Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents:

USS GENEVA

Starring Gabriel Marceau as Captain Shras
And Jonathan Lau as Commander Taal
With Scott Balmos as Chief Engineer Gregory McDowell
Kytra Seliquini as Engineer Mai Valentine
Delon Eubena as Chief Tactical Officer Kizlev
Antuan Vance as Chief Science Officer Tunik
Zach Farland as Counselor Gary Wells
And Diana Tran as Specialist Evelyn Trinity Pierce

Based on Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
Executive Producer Bob Baldwin

USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10406.18

Host Bob_SM says:
=/\==/\==/\=RESUME MISSION=/\==/\==/\=
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::back in the bowels of the ship, noting it's time for the procedure by the pulsating of the bugs' glow::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Is very unconscious, the only voices in her head are the strange translator bugs::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
::standing over the injured CIV::
CNS_Wells says:
::In the cave with a bug weapon melded to his right forearm. Trying not to point at anything but, feeling under control::
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::quietly says The Engineer's Prayer, then hits the electrical-contact relay on the portable power cell... hoping to see the normal blue throb of minimally powered EPS relays::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: Ummmmm I don’t mean to be a pest but, ah... ummm any suggestions? ::Looks desperate::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
::morphs closer to the ground and moves his arms over her wound::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::is kneeling close to the CIV, watching Chan do his miracle thing again::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: I know what it does! 
CSO_Tunik says:
::looks at the Counselor:: CNS: In what matter do you need assistance Counselor?
CTO_Kizlev says:
CNS: I suggest you disengage yourself from that creature the same way you put it on.
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: It's speaking to me. Telepathically. I'm not telepathic.  Or at least I never was before.
CNS_Wells says:
CTO: I wouldn't know how. Do you?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::thinks: that's what happens when people mess with things they don't understand::
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: And... this concerns you because... you've never had contact with a telepath before?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::sees a very faint blue glow... not what he was expecting, but it's a start:: Self: Well... I guess it'll just take time to charge. ::tries to make himself comfortable in the hot, cramped confines of the relays::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: Not with one that has connected to my person :: Motions his eyes to his arm::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: Don't you wanna know what it said to me?
CSO_Tunik says:
::nods:: CNS: If it's not too personal, yes.
Li_Soon_Chan says:
::begins to morph his hands and removes them from the wound::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
ACTION: The CIV is now healed, but the sharp pain remains.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::gently holds the CIV by the shoulders:: CIV: Lieutenant, how are you feeling? Can you hear me?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Opens her eyes and gasps from both the pain and witnessing Chan's morphing::
CSO_Tunik says:
::still having trouble accepting this new counselor... considering his time serving with Bauer::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: I know what kind of weapon this is.... or... what it does, actually.
CO_Shras says:
:: Sitting on a rock at the entrance of the cave, looking over the crew and the Geneva far away::
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::can't get comfortable... decides to leave the EPS relays charging, and go check on the antimatter containment generators::
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: The bug is telepathic. It's more than likely capable of reading your thoughts. It seems only logical that by reading your thoughts... it would know the capabilities of the weapon you have in your hands.
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: I have the power to render its enemy unconscious. I know that. I don't know how to... activate it.
Li_Soon_Chan says:
::falls back and temporarily loses his shape::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Groans:: CTO: I'm fine now... I think.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::crawling down the crawl shaft... 15-8037: Antimatter Access... hits the bulkhead door and gets a whiff of smoke::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Applies pressure to where the wound was and recoils from the pain::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sighs with relief:: CIV: Good. Try and rest yourself for now. ::looks over at Chan:: Chan: Mr. Chan? Are you well?
Li_Soon_Chan says:
@ACTION: The containment fields are on the verge of collapsing.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::waves smoke out of the way, gets a very worrisome look as he sees 3 of the 5 portable power cells have fried out::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: If the croc creatures arrive again, perhaps it may be effective on them.
CSO_Tunik says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CNS: Intriguing. Who gave you this weapon?
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: In time. I sometimes need to rest. It is hard for me to keep this form for long periods of time.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Doesn't argue with the CTO and takes a moment to scan the area::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: Mr. Chan
CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: I have heard that other shape shifters are able to place themselves in a dormant liquid state in order to regenerate themselves. Perhaps you should do the same.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::is completely out of ideas now, unless the EPS taps can charge enough to begin self-shielding against the isomagnetic field::
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: Interesting. A monk with advanced weaponry.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::realizes he probably doesn't even have enough time to send a crewman to alert the rest of the staff in the cave, much less warn them himself::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: You've heard there are others like me?
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: I'm certain with a few tests... meaning pressing of the buttons in a secure location... you'll find the firing sequence.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks around then outside, seeing the Geneva up ahead:: Self: I hope McDowell is having good fortune in there.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Pulls herself up carefully and walks over to the CTO and Chan::
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: There are three types of bug like creatures. Perhaps the other two types do other things. Mai is examining them.
CSO_Tunik says:
::nods:: CNS: Right. Of course.
CNS_Wells says:
CSO: It causes unconsciousness. I don’t think I could or should test it, Sir.
CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: Yes, there are some known shape-shifting species in this part of the galaxy, and a more dominant race from the Gamma Quadrant. ::turns to see Pierce rising to her feet:: CIV: Please, you mustn't strain yourself ma'am.
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: If you are attacked, it's better you know how to use it beforehand.
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO: Don't worry Lieutenant.  I've been worse.  ::Looks over to Chan:: I didn't know that shape-shifters could heal others.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::leans over to one of the pod feeds, unlatches its feed pipe from the antimatter quench block feeds, just in case::
CNS_Wells says:
::Moves over to check on Evelyn::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: How are you feeling, Ma'am. ::Is careful not to point::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: Gamma Quadrant?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::has done all he can... decides to crawl back to the EPS relay room to stare at the charging relays... not that that will help any matters::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Turns to Wells and furrows her brow:: CNS: Your brain is different.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head, smiling weakly:: Chan: That's right, you do not know much about the places beyond this world. Let's just say that is it very far away from here... ::goes to cave entrance to peak on Captain Shras::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Your right it is. You are telepathic. Do you know why it has latched on to me?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees the captain appears to be lost in deep thought, holding his recently healed hand, looking towards the ship:: Self: Maybe I shouldn't.... not yet. ::goes back inside::
CNS_Wells says:
SELF: Oh my heavens. ::Grabs at head. It doesn’t hurt; it’s just uncomfortable:: CIV: It talking to me again.
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: I will revert to my liquid form soon. As one warrior to another, I would like you to protect the sacred artifacts with your life. You will find them deeper in the cave.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::finds a dark corner in the relay room... begins thinking about his childhood and his life in general... only a matter of time now, no matter what engineering fate had in store for him::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Looks at each crewmember in the cave briefly:: CNS: The bugs are always in constant telepathic communication.  I think that's how we can understand each other.  You however... ::Noticing the bug on his arm:: you're emitting something different.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It says "someone" wants to talk to me. Am I going nuts?
CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: The artifacts.... what should I know about them?
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: They are sacred to the monks of my temple.
CSO_Tunik says:
::watches Li Soon Chan and Kizlev... especially observing Chan::
CNS_Wells says:
::Looks freaked out:: CIV: It's some one. It's like a different being. An important one.... it wants to know .
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: I don't think you're completely nuts yet.  Try to respond to it.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::nods:: Chan: I understand. I will not fail you. How long do you require for rest?
CNS_Wells says:
SELF: It wants to know who I am? CIV: Who I am?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::thinks of his uncle... his mother, father... the family trip to San Juan after his graduation from the Academy...::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
CTO: I don't know. I will return when able. ::begins to change form and goes into the green vase besides the CNS::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: What should I say?  How do I communicate with it? By thought?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::his life as it has been... the life he wanted... life in general...::
CNS_Wells says:
::Sees Chan and the Vase::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks at the vase, then at Tunik:: CSO: Sir, I'm going to venture deeper into the cave by Mr. Chan's request. The captain is resting outside, by the way. I shouldn't be long.
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Yeah.  Find out what it is and what it wants.  ::Senses the Counselor's anxiety::
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::wishes he didn't spend so much time on work, as much as it's in his blood. Being raised to overachieve was always taxing, but never as much as now, realizing how much he wanted to do, to better enjoy his childhood::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Finds it strange that as a telepath, she can't sense anyone else::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It wants to know why I haven't been hostile to the shape-shifter.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::moves farther into the cave looking for the artifacts::
Li_Soon_Chan says:
ACTION: The CTO finds a huge lot of jade statuettes, bronze vases and other ancient chinese artifacts.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I guess my answer would be because he hasn't been hostile to me.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::stares into the slow blue glow of the charging EPS relay... eye stings from a tear::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks about at all the history that must be in the cave, scanning all with his eyes and antennae:: Self: So this is what those Crocs wanted...
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Right.  ::Has a bad feeling again::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::examines the various artifacts around him, trying not to touch anything::
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::begins to wonder if private enterprise engine design would have been better... It certainly would've been easier in training::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: All others have been hostile to the shape-shifter. I haven't because I am not a fighter I am a peaceful being
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: ...and it’s a weapon of peace. Isn't it? Non-violent. Only causes unconsciousness.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Places a hand on the CNS shoulder having him sit down:: CNS: Why don't you have a seat Gary... Ask it who it is.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::definitely wishes he would've made time to actually fall in love, instead of being so career-tracked...::
CSO_Tunik says:
::can't help but feel rather peculiar about what's being said to the CNS::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: We are not protecting the items for him or from him we are trying to learn about the items.
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: What is?  Are you talking about the bugs?  ::Looks at the one on his arm::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It thinks we are on Chan's side. Are we?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::tries to fight the urge, but picks up one of the green statuettes carefully, and looks it over, fascinated with cultural history::
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::gives up on the retrospective... it's not helping... simply stares at the blue glow, envisioning the Great White Light::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I'm not nuts. It's talking to me or someone is. There are two of them.
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: The only other "side" that I know of attacked us earlier.  I'm still pretty bitter about that stomach wound... ::Trails off::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: That's what "my group" does. We explore and seek knowledge.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::barely hears the crackle and pop from down the crawlway in the antimatter room as the fourth power cell shorts out... only one cell now powering all eight primary field generators::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: Who are you?
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Who are YOU?  ::Crouches eye level with Gary::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Sorry. It's very confusing, I know.
CSO_Tunik says:
::walks towards Pierce and Wells:: CIV/CNS: I believe he's our newest Zachary Bauer.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks at the statuette of a dragon:: Self: Strange, yet so beautiful these creatures. Shiira never told me why she used to call me 'sleeping dragon.' ::shrugs and sets it down, going back to the front of the cave to check on the others again::
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Seriously Ensign.  It sounds like someone's using you as a vessel to communicate.
CIV_Pierce says:
CSO: Who sir?
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I said to it we seek knowledge. He said "Explore and seek knowledge? I am everywhere.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: What do you think he meant by that?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees the others:: All: Has Lieutenant McDowell returned yet?
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Hew says he is in the air we breathe and the ground we walk on...
CSO_Tunik says:
::looks at Pierce as though she were a patient:: CIV: Bauer. Counselor Bauer. ::blinks and speaks to himself:: This is equivalent to Mr. Travis' twilight zone.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::listens aimlessly as the last generator whines up to overload... only a few minutes now, if the EPS taps don't work out::
CIV_Pierce says:
CSO: Sorry sir... I don't know any Counselor Bauer.
CNS_Wells says:
CSO/CIV: The air the ground... the dust. The dust is in the air we breathe and the ground we walk on......
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It's the dust.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: The dust is sentient.
CSO_Tunik says:
::looks at the dust on his boots and can't help but to feel only slightly guilty::
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: You're kidding right?  ::Looks at the particles on her uniform::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: Are you the dust? Or in the dust??
CTO_Kizlev says:
::blinks:: CNS: You're not supposed to be the one talking gibberish, counselor. ::folds his arms listening::
CNS_Wells says:
OUTLOUD: Can you communicate with the other in my group?
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: He said from our perspective he would.... be... the... dust.
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO: Find anything interesting?
CIV_Pierce says:
All: The Vase?!
CNS_Wells says:
CTO: He can’t talk to you unless you have a "bond" with one of the bug creatures. And I am not speaking gibberish.
Li_Soon_Chan says:
@ACTION: The ship hums to life as it powers up.
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Where's the vase?
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: I did. Much treasure back there....::hears a noise outside and takes a look::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: The dust said he liked us and would let us leave.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: The vase?
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It was here with me.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Stammers to get the words out:: CNS: I spent hours on that thing trying to wipe or scrape that stupid dust off...
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::truly believes he's seeing The Great White Light, as the EPS relays suddenly take hold of enough charge to being the shielding field, and very quickly power up to their full blue-white output::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I guess it didn't want to be scraped off.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::looks around, dazed, as various systems begin slowly powering up, and the emergency lighting begins to glow:: ::stammers, with quivering lips:: Computer, stat... status of antim.. mm.. matter containment?
CNS_Wells says:
::Hears the ship come to life::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees the bussard collectors on the Geneva nacelles light up, and smiles:: In the distance: I knew he could do it.
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: The vase is here with me. Chan is in it, I think, but in a liquid form.
CEO_McDowell says:
<Computer> @ CEO: Antimatter containment is stable at 14% output, secondary generators only.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Goes to the vase and rotates it slowly to the patch of dust::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV/CTO/CSO: What should we do with the vase?
CTO_Kizlev says:
CNS: I say leave it for now. Li Chan is resting in there.
CTO_Kizlev says:
ALL: But I must stay here for now...
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: I propose we do with it as the dust wishes.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::slowly gets up as the environmental systems begin pumping fresh, cool air into the compartments:: Computer, begin cold power up sequence. Auto-adjust intermix ratios to system defaults.
CNS_Wells says:
CSO/CTO: Hope Starfleet didn't want it back.
CSO_Tunik says:
CNS: I'm certain Starfleet will understand. There are a sentient lifeform’s wishes at stake.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Eyes the dust for awhile:: CTO: What are you talking about?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::still with a quivering voice, wondering if the comm array works:: *Away Team*: McDowell to Away Team. Please respond...
CEO_McDowell says:
<Computer> @ CEO: Cold power up sequence initiated. Primary computer core initialization complete. Transferring primary system control to primary computer core.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: Unless..... ::grabs his uniform jacket and hits the combadge:: *CEO*: Sir, we read you. What's the word?
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::a very audible sigh and even a chuckle of relief:: *CTO*: The word... we are alive, that's the word...
CNS_Wells says:
::With ship's functions returning. His PADD works. He rechecks the mission orders:: ALL: The dust has decided to "settle" here. But the vase is Starfleet’s; it has to go with us.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::crawls out into the access corridor, up the ladder, and onto Deck 15... Much more room in a regular corridor::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::shares in McDowell's relief:: *CEO*: Great news indeed. Can you get the transporters to work?
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Do you want to be the one to dump Chan out of the vase?
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: I think it belongs here.
CNS_Wells says:
::Picks up the vase:: CIV: No. I'd say that would be Mr. Kizlev's job. ::Smiles::
CEO_McDowell says:
<Computer> @ CEO: Primary systems transferred. Beginning telemetry data link with Starfleet Comm Net. Warp core primed and holding at 20,000 kilopascals awaiting intermix preheat.
CSO_Tunik says:
::takes a moment to process what's been said... making not of a similar situation that occurred over eight years ago on the Expedition::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I agree but it isn't my orders that count.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ *CTO*: One thing at a time, Mr. Kizlev. Hitting the power switch on a starship takes awhile... ::walking briskly now towards a turbolift::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::calls out to the vase and Chan:: Chan: Li Soong Chan, can you hear me? We need to speak to you again, please.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Frowns, if it was up to her, she'd leave all the porcelain and high tail it off the planet::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: We should ask the Captain.
Li_Soon_Chan says:
ACTION: Chan remains in the vase. Seemingly content at resting.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ *All*: McDowell to all crew - embark the ship and report to your normal duty stations. Begin systems power-up and initialization diagnostics checks. Department heads report in one half hour.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: If he cannot reform himself, I will bring him and the vase with us if the captain allows it.
CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: Captain? This is Mr. Wells. Should we leave the vase here? I think it should.
CEO_McDowell says:
@ ::takes a quick turbolift to Engineering:: Computer, begin intermix pre-fire. Initiate Stage Two warm power-up to hot standby of primary systems and warp core.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::taps Wells on the shoulder, pointing towards Shras standing right outside::
CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: We all think it should remain behind but it's up to you....
CO_Shras says:
*CNS*: Why?
CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: Of Course we could just tell Starfleet it broke?
CEO_McDowell says:
<Computer> @ CEO: Acknowledged. Five minutes to warp core hot standby... ::core begins to slowly glow and swirl::
CSO_Tunik says:
::doesn't move a muscle until he knows that the CNS is coming with them::
CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: Taking the vase means taking Chan.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::steps out to meet the captain:: CO: Sir, I strongly disagree. We shouldn't leave Chan behind here to be attacked by those aliens again.
CO_Shras says:
*CNS*: For me to lie to Starfleet Command you had better have real big arguments
CIV_Pierce says:
::Stands at the entrance to the cave waiting for a decision::
CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: Understood, Captain. ::Picks up vase and begins to board the Geneva::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: There's our answer.  Hope we can make a strong stasis field or some such security thing...
Li_Soon_Chan says:
ACTION: The Away Team transports aboard the ship with all the artifacts and leaves the planet. It warps back to Starbase 245.
Host Bob_SM says:
=/\==/\==/\=END MISSION=/\==/\==/\=

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