MISSION PROLOGUE: They have crossed through the looking glass, and have entered a reality that is most definitely not their own...  The U.S.S. Aventura has arrived in the middle of a debris field, a massive starship graveyard. They find themselves surrounded by pieces of vessels, including one that can easily be identified as the A.S.V. Callisto...  In the distance, they have detected weapons fire. What will their next move be? PRISM Pi was assembled with the intention of recapturing Daryina Xia, but it seems like their task will be much more complicated then a simple capture. The rabbit hole goes much deeper then any of them truly realizes...

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM PI,  Stardate 10411.30, "Hellborn Scion, Part 4: Tumbling Down The Rabbit Hole"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Aliester Lessing, played by Dylan Moss
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Baranephelion Ilianor, played by Eric Woo
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Dylan Roznine, played by Chris Esterhuyse
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant James Andrews,  played by Matt Coe
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Commander Gary Jackson, played by Tim Schols
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Kizlev, played by Delon Eubena
Combat Medic: Commander Ray Durron, played by Jack Farfri
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Commander Alexandra Gomes, played by Lilia Perfeito

With Special Appearances By:
	Lieutenant Commander Marla Enki, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson and Christopher Gibson

=/\==/\=BEGIN PRISM Pi Mission=/\==/\=

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::re entering the bridge carrying an information PADD::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Sits in his chair on the bridge, going over the data from the sensor sweeps once more:: All: Report.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up as she first thing she hears on the bridge is the CO's order::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Checks the internal radiation readings and verifies that no one has reported to sickbay with injuries::

ACTION - Lieutenant Andrew's console beeps once. The computer has identified the hull configuration of the Callisto.

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::weaves the ship through the debris field, getting a feel for her responses:: CO: All systems nominal. Two minutes to location of the weapons signatures.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::turns towards the AS:: AS: Needless to say, red alert - and keep an eye on your sensor readings. CO: According to all reports, we're certainly in one piece, no damage upon passing through... whatever it was we were passing through, sir. We remain at red alert.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting at his console, staring at the data output::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Still collecting data on this Universe Captain
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::rubs his eyes, trying to concentrate, then pulls up the scans:: XO: I've managed to identify the hull configuration of the Callisto, sir.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::his attention is hyper focused at the tactical readouts on his console at the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: Ah, excellent. What have you found?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: Thank you.  Lets see what's going on down here. It certainly isn't croquet.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::takes her station and downloads the data she collected in stellar cartography::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::snickers:: CO: More like Velocity with ships.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Anything of use in this situation?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Yes, that what it looks like.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: It's the same classification as.. the ASV Sharikahr that Nighthawk encountered at Rimel II in 2377.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::he stares at the IO for a second, blinking a few times::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Recommend we pause in the shadow of a piece of this debris before entering the battle zone.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: In English, lieutenant. What does that mean?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: The only thing of note I saw was that, in those planets that seem to be gone, like Trill and Betazed, there is now a gravimetric distortion. In the place of the planet because the stars are still there

ACTION - The Aventura flies around a large derelict hull and comes across more debris - this however is fresh...

Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Agreed.  Lets see who the combatants are before we go sticking our noses in.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::glances at the XO, quite confident the IO spoke in English::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches as debris fly by the viewscreen while she is still correlating data::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Captain, Lt. Andrews believes he's identified one of the ships... apparently, Starfleet has a record of such a ship, the... Nighthawk having encountered a similar vessel several years ago.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow and she takes a look at real time sensor readings::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: It means that whoever owns these ships has been in our universe before.. and considering that Rimel II is Green Star's base of operations in our universe, I can't say that's just a coincidence.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::::edges the ship around the large hull and brings the ship to a relative halt:: CO: Pausing.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
DCO: Are you suggesting... the planets were destroyed?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: That's...  Bizarre.  Means the destruction of those planets was probably deliberate.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: It would seem that way. It is not however clear that they were inhabited in this reality
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Do we have the records of that mission available?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes his head as he tries to make sense of the data. Then, all of a sudden, something catches his eye:: CI: Captain, I'm picking up debris... At least three small craft have been destroyed here... and some debris from the Idun...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Hmm, more of those dominion style energy signatures. I'd approximate about 20 minutes old given the rate of decay.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: But the coincidence, of the importance those planets have to us ... is amazing
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::he nods to the CO, that he'll look into it:: IO: See what you can bring up on that encounter.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::sends the sensor data update to the XO's console::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS/IO: Full scans of the battle scene.  See if you can intercept any communications.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Aye sir. ::pulls up all the records he can::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
DCO: They're all important... what a universe we've found ourselves in.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
AS/IO: You need us out of the partial sensor shadow?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: We will find out soon enough
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: Idun Debris?  Does it look like the Idun was destroyed, or just damaged?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::sets the computer to scan all known communications frequencies::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: Without part of their hull, I doubt they survived
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Self: That's just great.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Taps his console some more to compare the scanned parts with the Idun's specifications:: CO: It seems to have been damaged... It's partial debris...
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
CP: It probably couldn't hurt, but I think we should stay hidden for now; we might be able to intercept something where we are.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CP: If you're willing to risk it. I know I would. ::smirks::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: If the Idun was damaged as it passed through here... say, through weapons fire... perhaps we may be able to find allies in this area who may help us.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sighs:: AS/IO: Make up your minds.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: Lieutenant, your findings?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::glances at the CO, then nods his head to the CP::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::reviews the incoming scans for lifesigns aboard the small ships::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Nighthawk was assigned to the Rimel system on a search-and-rescue for three officers lost during an Intel operation. They found a survivor aboard the ASV Sharikahr; it had crash-landed on Rimel II.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS: Mister Kizlev are you giving orders?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Runs more scans, just to be sure there were no errors in processing::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
IO: I wonder, did that survivor say where he came from?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
DCO: Checking...
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS/SO: Before we move out of here, I want to know which side, if any, we should be talking to.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::keeps the ship in position for the moment::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No sir, just merely....suggesting. I would never overstep your authority.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches a blip:: XO/CO: There is a definite Federation trail leaving the battle ground. It would seem the Idun left about 20 minutes ago
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Smiles::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns at the CO's request, not sure he has enough data to say anything about that just yet::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Can we follow them without getting involved in that firefight?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
DCO: It was Jah'd. Unfortunately, Intel didn't give me authorization to get at his reports. That's all I can say.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Yes sir, the fighting in the Idun's current location has ended
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Perhaps if we can collect enough data on any weapons signatures in the area, that might have been the cause of the Idun damage, we may be able to infer who was attacking them, with their energy signature readings...?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::for curiosity's sake, pokes at the reports anyway:: DCO: Yeah.. file classified by one Vice Admiral Darek Haydes, SFI.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::pulls up the sensor data and starts plotting a course to follow the Idun, in anticipation of Lessing's orders::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CO: Further investigation is all I can offer to you for now, sir.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Good idea.  AS/SO: Gather any data you can about their weapons signatures.  CP: Move us out, after the Idun.  Slowly.  XO: I would like full scans of those ships as well.  Just in case Daryina Xia got on board one of them.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the captain inquire about laying in pursuit to the fighting ships, he pulls up a map of the area, as far as they had one now, and plots their position and the suspected position of the other ships on them::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::edges the ship from the shadow of the ship's hull and sets the ship on a course to follow the Idun, using the debris to cover them as much as possible.::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Here's a preliminary analysis for you.... ::sends the info:: ....you'll find that the Idun hull seems to have been effected by something other than the dominion-style signatures common in the area.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Once we're clear of the battle zone, and our XO has completed his scans, accelerate at your discretion.  bring us to within scanning distance of the Idun.

ACTION - The small Defiant class vessel moves out from behind the larger hull. Off in the distance the viewscreen displays a very battered U.S.S. Idun moving away at 1/4 impulse. The ship is missing much of it's ventral hull, and seems to have sustained massive damage to it's warp drive.

XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: Thanks. Keep an eye open for any possible appearances of this signature... if you see anything, inform me immediately.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks at the viewscreen:: SO:Ah so that's where the hull debris came from. I wonder how they survived
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::looks at his sensors:: We don't really need to hurry sir, she's got heavy damage and is moving at 1/4 impulse.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Not a problem, sir.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks up from his screen for a moment as he spots something new on the viewscreen, in the corner of his eye::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS/SO: Keep shields at maximum and weapons hot...  This may be a trap.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO/CP: We're clear to go now - we are pressed for time, and the last bits of scans can be conducted as we enter warp. I think we've got all the data we can get now.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye cap'n, I'm trying to track as many contacts as I can...
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::keeps evasives on standby and a finger hovering over the "hotfoot out of here" (as he's mentally dubbed it) button::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
XO: Sir, I'm going back to the sickbay to prepare for casualties.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CM: As you like. ::sighs, and wonders how a doctor can do that... "prepare for casualties" as if it was a given::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: Anything on sensors?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::brings up targeting scanners on the Idun and has the quantum torpedoes ready to blaze when the order is given::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: Sensors indicate three life signs on the Idun, extremely weak. All Betazoid
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Betazoid?  I thought that planet was destroyed?  Are we within transporter range?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::locks his console down and stands up.  He quietly exits the bridge and heads for the nearest latter::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: At the current speed of both vessels we will be in 1 minute
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: I don't like this....one can never fully expect anyone beside a Klingon warrior to act honorably. This smells too much of deception to me.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
CO: Just reading the Idun right now, and the wreckage in that graveyard...
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Shall we do a flyby transport?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: Acknowledged.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::listens to the SO interested now;;

ACTION - The Aventura ducks and weaves through the debris field, quickly making progress and gaining on the battered hull of the U.S.S. Idun.

Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: How much sensor data did we gather of the debris field?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::chuckles:: AS: I wouldn't be so sure of that... not all Klingons are equally honorable.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::watches the other vessel getting bigger on the viewscreen::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::gets a mental 'light bulb' and attempts to access the Vice Admiral's biometric information in order to patch his voiceprint into the UT in order to create a voice identification as the Vice Admiral::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::climbs down the latter and enters sickbay than begins moving stuff around::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods:: XO: Hmm, if you mean General Chang from the history books, then...I suppose there are exceptions indeed.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::watches the Idun come closer on sensors::

ACTION - Andrew's console blinks red, "Access Denied."

SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
CO: A lot, sir... I have a little map formed right now.. It has the approximate location of the wreckages, also the location of the Idun, and the location I think the aggressors against the Idun are located... But that's just a guess..
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
Self: Damn.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: You didn't see any shuttlecraft or escape pods did you?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: CO: Negative.. We scanned the field a few times, but didn't detect any...
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: There are always exceptions... Is there any way that the Idun is masking their true status?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: Okay...  ::thinks a little...  this feels like a trap, but what other options are there?::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::hopes these people make up their minds soon:: CO: Almost there, sir.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: It is possible. Sensor readings can be fabricated. I suggest we keep our distance for now.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Sees the doubt in the CO's face:: CO: The area looks clear sir...

ACTION - The Aventura comes up near the Idun...

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::downloads the Admiral's retinal scan data into his PADD, displays it, holds the PADD up to the retinal scanner on his console and makes another attempt to access the file::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sits ready to get the Aventura out of there as soon as something doesn't go right.::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::stands in the empty sickbay, than walks over to the room's console and brings up a display of the ship's status::

ACTION - Once again, "Access Denied."

XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::walks closer to the front, watching the viewscreen and the battered vessel before them::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Sir, do you "feel" any other minds other than the three persons reported?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: We are in transporter range Captain
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Beam those lifesigns to sickbay.  CM: Doctor, I'm sending you some patients.  Put a forcefield around them.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::frowns::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Time to beat a retreat from this possible trap?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS: Already ordered.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*Three patients going your way. I am putting them behind a force field. Use caution
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::frowns at the CP, and shrugs:: CP: I'll take a look.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Standby.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::engages a maximum security force field in a small area of sickbay::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::looks around:: Self: Not that this debris field isn't one big hiding place all by itself::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::gets a lock on the three life forms and tries to beam them behind the force field::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::closes his eyes, and tries to focus on the area around the Aventura... surely if there were other Betazoids around...:: CP: No, nothing.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::sets up a level three forcefield around the bio-beds than sees that the DCO already did that::*DCO* understood, standing by.

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, three battered and bruised Betazoids materialize in the sickbay of the U.S.S. Aventura.

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: Transport successful
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO/XO: Request permission to ... interview our guests
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Perhaps we should send an away team to the Idun, surely there must be a treasure trove of information there.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the Betazoids::*XO* We have them.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Acknowledged.  CP: Take us back to the debris field, find a large asteroid to shelter us.  DCO: You're with me.  Lets go and see our guests.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::walks around the biobeds and looks at the three people silently::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: You have the bridge.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods and follows the CO to the ladder::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks up from his console, as the captain makes ready to leave:: CO: Sir, request to join you... They may have information I could use, and I rather hear it first hand...
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. And the good doc- erm, medic, tells me everything's set up and they're there... try not to torture them too badly. :;winks::

ACTION - One of the Betazoids does not move at all, the other two seem very confused...

Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Walks out the bridge door to the infamous passage and starts climbing down ladders to sickbay::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::grins at the XO's mention of torture::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::turns the ship and moves her into the debris field again:: XO: Sir, perhaps we can attempt a data link to the Idun's computer from our position?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::picks up his medical tricorders and scans the two Betazoids who are moving::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::Checks for false teeth::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::hears the CP:: XO: That and we could download its sensor logs while we're at it.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::climbs down after the CO, grateful she is not wearing a skirt as old uniforms used to have::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: If you believe it can be done safely, then please do so.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::scans the other Betazoid trying to see why he isn't moving::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::steps back into the center seat:: All: The very atmosphere of this universe is unsettling. AS: They're running on one quarter impulse, you say?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::keeps from saying anything to the prisoners::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::looks surprised:: AS: Uhm, do you know how? I'm just a flyboy - computers taunt me and end up eating my data.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*XO*: No Away teams right now XO.  Let's see what our Betazoid guests have to say.  Try getting their computer records as well.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: That's correct. We could try to halt its progress with a tractor beam if you like.

ACTION - The three captivate Betazoids remain silent and the two watch Durron intently.

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::overhears the CP and XO's conversation and begins trying to work his way into Idun's computer::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Arrives at sickbay and walks in::  CM: How are they?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: Just what I was thinking. Go ahead and explore that option. ::rolls his eyes:: CP: It was a good suggestion nevertheless. IO: Lieutenant?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CP: I've dealt with computer engineering all my life. I'll handle the download.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::arrives after the CO in sickbay and stares at the Betazoids for a minute::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Already working on it, sir.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
CO: They are alive, and likely to stay that way.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sends Baran a mental chuckle, picturing a computer with a huge mouth munching on data::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. We are attempting to initiate a data link with their computer core as we speak. As well, we're going to attempt to slow down the Idun with a tractor beam.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CM: Do they have anything that might be harmful on them? A virus? A poison weapon?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::shakes his head:: DCO: Not that I've found...
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::examines the incoming data:: Self: Well that's interesting... can't say I'm surprised. ::initiates a software lockdown of their own core::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods:: CO/CM: I wonder if we need the force fields
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::winks mentally to the CP, envisioning knives and forks dancing around the isolinear data chips::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
DCO: I think it is a good idea for now.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::looks at the uplink status with unfavorable eyes:: XO: Hmm, this is no good....
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::keeps scanning the prone Betazoid::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods and approaches the field::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: That's not what I like to hear, lieutenant. What's wrong?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::tries not to laugh:: XO: Shall I get us in position to use the tractor beam?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Betazoids: I am LtCmdr Lessing of the Federation Starship Aventura.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Left with the CO and DCO towards Sickbay, wondering why they were going on foot, and remains quiet once they arrive, letting the diplomats start the dialogue::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: Yes, please do so.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CM: Can you run a check on them to see if their DNA matches anything in our database?  Maybe they are from Starfleet?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::hums Dance of the Sugar-Plum Faeries in his mind, just to press the point::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*XO*: Acknowledged
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Idun's computer software has been completely re-written. Everything right down to the LCARS OS kernel.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
CO: Lieutenant Junior Grade Michaela, Tactical Support Specialist, Green Star Vessel Idun.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: Fascinating
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::throws an image of Lessing in a tutu at Baran, while moving the ship into position for the tractor beam::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Michaela: Can you or will you, tell me what happened to the Idun?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::clicks his tongue in mock disapproval, as he watches the viewscreen:: AS: Are you telling me you don't know how to break into their computer?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::listens to the CO's questions for the moment::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Self: If these characters are going to talk, they could be very useful...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: It's a rather fascinating setup. Very ingenious peer-to-peer security protocols....hmm, for now, I don't think so, sir.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
::He glances at Gomes and Lessing:: CO: She betrayed us...
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Ready for the tractor beam, sir.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: She?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Michaela: By "her" I assume Xia.  Do you know where she went?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: Well, please, keep working on it. You like challenges, don't you? ::winks:: CP: Activate the transporter beam, then slowly decrease our speed.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
CO: Stowed away on her nice little ship, ASV Krios I believe...
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::thinks the Captain should let the captives have the first word instead of knowing our "guesses"::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::scans the unconscious Betazoid trying to figure out what his injuries are::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: What business does she have here?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: When we lock tractors to the Idun, I'd like permission to beam over to there and find a way to gain direct access to its computer core.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::does as he's told and activates the tractor beam, latching onto the Idun, then slows down the ship to halt the Idun's forward progress::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Aventura locks onto the U.S.S. Idun and the two vessels begin to slow as they come out of the debris field, and into open space...

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::wonders to himself why the Assault Specialist would be going on an information-gathering away mission::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Operation successful... but we're terribly exposed now. ::points at the open space around them, the debris field behind them::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Thinks....  Krios::  Michaela: Is there a planet or system named Krios in this universe?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::takes notice of the curious look from the IO and wonders if he should tell him that he was an IO himself none too long ago::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: We'll see. For the moment, concentrate your efforts here.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
DCO: Classified. I shouldn't even be talking to you. CO: Of course...Krios Prime...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, sir.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: Figures
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
::Michaela looks at the two Starfleet officers and then turns his back to them::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: But if you do talk, your crime of stealing a Starfleet vessel may have a less severe punishment
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CP: If we entered an encounter with any other vessel, I'd much rather do it here than in a debris field, to be frank. Good work.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::sighs as the Green Star operative turns his back on them::  CM: Treat their injuries.  Then have security escort them to the brig.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Shoots Gomes an odd look, wondering what it would be that is going on::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Thank you, sir. But I beg to differ. Its easier to dodge someone firing at you when you have things to duck around and behind. Just a thought.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the CO with a raised eyebrow::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::glances back at Jackson with a look as puzzled as his::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::tries one last time:: Betazoids: When you are ready to talk, we are ready to listen
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::shrugs:: CP: Different strokes for different folks. ::winks:: I trust I won't have to take over if another vessel engages us. ::laughs::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Betazoids: We can help you get Xia behind a force field
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO, SO: If you think you can get more out of them, please try.  A less senior officer might have more success ::this very quietly::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::takes the forcefield protecting the injured betazoid and begins treating him.::
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
DCO: Find the Krios, and you'll find Daryina and your missing officers...
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods discretely at the CO::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: What should we be looking for, to find the Krios?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: You can try, sir, but I'll end up facing a court martial for hitting a superior officer... and I fight dirty.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
*CO*: Captain, the Idun is now stopped, and we are outside of the debris field. Lt. Kizlev has expressed an interest in breaking into the computer core of the Idun on the Idun herself... we've, ah, encountered some difficulties in accessing their core.
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Leaves the sickbay for the bridge.::
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
DCO: Subspace distortions. The drive systems here don't work like ours...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CP: Martial arts trained or self-taught?
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*XO*: I'm assuming he wants to transport over there and investigate further.  Your call Commander.  ::Climbs a ladder to the bridge::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: If I were to give you a PADD could you give us the exact pattern of those distortions?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::purses his lips, wondering if he should say anything:: CP: ... Well, it's the only way to fight, now, isn't it? ::winks:: Keep us close to the Idun.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: XO: Ahh, dirty fighting's got nothing on ai ki do.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
AS: Taught on the streets of a mining colony... ::nods at Baran:: XO: Aye, sir.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
DCO: Can't say I could...not a technician. She gutted our ship and left us for dead...::He sighs, thinking about how glad they were to have captured the Idun, only to lose her::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Waits patiently for the DCO to finish her own set of questions before he takes a shot at it, listening to the answers, making a mental note of them::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::attempts to apply a holographic extra lung to the unconscious Betazoid::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Michaela: Your ship? ::smiles:: Our ship ... ::looks at the SO as if saying "he is all yours::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CP: Street fighting versus my Kenjutsu discipline....perhaps you and I could spar after this over... ::looks to the XO again, wondering if he's gonna make the call::

ACTION - Holographic generators in the Defiant sickbay flare to life, and the dieing patient coughs as air is forced into his lungs.

XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. Then, if you don't mind, I'd like to send the IO and AS aboard.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
AS: You're on, mister. ::smiles::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::goes a bit away::*XO*Gomes to Ilianor
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
*DCO*: Commander?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::watches the patient's vital signs::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*XO*: Not going yourself Commander?  Consider the away team authorized.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::looks at the Andorian:: AS: If I didn't know better, I'd say you're a blue-skinned duplicate of me.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::shakes his head than glances at the DCO::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CP: Most excellent ::returns the smile::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods to Gomes, mouthing a 'thanks' to her:: Michaela: Alright.. So she left you behind, crippled.. Who was she with? How many were they?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::smiles as the CO asks about himself:: *CO*: Very well, I will accompany them. Thank you, sir. AS/IO: Let's go. CP: Commander, you have the bridge.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*XO*Ms Xia seems to be aboard a vessel known as the Krios. This vessel has an unusual engine. It seems she creates subspace distortions. We should look for those to find her
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
*DCO*: Thank you, commander. ::looks to the CP and nods::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
IO/AS: The implications of that statement is mind boggling... ::hears Baran:: XO: Aye, sir. ::the "be careful" is implied in his tone::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::smiles and stands, hoping they'll make a quick stop in the armory before they leave... it's been too long since he's held a phaser rifle::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
CP: Now it's just a question of who was born first...
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::smiles and winks to the CP as he walks into the turbolift with the others:: AS/IO: Ready, gentlemen? Turbolift: Transporter Room.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
SO: We arrived, and were immediately ambushed...it was as if we were expected. We destroyed the three fighters...but then another ship came in, the Krios. We were boarded...and then they left us for dead.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::stands and takes a deep breath, then readies to follow the XO into the unknown::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::continues treating the unconscious Betazoid::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::approaches the SO and the force field again::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Walks down the passage outside the bridge, paces a little to clear his head...  this is all happening very very fast::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::remains at the helm, instead of sitting in the Big Chair::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::enters the turbolift, anxious to go into the fray::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: I wonder why they didn't finish the job
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: Michaela: So the only vessel left after that was the Krios? Correct?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::immediately checks the energy cell on his hand phaser in the turbolift and keeps it at its kill setting::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Attempts to work everything he has learned over the last 6 hours through in his head::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::as the turbolift speeds off:: AS/IO: Be sure to equip yourselves fully once we're in the transporter room. I highly doubt there is anyone else on the ship... but you never know.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS: I don't know about you, but I vote compression rifles.
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
SO; Correct. ::He gives Jackson a disgusted look and lets out a heavy sigh::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::brings up a display of the patient's internal organs and uses the holographic interface to begin internal repairs::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::begins to realize why there were survivors::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
Michaela: Alright.. Where did they head off to?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
IO: Overkill, but yes, I concur with that. ::holsters his phaser::
Host LtJG_Michaela says:
SO: Don't ask me...
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::steps off the turbolift, and towards the transporter:: Transporter Chief: Beam us over to the Idun. ::opens up a weapons locker, and pulls out gear for the others::
Host CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Paces up and down, mumbling to himself and gesticulating as he tries to work things out::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
Michaela: Hm... Okay, anything else useful to us capturing Xia?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::slides a phaser and a holster on, grabs an engineering tricorder... and various other goodies, before climbing onto the pad::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: I only hope they can siphon some useful information from those Betazoids. ::takes up a rifles and looks over the other available gear, delighting in the selection::
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
Michaela: I think you can be more cooperative...seeing as I'm saving the life of one of your crew.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::grabs a rifle, straps it on and checks the settings:: AS: In this setting, I think the only overkill would be destroying whatever ship Xia's on rather than capturing her. ::picks up a subspace shunt, tricorder and wrist light::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Watches sensors as the rest of the bridge crew is all over the place::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::waits for everyone to step onboard:: AS/IO: Okay, let's go, folks. ::turns to the transporter chief::

ACTION - Michaela shoots Durron a very unimpressed look and the Doctor winces as a brief wave of pain floods over him. At the same time Ilianor, Andrews and Kizlev prepare for their away mission. What will they discover on the Idun? Where is the Krios...and where has Daryina run to now?

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=