USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Mission Summary:

Previously on the USS Vesuvius, the crew found themselves in contact with a form of metaphasic radiation that altered their personalities.

As the investigation into the cause continued, it was found that an energy being was exploring physical form and exploring emotions.

Their current assignment takes them to the fringe of Klingon and Romulan space to investigate reports of a cloud of metryon gas that seems to be affecting those that come into contact with it.

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XO Kelson says:
:: At command ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: At station monitoring power ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Walks around sickbay ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: In her Ready Room filing reports and various other paperwork... ::

CSO Lane says:
:: At her station going over the new orders and bringing up the charts on the sector ::

XO Kelson says:
All: Reports...all stations.

CEO McGregor says:
:: In Main Engineering ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Notices Mac not at engineering console ::

FCO Horn says:
:: At Flight station on the bridge ::

TO Horn says:
:: At TAC 1 ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: All sensors operating nominally sir. All other science functions at one hundred per cent and steady.

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Kelson to McGregor...Mac, give me a report please...

XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Status report, Ensign Blade.

CMO Blade says:
*XO*:Everything seems fine, Sir.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Checking all systems ::

OPS Chaser says:
XO : Oper-rations r-repor-ts all power-r at optimum levels, Sir-r.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* The old girl is ready to go sir. All systems nominal

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Thank you Ms. Lane

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Thank you, Mac.  Kelson out.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Waits for the stations reports before she proceeds to speak with the science officer ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Sam and then returns to her work ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Thank you Lt. Chaser.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Finishes her paperwork and looks at a picture of her and Dru ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Opens a message to send to him later and begins... ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Commander Horn...how long until we reach the Sector?

CSO Lane says:
:: Wonders how long until they get to the Sector ::

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> :: Enters the bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Ends the message and files it in her personal file to be sent later... ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Doesn't thinks she wants to go near the Sector ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Begins checking all power distribution systems for proper alignment ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Steps towards the science console Lane is working at...then stands there ::   CSO: Lieutenant Lane. I have been ordered to work with you. Is there something specifically that you have in mind for me to work on...sir?

FCO Horn says:
XO: We will reach the Sector in 30 minutes Sir.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Commander.

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> FCO: You needed me Ma'am?

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Kelson to Captain.  All departments report in ready.  We are 30 minutes from the target Sector.

FCO Horn says:
Jankara: Cover for me for a few minutes.  I'm needed in the shuttle bay.   :: Gets up and exits the bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets up and moves to her window, looking out lost in thought... ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   CIV: Well for starters, I prefer Hope, but if you must be formal then ma'am will do.

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> :: sits down at Flight, glancing across to the OPS station ::

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*  Thank you, Commander.  Let me know when we arrive

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Long range sensors detect a large build up of metryon gas near the center of the sector.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Will do, Captain.  Kelson out.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Take science two and begin scanning for signs of that cloud.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Understood ma'am.

FCO Horn says:
:: Orders the turbolift to Shuttle Bay 1 ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Proceeds to science two ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Checks the long range scanners ::   XO: Commander, I have something on the Long Range Sensors.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Routes backup power to the sensor array ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks up from roster reports ::   CSO: What is it, Ms. Lane?

CSO Lane says:
XO: A large buildup of Metryon gas near the center of the sector.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Can you confirm the readings?

Host Susan says:
ACTION: OPS receives an incoming transmission.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Thank you...   <Jankara>: Set a course for that cloud, Commander Horn.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Blinks...at the CSO... looks at the console ::

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Incoming tr-ransmission, Sir-r.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sends the coordinates to the helm ::   FCO: You have the coordinates.

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> XO: Aye Sir.   :: Wonders if she's starting to look like Cmdr. Horn ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Opens the channel ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Audio or visual?

FCO Horn says:
:: Enters the shuttle bay ::   Michaels: This had better be important.

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: Confirmed ma'am. The metryon cloud is as you've stated.

OPS Chaser says:
XO:  Visual, Sir-r.

XO Kelson says:
Operations: On screen...

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> CSO: Aye, Ma'am.  Coordinates entered.

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to T’Lara ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Puts the message on screen and nods to the XO ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Leans forward in seat to get ready for message ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Runs fingers over the console looking over the readings ::

Host Command says:
<Command> COMM: USS Vesuvius:  Commander, we have restored contact with the USS Nobel, which is currently on a diplomatic assignment and was temporarily under radio silence.

FCO Horn says:
<Michaels> FCO: I thought you might want to see this.

Host Command says:
COMM:  USS Vesuvius:  The two missing shuttles were assigned to the Nobel and each carried a 4 man compliment.

FCO Horn says:
<Michaels> :: Leads her into a shuttle ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries to raise an eyebrow like the Captain does at the screen ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods at the information ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks at the diagnostic results on the shuttle's console ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns from her window and looks at the picture again... ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Notices a slight temperature rise in the port nacelle ::

FCO Horn says:
Michaels: When did this happen?

CSO Lane says:
:: Begins to compile data on the Metryon cloud ::   CIV: Collect anything you can on the composition of the cloud.

Host Command says:
COMM: USS Vesuvius: They forwarded an unusual transmission that they received after reporting the disappearance of the shuttles and going to radio silence.   :: Transmits the video message ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Commander I have a slight temperature rise in the port nacelle

OPS Chaser says:
:: Begins telemetry scans for shuttle ion trails ::

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> :: Watches their route very carefully, in case the cloud changes
course ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Reason unknown

Host Command says:
COMM: USS Vesuvius:  Commander, what is your progress in locating the gas cloud?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her couch and takes a seat picking up a book ::

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Keep an eye on it, Mac.  Let me know if it worsens.  Kelson out.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Nods to Lane ::   CSO: I will get to it now ma'am.   :: Turns attention to the composition of the cloud. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Aye sir

FCO Horn says:
<Michaels> FCO: While the command staff was fighting the...uh...Penguins Ma'am.

Host Command says:
ACTION: OPS detects two fading ion trails leading into the gas cloud.

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Command: We have located the cloud in the middle of our target sector and are proceeding toward it.

FCO Horn says:
Michaels: Okay, well, correct the imbalance if you can.  Just be careful...if you need help, contact engineering.

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Sir-r, I have two faint ion tr-rails leading into the cloud.

XO Kelson says:
Operations: Can you track their course?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears a message coming in on her computer and moves to her desk to access it ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees the message is from her CTO... ::

Host Command says:
COMM: Vesuvius: Excellent Commander, keep us appraised of your progress.  Command out.

FCO Horn says:
<Michaels> FCO: Aye Ma'am.   :: Sets to work ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to screen as it changes to Starfleet insignia ::

XO Kelson says:
Operations: Bring the cloud on screen, Lt. Chaser.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: I'm getting metryon gases, some plasma, anything else you can isolate?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pulls the screen around for a full shot of the cloud ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Exits the shuttle bay and heads to the bridge ::   Self: Called all the way down here for a minor imbalance in a shuttle that isn't even going to be used anytime soon.  I've got to teach him how to file a report.

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: Ion gas.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Notes a fluctuating power reading from Sickbay ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: This could be from those missing shuttles.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Kelson to Captain.  We have received information from Command.  Would you like to view it out here or have it sent to your Ready Room?

OPS Chaser says:
*CMO*: Doctor-r I am r-reading a fluctuating patter-rn on biobed one, please advise.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Send it to my Ready Room please.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: We need more data. Keep scanning.

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: It's quite possible. However, you would think the pilots of those shuttles would have maneuvered away from the metryon cloud.

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

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* And when you have a moment, please come to my Ready Room

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> :: Sees a report from Shuttle bay 3 and loads it onto a PADD for the FCO ::

CMO Blade says:
*OPS*:Right, Lt.   :: Checks biobed one with a tricorder ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: They may of tried but were caught somehow.

OPS Chaser says:
XO : Sir-r, the ion tr-rails end at the r-rim of the cloud, no ability to tr-rack them after-r that, Commander-r.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Biobed one begins to vibrate and seems to be pulling away from the wall as if coming alive.

XO Kelson says:
Operations: Very good, Lt.  Also, send the video we received from Command to the Captain's Ready Room.

FCO Horn says:
:: Enters the Turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Thinks ::   CSO: Or...maybe there was an attacked and they went into the cloud to hide from the enemy. 

Host CO Royce says:
:: Waiting for the video to come to her Ready Room ::

CMO Blade says:
Self: What?

FCO Horn says:
:: Enters the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Turns to see Commander Horn enter bridge ::
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OPS Chaser says:
:: Cues up the video message and send it to the CO's console ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Anything is possible at this point.

FCO Horn says:
<Jankara> :: Stands up and holds the PADD out to the FCO ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at the scans...curious if they can detect any signs of another vessel in the region ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the video message arrive and accesses it ::

CMO Blade says:
*XO*:Biobed one is floating, Sir.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The science console begins to shake.

FCO Horn says:
:: Takes the PADD from J.J. and relieves her ::   Jankara: Thanks, see you next shift.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches the video as it begins to play ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Grabs the edges of her console ::   All: Something is happening!

XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Excuse me, Doctor?  Floating?  You haven't been testing a new potion down there, have you?

FCO Horn says:
:: Sits down and reads the PADD ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: All stop!

FCO Horn says:
:: Slows to all stop ::

CMO Blade says:
*XO*:No, Sir it is floating.

FCO Horn says:
XO: All stop sir.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Back away, Ms. Lane.  No need to get injured.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels the ship come to a stop ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, we are getting unknown activity on the bridge.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at the CSO's console ::   CSO: As an engineer...I'm quite concerned. Could be a serious hardware malfunction.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Doesn't like looking at the cloud on the screen and studies her panel ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: As the CO accesses the video, the screen changes to the appearance of a 20th century style colored television with a brown and beige doglike animal looking straight into the screen and holding up a cardboard sign that reads, "HELP!"

CSO Lane says:
:: Backs off from her console and heads over to science two ::

CMO Blade says:
*CEO* I need an Engineering team down in Sick Bay, CEO.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I see that...Seems there is some activity down in Medical as well.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow at the video message... ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CMO* On my way

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  What the bloody hell...?

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Can you identify anything on your panel that might explain the shaking?

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: Mind if I take a look at your console?

Host Susan says:
ACTION: In the background the CO can just make out the shape of a small birdlike creature running around the inside of the box they are in.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: That can wait. We can do everything from here.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Leaves Main Engineering for Sick Bay ::

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: I am uncertain if it was an internal or external source to the shaking.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Furrows her brows in confusion... ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Secondary science begins to shake as science one begins to come away from the wall.

TO Horn says:
::Scanning the surrounding area::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Peeks up at the view screen and then back down at her console ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* We have some strange activity out here, Captain.  I think you should come take a look.

TO Horn says:
:: Looks over to sciences ::   Out Loud: What the...

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*  What kind of activity, Commander?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters Sick Bay ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Get out of the way!   :: Pushes her back ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Moves from the science station ::   CSO: Since the science stations are the only ones shaking, I am presuming that an intelligent life form is trying to prevent us from performing our scans.

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves toward sciences ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Warp and Impulse engines go offline as several consoles in engineering begin to vibrate.

CEO McGregor says:
CMO: What's up Doc

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her eyebrow at the cartoon characters in the message ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks back to science one and tries to stop it from moving ::

CMO Blade says:
CEO: Look.   :: Points to floating biobed ::

CEO McGregor says:
Engineering team: You stay here I'm back to main Engineering   :: Runs off ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, I suggest we back off from these coordinates now!

XO Kelson says:
:: Pulls CSO away from science one ::   CSO: Do I have to make it an order?

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The CEO is hit by sparks raining from a light in the ceiling that appears to be shaking as the other reported equipment.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Leaves Sick Bay for engineering ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Move us away from the cloud, Commander.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Lane begins to change.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Covers his head ::   Self: In the name of Nessie

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Takes out her tricorder and scans the console she was pushed away from ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Glares at Sam ::   XO: Sam! I don't...   :: Feels funny ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* All heck is breaking loose out here, Captain.  Hard to explain...You need to see it first hand.   :: Holds on to CSO ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Commander I suggest we take all non essential systems off line

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns her attentions to the XO rising from her chair ::

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Make it so, Mac.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns off her computer ::   *XO*  On my way.   :: Stands and walks from her Ready Room ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Hope's hair turns gray, and she shrinks in height.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters into the bridge and looks to the back where the XO is with the CSO ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Oh my! I am feeling very strange. How are you feeling sonny?

XO Kelson says:
:: Eyes widen at change in Hope ::

TO Horn says:
:: Looks at the CSO ::   Out loud: What in the blue hell!!!

Host CO Royce says:
*CMO* Royce to Blade...medical emergency on the bridge

OPS Chaser says:		
:: Bounces up the to command level, cautiously pulling her weapon ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Taps his combadge ::   Computer: Take all secondary systems off line, all Holodecks and 10 forward

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Hope!  What is happening!

FCO Horn says:
:: Backs the ship away from the cloud ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks quickly to the back of the Bridge ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at the CSO...blinks ::   XO: Sir. I think Lieutenant Lane is getting...older. 

CEO McGregor says:
:: Makes his way to main Engineering ::

CMO Blade says:
*CO*:On my way.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Have you seen my little bird?   :: Looks around ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  T'Lara begins to change.  Her height shrinks suddenly, she loses her hair and her appearance changes to that of a short bald man.

OPS Chaser says:	
:: Bounces over and takes the CO's six ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Walks to turbolift ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Glares at CIV ::   CIV: Thanks for the update, Ensign!

CMO Blade says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   Computer: Bridge.

XO Kelson says:
:: Notices the change in T'Lara ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Ryan Horn is the next to change as he shrinks suddenly, his skin turning yellow and turning from skin to feathers.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to OPS ::   OPS:  Why are you away from your post Lieutenant?

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Uncertain how to react to what just happened to her ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Bends over ::   XO: Now sonny, where's my cane?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around as her crew changes... ::

Host CO Royce says:
All:  What the hell is going on?

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves CSO to chair so she can sit down ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* All non essential systems are off line sir

TO Horn says:
::Thinks, tweet, tweet ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Exits turbolift ::   All: What’s going on?

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am, the-re ar-re str-range happenings.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at the screen... ::   FCO: Position, Cmdr

XO Kelson says:
CO: It seems we are caught in the same problems that the shuttles had, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  I can see that.  It does not mean you can leave your station

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Sarah Horn begins to change:  She too shrinks in height, her features taking on that of a black and white feline.

FCO Horn says:
:: Senses the change in her husband and turns to see him flying over the Tactical console ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* We have damage all over the ship, consoles jerked off the wall, power conduits overloaded

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Uses tricorder to scan herself...looking for answers...frustrated ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Prepares a sedative ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits down and smiles as she sees her bird ::   TO: Come here Tweety.

TO Horn says:
:: Takes Flight ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stands tall and backs off though she thinks she should be protecting her Captain ::

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Keep her together, Mac.  It's time to earn your pay.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to Sam... ::   XO: That video message showed a coyote and a road-runner type bird

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Return to your station, Lieutenant

CMO Blade says:	
:: Walks to the CSO and administers hypo ::

CIV T’Lara says:
CO: Captain...unless you want to be next...I suggest you leave.

FCO Horn says:
CO: We are meow...   :: Sees the bird and starts stalking him ::

Host Susan says:
   ACTION:  The Sedative fails to take effect.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Earth creatures, Ma'am?

Host CO Royce says:
CIV: Too late, CIV.  I'm out here with the rest of you

CEO McGregor says:
:: Begins to reroute power to all functioning consoles and shuts down
non-functional ones ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO: So it seems.

CSO Lane says:
TO: Come to mother, Tweety.   :: Holds out her arms ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: It seems those who come in contact with the morphing consoles are affected the most.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to flight control ::

TO Horn says:
All: I taut I taw a puddy tat!!

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.   :: Slowly backs down to her station keeping an eye on the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves to tactical ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Blade begins to shrink, his skin turning to black feathers as he takes on the features of a duck.

Host CO Royce says:
XO: Great...then...

FCO Horn says:
All: Sufferin' succotash, it's a bird!

CSO Lane says:
TO: Is that bad old puddy tat around?

CMO Blade says:
ALL: You're despicable.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Stutters, before pulling a shot gun out of no where ::   CO: Huh, huh. This is wabbit season.

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Take over flight control and move the ship away from the cloud

XO Kelson says:	
:: Locks out all weapons functions to XO level or higher ::

TO Horn says:
All: I did, I did, I did saw a puddy tat.

OPS Chaser says:	
:: Attempts to lock out the main computer ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir what is happening? We have systems all over the ship going down

CSO Lane says:
TO: Mother will protect you, Tweety.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Kelson begins to change, his hair turning red and a long beard and mustache growing quickly.

XO Kelson says:
CO: This is worse than the alien presence, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:	
Computer: Transfer all controls to my voice command

CMO Blade says:
CIV: Duck season, FIRE!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at Sam ::   XO:  Sam...you're infected

XO Kelson says:
CO: I mean, great horny toads, what's the matter here!

Host CO Royce says:
Computer: Nullify all weapons

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  All Vesuvius weapons cease to function, cartoon weapons continue to fire… however cause no physical damage to personnel and equipment.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Taps combadge ::   Bridge: If we don't move outta here now we won't have enough engine left to move

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Turns shot gun to the CMO ::   CMO: Well wudda ya know. Yer a duck!
:: Shoots at the CMO ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Chases the TO around the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: I am no such gal darn thing, Ma'am.  Now where's that rabbit...I hate that rabbit...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls as the fur on her neck stands up  ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looses one of his secondary consoles ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Feels his beak spin and stops it ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks over to XO seat and grabs his hidden prize ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Gets up and chases the FCO hitting her on the head with her cane ::
FCO: Take that you bad old puddy tat!

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Attempt to lock out controls overridden when all controls are transferred to the CO's voice command.

FCO Horn says:
:: Sees the beautiful blue cat ::   OPS: Hey gorgeous, goin' my way?

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes six gun ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the turbo lift ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Laughs ::   CMO: Hu hu hu...I'm havin' duck fer dinner.   :: Runs at the CMO with shotgun in hand ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: Yeah, take that you bad ol' puddy tat.

FCO Horn says:
:: Goes stiff and falls to the ground from the CSO's hit ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   *CEO*  What's your status

XO Kelson says:	
All: YEEHAW!   :: Starts to fire six-gun in the air ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Grips her kut'luch tightly and hisses ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Works on the main console, so that he can have main engine control ::

OPS Chaser says:	
:: Hits the deck with the gunfire ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The CO begins to shrink and split into two beings.

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* We have engines Captain, I cannot guarantee for how long

Host CO Royce says:
Self:   Oi

CSO Lane says:
:: Grabs Tweety's wing and pulls him behind her ::   TO: There, there precious.

Host CO Royce says:
*CEO* I'm afraid I'm infected, Chief.  If you don't change into some character...you have to find a cure and get the ship away from this area

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Hey there little lady...you haven't seen a high-flutin' rabbit runnin' around here have ya?

CSO Lane says:
:: Continues to watch the FCO ::   FCO: Bad, bad!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Uses her console for cover and peeks out ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Taps combadge ::   *CO* McGregor to Royce acknowledge

CMO Blade says:
CIV: You're despicable.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius begins to be drawn into the cloud, and as it does, the unchanged crew see changes happening to the ship itself.

FCO Horn says:
:: Sits up and rubs her head ::   Self: Sufferin' succotash, what did she do that for?

CSO Lane says:
:: Stops at looks at the XO ::   XO: Rabbit?  No, but shoot that puddy tat will ya?

CEO McGregor says:
Self: In the name of Nessie, what the devil’s going on here

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Surely, Ma'am.   :: Tips imaginary hat ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Hears the CSO and dives behind the CMO ::

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Bring the ship full about, full impulse

XO Kelson says:
:: Turns to FCO ::   FCO: Now where’s that cat...

CMO Blade says:
:: Walks over to FCO's chair and pushes a button ::   Self: Ooh what does this button do?

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits down exhausted ::   All: Lands sakes!

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to hum "She'll be coming' round the mountain" ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Debates whether to assume command ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Reloads his gun ::   CMO: Now wait right here duck. I have to load my gun.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Chaser begins to change, her fur becomes bright pink skin and she begins to stutter.

FCO Horn says:
:: Eyes the TO careful not to be seen by the XO ::

OPS Chaser says:
Computer: Send priority one emergency message to Star fleet command…pr-rio-r-irty  emer-rgency Star-r

CSO Lane says:
TO: Tweety, come and sit with mother.   :: Motions him over ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks over at Chaser ::   OPS: You sure look like a feline critter to me...Are ya or aren't ya?

CMO Blade says:
CIV: It's wabbit season.

CIV T’Lara says:
CMO: You said duck season.

XO Kelson says:
:: Sees the change ::

CMO Blade says:
ALL: Wabbit season.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sees herself in the turbolift with someone else that looks like her... ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Makes his way to the Battle Bridge, to see if he can pilot the ship from there ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: You ain't no feline...your a slop-eatin' varmint of a pig!

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Hello there... my... you're handsome

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Transfer secondary power to the Battle Bridge

Host Susan says:
ACTION: McGregor’s voice becomes more metallic as his hair turns into a helmet and he shrinks into a small form with feet nearly as large as the rest of him.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls at the XO ::

Host CO Royce says:
Self2: Why thank you, sir.  You look smashing yourself...

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks around for FCO ::

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Well...where are we and how do we get out?

CEO McGregor says:
Self: I see I need an alien eliminator

OPS Chaser says:
:: Folds her arms across her chest, and contemplates suicide ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Here, kitty, kitty, kitty...just want to pet your little fur...   :: Whispers ::   Varmint...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters the battle bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
Self2:  I'm not sure...this isn't an elevator...there are no buttons to push

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits there fanning herself ::   All: Well this is fine mess!

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Aims shotgun at CMO ::   CMO: Duck season!

FCO Horn says:
:: Dives at the TO ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The warp core turns into a device that looks like a billows pump and the crew in engineering turn into cave beats bred for working the pumps.

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Transfer helm control to the Battle Bridge, I must return to my beloved Mars

XO Kelson says:	
:: Sees the FCO dive at TO ::   FCO: There's the varmint!   :: Shoots six-gun at FCO ::

CMO Blade says:
CIV: Wabbit season!

TO Horn says:
:: Jumps and watches the puddy tat slam into a wall ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees the FCO dive at her Tweety ::   FCO: Leave my bird alone!   :: Hits her again ::

FCO Horn says:	
:: Hits the wall head first barely dodging the flying bullets ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Is beaten senseless by the old woman ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: Gal- dangit...missed it.

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Let me get on your shoulders...maybe we can reach something that will get us out of here...

CMO Blade says:
CSO: Need this?   :: Hand her a broom ::

XO Kelson says:
Self: I'd rather be eatin' rabbit stew anyway...

CSO Lane says:
:: Whacks her again and again ::   FCO: Take that, and that, and that!

Host CO Royce says:
Self2:  Okay...   :: Bends down and allows Self to climb on her
shoulders... ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Sits at the Helm of the Battle Bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: In a strained voice... ::   Self2:  Can you see anything?

XO Kelson says:
CSO: You get 'me, Missy!  Yeehaw!

CSO Lane says:
:: Titters at Sam ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: In a strained voice as if trying to balance and talk at the same time is difficult... ::   Self:  No...nothin'-n-n-n-n....

Host CO Royce says:
:: Falls off shoulders of Self2 ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Begins to push buttons to try and move the ship away from the cloud ::

Host Susan says:
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