FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: Welcome to the continuing adventures of the FCptThorne: USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D...The Movie!!! FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: {S Atlantis} FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= M I S S I O N B R I E F =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: The USS Atlantis has recovered her stolen FCptThorne: shuttlecraft and has been docked at Starbase FCptThorne: One for the past month, and the entire IDF FCptThorne: system has been replaced. The Atlantis is FCptThorne: in absolutely pristine condition, and the crew FCptThorne: has had a month's shore leave on Earth. New FCptThorne: orders have just arrived from Starfleet Command FCptThorne: to investigate a distress call from Federation FCptThorne: Colony New Australia, and the crew has just FCptThorne: received that ever-dreaded recall notice. FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= E N D B R I E F =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49801.17 =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= LtCdrAkira: ::finishing his paper, drinking coffee at a cafe in Europe...:: FCptThorne: ::walks onto the bridge, fresh from Ireland:: CdrStecker: < ShnonYanus: ::walks through the corridor to sickbay, having just beamed up from Huntsville Shuttle Port CdrStecker: ::enters TL after dropping her stuff off in her quarters:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::sitting with Akira:: So what's happening in the news? ShnonYanus: and National Museum of Space Aeronautics:: CdrStecker: Bridge! FCptThorne: ::runs his fingers fondly over his chair:: LtJKeane: ::At Main enterance on portside docking ring:: ::checking people in:: FCptThorne: ::thinks that the new ship smell is back:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> Atlantis is still being investigated for that scuffle... Lt MaryJo: ::walks up to John:: Hi. I'm back.. CdrStecker: {S door01 CdrStecker: ::exits TL:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Why? ShnonYanus: ::walks into sickbay, expecting the teensy medical crew to be busy:: ShnonYanus: ::doors close behind him, SB is empty:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> War Nations wants a reason to start a war with the Federation maybe? CdrStecker: ::walks to the center of the deck:: Greetings, Captain.. How was your shore leave? LtJKeane: ::checks his list:: "Ah.. about time! ::smiles:: Welcome aboard." ShnonYanus: ::can swear he hears crickets:: FCptThorne: Quite refreshing, Number One. LtCdrAkira: Akira> Come on we'd better go... ::finishes up his coffee:: Lt MaryJo: ::chuckles at him:: Thanks.. I barely made it, huh? CdrStecker: ::smiles:: Where'd you go? FCptThorne: Ireland...back to Belfast. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::gets up and follows Akira to the public transporter site...:: LtJKeane: "Ah. you had 3 minutes to spare.." ShnonYanus: ::taps:: Yanus to Nurse Maja. Lt MaryJo: Okay...see you later. ShnonYanus: ::silence:: ShnonYanus: ::frowns:: LtJKeane: ::grins:: :;waving other crew past:: "I'll see.. ::smiles:: CdrStecker: ::nods:: Sounds...fun I suppose.. ShnonYanus: ::taps again:: Yanus to Nurse Patterson. ShnonYanus: ::more silence:: Lt MaryJo: ::walks past him into the ship:: FCptThorne: Aye, `tis...And yerself? LtCdrAkira: ::enters the destination and both he and Ursal transport to Atlantis:: LtJKeane: +Sec+ "Portside gate check cleared. I'm closing her up." ShnonYanus: ::wonders where all the nurses are...:: ::yet another tap:: Yanus to Doctor Dolan. LtJKeane: :;walks to control panel and keys in the command to seal the airlock:: LtCdrAkira: ::beams on board Atlantis:: ShnonYanus: ::silence, scowl, tap:: Yanus to Transporter Chief. LtJKeane: ::Airlock slides down and solidly clanks shut:: CdrStecker: Kyle and I went to Australia..We spent alot of time diving the Great Barrier Reef.. ShnonYanus: TRC> +Yanus+ Chief Grendal here, is there a problem ensign? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> See you in engineering sir... CdrStecker: You do notice my tan, don't you Captain? ::grinning:: LtCdrAkira: ::Akira walks toward his quarters to change...:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps into the TL:: Deck 10 FCptThorne: It suits you, Kristi. ::Smiles:: ShnonYanus: +TRC+ Have Nurses Maja, Patterson, or Dr. Dolan beamed aboard yet? LtJKeane: +Bridge+ Security reporting all outer hatches sealed and crew accounted for. LtJKeane: ::Walks to turbolift:: "Bridge." FCptThorne: ::sits gingerly in his chair, feeling good to be back:: ShnonYanus: TRC> +Yanus+ Yes on all accounts, but I think none of them are on duty... LtCdrAkira: ::Akira enters his quarters and changes... and walks over to his chess board:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps off the TL and walks down the corridor to her quarters:: LtJKeane: ::Enters bridge:: ShnonYanus: ::scowls:: +TRC+ Thanks, Yanus out... ::taps:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks over the board... and makes his move:: Checkmate. Lt MaryJo: ::tosses her duffel down:: CdrStecker: You know, I almost didn't want to come off of shore leave.. But it does feel good to be back LtCdrAkira: ::He had been thinking about that for the whole day...:: LtJKeane: ::walks to the Captain:: "Captain. Welcome back Sir. Security reporting Atlantis... FCptThorne: I think your chair was replaced, Number One. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::exits her quarters with a clean uniform on...:: FCptThorne: ::smiles at Keane:: LtJKeane: secure and all outer hatches closed." FCptThorne: What percentage of the crew has reported back, Keane? LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::Enters the TL:: Computer engineering. Lt MaryJo: ::stripping her clothing off, she steps into the shower:: LtJKeane: 98% Sir. remaining crews are beaming aboard now." CdrStecker: ::sits next to him:: I think you're right, Captain.. ::frowns:: I like my old chair, though. LtJKeane: "I'm taking their names down." FCptThorne: Awww.. LtJKeane: :;smiles:: ShnonYanus: ::looks around the SB, which he notices for the first time is pitch black:: Dammit computer, ShnonYanus: turn on the lights... LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::already in engineering:: ShnonYanus: ::lights come on"" FCptThorne: Let me know when everyone is aboard. LtJKeane: Aye Sir. FCptThorne: +taps+ Bridge to sickbay! ShnonYanus: +Capt+ Ensign Yanus here, sir. LtJKeane: ::Keane steps around to Tactical station:: ::Keys in command to release Computer FCptThorne: +Yanus+ Status of sickbay? LtJKeane: lockouts." CdrStecker: ::tries to get comfortable:: Plain Nen: Wanna hear somethin that sux LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::enters engineering:: FCptThorne: <> Plain Nen: THEY R TAKING VOYAGER OGG THE AIR WHERE I LIVE Plain Nen: oh sorry ShnonYanus: +Capt+ Seems I'm the only crewperson pulling this shift. I've put in orders for Maja and LtJKeane: ::Tactical console comes to life:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps out, grabs towel, begins drying off:: ShnonYanus: Patterson to report. Preping for possible casualties. 100% readiness. LtCdrAkira: FCptThorne: +Yanus+ Understood and prepare for departure. LtJKeane: ::Keys Tactical to Standby:: Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Sir, everything is already. ShnonYanus: +Capt+ Aye sir. LtCdrAkira: Akira> Thank you Miss Ursal. ShnonYanus: Maja> ::enters, cheery:: Hi, Shannon! Lt MaryJo: ::changes into clean uniform:: LtJKeane: "Captain. All remaining crew are accounted for and are aboard." FCptThorne: Excellent...Keane, signal dockmaster Atlantis ready to depart. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> How was your leave? Lt MaryJo: ::runs a brush through her hair, then pins it up:: LtJKeane: "Aye Sir. Signaling now." ShnonYanus: ::scowl, sigh, nods at Ms. Perky:: Hello, Helena. Help me prep for casualties, we've a DC Lt MaryJo: ::walks back to TL:: Deck 6 ShnonYanus: from New Australia. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::turning around:: It was... ShnonYanus: Maja> K! ::flips her blonde hair and bounces to some end of SB, prepping:: LtJKeane: "Captain. Docking controls says Atlantis is cleared to depart, and send their reguards." FCptThorne: Excellent. Number One, take us out at one quarter impulse power. LtCdrAkira: Akira> It was a vacation... I wandered around Europe... LtJKeane: ::Checks display noticing docking colar pulling away from Atlantis:: Lt MaryJo: ::walks down the corridor and into the Microbiology lab::checking it out:: ShnonYanus: ::scowls, going about and.... err.. prepping:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> What did you do on your vacation? I mean before we met up in Berlin. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::looking to the side:: Visiting family, breaking up fights. I hate that... CdrStecker: Yes sir. Helm!! 1/4 impulse.. Try not to hit anything, either. LtCdrAkira: Akira> Excuse me? Breaking up fights? CdrStecker: Helm> Aye sir. 1/4 impulse ShnonYanus: <1/4 impulse?> LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Family problems. FCptThorne: ::loves breaking these little stupid regulations like thrusters only in spacedock:: CdrStecker: <<1/4= one quarter>> ShnonYanus: <::shuts up::> LtCdrAkira: LtJKeane: -Com: Spacedock Nagivation- Atlantis you are cleared to convert to internal propulsion." CdrStecker: <> ShnonYanus: < I know that> Lt MaryJo: ::leaves microbiology lab, walks back into TL:: Bridge ShnonYanus: <::kicks AOL::> FCptThorne: <> LtCdrAkira: ShnonYanus: Patterson> ::slips in quietly, trying not to be noticed as he preps too:: CdrStecker: > ShnonYanus: <6> Lt MaryJo: 7 FCptThorne: <> LtCdrAkira: FCptThorne: ::Atlantis clears the diploship:: Helm, full impulse run to spacedoors! Lt MaryJo: ::walks onto bridge and over to main science console::begins bringing up systems:: FCptThorne: ::nods to Mary:: Lt MaryJo: ::nods back at the captain:: CdrStecker: Helm> Aye sir!! ::hits full impulse:: Lt MaryJo: ::grins at Kristi:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::watching the monitors:: He's crazy... full impulse? CdrStecker: ::laughs:: You're enjoying yourself, aren't you skipper? LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::overhears her:: Keep that comment to yourself... ::smiling:: You don't FCptThorne: Of course! ShnonYanus: ::hears a bleep from the Bridge Status console:: Full impulse out of spacedock??? ShnonYanus: Oy vey... LtCdrAkira: want trouble with the Captain... Lt MaryJo: ::begins running diagnostics on science systems and sensor arrays:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::chuckles...:: No I don't... ShnonYanus: ::hears a giggle from Maja:: ShnonYanus: ::groans and looks over:: Nurse Patterson! Get your hands off her and get back to work! CdrStecker: Well, looks like we've cleared spacedock, Captain.. FCptThorne: ::thinks about ordering a barrell roll:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::sits back and watches everyone moving around working diligently:: LtJKeane: LtCdrAkira: CdrStecker: FCptThorne: Helm, set course for New Australia. Lt MaryJo: <> ShnonYanus: Patterson> ::meeps:: Yessir! ::gets back to prepping SB instead of prepping Maja:: CdrStecker: Helm> ::presses command:: Course laid in Captain.. What speed? FCptThorne: Warp six. LtJKeane: CdrStecker: Helm> Warp six, aye. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Any word on what our mission is? FCptThorne: Engage! {S Engage CdrStecker: Helm> Engage, Captain? FCptThorne: {S Warp LtJKeane: ::John looks around the bridge:: CdrStecker: Helm> Engaged LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::reading a PADD:: right here, we're heading toward New Australia. FCptThorne: ::breaks yet another regulation:: ShnonYanus: ::looks at the BSC, glad the Captain decided to stick to the speed limit this time:: LtJKeane: ::John keys Tactical systems off standby to ready status: green code:: FCptThorne: Increase speed to warp eight. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> What for? CdrStecker: ::wonders if they're getting any messages from angry space dock people:: CdrStecker: Helm> Aye sir, warp eight. FCptThorne: Angry SpaceDock People> Blah blah Regluation 342-2 blah. ShnonYanus: ::groans, seeing the speed go up to W8:: LtJKeane: "Captain. SpaceDock is hailing?" LtCdrAkira: Akira> I dunno. I guess we'll find out... FCptThorne: We have comm trouble, Keane. FCptThorne: ::grins:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks over the science systems::diagnostics Lt MaryJo: results::frowning::making adjustments to lateral sensor arrays:: LtJKeane: :smiles:: "Aye Sir." CdrStecker: ::looks at Blackthorne:: You don't want to be an admiral, do you? ShnonYanus: Patterson. FCptThorne: ::shrugs:: Doesn't matter to me...besides, I outrank the dockmaster. ::smiles:: ShnonYanus: Patterson> ::jumps:: Yessir?? FCptThorne: ::chuckles heartily:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks over at John and smiles::then looks back at her console:: ShnonYanus: ::grins, seeing the Nurse jump:: Any idea where the good Doctor is? CdrStecker: ::laughs:: Yes sir.. ::watches the rainbow streaks of stars zip by:: Good to be back, isn't ShnonYanus: Patterson> N-no, sir. CdrStecker: it? LtJKeane: ::notices Mary and smiles:: :;again turning to Tac:: FCptThorne: Sure is! ::grins ear to ear:: ShnonYanus: ::nods:: LtJKeane: Helm? What's our ETA? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Well, I'm going to the bridge to check things there... Lt MaryJo: ::bringing up mid and longrange sensors:: LtJKeane: :asking: LtCdrAkira: Akira> Go head... see ya later... ShnonYanus: +taps+ Sickbay to the bridge. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::enters his office and sits down... picks up the newspaper again:: CdrStecker: What kind of modifications did they make to the ship, Captain? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::enters TL:: Computer bridge CdrStecker: And you seem awfully happy too, Sir.. ::smiles:: FCptThorne: Fixed everything...made the cloak not drain from anything...yadayadayada.. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::TL stops and she exits and heads straight for the console:: CdrStecker: The "yadayadayada?" What in the name of the Fatherland is that? LtJKeane: :Nods to Ens. Ghost who takes Tactical: ::John walls over to empty console and activates LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::begins to run system diagnostics:: FCptThorne: ::grins:: We don't have to lower shields to transport now. LtJKeane: Security console. ShnonYanus: ::waiting:: CdrStecker: Oh.. I see.. Is that why you're so happy? FCptThorne: The transporter emitters are only .5 meters across...and they FCptThorne: now have their own shields. ShnonYanus: ::figures its not important to tell the Captain SB is fully prepped for casualties and lets ShnonYanus: them about their business:: FCptThorne: ::waits for his XO to answer the comm:: LtJKeane: :looks up: What's our ETA? :;whispering to person next to him:: CdrStecker: <> LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::sits back and watches the computer do it's thing:: FCptThorne: <> ShnonYanus: <> CdrStecker: <> ShnonYanus: <> CdrStecker: +Sickbay+ Bridge here, go ahead LtJKeane: ::Stands and walks to rear turbolift:: ::enters:: ShnonYanus: +Bridge+ Sickbay reports fully prepped for casualties from New Australia, sir. LtJKeane: "Main Security Office" ::lift lowers:: CdrStecker: +sickbay+ Very good, Doctor!! How's sickbay look, anyway? CdrStecker: Lt MaryJo: +Ensign Hobbs+Come and take over bridge science station. ShnonYanus: ::puts an order in for Nurses Freja, Franken, and White to be on call:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::overhears the message from sickbay:: Ens Sezak: Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: LtJKeane: (SezaK! Welcome!) FCptThorne: <> LtCdrAkira: Lt MaryJo: Hobbs>Aye ma'am. ShnonYanus: +Bridge+ It doesn't look like they changed too much, but I sure am glad they put in a Bridge ShnonYanus: Status Console. LtJKeane: ::Enters hallway and walks down hall to Shuttlebay 2:: Ens Sezak: :::relieves the flunky at helm::: CdrStecker: +Sickbay+ ::smiles:: It does make things easier, doesn't it? LtJKeane: ::Upon entering: several crew a setting up beds, med stations, and supplies:: LtJKeane: +Sec to Captain+ Lt MaryJo: ::Hobbs enters bridge and takes over science:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal>::decides not to think about it, to herself:: that's the last think I need... LtCdrAkira: Ursal> more dead people... ShnonYanus: +Bridge+ Very much so, sir. ::smiling:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Computer> Diagnostic finished. All systems nominal. FCptThorne: Sezak, ETA to New Australia? LtJKeane: +Captain+ "Sir. Shuttlebay 2 has been converted over to a temp. hospital all ready here." FCptThorne: +Keane+ Acknowledged. Lt MaryJo: ::walks back to TL and enters::Deck 11 LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::reading over the new technical specifications for the ship...:: LtJKeane: +Sec to Sickbay+ "Shuttlebay 2 converted and staffed." CdrStecker: Captain, sickbay reports that everything is ready down there.. Ens Sezak: 4.25 hours sir. FCptThorne: ACTION: Borg Sphere appears on Tactical sensors. CdrStecker: +sickbay+ Again, good job Doctor.. Bridge out. LtJKeane: ::Ens Ghost JUMPS:: "RED ALERT!" FCptThorne: Ghost, what is it? LtJKeane: --=RED ALERT=-- LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::jumps when she hears the Ghost:: CdrStecker: ::turns:: Red Alert for what? Ens Sezak: Navigational contact, alien vessel ShnonYanus: +Sec+ Thank y---- ::cut off by the blare of alarms:: LtJKeane: Ghost: "Captain. Borg cube just entering sensor range. CdrStecker: Shields up, Yellow alert.. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::heard the alarms:: What the heck is the matter now... CdrStecker: Make that Red LtJKeane: ::Keane hears Red alert and runs for Bridge:: FCptThorne: On screen! Lt MaryJo: ::walks out of the TL on Deck 11::hears red alert::runs back in:: Bridge Ens Sezak: ShnonYanus: Dammit! I thought we had those speakers off!! ::turns the alert speakers off:: LtJKeane: Ghost: On screen. LtCdrAkira: Akira> +Ursal+ What's going on? LtJKeane: ::Keane enters bridge and runs to Tactical releaving Ens Ghost:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> +Akira+ It's the Borg... ::studdering:: FCptThorne: ACTION: A sphere appears on the screen, floating amongst a field of debris. CdrStecker: ::stands an looks at the main screen:: Uh-oh LtJKeane: "Scanning Cube now Captain." Lt MaryJo: ::gets back to the bridge and goes to main science::sends Hobbs to station 2:: LtJKeane: -scanning- "Science you got anything?" FCptThorne: It's not moving.... LtCdrAkira: Akira> +Ursal+ Again? Lt MaryJo: ::scanning the debris:: Ens Sezak: Borg vessle directly ahead sir. CdrStecker: ::looks at Blackthorne::You know what it is, don't you? LtJKeane: "Sir all Tactical systems online." Lt MaryJo: ::looks at Keane:: It's Borg.. FCptThorne: Let me guess, Number One, a cuisinart? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> +Akira+ ::hears silence on the other end:: Sir? Commander Akira? Ens Sezak: Shall I adjust our course sir? Lt MaryJo: ::frowns:: But it's just sitting out there....motionless. FCptThorne: Any power readings? ShnonYanus: ::watches three nurses and an ensign come in:: Good! Ensign Heldson, you take over sickbay, Lt MaryJo: None, sir.. CdrStecker: ::mutters something in German about the Captain:: Why don't we just blow the remains to CdrStecker: spacedust? LtCdrAkira: Akira> +Ursal+ Fine, I'm just fine! FCptThorne: Wait a second...what could have done that? ShnonYanus: I'm heading down to Shuttle bay 2, we'll hold more casualties down there! LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::thinking about Wolf 359...:: Lt MaryJo: Unknown sir... FCptThorne: ::also thinking about Wolf 359 and his loss of the Atlantis-C::: LtJKeane: ::scanning:: "Sir. I"m also not reading power on the cube. Looks dead in the water." ShnonYanus: ::exits sickbay and trots down the corridor to the TL:: Shuttlebay 2! CdrStecker: ::softly, yet intense:: It doesn't matter what, Captain.. That's part of a Borg.. FCptThorne: Hrmm...any ion trails leading out? LtCdrAkira: Akira> +Ursal+ Ami, get down here... LtJKeane: ::Keane getting a strange feeling:: ::Scanning surrounding area:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::surprised, since Akira never calls her by her first name:: Lt MaryJo: ::scanning:: Yes, sir..faint, but there.. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> +Akira+ Yes sir... CdrStecker: ::totally baffled by the Captain:: FCptThorne: Log them for future investigation, Mary. Ens Sezak: Sir, I am adjusting forward navigational deflectors to avoid debris collisions. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::sweeps around the bridge looking at everything and then heads down:: FCptThorne: ::nods to Sezak:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> :;enters TL:: Computer, main engineering. CdrStecker: ::sits back down, but is very angry:: LtJKeane: "Captain look at this." ::ON mainviewer:: "Sir it looks like parts of the cube have LtJKeane: been melted.." ShnonYanus: ::exits the TL to SB2:: ::looks around:: So this is where all my nurses went. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::gets up and exits:: FCptThorne: ::arches an eyebrow:: Melted?! LtCdrAkira: Officer #1> Sir, something wrong? LtJKeane: "Yes Sir. Type of weapon is unknown." LtCdrAkira: Akira> I hope not. Lt MaryJo: ::scans:: Confirmed sir... FCptThorne: Well...that's odd. Oh well, resume course...we'll investigate later. ShnonYanus: EnsignSomeone> ::spots Yanus:: Finally! ::has little to no exp:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> :;enters engineering:: CdrStecker: ::mutters:: Looks like the Borg finally met their match.. LtJKeane: "Should we inform SpaceFleet, being their's a cube this close to Fed space?" Ens Sezak: Sir :::eyebrow rises:: navigational sensors are detecting some residual gravometric fields. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::looks up as she enters:: How is everything up there? FCptThorne: <> FCptThorne: Aye, send them a comm. LtJKeane: (ahhh I meant Starfleet, slaps himself) ShnonYanus: ::looks around:: Is everything prepped and everyone debriefed? Lt MaryJo: ::continues plotting and marking the ion trail::saving information:: ShnonYanus: EnsSO> Yes. FCptThorne: ::has a funny feeling:: Sezak, increase speed to Warp Nine...let's get there. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> All right, the bridge station is all right... everything is all right... ShnonYanus: Good, we've got possible innership casualties coming our way if the bridge finds whomever ShnonYanus: did whatever to those Borg.. ShnonYanus: EnsSO> ::cringe:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::watches Akira...:: Is there something wrong sir? Why... ::stops herself:: LtCdrAkira: Akira>Well, if everything is all right, then get back to work... Ens Sezak: Aye sir, warp nine on your mark... LtJKeane: ::Dispatches scan information to StarFleet Command:: CdrStecker: What's at New Australia anyway, Captain? FCptThorne: A lot of civlians, Number One. CdrStecker: ::anger still showing in her eyes:: FCptThorne: Engage. LtJKeane: ::walks over to Mary:: "Any ID on that Ion trail?" FCptThorne: Number One, in my ready room now. Ens Sezak: Warp nine engaged. FCptThorne: Mary, you have the bridge. Lt MaryJo: No ID, but I've traced its course.. CdrStecker: Aye sir. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::walks alongside Akira:: Is there something wrong? I find that odd that you would Lt MaryJo: Aye, sir. CdrStecker: ::stands and heads toward the room:: FCptThorne: ::enters the RR:: LtJKeane: ::steps back letting Mary pass:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> call me back down here... I'm perfectly fine up there... LtJKeane: :;smiles:: Lt MaryJo: ::walks to the big chair:: Lt MaryJo: <> CdrStecker: ::walks in behind the Captain:: FCptThorne: ::turns:: Do you have a problem, XO? CdrStecker: ::glares:: No, I certainly don't have a problem, Captain. LtCdrAkira: Akira> I dunno... it was a reaction... FCptThorne: ::waits silently, right in her face:: LtJKeane: ::Walks back to Tactical:: CdrStecker: ::glares back, says nothing else:: Lt MaryJo: ::is very nervous in that chair::looks up at John:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> I was on the Saratoga during the battle at Wolf 359... LtJKeane: ::grins and give a thumbs up:: Lt MaryJo: ::smiles:: LtJKeane: Sezak? What's our ETA? FCptThorne: ::Waits:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::thinking:: Nevermind... Just do your job from here... Ens Sezak: 14 minutes to the Borg vessel CdrStecker: ::wonders silently if the cat has his tongue:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::watches him walk away:: Yes sir... FCptThorne: XO, if you have a problem with my orders, you WILL speak up! Ens Sezak: 4.05 hours to New Austrailia sir. LtJKeane: (to borg vessel? or New Australia??) LtJKeane: (ahh got ya.) CdrStecker: ::still glaring:: You are the Captain, your orders stand. I gave you my opinon, and that is LtJKeane: :nods: Ens Sezak: Sir :::turns to Keane ::: You failed to specify ETA to which destination. I provided both. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::can still see the coolant leaking out and hear the screaming and yelling:: Lt MaryJo: ::grins at Sezak's words:: ShnonYanus: ::pacing rather nervously:: +taps+ SB2 to MainSB, status? LtJKeane: ::smiles:: Thanks for being through. I'll try and do the same. Good work." CdrStecker: what I am required to do. Sir. FCptThorne: Voice your opinion again. ShnonYanus: Heldson> MainSB reporting. Nothing happening up here anymore than it is down there. Ens Sezak: Aye sir ::turns to main screen::: ShnonYanus: +Heldson+ Ack. Read me the bridge status? LtJKeane: ::looks around smiling:: CdrStecker: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::remembers the chief pushing him out before the emergency containment ShnonYanus: Heldson> +Yanus+ We're in pursuit of a Borg ship, ETA 14 minutes. ETA to NAust. is about 4 ShnonYanus: hours. ShnonYanus: +Heldson+ Thank you. SB2 out. ::taps:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::doors closed down... The chief was trapped and died when the ship exploded...:: Ens Sezak: FCptThorne: <> ShnonYanus: <> CdrStecker: I said, sir, that we should have destroyed what was left of that thing out there. For all Lt MaryJo: <> CdrStecker: we know, there was a homing beacon on it.. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::notices Ursal standing next to him:: What?! Lt MaryJo: Hobbs, scan that thing thoroughly as we pass it. I'll want to look at Lt MaryJo: the data later. FCptThorne: Number One, that ship had been melted...something of much FCptThorne: more power than we know of had to do that. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Are you all right? You seem to be staring off into space again... I've seen you do Lt MaryJo: Hobbs>Aye, ma'am. CdrStecker: We still do not know all that they are capable of doing. Sir. CdrStecker: ::now bordering on insolence:: CdrStecker: Then maybe it was a trap. We don't know, do we? FCptThorne: ::roars:: DISMISSED! LtCdrAkira: Ursal> it before. Last time was with the Furies... Your not... your fine right? LtJKeane: ::deck shudders?:: ::keane looks around:: LtJKeane: ::shruggs:: CdrStecker: LtJKeane: (I'll get a security team on that lagmonster right away) LtCdrAkira: Akira> I'm fine. I don't remember that much about the Furies? CdrStecker: Out of your Ready Room or the Bridge in general, sir? LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Huh? You don't... we were attacked by some device that induced a fear LtCdrAkira: Ursal> into the entire crew. FCptThorne: Back to the bridge! FCptThorne: ::walks to his desk:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::thinks:: I don't remember that... but I'll try to not stare out into space... CdrStecker: ::does a perfect about face, and leaves the room:: LtJKeane: ::Keane looks at the scans of the Borg cube and thinks of this father. :( :: Lt MaryJo: :;jumps up like a shot::vacating the chair for Kristi:: ShnonYanus: ::runs his hand through his cropped hair, pulling at it a little, tense:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> What was your fear anyway? CdrStecker: ::returns to her place on the bridge:: Lt MaryJo: ::then orders Hobbs to man main Science station and steps into the TL:: FCptThorne: ::sits down rather quickly:: Lt MaryJo: Deck 12 ShnonYanus: FCptThorne: ::then gets up and returns to the bridge:: FCptThorne: I have the bridge. Lt MaryJo: <> FCptThorne: Are we within sensor range? Ens Sezak: Aye sir. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> I'm don't want to say, and I hope it doesn't happen again... LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::walks away:: LtJKeane: ::looks around:: Lt MaryJo: ::walks down the corridor to the Botany lab:: FCptThorne: Scan the colony. LtJKeane: ::scanning:: FCptThorne: ACTION: No life signs. LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::shrugs and watches things in engineering:: LtJKeane: "Captain. Long Range Senors aren't detecting any life signs sir." Lt MaryJo: ::walks in and breathes a sigh as the plants seem to welcome her:: ShnonYanus: ::paces more:: FCptThorne: No life signs at all? Lt MaryJo: Hobbs>No life signs at all, sir...confirmed by science.. ShnonYanus: ::wonders why he has so much adreniline in his system:: Ens Sezak: Sir we will intercept the Borg cube in 60 seconds. LtJKeane: No sir. None. Confirmed on normal sensors. ShnonYanus: LtCdrAkira: LtJKeane: (Another one??) CdrStecker: :) FCptThorne: > LtJKeane: ::All Tactical systems online:: Ens Sezak: Ens Sezak: LtJKeane: ::Scanning sector:: ' FCptThorne: Warp 9.5. CdrStecker: ::wondering what's going on:: LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::remember some words:: This is all a dream, isn't it? LtJKeane: "Captain. there have been no reponces to my hails to the colony." Ens Sezak: Aye sir, warp 9.5 on your mark. ShnonYanus: ::walks to a shelf, loading a hypo with a few mms of something to relax his system:: ShnonYanus: ::presses it to his neck:: Aahhh... FCptThorne: Engage. ShnonYanus: EnsSO> Shannon? Ens Sezak: Warp 9.5 engaged. New ETA to colony now 57 minutes. ShnonYanus: ::turns, setting the hypo down:: Yes? LtJKeane: ::tac chirp:: ::Keane immadiately starts to scan:: LtCdrAkira: Ghost> What sir? ShnonYanus: EnsSO> Is everything alright? LtCdrAkira: Akira> Nothing, I'm just talking with him. LtJKeane: "Captain. I just detected a ship on LR sensors. It was only there and second. then ShnonYanus: Errr.. yes, yes... fine... Everything's fine.... LtCdrAkira: Ghost> ::looks around:: With who? FCptThorne: Type of ship? LtJKeane: it was gone. I can't find it now. No ID." LtCdrAkira: Akira> ::ignores him and continues on his rounds:: LtJKeane: At that range ID'ing the type is close to impossible sir." FCptThorne: Mary, can you extrapolate a course? Ens Sezak: Sir, navigational sensors confirm tactical's contact. LtJKeane: (Mary's not here) LtJKeane: "I'll try Captain." FCptThorne: ShnonYanus: EnsSO> ::frowns, still worried:: Lt MaryJo: <> FCptThorne: <> LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::goes back to work and reads the newspapers... :: CdrStecker: Captain, request permission to take the Science Officer's place. FCptThorne: ::nods to the XO:: LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::Headlines: New Australia attacked by Borg; Federation Fails Again:: Lt MaryJo: <> CdrStecker: <> :) Lt MaryJo: <> CdrStecker: > :) LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::looks at the newspaper:: Freelance Reporters... CdrStecker: ::Gets up and walks to the science station. Shoves Hobbs out of the way:: LtJKeane: ::checks readings:: "Captain. I've got a possible course. But it's a guess." Lt MaryJo: Hobbs>::stares at the commander:: Uhh.. sir? LtJKeane: LOL. FCptThorne: Log it...let's go to the colony. Number One, prepare an away team. CdrStecker: ::starts taking readings on the long and short range sensors:: LtJKeane: "Aye. Sir." CdrStecker: ::sighs:Aye Captain.. ShnonYanus: ::pacingpacingpacing, the depressant not helping much:: CdrStecker: Keane, you're with me. CdrStecker: +Akira+ Stecker to Akira. LtCdrAkira: +Steck+ Akira here. CdrStecker: +Akira+ Prepare for Away Team duty.. Meet me in Transporter Room 1. LtCdrAkira: ::wandering around:: +Steck+ Aye ma'am... LtJKeane: ::Stands Ensign Ghost takes Tactical:: LtCdrAkira: ::heads out:: Ursal, you have engineering. CdrStecker: +Mary+ Lieutenant, prepare for Away Team duty.. Transporter room 1. LtCdrAkira: Ursal> Aye sir... Lt MaryJo: ::head flies up at the comm signal:: +Stecker+On my way. LtJKeane: ::Walks up to stand next to Stecker:: CdrStecker: ::heads for the TL:: Let's go, Keane. LtCdrAkira: ::enters TL:: Computer Transporter room 2. LtJKeane: ::Following:: LtCdrAkira: LtCdrAkira: < :) > Lt MaryJo: ::heads for TR1::tricorder in hand:: CdrStecker: ::waits for the doors to close:: Transporter Room 1. FCptThorne: ::drums his fingers on the chair arm:: CdrStecker: Keane, I want everyone armed to the teeth.. I have a really bad feeling about this.. LtCdrAkira: ::exits the TL and walks the rest of the way to TR1:: LtJKeane: ::stands quitely at the rear of the lift:: LtJKeane: "Aye Sir." Lt MaryJo: ::walks into TR1:: LtJKeane: ::smiles:: :thinking: Alright! CdrStecker: ::exits lift:: CdrStecker: {S door02 LtJKeane: ::exits lift:: LtCdrAkira: ::waits there...:: Lt MaryJo: ::frowns and hopes she doesn't have to deal with a phaser:: CdrStecker: ::walks into the Transporter Room:: LtJKeane: ::enters TR:: ShnonYanus: ::pacingpacing, stopped by EnsSO:: LtCdrAkira: Commander. ShnonYanus: EnsSO> Shannon! LtCdrAkira: LtJKeane: "Everyone Please draw a Phaser from the weapons locker. Each person will carry CdrStecker: ::nods to everyone:: Ok, let's get ready.. Everyone takes at least one phaser. ShnonYanus: ::startled, looks up into her face:: Yes? ::sounding calm:: CdrStecker: LtJKeane: a ATD phaser/tricorder and a Type 3 Phaser Rifle." FCptThorne: <> ShnonYanus: EnsSO> ::presses a stronger depressant to Shannon's neck:: LtCdrAkira: ::grabs himself whatever Keane got... :) :: Ens Shane: <> Lt MaryJo: ::moans::looks at Keane:: CdrStecker: ::takes an ATD and checks the setting, then grabs a rifle:: LtJKeane: ::smiles:: ::nods to Mary:: "You too." Ens Shane: LtCdrAkira: ::looks at the ATD, sets it to kill:: Ens Sezak: LtJKeane: ::takes a Rifle and checks levels:: Ens Shane: ShnonYanus: ::stops himself, sighs:: Thanks, Melissa... I really needed that. I don't know what's up ShnonYanus: with me today. LtJKeane: ::Other Security officer enter TR:: (There if case we need back up) Ens Sezak: CdrStecker: +Bridge+ Stecker to Bridge. Lt MaryJo: ::sighs, takes whatever she absolutely has to take:: LtJKeane: ::John smiles:: Lt MaryJo: ::to John::Do I have to? Ens Shane: CdrStecker: +Bridge+ Away Team ready, Captain. LtJKeane: ::Keane checks his pack: rope, knife, extra phasers, other stuff.:: LtJKeane: ::nods:: "Stecker's orders." ShnonYanus: Melissa> ::smiles:: Not a problm.. you really need to calm down..... ShnonYanus: Yeah... LtJKeane: ::Steps up onto Transporter Pad:: CdrStecker: ::wonders if the Captain is still angry and not speaking to her:: LtCdrAkira: ::plays around with the weapon's settings and then gets onto the TR pad:: LtJKeane: ::Checking everyone's packs and weapons:: Lt MaryJo: ::steps onto Pad:: FCptThorne: ::yep:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks at Keane as he checks the weapons stuff:: CdrStecker: ::make sure everyone is ready then gets on the TR pad:: LtJKeane: ::looks at Akira playing:: ::stares:: ShnonYanus: ::leans against a mock biobed:: LtCdrAkira: ::stops:: Don't worry I won't accidently shoot anyone... ::smiles:: CdrStecker: ::then thinks that she really didn't say anything she didn't mean.. Actually, she managed to CdrStecker: refrain herself:: LtJKeane: ::Holds Rifle hip high and turns to face the rear of the Transport padd, covering the rear:: Lt MaryJo: ::wonders why Akira made that remark::looks at Keane suspiciously::did he tell?:: LtCdrAkira: Besides I'm looking at the tricorder... CdrStecker: Alright, Chief, we're ready to transport when you are.. LtJKeane: ::rolls his eyes:: DID she tell!! ::thinking:: LtCdrAkira: ::huh? did who tell what about the what who?:: Lt MaryJo: <> LtJKeane: ::smiles:: Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: <> ShnonYanus: +taps+ Sickbay2 to Bridge. LtJKeane: ::slips a utility belt around his hips:: FCptThorne: +Yanus+ Bridge here. CdrStecker: Chief> Energizing. CdrStecker: {S transpor LtJKeane: ::smiles thinking:: I love this I never get to use this. ..---shimmer--- Ens Shane: ::Blinks eyes:: ::looks at Yanus:: Where am I? LtCdrAkira: ::reflects on the words he just said... and eyes the two of them before they shimmer LtCdrAkira: away:: CdrStecker: ::reappears on the station:: Keane, you have the point. Akira, you bring up the rear.. Move CdrStecker: out. Lt MaryJo: ::activates the tricorder:: CdrStecker: LtCdrAkira: @::on the station, and takes the rear:: LtJKeane: "Aye ma'am." ::jogs up ahead:: ::takes out his ATD:: ShnonYanus: Lt MaryJo: @ oops... Ens Shane: CdrStecker: @ Picking up anything, Mary? LtJKeane: @::scanning:: Lt MaryJo: @ No, nothing... LtCdrAkira: @::scanning:: ShnonYanus: <::sniggers:: New Australian flu> Lt MaryJo: @No life signs...<> LtJKeane: ::looking back:: "Commander. The main complex is this way." ::nodding in the direction: CdrStecker: @ ::frowns:: Great, just great. LtCdrAkira: @Everyone is dead. LtJKeane: @ CdrStecker: @ Let's go, Keane.. Lead on. ShnonYanus: ::not on duty in main SB:: LtJKeane: @::walks down the path to the main complex:: LtCdrAkira: @::makes sure everyone is safely ahead of them and he moves out:: ShnonYanus: EnsHoldson> ::is on duty in MSB, looks at Shane:: You're in sickbay, how do you feel? Lt MaryJo: @::follows them, still scanning::picking up a faint something...but Lt MaryJo: just what, she's not sure...perhaps a random energy pattern:: LtJKeane: @::stops short and hold up his fist:: CdrStecker: @::notices one of the bulkheads is melted:: ShnonYanus: +taps again+ Sickbay2 to the bridge... CdrStecker: @::stops, and whispers:: What is it, Keane? Ens Shane: ::Winces:: Ens Shane: Like I just took a phaser to the head. Lt MaryJo: @Sir...I'm picking up a random energy pattern of some kind.. LtJKeane: @::Waves for the Commander to advance:: "Sir. Look by the door. Two bodies. LtCdrAkira: @::tries to be as silent as he can walking through the hallway:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Status, Number One? ShnonYanus: EnsHoldson> Understandable... this should help ::presses a hypo to his neck:: LtJKeane: @::moves ahead:: Weapon Ready. Lt MaryJo: @::stops::then walks ahead, looking down and scanning the bodies:: Ens Shane: how long have I been out? CdrStecker: @ +Thorne+ Nothing but bodies so far, sir.. And melted bulkheads. LtJKeane: @::Notices the bodies have been mudilated.:: (sp?) ShnonYanus: EnsHoldson> ::looks at his chrono:: About 3 1/2 hours.. Lt MaryJo: @<> FCptThorne: +Steck+ Melt? LtJKeane: ::thanks!:: CdrStecker: @ Keane, lets go through the doors.. LtCdrAkira: @::looks around at the debris:: This doesn't look like the borg... Lt MaryJo: @Uh....there is a random energy pattern emanating from this complex... LtCdrAkira: Ursal> ::continues to read the article and is disguisted at the words...:: Lt MaryJo: @I can't identify it...but it's inside there. CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Aye sir.. You know how chocolate melts when its out in the sun? That's what this LtJKeane: @::nods:: ::Keane steps into the room after taking a quick side glance. CdrStecker: @ looks like. Lt MaryJo: @::points:: Ens Shane: What?? I was in my quarters... all I remember is Ens Shane: something about a distress signal... heading to the Ens Shane: bridge to take my post and waking up here. FCptThorne: +Steck+ Aye...::thinks about the Borg sphere:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ No life signs? CdrStecker: @ +Thorne+ Wait one, Captain.. Something is happening.. LtJKeane: @::Enters a large room..noting baracade type defense blown back from the door.:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Report. LtCdrAkira: ::still the environment reminds him of the Saratoga as she was being bombarded:: CdrStecker: @ Mary, what's that energy source? Lt MaryJo: @::follows Keane in::looking around at the apparent destruction.. CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Unknown yet, Captain.. I'll let you know soon. Lt MaryJo: @Unknown, sir...it's powerful though.. LtCdrAkira: ::Akira suddenly hears something behind him:: FCptThorne: :::waits impatiently:: Ens Shane: Looks at the ensign... Am I alright? can I report to duty? LtCdrAkira: @ CdrStecker: @+ Thorne+ Some sort of energy field.. Unknown as of yet. LtCdrAkira: @::stops:: What was that? ShnonYanus: EnsHoldson> ::slight frown:: I suppose... Lt MaryJo: @And it's coming from that direction...::points to the right:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Identify it. LtJKeane: @ --something moves quickly across the hall 30 meters ahead-- not on scanners. CdrStecker: @ Keane, let's check it out, slowly. LtCdrAkira: @::Akira starts walking back the way they came:: CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ I intended to, Captain. Ens Shane: ::gets up slowly:: LtCdrAkira: @::hears the metal clanging again, but softer:: LtJKeane: @:: Jumps to side and pushes the Commander back:: (W) I just saw something.. ShnonYanus: NurseMaja> ::helps him up:: CdrStecker: @ What? What did you see? Lt MaryJo: @::looks up quickly:: CdrStecker: @::comm unit is still on:: LtCdrAkira: @Hey! There's something down this end! Lt MaryJo: @what did you see, John? FCptThorne: ::drums his fingers on the chair arm:: Ens Shane: Thanks... ::Standing:: Ok... I think it's time for me to report for duty... ::weak smile:: LtJKeane: @"It looked about 4 meters tall. Moved dam quick. definately not human. LtCdrAkira: @::walking toward the intersection of the sector they are in:: CdrStecker: @ ::turns around:: Akira!! What's that way? ShnonYanus: Maja> ::cute ditzy blonde:: Would you like me to help you walk up there? Lt MaryJo: @Sir, I"m not picking it up on sensors either... LtCdrAkira: @I heard something down here! I'm checking it out! LtJKeane: @::Keeps an eye on the hall ahead, listening to Akira at the rear.:: CdrStecker: @ ::frowns:: Akira, wait.. I'm coming with you.. LtCdrAkira: @::scans the intersection with the tricorder:: Lt MaryJo: @::looks at Stecker:: Who do you want me to go with, sir? LtJKeane: @::looks back:: "Commander and we dividing up??" CdrStecker: @ +Thorne+ Captain, we're picking up several unidentified noises.. LtCdrAkira: @::notices that something is moving...:: Ens Shane: ::Considers for a bit:: No, thanks... I think I can make Ens Shane: it... ::Walks out door to nearest turbolift:: CdrStecker: @ Mary, you stay with Keane. Be careful. CdrStecker: @:catches up with Akira:: Lt MaryJo: @Okay...::turns to follow him:: LtCdrAkira: @::first thought to Akira's mind:: Zombies... LtJKeane: @::closes his scanner and keys his Rifle to med. Power.:: ShnonYanus: EnsHoldsonandMaja> ::go back about their business:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Careful, XO. LtJKeane: @::nods to Mary:: "You scann. I'll cover." Ens Shane: ::enters turbolift:: Bridge. Lt MaryJo: @::continues scanning:: Okay.. LtJKeane: @::moves down hall:: LtCdrAkira: @::hears a noise again:: Do you hear that... Lt MaryJo: @::follows him::really closely:: CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Aye sir.. Sir, could we beam one of the bodies back? Maybe an autopsy would help. LtJKeane: @::approaching door where he saw the large creature:: ::stops outside door and looks at Mary CdrStecker: @ Yeah, I did.. ::shudders a bit:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Have it beamed directly to sickbay. LtJKeane: @:;Anything inside you can scann?:: Lt MaryJo: @::looks back:: I'm not picking up anything... CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Understood sir. Lt MaryJo: @Just that random energy pattern.. LtCdrAkira: @::starts walking down the connecting path at the intersection:: ShnonYanus: Melissa, I'm going to report back up. Ens Shane: ::On bridge:: Ensign Johnson reporting sir, may I take my post? ShnonYanus: Melissa> ::nods:: LtJKeane: @::nods:: "Where's the energy coming from?" ShnonYanus: ::exits to a TL:: Sickbay LtCdrAkira: @::suddenly the clanks start getting faster:: CdrStecker: @+Sickbay+ Doctor, I'm beaming a body right to you.. Better set up a containment field. Lt MaryJo: @::points to the room:: In there LtCdrAkira: @Hey! ::runs after it...:: CdrStecker: @ Akira!! ::runs after him. LtJKeane: @"Hold here for a second I'm going to sweep the room." Lt MaryJo: @Okay.... ShnonYanus: ::gets there in time to hear the comm:: +Steck+ Yessir. LtCdrAkira: @::watches the tricorder and the debris to avoid it:: ShnonYanus: ::sets up a level three closequarters CF:: LtJKeane: @::takes a deep breath and lowers and rolls into the doorway, weapon sweeping the room:: CdrStecker: @ ::runs and trips over a body.. Some of its jewelry rips through her pants, causing a CdrStecker: @ scrape.. A small amount of blood drips down her leg:: LtCdrAkira: @::stops and shoots:: LtJKeane: @::nothing:: CdrStecker: @ ::swears in German, gets back up and sees Akira firing at something:: LtCdrAkira: @::the clanking stops ahead of him:: Lt MaryJo: @:::walks slowly into the room::scanning:: CdrStecker: @ Akira? LtJKeane: @+STECKER+ I'm hearing weapons fire what do you have??" LtCdrAkira: @::runs over to it:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Report! Ens Shane: :: notices Captain is occupied... takes post from his fill-in ensign:: CdrStecker: @+Keane+ Unknown at this time.. Akira has found something. ShnonYanus: ::wonders where that body is:: Holdson, prepare the instruments, we're doing an autopsy. LtCdrAkira: @::looks down, shines a light on it:: CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Shots fired, Captain. Akira has found something.. I'm trying to locate him now. Lt MaryJo: @::walks over to an alcove::scanning as she picks up something;: CdrStecker: ACTION: The body is beamed to sickbay LtJKeane: @"Mary You lead I've got you cover I don't like this." Ens Shane: ::Runs system check:: LtCdrAkira: @::shocked at what he sees:: CdrStecker: @::hobbles up behind Akira:: What is it? Lt MaryJo: @::something reaches out and grabs her arm::screams:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Get back here. CdrStecker: @::staring at whatever Akira shot:: Akira, what is that?? Lt MaryJo: @::trying to drag her into the alcove:: ShnonYanus: ::cringes at the sight of a Borg as it is beamed there:: LtJKeane: @"MARY!" ::Keane instinctively strike quickly and forces the creature back.. pulling at Mary ShnonYanus: EnsHoldson> ::instrument prepared:: LtCdrAkira: @::shines the light on it... reveals a human... not Borgified... CdrStecker: @+Thorne+ Understood sir. FCptThorne: <> CdrStecker: @ +Keane+ Prepare for beamout immediately! Ens Shane: ::notices no one has even noticed he's at his post:: Lt MaryJo: @::gets loose with John's help:: ShnonYanus: CdrStecker: @ Akria, let's go.. The Captain wants us back. LtCdrAkira: @::looking at the body:: A zombie? ::smiles:: LtJKeane: @::John Lower his Phaser and fires point blank into the creature:: ShnonYanus: <::wonders since when dissolved bodies are normal:: LtJKeane: @Creature falls.. ShnonYanus: > Lt MaryJo: @::turns away::unable to watch:: ShnonYanus: Maja> Ewwww! CdrStecker: @::looks at Akira:: You got me.. I used to read about those when I was a kid.. LtJKeane: @::runs back to Mary:: "You ok?" ShnonYanus: ::ignores her, taking the laser scalpel:: LtJKeane: @+Stecker+ We've been attacked. LtCdrAkira: @I used to play games where they shot zombies... :: moving away from it:: Lt MaryJo: @::shaking:: Yeah...I think so.. CdrStecker: @ +Keane+ Understood. Let's go. Ens Shane: CdrStecker: @+Chief+ Transporter room, four to beam back. LtCdrAkira: @::looks at the blood coming out...:: LtJKeane: @::puts an arm around her:: "We're getting out of here." ::weapon Ready:: LtCdrAkira: @Grey blood... CdrStecker: ACTION: The AT is beamed back ShnonYanus: ::trying to determine which part of the body is the chest:: Lt MaryJo: @ All right. LtCdrAkira: @::shimmers away:: CdrStecker: {S transpor LtJKeane: ::shimmers:: Lt MaryJo: @:::shimmers:: CdrStecker: ::reappears on the pad next to Akira:: Grey blood? ShnonYanus: ::decides not to use the scalpel just yet, scans the body with the brand spanking new Ens Shane: Sir, Awayteam back on board... LtJKeane: ::materalizes:: ShnonYanus: biobed scanner with 3d display:: FCptThorne: +Steck+ Get up here! Lt MaryJo: @::reappears on the pad::steps down... LtCdrAkira: I'm not sure. CdrStecker: +Thorne+ Aye sir, on the way. CdrStecker: ::hobbles to the door and heads for the TL:: LtJKeane: ::Turns to Mary:: "That thing got your arm.. let's have a look?" LtJKeane: "You cut?" Lt MaryJo: ::looks down at her arm where she was grabbed:: Lt MaryJo: ::holds it out to Keane:: LtCdrAkira: ::begins to laugh...:: What do the Borg and zombies have to do with one another? CdrStecker: ::enters TL:: Bridge! LtJKeane: " ShnonYanus: Computer, can you identify this body's species? ShnonYanus: Comp> Negative. ShnonYanus: Speculate? ShnonYanus: Comp> Human LtJKeane: ::Hmm:: looks brused.. You need to get to sickbay. LtCdrAkira: ::throws the ATD aside and unloads his backpack...:: CdrStecker: ::exits TL, and hobbles to Blackthorne:: CdrStecker: Here, sir. Lt MaryJo: All right. LtJKeane: "I've got to report to the Captain." FCptThorne: Report. Lt MaryJo: Kay... Lt MaryJo: ::walks out of the TR::feeling rather strange:: LtJKeane: ::Looks at Akira:: "What happened to you guys??" CdrStecker: Well, there were no lifesigns aboard.. Yet something attacked us.. We had split into two LtCdrAkira: I heard some clanking and I followed the sound, until it started running. Lt MaryJo: ::walks into TL:: Sickbay CdrStecker: teams.. Mary and Keane, and Akira and I.. Akira heard some clanking, and went after it. LtJKeane: ::turns to see Mary go:: LtCdrAkira: So I pursued it, and shot it. CdrStecker: He shot it... ShnonYanus: ::scowls:: This thing is human? Computer, speculate gender? ShnonYanus: Comp> Inconclusive data. CdrStecker: Captain, this "thing" was humanoid, but it was... I don't know.. LtCdrAkira: It was... ::trying to find the words:: Well, my initial thought was that it was a zombie Lt MaryJo: ::steps off the TL and heads for sickbay:: FCptThorne: Are you injured? ShnonYanus: Give me a DNA analysis. LtJKeane: Well one of them grabbed Mary and like to take her till I convinced it otherwise. :;pats LtCdrAkira: but to tell you the truth I don't know what it was... there were facial features LtJKeane: phaser:: CdrStecker: ::looks at her leg:: Just a cut, sir.. I tripped over a body.. Some jewelry must have got me CdrStecker: ::shrugs:: Its nothing.. Lt MaryJo: ::walks into sickbay:: Dr. Yanus... ShnonYanus: ::3d image of a mutilated DNA strand appears:: LtCdrAkira: that were human like... grey blood... but what does that have to do with borg? FCptThorne: ::nods:: LtJKeane: ::notices that he's uniform is covered with gray ooz:: "Ahh God what's this??" CdrStecker: ::still holding her phaser rifle:: LtCdrAkira: Let me scan it. CdrStecker: Captain, that..thing had grey blood... LtCdrAkira: ::gets the ATD and scans the ooze:: FCptThorne: <2 minutes.> FCptThorne: Grey? ShnonYanus: Patterson> Dr Yanus is doing a very important autopsy... what is wrong? ::helps her to a LtJKeane: ::holds still:: I think it came from that thing when I blasted it." ShnonYanus: biobed:: CdrStecker: ::nods:: Grey.. Lt MaryJo: ::sits on a biobed:: Lt MaryJo: ::holding her arm out:: LtCdrAkira: It's nothing I've never seen before... ShnonYanus: ::grimacing:: Computer. can you identify any of these genes, codons, or their functions? Lt MaryJo: Ummm...I got grabbed by one of those creatures.. ShnonYanus: Comp> Inconclusive data. Lt MaryJo: and my arm was injured.. LtJKeane: ::smells himself:: "Well it smells.. I'm going to clean up." LtCdrAkira: It has metalic and organic characteristics... like a biometal... CdrStecker: Have you heard anything from Sickbay yet, Captain? Ens Shane: ::prepares programming to direct quantum torp to Ens Shane: surface, anticipating orders, though not arming FCptThorne: Nay. Perhaps you should report there. Ens Shane: systems Ens Shane: :: LtJKeane: ::stops:: "What? Bio? what?" LtCdrAkira: Living machinery... ::stops:: ShnonYanus: Patterson> Let me see... ::scans her arm:: ::nods:: Minor bruises, a little bone structure ShnonYanus: damage.... that thing must've been strong... CdrStecker: May I change my pants first, Captain? I seem to have torn them.. LtCdrAkira: I wonder, do the borg upgrade their computers to? FCptThorne: Aye. FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: END SIMULATION Stardate 49801.18 FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=