U.S.S. Pendragon
10604.15

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cathy as FCO Morgan

Absent: 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring:
Lynda as CIV Rochelle
Jan as TO Tribble 

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon....

Host Coot says:
The Pendragon's cover has been blown and the Romulan vessels in the area did not respond well. Fortunately the Romulan vessels encountered are schematics of 200-year-old vessels thought to be no longer in commission.

Host Coot says:
The transport vessel has been brought into protective custody of the Pendragon's shields, but what lies inside remains a mystery. One officer's attempts to find out have lead to an emergency situation in the Sickbay.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission > > > >

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::sitting at OPS::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::lies on a biobed in sickbay still not breathing::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A flurry of activity is buzzing about Sickbay.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looking over the readings on her Tricorder:: Combs: Get me 20 ccs of Dexalin. We need to get the oxygen flowing. ::turns:: Barns: I want a complete scan of her abdomen. ::takes out the neural calipers and places them on Jordan to monitor her brain activity::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks down at the deck for a long moment... a deep breath, and he looks up, now fully aware of his surroundings ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Aye, Doctor. ::takes the hypospray and inject Jordan::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in a turbo lift doors opening onto the bridge::

FCO_Morgan says:
::runs a shaky hand through her hair::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Hail the transport, and try to raise someone on the surface.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::nods::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> :Begins the scans of Jordan, quickly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is surprised to see the Captain still on the bridge.  Exits the turbo lift and makes his way across the bridge::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Jordan's brain patterns are very active and highly erratic.

FCO_Morgan says:
::fingers fly across the panel as she corrects their position slightly::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
COM: Unknown transport: This is the USS Pendragon: Are you in need of assistance?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: There is no response to hails.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Medical Staff: I have highly active brain functions... something is going on in there for sure. ::pauses:: Barns: Report, Janice.

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks at the XO briefly::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::at engineering consol on the bridge, overseeing the towing operation::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::in a dream-like state, can see the interior of the scow ... sees rows and rows of cages with slaves inside ... ::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::tries again::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Jordan begins breathing again, albeit shallowly.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> CMO: Everything checks out fine internally, Doctor.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
COM: Unknown Transport: This is USS Pendragon Please respond.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels Morgan watching him as he sits::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns :: CEO: Jose, can we transport to the interior of the scow?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks up at the view screen and wonders what's been going on::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: There is no response to hails once again.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Watches as Jordan begins to breath:: Medical Staff: We have breathing. It'll take some time for her to breath properly. I want her neural and breathing patterns monitored at all times.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: Shouldn’t be a problem

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir there is no response from the transport.

FCO_Morgan says:
::feels the tension building on the bridge::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::walks among the cages looking at the poor souls inside ... knows she needs to help them but she cannot::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls forward his chair console and begins reviewing ship logs of the past few hours::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: But we can only transport one at a time - there is some ionic interference

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates to Captain Thraxis.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in horror as he reads::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Mikal... we need to know who's on that vessel, and what their intentions are. Take a security team and find out. Jose, go with him, in case there are critical systems that need repair.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks back up at the scow::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: Aye

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Go ahead, Doctor.

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks at the view screen intently::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Captain, Jordan has begun to breathe, but she is experiencing some rather high neural activity. I can't explain what is going on there, but I'll be monitoring her closely until we can get her back.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I will attempt to com the planet sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::stands and contacts security to arrange a detail for the away team::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I'm going to have Ensign Blather oversee the transport. We can only go one at a time

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Do the best you can.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO:: Will do

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
COM: This is the USS Pendragon: Is any body listening?  Our Captain is requesting to speak to some one in charge. Please respond.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::enters the turbo lift::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  One at a time?  All right.  ::heads to the turbo lift::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TL: Transporter room one

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: I know she's in the best possible hands, Doctor. Thank you.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::waits to see if anyone will answer her hails::

FCO_Morgan says:
::wonders sadly if Mikal is up to the task at hand::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Blather*: report to transporter room one

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
<Blather>Damien: On my way

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sighs as she stands over Jordan's Biobed:: Self: Come on, Jordan. ::pauses:: *CO*: I'll keep you posted. Sickbay out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I'll go first.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::again tries the comm::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Are you sure? :;exits as the lift stops::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::vows she will free these people or die trying::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:   Yes.  Do we know if there is a breathable atmosphere over there?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
COM: This is USS Pendragon: Please respond.  Our captain is requesting to speak to some one in charge.

Host Pratek says:
% COMM: PEN: ::angrily, voice only:: You are trespassing on Romulan property.  Leave or be destroyed.  ::cuts the comm::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: I want a complete neural diagnostic completed on Commander Thraxis, Piper. Monitor the results closely.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Interior scans indicate it's breathable.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::looks in surprise at the anger in the voice she just heard::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::heads to the transporter room::  CEO:  Do we know if anything is alive aboard?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Was that from the planet, or the transport?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I received a nasty response to our hail on the planet.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Understood, Doctor. ::walks over to the controls and begins the scans:: CMO: Don't worry, Doctor, we'll get her back.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir that was the planet .

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Open that channel again.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: The transport does not respond.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::nods::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: That I don't know. ::enters the transporter room:: I can access the scans from here is you like, before we go over ::moves hands over consol::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sighs:: Combs: I hope so, Piper, I really do.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Do so.  ::heads to a weapons locker and arms himself::

TO_Tribble says:
::in transporter room, as part of the security detail, awaiting::

FCO_Morgan says:
::feels the anger coming through the comm and shudders slightly::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
COM: This is the USS Pendragon: Please respond to Captain Thraxis who is requesting to speak to the individual in charge.

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: A horrible feedback loop plays through the comm system once the channel to the planet is opened.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I can't come up with any definitive yes or no as to life forms

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  Ashley, I'm going into an environment with ionic interference.  We'll be out of touch.  How is Jordan?~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: winces :: CIV: Close it.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::covers her hears as her head resounds with the frequencies::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::closes the com link::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  All right.  After I go start sending the security officers.  Then yourself last.  ::steps onto the transporter pad::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Blather: Prepare to transport the party one at a time, mind the ionic interference, the commander will go first

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Were you able to locate the source of the transmission?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
<Blather>CEO: Aye

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Ionic interference? Where are you going, Mikal? And... she is stable for the moment. I just wish I knew what was going in her mind. There are high amounts of neural activity, very high amounts.~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: All right

TO_Tribble says:
::expects trouble::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  The freighter that you ladies fired on.~~~   ::is angry::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: We're ready for you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Ready to transport.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::knows she has to tell someone what is going on here ... concentrates to contact someone ... ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: For what reason and you know it was a valid decision.~~~ ::communicates in a matter-of-fact tone::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I will check and see if I can triangulate.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  I hope we don't find everyone dead~~~

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: Jordan's life signs are stable, but scans detect an elevated level of white blood cells.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sighs mentally:: ~~~XO: Be safe over there. Ok?~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Initiates transport of the XO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Doctor, you may want to have a look at this. ::motions her over::

TO_Tribble says:
::watches XO's pattern materializing::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ CO:  Albaron ... slaves ... on scow ... must free them ... ~~~ ::is unable to maintain the communication any longer than those few words::

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The XO is successfully transported over.

FCO_Morgan says:
::thinks that the bridge is abnormally quiet::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Security#1: You're next

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::raises his phaser and looks around quickly::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::initiates transport::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks up, sharply :: ~~~ OPS: Jordan? Sweetheart? Hold on, Jordan.... hold on... ~~~

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The air on the scow is stale and fairly rank, exactly what you expect considering the location.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: What is it? ::walks over to the Biobed's console:: Combs: A high elevation of white blood cells? Are there any signs of any unnatural viruses or anything of the sort within her?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::coughs::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::cannot respond::

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The security detail is successfully transported over as well.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Blather: Now me

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Not that I can tell. I have the computer running a separate scan on the molecular level to see if there is something we overlooked.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::notes the security team arrive and holsters his phaser::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::steps up on the pad:: Blather: Energize

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: The CEO dematerializes only to reappear on the pad.  Transport failed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::watches the scan as it takes place:: ~~~OPS: Jordan, I don't know if you can hear me... but just know we're trying to get you back.~~~ ::is a bit saddened that Mikal did not respond to her::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Self/Blather: Damen

FCO_Morgan says:
::checks her panel and makes a minor adjustment.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Blather: Try again

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
<Blather>::energizes::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::begins scanning::

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: The CEO is successfully transported.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::sees the AT materializing but they look ghost-like ... smiles as she sees Mikal leading the team::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: That was close. I hope we can get back

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Doctor, the neural scan is complete. ::pauses:: CMO: Commander, you may want to look at this too...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  What happened?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::turns her head toward the screen Piper is looking at and slams her fist on the console:: Self: Damn!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: It's the ionic interference. It must have increased

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Is there someway to shut it down, whatever is causing it?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: It's a naturally occurring phenomena. We might be able to create a dampening effect though

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The stench of the scow is nearly overpowering.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::senses something familiar.  Looks around carefully::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: Have Jordan brought to the surgical ward. Contact the surgeon team and have them meet us there. I need to speak with the Captain. ::moves away form her staff::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Let's find out if anyone's alive on here first.  ::resumes scanning::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::taps her Combadge a bit more forcefully then usual:: *CO*: Sickbay to Thraxis.

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: No life signs are detected as of yet.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::takes out his tricorder and scans::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  We need a map.. and some fresh air.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::watches Ashley for a moment before she begins to perform her duties::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::watches the ghost-like images work around her::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@:accesses a nearby consol:: XO: First things first - let see if I can make the atmosphere a little better

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO: Go ahead, Doctor.

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: Tachyon emissions are increasing around the moon and near the fissures.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::moves closer to see what they are doing::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::attempts to make the air more breathable::

TO_Tribble says:
@::scans for life signs::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::feels as though something brushed against him.  Jumps back startled::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Captain, I would prefer to speak with you where others could not overhear. It is about Jordan. Could you go to your Ready Room for a moment?

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The atmospheric controls kick in and the air is somewhat better, but it will take some time.

TO_Tribble says:
@::points scanner in the direction of XO, after seeing him jump::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: There...should be a little better now - it's coming back onto a regular cycle

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::walks over to the medical locker and pulls out surgeon robes and then grabs several materials, quickly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: All right.  :: enters the RR, waits for the door to close behind him ::  ... I'm alone now, Doctor. How bad is she?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::speaks, even though Mikal cannot hear her:: XO:  Look around, Mikal.  They are here.

FCO_Morgan says:
<EO Eagerbody>::notices the tachyon spikes and bites his lip, pondering on who to tell about it.::

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: Commander, scans are not picking up anything.  What caused you to jump?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO/TO and rest of security team:  This way.  ::heads off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  It's haunted.  ::keeps moving and scanning::

FCO_Morgan says:
<EOEagerbody>*CO*: Tachyon emissions rising around the moon, Sir.

TO_Tribble says:
@::wonders at the stud-muffin XO jumping at shadows::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: We've detected a cancerous mass in her pre-frontal cortex, Captain. I'm not sure if you are familiar with brain functions, but it is the portion that affects telepathic communication. It has to be removed, but it may cause her to lose all of her telepathic abilities.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: silent for a long moment ::   *CMO*: And if you do not operate to remove the mass?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::follows::

TO_Tribble says:
@::resets scanner, trying to pick up other types of life or near-life signs::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::can hear the thoughts of someone ... quickly realizes it is Albaron and that they are talking about her ... and she cannot respond to him::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Every time she will communicate telepathically, her condition will worsen.

FCO_Morgan says:
::overhears the EO's comm and worries when the CO doesn't respond::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: The mass is life threatening, I take it?

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The Away Team stumbles upon the first set of cages, four cells containing a dozen dead creatures each.  They look as though they were worked to death.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::scans the creatures:

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stops and stares::

TO_Tribble says:
@::scans the cages:: XO: No life signs at all.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  How did they die?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::walks with the AT watching them::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: working on it now

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: From what I have seen it has an uncontrollable growth pattern. It may eventually over take her entire brain, Captain. This thing needs to be removed... and I need your permission as her husband to do so.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::moves on looking for more::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*FCO*. Continue monitoring. Maintain red alert.

FCO_Morgan says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Not much of a choice, is it? Do what need to be done, Doctor.

TO_Tribble says:
@::looks carefully around, not wanting the AT to become the next victims::

FCO_Morgan says:
::wonders how much danger they are in and wishes she had paid more attention in science class::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO/TO:  We'll have to take some of these bodies back to the ship for autopsy.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: I'll keep you posted, sir. ::enters the surgical ward:: All: Report.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::disgusted:: XO: They died of extreme exhaustion - they were worked to death - literally. They match the species we beamed over already

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks around at the others to try and judge how worried they are::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Commander Thraxis is prepared for surgery, sir. I have all technicians standing by, monitoring all of her systems. We're ready when you are.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Figure out how beam three of them back.  This is the evidence we need to take action.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: returns to the bridge ::  CIV: Report.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::continues searching::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Will do

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::closes her eyes for a moment, wishing she could just speak to Mikal for a second.. just for reassurance:: All: Let's begin. I want a diagram of the growth on the screen so we can formulate a plan of attack.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::contacts Blather and gives him the coordinates to beam some of the creatures back::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir it came from the base.

FCO_Morgan says:
::is glad that the captain is back on the bridge::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir they are sending signals to several vessels near the moon.

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: A faint series of life signs are detected farther along the corridor.  They match the dead in front of the Away Team.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::reads her console as it indicates things are getting interesting::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Surgen Blan> CMO: Here it is, Doctor. ::places it on the screen:: CMO: It seems to be intertwined within her pre-frontal cortex. I would recommend using a Nanotech scalpel to separate it on the cellular level, or we could attempt a beam out of some sort.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks at the tricorder readings and hurries on::

TO_Tribble says:
@xo: Picking up life signs::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::looks at Mikal ... trusting that he will do the right thing::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir also the tachyon emissions are climbing rapidly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  I've got them too.  Hurry.  ::breaks into a jog::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Security team to Cargo Bay Three. Scan the area around the transmitter, and isolate every Romulan life sign.

TO_Tribble says:
@:: rolls hurriedly after XO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Blan: I doubt a beam out will be successful unless it is loosely connected. ::magnifies the image::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::follows, continuous scans::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::suddenly realizes who he is sensing and stops dead::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Scan for any vessels near the moon.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~OPS:  Jordan?~~~

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: Spot something?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
*Security*: Captain's orders to send a security team to cargo bay three.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  No.  Carry on.  ::resumes walking::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ XO:  I am here, Mikal.  Hurry, there isn't much time ... ~~~

TO_Tribble says:
@::hurries on, scanning::

FCO_Morgan says:
::nods and taps the panel:: CO: Scanning now, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~OPS:  Are you.... dead?~~~  ::picks up the pace::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::points to the diagram:: All: As you can see, there are several points of access. We'll need to take it one step at a time. ::moves over to Jordan and looks down at her face:: All: Laser scalpel. ::extends her hand for the device::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ XO:  Not yet ... ::smiles:: ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::calls backwards::  CEO:  Have a cargo bay ready to receive survivors.

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: Several vessels emerge from the moon and decloak.  They are setting intercept courses for the Pendragon and the scow.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: I'm on it

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: Picking up three life signs

FCO_Morgan says:
::curses under her breath:: CO: We have several ships on intercept pattern, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  Lead on.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::contacts Blather again and has him make preparations::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::places an incision at the proper location, moving her hand very slowly::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have scanned the area around the emitter and there are individuals near it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Life signs are stable, neural activity is still slightly elevated.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ XO:  But I do not have much time, Mikal.  I'll explain later ... ~~~ ::has to cut the connection::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  We've got three alive.  Notify sickbay.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: I want Romulan life signs only. How many do you have?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~OPS:  Not much time?  Jordan... wait.~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
CO: Readings show they are old....seems like decomms.

TO_Tribble says:
@::wonders if phasers on stun will seriously injure the beings ahead, considering the condition of the ones in the cages::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@COM: *CMO*: Prepare for three incoming Hael

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Have they locked weapons on us yet?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::nods and places the laser scalpel down:: All: Nanotech scalpel. ::extends her hand::

FCO_Morgan says:
::checks the panel again:: CO: Negative, Sir.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir they are battalion strength maybe two to three hundred sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  How much farther?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> *CEO*: Doctor Yates is in surgery, Lieutenant. We are prepared, have them transported directly to Sickbay.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: And all are Romulan.

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: They should be within sight shortly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::overhears the comm and falters::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@*Barns*: They should be coming any minute

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The Away Team comes upon the cell containing the Hael.  They are in critical condition.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@:;contacts Blather and has him initiate transport::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Self:  By the goddess.

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: They need immediate medical help.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV; Order two more security teams to Cargo Bay Three. As soon as they are in position, begin beaming all Romulans on the surface to the cargo bay. Deactivate all weapons during transport.

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The three victims are beamed over, one at a time.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  And they will get it.  Any more life signs?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::takes the device and looks over the growth:: Blan: Keep a close eye, Doctor. ::pauses:: Combs: If her readings begin to drop, let me know immediately. ::puts on a surgical eyepiece to magnify the growth and begins to make the small incisions to remove it::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> All: Lets get them stabilized. ::moves over to one of the victims::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::feels weak in the knees::

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: None alive, Sir.   Several hundred dead. ::gulps::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
*Security* Send two more security teams to cargo bay three.  Let me know when they are in position for me to transport directly to cargo bay three with weapons deactivated upon materialization.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: These people we killed for no reason

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::continues to remove one small portion of the growth at a time on the cellular level:: Self: Nice and steady...

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: It looks as though someone deliberately worked these beings to death.

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: I am wondering if this is genocide?  Someone thought these lives meant nothing.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::struggles to stay on his feet::  CEO/TO:  Anything more we can do here?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: The dead, and the living have been transported

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> Medics: These people have been worked to death! ::takes out a hypospray and injects the patients::

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: Then, we have nothing left to do here.  CEO: Agreed?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::is standing there devastated .. knew she should have done something earlier ... looks at Mikal::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Agreed

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Jose... get us home. ::rests a hand on the wall to steady himself::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> *CEO*: Lieutenant, what happened to these people?

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: Three Romulan Warbirds close quickly on the Pendragon and begin targeting the garbage scow.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@*Blather*: Prepare to beam us back, one at a time

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir we are being targeted and so is the garbage scow.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::continues her work, concentrating, ignoring everything else around her::

TO_Tribble says:
@::whispers:: XO: What about your ghosts?  Do we need to do anything in that regard?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV, FCO: Target the weapons on the warbirds. Fire at will.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@<Blather>*CEO*: Aye, energizing now

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<MO Lancey> Barns: Ma'am, they also show traces of trilithium poisoning. ::takes out another hypospray::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  Ghosts.. ::slides down the wall to the floor::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir ::nods to FCO::

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The XO is transported back successfully.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Lancey: Wonderful, just wonderful! ::is a bit frantic as she attempts to treat the three patients::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::crawls to his feet on the transporter pad::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::she has the range and the targets pointed and begins to fire the phasers and photon torpedoes::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Firing now sir.

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The Pen's trusty Tribble is beamed back.

TO_Tribble says:
::glad to be back, gets off the transporter pad quickly::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::watches as the torpedoes and phasers fire::

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: The Warbirds open fire on the transport, just as the Pendragon opens fire as well.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::watches as pieces of the growth begin to separate from the pre-frontal cortex::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Report to the Captain everything we saw.  ::steps off the transporter pad::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::begins to go toward the bridge::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Nurse Barns> Lancey: They should be fine once they are treated, but this is horrible! Who would treat humanoids this way?

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The scow takes a direct hit and the hull integrity has been compromised.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waits for the rest of the team to return::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the garbage scow has been hit and her hull is compromised.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<MO Lancey> Barns: I guess the Romulans... ::shakes head::

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: A bulkhead crashes down and nearly crushes the CEO.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Are we reading any life signs aboard the transport?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I can't get a solid lock on the Romulans but I can grab a handful at a time.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::falls::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Blather:  What's the hold up?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Unknown at this time.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::continues to separate the cancerous growth, nearly done::

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: The Warbirds open fire once again on the scow and this time on the Pendragon as well.

TO_Tribble says:
::arrives at the bridge::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Incoming sir.

FCO_Morgan says:
CO: Incoming, Sir!

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::grabs her console::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Begin transporting the Romulans to Cargo Bay Three. Disable those warbirds, now!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
<Blather>XO: Unknown. I'm attempting transport again :;energizes::

Host Pratek says:
@ ACTION: The CEO is successfully transported as the scow is engulfed in disruptor fire.

FCO_Morgan says:
CO: Evasive, Sir?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood.  ::hands fly and the transporting of the Romulans in bunches::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::finishes separating the growth and places it in a container before closing up the incision she made::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::targets the lead warbird and fires::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Jose!  ::returns to the transporter pad::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Affirmative.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::shaken:: XO: Looks like I got out just under the wire. Is everyone else okay?

FCO_Morgan says:
::nods grimly and begins evasive maneuvers::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: I want that thing placed in stasis and then analyzed. ::finishes closing up Jordan:: Combs: Status on her vitals?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::reaches out to touch the CEO, then suddenly drops back::  CEO:  Everyone is fine.

TO_Tribble says:
::takes tactical station::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Good.  Blather: Good work there

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Will do, Doctor. ::begins to read the console:: CMO: Everything is leveling off, Doctor.

FCO_Morgan says:
::brings the ship back around to give tactical a clear shot at the warships::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  The team has returned Sir.  We have three survivors.  There were many dead.

TO_Tribble says:
::readies photon torps::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Return to duty if you're fit.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Mikal... I love you.~~~ ::closes her eyes for a moment before she reopens them and looks back down at Jordan::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I seem to be okay.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: Good work, Mikal. Return to the bridge as soon as possible.

TO_Tribble says:
::fires torpedoes:: CO: Torpedoes away.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I'll be in engineering

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  How is Jordan?~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at the CEO then heads to a turbo lift::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::takes in a deep breath:: ~~~XO: Her vitals are leveling off... she should be fine.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Doctor, it seems there is another problem in Sickbay.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I suggest we back off cause I am reading power fluxuations coming from the garbage scow.

Host Pratek says:
ACTION: The Pendragon wheels back to the Warbirds and opens fire as they close in.  The Warbirds return the favor.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sighs :: CIV: We did what we could. Put some distance between us and the transport.

Host Pratek says:
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