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USS Seleya 10505.29

"What the...?" - Part 8

SUMMARY: The Seleya and Phoenix is heading for Starbase 21. The Captain is in his ready room consulting with SFC & the President. Deleah has made it known she's not happy with the current state of affairs, but she's at the Seleya's mercy...

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CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::On the bridge standing at his console, idly tapping the different settings on the console browsing through the readings of the phoenix vessel::

Host Deleah says:
@::Waits in silence to see what's going to happen next::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@ ::At the helm of the phoenix, monitoring her systems::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::On the bridge, in his seat::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Whistles the fourth movement of Beethoven’s ninth symphony under his breath feeling ready and inspired for battle::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Looking around the bridge of the Phoenix, wondering how she can help Deleah::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::On the bridge looking around::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO* :Ensign Nadex have you had an opportunity to dig into the third security layer of the Phoenix computer system?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@ ::Aloud:: Self: What an amazing ship.... ::hears the comm go off, then taps his badge:: *CTO*: Not yet, I wanted to be sure that I had all systems stabilized first. I am ready to proceed if everything is ready on your end.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Spots the CMO:: CMO: Doc, you wanna go over? ::Motions to the Phoenix on the viewscreen::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
XO: If I can yes, I'm curious about our "guest".

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Do you think its possible I can at least get audio and video back? Its getting very boring looking at the inside of my column.~~~

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@:Grins: ~~~Deleah: I can imagine.  How can I help?~~~

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Nods:: CMO: Get yourself to transporter room one, report to counselor Modalis when you beam over.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO* Well I have been trying to analyze the data that we gathered so far and I came to the conclusion that the third layer might actually contain a key into a decryption. As far as i can scan from here you did a great job on stabilizing the Phoenix.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CNS* Darklighter to Modalis.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
XO: Will do.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@*XO* :Modalis here.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Nods to the XO then boards the TL:: TL: TR one.

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Well, the schematics is in the computers. All they need to do is reroute the visual and audio cortex hookups through junction 34. If your Captain feels its a risk, you can check against the schematics before doing it.~~~

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@~~~Deleah: I'll see what I can do.~~~

Host Deleah says:
@~~~CNS: Thank you. You are a dear.~~~ ::a faint chuckle sounds in Roalla's mind::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CNS* Counselor I'm sending Dr Atreides over, with Lt A'an returning to the ship ill I'm putting you in command of the away team, make sure he reports to you upon his arrival.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
     @*CTO*: Thank you, Ensign. I will let you know if I find anything interesting. ::Begins to sort through the computer's  databanks::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@*XO*: Sir?

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO* If you need a hand you know where to find me, Drum out.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Exits the TL and walks walks into the Transporter room, then steps onto a pad::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Searches the databanks for a clue into the third layer::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CNS* It's either you or the CEO and given your link with Deleah and your the senior officer command falls to you, if you don't want to i can always give command to Mr Nadex.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@ *XO* Sir.  Yes, sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@*CEO* Ensign Nadex, Commander Darklighter has placed me in command of the Away team.  I need you to reroute the visual and audio cortex hookups through junction 34.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CNS* Call if you need assistence, Darklighter out.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
Transporter_Operator: Beam me over.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The CMO disappears in a swirl of blue sparkles and reappers on the Phoenix moments later.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Turns around:: CNS: Aye sir, if you're sure...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks over his shoulder:: CTO: How's it look? Anything ahead of us?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Tries not to jump with her nerves::  CEO: Oh, I'm sorry - I thought you were elsewhere.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Looks around and spots Ensign Modalis:: CNS: Evening Ensign.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Scans ahead:: XO: Nothing on scanners sir, I'm keeping a close eye on the Phoenix itself too.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::smiles slightly:: CNS: It's alright. Shall I proceed?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Swallows, hard::   CEO: Sir.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CMO: Welcome aboard the Phoenix, doctor.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@CNS: Thanks, anything you can tell me about her?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CMO: Well, the entity isn't just connected to the ship.  She is the ship.  They think and act as one being.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Walks over to the science station to perform some data analyses::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CEO: Proceed.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@CNS: Aye, sir. ::Punches in the commands to reroute the data flow::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Very good, keep an eye on those scanners, i don't want any unwanted guests popping by to have a look at our friend there.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@CNS: Interesting, how long have they been connected?

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: A rousing military march plays at top volume, ending in a trumpet flourish of amazing complexity. Screens around the cabin light up and the image of a young-ish woman appears. She has raven black hair, a skin with a faint bluish tinge and large luminous green eyes. Not pretty, but not ugly either.

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: Thank you, thank you, thank you!

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Raises an eyebrow at the screen::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CMO: Hard to tell, although their thoughts are so interconnected it would appear to have been since bir-  ::stops as the music blasts and holds her ears::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@CNS: What's wrong?

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: If you like I could extend the deflector shield around the Phoenix so we look like just one ship passing by.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@::Gingerly takes her hands from her ears::  Deleah: You're welcome.

Host Deleah says:
@::Modulates her voice a bit:: All: Uhm, I'm sorry.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Is that better?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Looks at the Consellor::

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: You have no idea. As I said before. I am this ship, and the ship is me.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: A good idea but not needed, plus I’m not too keen on the idea of leaving out shields around the Phoenix giving it a nice shot at our ribs, if you get me.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: I'm pleased we could help.  How long have you been in hiding?

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
 XO: Right you are sir. ::Notices a power drain in the Phoenix systems grid:: XO: Sir there is something going on over there

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: There was just an increase in power usage on the Phoenix, it's flowing to the entity

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: I wasn't in hiding. There was an ion storm that knocked out some of the junction boxes, and I was drifting for a long time, until those... things came on board and stole me.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Pulls up master systems display while the conversation is going on and resumes his monitoring, keeping an ear open for anything of interest::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Where did you come from?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Checks his console:: CTO: No interference with the comm channels, Modalis would call if she's in trouble, is the power flow going else where? or just to the entity's chamber?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Takes his tricorder out and starts scans::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Just to the entity chamber, it's small but I wanted to report on it anyway, this whole situation makes me itch.

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: I'm from the Bilotarli system. I think its in what you call the Gamma Quadrant.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Keep an eye on it.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: How did you get this far out of the Gamma Quadrant?

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: About 10 years of travel. I was sent on a scouting mission that went wrong. Just where am I? I don't recognize the star configurations.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: We call this the Alpha Quadrant.  You are in territory of the United Federation of Planets.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Did this ship have a crew?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Walks out of the TL looking like he's been drug trough a knot-hole backwards::  XO: Permission to return to duty sir?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Transmits his data to a console in his office:

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks over his shoulder:: FCO: Feeling better?

Host Deleah says:
@::sighs slightly:: CNS: My last partner had died in one of our missions, and my government needed someone to go on a long term mission. I volunteered.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
FCO: Welcome back Eltee, how was decontamination ::Grins::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: What was the nature of your mission?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Grimaces::  XO:  Well, I'm not going to die........Least I don’t think so.

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: Would you mind if I said classified?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head as he heads to the helm, muttering to himself::  All: Damn, filthy  Pakleds....

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: FCO: Well if you feel up to it, you can return to the Phoenix.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: If I may interrupt, how old are you?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Of course not.  ::smiles::  Our missions are peaceful - we are here to seek out new life and new civilizations.  To learn about the galaxy and those within it.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Stops, does an about face and nods:: XO:  Aye sir

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO*: have you been monitoring the power system? There seems to be a small drain going from junction 34 to the entities chamber.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  Care to bring me up to speed sir?  I don’t want to head over there without knowing the situation.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@*CTO*: ::In a hushed tone:: Yes, I restored audio/visual access to the entity in control of this ship at the request of the counselor, that is probably the cause of the drain.

Host Deleah says:
@::The image on the screen smiles, then shifts subtly to look at the CMO:: CMO: I am 200 gretla. Uhm... I don't have a reference for that - I don't know how you measure your time units.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: I believe Modalis has managed to communicate with Deleah through normal means, Dr Atreides has joined the away team.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO*: Phew, thats a relief, here I was believing it was powering up some hidden system.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: Years generally if it comes to age.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Do you know anything about how you ended up inside a planet?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  Understood sir.  ::Heads into the TL::  TL:  Transporter room 1.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@CNS: Sir? We might make a small portion of our cultural database available to this entity to facilitate communication.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CEO: Thank you.  Proceed.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Sir I just got a report from Ensign Nadex, they restored the audio/visual systems to the entity, which explains the power drain

Host Deleah says:
::Scrunches her face like she's thinking:: CMO: I think it will be about 75 of your years.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Access the Seleya's computer through a secure link on his tricorder and downloads basic information from the cultural databanks:: Deleah: Here you go. ::uploads the data to the phoenix::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Steps off the TL and heads into Transporter Room 1, procures a tricorder and phaser and step onto the Pad::  Transporter room chief:  One to beam over to the Phoenix.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The FCO disappears in a swirl of blue sparkles, to appear on the Phoenix moments later.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Nods his head:: CTO: I knew Nadex would crack the ships systems sooner or later.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: I see, thank you. ::Makes a quick note::

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: I don't have the faintest idea. I don't have access to the information that was gathered after those creatures boarded me.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: Did they board you before or after you emerged from the planet?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Looks around, then makes his way over to the CNS, motioning for her to continue, then stands just behind her and listens::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: You mentioned a partner, so presumably your species doesn't spend its entire existence in one of these ships?

Host Deleah says:
::Looks at the CEO:: @CEO: I don't know what you did. I don't have access to that level of the computer. At the moment I only have video and audio. What I am telling you is from my personal memory, not the stuff saved in the computer.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Runs a checkup on all weapons' systems to feel safe.::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@FCO: Evening Sir. Feeling any better?

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: I don't know anything about a planet. What the idiots might have done was fire up the engines within range of the planet and blew it to pieces.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@Deleah: Well, your sensor logs seem to confirm what you are saying. Ehm, if I may ask... why is there a protective shell around this third layer?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Nods at the CMO::  CMO:  I'll live.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@CMO:  Anything to report?

Host Deleah says:
@CMO: I am one of the rare cases. It is all in the databanks, part of my cultural database.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@CNS: Is that possible with the power of your engines?

Host Deleah says:
@CEO: The protective shell is for my personal memories and for the most sacred part of my integration into this ship. I can only access parts of that area myself.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@FCO: Ok, but if you need anything... Not really, she's directly hooked into the ships systems, controls everything, life support is handled by the ship, more or less what we thought. Oh and she's about 75...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@:: Thinks to himself "With a ship powered by Zero-point energy?  Oh yeah, its possible...::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: So this partner, was he/she also part of a ship?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Nods at the CMO::  All:  Well.....that explains the crankiness a bit.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Nods at the FCO::

Host Deleah says:
@CNS: Dear, with these engines I can travel across a quadrant in 32 gretla... uhm. about 12 years.

Host Deleah says:
@CMO: My partner was the mobile part of the relationship. It was like a symbiosis. I'm the brain, he was the brawn. ::the image smiles:: As for the reason I'm in this shell...

Host Deleah says:
@All: This is what I would have looked like if I was not this ship.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Looks at Deleah's image::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: An image of a horribly disfigured alien appears, the hair growing in clumps, the limbs in contorted positions. Not a pretty sight at all.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Wonders why the designer didn't think to include chairs for the tactical console::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Self: Ah.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Steps up to stand next to the CNS::  Deleah:  I'm sorry to interrupt, but is it possible for us to provide you with control of everything onboard, save life support, propulsion and weapons?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Tries not to grimace::  Deleah:  I'm trying to get this mystery solved as quickly as possible and let you be on your way.

Host Deleah says:
@FCO: If you reroute the cables from junction 20984 through section 65843 and separate the signals, yes, you can do that. Its all in the schematics.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Nods::  Deleah:  Thank you.  ::Taps his combadge, then realizes the CEO is on the bridge::  CEO:  Ensign…

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: So the image we had before is an idealized representation or something to make us feel at ease?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Turns around:: FCO: Yes, sir?

Host Deleah says:
@FCO: My thanks to you.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::shifts in his sit:: aFCO: ETA to starbase 21?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@CEO:  I'd like you to try to give Deleah control of all non-essential systems.  Propulsion, Weapon systems and environmental controls especially.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@*CEO*:  She says rerouting cables from junction 20984 and separating the signals should do the trick.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@FCO: Aye. ::Accesses the required junctions, and activates them, but places an encryption barrier around the main systems:: FCO: Done.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
<FCO_Blake> XO: Um...::squints at his console:: 3 hours sir.

Host Deleah says:
@::the image of the non-deformed alien appears again:: CMO: That is an extrapolation of what I would look like if I didn't have all the deformities.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: So they're a result of being hooked up to the ship?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks at the FCO and raises an eyebrow and makes a note for the CMO to check the FCO's eyesight::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The image on the screen freezes for a moment, as Deleah accesses the information not available until now. A small cry of dismay is heard.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@Deleah:  Alright, you should be on line now....::Stops when he hears her cry::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Sir the database on the Phoenix is being accessed

Host Deleah says:
@CMO: I'm sorry, I was distracted. What did you want to know?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Deleah: Something wrong?

Host Deleah says:
@All: I'm sorry, I just saw in the sensor data what had happened. Did anybody live on that planet?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Looks at the CNS, a look of concern about Deleah's reaction::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@Deleah: There was a station on the planet.  No-one survived.

Host Deleah says:
@::Speaks with a dead sounding voice:: CNS: I see. I am sorry. ::Pauses a moment:: Would you please excuse me? I would like to be alone for a moment.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The screen shuts down without waiting for an answer.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO* Ensign it seems there is some activity behind the third security layer, did you break the encryption?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@All: Well that was interesting.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Raises an eyebrow::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
@::Turns the CNS:: CNS:  I can assume she's unhappy?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
@FCO: She is extremely upset by the loss of the people on the station.  She feels responsible for their deaths, as it was her engines that caused them.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@*CTO*: No. It is probably Deleah; we have restored her access to her memories. She says that the third layer contains only her personal memories, however I'm not sure if that's true or not. I will continue to look for ways to get in.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
*CEO* Ah, ok, thank you

Host Deleah says:
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