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Previously on Star Trek: A Call To Duty and the U.S.S. Elara …
 
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SCENE: Sarah's warning to Counselor Drift from “Visionaries.”
 
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ACTION: The CNS hears Sarah's voice in her head... "There's something coming... and we can't stop it. You, your Starfleet, and others have stopped evils before... maybe you'll be able to stop this one. But... you must prepare... prepare..." And the prepares echo for a moment, and then disappear.

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SCENE: The confrontation between Zaris, Maor and Aran on the former homeworld of the Aegis.

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CMO_Zaris says:
@Aran: you know you have never understood me.. you never ask me.. you never tried.. i have been used by a lot of people for a lot of reason.. just once i would like to have a choice..

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@ CIV: This is your fault. You have changed her mind ... polluted her choice with thoughts of doubt, fear.

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CMO_Zaris says:
@ Aran: he did no such thing!

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CIV_Maor says:
@Aran: I told her what her choices were, do not drag me into your failure

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Host Aran says:
@ CIV & CMO: So be it ... we will honor your choice ... for now. But be warned, if the time comes when the Aegis have decided to acquire the child ... we will ... ::Stares at them:: ... one way or another. ::With a wave of his hand, and the press of a button::

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SCENE: The birth of Shane Zaris. Various members of the crew greeting and congratulating Doctor Zaris on her new child. Maor silently walking down a corridor. A brief focus on Shane's blue eyes.

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SCENE: The good times of shore leave. Maor and Mireille kissing … the snowball fight between Admiral Poli, the Elara subordinates and the senior crew … Zaris and Seppela spending time with baby Shane.

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SCENE: The confrontation between Algernon and Sarah.

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ACTION: She stares at him ... "The dreams ..." "Were not enough," he finishes. "There is nothing more I can do. Nothing more that you can do."

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ACTION: Sarah's bottom lip trembles, "They're going to die." "I know," he says while walking away from her into the darkness where a Vulcan man once named Vakol stands ... his new assistant. "I am sorry." And with that, he is gone ... leaving Sarah alone.

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SCENE: Journey's End. The formation of the Omega Fountain and the destruction of the Ambassador Class Cassiopeia. Various scenes from the massive Storyline …

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SCENE: … the Sharikahr engaging Storm Runabouts and a Borg Sphere … the QIb opening fire on the Vesuvius … the Pendragon failing to halt the destruction of Starbase 595 … Andromeda crew parachuting down to the surface of devastated Harlan's World …

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SCENE: Images of Klingon vessels firing on the Scorpius … Romulans engaging the Pharaoh … the Hayden being caught in a massive shockwave which they ride out … the Huron swinging around a Q'Orphod cruiser … the Cherokee pounding away at a Borg Cube … the Luna attacking the Olympus.

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SCENE: The Elara's final mission. The Nebula Class Starship moving through the Madtion Nebula, coming across the massive energy spheroid …

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CSO_Gomes says:
All: This is ... I've never seen anything even close to this before .. its amazing

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CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I have no idea what is causing it .. or even if its natural

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SCENE: The same event that has ripped through the rest of ACTD, the Omega Symbol, which appears on all screens and consoles.

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::turns to his console, a very serious look on his face::

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SCENE: The arrival of the Bellicose … the AT arriving on the seemingly dormant Cruiser. The appearance of the massive Harbinger … the look of shock crossing the crew's faces. The Bellicose Khanette who smiles as she appears on the viewscreen.

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COM: Queen: Maor is one of my crewmembers.  We were attempting to render assistance to your vessels as their crew was dying.

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# COM: Elara: Awww ... that's so sweet. ::Momentarily pause:: Yet stupid.

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SCENE: The AT under attack by Inorganics … Maor being stabbed through the chest. The shuttle's evacuation.

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# ::Looks off screen:: Oh, another insect, somewhat swat it. ::Gestures:

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SCENE: The Harbinger opening fire on the shuttle that explodes, killing the XO, CEO, SO and CIV instantly. The Elara opening fire on the Harbinger as it retreats.

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::rises to his feet, barely contained rage:: COM: Queen: You will regret your actions.  You have committed an unprovoked attack on Starfleet officers.

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# ::Smiles:: COM: Elara: I'm shaking in my robes ... come and punish me, Fedy. ::Comm. is cut by CO::

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# ::Momentarily rocks:: Well ... that was mean. ::Hits head:: Oh, they're probably going to go and tell their superiors, right? That's all I need, more insects to bother me ... someone have them destroyed or something. Oh, and I'm famished … my servants, bring me some fruit!

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SCENE: The Cruisers attack the Elara … they are outgunned and outmaneuvered every step of the way. Polaron bursts rip across their hull … the sensor pod is decapitated … the flaming vessel spins out of control. The Captain orders an evacuation, one by one … the crew begins to die …

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SCENE: … the Elara vanishing in an explosion as the Bellicose pick off escape pods. The Harbinger and it's escorts coming about to move deeper into the nebula.

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# ::Watches the explosion on screen:: Well, that was fun ... not. Come on sluggies, we have a Fountain to acquire. ::Giggles evilly::

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SCENE: The final fight between the Bellicose Forces and the Triton / Don Johnson battle group around the Omega Fountain. The Harbinger firing some sort of energy burst into the Fountain … the Fountain going unstable and releasing energy bursts throughout the area, some consuming ships entirely such as the Quirinus …

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SCENE: … the Harbinger merging. A flash of blinding light … the Fountain transforming into a mighty “phoenix” which screeches as it rips out of the nebula … vaporizing anything in it's path. The Omega shockwave that slams the Federation battle group and any vessels near it. The Starfleet crew standing there in shock … it's finally over.

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U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10201.06 “…Before the Dawn” Episode One
Note: Season Premiere [Star Trek: A Call To Duty Sixth Game Season]

Cast of Characters
Chris Tucker as Captain Robert James [CO]
Terry Imrie as Commander Blackheart [CTO]
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Commander Carika [CSO] 
Eldad ben Tovim as Lieutenant Commander Darell [CIV]
Linda Davis as Lieutenant December Lir’Loi [CMO] & Doctor Morgan
Chris Laard as Lieutenant Junior Grade Donaway [CEO]
Scott Fisher as Ensign Kyle Hamilton [OPS]

Michael Jones as Lt. Jg. Jurnheil, Commander T’yarn, the Klingons & the Aqua Aliens

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=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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ACTION: Her eyes flutter and open ... bright white light shines down upon her. She cannot help but reach up with her hand to deflect it ... it hurts so much. "Where am I?" she weakly asks, not entirely sure if anyone can hear her or if she is capable of making speech. Her body aches, and she feels as if she has been at painful rest for a long time.

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ACTION: Slowly, small noises become apparent ... incessant beeping in the background, a steady thrum. "Is this heaven?" she asks. "No," a voice responds. And suddenly, she sees "it." A seemingly near transparent man with glowing neural synapses stands over her, only his head is not hidden by a hooded cloak. Ensign Leia Raythan manages a gasp.

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ACTION: The man known as Aran gently places a hand on Leia's shoulder, "Shhh, child ... do not move too quickly." He gently begins to help her sit up, and she realizes she is in some sort of Sickbay ... but it is like no medical bay that she has seen before. Several more of the hooded beings are present, tending to other matters.

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ACTION: "W-where am I?" she asks ... trying to form some sort of brave voice. "A haven," he replies bringing up a small cup for her to drink out of. She eagerly takes a sip, finding the taste incredible ... as if she hasn't tasted anything good in months. "We are the Aegis, you are on one of our few vessels. My name is Aran," he continues.

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ACTION: Leia nods and slowly begins to take this all in, noting that she is dressed in comfortable blue clothing, "How long have I been here?" Aran remains quiet for a moment, then ... "One month. We found your escape pod ... you have been drifting in and out of consciousness since."

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ACTION: She stares at him confused for a moment, "Escape po--" Then it all comes back to her in a startling array of images. The Bellicose. The attack. The death of the ship and crew ... her newfound friends slaughtered. They were defeated. She drops the cup and brings a hand to her mouth, "Oh ... oh god."

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ACTION: Aran sits down beside her, showing a look of sympathy, "I am sorry for your loss." He tries to hide the fact that he has been suffering from a loss too ... and manages to succeed for the most part. "They're all dead ... oh god ... the Bellicose ... have they --" "It's over with. The Federation won ... somewhat."

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ACTION: "It is a complicated story that should be best left for another time. You should rest," he continues. She quickly shakes her head, "No. No ... I've rested too long ... oh no, the baby!" she suddenly exclaims. Aran is momentarily startled, "Pardon?"

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ACTION: "There was a baby boy, I found him when I was evacuating the ship ... is he okay? Is he all right?" she asks in fear of another innocent life lost. Aran nods with a light smile, "He is fine. He was created to withstand that and much more ... 'Shane' is one strong child." "Shane? Doctor Zaris' ... child?" she responds in light surprise.

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ACTION: Aran nods, "Yes. See?" He gestures over to a nearby bed where a seemingly five year old, blond haired boy lays sleeping. Raythan looks shocked, "How did he grow so large?" Her question is followed by an even quieter one, "How long has it been?"

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ACTION: Two Aegis walk over to run momentary scans of the child. "Three months since the Elara's ... destruction. We estimate you were floating around for two months ... we don't know how you managed to survive, though," Aran explains. "Three months? But h-how?" she asks. "Shane ... is not like other children. He ages at a different pace ..."

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ACTION: She shakes her head, trying to understand this, "Why? What's wrong with him?" "Nothing is 'wrong' with him ... he is perfectly normal. His genetic engineering has him destined to have sudden ... 'growths.' It is necessary for his survival. Surprisingly, though, he has taken his mother's death well ... and yes, he knows of it."

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ACTION: Leia stares at Aran as he continues, "Shane shares ... shared, a bond with Jan Zaris that she had little time to learn of or understand. Perhaps if she did, she would have changed her feelings toward the child which she referred to once as a 'thing.' Unfortunately, we will never know ..."

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ACTION: Raythan shakes her head, "I- ... I have to leave, I have to go back ... to Starfleet ... to Earth ... w-what else has changed?" Aran stares at her for a moment, "Everything."

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ACTION: Flash to the "dead zone," a region of space surrounding the former Madtion / Leopold nebulae in which all subspace has been negated. Communications and sensors are near totally incapacitated ... to be here is to feel very alone. As it is for the crew of the U.S.S. Montgomery, who have been searching this ruined "wasteland" for two months.

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::At an empty chair, watching the viewscreen. He glances at the Captain for a moment::

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ACTION: The Montgomery continues along slowly in system JD-56.

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::looks over some reports and analyses on the bridge::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sits at the back corner of the small Defiant class bridge, same place he's been for...how long? Long enough. This isn't why he joined Starfleet, and he's starting to get a bit annoyed about the boringness of it all::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::walks onto the bridge sitting at her station to begin her shift. Apparently ignores the others there::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the sound of steps, he moves his head to notice the new arrival. He smiles at the sight of his wife and nods::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::in sickbay treating what few survivors have been found this run::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::files the sensor logs and starts the analysis of the new data cycle::

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::impatiently walks from his console to tactical and back::  Self: I hope I didn't forget anything..

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sits back and lets the computer do it's stuff::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::slips his fingers beneath his eye patch - rubbing, distracted from TAC for a second::

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ACTION: The Montgomery suddenly slows down ... impulse reducing in power drastically.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::looks for only a moment at Darell but remains expressionless. Turns to the CO:: CO: Sensors have detected what could be a vessel just ahead of us

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::looks to the CSO and then to the FCO as he feels the ship slowing down:: FCO: What was that?

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::feels the decrease in speed and increases his pace::  Self: just what we needed..

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CO: my scans dont show anything

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sits back up and looks at the computer, seeing if there is some power drain or something::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
Doctor Morgan: Morgan.. do we have that green Tri-orlic Sanazine?

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances back to his console, wondering what just happened:: All: What the heck was that?

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CSO: Are you sure?  Scan again.

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<Lt. Jg. Jurnheil> CO: We just lost a large amount of impulse power, sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::turns again to her screen nodding to the captain::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CO: I'm not reading any comm signals from that other ship sir.

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::sits behind his console, running a diagnostic on the propulsion systems::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::looks at his console again:: CO: ahh there it is

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
CO: Confirmed, due to that recent radiation surge we experienced...

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CEO: Status?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
<Doctor Morgan> ::the human man looks up and blinks:: CMO: umm.. yes.. second tray on the left.. ::goes back to looking over a medical scanning device and the bio-bed readings:: I think Rowen put it there..

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CSO: Run full scan on that ship, see if you can get a visual.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Sensors can not determine exactly what it is that they detected but it is in the last know location of the I.K.S. Urn'Vek, K'tinga Class.  That was 3 months ago

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: we need to get closer to get a better reading sir

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ACTION: The one patient in sickbay who has been in the most "severe" condition begins to moan, then scream in pain. Apparently the sedatives have worn off ... then the rapid alarm from his bio-bed suggests something else.

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::glances at his console::  CO: We have some radiation damage to some circuitry in one of the impulse reactors...

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::perks up a little:: Self; Klingons! ::quietly, but you can tell it's excitedly::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the OPS, he raises an eyebrow::

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CEO: How long?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
self: Klingons.. i thought i smelled something

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
:looks for the tray and picks up 2 small jars:: self: hmmm.. ::looks over to her right as someone screams and his body bends in agony.. rushes over and grabs the hypo kit and a blue cartridge.. knocking a tray over in the process::

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CSO: Can you launch a probe?  I don't want to take the ship in if we don't have impulse.

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
CO: I can't tell exactly at the moment...  I'm dispatching a engineering team to assess the damage... but my guess would be about twelve hours..

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Yes sir, I'll arrange a probe to be launched

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CO: I'm reading the radiation damage as well sir.

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Self: Great.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CEO: Get to work on it immediately, last thing we need is no propulsion.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at his console, trying to find any information on the ship. He switches a few screens and inputs the ship name, then submits and waits. After a few moments a silent beep could be heard from the console, he changed to the results page and browses the results. He then picks the correct one:: CO: The Urn'Vek was part of the Klingon Armada that was moving toward the Madtion / Leopold nebulae

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::begins calibrating a probe for this region of space::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
Morgan: get the toxicology cart.. and hurry.. ::looks up at the MO standing on the other side of the bed:: 

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CIV: Any word on what happened to her?

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OPS: Were any other systems affected?

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
*Johnson*: Donaway to Johnson, Ensign, have a engineering report to the power failure in the right impulse reactors ASAP..

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ACTION: The CMO's patient begins to flat line.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CO: Umm...checking sir...

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain..

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Probe ready to launch sir

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances back at his console, he notices the red reading mark and sighs:: CO: I don't have the authority to access those reports, Sir.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
MO: don't use sedatives.. he's in toxic shock.. general failure in the kidneys and liver.. neuron collapse in the T6.. ::something the computer can't translate in Andorian:: get clear!

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CSO: Fire when ready.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::fires the probe towards the coordinates of the "vessel" they found::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CIV: Understood, stand by.  ::calls up the reports and accesses them with his code::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CO: Ok here it is....nope no major damage to anything, just some replicators aren't working and a couple lights...nothing major though.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::starts monitoring telemetry from the probe::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Probe launched

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Nods at the Captain and turns to look at the viewscreen::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::places a set of stimulators in his chest:: MO: 45 Jqs! CLAER! ::watches the screen as the body on the bio-bed jumps and tenses from the energy::

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ACTION: The patient slightly responds to the treatment.

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::looks over the reports and then closes out his terminal::  CSO: Any data?

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ACTION: The probe leaps forth from the Defiant Class vessel, rushing off into the dark [even darker than usual here] vastness of space.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::bored, and a little bit lost, he looks back at the sensor logs from just before the radiation damage to figure out what happened::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: The probe is on its way. So far no new information

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
Self: That's odd ::Glances back at his console and scans the space in front of them again::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
MO: we have to be invasive.. ::grabs a needle:: get the hemostat and toxafiles.. ::watches the MO run to the other room.. inserts the needle shaped probe directly into the officers chest and begins de-toxification::

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ACTION: The patient stabilizes.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::hooks up the officer to life support and places a series of devices on key places around his side and chest::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
Self: Hmmm... ::as he looks over the results, then maps out the areas they've seen that are radiation pits. What's done is done though, so he doesn't bother reporting it::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Self: Well this has been months of boredom followed by two minutes of sheer terror.

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::reroutes power from the damaged circuitry to allow the engineering team to access the circuits without problems::

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ACTION: The Montgomery momentarily shudders.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::wipes her lose white hair from her face and frowns:: 

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::checks short range sensors for the source of this shudder::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up:: Self: What the -

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Report.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::looks up as the ship shudders.. noting the fluttering of lights in sickbay.. glad most of the equipment runs on it's own power supplies::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::adjusts himself in his seat...could they have picked more uncomfortable bridge chairs?::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Telemetry from the probe just reached us. it is definitely the Urn'Vek but with no life signs and some strange ruptures in the space around it. There is no telling where those ruptures lead

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::removes the probe from the officers chest and turns him over to Doctor Morgan for further treatment::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CO: we have confirmation its the Urn Vek Cap'n

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ACTION: Another shudder hits the Montgomery.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: The shudder we felt seamed to be caused by these same ruptures

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances away:: CSO: What's the body count?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::grabs a bio-bed::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up again:: Self: Oh for the love of Pete stop it...::mumbles something about the stupid ship::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: The probe cannot count the bodies. But we should assume the whole crew died

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::slight shudders at his console, checking the navigational systems as well as the SIF::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
FCO: Back us away Lieutenant, nice and easy.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
Sickbay: Get everyone who is in critical condition into the ICU.. the rest.. if they will survive get the equipment off them and reserve the power cells.. looks like we might be working in the dark at this rate.. I don't want to take chances..

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Don't assume anything ::Glances back to his console and scans again::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Jg. Jurnheil> CO: Aye, sir. Coming astern to mark 780 65.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: I believe we should find what these ruptures are .. 

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I never do but since no escape pods were launched, odds are there were no survivors

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CSO: Given the state of our engines Commander, I don't think it would be wise.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks over at Carika, wondering why they should try to find out these ruptures are, and why they shouldn't just get out of here::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Another shudder, this time it is larger.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods to the Captain::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Unless something else happened ::Turns to look at the Captain::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CO: Captain, may I recommend we move away from this location to a safer distance until we figure what is happening here?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CSO: They're getting more powerful, what’s causing them?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::this time he grabs onto the console:: CO: Captain, it would seem we aren't welcome here, why don't we move away?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Captain, these last shudders were caused by a source closer to us than those ruptures near the klingon vessel

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: It is possible they are expanding

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The next shudder actually causes the crew to rock ...

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::stoops over the TAC console, holding onto it with his robotic arm whilst running additional scans with his other good hand::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Or moving.. Can it be some sort of a ship?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::has the ICU ready to be sealed with 2 of her staff inside to treat the injured.. has half of the sickbay get EVA suites on.. save the helmets::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::grabs her console::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: This surge definitely came from much closer to us

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::still holding onto his console, hoping the Captain will move them away::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I find no evidence of the presence of another ship

Host CO_Capt_James says:
FCO: Helm, all astern.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CSO: Launch another probe.....we're blind right now.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CO: Might I suggest moving to red alert, Sir?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
Self: Finally...:;a little to loud::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods to the captain and launches a probe identical to the first::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CIV: Not yet, if it is a ship we don't want to communicate hostile intent.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: Probe launched

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
*Johnson*: Any chance you can give us some more power at the moment.. we may need it up here...  ::looks at the viewscreen::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::checks for telemetry from the probe::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The strongest shudder yet ... the ship actually is pushed twenty-five hundred kilometers starboard by this one.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::grips his chair:: CSO: Report!

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
All: what in the blazes?!

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::watches as lose equipment falls off trays and shelves::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: They keep getting closer .. it is quite possible we are being "chased"

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::smacks his head against his console from that one, and mumbles about the CO wanting to stick around too much::

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::quickly checks the SIF stats again::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Chased, you want to tell me this is a it?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CO: According to the probe telemetry the ruptures are comming on a direct path towards us

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::frowns:: FCO: Can you give us any more speed?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I have no evidence that this is a life form in it self but it seams to exhibit some intent

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
CO: SIF still at 100%, no apparent structural damage...

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Jg. Jurnheil> CO: The Chief has given me all he can, sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV/CO: The phenomenon could simply be attracted to us for some reason

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Yet another surge ... the vessel is thrown off course.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CO: If this is indeed an life form, maybe there is a way to communicate with it?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
CO: or maybe something’s trying to keep us from that Klingon wreck

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::grasps his chair again:: Self: That’s it

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::has the staff put things not being used away so nothing gets broken::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
FCO: All stop.

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
CO: Sorry Captain...all she can do right now..  ::glances back his console, hoping that his team down there does some miracles::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::has an idea and charts the Montgomery power usage versus the severity of the shudders::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I must repeat .. there is no evidence to this being a life form in itself

Host CO_Capt_James says:
OPS: Open a channel.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Jg. Jurnheil> ::Considers asking the CO to repeat that order, but follows it::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Montgomery answers all stop.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::monitors the ruptures::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Yes, but we can try. This force seems to think, he changed course along with us.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: A guided torpedo would do just the same

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: Yes, but with such mass?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I need more information to make a correct assessment.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks at his graph...or rather where his graph should be, only to have his attention drawn away by the viewscreen::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The vessel does a 360-degree turn with the next surge. And suddenly, their viewscreen sees a massive rupture open before them ... from it leaps a gigantic orange glowing creature, the likes of which none of them have seen. It opens it's mouth, and seemingly swallows the Montgomery whole. The entire crew passes out soon after.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::watches the room suddenly go dark::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Creature then vanishes into a new rupture that appeared behind where the Montgomery was last located.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Time passes ... so much so that it cannot be recorded, and the crew awaken one by one to find themselves in a mysterious, chilled cave. They are not alone ... amongst the Starfleet crew are dozens of Klingons who talk amongst themselves, or to the others who have woken up.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::opens his one good eye::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sleeping peacefully on the floor...he's very lazy::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Standing above the now waking up CO, with his foot on the man's chest:: So, the human finally awakes.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::wakes up, almost in a start to see the cave, looks around at his crew::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::sits up looking around, still half asleep. Finds some comfort in Darrell’s face. he is asleep but obviously not dead::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::huddled in the corner with the coat of another klingon around her shoulder.. the klingon is sitting way from her nursing a broken jaw::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: As more and more of the Starfleet officers awaken, the somewhat malnourished, haggard looking Klingons get up ... as if preparing for something.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Opens his eyes, he groans and attempts to raise. He glances around in wonder until he spots the CSO:: CSO: Are you okay Carika?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::still asleep, dreaming of his home::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::stands upright::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::tries to rise::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::looks at the Klingons and gets up herself .. they do not look happy. And Klingons are either happy or angry::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Forces the CO down with his foot::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
CO: Stay.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::watches the Klingons standing.. grumbles and waits.. glaring at the bloody one behind the others::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::nods to Darell .::CIV: I am not injured. And you?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Klingon: Who are you?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::begins to snore as he rolls over::

CEO_LtJG_Donaway says:
::trying to identify the Starfleet officers around him::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Raises up, he glances at him self for a moment:: Carika: Nothing that can't be fixed by our good Doctor ::Glances around and walks towards her::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
CO: Commander T'yarn, Son of Kaiel of the warship Urn'vek. And who do I have the ... honor ... of addressing?

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: A Klingon female gives the OPS a good kick in the back to wake him up.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
T'yarn: Captain Robert James, Commanding Officer of the Starship Montgomery.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::watches the Klingons deciding it is not logical to use force at this time::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
Self: Ack! ::is kicked over till he's face to the ground, then yells at whoever it was that woke him:: Hey! What do you think you're doing!

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Klingon Female> ::Grins at OPS, then moves on::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::gets up to his feet and looks the Klingon in the face:: Klingon: Oh, well then...::looks at the ground:: Yea ok. ::turns and walks away::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances back at the OPS:: OPS: Easy now ::Glances at the Klingon:: Are you injured?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CIV: Nope, I'm fine...just a bit rattled...::glares at the Klingon as she walks away::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::stays warm in her stolen coat watching::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
CO: I take it you met a creature you haven't seen before, right?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::follows the klingon female with her eyes after she leaves the OPS. Then turns to the Klingon commander:: CIV: The captain seams to be in a somewhat complicated situation

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::first meeting with a Klingon...didn't go so good::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::looks around the beleagered Klingons & grins::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::raises an eyebrow:: T'yarn: As a matter of fact we did.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Looks back at the CSO:: CSO: I don't believe he's in such danger, that Klingon seems to want to talk to him..

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Removes his foot from the CO:: CO: Figured as much ... ::Grabs the man up by his arm, and effortlessly lifts him up::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: Yes but my experience with Klingons tells me that one minute they are talking, the next they are challenging to a fight

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Stares into the CO's eyes for any sign of deception:: CO: After the shockwave, we were trapped ... then it appeared, and we found ourselves here. Our keepers are powerful ... and confused.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Takes one step forward towards the Captain and the Klingon:: CO: Sir?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
T'yarn: Keepers?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
CIV: I'm fine Commander, a bit puzzled.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::listens to the conversation:: CIV: I wonder what he means by confused

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: A voice as smooth as silk is heard, "That would be us, Captain James."

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::looks at the source of the voice::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: They all turn to see three white, featureless beings standing nearby ... to the Elara crew, they are known as the "Aqua Aliens."

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::turns::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::walks over to an area without any Klingons around and sits down, cupping his hands over his nose:: Self: Klingons stink... ::looks up at the newcomers::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::stands up finally and walks over to OPS::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the OPS for a second before moving away from the CO and the Klingon:: CSO: Any idea who those are?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up as an Andorian that he thinks he saw on the Montgomery approaches, and stands up::

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::looks at what appears to be the leader:: Leader: Who are you?

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: The Klingons growl and make threatening advances toward the Aqua Aliens, who show no signs of fear.

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: Homeless, it seems. ::Glance at the Klingons::

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
OPS: you hurt?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I am not certain, they are not amongst the Federation catalog species. But they do resemble a report I read some time ago from a federation ship. But I can not be certain.

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> ::Steps forward:: CO: I know that is not the answer to your question, but that is the reason we have brought you here ... for answers.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CMO: Nope...::looks down:: Nothing major at least. Klingons kind of kick hard though...

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Nods at the CSO:: CSO: Maybe they were the one to operate that Yellow.. ::Thinks of how to put it:: Being?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
OPS: turn around and bend over.. let me see if your spine is still straight..

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Aqua Aliens: I'm not sure what we can answer that you don't already know

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Grits his teeth at the scrawny being before them::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: It is a distinct possibility.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CMO: Umm...ok... ::does as he's told::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: I wonder what questions they are asking ... they say they need answers

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: We brought the Klingons here because we located them first. We assumed that they would have the answers we seek ... we were wrong.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::runs a hand down the OPS's back feeling for the bones and presses a bit to be sure they all stick out right::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::jumps a little:: CMO: Hey hey! Careful, that hurts...

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Aqua Alien: Then why are they still here?

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
CSO: I wish I knew.. Maybe they lost a ship as well?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
OPS: thought so.. all right.. ::walks around to stand in front of the Human looking man:: let your shoulders go limp ::grabs both his hands::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: They pose a threat to us if they return to their ship. We cannot risk it for the time being.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stands up straight and does as he’s told again:: CMO: Half betazoid actually...

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Aqua Alien: Is it your intention to detain us here as well?

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the Aliens:: Aliens: Do we pose a threat as well?

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: They appear to be more advanced than us ... The questions they ask are probably more difficult than getting a crew out of here

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Two> CIV: That remains to be seen.

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Three> ALL: We have encountered your kind, Starfleet, before. What we have seen is promising.

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Alien: What exactly are the questions you need answered?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::crosses OPS's hand:: OPS: now hold that pose a moment ::walks behind him and puts both arms around him in a hug:: pardon my mistake.. ::lifts him up and twist his waist.. causing the spine to pop back in.. those standing close hear the crack::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the CSO:: CSO: Well, they seem friendly at least..

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO / CSO: Our realm, our home existence, was destroyed.

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::eyes go wide:: Ayeee! ::moment later:: Hey that actually feels kind of good...

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Aqua Alien: By who?

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO / CSO: We ... the ones who survived, managed to determine that whatever happened ... it originated here, in your existence ... in your realm. We want to know why ... and how ... this happened.

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: If we knew by whom, we wouldn't have come to you.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances away at the OPS:: OPS: Are you okay there?

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
CIV: ::just nods::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
Aliens: And how can we help?

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::lets go of him:: OPS: all fixed.. you know all your pink skins look the same ::grins slightly and collects her coat from the ground where it fell::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aliens: To answer that question we would require to know more about this realm

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Two> CIV: By helping us determine what happened.

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Aqua Alien: How long ago was it destroyed?

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Three> ::Steps forward and places a hand on the CSO's head. Suddenly, information of their realm's basics is force-fed into the CSO's mind painlessly::

OPS_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks at her strangely a little...pink skins?::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: Three tetraeons ago ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
::feels as she did in her first mind meld. Although she doesn't feel pain, the sensation is quite amazing::

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the third alien, he comes closer:: Third Alien: What are you doing to her?

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: More of the Klingons move closer toward the Aqua Aliens, pushing the CTO forcefully out of the way.

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
<Aqua Alien Three> ::Removes his hand:: CIV: Giving her the requested knowledge.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances at the CSO:: CSO: Are you okay?

Host CO_Capt_James says:
Aqua Alien: I'm sorry, I don't know how long that is.....can you access our ships database?

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::growls &  moves threateningly toward the Klingons::

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
CIV: Do not worry husband, I am alright

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
ACTION: The Klingons hear the CTO's growl, and respond in kind. It looks like a fight is brewing.

CMO_Lt_Lir`Loi says:
::leans on the cold cave wall and listens::

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
::flexes his robotic arm:: Klingons: i haven’t had the pleasure in a long while

CSO_LtCmdr_Carika says:
Aliens: Thank you ... I will make sense of this information and cross reference it with events on our own realm.

CIV_LtCmdr_Darell says:
::Glances away at the sound of growls:: CTO: I suggest we'll avoid any fights with the Klingons..

Host CO_Capt_James says:
::turns to the Klingons and his crew behind him:: All: That's ENOUGH!  If we co-operate we might be able to get out of here.

CTO_Cmdr_Blackheart says:
Klingons: another time ::grins::

Host Cmdr_T`yarn says:
::Repeats the same orders in Klingon to his troops::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, back where we started the Aegis vessel arrives at the location of a very dormant Montgomery ... with several small ruptures nearby. Aran scratches his chin while looking at the viewscreen, "Very peculiar ..."

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Ensign Leia Raythan steps up beside him, "What do you suppose happened here?" He shakes his head, "I do not know ... I do not know ..."

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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