Compile#3 January 18-24 (USS Rosenante) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: Fields of Elysium Day: 3 Stardate 2408.04.27 Compile Summary (USS Rosenante - Sickbay - FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 3 - 1854) (USS Rosenante, Sickbay, CMO- Lt. Aleesa Wyler - Day 3 - 2049) (USS Rosenante – Sickbay – 30/CCOUNS Lt. (jg) Jon Nayati – 2117) ===================================================================== Mission: Fields of Elysium Day: 4 Stardate: 2408.02.28 (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - 0811) (USS Rosenante - FO's Office - FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 4- 0812) (USS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 4- 0815) (USS Epiphany - Impulse Reactor Control - The Subprime - Day 4- 0818) (USS Epiphany - Impulse Reactor Control - The Subprime - Day 4- 0819*) (USS Epiphany - Impulse Reactor Control - ACEO Lt. Alimi Morrow - Day 4- 0827) (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0900) (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit -ensign(jg) Sam lopez-day4-0901*) (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - LT Tom Jackson - 0908) (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0910) ((Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - ensign(jg) Sam lopez- 0911*) (USS Rosenante - Bridge- FO - Lt Cmdr Caskie - Day 4- 0913) (USS Rosenante - Transporter room 2 -Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0915) (USS Rosenante - Transporter room 2 -Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-day 4-0916*) (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 4- 0920) (USS Rosenante -bridge- Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-day 4- 0925) (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - LT Tom Jackson - 0930) (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0935*) (U.S.S. Rosenante -ready room-Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0938*) (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- CO Captain Ahmed Ibn Salid - Day 4- 0940) (USS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 4 - 0941) (U.S.S. Rosenante - ready room - Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0942) (USS Rosenante - Sickbay - Chief Nurse Kitty Fisher - Day 4 - 0945) (U.S.S. Rosenante -sickbay-Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0946) (U.S.S. Rosenante -CMO office- Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0950) (USS Rosenante - Science Lab 2 - Science Officer - Ensign Andrew E. Maddox - 1337) (USS Rosenante - First Officer's Quarters- SO Ensign Mike Rosenbauer - Day 4- 1850) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Sickbay - FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 3 - 1854) "Comfortable enough I suppose," Ann replied. "It's kinda strange being back aboard a Federation Starship again. I'm a little uncomfortable I guess." Josh nodded understanding partially. "I know it must have been hard for you being the only one left and having to adapt to a new way of life, but aren't you at least, slightly happy, to see another Federation Ship?" "It's hard to explain really. You put all the bad memories behind you. Grow comfortable in a place and then have all those bad memories come back to you." Anna regarded the woman in front of her. "I guess you know what I mean. I suspect that you've had your share of bad memories resurface when you saw the Epiphany again after all these years." Josh regarded the woman sitting in the bed, not sure if she was ready for this conversation yet. "I'll admit I've had pleasanter days." was all she said. Anna nodded. "Eight years." She replied simply. Josh looked at Anna, her own face the mask she wore when she had to give someone bad news. She knew what she was about to hear was something that she had spent uncounted nights wondering about. Now that she had the opportunity Josh wasn't sure that she really wanted to know. Josh had done all her mourning years ago and knew that opening old hurts was a waste of time. Looking at Anna, and about to tell her simply to stop, something in her eyes stopped Josh in her tracks. Maybe this wasn't simply about Josh anymore. Maybe Anna had her own grieving to do and sharing it with Josh was finally her way of doing it. So, instead of telling her to stop Josh simply said "Pardon?" "Donald survived Eight years after we were trapped here. He never gave up hope. He always thought he'd see you again. I'm sorry that he was wrong." Josh looked down at the ground, shook her head, finally looked up at Anna again and smiled. "What happened, happened long ago. I'm sorry too, but it's done and long gone. I learned to move on. I think perhaps it's time you did too." There's something else too." she continued. The motioned towards the small locker at the far side of the room. It contained the harmless personal effects and clothing that she had when she had arrived. "If you'll get the small black velvet bag from my robe pocket." Josh crossed to the locker. Fishing around she recover the bag. "Is this what you mean?" Once Jennifer had retrieved the bag, Anna continued. "Open it. What's inside belongs to you." Josh opened the bag and tipped it's contents into her palm. Sitting there, glinting in the light was Donald's wedding band. Josh would have recognised it anywhere, it was the twin of the one she had worn for so long. Not the normal gold coloured band, both their rings had been made with Scottish gold from the Crawfordsmuir mine in the Scottish Borders. All Scottish gold had a yellowish gold tint rather than the pure gold colour. Something to do with the mineral composition they had been told at the time. Look at that little circle Josh was transported back to the day they were bought. It had been a freezing January evening when they had finally found a little old fashioned jeweller's shop in the Lawnmarket, nestling just under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The owner himself, had explained the properties of Scottish Gold and happy with their purchase they had gone next door to Deacon Brodie's Tavern to celebrate. Josh smiled to herself at the memory but Anna's next words brought her back to reality. "He made me promise that if I ever got out, to give it to you." She said. "I promised him I would. He was never unfaithful to you. Not like some of the others on the ship. I should know..." her voice trailed off. There was a long pause before she continued, "he was a friend, Jennifer. He only loved you though. Right up to the end." Josh looked up and regarded Anna smiling. "Thank you for this. I didn't expect such a treasure." She suddenly changed track and became all business. "However, this is not why I came to see you. I have made Jiyhala's demands known to my captain and he is considering them. No doubt he will want to speak to you as soon as he can spare the time Ensign." Josh paused for a moment and then bent her gaze on Anna again. "There is also the question of your future Ensign Morgan. Whilst you have spent a long time with the Nechani, since you are alive you are still considered to be a serving member of Starfleet. You need to consider your position carefully and as the First Officer on this ship I would caution you not to be too hasty in making your mind up with regard to this. Take the time to think everything over Ensign and I will discuss it with you later." (Reply Morgan iyw) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante, Sickbay, CMO- Lt. Aleesa Wyler - Day 3 - 2049) " Glad to be back, Sir. I'd prefer to sleep, but I will need to speak Captain Salid first." Alee nodded. "Yes I suppose you would. I'd say it's been a very busy day for everyone. " She turned her attention to Lieutenant janeway, " You can escort him to the captain now Lieutenant. I'll release him to your custody until his access codes are restored, or what have you." (reply Janeway) "The only biological contaminates that you'll find, Sir, is the Hur'q goop still on my current uniform." "Also check my medical history before you get too excited about my part of my liver and lower half of my left lung. Both half of these organs were replaced with benign symbiots on Necron Red II to sustain my life due to some grievous injures I had suffered there in the past. They are not genetic bombs or the like. These symbiots are part of my past Starfleet medical record." Jon said. Aleesa nodded. "I've already looked at your records and am familiar with the symbiots to which you are referring. And as I've already stated, Mister Nayati. I've found you to be fine, so you're free to return to duty under Lieutenant Janeway's care." She glanced over at Janeway and. "I'd suggest that after he checks in with the Captain, that you give him some time to get some rest. He obviously needs it." (reply Janeway, Nayati) Daniel Greene --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante – Sickbay – 30/CCOUNS Lt. (jg) Jon Nayati – 2117) CMO Wyler had subjected Jon to a full diagnostic battery of medical tests. Other than minor bruises and contusions, Jon's body survived the bloody battle with disgusting Hur'q in tact. Even being electro-shocked by Sky Spirit counselor Chaska had left his central nervous system undamaged. CMO Wyler set the medical tricorder down and removed the neural mapper from his left temple. Wyler then addressed SOs Simpson and Mozrt, "okay, he is who he says he is. "I've checked everything. Cell Structure, Brain Patterns, Bio-Energy Patterns, Viral and Bacteriological filters and I even checked his DNA and RNA. He's not only Jon Nayati, but he's as healthy as a horse." "Wyler that said loud enough for Janeway to hear her. "I could have told you that," Jon replied. "I've checked everything. Cell Structure, Brain Patterns, Bio-Energy Patterns, Viral and Bacteriological filters and I even checked his DNA and RNA. He's not only Jon Nayati, but he's as healthy as a horse." She concluded. She then turned to face Janeway. "I've made my determination, so I'm releasing him to you. In my assessment, there is no reason that he shouldn't return to duty." The CMO turned back to Jon and said. "Welcome home Lieutenant Nayati. I'm glad to see you back aboard safe and sound." "No more than I am, Doctor Wyler." It was at this point SO Simpson and Mozrt left sickbay. Wyler smiled at them, and then collected up her equipment. "I'll leave you two gentlemen to talk." "Take care CMO Wyler." Jon concluded. Jon paused for a moment, suddenly not sure what to say next "Well Lt. Janeway, long time no see. Since you're here as well, it looks like you didn't have a good day either." (Reply Janeway any in sickbay) (Posted by Jim Mccrary) ===================================================================== (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - 0811) Tom Jackson was on the bridge manning the OPS console. The current mission had be taxing - several fire fights and the loss of crew mates. Tom watched as an incoming message was put on the main view screen. The alien was known as the First Hunter The First Hunter asked about Lt Rwaschen and the lost Lt Sullivan. Captain Salid and the alein spoke. Seemed like the First Hunter then made a proposal; that the Captain agreed to consider. The First Hunter offered its services as a go-between the Captain and the Hur;q named Jiyala. The First Hunter beamed something to the bridge. It resembled a bracelet. Yeoman Torres, who was manning the Tactical Console, gasped. The Co ordered "Don't;t touch it, Moe to the Tactical II Console II Mr. Torres". Torres froze. Captain Salid ordered the FOP and a Security team and an Engineer to the Bridge. Jackson looked at the bracelet and wondered what it was supposed to do. He smiled as the Co responded to Torres query about the bracelet. Ahmed told Torres " It is dangerous in that we do not know its capabilities and not disturb it until Sciences for analysis". Lt Cmdr Caskie and the personnel the Captain requested soon arrived on the bridge. She and the CO conferred quickly. Neither was sure what the bracelet did. Ensign Fiacie messaged the Co - alerting him to a breakthrough in the efforts to understand the Hur'q technology. Ahmed ordered him, Commander =Caskie and Lt Nayati to meet him in the Captain;s Ready Room. The captain turned to Tom Jackson and ordered " Mr Jackson, you have the Conn. Notify me of any changes". Tom was thunder struck. He was left tin charge of the ship and wold get to sit in the center seat at long last. He was bridge qualified of course but with the excellent chain of command he had not yet sat in the Captain's seat. Tom replied "Aye, Aye Captain". Standing up, Tom motioned for SCPO Phil Sheridan to take his place at OPS. Jackson walked to the Captain's chair and seated himself. He scanned the readouts and took in the total picture. (reply: any on bridge) (posted by: Bill W.) --------------------------------------------------------------------- =^= Salid to Caskie, report to the bridge, bring a security detail and an engineer =^= Josh was sitting in her office going over her reports when the call came through. She acknowledged it immediately and called for a security team and an engineer to meet her on the bridge. (Reply anyone in Security and Engineering) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 4- 0815) As she stepped onto the bridge with the security team and engineer in tow the Captain began updating her. I just spoke with First Hunter Dash. He sent this device to us through our shields. I'd like to have it sent down to Sciences for Mister Fiacie to dissect. And possibly replicate." He looked at her. "Do you have any idea what it is?" he asked. Josh scrutinised it for a moment, careful not to touch it and finally nodded her head. "I think so Sir. During the fight in the Bastion I noticed that the Hunters seemed to be able to deflect weapons fire aimed at them. I wasn't sure how they did this, however I did notice that each of the Hunters wore these bands on their wrists. Interesting." --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Epiphany - Impulse Reactor Control - The Subprime - Day 4- 0818) "Indeed, " The Prime flashed in response, "do you think that it is worth your time to attempt communication with this particular corporeal group? If so, I give you leave to do so, although I fear that they may be too primitive to understand us or to be of much academic value to us." The Subprime flashed his humour. "Negative results facilitate much information too. One simply needs to know how to read it and I would welcome the opportunity to study this group even if they are only designated a control subject." However their mechanical devices show a possible level of communication. It will take a great deal of effort on my part to contact them, but, who knows, it may be worth the effort. The conversation between the Prime and the Subprime had only taken nanoseconds for the Bzzt but the humans had moved on. Turning his attention back to them he realised that their mechanical devices emitted a wavelength that he might be able to duplicate. Tapping in to it he used the one thing that had allowed communication between species before. The Subprime began flashing prime numbers. (Reply any) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Epiphany - Impulse Reactor Control - ACEO Lt. Alimi Morrow - Day 4- 0827) "Sir, I've taken extensive tricorder readings on our unexpected visitor," V'Shera said. "Though it is green, it's energy and not an organic plant." Pointing at the still flashing sphere, V'Shera continued to elaborate further. "Though my tricorder can't determine any kind of language in these light bursts, I have reason to believe that these bursts might be some form of communication on this being's part. This incorporeal entity began emitting lights on its arrival; it has behaved in neither a hostile on tropic matter. The fact that this entity appeared here, has remained here and is still continued to emitting light bursts, seems to indicate curiosity and a deliberate intent to communicate on it 's part. One doesn't have to be an exopsychologist to see these behavioral markers of sentient, intelligence on our curious green visitor's part." Alimi nodded. "Seems logical enough, I suppose." (reply T'Kron, Fowler) "I've been trying to cross-reference the sphere's pattern bursts with any other form of light based communication. I've had no luck so far, in that endeavor. We've been cross talking about the entity since its arrival, but its response to us has been visual rather than electronic or auditory. Perhaps it can't 'hear' our EVA suits' com-channel communication? Likewise, the green sphere may lack the ability to communicate with us either with sound or electronics, even if it could understand our language? Which, I'm reasonably sure it can't." V'Shera continued. "That definitely complicates matters," Alimi replied. "Conversely," V'Shera continued, "we may not be able understand the sphere's language of lights either?" Alimi raised his tricorder up and started scanning. He was curious to see exactly what sort of readings the energy ball was giving off. There were pulses of subspace interference. They seemed rhythmic in some manner, although it took a few minutes for Alimi's subconsciously mind to determine a break in the pattern. Then it struck him. There had been a single spike of subspace interference, a delay, then three quick consecutive spikes, followed by a second delay. A moment later, the pattern was repeated but this time it added fives pulses, then the next time that the pattern repeated there were seven, then eleven. Each spike of interference was relayed simultaneously by a flash from the creature. "Prime numbers!" Alimi said aloud as he activated his suit's communications channel. "The creature is pulsing subspace energy in an expanding prime number pattern. It's showing that it can communicate and is using a mathematical medium." Alimi's face was excited. This was a start, but it wasn't a means to allow more than a communication of patterned prime numbered responses. Any such response could be misunderstood as mimicry. He made an adjustment to his tricorder and transmitted a single pulse of subspace energy towards the visitor, he then cycled his helmet light one time. He then repeated the process with the numbers three and five. "Let's see if that gets their attention." Alimi then thought it a good idea to notify Janeway. He activated the Communications system in his EV Suit and spoke, "Morrow to Janeway." (reply Janeway) "Lieutenant, we may have encountered some life forms in the portside Impulse reactor control Room. There are two balls of glowing energy here, We haven't tried to make contact, but it seems that they are likely a sentient life form rather than a natural phenomenon." (reply Subprime, Fowler, T'Kron, V'Shera, Janeway) Daniel Greene --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0900) Adrian stretched as he looked over the control panel of the Runabout Cochrane. For the last ten days they had been traveling to the USS Rosenante and the pilot was beginning to wonder if they'd ever get there. ~Why do they have to be so far out in the middle of nowhere~ he asked himself as he checked on their current course and speed. The timer chimed softly indicating that they would soon be approaching the terminus of the river and that meant that their trip was almost over. While he and Lopez had spoken throughout the trip and even debated somewhat about this or that, Adrian would be glad to get back to Star base Geneva sooner rather than later. This assignment had already caused him to cancel a date with the delectable nurse Pasteur, and he would be beside himself if he had to cancel a second one because of some unexpected delays. "Hey Sam?" he called from his place in the cockpit. The two men had decided that since they were going to be together for a full 10- days that there was no reason to stay formal. (reply Lopez) "We're approaching the terminus of the river, that means the Rosenante can't be more than an hour away. You might want to get your things together and play co-pilot for a while." "I'm told she's a real beauty, the only ship of her class." While Sam, made certain he was ready to transfer off once they had reached the Rosenante, Adrian had transmitted the signal that would cause the end of the terminus to open. Without it, they'd end their trip in a very uncomfortable collision with an impenetrable wall of energy. The energy pulse was being emitted from the Runabout's main deflector array and Adrian seriously began to wonder if the frequency and pulses they had been provided were correct. Just when he thought that the subspace conduit would collapse inward upon them, all of his fears were relieved. Suddenly the veil before them shimmered and parted outwards as if it were an iris opening. Sam joined him in time to see the amazing images that lay before them. A multi-hued nebula filled the vast majority of the screen, filled with ionized gas and darkened clouds of cosmic dust and planetary debris. Bright points in the cloud marked the relative locations of protostars, as they gobbled up massive amounts of the heavy gases that would eventually fuel their stellar reactors for millions of years. Larger chunks of debris were already coagulating into primitive protoplanets, sweeping large swaths of territory clear and defining their future orbits. "Would you look at that?" Adrian muttered, "It looks like the palette of god if you ask me." (reply Lopez) Adrian piloted the runabout into the nebula. "Finding the Rosenante in this mess will be a trick, let's see if we can raise them on communications." "USS Rosenante, this is Runabout Cochrane with one personnel transfer for you. Please respond." Only silence and static sounded from the channel as the Cochrane jostled as she cut through the nebulae gases. "Wait, I've got something on sensors. Can't tell what it is, but it's probably the Rosenante. I think I'm seeing a Federation warp signature." (reply Lopez) Adrian adjusted the runabout's course to intercept and continued cutting through the nebula towards what he thought was the Rosenante. He was very surprised when it turned out to be something else entirely. It was a massive sphere, pitted by the numerous impacts of debris. It was Not the Rosenante. "Evasive maneuvers!" he called out even as his hands were flying across the console. Suddenly the Runabout shook, violently. Adrian was thrown from his chair and struck this forehead on the console. Blood ran down his forehead and stained his tunic. The Runabout was caught in some sort of tractor beam. Before Adrian could even get back to his seat, he could feel the familiar feeling of a transporter beam... --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit -ensign(jg) Sam lopez- day4 -0901) Sam had been thinking all these days, but thought of nothing to do other then to talk;and then came the voice of the Lieutenant. "Hey Sam?" Sam thought "I know , i know were almost there." The Lieutenant kept saying things but Sam didn't listen. And then came the nebula. "Its astonishing "said Sam. The lieutenant started a comm channel and nothing, but static. The lieutenant spoke "Wait, I've got something on sensors. Can't tell what it is, but it's probably the Rosenante. I think I'm seeing a Federation warp signature." Sam spoke"I think it is." and then something appeared on the screen. and then a yell "Evasive maneuvers!" --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - LT Tom Jackson - 0908) Tom was sitting in the center chair. he had to admit that he could feel some of what Captain Salid and Commander Caskie felt each time they sat in it. It seemed like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. SCPO Sheridan turned to Tom and reported "Sir we are being hailed by a Federation Shuttle" Phil added. The chief looked down at the readouts - appears it is the Cochran" Sheridan added. Within a split second came another call from the Shuttle. "Mayday, mayday! This is the Runabout Cochrane, we require immediate assistance. Life support is failing. Repeat we req-" =^= This is the Rosenante, Cochrane, stand by for immediate transport.=^= Jackson replied as he punched in the comm channel to Transporter Room One. "Lt Jackson here - two for emergency beam in - lock onto the Shuttle Cochrane and beam all personnel aboard. Security meet our arrivals in Transporter Room 1 ASAP. Verify their identities and escort them to me on the Bridge." He awaited the reply. (Reply: any in Transporter Room One, Security) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0910) The Cochrane rematerialized in what Adrian could only describe as a floating salvage yard. The ship was drifting , all it's power seemed to be failing it. Suddenly an alarm sounded. It was the life support warning. Quickly Adrian transferred emergency power to the console. "Mayday, mayday! This is the Runabout Cochrane, we require immediate assistance. Life support is failing. Repeat we req-" The commchannel crackled and a response sounded over the channel. =^= This is the Rosenante, Cochrane, stand by for immediate transport.=^= Adrian looked at Lopez. "Looks like we may not be the only one's here." he said. (reply Lopez) A moment later both he and Lopez were caught in the transporter beam a long with their personal effects. They were headed for the Rosenante. --------------------------------------------------------------------- (Runabout Cochrane - Cockpit - ensign(jg) Sam lopez- 0911*) came sirens and lights and the established comm channel and the beam out. ~At last~ --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Bridge- FO - Lt Cmdr Caskie - Day 4- 0913) Josh and the Captain had sat in their respective chairs whilst the Engineer that Josh had brought to the bridge had run scan after scan on the bracelet. Josh knew better than to interrupt him but she sorely wanted to poke him in the back and say "Well?" Maybe when she had been a simple CMO she might have got away with doing that. Unfortunately as FO she knew better so she simply sighed and watched the engineer take even more scans of the bracelet from a slightly different direction. As soon as Mister Fiacie contacted the Bridge Josh perked up somewhat. The Captain order Fiacie to report to the Ready Room and suggesting that Josh and he make their way their Josh agreed. --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Transporter room 2 -Lieutenant Adrian Sloane - Day 4- 0915) When they materialized, Adrian was glad to see that they were indeed in a federation transporter room. They were not however, alone. In addition to the Transporter chief, two armed security officers were entering the room. "Request permission to come aboard?" Adrian asked. "permission granted." "These men will escort you to the bridge. The captain will want to see you as soon as he's finished his meeting with the first officer." The Transporter chief replied. "Welcome aboard the Rosenante." (reply Lopez) Daniel Greene --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Transporter room 2 -Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-day 4-0916*) The first thing Sam saw was two armed security guards. "Request permission to come aboard?" Adrian asked. "permission granted" said the guard. and then Sam was escorted to the bridge. --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- FO - Lt Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 4- 0920) "This is by far the most confounding and convoluted situation I think I've ever been in." he commented as he prepared his coffee. "We have the possibility of a long stay ahead of us here and an alliance that wants to turn us into slaves. I think we're going to have no choice but to take up First Hunter Dash on his offer as intercessor. The terms of the alliance aren't favourable to us. We should be working together not trying to strip mine each other's ships. And then there' the Hur'q." Josh agreed. "The Nechani terms I think were designed to annoy us. Their leader to my mind is somewhat, arrogant isn't the word I would use perhaps, but it comes close. I think she has been successful in keeping everyone safe, so far, and she is perhaps riding on that success at present. Having seen what I've seen so far, which isn't a great deal, I think she is used to being in charge of the status quo. Anything out of the ordinary may not suit her which is why she seems arrogant. She wants to be the big shark in the little pond. If the Hunters wish to broker a deal then I agree. Let them, we have nothing to lose. The Kobali, as you know contacted Jackson wanting to deal with us directly without the Nechani. Either the Hunter's are the Nechani's tools or they are being honest. Either way I don't see that it makes much difference. However, if what they have sent over is what I think it is there are only two reasons for sending it. One, no-one else can replicate it, so it is a waste of our time, but looks like they are co-operating or two, they really want to co-operate and sent it in good faith." "Jon told me some interesting information last night. I'd like for him to repeat it to you today, then I'd like your input. I think that if we really wanted to, we could take over the leadership of this alliance, and in doing so, we could create a more equal partnership between the races here and increase our chances of escape." "If we decide to follow that course of action, I'll need you to play diplomat for me. We can host a conference here in the Rosenante's Observation Lounge if we can get everyone to agree to at least talk." Josh nodded. "Well certainly it's preferable here than the Bastion and I think if we push the fact that we are 'bug' free we could pull it off." As the door slid open, the Captain turned back to Caskie. "We'll discuss this more after this meeting." Josh nodded and looked up to see who had entered. (Reply Salid, Natayi, Fiacie) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante -bridge- Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-day 4- 0925) The bridge was at a buzz and then came a voice. (reply by captain,any) (posted by shawn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - LT Tom Jackson - 0930) A pair of officers entered the bridge and walked to where Tom was sitting. Tom asked the Security Officers to introduce the two. (reply: Shawn or Daniel) AS the senior officer, one Lt Stone reported in for the two., Tom greeted them. "Welcome to Rosenante Gentlemen. I am Lt Tom Jackson, COPS. Currently the Captain and First Officer are in conference" Tom said. Tom punched in a call to the Captain. "Sir, we have two new arrivals - Lt Sloane and Ensign Lopez. Would you like to meet with them ?" Jackson asked. (reply: Captain IYW) Receiving an affirmative from the CO, Jackson pointed to the ready Room and said "Go on In". Tom watched as the two men activated the Ready Room chime and were told to enter. (reply: any on Bridge) (posted by: Bill W.) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante - Bridge - Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0935*) As Sam entered the bridge of the starship he started to think,but his thought was interrupted by the lieutenant voice.and in the end Sam did not speak and was ushered to the captain ready room. --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante -ready room-Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0938*) As Sam entered the ready room he saw the first officer and captain waiting and looking at the two.~now what~. (reply by captain or first officer) (posted by shawn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- CO Captain Ahmed Ibn Salid - Day 4- 0940) Ahmed nodded as Nayati completed his report on the situation that he had encountered on the Sky Spirit Ship. The situation wasn't ideal and Ahmed was wondering exactly how stable any relationship with them may be if they were having difficulty just maintaining their current leadership. Likewise Fiacie's report on the Hur'q equipment proved to be an eye opening experience. While it wasn't entirely deciphered yet, it was at least a starting point and one that Ahmed knew could be exploited. He looked to Jennifer, whom had been through a lot in the last several hours. Losing people on your first independent command of an away team wasn't the ideal way to begin your command track, but Ahmed realized that it was not a result of poor leadership on her part, nor was there any precautions that she could have taken to prevent those deaths. The situation was a difficult one and no one aboard the ship understood that better than he. Suddenly his commbadge chirped. =^=Sir, we have two new arrivals - Lt Sloane and Ensign Lopez. Would you like to meet with them ?"=^= It was Jackson's voice on the channel. Ahmed quirked one eyebrow skyward, then looked at Caskie. "Please send them to the ready room Lieutenant. We'll meet with them now." (reply Jackson) Once the channel had closed the captain turned to Fiacie and Nayati "Mister Fiacie, do what you can to complete your study. Also take the device that was beamed aboard and star working on it. It is believed to be some sort of personal deflector shield. See what you can determine. Assign Mister Maddox to assist you." NRPG: This particular technology is beyond our ability to replicate, however no reason we can't start a study. (reply Fiacie) "Mister Nayati, I think it may be about time for you to make a clinical assessment of the Ambassador. I don't think that she should be released from sickbay just yet. Make it your Priority." (reply Nayati) "That will be all you two dismissed." he finished. The two officers strode out of the room and the 'new arrivals' entered shortly thereafter. The older of the two men was dressed in support yellow. That marked him as either an operations, engineer or security officer. The younger man and junior officer was dressed in sciences or Medical blue. "At ease gentlemen" the captain commanded, then nodded o the two security men that had been escorting the new officers. "Please wait outside, gentlemen." "Aye captain." The two security escorts stepped out of the room leaving just the Captain, First officer and the two new arrivals. "How is it that you two came to be here, exactly?" the captain asked. The Lieutenant, Sloane replied. "Captain, I was ordered to convey Ensign Lopez here to the Rosenante as a transfer. We were told that you were exploring this area and were given the signal information so that we could exit the Subspace river here." He paused. "When we arrived in the Nebula, we detected a large mass and what appeared to be a federation warp signature. It seemed most likely that the readings were from the Rosenante and so we headed that way trying to make contact." "Next thing I know, there's some sort of ship and it locked us in a tractor beam. Then we're in some sort of salvage yard and our systems were failing. I sent out a mayday and your people beamed us aboard." "There really isn't much more to say than that." Ahmed nodded, then looked at Caskie. He turned his attention back to the new officers. "Do you have your orders by chance?" "My orders were on the Cochrane, sir. I never thought I'd need to carry them with me, however, I'm sure you can retrieve them from the ship's computer." Sloane replied. "And what about you Ensign Lopez? Do you have a PADD with your orders?" (reply Lopez) Ahmed took the offered PADD and reviewed it quickly before handing to the First Officer. "Looks like we have a new ACMO." he stated. "Welcome aboard Mister Lopez. Report to Sickbay for a medical checkup and also to report in to the CMO Lieutenant Wyler." (reply Lopez) "As for you Lieutenant Sloane, I want you to report to Lieutenant Dralar for a duty assignment and berthing. Until we can get out of the situation we are in, You'll be required to perform whatever duties we need. Afterwards, we'll get you on your way." "Thank you Captain. I understand." "You gentlemen are dismissed." Both men turned and departed. Ahmed transferred their commbadges to the Rosenante files, identifying them as crew. "I think we should recover the Cochrane. Assign the Job to Mister Smith. Have him get it aboard and then have him run a complete diagnostic and systems check. Also have him pull the logs and see if their story holds true. Let's confirm Sloane's orders." (reply Caskie) "Let's schedule a meeting with the First hunter aboard the Rosenante Tomorrow Morning. Let's invite him over for a meal and some discussion. I think we can start forging our alliance with him, plus I have some interesting questions for him concerning the Kobali and I think it likely that he would answer them readily." (reply Caskie, Lopez, Nayati, Fiacie) Daniel Greene --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 4 - 0941) Tom waited for the CO to authorize the two arrivals to visit him and the First Officer in the Ready Room. =^= "Please send them to the ready room Lieutenant. We'll meet with them now.=^= replied Captain Salid. "Understood Captain" Tom replied and shut the channel down. Turning to Lt Sloane and Ensign Torres he told them "Go on in Gentlemen". (reply: TOrres or Sloan IYW) After Tom received permission to send the two new arrivals to the Ready Room, he turned his attention back to the current situation. He turned to spoke to the Tactical and OPS stations "O.K., let's make sure we don't get surprised. I'd hate to have us damaged by any surprises". Phil Sheridan shook his head and grinned at his friend telling him "Don't worry we won't let you damage the family vehicle". Tom Jackson blushed as the others on duty joined Sheridan in seeing the straight laced Jackson turn a bit red in the face. Tom looked at Sheridan and retorted "One of these days Chief...". Sheridan grinned even wider and shook his head. (reply: any present) (posted by: Bill W.) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante - ready room - Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0942) The voice of the captain was commanding "And what about you Ensign Lopez? Do you have a PADD with your orders?" "yes i do sir" Sam said as he handed the padd to the captain. Sam saw as the captain reviewed the padd."Looks like we have a new ACMO." he stated. "Welcome aboard Mister Lopez. Report to Sickbay for a medical checkup and also to report in to the CMO Lieutenant Wyler." "yes, sir" Sam said. And then Sam heard the words he wanted to hear. "You gentlemen are dismissed." As Sam left the room he knew were to go next. --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Sickbay - Chief Nurse Kitty Fisher - Day 4 - 0945 Kitty, true to her word when Sickbay was quiet, had E'mpak follow her around and learn what it meant to be a Chief Nurse. To be honest it hadn't been difficult E'mpak already had the skills. It all came down to showing her the finer bits and pieces that made for a good Chief Nurse. If Kitty did nothing else she would make sure that she at least did this at least. As they were touring Sickbay Kitty could not help but hear first the Transporter Room and then the Bridge tell the CMO that a new ACMO had arrived on the ship. Kitty turned to E'mpak and smiled. "Thank goodness it's about time we had more medical staff. Josh was overworked and Dr Wyler has been too. Someone else to share the load will make a welcome addition." (Reply E'mpak if you want.) Kitty grinned at E'mpak. "How about we station ourselves near the door so that we can greet our new arrival. You never know he might be quite cute." (Reply E'mpak) Eventually after a while Kitty and E'mpak were rewarded by the doors to Sickbay opening and their new ACMO stepping in. Kitty immediately crossed over to him. "Dr Lopez? Good morning. I am Chief Nurse Kitty Fisher and this is Combat Nurse E'mpak. It's a pleasure to meet you. I believe the CMO is expecting you. If you need anything afterward then do not hesitate to ask either of us." (Reply Lopez) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante -sickbay-Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0946) As Sam walked into sickbay he was greeted by the chief nurse."Dr Lopez? Good morning. I am Chief Nurse Kitty Fisher and this is Combat Nurse E'mpak. It's a pleasure to meet you. I believe the CMO is expecting you. If you need anything afterward then do not hesitate to ask either of us." "well, thank you, but all I need to know were is the CMO" (reply by Chief Nurse Kitty Fisher --------------------------------------------------------------------- (U.S.S. Rosenante -CMO office- Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez-0950) As Sam walked in he sat down and waited for the CMO to speak. (reply by aleesa wyler,Kitty Fisher) (posted by shawn) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - Science Lab 2 - Science Officer - Ensign Andrew E. Maddox - 1337) Andrew could never sleep with a job unfinished. He tried to sleep restlessly for a couple hours, but to no avail. He grabbed some lunch from the replicator on the way down. As he entered the lab he took a bite of the roast beef and Swiss sandwich. The large gray feline meowed in greeting as Andrew walked in the door. Ensign Maddox noticed that both the water and food were gone. "Hungry little guy, huh?" he said, "Lets see about getting that sample and then we'll see about finding your home." Andrew grabbed the sample kit with his right hand as he kept the sandwich in his left. The cat's eyes never left Andrew. Andrew opened the kit and got out the collection instruments out as he got down to one knee putting himself at the feline's level. "Oops I need both hands to collect a sample." he said to himself more then the cat, he looked around for a place to put his sandwich down. The closest surface that was relatively clean was the top of the cat's cage. He put the sandwich on top of the cage, and pulled the collection materials out. Holding the cat's paw with one hand and the swab with the other, he quickly collected the sample and and went about putting the swab in a collection container so he could transport it to the laboratory machines. He started to leave with the sample and then just remembered. ~My sandwich!~ As he turned around to retrieve his lunch, he saw Norman pulling the meat and cheese down through the bars of the cage. "Why you little rascal." he said to the cat this time, as the feline munched away at the remains of the sandwich. Andrew let him have his prize and walked across the room and placed the genetic sample in the analyzer. "Lets see where you belong. Computer, who is the owner of the feline in science lab two?" he asked. [Last registered owner of feline Norman, Lieutenant T'Larah Sullivan.] He followed with, "Location Lieutenant Sullivan?" [Lieutenant Sullivan is no longer on board the Rosenante.] ~Thanks, that brings me no where.~ he thought. [Genetic study complete.] toned the computer. "At last some good news." he said and pulled up a chair at the monitor and studied the findings. ~Interesting.~ he mused. Seeing that the Hur'q sample was very similar to Terran Genus Neivamyrmex or many of the different species what are commonly known as 'army ants'. It showed remarkable similarities to Apis mellifera scutellata, commonly known as Africanized honey bees or killer bees for the latter half of the twentieth and on to the twenty first centuries. All of which used forms of pheromones to communicate with in the hive. Thinking quickly Maddox accessed the time index of the Hur'q attack on the Rosenante and all the places where they were known to attack, shuttle bay, decks three and eleven. Which quickly showed just as he suspected an unknown organic compound was found in the filtration systems of those decks shortly after the Hur'q visit. Communication with alien cultures was one of the Star Fleet science protocols that should immediately be brought to the attention of the Captain or the bridge officer. "Bridge this is Ensign Maddox in science lab 2, I have some findings to report." he said after tapping his com-badge, he probably should have checked but, he honestly had no clue who was on the bridge at this point. (Reply Bridge Officer, Lt Cmdr Caskie, or Captain Salid) (Posted by Todd) --------------------------------------------------------------------- (USS Rosenante - First Officer's Quarters- SO Ensign Mike Rosenbauer - Day 4- 1850) Mike had been very busy today, just trying to help janeway run the security department. He had thought that running a squad of ex-Starfleet rangers was a hard job. He had no idea that it was a cake-walk compared to a department. ~Thank goodness that you don't have to do this very long.~ he thought to himself as he stepped up to Jennifer's door. He reached out and pressed the chime. In his right hand he carried a bottle of wine, while in the other he held a bouquet of fresh spring Terran Flowers from the botany Lab. (reply Caskie) Daniel Greene --------------------------------------------------------------------- End Compile ---------------------------------------------------------------------