Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Kasey Anne Tierney          	played by	Linda Baus
XO 	Lieutenant Logan Cartwright 			played by	Jeremy Castro
FCO 	Commander Sulik				played by	Heike Olesnevich
CMO	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes		played by 	Isabelle Carreau 
OPS 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Gaeb		played by	Gabriel Marceau
CTO 	Ensign Salor				       	played by 	Jon Benson

Absent:
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri, 
                 Daughter of Mok’tor      			played by 	Lynda Anderson
CNS 	Commander Rickal Jarek			played by 	Rick Pickett 

NPC’s:
TO Riley							played by 	Jon Benson
Security Team 1						played by	Jon Benson
Engineering						played by	Jon Benson
Engineering guy						played by	Jon Benson
Sciman							played by 	Isabelle Carreau
Ensign Mayweather					played by	Gabriel Marceau
EO Ratchett						played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton

Summary:
The Triton is 30 minutes away from their destination.  Already they can see that the derelict ships are in dire straits.  Limited life signs on the Vulcan and the Independent ships. None on the Ferengi ship.

But why?  There were no signs of massive damage.  Nothing to indicate why the ships were just floating in space, perfectly operational, yet with either all of their crew or most of the crew dead.

And what of the missing Romulan ship?  Is that to blame?  Or are the Tholians somehow responsible?  What will the Triton find out as they get closer?

Stay tuned for another exciting chapter of - “Through the Looking Glass”

<<< Chapter Two - “Curiouser and Curiouser” Stardate 10709.27 >>>

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Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*ALL*:  All senior staff, please report to the observation lounge for briefing.  ::Heads to the Observation Lounge.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Exits sickbay, satisfied with the quarantine set up.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain. ::Enters the Turbolift.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Gets out of his chair and heads for the Observation Lounge.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Turns Tactical over to Riley.::   TO: Anything changes, let me know.

TO_Riley says: 
CTO:  Yes, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Makes his way to the Observation Lounge.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Takes a seat in the Observation Lounge at the other end of the table from the Captain.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge, and waits for all the crew to arrive.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Hands helm over to Lieutenant Gradeaus and heads for the Observation Lounge.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Sitting in his chair.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Turbolift stops at the bridge, she exits and enters Observation Lounge.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Takes a seat and starts going over data on his padd.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Enters Observation Lounge and plops down in an empty seat.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Perks up a little.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*OPS*:  Lieutenant Gaeb, your presence is required in the Observation Lounge, please.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at everyone and sits down.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Smiles at the Chief Medical Officer.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Runs to the Observation Lounge.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  Have a seat, please.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Glances up as the Operations Officer runs in and goes back to his padd.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  I think we all know by now that we need to work together if we are going to be a team.  I would like all of your input on what you think we are headed into in the next 30 minutes, one at a time of course.  Please raise your hand with any suggestions or thoughts you might have.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Sits quietly and waits.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  Does anyone have any ideas about that riddle?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods no.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Raises his hand.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  Yes, Lieutenant.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  It sounds to me Celtic in origin, mythologically based.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  I agree with you there.  
ALL:  I seem to recall there was an incident on the Enterprise where a crew had become mad when they encountered a subspace fracture near Tholian space.  But I don't recall the specifics.  I don't know any more specifics about it.  Anyone else have any other suggestions?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Raises hand.:: CO: Sadly, I'm afraid we don't have much to base theories on.... we still need to get closer to have better sensor readings.

ACTION: A small light flicker on and off on the science console.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  I've been doing some research on the riddle.  I've researched the quotations.  The riddle apparently is from Earth's year 1872, from a poem called "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There".

Sciman says: 
::Notices a light flickering and checks it out.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  One thing from the riddle comes to mind.  Beware the Jabberwock.  Jaws that bite, claws that catch.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
Self:  Earth literature; I never understood the emotion behind there words.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  So we can rule out that the Vulcan and Ferengi ship sent the message.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Something about a vorpal sword in hand, and about fighting foes.  
XO:  So when you're ready to beam over with your Away Team, I suggest you be wary.

Sciman says: 
*CMO*: Doctor, mmm... are you still in charge of Science?  Because if you are, you must come here.  ::Tries to keep track of the massive amount of text appearing on sensors.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
Self:  So barbaric.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  One would think so, however, just because it's a Vulcan or Ferengi ship does not mean they are not versed in Terran culture, or that there was a Terran aboard.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says: 
::Hears the comm.::  CO:  May I be excused to check on Science?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Aye, proceed, and keep me updated.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods as she gets up and heads out.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman: What's up, Ensign? ::Approaches the console.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO: I can assure you, that there is no human onboard the Vulcan vessel.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  And why would you say that?

Sciman says: 
CMO: Days of nothing on sensors and now this. ::Points at the console.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: Might I point out Captain, the use of poetry would be illogical for a Vulcan and unlikely for the Ferengi.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Takes a closer look at the data coming in.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  I would tend to agree, unless they were intoxicated.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  We all know that Vulcans can suppress their emotions.  But what if they were being influenced.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Vulcan science, is, how should I say, out of reach of the human mind, and the vessel would have no need of a human; and besides Vulcan scientists prefer the peacefulness, if you know what I mean.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  When was the last time you saw a Vulcan three sheets to the wind?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman: Assemble a team to analyze and organize all that data. I'll be back shortly. ::Quickly heads towards the Observation Lounge.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Gets rather disturbing news from the flyboy at helm and jumps up.:: CO: If you'll excuse me as well. I just got informed there's something wrong with helm controls. I better check it out.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge, sits and raises her hand.::

Ensign Mayweather says: 
*OPS*: I'm sorry to disturb you, Sir, but we seem to have lost all communications out.  I don't know why.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO/CTO:  I'm not saying that they would not do it intentionally, but what if they were .. Self: What's the word?  XO/CTO:  ... possessed?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
XO: If you would excuse Lieutenant, we don't go two sheets to the wind.  It must have been a mind altering device of a creature of some kind.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Runs out the door without waiting for a heads-up from the Captain.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
Out Loud: And here I thought the Vulcans shared all things with the Federation.

TO Riley says: 
*CTO*:  Sir, I have a problem and need you now.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  Everyone, please take your stations.  It seems we may be headed into trouble.  
XO:  Take us to yellow alert.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Lowers her hand, gets up and approaches the Captain.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Enters the bridge and runs to her console.::  Lt. Gradeaus: What do you mean you have lost helm control?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*TO*:  I'm on my way.  ::Gets up and heads for his station.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Sensors are getting loads of data pouring in. I took a quick peek at it. Massive amounts of lines... It mentions gaseous compositions, light wave readouts, spectral analysis... all of places I've never heard of before.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
*Mayweather*: Attempt to contact the nearest base using all available channels, I'm coming.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Taps his badge.:: *All*: All hands, Yellow Alert!

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Pushes the poor Lieutenant out of the chair and plops down, pressing buttons.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  We have lost communications out; we may be jammed by hostile forces.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Gets out of his comfy chair in the Observation Lounge and casually walks back onto the bridge.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
TO:  What’s the problem?

TO Riley says:
CTO: I can't get the weapons and shields to stop going up and down.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Download that information into a distress beacon, and launch the beacon from the area of space we came from with a message that we are moving to investigate.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
XO: That would be problem, Lieutenant.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Aye, I also had Ensign Sciman assemble a team to analyze and organize the date.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Try to locate the source of the jamming if you can.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  I have lost control of helm.  We are flying blind, directed and steered by an unknown source.  Trying to shut down engines.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::As she walks towards the exit.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Let me know what you come up with.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CTO:  Problem?  What problem, Ensign?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Tries everything he can, but the ship’s weapons and shields will not stop going on and off or up and down.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Will do. ::Exits and moves to Science.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
XO:  Our weapons and shields are coming online and offline over and over again.  I can not stop them.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  It may also only be a space distortion phenomena, the jamming is only a hypothesis.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  Contact engineering and tell them we need a full engines stop.  I don't care how they do it.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Walks back to his station.::

Sciman says: 
CMO: Team assembled. They are working in one of the labs. I'll keep an eye on their progress.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Taps his badge.:: *Engineering*: This is the Executive Officer.  We need a full engine stop yesterday and it doesn't matter how you do it, according to the Captain. So get it done.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to Operations.::  OPS:  Is there a way to tell for sure?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman: Good. Keep an eye on sensors while I download the information we can and put it into a distress beacon.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: They are already trying, to no avail...

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Sits down and starts getting the beacon ready.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Captain, our weapons and shields are going online and offline.  I can't control it.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
FCO:  Any means necessary means cut the power sometimes.

EO Ratchett says: 
*XO*:  We cannae do it, Sor....everything’s going caddy wonkers down 'ere.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*EO Ratchett*: Then cut the power if you have to. Just get us stopped.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to the Flight Control Officer.::  CTO:  Can you determine if there are any anomalies in the area, or if we are being pulled into a fracture of space?

ACTION: Suddenly the weapons begin firing on their own off into random directions.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Ensign?  Are we firing weapons?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  We just fired, and I didn't do it.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Beacon ready for launch on your command.

EO Ratchett says: 
*XO*: We're tryin'.. ::Can be heard muttering before he turns off his comm:: ...what does 'e want us ta do...piss on an electrical cord?  ::His commbadge goes silent.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*Torpedo room*: Lock down all tubes, and secure the torpedoes.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Find out what happened.  And get those weapons to stand down.  We don't need our stray weapons hitting vessels that may come into the area.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Walks over to the Chief Medical Officer.:: CMO: Picking anything up on sensors, Lieutenant?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Hears the comm link from the Engineering Officer and hits a button on his console to send security to engineering.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO: As I told the Captain, we picked up a lot of things. A team is analyzing and organizing the data. Ensign Sciman is keeping an eye on sensors. ::Looks at the Ensign.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*EO Ratchett*: If it takes pissing on an electrical cord you better damn well try it!  Ensign!

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  We can always try to eject the warp core...which would probably mean we get blown to pieces.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
OPS:  Shut down all weapons.  I am having no luck at this station.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*Security Team 1*:  Report as soon as you reach engineering.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
FCO:  Commander?  You're starting to scare me.  We're at warp and you want to eject the warp core?  Are you insane?

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  Most pilots are, Captain.  It’s what we do.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO: I guess the Captain is a tad busy... permission to launch the beacon she requested now?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  We'll find another way.  I'm not into fireworks shows.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CTO:  Unable from here to.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  Do you really need an answer, Ma'am?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Yes, sorry, doc.  Please launch.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at the Captain and pushes the sequence to launch the beacon.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  I have dispatched a security team to engineering.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Gives the Flight Control Officer a look trying to determine if she's serious or trying to be funny in stressful times.  Shakes her head.::  FCO:  Second thought, ... don't answer that.  And no, we will not be ejecting the warp core, Commander.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Wonders why we need security in engineering.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Looks at Sciman then back at the console; tries to launch again.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Captain, the beacon won't launch.

Security Team 1 says: 
*CTO*:  You are not going to believe this.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: Then how about we just 'go with the flow' so to speak and see where it leads us?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Lieutenant, I don't care if you have to manually dump it out an airlock.  Release that beacon.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
FCO:  It would seem we have no choice, Commander, wouldn't it?  
ALL:  Any one else?  Suggestions?

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  Captain, request permission to go to Main Engineering to get this ship stopped.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Aye...

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
XO:  Denied, Lieutenant.  I need you here on the bridge with me.  Let tactical and engineering solve this.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman: I'm a scientist, not an engineer. Any idea how to fix the launching problem?

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Sighs heavily.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*Security Team 1*:  Go ahead.  Explain.  ::Switches to the loud speaker.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  According to my estimates, ETA to the nebula is 5 minutes.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  You might want to hear this.

ACTION: The weapons stop firing suddenly and the shields go down.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Walks over to an Engineering Station and begins trying to cut power to warp drive.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Weapons and shields are offline.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Without ejecting the core, we can stop it by manually shutting down the matter/anti-matter injectors.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
FCO:  Well unless we can get warp engines offline, we are going to overshoot our destination.  
Out loud:  And what is happening now?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  But starting the core again will take some time.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  So you want to eject the core while we're at warp?  

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Before contacting Engineering, she tries to launch the beacon one last time.::

Security Team 1 says:
*CTO*:  Engineering has gone crazy. It's like the ship has control of itself.  No one has control.  Everything is flashing.  People are running around crazy down here.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Quite the contrary, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Explain, please.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  At current speed we sure will.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Sighs as the beacon still won't launch.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  ETA is 2 minutes now.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*Engineering*:  I have a beacon that won't launch!  Captain wants it out as soon as possible. Help would be appreciated.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  I still do not have control.  It could happen again.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO: I am locked out of Engineering.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Send that message to engineering.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  If we cut either the matter or anti-matter injection, the core will stop to generate power and thus the ship getting out of warp; but unfortunately also losing main power.

Sciman says:
CMO: Good luck. Per the discussions around here, they seem to be quite busy. ::Goes back to sensors.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  We will have to work on reserves until the cycle can be restarted, that can be long and will leave us vulnerable.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*Security Team 1*:  Keep an eye on things and help out if needed.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  From what I can tell, unless Ratchett pulls off a miracle, we're going into the Nebula.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  Unless someone else has a suggestion, please say so now.

Sciman says:
CMO: Ma'am.... we must stop the ship NOW or we will hit the nebula at warp along with the derelict ships.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Waits momentarily.::  OPS:  Send the message.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Sends a message to be displayed on all engineering consoles about shutting the injectors manually.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Hears Sciman.::  CO:  Captain, sensors report that we must stop the ship now or we will hit the nebula at warp along with the derelict ships.  ::Hears Sciman whisper a number.:: 60 seconds...

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  We're working on it, Lieutenant. 
OPS:  How long will that process take?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO:  ETA is 1 minute.

Engineering says: 
*CMO/OPS*:  Right now is not a good time to bother me.  ::Panting.::  We have lost control of the ship.  
Screaming at some one:  Get a hold of that.  
*CMO/OPS*:  I got to let you go.  ::The comm goes out.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Stopping the core or restarting it?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Stopping it.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Stopping it should be a few seconds business.  Starting it depends on many factors.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Because we got 60 seconds.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Engineering reports that they have other matters at hand before getting to the beacon. I'm not much an engineer, but...err... I'll try.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Stands at the back of the bridge wondering what use he is here.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
CO:  Captain, I can get the beacon out.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO:  Help would be appreciated, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Sighs.::  XO:  Go ahead.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: If they get the message and act now

Sciman says:
ALL: 15 seconds to impact.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Doesn't hesitate and heads for the nearest Jefferies Tube access, not willing to trust a Turbolift in this.::

Engineering says:
::Trying to open this and that, screaming at others to do something; no consoles will let them in; nothing works; slams his fist at the wall.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Hurries his way to the beacon.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  I'm afraid to ask .. did they get the message on time to make a difference then?

ACTION: Suddenly the ship stops dead a mere 500,000 meters from the derelict ships.  Power is restored to all consoles, except for weapons, shields and communications.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: I don't think so, but we have stopped and regained control, except for communications...

Engineering says:
Out loud:  YES!  We have power back.  Everyone, let’s get this tube under control now.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Reaches the target deck and grabs the beacon.  Begins loading it into the ejection port.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Tries to access weapons and shields to avail.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*XO*:  Lieutenant, get that beacon launched.  We have stopped.  

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Probably more, but we have stopped....

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Launches the beacon.:: *CO*: Done, Ma'am.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  We still have no weapons or shields.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Find out what works and what doesn't, and report.

Sciman says:
CMO:  Nothing unusual on sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*XO*:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  Report to engineering and get a status report.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*XO*: Thanks for the launch, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Do we have sensors?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  External communications, weapons, helm, shields.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
*CO*:  On my way. ::Ducks into another Jefferies Tube.:: 
*CMO*:  Anything for you, doc.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Yep.  ::Puts back sensor readings on her console.::

INFORMATION: The beacon bobs alongside the now stationary ship like a little puppy hanging out with its big brother.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  I'm assuming those are what "do not" work?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: The nebula is denser than normal. So far no unknown gases but maybe there are some further. Sensors can't penetrate too far into the nebula.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Puts the ships on screen.:: CO: Well, can't say that was a bad job of flying...

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Vessels?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes, Sir, for now all environmental controls are working, internal communications, sensors, medical bay, turbolifts and so forth.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Reading tactical sensors.::

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Exits the Jefferies Tube and looks around Engineering and calls out.:: Engineering: Where's Ratchett?!

Engineering Guy says: 
XO:  I think he's up there somewhere.  ::Pointing to the upper deck.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Four life signs on the Vulcan ship. They are all Vulcan and are fading fast. We should beam as soon as possible.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
Engineering Guy:  Is he in charge down here?

Engineering Guy says: 
XO:  Why, yes Sir.  He is, but right know we all are rather busy trying to make sense of what just happened.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: One life sign on the independent ship.  It seems strong.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
Engineering Guy:  Well I want a status report now, ::Looks at his collar.:: Ensign.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Any way to expedite restoring the other systems?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  And I can add that life support and environmental seems fine on all the derelict ships.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  The ships on sensors are undamaged, except the accidental damage; and all power on all three ships is running normal.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Not until we find out what is causing it.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Nothing else on sensors.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Technically they should be working.  They aren’t, but they should!

Engineering Guy says: 
XO: Right now, your guess is as good as mine.  We have power, but no weapons, shields, helm control or outside comm; have no explanation for it.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  With no forcefields in sickbay to contain them, I'm worried about what we may be beaming and exposing ourselves to.  Your thoughts on beaming them here versus beaming a medical team there?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Indeed, it would probably be safer to beam a medical team properly protected there.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Walks over to a console and starts checking things for himself.:: Engineering Guy: Thank you, Ensign, I'll take a look from here and check things out. The Chief Engineering Officer can whip me like a Targ later.

Engineering Guy says: 
XO:  You the boss, but you not going to learn anything new.  ::Turns and goes back to the console he was working on.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Prepare a medical team to be beamed over, and let me know when they are assembled.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Aye.    
Sciman:  You have Science 1.  Keep the command staff updated on the team's analysis of the data.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Gets up and enters the Turbolift to go to sickbay.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  If you do suggest going over, I would suggest taking a shuttle if their helm is working.

XO_Lt_Cartwright says:
::Taps the badge.:: *CO*: We have power, but weapons, shields, helm control and long range communications are out. The Engineers can't explain any of it yet.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Can we trust the flight controls on the shuttles though?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Can you trust the use of the transporters, Captain?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Sir, we are receiving the distress call much clearer now.  It's from the ship closest to us, the Vulcan ship.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  At this point, Ensign, I'm not sure what I trust.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: I think we might have ship-to-ship communications, but only a very limited range.

ACTION: Suddenly a voice comes over the comm loud and clear even though no one opened a channel: Thank the gods you are here!  I need help...it's eating our fingers and toes and we have no ice to stop it!!

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