U.S.S. Europa
NCC-65040
Stardate 10506.05
Episode 223 – “Survivor, Part IX”
Official Mission Transcript

Starring:

Jack Farfri as Sarah and Commander Durron 

Lucio Fernandez Arjona as Lt. Commander Halsey

Kytra Seliquini as Lieutenant JG. Chitwa

John Summers as Lieutenant Lingn

John Welle as Lieutenant JG. Kami

And

Matthew Bordewick as Captain Farrel

With

Frank Tucker as Captain Dulami and Ship Manager

XO_Durron says:
The senior staff of the USS Europa continue to search for their missing executive officer.
Last week the crew transferred to the Raspador and activated the semi-intelligent computer program known as SARAH.
Somewhere things are going according to plan...this isn't that place.

Sarah says:
=/\= Begin Mission "Survivor Pt. IX" =/\=

CTO_Lingn says:
::attempting to break the communication Array::

CO_Farrel says:
::Starts typing in response to Sarah's questions.  We are on the bird of prey Raspador.  Durron is being held captive somewhere in the Epsilon Ceti system.  Hali bites her lip, hoping her honesty was a good idea.::

Sarah says:
ACTION: The Communication Array shuts down with an ominous hiss.

FCO_Kami says:
::Sits at the helm overlooking the course of the ship and looking for auxiliary crafts.::

CTO_Lingn says:
CO: I shut down the communication's array.

FCO_Kami says:
CO: Ma'am. This ship has escape pods; no shuttles.

Sarah says:
::Pauses than responds to the captain's comm. badge::*CO* Captain, what can I do to help?

CNS_Chitwa says:
::perks ears:: Sarah: Sarah! ::giggles::

CO_Farrel says:
CTO: Hmm but I asked for a firewall around it... not a complete shut down.  ::Gives Tral a disappointed look, then looks back to her console and starts typing.  Help?  That would be much appreciated.  But first tell me, what exactly are you?  Are you, self aware?::

CSO_Halsey says:
::mentally searching for the answer the captain wants::

CNS_Chitwa says:
CO: Captain, in the log, therre arre rrecorrds of glitches and the like....nothing majorrr, but still annoying.

Sarah says:
::Pauses to consider the question not sure of the answer::*CO* Define self aware.

CTO_Lingn says:
:: shrugs:: ~~~CO: Sorry....~~~

CO_Farrel says:
CNS: interesting, I'd hypothesize that our "friend" is the reason... ::Stars typing again.  It's difficult to define.  I've just never met a program with a name before...  Tell me, how did you end up in the Raspador's computer core?::

CO_Farrel says:
~~CTO: It's okay.  Start working on repairing the array ASAP, and then secure it with the firewall, please.~~

CTO_Lingn says:
~~~CO: Alright.... I'll make it up to you.~~~

Sarah says:
::accesses the memory banks curiously::*CO* My first memory is of being activated by Mr. Halsey, however it would appear that I was transferred to this ship's computer about the time you and your crew arrived onboard.

CTO_Lingn says:
::opens a hatch, and crawls underneath::

CO_Farrel says:
::Frowns, not sure about how that is possible.  Her hand flies over the keys.  I see.  Can you tell me who kidnapped Commander Durron, and why?::

Sarah says:
::considers the question quickly::*CO* That data is not available to me.  Sorry Captain, I don't know.

CO_Farrel says:
::reroutes her commbadge to Sarah's audio receptors.:: *Sarah* Alright, thank-you Sarah.  ::Thinks for a moment.:: What is your purpose?

Sarah says:
*CO* I am to provide aid and assistance to any personnel requiring it.  Also if called upon I can act as an autonomous information gathering device.

CSO_Halsey says:
CO: Sensors show the Carson is emitting subspace radio signal in our direction, they're probably hailing us.

CO_Farrel_ says:
*Sarah* Very good.  I can trust then, that you have good intentions.  For the moment, you can best help Durron, by running a self diagnostic to check that your program is functioning properly and that no unregistered additions have been made to your program.

CO_Farrel_ says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  *CTO* Tral, how long until the array is operational?

Sarah says:
::begins a standard self diagnostic::*CO* What level diagnostic would you like me to run, Captain?

CTO_Lingn says:
*CO*: Online..... now.

CSO_Halsey says:
::decides not to say anything to the CO about his anti viral solution, in case Sarah is listening and doesn't like her being called "virus"::

CO_Farrel_ says:
*Sarah* We only  have time for a level three.

CO_Farrel_ says:
FCO: Respond to the Carson's hail please.

FCO_Kami says:
::Opens the channel.::

CO_Farrel_ says:
COMM: Carson: This is Captain Farrel on the Raspador...

Sarah says:
*CO*Aye, Captain. ::begins the diagnostic.::

CTO_Lingn says:
::crawls out of the hatch::

CO_Farrel_ says:
COMM: Carson: Robert Carson, do you read?

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Looks as Tral crawls out of the hatch and her frown has turned to a smile.::

CTO_Lingn says:
::returns her smile::

Sarah says:
ACTION: Dulami's face appears on the screen looking momentarily distracted.

CNS_Chitwa says:
::digs in her pocket and pulls out the globe Durron gave her::

CO_Farrel_ says:
~~~CTO: That was fast... thanks honey.~~~

Host RCCO_Dulami says:
COM: Raspador: CO: Captain Farrell, I just lost comm. with you.  Is there a problem over there?

CSO_Halsey says:
Self: We have a CTO fond of destroying stuff...::smiles::

CO_Farrel_ says:
COMM: Carson: Negative Captain.  We accidentally activated commander Durron's semi-intelligent program, and I cut communications as a security precaution.  However, I believe the risk is minimal now.  I'll keep you appraised.

Sarah says:
::gets a curious response off the diagnostic and begins examining a small section of her code curiously than edits it to what it should be carefully purging the old code from the computer so that it can not come back than sends the standard diagnostic readout to the captain's arm rest.::

Host RCCO_Dulami says:
@COM: Raspador: CO: Very well Captain.  If there is a problem, notify me, we have a team of Marines on standby at all times.

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Looks over the diagnostic that appears on her armrest console and sighs.  So, someone had been tampering with Sarah's program as she feared.:: COMM: Carson: Acknowledged, Farrel out.  ::She reaches for her commbadge now.:: *Sarah* Sarah, were you successfully able to purge that unauthorized code?  Do you feel there is any risk to you?

Sarah says:
::double checks::*CO*I don't know that the code was unauthorized, just unwanted.  From time to time my code tends to evolve on its own.  It can be somewhat unsettling, but it is nothing to worry about.

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Forwards the diagnostic data to the FCO console.:: FCO: Lt., I understand you are familiar with "computer hacking" techniques.  Have a look at Sarah's diagnostic and tell me if you think she's been hacked...

CNS_Chitwa says:
::finds a spot and sits down, examining the globe:: Globe: Hello...

CO_Farrel_ says:
*Sarah* We just need a moment of privacy Sarah.  Is it ok if I mute bridge audio for a just a minute dear?

CSO_Halsey says:
::slightly worried about the CNS talking to a globe:: CNS: Please tell me it's not answered your hail.

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>::chirps quietly at the CNS::

FCO_Kami says:
::Examines the program thoroughly and grumbles.:: CO: I really can't tell. If it was a hacker, he or she knows their way around the program and covered their tracks.

CNS_Chitwa says:
CSO: Mrrr. Durrron gave it to me. ::perks her ears:: Globe: Hello?

Sarah says:
::shuts off the bridge audio pickups::*CO* I will return in five minutes if that is acceptable captain. ::shuts off speakers also::

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Alright, thank you.  *Sarah* Thank you.  ::Hali collects herself, and turns in her chair to face her officers.:: ALL: What do you all think?  Can we trust Sarah?
Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>::studiously doesn’t respond to the CNS as the Captain told her not to::

CTO_Lingn says:
CO: No. We don't know if she is compromised or not.

FCO_Kami says:
::Continues to look over the program's coding to find any random or misplaced information that could be of help. Grumbles to himself at not being able to find anything.::

CNS_Chitwa says:
::leans closer and looks at the globe:: Globe: Arre you still hungry in therre? I have some candy.

CSO_Halsey says:
CNS: It's ok. I know you miss him, but talking to a ball of glass won't bring him back. 

CSO_Halsey says:
::seriously worried now that Chitwa offered the globe something to eat::

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>::dose a really good impression of a ball of glass::

CNS_Chitwa says:
CSO: Oh I know that...but it's like having a little bit of him herrre with me.

CO_Farrel_ says:
ALL: But there is one thing at the core of her program, her care for her creator, for Durron.  Perhaps she can help?  What if we were to transmit her ahead via subspace to Epsilon Ceti.  There she could infiltrate the kidnappers computer core and help Durron much quicker... Do you think we could trust her with that task?

FCO_Kami says:
Self: Hm.... It all looks in place. Is there something I'm missing? Hm....

CTO_Lingn says:
CO: I can't make that choice. Only you can.

CNS_Chitwa says:
::Taps a claw on the globe:: Globe: I know you'rrre in therre.

CSO_Halsey says:
CO: Wouldn't we be infecting most computers on the planet?

FCO_Kami says:
CO: What if it's a rogue?

CSO_Halsey says:
CO: I don't think we'll get away with massive hacking.

CO_Farrel_ says:
CSO: Without a specific target... yes.  It depends how populated that system is.  Bring that system's profile up, what's the population, technology level.

CSO_Halsey says:
CO: Risa is populated, at least the last time I were to.

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>::beeps as the five minutes is up than responds quietly::CNS: That’s loud.  I had to go away...the captain told me to.

Sarah says:
::returns::*CO* I have returned, Captain.

CO_Farrel_ says:
CSO: Of course, Risa, sorry.  ::Blushes a little.  Then, looks up as Sarah has returned.:: *Sarah* Thank you Sarah.  CTO: Lt., contact the Risan authorities and tell them of the situation, and to begin a search for Cmdr. Durron.

CTO_Lingn says:
::does as he is told::

CNS_Chitwa says:
Globe: I'm Sorrry. ::perks ears:: The Captain? She tells you want to do?

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Really wishes she could send Sarah ahead to search for Durron... but she didn't feel comfortable releasing her into Risa's computer.  Self: I hope you can hold on for another seven hours Ray...::

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>CNS: Of course...You just heard her tell me to go away.  I have to obey the captain.

CNS_Chitwa says:
::blinks:: Globe: Sarah?

CO_Farrel_ says:
::Watches Chitwa talk to the globe and thinks, Poor 

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe>CNS: You didn't know? I'm sorry.

CO_Farrel_ says:
::... Chitwa Ray's abduction has affected her more than I thought.::

CNS_Chitwa says:
Globe: You mean....you werrre listening to me the whole time? ::blushes::

Sarah says:
<Chitwa's Globe> CNS: I wasn't listening really,  I wasn't active, so I couldn't hear you but... I 
wasn't totally inactive either.

CSO_Halsey says:
::tempted to shoot the globe without knowing why::

CSO_Halsey says:
::gets closer to the CO and whispers:: CO: Is she ok?

Sarah says:
=/\= Pause Mission =/\=