USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Episode 8

A Pretty Package With A Mystery...

The gallant crew of the U.S.S. Vesuvius was enroute to Gamma Trianguli VI for some much needed shoreleave when they were rerouted to met with the U.S.S. Sequoia for a transference of Corophizine. Once the transfer was complete the U.S.S. Vesuvius then set a course to Sarius III.

Shortly after the medication was delivered to Sarius III, the U.S.S. Vesuvius received an automated distress call from a Bajoran ship. The Captain of this ship was very uncooperative refusing aid from the Vesuvius.

When the U.S.S. Vesuvius  was about to depart, a Bird of Prey de-cloaked firing on the Bajoran ship again. The Captain then decided it was time to ask for help. After aid was given, the Captain collapsed and was transferred to Sick Bay.

He regained consciousness and it was discovered he was wanted by many for crimes against the Bajoran people.  By order of Starfleet Command he is being held in the brig awaiting transference to Starbase 64 near Sarius III.

A switching device, used by the Bajoran ship Captain was secured and the CSO is currently looking at the two, silver-shaped balls.  Upon closer inspection, one of the balls opened as a light mist emerged then disappeared.

Meanwhile, the Vesuvius is about 6 hours from returning to Sarius III.  Sarius III has not answered any hails from the Vesuvius…

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Host XO Horn says:
:: On bridge ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: On route to science department containment of a switching device ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: At Flight Control ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: On the bridge at the tactical station ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Walking around sickbay ::

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: ETA to planet?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CSO faints as the mist disappears

Host CO Kelson says:
*CSO* Hope...I'm almost there.  Please respond...

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Checks long range sensors ::

OPS Naug says:
:: Just finishing sending Starfleet an update of our situation and advising them that we will be checking the planet first before going to Starbase ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Checks her console ::   FCO: We are approximately 6 hours out at present speed.

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Thank you

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Anything on sensors?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Enters containment area ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Sees collapsed CSO ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Nothing unusual so far Commander.

OPS Naug says:
XO: I'm continuing hailing them and as soon as we get in range I should have something from the sensors

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Glad to hear it

Host CO Kelson says:
Guard: Drop the shields!

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Understood

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  I'll keep checking.  :grins::

Host Guard says:
CO: Sir, the CSO strictly forbade my dropping the restraining field!

CMO Peters says:
:: Cleans up from the last patient she saw ::

Host Guard says:
:: Turns as sees the CSO on the floor ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: I am sure you will   :: Smiles ::

OPS Naug says:
:: Looks over at the FCO ::   FCO: You asked me earlier if I knew Hamlet, I have the complete Klingon text in my quarters, and love it

Host CO Kelson says:
Guard: Do you think my orders will supercede hers?  Or do you need a refresher course in the Command structure?

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Wonders what this Hamlet is of which OPS speaks ::

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  Another amber light is seen flashing on OPS' console

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Big grin ::   OPS: It's one of my favorites.

Host XO Horn says:
*CMO*: The virus that affected the planet, does it have any unusual side effects that would cause them not to answer our hails?

OPS Naug says:
:: Sees the light and speaks to himself ::   Self: What now?   :: Runs a check to see what it is ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*CMO*: Captain to Peters.  Our CSO is unconscious.  Report to my position immediately.

Host Guard says:
:: Looks sheepishly at the CO and stutters... ::   CO: Yes, sir...right away, sir...   :: Lowers the restraining field ::

CMO Peters says:
*XO*: I doubt it sir

CMO Peters says:
*CO*: Peters here, where are you?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves quickly to Hope ::   Guard: Thank you...

Host CO Kelson says:
*CMO* I'm in the containment room with the switching device.  Lt. Commander Lane has collapsed.

CMO Peters says:
:: Grabs a med kit and leaves sickbay ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Checks for a pulse ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: To nobody in particular ::   All: What are we going to do for 6 hours?

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Checks sensors again ::

OPS Naug says:
*Engineering*: I'm still having problems out of the computer core, what is the status with it

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Adjusts her course slightly.  Two reports come across her console.  Repair teams on the shuttles have completed their overhauls.  She makes sure that Engineering has been carbon copied ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Guard: Did you see anything unusual?

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  A strange glow is seen on the CSO's unconscious face

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Blinks at what has to be an optical illusion ::

Host Guard says:
CO: No sir, nothing unusual...but I had my back turned taking care of a few things…

OPS Naug says:
:: Reroutes to compensate the power lost from the computer drain ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Rushes down the corridor to the Turbolift ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods at guard ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: I'd suggest we put the ship on automatic and go and have a party in the holodeck, but since that suggestion would get shot down, I won't mention it.
:: Grins and winks at the Cmdr before turning back to her console ::

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  The amber light changes to green

Host CO Kelson says:
Self: I must be seeing things...What is this glow?

OPS Naug says:
<Engineering>*OPS*: Sorry about that we had to shut part of it down for a sec. to run some checks, it should be fine now

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: And what type of party would you suggest   :: Afraid of the answer ::

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  The CSO's face returns to normal

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Mischief on her face she turns once again ::   XO: We could do Hamlet in Klingon.   :: Laughs ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks around to the lighting to see if a trick was played ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Enters where the CO and CSO are and looks around ::

OPS Naug says:
:: Satisfied with that he cuts communications ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Looks up "Hamlet" in the database just out of curiosity ::

OPS Naug says:
FCO: I would up to that

CMO Peters says:
CO: What happened sir?

OPS Naug says:
FCO: You don't truly appreciate it until you here it in Klingon

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: You call that a party? A party would be if we do it in our underwear

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  You could even be the Queen Sir.   :: Chuckles ::   OPS: Seriously you know we should stage the play.  I wonder if we would get any takers.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Shudders ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  A toga party would be more fun though.

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: When I arrived, she was unconscious.  The guard has no idea what happened.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves back so doc can take a look ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Looks up "toga party" in the database ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Looks confused ::

Host XO Horn says:
All: I think "A Midsummer’s night Dream" might be more fun to do.

OPS Naug says:
:: Leans a little closer to her ::   FCO: Maybe whenever we get some time we can get together and plan it

CMO Peters says:
:: Moves over to the CSO and scans her ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Leans a bit too ::   OPS: I'm game if you are.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Clears her throat loudly ::

OPS Naug says:
:: Smiling ::   FCO: How are you on your Klingon

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: We should see if that play is in Andorian.  You'd have to wear antennae though.

CSO Lane says:
:: Moans softly ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Turns to the CTO hearing her clear her throat ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Shakes her head and goes back to watching the sensor readings ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Looks over the scans ::   CO: Things look ok

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: It's getting better.  Do you know Korack?   :: Reaches under her tunic and pulls out his house emblem ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Shows it to Naug ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Is anything wrong?

OPS Naug says:
OPS: Not really, it's hard enough to learn this English the humans speak

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves to examine the box and spheres ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  I think your crew is overly casual when on duty.

Host Guard says:
ACTION: The CTO's panel indicates a ship nearby, but the reading disappears as quickly as it appeared...

OPS Naug says:
:: Takes a look at it admiring  it ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Something on her panel catches her eye ::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: You know they do make their language more difficult then it really is.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Sees nothing now.  Looks over the sensor log for the last few minutes ::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: He took me into his house a couple years back.  I was friends with several members of his house when I was in the academy.

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Casual yes. There is nothing wrong with talking, now is there?

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: I wonder if something happened with the device.  She said something happened before cutting out.

CSO Lane says:
:: Moans again, this time louder ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: It's distracting.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: The logs confirm that there was briefly something there ::

OPS Naug says:
FCO: I see

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  The red alert klaxons begin to sound throughout the ship

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Picks up tricorder Hope was using ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: A ship was momentarily on sensors and nearby.

CMO Peters says:
CO: Could be sir,   CSO: Wake up Cmdr

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Hears the Klaxons and turns her attention back to her console ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: In a stern voice ::   CTO: Well I am not going to apologize for their behavior.

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO*: Kelson to Horn.  Report...

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  Nor should you.  It's merely my opinion.

OPS Naug says:
:: Goes over his console at the sound of the klaxons, and makes sure all key systems are locked out and secure ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Watches sensors to see if the ship reappears ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Hears the Alert ::   CTO: What is it?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Listens a bit to the conversation behind her and shrugs ::

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: Stand by. We are finding out now

Host Guard says:
ACTION: The red alert klaxons cease as suddenly as it began

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Plots evasive maneuvers just in case ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: I'm not sure.  There was a ship but the readings were to quick to identify it.  I'm looking for it now.

OPS Naug says:
:: Runs through everything to find out what set the red alert off ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Opens her eyes slowly and looks around ::   All: What happened?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks at readings on the tricorder ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Hears the Alert going off ::   CTO: Understood. Any reason for the Alert to go off?

CMO Peters says:
CO: She’s awake

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves to Hope's side ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sam? What are you doing here?

CMO Peters says:
:: Moves back and gives the CO and CSO some space ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Red alert is automatic under certain circumstances.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Slowly Hope...Take it easy.

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Anything to report?

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits up with help ::   CO: What happened?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I came when you contacted me.  After the first response, you didn't answer the hails.

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Thanks, Doc.   :: Smiles ::

CMO Peters says:
CO: She looks ok sir, sir, did you want me to stick around?

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Not if you have other duties to attend to.

Host XO Horn says:
:: Waits for the OPS to answer ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: I remember something...I was examining the silver balls, when one...
:: Pauses ::   Sam, one of them broke in two.

OPS Naug says:
:: Finds the problem ::   XO: I have found out why red alert sounded, you can ease your mind

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Continues checking sensor readings ::

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: What is the reason

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Broke in two?  They look fine to me.

CMO Peters says:
:: Tries to think up some duties to get her out of there ::   CSO: Take it easy, and I would like to see you later, just to make sure everything is ok   :: Heads out ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Looks at OPS ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Begins to tap her foot ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: It has to do with the computer malfunction we have been having for the last couple of hours, engineering tells me they don't know what is causing it but say they are doing everything they canto fix it

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: I'll make sure she sees you later...

CSO Lane says:
CO: I tell you, one of the balls broke in my hand.   :: Gets to her feet and moves to the box to see ::

CTO Kyrron says:
OPS: What other systems are affected?

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Stupid question, but when was I going to be notified about the 'computer malfunctions'?

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to the CMO as she leaves ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Sir, when we went to red alert all our weapons were charged.  This malfunction could have serious consequences.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves to look at them himself ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Heads back to sickbay, a little more confused ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: I agree

OPS Naug says:
XO: It was only minor I didn't foresee it going to this extreme ma’am, sorry for the miscommunication

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Wonders if the sensor blip was a malfunction as well ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Look, here.   :: Shows the Captain the ball ::   See, it's in two pieces.

OPS Naug says:
XO: But right now as it stands, replicators and a few minor systems have only been effected until know

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: And nothing was inside when it broke apart?

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: I guess you have to be re-educated on communication protocols then

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Winces at the Commanders last statement ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: Yes ma’am

CSO Lane says:
CO: There was this vapor escaping from it for a brief second. I could have imagined it I guess.

Host Guard says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius suddenly drops to impulse power...

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: I would like a full report on my desk before your shift is over

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Thinks that so far weapons, shields and possibly sensors have been affected directly or otherwise ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Reads over the CSO's scans while she walks ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Feeling uneasy ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: Understood

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: Captain, apparently we are having some computer problems

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Feels the ship power down ::

OPS Naug says:
FCO: You didn't do that did you

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, something made you collapse.  And there was something else too...but I may have imagined it.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to look at Sam ::   CO: What else?

Host Guard says:
ACTION: The CSO's face goes blank a moment as the glow returns briefly...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Fingers flying over the console ::   OPS:  No I didn't.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  Cmdr we have dropped from warp.  I have no explanation of it at this moment.

Host Guard says:
ACTION:  The CSO's face returns to normal

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Hope?  Did you just feel anything?

OPS Naug says:
XO: Sir I would advised shutting down the core and running everything off the secondary core

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Understood   :: Looks at Mr. Naug when she says this ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  If it wouldn't put a strain on our already malfunctioning computer I'd recommend red alert.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Feel anything? No, I'm a little dizzy from the fall I guess, but I'm fine otherwise.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I keep seeing your face glow.  Sounds crazy doesn't it?  But it's twice now...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Shaking her head ::   XO: I'm not finding anything wrong with the engines…
:: Looks to Naug for confirmation ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: It would only take a few moments to set it up,  that way it can be shutdown so engineering go tear into it

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Red Alert might be a little extreme. Just remain at Yellow for now.

OPS Naug says:
FCO/XO: Part of the computer malfunction

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Could you guarantee that these malfunctions would cease?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves them both to seats outside containment area ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   CO: Why Sam Kelson, you know I always glow when you're close to me.

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Yes Commander.   :: Isn't happy about it ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Fingers still flying over the console trying to reestablish warp ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Checks short-range sensors even though she doesn't trust them anymore ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Enters Sickbay and disappears into her office ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: I can't be 100% sure, but my reading tells me that it is localized to the one core

CSO Lane says:
:: Takes a seat still smiling ::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: Possible, but it's more than a malfunction I would think…it's becoming too wide spread.

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Understood. Then do it.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: But I've never seen you change color before.   :: Smiles ::

OPS Naug says:
*Engineering*: Prepare for primary core shutdown on my mark

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: Due to computer problems, we are switching to the secondary core until the problem is resolved

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Commander, as far as I can tell sensors are working and that ship we briefly detected probably does exist.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Change color? You mean blush right?

CMO Peters says:
:: Compares the CSO's latest scans with some in her file ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Once the other core is up, do a complete sweep and find out

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO*: Thank you, Commander.  Keep me informed.  Does this slow our progress to Sarius III?

OPS Naug says:
:: Starts up rerouting all ship functions and shutting down minor systems in the secondary computer core ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Nods and waits ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The ship suddenly returns to warp

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: Unknown at this point. Once the secondary core is up I will be able to advise you on that

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: No, I mean "glow in the dark".  A type of radiant light.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Feels the ship jump back into warp ::   XO: We have resumed warp speed Ma'am.

OPS Naug says:
:: Sees everything is running in the secondary core and running smoothly ::
*Engineering*: Shutdown the primary core and get it fixed and quick

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO*: Understood.  Kelson out.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Oh stop that Sam. You're teasing me.

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Did you do it or the computer?

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Starts a full sensor sweep ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Besides, I think you're needed on the bridge at the moment. Go on, I'm fine.

OPS Naug says:
XO: Everything has been rerouted and minor systems shutdown, and engineering is tearing into the core to find the problem

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I can't say for sure but I'm not teasing you.  I could come up with something better than you glowing in the dark.   :: Smiles ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: I wish I could say it was me Ma'am but I'd be lying.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Alex can hold down the fort.  I'm taking you to sickbay just to be sure.

Host XO Horn says:
:: Shakes her head ::   FCO: Keep on eye on it. As soon as you see anything funny, drop out of warp

OPS Naug says:
:: Watches power distribution making sure all ship functions are running
smoothly ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Oh Sam, I swear you are such a mother hen...   :: Stops speaking and stares ahead ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CSO's face goes blank as the strange glow returns...

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Anything on sensors?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Nods ::   XO: Aye Ma'am.  Just so you know we lost some time to Sarius III, nothing serious at the moment though.

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Understood. Keep me posted

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: There it is again!

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sets up alerts on her console ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Winces ::   XO: Not so far.  The sweep isn't yet complete though.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Takes tricorder and tries to get a reading ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CO gets an unusual reading from the CSO

OPS Naug says:
:: Keeps a graph up on his console so he can see the power output on each system ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CSO's face returns to normal

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: You glowed again.  Take a look at these readings...   :: Hands tricorder to CSO ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Watches the sensor readings and wonders if she should tell Horn what "ma'am" means in Zaldan ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Walks over and looks over the OPS shoulder ::

OPS Naug says:
XO: I'm keeping a close eye on everything, if anything changes I’ll alert you at once

CSO Lane says:
:: Takes the tricorder and looks ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Decides she doesn't really want to repeat it ::

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: I know you will.

Host CO Kelson says:
Guard: Seal this room up again.  I'm taking Ms. Lane to sickbay.

Host Guard says:
Guard: Aye, sir.   :: Raises the restraining field around the balls ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: I can't make head or tails of these readings Sam, but they are strange.

OPS Naug says:
XO: Just to let you know, replicators, some of the science labs and other minor systems have been place offline

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Leaves room and heads for turbolift ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Nods her head to OPS statement ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sam, I am fine, really I am.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Thinks she is never going to get that cup of coffee she's been craving for
hours ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Have you taken any strange readings in your research?  And no you are not.  Don't make me order you to sickbay.  Just come along quietly.

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Still negative on the sensor sweep?

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: So far Commander.

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Could it of been a sensor echo?

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks along with the Captain ::   CO: Strange readings, on the balls?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Yes.

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  I suppose anything is possible with the systems on the fritz.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CTO's console lights up again, then quickly clears itself

CSO Lane says:
CO: Not really. I didn't complete my analysis before the accident.

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: But, you don't think so

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Checks her readings ::

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: It just did it again.  Hang on.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any theories on the mist?

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Checks the sensor logs to see what the alarm was about ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Just some extraneous water vapor I expect. Nothing important.

CSO Lane says:
CO: It wasn't there long enough to get a reading.

OPS Naug says:
:: Runs a check ::   XO: I confer, it wasn't a malfunction that I see

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Then why did you collapse?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Exits turbolift and walks to sickbay ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO/OPS: So then there is something there then

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  I'm sorry to report that again it wasn't there long enough to identify.

CSO Lane says:
CO: I don't know Sam. Golly, maybe I was just overtired.

CMO Peters says:
:: Turns and sees the CO ::   CO: Now what happened?

CTO Kyrron says:
XO:  But it's either coincidently on the same course as us or it's tailing us.

OPS Naug says:
XO: I’m not getting malfunctions ma’am, everything is in working order, if the sensors say there is something then I would agree

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Hi Doctor. Seems the Captain here wants you to check me out...again.

Host XO Horn says:
CTO/OPS: Understood

CMO Peters says:
CSO: Up on the bio bed with you

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: We are having intermittent sensor readings from a ship

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Sure, but I tell you I'm just fine.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Since I've been with her, she has glowed on several occasions.  This is not normal.

CSO Lane says:
:: Hops onto the bed ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO*: Have you been able to establish communication with the vessel?

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: We're assuming it's a ship.

CMO Peters says:
CO: Glowed? you didn't mention that before

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: Not yet sir

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Slipped my mind...

CSO Lane says:
CO: Ah Sam, it's just the power that you're giving off that makes me glow.
:: Giggles ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO*: Is the ship a threat in your estimation?

Host XO Horn says:
:: Looks at the CTO ::   CTO: What do you mean "We're assuming it's a ship."

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Continues checking sensor readings ::

Host XO Horn says:
*CO*: It is not a threat yet, Sir

CMO Peters says:
:: Scans the CSO ::

OPS Naug says:
:: Runs a full sensor on all bands of transmissions to see if maybe a ship or anything could be sending a signal to us that would cause the problems ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*XO* We are still at Yellow Alert, correct?

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: By size and apparent speed, it looks like a ship.  But I can't confirm for certain.

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: Naug, any subspace chatter?

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Well doc, was I right. All normal readings?

OPS Naug says:
:: Detecting nothing at all ::   XO: No ma’am nothing on all channels

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: If it is traveling at warp speed then it is a man made object. Nothing in nature travels at warp

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CMO gets unusual readings...

CMO Peters says:
CSO: Looks fine again...so confusing

OPS Naug says:
FCO: I'm stumped with this

Host XO Horn says:
OPS: Thank you Mr. Naug

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Nods ::   XO: And if it's keeping pace with us it must be a ship.

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Ms. Lane says there was a strange mist that escaped from one of the spheres when it broke in her hands.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Told ya Captain.   :: Smiles and hits his arm ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Exactly

CMO Peters says:
CSO: Never mind that, they’re a bit unusual

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Unless it was two different objects

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns ::   XO: Maybe the "Threat" is not external, but internal…Someone tampering with the systems maybe?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I'm not satisfied yet, Hope.   :: Looks sternly at her ::

CSO Lane says:
CMO/CO: Just some residual water vapor, that's all.

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Do you have any cause to believe that?

OPS Naug says:
FCO: If that was the case it would have to be a crewmember

CMO Peters says:
CSO: I don't know, I can't figure out why

OPS Naug says:
FCO: Internal sensors would go off if anyone came aboard

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Sends the limited sensor readings to a science lab for analysis ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Just the unusual occurrences is all.  Nothing is coming up on the external sensor sweep, next logical step is internal.

CSO Lane says:
:: Scrunches her face at the Captain ::   CO: Don't give me that Captain look, Sam.

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Can we record her face just in case it glows again?

CSO Lane says:
:: Laughs out loud ::   CO: Record my face!

CMO Peters says:
CO: I can take a picture?  What else can I do?

Host XO Horn says:
FCO/OPS: Until we have prove of sabotage, we will treat this as it appears. Simple computer problems and a shy ship following us

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Hope...you were unresponsive when it happened.  I don't feel this is just something to be swept under the rug.

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Nods and focuses on the tactical readouts ::

OPS Naug says:
FCO: It just seems strange that here we are having problems and a ghost is following us at the same time

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Shocked for a sec ::   XO: Wasn't exactly suggesting sabotage, but a miscalculation, a crewman unfamiliar with the computer core and miss calibrated.  Something simple.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sighs ::   CO: Very well, let the doctor record.

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Doctor, do her brainwaves match now to her original ones on file?

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: It is. I wonder if the two are connected...   :: Ponders ::

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Understood

CMO Peters says:
CO: That’s another test I gotta do to find out

Host XO Horn says:
:: Walks up to the CTO ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Intent on her work doesn't notice the XO approach ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Have you had a chance to meet with your security department yet?

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: And I was thinking more on the lines of a video log.

CTO Kyrron says:
XO: Briefly Commander.  I've been kept fairly busy on the bridge since we got underway.

CSO Lane says:
CO: I always wanted to be in pictures.   :: Smiles broadly ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Runs the test ::   CO: I can try and set something up, there is a small discrepancy though, in her alpha brain patterns

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: When you do get a chance. Get to know Alpha Team.

CSO Lane says:
:: Whispers to the CMO ::   CMO: Sam does that to me.   :: Giggles ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Nods ::   XO: I understand you were once CTO here?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Thinks Hope does have the beauty to be preserved in pictures ::

CMO Peters says:
:: Smiles and shakes her head ::

Host XO Horn says:
CTO: Yes I was. So I expect you to live up to my standards   :: Smiles ::

CTO Kyrron says:
:: Chuckles ::   XO: I'm sure the department is in good shape.

CSO Lane says:
CMO/CO: Ok, do your worst. I surrender to your will.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CSO's face goes blank as she begins to emit that 'glow'...

Host CO Kelson says:
CMO: Is it possible she is not herself?  Just like with the others who have come in contact with the spheres?

Host Sheri says:
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