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Five more deaths have been attributed to the mysterious alien Tetrahedron ship that seems to appear from nowhere and then vanishes without a trace. That brings the body count to six dead crewmen and one deceased bird. Is seven their lucky number?

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With the first of three jewels secured in a containment field, the Triton was heading to Andoria, where the second clue on the map is leading them. Unfortunately the appearance of the Tetrahedron delayed them a little but now they are continuing their mission.

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And what of the gem? A series of musical notes opened the box that contained it, but why does the tune resemble an ancient Earth children's nursery rhyme? Someone lose their music box?

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One problem has been solved. It seems that the rare white hamster is responsible for the problems with the isolinear chips and console failures. Can the CEO capture this elusive creature or will it munch its way through the ship lunching on everything in sight?

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ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in "Scavenger Hunt"....Chapter eleven....."Baby, It's Cold Outside" ...Stardate 10503.31

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OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: In sickbay, now back in bed with K`Vel and cooing softly to him ::

MO_Lt_Jones says:
OPS: Are you and little K`Vel okay?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Jones: Yes...we are.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::at science one on the bridge::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::reset the Triton course and set the Triton speed at warp 5::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: in the CO's Chair on the bridge ::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Watches his console and notes everything is green ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
::at tactical still ready as always::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Jones: When will the little one and I get released?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::in the medical lab, once again with the deflated bodies::

MO_Lt_Jones says:
OPS: As soon as Doctor Yates says...   :: Grins ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Commander report status.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
Sanchez: Wonder if that ship is going to reappear?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Weapons ready

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir I have laid several traps for this rare white hamster and now I am tackling the new problem of shielding the ship from that miserable p'tahk race of the Tetrahedron!

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO; Shields at full

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
FCO: Let's hope not...

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Excellent, next time that ship approaches…fire, we are not going to wait for it to attack again.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Yes sir

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Jones: You know...I'm fine now.  :: Grins ::   Please?  Pretty please?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::looking through the mission logs from the Vesuvius and the Luna for some idea of where to begin to look::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::becoming exceedingly frustrated with the lack of information:: Self:  This is soooo impossible!!!

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: May I suggest that we program the computer with a couple of maneuver just in case that ship comes back and blinds us again.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Very good lieutenant.  These lo’Be Vos will be back I have no doubt.

MO_Lt_Jones says:
OPS: Not on your life!  I do not intend to have Doctor Yates angry at me for discharging you...   :: Grins ::   And don't make me make that a medical order!

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Lieutenant have you been able to find how these beings are harvesting my crew?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::wracks her brain, trying to think of anything else she can inspect::  *CEO*:  Ariel here.  Could you tell me if there was any transporter signal caught by sensors this time, connected with the deceased?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Pouts and snuggles with K’Vas  and grumbles a little ::

MO_Lt_Jones says:
:: Snickers ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Report?

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::shakes her head:: XO: No sir.  Scans and sensors just can't pick up any traces from that light.  I've set up remote sensors throughout the ship to scan the entire spectrum if it happens again, but until then...I'm sorry to say I am at a complete loss.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Holding at warp 5 on course to Andoria.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: Did you get any type of reading, signature, residual anything?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::mimes out the engineer's anticipated response::  Self:  Sensors didn't pick up any sign of transporter use...  ::sighs::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Perhaps their form of transporters frequency is so high it takes the form of light rather than conventional signal

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: keeps photon and quantum torpedoes at the ready::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  No, I didn't....

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::nods:: I have thought of that.  But until we can actually scan the light with a broad range of sensors...there is no way of telling.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: ETA to Andoria 10 minutes sir.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  I'm not finding any clues!

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Very good ensign, take us to warp 6 and maintain course.  If that ship reappears I want evasive maneuvers, give the CTO at least one clear shot.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: I'll try to give him more then one sir

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Watches his console and listens for anything in his earpiece ::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::turns back to console and increase speed to warp 6::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: grins at the FCO's comment ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CNS*: Counselor have the fresher specimens given you any new information?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*XO*:  Sir, I'm afraid there's nothing new to report.  I've tried every test I can think of and then some.  No transporters, no indication that it could have occurred by any known means.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: This is not possible something should have been registered.  Even the bulkheads or areas around them should show something.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::creates a program plots and engages evasive just in case he can't see::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CNS: Have you tested for any signs of a phase shift?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*XO*:  I'm not sure, I have suggested that possibility several times, but it would be engineering that know better than I.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Sanchez any unusual signals detected prior or during the attack?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*XO*:  Perhaps set up some type of sensor array to detect phase shifting and have at the ready something that would bring them out of phase?

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Nothing at all sir...no sounds of any kind

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CNS*: I will make the CEO aware of the new possibility of phase shift

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::is thinking from the future but how::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*XO*:  I'm speaking to her now.  We’ll look into it.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Continue to monitor full spectrum, anything that would give us a warning.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Have it up and am monitoring as we speak, sir

ACTION: Internal sensors pick up something in one of the CEO's traps

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
~~~XO:  I am sorry!  I'm trying as hard as I can...~~~  ;:mental sigh::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::no chronotrons, no gravimetric readings of any type,  wait  what about the possibilities might be some type of phase cloak for shift::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
CTO: Sir if that ship does return any particular way you would like me to engage them that makes it easier for you?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant include the possibility of phase shifting, these aliens may be phasing in and out of our space

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Self: Hello what have we here???????  I have a rat in a trap.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*: Can we try some sort of phase detection grid?  And is there anything that could bring them out of phase if we detect them?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
~~~CNS: I know Ariel, but do not weaken now.  You will find the answer~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Understood sir and it has just crossed my mind as well but I think we have caught our little terror running around made a big mistake.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
~~~XO:  I hope so.  We have to stop these deaths.~~~  ::looks at the dead body again, frustration rising again::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Settles in with little K`Vel and sees him sleeping, decides to take a nap herself since she is going nowhere anytime soon ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CEO*  can you bring up the records of the anomaly that appeared just before the tetrahedron appeared?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CTO*: Cmdr sir there is not much to see or that had been recorded.

ACTION: The Triton's sensors pick up a ship on long range sensors coming directly towards them on an intercept course

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: I am trying to work on it now.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::hears his console beep and Mark look and the sensors read outs:: XO: Ship on intercept course sir.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO; sensors just picked up a ship on a intercept coarse!

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::waits for the engineer's response, considering something else::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Fingers fly over his console ::   XO: Confirmed sir, trying to get an ID on her

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
All: Battle stations.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::gets ready to do some fancy fly just in case::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: If it is that alien vessel again, make a lasting impression.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Can we do something to mask the human signatures among us...or at least put false human readings all over the ship?

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Working his console trying to read a transponder signal from the incoming ship ::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Continue at warp sir?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Sanchez, make it quick lieutenant.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
::finger just above the fire key::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::gets the sensors ready to record anything that might happen::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Aye, sir...working as quickly as I can

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Negative maintain speed.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
~~~~Ariel: I am presently working on that aspect.  But now you must stay focused and strong.~~~~

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Sir, it's a Pakled freighter...

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Aye sir

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::hands fly over the console in engineering and she comes up with half a plan::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Contact them, see if they have encountered the tetrahedron

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Fingers continue to fly over his console ::   XO: It's the G'taClew

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
~~~CEO:  Working on which aspect?  But could we implement the human signature readings immediately...in case that ship reappears again?~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir, should we come in contact with those p’tahk again come back for seconds.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Opens a channel and inquires if the vessel encountered a tetrahedron ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: I would ask that if we find any ships that we ask if they got any readings or information.

ACTION: All hails to the freighter go unanswered

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Their not answering, sir

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: perhaps we should investigate

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::getting jumpy his fingers ready to get to work::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Agreed commander, stay at alert.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Looks over to the CIV ::   CIV: Can you see if there are any bio signs on the ship?       :: Continues to try and raise the vessel ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Bring the Triton around to match course and speed with the freighter

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Aye sir match course and speed

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO; I'm reading their shields are up

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
~~~CNS: Ariel, I have half a plan for that part.  I can make false bio readings using the holo-emitters in certain areas of the ship.~~~

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: No life signs on board.  But no damage either.  They may have encountered our new friends.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::decrease speed to warp two:: XO: Sir the freighter is on the same course as us.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::gets to the trap that she set and finds that there is indeed a baby white hamster::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::mumbles a Klingon curse::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels excitement at the possibility of at least tricking the aliens who are attacking them::  ~~~CEO:  Excellent!  At least we can do something.~~~

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Still no answer to our hails.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Close to transporter range, lets get a better look.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: We have captured what appears to be a baby white hamster.  Sir if she has had babies then there all over the ship by now.  I have to have some of my people set up more traps in sensitive areas.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*XO*: Sir, the CEO is going to implement false human signatures aboard the Triton.  It isn't much, but it might stall them or slow them down.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Understood.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::decrease speed to warp 1.75:: XO: Transporter range aye sir

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Lets hope your new pets haven’t been that friendly with each other

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::hands continue to fly and making minute heat signatures to go with each false bio signature to make it seem all the more real::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CNS*: At this point anything would be an advantage counselor

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::overhears the conversation between the XO and CEO and wonders if she could do a little hunting on her own.  Her tail twitches slightly at the thought as she grins to herself::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::slowly bring the ship along side the Pakled ship and increase speed to warp 2::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS/XO*: Sirs, the false bio signature program is up and waiting for the word.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Commander we are within transporter range

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: sir the crew compliment is around 45

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Or was at least.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
EO Thompson: Take a team with you and begin laying traps in all sensitive areas especially near the computer cores and all areas that are inter connected with all isolinear chips.  I want those little pests caught.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV/CTO/OPS: Alright let’s find a way to get that ship under our control

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::holding course along side the freighter::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Attempting to tie into their computer system now, sir

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: tractor beam

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Sir....if we can match their shield frequency we could transport through.  Scanning now.

EO_ENS_Thompson says:
CEO: You got it.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Aye once OPS access their computer we can drop their shield and cut propulsion. Then you will activate the tractor beam and keep the ship under our control.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Aye sir.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Fingers move like a concert pianist as he attempts to gain access to the ships computer ::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Grins to himself ::   XO: Sir...I'm in!

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
Self: Yes!

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Sir...there is a chance that a shuttle can break through their minimal shielding.  Then we could dock and take control of the ship.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
Sanchez: Let me know when your cutting there engages so I can disengage ours

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir, may I make a suggestion?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Are the false bio-readings in place yet?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Tractor beam ready on your command

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
FCO: Doing so now...in two..
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XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Drop shields and cut propulsion.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
FCO: in one...cutting engines now

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::disengages the Tritons warp::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Still working on the shields part...it'll take only a moment

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: I have a possible idea.......hears the engines whine down........

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Tractor beam once the propulsion is down

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Self: What is going on now???

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Follow the other ship out of warp

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::engages one half impulse::

ACTION: Both ships drop from warp successfully

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
XO: Aye sir

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Fingers still moving quickly... ::  XO: Shields are down sir...

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
OPS: Nice work Lt. ::smiles at him::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Don't worry lieutenant you still get your shuttle trip.  Until the CEO catches the vermin I am not risking any more of my officers to the transporters

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Grins to himself and blows on his fingers then rubs them against his uniform ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: Program ready to go.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
CIV: Thanks   :: Grins wider ::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::grins at the XO:: XO: Aye sir.....just curious as to what's on that ship.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Hopes the CIV is impressed... ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Agreed lieutenant, good work.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Or what is not?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir the program that the CNS and I suggested earlier is ready to go and should be brought online immediately.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Thank you, sir

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::looks at Sanchez and smiles:: Sanchez: Nice work sir

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Curiosity knows no difference.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Still grinning and nods at the FCO ::  FCO: Thanks

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Engaging tractor beam

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Very well lieutenant, but this freighter is primary at this point

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self: Harvesting organs, but the brain, too?  What would you do with that?

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Whispers to the FCO ::   FCO: I think I've earned my pay for the week, eh?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Understood sir but I won't let them take any more people.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Proceed commander.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: The program will not interfere with the tractoring of the ship.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: fires tractor beam::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Careful lieutenant you are going to injure yourself patting your self on the back as the Terrans say  :: laughs ::

ACTION: The tractor beam locks on

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::whispers back:: Sanchez: Maybe two ::winks::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::decrease impulse to one quarter::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  Organs for transplanting?  ::remembers the old oriental custom of consuming organ parts for medicinal and spiritual reasons::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Laughs out loud ::   XO: Sorry, sir...it's not often....

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*:  I think you should start the grid.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
FCO: True...

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Sanchez activate the CEO's program when power is available to do so

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::grins at the XO comment::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Aye sir...power levels are good...activating the program now

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  You have the schematics laid out?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Prepare to take an away team to the freighter

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks out of the lab and disrobes, putting the gloves, mask and overalls in the recycler and disinfecting::

ACTION: The CEO's program seems to be working, but is it really?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: This seams too easy.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: Indeed I do.  They are ready to go.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
:;walks over to a computer and checks the layout, then initiates the plan::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Sir...why endanger the away team?  Why not just scan the vessel?

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
OPS: Because Lt,  my scans have not revealed anything except there are no life signs.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::has the medical sensors test out the false bio-signature located in sickbay for confirmation::

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
CIV: But there could be a contagion of some sort there that's not showing up on your scans...

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: We need to know what happened, no matter how minute the evidence may be.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
XO: Aye, sir

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::looks around the bridge:: CTO/FCO: Please report to the shuttle bay.  And bring full EVA suits.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::logs out of his console:: CIV: Aye sir

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CIV: Yes ma’am

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
*CEO*: Lt, please report to the shuttle bay for an away team.  There is a derelict Pakled freighter we need to investigate.  Bring your EVA suit please.

OPS-Lt-Sanchez says:
:: Slaves the navigation console to his.  Holds the Triton steady ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: You have your orders.  Carry on.  And Lieutenant, Q'apla

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: So far sir the program is working.

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
::heads to the TL::

FCO_Ens_Meadows says:
TL: Main shuttle bay

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: hands the tactical over to an ensign::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Understood.  Now you have a shuttle to board

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: ::nods and grins towards him:: Aye sir, and good hunting to you. ::heads for the TL ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: heads to the turbolift::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
TL: main shuttle bay

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CNS*: Now the idea about the phase shift is now being worked on.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Good.  I have no other ideas yet.

Host SM_Pam says:
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