USS Seleya - 9901.24

Host Cheryl says:
The USS Seleya has returned to Research Station Cortez, investigating a weapon that has apparently eliminated all life on the station, and destroyed the Federation vessel Isis.  Some debate goes on as to whether this device is sentient; Cortez station was conducting research in both genetics and weaponry.

Host Cheryl says:
A review of Dr. Evan's logs (Evans being the project scientist for the device) reveal an overabundant use of the word conundrum.

Host Cheryl says:
And that word has been typed in.......

Host Cheryl says:
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Cns_Moore says:
::at OPS, listening for a response from Cortez::

CO_Peters says:
::Sat in command chair::

CMO-Starr says:
::waiting to hear from the XO that the word has opened the files in the computer::

XO_Pang says:
@::keeping an open channel to Seleya and praying hard::

EO_Bolitho says:
@::Closes eyes::

OPS_Blace says:
@::Wish he was at Ops, feels like he could do me good there.::

CO_Peters says:
COM: Pang: Commander what is going on?

SO_M`Toc says:
::At ST2::

TO-Toran says:
@::Looks around in fear::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  There is no explosion, just the quiet sound of a panel sliding open on the device

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Peters:  A deep humming noise ..... Conundrum has started something ... not sure what

EO_Bolitho says:
@::opens eyes::

CMO-Starr says:
::lets out a breath as she hears Pang’s voice::

CMO-Starr says:
CO: Sir, they are safe!!

EO_Bolitho says:
@::lets out a sigh::

XO_Pang says:
@::sees a panel slide open::

Cns_Moore says:
::holds breath::

CO_Peters says:
Good

XO_Pang says:
@COM:CO: A panel has opened .....

SO_M`Toc says:
::Reading the logs to find anything that would help us in the mission::

EO_Bolitho says:
@:: peers into the open panel::

Host Cheryl says:
The panel reveals a touch screen, and there is a blinking icon

XO_Pang says:
@Bolitho: Keep your hands out of that!

CO_Peters says:
COM: Pang:  Describe it

EO_Bolitho says:
@:: scans with tricorder::

OPS_Blace says:
@::Looks over at the crowd of officers and then sees the panel.::

XO_Pang says:
@COM:CO: Touch screen and one icon blinking ....

TO-Toran says:
@::Looks at the panel::

CMO-Starr says:
::waits for Pang's answer to the CO::

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  What does the icon look like?

XO_Pang says:
@AT:  Please stand well away from the panel ...

EO_Bolitho says:
@::moves back from the panel::

TO-Toran says:
@::steps back::

CO_Peters says:
SCI+OPS:  Anything in the logs or reports about this panel?

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: Permission to evacuate the AT back to Seleya in the shuttle .....

SO_M`Toc says:
<computer>  Run cross-reference of the word conundrum.

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO:  It is a small man waving

OPS_Blace says:
@*CO* Not that I have seen, sir, but I will go over them again.

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: Ma'am I don't think that is a good idea!

CMO-Starr says:
CO: I think that icon is the way to start the program, and should be safe.

Cns_Moore says:
::tries to get a tractor beam lock on the shuttle, just in case::

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Negative, we'll come in closer and get a transporter lock on you.

FCOMallor says:
::brings the ship around::

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: my scans reveal it is some sort of communicating device

CO_Peters says:
CMO: I think you are right

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO:  I think Seleya should stay well away from the station

FCOMallor says:
::keeps at station keeping::

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Bolitho .... yes ... but I want all who can leave to be out of here before we start anything

SO_M`Toc says:
<computer>  The word conundrum means-Enigma, puzzle, riddle.

CO_Peters thinks:  ::She could have a point::

CMO-Starr says:
CO: sir, I have to agree with the XO on that one.

Cns_Moore says:
CO: I agree with the XO Sir

CO_Peters says:
CMO:  You have the bridge, I'm taking a runabout in closer.

SO_M`Toc says:
CO:  Perhaps to shut down the weapon we have to solve a puzzle of some sort?

OPS_Blace says:
@::Goes to the terminal that was ignored when they found the better console::

CO_Peters says:
OPS:  You're with me.

XO_Pang says:
@*TO*: Ensign Toran ... please rejoin us

Cns_Moore says:
CO: You've got to be kidding sir

CMO-Starr says:
CO: sir, you know SF regs, you are not to go on an AT.

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: Ma'am shall we try typing in a greeting?

XO_Pang says:
@EO: No - keep your hands off that screen!

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO : aye Ma'am

CO_Peters says:
CMO:  Not this time Troi, besides need to keep up the old piloting skills ::smiles::::

TO-Toran says:
@::Walks towards the rest of the away team::

Cns_Moore says:
CO: I am sorry sir but I cannot be an accomplice in the endangerment of your life

Host Cheryl says:
<Device Icon>  ::keeps on blinking::

FCOMallor says:
CO: sir, may I accompany you?  my piloting skills may be useful

CMO-Starr says:
::shakes head and takes the CO’s chair::

SO_M`Toc says:
CO: sir,  Perhaps to shut down the weapon we have to solve a puzzle of some sort?

CO_Peters says:
FCO:  I need you here, the ship is more important.

XO_Pang says:
@::waits on the CO's decision::

CO_Peters says:
SO: Agreed

FCOMallor says:
CO: understood

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: Maam, the CO is coming down in a runabout against SF regs.

OPS_Blace says:
@::Checks logs again::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  The device suddenly hums to life, alarmingly loudly

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: Permission to evacuate the rest of the AT

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  Sorry, you don't have a choice in the matter.  Now move it mister

Cns_Moore says:
CMO: You can't let him do this

XO_Pang says:
@::approaches the touch screen and ponders::

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO; Ma'am I think this system is waiting for us to do something

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Hang on Kay Lee.   We are putting a runabout in position

CMO-Starr says:
CNS: He out ranks me counsellor unless you want to call security and put him in the brig.

Cns_Moore says:
CO: Very well sir against my better judgement

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Then I will do it .... ::finger hovers over the icon::

CO_Peters says:
::Enters TL::

CO_Peters says:
TL:  Main shuttle bay

EO_Bolitho says:
@::Closes eyes::

SO_M`Toc says:
Computer- Start a search of the logs to find any kind of puzzle or riddle?

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: Did you hear my last transmission?

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Seleya: I believe we must proceed ...... or something may happen .... it may get impatient

Cns_Moore says:
CMO: You know very well I would not dare do it even if he is breaking SF regulations

TO-Toran says:
@::Realises his sheet is missing::

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: I agree, touch the icon.

CO_Peters says:
::Arrives in main shuttle bay with the Cns::

Cns_Moore says:
::follows CO::

CMO-Starr says:
CNS: Then I suggest you accept the inevitable.

CO_Peters says:
::Enter runabout and preps for launch::

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Seleya: doing it  .... now ::places hand over icon::

SO_M`Toc says:
Computer- Start a search of the logs to find any kind of puzzle of riddle?

XO_Pang says:
@::waits::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  A voice speaks from the device::  Dr. Evans:  You have awakened me......  I await your direction.....

Cns_Moore says:
::enters runabout::

CO_Peters says:
*CMO*: Launching now.

EO_Bolitho says:
@::opens eyes and sighs with relief::

CMO-Starr says:
::hears the voice from the station::

OPS_Blace says:
::Searches for the logs with any file attachments::

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  state your purpose!

CO_Peters says:
::Presses a few buttons and the runabout leaves the Seleya::

Cns_Moore says:
::takes a seat and looks over at CO.....worried::

CMO-Starr says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, and please be careful!

SO_M`Toc says:
Computer- Start a search of the logs to find any kind of puzzle of riddle?

TO-Toran says:
@::Turns around::

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  Get on the transporter systems.  As soon as we are in range get a lock on the AT

EO_Bolitho says:
@::whispers:: XO : Ma'am tell it to commence shutdown

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  ::speaks to Bolitho::  Dr. Evans, respond.

Cns_Moore says:
CO: Let's keep a safe distance we have enough crew in danger

CO_Peters says:
COM: Pang:  Report Commander

FCOMallor says:
<Computer> SO: working....

CO_Peters says:
::Pilot's the runabout into transporter range::

XO_Pang says:
@EO:  I think it recognises you as male ..... ask it to state its purpose

Cns_Moore says:
::tries to get a lock on the AT::

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  Do you have a lock?

EO_Bolitho says:
@:Device commence level 1 diagnostics

Cns_Moore says:
CO: Yessir, ready to energise on your command sir

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  Good.  Standby, on Commander Pang's signal

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: State your primary intent

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: What is happening Kay Lee?

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  Level one diagnostics?  Commencing...

Cns_Moore says:
::shakes his head in disbelief::

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Seleya: You can hear what is going on ... the channel is wide open

OPS_Blace says:
@::Turns to see the group looking at the weapon::

FCOMallor says:
<computer>SO: 3 files found

CO_Peters says:
COM: Pang:  Kay Lee I have you on transporter lock.  First sign of trouble shout and you are out of there

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO:  The machine is sentient ... and seems to recognise Bolitho as Evans .... keep away please ....

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  Dr.  Evans?  I am fully functional per the specified parameters.

SO_M`Toc says:
Computer:  open the first file relating to that topic.

OPS_Blace says:
@::Finds that there are schematics, but they are encoded. Puts decoding algorithms on the schematics::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : state define those specified parameters

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO/Seleya:  So far so good .... it is talking to Lt Bolitho

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Sorry Kay Lee.  Too late.  I'm in a runabout just inside transporter range.  Even brought the councillor with me, I think he could do with the outing  ::grins::

SO_M`Toc says:
Computer:  open the first file relating to that topic.

Cns_Moore says:
CO: This is highly unnecessary sir

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  What is the status of the device?

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: Running and carrying out a limited conversation with Lt. Bolitho ...

Cns_Moore says:
::can't believe this is happening::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: Please state your mission parameters

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Try and find out what it thinks it is doing.  Perhaps corrupt programming is to blame.

FCOMallor says:
<computer>SO: opening....  The file has a type 3 encryption

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  If you think I can't see you, you are mistaken.  Now try and enjoy the ride.

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Please ask if it is aware of others lifeforms apart from itself and you?

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: Aye Ma'am

Cns_Moore says:
CO: I never intended to hide my feelings sir and I can't quite enjoy the ride when most of the senior crew may very well be in danger

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  Dr:  Please restate.......  I am awaiting your instruction.

CO_Peters says:
::Listens to the conversation over Kay Lee's open comm signal::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : are you aware of any other life forms other than yourself and me?

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  Such is life in Starfleet.  We are in risk every day.  Do you have a problem with that?

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  There are others here, Dr. Evans.  I await your instructions

Cns_Moore says:
::listens to the conversation:: Self: Interesting highly sophisticated vocal interface

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : What is your primary objective?

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: We need to know what it thinks it is doing.  Find out it's primary objective

OPS_Blace says:
@::Looks for a on/off switch::

XO_Pang says:
@COM:CO/Seleya:  We are doing that

Host Cheryl says:
<Device> Dr. Evans:  I await your instructions.  You define my purpose.

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO Excellent

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell it that its purpose is to preserve all life - including itself

XO_Pang says:
@EO: the including itself is very important

Cns_Moore says:
COM: XO: I advise against ordering self-preservation

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: Your purpose is to preserve all life including your own

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Perhaps it is on the verge of sentience.  Ask it what it wants to be

EO_Bolitho says:
@:: Nods to the XO::

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  ::begins whirring away, analysing the request::

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell it, that, if there is a choice between its own life and that of others ... that of others takes priority ..... and that if by destroying itself it would harm others ... it may not do that

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Dr Evans:  That is illogical; it is impossible to preserve all life.  Define the parameters of life preservation.

Cns_Moore says:
COM: XO: If you give it the instinct of self-preservation it will stop at nothing

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: I think I want to take one step at a time

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: Can you scan me?

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Cns: It already has that instinct ..... I want to get it to rationalise ....

Cns_Moore says:
COM:XO: You believe then that it is sentient?

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell it that all life must be preserved .... and that life takes many forms

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell it that preservation means do not destroy ....

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: Ask it it's definition of life.

CMO-Starr says:
::trying to get a feel for this computer::

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: if it can identify me as life, I will tell it to protect this(Mine) form of life

XO_Pang says:
@COM: Seleya - softly softly catchee monkee ..... it is learning ... I want to teach it ... not confuse it too much

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Listen to the way it is speaking.  Wanting to be told everything.  Why not try treat it as a child.  Teach it right from wrong.

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : Can you scan me?

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Careful .... but automatic shutdown would also be wrong

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO:  We are doing our best Sir!

Cns_Moore says:
COM: XO: Maybe if we told it it's purpose was to serve and protect

XO_Pang says:
@OPS/Toran:  I think when the CO's runabout is available .... best you transport out

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Doctor:  I can scan, proceeding now....  ::inputting data::

OPS_Blace says:
@XO: Agreed.

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: I want Toran and Blace to beam out to the runabout .... I wish to stay

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: We are in position now Commander

TO-Toran says:
@XO: agreed sir,

CO_Peters says:
Cns:  you heard the lady.  Beam them over.

Cns_Moore says:
::hand hovers over energise command::

Cns_Moore says:
CO: Energising

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: have you completed your scan?

Cns_Moore says:
::watches as Toran and Blace rematerialize on the runabout::

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: And We still have a shuttle here ... so please go back to Seleya?

CMO-Starr  (Transporter.wav)

OPS_Blace says:
::Dematerialises and remeterializes aboard the runabout::

TO-Toran says:
@::Remembers sheet and tries to run::

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Dr. Evans:  I have analysed the data from your scan. There are discrepancies from my previous scans of your person.

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Not a chance Commander

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell him you are older than you were

TO-Toran says:
@::Beams aboard run about::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: this is the very form you are to protect

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell him that I am of your kind

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : and all forms similar to it

OPS_Blace says:
CO, Cns: Hi. May I take a seat?

XO_Pang says:
@::just hopes Emily does not have to do without both parents::

CO_Peters says:
::Acknowledges the new arrivals::

XO_Pang says:
@EO:  Tell him that to destroy your kind of life is very bad

Cns_Moore says:
OPS: Roger, good to see you safe

XO_Pang says:
@EO:  And ask if it remembers other lifeforms like yours

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO:: Nods at XO wipes a hand across his sweaty brow::

Cns_Moore says:
TO: Welcome to life aboard Seleya Ensign

OPS_Blace says:
Moore: Well, we aren't safe quite yet. ::hinting at the captain's sudden urge to go on an away mission::

CO_Peters says:
::Plots a course away from the station just in case::

TO-Toran says:
Cns: Thank you

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  ::goes into thinking mode, and powers down to standby::

CMO-Starr says:
COM: CO: Are you coming back to the Seleya Sir?

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO/Seleya: It has gone to standby mode

EO_Bolitho says:
@:: sighs and looks to the XO for guidance::

CO_Peters says:
COM: CMO:  Not yet, not until the whole AT is safe.

Cns_Moore says:
Blace: <w> I'm not here out of choice

OPS_Blace says:
::Takes off biosuit helmet:: CO: May I suggest that I go back aboard the shuttle and wait here for the AT while you three go back aboard the Seleya.

XO_Pang says:
@EO:  It is preserving its own power .... we should wait

CMO-Starr says:
COM: CO: Can I beam the others aboard the Seleya.  We need all the officers we can get on the bridge.

OPS_Blace says:
@<w>::Grin::

FCOMallor says:
COM: CO: Sit, can I suggest you come back, and I go out to replace you?

TO-Toran says:
::Notices he's still wearing biosuit::

XO_Pang says:
@EO: At least it is preserving itself ... give it 5 minutes

Cns_Moore says:
CO: I will beam to the shuttle sir: you can all return to the Seleya

XO_Pang says:
@EO: It obviously has difficulty with life preservation ....

TO-Toran says:
::Takes off biosuit::

CMO-Starr says:
COM: Pang: Give it a small task to perform.  Maybe that will get it out of its thinking loop.

EO_Bolitho says:
@XO: Ma'am if I can convince it that humans are a lifeform that it has to protect, and then make it realise what it already had done perhaps it will short itself out ::thinks and all of us with it::

CO_Peters says:
All:  I think you have all forgotten who is in command here.  One more word out of any of you as to my location and I'll transport you back to the ship.

XO_Pang says:
@EO:  tell it you want to ask more questions ... and that it is to recognise me and respond to me too

EO_Bolitho says:
@::Nods to the XO::

OPS_Blace says:
::Thinks: The captain can be stubborn::

Cns_Moore says:
CO: With all due respect, I think Commander Starr needs them there

XO_Pang says:
@EO: I should remind you of our primary mission .... to discover what happened to the Isis and why

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : Can you hear me?

CO_Peters says:
::Getting pretty fed up with it:: Okay, you asked for it ::Transports the three officers back to the bridge of the Seleya::

CMO-Starr says:
:;watches as 3 officers appear on the bridge::

OPS_Blace says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Takes a seat at one of the side consoles of the runabout::

OPS_Blace says:
::Dumbfounded and embarrassed::

CMO-Starr says:
OPS: Begin your decryption of the schematics.  Lets see if it can be disabled.

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: Please respond

XO_Pang says:
@::waiting on the device's response to Bolitho::

Cns_Moore says:
CMO: This is insane, I hate to have to assert myself as Counsellor but this is not a rational thing the Captain is doing

Host Cheryl says:
<device>  ::powers up::  I hear.

FCOMallor says:
CMO, Ops: I'm working on it already, I could do with a hand though

CO_Peters thinks:  ::Now we can get back to business::

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Report

CMO-Starr says:
CNS: I suggest you take a seat and be quiet.  The Captain is angry as it is.

OPS_Blace says:
FCO,CMO: Ma'am I have already done that aboard the Station. You should find them in Section 41 Sub Section B of the computer core.

XO_Pang says:
COM: CO:  Device is responding to Lt Bolitho ... I want it to answer my questions too

EO_Bolitho says:
@::thinks if he gets out of this one he will finish that bottle of whiskey he has been saving::

FCOMallor says:
::groans::  all that work....

CMO-Starr says:
OPS: Bring up the plans so I can look at them..

OPS_Blace says:
::Goes to Ops and takes a seat. Thinks: Home::

EO_Bolitho says:
@DEVICE: PLEASE RESPOND

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Acknowledged.

XO_Pang says:
@::grins at the EO::  Lt - you are doing well - no need to shout at it!

Cns_Moore says:
CMO: With your permission Ma'am I will return to my office

CMO-Starr says:
FCO: Keep a lock on the CO's shuttle.

CMO-Starr says:
CNS: Granted.

FCOMallor says:
CMO: ma'am...

Cns_Moore says:
::returns to his office::

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Dr. Evans:  You wished to speak with me????  I await.

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Tell it you want it to answer my questions please

OPS_Blace says:
CMO: Aye ma'am. ::Downloads the schematics and puts it on a PADD and hands it to Starr::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: have you agreed that the life form that I am and the one standing next to me is to be protected?

CMO-Starr says:
::takes the padd:: Roger: What is the answer if we have to destroy it?

FCOMallor says:
CMO: the signal is a bit weak, can I ask the EO to activate an isolinear tracer?

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Ask it why it destroyed the Isis, perhaps we can teach it a sense of guilt.

OPS_Blace says:
CMO: I beg your pardon ma'am? Please rephrase the question.

CMO-Starr says:
FCO: If it will not put the AT in danger.

XO_Pang says:
@COM: CO: At the moment it will only talk to Lt Bolitho ... I have asked him to get it to talk to me

EO_Bolitho says:
@DEVICE: Do you agree with this fact!

FCOMallor says:
CMO: it shouldn’t.....

XO_Pang says:
@EO: Get it to talk to me! Please Lt!

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Okay, one of you ask it.

FCOMallor says:
COM: EO: please activate an isolinear tracer, your transporter signal is a bit weak....

XO_Pang says:
@COM:FCO: Please do not interrupt Lt Bolitho ...

CMO-Starr says:
TO: Are there any ships in the area?

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : I want you to respond to the life form next to me!

Cns_Moore says:
COM: XO: You must convince the CO to return to Seleya Sir

TO-Toran says:
::Walks to tactical hoping to use scanners::

TO-Toran says:
::Scans for ships::

XO_Pang says:
COM: Seleya:  Please hold communications to a minimum .... we do not need breaks in concentration

TO-Toran says:
::Negative sir::

EO_Bolitho says:
@::nods at the XO and gives her the centre stage::

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  ::initiates scans::  Lifeform:  Identify yourself?

TO-Toran says:
CMO: Negative sir

XO_Pang says:
@Device: Hello .... I am Commander Pang ....

CMO-Starr says:
*ALL*: do not contact the AT without my permission.  You may put the AT in danger.  Please cease all communications.

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  I am a friend of Dr. Evans ....

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  ::processes data::  You are not Dr. Evans.

EO_Bolitho says:
@::activates a isolinear Tracer from his engineering kit::

Cns_Moore says:
*CMO* Acknowledged

CMO-Starr says:
TO: Thank you.  Warm of the weapons, but do NOT bring them online. Understood?

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  Dr. Evans says I can ask you questions ... do you agree?

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : Commander Pang is with me!

TO-Toran says:
::Lowers weapons more::

TO-Toran says:
CMO: Yes sir

CMO-Starr says:
::nods at TO::

CMO-Starr says:
OPS: Roger, what is the answer?

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : I want you to respond to Commander Pang

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: Tell it the magic word.  May be it will respond then

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  You are learning .... it is a conundrum ....

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Pang:  You are not Dr. Evans; you are a....... friend?  Explain; you have encountered Dr. Evans?

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  I am a life-form like Dr. Evans .... and a friend ... that means I do not wish to harm you ....

OPS_Blace says:
CMO: Ma'am, there is a power feed from an internal power source, but there is a power relay tube that runs on the outside, it was put there so that if an emergency did arise it could be shut off from there. We have to cut the tube.

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Conundrum.... You are Dr. Evans ::directed towards Pang::

EO_Bolitho says:
@::thinks uh oh::

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO:  Ask it to explain itself.  How can you be Evans also

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  I am your master ...... and this other life-form is also your master ... we are both Dr. Evans

CMO-Starr says:
COM: CO: Sir, Ops has the solution to shutting the machine down.

Host Cheryl says:
<Device>  Then you are an imposter......... you cannot both be the master.........

Host Cheryl says:
::directed toward Bolitho

XO_Pang says:
@device: we are both master ....

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device: we are both responsible for your creation

CO_Peters says:
COM: CMO: Noted.  Keep it on standby.  I think this thing may be on the edge of sentience.  I don't want to shut it down unless absolutely necessary

EO_Bolitho says:
@::gulps::

OPS_Blace says:
*CO* CMO: I will not suggest we do that, however, unless the weapon presents itself dangerous.

XO_Pang says:
@Device: our kind can be more than one .... there is no imposter here

CO_Peters says:
COM: XO: I have a transporter lock on Bolitho.  Ready to transport on your signal

CMO-Starr says:
COM: CO: Aye Sir, we will of course await your orders.

CMO-Starr says:
OPS: Be prepared if the CO gives the ok.

XO_Pang says:
@Device:  See .... the other one will go now ...

XO_Pang says:
@COM:CO: Get Bolitho out!

CO_Peters says:
::Activates the transporter::

EO_Bolitho says:
@Device : Were you not created to protect  us

OPS_Blace says:
CMO, *CO*: The device must be shut off from inside the station!

CO_Peters says:
::Transports Bolitho to the runabout::

XO_Pang says:
@Device: Conundrum - you see - we can be more than one or only one

Cns_Moore says:
::compiling a report in his office hoping everyone is allright::

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