STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY-WIDE STORYLINE VIII - "DEBT OF HONOR"

U.S.S. Vesuvius Stardate 10408.17 DEBT OF HONOR Phase Two - Part the Fourth

RECAP: The Vesuvius and her escorts, the Akira-class USS Shuriken, the USS Rapier, and the USS Javelin, now orbit a planet called Varnaxia after having been separated from the rest of the Task Force Fleet. The fate of the fleet is currently unknown…

A spatial anomaly has been detected by sciences near Varnaxia. It is emitting an extra-dimensional energy reading of some kind. Sciences is still investigating this anomaly.

An unknown buildup has also been detected in the Vesuvius’ engine and is believed to be responsible for the power loss to engines and many other systems on the Vesuvius. The Javelin and Rapier have lost all power and run only on back up generators. The Shuriken’s power levels are dangerous low as well….

The XO, CMO, CTO, and CNS have beamed down to Varnaxia. The XO has been appraised of the situation on the Vesuvius and understands they are currently stranded. He and the CTO are currently speaking with U’Tahn, the sole Nacandarian life form on the Varnaxia….

The CMO and CNS were asked to look at the most critical of the V’Rax, who were in an adjacent room to U’Tahn. The V’Rax are humanoid beings living in a transparent exoskeleton, with a surprising bio-signature….

According to Starfleet orders, it is the responsibility of the Vesuvius to learn the truth about the plans of the Nacandarians, how they trained the V’Rax, and any other pertinent information deemed relevant.

Can the Away Team obtain the required information for Starfleet without tipping their hand? Will the CMO be able to help the ill V’Rax? Will the Vesuvius and her escorts restore power to the ships? Will the Away Team be stranded on Varnaxia? And what of the spatial anomaly….

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FCO Lorehani says:
:: In her office enjoying a cup of Raktajino ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Laughs softly to himself. ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Wonders what happened to the XO ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves her hover chair around the bridge, checking various consoles ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Looks at the CMO ::   CMO: Is something funny, Doctor?

CTO Varn says:
@*CSO*: Cmdr can you update me?  Cmdr Stricker isn't here

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks over to the Counselor and blushes slightly. ::   CNS:  Huh?  Oh!  Nothing...yes.

CMO Bannister says:
@CNS: I was just thinking about something, that's all.   :: Blushes again and returns his attention to the computer terminal in front of him. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Having watched the XO depart, he sits before the CTO ::

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn: If we tell you what kind of power we use, can you help our ship?

CNS Martin says:
@:: Gives the doctor a funny look ::   CMO: Alright, if you say so   :: Continues her walk between the rows of patients ::

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Lore, I need you up here on the bridge. Turbolifts are out so use the jefferies tubes.

Sojan says:
@:: Smiles to herself...wonders what is going to happen next.  Then remembers she had something to do but can't remember what. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CTO: I am willing to agree to the offer your Commander made - medical supplies in return for assistance to your vessel.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Wipes his brow and tries to figure out the computer but not having much luck with the alien technology. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Nods a yes with his big bug head ::

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn:  Excellent.  Let me notify my superiors

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: We're still without power up here Varn. I'm trying to keep life support operating on backups. It may be a while until the transporters are back if ever.

CTO Varn says:
@*CSO*: Cmdr Lane?  Ma'am?

FCO Lorehani says:
*CSO*:  Aye Ma'am...   :: Looks forlornly at her coffee considering it was the last thing she got before the power went out. ::   Ma'am there is no power so nowhere to go...   :: Gets up and heads out of her office. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CTO: If you provide me with a read out of your vessel's power systems, I should be able to determine what needs to be fixed.

CNS Martin says:
@:: Turns back at the end of the room ::   CMO: Any luck with the computer Doctor?

CTO Varn says:
@*CSO*: U'Tahn has agreed to help us if we exchange some medical supplies but he'll have to have a readout of our power systems

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Makes a clicking noise in contemplation ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Shakes his head as he looks back at the Counselor. ::   CNS:  Unfortunately, no.  I can't seem to access any of the core files in the database.

Sojan says:
@:: Bangs on the door. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Pulls off the cover at the nearest jefferies tube and climbs in. ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Wonders how he's going to keep their identity a secret once U'Tahn has those readings ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: I need you to give priority to life support and transporter systems.

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: Out a nearby window, the CNS can spot weird dancing lights for a moment.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Hears the banging, his telepathy signals a device in the wall to open the door ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Walks towards the doctor but stops, seeing weird dancing lights outside ::   Self: Eh? what in the universe?

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: Great, give Lore a list of the supplies they require, but you'll have to do it verbally.

CEO Tyret says:
:: Working on something on the bridge ::

CTO Varn says:
@*CSO*: Aye Ma'am, is she back on the bridge yet?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Takes his tricorder and moves to one of the nearby V'Rax and performs some more scans.  When he hears the Counselor, he turns towards her. ::   CNS:  What is it?

CNS Martin says:
@:: Goes towards the window to see if she can see any more dancing lights ::

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: No, but she is on the way...I think.

CNS Martin says:
@CMO: I thought I saw something out there

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The dancing lights have vanished.

Sojan says:
@:: Sees the door open and thinks great…enters the office of U'Tahn but can't seem to remember why she was there.  Shrugs. ::   U'Tahn:  Hey...just passing by.  I think I was going to go shopping or something.

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn:  It will be a few minutes U'Tahn.  Can you give me an idea of what you need?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Begins the long climb to the bridge. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Watches the Counselor and follows behind her. ::   CNS:  Saw something?

CTO Varn says:
@*CSO*: Understood Ma'am.  I'll get her the list as soon as I can

Host U’Tahn says:
@ Sojan: Ah, Sojan. You cannot go shopping. There have been no shopping establishments in centuries. This is Mr. Varn...a representative from a vessel in orbit.

CNS Martin says:
@CMO: Yeah, some weird dancing lights, but they're gone now...maybe it's just my imagination...

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: What are our options?

CTO Varn says:
@:: Looks at the new being and nods ::   Sojan: My pleasure

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn:  Oh right...hmmm then it was something else I was going to do...   :: Turns to the newcomer. ::   CTO:  Hello Mr. Varn.  Why are you here?

CMO Bannister says:
@CNS:  Maybe you are experiencing hallucinations?   :: Quickly runs the tricorder over Trial's head. ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Shakes her head ::   CMO: Who knows...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Checks over the tricorder. ::   CNS:  Hmmm, you check out fine, Commander.

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn:  Why do we have a vessel in orbit?  Why is it here? Are they going to hurt us?  Are they mean?  Does that one eat people?  Don't you think he has big fangs?   :: Points at Varn ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Glances back at the computer ::   CMO: I used to be an engineer, perhaps I can figure out how to work that thing?

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan:  We've come to meet you

Sojan says:
@CTO:  Why?

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Not sure we have many at this point. We need power to all the systems, but make sure to give life support priority, then transporters. We have to get the away team back.

CMO Bannister says:
@CNS:  Give it a try while I perform some more scans on the patients.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Makes it to the bridge level and kicks out the Jeffries tube door. ::

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan:  My fangs aren't for biting sentient creatures Sojan

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: What magnitude of explosion would seal that anomaly?

Sojan says:
@CTO:  Why not?

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan:  Why not?  My species doesn't believe in needless violence

Sojan says:
@CTO:  What is needless violence?

CNS Martin says:
@:: Nods ::   CMO: Alright   :: Goes over to the console and taps at it, trying to figure out how the alien equipment works ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: His clicks...could that be laughter? ::   Sojan: (In answer to her questions) They need help. No. No. No. No. No.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Never mind that now. We have no power to do anything and until we do, forget the anomaly.

Sojan says:
@:: Fascinated by the odd creature and pets his arm ::

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Lore, location please?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Moves the tricorder over one of the V'Rax's heads and scans it. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Steps onto the bridge and picks up the cover. ::   CSO:  Right behind ya.

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan: That's something that my kind have been debating for centuries...you find my arm interesting?   :: Smiling ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ Sojan: Have a seat, Sojan and a glucose injectorate.   :: Tosses a small packet that is to be absorbed by her exoskeleton to calm her down ::

Sojan says:
@CTO:  It's soft...what kind of lotion do you use?  Will it disappear into my skin?

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn: Do you have a list of the supplies you need U'Tahn?

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: What do we have that we can jettison to destroy it?

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CTO: Yes.   :: Goes quiet for a moment ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns her chair to see her friend ::   FCO: Thank goodness. We've lost all power. See if you can work with Tyret and get something working.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: This might buy us some time.

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn:  Thank you, thank you...   :: Takes a seat on the floor.  A smile comes across her face as she calms down. ::

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan: I don't use a lotion Sojan, and I'm not sure about your skin

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: Lt you on the bridge yet?

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: An orb suddenly hovers out from behind U'Tahn, floating before the CTO. Light flashes from the orb into the CTO's pupils. Suddenly, the entire list has been embedded in his memory.

Sojan says:
@CTO:  You need to use lotion to keep your hairy skin soft..  Do they have lotion for hairy skin?

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  Just got here…What is up?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Moves over to her console and takes a seat. ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Just get the transporters working will you? Get me some power then we can worry about how and what to jettison.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Feels the light and is blinded for a moment ::   FCO: I've got a list of medical supplies we need down here as soon as we get power back

CNS Martin says:
@:: Frowns as she continues her attempts at figuring out the alien technology, but still without much success ::

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  Uh huh...so call the quarter master.  You can't send the list right now anyway so it will have to wait ‘til we get power to the ship.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Wonders why she is so irritable lately. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Notices something unusual in the V'Rax brain patterns. ::

CTO Varn says:
@FCO: I've got to give them to you soon but I only recognize a quarter of this stuff....Cmdr Lane's orders Lt...I'll get back to you soon

CMO Bannister says:
@Self:  Hmmm....

CTO Varn says:
@*CMO*: Doctor, I really need you back in here for a minute if you can

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  Gotcha.  I'll let you know when we have power.

CMO Bannister says:
@*CTO*:  What is it?

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn:  I'll need to let the Dr. look at this

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Turns in her seat. ::   CSO:  Ma'am you did tell Ens Varn that the ship has no power correct?

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: I have no clue on how to do that.

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: Understood Lt

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Nods ::   CTO: Understood.

CNS Martin says:
@:: Grins like a maniac, suddenly realizing what she was doing wrong ::

Sojan says:
@:: Pulls some of Varns hair to see if it comes out. ::

CEO Tyret says:
:: Pulls up Narcandarian Tech records ::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, sorry to interrupt your time off but as you can see this is an emergency. Now any ideas as to how to get power back online?

CTO Varn says:
@*CMO*: I've got a list of medical supplies that U'Tahn needs but I don't recognize many of them and we need it sent to the ship immediately!

CMO Bannister says:
@CNS:  I'll be right back.  Ensign Varn needs my help.

CNS Martin says:
@CMO: Hey, I figured this out…oh, alright, you can look when you're back

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: I need these Narcandarian Crystals.  :: Points to the screen ::   They may be able to power us.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  If I knew where Nita was I could ask her since the Nighthawk has experience in this quadrant…anyway, back to Varn…how did he think I was going to get the supplies without power?

CMO Bannister says:
@*CTO*:  I'm on my way.   :: Leaves the medical area and heads back for the main area. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks over at his screen ::   CEO: See if Varn can arrange that in this trade with the planet.

Sojan says:
@:: Stands up and begins to pick things up on U'Tahn's desk and putting them down...and continues with every item on his desk. ::

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: I'll have to recite it to you Lt.

Host U’Tahn says:
@:: Clicks in patience as Sojan moves amongst his desk ::   Sojan: Do you recall what these items are, Sojan?

CSO Lane says:
FCO: They've offered assistance if we can get them the supplies.

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  Ens wait till the power is back on. We can't action it now anyway.   :: Calms her voice ::   Don't worry we will take care of it...one thing at a time Ens.

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: I've got to wait for the Doctor anyway Ma'am

CSO Lane says:
CEO: What's the status of the power now?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Arrives where the Chief Tactical Officer is. ::   CTO:  Ensign?

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn: Hmmm,   :: Picks up a knife… ::   This is a pointy thingy...a rock...square thing with funny pictures on it.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ Sojan: Close.

CTO Varn says:
@CMO: Dr, I've been given a list of medical supplies they need, but I can't understand half of it...I've put them down on my PADD...could you check them for me?  In return U'Tahn will help us solve our power problem

Host U’Tahn says:
@ Sojan: It is the partner of worlds, actually. A multi-dimensional spanner we developed some fifty years ago to study alternate dimensions to our own for power sources. This is a much smaller model, but interesting for creating light shows depending on where you pierce the subspace barrier.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Of course we will help. Will you let me scrutinize that list to make sure there is nothing unusual on it?

CTO Varn says:
@:: Tries to make sure the Doctor sees the V'Raxian by U'Tahn's desk ::

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn:  Play it please play it...   :: Claps her hands excitedly. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ ::Takes the "knife" and gently slices against the air ::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Of course Lore. We can't be lax on security now regardless.   :: Smiles ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Takes the PADD from the CTO and looks over the supplies contained in it. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Definitely not Ma'am.

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: A ripple effect is seen where the knife slices ... small bulbous orange lights are seen momentarily, and then fade away. Roses are smelled throughout the room.

Sojan says:
@:: Claps excitedly by the show. ::

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: We can decompress the shuttlebay and manually fly a shuttle down. Once on the planet I can reconfigure the crystals to power the shuttle and get back up here. Power reserves are still low.

CTO Varn says:
@:: His keen sense of smell notices the roses immediately and he looks at where U'Tahn is playing ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Hears the CEO ::   CEO:  Ens use Shuttlebay two if the Cmdr agrees.  That shuttlebay has already been compromised.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Do any of the shuttles have power?

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: This would be a powerless flight.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO: I'll have Mason check.   :: Taps her combadge. ::   *Mason*:  Alec, check to see if the shuttles still have power please?

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> *FCO*:  Right away Ma'am.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Mason is checking now.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Whispering ::   CMO: I don't know if this stuff is safe for us to beam down...I had to get you here

Sojan says:
@U'Tahn:  Again...again....

CSO Lane says:
CEO: I doubt the shuttle could handle the entry into the atmosphere without a controlled entry.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: But we can stock it with a parachute and gently land after we penetrate the atmosphere.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: And I can rig it with a manual tail fin like on 20th century air planes. That would help control us.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Thanks Lore. Let me know when he finds out.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  I recognize some of the medical supplies you require.  Some though, are foreign to me.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Whatever you have we would appreciate.

Sojan says:
@:: Sees the newcomer and walks over and pokes the CMO. ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Wonders at the childlike actions of Sojan; it seems that they really are…well, "innocent" ::

CTO Varn says:
@CMO: Dr Bannister, meet Sojan

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks over at the V'Rax. ::   Sojan:  Hello there.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Let's try something else...contact the planet and see if they have any craft of their own that we could "borrow"?

FCO Lorehani says:
<Mason> *FCO*:  Ma'am…even though we have had no shuttles operating the power levels will not suffice…not enough power.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks at Hope to see if she heard Mason. ::

CEO Tyret says:
:: Contacts the planet and sends them his inquiry ::

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  Before I can give you any of these supplies, I have to run the list by my superior officer.

CSO Lane says:
*Mason*: Thank you Mason.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Of course.

Sojan says:
@CMO:  Why don’t you look like Mr. Hairy there?  What are you?  Where do you come from?  How did you get rid of your hair?  Did you pull it out?  Whatcha got in your hand?

CTO Varn says:
@:: Counting down the time in his head, the Vesuvius can't be doing well power wise ::

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: I volunteer for this mission. I think I can pull it off.

CMO Bannister says:
@Sojan:  I see you have many questions.   :: Smiles a little. ::   I'm a different species than Ensign Varn.

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan: Does my hair fascinate you?

Sojan says:
@CMO: Uh huh....What are questions?

Sojan says:
@CTO:  It's pretty...   :: Pets his head ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: No one is leaving the Vesuvius at this time. Did the planet respond yet?

CTO Varn says:
@Sojan: I'm glad you like it...don't you see many species with hair?

Sojan says:
@CTO:  I see no one but him...   :: Points to U'Tahn ::   He gives me stuff and talks to me.  He is nice.

CMO Bannister says:
@Sojan:  Questions are sentences that ask something and requires a response from another person.

Sojan says:
@CMO:  Oh...Is that what I'm doing?

CMO Bannister says:
@Sojan:  Yes, you were, in fact.

CEO Tyret says:
*CMO*:Ask the leader if he could spare a shuttle.

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: Lt, Dr. Bannister is looking at that list...what's the situation up there?

Sojan says:
@CMO:  Oh I better stop that then.  When are you leaving?  Did you bring me a treat?  Why are you here?

CTO Varn says:
@:: Hears the CEO ::   *CEO*: U'Tahn's right here...we'll ask

CSO Lane says:
:: Shakes her head ::   FCO: Not good Lore. Tell Varn that.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Heard as well ::   CTO: I have a personal craft. Do you need transport?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Smiles some more at the V'Rax ::   Sojan:  I'm here to help your people.  They are very ill.  You don't seem to be sick young one.

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  It's not good Varn...we are in trouble.

CEO Tyret says:
*CMO*: We also need those Narcandarian Crystals also.

Sojan says:
@CMO: Why are we sick..?  What is sick?  Is that bad?

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn; I'm afraid so, our ship is in serious trouble

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Clicks ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CTO: An orb will guide you to the launch pad.

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: I'm trying to arrange something now

Host U’Tahn says:
@CTO: I can have it imprint the directions to fly such a craft in your mind if you wish ...

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn: Thank you, U'Tahn

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn: Yes please

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Starts to wonder about all the questions.  He pulls out his tricorder and discreetly scans the V'Rax. ::   Sojan:  Well you see, being sick is when your body is having trouble fighting viruses.

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The orb hovers before the CTO, more flashing lights...and suddenly he knows how to pilot and operate a Nacandarian shuttle craft.

CNS Martin says:
@:: Sits at the window, wondering about the lights she saw, waiting patiently for the Doctors return ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: How is life support holding out?

Sojan says:
@:: Pulls the CMO's hair ::   CMO:  What is a Virus?

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: Lights suddenly dance from the walls and past the CNS...a beam of the dancing lights touches her leg and she hears an old woman singing in her mind.

CEO Tyret says:
*CMO*: We need Narcandarian Crystals. If we don't get any we can't power the ship up.

CTO Varn says:
@U'Tahn: Thank you!  Did you hear our Engineers question about crystals?

CTO Varn says:
@*CEO*: Ensign I'm going to be coming up in a shuttle...hang on!

CEO Tyret says:
*CTO*: Don't come up here without crystals.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Winces as Sojan pulls his hair. ::   Sojan:  Please don't do that.   :: Looks over at U'Tahn. ::  U'Tahn:  Our ship requires Nacandarian Crystals.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CTO: "Narcandarian"?  I'm not familiar with the name...but I think I understand what he speaks of. You attempted to travel here utilizing a different form of power transport?   :: Perplexed ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Looks about slightly unnerved, not used to hearing anyone but her brothers voice in her mind, and wonders where the voice is coming from ::

CTO Varn says:
@*CEO*: I'll come up there with what I can

Sojan says:
@CMO:  Oh you want the pretty rocks?

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, what's happening down there?

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The orb blinks, indicating the CTO should follow it.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  I have no idea Ma'am... Varn is not talking to me.   :: Suddenly has a headache. ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Knows that he just blew it but follows the orb ::

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: Life support at 25%.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Doctor...Bannister, is it? I have a few questions of my own...

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: Lt I'm heading up there with a shuttle...I'm not sure exactly what's on board it, but I'm getting up there now

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Nods ::   U'Tahn:  Go ahead.

FCO Lorehani says:
@*CTO*:  Understood.  Check to make sure there is nothing that can harm the Vesuvius before you bring her aboard.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Where are you from?

CTO Varn says:
@:: Follows the orb towards the shuttle ::   *FCO*: Of course I will

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Looks like Varn is bringing one of their ships up…I'd like to have one of my flight jockey's go over it.

CEO Tyret says:
FCO: Strip it of it's power supply. We need it to power the ship.

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The orb leads the CTO down a corridor that is wide with high ceilings...obviously built for people that could fly on their own. He passes by rooms where a few rows of exo-skeletoned V'Rax sit watching multi-colored triangles.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: What? Move all the crew to the top three decks and start closing down all unnecessary decks to conserve air.

FCO Lorehani says:
CEO:  That is up to the CSO Ens.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: That is done already.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  I'm from a planet, much like yours.

FCO Lorehani says:
CEO:  We also have relations to consider before we go destroying their property.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Notices the rooms and the way the V'Rax all watch the triangles ::

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: We need to strip that shuttle of it's power supply. I need it to power the ship.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: No, I meant "you" as in you people. It was indicated that you are from nearby. But if you are, you would have these crystals already and would not have been in this situation in the first place.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Get down there and wait for Varn to arrive and get those supplies on board the shuttle as soon as you can.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: After I replicate it I will put the power supply back.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Just remember that stripping the ship could be considered an hostile act.

CEO Tyret says:
FCO: We will put it back, good as new.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Thinks for a moment. ::   U'Tahn:  Well the funny thing is that, the crystals...are not abundant on our planet.

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The orb leads the CTO up a stairway.

CNS Martin says:
@:: Goes back to the console to see if she can find any information about these strange lights in the alien computer system ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: You are lying.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Aye Ma'am...   :: Turns to Tyret. ::   CEO:  I know we are in trouble but we don't need to compound it. You need to learn patience.

CSO Lane says:
All: We are not stripping any ship! Now everyone, our priority is life support and then our away team. Now everyone do what you can to accomplish that.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Climbs the stairway, anxious to get back to the Vesuvius and her crew ::

CEO Tyret says:
FCO: After I get this ship running.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Even if I were not telepathic, I would be able to tell that. Now before I renege on my portion of this deal, tell me the truth. Who are you people and where are you from?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Heads for the nearest jefferies tube ::   CEO: Well it won't be stripped while I'm there and that is an order Ens.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Pulls off the cover and climbs in. ::

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The CTO feels hot, dry air blowing down on him.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: At least let me examine it.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Get to engineering and give them a hand.

CMO Bannister says:
@U'Tahn:  I'm not the superior officer on the planet, sir.  I decline to answer the question.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Looks up towards the heat, realizing that he's near the shuttle ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Angered ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: We don't have the luxury of examining anything right now.

CEO Tyret says:
CSO: They have all the hands they need. Without a power supply it would be futile for me to go down there.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Descends down the Jeffries tube. ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: After a few moments of going through the computer files, she realizes the Doctor has been away a while longer than he ought to have been and wonders what’s up ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Don't argue, just do it!   :: Gives him the "look" ::

Host U’Tahn says:
ACTION: The CTO is led up onto the roof of the facility...hot wind blows around him. A purple colored, dusty vehicle is on a launch pad. Multiple orbs are floating various crates of crystals onto the shuttlecraft.

CEO Tyret says:
:: Is looking away ::   CSO: I need power. I can't do anything else.

CTO Varn says:
@:: Reaches the top and the shuttle ::   *FCO*: I've reached the shuttle and it's being loaded with crystals.  I'll be there shortly!

CNS Martin says:
@:: After a moments hesitation, she turns and leaves the room, going back to the room where they originally met U'Tahn ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Moves around the shuttle, making sure he understands its workings and then moves into the cockpit to begin the preflight check ::

FCO Lorehani says:
*CTO*:  I'll be meeting you in the shuttle bay Ens.   *CSO*:  Ma'am the shuttle is being loaded with crystals.  I'll have them sent to engineering as soon as they arrive.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Feels his mind being probed. ::   U'Tahn:  What are you doing?

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Get down there and wait for those crystals. Lore will make sure they are delivered to you. Now get moving!

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: I'll be there soon Lt!

CEO Tyret says:
:: Moves ::

CTO Varn says:
@:: Everything is ready and he only waits for the last crystals to be loaded ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: Learning the truth.   :: A click is heard...and he stands, sounding solemn in his voice ::   So, that is why you've come here.

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Excellent Lore. Once the shuttle gets here, make sure that engineering gets them as soon as possible.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Reaches the correct floor and gets out. She hurries to shuttle bay one. ::   *CTO*:  One other thing Ens…use Shuttlebay 1…bay 2 is out of commission.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: One of his claws rubs his head ::   CMO: Taking a fight to the Confluence is a dangerous game, Doctor.

CTO Varn says:
@*FCO*: Lt. I'm on my way now

CNS Martin says:
@:: Walks through the doors and sees U'Tahn and the Doctor alone in the room :: CMO/U'Tahn: Ah...sorry to interrupt...

CTO Varn says:
@: Hhis paws tap the right controls and the shuttle lifts off and heads toward the Vesuvius ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Smiles. ::   U'Tahn:  The only knowledge I contain in my mind, is that of my current mission, to save the dying V'Rax.

Sojan says:
@:: Sees another new person. ::   CNS:  Hey you are different!   :: Pokes her in the chest. ::  What are you?

CNS Martin says:
@:: Steps back from the V'Rax ::   Sojan: Ah...I'm Human...like Doctor Bannister there

Sojan says:
@CNS:  What is a doctor?

CTO Varn says:
#COM: Vesuvius: FCO/CSO: Permission to dock?

FCO Lorehani says:
@COM: CTO: Permission granted Ens...I'm waiting for you in bay 1.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: But I can understand your reasoning. Val'Tra and her hive can be...insensitive on many matters. I do not personally understand why they have taken your leader, but I hope he survives the experience.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Motions for the bay crew to be ready. ::

CEO Tyret says:
:: Enters engineering ::

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO: As you have noticed...I am the only Nacandarian here. I have been exiled from my people because I am different.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Nods to the CNS ::

CTO Varn says:
#COM: FCO: I'll be right there Lt.   :: Brings the shuttle around and smoothly sets it down in the bay ::

CNS Martin says:
@:: Stares at the V'Rax for a moment, not sure what to make of him/her ::   Sojan: Err...a Doctor is someone who helps sick people

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sees the shuttle land and 5 people scurry to secure it and has hover pallets waiting. ::

Sojan says:
@CNS:  Are you sick?   :: Fascinated. ::   U'Tahn can make pretty lights do you want to see?

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Lore, does Varn have that list with him?

Host U’Tahn says:
@ :: Too grim to entertain Sojan ::

CTO Varn says:
:: Climbs out of the cockpit and sees Lore ::   FCO: There are crates of crystals back there.  I need to get these medical supplies somehow but the Dr wanted a superior officer's okay first

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO/CNS: If you fail. They'll murder me.

FCO Lorehani says:
*CSO*:  I'm sure he will.  I have Ens Tor standing bay to fill it.

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Ma'am I've got it right here on this PADD...I finished entering it on the flight

Host U’Tahn says:
@ CMO/CNS: Murder all those under my care.

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Cmdr, Dr Bannister wanted a superior officer's okay for this

CNS Martin says:
@:: Shakes her head ::   Sojan: No, I'm not sick, I help people in a different way...err...
:: Looks up at U'Tahn at the word murder ::

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: Can we provide what they asked for?

Sojan says:
@:: Giggles ::   CNS:  We are all going to be murdered!   :: Repeats it in a singsong voice. ::

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Yes Ma'am or at least most of it

CNS Martin says:
@:: Shudders ::   Sojan: Murder is not a good thing.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sees the crystals being taken off the shuttle. ::

Sojan says:
@CNS:  Why?

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Dr. Bannister wasn't sure he recognized some of the items but I had to leave while I could

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: Good, then start loading the shuttle with whatever they need.

Host U’Tahn says:
@ ::Releases a pheromone of fear...a feeling of betrayal as he goes and slumps in his chair ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CTO:  Ens, Ens Tor   :: Points to the young man on her left. ::   Will get you everything you need.

FCO Lorehani says:
*CEO*:  Ens, your crystals are on their way to engineering.

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Aye Ma'am...Cmdr…one more thing...we've found one Nacandarian and a lot of V'Rax   :: Nods to Tor and hands him the PADD ::

CNS Martin says:
@Sojan: Because you won't be able to talk or see or breath or listen, or taste anything …you'll be dead. Someone who makes you dead, who murders you, is filled with bad intent

CEO Tyret says:
*FCO*: Thank you.

CSO Lane says:
*FCO*: Lore, I hope those crystals are on the way to engineering?

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: The V'Rax are extremely childlike

Sojan says:
@:: Frowns ::   CNS:  I don't think I'd like that.

FCO Lorehani says:
*CSO*:  Of course Ma'am.

CNS Martin says:
@Sojan: Not many people do

CSO Lane says:
*CTO*: Fine.  Write up a report and send it to the Captain...but do it later.

CTO Varn says:
*CSO*: Aye Cmdr...just wanted you to know in case I don't make it back

CTO Varn says:
FCO: Will it help Lt? The crystals?

CSO Lane says:
:: Wonders what Varn means by that remark ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Shrugs ::   CTO:  I don't know.  I certainly hope so.

CNS Martin says:
@:: Looks at the Doctor and U'Tahn again ::   CMO: Err, did I miss something? I was slightly distracted   :: Nods at Sojan ::

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