Host Gerry says:
After nearly two weeks leave on Risa, the crew of the USS Vesuvius were laying in a course for routine patrol of the Romulan Neutral Zone.

Host Gerry says:
Parties unknown at this time have killed a watch officer in the security Department, and have taken control of the ship from the Battle Bridge and locked out every other console on the ship.

Host Gerry says:
Course has been set to cross the Romulan Neutral zone in a little under four hours on a direct course for Romulus and engaged at maximum warp...

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: On the bridge ::   AFCO:  What's our ETA to the Neutral Zone?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: In security, waiting for Dru to arrive ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Continues his autopsy in the morgue near sickbay. He signs and closes up the stasis chamber. ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Four hours at current speed ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Crawling down a Jeffries tube ::

XO Kelson says:
:: On Deck 7 with security detail ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Status, Commander.  Are you in yet?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Plays with the flight panel trying to reduce speed ::   Self: Darn, this is definitely not a good sign.

CMO Delar says:
:: Places several details onto a PADD and runs the back of his hand against his forehead in a slight bit of exhaustion ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* No Ma'am.  We are currently on Deck 7.  We've been locked out of Deck 8.  We will attempt to access the Battle Bridge from Jeffries Tubes.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Keep me posted.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, aye Ma'am
Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Are we increasing in speed at all Lt?

XO Kelson says:
Sec Detail: Let's move out...   :: Heads down corridor to opening of Jeffries tube ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits the tube on deck 12 and heads to the Security Office carrying a small case ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Tapping the OPS Console Feverishly ::

CMO Delar says:
::Hands a padd to a medical assistant who leaves the room to file the report::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Ma'am, we are maintaining maximum warp and holding steady.

XO Kelson says:
::arrives at Jeffries Tubes::

CIV Galen says:
CO: OPS still not responding..

CSO Trelan says:
:: enters office :: CTO: What have you got Dathan?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::

CIV Galen says:
::Thinks:: CO: I have an idea.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  You mentioned you have an idea...what is it?

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: Here.   :: Points to silvery substance in the seam of the wall, and shows his own tricorder readings ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: Dumping raw energy into the bridge terminals

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks at the CTO's tricorder, then pulls out a scanner from the case ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Checks tricorder on ships specs for Jeffries Tubes ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Thinks ::   CIV:  Will that overload the systems?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Tries to reroute power to get the navigational sensors to read something, anything ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to open Jeffries tube hatch ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Turns around and brings up a display of the Petty Officer's last known life-signs from his last beam-in on the Vesuvius and compares them to the scans just performed ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: That's a possibility, but one I think we should risk taking ma'am.

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: What do you think?

XO Kelson says:
Security Detail: Okay gentlemen...I'll take point.  You two follow behind.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jeffries Tube hatch solidly refuses to move.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I'll wait to see if Commander Kelson succeeds.  If he doesn't, get that ready.

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Interesting. Isomorphic in design....

CIV Galen says:
CO: I just have to go up to the Engineering console and by pass the power into the bridge terminals.

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Well, it doesn't match a changeling’s structure.

XO Kelson says:
:: Finds hatch won't budge ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Taps his commbadge and leaves the morgue to enter a nearby turbolift ::   *CO*: Doctor Delar to Captain Royce.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Royce here, go ahead doctor.

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: So this may be something new...

XO Kelson says:
:: Back up security team arrives at Kelson's position ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: But it is a shapeshifter of some type.

CIV Galen says:
:: Getting frustrated pounds on the OPS console ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands and begins to pace... ::

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Captain, I have just completed the autopsy on our deceased officer. I am currently en route to the bridge will a detailed summary...sir.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Tries to plot a new course away from the Neutral zone until she gains total control of the helm systems ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grabs a micro cellular scanner from his case ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: That could be a problem.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sparks fly upward and burn the CIV's hands slightly.

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*: Commander this is Wakefield.

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes manual hand actuator from side of hatch ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Take that directly to Lt. Wakefield, doctor.  I have more pressing problems at the moment.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Is frustrated that nothing seems to work ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Screams ::   Out loud:  OWE!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to assist the CIV ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Attempts to open manually ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the CIV and gasps ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Looks over and sees the CO coming over, blushes with embarrassment ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: OOPS!  Did I do that?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens her med kit, takes out a hypo of asinolyathin ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches as the computer breaks down the structure of the silvery residue ::

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Understood...Computer: Redirect to Deck 12...

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Any luck with the controls, LT?

CIV Galen says:
:: Shakes his head at the CO::   CO: I hate meds..

Host CO Royce says:
CIV: To bad.  I need you.   :: Gives hypo ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Sorry ma'am, they're still locked on the present course to Romulus.

CIV Galen says:
:: Grumbles ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves back towards her chair ::

XO Kelson says:
2nd Security Detail: You will stay here and cover our rear WHEN we get into this blasted tube.  Got it?

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Wait a minute....

XO Kelson says:
:: Security nods ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Hand Lever releases hatch

AFCO Lane says:
:: Leans over ::   CIV: Are you alright?

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*: Commander Kelson, this is Wakefield, please respond.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Retrieves her dermal regenerator and goes back to the CIV ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Exits the lift and begins on his trek to the security office ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Thank the Lord...   :: Kelson mutters ::

CIV Galen says:
AFCO: Not to bad, more embarrassed than anything….

Host CO Royce says:
:: Administers the dermal regenerator ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to crawl into tube ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Dathan, look at this...

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Kelson here, Lt. Go ahead.

CIV Galen says:
:: Nods at the CO ::   CO: Sorry ma'am, just Doctors have always scared me.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Smiles weakly ::   CIV: The captain will take care of you. She's rather good at helping.

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves along to first vertical junction ::

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  There, that should do it; no need to be frighten.  :: Smiles ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*: We have determined that the intruder is not a Founder, but is a shapeshifter of some kind...wait. Standby...

CMO Delar says:
:: Stops at the entrance of the office and presses the chime.  He stands, PADD in hand, waiting for a response. ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks at CSO's info ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: Hmmm?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around ::   AFCO:  Any luck, Lt?

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: See how the cells look different from the one on the left? That is one of the founders cell structure...but at a micro cellular level, they are the same compound.

CIV Galen says:
CO: If you don’t mind I'd like to try the idea I had, might get us back on track.

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Good to know, Lt, will take that into account if we encounter him.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Negative Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  You will wait, Mr. Galen.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Commander...how are you coming?
CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am, but I hate the idea of hurtling towards the Neutral zone without any good reason.   :: Curses a few times under his breathe ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to open hatch at vertical junction ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Presses the chime again and wondering if Wakefield will answer ::

CTO Wakefield says:
Door: Enter!!!

Host CO Royce says:
CIV: You're not the only one.  Keep your fingers crossed, Mr. Galen that Commander Kelson gets this under control

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Draws phaser, aiming it at the door ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves back to her chair, sits, and taps her armrest ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: We have had to open the tube hatch manually and are at the first vertical junction.  Will attempt to enter and move down to Deck 8.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Continues her efforts to regain helm control ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* How long, Sam?

CIV Galen says:
CO: And every other part is…   :: Thinks ::   CO: Do you do know if the monitors in main engineering are working?

CMO Delar says:
:: Steps through the door as it swishes apart. He sees the CTO and the CSO...he nods :: CTO/CSO: Lieutenant...Commander...I have the autopsy prepared, and a suggestion for you...

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Dathan...I repute my previous judgment.  :: Looks to him ::   It is a founder.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I do not know.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to CSO ::   CMO: What have you got?

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: We know it’s a Founder.

CIV Galen says:
CO: Cause if they are, I might be able to release the lockout from there.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   CIV:  Go...keep me posted.

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Sam, check my previous statement, your target is a Founder.  I repeat, your target is a Founder.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Should be there within a few minutes unless we are blocked somehow.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Gets down underneath her console and pulls off an access panel ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hatch opens easily ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Acknowledged

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::   CTO: I was going to suggest attempting to modify ships and personal scanners to identify morphogenic life-forms...   ::Shakes the PADD in his hand::   All data we have on shape-shifting races is located here...

CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am.   :: Bolts to the turbolift ::   Turbolift: Engineering.

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts climbing down ladder ::

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Acknowledged

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Takes PADD from CMO, and looks it over... ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hates not having control of her ship, continues to tap her fingers ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to open hatch to Deck 7 ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks at PADD over the CTO's shoulder ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Removes an isolinear chip and examines it ::   Self: Hmm, looks fine.

CMO Delar says:
CTO: Most of it is medical techno-babble that may be past your basic first-aid training...but it generally summarizes similar characteristics in morphogenics.

CIV Galen says:
:: Arrives at Deck 36, watches as the turbolift doors open, walks out and into main Engineering. ::
AFCO Lane says:
:: Removes more chips and checks each one ::

XO Kelson says:
*2nd Sec. Detail* Keep sharp gentlemen.  We are almost there...

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Attempts to access security controls ::

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: I'm here.

CMO Delar says:
:: Holds out another PADD for the two officers to snatch up ::   CTO/CSO: ...also...

CIV Galen says:
:: Walks over to the master control taps a few buttons ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Keep me posted.

XO Kelson says:
<2nd Sec Detail>*XO* Aye, aye Sir...

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Aye Ma'am, Galen OUT.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Adjusts tricorder to scan for the morphogenic compound ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes PADD ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Adjusts internal sensors to detect morphogenic signatures... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Begins scanning the ship ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Grumbles as a the master control doesn't respond.  Heads in the Chiefs office taps the control buttons. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CMO: Go ahead Doctor.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs a PADD and tries to mark out a new configuration ::

CMO Delar says:
CTO/CSO: The morphogenic cells in such life forms has a distinct chemical
make-up...scanners can be modified to detect them, and it has been proven that modified phasers on a low setting are capable of disabling or killing such life forms...I've taken the liberty of compiling all such data...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Scans pick up a morphogenic life form on the Battle Bridge moving about rapidly.

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries the keypad again to open hatch to Deck 7 ::

CSO Trelan says:
CMO: Good work, Lon.

CIV Galen says:
:: Grumbles again ::   Self: NOT working.   :: Slams fits on console ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few more buttons at the chiefs station ::

AFCO Lane says:
Self: Ahh, if I reverse the magnetic polarized aft...that's worth a shot.   :: Begins to replace the chips ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*: Commander, internal sensors confirm, one Founder on the battle bridge, moving rapidly between the consoles.

XO Kelson says:
:: Hatch opens and team continues toward Battle Bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands and begins to pace again ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Gets up walks over to the Isolinear chips, opens the casing ::

CMO Delar says:
CSO: Thank you commander...   :: Smiles ::   ...also...

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Thank you, Lt, we will see him soon...out.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to CMO ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A power spike blows out the main Helm console in Lt. Lane's face...

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: Controls don’t seem to be responding.  Captain!  What was that noise?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves quickly to Lt Lane ::
AFCO Lane says:
:: Screams in pain ::   All: Ahhhhhhhhh

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Power spike just blew to the main helm console.

XO Kelson says:
:: Bypasses Deck 7 corridor entrance hatch and tries to open tube leading to back of Battle Bridge ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs her face ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Lane is blown back from the console, badly burned...

CMO Delar says:
CSO: Considering my psychological background, I would like to offer my services in your investigation...sir...

CIV Galen says:
:: Grabs a tricorder, scans the chips ::   Self: Gotcha!   *CO* OH how badly is Lane?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Administers asinolyathin for pain ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grinning ::   CMO: Your help would be a most helpful addition.

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Concentrate on getting power to the bridge.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain, we are at the back of the Battle Bridge and will attempt to enter and surprise intruder.

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Oh by the way I think I found the reason for the power being out on the bridge

AFCO Lane says:
:: Lays there in agony moaning ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: I do not believe there is any investigating left to do Doctor.  All signs point to the Founder, and it is on the Battle Bridge.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Acknowledge

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes phaser out of holster ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Begins to administer the dermal regenerator ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Sets for heavy stun ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Gives a deep sigh ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Take it easy, Hope.

CMO Delar says:
CTO: I would advise against assuming that you will be successful in apprehending the life form...sir.

CIV Galen says:
*CO* The Spike originated from the battle bridge

CSO Trelan says:
CTO/CMO: Doctor...Dathan...report to the XO on Deck seven. I'm going to Engineering to try to get this ship back in our control.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Tries to speak ::   CO: Captain...I'll be...all right....   :: Winces in pain ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Acknowledged

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO:  I never said that we would definitely get him Doctor.  Believe me, I know a great deal about the founders and their capabilities.

XO Kelson says:
Sec. Detail: Okay... When the hatch opens I'll enter and move to the right and come up firing.  The first one out move left and the other give us cover fire.

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Power has been cut, I don't know if its from here in ME or another location going to try replacing the Isolinear chips that control bridge power. See if that works.

CMO Delar says:
CSO: Aye sir...   :: Spins on his heels and marches out of the office, trying foolishly to be professional ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Detail nods ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Kelson tries the keypad to open hatch to back of battle bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Take it easy, the hypo will take affect in a moment.

CMO Delar says:
CTO: I will make the educated assumption that you have been sufficiently briefed on the founders, while I have not...

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Acknowledged...let the XO know what you are doing as well.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Feels the flesh on her face burning ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: taps badge as he goes to the jeffries tube ::

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to Kelson.

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Your assumption is correct Doctor.  Now, lets proceed to catch up to Commander Kelson.  Don't forget to bring a medkit, we may need one.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Works on the more damaged parts of her face ::    AFCO:  You'll be all right, Hope.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Enters the tube and proceeds to Engineering ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Not now, Dru...   :: Waits on the final keystroke to open hatch ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Holds her gently so that she can work on her and support her at the same time ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Smiles slightly ::   CO: I know I will Captain, thank you.

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Aye Captain.   *XO* Just FYI I'm here in main engineering and can't get control back. Going to try replacing the Isolinear chips for the bridge that may get power back.  Also there was a power spike that originated from the Battle Bridge.

CTO Wakefield says:
::Exits security and heads for the jeffries tube that leads to Deck eight ::

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Kelson here, Dru...

CMO Delar says:
:: After exiting a supply locker carrying a tricorder and med kit he heads for a turbolift ::
CTO: Already on it...   :: He pulls the tricorder from his belt pouch and sets in the new modified sensor program ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to work on the AFCO ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Everyone has such great timing...   :: Shakes head ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Checks his phaser and sets it to level 16 ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Thinks for a second…I should leave that little surprise for Lon soon but I have to get this done first ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Feels his blood heating up, his Klingon training taking over ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Revenge.... ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Leans up a little ::   CO: I'm feeling a bit better. What was in that hypo?

CMO Delar says:
:: Blinks and looks over at Wakefield ::   CTO: Lieutenant...

CIV Galen says:
:: Grabs some spare isolinear chips and programs them for bridge functions, removes the isolinear chips that are there and replaces them with the new ones ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Asinolyathin used for pain.   Sit still, I'm not done.

XO Kelson says:
*CIV* Thank you, Galen.  Out.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Sir, I just wanted to let you know that I am sending the CTO and the Doctor to your location.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Hears CMO and uses his Vulcan training to contain his emotions... ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to work on AFCO ::   AFCO:  Do you have any relatives in Starfleet, Hope?

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks the tactical officer up and down ::   CTO: You're experiences many of the symptoms of a classic 'blood lust.' Unless your condition returns to normal, I will have to schedule you for a medical check up to control such physical strains...

CIV Galen says:
:: Goes over to the Chiefs control console taps a few buttons praying power will get restored ::

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Have them wait at the Deck 7 junction until we regain control.  Out.

CSO Trelan says:
*CTO* Trelan to Wakefield.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Begins to work on the other side of her face ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: You can figure that out just by looking at me Doctor?  Are you sure you don't have cybernetic eyes?   :: Brings his emotions in check ::
CTO Wakefield says:
*CSO*: Go ahead.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: No ma'am. Lost my uncle a few years ago. No one left.

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries keypad once again to enter Battle Bridge from rear ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Opens jeffries tube access door ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Get in there.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits tube into engineering ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons as hopes the little present for Lon appeared on his desk in his quarters ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The door opens at the XO's efforts...

CMO Delar says:
CTO: No, just heightened visual perception from my Vulcan physiology, and empathic abilities...

CIV Galen says:
:: Sees the CSO ::   CSO: Sir, how can I help you.

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits tube, rolls right and comes up firing at intruder ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Still working on the AFCO ::   AFCO:  I'm sorry to hear that Hope.  What made you decide to join Starfleet?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A blinding flash is seen as the hatch opens and the security teams enter the Battle Bridge...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Begins to worry about the Commander ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CTO* Dathan, Commander Kelson wants you and the Doctor to wait at the junction of Deck 7 until he contacts you.

CMO Delar says:
:: Begins to crawl into the tube ::   Self: Dangerous aliens and he send the medic first...gee I feel safe.

XO Kelson says:
:: Sec. Detail follows instructions and lays down cover fire ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Upon hearing that, seals off his mind from telepathic probes with a combination Vulcan/Betazoid mind shield ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Just wanted to get off of earth and see what was out here.

CSO Trelan says:
CIV: Status report.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles as she continues her work ::    AFCO:  Are you originally from Earth?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Grunts at hearing the CSO's words ::   *CSO*:  Very well.  Wakefield out.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A quicksilver streak hits XO square in the chest and knocks him back 4 meters against the wall and then streaks down the open corridor

CIV Galen says:
CSO: I was just about to try bringing the new Isolinear chips online.  See if that helps with the bridge lockout.

CSO Trelan says:
CIV: Very good. Proceed.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns her face so the Captain can work on it ::   CO: Yes ma'am, born and raised in Athens.

XO Kelson says:
:: Grunts as he hits the wall ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Goes to a console and jabs at it ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks down at his belt as he crawls along the jeffries tube, trying to cause minimal noise with his medkit. He looks down at the inactive phaser and tricorder around his waist and wonders if he'll need to use them. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   AFCO:  Greece or New York?

XO Kelson says:
:: Gasping ::   Sec. Detail: Get after him!

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters tube behind CMO and closes hatch behind them ::

CIV Galen says:
CSO: If you kindly would step out of the way….   :: Goes over to the chiefs console and taps a few buttons bringing the new chips online.  Prays for the best. ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Laughs a little ::   CO: Greece ma'am.
Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees the work is progressing nicely, moves to her hands ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Can you sit up without assistance?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grins at the CIV ::   CIV: By all means.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: I think so.   :: Tries to sit up and manages it nicely ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns off the dermal regenerator a moment ::

CMO Delar says:
CTO: Lieutenant...

CIV Galen says:
:: Wonders what the CSO is grinning at, shrugs, lets his mind drift to Lon ::

XO Kelson says:
*2nd Sec. Detail*: Kelson here.  He's gotten past us and headed your way!  Secure hatch!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sees an ensign at the warp core console and walks over ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Lets move you back to the helm.  I'll finish your hands there

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Continues crawling ::   CMO: What is it now Doctor?

Host QuickSilver says:
:: Bounds down the hall and steals into a ventilation duct ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs the Captain's arm and stands up ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Reactivates the dermal regenerator as soon as Hope is seated at the helm ::

CSO Trelan says:
Ensign: How is the core holding up?

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: Do you have power up there?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Sits down in the helm seat ::

XO Kelson says:
*CTO/CMO* Dathan, Delar he's out of the Battle Bridge and is headed your way!

CMO Delar says:
CTO: It has become apparent to me that you disapprove of my presence aboard the U.S.S. Vesuvius...may I inquire as to what actions I took that placed me in your negative favor?

CSO Trelan says:
<Ensign> CSO: No change, sir, still at maximum warp.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Punches in a few commands ::    *CIV*  No, not yet.

Host QuickSilver says:
ACTION: The OPS Console on the bridge comes to life...

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Back!  Get back behind me, and get that phaser ready!

XO Kelson says:
:: Kelson gets up and heads for main controls ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Places the medkit down and pulls out his phaser ::   *XO*: Understood...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Moves in front of CMO and aims his phaser down the corridor ::

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Ma'am Bust me back to cadet if you want I'm going to try the power dump from here.  I seem to have partial control down here.

CMO Delar says:
:: Sets his phaser on a low-wide beam setting and slows his paces drastically ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain, I am attempting to regain control and send it back to the main bridge.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the OPS console come online ::   AFCO:  I'll be right back.

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: The intruder is in the jeffries tubes.  He got past us.  Out.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Rechecks phaser setting, 16 ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Sits there holding her hands up ::

Host QuickSilver says:
ACTION:  Control is restored to the bridge...except for the Helm, which is badly damaged...

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Use that tricorder Doc, talk to me...

CIV Galen says:
*CO*: What's going on?
Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Negative.  We have control on the bridge

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* We have control on the bridge.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hears the CIV speaking to the captain and steps over to him ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees all systems return to normal operations except for helm ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Notices the setting on the CTO's phaser.  He pulls out his tricorder and begins scanning :: CTO: I would recommend decreasing the level on your phaser Lieutenant...

CIV Galen says:
*CO* All right.   Self: COOL, I actually did it!  OOPS, was that on the open com-line captain?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits next to Lt. Hope at Navigation ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to regain control from Battle Bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Get back to the bridge.  I need you at navigation.

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Delar to bridge...

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: I know this ship's jeffries tube system Doc, nothing in hear is dangerous to shoot.

CIV Galen says:
*CO* Be there in a Jiffy.   CSO: If I may take my leave of you sir...   :: Walks out of main engineering and onto the turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Royce here, yes doctor?

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Captain, maybe we can access helm from auxiliary control?

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: And be quiet!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::    AFCO:  Your hands are still badly burned.

CIV Galen says:
:: Arrives at the bridge, walks down to OPS ::   CO: I'm here to relieve you.

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: It appears that the morphogenic life form is heading towards the bridge.  Lieutenant Wakefield and I are attempting to intercept it, however I would recommend that you arm yourselves...

CTO Wakefield says:
:; Aims phaser, looking intently for signs of movement ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: The Battle Bridge ma'am...use helm from there.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Acknowledged.     CIV:  Ever work a phaser?

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain, I have control of the helm from here.  It will allow you and Hope to keep working on the system from the bridge in the meantime.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Hmmmm ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Jabs at console, checking shield status and structural integrity ::

Host QuickSilver says:
:: Shimmers for a brief moment ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Lt Lane is injured at the moment.  You have helm control.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Hears Sam's voice and is comforted somehow ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: Never in my life, outside of training at the Academy.  Also may I suggest, I'll Slave Helm here and control the ship.

XO Kelson says:
:: Tries to slow Vesuvius out of Warp and into Impulse ::

Host Sec Danvers says:
:: Walks carefully toward main engineering ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Heads towards the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Furrows brow at Captain's last comment ::

Host Sec Danvers says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius Drops out of Warp

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her phaser from her holster and hands it to the CIV ::    CIV:  Press this button here while aiming at the object.  Understood?

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, Captain...   :: Grits teeth ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the ship drop from warp ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Ensign> CSO: We have returned to impulse, sir.

CIV Galen says:
:: Chuckles ::   CO: Aye ma'am..

CMO Delar says:
CTO: Lieutenant, should we not attempt to block the life forms attempt to gain access to the bridge, rather then allowing a possible confrontation near the Commanding Officer?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Notices the wilted flowers still on the floor under her console::   Self: Oh no...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to work on Hope's hands ::

CSO Trelan says:
Ensign: Very good.   :: Wipes brow ::    Current location?

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Where do you think I'm crawling towards Doctor?

CIV Galen says:
:: Feels the ship drop out of warp, taps a few buttons on the OPS console ::   CO: Confirmed we're at impulse power.

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters keystrokes to bring Vesuvius to full stop ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Feels the ship drop out of warp ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at the CIV ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO:  We have regained control of the helm...

Host Sec Danvers says:
ACTION:  Commander Kelson succeeds and brings the Vesuvius to all-stop...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Finishes one hand and begins to work on the other ::

CMO Delar says:
CTO: ...either that or we're at wherever we were heading too….

CIV Galen says:
*CMO*: I'm feeling a little out of sorts, if you have a moment iId like to drop by sickbay.

CSO Trelan says:
<Ensign> CSO: Three hours at maximum warp.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Have brought us to a full stop, Captain.  I will stay here until relieved or you have regained control of helm on main bridge.

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Good. We didn't cross into it.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the CIV and looks over to him ::    CIV:  Do you need medical treatment now?

CMO Delar says:
*CIV*: I will tend to you at my earliest convenience Ensign...Delar out.

CIV Galen says:
CO: NO Ma'am just a little upset tummy, that’s all.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Captain, I'm fine now. Please look after Mr. Galen.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Helm is out from the power spike.

CMO Delar says:
:: Notices that the life form has vanished from his scans and attempt another frequency as he scrambled to follow Wakefield ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters jeffries tube junction and looks up the shaft, all the way towards the bridge... ::

CIV Galen says:
CO: I can slave Helm control to OPS and get us the Heck outta here.

Host Sec Danvers says:
:: Stops to draw a phaser from an emergency store and continues toward main engineering::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Points at her med kit ::   CIV:  You'll find some tablets there for your stomach.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Do it.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to a console, checking internal sensors ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Wiggles her fingers a bit::   CO: See, all better now.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Finishes her ministrations to Hope ::

Host Sec Danvers says:
ACTION:  The helm responds to OPS input...

CIV Galen says:
CO: Thanks, Ma'am.   :: Taps a few buttons and gains helm control at OPS ::   CO: Done Ma'am I have full helm control here.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hopes that the XO has gotten the intruder into custody ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   AFCO:  For now.  You'll feel a bit tender in the areas I worked for a few days, but nothing to worry about.   :: Smiles moving a stray stand of hair from Hope's face ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Checks his tricorder again with a sign and pulls himself along the rough surface of the jeffries tube grating ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees helm control rerouted to OPS station on bridge ::

Host Sec Danvers says:
:: Enters main engineering and looks around for another SEC officer...or any officer ::

CSO Trelan says:
Eng crew: OK, people. Let's get this ship back in working order…Alpha team, get repairs to the aft section started…Beta team, the forward section. Let's move!

CIV Galen says:
CO: Orders Ma'am?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves back to her chair, replacing her med equipment ::

XO Kelson says:
*CTO*: Any sign of intruder, Lt.?

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Thank you Captain, I'll check in with sickbay after we get things back under control.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Put us back on our original heading

CSO Trelan says:
:: Walks back to the main console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*:  We last detected it moving towards the main bridge, they have been notified, and we are attempting to block access.

CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am, which was to where?

XO Kelson says:
:: Locks all Battle Bridge controls out unless given Executive Officer commands or higher ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Climbs ladder towards the bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Good.  See that you do.  I'll have my report to the doctor by the time you get there

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan to Bridge, structural integrity holding.  Shields are at full.  I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV: 153 Mark 2

AFCO Lane says:
::Sits there for a moment wondering what she should do next ::

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Good work Dathan.  Remember, it could be anyone.  Take no chances.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* Thank you, LtCmdr.

CMO Delar says:
:: Follows up the access ladder ::   CTO: How much farther Lieutenant?

CIV Galen says:
CO: Aye ma'am.   :: Taps a few buttons inputting the course of 152 mark 2 ::   What speed, Captain?

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*: Yes I know, I'll keep you updated.  Out.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the CIV ::   CIV:  Can I have my phaser back?

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits Battle Bridge into corridor or Deck 8 ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO: Three more decks...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Taps Galen on the shoulder ::   CIV: You're a pro at this.   :: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
AFCO: Naw, I'm just fresh out of the Academy remember with only one other assignment.

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Computer, can you locate intruder using Founder identification procedures?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Continues climbing ::

Host Sec Danvers says:
ACTION:  Security Officer Danvers Belts the CSO across the back of the neck, rendering him unconscious...

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO/CIV:  How long, folks?

CSO Trelan says:
Ugh!   :: Falls to the floor ::

Host Computer says:
XO:  The Founder is in Main Engineering.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Give us a moment Captain

XO Kelson says:
:: Dashes off to main engineering ::

Host Computer says:
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