Host Jules says:
Avalon Station, Stardate 10402.08 Holosuite Games - Episode 3

Host Jules says:
The entire senior staff has all been trapped in the holodeck with the command scenario starting.  They have no way to communicate with the outside and no way to get out except to play out the scenario.  Are the safety protocols in tact?????  Let’s find out.

Host Jules says:
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CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::on the holodeck in her drafty toga::

CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::In holosuite, standing near the arch, and the CTO.  Stomach still a little twitchy::

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::In the holosuite as well, thinking to himself::

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::finding her sport on the USS Excalibur bridge.::

OPS_Alexander says:
::standing on the bridge of a federation starship, looking around::

CTO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
::wraps his shirt and jacket around Victoria and walks around, muscles on display::

CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::looking around the holosuite trying to figure out how she got here::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::places her hand on his as he covers her shoulders;:

CTO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Still trying to figure out who transported him onto the holodeck::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::weak smile, still exhausted::

CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::wishes he could go back to his quarters, really hates these little training junkets::

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Looks at the man showing off his pectorals. Stifles a laugh::

OPS_Alexander says:
::Gawks at the CMO, then looks around at the CO, waiting to see what happens::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::head in hand::

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
OPS:  Take the CO spot.

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  Want to take a hand at the XO spot?

OPS_Alexander says:
::turns to the CO with a broad smile on his face:: CO: Aye sir!

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up at the CO:: CO: I'd rather not, Ma'am.

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
XO:  How about the CTO spot for you?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Walks around the back of the bridge, observing them::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::would really like to sit this one out.::  ::Yawns::

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CTO:  FCO would be a good spot I suspect.

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  How about the CSO position?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Acknowledged

CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::looks up::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CO: I'll take whatever you decide on ::submits to this foolishness::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::takes the CSO console in her toga::

Host CO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CSO:  How about the XO?  Willing to try your hands at command?

CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO:  I guess, sir.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::walks over to the center chair, and stands near it, looking towards the view screen::

CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::moves over to the XO's seat in command, reluctantly takes a seat.::

CSO_Slater says:
::Stifles another jaw breaking yawn::

XO_Hawkes says:
::shifts about in the chair, remarks how comfy it is::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CEO:  Willing to be our CMO?

CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::crosses her arms, trying to figure out how they got here::

Host CSO_Slater says:
::knows Medical science, but very little of space science::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::finally takes a seat in the center chair::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  From Tac console, a beep is heard indicating a ship closing in.

XO_Hawkes says:
::activates the status display monitors, checks out the configuration::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
ALL: All stations, status report.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Engines fully operational

CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
OPS: Yes Ma'am.  Just do not get hurt.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Takes the Tac spot and looks over the monitor::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Nedo:  Captain, willing to be our CEO?

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Incoming vessel.

CSO_Slater says:
::runs long range scans:

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
ALL: Does this illusion include sickbay or just the bridge?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::looks at the CMO::  CMO: You tell me.  Try the turbolift.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CMO: Judging by the computer behavior I suggest we all stay together for safety even if it does, I believe we are all in danger.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
OPS: I'm not sure if I'm that effective of a Star Fleet Chief Engineer, Commander ...

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: What kind of incoming vessel?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: On screen.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Scanning now.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
FCO: Then I will be...::looks around and finds where the emergency medkit is stored:: there until I am needed.  Which had better not be soon.

CSO_Slater says:
::scans in the direction of the incoming vessel::

XO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  Ops, has the vessel hailed us?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::moves over near the emergency medkit, crosses her arms, and leans against the wall::

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
OPS: But I'll see what I can do, Commander ... ::Takes the Engineering station::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
Cmdr_Rushing: Perhaps if we refuse to participate in this illusion we may gain our release

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Nedo:  Well, we're all here taking on positions we might not otherwise take.

CSO_Slater says:
::all fumble fingers with the unfamiliar console::

XO_Hawkes says:
::links his display to tactical::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: I suggest we keep out of weapons range until non-belligerency confirmed and yellow alert

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
XO:  We are not being hailed.

XO_Hawkes says:
::turns to the CO::  CO:  Captain, I would recommend caution, we have not established communications.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
FCO: Very well. ::nods to the XO:: CTO: Yellow Alert.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Coming right full impulse bringing us out of torpedo range at 4 million km.

CSO_Slater says:
::all sensor pallets come on line::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CSO: Any word on the closing ship?

CSO_Slater says:
CO: No sir, not a squeak.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CSO: What kind of ship is it?

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
FCO:  I think we'd find ourselves being taken into some type of distressing situation regardless of participation.  I think playing this out will end the scenario.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Its Romulan, D'deridex Class Bird of Prey.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: Very well. ::touches his commbadge:: *ALL*: Red Alert!

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Open hailing frequencies to the bird of prey.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::makes sure that the red alert is ringing throughout the ship on her console.::

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Looks around as red alert goes off, and mumbles:: Figures ...

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Brings the ship to red alert::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::punches a few buttons on her console.::  Attempting now, sir.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Very well. ::looks at the XO:: XO: Suggestions?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::leans forward enough to watch the nearest console readouts::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  Hailing frequencies open.

XO_Hawkes says:
::checks to make sure appropriate tactical readiness is being achieved::  

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::nods to OPS:: COMM: Warbird: This is the Captain of the USS Excalibur. Identify yourself.

XO_Hawkes says:
CO:  If we can't establish communications, I would suggest putting some distance between us.  

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO:  We are enormously outgunned our only option is to try to convince the Warbird to leave Federation space, or flee.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: They are in an attack posture.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The hail goes unanswered by the  Romulan Warbird.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::nods to the CTO, waiting for a response from the warbird::

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::wonders if her staff has noticed she's gone yet and if they are working on freeing the staff from the holosuite::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Permission to arm weapons?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: Yes, arm weapons. ::turns to the FCO:: FCO: Place us between the Warbird and the Bird of Prey. We must assume they need our protection.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Brings weapons online::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Hail the Bird of Prey, and see what they need.

XO_Hawkes says:
::reviews known warbird firing arcs::  CTO:  Commander Horn, can you give us a good position to be in, one that would limit their ability to attack effectively.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  They are receiving our hail but it remains unanswered.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Assuming protective posture.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: We must proceed as if we are playing without safety protocols.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::gets antsy doing nothing, grabs the medkit and heads to the engineering station::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: You know, the life death type thing.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: I understand, Commander. ::taps his badge again:: *CEO*: See if you can work on getting us out of this simulation while you aren't being needed as the Engineer. Can you handle that, you think?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: I suggest we beam the crew of the BoP onboard and flee to alert the Federation of a border incursion

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Comm: Bird of Prey: This is the USS Excalibur.  How may we be of assistance?

XO_Hawkes says:
::tries to remember his training at the Academy, thinks to self - "Do Romulans take prisoners?"::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: That would require dropping our shields.

Host Jules says:
.<K_CO> COM: Excalibur:  We are being attacked.....Request assistance.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
COMM: Bird of Prey: You requested assistance, did you not?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::activates the console and begins checking engine status::

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Standing right there near the CO actually:: CO: I have no idea how to get us out of here ...

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
COM: K_CO: Who is attacking you?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CTO: This requires a radical solution, which does not include combat.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The Warbird comes to within 20,000 km and holds position.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Suggest sending a distress signal.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: You have permission to fire on the Warbird, but only if attacked.  Let's see if we can figure out what is happening here first.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
FCO: To whom?

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Crosses arms and waits for the CO to respond::

Host Jules says:
.<K_CO> COM: Excalibur:  We can't hold out much longer!!

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Not too used to being kept on "hold"::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Star Fleet Command, may I remind the Captain we are in Federation Space.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::sees the engines working at optimum, pushes the med-kit to the side::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: Is the Bird of Prey being attacked by anything?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
*CMO*: If possible, do what you can to get us out of this scenario.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::turns around:: CO: No need to comm me.  I am right here.  I am already working on it. ::adds as an after thought:: Sir.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CMO: Good.

XO_Hawkes says:
::moves over to the FCO, leans over and speaks softly::  FCO: Helm, stand by on evasive maneuvers.  I have a feeling this is going to get ugly.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Sensors are picking up nothing attacking the Klingon ship, but I am reading heavy damage to the ship.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::taps into communications to see if she can contact anyone outside the holosuite::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
XO: Yes Sir, I resume my suggestion to send for reinforcements.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Send a message to SF Command detailing what has happened here so far. Let's see if we get any answer.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The Klingon Bird of Prey Explodes.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Blinks at the destruction of the Bird of Prey::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: The Klingon ship just exploded.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::reaches under the console and pulls out a tricorder::

XO_Hawkes says:
::moves to stand near the main viewer, as if getting closer to the screen will help see better::  FCO:  I don't know, the Romulans don't really seem all that interested in us...  Of course now they might.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::stands:: CTO: What was the cause?

XO_Hawkes says:
::returns to XO seat in a hurry and looks over displays::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
XO: They are in violation of treaty and an act of war, we need to send for help and protect our territory.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::begins scanning the walls of the "bridge"::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: They had sustained major damage.  Sensors say that it was a warp breach to do that damage.

XO_Hawkes says:
FCO:  You're preaching to the choir here.  ::turns to CO::  CO:  Sir, perhaps we should advise Star Fleet.

CSO_Slater says:
::why are we playing this sim when its not real::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::listens to the FCO:: FCO: But, who knows, we may not even be in our normal timeline.  Does the Federation even exist here?

CSO_Slater says:
::what if we just refuse to play this mad computers game::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: I can confirm that we are in Federation Space.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  My console is indicating that we are not the only crew on board this vessel.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Who else is?

XO_Hawkes says:
::looks to OPS::  OPS:  Wha...?

CSO_Slater says:
::places hands on lap and refuses to play this game.  He mission is to save lives, not play silly computer games::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  It indicates that we are a fully manned vessel.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
CO: This room does not scan as a holosuite.  Are we certain we are in one?  Is it possible we are on an actual ship?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: With actual people or holograms?

XO_Hawkes says:
CO:  That would figure, sir.  Part of the simulation

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: Let us trail the Warbird at a safe distance and wait reinforcements.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  I've sent out a message to Star Fleet Command.  The computer indicates that it has been sent.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
FCO: Why do you say that? We are a fully equipped Akira class with a fighter wing and all.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The Warbird is mimicking the Excalibur's movements.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
OPS: Very good. Until then, let's lay low and see what happens.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Grumbles to himself::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: The Romulans are on our tails.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: May I remind the CO that a Warbird out guns a Galaxy Class ::frowns:: Sir?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
ALL: Are you all certain we are on a holodeck?  Do any of you have proof?

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
FCO: I am placing my trust in the skills of our FCO and our advantage of maneuverability. ::claps the FCO on the back:: ALL: The CMO has a good point. We should act as if this is no different than any other ship we've been on.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
ALL: Has things like this ever happened before?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
CO: I must for the record protest head on combat with a Warbird

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Long range sensors are picking up transwarp signatures.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  Try to get to sickbay to see if it's included in this scenario.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
FCO: Protest noted, however, I'm not suggesting head on combat.  I will defend us though.

XO_Hawkes says:
CTO:  Transwarp?  Are you certain?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
::stunned:: CTO: Transwarp?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
OPS: Yes Ma'am. ::turns and heads to the turbo lift::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: There is only one race that we know of that uses transwarp conduits.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::whirls:: CTO: Transwarp?

Host Jules says:
<Computer>  *CMO* Report to sickbay.

XO_Hawkes says:
Self:  Borg.  Ugly, it’s getting ugly.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::enters the turbo lift:: Computer: Sickbay.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
Self: This is getting ridiculous.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
Cmdr_Rushing: I suggest we all stay together in this illusion.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Transwarp conduits can take you from one side of the galaxy to other in just moments.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The CMO enters the turbolift, when it opens, she walks back onto the bridge.

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: As far as we know Only the Borg use transwarp drives.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  I guess we all get to stay together, at least for now.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
ALL: There is the answer to my previously unanswered question.  There is nothing but the bridge here.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
::Harrumphs at the thought of transwarp conduits being considered an amazing means of transportation::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
FCO:  It looks like the computer wants us all together for now.

CSO_Slater says:
::continues to watch those around her, thinking this is insane::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
OPS: The computer does not have the power to warp space

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: Great. ::turns to the rest of the crew:: ALL: Until we know for certain, we must assume there are no safety protocols.  We are all skilled in specific areas, namely our jobs back on Avalon. I recommend we all take those positions and do what we do best.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
CSO: You looked troubled.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
OPS: Entering one room should make the CMO exit.

CSO_Slater says:
Nedo: This isn't real, this is a sim only, why do we submit to the computers will?

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
FCO:  She tried to leave but ended up right back here.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
OPS: Doesn’t that seem odd?

XO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  This is a simulation?  Right?   What’s going on?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
OPS: Consider the physics of that.

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
ALL: There's that option, or just hitting self-destruct and seeing what the computer does. But I for one don't want to die today if there are no safety protocols.

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
CSO: Because you have designed a computer that is capable of being dangerous enough to end your life? ::Pause:: Or did you?

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
FCO: We can not leave the bridge through the turbo lift.  I am about to attempt the Jeffries tube.

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  This could all be just a game as well.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::begins removing the panel for where the Jeffries tube should be::

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
XO: Consider the physics involved in making the walls phaser proof.

CSO_Slater says:
Nedo: I did no such thing as designing an insane computer. ::folds hands across her chest::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
CTO: Status of those conduits?

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
::looks thoughtful::

Host OPS_Cmdr_Rushing says:
ALL:  I suspect the computer wants us all to play along.

XO_Hawkes says:
FCO:  Simple, the phaser used was a hologram, and thus has no substance.  You did get the phaser when you were in this holodeck, right?

Lokl_CO_Nedo says:
CSO: I meant "you" as in your people ... ::Mumbles to self:: ... you humans and your self-righteousness ...

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
XO: I brought the phaser from the station.

CSO_Slater says:
::grumbles::

XO_Hawkes says:
FCO:  Oh, well that changes things.

FCO_Cmdr_Paladine_Sky says:
::arches eyebrows::

CO_Ens_Alexander says:
::looks at the Avalon CO:: OPS: Sir, I'm surrendering the center chair to you. Things will get too confusing here otherwise.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::begins climbing into the Jeffries tube::

CTO_Cmdr_Horn says:
OPS: Ma'am, I suggest we resume our normal roles and try to get out of this alive. It might be our only chance.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The CMO climbs into the Jeffries tube only to exit.....................back on the bridge.

CMO_Ens_Rydyll says:
Self: Crap!

Host Jules says:
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