges will not transmit out side the ship unless we have a complete working sensor platform.  Unless we can find the parts to build one we are blind and deaf.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Right.  Well.....  ::stops looking around suspiciously::  To hell with them.  I'm going to get some teams out and see if any of our weapons are actually functional.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::pries open the door panel and looks to see what is making the door open and close.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Nods:: CTO: Try not to damage anything. I've noted that most of our staff seems to be proficient in hand to hand combat ... might I recommend also supplying them with make-shift physical weaponry, in case we need it?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::taps her combadge to see if it works.::  *CNS*: Counselor see if you can work on a way to contact our captors.  Work with Commander Hayward and see what you can come up with.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Aye captain
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: stands next to his "console" on the bridge and looks around, humming quietly to himself ::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Like what?  Pointed sticks?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CNS*: We can get around that. We'll have to reconfigure the combadges to take off the relay controls. It's trying to transmit through the ship and getting nowhere. Without them our range should be considerably increased.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  I am finding a pattern as to what works and what doesn't.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Blinks as the child stares back at her.  She looks down, a bit uncomfortable.  She had no experience whatsoever with children.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::begins an inventory of all tools and the like that are non mechanical and functional. Attempts to find the power source for life support::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Steadies himself now on his actual real leg, shaking somewhat from the struggle, and offers his cane:: CTO: If it helps.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CNS*: Share your findings with Commander Hayward. Between the two of you, I'm sure you can scrounge something up.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Drops the panel cover and moves over to the desk.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CNS*: Ahkileez out. ::closes both channels and brings his attention back to the present:: CSO: Sorry for the wait, Lieutenant Senn. You wanted to see me?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::chuckles::  CIV:  Thank you Commander. ::enters the armory::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Commenting on the counselors thought.:: CO: What works appears to be what is needed and what does not, is what we would not need.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Picks up the desk chair and hits the wall just under the door panel.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Can't hold it forever, and nearly gives way ... drops the cane to the ground, and uses it to support his weight:: CTO: No problem. ::Follows, resisting a smile. Remembers the friendship of a past Tactical Officer named Calder::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  You asked for a working hypothesis...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Lieutenant are all your personnel accounted for at this time?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::drops the chair as it hits the wall.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: CSO: Yes, that part of the hypothesis Renor can work out for himself. As for the other, go ahead... ::shifts the child slightly:: ...shoot.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notes that the tactical squads are assembling::  *XO*:  Just checking now.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::rips a light out of it's socket, only to find it still shines, and there is no power source::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Waves her hand outward:: CO: Have you ever been to a show where they have models of ships and other things?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Exits through the door and looks for an access equipment panel.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Self:  Damn I wish I knew this ship better...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Keep me posted.  Once you have completed your check begin checking our weapons status if they have left us with any.  If not begin gathering anything you can for makeshift weaponry.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Takes a pencil in his left hand and tries to draw a straight line down the middle of a blank piece of paper...his tongue lolling out a bit at the corner of his mouth in intense concentration::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
*XO*:  Will do.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CSO: I have.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Looks like everyone is accounted for.  How many do you need to search the ship deck by deck?
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Doesn't bother to correct the Commander that they are his squads as the Chief of Security, but no matter ... feels that the CTO needs this at the moment. After all, he isn't too certain these people before them actually exist anyway::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Opens the access panel and crawls in.::  Self:  Power sources.  There has to be some in here someplace...  ::Takes a look around at the power conduits.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: My brother liked those types of things... ::shrugs not really understanding why::  It is my guess, we are now one of those models and we are on display.  Beyond the... whatever of ships, there are beings who seem to just be... watching us.  Why could be a couple of reasons from curiosity, like a zoo creature to adding us to a collection to <c>
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<c> us being a science experiment.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Captain, I don't have much good news. None of the things that *are* working should be. There is no power source to the lights, the lifts, anything.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
*XO*:  Tactical personnel are all accounted for.  I'll get back to you on the weapons.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
CTO: Twelve should be fine, Lieutenant. Take the rest, and guard the bridge crew, if you would.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged Lieutenant.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Right.  ::doesn't add that he hadn't thought of that::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Passes by with her PADD - and a sheet of paper somehow "pasted" over it, and notices the CMO and his unusual expression::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Pauses::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: Come with me Lieutenant.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Excuse me, one second. ::taps his badge:: *CEO*: The power has to be coming from somewhere, Woody. If it's not hard-wired it must be transmitted. We need to be able to tap into it. See what you can do about it.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: If this is a science experiment, then what do you suggest? Give them what they want, or rebel so they're forced to interact with us more directly?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::remembers that its not his job to think of that, and feels a little better about it::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Draws a horizontal line across the middle, dividing it into four sections...::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: It's not possible captain. As I said there is No power source. Nothing should be working
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Quietly::  MO:  Can I help you, Doctor?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO/XO*:  Captain no luck here everything is junk.  However I think I have an idea.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sends a team to the bridge::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
XO: Yes, ma'am :: follows ::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Go ahead Counselor any ideas at this point will help.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Since we do not know what it is they want.  However, if you are asking from the science point of view, I would smile prettily and ask you to be good so I can get my work done.  If you are asking from my personal point of view, well... I don't like playing puppet.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Takes note of the Captain, then turns back to the CMO, observing quietly:: CMO: Just...curious.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Turns to start spouting orders, then pauses:: CTO: Are you going to be all right? ::Seems more concerned then a Vulcan should be::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO/XO*:  I need more information on the other ship.  Can we construct a telescope from parts in the science lab and then take it out of the Halas?  I'd like to get a closer look at what’s behind the windows of the other ship.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: *CEO*: Alright. Well continue taking stock of the physical elements. Perhaps we can build some rudimentary tools and equipment from them. But don't start anything yet. I want to talk to you all collectively.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Acknowledged
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::swaps channels again::*XO/CNS*: That sounds like a good idea, Renor. T'Shara, what do you think?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Yeah, thanks.  It just ... being watched gets to me, you know.  ::flings open a weapons locker and gestures for a couple of remaining tactical types to commence inspecting them.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
MO:  Trying to devise a system whereby the medical technicians can take inventory of our medical supplies on hand.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Stands straight, observing his four-sectored sheet of paper critically::  MO:  Did you get the orders from the captain?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Leaves main engineering for the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CO/CNS;* Agreed I was just about to take Lieutenant Thursson and myself and head out there for a look anyway.  We will head to the science lab first.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Nods:: CTO: So noted. Focus on your job, Lieutenant, everything will pass fine. I'm sure our Captain will ... make sure we make it out of this all right.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*XO/CO*:  Well if we have glass from the science labs I can get us enough metal piping from the empty power conduits.  A telescope should be easy.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods that she too would like to go and find out what is actually going on.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::nods as he begins stripping down a phaser rifle::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO/CNS*: Do it. And then meet us on the bridge.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CO/CNS*: Very good Counselor meet me in the science lab.  I'll see what we can come up with.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Nods, referring needlessly to her written notes upon her PADD:: CMO: Yes.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CO/CNS*: Aye sir.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Leans back over the biobed, writing "Hyposprays" in the top left corner, then looks up as Amica, passing by, slides him another small piece of paper with the results of what passes for a physical::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::drops Renor from the channel:: *XO*: Sorry about that, T'Shara, but it's time we get all the heads in the same room.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Tries to wiggle his way out of the conduit.::  *CO/XO*: ummm I'm a little stuck in this conduit, but will be there shortly.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: I'm sure you caught part of that Lieutenant.  Let's make our way to the science lab and see what we can come up with to make a telescope.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::triple-taps his badge to open the shipwide access to all combadges:: *SHIPWIDE*: All Department Heads to the bridge. All other assistants and supervisors continue with your assigned duties.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::enters the Turbolift and waits for the FCO to enter.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods to Senn and then calls across to Welland:: CSO/CMO: Lieutenants, please come with me.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::grumbles::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
XO: Aye, Commander. :: follows the XO into the turbolift ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::crouches down and waves Kendi over, handing Juleah to her:: Kendi: Take your sister to your mother for me, sweetheart. I'll be back later.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods and follows.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Agreed sir.  I am taking Thursson with me to the science lab and then we will rendezvous back on the bridge with you.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Works on unscrewing some of the conduits to take to the science lab.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::exits the lift and enters the bridge, looks over at his station and thinks, why bother::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
<Kendi> ::hefts her baby sister easily:: CO: No problemo. ::smiles::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::instructs the remaining officers to inspect every single weapon then leaves the armory::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Stands to observe the sheet of paper again, stacking the note square handed to him by Amica::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
CTO: I'm going to inspect the rest of the ship with my squad. Let me know if the team -- er, crew ... determine anything more.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Quietly::  MO:  ...Did he mean you, or me?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  I assumed you'd be reporting to the bridge with the rest of the department heads.  ::looks at the CIV curiously::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CMO: Assuming it's related to the shipwide comm, I'd conclude he meant you.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::catches his wife's eye from across Sickbay where she's helping with the checkups and then exits with Senn and Welland::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::As the doors close behind them.::  FCO: We need to collect some of the glass beakers and see if we can cut them down some how and then polish them for a telescope we are going to make.  I think 3 or 4 should do for now.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Patiently waits at the lift.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
CTO: Essentially, Lieutenant, you are the Department head. Security is just an extension of Tactical. Let the Captain know that I'm going to make sure the rest of the ... "ship" ... is safe.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
MO:  Well...I guess one of us will have to go.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Covers his head as the conduit falls..::  Outloud:  Damn it!  Stupid piece of crap!
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Leans forward and whispers:: <W> CTO: Of course, if the rest of the crew turn out to be fake creations ... please come and retrieve me quickly, and forcefully.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Grabs the pipe and move out of the crawl space.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Starts to turn away to resume her work as the CMO leaves:: CMO: Your turn. I got to be kidnapped last  time.
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
XO: Yes, ma'am... :: hopes she doesn't expect him to actually help make the telescope... ::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Will do.  ::taps his combadge::  *XO*:  Weapons appear to be nonfunctional, but we're still going through the inventory.  ::heads towards a turbolift::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Picks up the long piece of conduit and makes his way to the science lab.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Nods, and heads out with his team of twelve::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Shrugs::  MO:  Okay.  ::Makes his way out, lagging behind Ahkileez and Senn, tucking the pencil behind his ear and carefully folding a few pieces of paper in his coat pocket on the way out::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Enters the science lab and pauses at the incoming comm.::  *CTO*: Acknowledged keep checking if they are all nonfunctional begin with the assistance of the CIVs team making makeshift weapons with whatever you can find.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::waits for some of the security staff to pile out of the lift and then enters with Senn and Welland:: TL: Deck 2.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::With amazing speed turns the corner to find himself in the science lab.::  XO/FCO:  Okay here is the conduit.  It might need to be cut, but it should be usable.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::enters a turbo lift, orders it to the bridge and hopes for the best::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Sidesteps past the security staff marching through the corridor, entering the turbolift along with the captain::
aTO_Krrn says:
::standing at Tac 1::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
*XO*:  One thing at a time, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CTO*: Aye Lieutenant.  Do what you can I'm confident you and your team can handle it.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::much to his surprise arrives on the bridge::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
"The Twelve": All right. So far all photon-based energy weaponry seem to be unresponsive to usage. Presumably because traditional battery packs and charging resources do not exist on this starship. It could be because our starship has been drained, or the more popular theory ... that this is, indeed, not the Halas.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Sets the conduit down on the table.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CNS: Counselor very good.  ::with a few beakers in hand.::  Well these should work now to only cut them down and smooth them out a bit to fit.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::busies himself looking around the bridge for monitoring devices while he waits for the others::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles as he guesses correctly, the turbolift spilling Welland and Senn on the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around the bridge:: All: Who's missing?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Most of us
aTO_Krrn says:
::nods to the CO as he enters::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: See if you can cut this one down.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
XO:  I'll return to the bridge and give them your status.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::turns::  CO:  Commander Selan is carrying out the deck by deck search.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Turns and makes his way to the bridge.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Begins smoothing out one of the glass pieces.::  CNS:  Very good counselor.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters the TL.::  Outloud:  Bridge.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
"The Twelve": Along the way, if you find any objects that could be removed to create make-shift weaponry as per the XO's request ... please do so. Just make sure it does not harm our team, nor the rest of the vessel, to remove said objects. Am I understood?
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
<"The Twelve"> ALL: Yes, sir! ::All cry out at once::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Exits onto the bridge.::  CO:  Here sir.
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Quietly makes her way to the bridge.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::continues surreptitiously checking for monitoring devices::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: works on the beaker the XO gave him ::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::His mouth quirks in a near grin at the response:: ALL: Let's move out, then.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around the bridge at the officers, some standing at their stations, others taking a spot elsewhere:: All: Let's bring everyone up to speed.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Assists the next crewmember into sickbay, giving the crewman a comforting and encouraging smile:: Crewman: All right. I'm just going to takes some basic vitals. Just sit tight.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::With surprising speed, he exits the "armory" via cane ... his team of twelve following, six on either side of him::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Thus far, it seems that none of the ship's advanced equipment is operational. The 'guts', as they are, have been removed.
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Finds a place out of the way and listens.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Takes the crewman by the wrist and begins counting out the pulse, keeping track both of her timing of the seconds passing, and the pulse::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Certain equipment seems to be powered by unknown means, but so far our combadges and so forth continue to operate in proper order.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
The ship seems to be our main source of difficulty at the moment, so we'll have to stop looking for external sources and look a little closer to home. And firstly, we must make the assumption that they want us alive and are avoiding harm come to us.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Leaning against her console, listens.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Continues with grinding the glass down to smooth it out.::  Self: I see the Counselor got the easy job.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: I believe we can use that to our advantage. Does anyone disagree?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Umm... Captain.  There is a distinct possibility they are watching and listening to us right now.
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: looks for a way to use his knife to assist him in working on the beaker... but decides that might not work ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CTO: We must assume so, but there is hardly any facility to do otherwise at the moment. I'm sure you're not all interested in having T'Shara and I meld your minds together. I don't want to do it either.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::leans back on his console and sighs:: ALL: I don't think were even on the Halas anymore
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::eyes widen in horror at the mere notion::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  Captain.  I am looking more out side of this ship.  With all due respect there is nothing here but useless junk.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: All lights on the Halas go out.  Nothing at all functions even that which previously did.  Combadges, lifts, sporks, etc are useless.  The ship is dark and silent.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
Self: Son of a $%#&@
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Outloud:  Damn this is great.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::clenches his fists::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
ALL: No one move. You may step on a spork. And that would be beneficial to no one.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Considers someone blew a fuse.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
<Security #4> CIV: Sir?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::raises his voice in the dark:: All: Get a hold of yourselves! Maybe they’re listening and want to see how we'll react.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
Security #4: Yes, mister?
aTO_Krrn says:
aloud:: I believe humans used something called candles when the lights went out...do we have any?
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
<Security #4> CIV: What's a spork?
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
Security #4: Only God knows, officer. Only God knows.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: In the dark silence the ship feels very much like a set built for a play.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: We're not as helpless as we think we are. I'm living proof of it.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
Outloud:  Yay, I love the dark.  Just like home.  ::Wishes he could shoot the CO a smirk.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Stands a bit straighter, vainly looking around in the darkness, but seems relatively unperturbed::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
All: We can burn my station for all it's worth. Anyone got a light?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::despises himself for feeling this vulnerable::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: stops working on the glass and stands in place, hoping the lights will come back on ::
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Touches the mind of the children, making sure they are calm, then smiles to herself.  As usual, to them it is just an adventure.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CEO:  We can rub two sticks together.  I got some cheep imitation wood furniture in my quarters.
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Remains quiet in the darkness, both hands clasped around the handle of his cane. He listens to the rhythmic breathing of the security personnel around him ... a cacophony of air intake and outtake:
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: The fact that I'm still alive means they haven't made a perfect job of it. The artificial heart in my chest is still running. It's computer and power cell are intact.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Stop looking to the ship for the answers. It's just our environment now, not our friend and not our resource.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The only light on the bridge is a soft blue glow from the area where Dr Ahkileez was standing.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: We need to start thinking more.... personally.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
All: What is that? ::points at the blue light::
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Slowly her eyes move, looking for the source of the glow near her.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notices a faint light and turns towards it::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Considering what they were working on before the lights go out and is careful with what she touches.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Feels the pulse of her patient skip more quickly, and hears his breathing quicken, as the lights go out:: Crewman: It's all right. We'll just continue. ::Places her hand against his forehead, then neck, to detect his general temperature:: Have you encountered any dizziness or lightheadedness recently?
Dr_Ahkileez says:
<delete the last line>
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: We have capabilities. T'Shara and I have excellent hearing and sense of smell. Renor has excellent low-light vision. My wife's unfortunate accident five years ago has left her with an artificial eye. I assure you, she can see everything we can't.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Take what you have and use it. We're not going to play by their rules. We're going to play by ours.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::moves over to the emergency lockboxes and pries on open.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks curiously at the doctor, wondering what story she had to tell.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::feels resourceless at the moment::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::stands there feeling useless::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: My wife will lead you to the EVA equipment. We'll get those and go outside.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: Ok I realize it is dark in here but there has to be a way out of here if we are careful.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As quickly as the darkness had come a piercing blue/green light fills the interior of the Halas all at once, blinding the entire crew.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Finishes checking the wrist lights and close the lockbox.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::shies away from the light::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::covers his eyes::
aTO_Krrn says:
::hisses and covers his eyes::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::turns.::  Self:  What the....  ::covers his eyes.::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
Self: Agh :: closes eyes ::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Squints his eyes closed, covering them with his arm::
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
Outloud: Argh! ::Covers eyes with one hand::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::blinks for a second before the nictitating membrane of his second eyelid covers his eyes::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::closes her eyes putting her hand over them.::  Self: What the...
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Gradually senses the rests of the sickbay staff bumping and stumbling a bit through the ward, closing in on her position...but continues the crewman's exam:: Crewman: And how has your appetite bee-- ::Taken aback by the light, but her eyes remain open::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Stay where you are, don't move around! ::tries to look around in the light::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Just retains her contact with the crewman and reaches out toward the nearest medical technician and rests her hand on her shoulder::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::can barely make out the shapes of the crew standing near him and looks around for sign of other movement:: All: Everyone sound off!
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
Aloud: Here!
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: With her one true eye closed, she looks around.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The intense light seems to last only a few minutes, but as it fades, the crew find themselves in fabricated replicas of Starfleet barracks.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Aloud:  Here, sir.
aTO_Krrn says:
Aloud:: Here, sir
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Takes a moment and then blinks her eyes, opening them as her inner-eyelid shields her from the brightness of the light.  She begins to look around.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::was about to reply until the scene changed::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: to no one.:: Lovely... just lovely...
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
Self: What the....
CIV_LtCmdr_Selan says:
::Looks around::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::starting to get angry::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Keeps his eyes covered as he tries to get used to the brightness.::  Outloud:  Presen...  ::Looks around.::  Well I'm in a barrack.  If that what everyone else sees them I'm here as well.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: It would appear someone has been doing their homework.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Removes his arm from before his eyes, blinking a bit as his eyes adjust::
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Walks over to Jyg::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::blinks and lifts his inner eyelids back:: CO: So it would seem... ::looks around:: This doesn't look like the main barracks on Mars, but it's definitely one of ours. All: Wait here. CTO: Come with me. ::heads for the door::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Looks around as the light fades.::  FCO: Ok is it just me or are we no longer in the science lab.  ::Looks around at the barracks surrounding them.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CSO:  Or they have downloaded everything off of our computers.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::squeezes his wife's hand to assure her he'll be right back::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Blinks a bit as she takes in the change in scenery::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
<scenery
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
>
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::follows the CO, his fists still clenched::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
<CSO on previous>
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Waits::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: looks around as the light dims and his eyes adjust :: XO: Ma'am... is it just me or are we in some sort of barracks?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Her inner eyelids go back to the way they were.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
<delete last>
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Taps her combadge:: *CMO*: Raeyld to Welland...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks past the rows of racks and out to the door, looking outside...
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes a seat on the bed.::  All:  Well at least we have a place to rest.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::begins pacing, simply to work off his anger::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Realizes her hand has simply patted her uniform:: Self: Hm.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
Sickbay staff and patients: All right, let's line up and I'll get a record of everyone we have here, before we move out.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps through the door to the outside::, looking at the other, doubtlessly identical barrack structures::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: It's not just you I see it as well.  ::Begins to tap her combadge.::  Self:  Well so much for communicating with the others.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands and runs after the CO.::  CO:  Captain a word please.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Slowly turns around, looking.  Contemplatively::  Hmmm... much better replication.  I wonder... maybe they had more time? :: Looks at the counselor::  After all, we did kind of push them into taking us.  Maybe they were not ready...
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sits on a bunk::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
:: notices his knife his missing... :: Self: dangit, I'll have to get dad to send me the replication data for it again... :: sighs ::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Notes to herself which medical personnel are present, and gets the names of the few patients she's not as familiar with, and anyone else in their barrack:: Sickbay Barracks: All right, Amica, you and I will attempt to explore out of doors.  Rhyxx, you're in charge of inventorying any equipment in the barracks we may be able to make use of.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
<retract references to exterior in last two::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Moves over to Woody and takes a seat next to him.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at the locked door and turns back around to look at the others:: All: Get searching.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Catches up to the CO.:: CO:  Captain a word please.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Amica>  MO:  Understood, ma'am.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::still pacing restlessly::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
Sickbay Barracks: Van Kampen, choose your team and begin a thorough search of the barracks. Leave no pillow unturned.  Coordinate with Rhyxx if you find anything useful.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Begins a systematic search::
Dr_Ahkileez says:
<Jerni> MO: We are all right here.  And the little ones are hungry.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
FCO: Well I guess instead of sitting here we should look around and see if there is a way out of here or someway we can communicate with the Captain or anyone else of the crew.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps aside with Renor:: CNS: Yes?
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
XO: Yes, ma'am... :: begins to look around, kicking random things to see if they break ::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  Sir there might be 2 possibilities here.  Both we should discuss as discreetly as possible.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
Sickbay Barracks: All right then, Jerni. You're in charge of testing out the barracks replicator. I don't think any of us have eaten for awhile. Your siblings will assist you.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Tugs on his jacket, crouching down to have a look underneath the bunks::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels a bit of nostalgic thrill at the environment but tries not to show it:: CNS: And those are?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Sits and just watches.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::begins to throwing pillows and covers around, moving things in search of anything.::
Dr_Ahkileez says:
<Jerni> :: With a nod, waves her hand to the others and they all move to the replicator, thinking about cookies and cakes and ice cream.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Pillow fight? ::look of odd glee on his face::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  We could be dealing with a society that can create mass hallucinations.  This would explain some of the findings.  They have us all asleep someplace and are implanting the same mental signals.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
Sickbay Barracks: And Sren, start looking for an alternative escape route. Even if the door opens, I'm not too keen on walking right out the front door. Look for windows, loose panels, any sort of tubes...Any other way to depart our location.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  The other possibility is that this is a mass hologram.  Kind of like our holosuites, but the physics are not quite the same.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
Sickbay Barracks: Sokov, attempt to find a way to establish communication with any of the rest of the crew. If there are any telepaths in our midst, find out. Also, alternative means.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<delete last>
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CNS: The first is unlikely. I'd probably be able to tell if it were mental. At least if its basis were telepathic. I'm with you on the second. This is a large simulation. But if it is, it means there’s some equipment behind here somewhere. An equivalent of our Arch that we can access.
Dr_Ahkileez says:
:: Moves over to the CSO and takes a seat next to her.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  Well I think they could be using a form of neuro-supressor.  Even the telepaths could be blocked.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
CO:  we can't rule that out all together sir.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around:: CNS: No, we can't do that at all.

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