U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10804.05

Mission #397 - “Picking Up The Pieces, Pt 3”

Starring: 
Chris Nickel as Captain Vn’dor Phail, Commanding Officer
Keith LaHue as Commander Jose Damien, Chief Engineering Officer/Second Officer
Jane Rowley as Ensign Timbit, Operations Officer

Guest Starring:
Jan as Lieutenant Tribble, Acting Chief Tactical Officer

Absent:
Cory Friess as Commander Yates-Luchena, Executive Officer

Directed By:
Coot, Ship Manager

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

Host Cootles says:
The U.S.S. Pendragon found itself trapped inside the previously encountered vessel they initiated First Contact procedures with. The reptilian species beamed aboard appear to have been corralled. However, given the current state of circumstances, it appears to be less of a threat and more of a distraction to draw the Crew's attention from sensors.

Host Cootles says:
A disembodied voice incapacitated the XO and left her in a comatose state. The encounter also left the XO's atoms in an excited and fragile state. She has been placed in a stasis field within Sickbay until the full ramifications of the encounter can be better understood.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Scully and Mulder continue their investigation of the Shuttlebay. They pay particular attention to the spot on the floor where they found the XO's unconscious body.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A large reptilian materializes on the bridge. It is far uglier than the previous “bunny-like” creatures.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Resume Mission: Picking up the pieces, Part III > > > >

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands from his chair to face the reptilian::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::On the bridge, with a phaser pointed at the reptile::

OPS_Timbits says:
::stares in revulsion at the lizardoid::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Scully> Mulder: Are you picking up anything from there? ::points to the spot where they found the XO's body::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Reptilian: Greetings from the United Federation of Planets.

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::semi-stands and looks at the faces on the bridge, then licks one eye just because it can::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::prepares to enact security measures against the lizard, if needed::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Reptile: Is your cousin a Gorn by any chance?

OPS_Timbits says:
::gags:

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::licks its other eye and stares at the CEO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looking from the silent reptile to the others on the bridge and decides to continue::  Reptilian: I am Captain Vn'dor of the Starship Pendragon.  We are here on a mission of peace.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Reptile: I can kind of see it in you. Around the eyes. And the nose.

OPS_Timbits says:
Self:  Eww... that is so gross.

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::attempts to speak, but it only sounds like grunting at best::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looks at OPS for the Universal Translator::

OPS_Timbits says:
::frowns, then begins fiddling with the Universal Translator::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: I don't think the universal translator is working on it

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> Scully:  I am finding traces of the XO's atoms spread across the floor.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns hearing the CEO...  can you bring pictures up on the viewscreen to show what it is I was trying to say to him/her... it?

OPS_Timbits says:
CO:  Can you get it talking some more?  ::continues adjusting the UT::

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::takes a few "steps" towards the CEO and attempts to lick the CEO's console::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps closer to the large reptile in an attempt to do what the OPS Officer requests::  Reptilian: And where is it you are from?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir? ::looks toward small arms locker::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::shakes his head at the aCTO::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Reptile: Hey! getting kind of personal aren't you? ::allows the licking as it seems to indicate a pattern.:: CO: I think it's trying to communicate

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::grunts out in a metallic tone:: CO: Everywhere you want to....

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Could be Commander.  Let him do what he wants as long as he doesn't interfere with ship's systems.  ::looking at OPS to be prepared to cut at a moment’s notice::

OPS_Timbits says:
Self:  Oooh... I think we're getting it.  ::tweaks the UT some more::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: I think he's okay. Reptile: Continue

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::smiles finally getting somewhere::  Reptilian: What brings you to this region of space?  Ours is exploration.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the aCTO to see if she is prepared for anything unexpected::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::nods to the CO::

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::continues in the weird metallic tone:: CO: Are as well... you.

OPS_Timbits says:
Self:  For crying out loud... why can't everyone in the Universe just speak English...  ::continues working::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The UT is scrambling to find the syntax, but some of the statements follow no form of logical speech.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs thinking the reptilian's response could be some form of limited Artificial Intelligence and moves in close to the OPS Station whispering::  OPS: Scan the reptile.::

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::moves around some more and tastes the door to the TL::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: You might want to ask it first.  Otherwise, it may respond in a hostile manner. Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::in a calm voice::  Bridge: It's all right everyone, this is how reptiles get to know the area they occupy

OPS_Timbits says:
CO:  Aye.  ::activates internal sensors on the bridge::

OPS_Timbits says:
::swears to god if that thing licks her, she'll absolutely die::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves up closer to the large creature:: Reptilian: Do you have a name?  Is there something I can call you?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::prepares for a hostile reaction from the lizard::

OPS_Timbits says:
CO:  Sir!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::keeps his phaser trained on the reptile, just in case::

OPS_Timbits says:
CO:  It's a some sort of lizardroid!

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> ::in a less-metallic voice::  CO: I am 57931-Alpha-3.  ::pauses and licks the CO's chair::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs hearing OPS::  OPS: Then this thing is not really living is it?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
Lizard: Are you a probe of some sort?

OPS_Timbits says:
CO:  Well...  according to Federation law a droid can be considered sentient, so... I'm not really sure.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: Captain it's an android. Want me to try and find the off switch?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Negative Commander...  that could be perceived as invasive, and considering what Operations Officer Timbit just reminded us all of....

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Scans show there is no actual "licking" (saliva), but thousands of tiny nanite are covering the surfaces of what was touched, scanning things.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Commander, study the bridge scans the Ensign has completed and tell me what you can discover about the creature.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::frowns at the sensor readings, then slowly pulls her hands away from her console::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: I knew the licking indicated a pattern. It's how it senses us.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: Why have you come to visit our vessel?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::scans it for himself::

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> CTO: Probe? ::pauses and licks another console::  That is an accurate descriptor.  ::voice has altered to match that of the Pendragon computer::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
aCTO:  It is a probe.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Sir...  there's microscopic icky things all over the bridge.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Reptile: Why are you probing us?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
Reptile: To whom do you report?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::raises an eyebrow at "icky":: OPS: Is that an official designation?  ::smiling briefly::  What's its purpose Ensign?

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Nanites... in the saliva.... they're scanning everything.  ::hesitant to touch her console without gloves::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Are they doing anything harmful at this time?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, do you want additional security personnel on the bridge?

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> CEO: Human history records such encounters with alien species. "Probing" is cited in many references. You enjoy it. ::said almost in a melody::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Negative Lieutenant.  Have them ready at a moments notice though

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Reptile: That depends on who and what are being probed

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  I don't know.  Let me check if they're transmitting anywhere.  ::grimaces then adjusts internal sensors::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
:: steps back:: *Ensign Mulder* If you are finished, be prepared to report to the bridge.

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> CTO: Report? Report? ::continues repeating the word, tasting various consoles:: Report?  Report?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: We prefer that they ask first before coming aboard but yes.... we do enjoy interacting with new species.  Are you all that there is of yours?  Are there any mammalians?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Bridge: It seems it is learning all that it can about us...  even our language... almost in a way a child does.

Host Cootles says:
<Reptilian> CO: Mammalians? Yes. ::begins to shake and vibrate in place::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps back slightly seeing the vibration effect::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: If that’s an imitation of something, I don't want to know what

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::scans the probe again::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The "skin" of the reptile falls to the deck floor and dissolves. It is quickly replaced by fur and now resembles something more cat-like.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
Reptile: "Report" means .... send your data to.  You’re licking .... where does the data go?

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::thinks that's somewhat of an improvement::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::then remembers that cats have claws::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: You misunderstood what I meant 57931.  I was asking if there were others of your kind that were not made of metallic or machine based components

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::scans the reptile skin and then the cat-creature::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The creature begins developing spots and now slightly resembles a leopard. It lifts it head and the CTO can clearly see some sort of Input/Output jack under the "chin" of the creature.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Can you determine if their ship is moving?  I don't want to be transported to some alien planet light years away

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, there is some type of communication access under its chin.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves closer to the aCTO::  aCTO: Do you think you can access it?

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Confirmed.  It's moving.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: I'll try, Sir.  ::scans the access node::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Can you tell me where we are moving to?

Host Cootles says:
<Alpha-3> CO: There is of which you speak of. ::prowls slowly towards the viewscreen::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CEO:  I'm reading our engines as disabled.  Could you confirm?

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Ummm....  give me a sec.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: Can I speak with any of them?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
OPS: Confirmed...some kind of interference from the egg-like ship

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, perhaps if you spoke directly into the jack under its chin?

Host Cootles says:
<Alpha-3> CO: You are speaking. ::moves closer to OPS and "sniffs" her boot::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Without knowing our captor’s heading, there's no way to predict.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: I am speaking to one of those for which I referred to earlier?  How can that be?

Host Cootles says:
<Alpha-3> ::tilts its head:: CO: Carbon-unit does not follow logic.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
57931-Alpha-3: Neither does the metallic unit

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Alpha-3 probe phase through a bulkhead and exits the bridge.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
All on bridge:  That was weird.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS: Scan for it!!  Where did it go??

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO;  Oh... right!

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*Mulder* We have an intruder. A large cat.  Last seen on the bridge.  Get a Security detail together and find it.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::grits his teeth at OPS inaction and turns to Tribble::  aCTO: Follow it.  Do not directly interfere with it though

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::adjusts internal sensors to detect the lizardroid::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Scans indicate the probe is now walking a "catwalk" to which the Pendragon is docked.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::takes off after it.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  It's exiting the ship.  There's a walkway attached!

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::meets up with Mulder on the cat-walk.::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Tell the Lieutenant she is authorized to follow it and take firepower with her.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Damien::  CEO: You go too.  You have command of the Away Mission to the Alien Vessel.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: Aye Captain

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs and mumbles to himself::  Self: They board us... we'll return the favour.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
*aCTO*:  The Captain says to follow it.  And be careful!

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::Follows along with security detail::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::follows after Tribble:: *Tribble*: Stay where you are until I catch up with you.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*OPS* Following.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: And as for you Ensign....  please find out where in the name of The Prophets we are heading?

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: The walkway leading to the Pendragon runs off in several directions, connecting to numerous ladders and other walkways. Thousands of other probes are making their way back and forth to the Pendragon. Several cable extend from the ceiling of the interior and appear to be attached to various parts of the Pendragon.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*OPS* There are ... literally thousands of probes and several cables attached to our ship.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  I'll try Captain, but it's going to take some time.  I'll have to analyze every vibration so far and extrapolate directional changes from our last known location.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the OPS Officer::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::catches up with Tribble:: ACTO: Quite the scene here ::scans::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The leopard is making its way up a large set of industrial-style stairs towards a rather bright light coming from above

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::doesn't mention the high probability that whatever she comes up with is wrong::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Should I try to disconnect the cables?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hopes the OPS Officer is more intelligent than she appears to be::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::runs the analysis::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> ::pointing::  aCTO: That light!   That could be the source of intelligence.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: Not yet. Not until we're sure what they're doing. There may be more than meets the eye

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Captain....  There's a 90 percent probability we are on course for Sector 001.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::nods reluctantly::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::raises an eyebrow:: OPS: The center of the Federation?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
Mulder: See if you can get closer to it, Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::nods::  CO:  The planet Earth Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Can we get a message to Starfleet?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::suddenly thinks about the blonde aspect of the OPS Officer::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The various probes begin covering the surface of the Pendragon and appear to the linking up into a large mesh of sensors. To the casual observer, it mimics "hive" behavior.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::Mulder gets closer to the light::

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  I can't see how to get a transmission out through here, at least not using our systems.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, we need to take action. They are enveloping us

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::prepares to fire::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: Hold off.... we could set of a chain reaction and cook ourselves

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at Timbits::  *CEO* Enveloping?  How do you mean?  ::shakes head::  Never mind that, you need to find some sort of Communication device on the alien vessel and get a message to Starfleet.  We are headed directly to Sector 001.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::watching the comm signals ping pong off the exterior hull::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Commander.......

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: They look like they are covering the ship in their sensor net

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::shakes head:: *CEO* We are not important right now Commander...  The United Federation of Planets may be in danger.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Additional cables drop from the ceiling and link-up with the probes. It begins taking on a web-like structure.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Captain I have an idea!  Maybe if we blasted some unpleasant sound waves.. like 21st century rap... we could convince them to disgorge us.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Commander, if you don't have any other ideas..... we can't just stand here and do nothing.  ::looks frustrated::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::grimaces a the mention of 21st Century Rap.... much preferred that of the 22nd Century::  OPS: Go ahead.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: We're awaiting orders

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: I'm not sure what he's thinking

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Mulder steps through the light and into a stark white room resembling a laboratory of sorts. There are many self-replicating machines as well as numerous canisters, tubes, and holding tanks.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::sets up the harmonic patterns on the deflector dish::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, your about to lose your ship to this thing. We can't be of much good to anyone, let alone the federation, like this.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::gets angry:: *CEO* Then find a Prophet forsaken Communication's device and warn Starfleet Command of the impending danger!!  Then we'll pay attention to our own needs.  That is an order Commander.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::searches through the database for the most disharmonious rap music ever produced::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: As the music blasts through the interior, the probes begin mimicking the beat and respond in rhythm.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: I'll give it my best shot

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::feels a slight shudder in the deck plates and covers his ears to the incessant thumping he can feel in his very bones::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: C'mon. We need to find a communications port somewhere.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  That'll teach 'em to mess with Americans!

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::yelling over the noise::  OPS: Is it working Ensign?

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: As Mulder explores deeper into the lab, he sees a single jar filled with liquid and attached to several cables. There is something floating inside.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> *aCTO* I am in a white room.  It's a lab. There are a lot of self-replicating machines and tanks and tubes.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  We've established that their technology has a sense of rhythm Captain!

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> *aCTO* There is a jar. It has liquid in it and something floating. It's attached to a lot of cables.  It could be their intelligence source.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::resists the urge to smile which didn't exist::  OPS: Then shut that damned noise off.  We need to find another solution.

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
::powers down the deflector dish::

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: Inside the jar is a severed human head, three leads are attached to it and it locks eyes with Mulder.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Scully>CO: Klingon opera, Sir?  It might drive them nutty, too.

Host Cootles says:
<Head> Mulder: Go away.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> *aCTO* It's speaking to me.  It's telling me to go away.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the aCTO::  aCTO: I know I always have the urge to reach out and touch something when I hear Klingon Opera.  ::turns to OPS:: OPS: Let's see what effect it has.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Mulder> Head: We would like to. Can you disconnect our ship?

OPS_Ens_Timbits says:
CO:  Right away Captain!   ::transmits::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The probes scatter considerably with the change in music. They are attempting to regroup.

Host Cootles says:
<Head> ::follows him with its eyes:: Mulder: No. Sustenance is needed. You are required.

Host Cootles says:
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