USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10401.13
Episode 6
Where in the Galaxy…

What's going on…?

The Vesuvius is orbiting a prehistoric planet. Another ship occupies the same area of space. The Nacandarins were there to pick up their young which was left on the planet below, but an exploding volcano interrupted their work.

An Away Team from the Vesuvius was planetside when the volcano erupted. When the crew returned to the Vesuvius, they found strange nodules attached to the shuttle. These nodules were the young of the Nacandarins.

The Nacandarins contacted the Vesuvius and were invited to the ship. Captain Kelson asked for star chart of the system, so he and his crew could find a way home. A cube was brought that was to contain the promised star charts, but the information proved difficult to obtain.

A science officer was able to interface the Vesuvius' computer with the alien cube, but only gibberish came from the cube. The Science department continued to try to decipher the gibberish.

Valleck contacted Captain Kelson inviting him and his Chief Science Officer to the Valtran to witness the emergence of their young.  The Captain leapt at this opportunity to establish good relations with the Nacandarians so he and  his CSO beamed over to the Valtran.

Commander Lane was taken by Tycex to witness the emergence while Valleck toured his ship with Captain Kelson.

Meanwhile the cube continued to send information to the Valtran under the guise of gibberish. It was downloaded to the Valtran's main computer core. The Flight Control Officer felt something was amiss and contacted Captain Kelson to ensure safe passage of him and the CSO.

During the transmission, OPS Powers advised her there was a bug in the Vesuvius' systems.  She ordered a trace for the bug and tried to advise Captain Kelson when communications died between the two. An immediate beam-out was ordered, but the Valtran's shielding prevented this.

Frustrated the FCO placed the Vesuvius on yellow alert, had weapons readied and fired upon the Valtran in order to get her crew's attention.  The first shot failed, and the FCO continued to fire upon the Valtran, the next shot shaking up the ship…

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FCO Lorehani says:
:: On the bridge. ::   FCO: Skim that ship...as close as you can get...  OPS: Get me Cmdr Stricker.   :: Turns to the science officer. ::   SO: Ok, what do you have...who is tapping into our computers?   :: Turns back to the screen ::
Self: You want to play hardball...let me hit a homer you cowards.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Watches as more of the nodules hatch and marvels at their beautiful jeweled heads ::

Host OPS Powers says:
FCO: I haven't been able to trace it yet...but I think I'm zeroing in

XO Stricker says:
:: In turbolift one heading for the bridge ::

FCO Lorehani says:
<AFCO> FCO: Aye Ma'am...Just remember I crashed the ship on the holodeck....  :: Angles the ship to skim the top of the Valtran. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: I need Cmdr Stricker where is he?

Host Tycex says:
@ CSO: Ma'am...I think we should leave the infirmary...at least for now

Florban says:
@:: Tries to keep balance on the bridge ::

Host OPS Powers says:
*XO*: Commander Stricker, please report to the bridge

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Captain, can you hear me?   :: Is getting worried about Sam ::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: Also red alert.

XO Stricker says:
*OPS*: I'm on my way there

Host Tycex says:
@  :: Taps on the panel and chirps ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@*CSO* Yes, Commander.  I can hear you.  I hope to join you soon.

Host OPS Powers says:
FCO: Commander Stricker is on his way now

FCO Lorehani says:
<AFCO>:: Flies over the Valtran…leaving meters to spare... ::

XO Stricker says:
:: The turbolift doors open and he exits the lift, on the bridge and heads for his chair. Sits in his chair ::   All: Report!

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Are you being fired upon?

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: The Valtran is unmoved by the Vesuvius' maneuver...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Stands up from the Command chair. ::   XO: Sir...the Captain and CSO have been kidnapped by the aliens…they will not respond to us…I've tried hails, warning shots and practically ramming them to no avail.

CSO Lane says:
@Tycex: Did you feel that? I think someone is firing on this ship.

Valleck says:
@CO: Forgive me captain for this   :: Places a hand on the wall and chirps ::

Florban says:
@:: Hears communication from Valleck and checks her screens…nice information ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Put the ship on yellow alert and on the highest security priority. Can you at all locate them for transport?

Host OPS Powers says:
@CSO: Yes, ma'am.  We should leave the infirmary now.   :: Motions towards the door ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: And we got a bug in the computer...someone is downloading information…Not sure of the source yet...but I have an idea that makes sense...   OPS: Check that alien cube…we have attached to the computer.   :: Turns back to the XO ::
XO: Err Sir, it's on Red alert right now and no we can't transport

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: I need to contact my ship to find out what is going on outside.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Their shields prevent it.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Wonders where Sam is ::   Tycex: I know but the Captain...   :: Her voice trails off ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Red alert? By whose orders?

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION:  Security officers from the Valtran surround Valleck and the CO

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Mine sir...Captain left me in charge till you got here.

Florban says:
@:: Watches the scroll and listens for any further instructions from Valleck ::

Host Tycex says:
@ CSO: We need to go at this time.   :: Motions again to the
door ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: OK, good job. Highest level of security now. Can we at all locate their positions?

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Is this how you treat your guests, Valleck?

CSO Lane says:
@Tycex: I really need to speak with my Captain.

Host OPS Powers says:
FCO: I'm on that cube now, ma'am.  Trying to access...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Shakes head ::   XO: ‘Fraid not...I was about to launch a torpedo.  One of those things up their...err…butt should get their attention.

Valleck says:
@CO: For now it is captain, I'll be talking more to you in a moment, so if you'll excuse me…   :: Turning to the guards ::   Guards: Take him to the interrogation room.

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: Good...It's just a feeling I get…it's that cube.

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Do we even know who has the CO and CSO?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Follows Tycex ::   Tycex: Where are we going?

Host Tycex says:
@ CSO: I'm sure you do.  However, we do need to leave the infirmary now...    :: Pushes the CSO towards the door ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Shows no resistance ::   Valleck: I will be waiting...

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Yes our guests who were just here.  They invited the Captain and CSO for the emergence of their young…then everything went kablooy.

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: As Tycex and the CSO leave the viewing room, security guards surround them

Valleck says:
@:: Doing his buggy smile he turns and heads for is bridge ::

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Open a channel to our former guests

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Whispers ::   XO: They are not answering Sir... I've tried and Mr. Powers has a continuous hail going.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Sees the guards and stops ::   Tycex: Why the guards?

XO Stricker says:
:: To himself ::   Self: Oy gavolt...   :: Rubs his eyes trying to think ::

Host Tycex says:
@ CSO: I'm sorry, you will be escorted by the guards to a holding cell.  It seems the ship is under attack. Please go quietly with them

XO Stricker says:
FCO/OPS: Suggestions!

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Fingers fly over console ::  XO: Channel opened sir

Florban says:
@:: Clicks claws together, waiting for Valleck to arrive at the bridge ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sits back down in the command chair. ::   XO: They outgun us...bigger then us…I suggest a torpedo…take out one of the nacelles so they can't leave the system with them.

Valleck says:
@ Reaching the bridge he walks over to Florban ::   Florban: How is the transmission coming

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Continues to work on the cube without success ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Nods reluctantly ::   Tycex: I understand. Is Captain Kelson there as well?

Florban says:
@ Valleck: I have 80% of the information.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Guards: So...should I expect this type of response all the time?  I know I must seem like a formidable threat but 5 of you???

Valtran Comm Officer says:
@Valleck: The ship is still trying to hail us…

Host Tycex says:
@ CSO: I'm not sure, but he could be.  Please...it is for your safety at this time.

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS: I'm going to just rip that cube out...where is it.

Florban says:
@:: Clicks mandibles ::

Valleck says:
@Comm Officer: Keep ignoring them

CSO Lane says:
@:: Goes with the guards still not sure about all of this ::

Valleck says:
@Florban: Good as soon it is complete let me know

Florban says:
@:: Waves antennae around and nods ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: I want a one round burst, photon torpedo to disable their engines.

Valleck says:
@Comm Oficer: What about the rest of us?

Host OPS Powers says:
FCO: Science department got it running on a secondary science station

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Sir...   :: Turns to the CTO ::   CTO: You heard the man!

XO Stricker says:
OPS: I am your Commanding Officer, anything you report you need to report to me. Understood?

FCO Lorehani says:
<CTO> FCO: One round burst coming up...targeting engines...Torpedo’s loaded.

Valtran Comm Officer says:
@Valleck: They saw and are on their way.  ETA is 5 minutes

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Yes sir

Florban says:
@Valleck: 90%, sir.

XO Stricker says:
OPS: What's going on with the cube and the science station?

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius sensors pick up approaching ships...

XO Stricker says:
CTO: Fire!

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: I'm not sure, sir.  I can't seem to get into it

FCO Lorehani says:
<CTO> XO:  Firing Sir!   :: Taps panel. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: I suggest we rip it out.

Valleck says:
@Florban: Very good   :: stretches his wings a little in excitement ::

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION:  The CSO arrives at a holding cell. A force field is set in place

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Open a hailing frequency to the ships approaching

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Fingers fly over console ::    XO: Channel opened, sir

CSO Lane says:
@:: Looks around the cell ::   Self: Boy do they need a decorator!

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: Captain Kelson finally arrives and is placed in a separate holding cell. A force field is set in place there

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Sir, permission to rip out the cube?

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Rip what out?

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Smiles at CSO before being put in cell ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: The cube sir…the one the aliens gave us.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Sees Sam arrive ::   CO: Sam, are you alright?

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Yes go ahead

Valleck says:
@Flight control: Keep us close until we have it all

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Nods to CSO ::

Florban says:
@:: Flaps wings ::   Valleck: We are nearly complete.

XO Stricker says:
COM: Approaching Ship: This is Commander Stricker, USS Vesuvius, do you read us, over?

Host CO Kelson says:
@CSO: We seem to be caught in the middle of something.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Sighs with relief ::   CO: Any idea what's happening?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Goes to the secondary science station and finds the cube…grabbing gloves she takes a firm hold on it and pulls back. ::

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: As the FCO reaches for the cube, it shocks her, and sends her flying across the bridge...

Host CO Kelson says:
@CSO: Whatever it is, I'm sure the Vesuvius is being well taken care of.

Florban says:
@Valleck: There was a brief interruption in the feed. It has returned to previous levels. 95%.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Gets a birds eye view of the bridge. ::   Self: Ok, that didn't work...   :: Her breath is knocked out of her. ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Run up to the FCO, tries to make sure she is ok ::   FCO: Lieutenant, can you hear me?

Valleck says:
@:: Satisfied he turns to Florban ::   Florban: Very good. You have the bridge, as soon as it is complete move us out to meet the others

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: The other vessels drop from warp and take up defensive positions around the Vesuvius

Florban says:
@Valleck: As you wish, sir.

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Mommy????  Can I wear my pink dress today?

CSO Lane says:
@CO: I don't like this. We need to contact the Vesuvius.

Florban says:
@:: Turns back to her station ::

Valleck says:
@:: He turns and heads for the interrogation room ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Head feels like someone used a bat on it. ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: What the heck?

Host CO Kelson says:
@CSO: I agree.  Need to get out of these cells first.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Stars are in front of her eyes. ::   XO: Mommy!! Look at the stars!

Host OPS Powers says:
*CMO*: Medical emergency on the bridge.  Medic needed immediately

XO Stricker says:
*Sickbay:* Medical emergency on the bridge...

Host MO Healer says:
*OPS*: Enroute

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Thank you. Have we gotten a response from the approaching ships yet?

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: No sir...not yet

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Open another channel please

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Starts playing with her fingers. ::

Host OPS Powers says:
XO:  Channel opened sir...

CSO Lane says:
@CO: Any suggestions as to how sir?

XO Stricker says:
COM: Approaching Ship: This is Commander Stricker, USS Vesuvius, do you read us, over?

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: A medic arrives on the bridge and attends to the FCO...

Host CO Kelson says:
@Guard: Hey...big guy.  I need to talk to my ship.  Any chance of that happening?

XO Stricker says:
MO: Get her to sickbay on the double!

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Whispers ::   XO: Sir, they have dropped out of warp and have surrounded us...

Florban says:
@:: Checks boards ::   Self: Ah, it's complete!

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Shrugs shoulders at CSO ::   CSO: Worth a try.

XO Stricker says:
OPS: I am fully aware of the situation, by the way, did the torpedo I ordered the FCO to launch do anything

CSO Lane says:
@:: Watches Sam and takes her cue from him ::   Guard: Oooo, my stomach. Guard, I'm not feeling well. I need to see a doctor.

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Looks at his panel ::   XO: No sir

Valleck says:
@: Walks into an empty room and chirps to the wall to signal them to bring the CO to him ::

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: The cube has completed downloading information to the Valtran...

Florban says:
@:: Chirps to the wall and inform Valleck of the success of her mission ::

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Ok, we are surrounded by ships that won’t respond to our hails and we are trying to get the CO and CSO home from a place where we don't know where they are.

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION:  Guards retrieve the CO and escort him to a closed interrogation room nearby

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Yes, sir...and we are a long way from home...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Feels herself being lifted and begins to sing a little ditty. ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Sees Sam being dragged off and yells ::   CO: Don't tell them anything Sam!

Host MO Healer says:
FCO: How are you feeling now, ma'am?

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Well what can we do now?

Host CO Kelson says:
@Guard: If she is harmed in any way, I'm holding your entire ship responsible!

FCO Lorehani says:
MO: Like I've been run over by a starship.   :: Rubs her head. ::

Valleck says:
@<Guard> CO: Shut up

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: Another medic enters the bridge and goes to assist

Valleck says:
@:: The guard brings in the CO and places him in a chair ::   CO: Good to see you again Captain

Host CO Kelson says:
@Guard: For now...but I'd like a piece of you when this is all over.
:: Whispers ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Stands up and approaches the OPS position ::   OPS: I need ideas. I don't understand what we can do here...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Decides to sit and wait since the guards won't talk to her ::

XO Stricker says:
MO: She ok?

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Can't say I have the same pleasure, Valleck.  What is the meaning of all this?

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Sir, I'm not sure there is much we CAN do at this time but sit back and see what happens.  We're in unknown and uncharted space and we've fired upon alien ship…

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Starting to get angry again. ::   MO: I need to get back to work…I got an alien device to conquer.

MO Smedley says:
FCO: Yes, but you've also just had a nasty shock. And you were asking if you could wear a pink dress. Does that sound like a good idea to you?

XO Stricker says:
OPS: How our are systems? Shields, weapons, engines?

MO Smedley says:
:: Checking her vitals rather briskly ::

Valleck says:
@CO: I need information, if you supply it…you and your ship my leave unharmed

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Mutters ::   MO: But I like Pink...This bridge could use come color.

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION: The alien cube, having downloaded information powers down

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Systems are all at the ready, sir

MO Smedley says:
FCO: I really don't think you should even be here.   :: Runs a medical scanner over the FCO ::   You need to…um, is that supposed to make that sound?

MO Smedley says:
:: Gestures to the cube ::

SO Curious says:
XO: Sir, the cube has...shut down or off or something.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: I don't respond well to ultimatums.  But just to humor you, what information do you need?

XO Stricker says:
:: Goes and sits down in his chair ::   OPS: Looks like we have to play the waiting game.

FCO Lorehani says:
MO: No, it wasn't suppose to do what it did either...It was suppose to be star charts.

XO Stricker says:
SO: What did they download?

Tersel says:
@*Valleck*: Transfer complete

MO Smedley says:
:: closes his scanner and taps it against his chin ::   FCO: I think you need to come to sickbay, just to be certain.

Valleck says:
@CO: Armament of Federation Ships, defensive tactics of your fleet

FCO Lorehani says:
MO: How about I come after the crises…?   :: Sits up and gets very dizzy...her antennae twitch. ::

SO Curious says:
XO: Trying to check that sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: It will do you no good.

Valleck says:
@:: Places claw on wall ::   Tersel: Move us out of danger and let the others take care of them

XO Stricker says:
SO: If there was anything downloaded from our system operation or logistics I got to set a very high security alert so I need to know...

MO Smedley says:
FCO: I'll have no lip from you. Don't make me order you to sickbay.

Valleck says:
@CO: Thats not for you to speculate…now…what is the location of your home base

MO Smedley says:
:: Stands up and offers FCO an arm to help her up ::

FCO Lorehani says:
MO: What are you going to do?  Forcibly pick me up and drag me down...   :: Gets to her knees ::

SO Curious says:
XO: Looks like they wanted information on the Federation, like...   :: Gulps ::   Defenses, location of strategic sites, fleet positions.   :: Looks at the
Commander ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: I have no way of knowing at this time.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Takes the MO's offered arm. ::

MO Smedley says:
:: Pats her hand ::   FCO: Now that's a good helmsperson.   :: Leads her to the turbolift ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stands and walks around the cell hoping to find a weakness in the force
field ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@MO: But...but...   :: Not putting up much of a fight... ::   I got enemies to fight.

XO Stricker says:
SO: Oh heck, that's a huge thing. Can we even contact Starfleet command?

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@ :: Chirps to self watching the CSO ::

Valleck says:
@CO: What are your ship movements, so we can prepare…   :: Pauses ::   …and tell me why you have invaded our space

MO Smedley says:
FCO: Your biggest enemy may just be yourself, dear.   :: The lift stops and the doors open, revealing Sickbay close by ::

SO Curious says:
XO: Since we have no idea where we are sir, I doubt that we could get a transmission through, but you can have OPS try.

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Looks at the XO ::   XO: I've got a repetitive message sending out to Starfleet and the Federation at this time.  I'm not sure how long it would take for them to get it...or even if they WILL get it

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: We have not invaded your space.  If we have entered without your permission, I apologize.  We did not know this part of space was yours to control.  We shall leave immediately.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Brain still muddled. ::   MO: Now why would I fight myself...kinda counterproductive don't you think?

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Is there anyone we can contact on those ships who will listen to us? I need to inform them of their violation

CSO Lane says:
@:: Smiles at the guard as she moves her hand close to the field checking to see if it goes all the way down to the floor and up to the ceiling ::

XO Stricker says:
SO: Can you find out, at all, where the download was coming from?

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: I can try to send a message sir, but again...we're in their space

Valleck says:
@:: Stands up and slams claws down on the table in front of them ::   CO: Lair!  We have been run out of one home and not again!  Now tell me…what are the Federations defensive capability’s?

XO Stricker says:
OPS: That doesn't matter, I need to talk with them. Send a communication on all  channels in all know languages until someone talks to us.

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@  :: Chirps to self as he watches the CSO knowing there is no way
out... ::

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Yes sir...   :: Begins sending the message out to the other ships ::

MO Smedley says:
FCO: Could be worse.   :: Helps her sit up on a biobed ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: As I said, it would do you no good.  We are an exploratory ship.  Any information I can give you would change before you could put it to use.

SO Curious says:
XO: Well Commander, it seems to have been sent to the Valtran

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Lies down on the biobed...and rubs her head once more. ::   MO: You got something for this headache?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Grins at the guard ::   Guard: Chirpy fellow aren't you?

XO Stricker says:
SO: Can you at all get a lock on that signal

Valleck says:
@CO: You are making this hard on yourself, as we speak your ship is surrounded   :: Pauses ::   All it would take is one word and all gone, now tell me…what weapons do you possess?

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@  :: Just eyes the CSO ::

SO Curious says:
XO: We've lost it sir. I think when the power in the cube stopped, the signal ceased.

XO Stricker says:
SO: But you are certain that it originated there?

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Let me contact my ship, to see that they are still okay.  As well as my CSO.  Until then, I'll just spout the same lines.  ::sits back and folds arms::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Closes her eyes just for a moment. ::

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Anything at all yet?

MO Smedley says:
FCO: Just a second.

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Watches panel closely... ::   XO: I'm afraid not, sir

CSO Lane says:
@:: Starts to jump up and down in the cell ::   Guard: Just exercising a little. Wouldn't want to get all stiff and sore.   :: Grins at him ::

Valleck says:
@CO: Very well, only briefly…your CSO first   :: Places a claw on the  wall ::   now speak

MO Smedley says:
:: Uses a hypospray to sedate the FCO ::

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@  :: Antenna twitch at the antics of the CSO ::

XO Stricker says:
OPS: Keep trying please

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Begins to dream of home. ::

SO Curious says:
XO: Yes sir. The cube transmitted to the alien ship.

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: Aye, sir

Host CO Kelson says:
@*CSO*: Commander?  This is your Captain.  How are you being treated?

MO Smedley says:
:: Putters around and gathers materials to take care of the patient ::

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@ :: Places hand on panel to allow the CSO to speak to her Captain ::

XO Stricker says:
SO: But no certain location?

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@  :: Nods at the CSO to speak ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stops jumping as she hears the Captain's voice ::  *CO*: Oh just peachy sir. This filly is just as fit as a fiddle, and you sir?

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Smiles ::   *CSO*: Just fine.  I was just telling Valleck how futile it would be to give our defensive secrets out about the Federation.  Don't you agree?

CO Curious says:
XO: No sir. I believe the cube masked it's original source.

MO Smedley says:
:: Mends Lorehani and then lets her sleep a little bit ::

Valleck says:
@CO: That’s enough!   :: Cuts comm ::

XO Stricker says:
SO: I need the power of our computer core...darn it!

Host Holding Cell Guard says:
@ :: Releases comm ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: What?  I can't ask for a little advise from an officer?   :: Shakes head ::

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Oh I agree Captain. No one ever tells us what is going on anymore.

Valleck says:
@:: Places claw again on the wall and chirps something informing his comm officer to open hail to the Vesuvius ::   CO: Now…speak to your ship, and nothing funny

Host OPS Powers says:
ACTION:  A hail is received from the Valtran...

Host OPS Powers says:
XO: The Valtran is hailing us, sir

XO Stricker says:
:: Stands up from him chair ::   OPS: Open a channel

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: But I have such a fine sense of humor...

Host OPS Powers says:
:: Punches a few buttons ::   XO:  Channel opened, sir

Host CO Kelson says:
@COM: Stricker: Hello Mr. Stricker.  Captain Kelson here.  How are you doing?

XO Stricker says:
COM: Valtran: This is Commander Stricker, USS Vesuvius, do you read us, over?

XO Stricker says:
COM: CO: Thank God we got a hold of you. Where are you and are you ok?

SO Curious says:
:: Whispers since the comm is open ::   XO: Sir, even with our computer, this alien device is too sophisticated to trace the signal. It could take years to figure out.

XO Stricker says:
SO: Not really, I am able to make an outgoing link from our computer core but it's tricky

MO Smedley says:
:: Kicks back and relaxes in his office ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@COM: Stricker: I am being held against my will.  I am fine but they seem to want some information from us.  I told them we are only an exploratory vessel and have no tactical data concerning the fleet. Isn't that right, Mr. Stricker?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Lets out a slight snore ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Starts jumping again ::   Guard: No rest for the wicked....err weary.

Valleck says:
@:: Ready to strike down the CO if he says anything wrong ::

Host OPS Powers says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>