U.S.S. Pendragon
10311.15

Guest Starring:
kate (but we call her Jackie) as FCO_Squirt.
John (The Red Shirt) as TO_Takei.

Host Cathy says:
The valiant crew of the USS Pendragon has been dispatched to the Klingon colony of T'rokaar to help control a recent Tribble explosion. In a matter of weeks, more than 500,00 tribbles have appeared on the planet's surface.

Host Cathy says:
No one knows just how the Tribbles got there, and as quickly as they are eradicated, they are replaced with dozens more.

Host Cathy says:
The Klingon government has asked for help. It should be noted that the colonists consider a tribble to be a sacred creature.

Host Cathy says:
<<<<<<<<<Begin mission>>>>>>

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge at her station::

CNS_Luchena says:
::on the bridge not doing much of anything::

CSO_Toms says:
::walking out of the Cave, donut and Jhala in hand, heading for the bridge::

XO_Rofax says:
::seated in the center chair, re-reading the briefing, yet again, trying to remain serious::

XO_Rofax says:
Helm: ETA?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, you can't be serious.  Tribbles?

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: I seriously wish I weren't....  ::sighs::  Hail the Colony, please.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::sends the hail::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<FCO_Driver> XO:  Eta to the colony 5 minutes, Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::stops off to talk to one of his staff in the hall::

CNS_Luchena says:
::fondly recalls Fuzzie... Zax's tribble::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
COMM: T'Rokaar:  T'Rokaar Colony, this is the USS Pendragon. Come in please.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Lay in approach course and request clearance to establish standard orbit.

CNS_Luchena says:
::hopes Eddie is taking good care of him::

CSO_Toms says:
<SO_Stu'f>CSO: When do you want the report on recent Tribble out breaks???

Host Cathy says:
Action: There is no response....just a few squeaks.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Was that....  ::looks to the speaker::  ...Tribbles?

CSO_Toms says:
SO: As soon as possible please. I’ll be on the bridge shortly so send it there.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::listens to the response:: XO:  Sir, all I'm getting from the colony are squeaks ...

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Don't you think it's weird that a Klingon colony would consider tribbles to be sacred?

CSO_Toms says:
<SO_Stu'f>CSO: Aye sir.

FCO_Squirt says:
::Boots the FCO out of her seat and takes over::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: XO:  Looks like it, Sir.

TO_Takei says:
::at tactical::

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the FCO and wonders if he/she is due for a psych evaluation::

CSO_Toms says:
::Continues towards the bridge, eating his donuts::

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: That is by far the most absurd thing I believe I have ever heard of.  Weird doesn't even qualify that situation.....  ::sighs::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<FCO_Driver> ::looks daggers at squirt:: Squirt:  Well, if you're going to be like that you can have it ... ::storms off the bridge::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  I'm trying to understand how that would fit with a Klingon mindset.  ::ponders it::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Or a tribble one for that matter.  Don't the tribbles hate the Klingons as much as the Klingons hate them?

FCO_Squirt says:
::Grins at the FCO and starts working, humming to herself, and getting ready to put the ship in standard orbit::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Based on typical tribble behaviour, that's what one would think.  ::looks puzzled as he continues to ponder it::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::actually thinks to close the channel as they're getting no response anyway::

CNS_Luchena says:
::makes a mental note to run conflict resolution classes for the flight control department::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS / CNS: I suggest beaming down as the only method of transport.... we do not want to take a shuttle down and bring back.... souvenirs.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, we're being hailed.  A different channel to the one we tried.

FCO_Squirt says:
::Hears the XO, and wishes she had a tribble::

CNS_Luchena says:
::was about to reply to the XO with something inane, but stops when Pettigrove speaks::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: On screen please.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::puts the comm on-screen::

XO_Rofax says:
::stands::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  On screen, Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::stops off to look at a picture hanging on the wall out side someone’s quarters... interesting use of colour, but the imagery is to flat::

Host Cathy says:
Action: A room appears...briefly. Its is filled with little purring balls of fur.....a few squeaks and the transmission goes dead.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the XO:: XO:  Well it seems they have a little problem ...

TO_Takei says:
::looks perturbed::

CSO_Toms says:
::whilst still walking to the bridge, hears someone playing a tune and gets it stuck in his head, starts humming it as he walks::

FCO_Squirt says:
::Thinks that all the tribbles would make a nice fur jacket::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reaches out with her empathic mind seeing if she can sense anything from the planet::

Host Cathy says:
Action: Pettigrove senses fear.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Locate the CSO and have him take a look at that transmission.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders how deep they are down there::

TO_Takei says:
XO:Should I get a security detail together to beam down there?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shudders at what she senses:: <shakily> XO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Counsellor, I sense fear from the planet ...

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: Do you think they accidentally activated the system or purposely tried to make contact?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CSO*:  Bridge to Lt Toms.

CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes widen::  OPS:  Really?

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Tribbles generally aren't too bright, Sir.

FCO_Squirt says:
::Hums as she plays with helm, taping her feet on the floor, happy as can be::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CNS:  I couldn't tell from who, but I sensed fear ...

CSO_Toms says:
::taps badge:: *OPS*: Go ahead.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CSO*:  Please report to the Bridge, Lt.  I have a transmission I need to you analyze.

XO_Rofax says:
TO: Assemble a team and head for TR2.  The remainder of the team will meet you on the surface once you secure the area.

CNS_Luchena says:
::can't believe the colonists could be afraid of a few kizzillion tribbles::

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: I would tend to agree, but Klingons and Tribble.... co-existing....  ::grimaces::

CSO_Toms says:
*OPS*: Aye ma'am. I’m on my way. ::Continues toward the bridge::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::forwards the transmission to Science 1::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  These don't seem to be typical tribbles though.

TO_Takei says:
::hits his combadge:: SEC:I need 5 people armed with rifles and phaser to meet me in TR2.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Are there any other ships or recent ion trails in the immediate area?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reaches out again with her mind but can only sense general fear::

CSO_Toms says:
::reaches the right TL, steps in and, up, up and away::

TO_Takei says:
::leaves bridge::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Maybe we should beam one up and have medical take a look at it.  Look for genetic engineering or something.

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: That seems the safest course thus far.  ::pauses::  Can you sense any of the colonists?

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Betazoids typically can't sense Klingons, but I'll give it a go, Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::arrives at the bridge and heads over to SCI 1 to login::

FCO_Squirt says:
XO: there are, well kinda, well no.  there’s one, just to faint to lock onto don'tcha know

CNS_Luchena says:
::concentrates on any sentient beings on the planet::

TO_Takei says:
::arrives in TR2 with 5 officers::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, they could be trying to communicate.  It did appear as if the tribbles themselves hailed us.

Host Cathy says:
Action: Mikal senses a few non-klingon minds. They seem happy and content, almost blissful.

CSO_Toms says:
::notes the transmission as well as the report from Stu'f::

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Is your UT malfunctioning?  ::frowns::  What exactly is happening?

CSO_Toms says:
::begins working on analysis of the transmission::

FCO_Squirt says:
XO: whatcha say? UT sir?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::begins working to see if the UT can translate tribble ... ::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Contentment. Happiness.  Near bliss... and not Klingon consciousnesses either.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Beam down the Security Team and beam up one (1) Tribble directly to sickbay.

TO_Takei says:
::grabs a rifle,grenades,knife,phaser,tricorder, and binoculars::

TO_Takei says:
::gets on the pad after the men grabbed their gear::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  I would also recommend erecting a containment field in sickbay around the tribble ... you know how they multiply, Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::runs it through several decomposition programs as well as different spectral levels looking for tampering of any kind::

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Sir, is there anything that you want me to look for specifically in the transmission.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO:  Universal Translator...  ::taps his badge::  you seem to be inventing a new dialect as we speak.

TO_Takei says:
*XO*:We are ready.

FCO_Squirt says:
XO: Ya don't say? What can little old me do now?

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Yes, where exactly are the colonists and who activated that Comm Signal.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:   Speaking of UT's ... I'm using the transmissions we received to see if it is a language ...

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Beam down the team and the tribble to Sickbay.  Level 9 containment field.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::transports the AT to the surface once they have signaled their readiness::

Host Cathy says:
Action: The Away Team is transported to the surface....but before they are completely materialized, the signal is somehow scrambled and their weapons don't arrive with them.

CSO_Toms says:
::runs a back propagation check on the source of the transmission and looks into what is there.::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::erects the Level 9 field then beams up one tribble ::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Keep me posted....

Host Cathy says:
Action: The tribble arrives on the Pen. Its is pure white with amethyst eyes.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: XO:  Force field is in place and holding.  We now have one tribble on-board.

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>  ::watches the tribble materialize behind the force field::

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: The content beings.... can you determine who they are?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reaches out to the tribble with her mind ... to help her decide if they are sentient enough to communicate with::

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>::winks at the cute little gaffer, then starts running bioanalyses of it::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::keys in all the transmissions into the UT ... waits to see if there is a language here::

FCO_Squirt says:
:: wiggles in her seat and starts looking up things that tribble fur could be used for::

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: How many colonists were supposedly down there? .... and.... how many are left?

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Only what they are not, Sir.  Not Klingon.  ::moves to the secondary science console and looks over the bioscans of the planet::

Host Cathy says:
Action: The Away Team is standing in a large empty room.

TO_Takei says:
@*XO*:Our weapons didn't beam down with us. We need them.

TO_Takei says:
@AT: Find any weapons you can preferably disruptors.

CSO_Toms says:
::finds no life forms other then Tribbles near the source of the transmission, so expands the scan to 10km radius, high resolution::

Host Cathy says:
Action: The Away Team finds only a few fur hairs.

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>::compares the captive tribble's DNA with the database::

XO_Rofax says:
*TO* They're Tribbles... perhaps I can beam down a comb and a brush to keep them at bay.  Make due with what you have and please do not exterminate the Tribbles.

TO_Takei says:
@AT: Lets move.

Host Tribble says:
::purrs::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sighs as she sees there is no language:: XO:  Commander, there is no language that the computer or the UT can pick up.

CSO_Toms says:
::one of the decomposition programs beeps, revealing some tampering... works at pealing back some of the interference::

TO_Takei says:
*XO*:Aye.

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  There are no other known sentient life forms on the planet, Sir.  I fear it might be from the tribbles.

Host Tribble says:
Action: The tribbles on the table now number 14.

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: I suppose I have lost sight of why we are here.... I thought this was a Klingon colony.... requesting assistance...

TO_Takei says:
@AT: Secure the area and be alert.

TO_Takei says:
@AT: If you find an armory tell me.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::begins scanning the surface for Klingon life-signs::

TO_Takei says:
@::scans for anything::

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>::notes with a start that the tribble has now become 14 tribbles.  Checks to make sure the force field is holding::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Very well... Vector the last known ion trail the FCO picked up on and attempt to locate the vessel that left it.... I am curious where, and why for that matter, the colonist left.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I'm reading 5,000 humanoid life forms on the surface.  They could be Klingon ...

Host Tribble says:
Action: The MO is relieved to see that the field is holding.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Sir, I may have something. There seems to be a very crude SOS message imbedded into that transmission. However I cannot find any life forms other then tribble at the source of the transmission.

FCO_Squirt says:
XO: But I couldn't get a lock on the trail sir

TO_Takei says:
@*XO*:The beam in location is secure.

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>*XO*:  So far I've found nothing unusual about this tribble, other than that its reproducing fast.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Could?  It that suggesting they could also be Borg, or Targ....

Host Tribble says:
Action: The MO does, however, hear a small squeak behind him.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head:: XO:  No Sir.  They're Klingon ... ::re-checks her scans just to make sure::

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>::slowly turns around hoping he doesn't see what he fears he might see::

Host Tribble says:
Action: A very pretty spotted tribble appears on Toms' head.

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Can you identify a source?  ::wonders if the Tribbles are capable of asking for help::

Host Tribble says:
Action: The MO sees about three dozen tribbles in the room around him.

CNS_Luchena says:
<MO_Bob>::all panicky like::  *XO*:  The tribbles have escaped containment.  Should we abandon ship?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees the tribble on the CSO's head and can't suppress a giggle as it looks silly::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees the tribble appear and wonders where it came from::

CSO_Toms says:
::feels a soft lump land on his head... looks up wondering if Ens Tribble is trying to help... finds  some other Tribble::

Host Tribble says:
Action: The XO feels something wiggling up his leg.

XO_Rofax says:
*TO* Maintain the area and begin searching for any traces of where everyone is.  5,000 non-responsive Klingons strike me as a tad odd.  ::looks down::

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Sir, I have the source located, but no one to send it.

XO_Rofax says:
*MO* No, sing to them.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Where's that ion trail?  See if you can work out either where they came from or where they were going to.

TO_Takei says:
@*AT*:You heard the XO search for the colonists.

Host Tribble says:
Action: Several more tribbles appear on the bridge.

TO_Takei says:
::moves out the building::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  How did they break containment?  And where are these ones coming from?  ::scans for a transporter signature::

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: The SOS signal.... what language is it derived from...

FCO_Squirt says:
::Snaps her fingers:: XO: Oh you hoo! I got a little bleep that went off again don'tcha know again.  ya think its a ship...OOOO even better, a cloaked one

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I’m receiving reports from all over the ship.  The tribbles are everywhere!

Host Tribble says:
Action: The TO's team walks out and stops short.....they are facing miles and miles of Tribbles......

TO_Takei says:
::scans for life forms::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: You were handling the Force field correct?  ::smiles::  Red Alert and begin a tachyon scan of the area....  see if the FCO is correct about that cloaked ship.

Host Tribble says:
Action: The poor CSO now has three tribbles on his head.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, that would make sense.  The tribbles just seem to be appearing .... it is possible that they are being beamed from a cloaked vessel.  ::begins a tachyon scan of the area searching for a cloaked vessel.

Host Tribble says:
Action: The counselor has a tribble sitting on his shoulder now. It's purring.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, the field is holding.  These ones must be coming from somewhere else.

TO_Takei says:
@AT: Split down into 3 per group and lets split up. And if you find a colonist yell out.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Strangely sir, it appears to be in a form similar to old Morse code. ::shakes head::

FCO_Squirt says:
:: does the happy dance in her seat::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Very well.  Lock onto the ones you can and beam them to the surface.

TO_Takei says:
::moves in a group motioning two members to follow::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir!  I'm picking up a warp trail.  It's Romulan!

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Earth based?  I sincerely doubt a Tribble would be aware of that.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Hail them.  All frequencies.

Host Tribble says:
Action: As the Pendragon lowers her shields to transport down some tribbles, hundreds more appear on board in their place.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends out a hail to the Romulans on all frequencies::

Host Tribble says:
Action: There is no response.

CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches up and pets the tribble::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I recommend not lowering our shields ... it just lets more of them onboard ...

TO_Takei says:
@*XO*:I don’t see any colonists.

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Attempt to lock onto the Romulans.  Scan all available Sub-space frequencies.

Host Tribble says:
Action: The tribble purrs in delight.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: I understand how strange it appears, but that’s what it sounds like.

TO_Takei says:
::looks for colonists::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  No response from the Romulans, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::picks it off his shoulder and puts it on his lap.  Continues to pet it::  Tribble:  What a pretty tribble....

XO_Rofax says:
FCO / CNS: Can you determine where they are?

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Round up the enlisted crew and have them usher the Tribbles to the cargo bays.

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Where what are Sir?  ::hasn't been paying attention::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Better yet, Sir.  We could transport all the tribbles to the cargo bay and erect a force field to keep them in.

TO_Takei says:
::moves tribbles out of the way searching for colonists::

FCO_Squirt says:
::Points to the main screen:: XO: well I would sure hope somewhere out there

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: Romulans Mikal..... I understand your attachment to the Tribbles... but this is just rude...

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Maybe if we vent some plasma then we might be able to find this phantom ship.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends the order for the enlisted personnel to round up all the tribbles and take them to Cargo Bay 2.

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Romulans?  ::continues to pet the tribble::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, we do have the warp trail ... we might be able to determine where they are going.

TO_Takei says:
::moves more tribbles::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: I want every possible Tribble moved there.  Whether by hand, by transporter, or by an act of the Prophets....  please make all necessary arrangements.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Going or coming?

TO_Takei says:
@*XO*:No signs of the colonists what so ever.

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Do it.  We need to figure out how much of a hand they have in this.  If you find them, disable their engines.  No warning shots either.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Still trying to determine that, Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO: Cargo Bay 2 is set up for the tribbles, Sir.  A force field will be used to keep them in that location.

XO_Rofax says:
*TO* Standby.... transporting does not appear advisable at this time.  Try to track where the colonists have rushed off to...

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Thank you.  Please commence at your discretion.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: XO:  Already being done, Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir. ::starts venting plasma in such a way as to do what’s needed to find the Romulans... and tells the nearest TO to lock on and take out their engines::

TO_Takei says:
@*XO*:Can I get a rake or something.::steps over tribbles::

CNS_Luchena says:
::is getting attached to the tribble he's petting and doesn't want to let it be taken away to the cargo bay::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I really can't tell whether the trail is coming or going.  But I do have a general direction 

XO_Rofax says:
*TO* They don't have tools down there?  I am sure there must be a garden nearby....

Host Tribble says:
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