Host Brett says:
<<<<Begin Mission "Portents -Part 1">>>>

XO_Tarrez says:
::walks over to the RR and hits the chime::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::in her ready room looking over a PADD:: XO: Enter!

FCO_Curgan says:
::monitoring his console in the flight pit::

CTO_Vendal says:
::At station monitoring systems::

EO_K`Vas says:
::reports to the Captain’s ready room as ordered, pauses to ring chime::

OPS_D`von says:
::on the bridge at his station trying to contact Sierra IV::

CMO_Hunter says:
::exits the turbo lift on the bridge and walks over to the the ready room and rings the buzzer::

XO_Tarrez says:
::turns to see if the EO and CMO are ready to enter with her before moving in::

CMO_Hunter says:
::tosses Sykora a wink::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up to see who is at the door and sees the three of them:: EO/CMO/XO: Well come on in.

CSO_Syrna says:
::at her station, watching the radiation band widths... figuring she won't get much as they are at high warp and the visual field narrows on the sensors::

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles and walks across the room::  CO: Reporting as ordered ma'am.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Still no answer from Sierra IV, you have anything on the sensors? ::wonders if she is still mad at him::

EO_K`Vas says:
::enters and comes to attention in front of captains desk::  CO: Ensign K`Vas reporting as ordered

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks up at D'von:: OPS: Nothing unusual yet.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks over at the EO and the CMO:: CMO: Dr, wait over by Cmdr Tarrez, please.  I'll get to you after I deal with Ensign K'Vas here.

CSO_Syrna says:
~~~OPS: No... I am not angry with you... ~~~

CMO_Hunter says:
::rather stunned by her tone moves over to stand beside Sy::

XO_Tarrez says:
::has a serious look on her face and shakes her head at the CMO::

CMO_Hunter says:
::really wondering what he did wrong::

OPS_D`von says:
::looks up and smiles it still amazes him how she does that::

CMO_Hunter says:
::stands at a rigid attention::

EO_K`Vas says:
::continues to stand at attention::

CTO_Vendal says:
::alters readouts to configure similar info into uniform readouts::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the big Klingon:: EO: At ease, Ensign.  I've been hearing a few things about your work in engineering.

EO_K`Vas says:
::stands at ease::  CO: Yes Captain?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: In fact, from what I hear, I believe it is time to move you out of the EO position.

CSO_Syrna says:
::keeping an eye out on sensors, seeing nothing near Sierra IV::

EO_K`Vas says:
::wonders if somehow his work is below the Captain’s expectations::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: What do you think is wrong? ::doesn’t really care, is just wanting to start some kind of conversation with the CSO::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stands up:: EO: So that is why I am promoting you to CEO.  Congratulations, Ensign.  ::smiles::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I have no idea, but the most worrisome conclusion would be the Romulans of course.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles::  CEO: Congratulations Ensign.

CTO_Vendal says:
::As area comes into LRS range begins scanning for any sign of the station::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: The Romulans always have a hand in everything that goes wrong

EO_K`Vas says:
::is momentarily confused, then stands at attention again:: Co: Thank you Captain

CMO_Hunter says:
::cracks a smile yet still remaining at attention::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: You earned it. That is all, Ensign.  You're dismissed.

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: It certainly seems that way here near the neutral zone.

CEO_K`Vas says:
CO: Aye Captain ::salutes, turns, and exits the ready room heading for the turbolift

FCO_Curgan says:
::hears the hiss of the ready room doors and looks over::

FCO_Curgan says:
::nods to K'Vas::

XO_Tarrez says:
::takes a deep breath and gives a look of gloom at Owyn::

OPS_D`von says:
::decides if he is going to be in charge of the bridge he is going to make good use of it and set in the big chair, so he moves over and first just looks at it::

CMO_Hunter says:
::stares straight ahead not moving a muscle::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles a bit:: Outloud: Well that was fairly happy for a Klingon. ::turns serious and looks over at the CMO::

CSO_Syrna says:
~~~OPS: The chair will not bite...~~~

CSO_Syrna says:
::a small hint of mirth in the mental tone::

OPS_D`von says:
::smiles at Syrna:: CSO: I have set in it before, at night, but it isn't the same now

CEO_K`Vas says:
::nods his head to FCO in response, the enters the turbolift::

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises her eyebrow:: OPS: Why? The chair holds no mystical power... at any time of day or night... Logically it is the same now as it ever was.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: On the other hand Doctor.  I have been hearing things about your conduct also.  Conduct that seriously will affect your career.

OPS_D`von says:
::turns and set down in the chair, finds the soft spot and gets comfortable, and right when he does a loud noise can be heard and a funky smell fills the bridge:: Out Loud: Sorry about that ::turns red::

CMO_Hunter says:
::Wonders if the small oversight of sleeping late after the Orion Battle and the loud music somehow got back to the Captain::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Permission to speak freely?

CSO_Syrna says:
::quickly takes a moment to tweak the environmental controls::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: No Doctor...you may not. ::gets a PADD and hands holds it in her hand looking at it:: In fact I have a letter here from the Admiral giving me permission to deal with this situation as I see fit. ::grins:: And that is to promote you to Second Officer...Congratulations, Doctor.

XO_Tarrez says:
~~~::sends her love to him::~~~  CMO: Congratulations Doctor.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: ::stammers for a sec:: Second... officer??

OPS_D`von says:
::takes a moment and then turns to the CSO:: CSO: Anything on the sensors ::sounds all professional, especially after he just vented something that smelt like a dead animal::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: CMO: Of course only if you accept.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Of course...::thinks for a moment:: Yes Ma'am

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Nothing that was not there before,.... ::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Have you seen anything unusual?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hand him the PADD with his promotion on it:: CMO: You earned it, Dr.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Thank you Ma'am ::grins broadly::

XO_Tarrez says:
::pulls out a PADD in her hand sending through the final paper work and a memo announcing the new 2nd officer to all department heads and bridge officers::

CMO_Hunter says:
::takes the PADD from the Captain::

CTO_Vendal says:
CSO: I have been monitoring the area, I don't have anything

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods:: CTO: Thank you. ::turns back to OPS:: OPS: Nothing unusual....

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: May I observe the bridge this shift? Sickbay is fairly quiet right now.

OPS_D`von says:
::a message flashes across the small panel, announcing the CMO's promotion::  CSO/CTO: Well it looks like our Doctor is now our 2nd officer  ::smiles:: I hope he likes this chair as much as I do, it just makes your feel all relaxed in side

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO/CMO: Of course, Dr. And now I suppose we have to get back to work...you both can follow in a few minutes...I'm sure Sykora wants to congratulate you. ::grins and exits to the bridge to be met with a foul odor when the door opens::

CSO_Syrna says:
::gets the beep of a new message on her panel and puts it aside for later, then hears OPS:: OPS: Ah.... that was what that message was.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles and walks up to him and wraps her arms around him now that they are alone::  CMO: I do indeed.  ::kisses him::

OPS_D`von says:
::turns and sees the Captain walk on the bridge, stands:: CO: Ma’am you can have your seat back now, I am sorry ::slightly smiles but says nothing more and goes back to his station::

CMO_Hunter says:
::wraps his arms around her returning the kiss:: XO: Somehow this feels just a tad bawdy ::smiles and kisses her again::

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: We are entering visual range of the station

CEO_K`Vas says:
::received the message about the CMO’s promotion::

XO_Tarrez says:
::grins and then turns to leave the RR::  CMO: Probably.

CSO_Syrna says:
::watches OPS return to his station::

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Captain, ETA to Sierra IV is five minutes.

CMO_Hunter says:
::follows her out of the RR::

XO_Tarrez says:
::hears the ETA and makes her way to her chair as she is all duty again::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks over to her chair:: OPS: Thank you, Lt.  ::wonders what he was talking about and sits down noticing that the odor was still lingering slightly around Lt. D'von when he walked by::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Thank you Lt.

CMO_Hunter says:
::walks over to the CNS, chair and sits down...as the Del has no CNS currently::

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: Any info on that post?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Anything on the tactical sensors?

CTO_Vendal says:
::Scans for life signs and signs of damage::

OPS_D`von says:
:: a small laugh can be heard as D'von sets down at his station:: CO: Everything seems quiet around the station, I haven’t been able to get them to respond to my hails

CSO_Syrna says:
::begins more intense scans:: XO: I do not have any information yet... perhaps Mr. Vendal would be of a greater assistance.

CTO_Vendal says:
::Scans surrounding space for other ships::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Keep trying.

XO_Tarrez says:
*CEO*: We are nearing the outpost, probably nothing but are we ready for any surprise visitors?

OPS_D`von says:
::nods to the CO, and sets the computer to continue sending his hail, every 10 secs::

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Yes, the ship is ready for action

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Have the CEO take his station on the bridge.  He might be able to analyze any damage from the sensor readings.

CSO_Syrna says:
::sets up a passive radiation scan for the instant they come out of warp::

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Captain, we’re approaching Sierra IV now.  ::brings the ship out of warp and engages the impulse engines::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO:: Don't forget to set the radiation scan for 9.85 GeVs

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at OPS::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Very good, Lt.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to the CO:: *CEO*: Your presence is needed on the bridge.

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: There have been no incidents... there are ten crew.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Bring us to yellow alert.

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: Space is clear, no sign of any other vessels for six light years.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods:: CSO: Thank you.

FCO_Curgan says:
::brings the ship along side the listening post, sliding her in gently and coming to a stop::

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: I am in route to the Bridge  ::heads for the turbolift, and orders it to the bridge::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CEO*: When you get here we will need you to analysis any damage on the outpost.

CTO_Vendal says:
::raises to Yellow alert::

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Any life signs?

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: I have weapons residue.  Weapons residue in space is faint, scans of the impact points on the asteroid show that it was battered with powerful particle and ion based weapons.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I am reading a large output of chronometric and neutrino particles... I find no warp or ion trails in the area that lead away.

XO_Tarrez says:
::Sees that all departments report at Yellow alert::

CEO_K`Vas says:
::turbolift reaches the bridge.  K’Vas exits and heads for the engineering console to begin scanning the outpost::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: No life or power sources present. No gravity or atmosphere is detected on the station either.

FCO_Curgan says:
::plots some possible evasive maneuvers and sends them to Tactical::

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: Scans show that the comm array is destroyed.  The sensor arrays are gone totally.  Large chunks of the asteroid's surface have been blown away, the structure of the outpost is exposed.

CMO_Hunter says:
CSO: what about bio-signs even the dead would register?

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: I show several large holes, perfectly round and about three meters in diameter on the walls.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the station for a moment:: OPS: Send a report to SB 39-S.

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Some one cut in?

OPS_D`von says:
::nods and prepares a report to send to the SB::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Analysis on what weapons would have caused that?

CSO_Syrna says:
CMO:I detect six bodies.

XO_Tarrez says:
::over hears the CSO::  CO/CMO: That leaves us missing 4.

CTO_Vendal says:
::begins running weapons signatures through database::

CMO_Hunter says:
CSO/CO/XO: Is there anyway to transport them over? I can have my staff run an autopsy

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at the XO:: Indeed it does. ::looks to OPS for transport procedures::

OPS_D`von says:
::once the report is complete, and sends it::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: I think that would be wise, ma'am.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO/CMO/XO: I am assuming you want me to transport them directly to sickbay?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Do so, but be careful...we already know that the Romulans aren't above bio warfare...they may have left a surprise knowing we would do that.

CEO_K`Vas says:
XO: Damage analysis of the outpost would be more accurate if done from the outpost

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: I can't tell from here with 100 percent accuracy what made the holes, but it fits the appearance of a Borg cutting beam

CSO_Syrna says:
::unsuccessfully tries to repress a shudder remembering the virus they had discovered.::

CMO_Hunter says:
OPS: The Morgue will be fine thank you, I’ll have my staff in full bio suits till we know more.

OPS_D`von says:
CMO: Would you have your staff set up a containment area for me to transport the bodies into

XO_Tarrez says:
CMO/OPS: Make sure to use all precaution. ::turns to the CO after nodding to the EO::  CO: Ma'am request permission to form an AT.

CMO_Hunter says:
OPS: Sure, I’ll head down there myself, and get it ready

CMO_Hunter says:
::Stands, tosses Sykora a knowing wink and heads off to sickbay::

OPS_D`von says:
::nods to the CMO:: CMO: Oh yeah, congrats on your promotion ::smiles::

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: I cannot match the weapons signature with any known weapons

CMO_Hunter says:
OPS:: Thanks ::smiles::

CMO_Hunter says:
::enters the Turbolift for sickbay::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns and looks at the CTO:: CTO: Check and see if there has been any Borg activity within this sector.  Although I have a feeling our Orion friends may be playing more games.

XO_Tarrez says:
::gives the doc a weak smile::

CTO_Vendal says:
OPS: please help me check with SF command to find any reports of Borg activity

CSO_Syrna says:
::measures the chronometric particles for their variance::

CMO_Hunter says:
::walks into sickbay, and heads directly to the morgue, sets up a level 4 containment area around the morgue::

OPS_D`von says:
XO: Ma’am, at the moment the station has no power, so you know you would have to use EVA suit

CMO_Hunter says:
*OPS* Containment all set Lt, beam away.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Are the atmosphere and gravity are able for the AT to move about ?

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to D'von::

OPS_D`von says:
CO: No, Borg activity reported, the CMO is ready in sickbay

CTO_Vendal says:
::Begins checking for any sign of other Borg signatures:: CO: Ma'am the thing that concerns me is that no tech was taken

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Begin transport.

OPS_D`von says:
::begins the transport of the bodies into the containment area, making sure to senqinze the transport with the force field set up::

CMO_Hunter says:
::He and his team don Enviro-suits and enter the containment area and immediately begin autopsies on the corpses::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Ma'am we would need EVA suits and would have to use the gravity boots but it is possible I believe.

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: What if we brought a portable force field unit to shore up the station, then as long as there is power we can re-atmosphere the station

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: All right...prepare an AT.  And take a full sec team with you, in case our friends come back.

XO_Tarrez says:
CTO: How can we get power back?

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: well we can transmit power from the ship, or we can beam down a reserve generator

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Ma'am, four of the officers and 2 engineers were killed with Ion based weapons...the XO, by her rank, is missing both his head and left hand, both her clean amputations...mostly likely some sort of sharply bladed weapon.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: How long will that take?

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to the CO::  CEO/CTO/OPS: You are with me... head to transporter room one and put on full EVA suits and standard equipment.

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: I am not sure I can ask the CEO

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::her eyes narrow:: *CMO*: Such as from a bat'leth?

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I am deeply concerned about the time particles... unfortunately I have no way to detect how much of a time variance there has been in the area or what type exactly.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods her agreement to K'Beth at hearing the doc's report::

CEO_K`Vas says:
XO: Aye ma'am ::follows XO to the transporter room and readies himself for transport::

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*: Yes, but any sharp bladed weapon would do that, any type of sword or some such weapon.

OPS_D`von says:
::hits a few keys on this console having all the equipment they will need sent to the transporter room::
XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: How much danger would the AT be facing?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Do what you can to find out.  Even your best guess would be better than nothing. ::gives her a smile::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: Uncertain. As always there is an element of the unknown.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I will do my best... but I have nothing to compare these particles against to tell me that information.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods and heads for the TL waiting on the CTO::

OPS_D`von says:
::enters the TL with the others::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and hits the comm unit again:: *CMO*: Dr...can you verify the time of death?  And if everyone died at roughly the same time.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
Duty_OPS: Maintain a transport lock on them at all times.

CTO_Vendal says:
::Finishes up at his station:: CO: I will go and join the AT now if that is ok

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Yes, Lt.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Keep an open comm channel.

CTO_Vendal says:
::leaves the bridge and heads to the TR::

OPS_D`von says:
<Duty OPS> CO: Yes Ma’am

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods orders the lift to TR 1 and quickly leads everyone there grabbing her grab as she steps 
up on the PADD::

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Yes ma'am from the decay of the flesh and condition, I would say they all died at roughly the same time

CMO_Hunter says:
Computer: List all known races that use Ion based weaponry

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: When you say time lapses do you mean like space time fractures?

CTO_Vendal says:
::Enters TR1 and puts on EVA suit and gets equipment.  Motions for the other two security guards to get suited up::

XO_Tarrez says:
::pulls her suit on and double checks equipment and suit::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: And how long ago did they die?

CEO_K`Vas says:
::does final check of suit and gear::

CSO_Syrna says:
::furrows her brow a moment:: OPS: It is puzzling for it is unlike anything the computer has seen before.

CTO_Vendal says:
::After security team is suited up they step up on the pad::

XO_Tarrez says:
CTO/OPS/CEO: Ready?

CTO_Vendal says:
::has the sec team link their PADDs and tricorders::

XO_Tarrez says:
::checks to see that they all have their suits on and equipment ready::

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: Ready

CEO_K`Vas says:
XO: Aye ma'am

OPS_D`von says:
::finishing putting on his suit:: XO: Yes, Ma'am

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to the TR Chief when all are ready::

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*:: They died about 30 standard hours ago...also I’ve compiled a list of races that employ 
Ion based weapons...not very impressive

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Mostly pirates and un-important players in galactic politics.

OPS_D`von says:
XO: Ma'am, where exactly are we beaming to over there?

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: I suggest the airlock as the beam down site

XO_Tarrez says:
TR Chief: Beam us to OPS

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at the data disbelieving::

CEO_K`Vas says:
::stands on the pad and waits for the transporter to energized::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CMO*: Pirates?  As in Orion pirates?

Host Brett says:
Action: The AT is beamed over to the outpost operations center.

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*:: Yes ma'am I believe Orions would use Ion tech if they couldn’t get there hands on more modern weaponry.

Host Brett says:
@Info:  Inside main operations, a room about the size of the Delphyne bridge, there is evidence of a struggle.  Blood lies pooled in a spot on the floor.  Most of the computers and consoles are gone, leaving large empty places on the floor, marked by blackened cut marks and spaghetti-like wiring.

Host Brett says:
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