Mission: Into the Darkness, Go I Day: 11 Stardate: 2408.08.11 (USS Rosenante- Main Sickbay– Ens Kimiko Ichijo - Day 11-1251) (USS Furious (Vigilant) - Aux. Bridge - SO, Ensign Fred Jones- 1304) (USS Rosenante- Main Sickbay– EMH - Day 11 - 1320) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1345) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - CO - Captain Ahmed Ibn Salid (MU) - Day 11 -1345.5) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1345.75) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 -1348) (ISS Rosenante - Main Engineering - ACEO - Ensign (jg) Mitena Rixx - Day 11 - 1350) (USS Furious(Vigilant) CTSO Aux Bridge Ensign Andrus Williams 1352.5) (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ACMO Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez- Day 11- 1356) (ISS Rosenante –Security Main Office – CSec- LT Chance Raschen-1357.5) (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ATRADOC - Ensign Marta Nunez -Day 11- 1358) (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ACMO Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez- Day 11- 1358.25) (ISS Rosenante –Main Security Office – CSec- LT Chance Raschen-1358.7) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 -1359.5) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS- Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 - 1400.75) (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1402) (USS Furious- Bridge - ACSO Ensign Benoit - Day 11- 1405) (ISS Rosenante - Main Computer Core - 2O/CTAC - Lt Cmdr T'Larah Sullivan - 1409) (ISS Rosenante - Main Computer Core – aCOPs – Ensign Robert Smith- 1411) (USS Furious (Vigilant) Aux Bridge CTSO Ensign Andrus Williams Day 11 1414.5) ------------------------- (USS Rosenante- Main Sickbay– Ens Kimiko Ichijo - Day 11-1251) Kimiko had Morrow’s body sent directly to the causality bay; meanwhile she was transported to the decontamination showers. The doctor tore off her suit and uniform and sent them though the reclamation chute, then jumped under the almost scalding water. ~This is the part that I hate~ Kimiko removed the sonic exfoliatior and moved the wand up and down her limbs. It always felt like a trail of ants wearing cleats. She stayed under the spray for the mandatory ten minutes and jumped out. Donning a pair of scrubs, Kimiko rushed out of the chamber and into main sickbay. The doctor headed to the bay that CEO was being worked on and was brought up short by the EMH. “Hello, umm thanks for the assistance in engineering, but I am in the middle of something.” (Reply EMH) “Well actually, I was planning to assist with Morrow.” Kimiko replied a little nervous, the EMHs at school were not quite this…. Interactive (Reply EMH) “ I have about thirty minutes before I approach even minimals for exposure” Kimiko stated indigently (Reply EMH) Kimiko couldn’t believe that she was arguing with a hologram and what was worse is that the EMH may be right and there was not a graceful way to bow out of this one. “No it will not be necessary to consult with Dr Wyler, I will confine my activities to the sickbay” ~I’m being grounded by the computer, gawds~ The EMH stood there as a pointed reminder. Kimiko sulked off and headed off to the nearest bed. (reply EMH) (Posted by Jack) ------------------------- (USS Furious (Vigilant) - Aux. Bridge - SO, Ensign Fred Jones- 1304) "Ensign Jones, monitor the ISS Rosenante. Watch for any tricks" Andrus said. "Aye, sir!" Fred replied. An alert on the panel Fred was looking at toned an alert. "What is that?" Andrus hollered. "It appears to be some type of weapon heading toward the sun" replied Fred Jones. "K'tar, tell Captain Saleke we are heading after this weapon." Andrus ordered. "Aye Sir" replied K'tar. (reply: Captain Saleke) "Helm, plot an intercept course maximum speed." Andrus ORDERED. Fred, seeing that there were not quite enough crew on the bridge to properly compliment it, took the hint and and the helm. "Course plotted sir." Fred said after entering the coordinates. (reply: any on Vigilant or Furious) ------------------------- (USS Rosenante- Main Sickbay– EMH - Day 11 - 1320) “Hello, umm thanks for the assistance in engineering, but I am in the middle of something.” The EMH merely regarded the person in front of him. Doctor or not it meant nothing to his programing. "Indeed you are doctor. You are in the middle of finding yourself a bed in the main Sickbay so that you may be treated for radiation poisoning. If you would be so good as to find yourself a spare bed I will be with you momentarily." “Well actually, I was planning to assist with Morrow.” "Indeed you may still Doctor, just as soon as I have treated you for the radiation poisoning you suffered in Engineering." “ I have about thirty minutes before I approach even minimal for exposure” The EMH rolled his eyes. "Please doctor. You and I both know that the radiation you were exposed to in Engineering was well over the safe limits for any human. The quicker you are treated the quicker you can go back to work. Now allow me to treat you, or would you rather I called on Dr Wyler. I'm sure she will be extremely happy to be pulled away from a critical patient simply to tell you what you and I already know." “No it will not be necessary to consult with Dr Wyler, I will confine my activities to the sickbay” "No Dr Ichijo you will not confine your activities to Sickbay. You will head for the nearest bed and you will stay there until I have treated you." Standing his ground the EMH simply waited until Ichijo finally acquiesced and took a bed. Smiling to himself he began treating her. (Reply Ichijo iyw (Posted by Marilyn) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1345) Josh simply waited whilst the Captain of the ISS Rosenante considered surrender. She watched as he looked her up and down, gazing at her appraisingly and she simply ignored it. This was not a contest that Josh even planned to enter and if that is how he wanted to play this, he would play it on his own. She deliberately kept her gaze on his eyes and as they finally reached up to her own again she kept her own gaze as steady as she could. Not a word passed her lips, she didn't even crack a smile, much as she wanted to, She didn't even raise an eyebrow. She just stood there regarding him as calmly as she had done when she first arrived. Finally he answered her. Ahmed nodded once. Then slowly took his sheathed dagger from his sash and held it out to her. I formally surrender this vessel to you, Commander Jennifer Caskie. I somehow always knew that you would be taking this ship from me." Josh simply nodded to the security team and they began disarming everyone on the bridge. Acknowledging their nod Josh turned her attention back to the Captain. "Commander, I have already given an order to my bridge crew not to resist Federation boarding efforts, but I have not done so to the rest of the crew. If I may be allowed to open a intra ship channel, I will do so now." Josh finally smiled. "By all means Captain. You have one minute before my security crew remove all your comm badges. Please be so good as to give the order." "All Imperial crew, this is the captain speaking. You have fought well here and for that I commend you. However, things have changed and we have decided to form a rough alliance with the Federation officers serving on this universe's Rosenante. They have agreed to help us return home in exchange for some very valuable information. We are no longer at war and all activities underway to cause them harm or grief are to desist immediately. In order for them to assist us, they are to be allowed complete access to our systems. All security personnel are hereby ordered to lay down their weapons and report to the security centre to await further instructions from a member of the Federation crew. It has been agreed that I will retain command of this ship, and that you will all be free of persecution for following my orders. That is all. Captain out." Salid looked the federation commander square in the eyes and smiled. "In my universe commander, we are prepare for a wide variety of outcomes to a single event, even one as unlikely as has taken place here. I have information that you will want, and you will help me return my ship home and leave myself and my crew unmolested in exchange for it. If you don't then the people in your universe who have developed this Omega Technology, will remain hidden and free to try again. Do we have an understanding?" Finally Josh allowed herself to grin widely and shook her head. "No Captain we don't. You will have to bargain with my Captain for your freedom. His decision will be the final one." "I know you don't like being dictated to Jennifer, but you can ask your counterpart who knows me very well, whether I am bluffing. I assure you, that provided the Furious can destroy the Device and we therefore survive it's launch, then you will very much need to negotiate with me." At that comment Josh finally allowed herself to laugh out loud. "Why on earth would I believe anything she says. She is a confirmed flake job. She seems barely able to walk passed anyone without slitting their throat. To be honest Ahmed, I would have thought that you would have picked someone a little more appropriate than her for your First Officer. Dear lord she fits the uniform well enough, but please, she keeps all her brains in her dagger. Well what she has of brains at least." "If you are hoping to convince me of your sincerity or even of your co-operation, she is certainly not the way to do it." "However I might consider allowing you to speak to my Captain. Tell me Ahmed, just how much do you want to go home?" (Reply Salid MU) (Posted by Marilyn) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - CO - Captain Ahmed Ibn Salid (MU) - Day 11 -1345.5) "...Do we have an understanding?" he concluded. Finally Josh allowed herself to grin widely and shook her head. "No Captain we don't. You will have to bargain with my Captain for your freedom. His decision will be the final one." "I know you don't like being dictated to Jennifer, but you can ask your counterpart who knows me very well, whether I am bluffing. I assure you, that provided the Furious can destroy the Device and we therefore survive it's launch, then you will very much need to negotiate with me." he retorted. At that comment Josh finally allowed herself to laugh out loud. "Why on earth would I believe anything she says? She is a confirmed flake job. She seems barely able to walk passed anyone without slitting their throat. To be honest Ahmed, I would have thought that you would have picked someone a little more appropriate than her for your First Officer. Dear lord she fits the uniform well enough, but please, she keeps all her brains in her dagger. Well what she has of brains at least." "If you are hoping to convince me of your sincerity or even of your co-operation, she is certainly not the way to do it." "However I might consider allowing you to speak to my Captain. Tell me Ahmed, just how much do you want to go home?" Salid turned and regarded his own First officer. He was amazed that she hadn't tried to jump up from her seat and kill the woman where she stood. Perhaps there was something eerie about killing your duplicate that had stayed her hand. Ahmed turned back to the Federation officer. "She has her uses, as I am certain you are aware." he replied. "There are certain situations where a desire to kill is very much in vogue. I suspect that you wouldn't understand. You're Universe is so soft in comparison. You couldn't possibly understand why we are the way we are, Jennifer. Being here is uncomfortable. It's terribly unpleasant, as if some central fiber of your soul is slowly unwinding around you with every moment. I don't like that feeling much and so put together the Omega device to get rid of it. You ask me how badly I want to get home, where I belong? The answer is badly enough to wipe out 18 billion people or more if I have to." He paused then, allowing his eyes to travel across the other members of his bridge crew. "I know my place there, Jennifer. Here, I'm out of place, like a frame without a painting. I want to go back. We all do. We need to go back." "Tell your Captain," a slight pause, "Tell him that I will do whatever it takes to get home and protect the Union of Imperial Planets. You tell him that and he'll understand. Also tell him I'd rather negotiate than be forced to take other action. We can come to an accord, he has my word." (reply Caskie) "I'd like to meet with him and Saleke. They'll negotiate because they know what's at stake." (reply Caskie) Ahmed nodded, "Then I'll have to wait and see. Provided that we're not all obliterated in the next few minutes." Salid looked then up at Tom Jackson. The man looked exactly like the man that he had known for so many years. It was regrettable that his Tom Jackson had been killed so senselessly. It would have been better for the man to have died in battle, as they had always discussed through the years. "Mister Jackson, "Once everything is worked out. I have something that belongs to you, that I think you should have. Come see me and I'll see to it that you get it before I take my ship back home." (reply Caskie, Jackson) Daniel Greene ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1345.75) Ahmed turned back to the Federation officer. "She has her uses, as I am certain you are aware." he replied. "There are certain situations where a desire to kill is very much in vogue. I suspect that you wouldn't understand. You're Universe is so soft in comparison. You couldn't possibly understand why we are the way we are, Jennifer. Being here is uncomfortable. It's terribly unpleasant, as if some central fiber of your soul is slowly unwinding around you with every moment. I don't like that feeling much and so put together the Omega device to get rid of it. You ask me how badly I want to get home, where I belong? The answer is badly enough to wipe out 18 billion people or more if I have to." Josh smiled at him, but shook her head at the same time. "Oh I understand Ahmed. I understand what it is like to utterly crave going back to another place, another time, where you have what you want. The difference between you and I is simple however. I would never dream of killing 18 billion people to do so." He paused then, allowing his eyes to travel across the other members of his bridge crew. "I know my place there, Jennifer. Here, I'm out of place, like a frame without a painting. I want to go back. We all do. We need to go back." Josh regarded him steadily. "Then I think that you should consider yourself lucky not to have to only deal with me. I am a doctor at heart and to me you and your ship are nothing more than a virus in this universe. I'm pretty sure you know what happens to viruses. If not I suggest you ask cutie pie there. No doubt she could tell you once she picks her jaw up of the floor. Now, to business. Once I am assured that I have complete control of this ship and it's systems I will contact Captain Salid again and put your offer to him." "Tell your Captain," a slight pause, "Tell him that I will do whatever it takes to get home and protect the Union of Imperial Planets. You tell him that and he'll understand. Also tell him I'd rather negotiate than be forced to take other action. We can come to an accord, he has my word." Josh simply looked across at Salid and nodded. "Very well. I will pass you message on. However for now my security teams will escort you and your Bridge crew into your ready room and you will wait there until my Captain is ready to speak to you. This is non-negotiable." (Reply Salid MU iyw) Turning to Jackson Josh immediately began issuing orders. "Mr Jackson, contact the rest of the away team and have then update their status again. Also please tell Mr Sullivan that her presence is requested on the Bridge as soon as she can spare herself." (Reply Jackson) (Reply Salid MU and Jackson) (Posted by Marilyn) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 -1348) Tom Jackson was listening to the Caskies and Ahmed Salid (MU) talk. The MU version of their Caskie had not said much. His Josh was holding her own against the MU Captain. The Federation Caskie issued orders for Tom to ""Mr Jackson, contact the rest of the away team and have then update their status again. Also please tell Mr Sullivan that her presence is requested on the Bridge as soon as she can spare herself." "Aye Commander" Tom responded quickly. Tapping him badge Tom transmitted "All Federation AWAY team members, please update your statuses ASAP. Cmdr Sullivan, your presence is requested on the Bridge as soon as you can make it -" Tom paiued and waited for replied. (reply:Any Federation team members) Tapping his badge one more time Tom sent "Jackson out". (Reply: Any AWAY team member) (posted by: Bill) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Main Engineering - ACEO - Ensign (jg) Mitena Rixx - Day 11 - 1350) Mitena had started to take a step forward but with the security team circled around her and Caroline, there wasn't much room. So she waited. In about the time it took her to scan around the room and observe it from an engineer's point of view the security team had stunned several engineers and successfully intimidated the rest. And those that weren't intimidated at least had the good sense to pretend. The Security officers fanned out and quickly taking control of the entire bay. For their part, Mitena and Caroline stayed put. When Rosenbauer called for a status check, each person on the security detail replied that things were all in the clear. "Ensign Rixx, we have the Compartment secure. Please feel free to do your thing." Rosenbauer said without looking at them. "Yes sir." She said simply as she headed to the main console. ~I'm all about doing 'my thing'.~ she thought. At any other time it would have been worth a snarky comment and a laugh. But given the circumstances, she kept the laugh and the comment to herself figuring that maybe later there would be an opportunity to laugh. Once everyone else had done 'their thing.' "Mister Cooper, sweep the CEO's office and then start transferring these prisoners there after you have seen to it that there is no computer control interface there." Rosenbauer ordered. "Aye, sir." Cooper replied and headed for the CEO's office. "I believe it's worth the consideration that until it's confirmed that the computer core has been secure that a console could be manifested anywhere aboard the ship with the proper commands." Mitena said. "I can deactivate the emitters, but they are all engineers." While her tone was even, she hoped that it would be taken in the careful consideration that she offered it with. (reply Rosenbauer) She nodded and brought up the necessary controls. Two consoles on the far side of the compartment faded out. Once that had been taken care of, she began working on what the first officer had assigned them to do. "Caroline, if you'll check the balance on the connection, we can begin the shut down procedures." Mitena said, bringing up the latest power allocation logs. When Caroline didn't reply, she looked up to see what the problem was. Caroline was still standing where they had beamed into. A mixed look of horror and amazement splayed across her face. Slowly Mitena looked in the direction that Caroline was set upon. She was certain that the look that crossed her face had to at least be close match for her compatriots. In her direct line of sight was this Rosenante's Caroline Winters. And she looked as though she'd just gotten into a fight with something big and mean. "Crewman Winters." She said a little forcefully, hoping to snap Caroline's attention to her. Both crewmen looked in her direction, but she kept her eyes on the one that had arrived with her. "Caroline, if you'll check the balance on the connection, we can begin the shut down procedures." Mitena repeated. There was a brief hesitation, but finally a response came. "Right" The crewman said, exhaling a deep breath that it seemed she had been holding. "I'll take care of it." With that Winters took a console behind Mitena and turned just so that she couldn't see her alternate. "Do you think they can move her to the CEOs office first?" Mitena heard the slight whisper behind her. "That's just unnerving." "We'll see. I don't know what order he wants to do things in." She whispered back just as quietly. Again, Mitena heard Caroline exhale deeply. "Ok." "Let's just get this done so we can beam back to the ship." Once they had determined that the engines could be safely taken offline, they began the procedure alternating the steps as quickly as they could until the process was complete. Mitena was thankful that a full engine shut down was part of the readiness training for the damage control teams. =/\=Cmdr Josh Caskie to the USS Rosenante away team. I need an update on your situation. I need to know whether you have secured your objectives.=/\= "Sir, the engines are offline and all systems are at their correct levels. We are in no danger of warp core breach at this time." Mitena said. (reply Rosenbauer) (posted by Ruby) ------------------------- (USS Furious(Vigilant) CTSO Aux Bridge Ensign Andrus Williams 1352.5) The Viglant's he viewscreen wavered for a second then steadied showing Furious and CAPT Saleke. Saleke asked the Bolian "Ensign what is the status of your ship?" Andurs Willaims was glad that Fred Jones and K'tar had pieced together a report for Salkeke. It was eerie how the Vulcan Co anticapated the report. "Sir shiledds are at 80% and weapons are on-line. Some minor injuries but we are still full of fight Sir" Andrus replied. Saleke nodded. "We will be within weapons range of the device in twelve minutes, our speed is limited due to battle damage and we are working to repair the weapons systems which are also down at this time. Move ahead and engage the weapon till we arrive. Ensign Benoit believes he can bring down the paratrinic shielding." Andurs thought for a mere moment and replied "Understood Captain- we will do the best we can" the Bolian replied. THe screen cleared revealing theweapon they were chasing and firing at. Pressing a button Andrus spoke to his crew "We;'ve received orders to conitune engaging the weapon launch my the Mirror Universes' Rosenante." He paused to gather his thoughts. "We will engage until we either destrou it or it destroys us - Willaims out" and clsoed the link. Andrus looked at his friends and crew -he wondered if they'd be alaive this time tomorrow? (reply: Any on Furious or Vigilant) (Posted By: Bill) --------------------------- (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ACMO Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez- Day 11- 1356) =/\=Doctor, you're the expert with medical, what if anything do you need my people to do, besides maintain order?=/\= Sam tapped his commbadge"i would need you to make sure that nobody else gets hurt." (Reply by Nunez) "understood,Lopez out"Sam said as he closed the channel.Sam went back to locking out the drug system and deactivating the not so advanced EMH now that the computer was unlocked. =/\=All Federation AWAY team members, please update your statuses ASAP.=/\= Sam tapped his commbadge"Lopez here objectives have been secured." (Reply by Jackson and Nunez) (posted by shawn) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante –Security Main Office – CSec- LT Chance Raschen-1357.5) Chance and his team finished moving the last of the 5 unconscious, hog-tied, and gagged prisoners into one of the brig’s cells. Then suddenly Raschen heard the imperial skipper’s voice come over the prisoner’s comm.-badges =^=Salid to all personnel. All Imperial crew, this is the captain speaking. =^= Chance removed one of the comm.-badges and stepped out of the cell as he listened to what was being said. Once he was clear of the cell, the force field sealed the brig cell behind him as he stepped out. The voice continued to speak =^=You have fought well here and for that I commend you. However, things have changed and we have decided to form a rough alliance with the Federation officers serving on this universe's Rosenante. They have agreed to help us return home in exchange for some very valuable information. We are no longer at war and all activities underway to cause them harm or grief is to desist immediately. In order for them to assist us, they are to be allowed complete access to our systems. All security personnel are hereby ordered to lay down their weapons and report to the security center to await further instructions from a member of the Federation crew. It has been agreed that I will retain command of this ship, and that you will all be free of persecution for following my orders. That is all. Captain out. =^= The former privateer turned to see the expressions on the faces of his team.. The looks he got back ranged from hopeful, to curiosity, to fear. Chance’s mother always said ‘never look a gift horse in the mouth.’ However, his grandfather would always giggle and add ‘But if it’s from an enemy, check it out. Don’t do like the Trojans did.’ Raschen tapped his comm.-badge “Nunez, this is Raschen. Did you copy that last imperial message?” (Reply Nunez) “Opinions?” (Reply Nunez) As Raschen listened to her answer, he started figuring out plans on setting up an ambush going both directions of the passageway from the main security office, with himself standing in the middle as bait. Then coming down the passageway, leading two other imperial security crewmen, was a female wearing the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. No sooner he laid eyes on her; Chance muttered a single word in surprise “T’Lela” (Reply Nunez) Posted by Charlie --------------------- (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ATRADOC - Ensign Marta Nunez -Day 11- 1358) "I would need you to make sure that nobody else gets hurt." Lopez replied. Marta nodded her understanding inside her helmet, "Okay Doctor I think I can manage that, provided that we don't have a great deal of trouble from these fellows." She swept her weapon across the room to indicate the wounded. (reply Lopez) "I'll be on guard call me if you need me, Doc." She added then stepped away to let him finish his work. (reply Lopez iyw) Mac immediately picked up a communication and routed it through her earpiece. =^=Salid to all personnel. All Imperial crew, this is the captain speaking. You have fought well here and for that I commend you. However, things have changed and we have decided to form a rough alliance with the Federation officers serving on this universe's Rosenante. They have agreed to help us return home in exchange for some very valuable information. We are no longer at war and all activities underway to cause them harm or grief is to desist immediately. In order for them to assist us, they are to be allowed complete access to our systems. All security personnel are hereby ordered to lay down their weapons and report to the security center to await further instructions from a member of the Federation crew. It has been agreed that I will retain command of this ship, and that you will all be free of persecution for following my orders. That is all. Captain out. =^= "Well Sunova..." Marta reflected to her self in a low tone. Not unexpectedly, her curse was followed by the voice of the Chief of security. =^=Nunez, this is Raschen. Did you copy that last imperial message?=^= "Does a Klingon Drink sir?" Marta responded to his query, some of the old Marine attitude returning as she grew more comfortable in Immaculate again. "I suspect things are either going to get really easy, or really hard." =^=T'Lela=^= he replied. "Sorry, Sir, did not copy that last, say again, did not copy that last." she replied her instincts and training coming to the forefront. (reply Lopez, Raschen) Daniel Greene -------------------------- (ISS Rosenante- sickbay- ACMO Ensign (jg) Sam Lopez- Day 11- 1358.25) Marta nodded her understanding inside her helmet, "Okay Doctor I think I can manage that, provided that we don't have a great deal of trouble from these fellows." She swept her weapon across the room to indicate the wounded. "hopefully they wont be any trouble."Sam said. "I'll be on guard call me if you need me, Doc." She added then stepped away to let him finish his work. Sam was relieved to have more space to work.The next voice he heard was of the imperial captain telling everybody to stand down and that was more of a relief. (Reply by none) (posted by shawn) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante –Main Security Office – CSec- LT Chance Raschen-1358.7) “Nunez, this is Raschen. Did you copy that last imperial message?” =^=Does a Klingon Drink sir? =^= Marta responded to his query. Chance could tell from the sound of her voice that some of the old Marine attitude returning again. =^=I suspect things are either going to get really easy, or really hard.. =^= As Raschen listened to her answer, he started figuring out plans on setting up an ambush going both directions of the passageway from the main security office, with himself standing in the middle as bait. Then coming down the passageway, leading two other imperial security crewmen was a female wearing the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. No sooner he laid eyes on her; Chance muttered a single word in surprise “T’Lela” =^=Sorry, Sir, did not copy that last, say again, did not copy that last. =^= As the Romulan woman walked up to Raschen, she stopped and handed her rifle and phase-pistol to the Orion behind her and instructed him to place all 6 of their weapons against the bulkhead. Once that was done, she faced Chance again, and he just looked her in the eyes. He saw the same fire in her eyes that his late wife had so many years ago. After a brief moment, Raschen responded to Nunez saying “Expect things to get……… Complicated.” (Reply Nunez iyw) Posted by Charlie -------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS - Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 -1359.5) Tom Jackson had complied his assigned task from the Federation's Josh Caskie. He kept a close eye on things as Ahmed Salid and the Federation Josh went back and forth. He found it interesting to see both aspects of Josh Caskie. Tom was dying to ask about this counterpart but had kept silent. It was like a bad dream happening before his eyes seeing doubles of his crew mates. Tom glanced up and saw the Mirror Universe Salid regarding him intently. It felt rather weird but fascinating as well. Salid looked then up at Tom Jackson. The man looked exactly like the man that he had known for so many years. It was regrettable that his Tom Jackson had been killed so senselessly. It would have been better for the man to have died in battle, as they had always discussed through the years. "Mister Jackson, "Once everything is worked out. I have something that belongs to you, that I think you should have. Come see me and I'll see to it that you get it before I take my ship back home." Tom looked back at the rougher, darker image of his friend and thought before replying. "I would like that Sir" he replied. His curiosity could not be restrained any longer and he asked the question that had been on his mind. Captain, who is your Chief of Operations?. I have not seem my counterpart" Tom asked innocently. (reply MU Salid) (posted by: Bill) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - COPS- Lt Tom Jackson - Day 11 - 1400.75) Cmdr Caskie was engaged in what seemed like a verbal dual with the ISS's skipper. It was fascinating to see what seemed like the polar opposite of the Federation;s Ahmed Salid. The mirror world's version seemed harder and crueler. Tom stole a look at the MU's Josh Caskie. She looked very much like their Josh - again a bit harder around the edges. Federation Josh was continuing Chance's example of harassing the ISS Captain. The Federation Josh chided the ISS Captain fro selecting someone of lower caliber and suggested he could have done better. Once the Omega lockout had been overridden by the USS Salid, Tom re-routed the systems of the ISS Rose though his console. He was finding it hard to suppress a smile as the banter between Salid, the MU Caskie and their Josh continued. "Commander, I have the systems routed as you have ordered" Tom reported. He was curious to see if both Caskie's would reply or just his. He still had not seen his MU counterpart and was dying to ask about him. (reply: Any on the ISS Bridge) (Posted by: Bill) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 -1402) Josh waited for a reply once she had contacted her Captain. She did not have to wait long. =/\= Good Work Commander. But I won't do that until you answer a very important question for me. I need you to do so, in order for me to verify that you are my Caskie and not theirs. I need you to tell me the name of the Kobali that was once Donald Caskie." A small look of pain briefly flitted across Josh's face, but she immediately tapped her comm badge and replied. "I believe the answer you require is Hasiyl, Captain." =/\= I'm sorry commander. It was necessary, I'll release the Omega Protocol immediately. Salid on the USS Rosenante out." Josh again tapped her comm badge. "I understand Sir, however this was an unsecured channel on my end and I would advise against using that name as verification in future. Caskie out." (ISS Rosenante - Bridge - FO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 11 - 1403) Finally Jackson replied to her. "Commander, I have the systems routed as you have ordered" Not looking in his direction Josh simply nodded. "Good work Mr Jackson. Thank you." (Reply none) (Posted by Marilyn) ------------------------- (USS Furious (Vigilant) SO Ensign Fred Jones Day 11 1404.5 ) Andrus turned to Fred Jones and K'tar an asked "What was that?". The Andrus was indicating the strange weapon the ISS Rose had deployed. Fred frowned. "Some kind of weapon, but it has a strange signature, it's nothing the computer recognizes. It also seems to be generating some kind of deflection field." After speaking to Captain Saleke of the Furious, Andrus ordered a course alteration which aimed the ship at the projectile. The Vigilant fired twice, but it had no effect on the mysterious weapon. "Open a channel to the Furious." Andrus ordered. (reply: Captain Saleke) "Sir, we can hit the projectile but it is having no effect due to its shielding system" Andrus replied. (reply: Saleke) "Captain, I will place the Vigilant between its target and it - we will continue to fire in hope of weakening its shielding to the point damage can be done" Andrus stated. (reply: Captain Saleke) Andrus waited for any orders Saleke might issue. Fred looked at the screen displaying the strange weapon. He hoped they could find a way to stop it and soon. (reply: Saleke) (Posted by Morgan Belcher) ------------------------- (USS Furious- Bridge - ACSO Ensign Benoit - Day 11- 1405) Benoit had been sweating for an hour. On the good side, he had successfully accessed the patronic shield on the Omega device. The process to overload the shields had be going on this entire time. "Come on, hurry up." Benoit muttered under his breath. "There's a spike in the shield's output!" Dr. McKittrick yelled. He began to furiously tap on the terminal in front of him. "Shield is down!" Benoit held his breath and waited for the impending destruction of the device. (Reply any Bridge Crew or Officers.) -- (Posted by Morgan Belcher) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Main Computer Core - 2O/CTAC - Lt Cmdr T'Larah Sullivan - 1409) “Ma’am from here I am able to gain control of the main frame and get access to the whole ship but it might take some time.” Smith reported. "Lock it off and wait for further orders from the Captain, Mister Smith. We just need to make sure that they can't mount an offensive." she said. “There is also a lot of data in the main core that I could transfer to the Rose for analysis if you want?” he asked. T'Larah pondered for a moment. The thought of what we could learn from our counterparts was lucrative. However she also did not want to open up their own systems to a security counter measure from their sinister counterparts. "Secure the secondary core remotely first if you can. Try to find the more beneficial information first, Analise the content for malicious code and put the information in secured storage that has no access to the main computer core on our Rose. We will get clearance later, and delete it if we have to." she said. "Inform me if you get any live resistance to the secondary core. We may have to go secure it in person." (Reply Ensign Smith) "Team, go down to one per entrance, those on guard use your tricorders to boost perception range. The other half clear the remaining spaces, storage and the weapons lockers. Keep a look out for strange devices and scan anything unfamiliar with tricorders." she said. (Reply Ensign Smith, Computer Core Team) ------------------------- (ISS Rosenante - Main Computer Core – aCOPs – Ensign Robert Smith- 1411) "Secure the secondary core remotely first if you can. Try to find the more beneficial information first, Analise the content for malicious code and put the information in secured storage that has no access to the main computer core on our Rose. We will get clearance later, and delete it if we have to." she said. "Inform me if you get any live resistance to the secondary core. We may have to go secure it in person." “Yes Ma’am.” As Robert turned back to the console he heard Sullivan order the rest of the core team "Team, go down to one per entrance, those on guard use your tricorders to boost perception range. The other half, clear the remaining spaces, storage and the weapons lockers. Keep a look out for strange devices and scan anything unfamiliar with tricorders." ~Okay lets get down to business~ Robert accessed the main computer as soon as the omega directive had been overridden. He first accessed the secondary core and scanned it for life signs. ~Good no one is there yet~ He used his PADD go gain the door lock down codes from the main computer. He then quickly locked down the secondary computer core. Once that was done he began accessing the main computer. He used his PADD to search for the data they most wanted and then he washed it through the PADDs anti-virus software which should catch any nasty surprises in the data. He set up a secure storage core on the Rose which was stand alone and not connected to the main core. As the data was flowing between ships he set up his insurance package incase anything went wrong. He placed his own virus program into the cores of the ISS Rose. This program would work at a command from him would immediately lobotomies all their cores and leave the ship dead in the water. Once that was in place he looked back at the data that was moving to his Rose. A group of files caught his eye he brought it up on the small screen. The image was from a security camera. It took him a few seconds before he understood what he was watching. What he watched sickened him to the pit of his stomach. What some one to could do to another person. ~Ow hell no. That is now right~ He stabbed his figure on the off button. Mercifully the image went bank leaving an image imprinted on Robert’s brain that he would never forget. “Computer who’s files do they belong to.” [Assistant Chief of Operation Ensign Robert Smith] Robert froze as he heard what the computer had told him. ~ME, but that is not me I could never do something like that~ His fingers moved over to the delete button. ~I can’t let the others see this. They may think that I could do this~ His fingers hovered over the delete button there was a long pause as he fought with him self about what to do. ~If I do this he’s won and that pore person will not be avenged~ He’s fingers moved across the as he found all the files belonged to the other Robert. He put them in on big storage file and sent it to the storage file in the Rose with an attention tag to the security chief. With that done he turned his mind back to the task at hand. (Reply Sullivan, Computer Core Team) (Posted by Robbie) ------------------------- (USS Furious (Vigilant) Aux Bridge CTSO Ensign Andrus Williams Day 11 1414.5) Andrus Williams once again felt what this instructors at the Academy called "the burden of command". His vessel, the Vigilant, had been charged with engaging the projectile and destroying it if possible. "well, my friends, keep pounding the weapon - maybe the Furious staff can get the shields dropped" he paused. (reply: any on the Vigilant) "Let's make sure are shields are at the maximum - divert power from all non-essential systems" he ordered. An Engineering Petty Officer, named Buddy Holly replied "All non-essential systems have had their power diverted to Shields". Andrus nodded at the be-speckled young man. Holly was one of the very, very few people in SF that wore glasses. He had a condition similar to that of the famous Admiral named Kirk. Andrus looked around 'his' bridge - ~We are so very, very young~ he thought to himself and sighed. "Are the weapon;s shields down or weakened?" Williams asked. The small bridge was eerily quiet as they all waited for K'tar to reply. Slowly, ever slowly K'tar's usually grim visage brightened into what might be called a smile. "Andrus, today won't be a good day to die - the Shields are down on the weapon"e down" the Klingon shouted happily. Andrus smiled and said simply "Destroy that monstrosity NOW". K'tar's agile fingers danced with delight. The phaser beams leapt from the Vigilant segment. The weapon was struck. For a brief,a agonizing moment nothing happened. Then the view before them erupted in blinding shower of light and debris. The little vessel was bi=buffeted by the strongest shock waves any of the crew had ever felt. "Route power to the Inertial dampeners and watch the shield's" Andrus yelled over the roar of shorting circuits and violent shake of his ship. His motion restraints saved him from being tossed like the others. ""All stop" Andrus ordered when the last of the shock waves had passed. "Damage Control Report - all sections NOW" Williams added. Slowly, the vessel took stock of its self and its injuries. Several systems were running on the backup systems. Injuries were all noon-lethal. Mostly some a=cuts, a few broken bones. K'tar began first aid to the bridge staff who were injured. "Ensign Jones, open a channel to the Furious and pipe it to the USS Roseneate as well" he ordered. Jones was quick and soon they had voice comms with the two vessel's. Andrus paused before speaking rubbing a sore forearm. Sirs, Ensign Williams here - we've managed to destroy the weapon as ordered. My crew and I thank whoever got the shield's down" he added. 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