USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10409.07
ACTD-wide storyline, Part 2
Episode 7

Debt of Honor…

Commander Lane currently is in command of the Vesuvius in lieu of the unconscious Executive Officer and Captain. Her responsibility: to successfully complete the orders issued by Starfleet Command which are to uncover plans of the Nacandarian's, their training of the V'Rax, and any other pertinent information deemed relevant.

The CTO and CMO have returned to Varnaxia on the pretense of providing aid to the V'Rax, while in sickbay the Captain, Executive Officer, and Flight Control Officer lay in comas. They are in no pain and rest comfortably; no known cause for the comas can be found….

A globe has been revealed, to the CTO, the history surrounding the V'Rax and the Nacandarians.  The CMO and CTO have now returned to the Vesuvius.

Nearby, the anomaly is starting to increase it's output of extra-dimensional particles….

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CTO Varn says:
::Standing at Tactical, still trying to digest everything the globe showed him::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Steps out of the turbolift and walks down to the CSO::   CSO: Ensign Bubba N'Duh reporting for duty, Ma'am.

CSO Lane says:
::Her chair hovers near the helm as Hope watches the screen in front of her::

CMO Bannister says:
::In Sickbay looking over some data on the V'Rax.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Standing at attention, next to the CSO, pulling at his collar, maybe he didn't speak up loud enough::

CTO Varn says:
::Checks the other ships and let's the Rapier's CTO have it for straying from his assigned patrol area::

Host U’Tahn says:
@::Has administered the last of the V'Rax their glucose injectorant and has told them all to sleep::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Cmdr that anomaly is still acting up

OPS N’Duh says:
::Clears throat::   CSO: Ensign N'Duh reporting for duty. My I take the OPS chair?

CSO Lane says:
CTO: What is it's status now?

Host U’Tahn says:
@::Waves the knife and the room darkens. The sounds of waves washing on the shore somewhere fill the room::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Then I need to tell you more of what the globe told me

CTO Varn says:
CSO: For now it's still putting out that increase in particles Ma'am...Something has got to be happening

OPS N’Duh says:
::Takes a seat at OPS and runs a quick level 4 diagnostic::

Host U’Tahn says:
@::Moves from the dorm-like room and goes back to his office::

CSO Lane says:
::Smiles at OPS::   OPS: Welcome aboard Ensign. Please take you station.

CNS Martin says:
::Steps into her office, and checks the computer for the information she requested from the Doctor::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Turns and nods::   CSO: Thank you, Ma'am.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Cmdr, the Nacandarians used the V'Rax so they could infiltrate Federation space

OPS N’Duh says:
::Configures the panel to his preferences and checks the list of activities that will take place on his shift::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: But why? Did U’Tahn tell you their reasoning?

CMO Bannister says:
::His hands hover over the computer console as he inputs some data.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Monitors communications from the nearby fleet::

CTO Varn says:
CSO:  I'm trying to sort this all out Cmdr...give me a second   ::Grins slightly::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A complex set of molecules come up on the Doctor's screen...

CNS Martin says:
::Sees the information there, and sits down opening it up to go through. Hopefully they would now be able to find a cure for the V'Rax::

CMO Bannister says:
::Takes a look at the complex set of molecules::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Ensign, anything on the channels that sounds interesting?

CSO Lane says:
::Maneuvers her chair back near the center seat::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: They were using them as slaves, to build their ships as well.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Just chatter Ma'am.  Nothing important.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Cmdr the globe fed me so much information it's still a little jumbled; this instantaneous learning is tiring

CSO Lane says:
CTO: What about this virus? Did the Nacandarians give it to the V`Rax as well?

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Thank you Mr. N’Duh. Keep listening just the same.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Coordinates with his contact in engineering to make sure full power will be available if the need arises::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: I hope that the globe hasn't harmed you in any way.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Aye, I've got my ear to the ground, Ma'am.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: No Ma'am I don't think so, just overwhelmed me

CNS Martin says:
::Reads through the notes, and suddenly slaps her forehead, realizing she could be looking at information about ADD, since the V'Rax seem to have such a thing...::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Continue Ensign Varn, please.   ::Smiles::

CMO Bannister says:
::Tries to decipher the set of molecules he discovered.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Gets a confirmation beep from engineering that all systems are up and running at 100%::

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Doctor, bridge here. Have you been able to come up with anything to use on the V`Rax to cure their affliction?

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  Negative, I'm still trying to analyze the virus.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: They were...I think I'm getting this right

CNS Martin says:
::Brings up information on ADD beside the information the Doctor already sent her, not being too familiar with the condition already, she reads through the file carefully::

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: The glucose angle has to be it somehow. Let me know if you come up with a theory at least.

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  I don't know if i'll be able to get a cure though.  Though i may be able to help them with Ritalin, to at least supress the virus so that they may lead normal lives for a while.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Cmdr, I need to rest a moment...I'm sorry Ma'am

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: At this point try anything you think might work.

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  Acknowledged.

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Of course Ensign Varn. Take your time.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Sends a com to his buddy on the USS Rapier to see if they can make a trade for some transporter parts.::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Thank you ma'am   ::Leans on his console trying to get his thoughts back together::

CMO Bannister says:
::Continues to analyze the virus in hope that a cure may arise out of nowhere.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Keeping his voice low::

CNS Martin says:
::Reads in the file that to treat ADD, one option could be to teach the affected organizational skills, giving them a daily routine to stick to::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Seals the deal and sends his compliments to their OPS Manager::

CMO Bannister says:
::Seemingly, the virus affects the brain which makes the V'Rax fall into a stupor.  In such a state, any orders given to them can easily be followed without hesitation.::

CTO Varn says:
::His head is filled with so many visions, so many memories, he is losing himself::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Cmdr Lane, they did use the virus

CSO Lane says:
::Turns her chair around::   CTO: How?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Contacts his boss to inform him that the parts for transporter room three are on their way, and it only cost them three of his finest home brew::

CNS Martin says:
::Leans back in her seat, wondering if giving the V'Rax daily routines to live by, would really have any effect...::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: They wanted to put the V'Rax in a stupor so they could use their mind control powers on them

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Just to infiltrate the Federation?

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The Nacandarian's blame the Federation for their war with the V'Rax Cmdr

CNS Martin says:
*CMO* I've come up with some information on ADD, it may be useful to try using these ideas on the V'Rax who are not sick, like Sojan, to see if it will have any effect on them. I can send the information down if you like.

OPS N’Duh says:
::continues to monitor the communications channels and checks off three more requests for the use of the lateral array within the next 6 hours::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Until the Nacandarian ship came into our space, the Federation had no knowledge of the V'Rax or them in fact. How can they blame us for a war in another galaxy?

CMO Bannister says:
*CNS*:  Sure, though it may be easier if you just came down to Sickbay.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: 200 years ago Cmdr, a Federation ship did come into their dimension

OPS N’Duh says:
::Turns slightly to listen to the CTO::

CNS Martin says:
*CMO*: Err, right, of course   ::Shakes her head::   I'll bring it over in a minute

CTO Varn says:
CSO:  It was thrown there through a subspace fold that also sent one of their ships into our dimension

CMO Bannister says:
*CNS*:  Alright.

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Did U’Tahn tell you what happened at that time?

CSO Lane says:
::Moves her chair closer to Varn::

CNS Martin says:
::Transfers the information about organization to a PADD, and stands from her seat, glancing at the cup of now cold coffee with a frown::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: I learned it from the globe Ma'am.  To make a long story short, the USS Yamato was in orbit around the V'Rax homeworld   ::Nods to the planet::   and a Nacandarian ship was also at the same world in their dimension

OPS N’Duh says:
::Acknowledges a communication from the USS Shuriken that all is well, so far::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The Nacandarian’s were surprised to find "ghosts" on a world they'd thought of as being long uninhabited

CSO Lane says:
::Leans forward::   CTO: Yamato...I see….

CNS Martin says:
::Takes the PADD, and leaves her office, walking down the hall to sickbay::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Ghosts, Ensign?

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Yes Ma'am.  I'm sorry Cmdr, I'm trying to not get ahead of myself

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The ghosts were the V'Rax...who at the time were non-corporeal beings

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Relax Mr. Varn. I know you have a lot to digest.

CTO Varn says:
::Takes a deep breath::   CSO: Yes Ma'am

CMO Bannister says:
::Wonders what the V'Rax could be controlled by since the injections only calm the V'Rax.::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Runs a quick diagnostic on the tactical station and phaser’s::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: I understand. So, what did the Yamato have to do with all of this?

CNS Martin says:
::Walks into sickbay and sees the Doctor::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Finds that the systems are running at top efficiency::

CMO Bannister says:
::Lifts his head and sees the Counselor.::   CNS:  Trial, hello.

CNS Martin says:
::Stops beside the Doctor and hands him the PADD::   CMO: How goes your work, Jay?

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Oh Cmdr they were caught up in a situation that they didn't help one little bit.  They had managed, when they were thrown into orbit of the V'Rax homeworld to make contact with the non-corporeal V'Rax

CMO Bannister says:
::Takes the PADD from the Counselor and glances at it and then sighs a little.::   CNS:  Well, I haven't really found what controls the V'Rax.  There is something we are missing to this entire operation.

CTO Varn says:
CSO:  They noticed that the V'Rax emitted a sort of extra-dimensional aura

OPS N’Duh says:
::Looks left and smiles at the female Ensign sitting at the Flight Control console::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: About this time the Nacandarian ship, that was sent to discover what had happened to their missing ship, arrived on the scene

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Fascinating.

CNS Martin says:
CMO: Did those lights have anything to do with it? Like the ones I saw on the planet?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Hears a beep::   CSO: I'm getting a sensor reading that the anomaly is increasing its emissions...they are increasing exponentially, Ma'am   ::Getting a bit excited::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Here's where it gets a little convoluted Cmdr

OPS N’Duh says:
::Fingers fly over his console::

CMO Bannister says:
CNS:  Well, if I remember correctly, the two V'Rax, Sojan and Ukuts saw lights when they were injected with the glucose agent.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Check with engineering and see if there is anything they can do to increase the shielding a little longer.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Aye!

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The Yamato told the Nacandarian's what they had discovered about the V'Rax, but the Nacandarian’s didn't really listen

OPS N’Duh says:
::Coms engineering::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: I know U’Tahn said we would be safe but...

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods::

CNS Martin says:
CMO: Hmm, well, once we do figure out how to cure the V'Rax's virus, then the information I came up with, may be useful...I hope.

CMO Bannister says:
CNS:  I'm starting to think that there may not be any cure.

CSO Lane says:
CTO: So the Nacandarian’s didn't believe the crew of the Yamato?

CNS Martin says:
CMO: Don't get like that now, if you say that at the end of a year of trying to find the answer, then I'll let you go, but we've been here hardly any time at all, you can't give up yet.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Engineering is increasing our shield output

CMO Bannister says:
::Smiles and nods at the Counselor.::   CNS:  You are right.  We'll find an answer.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CNS Martin says:
::Smiles back::   CMO: Now, let's get to work, we should have this sorted out in no time if we work together.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: No Ma'am. Cmdr I forgot something ::Shakes his head trying to clear the cobwebs::   They had a subspace anomaly near the V'Rax homeworld just like we do out there now and in some bizarre reaction, the extra-dimensional energy the Yamamoto tried to recreate caused the anomaly to send out waves that caused the subspace fold

OPS N’Duh says:
::Keeps an active eye on the sensors::

CMO Bannister says:
::Nods.::   CNS:  Right.   ::Brings up the data of the virus on the big screen.::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The crew of the Yamato had pieced that together form their readings of the V'Rax...and for some reason, the V'Rax began to take a more solid form on the planet's surface

CMO Bannister says:
CNS:  Here's the virus.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: It's so jumbled Cmdr...I'm trying to make it make sense

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: All ships report they have to increase their shielding also.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Basically, when the Nacandarian’s landed on the planet's surface they met the now corporeal V'Rax and confronted them

CTO Varn says:
CSO: An altercation broke out and one of the V'Rax was killed

OPS N’Duh says:
::Taps the console, bringing up the action menu::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The result was the beginning of the 100 year war that U'Tahn told us about

CNS Martin says:
::Nods::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Raises an eyebrow and grins as he discovers that some joker has added a old style vid-game to the list::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: In that one moment, the V'Rax finally found something they could concentrate on for more than five minutes

OPS N’Duh says:
::Hits the delete button::

CTO Varn says:
CSO: In their hatred of the Nacandarian’s...the Nacandarian's Away Team was slaughtered by the V'Rax, with their bare hands

CSO Lane says:
CTO: I can see that the issue is complicated. So now the Nacandarian’s are still holding the Federation to blame for something that happened so long ago.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Yes Ma'am.  They saw all that happened as our fault

CMO Bannister says:
CNS:  We know that it is killing the V'Rax, and that it was used to help control them.

CTO Varn says:
CSO: They thought it was an attempt by us to destroy their empire

CTO Varn says:
CSO: Us…meaning the Federation of course

CTO Varn says:
CSO: The whole thing, was just, and is a huge misunderstanding by the Nacandarian’s

OPS N’Duh says:
::Could kick himself for not sending a copy of the vid game to his own personal files first::

CSO Lane says:
CTO: So we have to find a way to convince the Nacandarian’s that we are not out to destroy them? Finding a cure for the V`Rax might just do the trick, don't you think?

CNS Martin says:
CMO: So, what have you figured out so far?

CTO Varn says:
CSO: It couldn’t hurt Ma'am

Host Sheri says:
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