Deep Space 102 - 11005.07

"All that glitters..."

"Gold Rushing"

Previously on DS102:

The crew of the Scorpius was engaged in a plan to clear a path through the gold dust field large enough for DS-102 to pass through.

Will it work? We sure hope so. Let's find out.

Host Gerry says:
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CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: in the turbolift, on the way to the Lounge ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::on his way to the Scorpion Lounge, trying to configure his tricorder accordingly::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::leading the way to Lounge in front of everyone scanning along the way::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::in main engineering, doing engineering work::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::follows the others into the turbolift::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
::enters Turbolift:: Aloud: Scorpion Lounge.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (TurboLift.wav)
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Isn't that supposed to be my line? ::can't help seeing the irony in all this::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Ok. Our only clue is that they are coming from the lounge. But, I having a hard time figuring out what we must look for there... ::still taping on his tricorder::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SC: I assume it would be something that is out of the ordinary.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: ::smirks:: I think it is your line. But given that we're the same... ::shrugs and grins::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
ALL: This can't all just be coincidence. It's got to be related to the graviton beam and the auric cloud
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I guess we will know what it is when we see it
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CTO: ::nods:: Logic answer.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I agree with you Commander. This is not a coincidence at all
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: That has some logic to it. ::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: And if follows that this has got to be some form of communication from something having to do with the cloud? I don't really believe in coincidences and this is all too coincidental
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ALL: Unless the radiation has a larger area of effect than we first thought.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO/SC: I still believe the alien is perhaps immature and don't understand us yet and possibly confused. And this ::points to the clone XO:: is all it can do
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I tend to think that way.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Either it's the radiation affecting our minds or there's something in that cloud we don't know about
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Are still able to perceive something?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: I don't sense anything coming from the cloud; I've probed it with my mind and find no hint of intelligence.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: it could be something beyond your ability to read
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: I've not sensed anything from the cloud at any point. Just from within the crew.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: Possibly, but I doubt that.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ACTION: The crew arrives on the deck where the Lounge is...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Commander Mahl, please take a note. When this crisis is over, please see to do some checking on the starboard side Bridge turbolift. It seems to be a little slow. Marek out.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: never rule out the impossible> ::stepping out leading the way::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (Door Open & Close.wav)
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: Understood, Sir. I have it scheduled for maintenance.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Acknowledged.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::resists the temptation to roll her eyes... barely::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the CTO::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::holding up tricorder scanning along the way to the Lounge::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Anything odd Lieutenant?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::enters a notation into his crew schedule to work on the starboard Bridge turbolift, and wonders just how fast he can get it to go and still have people arrive safely::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::follows the others to the Lounge:: 
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Commander, how are you feeling? So far, you've not melted like your predecessor, but we need to track you on your biometrics
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If this is a First Contact situation, we better hurry and find a way to effectively communicate with cloud before it is too late for the Station. If we do not any progress in less than an hour, I will order the full evacuation of DS-102.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: ::follows the crew:: Well, if there is no intelligence... that leaves radiation. And given that there are duplicates, I'm betting the radiation has an effect on DNA or something. I'm okay so far, thanks.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: If you are referring to the stitching coming apart in the carpeted floor, yes. If not everything else is normal.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Did anyone get us a time to station update?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Either you are a mental apparition or a physical aberration. Either way, we've got to find out what's going on here.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: ::slaps the XO's back:: No, I don't think I'm a figment of your imagination. ::laughs::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: I'm not sure which alternative is better...
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: ::frowns:: Yes, I agree. But on the other hand, if it's the radiation, we may be able to block it.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: But you assume if we block the radiation, that you'll survive and it won't be the end of you
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO/XO: If it were the radiation, then it would have to have something to react with to create clones of the crew.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: ::thinks for a moment:: Yes. But from what you say, I'm dead anyway. It's just a matter of time.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: You know as well as I do that even so, we have to try to save your life. It's what we do
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
CTO: There is DNA everywhere, Lieutenant. Hair that falls out, dead skin cells, and probably all over the ship.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: If it were the radiation, you would think that it would be duplicating more of the crew.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: Yes, I do know. I don't particularly wish to die.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: We do have reports coming from all over the ship
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: I think we should focus on gathering data. At this point, speculations only brings more confusion.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: And with the two having memories of being on the station and arriving on the ship, but different memories of where they headed once we arrived...
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
All: It just isn't logical for this to be happening without an intellectual interference
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
CNS: Not necessarily. Radiation is basically photon particles that strike bits of the ship at random. It would have to hit the right bit of the ship.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CO/XO: True
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SC: You are right Captain. The Lounge is just ahead. ::continues walking::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
CTO: I don't believe it's logical or illogical. I'm not sure we have enough data.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: Let's get to the lounge and we will talk more about our situation there
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: This ship is really big. ::continues walking to the Lounge::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
CO: ::nods:: Aye, Captain.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
;:approaches the doors to the lounge and looks back at the command staff::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: closely follows the CTO ::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ACTION: They arrive at the lounge and enter...
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::thinks the lift stopped to early::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::enters the lounge with the rest of the crew::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::looks around and scans the interior of the room searching all around::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::uses his tricorder to find anything::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
All: Okay, now that we're all here... Now what? Are tricorders showing anything unusual?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: I am picking something... There are some blots of some sort of cellular matter growing up in the this room. There, there and there. ::points::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::closes her eyes and centers herself after she enters the Lounge, then stretches out her senses to get an impression of energy within the room::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Clone XO: You said you remember coming form the lounge, were in here was you standing.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves closer to the area he pointed to perform a deeper analysis of the cellular matter::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
CTO: Yes, I had assumed I was having lunch... I don’t quite remember...
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::nods to him trying to scan for a are that would have something different about it::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow, shocked:: All: This is really odd. This cellular matter blobs seems to contain identical DNA from members of our crew.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ACTION: A group of cells rapidly matures into another crew double...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the intense cellular activity on his tricorder:: All: I do not like this at all...
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::scanning the blob tying to figure it out::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks over the blob and watches as it changes::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
::begins to feel very tired:: ALL: I... don't feel well.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: What have you got Captain?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I recommend sealing this area until we find out what is happening here.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ACTION: Reports come in from sickbay and engineering that similar things are happening all over the ship...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::shows the CO his tricorder:: Captain, this seems to be some sort of bio matter that is replicating member of our crew. The blobs contain the exact same DNA of several members of our crew.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
Clone XO: Maybe you should sit.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::looks to the Clone XO:: All; I do believe we are bout to loose our 1st Officer.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: But were does it originate from? Is it linked to the auric cloud?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*CO*: Sir... some... one... thing seems to be growing from the floors in engineering.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I cannot still determine that sir. This is really strange.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::grabs a tricorder and attempts to figure out what is going on::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: My suggestion is to seal all contaminated areas and take the ship to a safer distance until we figure it out.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::runs to a control panel and sets internal sensors to scan Sickbay, hoping that they can figure something out::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::goes back to the tricorder trying to make since of the readings while the blob take form::
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
XO: I think this might be it for me. Please... run down the radiation theory...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I agree, but we have already taken the ship farther and it didn't stop. How far must we get?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Scott..... I wish we could somehow end this better......
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I am beat, sir. However, it is obvious that our shields and bio-filters are not enough protection.
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ALL: might... be effect of radiation at first... once started... don't know if it will stop...
Host XO-Cmdr-Mitchell says:
ACTION: The XO double melts into a puddle on the floor...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the XO double melting::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: perhaps he is right, if we can find a way to block the radiation.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The strange thing is that if this is some sort of intrusion, why the replicated crewmembers melt so quickly?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*AFCO*: Set a pursuit course, a thousand kilometers from the cloud and hold
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: This clone lasted longer than the others. Do we know if others on the ship are also lasting longer? In on sense, I feel like maybe something's trying to replace us, but on the other hand, I feel like something's trying to find the right way of communicating with us
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::turns away as the clone melts, then shakes her head:: All: We need to take samples of this bio-matter and the residual matter down the science lab and see if we can discover the origin of the bio-matter. 
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: That sounds logical. But how about if whom is behind this whole thing, is just getting better at it? Maybe it will reach a point in which the replicas will be stable enough.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: If nothing else, to either lock it into this radiation theory or to eliminate it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: ::looks at the CO: I think we should proceed with what the Counselor suggested, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Commander be sure, that the replicant do not get closer to any vital system in engineering.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: But my clone wasn't anything but trying to help us, and I didn't feel he was doing it for his own benefit, so if I have to choose which theory to follow, I'm going with the "They're trying to communicate with us" one
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: Counselor, secure as much samples as needed and see that the lab run all the tests they have on them, this is their priority from now on
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: ::thinks and takes a deep breath:: You are right about that.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I think we should get back to the bridge and revise our data and plans concerning DS-102
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: By all means, Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CO: Yes, Captain.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: I will do what I can to keep them away. So far, they just seem to be wondering around, looking at things.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Do not be aggressive, but try to avoid them to "look" into vital information displays.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
XO: Commander, I don't think whatever is creating these clones is changing the nature of the person they are replicating. 
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CNS: Are you getting that for all the clones?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: I have all visual displays locked out, Sir. But, they seem to be looking at equipment more than displays. They seem to like looking at the warp core, but they are keeping their distance from it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: I leave it to your discretion, Commander. Just be as cautious as you can.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::goes over to the replicator and obtains the sample cases she will need:: XO: Studying your clone and the others that I've sensed, the clones are who they say they are.
Host Gerry says:
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