U.S.S. Pendragon
10509.24

Long Way Home?
 Pt 1

Starring:
Coot as CO Rofax
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Keith as CEO Damien

Guest Starring:
Lynda as FCO Bishara
Jan as Dr. Tribble
Jane as Tria Kyrron

Absent:
Kyle as CTO Newind 

 Host CO_Rofax says:
The Crew of The USS Pendragon has seen troubled waters before, but nothing quite like their current predicament.  The CO is unaccounted for and no one, including the one who knows him best, Tria Kyrron, is quite sure where he ran off to.
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Host CO_Rofax says:
Kyrron has weaved a bold story about undercover work and secretive plans in a vivid, yet believable way.  Duty has driven the XO to follow their orders, but the truth keeps pulling at everyone's conscious.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mysterious ships, questionable motives, and a crew in peril…. Duty has somehow gotten in the way of them all.  The question is can the crew survive, the Pendragon, or even a marriage.  How many will be able to set aside old friendships to adhere to duty?  And at what cost?

Host CO_Rofax says:
<<<< Begin Mission: Long way home? >>>>

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::on the bridge of the Pontifex::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: Sitting in the command chair on the bridge of the Pendragon, brooding, hoping that he has not sent his wife into danger ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sitting in the "not quite big chair" watching the happenings of the bridge staff::

Ens_Tribble says:
::watches the chair very carefully::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::looks over the sensor readings on the Pontifex::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::awakes from a dream of every action being predicated by an odd symbol, find himself in the familiar surroundings of his office::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Did you see that?  There was a momentary reading ...

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Give me a minute.  I think I know what it is....  ::studies the console::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Pontifex sensors had shown...something.... or did they?  

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Looks over the engineering consol, seeing everything is in working order, heads for the bridge::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Nope.  Maybe not.  ::looks consternated::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What is going on?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  We're taking the Kenti Counsel to DS14.  Beyond that, I have no idea.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms, anything on long-range sensors?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::shakes her head:: FCO:  Maintain course to DS14.

Dr_Tribble says:
::decides to return to sickbay to observe CTO Newind::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::moves over to SCI 1 and checks long-range sensors::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  And where is Lt Newind?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::enters the bridge and takes his station::

Dr_Tribble says:
::goes to sickbay and enters::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Sickbay I think.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::maintaining course and speed::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Command is yours if you want it ...

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::keeps a careful eye on the sensors::

Dr_Tribble says:
::observes Newind lying on the biobed, with a recurrent case of his childhood Movellian Brainworm::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’m not getting much, just a few warp trails. But their... odd. They don’t decay, they simply stop. Vanish

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  I'm under arrest, remember.  ::grins::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Newind's head is swollen to grotesque proportions looking as if it may burst.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::Grins:: Tria:  After this I'll probably be joining you ...

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Explanation?

Dr_Tribble says:
::alarmed by Newind's head, checks the bio scans::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS: How is married life treating you?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  It's a challenge but a good one.  Thraxis and I are too much alike ... as you saw ...

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::verifies that ships systems are at 100% or better....for the tenth time::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I would say destruction, but I’m not getting any debris. Possible wormhole?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: What headings were the ships on when they 'vanished'?

Dr_Tribble says:
::sees three worms within Newind's head::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the pitch 3 degrees to port::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What about you?  Anyone special in your life?

Dr_Tribble says:
::the worms are fat, pregnant, about the give birth to more worms::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Only the one, Jordan.  No matter how much time passes, he is the one.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Pindari.

Dr_Tribble says:
::thinks to self "They are life::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::nods and checks sensors again::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: A few worms fall from Newind's ears and squirm on the bio-bed before bursting into a sickly, green goo.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  ETA to DS14?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::mumbles distractedly::  OPS: Just under four hours, I think.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: They were on a series of patrol patterns, over a 2 LY area, around the same point. But, again, I’m not picking anything up at that point in space.

Dr_Tribble says:
::scans the worms::  Self: Oh NO! They have laid their eggs in his brain!

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::gets up and moves over to Tria:: Tria:  What is it?  I can sense something ...

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Odd sensor readings.  They don't make sense...  ::studies the display::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  In what way?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Were they Starfleet vessels?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Seated in the dark shadows, Captain Rofax studies his quarry yet again as he starts to stir from a long slumber.

Dr_Tribble says:
Nurse Hearse:: I have done what the medical records said to treat Lt. Newind, and I have failed.  :: hangs head::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  They just stop and vanish.... ::continues studying the display::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Can we open a channel to the Pendragon?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Yes we can sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: No sir, Takaran.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Then do so.  I want to speak to Thraxis.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  A cloak of some kind?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Humm... only one cloaked ship I know of in this sector.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@COMM: USS Pontifex to USS Pendragon.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: As the overhead speakers chirp to life, a distorted sound lurches from them as the ceiling panels groan.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Advise DS14 of Takaran activity in that area.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir. ::passes on info::

Dr_Tribble says:
Nurse Hearse:: Newind depends on me.   I have to fix him.  ::determinedly, scans the remains of the worms once more, and inputs the data into the computer::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: We read you, Pontifex. This is XO Thraxis.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@COMM: This is the USS Pontifex calling the USS Pendragon.  OPS would like to speak to the XO

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: we are linked.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Thank you, Lt.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Thraxis this is Jordan, Do you read?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::surreptitiously scans for the Gecko::

Dr_Tribble says:
::realizes the baby worms are crawling through Newind's brain and will start feeding::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CEO: What's wrong with that bulkhead, Jose?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Several hundred more worms begin fleeing the CTO's head and burst in similar fashion to the other worms.  Is his head getting smaller?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: Hello, Jordan. Everything all right there?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Uncertain. I'm checking now.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Fine.  We're picking up some strange sensor readings over here.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::stops and thinks::

Dr_Tribble says:
::watches the worms leave Newind's head::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: Warp trails that vanish?

Dr_Tribble says:
::looks at Newind's head, scans it, and sees that the swelling is down::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Yeah.  We suspect cloaked vessels in the area.  We're now 4 hours from DS14 and maintaining course.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Commander the bulkhead checks out as being okay now.

Dr_Tribble says:
Self: They don't like something in there.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::imagines Rofax's face::  Self:  Is that you out there?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: As the Comm signals continue, the weird groaning intensifies and a ceiling tile gives way.  Thousands of Movellian Brainworms rain down from the rafters onto the bridge deck.  And boy, do they look hungry....

Dr_Tribble says:
Computer: Analyze the remains of the worms and compare to the chemical makeup of Newind's brain

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: Cmdr. Toms identifies the vessels as Takaran. Ms. Kyrron, do the Takarans possess cloaking technology?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COM: XO:  The Gecko did ...

Dr_Tribble says:
Computer: Is there anything that would cause the worms to leave Newind's brain?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::turns to look at the viewscreen::  COMM:  XO:  Are far as I know the Gecko is the only cloak capable ship in the region.  And I've been patrolling this region long before you came along.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Self: What the hell...  :: brushes brainworms off his tunic::  CEO: Jose, get a team up here to clean these things up.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Right away

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  You sure there were 3 different trails ... or the same trial in 3 different locations?

Dr_Tribble says:
<Computer>: yes.   Lt. Newind was inoculated with a serum to eliminate Movellan brainworms.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: As the XO moves about, the worms make odd squishy noises as he steps.  Kinda sounds like wet bubble wrap....

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the weird crawly things::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::orders all available personnel to clean up the brainworms::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Kyrron: Then we have ourselves a mystery.  OPS: I'm not certain we'd be able to make the distinction at this distance. We'll have to file this for future investigation. Continue at maximum warp to DS14.

Dr_Tribble says:
::runs to the replicator and replicates anti-Movellan brainworm serum, makes a hypo of it, and shoots it into Newind::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: What the hell are these things? ::smashes a few with his foot::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Acknowledged.  Pontifex out.  ::turns to Tria::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Pendragon's warp field is starting to destabilize.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What do you think?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::hears the alarm at his consol:: XO: looks like trouble

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CEO: Now what?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I'll be in engineering ::beats a hasty retreat:: The warp field is destabilizing

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Reports of similar worm sightings are coming in from various decks.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::closes her eyes and concentrates:: ~~~ CO:  Captain, this is Jordan.  Do you hear me? ~~~

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  I don't know....

Dr_Tribble says:
::with satisfaction, watches Newind's brain size begin to decrease::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:arrives in engineering, and tries to identify the problem::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: Jordan, this is not your place.  Stick to your orders, I am not worth this. ~~~

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@COMM:  XO:  If I may.  We can continue on to DS14 while you investigate?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: We seem to have an infestation. Find me an airborne agent that will exterminate these pests.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ CO:  Captain, I'm with Tria on the Pontifex.  We are here to help you and to get the Council to safety. ~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir ::begins in-depth search of the computer for possible release agents::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::is startled ... the Captain sounds so close ... ::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Kyrron: Not right now. We stick with you, in case an attempt is made to prevent you from reaching DS14.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::looks around::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@COMM:  XO:  Forgive me again, but the Pontifex is better armed and more maneuverable than the Pendragon.  In a fight you'd be a hindrance.

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: The Council will arrive safely... I am going to destroy the syndicate responsible for it all.  They killed hundreds... they killed David... I cannot let this continue.  Give Tria and Thisah my apologies. ~~~

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ CO:  Captain ... please ... don't do this.  David White? ~~~

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::looks at OPS curiously::

Dr_Tribble says:
*Bridge* Dr. Tribble here.  Lt. Newind's brain is returning to normal size.  But, I am puzzled as to where these worms came.  Please alert me as anyone else who even vaguely seems affected.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  He is near ... I can sense him ...

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Kyrron: _Miss_ Kyrron, I appreciate your input, but we will remain in formation. Is that clear?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::eyes widen::  OPS:  What's he up to!  ::gets up from her chair suddenly::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  He says he is going to destroy the Syndicate ...

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: Flight Control Officer White.  It was they.  I know it.  ~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Commander, I've got reports coming in of those - worms, eating there way into the walls, chewing up everything in there path. I'm also trying to find out what the problem with the warp drive is :busy::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’m getting weird readings at the moment. It seems the Gecko is changing to its natural form, and nearby to.

Dr_Tribble says:
::not hearing any response, assumes all is well, and ends the comm::   ::observes Newind's brain decrease further in size.::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
<Thisah>%::on DS14, drops to the ground and begins meditating::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ CO:  Captain, please return to the Pontifex .... I do not want to lose you too. ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms, I need that pesticide, and fast!

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::doesn't like the look on Jordan's face::  OPS:  What is going on with him.  :;steps into her face::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Gecko appears on sensors like a flash of light.  Three Takaran vessels emerge from the same area and open fire on the Gecko.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::sees the ships::  Tria:  Tria!  Red alert!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: It's the worms that are interfering with the controls of the warp drive. We need to eradicate them as soon as possible. I've got every available man on it.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::returns to the console::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Take us in.  We must protect the Gecko!

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’m not getting anything back from the computer sir. At least nothing that wouldn’t harm us as well.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Aye sir.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Wait...  The Counsel... We cannot take them into a battle.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::moves the Pontifex directly in front of the Gecko::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: A transporter signal originates on the Gecko and ends at what appears to be empty space.  The Gecko then flutters on sensors and vanishes yet again.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Then what do we do?  Transfer the Council back to the Pendragon?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sees the Pontifex change course towards the Gecko :: OPS: ~~~ Jordan! No! Get to DS14! ~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: She is gone again.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::watches the screen::  Self:  What the....?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  The other ships?

Dr_Tribble says:
::asks Nurse Hearse to watch Newind, who is now showing normal brain size.  Records all of the happenings into the computer::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ XO:  You don't understand ... the Captain ... ~~~

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  The Takarans?  Forget them.  ::watches the readings carefully::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ That is an order, Jordan! ~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Sir what do you want me to do?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  They are coming at us... as is the Gecko...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Those ship are looking hard for something, and they've found us. 

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Evasives!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: I was waiting on that.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Gecko is within visual distance.  The Takarans are a few minutes behind.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::rolls the Pontifex hard right and then hard left::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::suddenly sees the ruin of everything::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Can we lock onto the Gecko and then get the hell out of here?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  We have to get the hell out of here now!  We must save the Council.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  And we just leave Pindari out there?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::dives 130 degrees to port and then rolls over 120 degrees to starboard and hauls hard right and then hard left again::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Several energy bursts stream from the Gecko backwards.  The Takaran vessels take a direct hit and appear to slow considerably.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Bring weapons online. Plot an attack vector on the lead Takaran.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Perhaps your damn husband can lend a hand.  ::arms weapons::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  On second thought ... ::looks at the damage:: FCO:  Resume course to DS14 .. maximum warp!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@Tria: Be careful what you say to the OPS officer.

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: Jordan, get the council onto the Gecko.  It is safer and faster than anything we can offer.  Then protect her. ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Find me some way to kill these things.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
%<Thisah> ::continues meditating::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Belay that!

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Full power to forward shields. Begin attack run.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::checks with the running computer search, to see if anything new has come up::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What if we transfer the Council to the Gecko?  Would it get them to DS14 faster than we can?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Takaran vessels appear to be re-orienting themselves and now focus their attention on the Pendragon.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  It may take better care of them, yes.

Dr_Tribble says:
Computer: Scan the ship for signs of the Movellan brainworms on any other part of the ship.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::brings the ship up hard and trims her pitch::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Actually this is the Captain's idea.  Lets do it.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, worms or no, I need everything you've got. We're going into battle.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::watches sensors::  OPS:  The Pendragon is being menaced...

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  Transfer the Council to the Gecko.  Then take us back to help the Pendragon.

Dr_Tribble says:
<Computer>: Worms are present elsewhere on the ship.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@Tria: It looks more like they have an internal problem rather than being menaced.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: I'll give you everything we've got

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Get us into position for transport.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Open fire.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Lt, take us into transporter range of the Gecko.  Then beam the Council on board.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::organizes the Council for transport::

Host CO_Rofax says:
<CPU>  Dr: There are approximately 13,945.  Correction 13,944 Movellian Brainworms on board the Pendragon.  A weird squishing sound can be heard as a Nurse steps on another worm.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Understood sir.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@FCO:  What did you mean... what you said earlier?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::brings the Pontifex within transporter range and transports the council to the Gecko::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ CO:  Captain, we are transferring the Council to the Gecko.  Get them to DS14 safely ... ~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@Tria:  Your comment on the OPS damn husband.  It is not the way to speak to the OPS.  Remember we are here to help you.  I happen to know her husband.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  The Council is aboard the Gecko.

Dr_Tribble says:
::seeing the worms on the floor in sickbay, decides to flood sickbay with the serum in atomized form and so informs the bridge::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Council is safely transported to the Gecko before she vanishes from sensors once again.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Take us back.  Tria:  Prepare to engage those ships.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I have something. A serum that can be converted to airborne, and little side effects to personnel.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@FCO:  Mind you own business.  ::frowns::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::passes info onto sickbay::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Understood.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  The Gecko is on its way.  ::doubts Pindari is still on board::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  As soon as we are in range, open fire.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Prepare as much as we need and pump it into the ventilation system.

Dr_Tribble says:
::activates the airborne serum into sickbay, issuing EV suits to personnel first::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: Very good.  Keep Tria safe. ~~~

Dr_Tribble says:
*CSO* We are testing it here in sickbay.  Stand by for results.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Will do.  ::prepares to lock weapons on target::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Takaran vessels open fire on the Pendragon.  Two score hits, no damage.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@:: rolls the Pontifex 180 degrees with a 30 degree down pitch and accomplishes a tight turn and returns to its original position::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*DR* Very good. If it works, pump it through the ventilation systems.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@~~~ CO:  I will.  You stay safe too.  I will see you again. ~~~

Dr_Tribble says:
::sees the worms wither and die.  They look similar to dead weeds, with no gooey mess::

Dr_Tribble says:
*CSO* The test is successful. I will administer the serum through our ventilation system.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Weapons locked.  Firing.  ::fires::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*DR* Excellent.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: The serum is being deployed now sir.

Dr_Tribble says:
::activates the atomized serum through the ship's ventilation system::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Pendragon and Pontifex open fire on the lead vessel, scoring direct hits.  It veers off to avoid further damage.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::brings the Pontifex around for another round of broadsides::

Dr_Tribble says:
::first ascertaining that EVA suits are not needed by crews of any species on Pendragon::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Dr. Tribble is suddenly extremely hungry and contemplates eating a large pile of the worms.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Takaran ships aren't nearly as hard to destroy as Takarans.  ::has killed a few so knows::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Pontifex to the Pendragon.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Returning to Pendragon's side.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::targets the second vessel::

Dr_Tribble says:
::feels hungry, looks at the dead worms, and resists the urge to pick them up and eat them::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Takaran vessels seeing as they are outgunned take a few final shots at the vessels before fleeing the area as fast as the can.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: XO: Pendragon here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@:: but again offers the chance for another shot at the second ship::

Dr_Tribble says:
::looks around to see if this strange urge has hit anyone else in sick bay::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  The Takarans are leaving the area.  ::watches them carefully to be sure they are not after the Gecko::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  Damn.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  I take it you are ok?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@Tria:  What is it now?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Takarans just to warp as quickly as they can and slowly crawl away wounded.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@OPS:  They got off some encoded comms.  They may have been calling for back up.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: They're running. I’m picking up some scrambled messages being sent around as well.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::brings the ship around again and parks it just off the port bow of the Pendragon::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: Shaken a bit, but in one piece. You?

Dr_Tribble says:
*Maintenance* Get rid of the worms as soon as possible.  Obliterate any remnants of them.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  Fine.  The Council is on board the Gecko heading for DS14.  We also think the Takarans got off a call for back up.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: They're yelling for reinforcements.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
@::mumbles something about "damn Ullians" and wonders what he's up to now::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Probably

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@OPS: Sir I have parked on the Pendragon's port bow.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Several of the Sickbay crew look at each other, a ravenous look in their eyes.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: OPS: You put the Council aboard the Gecko? Who is in command of that ship?

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Thank you Lt.  Tria:  Stand down red alert.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@::wonders if she should tell him or not::

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  I believe Captain Rofax is.

Dr_Tribble says:
::scans the sick bay crew and orders them to stand at attention::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::shakes head::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: XO: Well... what's done is done. We both have to hope it was the right decision. I'll back you up, whatever the end result.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: As sensors descramble the Comms from the Takarans, they all focus on the same destination as where the Transporter signal from the Gecko vanished.  A closer look reveals Ullians life signs were in that signal.

OPS_Cmdr_Jordan_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: XO:  You're not going to yell at me?

Host CO_Rofax says:
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