Deep Space 102 - 10811.28

The Game

"Your all-sports wrap-up"

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS102:

The Romulan threat has for the moment been neutralized, but a second Romulan vessel has decloaked and politely asked for permission to "capture the renegade commander" of the destroyed Romulan Vessel.

Whoda thunk?

The life pod allegedly containing the rogue Romulan Commander has been towed to the station and is about to be examined in detail... just one problem...

The alloy that makes up the pod won't allow more than a surface scan...

So who... or what... is inside?

Lt's find out!

Host Gerry says:
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CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::In shuttle bay two scanning the life pod. Taps COM badge:: *XO*: Ryan to Commander Mitchell. I am unable to scan for bio signatures in the life pod due to the outer shell being constructed of an unknown material. Request an engineering and science team to Shuttle Bay 2.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::quickly moves from patient to patient::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CTO*: Standby Commander, we'll send somebody down ASAP.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Stands next to his sister outside the shuttle bay.::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::at her station, compiling the reports that are coming in from various areas of the station into one::
SC_Marek says:
::overhears the CTO's comm:: XO: I will be on my way to Shuttle Bay.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
FCO: Guess we better get back to work, huh?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks over at the new CSO:: CSO: I could use your help, Ensign.
SC_Marek says:
::stands up and heads to the turbolift::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Nods.:: CSO: Yeah, I guess we better.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Commander - acknowledged. Someone from Engineering will be joining you post haste
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CTO: Yes ma'am?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: Lieutenant, contact Engineering and have one of their finest report to the Shuttle Bay 2.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
XO: Aye, Sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: We need to inspect the contents of this life pod. I have stabilized the power fluctuations, but I am unable to scan for a bio signature.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: in Operations, monitoring the security consoles ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::sets a broken arm and prepares it for treatment::
SC_Marek says:
::the turbolift arrives to Shuttle Bay level::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::sends a message to Engineering, "The XO says that he needs, and I quote, 'one of your finest' to report to the Shuttle Bay 2."::
SC_Marek says:
::exits the turbolift and heads towards the Shuttle Bay doors, which open with the familiar swoosh sound::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods:: CTO: Okay. ::pulls out her tricorder:: Let's take a look.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Nods to the passing commander.:: SC: Sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Scans the life pod for explosive devices:: CSO: There are no explosive devices on the casing. Don't know about the contents though.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Tricorder scans will not penetrate the hull of the life pod
SC_Marek says:
::sees the officers working on their scanning over the pod:: All: Another mystery, I assume...
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::is somewhat curious about what's going on in the shuttle bay, especially the Romulan::
SC_Marek says:
::nods back at the FCO::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
Self: Hmm... CTO: Looks like we have to open it.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Makes his way to the TL.:: Computer: Main Operations.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::connects the device to start healing the broken bone::
SC_Marek says:
::walks around the pod:: Self, out loud: Fascinating...
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks up as the SC enters the shuttle bay:: SC: Sir, our tricorder scans will not penetrate the outer shell of the life pod. There are no explosive devices attached to the pod but I don't know about the contents.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: Not so fast, Ensign.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::sits down next to the life pod and leans her head on it, trying to listen to the innards::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::rubs the back of her neck as she leaves the patient with a nurse and moves to another from the Valiant::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Heads out of the TL and to his console to oversee repairs being made to the ships that took damage in the battle.::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC: What if we tried the transporters? Lock onto the contents and transport it out.... that is... IF we can get a lock.
SC_Marek says:
CTO: Any clue on where the escape hatch might be? Perhaps a couple of officers in a EVA suit with some old fashioned hand tools may do the trick..
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::hmms under her breath as she can't hear anything. Taps on the pod with her paw.:: Pod: Hello in there?
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::looks at the current sensor readings to see how the ships are holding together:: ::will ask for permission to contact them after the station data is all compiled::
SC_Marek says:
CTO: That is also a good idea. However, I do not want to lose the opportunity to make a full report on this new type of alloy
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::wanders over to the OPS station to see what's coming in on sensors there::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods:: *OPS*: Ryan to Lt. Sojyngra. Lock onto the contents of the life pod in shuttle bay two and beam it out onto the deck. ::Motions for the crew to stand back::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::starts wondering if the inability to penetrate the pod is why Romulan Commander was so smug in letting us try to scan it::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Moves away from the life pod:: CSO/SC: Everyone take a few steps away from the pod.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::reaches out mentally to try to touch her family and is reassured to sense both of them well though her son is frightened of all the sounds::
SC_Marek says:
::moves backwards::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*CTO*: Aye, Sir. Is there any position you want him, her, or it beamed to that would give you a tactical advantage?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::frowns but gets up and backs away::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::focuses her attention back on the person in front of her and smiles reassuringly::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *OPS*: Negative. Just beam it out of there. ::Sighs::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Pulls a phaser from her holster and waits for the beam out::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::gulps at the sight of a phaser::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*CTO*: Understood. One last question, would you like him, her, or it behind a forcefield?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*OPS*: Negative, Lieutenant. ::Is getting irritated::
SC_Marek says:
::Waits anxious as a child waits his present on Christmas morning::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::is annoyed by the Commander's tone:: ::Thinks something about bloody, pointless risks taken by tactical personnel, but it's not her place to question:: ::Performs the transport as ordered::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::notices the SC looks nervous and goes to stand next to him::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Computer: Stand by a level 10 forcefield in shuttle bay two.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: Transporters will not lock onto the Life pod
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::tries to adjust the annular confinement beam::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps her foot impatiently:: *OPS*: Status, Lieutenant?
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*CTO*: I'm trying to lock on, but I'm encountering the same interference as the scanning devices.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The alloy of the life pod keeps the transporter from locking onto the life pod
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Sigh:: *OPS*: Acknowledged.  Stand down the transport.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*CTO*: Aye, Sir. I'm afraid that it's the alloy that the casing is composed of and not electrical interference, so there's not much I can do from here anyway.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC/CSO: I would like to avoid having to force the pod open, just in case it's rigged with an explosive inside.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC: I suggest you invite the Romulan Commander to transport over. He might know how to open it.
SC_Marek says:
CTO: It is highly possible... I was about to say the exact same thing.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods to the SC::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::Starts scanning the surface of the pod to try to determine exactly which properties of the alloy are preventing their scanners and transporters from penetrating it, thinking that perhaps it could be chemically altered::
SC_Marek says:
*OPS*: Hail the Romulan Ship.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*SC*: Aye, Sir. Would you like for me to patch the signal through to your location?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::picks up a hypospray and administers antibiotic and analgesic to her new patient, then begins treating the scalp wound::
SC_Marek says:
*OPS*: Yes, Lieutenant.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: Ensign, S`aumo, we'll need an analysis of the alloy that this pod is made of. Maybe if we knew what it is, we can find a way to scan through it.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::watches as the astute young Lieutenant contacts the Romulan ship before being asked to do so::
SC_Marek says:
*XO*/CTO: If the Commander accepts our "invitation" to come aboard, increase the presence of security teams in all sensitive areas of the Station. Discreetly, but quickly.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::finishes treating the wound, then moves to another patient::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
COM: Romulan Vessel: ::attempts to hail the ship and patches the connection through to the Station Commander:: Commander, Romulan vessel, please respond.
Host Gerry says:
@<Rom_Cmdr> COM: SC:  yes, Captain?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods to the CTO and scans the life pod to get an idea of it's make-up::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::while she was talking to the CTO and the Station Commander, she overheard the CSO being ordered to analyze the casing:: ::hopes S'aumo is more successful from the shuttle bay than anyone has been with internal sensors, transporters, or anything else so far, but suspects that a science officer on the scene will be, and is glad the Ensign is there::
SC_Marek says:
COM: Romulan Commander: Commander, as I am sure you already know the pod is in our Shuttle Bay... Just a question. It seems extremely difficult to access the pod from the outside. ::Very politely:: Would you accept our invitation aboard to assist us? I know that you are interested in the content as we are.
Host Gerry says:
@ <Rom_Cmdr> COM: SC:  Of course, Captain. Please stand by and lower your shields.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::hmmm's under her breath as she waits for the scan results::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::scans the patient and finds internal injuries... quickly finds an MO to take over and helps get the patient onto a biobed::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*Security*: Ryan to security. I want two security teams in shuttle bay two on the double! And double up on the security teams in all sensitive areas of the station immediately! Ryan, out!
SC_Marek says:
COM: Romulan Commander: I look forward to having you aboard. Marek out.
SC_Marek says:
*XO/OPS*: Be ready to lower the shields. The Romulan Commander is coming aboard.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*SC*: Aye Captain ::lowers shields for the transport and raises them as soon as the Commander is aboard::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the shields drop, the whine of a Romulan transporter can be heard, and the Romulan commander materializes
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::gets the patient settled and refreshes the prep trays before going back to treating patients::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks on as the security teams arrive in the shuttle bay. Motions them to take positions::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::sees the Romulan Commander appear and perks her ears, it's the first time she's ever seen one in real life::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Pulls the phaser from her holster and motions the teams to do the same::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::holds hands out to show they are empty::  ALL:  Greetings from the Romulan Empire.
SC_Marek says:
Talek: Live long and prosper, Commander. ::salutes::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Moves closer to the SC and watches the Romulan Commander closely::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::monitors internal sensors, including the lifesigns of everyone in the shuttle bay, but stops short of actually watching them, as much as she wants to::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
SC:  I thank you, Captain. I wish you likewise. ::smiles::
SC_Marek says:
Talek: I am afraid we will have to leave formalities aside, Commander. ::points the pod:: Here is your pod. ::ironic:: Remarkable alloy, is not it?
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::smirks::  SC:  Yes, we think so. I assume you wish to open the pod?
SC_Marek says:
Talek: I am under the impression you wish that also, am I right?
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
SC:  Actually, yes, Captain. Why did you not simply release the door panel? ::sincere question::
SC_Marek says:
Talek: To be honest, we thought about that... But as we cannot scan the interior, we do not want to find any.... unpleasant surprise, Commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Cmdr_Talek: And risk blowing ourselves up? ::Laughs::  I didn't realize Romulans were so funny.
SC_Marek says:
CTO: Commander....
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::once more moves from patient to patient assessing injuries::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks at the SC:: SC: Sorry, Sir.
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::understanding dawns on him::  ALL:  Ah! There is no way I am familiar with to place a trap on the door of one of these... we should simply be able to press the release. Shall I?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Talek: One moment, Commander.
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
CTO: of course, Commander. I am at your service. ::regal bow::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Computer: Erect a Level 10 forcefield around the pod and our Romulan guest.
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  The forcefield snaps on
SC_Marek says:
CTO: Good.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Talek: You may proceed, Commander.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::tilts her head in curiosity and watches::
SC_Marek says:
Talek: Please proceed Commander. I think you understand our precaution after the last events ::raises an eyebrow and returns the bow::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::detects the forcefield around the Romulan Commander and the pod:: ::all lifesigns are still stable in the room::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::looks around::  Self:  Impressive! ALL:  Very well. ::presses button and the door begins to hiss open slowly::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::sensors detect the pod opening:: ::attempts to scan inside with the internal sensors to find out what everyone down there is seeing in case there's any kind of situation::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::steps aside to allow the door to fully retract into the hull casing::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Motions for the CSO to begin scans with her tricorder::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:   The pod opens to reveal a Romulan Commander with a large antimatter device strapped to him and holding a deadman's switch
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Sees the explosive device attached to the renegade Romulan Commander in the pod:: All: EVERYONE OUT NOW!
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::gulps and almost leaps into the Station Commander’s arms::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
Self: Oh, sh... XO: Commander: There's a Romulan with a bomb inside ::tries to lock on to beam it into space::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::starts and begins to back away slowly and is impeded by the forcefield::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps combadge:: *OPS*: Lock onto the contents of the life pod and beam it out into space!
SC_Marek says:
*OPS*: Emergency transport on the Romulan now!
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  The transporter will still not lock on the Romulan Commander
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Computer: Computer: Computer: Deactivate forcefield!
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*SC*: I'm already trying Sir. I can't get a lock!
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::senses a sudden surge of emotion and tries to focus in on it as she treats a patient with torn ligaments from a fall::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Over hears the commotion and looks over to the OPS.:: Self: S'aumo...
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::tries to determine what kind of explosive the Romulan has, in case they can disarm or neutralize it by remote::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::hugs the Station Commander instead::
SC_Marek says:
CSO: Behave yourself, Ensign! You are a Starfleet officer!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: Evacuate all non-essential personnel to as far away from the Shuttle Bay as possible.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::sends out a station wide warning, indicating that everyone should get as far from the shuttle bay as possible::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::gulps and backs up::
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::goes back to trying to get a lock or determine what that thing is::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Rushes to the Talek when the forcefield disengages and grabs him by the arm, throwing him away from the pod::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::falls, tucks, and rolls as the CTO throws him out of the way::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::tries to shake off the unease she feels from the sudden rush of emotion so that she can focus on the person she's treating::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Imagines the station tilting as if there was gravity in space as everyone rushes to the opposite edge of the station.::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
<Bad_Romulan> ALL:  If you want me, you'll have to come and get me. I suggest that you all just let me go or I will really have to do something I don't want to do.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Slams the pod door shut and taps the control panel to lock it::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Rushes into the shuttle and powers it up:: All: Everyone get out of the shuttle bay, now! I'm going to tractor this thing out of the station!
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
CTO:  If you do an area beam, you can move it into space. You won't get a lock.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
:: attempts to erect a forcefield between their people and the pod, and to evacuate the thing into space::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  Nothing happens in the confusion
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::whimpers and finds some storage crates to hide behind::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  A forcefield snaps up between all living personnel and the life pod as the doors are opened into space... and nothing happens
SC_Marek says:
*OPS*: Lock a tractor beam on the pod and force it out of the Station.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
Self: Dang. In all of the readings I couldn't get, I didn't have an accurate mass value.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*SC*: Aye, Sir ::does so::
SC_Marek says:
*XO*: Have a photon torpedo ready. If he wants to immolate himself... Then he will have his wishes granted.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
::maintains a transporter lock on everyone in the shuttle bay, in case they order a beam out::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*SC*: All weapons are still on line and "at ready" Sir.
SC_Marek says:
*OPS*: Push the pod as far as you can out of the Station.
OPS_Lt_Sojyngra says:
*SC*: Trying sir
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  The tractor beam pushes the pod out the bay doors and away from the station
SC_Marek says:
*XO*: When the pod reaches a safe distance... Wipe it out from this galaxy with the torpedo.
SC_Marek says:
::hits some storage crates with his right fist:: Self: Darn...
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Consider it done Commander.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::gulps as she feels the storage crates near her shake::
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
::stands in silent agreement with the SC::  SC:  I am saddened this is necessary. Please continue.
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
ACTION:  As the pod reaches a safe distance from the station, a single photon torpedo is launched and blows it from space...
Host Cmdr_Talek says:
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