U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10604.02

"For Tomorrow"

Chapter Three: "Repercussions & Responsibility"
 
Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::On the bridge, standing beside one of the vacant consoles on the Bridge. His attention focused on his console for a change. With a sigh he continues on switching the data feeds every few seconds while trying to find what he was looking for. An obvious pattern he just knew he was missing::

Dr_Salina says:
::walking beside Greene and OPS to deck 13::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::finishes his last report and places it on his desk, then picks up his glass of water and downs it in one sip...been a long day::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::On the bridge, working at his console again.::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::entering TL with Dr Salina and Dr Greene and a few other personnel of the OPS/Sec Teams::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::taps his badge::*CO*: Counselor Porter to Captain Timrok.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::continues his way thru the labyrinth ..er.. tacticilizing?::

Dr_Greene says:
::Following Tar to deck 13, med-kit in his hand::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ CNS: Go ahead

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Takes a seat at a large table, and gestures for the CO & FCO to take a seat::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*CO*: I have just finished up with the last of my trauma patients.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::in TL:: Computer: Deck 13.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::not far away from the CO watching with a fair degree of apprehension::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::stands somewhat taken aback on the bridge wondering if he is going mad:: CIV: Mr Maor I think you should go and find your boy

Dr_Salina says:
::looking very curious with a stolen PADD in her hand::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: waits before seating himself as he deals with the communication with the CNS ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Whispers something to one of his servants, and waves him off:: CO: Please dine on my behalf ... the scientist in charge of Project Avalon should be with us shortly.

Dr_Greene says:
::Whispers to Salina:: Salina: Wonder what we will find..

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CTO sees someone move further down in the hedge maze.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*CO*: Shall I report to the surface Captain?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The TL takes them to Deck 13 ... however, when the doors open, instead of being greeted with the deck, they are greeted by a howling abyss.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up from his console for a brief attention, he allows his irritation to show in his expression:: XO: I have no idea what that was, but that wasn't Shane. ::Dismisses the conversation as quickly as it started, he returns his attention back to his console::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::wipes away a bit of grass from a part of his console he didn't use untill now.::

Dr_Salina says:
::lets go a girlish yell::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ CNS: Excellent :: Turns to Glupiec :; Glupiec: i would like for the ships Councilor to join us if you are agreeable?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::fallows the shadow of it further into the maze:: Someone: Hello?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Nods:: CO: Of course.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::stands up and exits his office::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@*CNS* Yes please join us as quick as you can

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns:: Self: Damn

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*CO*: Aye Captain, Porter out.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::mumbles something under his breath:: CSO: Mr Nelson is there anysign of our young guest on internal sensors?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::taps his badge again:: *XO*: Counselor Porter to Commander Pazoski.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
All: Right, lets see what we get when we close the doors and reopen them?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::walks to the TL::

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::thinks the CIV is mad::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: doesn't sit yet :: Glupiec: A good officer, quite new to the crew, im sure he would benifit greatly by meeting you

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
*CNS*: Pazoski here, what can I do for you Ensign?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: Nothing much yet sir. I am hoping the results to come any minute now.

Dr_Greene says:
::Frowns at the sight they meet, not immediately speaking:: OPS: Worth I try, I think...

Dr_Salina says:
OPS: restarting is always a good option ... I think that was discovered in the 2oth century

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Computer: Close doors and hold turbolift.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*XO*: My final reports are done and saved, all patients show a good degree of recovery but some will need some extended therapy. I am on my way to the Transporter Room to meet with the Away Team.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The TL doors close.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
TL: Transporter Room 1.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@ ::stands silently trying to shake the memories of last time::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
All: Let's see what we get now. ::smiles:: Computer: Open doors.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The howling abyss is still there.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
*CNS*: Understood Ensign, good job.  Be careful down there, something doesn't feel right about all this.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
All: Okay, that didn't work. Any ideas how to solve this?

Dr_Greene says:
::Looks at the sight again, noticing the lack of change:: OPS: Now what... Try deck 12 and see what we get?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up from his console:: XO: Well, this is just getting better and better. Getting reports of a disturbance on deck eight. Stand by.. ::Pauses as he return his attention back to his console, without looking up he resumes talking:: Reports of yelling and shouting coming from an officer's quarters. Security is being dispatched.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*XO*: I will sir, thank you. Porter out.

Dr_Salina says:
OPS/Greene: jump over?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CTO finds a seeming center of the hedge maze, where an apparent young Orion female is sitting on an outcropping of rock.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::arrives at the right deck and heads for the TR::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Greene: Then let's try that. I don't want to fall down in here. Computer: Deck 12.

Dr_Salina says:
OPS/Greene: Ah you had those...what are they called? Jelly tubes? connecting the decks

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::enters the TR and nods to the Transporter Technician as he steps onto the pads:: 

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::a bit stunned:: OrionFemale: Hello? How did you get in here?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Well as soon as you find him let me know.  I can't have that "child" running around unsupervised.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Salina: Jeffries tubes you mean? We can try that and you'll see them on the inside as well.  ::smiles::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Smiles, not touching his food:: CO: So you say that your vessel came in contact with our device's discharge?

Dr_Salina says:
OPS: ah right that

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::He shakes his head as his display comes with no answer, no sign of the ghost.:: XO: I think that will be a bit hard sir. Sensors do not pick up anything at all.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::the doors close and the TL moves up one deck to reopen the doors on deck 12::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Orion Female> CTO: Well that's simple. How did you get here?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::battles with his memories and tries to focus on the task at hand::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::exits the TL and heads for the nearest JT entrance::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CNS is beamed down to the surface. He arrives in the large dining hall where the CO & FCO are seated.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: smiles a little awkwardly :: Glupiec: Not entirely accurate, more so that your devices discharge came into contact with my ship

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::quirky with a slight grin:: OrionFemale: Through the door last time i checked... hole.. crack.. thing..

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: thankful for the CNS timing :: CNS: Glad you could make it... Our host Primeverate Glupiec. :: gestures towards Glupiec ::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::rematerializes in the room::

Dr_Greene says:
::Follows Tar, wondering whether it will really work::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::smiles and nods:: Glupiec: Nice to meet you Primeverate.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Orion Female> CTO: I came through a door, too ... once ...

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Nods:: CNS: Please, sit, eat. I'm quite interested in hearing of you all.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: finally sits ::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@ ::can't help being suspicious::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::smiles and moves closer to the table::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Hmmm that is what I expected, keep looking

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OrionFemale: How long have you been here? You got a name?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Do we have any more information?

Dr_Salina says:
::follows the other two looking suspiciously at the JT hatch:: Greene/OPS: I thought those were bigger

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::begins to reconfigure the sensors, hoping he had a setting wrong and scans the ship again.::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: I am Pan. I have either been here for a long time or not long at all. You sort of lose track of yourself in the Soft Places.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Awaiting report, nothing yet.

Dr_Greene says:
::Smiles slightly at Tar as Salina makes the remark::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::opens a JT hatch and gets his tricorder. then Tar climbs into the JT:: Salina: No, those things are just big enough to crawl through. Some are a little bigger.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: Soft places? Come to think of it.. where are we?

Dr_Greene says:
::Motions Salina to enter after Tar::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::shakes head:: CIV: Keep an eye on it then, hopefully its something simple like a giant lizard.  What do internal sensors show?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: I just told you.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Glupiec: Whilst I don’t wish to seem abrupt, there are two questions i need to answer, those are what was it that hit us, and why did it hit us...and what is that? :: pointing to some piece of "food" on the table:: mmm wait that’s three questions

Dr_Salina says:
::silently follows::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::looks around and rejoices in being on his first real Away mission::

Dr_Greene says:
::Enters the JT after Salina and follows her and Tar::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: Where you always here or did you came from somewhere else?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ CO: Well on the issues of Project Avalon and the Gorowac device, there is not much I can tell you that I have not already. As for that, that is a Elsberry Pie.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::opens some doors and arrives at an intersection of tubes where he can stand::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Seeing most of our sensors are not operational, or not operating correctly-- not much. ::Sighs heavily as he glances at his console again, willing for the reading to show /something/ beside the same screen he was locked on for the past five minutes::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::listens to the exchange of words between the Captain and our host, then looks at the 'pie'::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A harrowed man enters the dining hall. He stands out completely from the others as he does not have blonde hair, blue eyes, and purple birth marks.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::eyes the food suspiciously::

Dr_Salina says:
::looks around at the tubes feeling claustrophobic but glad to be able to stand::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Glupiec: In fairness, you haven't told me anything that answers my questions.. the first two at least

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: No, I came from somewhere else.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Smiles at the arriving man:: CO: Ah, Captain, may I present Klamca, the chief scientist of Project Avalon.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Salina: Here you can stand. We now have arrived at intersection 12-beta-section-5. From here we will climb down to deck 13.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Uh, well. I got the report. Security on location, I'll save us both time and replay the report. ::Glances back to his console:: Audio only, Commander. ::Plays the playback::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::notices the new man enter the room and notices he seems to be off a different race...or breed::

Dr_Greene says:
::Is careful not to bump into Salina as they move through the tubes, finally getting to some space to stand up straight again::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
<Random Security Officer> *CIV*: apparently someone's pet lizard has grown larger and increased in intelligence. It is now capable of understandable speech and has some serious issues with it's owner.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: Somewhere else being.. where?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Ignores the Captain & the others, and practically screams at Glupiec:: Glupiec: What have you done!

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@:: stands up :: Klamca: A pleasure to meet you

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: End of transmission.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::while waiting for the display to show its results again, he decides to check up on the listing of abnormalities.:: *Salina*: Saline, Nelson here.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::is takes aback by the sudden outburst and looks at the newcomer suspiciously::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::stands and nods silently following the CO's lead::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Blinks, but keeps the smile up:: Klamca: Whatever do you mean --

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::opens the doors at the floor and goes first down the ladder::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ Glupiec: You're responsible for it, I know it! You activated the device, and nearly doomed the project!

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: Glances at the FCO & CNS with slight concern ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: That hardly matters as I'm here now.

Dr_Greene says:
::Once again indicates to Salina to go first::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::starts getting jumpy and agitated as the two argue::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::rubs his forehead:: CIV: Okay tell security to find a vacant set of quarters and take the "lizard" there.  We will have to sort out the owner problem when this is all settled down.  Oh and tell them to be diplomatic when they more... it.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::hears some severe accusations made by this Klamca and moves closer to the Captain....thinking he should have brought a phaser::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Keeps the smile up:: Klamca: Klamca, my friend, please, calm down, sit. And explain what happened. This morning's discharge was not meant to happen?

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*we are in-between decks in your ...jelly tubes. We are approaching the final descent

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::gives up trying to understand and sits next to Pan:: Pan: It doesn’t matter.. your right...anyone else with you?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: I'm getting too old for this.. ::Grumbles loudly as he relays the XO's orders::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> ::Smiles at the CTO:: CTO: Nope, just me.

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Do you have any news there?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: Soo.. you happen to know where our cargo of metals went to.. let me take a wild hunch.. the "hard places"? ::jokes::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Looks enraged, but takes a few breaths, and sits down:: Glupiec: The Gorowac Device was activated this morning ... and the calculations modified. The result endangered the facility, and perhaps even this planet.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *Salina*: I suppose you mean Jefferies tubes. I have no news myself, other than that we still register new abnormalities. Please let me know when you have some time. I would like to go over the reports you have made so far about the appearances.

Dr_Salina says:
::realizes Greene is waiting for her::Greene: Sorry ::starts going down::

Dr_Greene says:
::Smiles:: Salina: No problem.. ::Follows her, looking down to make sure he doesn't step on her hands::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::looks over at the Captain and FCO...::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: We can always send Lost to assist them, Commander? ::Suggests with a raise of his eyebrow in humor::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: I'm afraid not. Do you plan to stay here forever?

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*I will as soon as I can. In the mean time your chief medical officer has some information

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@:: listens with interest -but tries not to look too interested ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::The smile fades:: Klamca: I see. And you believe me responsible?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::watches intently in silence::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Realizes what he's done, and tries to think what to carefully say next::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::shakes his head:: CIV: Unfortunately we need Ensign Lost and his experience at the helm, however if you are finding yourself with too much free time...

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: Not really... i got a career, a life..

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: Thank you. I will get in touch with him as soon as the opportunity arrives. Nelson out. ::Taps his fingers on the console.:: Self: I believe the system is getting slower as well.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: takes himself a slice of Pie ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ Glupiec: No, your ... honor. My apologies. It has been a hectic few hours ... we are not sure who is responsible, or what the intention of setting off the device was. ::Suddenly realizes that there are abnormal looking people here:: Er.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::raises an eyebrow as the Captain serves himself some food....who could be thinking about food at this time::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::ignores the pie and watches the exchange::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: No thank you, let the kids handle the mess. ::Returns his attention to his console::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: gives the pie a sniff then takes a small bite ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Gestures:: Klamca: They are representatives from the United Federation of Planets. Apparently the device's activation caught their attention. I have some pressing matters to attend to, so if you could, please inform them of what has happened here. And perhaps enlist their help. I want a full report on the incident.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::arrives on deck 13 and opens another set of doors to crawl into another tube::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Stands:: CO: Captain, it was a pleasure to meet you. I hope to speak to you later as it would be beneficial for both our peoples to interact further. ::Smiles, nods, and abruptly moves to exit ... his aides trailing behind::

Dr_Salina says:
::Follows Tar carefully::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Makings a clicking noise as the Primeverate exits, with not a care in the world:: That man will be the death of us all.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Glupiec: Indeed, I’m sorry you have to go so soon

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::reaches end of the JT and gets scanning with his tricorder::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::nods to the Primeverate:: Glupiec: A pleasure to meet you sir.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::The "abnormal" looking Paior (as up to this point, they had only seen ones with blonde hair, blue eyes, etc.) turns and stares at the three SF officers:: ALL: So ... you're from the Federation ...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::remains silent::

Dr_Greene says:
::Follows Salina out of the JT and looks around::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: We are.  care for some Pie? I can say without question its the best Elsberry Pie I’ve ever tasted

Dr_Salina says:
OPS/Greene: Well, no abyss ... yet

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::nods to the man:: Klamca: My name is Jeremiah Porter, ship's Counselor. Nice to meet you.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Looks puzzled:: CO: I'll pass.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Greene/Salina: It appears this way worked. I'm reading only a deck.

Dr_Salina says:
OPS: That’s good ... isn't it?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: Then perhaps you can answer my questions instead?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::chuckles:: Salina: Well, better than an abyss in my opinion.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Sighs, as he would rather be working at the Project rather than dealing with Federation representatives, but ...:: CO: The Primeverate said I must, so I must.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: You could spend a life time here and no time would pass from where you came.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Greene/Salina: Now let's find injured people.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: Good

Dr_Salina says:
::nods and follows the others::

Dr_Greene says:
::Nods:: OPS: Any life signs on that tricorder of yours?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: But would I ever want to leave? The more I’d be here the more I’ll want to stay...

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: I am curious, are you aware that the discharge from your device struck my ship?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::watches Klamca for a reaction::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::ponders:: CIV/CSO: Are our external sensors still functioning properly?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::gets tricorder to scan for life signs:: Greene: Yes, I've found two faint live signs about 30 meters in that direction. ::points::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Leans forward:: CO: You were struck by the discharge? Were there any sub-particle alterations?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca:  should there have been?

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::looks around at  the looks of the CIV, XO and CSO. Never before has he seen such hopeless people ... well, except himself::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::begins to work on some checks on his console:: XO: Running diagnostics check sir.

Dr_Greene says:
::Nods and heads the way Tar pointed:: OPS/Salina: Then let's go..

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> CTO: Such is the way of the Soft Places. ::Abruptly leaps off the rock outcropping:: You keep looking, you'll be amazed what you find around here.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::follows the doctors::

Dr_Salina says:
::continues following::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::tries to read into the emotions and look on the Scientists face::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: Well, no, the device shouldn't have been activated in the first place. I'm not even certain what it did when it was activated. This should never have happened.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::looks to the CNS then back to the conversation::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::detects a few blinking lights on the console beside him and checks it out.:: XO: Sir, I detect three Paior vessels taking flanking positions. They do not seem to be in a hurry.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*SEC/OPS Teams on deck 13*: Tar to Security and Operations Teams. Clear deck 13 as soon as possible. We have to secure this deck.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ ::Leans back into his chair, and rubs his eyes for a moment:: The whole of Project Avalon may be all for nothing now.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::mumbles something:: CIV: What is the tactical analysis of those vessels, if they open fire are we in any danger?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: That much is becoming clear, but I still seek the answer to my questions.. WHAT struck my ship? and WHY did it strike my ship?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: If you're suggesting it was aimed at your vessel, that isn't true. No, your vessel happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. As to what struck your vessel, it seemed to be a sub-universal alteration wave. An unintentional result of an intentional act of sabotage.

Dr_Greene says:
::Thinks he walked 30 meters now and looks around for a moment:: OPS: We should be here now, right?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up from his scans:: XO: Negative, according to the scan and in theory they shouldn't harm us..

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::suddenly hoping for peace and quiet again::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::listens to the conversation with interest, carefully taking notes as to the voice and facial patterns of the alien::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Let me rephrase that, if they will engage us they won't be able to do much damage we can't handle.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::scans again with his tricorder:: Greene: They should be here somewhere. I'm still reading two faint signs.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: I didn't suggest anything of the sort

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Yeah but in theory we shouldn't have a sentient lizard on deck 8.

Dr_Salina says:
::looks around with curiosity, with all honesty more interested in learning than in securing::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Pan: I must be going..  ::stands up and checks his tricorder for the return path::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: Fair enough, Captain. I hope I gave you the answers you were looking for ...

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Pan> ::Grins:: CTO: No problem, please come back again.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Keep an eye on those ships Mr. Nelson, if they pick up any reinforcements then let me know, I don’t intend to get into a shooting match in our condition.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Klamca: No, i don’t think you did. What is the purpose of this "Avalon" device of yours?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks slightly uncomfortable at the XO and CIV:: XO: Sir, I need not to remind you that these vessels are from the same people as on the planet. Perhaps they have a weapon of that aboard as well. I remember out sensors couldn't detect the wave... what if they can't detect the weapon itself?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Well, for all we know this vessels can carry some sort of a mobile version of the weapon that hit us before, Commander. I don't wan to throw caution to the wind just yet. Perhaps we should hail them?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: To save our species.

Dr_Greene says:
::Looks around again, this time also listening for any sounds::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::wonders why this Paior looks different than all the others::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods his head in acknowledgment at the CSO's direction::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: Go on

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::fights off more memories which start surfacing::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::fallows the path on the tricorder back into the maze::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO/CIV: If they have a version of that weapon then we are in very deep water indeed.  Is there anyway to detect a similar weapon before it charges or fires?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Instead of the two crewmen, they find two hovering, glowing orbs.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns at the orbs::

Dr_Salina says:
::watches the orbs with curiosity:: OPS/Greene: These were the life forms?

Dr_Greene says:
::Frowns as he spots the orbs, floating in mid air:: Salina: I don't know... ::Kneels and opens his med kit to take out a medical tricorder::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::turns to Salina and nods::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: It's a long troubling story, Captain, so I'll make it short and simple. A long time ago our people made a mistake. And now we're going to be extinct because of it. Every effort to solve this mistake scientifically thus far has failed.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Now what we know what it was and what to expect? Maybe. ::Glances at the CSO's direction:: CSO: Ideas, Lieutenant?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: And now the "esteemed" ::Said sarcastically:: leadership of our world has decided to look to the metaphysical for a solution.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: nods ::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
:;configures his tricorder to scan the orbs for any emerging radiation::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Klamca: the Avalon device?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: Project Avalon ... the Gorowac device ... is intended to be a method of communication with the realms of the dead.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::blinks::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::blinks twice::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up from his console:: CIV: I've tried about everything from realigning sensors to trying and find the slightest identifiable piece of information on the wave... but no luck thus far.

Dr_Greene says:
::Scans the orbs with his medical tricorder to see what he gets from it::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: Where was it you intended to fire the thing exactly?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::exits back thru the half working doorway back into the corridor::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: It is not a weapon, Captain. It does not "fire." There was an expected discharge to happen when we tried to breach the layers of reality to make contact ... but it was supposed to dissipate in the atmosphere.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Want my advice, Commander? Hope for the best.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: well it didn't

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Thank you Mr. Maor, that is sound advice.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Open a channel to the lead vessel of the three, lets see who we are dealing with.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: we registered severe gravimetric distortions in your atmosphere; this was a result of your device?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::nods to the XO, taps a few buttons and waits for the hailing sounds::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: Apparently so. But I have no idea. It's been only a few hours since the incident, and I was working on getting to the bottom of what exactly happened when I was called away to this meeting ...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::looks inquiringly at the CNS to see if he has the first clue what's going on::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: i think its just as well you were, can you imagine what effect that wave would have on my ship?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
@::nods back to the FCO, not really sure what he wants::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: No, because we didn't plan for the wave and have never encountered that sort of thing before. Now that you've had your share of questions, may I ask one?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::waits for his and Greene's tricorder results::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: and i'm sorry to have to tell you but the wave didn't stop when it hit us... it kept going, can you imagine how many other ships, how many other worlds that will hit?! :: stops mid rant :; ok, ask away

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::wonders what the hell's going on::

Dr_Greene says:
::Still scanning the orbs, wondering whether the tricorder is having trouble reading them::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::keeps waiting::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up from his console.:: XO: No response sir.

Dr_Salina says:
::makes some nice drawings of the orbs in her PADD::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: In four generations, our species will die. This ... project, I must continue. But if our species is to have a chance of survival, we need help. Will you help us?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: How very friendly...

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: we would consider it, if you will help us...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::blinks again::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: With what?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::shrugs:: XO: Can't help it. Perhaps we can use the old way of communicating and attaching a note to a brick... ::shakes head:: never mind sir.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ Klamca: You help me fix my ship, we'll help you

Dr_Greene says:
::Frowns as his tricorder finally gets readings:: OPS/Salina: Hm....

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO Lost: Mr Lost time to see some of that flight officer magic, keep those vessels from flanking us, perhaps now would be a good time to do a full test of the maneuvering thrusters and inertial tolerances of the ship?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::turns to Greene:: Greene: You get the same readings as I got? Bio-energy?

Dr_Salina says:
::looks at Greene with curiosity::

Dr_Greene says:
OPS/Salina: According to these readings, these orbs contain an energy matching those of humanoid neural patterns...

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Perhaps we can contact the Captain and ask him to inquire for us for the ships intension with whoever he's conversing with?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Perhaps a torpedo would be more appropriate, but I think we should wait for the Captain on that one.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Klamca> @ CO: Captain, as I've told you, I have no idea what the discharge was capable of. I'll try to assist in helping you figure things out, but I cannot promise anything.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Disturbing the Captain during delicate negotiations is never a good idea, he could be on the verge of a major breakthrough.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks at his console then back up again.:: XO: Sir? Would raising shields be offending to them?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::continues down the corridor of brightly colored coloring colors::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Indeed, let's see how you'll feel if they'll engage us. ::Chuckles::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Klamca: Then likewise we will do what we can to help you, and equally I can't make any promises that we will find the answers you are looking for, I can only promise you we will try

Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN INTERLUDE =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

Klamca nodded at the Captain’s statement, although he was unsure of exactly what was expected of him in regard to helping the Federation starship. This … Timrok was seemingly quite suspicious of him. As was his crew. The Romulans had spoken a lot about the Federation and their Starfleet. Most of it had been warning … but actions that those “imperialists” had taken had convinced the Paior that many things they may have uttered were lies. And now he had to entertain these people, while one of his greatest achievements sat on the brink of destruction. 
	He was certain the Primeverate was only trying to make his life harder by sticking him with these people, but he would make the best of it. Perhaps he could even save their species by eliciting their assistance. He took a breath, and began.
	“I feel that I should fully explain the history of what is happening here on our world. You may have noticed that many of the Paior you have encountered are similar in appearance. Blonde hair, blue eyes, similar birth-markings. While one may attribute this to the nature of the species, in reality there was a time so long ago when appearances were quite unique to each person. Centuries ago we were a species afflicted by disease and war. Hope was, for a time, non-existent. Then there came a man named Kent. Kent was a mutation of sorts. Evolution’s way of stating that perhaps we had a chance, in the future, to survive the natural battle between us and our world. In Kent’s body lay an advanced immune system that made him practically invulnerable to any virus or disease that afflicted our populaces. He was a sign that maybe one day we would all be like him. But ours was a proud and impatient species. 
	“Scientists called upon him to help them find a way to isolate the genetic heritage that caused him to grow this advanced immune system. Kent was a man of honor, and did so. Our species was gradually re-engineered genetically with aspects of Kent’s mutated DNA. With new generations of children, we found that the unique immune system had been replicated. Our species was saved. There was an era of peace, prosperity and growth unheard of in the history of our people.”
	Klamca pauses for a moment, looking away from the intrigued stares of the Starfleet officers known as Timrok, Sollo & Porter. 
	“This would change as time progressed. With each passing generation born, genetic irregularities began to emerge. A minority of mutations that followed a similar pattern. Children born with blonde hair, blue eyes, and purple birthmarks. At first our scientists and theorists and doctors wrote it off as a growing trend – but then careful studies showed that there was more to it. These children, whether they were boy or girl, did not only look similar but they acted similar. Similar tastes, similar personalities. Yes, they were shaped by their environments as well … but not by much. An extensive investigation was launched, and we found that our ancestors’ play at being Gods was a mistake. Our species genetics were gradually becoming too similar. It did not take too long to determine whose specific DNA sequences were following. Essentially the whole species were becoming descendents of Kent.
	“Naturally this led to an era of chaos. War, destruction, horrors untold. Suggestions were made to reverse the genetic modifications … leave ourselves open to the plagues which had long since vanished. But we had grown accustomed to these changes, and let it pass. Eventually, the Paior became a species all too similar. Inherently, we were a lot more related than we had been in the past. In fact, at some base level, all our personalities were similar that aggression lessened. Eventually the era of war ended. And a new peace was forged. All under one banner.
	“The Fellowship of Kent. For over a century now they have guided our world into a new future where we accept our similarities. Accept the ‘good graces’ bestowed upon us by the ancient mutant Kent. He ‘saved our species.’” 
	Klamca shakes his head, “We are such fools.” 
	“Naturally, such genetic similarities lead us to destruction. We have insulted the natural evolution of this world. Reproductive success has steadily decreased with each passing generation. Essentially we have been inbreeding for over three centuries and it is beginning to show. More genetic defects … less births. Our species is on the brink of extinction. 
	“I have spent the past eight years working to find a solution. Our medicine, our science, our technology is incapable of reversing what we have done. It is ingrained into our very being. We have born countless generations of a new species. We – they are not Paior. The Paior died out centuries ago. And what replaced them is dying out now. Evolution wins.
	“So an alternative is decided. Not by me, not by the chief scientists of this world. But by the leader of a religion that has attempted to make itself government. The Primeverate one day decided that to save ‘our’ species again we must make contact with the man who saved it the first time. He bestowed upon me a mission – to create a communications device that could breach the afterlife. Surely Kent was looking upon us from the Outer Wells and knew that we were in need. And would be waiting for us to earn his saving grace.”
	Klamca shakes his head for a moment, then continues.
	“A waste of time, money, and effort. But the Primeverate is the leader of our world, and I am but a lowly citizen. And furthermore, an ‘affront to Kent.’ A ‘freak.’ So I have spent the last few years building this device. Bringing some of the best minds in science together to find a way to contact the great Kent. The Gorowac Device is a marvel of modern science. There are times when I really do think we can contact the dead. But now this has happened …” 
	Klamca looks as if he is about to say something more, but realizes this is neither the time nor place, “And that is our sad tale, Captain. Please … for the sake of our species … save us.” 

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Lieutenant Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Cosmo Starbuck is Lieutenant Cosmo Starbuck (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant JG Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant JG Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Lemmens is Lieutenant JG Nathaniel Nelson (CSO – Chief Science Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is Doctor Selina
Michael Jones is Primeverate Glupiec, Pan & Klamca

Stardate: 10604.02
Arc Title: “For Tomorrow”
Part: Three (“Repercussions & Responsibility”)
Ship Manager: Michael Jones (Monitored by Lilia Perfeito)
Arc Creator: Michael Jones

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