U.S.S. Pendragon
10709.29

“Running Man, pt 2”
Directed by Coot

Starring:
 John as XO Hei Ran
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Jane as CIV Luchena
CJ as CTO Sek
 
Guest Starring:
Jan as aCSO Tribble

Absent:
 Cory as CO Yates-Luchena
Lynda as FCO Jet 
KJ as CSO Marina

Host Cootles says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Cootles says:
The Crew returned to their patrol and the familiar grounds of SB14. Their routine patrols has turned up very little of interest, but that is not to say the mysteries avoided the Pendragon altogether. Hidden within a weapons crate was an encoded PADD, containing schematics of the machine that nearly killed them.

Host Cootles says:
To further add to the unanswered questions, an anonymous communication was received as well indicating trouble lie ahead for the one of the crew and the former Captain who assisted in the commission of the crime.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Running Man, Part 2  > > > >

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A few hours have passed since speaking with the SB OPS regarding the mysterious warrant for the Ambassador. No answers have been received as of yet.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Darna is in his quarters, showering.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::standing in the dark in his quarters::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In engineering, studying the PADD he received::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::listens to the silence, standing in his new quarters after dropping off his bags; it would take some getting used to::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Steps out of the sonic shower and begins to dress. He looks exhausted and he rubs his eyes.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::wondering if he should run while he still can::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::sighing softly, he attaches his pips and communicator, leaving his quarters; he'd been told to meet the XO in his quarters::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A Comm is coming in from the SB marked for the Ambassador.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Dresses in a new uniform. As he puts it on, he imagines slipping into a new life. Something within the XO has changed ... for the better? He looks at a chronometer and wonders when the new CTO will arrive.::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::stares at the chime for the XO's quarters, lost briefly in his thoughts; he shook himself awake, pushing the button and signaling the chime::

Host Cootles says:
<OPS Noonan> *AMB* Sir, a communication from the SB. Shall I route it to your quarters?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::startled out of his revere by the chirp of an incoming comm::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::stashes the PADD in a container only he can access, and begins checking crew reports::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  Please.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits at the desk and looks at the screen::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Turns on the lights in the front room.:: CTO: Enter!

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A text only message appears on the console.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::reads the text::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::steps through the doors as they open, standing before the XO at his full 7 foot height:: XO: Lieutenant Sek, reporting for duty as Chief Tactical Officer, sir.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Blinks as he looks up at the huge older man.:: CTO: Lieutenant N'Gai Sek. ::Nods.:: Your presence is noted. Tell me, your quarters are adequate?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The message indicates nothing official has been issued, but numerous inquiries have been made to his personnel file over the past three months.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::frowns::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Jose, it's Mikal.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::smiles slightly:: XO: Considering my last lodgings, they are more than adequate, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: What can I do for you?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  I could use your advice.  Is there any way to find out who has been accessing personnel files?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Grins a sad grin.:: CTO: I see. Well, assume your duties. Dismissed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: Where did it originate?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::nods before turning, stepping out of the XO's quarters::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  I don't know that either.  But it’s my personnel file, Jose.   Someone is collecting information about me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: Where are you? I can meet you in the computer core and we can run a trace. Depending on how clever they were, we should be able to find out who is behind it.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Watches the Caitian leave, then sighs, turning his mind to more dire matters.:: *Bridge*: Have we received any word from the Starbase, yet?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::steps onto a turbo lift:: TL: Bridge.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Internal sensors are detecting subatomic fluctuations on several decks.... 1, 3, and 10.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  I got the message from DS 14 Operations.  They noticed my file had been read repeatedly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: Do you want to meet me in the computer core? Its logs all of the information routed through it. I'll need to tie into the station computer of course.

Host Cootles says:
<OPS Noonan> *XO* Aye Sir. A text message to the Ambassador. Its contents were classified and encrypted.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Yes.  I'm on my way.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Frowns.:: *Bridge*: The Ambassador is under house arrest. Why was I not informed of this? ::Pause:: Never mind... Thank you. ::Cuts off the communication and begins making his way toward the Ambassador's quarters.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: See you there

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::heads for the computer core::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::steps off the lift, looking around the bridge and spotting his station::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::leaves his quarters::

Host Cootles says:
<OPS Noonan> ::checks the display in front of him and cannot confirm what the XO stated::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
<Guards> ::See CIV:: CIV: Hey there! Get back in your quarters!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at the guards curiously::  Guards:  Whatever for?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
<Guards> CIV: You are under arrest. Return to your quarters!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Guards:  Under arrest for what exactly?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives in the computer core::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  I've been detained Jose.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
<Guard 1> *XO*: Sir, the Ambassador has exited his quarters.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: Oh hell. I'll start the trace myself then.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
<Guard 2> CIV: The XO has had you detained. Until he says otherwise, we keep you here. Now return to your quarters!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Thank you.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sighs, quickening his pace.:: *Guard 1*: I'm coming to speak with the Ambassador now. Just have him remain there with you.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Guard:  I'm not going anywhere until I speak to Lieutenant Hei Ran.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
<Guard 1> CIV: Wait right here, then, he's on his way.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::on bridge, in charge of the bridge, in the big center seat::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::waits::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::begins searching through the station records for all access to Mikal's personnel files::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::signs into his station, taking stock of the tactical systems::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Quickly arrives at Mikal's quarters.:: CIV: Mikal, we need to talk. ::Looks repentant.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at the XO curiously::  XO:  All right.  ::turns and walks back into his quarters::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CEO notes numerous discrepancies in the timeline and finds several access attempts were made prior to the Pendragon being dispatched to the Catullan system.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: Lt. Sek, I am Lt. Tribble.  Pleased to have you join us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
self: Interesting.....

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sighs with relief.:: Guards: You're dismissed. ::Enters CIV's quarters.::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::tries to smile pleasantly and nods to the CSO:: CSO: Thank you, sir.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CSO: Have you been briefed about the situation with Mikal Luchena?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::turns around as soon as the doors close::  XO:  I'm in trouble here, Darna.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Furthermore, the CEO notes an access attempt that has yet to occur according to the timestamp.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CIV: Mikal, I know that this will mean very very little, but I'm sorry. ::Shakes his head.:: I shouldn't have acted so hastily, I realize that now.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::shakes his head slightly:: CSO: No, sir.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::grabs the XO by the shoulders::  XO:  Then help me, please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Self: This is too weird. ::takes out his tricorder and scans for chronoton particles::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::With force.:: CIV: Yes, I will! But I don't understand what is going on! I don't think any of us do. Who would put a warrant out on you?

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: The XO had ordered the Ambassador arrested.  It was a very confusing situation.  I hope they are working it out.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::drops his hands and walks away::  XO:  No one has, yet.  Something is coming for me.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CSO: Are there further security needs, or has that been taken care of?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CIV: What do you mean? You came to saying that someone had put out a warrant for you. Gods, that's why I had you arrested!

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CEO's PADD overloads from the number of particle present. The PADD count does not total the amount and powers down.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: If you spoke with the XO, and he didn't mention anything, the situation is probably being worked out.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::panicky::  XO:  Something’s coming Darna.  I can feel it.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CSO: Understood.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CIV: You have to show me the documents you've received. Where is your information coming from?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shakes his head::  XO:  The warning about the warrant came from an anonymous source.  But Jose is checking on information from station operations.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: Lieutenant! Go to red alert.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: We have had some interesting experiences on Pendragon.   You might want to do some research, so you can prepare yourself for some .... odd situations.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CSO: What kind of situations?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::hears the comm and looks to the XO::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Reacts quickly.:: *Ship wide*: Red Alert!

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: We've got chronoton particles all over the computer core. Prepare for a temporal anomaly of some kind!

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
*CEO*: Jose, what is it? ::Said simultaneously with Damien's last::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::enacts Red Alert protocols from the bridge::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::initiates red alert, raising shield and charging weapons::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CSO*: Damien to Tribble

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in fear::  XO:  It's coming.  ::walks towards the view port and looks out::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Glances at Mikal.:: Self/CIV: Again? Gah!  Come on, let's get to the Bridge. WHAT is coming for you, Mikal?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::begins running tactical scans::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: For lack of a better term, it’s a temporal emergency

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::quietly as he heads for the exit::  XO:  I don't know.  That's what makes it so frightening.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: As the Pendragon's systems switch to the Red Alert, a massive wave a nausea sweeps over the entire crew. Most note their vision is temporarily blurred as well.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::gets reports of sickness from all over the ship::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::groans softly and closes his eyes, forcing his body to cope with the strange nausea::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::clutches his stomach while he waits for the wave to pass::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Is exiting with Mikal when he doubles over, holding his stomach. His vision is blurred.:: CIV: Come on, come on! ::Pushes himself to keep going.::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
Computer: Analyze the environment aboard Pendragon and report on the cause of the nausea.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stumbles down the corridor towards the turbo lift::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Red Alert klaxons wail throughout the ship as she speeds along at Warp 9.999... considerably faster than the maximum-rated 9.975 for the engines.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::books for engineering::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
FCO: Slow us down!

Host Cootles says:
<FCO Kippling> CSO: Sir, I'm afraid I can't...

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Soon they arrive at the bride.:: CSO: WHAT is going on?!?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::vomits on a junior officer as soon as he reaches engineering:: Just keep working1

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::pale and sweating, looks up at the view screen::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::exits the center seat:: XO: Sir, we are traveling at Warp 9.999

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: FCO Kippling reports we can't slow down.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::tries to slow down the ship::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CSO: Why?! ::Glares at the FCO.:: When did this start?

Host Cootles says:
<CPU> CSO: All atmospheric conditions are normal. No anomalies detected.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Self:  We're going to cross over again....

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::believes the XO is under quite a bit of stress, and understandably so::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: As you heard, the computer says nothing happened, yet there were reports of sickness from all over the ship.

Host Cootles says:
<FCO Kippling> ALL: It has nothing to do with me. Someone... or something... else has control of the helm and engines.... ::visibly panicked::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Breathes and calms a bit.:: CIV: Come on, Mikal, what is this? Don't you have any idea?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
XO:  It’s the warp ten field.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
Computer: Can we shut down our warp drive under the present conditions?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Shakes his head.:: CIV: But WHO, Mikal? ::Turns to face Tribble, waiting for computer's response.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*XO: Lieutenant, the nausea is being caused by the temporal disturbance we're experiencing

Host Cootles says:
<CPU> CSO: The warp drive is presently off-line.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: So we are being controlled.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::realizes he'd better sit down before he falls down.  Makes his way to a chair::  XO:  Who?  Does that really matter?  For all I know its you in the future, or Jose, or myself.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Slaps the arm rail in disgust.:: All: Somebody give me something I can use!

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon comes to a sudden stop on the edges on Catullan space. Sensors indicate the Pendragon passed through the area 10 hours ago, bearing for the Catullan home world.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::closes his eyes and breaths deeply::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sees that they have neared Catulla.:: All: Damn this godforsaken planet!

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::monitors sensors:: XO: Sir, this is very odd.  We are on the edge of Catullan space.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Where we were ten hours ago.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::hair standing up on the back of his neck::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
Self: Curious...

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sighs.:: CSO: Can you give me anything else? Did anything strange happen to the ship before all of this started, besides the chronoton buildup in the computer core?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shudders::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::abruptly gets to his feet::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Fluctuations, Sir, of an unusual nature.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Frowns.:: CSO: What sort? Be specific!

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Another wave of nausea sweeps through the ship and the view screen alters images. The Pendragon is back in orbit around SB14. Three hours have passed since the communication from the Station was received.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Uh, Sir, we are.... now in orbit around SB14.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::shakes his head quickly, all of this starting to mess with his perceptions::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Vomits Again, on the same junior officer:: Ensign: Sorry about that. Remain at your post.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Is about to puke. Repeats.:: CSO: What sort of fluctuations? ::Glances at Mikal.::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Internal sensors are detecting the disturbances on Decks 1, 3, 10, and 11 now. All have increased in density and size.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Our chronometer indicates three hours have passed since we received a communication from the station.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Jose, what did you find in my personnel records?

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: Are you reading anything on internal sensors?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
XO: Sir, the fluctuations are increasing in size and density. Decks 1, 3, 10, and 11 are all affected.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Internal sensors indicate an intruder alert. Deck 10. Three bio-signs. Unknown species.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: It was confusing, I got readings that were from the future...that someone had been accessing your files, and that someone would be accessing them in the future

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Thank you.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
XO: Intruder alert, deck 10. Sending security teams now.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::assigns two three-man teams to the area::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CTO: Go yourself, see what this is for yourself!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
~~~::opens up his senses for anyone familiar::~~~

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::leaves his station for the turbo lift, drawing his phaser as he goes::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Swallows some of what has come up into his mouth with a grimace.:: CSO: Try to find some way to break the hold on the ship--get us on our own power!

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
TL: Deck 10, double-time.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: I am trying, Sir.

Host Cootles says:
~~~ ACTION: The Ambassador is overcome with thousands of images of past, present, and future. Many familiar, some only tease at a memory ~~~

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits down again with a thump::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::steps off the TL, heading for the area that intruders were located in::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Can we modulate our shields to prevent further intruders?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CTO runs towards the affected area and as he rounds a corner, find himself standing back on the bridge at his station.

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::startled at the reappearance of the CTO::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::narrows his eyes dangerously:: Self: This is just irritating...

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::turns to look at the CTO::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Scowls.:: CSO: You figure it out, just do it!

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
CTO: How did you get back here?  Did you see or feel anything odd?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
XO: I don't believe we'll be able to enter the affected areas. We'll need to purge them.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Internal sensors indicate the CTO is "dripping" in chronoton particles.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CTO: Are there officers in those areas?

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
*CEO* Let's try modulating shields to prevent further intruder alerts.  Also, can we flood the area of the intruders with a neuroparalyzing mist?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CTO disappears from sight and is no longer on the bridge. He finds himself in a full run back on Deck 10, headed for the intruders.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::eyes widen as the CTO vanishes::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
::blinks as the CTO disappears::  Computer: Where is the CTO?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::growls in growing irritation, looking around for the intruders, drawing the knife strapped to his ankle::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CSO*: we can try modulating the shields, I'll look into paralyzing them without doing the same to us

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Closes his eyes and ignores the ever-shifting situation, trying to find the center of all of this...::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks over at the XO::

Host Cootles says:
<CPU> CSO: The CTO is currently on Deck 10, near the main computer.....  ::fades away into an unsettling silence::

CSO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Permission to encrypt the main computer to prevent takeover by intruders?

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::aims his phaser at the nearest intruder:: Intruder: Stop! Get on your knees and put your hands behind your head, now!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
murmurs to self:  Please help us.  Please forgive us.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CSO: Granted... Prepare to purge the area on Deck 10...

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The three intruder look up in alarm as the 7-foot tall, raging kitten yells at them. They vanish from sight and all readings return to normal.

Host Cootles says:
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