USS Vesuvius - NCC 71985

"Inter-Mission":  Episode one:  The Rendezvous

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

The USS Vesuvius successfully conducted the Denadan ambassador to Starbase 112 for transport to Federation headquarters.

The Ship has been placed on detached duty and is on course for her home base, Oberon Station at this time.

The Engineering Department is preparing for some maintenance tests, and the Scanners are keeping an electronic eye out for a federation craft that is supposed to meet them along the way with unknown cargo and passengers...

Host Gerry says:
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Host CO Royce says:
:: In her Ready Room finishing up reports to Starfleet Command. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: At station, monitoring subspace, purring happily. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: On the bridge at command. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Sits in office working on the PADD trying to see who I need to call to get their psych evaluations done. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: At engineering console on the bridge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps from SCI I down the ramp toward the CO's ready room. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: At post. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Finishes her reports, encrypts them and sends them to OPS to send
out. ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Okay, Mr. Tomari...Are you ready to begin your tests?

SO Lane says:
:: Down in the labs making a list of things to send to ops so that they can be ordered when they reach the Oberon Station. ::   Self: Let's see, what's next?
:: Taps the PADD again. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Rings chime. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gathers departmental manifests for supplies and personnel and collates
them. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Turns to the XO. ::   XO: Aye sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Not looking up… ::   Out loud:  Come in.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at a PADD, waiting to enter. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Going over the inventory of weapons on board. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Notes the CO's reports are ready to be sent, clears a channel and sends them out Code 2. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: As the doors slide open, steps in. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, here is my report on the science Department.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Pushes a button on her computer and looks up... ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: You can commence at your convenience.  Just don't put us behind schedule too much.   :: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Wonderful!  Thank you

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Notices him still standing there... ::   CSO:  Is there anything else, Cmdr?

XO Kelson says:
*SO* Lt. Lane...please report to the bridge.

SO Lane says:
:: Smiles as her check list is completed. ::   *OPS* Lane to Chaser, come in please.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grins. ::   CO: No...Nothing to do with the ship anyway.   :: Winks. ::

SO Lane says:
*XO*: On my way Commander.

CTO Horn says:
:: Begins running diagnostics on the forward torpedo launchers. ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Understood.   :: Brings up a display of the warp drive system. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles back at him. ::   CSO:  I see...    :: Motions for him to have a
seat. ::

OPS Chaser says:
*SO*: Aye, Lt.?

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton>:: Manning Science, checking sensors. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sits. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Heads for the turbolift, PADD in hand. ::   *OPS*: Lt. I have the supply lists for the labs for you. I'm on my way up now, so I'll give them to you in person.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and heads to the replicator. ::   CSO:  Can I get you something, Dru?

CNS Shirley says:
:: Notices there are quiet a few that need them but keeps working on the other stuff that needs to be done. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Drums fingers as he awaits Lt. Lane. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Sure. Tarkalian Tea, please.

OPS Chaser says:
*SO*: Aye, Lt, Chaser-r out.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Slaves over helm to OPS. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Enters the Turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Bridge!

CTO Horn says:
XO: Permission to leave bridge to run calibration and diagnostics on the phaser array?

Host CO Royce says:
Replicator:  One Tarkalian Tea, hot…One Raktajino.

OPS Chaser says:
CEO: Go ahead I have helm contr-rol.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches as the replicator complies, takes the drinks, handing the Tea to the CSO. ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Granted, Commander.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: So, any word on where we go from Oberon?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes cup. ::   CO: Thank you.

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Ready sir.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  No, not yet.  I've just finished my reports.  Hopefully, we'll know soon enough.

SO Lane says:
:: Finally reaches the bridge and walks to the XO. ::   XO: Yes sir, I'm here.

CTO Horn says:
:: Logs off panel and heads to the turbo lift. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods as he sips. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks around to see Ms. Lane. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves back to her chair and sits taking a sip of the Raktajino. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Looks over at OPS and shows her the PADD. ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: Take the helm, Lt...I want an experienced pilot during these tests.

SO Lane says:
XO: Yes Commander, as soon as I hand this requisition PADD to Lt. Chaser.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: When Lt. Lane is ready, proceed with the test, Mr. Tomari.  You will give the orders directly to the pilot.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Grins widely as HOPE takes the helm. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, I would like to recommend a promotion to full Lieutenant for Hilton. He has been doing an exceptional job in the department lately.

CTO Horn says:
:: Exits turbolift and heads down the hall way. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO:  Crew reviews are handled by the XO.  Have you run it by him?

SO Lane says:
:: Walks over and hands Lt. Chaser the PADD. ::   OPS: Here you go Lt. Sorry it took so long.

OPS Chaser says:
SO: The helm is your-rs.   :: Releases helm control. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes the PADD. ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir.   SO: Set course and engage at warp one.

SO Lane says:
:: Takes the helm station. ::   OPS: Thank you Lt.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Laughing. ::   CO: I haven't had time to talk to him, with the Denadan’s and Hope, getting a moment with him is sparse.

CTO Horn says:
:: Enters a Jeffries tube that leads to the phaser array. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods and smiles. ::   CSO:  Kinda like us, eh?  Ships passing in the night?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Yea. Kinda.

SO Lane says:
XO: Helm ready sir.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Working on the other stuff that needs to be done. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  He approves, I approve.  No problem there.

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton>:: Runs a diagnostic on long range sensors. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Purrs at her station, all is well on the bridge. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Crawling through the tubes, reaches her destination. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: You will receive orders directly from Mr. Tomari for this test, Ms. Lane.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  He's done a great job and deserves the promotion.

SO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir. CEO: Yes sir, setting course.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Finishes his tea with one large gulp and places the cup on the desk. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Stands. ::   CO: Well, I should get back to Sciences.

CEO Tomari says:
SO: Engage.   :: Monitors display. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Uploads the Science manifest to her console, and adds it to the requisition list and manifests. ::

SO Lane says:
CEO: Engaging engines.

CTO Horn says:
:: Pulls a panel off the wall. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at the CSO with a little wistful look, then nods. ::   CSO:  I understand.   :: Smiles a little. ::

SO Lane says:
CEO: Speed sir?

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks around and picks up the office before I decide to call anyone in here... ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Begins pushing buttons and getting readings from the panel. ::

CEO Tomari says:
SO: Warp one…and climb steadily to warp seven.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Kelson to Captain.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Was there something else, Xen?   :: Brow furrows slightly. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Royce here...go ahead Cmdr

OPS Chaser says:
:: Plot ETA to Oberon, finding they are almost half way there. ::

SO Lane says:
CEO: Warp one aye, increasing to warp seven slowly.   :: Taps the console taking the ship to warp one. ::

CTO Horn says:
Self: 5.0 megawatts output...not good. It could be better

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius jumps into warp smoothly...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Shakes her head at the CSO and whispers... ::   CSO:  No, I'll catch up with you later...sometime.   :: Smiles and blows him a kiss. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Monitors display. ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: We are commencing the warp vector calibration test, Captain.  Just thought you should know.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles and blows kiss back. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits ready room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Thank you, Sam…Royce out.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over by the XO. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Loves it when the ship goes very fast. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens a communiqué to her mother on Trill. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Places hands behind his back and watches the viewscreen. ::

CEO Tomari says:
SELF: So far, so good....

CTO Horn says:
Self: Current range is 280,756 kilometers...That is unacceptable

XO Kelson says:
:: Turns to CSO. ::   CSO: My congratulations on the great news, Commander.
:: Smiles. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Watches the warp scale increasing. ::   CEO: Warp 2...3...4...4.5...5...6...6.5...7.

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Hello mother.    :: Grins... ::   Do I have some news for you....

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Thank you, Commander.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The ship begins to shake gently....

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I'm sorry I missed all the fuss.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Lowers voice as he sits in the XO's chair. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Double checks monitor. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shaking becomes stronger...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks up as the ship shakes. ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Status, Mr. Tomari...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the vibration of the ship as it becomes stronger... ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Feels shaking and doesn't like it. ::

CEO Tomari says:
SO: Bring us down to warp 6, Lt.

CTO Horn says:
Self: Phaser speed is .9c...That gets it up there a little bit

SO Lane says:
CEO: Sir, experiencing a warp vibration

CTO Horn says:
:: Feels the shaking. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shaking becomes even stronger, bordering on violent...

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Are the inertial dampeners working properly?

XO Kelson says:
:: Grabs arm rest. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Pushes a button and pauses the recording to her mother. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Royce to Kelson.

SO Lane says:
CEO: Warp 6 aye sir.   :: Taps the console reducing speed. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Tries to grab anything to keep from being thrown around. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pops up a inertial dampener screen, pulls a level one diagnostic. ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: What's going on, Mr. Tomari!

CEO Tomari says:
Self: Dang it…

CNS Shirley says:
:: Well looks at the desk and decides I need to get started. ::   Self: Seems like everyone is busy.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Kelson here, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*: What the devil is going on with those engines?

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Sir, the magnetic constrictors are out of alignment…we can't maintain a stable warp field.

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r, iner-rtial dampener-rs are fully functional.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I recommend dropping from warp.

CEO Tomari says:
XO: As do I...

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Seems the magnetic constrictors are out of alignment.  We may have to drop out of warp.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Main Impulse Engine overload is in progress, Structural Integrity Field is failing...

XO Kelson says:
SO: All stop, Lt. Lane.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*:  Do so and hurry it up!  I don't think the Vesuvius can take much of this!

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, aye Captain.

SO Lane says:
:: Turns to look at Sam. ::   XO: All stop aye Commander.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shaking begins to cause physical damage inside the ship...the glassware in the galley begins to crash around...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius drops from warp and the shaking stops.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Holds on to her console as the ship stops. ::

XO Kelson says:
All: Well...that's better.

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Repair estimation?

SO Lane says:
XO/CEO: Engines stable.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns and glances at the CEO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the ship stop vibrating. ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: Thank you, Lt.

XO Kelson says:
:: Listens for answer from CEO. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Sam and turns back to the helm. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*Repair Team Beta*: Report to the structural integrity generators...

CNS Shirley says:
:: Sits down at the desk and puts some reports in the PADD again...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens the communiqué back up... ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Repairs are underway on the structural integrity field, sir.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Estimated time of repair?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Exits the turbolift onto the bridge to begin her duty. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CEO: Power-r distr-ribution schedule?

CTO Horn says:
:: Feels safe enough to let go, replaces the panel after getting the information. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Watches the impulse energy levels. ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: About 10 minutes, sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Walks to Flight Control. ::   SO: Having fun?   :: Smiles. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over by the SO, looking over her shoulder at the status of the engines. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Finishes the communiqué, closes it, encrypts it and send it to OPS to send to Trill. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A blip appears on sensors at extreme range...

SO Lane says:
:: Spots the FCO. ::   FCO: Hi there, she's all yours.   :: Smiles and stands. ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Okay...let's get it done and run the test again.

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
SO: Thanks.   :: Takes her position carefully. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Notes a blip on sensors. ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Hilton> XO: Commander, I'm picking something up on the extreme edge of our long range sensors.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits back to enjoy her Raktajino while lost in thought. ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: Before you leave, Lt...How far are we behind schedule now?

CNS Shirley says:
*XO*: Is there anyway you can get away from the bridge for a bit.   You need to have your psych evaluation... ::

SO Lane says:
FCO: We've lost warp drive for the moment, but the impulse systems are stable for now.

SO Lane says:
XO: Let me check Commander.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Finds a message from the CO and sends it out to Trill, code 5. ::

XO Kelson says:
*CNS* I'll contact you in a minute, Counselor.  I can't leave the bridge at this moment.

CTO Horn says:
:: Crawls back out of the Jeffries tubes. ::

XO Kelson says:
Hilton: What do we have?

CNS Shirley says:
*XO*: Alright Sir

CEO Tomari says:
XO: I'll be in engineering sir.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Moves up to SCI I next to Hilton. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
SO: Thanks Lt.  Hopefully, it's a glitch that can be taken care of quickly.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sir, I'm reading a vessel closing in at warp 9…Interception in 14 minutes.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Any identifying marks?

SO Lane says:
XO: Sir, readings show 14 minutes behind schedule now.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits the bridge and enters the turbolift. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Not close enough, yet, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens up her report she is composing for a Starfleet Command seminar. ::

TO Russ Horn says:
:: Enters the Bridge. ::

SO Lane says:
FCO: I hope so. Enjoy.

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Sir-r, per-rmission to take the ship to gray mode, Sir-r?

XO Kelson says:
TO: Go to Yellow alert, Lt.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Not quite yet, Lt.  But it’s a good suggestion.

CTO Horn says:
:: Steps into the hallway and closes the door to the Jeffries and heads towards the torpedo launch controls. ::

CEO Tomari says:
Computer: Deck 36, Main Engineering.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Runs through a system's check to see if anything is damaged or out of alignment. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Moves to the CSO. ::   CSO: Sir, shall I take science one?

TO Russ Horn says:
:: Notices a little blood on his check. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Lieutenant Lane, could you please take Science Two?

TO Russ Horn says:
:: Brings the ship to yellow alert. ::

CEO Tomari says:
Computer: Belay that. Deck 1

OPS Chaser says:
:: Glances at the XO and prepares for gray just in case. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Makes some notes. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: Yes Commander.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Notices the ship go to yellow alert. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: No, I'll handle this one. But thank you.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Royce to Kelson

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I need that ID as soon as possible

SO Lane says:
:: Heads for her usual station after a smile to Commander Trelan. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Taps combadge. ::   *XO*: Sir, repairs are complete to the warp drive and the structural integrity field.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Kelson here, Captain.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets for yellow alert and then continues her check. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Starts monitoring long range subspace channels for comm traffic. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at his panel, trying to get an identity of the incoming vessel. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits turbolift and takes engineering console. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears the ship going to yellow alert. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Report, Cmdr.  Why are we at yellow alert?

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Thank you, Mr. Tomari.  Hold testing.  We seem to have a visitor in the area.

CTO Horn says:
:: Heads into the turbolift. ::

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Bridge

SO Lane says:
:: Brings up her console and activates all scanners. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Boosts sensor output. ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Understood sir.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Shunts power to sensors. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Watches the doors swoosh close. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Wonders briefly if life on the Vesuvius ever gets boring, even for a minute… ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: We have an unidentified vessel on a intercept course.  Warp 9…Should be here in about 10 minutes.

CTO Horn says:
:: Taps foot while waiting for the slow lift to reach the bridge. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*:  I see.  I'll be on the bridge in a moment.  I want that ship identified.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Royce out.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tunes subspace signals for her Caitian ears, get a ping. ::   XO: Sir-r, I have a feder-ration ID code on subspace for that ship.

XO Kelson says:
*CO*: We're on it, Captain.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Give it to me, Lt.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs fingers across console. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Closes the report she was working on, raises and exits her Ready
Room. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Sees the probe on her sensors now. ::   Self: Are they chasing us or just coming for dinner?

CTO Horn says:
:: Exits lift and heads to her post. ::

CNS Shirley says:
*TO*: Is there any chance you can come to my office?  You are in need of your psych evaluation....

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Looks over at OPS after hearing the word "Federation". ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander, it appears to be a class nine probe, heading toward us on the same course we are.

CTO Horn says:
TO: What do we have?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Puts the ping on audio, swings view screen to the proper vector of visual. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves towards her chair... ::   CSO:  Class nine?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Yes, Captain.

TO Russ Horn says:
*CNS*: I am a little busy at the moment.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Just an unmanned probe?  Is there any danger to us?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sends the ID code to the XO's chair. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Thinks a moment... ::   CSO:  Scan for lifesigns, Cmdr

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at ID code. ::

CNS Shirley says:
*TO*: Alright…but please get back to me as soon as you can.

TO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Incoming vessel with a Federation signal.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The ping is heard on the bridge as the probe resolves on sensors

CSO Trelan says:
:: Scans. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Contact made yet on the vessel?

TO Russ Horn says:
:: Runs a scan. :: CTO: It appears to be some sort of probe.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Returns to her check, finding the rest of her systems are reacting normally::

TO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Scans show that it is a Class IX probe.

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: Reading one life sign.

SO Lane says:
:: Narrows the sensor beam. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Thank you

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  What's our status now?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Hates the thought of being cooped up in a probe for space travel and feels a little nauseated. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Suggest we transport it aboard when in range, Captain.

CTO Horn says:
TO: Put a weapons lock on it, just in case.

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: It's a multi-mission probe.

CEO Tomari says:
XO/CO: Warp drive is online and ready.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  We will have to plot a parallel course, match it's speed, then beam it over, Cmdr

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Thank you, Mr. Tomari.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Set a parallel course to the probe.  Match its speed.  We need to allow it to come along side of us.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Warp drive just came back online Captain.  Impulse checks out clear.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Nods.  ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pulls a tight shot on the shiny black probe, on view screen. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: I would advise against beaming it over. I would recommend putting a tractor beam on it and running a scan on it before we bring it on board.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Scans the probe for energy readings. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, the life sign is distinguishable. It's Vulcan.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Engage.

SO Lane says:
:: Picks up the life sign and smiles. ::   Self: Hmm, seems strong.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain, I was asked by the Counselor to report for a psych evaluation.  Shall I tell her I'll report or do you need me on the bridge?

Host CO Royce says:
CTO: Whatever you feel is best, Cmdr.  Make sure it checks out clean then.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets course and speed to allow the probe to come along side. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Engages course and speed. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  You may report to her for those.  I know how we all love 'em!
:: Smiles. ::

CEO Tomari says:
XO: Sir, it appears to be running off of battery power…still in good shape I might add.

XO Kelson says:
:: Grits teeth. ::   CO: Yes, Ma'am.   :: Walks toward turbolift. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Watches course carefully as the probe closes in on their position. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: When we are along side, engage the tractor beam so OPS/SO can run scans on it

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles as she hear her XO and thinks... ::  Self:  Sorry, Sam.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: The Captain will be glad to hear it, Mr. Tomari.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Probe overtakes the Vesuvius and the two "vessels" match course and speed

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her chair and takes her seat. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Battery power? It has a sustainable matter/antimatter engine. 12 hours at warp 9.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Increases speed to match the probe, keeping a close eye on the little bugger. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: If it's running off batteries, it has been traveling quite a while.

XO Kelson says:
:: Hits combadge. ::   *CNS* Kelson to Counselor Shirley.  I am on my way to your office for my...   :: Clears throat… ::   …psyche evaluation.

OPS Chaser says:
CTO: Ma'am suggest isolation if we beam it aboar-rd, medical should be available for the occupant.

TO Russ Horn says:
:: Taps the console. ::   CTO: Tractor beam engaged.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Initiates scans. ::

CNS Shirley says:
*XO*: Alright Sir.

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Thank you. Good job

CTO Horn says:
OPS/SO: She is all yours for scans

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Counselor's office...

SO Lane says:
CTO: Got it.

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits turbolift and heads toward office. ::

XO Kelson ::rings chime on Counselor's office:: (DoorChime.wav)

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/CSO:  What does the scan reveal?

SO Lane says:
:: Confines her scans to the probe's interior. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CSO: Then it seems we have a malfunction in the scanners...

CTO Horn says:
CO: Results coming in now ma'am

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Verifies federation class IX probe, notes serial number and registry. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Agreed.

CEO Tomari says:
Self: What else could go wrong...

SO Lane says:
Self: Hmmm, atmosphere negligible, heartbeat minimal.

CNS Shirley says:
Come In....   :: Sits at desk. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to a pretty ensign as he waits for Counselor Shirley. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  What do scans reveal?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the upper deck. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters office. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CSO: I'll get right on it…

CNS Shirley says:
XO:  Have a seat Sir....

CTO Horn says:
CO: Appears to be someone inside the probe

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am the r-registr-ry is from the Typhoon, Captain with Vulcan life signs, Could it be our Admir_ral?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods at CEO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO:  Cmdr, you have the bridge.   CTO:  I want you with me in the transporter room.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Runs a Level 4 diagnostic on sensor array. ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: Thank you, Counselor.   :: Takes seat. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the turbolift. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Yes Ma'am

CSO Trelan says:
:: Moves down to the command deck. :: CO: Aye.

CTO Horn says:
TO: You have tactical

CNS Shirley says:
XO: This shouldn't take long....

Host CO Royce says:
Turbolift:  Deck 12.

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows the CO. ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: I am at your service, Counselor.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Must be something important to have arranged this type of transportation

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits on Deck 12 and goes to sickbay for a med kit. ::   CTO:  Yes, it must be.

SO Lane says:
OPS: Lt., can you get a lock on that probe yet?

CTO Horn says:
:: Continues to follow the CO. ::

CNS Shirley says:
XO:  Is there any chance that you see things that are really not there?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits Sickbay and heads towards the turbolift. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::   Turbolift:  Transporter Room 1

OPS Chaser says:
SO: Yes, the r-registr-r y is fr-rom the Typhoon.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits turbolift and goes to Transporter Room 1. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows right behind the CO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters Transporter Room 1. ::   *CSO* Royce to Trelan

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan here.

OPS Chaser says:
SO: I told the Captain, I think it could be Admir-ral Taylor-r.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Checks heading to see where exactly they are heading. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Raises eyebrows. ::   CNS: Nice question to start out with, Lt.   :: Smiles. ::   I have not noticed that I have been seeing things that were not there, no.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO*:  Have the tractor beam removed and have OPS beam it to Transporter Room 1.

CTO Horn says:
:: Dismisses the crewman on duty in the transporter room. ::

SO Lane says:
OPS: Well the readings match him.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Locks in on the combadge signal. ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Aye, ma'am.

XO Kelson says:
CNS: But how would I know for sure?   :: Smiles again. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: If you will, Lieutenant?

Host CO Royce says:
CTO: When the probe is beamed aboard, please open it.

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Aye, Sir-r.   :: Locks on and transports the probe to Transporter Room
One. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Would you like the doors locked?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Probe is beamed aboard the USS Vesuvius...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes out the medical tricorder. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Please...as a precaution

CNS Shirley says:
XO: That is good to hear…but you would know if you go after it, and it was not there you would know....

CTO Horn says:
:: Walks over to the probe and looks at the readings displayed on the external panel. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Steps up to the PADD. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Readies the medical tricorder. ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: In that case, I stand by my first statement.  Is there some reason for your question or is it just standard?

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Secure the door. Authorization Horn 45 beta Sammie

CTO Horn says:
:: Hits a couple of buttons on the panel. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Is the probe aboard?

CNS Shirley says:
XO:  It is just something I found out to ask because of another officer at one time....

CTO Horn says:
CO: Readings show on life form

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods in understanding. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Open the casing

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes view screen to full front view. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Returns to scanning the area for any more probes or ships. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Hits a button and the casing begins to open up. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The casing is opened and a short, stocky Vulcan dressed in a black uniform with a black comm badge sits up, the breathing mask still on his face.

CNS Shirley says:
XO: And I do know you are very deeply in love...with someone...And everything is fine...

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Resume course to Oberon Station, warp seven.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Begins to operate the medical tricorder. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Probe is aboard Sir.
 
Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CTO:  Readings are good…Now to remove the life support mask.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Yes ma’am

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Aye Sir.

CTO Horn says:
:: Begins to disentangle the life support from the occupant. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The figure in black removes his breathing mask to reveal Admiral Taylor in a strange black uniform.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Surprised... ::   ADM:  Admiral Taylor...

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Slows speed to Warp 7 and resumes course to Oberon Station. ::

CNS Shirley says:
XO: Everything is fine…And you can return to duty.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises the Vulcan salute. ::   ADM:  I didn't realize it was you in here

XO Kelson says:
CNS: You can tell all that just by me being here, eh?  You empaths are very astute when it comes to feelings.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO/CTO:  My apologies on the manner of my arrival.  I am not here.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to CTO to unlock the doors. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Notices the uniform on the Admiral and recognizes it. ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Understood, Admiral.  What have you for me?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Begins to pace, awaiting word from the Captain. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CEO: Everything looks back to normal on this end…Looks like our little problem is gone.

XO Kelson says:
CNS: That was the easiest evaluation I've ever had, Counselor.  Anytime you need me to do it again...   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Release lock on door Authorization Horn 45 beta Sammie

CEO Tomari says:
FCO: It appears so. Let's hope it doesn't come back.   :: Smiling. ::

CNS Shirley says:
XO: Yes it was easy...have a good day

XO Kelson says:
:: Gets up to leave. ::

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Estimated time to Oberon Station?

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Please stand guard outside the transporter room, Cmdr.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  Only the CO of the Typhoon knows that I am not on Oberon Station.  Captain, I must insist on something.   :: Reaches to his side and produces a small ceremonial dagger. ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: You too, Ms. Shirley.   :: Exits into corridor. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO/ADM: May I also assume that the Admiral is officially not here?

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  That is correct.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Smiles. ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Now...what was I so worried about?  And love?  She got that right enough...

Host ADM Taylor says:
CTO:  You are correct.   

OPS Chaser says:
:: Shifts her tail in her seat. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: 1.3 hours if we maintain Warp 7 Sir.

SO Lane says:
:: Wonders what and who is inside that probe. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Understood.   :: Exits the Transporter room and stands outside keeping everybody out. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::   FCO: Thank you.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns her attention back to the Admiral. ::   ADM:  Now, sir, we are alone.  What can I assist you with?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
Self: Hopefully we'll get to maintain speed this time.

XO Kelson says:
:: Heads back to turbolift and bridge. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters bridge. ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Report, Commander Trelan.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wonders where the Typhoon is, wonders if she is running cloaked, hopes Lane is running tachyons. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Sees Sam and smiles. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Draws the dagger against the palm of his hand, letting a small amount of green blood drop to the floor and hands the dagger to the CO. ::   CO:  I apologize in advance.   :: Draws phaser and levels it at the CO. ::   I must insist.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: The captain is in transporter room one. We beamed the probe there. We were reading a Vulcan life sign. We have resumed course to Oberon Station at warp seven. ETA is 1.3 hours.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Surprised. ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Vulcan, eh?  Any idea who it is?

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Waits for the CO to comply. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: No sir.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I'm waiting for her to report in now.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes the Dagger and draws it against her palm drawing blood. ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, at least we are on our way to Oberon Station.   :: Takes seat in command. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Watches the blood drop to the floor and remain blood, then holsters his phaser. ::   CO:  Again, I apologize.

CTO Horn says:
:: Continues to stand guard. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods. ::   XO: Yes, sir.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes a seat in the XO's usual spot. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   ADM:  There is a reason for you to be checking to make sure I am who I am.  Do we have Founder infiltration?

CNS Shirley says:
:: Types in the PADD the report on the XO. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Completes her manifests and sends them priority one to Oberon station. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  I believe so.  Unfortunately, he is masquerading as me.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   ADM:  Perhaps the same person who sent the Vesuvius a message when we were enroute Earth?

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  I believe that a second wave of Jem'Hadar may be attempting entrance to the Alpha quadrant through an artificial wormhole...

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  And only a very few officers even know of that incident.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Artificial?  I thought those were extremely unstable.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  So you see, we have a serious problem.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   ADM:  Yes sir...we do.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Lowers voice. ::   XO: Sam, I have a question to ask you.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  Two days from now, intelligence will capture me and reveal me as a changeling, thus removing my ability to act openly.  I...need your help...

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Go ahead, Dru...   :: Leans over toward Dru. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Continues her scans, a boring part of her duty. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I want you to be my best man.

Host ADM Taylor says:
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