U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10508.02
Sarona III, Planetary Investigation … An Unseen Threat
Episode 24, Transcript #248

In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream….

The Tetrahedron that had emerged from the anomaly was determined to belong to the Knosis. They had faced Earth and had fired towards the defenseless Terran planet. But before the beam reach Earth, several of the Nezi saucers rose from their various locations on the planet and raced to block the beam.

Several saucers were destroyed in the standoff to protect Earth as the other Tetrahedrons move in to fight the Knosis. The Vesuvius and the Luna each take on damage from stray shots. Sensors detect another anomaly forming which begins to pull in the newly arrived Tetrahedron.

The Vesuvius engines strain against the pull of the anomaly. It causes explosions to occur in Engineering as well as structural failure all around the ship.

An impending implosion is detected on the Knosis Tetrahedron, but before it can be reported, the Knosis vessel explodes sending the Vesuvius, the Luna and the remaining saucers tumbling through space.

The Vesuvius, the Luna and the remaining saucers now hang dead in space around Saturn's rings….

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CSO Lane says:
:: Makes her way across the bridge to Ayla. ::   XO: Well seems you have the bridge Commander.   :: Tries to keep a stiff upper lip. ::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: What's left of it.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The backup generators kick in and an eerie red glow now baths the Vesuvius....

CO McGrady says:
:: Laid out cold on the bridge floor, skin growing paler as time
progresses. ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: How's the Captain doing?

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks around. ::   CSO: I'm worries about our injured, we need to get someone up here with a little more medical expertise than ourselves.

XO Darvo says:
:: Scans. ::   CSO: He's going into shock.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Walks around engineering trying to console the groups that are gathered there and organizing the personnel who make it down. ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: I'm sure that repair teams and medical staff are trying to get up here.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Sets up several areas for medical personnel to make triage. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton>:: Trying to get through to sickbay and engineering on the comm channels. ::

CO McGrady says:
*Sickbay*: We've got some serious injuries on the bridge...do you read?

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> *CEO* Engineering, this is the bridge...do you copy?

XO Darvo says:
:: Leans over the AOPS shoulder. ::   AOPS: See if you can get communications up and running

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks around at the rest of the bridge. ::   XO: It sure is a mess.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Communications are down ... no one is able to communication via combadge’s

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Are you up to doing a little exploring?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Organizes a couple of ensign runners to make their way as far up the ship as they can, reporting the status of each deck. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> XO: Working on it, Commander ... I just repaired lines internal to the bridge ... I just can't get in touch with anyone outside ... shall I try and check the comm relays outside of the bridge, Commander?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Lore is as comfortable as I can make her, so I might as well do something more useful.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the Jefferies Tube grate clamors to the floor and two medical personnel climb out onto the bridge....

XO Darvo says:
CSO: I want you to see if you can access the Captain’s Yacht. If it is intact, I want you to see if you can communicate with Engineering and if not, take the yacht out and dock it on the secondary hull near engineering.

XO Darvo says:
:: Hears the medical team. ::   All: Thank goodness!

CSO Lane says:
XO: I can try Commander, but are you sure that's the only way?

XO Darvo says:
Med Tec: See to the injured immediately, the Captain and Lt. Lorehani are hurt.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: I'm open to suggestions, Commander.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The medical personnel move to the Captain and the FCO....

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches the medical team tend to Lore and the Captain. ::   XO: It was more of a rhetorical question ma'am. I'll head to the shuttle bay right now.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: The yacht has been moved to it's normal berth, it's no longer in the shuttle bay.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Deck 16.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Ayla with a raised eyebrow. ::   XO: Great, at least it's all downhill.
:: Smirks. ::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Hey, every cloud has a silver lining.   :: Smiles. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks towards the aft Jeffries tube. ::   XO: If you don't hear from me ... well you better hear from me. I don't think I'd like to haunt the ship for the next hundred years or so.   :: Climbs inside. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Monitors power levels such that they are. ::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Good luck!

CSO Lane says:
:: Crawls along the Jeffries tube to the access ladder and pauses. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Walks over to the Med Tech. ::   Med Tech: What is the CO's condition, any better?

CSO Lane says:
Self: Sixteen levels ... just what I need.   :: Grabs the first rung. ::

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech>: He's stable now; we need to get him to Sickbay soon though.

XO Darvo says:
Med Tech: I know his Ready Room isn't Sickbay, but you can put him in there on the sofa.

CSO Lane says:
:: Climbs down, down, down, pausing once in a while to rest. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Squints. ::   XO/Med Tech:  Wh-ere…   :: Looks around. ::   Where am I???

CO McGrady says:
:: Instinctively tries to stand up. ::

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech>:: Nods. ::   XO: There should be enough room in there to make the FCO comfortable also.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CTO, entourage and Axion leave the alien's saucer and finds shuttle bay 2 glowing in a red light

CTO Liu says:
:: In shuttle bay 2 with away team and Axion. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sir, you're injured, do not move.

CO McGrady says:
:: Grunts, coughs up some blood, and sits back down. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: An eerie creaking noise is heard in the shuttle bay

XO Darvo says:
:: The Med Tech's gently help the CO up and walks him slowly to his ready room. ::

Host Axion says:
CTO: It looks as if a catastrophe has hit

CSO Lane says:
:: Mumbles as she climbs down. ::   Self: If I ever get out of this mess, I'm going to resign and get a nice safe job making explosives.

CO McGrady says:
:: Looks around at the shattered bridge, confused, and is led by the Med Techs to the Ready Room. ::

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech> CO: Sir, until we have a means to bring you down to Sickbay proper, you'll have to rest here. One of us will stay with the bridge crew until further notice.

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech> CO: I hope you don't mind sharing your ready room with several others that need care.

CTO Liu says:
Axion: I'll say. Have we won or lost this battle?   :: Notices that communications are down. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Engineering is able to return power to the lower decks.  However the upper decks are still cut off from the star drive section

Host Axion says:
CTO: I sense there is a lull in the battle....

CO McGrady says:
Med Tech:  Yes.   :: Coughs, and takes a deep breath. ::   Make sure my officers…   :: Coughs some more. ::   …are OK.  The Ready Room is now your tri-tri-triage.   :: Coughs violently, and lays down. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Reads the deck numbers. ::   Self: Four ... coming up on five.

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech2> :: Carries the still form of Lt. Lorehani into the ready room and places her on the pallet on the floor. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: With sensors down, the two gems in the science lab begin to pulse undetected.

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech1> CO: They will receive the finest care anywhere, sir.  I have a runner returning to Sickbay to gather supplies.

CTO Liu says:
Axion: Communication is down; We will attempt to proceed to the bridge. Hopefully, we will not run into any hostilities.   :: Heads towards turbolift. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Wishes she had brought a snack for the trip. ::

Host Axion says:
:: Follows the CTO. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Passes deck six. ::

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech> :: Presses a hypo to the CO's neck and injects medication to stabilize him. ::

Host Axion says:
CTO: I feel strange....   :: Continues to follow the CTO. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Walks around the bridge, moving debris out of the way, and checking to see if anyone is buried under it. ::

CTO Liu says:
Axion: Turbolifts are down. Man this ship is in bad shape. I wonder if anybody is even alive on this vessel. We will try to access the bridge via Jefferies tube.

XO Darvo says:
AOPS: Any luck?

CSO Lane says:
:: Decides to sing to make the climb go faster. ::   Self : If I were a rich girl...

XO Darvo says:
AOPS: Any ideas? How can we communicate with the lower decks? I need ideas, mister.

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> XO: I've reestablished communication with this deck alone ... I'm going to have to get off the bridge to restore communications to the other decks.  I can't even tell what the problem is from here ... I'll get right on it sir, don't you worry one bit.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The gems steadily pulse and the pulsing is affecting Axion....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton>:: Grabs some repair supplies, and heads to the Jeffries tubes that the med techs used to access the bridge. ::

XO Darvo says:
AOPS: Good luck.

Host Axion says:
:: Feeling very strange, but continues to follow the CTO. ::

CSO Lane says:
Self: All day long I'd ... biddy, biddy...

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks around the empty bridge and sits down in the CO's chair. ::

CTO Liu says:
Axion and rest of away team: Be on the lookout for any casualties or personnel in need of assistance. I fear that there will be many injured on board. They may shed light on what has happened.

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> XO: Who needs luck when you have pure,   :: Trips on a downed bulkhead. ::  skill...

CSO Lane says:
:: Passes deck eight. ::

CSO Lane says:
Self: Ok, halfway there.

XO Darvo says:
:: Smirks at AOPS. ::

CTO Liu says:
:: Notices Axion's discomfort. :: Axion: Is there something the matter my friend?

Host Axion says:
CTO: I'm not sure ... I just feel strange....  I'll be alright ... I'm sure it's nothing

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> Self: OK ... according to this tricorder, the next broken module is…   :: Bangs his head on a hanging tube. ::   over here...

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton>:: Starts repairs to the comm relay. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Passes decks nine and ten and stops for a moment. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Taps several buttons on the CO's chair and sighs when she gets no results. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The XO receives nothing on the CO’s chair from the main computer core

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> :: Makes the relatively simple repair, and moves towards the main relay 150 meters off. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Taps fingers, thinking for a moment. ::

CTO Liu says:
Axion: I'm afraid that your statement may not be entirely accurate. There is definitely something wrong with you. If it gets any worse, let me know. I know little of your species medical procedures and physiology, but it is good to keep constant communication on our well being.

XO Darvo says:
:: Notices a PADD on the floor next to the CO's chair ::

Host Axion says:
CTO: I will keep that in mind, Lieutenant.  However, we must press forward....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton> Self: Here we are...   :: Starts on the repairs quickly, as damage seems extensive. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Picks up the PADD and dusts some debris off of it. Tries to bring it online. ::

CTO Liu says:
:: Proceeds to maneuver through the Jefferies tube network to reach the
bridge. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Passes deck twelve. ::   Self: Four more to go.

XO Darvo says:
:: Scrolls through the menu. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Picks up the pace now, anxious to get to the yacht's location. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS Wrongbutton>:: Gets a moderate shock as sparks fly. ::
Self:  Dagnabbit!!!!

XO Darvo says:
:: Presses the activate button, seeing if she can use it to scan the lower decks for life signs. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CTO and party come to the junction of the star drive and the saucer....

CSO Lane says:
:: Reaches deck sixteen and tries the access door controls. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Growls as she gets no results and slams it against her palm. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The access door on Deck 16 is stuck...

CO McGrady says:
*AOPS*: Commander ... do you read me???

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries to pry the door open. ::   Aloud: Darn, I'll have to override the control and do it manually.

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*: Commander, do you read me?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Has a brain wave. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Notes the box beside the door and taps it so that it opens exposing the manual override. ::   Self: Now ... if I press this one ... and pull the lever...

CEO Quchant says:
:: Calls out to everyone who can hear him. ::   Out Loud: I need every PADD you can lay your hands on … immediately!

CTO Liu says:
Axion: I believe there are 8 decks to go. Won't be long now.

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*: I've managed to extend the comm range slightly, but I'll need to hunt down replacement parts for this primary relay ... its badly damaged.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Starts receiving PADDS. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The lever sticks and the CSO has to put a lot of elbow power to it....

CEO Quchant says:
:: Grabs a few ensigns and explain. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*: I'll have to leave comm range to get the part I need.

XO Darvo says:
:: Tries the PADD again, trying a different approach. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> Self:  I sure hope she got that.   :: Moves on. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Wraps one arm around the side of the ladder and pulls the lever again. ::   Aloud :: Open damn it!

CEO Quchant says:
Ensigns: We're going to set up a radio relay using the PADDS to the bridge ... assuming there is someone still up there.  We need to chain the PADDS together boosting the signal every 5 or 10 PADDS.  We should be able to get communication, albeit a little delayed to and from the bridge

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The lever the CSO is pulling on slowly starts to move....

XO Darvo says:
:: Scrolls down the main menu and selects operations, communications, frequencies, intraship. ::

CSO Lane says:
Aloud : C'mon ... move!

CEO Quchant says:
Ensigns: Make sure you scour any PADDS you come across in any quarters and stores etc.  We'll probably need every last one of them!

XO Darvo says:
:: Scrolls down and tries radio relay and presses the activate button. ::

CSO Lane says:
Aloud : I'm going to have to tell Thomas that his lever sticks ... sheesh!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The level gives and the access door to Deck 16 opens....

CEO Quchant says:
Ensigns: If we run out of PADDS we can use comm badges if we change the frequency on them

Host Axion says:
CTO: Can we rest?  I'm feeling very light-headed

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>:: Finds an intact primary relay module, and extracts the redundant signal dispensation coil. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Gets the door open. ::   Aloud: Finally!   :: Climbs through the door and roll onto the deck. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> Self: Success!

CTO Liu says:
Axion: I was just about to ask you whether you needed a rest. We will stop to catch our breath.

Host Axion says:
CTO: Thank you....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>:: Heads back to the damaged module rapidly. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CTO notices that Axion is pulsing, slightly....

CSO Lane says:
:: Scrambles up and heads for the yacht. ::   Aloud : It better be in one piece.

XO Darvo says:
:: To self. ::   Self: Useless piece of junk!   :: Frisbee's the PADD into the main view. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Frustrated. ::

CTO Liu says:
Axion: Axion, I notice there is a pulse coming out of you. Is this normal for your species?

CSO Lane says:
:: Opens the hatch and steps inside. ::   Self: Now where's that comm panel?
:: Looks around. ::   Ah there it is!

Host Axion says:
:: Confused. ::   CTO: I am pulsing?  I do not know....  It was believed in the old times that it was possible....   :: Thinks hard, but finds it hard to concentrate ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands and walks to the Ready Room entrance to check with the Med Tech on the CO's and FCO's condition. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Taps the control. ::   *CEO*: Thomas are you receiving me? Thomas please respond it's Hope.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Static meets the CSO's call....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> Here we are...

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>:: Inserts the replacement coil in the damaged relay module. ::

CTO Liu says:
Axion: This ship has sure gone crazy. You know something Axion? This was once a magnificent vessel, I'm sorry that your first acquaintance with it has to be so arduous.

XO Darvo says:
<Med Tech>:: Walks over to the XO. ::   XO: With the fresh supplies up from Sickbay, they will both be good as new in a couple of days.
:: Smiles. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Starts configuring PADDS and comm badges as fast as he can and hands them out so they can be chained to the bridge. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The AOPS receives a slight shock as the connection is made...

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries again after adjusting the frequency. ::   *CEO*: Commander, can you hear me? It's Hope ... I need you to respond.

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> Self:  DagggggNABBBIT!    *XO*: Commander, do you read me

XO Darvo says:
:: Mumbles to herself as she walks out of the ready room. ::   Self: I hope we have a couple of days for them to get well with.

Host Axion says:
CTO: I'm sure it is a beautiful ship, Lieutenant.  Due to circumstances, it's understandable, the damage....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*: Commander ... friggin fargin son of a....

XO Darvo says:
:: Stops and slaps her combadge. ::   *AOPS*: I read you!

CSO Lane says:
:: Mumbles. ::   Self: You better be alive and answer me Thomas or I'm coming down there and kill you.   :: Sits in the pilot's chair. ::

XO Darvo says:
*AOPS*: What is your location?

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*  Uh ... I repaired the relay module on Deck 16 ... that should increase the comm signal ... but there's still a couple more I'll need to get to on lower decks.

CSO Lane says:
:: Begins the separation sequence. ::   Aloud: The things I do in the name of Starfleet!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The work of the AOPS has restored communications though it is very intermittent....

CTO Liu says:
Axion: Just keep talking, don't think to hard, relax, and keep holding on Axion, we will find away to address your condition … eventually….

XO Darvo says:
*AOPS*: Good work, see if you can get communications with at least Engineering.

Host Axion says:
CTO: I will be fine, Lieutenant...    :: Sounds confusing. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>  *CEO*L Commander Quchant, do you read me?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Busy configuring PADDS and comm badges. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *CEO*: Commander Quchant, come in ... do you read?

CSO Lane says:
:: Hits the button that releases the yacht. ::   Aloud: Now work!

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *XO*: No comms with engineering yet ... I'll get on it.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CEO receives a broken signal and the locks on the Captain's yacht fails....

CTO Liu says:
Axion: Now, let’s see if communications are up yet. I'm sure Engineering is hard at work getting this ship back together and systems back online.   :: Attempts to contact bridge using comm badge. ::

XO Darvo says:
*AOPS*: Keep me informed.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Looks up sharply as does everyone else in engineering. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>:: Moves toward the next damaged relay module. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Slaps his badge hard. ::   AOPS: Quchant here ... come in ... do you read me

CSO Lane says:
:: Grimaces as the clamps fail to release the yacht. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Hits the badge again and repeats the call to AOPS. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CSO*: Commander, do you read me?

CSO Lane says:
:: pPunds the console and decides to try giving the engines a little push. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Thinks that if I can speak with AOPS on Deck 16 ... then I should be able to communicate with Commander Lane. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> *CEO*: Was that you, Commander???

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Commander? I can hardly hear you....

XO Darvo says:
*CSO*: Good to hear your voice, Hope. I need an update, were you successful in launching the yacht?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Hears the intermittent signal again. ::

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS> Self: Here she is ... ah, looks like an easy repair.   :: Opens the module relay. ::   Blast ... not so easy!

CEO Quchant says:
:: Calls out to engineering. ::   Out Loud: Someone get me a signal repeater now!

CEO Quchant says:
:: Hits the badge again and repeats the call to AOPS. ::

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Nega ... launch ... clam ... going to....

CO McGrady says:
<AOPS>:: Gets to work on the second damaged primary comm relay. ::

XO Darvo says:
*CSO*: Your ... rakin ... p.

CTO Liu says:
:: Taps comm badge. ::   *Bridge*: Lieutenant Liu to bridge.

XO Darvo says:
:: Swears again. ::   Self:  I hate this!

CEO Quchant says:
All: There is someone alive up there ... let's get them a signal

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Commander ... wish ... ck

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The gems send out an energy wave and Axion pauses as if in a trance....

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