U.S.S. Pendragon
10508.20

The Only Constant, Pt 4

Starring:
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Kyle as CTO Newind
Keith as CEO Damien

Special Guest Stars:
Jan as MO Tribble

Absent:
Coot as CO Rofax
Sandy as OPS Thraxis

Host warp9 says:
Last week on the USS Pendragon:

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::cue video of the Vandana appearing on the view screen::

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Captain Rofax and his merry band…err… crew, captured a single Takaran before the Vandana self-destructed.

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::cue video of  Commander Thraxis trying to “persuade” the Takaran to talk::

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::cue dramatic music::

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::run opening credits::

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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ACTION:  The Pendragon is in orbit of an unnamed Class M planet in an unnamed system.  A Takaran sulks in the brig.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::In main engineering, dealing with the waste rescue operation::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::in his office, reviewing crew reports and not liking the numbers::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: on the Bridge, musing on his failed attempt to get the takaran to talk ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::would be kicked back and enjoying the peace, but that's unprofessional::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::puts down the reports, reclines in his chair, and rubs his temples. The job is getting harder::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Commander, the situation with the waste unit has been resolved ::beams the last of the waste back to where it belongs::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Jose. I appreciate your hard work, as always.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Tactical report, Mr. Newind. Any new contacts in our vicinity?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::takes a look at the sensors::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Not a problem. I'll be on the bridge shortly. Damien out.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves main engineering and heads for the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Nothing new. The Gecko is still there, camouflaged of course.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::starts to write his staff report, but is constantly wondering how to shape his words to sound more upbeat then he feels::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Very good. Maintain Alert Status One. Report any new contacts immediately.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: XO: Of course, sir. ::sets his console to make a noise when something new appears::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge, nods to the commander and takes his station::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks up to see Damien:: CEO: Looks like the modifications worked this time. ::smiles::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CTO: Good to hear ::returns the smile::

Host a_Takaran says:
::prowls around this cell restlessly wondering what the Fleeties have in store for him::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks up to see one of his ensigns drop of something, then carries on::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<Brig Officer Harrison> ::mutters something about the Takaran::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The tactical console beeps.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks over at Newind ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks down at the console::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Ship on LRS, sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Confirmed

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Can you identify?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::pushing buttons in the normal manner:: XO: It's the Pontifex warp trail.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: scowls... looking very much like he just had some four-day-old gagh ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aaaand, it just stopped.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: surprised :: CTO: Indeed? Distance and bearing?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::gets up from his desk, moves over to the replicator and gets himself a donut and hot Jahla, then returns to his seat::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  Commander Toms donut melts right through his fingers.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the mess of donut on his desk, then sends a message to engineering about it before cleaning up::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: A debris field has appeared around the area the warp trail stopped. ::bounces some passive scans:: Bearing is.. right at us.

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  Commander Toms feels his skin burning where the donut melted.

MO_Tribble says:
::goes to Toms with a medical tricorder and scans his skin::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sits down in the Captain's chair :: CTO: Yellow alert. Analysis of debris field?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::activates yellow alert and redirects scans to the field:: XO: Yellow alert.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::shakes hand as it starts to hurt::

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: How do you feel?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::puts non-essentials on stand-by, just in case::

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: My scans show a bacteria attacking your skin.  I am not sure how to treat it.  I'd like to have you come with me to sick bay.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the MO: MO: Fine, just the pain in my hand.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: The composition of the debris field matches that of a Starfleet Defiant class vessel, sir.

MO_Tribble says:
::frowns at the scans::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  That burning sensation spreads.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::starts to burn in other places:: MO: Sounds good to me.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: I'd like to give you something for the pain, but I want to examine your skin first.  Let's go, Mr. Toms.

Host a_Takaran says:
::ponders the possibility that the Fleeties are trying to bore him into confessing.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
MO: Lead on.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looking worried now :: CTO: Any sign of a core breach?

MO_Tribble says:
::escorts Toms to sick bay::

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: Have a seat there, on the bio bed, please.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sits, trying hard not to scratch at the pain::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::again directs the scans to the Pontifex::

MO_Tribble says:
::scans Toms' entire body::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CEO: Jose, prep the warp drive. We may need to push the envelope.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: We'll be ready

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Time to the Pontifex' last known position at maximum warp?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::makes some adjustments and prepares the ship for warp::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: ::voice comes out distracted:: Plasma residue.. it's hard to get accurate readings from here.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Twenty minutes out, sir.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: I'll analyze these scans, but in the meantime, let's give you at least a local anesthetic.  ::administers the hypospray with it::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::feels better.... ish::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  Commander Toms fingers have turned an ugly red colour.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Are we receiving any distress calls, either from the Pontifex or her escape pods?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::notices his fingers getting round to matching the rest of him::

MO_Tribble says:
::sees the red colour, and frowns::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Nope.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: How does that feel?  Do you need a sedative, while we try to figure this out?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
MO: If you think it appropriate.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: rubs his chin :: CTO: With the reports of the Pontifex going rogue, we can't discount the possibility that this is a ruse. We can't discount the possibility that she really is in trouble, either.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: thinks for a moment more ::

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: If possible, I'd like you to remain conscious.   ::looks to Toms for an answer::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
:: looks to the XO :: 

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
MO: Fine by me.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: The nurse will keep an eye on you for any changes while I analyze these scans.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks to the nurse, then groans, it would have to be her wouldn’t it::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Dispatch five shuttles with rescue and medical teams to the debris field. And launch a class 3 probe... I want to know what we'll find before those shuttles arrive.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods and begins getting some teams ready; launches a probe::

MO_Tribble says:
::goes to computer to call up any similar problems.  ::  Self: Hmmm, here is a similar bacteria that was treated effectively.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Send to Starfleet Command: "Possible explosion aboard USS Pontifex. Pendragon remaining on station, dispatching shuttles to assist. Request all possible assistance be diverted immediately." Send the debris field coordinates.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: I believe I have an answer.

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The probe is successfully launched and on its way.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: I should have you back on the bridge shortly.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods, and sends the message with the attached co-ordinates::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::nods::

MO_Tribble says:
::constructs a hypo of trionsium::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The message reaches DS14.  Commander Verdi seems surprisingly elated by the news.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sits back ::   CTO: That's the best we can do. I will not risk the safety of the summit delegates until I know what's happened out there.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: I'm going to administer this hypo to you.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::nods::

MO_Tribble says:
<Nurse>: Nurse Roberts, if you will scan for any changes in his system, please.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Message has been sent, and shuttle teams are reporting ready.

MO_Tribble says:
::administers hypo::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Launch shuttles.

MO_Tribble says:
::waits a few moments and asks Nurse for scan::

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: It seems to be clearing up.   How do you feel?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::administers the command:: XO: Shuttles launching.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::shrugs:: MO: Ok

MO_Tribble says:
::scans show the redness disappearing::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The shuttles successfully launch

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Ok, sir. The probe is going, and the shuttles have launched.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: You should be back to normal shortly.

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  Four of the shuttles go to warp.  The other reports engine trouble and requests a tow back in.

MO_Tribble says:
::looks at scans that show the bacteria have disappeared from Toms' system::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::grumbles:: XO: One shuttle is reporting engine trouble.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Tractor them in, Mr. Newind.

MO_Tribble says:
CSO: Mr. Toms, you are free to return to the bridge.   Just let me know if you start to feel anything odd.  OK?

Host a_Takaran says:
::wonders if the Fleeties would be willing to make a deal::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::begins to tractor the shuttle in::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: I want reports from that probe ASAP. First sign that something isn't right, we order the shuttles back.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
MO: Thank you. ::gets up and returns to his office::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The shuttle is successfully retrieved into the shuttlebay.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CSO*: Mr. Toms, your talents would be welcomed on the Bridge.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::sighs:: XO: Shuttle retrieved.

MO_Tribble says:
::files a report of the incident into the computer::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*XO*: On my way sir. ::diverts to the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Probe is almost there. We'll begin getting the info soon.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: nods ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::arrives on the bridge::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The tactical console beeps

MO_Tribble says:
::sits back, and then upright, thinking she should examine the site of the bacteria attack on Toms for any other signs of the bacteria::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::is watching the console::

Host a_Takaran says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon is hailed.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Probe is transmitting. Nothing new, so far.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::blinks:: XO: Incoming hail.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: On screen.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stands ::

MO_Tribble says:
*CSO* Mr. Toms, I'd like to examine the site of the bacteria attack on you, if you don't mind, please?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods; and puts it on screen::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
MO: Later if we can.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A robed reptilian appears on screen.  He bows then looks up.

Host Thisah says:
COMM:  XO:  Where is The Rofax?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::bristles at the sight on screen::

MO_Tribble says:
*CSO* All right, but I am requesting that you seal the site, in other words, your office, until it can be medically examined.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::Straightens himself at the sight of Thisah; Respect is very appropriate for this.. lizard.. guy::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Thisah: Greetings, Thisah. The Captain is unavailable at the moment. May I be of service?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*MO*: Very well.

Host Thisah says:
::nods on the viewscreen::  COMM:  XO:  The Council meeting is finished.  We appreciate your vigilance.  Some of our members require transport back to DS 14.  ::looks at the XO expectantly::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Thisah: We would be honored to provide transport. There may, however, be a delay. We are investigating a possible mishap aboard our sister ship, the Pontifex.

Host Thisah says:
::gaze shifts slowly to the CEO whom he watches unblinking::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Uh, pardon, sir, but the probes reports indicate that a Defiant class was destroyed by plasma weapons.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: But, there's something odd about the mass of the debris.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::feels the hairs on his neck stand up::

Host Thisah says:
::blinks::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: What is that, Lieutenant?

Host Thisah says:
COMM:  XO: The Pontifex?  I pray not.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Thisah: As do we, sir.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Not sure sir. Investigating it.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: This smells more and more like a ruse. Go to Red Alert.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Thisah: Thisah, ask the delegates to beam aboard as soon as possible, please. They'll be safest aboard the Pendragon. Thraxis out.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::hopes nothing happened; activates red alert at the command:: XO: Red Alert. There isn't enough mass for there to have been a Defiant Class destroyed there. It's missing some debris.

Host Thisah says:
::nods and cuts the transmission::

Host Thisah says:
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