Host MikeyS says:
Mission 4: Afterlife

"He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife."
--- Douglas Adams
Host MikeyS says:
-@-@-@-@- BEGIN EPISODE 3 -@-@-@-@-
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::continues crawling through the Jefferies tube trying to find a bio-harmonic reading::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::at OPS and glances over at Ashe who is at helm.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Walks onto the Bridge, observing Ensign Fa::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Exits the TL and meets her SEC team::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the screen and then closes his eyes with a sigh:: FCO: Viewer off, Ensign. But keep recording.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::in sickbay still pouring over autopsy reports and medical scans::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::turns the main view off, and keeps recording::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::As she walks to meet Lt. Soree, she checks her tricorder::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::glances back at the weary captain, and turns to look at the CNS that's staring at he intensely::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Running internal sensors, sir.  Where was that?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks at his chair but doesn't move toward it:: CSO: Are we getting anything any good internal readings?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::is glad she isn't at helm right now, because she might just crash them into an asteroid or something with her semi-numb state::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Deck Six, I believe.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Smiles at Ensign Fa when she looked at him::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::sighs and closes his files, sitting back at his desk::
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::takes the ship a little further from the planet, avoiding the plasma storms.::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::smiles at the CNS::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::lets determination take back over and speaks out:: *CTO*: Bridge to Llynisika. Report.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Main Shuttle bay have been sealed except for investigation personnel.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::walks down towards his chair and checks the arm panel::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CO*: Llynisika here, Captain.  My team and I are just now at the Main EPS.  I am looking for Lt. Soree right now
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Full stop at 250 000km from the planet.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods back at her:: FCO: Good work, Mu-Lan. Keep it so until I say so.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Understood.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::begins to check for power fluctuation on the ship::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CTO*: Lieutenant, I'm two sections starboard of the main EPS conduit to the bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks closer to the tactical console and looks at the sensor readouts:: *CTO*: Good. Do you have any encounter contingencies?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: I'm picking up a bio-pattern at the main EPS conduit deck six.  It seems to be draining power from the conduit.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CTO*: Still getting that power drain, but those bio-harmonics are fading.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Takes his seat and observes the captain a bit::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CO*: Sir, as of yet, no.  We will try to maintain a distance and get readings.  That will then determine our actions
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up:: CSO: Good. Transmit that data to Sickbay and have Doctor Maylen run those patterns against those on file for Lieutenant Surimir.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::A yeoman points to a Jefferies tube and Llynisika looks in it::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CTO*: Sounds like a plan, Lieutenant. Let me know when you've found the entity. Bridge out.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CEO*: Lt. I am at the tube exit.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back down to the front of the bridge:: FCO: How're our power systems doing?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CO*: Aye Captain
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CTO*: Trying accessing this section from junction 4056 portside.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Yes sir.  But I don't think they'll match.  This pattern is absolutely unique.  I've never seen anything like it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Sir, can you find anything on that bio-harmonic signature?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: I thought it might, but we need to run the probabilities.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::keeps her eyes on the sensors, her fingers running over the console:: CO: No change, sir.  Lt. Soree is investigating the power drain where we found the life form.  I am attempting to find something similar to see, maybe if Squire might be onboard.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CEO*: I will join you shortly, Lt.  ::She gives her team their orders, and takes Ens. Elliott with her::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: I found it.  That's about all I've got right now.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::walks to the morgue and looks over the bodies of Squire and Surimir::
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Power is still dropping.. Nearing dangerously low levels. Life support will fail in certain areas in about 60 minutes (1 hour) if power is not restored.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::looks over at Ashe:: Ashe: Why do you suppose that... ghost we saw was hugging the plasma?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Keep on it. Let me know as soon as you find anything. We'll have Lieutenant Llynisika dispatch a team there as well.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::rounds a corner and sees Lt. Soree:: CEO Lt.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::shrugs a little:: FCO: I don't know... ::looks a bit uneasy::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Sir!  Power is dropping dangerously low.  By the computer calculation, life support will fail in one hour.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Best I can figure from what I saw before starting this "snipe" hunt is that perhaps something wants our plasma energy.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::walks back to his office and finds his computer patiently beeping with a message from the CSO, he reads the findings and immediately starts running them against his medical database::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
Ashe: You alright?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Observes the Bridge a bit more and started to bring up some off duty officers from his crew manifest::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::mutters something irritated-sounding in Vulcan:: FCO: Start taking down non-essential systems. Holodecks, the gym, Stellar Cartography, the SIL and the dorsal sensor array.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::While Soree and Ikari talk, she takes readings::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: That's what it seems to be doing right now.  I can keep it tracked I think.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::nods:: FCO: I'll be fine.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::monitors the engines::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::curses quietly and taps the console on his desk:: *CSO*: Commander, Doctor Maylen here... sorry to report that your readings don't match up to anything in my database
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods and takes non essential systems offline, and rerouting them to other systems such as shields, propulsion, life support, etc...::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: I know, Doctor.  Do you recognize the pattern at all?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Now one short section away from the recorded power drain; just behind that hatch::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Reaches up and opens the hatch::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::remembers something and turns back, walking up toward the Science stations:: CSO: Did we find any evidence of this reading on the planet, Shinji?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
*CSO*: Oh... ah... well it is familiar... in a basic way... but if it's anything I know I can't pin it down right now. As far as I know it just may be similar to some obscure reading I saw years ago.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Not with initial scans, no.  We could parse tricorder logs, but it will take a while.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Her tricorder beeps:: CEO: Lt.  I'm getting something....
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sets his jaw and tries not to let the irritation show:: CSO: Do it. You have discretionary computer control.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::pushes tricorder in front of him through the hatch::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::remembers something and turns to Ashe:: Ashe: You know.. When Lt. Llynisika and I were investigating Mira in the shuttle bay... there were power fluctuation there too... the light went out.. and then came back on.  That happened throughout the ship... BEFORE Ens. Surimir's untimely death.  If...  if what we saw on the viewscreen was her...
CEO_Lt_Soree: says:
*Bridge*: Got something here.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CMO*: Time to jog your memory, Doctor.  Ikari out.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::barely audible:: FCO: That's what worries me.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
Ashe: Then there must be a connection between her death and the power flux... and if so.. There was a stowaway on board the Mira.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: Something is draining energy from the EPS.  An energy being is what it looks like
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to the CO::  FCO: I'll need a little more processor power to parse these logs quickly, please.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*Bridge*: Some kind of energy being with a humanoid form... Its linked directly to the main EPS conduit, from my readings it's drain power like mad.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
*CEO*: Go ahead, Lt.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::shakes head:: Self: Time to jog my memory? What does he think I've been doing for the past hours...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks across the opening to see the CTO and security team::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head and eases forward::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::over hears the comm and walks down the steps into the operations pit:: *CEO*: Can you cut off that junction, Magh?
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: It will take roughly 20 minutes to parse the information from the multiple tricorders and sensor logs.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: Do you have the same readings, Lt?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Not with out cutting power to the bridge sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: I do.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Will the ODN junctions still be live?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Skipper, to reroute it that way will take at least 10 minutes, but yes.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::moves to within a meter of the form::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Closes what he was doing and looks through the database of all the flowers to see if he could match it up with the one he saw::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::waves tricorder up and down the form::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::considers the course for a few moments, then nods, apparently to himself:: *CEO*: Do it, Lieutenant. We'll run the bridge off the mounting control batteries up here. They should last at least that long.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Talks in a lower whisper to Ens. Elliott to get Ens. Taylor and Ens. Misner to join them::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Aye sir. CTO: ::Nods head:: Going to need your help Lieutenant.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO/CNS: Ensign, Commander. Prepare to take the bridge off primary power. We'll need to keep the bridge on the batteries. They might last a half hour if we keep the lighting down.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Sees the Lt. move closer to the ....'thing':: CEO: Lt. I wouldn't get any closer
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::monitors the proximity of the CEO and CTO and the TAC team near the form.::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Backs away and opens panel on oppose side::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::had been lost in thought, his office all ready dark, so is surprised to look up and find everything else dark::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.  ::taps a few control:: Ready and waiting.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Looks down at Soree and nods::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Inputs his command codes to take off primary power on the Bridge:: CO: Aye
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Points to a junction within the panel:: CTO: Disconnect that and try to loop it over to here. ::points again::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::taps his console, which gives a muted flutter as a reply, he frowns::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Reaches in and attempts to disconnect the junction to which CTO is moving a very small conduit::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::climbs out of the 'pit' and looks up to the rear of the bridge:: CSO: Anything?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: Will do ::Follows the CEO's orders::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Checks the primary power controls::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Nothing changed, sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Takes a small laser touch and wields three connections::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: No sign of a second bio-signature?
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
*CO*: Your authorizations are needed to perform the entire action.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Losing primary bridge power now.
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Power is cut off to that conduit, and that section. The form stops feeding on the conduit, looks around, and heads through the bulkhead. There is no more power drain on the ship.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: What the.....?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: No, sir.  Ah, it's moving.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::taps a few other controls and reroutes the source of power to the batteries::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: The energy form has left this area.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Where's it going?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::the lights come up and he taps his console:: *CO*: Maylen to bridge, Ah... what's going on up there?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Sweeps her tricorder::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Went through the bulkhead... straight into deck 5.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: Stand-by, Doctor. We're trying to track the entity.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Not sure where from there... Should be able to track it on internal sensors.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Follow it as best you can. We'll try to track it from up here as soon as we get our ODN connections up.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::makes his way over to Nicholas' console and enters his authorization code so he can bring the bridge batteries online::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: Ok, lets put these connections back the way it was.  ::Reconnects original conduit set up::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around the bridge to make sure no one need's his immediate attention:: *CMO*: Go ahead, Doctor.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::reroutes the power correctly, and when the authorization is complete, brings the bridge back online, in dim lighting to save power.::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Helps Soree::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::stands:: *CO*: What's the entity's location? Perhaps I can get there and... ::pauses:: and try and get a feel off of it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::nods as the connections are made and checks work with tricorder::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: Lt. what are your thoughts about this.... thing?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::wonders if they should cancel yellow alert so that they won't waste energy with flashing lights that's hurting her eyes::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: It's almost as though it was sentient.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::hesitates to answer in the affirmative, but knows Maylen knows the risks:: *CMO*: Lieutenants Soree and Llynisika are tracking it on Deck Five.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: Done here. ::puts panel cover back on:: I need to get back to Main Engineering.
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The life form finds another source of energy: the main battery capacitors for the Main Bridge.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: You want to go to deck 5 and try to track this thing?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: I concur.  ::As they finish she turns to Ens. Elliott:: CEO: Ens. Elliott and Ens. Taylor will go with you
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::eyes wide::  CO: Captain, our battery is depleting quickly!
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: The life form....
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CEO: Yes, I'm heading to Deck 5 now
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Purses lips:: CTO: Very well.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::finishes:: CO: ..........found the bridge’s battery.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, I'm on my way there now, Maylen out. ::rushes out of Sickbay:: *CEO/CTO*: What's your location of the entity? ::gets into a TL::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up quickly:: FCO/Ashe: What?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Bridge power should be restored now.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::notices his console flickering::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: That isn't necessarily the case, Lieutenant. I think we found your entity. our batteries are being drained. Get Llynisika to bring a team up here quick!
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the lights slowly flicker dimmer and dimmer::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Makes her way to Deck 5:: *CO*: Captain, my team is heading to Deck 5.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CMO*: Last know location it was going through the bulkhead from Jefferies tube junction 4605 into deck 5.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: I have a crazy idea if you want to hear about it?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hears Captain:: Self: My entity?
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, keep me apprised Lt, I'm on my way ::sends the TL up::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::heading toward the tactical console and removes the recessed Type-II:: FCO: Let's here it, Ensign. Quickly.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::checks the phaser is charge:: CSO: Commander. ::tosses him the second phaser::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Backs away from the encounter spot and exits Jefferies tube onto deck 5::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Since this life form is feeding off of energy.. why don’t we give it what it wants.... in a more control environment?  We can set up a quarantine somewhere.. and puts lots of energy in there to hopefully lure it there....?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::barely catches the weapon and looks up at Ahkileez:: CO: Yes sir?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps out into corridor and sweeps the area with his tricorder::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: And I don't think weapon will be any use against it.  It'll probably just... suck up the energy blast.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Looks at their phasers:: CO: Captain, wouldn't the phaser just gives the life form more energy since the phaser fires energy beams?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::points to the emergency ladder:: CSO: Guard that. Don't let anything up here.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CEO*: I have lost the readings.  ::Turns slowly:: They seem to be on Deck 1 now
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::gets updated and tries to head up to the bridge::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves to turbolift and goes to Main Engineering::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: This thing doesn't seem to need ladders, sir.  Or doorways or hatches for that matter...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO/CNS: Phasers don't use typical energy formats. The disruptive frequencies might hurt this creature. ::pauses:: And it's not like we have much choice.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::snarls:: *CTO*: Great... should have left the power off up there.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CO*: Captain, the readings indicate the thing is on Deck 1. I'm on my way with my team
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
*CEO*: I'm heading there now, Lt.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: We can probably lure this creature pretty easily. Containing it is the problem. Our force fields might not be enough to hold it in. But work on it. Running one of the shuttle's engines on full should be enough of a delicacy for it.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::runs to the TL and enters:: TL: Bridge
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
:;arrives on the bridge and gets out of the TL:: CO: Captain... is the entity here yet?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Exits onto deck 13 and enters Main Engineering::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: It liked the Mira... I'm repowering up the Mira, and then once the life form is captured, I'm launching the shuttle out.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: Not yet, Doctor. ::gestures to Shinji:: Lend the commander a hand.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: I'm guessing this thing is using the EPS conduits to move around.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CTO*: Quicker if you please, Lieutenant. Contain this creature until we can figure out what to do about it. How is Soree doing with power?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods to Ashe, and taps in her authorization code::  Ashe: Power up the Mira on full.... let see if it'll take our bait...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Jumps up onto his stool and punches up the EPS schematics::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::nods:: CO: Sir. ::walks over to the CSO::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Ensign Fa:: FCO: Good work, Ensign.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Have a plan to trap this thing.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::brings up the shuttle's controls on the bridge console and takes over the engines, running them on the highest startup tests::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: We'll need to shut down all power distribution except for one line.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::checks her readings on the battery:: CO: The battery is almost dead.... the life form will need another source of energy soon.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Well, it seems to be able to pass through any matter easily, but it prefers highly charged energy.  What's the plan, Lieutenant?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::The TL reaches the bridge and the doors open::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::grumbles something again:: FCO: Are the shuttle engines up to full yet?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: It's getting there, sir...
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::keeps checking her controls.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Captain. ::Nods at him and takes her tricorder out::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::turns to Maylen:: CMO: What do you know about ethereal beings, Doctor?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: When it's at full, take us off the batteries. We'll wait for Lieutenant Soree to get main power back up.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: Aye.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: We'll leave the warp core online and direct that one line to a plasma filter; once it's in there we'll surround it with a negative charge.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: Not as much as might be expected, Betazoids don't have vrekatras like the Vulcans, but... I do believe that an attempt at communication by myself may be fruitful
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Where is it?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: How well do you think that will work?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: Are you picking up anything now?  ::taps the side of his head::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Better than letting it run wild throughout the ship sir.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: I'm taking us off of the battery now...  we'll be in complete darkness...
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: We don't want to exhaust any more power than absolutely possible.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::shudders, knowing that she's terrified of the dark::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: One moment, Ensign.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: No... but then I haven't been... well scanning. I'd have to bring down... ::shakes his head:: I'll give it a try... ::closes his eyes and attempts to telepathically probe for the entity::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Everyone get yourself a hand light. We don't know how long we're going to be without power.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Moves slowly in a circle:: CO:  Sir, I can't seem to lock on to any one spot
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Since it likes plasma we could move ship toward a plasma storm and I can set the trap in a shuttle bay; once we're near the storm open the shuttle bay doors and let it out into the storm.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Gets a hand light from under his chair::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns as he picks up a hand light and straps it on:: CTO: Multiple signals, or one large one?
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::goes get the hand light and grabs 2, before returning to his seat and handing one to his boss:: FCO: Here you go.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
Ashe: Thanks...
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Moves forward, to the bulk head:: CO: It seems to be here sir
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: I like that idea, Lieutenant.  I'll work on the logistics.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rests a hand on her shoulder before she gets too close, then turns on his light::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::watches the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Now, Ensign.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Kneels by the batteries and holds the tricorder out to it::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::finds a telepathic... quiver, and focuses on it, his voice partially distant:: CSO: I think... I've found it...
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::punches buttons on console to set up the trap::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::cuts power to the battery, and quickly monitor the progress of the shuttle Mira::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Aye sir... you'll inform the Captain?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::almost screams, but then turns her light on, and holds the light over her control so she can see what she's looking at.::
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Main power is again cut from the Main Bridge..
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Takes the light from Jyg::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: What is it?  What do you feel?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;gives thanks for his low-light vision  as he looks around, holding his breath in anticipation:: All: Is everyone all right?
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::grips her chair with her other hand::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Of course.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::just nods::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Pulls finger back from console as he sees main power to bridge is cut off::
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::Leaves his lights off for now::
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::looks over at Mu-Lan::  Most of us anyways.  ::pats Mu-Lan on the shoulder::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Yes, Captain.  Scanning ::Moves the tricorder back and forth::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::smiles weakly::  CO: No change yet.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: This is not good. ::punches more buttons to reroute power distribution::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Sir, if we get power back, I'd like to try to initiate a plan to get rid our guest.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles a small smile at Ashe and Mu-Lan in the dark::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: What kind of plan?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Has the plasma trap set up for shuttle bay on deck 6::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::still has his eyes closed:: CSO: It exists... I can feel it's presence... I'm not sure... I'm going to try a direct message...
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Turns her head to look at Ikari::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Lieutenant Soree wants to drop it off in a plasma storm.  I think it's a good idea, but I'm not sure, if this being is local, why it would leave the plasma storms.
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The life form moves into the Main Bridge, looking around for another source of energy.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, I'm getting readings still
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tightens his grip on Llynisika's shoulder a little and draws her back:: CSO: Approved... Commander. Do it now.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::focuses on the entity... what do you say to an energy draining ethereal entity...:: ~~~Entity: What are you?~~~
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Are our main engines still operable?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Feels Jyg pull her back::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Sir, you'll note I've set the trap for you to initiate on your console... when you hit that button all conduits save one will be dead.
CNS_LtCmdr_Jax says:
::watches the slightly dimmed life form::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::nods, afraid to speak::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::points his phaser directly at 'Paula'::
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Best coordinate with OPS to open the shuttle bay doors when you're ready.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Do it from somewhere else, Lieutenant.  The bridge is powerless.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO/Ashe: Take us out to the same storm we were studying. Engage when ready.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Yes, sir.  ::glances over to make sure Mu-Lan is alright before engaging thrusters::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Noted... can do it from here... let me know when you're ready.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Now, Lieutenant.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::moves her tricorder to the other hand and gets her phaser out, following the Captain's lead::
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::focuses, tries again:: ~~~Entity: Who are you? What do you want?~~~
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::hits button on his main console shutting down all power distribution save the one conduit to shuttle bay::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Done.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Watches the readings for shuttle bay conduit::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::can feel Maylen's telepathy but has no intention of joining it:: CTO: if it gets too close... fire.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::looks around for Ahkileez:: CO: Sir?  Plan is in motion, sir.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Aside to Jyg:: CO: Orders on phaser setting, sir?
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The entity definitely reacts to the sudden shut down of power conduits... it immediately leaves the Bridge and follows the lone conduit down to the shuttle bay.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over:: CTO: Heavy stun. Work your way up the settings if it has no effect.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Increases plasma flow to shuttle bay conduit::
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye.  Sir, it's gone
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Should we power down Mira when it gets there?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: It's in the shuttle bay... can we get to a plasma storm?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Puts phaser back and grabs her tricorder, making a sweep of the bridge::
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
CO: It's heading down towards shuttle bay.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head:: Ashe: No, it wants the shuttle's energy we can handle that.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: Approaching the plasma storm sir.  ETA 3 minutes.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::opens his eyes again and inhales, not realizing that he was holding his breath, he blinks back sudden fatigue:: CSO: Nothing... I didn't get anything...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Secure the bridge. Have your teams do another deck by deck check down towards the shuttle bay.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Nods at Fa::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Three minutes, Lieutenant.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye ::Turns and moves to her station, alerting the SEC teams::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances over at Desmond, but says nothing::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: Could it just be that primitive?  A life form that exists solely to survive?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO : Bridge secure, sir
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::has to sit down:: CSO: No... I don't know... something didn't seem... right
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant. ::steps closer and lowers his voice:: Send two officers to my quarters to stand guard.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: You have controls back now?
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: Could it have blocked itself?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
::Nods at the Captain and sends the officers to his quarters::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: We're on low power; I'm not using up any right now.  Leaving most of it to flight control.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::holds his head:: CSO: I'm not sure... I didn't get any clear response from the entity, as far as I know it wasn't even paying attention to my messages
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Understood Commander... I can activate it from here... just let me know when.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks back toward his chair:: CSO: Can we confirm that the creature is well away from the bridge?
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
::makes a small adjustment in their heading, but continuing onward to their destination.::
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The entity is drawing energy from the power conduit in the shuttle bay.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CO: It's at the shuttle bay, sir.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::keeps monitoring the Mira:: Ashe: Boost power to the Mira.  It needs to look like chocolate to that creature.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: That lends a little evidence to the primitive life form theory
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Excellent. ::sits:: Magh can shut down the conduit now. The Mira should look tasty by now.
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
CMO: Would you get the same readings from say, a plant?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CSO*: Shutting down the conduit feed; it should stay with the shuttle now.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
FCO: Understood.  ::runs his palm along his console and increases power to the Mira::  Let's hope this works.
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: All teams report the entity is in the shuttle bay, sir
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::hits one last button on console::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*CEO*: Understood.
FCO_Ens_Fa says:
::frowns, not liking the fact that she might need to sacrifice one of her babies.::  CO: Should we launch the shuttle once the creature is in the Mira?
CTO_Ltjg_Llynisika says:
CO: They're standing by
Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The conduit is shut down, with the entity staying with the shuttle.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Brings up shuttle bay schematics and waits::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: As soon as we get to the storm, yes. We'll stay outside and see what happens.
CMO_LtCmdr_Maylen says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO: No... Plants are different, some you can even... feel the instinct in them... but this was... like... like a reflection of an image, something there but not quite
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: All stop.  Launch Mira.
Creman_Ashe_Whitehorse says:
CO: The entity is inside the Mira now.....  Launching...
Host MikeyS says:
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