U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10503.08
Sarona III, Planetary Investigation … An Unseen Threat
Episode 10

Next Moves….

The human crew of the Vesuvius returned home with only 42 causalities.  An Away Team was dispatched via shuttle to transport to the Tetrahedron and disable its shield generators.

When the opportunity arose for the Away Team to beam over, they found themselves materializing back on the shuttle.  Only the Andorian Flight Control Officer was taken.

Now the Away Team waits for the opportunity to rescue Lieutenant Lorehani and for the chance to disable the Tetrahedron's shields and rescue any humans taken from Earth.  While they wait, Commander Darvo feels ill and passes out….

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CMO Bannister says:
@:: On the shuttlecraft checking over Commander Darvo. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Scratching his head at the engineering station on the bridge. ::

CO McGrady says:
<OPS Jeeves> :: Scuttling hither and thither to vacate and prepare rooms for possible incoming humans from the tetrahedron. ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Looks over at the XO and looks worried. ::   CMO: What's her status Jay?

TO Thursson says:
@:: On the shuttle standing in the back ::

CMO Bannister says:
@CSO: She will be alright though I recommend she be transported back to the ship.  She'll be safer there.

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Still caught in the light trying not to scream. ::

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Go ahead and order it Jay.

CMO Bannister says:
@*Vesuvius*:  Doctor Bannister to Vesuvius.

CO McGrady says:
*Magma*: Yes, Doctor?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Monitors the shields on the Tetrahedron for any changes. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel: Let's talk about this.  I'm sure we can come into some agreement.

CMO Bannister says:
@*Vesuvius*:  Commander Darvo has fallen unconscious.  I'm transporting her back to Sickbay.  Doctor Ibsen will be able to help her.

Host Qirel says:
:: Looks at the blue alien in the light and just blinks his eyes. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Rubs his chin. ::   *Magma*:  Very well. Standby for the CTO to transfer as a replacement.

CO McGrady says:
*CTO*: Standby for site-to-site transport to the Magma.  They need an extra hand for their mission.

CMO Bannister says:
@*Vesuvius*:  Acknowledged, Captain.   :: Waits for the transfer. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Grumbles ::   Qirel:  Your either really dense…or probably the one who really is in charge.   :: Sighs. ::   Ok, If you let me go I'll tell you were more humans are.

CO McGrady says:
OPS Henri:  Standby to transport CTO to the Magma.

Host Qirel says:
FCO: I don't think you are right for us...however...you could still be useful to us

FCO Lorehani says:
#Qirel: Yeah, I can't wait to hear this.

Host Qirel says:
:: Tilts his head as if he's listening to something. ::

Host Qirel says:
:: Blinks his eyes again. ::

CO McGrady says:
<OPS Henri> CO: At your command, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Waits for the transport to be made. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CTO*: Are you prepared for transport?

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Thinks, this turkey is going to be the first thing she...tries to struggle once more. ::

CTO Liu says:
CO: Ready Captain.   :: In transporter room waiting. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Nods to the OPS ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Sir...I have an idea if you have a moment to discuss it

CO McGrady says:
<OPS Henri> :: Transports the CTO to the Magma. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CTO is transported to the Magma while the XO is transported back to the Vesuvius...

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Go ahead, Commander.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Watches as Lieutenant Liu arrives on the shuttle. ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Sees the CTO arrive ::   CTO: Welcome aboard, we can use your help.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Why don't we fly in to the Tetrahedron?

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Acknowledged commander, what happened to Commander Darvo?

CO McGrady says:
CEO: The Vesuvius, or the Magma?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The FCO disappears then reappears strapped on a table in some kind of room.  A very bright light shines in her face making it impossible for her to see around the area...

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: She's fallen ill and was transported back to the ship.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: The Vesuvius.  The saucers are bigger than us, therefore we'd fit into their docking bay

FCO Lorehani says:
#:: Struggles for the first time feeling fear. ::   Qirel:  Hey!! What the heck is going on!?!?

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Right. Do we have a plan of action?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: We should be able to hold position inside....

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Crosses his arms anxious to get started and to help Lorehani. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO: I believe I'd be more comfortable sending the Magma on such a mission...less likely to be noticed, and more mobile in the short-term.  Do you have a specific mission in mind?

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: We are waiting for the Tetrahedron's shields to drop again so that we can beam aboard and search for Lt. Lorehani and other humans we believe are there.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Well...they would be less conspicuous...if they piggy back into the vessel with the next saucer, flying as close to the saucer as they can then they should get inside...from there, search and destroy on foot.  The FCO's flying skills should be quite adequate for the task

CO McGrady says:
CEO: The FCO's whereabouts are unknown....   :: Thinks a moment. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Well...we have a rough idea of where she is, given the last known position

CSO Lane says:
@:: Continues to watch for a change in the Tetrahedron's shields. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Is worried about Lorehani.  As he stares out the shuttle's main window, his worry can be seen clearly. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: It would counter the beaming shield device they seem to have to prevent certain people from boarding

CO McGrady says:
:: Nods. ::   CEO: Communicate your idea as an option to the CSO...we need to get them inside one way or the other.  Your plan has my authorization, if the Away Team Commander feels her personnel are suited to the task.

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Vesuvius to Magma...Commander Lane...I have an idea the CO has authorized me to share with you

CSO Lane says:
@*CEO*: At this point any idea would be appreciated Commander. Go ahead.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Turns to the rest of the team ::   All: Listen up everyone.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Listens. ::

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Fly piggyback into the tetrahedron as close to the next saucer as is possible...you shouldn't be noticed if you don't bump them.  Once you're inside the enemy line you can disembark the Magma and search for the FCO on foot and disable the shield generator

CSO Lane says:
@*CEO*: And how do you propose I get the Magma through their shields without sensor alarms going off all over their ship Quchant?

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Pay attention commander.  The shields go down when the saucer goes back to the tetrahedron.  Just fly right next to them and match pace into the tetrahedron and the shields will be down.  If they raise it, they'll end up cutting their own ship in half...

CSO Lane says:
@*CEO*: That's a good plan if the saucer cooperates.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors beginning picking up a signal from the Tetrahedron as she begins to fade from this dimension....

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Trust in your piloting skills.  I'd do it myself remotely, but you need someone right there....

CO McGrady says:
:: Sees a visual distortion on the main viewer. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CSO:  Commander Quchant's plan will work.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: What's going on?   :: Points to the main viewer. ::

CSO Lane says:
@*CEO*: And seeing as I'm here...   :: Growls slightly. ::   ok, we'll try it.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Runs the sensors through the gambit to find out what's going on. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Checks the sensor summary on his command console. ::

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: Check on the sensors will you while I change positions here.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: One of the security officers begins coughing violently

CSO Lane says:
@ :: Gets up and moves to the helm chair and snuggles into it securely ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO: It looks as though she may be shifting from this dimension.

CSO Lane says:
@ :: Turns slightly to look behind her. ::   CMO: Doc, what's happening back there?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: We need to attract its attention quickly...a torpedo spread or phaser strike perhaps

CO McGrady says:
:: Looks around. ::   CEO: Still short on hands...prepare a phaser strike at my command.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks back and moves over to the security officer to check on him. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Steps over to tactical and enters the co-ordinates for the upper bank of phasers. ::

CTO Liu says:
:: Continues to watch sensors while looking back at security officer in trouble. ::

CO McGrady says:
*Magma*: Fall in within our shield range, and shadow our course within our protective perimeter.

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Understood sir, but what's happening out there?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Gives the security officer a hypospray to help with his breathing. ::

TO Thursson says:
:: Slowly backs away from Monty. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: I'm not sure...perhaps a dimensional shift.  We will attempt to attract the tetrahedron's attention, and if that's not possible, follow her wherever she's going.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Ready on your mark

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Standby.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Finger hovers over the fire button. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Drops shields, and raises them around the Magma as she falls in. ::

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Understood sir. Standing by on your mark.

CO McGrady says:
AFCO:  Bring us within phaser range.

CTO Liu says:
@CMO: Is what's happening to Monty the same thing to what happened to Commander Darvo?

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO> CO: Aye, sir.  :: Does as ordered. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Watches the blinky lights on the tactical board as the shield status changes on the Vesuvius. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO:  Fire your strike, Commander.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Fires phasers. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The phaser strike does not affect the Tetrahedron as it continues to fade...

CSO Lane says:
@All: OK folks, we're inside the Vesuvius' shields.  Seems we're going to follow the Tetrahedron.

CMO Bannister says:
@CTO: It's possible.   :: Scans the Security Officer with his medical tricorder. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Reads sensors. ::   CEO: No effect.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Increases power and fires again. ::

CO McGrady says:
AFCO: Bring us within the perimeter of the tetrahedrons dimensional distortion.

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO> CO: Aye, sir.   :: Does as ordered. ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Watches through the Magma's front window at the phaser strikes. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Tetrahedron still fades and is almost gone...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Helps the Security Officer to the seat and allows him to rest. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Increases to full power and fires a third time. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CMO: Is Monty able to follow through with our mission Doctor?

CO McGrady says:
CEO: The Federation could use a schematic of that vessel's hull and shields, if only our sensors could analyze them.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Taps the helm controls slightly. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@CTO: I've given him a small dosage from my hypospray that should help with whatever is causing this.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Yes sir.  I've got the computer recording every thing that pyramid is putting out.

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO>:: Approaches the field of the dimensional disturbance. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CMO: Right.

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Jay, is everyone else alright?

CO McGrady says:
CEO: It appears we must follow this vessel wherever she might be going.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: A quantum torpedo at this distance might disrupt the shifting?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stays close to the Vesuvius and watches their course. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@CSO:  I think so.  I wouldn't rule out the possibility that perhaps we have been injected with something when we were on the tetrahedron, or perhaps there is an airborne virus, or perhaps Mr. Monty was just coughing.

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: Do you think the Vesuvius could use a hand?

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Well make him as comfortable as possible for now.

CMO Bannister says:
@CSO: Already taken care of, Commander.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: We are too close to earth...the effects of a quantum explosion on the dimensional disturbance are too risky...and that hull seems impenetrable to all of our fire.

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Thanks Jay, I knew I could count on you.

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Yes, but for now, our main focus should be on infiltrating the tetrahedron. We need a plan once we're inside.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: In we go then...should I tell the Magma to tag along?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Blushes a bit. ::   CSO:  I'm just doing my job.  It helps me keep my mind off of the terrible things that could be happening....

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Indeed.

CEO Quchant says:
*CSO*: Stay close commander...we're going in

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Tetrahedron vanishes taking the Vesuvius and the Magma with it.  They are pulled into some sort of dimensional shift.  The lighting is strange as they travel through it.  This time, the travel isn't as bad as before...

CEO Quchant says:
:: Monitors structural integrity. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Report commander...is the Magma stable?

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: In time.

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Magma is fine sir … stable and still in one piece.

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Very good, Commander.

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Commander, if we manage to get inside, splitting our team up might quicken our search, but leave us more vulnerable. I'd say we split up into teams of four, with you heading one team and I heading the other.

CTO Liu says:
@TO: What do you think Erik?

CO McGrady says:
CEO: It appears the humans from 1939 may now be lost to history forever.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: That may be concurrent with history as there are many reports of strange disappearances and of 'alien abductions'

TO Thursson says:
@CTO: Sounds prudent, sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Tetrahedron, Vesuvius and the shuttle Magma begin to slowly take form again, taking solid form very quickly...

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: Fine, let's go with that then, but remember to keep an open comm at all times.

CO McGrady says:
:: Raises his eyebrow. ::   CEO: Indeed, I hope you are correct.  But what to do with them should we succeed in their rescue...

CO McGrady says:
:: Notices space materializing around them. ::

CEO Quchant says:
CO: There are also several reports of people being reintegrated into society...from early sleeper ships for instance

CEO Quchant says:
CO: The magma should be ready to board the tetrahedron

Host AFCO says:
:: Checking all systems ... no damage to the Vesuvius.  Sees the Magma is still with them. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Right Commander. If anything else, constant communication will notify us of the status of the other party.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Get a date and location from Stellar Cartography.

Host AFCO says:
CO: Sir, all systems are clear, no damage to the ship.  The Magma is still with us

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Aye sir...   :: Starts checking the temporal co-ordinates with the local star charts. “”

CO McGrady says:
AFCO: Thank you, crewman.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Wonders what is going on and checks the crew to make sure they're okay. ::

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Prepare to exit our shield perimeter at my mark.

CSO Lane says:
@*CO*: Sir, I'm going to trying moving the Magma as close as possible to the Tetrahedron as soon as we exit the shield perimeter … on your mark sir.

CO McGrady says:
:: Drops shields. ::   *CSO*: Execute.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Star charts have us at...somewhere in 1947..."temporal" prime directive still applies Sir.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Moves the Magma out of the Vesuvius' shield perimeter and towards the Tetrahedron ::   *CO*: Executing sir.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: And our location?

CO McGrady says:
:: Brings shields back up as the Magma crosses the perimeter. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Notices that the shuttle crew is alright and he returns his attention to what's going on. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Petty Officer, who had the coughing fit, starts going into convulsions...

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Astrometrics are monitoring radio traffic, a Mr. Kenneth Arnold is reporting all over the short band frequencies of seeing strange things flying around the Mt. Rainier region.  We are still in Sol III's orbit sir

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Jay, could you take communications for the time being please. I need a good pair of ears there.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: What is this blasted vessel up to!  They could have had all the humans they wanted from 1939 with impunity.

CSO Lane says:
@CMO: Never mind, see to that man!

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Permission to beat up the people from the tetrahedron and interrogate them

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Moves to sit with the CSO but notices that the Security Officer is convulsing.  He moves over to the man and tries to settle him down. ::   Aloud:  Someone hold him down.

CO McGrady says:
:: Gives the CEO an odd look. ::   CEO: Commander?

CSO Lane says:
@TO: Mr. Thursson, handle communications please.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: You wanted answers?

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Starts to scan the Security Officer with his tricorder, trying to figure out what's wrong with him. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Indeed...only a slight matter of capturing them.   :: Smiles. ::

TO Thursson says:
@CSO: Yes, ma'am.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Have you asked them to stop?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Moves the Magma closer to the alien ship. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up an anomaly growing near the Vesuvius...

CO McGrady says:
CEO: The last time I tried, they rendered us unconscious and captured more than half the crew.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Injects the security officer with a hypospray, trying to subdue the convulsions. ::

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: Any changes on the sensors yet?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Anomaly forming...right above us!!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Petty Officer begins to calm down...but his bio signs are erratic

CO McGrady says:
AFCO: Evasives!

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO>:: Attempts to clear the Vesuvius from the anomaly. ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Scratches his head, not really understanding what is going on.  He quickly scans the air for any bio toxins or viruses. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Commander, there appears to be a spatial anomaly above the Vesuvius.

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: Can they clear it?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The anomaly grows quickly and an image is seen emerging from within....

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Scans the officer's body, trying to see if he has any viruses or toxins in his bloodstream. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: They are attempting to.   We might want to com them.

CO McGrady says:
CEO: Could that be the...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Turns to the TO. ::   TO: Any hails?

CO McGrady says:
AFCO: Move it, crewman!

TO Thursson says:
@CSO: No ma'am.

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO> CO: I'm trying, sir...I'm trying!

CSO Lane says:
@TO: Contact the Vesuvius and find out what they have planned.

CSO Lane says:
@CTO: What about us? Can we avoid the anomaly?

CO McGrady says:
*CSO*: Get the Magma away from that anomaly ASAP!

CEO Quchant says:
:: Holds on as the inertial dampeners catch up with the movement of the ship. ::

CTO Liu says:
@CSO: Affirmative, we are not prevented from doing so.

CO McGrady says:
<AFCO>:: Gulps. ::   Bridge Crew:  Hold on tight!

CO McGrady says:
:: Braces himself. ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Tries to move the Magma quickly away. ::   *CO*: Trying to sir. Get out of there!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius is suddenly rammed by something.  A metal upon metal grinding sound is heard echoing in the Vesuvius' corridors....

Host Sheri says:
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