USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10403.09
Episode 4

New friends and old enemies…

What the blip…?

The Vesuvius arrived at the Arimus Sector to investigate reports of the possible return of an old enemy, the Knosis.  Contact was made by the people on Arimus III, who, as it turns out are dragons.

Rhygar, the President chats with the Captain while the CSO returned to the ship after inspecting the Arimusteans archives and obtaining a list of stolen items…all which is believed to be part of  light amplification system.

The CMO was taken a-dragon back to a place called High Mountain Lake where apparently many dragons like to bath.  He is looking for anything that may explain the strange disease that is plaguing the dragon populace.

He has just returned to the complex with his sample from the lake

Meanwhile, the Vesuvius orbits Arimus III.  The CTO has discovered a blip and has sent probes to the polar regions of the planet.  The CEO and AXO had an exchange of words and the FCO has a mystery to solve of her own.

Suddenly the ship lost power but not before sensors picked up another blip….

Two hours have now past and the crew is beginning to obtain more information received from the sensors...

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AXO Horn says:
:: On bridge monitoring the condition of the ship ::

CSO Lane says:
:: At her station on the bridge still looking over the sensor data ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: At the helm, keeping her steady ::

CTO Naug says:
:: Sees the new info coming in on the sensors ::   CSO: What do you make of that Miss. Lane

AXO Horn says:
CTO/CSO: What do we have on the blip, and please tell me it is good news.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Walks towards one of his analysis units.  When he arrives to it, he places his med kit on the shelf beside and removes the container with the lake water from it. ::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: It's big...I mean really big.

CTO Naug says:
AXO: It's big sir, bigger then the Vesuvius

AXO Horn says:
*EO*: What is the status of the power, and when can we expect to be at 100%

CTO Naug says:
:: Working the console ::   CSO: Can you read any power from it yet?  I can't get anything

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Alex ::   AXO: She seems to be multi-dimensional but nothing I've seen before.

AXO Horn says:
CTO/CSO: Can we protect ourselves from them?

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Scans are indeterminate so far.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Gets a petrie dish and an eyedropper tool.  He opens up the container and takes a minute sample from it with the eyedropper and empties it into the dish.  He then places it into the microscope and begins to examine the strange lake water. ::

CTO Naug says:
AXO: Don't know at this time yet ma’am not enough info.  Our shields and phaser banks are running at 91%

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CMO sees the normal microbes...however, something is seen that is a bit unusual...

AXO Horn says:
FCO: Can you move us away from the blip and still remain within transport range for the Away Team?

CSO Lane says:
CSO: Hard to say ma'am, since we can't get clear readings on her power source or her weapons at this point.  CTO: Correct?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Increases the magnification of the microscope. ::   Self:  Hmmm, something's not right here.

FCO Lorehani says:
AXO: Aye Ma'am...but I don't want to move too far away.

CTO Naug says:
CSO: That’s correct.  AXO: I don't like this…the captain needs to return

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Well 91% is better then nothing

AXO Horn says:
FCO: Just try to keep our distance from that thing

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Slowly, more of the blip becomes visible...

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Try to open a channel to the ship

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks closely, not really knowing what it was that was in the water that was showing up in the telescope. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Fingers flying over the console, keeping pace with the blip while staying within range. ::

CTO Naug says:
AXO: It's getting more visible   :: Opening hailing frequencies ::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, can we get it on screen?

AXO Horn says:
All: On screen

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Taps her console. ::   CSO:  On screen.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up and stares hard at the ship ::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, can you magnify the image?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  A ghostly outline appears on the viewscreen...

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Magnifying.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The magnification does not clarify the image...

CTO Naug says:
AXO: Ma’am, if it turns hostile, we might have a problem.  I can't get a definite lock on it for anything

AXO Horn says:
CTO: That is where the FCO's flying skills come in handy

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Moves away from the microscope. ::   Computer:  What is the makeup of the water inside the petrie dish.

Host Computer says:
CMO: The water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen...

CSO Lane says:
:: Attempts to sharpen her sensor beams to get a clearer reading ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The image does not respond to the hails...

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Any luck in getting an open channel?

CTO Naug says:
AXO: Nothing ma’am, no replay at all

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Scratches his head. ::   Self: There's something else in it..

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Understood

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Walks over to the computer and runs a quick diagnostic.  Everything turns out alright. ::  Computer: I apologize.  Computer, what is the makeup of the substance in the petrie dish.

AXO Horn says:
*EO*: What is the status of the power drain?

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Ma'am, the object seems to be rotating very slowly but maintaining position over the polar region of the planet.

Host Sheri says:
<Computer> CMO: The normal gel for growing things, hydrogen, oxygen, your normal living micro-organisms...and an unidentifiable organism...

AXO Horn says:
CSO: Can you determine if it is emitting any radiation or anything else that was not there before?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Thinks again. ::   Computer: Can you bring up the organism on the screen and show me any information on it's genetic properties.

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Scans show that there is no radiation or any other dangerous emissions however there is an increase in the spectral scale.

CTO Naug says:
AXO: Ma’am, it's starting to look more like a station with many extensions on it.  You know you might be able to take a shuttle over to it and investigate

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The computer shows the image of the organism.

Host Computer says:
CMO: Composition of genetic properties are unknown...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks at the picture of the viewscreen and smiles at the computer. ::   Computer:  I suppose that's why we're in Starfleet so that we can do the research.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The dragons start to roar in unison...

Host Goliath says:
@CMO: Doctor you may want to start packing up…we need to move…and now!

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Hears the roars and wonders what's going on. ::   Goliath: Why, what's going on?

Host Goliath says:
@CMO: I'm not sure, sir.  President Rhygar has issued all to vacate immediately!

EO Bishara says:
:: In engineering still working ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks down at the readings again and wonder how this thing is powered ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Goes back to his equipment and packs away the sample in his med kit. ::
*Vesuvius*:  Bannister to Vesuvius, I require immediate transport.  President Rhygar has ordered the evacuation of the area.

EO Bishara says:
::Watching the power as it continues to increase ::   Self: Thank the maker we are making progress with the power systems.

EO Bishara says:
Ens. Spanner: Watch the buildup.  I don't want anything crashing the systems again.

CSO Lane says:
@AXO: Ma'am, could we send a second probe to gather data?

Host Goliath says:
@<Goliath> CMO: Sir...I can carry whatever equipment you have, very gently in my mouth.  Please...climb onto my back...I am to take you to safety...   :: Kneels down for the CMO ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks at the Dragon and climbs onto his back ::   Goliath: Just make sure you don't swallow it.  You may get a bad case of indigestion.

Host Goliath says:
@:: Mumbles with a full mouth ::   CMO: Yes, sir...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Holds onto the dragon. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Goliath launches himself into the air, very quickly.  He and the CMO wink out of sight...

EO Bishara says:
*AXO*: Sir, power is slowly climbing to 91% as of now.  I am going to start allocating it to weapons, shields, engines, and sensors.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Enjoys the ride again. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Goliath and the CMO wink into a very large field.

CMO Bannister says:
@Goliath: Where are we?

Host Goliath says:
@:: Kneels to let down the CMO ::

AXO Horn says:
CSO: If you think the second probe will help send one

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Climbs off of the Dragon's back. ::

EO Bishara says:
Ens. Thompson: Watch the power grids.  I am going to start allocating power to vital systems.  Don't let the power come back on its self.  If you see that it is, shut it down by half.

Host Goliath says:
@:: Places the medical supplies gingerly on the ground ::   CMO: We are underwater on the 4th planet of our system.  You are safe here.  I must go now...

EO Bishara says:
<Ens. Thompson> EO:  Yes sir. Understood.

AXO Horn says:
*EO*: Understood, good job

EO Bishara says:
*AXO*: I come to serve.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   AXO: Thank you Commander.   :: Prepares a second probe and sets to launch ::

CMO Bannister says:
@Goliath: What?  The fourth planet?  Under water?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Goliath springs into the air, careful of the CMO and suddenly winks out of sight...

CMO Bannister says:
@Goliath: Wait!....  Self:  Well this is dandy.

CTO Naug says:
AXO:  Ma’am…

CTO Naug says:
AXO: The Away Team just disappeared

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A message comes into the Vesuvius from President Rhygar...

AXO Horn says:
CSO: This kinda of reminds me the one inter-dimensional ship we encountered a while ago

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks around the field. ::

EO Bishara says:
<Ens. Spanner> EO: Ma'am, power is now currently at 96% and continuing to rise normally.

EO Bishara says:
Ens. Spanner: Good son keep your eyes open now.

EO Bishara says:
:: Begins the process of allocating power to the vital systems ::

CSO Lane says:
AXO: I was thinking the same thing Commander. The missing artifacts are very similar to that mission as well.

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Disappeared to where? Can you locate them?

CTO Naug says:
AXO: And a message from the President

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Put it up

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Presses his combadge and hears the strange bleeping noise meaning that any messages would go nowhere. ::

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Launching probe.   :: Hits the button to release it ::

CTO Naug says:
AXO: No…they just vanished…nothing at all   :: Puts the President on the screen ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Rhygar is displayed on the viewscreen...

EO Bishara says:
:: Smiling as each system comes back to life and goes from red to green ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks over at Naug ::   CTO: Nothing on the Captain?

CTO Naug says:
:: Looks at the CSO ::   CSO: No nothing…just gone

AXO Horn says:
:: Smiles and tries to look presentable and confident for the President ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks worried, but tries not to let the bridge crew see ::

Host Rhygar says:
$COM: AXO: Sir...we fear an attack will be forthcoming from the image above our polar region.  I want you to know, your people are safe

EO Bishara says:
:: Can sense the bridge crew's emotions ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Figures that he may as well get back to work, since the cure for the strange disease was of the utmost importance. ::

AXO Horn says:
COM: President: Where are they right now?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Other dragons appear in the skies under the water encasement dropping off other species, before winking out of sight...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: He walks over to his equipment and begins to place his things just as he sees other species appear in the same area as he. ::

Host Rhygar says:
$COM: AXO: They are in an underwater installation on the fourth planet of our system.  We are evacuating all our populace there now.

EO Bishara says:
<Ens. Spanner>EO: Ma'am, Power has been restored to 100%.  No problems have been detected.

EO Bishara says:
Ens. Spanner:  Great!  You earned your pay this month.

CTO Naug says:
AXO: That would explain the loss of signal form the away team

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up an disturbance near the Sun of this system...

EO Bishara says:
*AXO*: Sir, excuse the intrusion but the ship now has 100% power and all systems have been fully restored.

AXO Horn says:
CSO: I want you to co-ordinate with the CTO and prepare oxygen and hydrogen to be targeted at the object

CTO Naug says:
:: Sensors goes off ::   AXO: Ma’am, I'm getting a disturbance near their sun

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Ma'am, sensors are picking up something near this system's star.

Host Rhygar says:
$COM: AXO: I would suggest you move your ship from orbit...and quickly

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Walks over to one of the newcomers. ::   Ape: Do you know where we are?

AXO Horn says:
COM: President: Your suggestion is noted. Would it be a problem to move the ship towards the fourth planet?

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods her head ::   AXO: Aye Commander.

Host Sheri says:
@<Ape> CMO: Yes, sir.  We are on our 4th planet, underwater

AXO Horn says:
CTO/CSO: What type of disturbance?

CMO Bannister says:
@Ape: Why have we been brought here?

CTO Naug says:
:: Shakes his head ::   AXO: Too far away   :: Looks at he CSO ::

Host Rhygar says:
$COM: AXO: If I may suggest, move the ship to either the 5th or 6th planet at this time.  What appears in orbit is unaware of our installation on the 4th planet

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Can you prepare a torpedo to deliver the oxygen and hydrogen?

Host Ape says:
@CMO: President Rhygar fears an attack, sir   :: Moves away to help newcomers ::

CTO Naug says:
CSO: Give me a second to have it ready…not often we need oxygen and hydrogen torpedo's

AXO Horn says:
COM: President: Understood. At the present moment we are working on a plan to protect you and the planet. If it fails, we will move the ship

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Check with engineering on that as well.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Scratches his head. ::   Self: The Dragons are in no shape to handle an attack.  I must hurry and find the cure.   :: Hurries over to his equipment and begins to analyze the mysterious micro organism. ::

EO Bishara says:
:: The emotions of the bridge crew tell her that something is going on and she reacts accordingly ::   Ens. Spanner: Bring on line fusion reactors 7-10 to full hot standby and ready allocation for shields, ready fusion reactors 11-13 and allocate them to weapons, and ready fusion reactors 14 -17 allocated for engines.  All Emergency stations Code 4.

AXO Horn says:
FCO: Plot a course for the 5th planet

CTO Naug says:
*EO*: Would you assist the weapons bay to ready a torpedo?  I'm sending you the specs we need

Host Rhygar says:
$COM: AXO: Do not worry about us!  We are almost done evacuating our populace.  I will contact you soon.

EO Bishara says:
Self: I am not taking any chances this time.  I just got her back up and running again.

AXO Horn says:
COM: President: Understood

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The screen returns to the view of the image over the polar region...

EO Bishara says:
*CTO*: Understood, sir…just send them to me.

CTO Naug says:
:: Sends the specs down ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Examines the area of the disturbance ::   AXO: Commander, it looks like an electromagnetic disturbance, the kind used…   :: Pauses ::   it could be some kind of travel conduit, like a subspace rift opening.

CTO Naug says:
CSO: As soon as it is ready I'll let you know

EO Bishara says:
:: Walks to the weapons console and waits for the specs ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to Toir ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The last of the planet's inhabitants safely leaves the planet...

CTO Naug says:
:: Takes a quick glance at the shield power and happy to see that it's at full power ::

AXO Horn says:
CSO: Can you tell if something is going to come out, or something going in?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up a tetrahedron-shaped ship as it emerges from the disturbance...

CTO Naug says:
AXO/CSO: I'm getting a ship coming out of it

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Something is coming through now Commander!  It's a ship.

AXO Horn says:
CSO: Can you identify?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up a power surge from the tetrahedron as it approaches the 3rd planet...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Picks up his electron resonance scanner and begins to run scans and tests on the sample of lake water. ::

CSO Lane says:
AXO: It's a tetrahedron configuration.

CTO Naug says:
AXO: There’s a power surge coming from the ship and it’s approaching the 3rd planet

AXO Horn says:
CTO: From weapons?

CMO Bannister says:
@Self: Alright micro-organism.  I'm going to find out exactly what you are.   :: Grabs a sample of a dragon scale and places it in the same dish as the water. ::

CTO Naug says:
:: Looking at sensors ::   AXO: Yes, their weapons are powering up

CTO Naug says:
:: Gets a lock on the ship ::

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Are those torpedoes ready?

CTO Naug says:
*EO*: Is that torpedo ready yet we need them

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The tetrahedron's points start to light up...

EO Bishara says:
:: Makes the torpedo modifications as specified from the CTO ::

CTO Naug says:
AXO: I have a weapons lock and waiting from Engineering on the torpedoes'

EO Bishara says:
*CTO*: Modifications made and I made two instead of one.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The unidentifiable organisms begin to converge on the dragon scale...

CTO Naug says:
AXO: Ready to launch

AXO Horn says:
CTO: As soon as they are ready, load them and keep firing them at the ship

CTO Naug says:
*EO*: Thank you

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Carefully examines the actions of the organisms in the water and begins to run some scans. ::

AXO Horn says:
CTO: Fire

CTO Naug says:
:: Firing torpedo’s ::

CSO Lane says:
AXO: Commander, we better get out of here and fast.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The tetrahedron fires at the third planet in the Arimus Sector.   A large portion of the planet is blown away...

Host Sheri says:
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