USS Vesuvius - Thick as Thieves:  Episode One

Host Gerry says:
Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Host Gerry says:
Several hours ago, the USS Vesuvius regained control from a changeling hijacker bent on creating some kind of interstellar war for his own ends.

Host Gerry says:
She is currently on route with vague orders to scan for strange energy readings near the Romulan Neutral Zone in the area of Polanus V.

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Two ships have gone missing unofficially:  the Steamrunner-class USS Hannibal and the Miranda-class Aurelius...no trace has been detected in nearly 48 hours from the last.

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The Vesuvius is approaching the coordinates last reported by the Aurelius presently...

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: In her Ready Room reading over Cmdr Kelson's accident report on the shuttle craft Mauna Loa ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: On board the Federation shuttle Miramar heading to the Vesuvius ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Exits a the turbolift across from the command chairs and crosses past the AFCO's console, nodding to several officers and goes to the back of the bridge silently ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: On the bridge at tactical ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps out of the turbolift on deck four and makes his way to the main shuttle bay ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Enjoying the smooth ride of the Vesuvius in the Captain's chair ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: With the new OPS officer ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: At helm monitoring the Vesuvius' course and speed and running scans of the area ::   XO: Approaching the last known position of the Aurelius.

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Ahum.…   :: Shakes head ::

CMO Delar says:
:: He nods to Commander Kelson as he passes and silently sits in the auxiliary chair next to the Captain's seat ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Standing in awe looking at the ship ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to doctor ::

CEO McGregor says:
@OPS: Go ahead and hail her.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and leaves her Ready Room for the bridge ::

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Thank you, Lieutenant, begin scans of the area.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Shuttle Miramar is approaching intercept coordinates for rendezvous with the Vesuvius...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters the Bridge ::

OPS Chaser says:
@COMM: VESUVIUS: This is Ens. Chaser-r-r requesting per-r-mission to dock.

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, running scans.

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Sees Captain and rises ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Approaches her chair... ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton>XO: Scanning the sector, sir.  Nothing to report.

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, incoming hail.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Enters the main shuttle bay and steps over to the control panel ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Mischievous grin is on her face as she looks at the Cmdr ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches as the shuttle approaches ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: We are approaching the last known coordinates of Aurelius.  Scans reveal nothing.

CMO Delar says:
:: He closes his eyes briefly and releases all of his mental barriers, begins to allow the ebb and flow of psychic energies tear into his mind ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Recalibrates phaser modulation ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   XO: I just read your report Cmdr on the shuttle craft Mauna Loa...

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: On audio, Lieutenant.

Host CO Royce says:
XO: Anything further you want to tell me?

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Speakers on sir.

CMO Delar says:
:: Doesn't notice the voices of the Commander and the Captain and begins to try to focus the mental voices he's hearing radiating from the ship's crew to narrow his focus ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs fingers across console, hitting the comm. button ::

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: SHUTTLE: This is the USS Vesuvius.  Are you ready for landing?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: About our mission?   :: Sam tries to avoid subject ::

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to bridge. Tractor beam locked on and ready to guide the shuttle in.

OPS Chaser says:
@COMM: VESUVIUS: Aye, sir-r-r.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow... ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Giggles ::   XO:  No…about the shuttle.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Bring her in, Mr. Trelan.

CEO McGregor says:
@OPS: Just a warning Ensign, the Captain likes to be called Ma’am.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Aye, sir. Initiating approach.

OPS Chaser says:
@CEO: Aye Sir:

CMO Delar says:
*CNS*: Lieutenant Delar to Lieutenant Shirley….   :: He opens his eyes slowly and looks around the bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Finishes recalibration of phasers ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: Oh...   :: Moves from foot to foot ::   I think my report covered everything.  Any questions?   :: Hoping no ::

CEO McGregor says:
@COMM: VESUVIUS: This is Ltjg Richard McGregor we are ready for docking Permission to come aboard

CNS Shirley says:
*CMO*: This is Shirley, how can I help you?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Overhears Sam and smiles to herself ::

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: Shuttle: Permission granted, Mr. McGregor.  Welcome back.
:: Smiles ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: Miramar: This is LtCmdr Trelan. I have you locked on and bringing you in. Disengage engines, sit back and enjoy the ride.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Tilts head in a question, but decides... ::    XO:  We can discuss this in my Ready Room at a later time...and don't think I'll let you off so easily.

CMO Delar says:
*CNS*: Counselor, could you please come to the bridge?

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Bows slightly::   CO: Thank you, Ma'am.

CNS Shirley says:
*CMO* Yes, be there shortly.

CEO McGregor says:
@COMM: VESUVIUS: Thank you, Commander…it's good to be home.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Continues to run scans of the shipping lanes and area ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees he's uncomfortable, and giggles again ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: And no, I never would think such a thing.

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands slowly and tries to refocus himself ::   CO: Captain...permission to leave the bridge?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles back at XO's answer ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches the shuttle as he runs his fingers across the console ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Thinks of his Father as he enters the "V" ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  What's our ETA to our coordinates?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Uses the controls and softly sets the craft on the deck ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Heads to turbolift ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Shuttle secured sir.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Shuttle lands in the bay without incident.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Miramar is docked and secured, sir.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Enters turbolift ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: Have you read the background on our new Operations Officer, Captain?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Opens shuttle doors ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Exits turbolift… ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks on bridge ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Steps out ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands and waits for the Captain's response.  He tries to keep his tongue from requesting to leave again. ::

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Permission to come aboard sir.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to the door of the Miramar as it opens ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Sam...:  XO:  Quickly

AFCO Lane says:
CO: ETA is 4 minutes, ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tigodan comes just to the edge of the door and peeks out to see a LtCmdr standing in the shuttle bay, she quickly comes to attention and in her low purring voice says ::   CSO: Per-r-r-mission to come aboard, sir!:

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Permission granted, chief. Welcome back.   :: Smiles ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*XO* Excellent.  Escort our new Operations Officer to the bridge.  I don't think Mr. McGregor needs an escort.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO: Permission granted.

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Thank you, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Thank you Lt.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Yes, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Want to fill me in on our new OPS?

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks up at Lieutenant Shirley and smiles ::   CNS: This way Miss Becca...
:: He slowly walks up the bridge ramp and crosses into the Observation Lounge ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: She is...how should I say...very...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO: Watch the OPS officer she's a bit skittish.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Permission granted, Ensign.  Relax before you sprain something.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounds off the shuttle with enthusiasm, and stands next to the CSO, coming to attention, and fairly purring at him says ::   CSO: Ens. Chaser-r-r at your-r-r ser-r-vice, sir-r-r.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Rises left eyebrow again ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Follows the CMO ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: We need to get to the bridge.  You can leave your gear here until we are done.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Heads for the bridge, enters turbolift ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: ...Enthusiastic.   :: Smiles ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Checks the engine status and notes a slight power surge ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO: Enthusiastic...fresh out of the Academy?

CMO Delar says:
:: Stops suddenly and spins around on his heels to face the counselor ::   CNS: I have an idea...if you'll hear me out...

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO: Anything on sensors, Lt?

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye Sir-r-r.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Taps commbadge ::   AFCO: Lass, how’s the ship runnin’?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Points to the doors ::   OPS: If you'll follow me...

CNS Shirley says:
:: Jumps when he stops and spins real fast ::   CMO: Yes what is it that you wish to say?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks down at his left hand, and then at the wrist, and flexes his fingers again, watching the tendons and muscles move under the skin ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits the bay and enters a turbolift ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Follows the CSO ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: Yes, but more in her actions.  She is part Caitian...

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Bridge.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Sensors show some faint ion emissions ma'am...not more that 50 hrs old or so.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Interest in her voice... ::   XO:  Caitian, hum?

CMO Delar says:
CNS: I'd like to try a more...unofficial procedure to enhance our telepathic abilities...it is my hope that a mind meld may be controlled and refined to enhance our telepathic range...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Exits TL onto the bridge ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Notices the white mane of the new officer ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: I'm just trying to prepare you, Ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  All right.  Thank you.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks around for a second and heads for Engineering 1 console ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Thank you, Sam.  I appreciate that.

AFCO Lane says:
CEO: I had a temporary power surge in the impulse drive a few seconds ago, but it seems to have returned to normal now.

Host XO Kelson says:
CEO: Good to have you back, Mac.   :: Nods ::

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: Well it is something that we can try.

Host CO Royce says:
XO: Status of ships’ departments?

CEO McGregor says:
AFCO: I'll handle it

CMO Delar says:
CNS: You don't seem sure...   :: Looks her right in the eye ::   ...I'll need your complete support for this to work.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Permission to resume my duties sir, Ltjg McGregor reporting for duty.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: A full mane...a little rare on a half Caitian, isn't it?

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: All departments report ready and standing by, Captain, as of beginning of shift.

AFCO Lane says:
CEO: Appreciate that Mr. McGregor.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   CEO:  Good to see you, Ltjg.  Welcome back.  Permission granted.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tigodan fairly bounds onto the bridge she is so excited to make her report to Captain Royce.  She all but bounces to the Captain's chair and stands at attention, her tail sticking straight up behind her, her ears perked forward.  She purrs in a deep voice. ::   CO: Ensign Tigodan Star-r-r Chase-r, r-r-eporting for-r-r-r duty, Ma’am.

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: Yes, let’s do it.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Good.

CMO Delar says:
:: Motions for Shirley to have a seat ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises left eyebrow at what's in front of her... ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Steps back a little ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps out of the lift, watching the enthusiasm of the new Ensign ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Sam ::   XO:  ---?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Opens her eyes wide and her jaw drops as she sees the new OPS officer ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Sits down ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks the Ensign up and down... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Smiles at Xen and Sam's reactions to the furry new OPS officer ::

Host XO Kelson says:
OPS: Ensign!  Back up and stand at attention!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Clears throat ::   CO: Our new operations officer, Captain.

CMO Delar says:
:: Takes a seat besides Shirley and turns the chair to face her...he taps his commbadge ::   *CO*: Lieutenant Delar to Jenii...err, Captain Royce.

Host CO Royce says:
:: A stern look comes to her face... ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Wonders how OPS will fit in her chair ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Welcome aboard.  Please take your station.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Yes, doctor?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Leaping effortlessly into the air, Tigodan does a neat back flip, landing at her station, carefully pulling her tail in so it does not get stuck in the console :: 

Host XO Kelson says:
OPS: There is a right way and a wrong way to enter the bridge.  Which one did you choose?   :: Glares at OPS ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Startled...as she sees OPS leap ::

CEO McGregor says:
*Engineering* Lets get a handle on those intermix valves on the double.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Shakes head as he steps to the rear of the bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands and turns to OPS ::   OPS:  You will NOT leap on my bridge.  Understood?

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Continues toward OPS ::

CMO Delar says:
*CO*: Captain, Lieutenant Shirley and I have a theory as to how to increase our...range...sir...with your permission I would like to carry it out...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Not happy with the leaping ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain, No leapin’ on da br-r-r-idge.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tigodan's fur turns bright red with embarrassment ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Giggles at the Captain's comment ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Justin, report.

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* At your discretion, go ahead, Doctor. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Cracks a smile ::   OPS: Would you like some help, Ensign?

OPS Chaser says:
::The console is at just about chin level as she sits in her chair, carefully holding her tail in her hand as the chair has no slot for it.  Her antennae twitch and her tail droops slightly as she tries to figure out what to do. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to the XO ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Hearing the Captain's okay, he lightly places his hands on Shirley's face and he smile's to her... ::   CNS: This won't hurt one bit...

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at OPS's predicament ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Leans over near OPS ::   OPS: May I be of assistance?

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton> CSO: Sector is clear, sir.  No sign of the Aurelius.

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: All right....   :: Smiles some ::   not worried.…

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks as if she may cry ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits back down...slightly amused, but not wanting anyone to see it ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Smiles at OPS officers dilemma and then shakes his head, goes back to scanning the area for threats ::

CMO Delar says:
:: He closes his eyes slowly and focuses on the points of contact between the two telepaths.  He sighs lightly and takes a deep breath. ::   Out loud: My mind to your mind...my thoughts to your thoughts.…

Host XO Kelson says:
OPS: For now, you will just have to work with the chair assigned.  But, we can make alterations to it if need be.  Just let me know the changes you need.  Understood?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Walks over to the OPS chair leans down and pushes the adjustment keys ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Very good.  Take Science Two.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Chair raises 4 inches ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton> CSO: Aye, sir.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Delar and Shirley enter a mind meld...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Smiles but returns to her duties ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Feels a tingling in his brain ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Purrs at the kind XO ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: I adjusted it for her, sir.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Winks at the CEO ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs hand across panel ::   XO: Sir, I have an ion trail, Federation signature....

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits at her station purring happily, and bouncing almost imperceptibly with excitement. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a deep breath… ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Returns to Engineering 1 ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: I confirm that, sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
CEO: Thank you, Mr. McGregor.  We'll have to see about a slot for the tail later, I guess.

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Lock on to that and set a course.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turning to the Captain, not quite sure she should address her or not ::
CO: My under-r-rstanding is we are headed for-r-r R-r-omulan space, would you like anti-chr-r-roniton par-r-ticles at 20 par-r-ts per-r-r million in the ship's
envir-r-onment, my Captain?:

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Approximately fifty hours old.  It is running parallel to the Neutral Zone. But it ends rather abruptly.

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: Feels a rush of energy as he opens his eyes and finds himself knee deep in an ocean of purple water.  He looks around him and in the distance he can see a distant mountain range. :: ~~~~

CEO McGregor says:
XO: That one will do a bit of thinking but I’ll get her fixed up ok.

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, locking on, changing course to new heading.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  The reason for this action, Ensign?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Changes course to the new coordinates ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Any way to specify the signature, Dru?

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Captain, chr-r-roniton is given off when a r-r-r-omulan ship's cloaking device is damaged.  It is toxic to the cr-r-rew.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps controls ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Is it one of the missing ships?

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Shall I engage sir?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: It appears to be from the Aurelius, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  I see...can this be done as a gas so that it may be filtered through the ventilation system?

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Now that the Engineering crew seems to be back from vacation the ship is at full power Ma'am.  All engineering stations report at the ready.

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Yes, engage.  Thank you Lt.

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Thank you. Lt.

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: He looks around and notices the CNS standing beside him ::   CNS: Any idea where this is supposed to be? ~~~~

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Engaging new course.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Scanning for evidence of recent phaser, disruptor, photon or plasma torpedo activity ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, dIH'HoD, there ar-r-re no adver-r-se affects.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Taps the console and takes the Vesuvius to the new coordinates ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Rises left eyebrow at the Klingon language coming from OPS ::

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ CMO: No I don't know where this is, but it is pretty though.... ~~~~

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  majQa'...make it so.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Okay...let's take it to where it ends.  Scan for any Romulan activity in the area around the last known coordinates of the Aurelius.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Salutes the Captain and makes it so. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Already on it, sir.  So far there is nothing.  No distortions, no debris...nothing.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Captain, I'm detecting weapons signatures...Federation phaser and torpedo fire in this vicinity...and something else….

Host CO Royce says:
OPS: No salutes are necessary, Ensign Chaser.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to the CTO ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at the OPS officer, thinks she's kind of cute ::

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ CNS: Very...however we have a task to complete...agreed? ~~~~

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, a ship just can't disappear so there must be an answer out there somewhere.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ CMO: Agreed. ~~~~

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Agreed, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Narrows sensor scan on unidentifiable signature ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  What else to you have, Mr. Wakefield?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: I'm having difficulty pinpointing the third signature...

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO:  Dru?

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: No debris or signs of a fight?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Checks the readings from the forward navigational array again ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Wait, it looks like particles released at high warp...but different somehow...

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ CNS: We should stick together...just keep your thoughts open for any sort of sounds...   :: He begins to slowly wade out of the purple water as he continues to wonder where this scene seems familiar from :: ~~~~

CSO Trelan says:
XO: A hypothesis, Commander.  When the ion trail ends, it just shows that the engines were shut down.  We must also look at the possibility that it was tractored through the Neutral Zone.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO: What type of particles?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: No, sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: But no trail of any kind leading into the neutral zone or starting from just inside the zone?

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ CMO: Agreed to sticking together, and to listen for different sounds.
:: Begins to slowly wade out of the water :: ~~~~

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Tachyon’s Captain, super-accelerated.   :: Under his breath ::   Self: Not that they're slow to begin with...

CEO McGregor says:
CTO: If I may sir.  If we blanket the area with tachyon particles we may be able to pick up micro particulate matter from the ships or their ion trails.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Checking....   :: Runs scan of inside the Zone ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: In order to engage a tractor beam, a warbird must decloak.  It would have to leave a signature of some sort.

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: He attempts to focus and press out on their mental limits in an attempt to find anything, any presence, artificial or otherwise ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Perks her ears questioningly in the CTO's direction, noticing his sash and purrs to him ::   CTO:  tIhIngan' qa 

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Glances over at the CEO, a puzzled look on her face ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  How did those tachyon’s originate?  Can you tell?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Turns in the CTO's direction ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Difficult to tell...  I'm focusing my scans further...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: focuses further ::

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: Hears a subtle rumbling sound behind him ::   CNS: Do you hear that?
:: Turns back :: ~~~~

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears OPS ::   OPS:  We speak Terran here please, Ensign.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Snaps to attention, ears perked forward, tail sticking straight up behind her ::

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ CMO: Yeah, I do….   :: Jumps and turns to look :: ~~~~

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to Tactical next to Dathan ::   CTO: Think it could be residue from a cloaking device?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles at the enthusiasm of OPS ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO: It's possible, Romulan cloaking devices have been known to dump tachyon’s into space, but these are different than usual...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Leans over to XO and whispers ::   XO:  You were right, very enthusiastic....

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps back to Science and runs a library search ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to Captain ::   CO: She'll do just fine...

CTO Wakefield says:
OPS: In answer to your question, that's negative Ensign.  I am full-blooded human, but I am a member of the House of G'Nar.

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ :: Gasps looks in shock when I see what made the sound :: ~~~~

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles back to XO ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks at her panel and notices a small power spike ::   CEO: There it is again....

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ CNS: That's...   :: Pauses ::   ...not good...   :: Looks up as a huge foaming tidal wave can be seen growing in the depths of the water. :: ~~~~

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Tries to isolate the nature of the particles... ::

OPS Chaser says:
CTO: I would salute the house but da Cap’n said no Klingon on da br-r-idge.

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Notices Lane's comments ::

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: He grabs the counselor's arm and spins them around ::   CNS: Run! ~~~~

Host CO Royce says:
:: Whispers ::   XO:  We've not had an Ensign fresh from the Academy in a long while...could prove fun...  :: Smiles evilly ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  What do you have, Lt?

CTO Wakefield says:
OPS: Perhaps after the current situation has been dealt with, attend to your duties, Ensign.   :: Smiles at her ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to Flight control and nods to Captain's comments ::

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Tachyon residue with trilithium components...transwarp particles present…

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ CMO: Running!!!!   :: Running the other way from the tidal wave! :: ~~~~

OPS Chaser says:
:: Routes more power to the CEO's station ::

AFCO Lane says:
OPS: Are you reading any changes in the power allotments?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sensors register a proximity alert at bearing 133 mark 4 and alarms begin to blare on the bridge...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits at her station purring happily, and bouncing almost imperceptibly with excitement.::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Looks over Hope's shoulder ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander.  I have a trace of transwarp particles in the tachyon trail.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Just a minor power fluctuation.

Host CO Royce says:
All:  Report!

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Perimeter alert!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs sensor scan ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Bearing 133 mark 4, range...

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: Attempts to pick up his feet out of the water, but they are so drenched that they feel like they are weighed down with lead.  He trips in the water and falls in face first. :: ~~~~

Host XO Kelson says:
OPS: Bring it up on screen!

CEO McGregor says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Checks where the Captain's quarters are and assigns herself to Deck 8 as well ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits forward in her chair ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Transwarp did you say?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Smiles and purrs in the CEO's direction ::

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ :: Helps the CMO up and looks at the tidal wave :: ~~~~

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Shall I set course to intercept?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the viewscreen shows a shimmering area of space at 133 mark 4...

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Yes, sir.  New readings.  Particles are growing in intensity!

CMO Delar says:
~~~~ :: As he's helped up he thanks Shirley with a friendly smile, but it's too late and the waves tears into them, pulling both officers apart :: ~~~~

CEO McGregor says:
:: Grins at the OPS Officer ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  What do we have, folks?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Captain, if it is a transwarp aperture, it could be a Borg ship, recommend red alert.

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: I suggest we go to yellow alert, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the XO ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Distortion at 133 mark 4, Captain.

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ :: Starts looking for the CMO when I get up and get to where I can see again :: ~~~~

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Unidentified vessel in the particle field.

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Yellow alert, Mr. Wakefield!

CMO Delar says:
:: In the real world Delar gasps loudly and pulls his hands off Shirley's face suddenly.  A wave of fear and apprehension floods over him and he stares blankly at Becca. ::   CNS: Did you feel that to?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Scanning...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Full power, weapons and shields at your disposal Ma'am

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Runs intensive scan to try and identify the ship ::

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: Yeah, big time.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Delar and Shirley break their mindlink...

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Keep us at a clear distance for now, Lt.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Go to red alert...I don't like this

OPS Chaser says:
:: Assures the anti-chroniton has been defused into the ship's environment. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Red alert!  Battle stations!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tigodan's fur turns bright red with embarrassment. ::

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, holding at maximum range.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: We need to tell the Captain...   :: Stands, and attempts to shake off the cold fear that is clutching his heart ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: The fur at the base of Tigodan's neck stands up as she perceives danger. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Transfers extra power to shields and weapons ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps console ::

Host XO Kelson  (Alert.wav)

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: Aye!   :: Goes to red alert, powers up phasers and loads torpedo bays, shields are raised ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Power to shields and weapons increased by 35% Ma'am

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: You all right?   :: Stand up ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to CEO ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Do you have weapons lock on the possible ship, Mr. Wakefield?

CMO Delar says:
CNS: I'll be fine...   :: Shakes it off ::   ...let's go...

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: I can't get a sensor lock on that ship Captain; I'll have to fire manually.

CMO Delar says:
:: He walks through the door and onto the back of the bridge ::   CO: Captain Royce...

CEO McGregor says:
OPS: I'll let you worry about life support, and environmental control.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  I trust your skill, Lt.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks back to the bridge ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Hulled remains of the USS Aurelius come flying out of the Transwarp field directly towards the USS Vesuvius...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Searches for any signs of a ship ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sees the Miranda class vessel barreling towards them ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Yes doctor...make it quick

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Incoming debris sir....

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Evasive maneuvers, Lt. Lane!

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Debris on an intercept trajectory!

Host CO Royce says:
Shipwide:  All hands, brace for impact!

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Readies tractor beam to repulse the ship ::

CMO Delar says:
CO: Ummm...sir...   :: He looks to Shirley ::

CNS Shirley says:
CO: There is someone out there and they are scared as hell….

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, evasive maneuver delta one initiated.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Activates tractor beam, trying to push the ship out of the way ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Clutches console with one hand while working with the other ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Debris collides with the shields of the Vesuvius and shakes the ship violently as it explodes around her...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Moves the ship 20 degrees port ::

CMO Delar says:
CO: ...and who ever they are...they're close...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs her console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
::holds on tight to his console::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps console ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Who...where?  Can you detect where they are?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Inertial Dampers go offline...

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Holds onto side of flight control to stay balanced ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Rocks violently and slams into the wall near the entrance to the bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Inertial dampeners are offline!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Inertial Dampers recover and compensate...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Realigns inertial dampeners and brings them back on line ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Inertial dampeners are back online.

CMO Delar says:
CO: No idea sir...the feelings are so intense, and so overwhelming…

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Inertial dampeners back online Ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: Sensors got a brief look at the inside of that conduit....

Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius is tumbling in space as the result of the collision...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks back at Dathan and gives him the thumbs up ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Anything left of the ship that collided with us?

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Right us and bring us about...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Scans ::   XO: Just bits and pieces, sir.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Dampeners at 29%

Host CO Royce says:
CMO: Try to reach them and see if you can't get their location...and what happened to them.

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Commander, I've lost helm control.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: And raising

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Trying to compensate.

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

CMO Delar says:
:: He looks over to the CO and tries to smile as he tries to shake off that eerie sensation ::   CNS: You heard her...

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Do what you can...

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Also have a large chuck of the engineering section...

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Along with the bridge module.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Returns Lane's nod ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Punches the console ::

Host CO Royce says:
CEO: Damage report

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Any life forms registered?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Lt. Lane compensates for the tumbling and stabilizes the course of the Vesuvius...

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Erect a level 5-containment field around Engineering

CNS Shirley says:
:: Looks at CMO and nods ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Checks for bio-readings ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: I can capture some of those pieces with the tractor beam if you wish...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Damage reports coming in Ma'am

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Do it.  We need all the clues we can get...

CMO Delar says:
:: Once again releases his mental barriers to attempt to focus on the fear and a single voice within that emotion ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Sighs with relief ::   XO: We've stabilized, all systems normal.   :: Smiles ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: We have a hole in Main Engineering the size of a small shuttle

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs a little ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: Aye.   :: Activates tractor beam and tries to grab hold of the bridge module and the engineering section of the Aurelius ::

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Thank you, Lt.   :: Puts hand on shoulder and squeezes ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: I have erected a containment field around it.  Main power is off line secondary power at full.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Negative, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
CEO: Was anyone in there Chief?

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Get your repairs crew on that.  How long before secondary power is depleted?

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Try to get it into one of the cargo bays.  Maybe we can get some information from the debris.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  CTO captures the bridge of the USS Aurelius with the Tractor Beam...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Shields are down, minor damage to the saucer section

AFCO Lane says:
:: Sees her panel blink as secondary systems take over ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps down to the command chairs in front of the CO and XO ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: 10 hours if we don't over do it.

Host CO Royce says:
CEO: How many people were in that section, Lt?

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: I've got the Aurelius' bridge in tow.

CSO Trelan says:
CO/XO: Captain...Commander...sensors caught a glimpse of the inside of that conduit....

CEO McGregor says:
CO: …and Ma'am

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to CSO ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: 7, Ma'am.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Hears the CEO's comments ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Closes her eyes...at hearing 7 ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CEO: My people will take care of the shields, Chief.

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: It ends in Federation space.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Permission to leave the bridge.

CMO Delar says:
:: He opens his eyes and looks at the CNS ::   CNS: Miss Shirley...can you do me a favor?

CEO McGregor says:
CTO: Aye sir

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a breath ::   CEO:  Of course.

CTO Wakefield says:
*SEC*:  Wakefield to security, the shields are down, we need them back up immediately.

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: Yes, I can.  How can I help?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Runs to the turbolift ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  What ends in Federation space?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Bites her lip nervously ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*SEC*: Use whoever is best qualified.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: How much do you know about Romulan physiology?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters the turbolift ::   Computer: Main Engineering quick

CSO Trelan says:
:: Clears throat ::   CO: The transwarp conduit.

CTO Wakefield says:
<SEC>*CTO*: Aye sir, we're on it!

Host CO Royce says:
CSO: Do you know where it originated?

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Can you scan the debris from here, Dathan?

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: Not much…why?

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Hears transwarp again ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: And if that's the case, and it was the Romulans that attacked the Aurelius...they are in Federation territory.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Taps his COMM badge ::   *Engineering come in…Respond*

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: Aye.   :: Runs deep scans of the Aurelius' bridge ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A second conduit begins to open at 145 mark 3, 200,000 kilometers...

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: A second conduit is opening...

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Are you saying it's a possible Borg ship, Dru?  Or a Romulan ship with transwarp capability?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hears his console beep and runs up the ramp ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: 145 mark 3, 200,000 kilometers.

CMO Delar says:
CNS: If you could check on the database on Romulan neural functions...I can't...sense anything.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Do we have weapons?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Arrives in Main Engineering ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: A second conduit forming.

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Up on the screen, Mr. Wakefield.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Verifies the second conduit ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Puts it on the screen ::

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: Back us off from this one, Lt.

CTO Wakefield says:
XO: No life signs on the Aurelius bridge Commander.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Gets to the main console and taps buttons like crazy ::

CMO Delar says:
CNS: It just seems that all of a sudden there's...nothing...   :: Fears that the fear he was picking up was from that debris ::

CNS Shirley says:
CMO: All right....

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  How many people on the Aurelius?

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Any signs of bodies?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Weapons look good Captain, but our shields are down...

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, keeping our distance and reversing course 10,000 km.

CMO Delar says:
:: Goes to a bridge console with Shirley ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  We need our shields, Lt.   Can't be caught with our pants down, now, can we?

Host XO Kelson says:
AFCO: With no shields, we can't take another hit like the last one.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Standard complement for a Miranda class is 220 Captain.

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* You have full internal power systems and weapons, warp power systems off line…time off line unsure, 7 dead, 4 injured…I need medical assistance down here.  Rerouting shields through the replicator systems

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: My people are working on it.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks over at Sam and nods ::   XO: I know Commander.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Clutches teeth... ::  CTO:  Thank you, Lt.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Checks data banks ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Is at the console, looking for Romulan stuff on neural functions. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Verifying scans of the conduit, Commander.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: The Aurelius however, was carrying 229 at last report.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Shakes his head ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CEO* Acknowledge...    *Medical*  Medical teams to engineering

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Transwarp again, Dru?

CMO Delar says:
:: Sighs ::   CNS: It's just so eerie...it's as if they all died at once...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at CTO’s comment ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Spins around ::   CO: Sir?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: It appears our initial scans were wrong.  Further analysis shows that it originated from Romulan space...near Remus.

CEO McGregor says:
Self: Lord have I not seen enough death this month?  Why?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A Borg Cube flanked by three Romulan Warbirds appear out of the conduit... 

Host CO Royce says:
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