Connecting the Dots Except for basic security, most personnel were on yellow alert protocol, roaming the corridors, verifying identifications, assuring that all was well among the civilians on station, and ready to report anything or anyone suspicious. As far as Security Lt David Garand knew, aside from the usual security guard, he was the only one in the complex, which is why he stopped when he heard mumbling in the main security room. “...Pakleds… to Aegis,” the voice continued, barely audible, as Garand called quietly for backup, then stepped into the main security room. “...part… An-Ward, along with…. Horta mother….” The voice trailed off, then he heard a sigh and slight movement. All the offices were dark and the doors were open, but a sight flicker came from the Captain’s office, located at the end of the corridor. He motioned to Ens Ricora, a tall, slender woman of mixed lineage, who moved immediately to check the other rooms, all of which were empty. His head ticked toward the main office. “....highly protective of their cargo, insisting that they had rocks….” They stopped on either side of the door to listen. “Come in, Lieutenant,” said the voice, now obviously Captain Chirakis. “Your stealth approach needs work, but we will address that later,” she continued without looking up or turning. “Ensign, you may return to your duties.” Ricora acknowledged and disappeared into the semi-darkened corridor. Garand took the proffered chair next to the captain, wondering. “Captain, how…” “...did I know?” She interrupted, pulling her attention from the PADD to relax in the chair. “You have a distinctive odor—shaving cream, body wash, shampoo, or similar. You also have a distinctive cadence to your walk, as does Ensign Ricora.” She shrugged. “As I said, we will deal with that later. What do you know of the Pakleds?” He took a moment to think. “They’re not exactly intelligent, ma’am. They don’t take care of their equipment, they don’t really know how to handle a starship, keep it running, keep it clean, and several other things that don’t fit into our idea of competence.” “And you have come to these conclusions from first hand experience?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Are you absolutely certain that they are what they appear to be?” Garand blinked, stopped, then thought a while, not sure how he should answer. “Some years ago, the USS Enterprise D came in contact with a Pakled ship that needed repairs. After goading the Enterprise into repairing their ship, they held their engineer captive and demanded advanced technology in exchange for his return. Granted, they were outwitted by the Enterprise crew, but it could have ended differently.” The captain retrieved her PADD and engaged the main viewscreen to reveal a timeline of the Pakleds’ recent encounter with Aegis. “The Pakleds brought their dilapidated ship close enough to Aegis to inflict considerable damage, and it would have had we not diverted it to the shipyard. The Pakleds are responsible for our first encounter with the Droids who are now here for diplomatic negotiations. In that same cargo was a pregnant Horta from An-Ward, which led to our investigation of An-Ward and our first encounter with the Alien Alliance that was responsible for the destruction of the USS Vladivostok. That eventually led to the capture of the USS Byron, the chroniton bomb, the disappearance of Captain Ramson, the disappearance of TKR-117, the appearance of an energy-hungry cloud, and on it goes.” All Garand could do was stare at the screen. “I am not saying that all these things are connected, Lieutenant. What I am saying is that we should be even more vigilant, because it is possible that they are connected.” Grasping the chair arms, she swiveled to study the screen. “Up the threat for security personnel, Lieutenant. Commander Cayne will be needed in Command and Control. I will alert CAG Ajax.” “Captain,” Garand began, hesitant, and drawing the captain’s attention. “Do you really believe the Pakleds could be more intelligent than they seem to be?” “Lieutenant, a close friend once told me, ‘There is always someone more powerful or more cunning. Always.’ Their hubris led to a devastating war that nearly decimated their species. “Lieutenant, what could be more cunning than either pretending to be stupid and being extremely intelligent, or being stupid enough to follow the lead of a highly intelligent and extremely dangerous species that is willing to give you everything you want and teach you how to use it to its full effect?”

=/\= Aegis Mission Brief 6/10/16=/\= 11 February 2388 TBS was 10 minutes. The time is 0710 hours (7:10 am) Aegis Local. Lt Cdr Kital is in command. Crew are allowed to move through the station; civilians are not. Children may return to their homes if accompanied by security. Security is looking for the two missing An-Ward delegates in remote areas of the station. USS Byron is headed for Aegis with no crew aboard. Without power and communications, Nei'rrh cannot follow or warn Aegis. Chirakis -> Questions? Chirakis -> Seeing none, Chirakis -> =/\==/\=BEGIN SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> =/\==/\=BEGIN SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> ::C&C, tending to business::: Jylliene -> ::C&C:: mimipavilion -> ::in her office, going over Lt. Chron's file:: Dacia Sandero -> ::in Sickbay, continuing with investigations:: Tarisa -> $ ::Sitting on a ship that isn't going anywhere anytime soon.:: Chirakis -> ::plowing through data, sifting the information she does not need from that which she does::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Frantically looking over the damage :: Jylliene -> ::glances over the main console:: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: Scanning the station still :: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Had just taken some medicine and was now taking a bath the girls helped make.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Goes back to the engine room :: Alexis McFarland -> ::leaning on the bathroom door:: You feeling better in there, Miana? Chirakis -> ::pondering the system of scanning the station via Aegean's scanners, she believes that is a good idea, and, since no civilians are able to wander the station, if there is someone wandering the "hidden" decks, they should be suspect::: Annisha -> :: to both of them :: Normally au just stand while sound knocks the dirt off of au, but it can do this... :: splashes :: Jylliene -> ::displays a map of the station with the disturbances/decoys mapped out on the deck layouts:: Jylliene -> ::stretches:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Tarisa, the real damage to both the engines and communications is on the outside, despite the ablative armor. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Frowning at Alexis:: A little... ::Wants to laugh at the splashing, but is not sure it would be a good idea. She instead frowns some more.:: I may have to go soon... Annisha -> What? Alexis McFarland -> But there's no feeling like a good old fashioned warm bath. Tarisa -> $ The damage is through the armor? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Goes back to the cockpit :: I don't think I can get communications back online... Chirakis -> ::she turns suddenly when a red button alerts her to incoming secure message::: mimipavilion -> ::does not find one unusual thing in her file:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Ie, 'it' knew where to hit us. Tarisa -> Miana> My mommy is probably worried... Jylliene -> ::paces:: Chirakis -> ::after entering her code, she retrieves it and reads, which does not take long::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ I have to shut down the engines to start repairs.. Chirakis -> Lt Commander Kital? Jylliene -> Ma'am. ::turns toward Chirakis:: Alexis McFarland -> Ah. Makes sense. Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: Ok. Is there anything I can do? Jylliene -> ::approaches:: Chirakis -> Incoming message from Joint Allied Task Force indicates that Byron has been spotted en route to Aegis. Jylliene -> ::blinks:: Chirakis -> Also.... Jylliene -> Any sign of the Nei'rrh? Jylliene -> ::pauses to let her finish:: Chirakis -> No sign of the Nei'rrh, but there could be several reasons for that. One would be the same as the JA Task Force, in that they do not want to blow its cover, if it has one. Jylliene -> ::nods:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Unless au can help depolarize the linkage between the AQS and the warp coils I don't think so. The linkage needs to cool, the I run it though a depolarizer, then once they are back to normal I reinstall...then I do it to the other side. Tarisa -> $ ::Thinks a moment.:: How did you know it was a trap? Annisha -> :: Looks to Alexis :: We could kidnap. Chirakis -> However... ::stands:: It is curious that it is not running stealth mode. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ I never really know, but it was too easy to find. Alexis McFarland -> Kidnap Miana? But we already have her. Tarisa -> Miana> ::The bubbles were making her feel a little better. Her ears perk up at the idea of kidnap.:: Jylliene -> Do they have any information from passive scans? Chirakis -> Only its vector toward Aegis. Annisha -> We could put things like my toys against the door. Jylliene -> I'd like to think that means that the Nei'rrh is aboard, and they're just quietly making their way back as quickly as possible. Chirakis -> ::nod:: Possible. Jylliene -> I get the feeling that's probably among the lesser possibilities, though Chirakis -> Also, Nei'rrh could have remained behind for some reason. Chirakis -> ::nods affirmative to Kital:: Jylliene -> Time until Byron's in range of the field? Alexis McFarland -> THat could work. You have a lot of stuffed animals? Chirakis -> The field, Commander? The asteroid field? Jylliene -> The sensor array. Annisha -> :: Pulls Alexis to her room and the nets at each corner holding stuffed creatures from across the quadrant :: Chirakis -> Nothing more. However, it would take them several days to get to Aegis. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Tarisa, actually I think au can help.. just set the computer for audio alerts... Alexis McFarland -> ::helps grab some more stuffed animals:: Wish I could bring over some of myuu own Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: I can do that. Jylliene -> ::nods:: Keep an eye out for them, and as soon as they're in range of the farthest sensors, we'll get whatever we can from it. Jylliene -> ::ponder:: mimipavilion -> ::puts Lt. Chron's file down on her desk and rubs her eyes:: What am I missing here? Chirakis -> Yes, Commander. ::turns back to her console:: They should be in range of the Euptus array within the day. Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: Keeping one eye on the Aegis weather map and one on the internal sensors...so many cameras ::L Jylliene -> When they do, go to yellow alert. Chirakis -> Aye, Commander. Jylliene -> ::exhales:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::gets out of the bath, grabbing a towel to dry herself off. She walks out with the towel wrapped around her, watching.:: What are you doing? Jylliene -> And I welcome any advice on other preparations. Chirakis -> ::notes the burden of command taking hold in the young Lieutenant Commander::: Annisha -> :: Moving stuffed animals against the door :: Annisha -> Barricading au in. Chirakis -> Understood, Commander. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Tilts her head, curiously.:: Why? Annisha -> You're one of us now... Alexis McFarland -> ::props a big stuffed klongat onto the door:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::sitting on the edge of her bed, unable to sleep::: Tarisa -> $ ::Works on setting the computer for audio alerts.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Decouples the linkage from the AQS :: Jylliene -> ::switches to a map of the sector on the display:: Alexis McFarland -> I think Annisha and I are kidnapping you for some reason or another. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::her head is pounding, her mind spinning with strange thoughts, she begins to pace::: Tarisa -> Miana> :;Still confused.:: Ok? Annisha -> :: Throws a Targ onto the pile :: Annisha -> What are au going to do back home? mimipavilion -> ::thinks it's time to talk to Chron:: +Chron+ Dr. Pavilion to Lt. Chron. Alexis McFarland -> ::looking at some analysis:: Tarisa -> Miana> Have my mommy make me feel better. Annisha -> :: Watches Alexis stare into the distance :: Someone calling au, but no carrier wave? Alexis McFarland -> Works for me. Failing that, I do have my doctor "nee-mah" to make me feel better. Alexis McFarland -> I don't need carrier waves when I'm telepathic. Dacia was checking to see how I was doing. And how Miana's doing. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Gets the other linkage detached :: There, that was rather dangerous to do while out of dock actually Tarisa -> Miana> ::Nods, her tail poking out from the under the towel, trying to wave back and forth.:: Annisha -> I mean... if au want to go back... Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::it finally registers that she has been called:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::scrambles to find her comm badge:: +Pavilion+ Lt Chron here. Jylliene -> ::glances at her coffee:: Chirakis -> ::retrieves a fresh cup for her:: Allow me, Commander. mimipavilion -> +Chron+ Please report to sickbay. I would like to talk to you and check to see how you are doing, physically. Alexis McFarland -> Did you? Ahh, and we just finished barricading the door. ::picks up the klongat and hugs it:: Chirakis -> ::holds out the fresh cup to her::: Jylliene -> ::blinks, smiles:: Thank you, very much. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::oh gods::: Jylliene -> ::accepts:: Very much. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Goes to set up the depolarizer, a rather strange looking double helix coil about a meter long :: Scott Coleridge -> ::on the Aegean, still docked, supervising the scan preparations:: +CnC+ Coleridge to CnC. Aegean is ready to proceed with scanning the station. What is your status? Jylliene -> ::exhales, cradling the cup in her hands as she gazes at the display:: Chirakis -> ::quietly:: I am here to support you, Commander. You will do well. Chirakis -> +Coleridge+ Status quo, Commander... Jylliene -> ::smiles:: Thank you. It means a great deal. ::quietly:: Tarisa -> $ ::Finished with the computer, she sits and looks out the viewport for a while.:: Chirakis -> +COM+ You might want to check for wandering civilians. They are still not allowed to... wander. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Goes back to the cockpit :: Tarisa... au alright? Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: I am fine. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::finally, she has the courage:: +MED+ Yes, ma'am. I'll... be right up. ::as she dresses::: mimipavilion -> +Chron+ Acknowledge. Pavilion out. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::taking several deep breaths to slow her heartbeat, she waits to calm down:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Really? Scott Coleridge -> +CnC+ Acknowledged. +Cayne+ Commander, I'm aboard Aegean and have tasked its sensors to begin scanning the station for anomalous life-sign readings out of place. Please let me know if there is anything more specific you want to look for. Chirakis -> ::Jyl, quietly:: Commander, perhaps you could update Commander Coleridge regarding Byron? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: places his hand on her shoulder :: I'll pass au the linkage and all au have to do is place the section through it one at a time. Jylliene -> ::blinks, nods:: +Aegean+ Kital to Coleridge. Tarisa -> $ Yes. A little worried what the Byron might do, but otherwise fine. Somehow things seem to work out. Scott Coleridge -> +Jylliene+ Yesssss? Alexis McFarland -> ::waves the klongat around Miana:: Rahhrr! Klongat. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Ie, well, perhaps not for ch'Rihan.. Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: Alright. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::finally she exits her quarters and enters the lift for sick bay::: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Manages to get out a giggle.:: Jylliene -> ::slight quirk of the lips at his response:: +Coleridge+ Commander, no word from the Nei'rrh, but the Byron is on a course for Aegis. Annisha -> This one looks like a horse-size duck... Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::when she enters sickbay, her face is pale, she is exhausted, and looks very distracted:: Jylliene -> +Coleridge+ Not in stealth, but she hasn't communicated. mimipavilion -> ::enters main sickbay and sees Lt. Chron, especially her face:: Chron, you don't look so well. Scott Coleridge -> +Jylliene+ That's interesting. Under its own power, too? Jylliene -> +Coleridge+ Yes sir. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Turns on the machine, it hums much like a feline :: mimipavilion -> ::notes that she's distracted, snaps her fingers around Chron's head:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::jerks to look at Mimi:: Sorry, ma'am. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::squint:: What did you say, ma'am? Jylliene -> +Coleridge+ I've given order for the station to go to yellow when she's in range of the array. Dacia Sandero -> ::watches the interaction and assesses Chron's well-being and mental state:: Annisha -> Hey I have a question for au both... Tarisa -> $ ::Is pleased to hear that sound.:: Alexis McFarland -> Oh? mimipavilion -> ::concerned:: Talking can wait. Let's get you checked, because you don't look so well. Jylliene -> ::ponders what changes he might wish:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Curious.:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Don't exactly feel so well, ma'am. Annisha -> Would au rather be attacked by 100 duck-sized horses, or one horse-sized duck? Tarisa -> Miana> Why would they attack you? mimipavilion -> ::catches Dacia looking in their general direction, and turns her attention back to Chron:: Good thing I got you down here when I did. Get on a biobed, Lt. Scott Coleridge -> +Jylliene+ That's sensible. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Hands Tarisa a part :: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::Hops up on the closest one:: Tarisa -> $ ::Takes it:: mimipavilion -> ::grabs a tricorder and starts scanning:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Can't sleep, Doctor. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ See, it floats along and au just catch it on the other side. mimipavilion -> ::nods:: I noticed. Alexis McFarland -> I don't know. That's tough, but horses are pretty friendly unless you startle them. One of my uncles has horses, they're really nice. So I'd pick the horses. Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Au would not believe how hot that part was not long ago. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Can't sleep, can't think, can't do much of anything. I think I'm going crazy. ::pleading:: Tell me I'm not going crazy. Jylliene -> ::slight nod:: +Coleridge+ Thank you sir. Kital out. Annisha -> Next holo-room session au are getting attacked! :: throws a horse at Alexis, and another at Miana :: mimipavilion -> ::puts the tricorder down and grabs Chron's shoulders:: Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of this. Chirakis -> :;back to monitoring incoming alerts, of which there are very few:: Alexis McFarland -> Ah. Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: Finally noticing a Federation vessel emerging from the nebula :: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::deep sigh:: Jylliene -> ::Awaiting the beginning of the scan:: Scott Coleridge -> ::confers with the lead sensor technician:: Let's begin with the lower levels. mimipavilion -> ::picks the tricorder back up and continues scanning:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Gets hit, since she is still holding her towel up.:: Tarisa -> $ ::Looking at the part.:: Where should I place it? Alexis McFarland -> Better than being attacked by a klongat. ::throws the stuffed klongat at Annisha:: Chirakis -> ::checking the status of the Euptus array, and all is in order:: Annisha -> Oof! Chirakis -> Lt Chron> :;shudders:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Just at the end closest to au, anti-grav keeps it right in the middle. mimipavilion -> ::closes the tricorder:: Are you cold? Tarisa -> $ ::Nods as she puts it in place.:: mimipavilion -> Lt., can you hear me? Chirakis -> Lt Chron> ::looks up:: Yes, ma'am. mimipavilion -> Good. Are you cold, noticed that you shuddered? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ The hit made it so the coils can't be charged. Dacia Sandero -> ::watches on:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> No, ma'am. I'm just... ::running a hand through her hair:: I've never had anything like this happen before. ::looks up::: Scott Coleridge -> Sensor tech> Detecting some life-sign readings in the engineering section, just between the cargo hold and reactor maintenance corridors. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Some time passes as part after part is put through the machine :: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> It's frustrating. A long period of time when I knew I had to do something and then realized it was wrong. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> It was like... something was controlling me. Scott Coleridge -> ::eyebrows raise:: That is certainly cozy. Carry on. Upper levels and command next. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> I think that's why I can't sleep. Jylliene -> ::paces:: Chirakis -> Lt Chron> I just.. can't... shake it. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Worried Tarisa? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Passing the final part for the port nacelle :: mimipavilion -> ::nods, mentally taking note of what she is saying:: Alright. I think for now, in order for you to get some sleep, I'm going to have to sedate you for the next 8 to 12 hrs. Just so your body can catch up. Ok. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Yes ma'am. mimipavilion -> ::nods:: We'll monitor you here as well. So, don't worry. ::turns to Dacia:: Can you get me a sedative please. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Dr. Pavilion? Tarisa -> $ ::Shakes head no.:: Only that we may not get back in time to warn the station. But I believe they would notice something before the Byron reached them. mimipavilion -> ::turns back to Chron:: Yes? Dacia Sandero -> Sure. Of course. ::walks over to the pantry and hands the sedative to Mimi:: There we are. Annisha -> :: Throws more and more stuffed animals at Alexis :: Scott Coleridge -> Sensor tech> Two other areas with readings we can't reconcile, sir. The first one is forward and below the commerce deck, in abandoned storage units. There's a second, separate group of readings in a section of spare quarters that has been off limits due to some construction. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> Will this hurt my record? Will they take me out of the squadron? Scott Coleridge -> Can you get any sense of how many people we're talking about? Jylliene -> ::glances at Chirakis:: I hope this works. Chirakis -> ::looks up:: Scanning for the delegates, Commander? Jylliene -> ::nods:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ I hope so, but if this takes as long as I think it will we can beat the Byron to the station, but only by a fraction of a light year at best. Scott Coleridge -> Sensor tech> The engineering readings are obscured by the reactor's shielding. Whoever is hiding there picked well, even if they're probably not very comfortable after all this time. Chirakis -> ::minimal smile:: If anyone can find them, Commander Coleridge can, Commander. Trust your crew. Scott Coleridge -> I'll say. Some of those pockets must get upwards of 35°. Tarisa -> $ What about communications? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Drydock. Jylliene -> ::chuckles:: I trust them implicitly. Just wanting a breakthrough. mimipavilion -> ::reaches her hand out:: thanks Dacia. ::back to Chron:: I don't know. That's going to be left up to Capt. Chirakis and the CAG Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ If I had not implemented safety measures, the console would have blown up in your face.. Tarisa -> $ ::Frowns.:: Scott Coleridge -> Sensor tech> The other two readings … approximately 4 life-signs in the storage units, another 3 to 5 in the quarters. They may be using jamming technology, sir. I can't narrow it down more than that. Scott Coleridge -> Thank you. That at least gives us some places to focus our search. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ I like au Tarisa. You're a good officer. This :: motions to the shuttle :: can be replaced. There are na android Tarisas to replace au. Chirakis -> Lt Chron> :::out cold::: Scott Coleridge -> +CnC+ Coleridge to CnC. We haven't found anything concrete, but we have some leads. Annisha -> We probably should get au home Miana... :: shrugs :: Jylliene -> +Coleridge+ Excellent. Chirakis -> =/\==/\=PAUSE SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> =/\==/\=PAUSE SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> 6/10/16 Chirakis -> Thank you. Chirakis -> Well played. Chirakis -> TBS, Commander Coleridge? Scott Coleridge -> Half a day? Chirakis -> Half a day it is. Scott Coleridge -> That brings Byron ever closer to the station, but still far enough away we can only speculate as to its motives. And gives Baldrick—I mean Nijil—time to come up with a cunning plan. Chirakis -> And it has been established that the Task Force will not scan it in case it is on a mission. Although, it is not running in stealth mode. Chirakis -> Questions or comments from the crew? Chirakis -> Seeing none, crew *dismiss*

Chirakis -> =/\= Aegis Mission Brief 6/3/16=/\= Chirakis -> 11 February 2388 Chirakis -> TBS was 14 hours. Chirakis -> The time is 0600 hours (6:00 am) Aegis Local. Chirakis -> Aegis is still on complete lockdown. Chirakis -> Security is in the more seamy areas of the station, looking for the two missing An-Ward delegates. Chirakis -> Nei'rrh has found USS Byron dead in space and are moving to investigate. Chirakis -> Captain Ramson has received their situation report. Chirakis -> Questions? Chirakis -> =/\==/\=BEGIN SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> =/\==/\=BEGIN SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> ::steps out into CnC, pausing for threat assessment::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Fixed about everything he could, back again on the bridge :: Status Tarisa? Jylliene -> ::arrives on CnC with cup of coffee in hand:: Chirakis -> ::as it is the beginning of Alpha watch, she steps aside for the change::: Jylliene -> Good morning ::greets Chirakis:: Dacia Sandero -> ::brewing up some tea in sickbay:: Annisha -> There, everyone find that tasty meal? Chirakis -> ::nod:: Commander Kital. Tarisa -> $ ::Sitting at helm.:: We seem to be at a safe distance now. mimipavilion -> ::in sickbay:: Jylliene -> ::gets the updates from the departing officer, then assumes her post:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Looks at sensors :: Looks like the Byron is not moving, but we can't tell cloaked like this. Chirakis -> ::steps to her console to read the night watch reports::: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: In security studying :: Chirakis -> ::then confers with the OIC to check things before he departs::: Alexis McFarland -> ::Still fast asleep, cuddles Annisha and Miana: Annisha -> :: Or dreams it.. again between a Rock and a furry place :: Chirakis -> ::update from Cayne, notification from Nei'rrh::: Chirakis -> ::OIC:: I have the watch. Chirakis -> OIC> Captain has the watch. ::to the CiC::: Annisha -> :: They both make noises as they sleep :: Chirakis -> OIC> ::departs:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Purring softly. She had some drool on Annisha's shoulder where it looked like she had been chewing on her pj's in her sleep.:: Jylliene -> ::ponders as she reviews readings, hoping to pick up something from a fresh look:: Chirakis -> Chief of the watch, set the watch. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Tail is tickling Alexis' leg.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Prepare yourself a flight path to pass close to the Byron.. we need to get sensor readings. :: takes the command chair :: Chirakis -> Chief> The watch is set at zero six hundred. Tarisa -> $ ::Nods as she taps.:: Ready Annisha -> :: growls :: Alexis McFarland -> ::twitches leg, giggle:: Annisha -> :: Turns to look at Miana, studying her as this was the first time she encountered a feline species before.. for weaknesses of course :: Alexis McFarland -> ::wraps her arms around Annisha:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Take us in, slowly. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ We will decloak on my order. Chirakis -> ::notes that Ramson is in her office already, working::: Tarisa -> $ ::Slowly begins to move the ship closer.:: Annisha -> Ugh.. :: does a combo of sigh and ugh :: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Now chewing on her pillow, dreaming it is a dessert of some kind. Her purring getting a little louder.:: Dacia Sandero -> ::sets about continuing with the investigation, pouring over reports and medical reports:: Annisha -> :: Fell back to delta sleep. Annisha was being chased by a big cat :: Chirakis -> :;she finds herself in command. Again. Wishing it were not so, but such is the status of the universe::: Jylliene -> ((Indeed.)) Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ The Byron appears to be still rather than listing Tarisa -> $ That...is strange, is it not? mimipavilion -> ::double checks the visual feed, making sure she didn't miss anything:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Was not disabled then abandoned.. not a lot of damage either. See if au can take us besider her. Jylliene -> ::glances through the lists again, looking once more for things that stand out:: Tarisa -> $ ::Takes the ship in closer, coming up along side the Byron.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Funny how so many cultures assign the female gender to ships.. Chirakis -> ::sits at command, formulating a message to Dr. Pavilion, regarding the orders she gave Lt Chron, the fighter pilot, about having a psych evaluation::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Sits and watches :: No activity or detection? Chirakis -> :;sends it off::: Tarisa -> $ ::Tilts her head at the comment, then checks console.:: Nothing so far. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Thinks :: I bet au have very quick reflexes...movement detection as well. Dacia Sandero -> ::Sips her tea, looking for anything new or out of the ordinary from the databanks:: mimipavilion -> ::receives a message beep, closes the visual feed and opens the message:: Jylliene -> ::finds herself asking what would Jorahl do:: Tarisa -> $ ::Nods.:: Yes Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: Developing a search matrix for the station :: Chirakis -> ACTION> NO LIFE SIGNS SHOW ON THE BYRON, AND HER TECHNOLOGY IS NOT SHIELDING HER. IN ESSENCE, SHE IS OPEN TO ANYTHING. Scott Coleridge -> ::wanders into security, looking for Cayne. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Good. Decloak the Nei'rrh, then shields Chirakis -> ::sends her message to Dr. Pavilion::: Tarisa -> $ ::Deactivates cloak and raises shields.:: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> :: Cayne was sitting at a desk, going over search pathways :: Alexis McFarland -> ::rubs a foot against Annisha's leg in a deep REM sleep, dreaming about ponies:: Annisha -> :: Is running through a mountain top region, being chased by a cat... a cat looking a lot like Miana. :: mimipavilion -> ::receives a message beep, closes the visual feed and opens the message:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Waits :: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Dramatic music, then silence :: Chirakis -> ::addendum - Lt Chron is presently resting and will report when she is ready. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Is eating a lot of sweets. Mostly pies and tarts with the occasional cake.:: Annisha -> :: Starts to run in her dream faster :: No Miana no.... :: tosses :: Chirakis -> ::checks the squadron rotation:: Scott Coleridge -> ::Cayne:: How goes the search? Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> I'm getting teams together now and following my own hunch. Can I help you with something Commander? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Nothing... mimipavilion -> ::softly:: ok that makes sense ::checks to see when Amanda reports:: Chirakis -> ::adds to the message:: Her next duty shift is in 48 hours. She will report before then. ::sends it off:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Start the scans, scan all and everything of the Byron/. mimipavilion -> ::looks at the new update:: Ok. Tarisa -> $ ::Starts scanning the Byron.:: Chirakis -> ACTION> MIANA'S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS OVERWHELMED WITH JUNK FOOD AND BEGINS TO REVOLT Alexis McFarland -> pooony.. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Why did we get attack while approaching, but nothing when we are right next to it? Life signs Tarisa? Tarisa -> Miana> Ughh... ::Isn't purring anymore. The taste in her mouth starts to get very bitter as she shoots up in bed. The corner of the pillow hanging from her mouth.:: Scott Coleridge -> ::Cayne:: I wanted to see if I could help you. Searching a station this size, even locked down, is not an easy task. I figure we could narrow things down though. Tarisa -> $ I read none. ::Frowns.:: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> We could do one massive scan.. oh, can we scan from outside the station? Jylliene -> ::setting aside the related data, pulls up her more usual records and begins routine duties:: mimipavilion -> ::sees that Amanda doesn't report for a few hours, gathers up the messages regarding Lt. Chron and sends them to Amanda, letting her know that she can take the case if she (Amanda) isn't there:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Turns to Lawliet, instructing him he need to take the helm :: Au and I are going to beam onto the bridge of the Byron.. Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::takes helm::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Pats her on the shoulder as be going to get a weapon and scanner :: Scott Coleridge -> ::thinks on this:: Fighters have very limited sensors. Hmm. We could use Aegean. Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> That would be good. Jylliene -> ::eyes fix on a supply request for one of the shops, triggering a memory - looks up the info on record for the shopkeeper:: Tarisa -> $ ::Perks up and then nods. She then follows him to get equipment.:: Annisha -> :; Still mostly asleep :: Miana... don't eat me.... :: tosses :: Scott Coleridge -> I was also thinking that even if they are holed up in an unuseed part of the station, they still need air and supplies. We must be able to trace that somehow. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Back to back, weapons drawn. Got it Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::locking onto them as they depart::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Steps onto the small transporter pad :: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Rubbing sleep from her eyes, her ears flicker at the sound of her name.:: Mmmphmmm... ::Spits the pillow out.:: I am not eating you... mimipavilion -> ::goes back to review the video feed:: Tarisa -> $ ::Nods, doing the same.:: Annisha -> :: tosses :: I'm not a tasty Rihan nugget! Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::waiting to energize::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: at her back, noticing the difference in height :: Energize Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::energizes::: Tarisa -> $ ::shimmers:: Alexis McFarland -> ::snugggles closer:: Jylliene -> ((So totally picturing the beginning of Charlie's Angels, with the women in silhouette)) Tarisa -> Miana> ::Pokes Annisha and Alexis.:: Annisha -> :: Goes on the attack, sleepily grabs Miana's tail :: Got to catch them all.. come here au... Jylliene -> ::makes a few notes:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: On the bridge of the Byron, but it is only barely lit :: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Yells really loud.:: Nyyyyaaa!!! Chirakis -> MIANA IS REALLY NOT FEELING GOOD. THE MORE SHE MOVES, THE SICKER SHE FEELS. SHE. IS. SICK. Annisha -> :: Wakes up :: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Stops as she begins to feel really warm.:: Alexis McFarland -> ::wakes up:: Wha.. wahappen? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: The air is breathable, but stale, like an office with no windows :: Annisha -> Miana? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: Not moved yet :: No one here.. Tarisa -> $ ::Gets a whiff of the stale air, frowning. The low light was no problem for her though.:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Frowns.:: I...do not..feel good... Annisha -> :: Miana looks like she is going to hack something up :: Jylliene -> ::shakes head, then pulls up the personnel records, checking and cross-checking quarters:: Alexis McFarland -> Uh oh. What's wrong? Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> They are doing their best to blend in Coleridge.. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ Let's find out what went on here. :: Goes to consoles :: Alexis McFarland -> You have a bucket or something? ::to Anni: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Covered in sweat.:: Annisha -> Bucket... Ummm Tarisa -> $ ::Steps over to what is the science console.:: I will try to bring up sensor logs. Chirakis -> MIANA WANTS TO PUKE, BUT SHE CAN'T. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Holding her tummy, making a real sour face.:: Jylliene -> ((Most miserable feeling ever.)) Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: Sees something in the middle of the bridge between the Captain's char and the helm/ops console "" Alexis McFarland -> Maybe we should go to sickbay? Unless we're under lockdown. Jylliene -> ((Can call sickbay, even if on lockdown)) Chirakis -> (Indeed she can) Annisha -> We can't really leave.. Annisha -> :: Runs to get a bag or bucket or pail or...something :: Alexis McFarland -> I'll call Dacia. +Dacia+ Dacia, Miana's not feeling so hot. She ate her pillow. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: Approaches the tall object in the middle of the bridge :: Tarisa -> ((lol not literally)) Scott Coleridge -> How would you blend in if you were in their situation? Tarisa -> $ ::Begins tinkering with the science console.:: Jylliene -> ::overlays VIP quarters map with personnel and civilian quarters maps:: Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::Keeping tabs on Tarisa and Nijil::: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> Look like the most common species, first get the clothes though, try not to talk to people.. Dacia Sandero -> +Lexy+ Okay, seems like a stomach ache. I'll send over some medication via the replicator. Give it to her and if she still feels worse, I can head down there to check on her. Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::as well as watching the area for activity::: Dacia Sandero -> ::being telepathic and able to read Alexis' mind does have its perks:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ Tarisa... does this thing look Federation to au? It is not Rihan. Annisha -> I can call up a shower. Does Miana like water? Chirakis -> ::staring into space, thinking::: Tarisa -> $ ::Turns, looking at the object.:: I am not familiar with that. ::Walks over to it.:: Dacia Sandero -> ::takes some stomach ache medicine from one of the supply cabinets and transports it to the replicator in Annisha's quarters:: Jylliene -> ::sets the overlay within the general Aegis layout, highlighting the areas that had been potentially tampered with:: Tarisa -> Miana> ::Trying not to cry.:: Chirakis -> ::stands to approach OPS::: Alexis McFarland -> ::heads to the replicator and grabs the medicine:: Here we are. Dacia says this should help make you feel better. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Looks it over, scans :: No indicators on the outside. No markings. :: Touches it :: A metal.. or ceramic .. Jylliene -> ::tries to find some pattern that fits:: Alexis McFarland -> ::hugs Miana and pours some of the medicine into the cap:: Here, drink this. Annisha -> I hope she can take this. Scott Coleridge -> Do they have an endgame then? Or an escape route? Or would they just be counting on us not being able to keep the lockdown indefinitely? mimipavilion -> ::sighs, still hasn't found anything unusual other than the mystery person taking medication:: Alexis McFarland -> It is meant for children, so she should be able to. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Looks at the medicine a moment, not really wanting to eat anything.:: Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> I bet they have an idea for each... would they take some of us out though? Chirakis -> ::Notes that she is busy, and her question is not urgent, so she stands a distance away, watching the commerce area that is vacant except for security personnel::: mimipavilion -> ::exits her office and heads to Dacia:: Anything new. Tarisa -> $ ::Also runs her hand along the tall object.:: So strange... Annisha -> :: Pets.. I mean pats her friend Miana :: Tarisa -> ((lol)) Jylliene -> ::feels Chirakis's presence, because. Glances back:: Ma'am? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Suddenly a voice comes over the Byron's intercomm :: Chirakis -> ::looks back:: Yes, Commander. What do you know of telepathy? Tarisa -> $ ::Ears perk up.:: Scott Coleridge -> Hmm … I don't know enough about the delegates. This all strikes me as very odd. Why murder someone you've been working so closely with here, away from home, where you're a prime suspect and don't have much of a power base? Tarisa -> Miana> ::Finally gives in and takes the medicine.:: Jylliene -> That it unsettles me a bit. Not much else - any specific reason? Dacia Sandero -> Investigation wise, no. Medically, well.. Miana apparently ate her pillow and has a stomach ache. I just send Lexy some medicine to help treat it. Chirakis -> No specific reason. It's something that has been in my mind for some time. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Captain Horus Mitchell> This is the Captain speaking. All hands prepare for battle stations. Tarisa -> $ ::Tilts her head curiously as she listens.:: Jylliene -> ::nods:: It seems to be a blessing and a curse. I am glad not to have it. Alexis McFarland -> There you go.. should feel better now. ::still hugs Miana and pats her shoulder gently:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Captain Horus Mitchell> Engineering, I need shields! mimipavilion -> ::smiles:: Stomach ache I could believe. Eating her pillow I highly doubt that. Considering she's with Alexis and Annisha, probably too much junk food. Chirakis -> ::considers that:: Then, do you know of any species that can control non-telepaths from a great distance? Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ Where is that coming from? Tarisa -> $ ::Curious look.:: An echo perhaps? Chirakis -> ::she does not voice that she is putting aside the Sindar telepathy, which has no known equal::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ Tarisa, pull up any sensor or log data au can. Something is off here. Scott Coleridge -> ::shrugs:: I guess we'll get some answers if we can find them. Dacia Sandero -> Probably the case, yes. ::smirks:: Kids will be kids. Just glad it's not anything worse. Tarisa -> $ ::Walks over and begins pulling up logs.:: mimipavilion -> ::nods:: Scott Coleridge -> I will prepare Aegean to help by making external scans for suspicious activity. Keep me updated on your end; let me know if you need any more resources. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Captain Horus Mitchell> Sky Harbor Aegis, this is Captain Mitchell of the USS Byron. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: The voice was a little off, so it repeated :: Jylliene -> ::ponders:: It would take very strong abilities to have control over a distance. Not only strong abilities, but someone very well-trained in them. I haven't studied telepaths in any great detail though - perhaps the doctor or the captain would know more along those lines. Jylliene -> Though I'd imagine you know a fair bit, given your background. Scott Coleridge -> ((Does telepathy follow the inverse square law?)) Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Captain Horus Mitchell> Sky Harbor Aegis, this is Captain Mitchell of the USS Byron... Byron.... BYronn... This is the USS Byron. Requesting permission... pErmission.... Permission to dock. Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> +Nijil+ SubCommander, I'm getting strange readings from Byron. Are you alright over there? Jylliene -> ((We don't cover that in physics, sadly, but a whole lotta stuff does)) Cdr Wyatt Cayne -> Good, sooner the better Tarisa -> $ It...sounds like a recording. Annisha -> We should get au to a bath or shower.. Always helps me. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Nods.:: Chirakis -> :::considers that, and glances at the captain's door, the light still signaling that she is busy::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ +Law+ We are fine so far. Chirakis -> When she is available, she would be a good resource, yes. Thank you, Commander. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Goes to a console to pull up system stats :: Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> +Nijil+ The signal I'm getting is not like anything I've seen before. Scott Coleridge -> ::nods and leaves security, heading for the TL:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Sees something on screen that makes him panic :: Alexis McFarland -> Yeah, that helps as well. Ginger ale helps too. It's an old Earth remedy. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ Tarisa, we have to go...NOW! Jylliene -> ::considers:: Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> +Nijil+ They're powering up! Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ ;: Holsters his scanner :: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ +Law+ Beam us there now! Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::tags them for emergency:: Beaming. Tarisa -> $ ::Perks up, she was halfway into pulling logs.:: What? ::Moves over to Nijil.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $$ :: Beams over to the Nei'rrh :: Scott Coleridge -> ::rides TL to the CnC:: Chirakis -> ::returns to the command console:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Law, get us out of he- Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> :::heads out::: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Before Nijil finishes, the Byron gets off a shot on the Nei'rrh :: Tarisa -> $ ::Reappears on the shuttle, then tries to steady herself.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Nijil flies into the side of the bridge :: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Ah... Chirakis -> ::respectful attention as the lift door opens:: Commander. ::nod:: Status quo on the station. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: The Byron starts to slowly move off, the Nei'rrh is not moving :: Jylliene -> ::nods to Coleridge:: Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> I... we're... something is wrong. Tarisa -> Miana> ::Gets up to go to the bath, still holding her tummy.:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ Take ops Tarisa! Chirakis -> $ CBC Lawliet> ::steps aside::: Annisha -> Do au like bubbles Miana? Tarisa -> $ ::Takes a seat at OPS.:: Alexis McFarland -> Bubble bath! Tarisa -> Miana> ::Nods.:: Yes. Scott Coleridge -> Good. I was just speaking to Commander Cayne about the search. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Sees the Byron out of their front viewport, moving off :: Chirakis -> Any news, then? Tarisa -> $ ::Looks to Nijil.:: What did you see? Scott Coleridge -> He suggested we make use of some external scans, and I suggested the Aegean would work. Even if someone has compromised the station security, Aegean's is much more restricted. It may produce more … reliable … results. Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: Checks his console :: Comms are down, and so are engines. Chirakis -> I would tend to agree, Commander. Are you taking Aegean out? Chirakis -> Or merely using her sensors? Alexis McFarland -> ::pours some bubble bath solution into the bath:: mimipavilion -> ::sighs:: Nijil tr'Korjata -> $ :: The Byron disappears into the nebula, a vector heading out of the nebula :: Chirakis -> =/\==/\=PAUSE SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> =/\==/\=PAUSE SIM=/\==/\= Chirakis -> 6/3/16 Chirakis -> Thank you. Chirakis -> Since our captain was not here, we will make the TBS 10 minutes. Chirakis -> Comments, Commander Coleridge? Chirakis -> Assuming none, questions or comments from the crew? Scott Coleridge -> I'm good. Chirakis -> That you are. ::smirk:: Jylliene -> One here Chirakis -> Yes, Commander. Jylliene -> Could it be assumed that the children's parents could escort them back to their respective quarters? And/or guardians, who are officers, after all? Chirakis -> I would think that with a security detail, those who are connected to Starfleet or the allies can be escorted, yes. Because of the continuing threat, a security detail can be found everywhere. Assume that Chirakis has assigned one. Tarisa -> There is one outside the room they are at, because of Miana's VIP status Jylliene -> No problem with a short term sleepover, but I figure they'll have to go back to their own quarters at some point soonish. Chirakis -> I would agree. Chirakis -> Anything else? Annisha -> Not taking our friend.. Chirakis -> Then crew *dismiss*