Host CO_Alar says:
Last time on the Vesuvius:

Host CO_Alar says:
The Vesuvius has been dispatched to the Pentares system. The ship and crew have been sent on a quest to retrieve one of the mythical Millenium Gates, a device which allows transport between parallel universes.

Host CO_Alar says:
Dr. Pericelces Denhorn has brought his quest to the Vesuvius, and is willing to push the crew to whatever lengths he needs to to get what he wants.

Host CO_Alar says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: standing at the back of the bridge observing the bridge crew and Dr. Denhorn ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::Kelson leaves sickbay for bridge::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::monitoring the Engineering station::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: punches at console :: CO: Locked on to the gate. Ready to transport.

CTO_Kelson says:
::enters turbolift::

Host CO_Alar says:
::sitting calmly, tapping her fingertips together:: Royce: Doctor, please come with me to the cargo bay.

CTO_Kelson says:
::tries to ease out kinks in leg muscles::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
CO:  yes ma'am

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> ::already pacing the bridge, trying to keep himself from shouting the order to transport::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: follow the CO ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::enters bridge::

Host CO_Alar says:
Trelan: You may beam the gate into the cargo bay at your leisure.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Reporting for duty, Ma'am.

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Aye. Energizing.

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: Welcome back. You have the bridge until I return.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye.

Host CO_Alar says:
::enters the turbolift, followed closely by Denhorn::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters turbolift with the CO ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::takes seat in the "big" chair::

Host CO_Alar says:
::she remains very subdued, although Denhorn's attitude is continuing to get out of hand::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: silently watches Denhorn from the corner of her eyes ::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn>Alar: We have to be certain that it's deactivated...we can't risk anything coming through that gate without planning for it.

CTO_Kelson says:
MJ: MJ...would you bring me up to speed on this mission.  I missed the briefing.

Host CO_Alar says:
::arches an eyebrow:: Denhorn: Just what is it you're expecting to see once it's turned on?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: tilts head slightly ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CTO: The Vesuvius has been dispatched to the Pentares system. The ship and crew have been sent on a quest to retrieve one of the mythical Millenium Gates, a device which allows transport between parallel universes.

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn>::his face falls into almost serene lines for a change, although his eyes betray a fervor that tells of madness:: Alar: Illumination, my dear captain.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: taps commbadge :: *CO*: Trelan to Alar. Transport complete. The gate is secured in the cargo bay.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CTO: Dr. Pericelces Denhorn has brought his quest to the Vesuvius, and is willing to push the crew to whatever lengths he needs to to get what he wants.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
Denhorn:  Illumination?  What exactly are you looking for?

CTO_Kelson says:
MJ:  Thanks, Doole.

Host CO_Alar says:
::taps on her commbadge:: Trelan: Acknowledged. Alar out.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::notices a distinct boldness in the FCOs tone::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn>Royce: I'm looking for something to change our concept of interstellar travel.

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> Royce: Now, if you'll excuse me, my place in the history books is waiting.

Host CO_Alar says:
::the turbolift has stopped, and Denhorn has pushed his way out, trying to keep himself from running::

CTO_Kelson says:
::calls up mission plans on padd::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: keeps internal sensors locked onto the gate to be aware prior to any "incidents" ::

Host CO_Alar says:
:;Alar follows calmly, just waiting::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: looks to the CO ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: follows CO ::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> ::enters the cargo bay, and stops, trembling at the sight of the prize which has eluded him for years::

FCO-LtDoole ::working helm control:: (Console2.wav)

Host CO_Alar says:
::glances at Royce:: Royce: You may want to keep an eye on him. I don't think he's exactly stable. ::smiles slyly::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
CO:  have already started my analysis of his mental state, ma'am...from the briefing

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::wondering how he got roped into pulling engineering duty, feels mildly out of his element::

CTO_Kelson says:
::catches up on tac staff reports.  notices efficiency up in his absence::

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: The Dominion ship which supposedly left has re-entered the Pentares system, presumably looking for that Gate.

Host CO_Alar says:
::enters the cargo bay, and walks up to the Gate, no awe or reverence in her where this is concerned::

FCO-LtDoole *Lt. Doole to Captain Alar* (CommBadge.wav)

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Sensors reading a Dominion vessel. 143 mark2....The same place the other one left.

CTO_Kelson says:
*CO* We have company, Ma'am.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: follows CO into the cargo bay, walks over to Dr. Lau ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::taps her commbadge::*Kelson* What's going on?

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign.

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> It's here, and it's safe, and no one is going to take it away from me. ::muttering::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::orders a crewman to take the engineering station and steps behind the Tactical console::

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: It seems our Dominion friend is back.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
Lau:  keep an eye on Dr. Denhorn's expressions and reactions...

CMO-LtRoyce says:
<Lau>:  yes ma'am

Host CO_Alar says:
*Kelson* Raise shields and keep an eye on it. I'll be there in a moment.

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: You got a lock on him, Colonel?  Any weapons charging?

CTO_Kelson says:
*CO*: Aye, Ma'am.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: moves to stand behind the CO ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::raises the shields and scans for weapons charging::

Host CO_Alar says:
*Doole* Set course for sector 001, warp five once we're clear of the system.

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Raise shields.

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: The Dominion ship seems rather quiet....no weapons powering. Simply seems to be scanning the planet where the Gate had been.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO: Already Done, I'm not detecting a weapons charge, it appears as though they are searching for the gate.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: closely watches Dr. Denhorn ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Royce: I'm going to leave you here with him. I'm needed on the bridge.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
CO:  yes ma'am

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: What do you think they're up to?  We've got the gate...

FCO-LtDoole ::taking Vesuvius out of orbit:, clearing system, setting course (Console.wav)

Host CO_Alar says:
::heads for the bridge, finds the nearest turbolift::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
Denhorn:  so, is this gate currently activated?

Host CO_Alar says:
::leans her head against the back of the turbolift:: Computer, halt turbolift.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: It's possible they detected the gate but we interrupted their little discovery when we arrived.

FCO-LtDoole says:
*CO*: Course set for sector 001 Warp 5, on your mark.

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> No, this one is idle, currently.

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Anything down there besides the gate?

Host CO_Alar says:
::wonders why on Earth Doole can't just engage on his own:: *Doole* Engage, Lieutenant. ::her voice betrays a little tiredness::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: smiles and continues to watch Dr. Denhorn ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO:Nothing of value that I can detect

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Recommend we put a damping field around the cargo bay. It will disrupt the signature that the gate emits.

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: The Dominion vessel lays in a pursuit course.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO:We have ourselves a tail

FCO-LtDoole says:
*CO*: Dominion Vessel in pursuit

Host CO_Alar says:
::her mind is spinning...there's so much at stake with this gate. It could open pathways to hope, or plummet their entire universe into hell::

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: Good idea, Ensign.  Make it so.  I'll inform the Captain when she gets up here.

Host CO_Alar says:
*Kelson*: Report.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::waiting for the order to arm the stern phaser arrays::

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Aye, sir. :: hits console and configures the field ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::she's finally made her decision:: Computer, resume.

CTO_Kelson says:
*CO* Dominion ship in pursuit.  Ensign. Drukkar has put a dampening field around the cargo bay.

Host CO_Alar says:
*Kelson* Good thinking. I'll be there in a moment.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Damping field activated. It will look like routine shuttle readings.

CTO_Kelson says:
*CO* Aye

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO:The Dominion isn't known for giving up, they know we have it.

Host CO_Alar says:
::the lift opens, and Alar steps onto the bridge, a dreadful sense of calm falling over her:: MacFarlane: Arm stern torpedoes.

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: The less they know the better...good work.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: smiles a little ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: Thank you. Now get back to your post. ::she smiles::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CO:Aye Ma'am ::arms the torpedo launcher::

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Yes, but they'll have to pry it out of our little hands, won't they?

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am. ::shuffles off to Tac::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::nods at the CTO with the faintest hint of a mild grin on his face for a split second::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: How close is the Dominion vessel?

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Thanks for the help, Colonel.  I'll take it from here. ::smiles::

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Colonel?  What was the last reading?

CTO_Kelson says:
::starts to pull up information on Tac console::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::waits for the CTO to get near the controls and steps a half meter to the left and monitors the Dominion vessels energy readings::

Host CO_Alar says:
::takes her seat and draws her fingertips together, tapping them slightly::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::monitors::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO:They were in a pursuit course

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Sorry, Ma'am...2 light years and maintaining speed.

Host CO_Alar says:
::takes a deep breath:: Kelson: So they're keeping their distance.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Looks that way, Ma'am.

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: All stop.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Shall we go to yellow alert?

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::brings up studies of past battles with equivalent craft and makes some notes::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: Yes, take us to yellow alert.

FCO-LtDoole 
    CO: All stop. 

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Captain, they are attempting to scan the Vesuvius. I believe they are trying to see if we have the gate.

CTO_Kelson ::brings ship to alert:: (Yellow Alert.wav)

Host CO_Alar says:
::stands and turns to face the rest of the bridge crew::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::looks at the CO::

Host CO_Alar says:
What I'm about to do is a direct violation of our orders. We've been told to bring this back at all costs, but I cannot allow it to be used for it's ultimate purpose- as a tool for invasions and war. If this falls into the hands of the Dominion or any other hostile race, we would be spelling out our own annihilation.

CTO_Kelson says:
::doesn't like the sound of Captain's statement::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: stands stoic, staring at the captain ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::looks at the Captain, his interest is piqued::

Host CO_Alar says:
If you wish to withdraw from the bridge at this time, your actions will be noted in my log. You will bear no responsibility for this.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: holds his position ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::stands at station, unmoving::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::begins playing with mustache, wondering what the Captain is planning::

Host CO_Alar says:
::waits to see what the crew will do::

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Scanners at 100%. Awaiting your orders.

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: what's the status on the Dominion ship?

CTO_Kelson says:
::checking status::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::stands undecided not sure what the Captain is thinking of doing::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: At your service, ma'am.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Holding a position off our port bow, Captain.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::stands ready at the secondary Tactical post deciding to stay and keep his options open::

Host CO_Alar says:
::turns to face the viewscreen:: Kelson: Can you synchronize rematerialization and a round from the phasers?

CTO_Kelson says:
CO::looks puzzled for a moment:: I guess so, Ma'am...

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: The Dominion vessel has caught up with the Vesuvius, and it appears to be waiting to see what will happen now.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: Can I make a suggestion?

CSO_Trelan says:
:: runs passive scans so as to keep an eye on the Dominion vessels power levels ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: I want you to beam the gate into space and destroy it. Leave nothing. I don't want to give the Dominion any scraps to play with.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: moves to Dr. Lau, keeping Dr. Denhorn in her sights ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Not this time.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: I'll control the phasers if the Colonel will help with the rematerialization.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: We don't have to destroy the gate, only make the Dominion think we did

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: That way the destruction will be instantaneous

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Noted. Kelson: Proceed.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: whispers to Lau::  Lau:  do you have a hypo of Kayolane on you?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: takes the hypo of Kayolane from Lau ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::powers up phasers::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: moves back towards Dr. Denhorn ::

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: I suggest you get a security team to the cargo bay. That Denhorn is going to be quite a hot potato when we do this.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: hides the hypo in her hands ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::nods semi nervously knowing what that gate means and the reaming he will get from his superiors for going along with this::

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: Noted. ::smiles::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: No time like the present, Lieutenant.

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Ready, Colonel?

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CTO:Yes ::completely monotone::

CTO_Kelson says:
CIV: Energize.

Host CO_Alar says:
::takes her seat and waits::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::energizes::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> What is going on!!!!

CTO_Kelson ::fires phasers:: (Pulse Phasers.wav)

CSO_Trelan says:
:: watches as the CTO and CIV work in sync with each other ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: I must protest this. ::then whispering to her:: CO: not really, I only want the Federation Brass to think someone protested against the gate's destruction.

CTO_Kelson says:
::checks monitors::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> ::eyes go huge:: Alar! This is her fault!

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: turns quickly towards Dr. Denhorn ::

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Nothing but space dust, Ma'am.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: steps in front of Dr. Denhorn ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Your duplicity is heartwarming...::said in a tone which shows she feels nothing of the sort::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CO:You realize you may have just taken away the largest advantage the Federation has had in over 100 years over our enemies.

CSO_Trelan says:
<Hilton> :: walks over by the CMO to help restrain Denhorn ::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn>::bolts from the cargo bay and heads for the nearest turbolift::

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Scanners read no sign of the gate....

Host CO_Alar says:
MacFarlane: I know. I also know that I have just destroyed something we were never meant to have.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: stumbles as Denhorn pushes past ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::Security team sees Denhorn running from cargo bay and follow::

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: There is little left of the gate but component elements.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: turns and runs to follow Denhorn ::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn> ::storms onto the bridge:: Alar: You did this! You and that....Olbrun!

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters turbolift ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
computer:  bridge

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::sighs with annoyance deciding not to further this argument right now::

Host CO_Alar says:
::looks calmly at Denhorn:: Denhorn: Yes, and I take full responsibility.

CTO_Kelson says:
::security onto bridge::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: turns toward Denhorn...then decides to let the CTO do his job ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters bridge ::

CTO_Kelson says:
Security: Stand down, gentlemen.  Captain can handle herself.

Host CO_Alar says:
<Denhorn>::clearly in a rage, backhands Alar:: How dare you take this away from me?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: slowly walks to behind Denhorn ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::wipes a hand along her jawline::

Host CO_Alar says:
::there's a thin trickle of blood where a ring on his hand ripped her skin::

CTO_Kelson says:
::jumps around console but goes down on bad ankle::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: quickly moves to sedate Denhorn ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::wondering how many minutes Denhorn will be under the dermal regenerator after this::

CTO_Kelson says:
arrrgh!

Host CO_Alar says:
Denhorn: I do believe you have overstepped your bounds at last. ::steps back as she knows he's going down.::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::Jumps up, grabs Denhorn, and jacks him up against a wall, lifting him into the air:: Denhorn: I warned you about raising your voice to her

Host CO_Alar says:
::her face hurts, but not as much as her pride::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: looks to the CO ::   CO:  are you all right?

CTO_Kelson says:
CO::from ground: He's all yours, Captain.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
CO:  you’re cut

CTO_Kelson says:
::slowly rises::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
takes out dermal regenerator ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: assists the CTO ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Take your station! ::raising her voice for the first time in ages::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::looks at the CTO and helps him up::

Host CO_Alar says:
Royce: Sedate the good doctor and secure him in sickbay.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: looks at Denhorn laying on the deck ::

Host CO_Alar says:
Royce: I'll be all right...although I wish I could say the same of my career.

CTO_Kelson says:
CSO: Thanks, Ensign.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: smiles :: CO:  done

Host CO_Alar says:
::takes her seat:: Doole: Resume course, warp five.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: nods :: CTO: My pleasure, sir.

FCO-LtDoole says:
::sits down: engages Warp 5

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::looks down at the tactical console searching for the Battlecruiser::

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: We'll back your decision, Ma'am.  That's why we stayed on the bridge, remember? ::smiles::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: You and I will have a word on your temper. Do I make myself clear?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: looks to security ::   TO:  place take him to sickbay

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: Yes ma'am

CTO_Kelson says:
::eases back to station::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: moves to turbolift with security ::

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: Time warp- we have been ordered to the nearest starbase.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
computer:  deck 12

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: Five hours have passed.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: returns to the Science station ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::still standing at the Tactical console::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: in sickbay monitoring Denhorn ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::secures ship from yellow alert::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: looks up as Ensign. Hilton reports for his duty shift ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::on the bridge, knowing that this may well be the last time she sits in the captain's seat of any starship::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: moves to office to review Denhorn's psychological report ::

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius docks at Starbase 457.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
CO:I have transmitted the last known location of that battlecruiser to Starfleet command, with luck they will find it and escort it back to the gamma quadrant.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: Docking complete

Host CO_Alar says:
ACTION: Alar is hailed by Admiral Harris.

CTO_Kelson says:
::secures ship for starbase::

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Hail, Ma'am.

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: On screen.

CTO_Kelson says:
::puts on screen::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: puts all sensors and scanners on standby ::

Host CO_Alar says:
<Harris> Captain Alar, we need to talk to you.....

CTO_Kelson says:
Self: Here it comes...

Host CO_Alar says:
*Harris* I can well imagine that you would need to.

CSO_Trelan says:
<Hilton> :: stands at SCI II ::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::preparing the statement that he knows he will have to give::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: shakes head as she reads Denhorn's psychological reports ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::thinking:: He's gonna let her have it...::

CTO_Kelson says:
::secures tac station::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: stands straight at SCI I, ready to take responsibility for his part ::

Host CO_Alar says:
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