Posted by Commander D’Vash Odinson (First Officer) in Gully’s quarter’s

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Collin Harding (Chief Medical Officer) in Gully’s quarter’s

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Pretha Oberon (Chief Security Officer) in Gully’s quarter’s
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D’vash arrived at Gully’s quarters just as the security detail arrived from the opposite direction.

“Do we have 100% confirmation that Gully was the victim. He could have been the assailant and was injured, leaving his blood at the scene.”

Odinson (XO)

At this time a young man exited the quarters. His eyes widened in surprise seeing the XO standing outside. “Sorry sir, did not know you were waiting to come in. I’m actually late for my shift. Is there something I can help you with?” His gaze was a little nervous, but then whose wouldn’t be at this hour with the XO just loitering outside.

-GM

D’vash was well versed in hand to hand combat, so he remained within striking distance of Gully, if need be. Better to be close, than let the botanist get a phaser shot off..

“You’re shift can wait, ensign. I’d like to ask you some questions about your recent whereabouts.”

Odinson (XO)

Just then Sural’s next report came in. =^= Commander, we have a puzzle. Both the suspect and the victim are recorded in the system as crewman James Gilly =^=

Sural

As Sural replied, one of D’vash’s eyebrows rose in a very Vulcan-like manner. The security responded by drawing their phasers and taking aim at Gully.

“I think it would be a good idea if we step back into your quarters, ensign.”

Odinson (XO)

Ensign Gully stepped backwards a few steps. “Why is someone saying that I am a victim AND a suspect?” His nervous gaze seeming to shift into a clear state of fear.

-GM

=^= Sural to the XO and Mr Hillchurch. Further investigation shows that the suspect did a poor attempt at covering up his work in Transporter Room 3. Moreover, cross comparisons show that Ensign Gilly was in his quarters at the time of transport. =^=
- Sural

As soon as the channel closed with Sural, the Captain’s voice broadcast over every com badge on the ship. =/\=All hands, this is the Captain speaking. Report to your assigned areas for Red Alert and stay there until told otherwise. We have at least one intruder on board, maybe more. No officer should is to be alone during this situation. Keep yourselves in groups of two or more at all times. That’s an order.=/\=

The multiple channel closed and only the XO’s badge spoke now. =/\=Cmdr D’vash, please meet me in Sickbay as soon as possible. Bring the Ensign with you. Thorne out.=/\=

—Thorne, CO

A short while later the captain received a message from Sural. =^= Sural to the Captain. Engineering staff report at stations. While awaiting examination they are conducting on site analysis for subterfuge at critical systems. =^=
- Sural, CE

Ensign Gully retreated quickly inside his quarters and locked the doors. He quickly got behind his largest piece of furniture and pushed it against the door. It was a pitiful effort considering transporters, but it also afforded him a sense of safety.

-GM

D’vash reacted, unfortunately, a moment too slow as the door closed just as he reached it. =^=Transporter Room, beam Ens. Gully’s signature from his quarters directly to a cell in the Brig. Security, secure the cell as soon as Ens. Gully materializes.=^=

The XO ordered tyhe two security guards to remain on watch at the door. “No one enters or leaves that room with Capt Thorne’s or my sayso.”

“Aye, sir,” came the sharp reply.

As he turned to leave, the XO tapped his badge again. “Captain, there may be a delay in getting Ens. Gully to Sickbay. In a very guilty-like fashion, he just locked himself in his cabin. I’m having him beamed to the Brig. It might be more convenient for you and Dr. Harding to meet us there? Lt. Oberon, your presence would also be welcome.=^=

Odinson (XO)

((Cross posted from SOMETHING WICKED thread))

Pretha swiftly patted her chest badge, =^= Sir, I think that’s a bad idea. The bridge is too high risk and we have no idea if the one you have is the true Gully or not. If you aren’t wanting him in the brig, I recommend that the adjacent conference room might be a more secure place. And we can command lock the consoles in there as well.=^= The fact the man had locked himself in his room made her wonder if he might have done it on purpose. It didn’t sit well that Gully, who should be professing his innocence, was locking himself in his quarters and forcing a beam out.

Everything in his being was alerting the XO that Gully was now some sort of doppelganger capable of altering his/her/its’ appearance. He stopped and turned back toward the man’s cabin as Pretha continued her message.

=^= WAIT!=^= She almost yelled into her badge. =^=Don’t use the transporter on him, Sir. If the transporter is rearranging molecules, it may be how the id is being maintained.=^= She took off at a run towards the quarters. =^= We need to override the door and take him physically. Don’t use the transporters!=^= She wasn’t sure why the panic was rising in her voice. Only that something was making her fear the transporters right now. One body had ended up in space. The question was, where would ‘this’ body end up?

Lt JG Pretha Oberon
CoS

Taking her warning to heart, D’vash quickly called the transporter room. =^=Belay that last order, transporter room. I want Gully to stay right where he is. Security, erect a force field around Gully’s quarters. I want that cabin secure until Lt. Oberon gets here.=^=

Odinson (XO)

Inside the quarters, unbeknownst to the outside personnel, Gully was pacing. His mind racing with what to do next. A voice spoke softly, “You were supposed to be subtle. You almost got the device discovered as well as aroused suspicion on this ship.” Gully jumped and ducked behind a piece of furniture as the Feminine voice continued softly, “You know the penalty for the failure here.” A slim hand reached out and offered a device. “Show your loyalty to the Empire, Gully. Prove that you are still one of us.” Gully stood and walked over to the woman and allowed her to place the device on his chest. He tried to hold back the tears as the agony spread through his entire body. His screams loud enough to be heard outside and in neighboring units as his body felt as if it was burning. The pain swelled up within him stark and sharp. His eyes felt like they were about to boil before the pain stopped as instantly as it started.

The feminine voice spoke pleasingly, “Good. Now that the proper punishment has been applied you can be extracted for debrief. Our other agent is already in place to finish your job.” She watched Gully heave with ragged breaths. She backed into the shadows again and disappeared, leaving Gully to lie on the floor broken and crying.

-GM

Pretha came around the corner as the screaming died down. It was evident from those nearby that it had been more than a simple scream. “D’Vash…” she said as she pulled her phaser and moved up on the door. “You ready?” She glanced at him wishing she could push him aside and do this on her own. But he was XO first, and her companion second. And were roles reversed, she wouldn’t want him putting them above their jobs.

D’vash was punching in hiss override code as Pretha entered the area, keeping his fingered poised above the last digit. He nodded that he was ready. He wanted to be first through the door, but at this time was unarmed. Besides, this is what security was trained for. Still, he wished Pretha wasn’t going through first, BUT, she was the security chief and it was her job.

She glanced at the others security NE that came around the corner at the same time she did. “You, cover the XO.” She glanced at D’Vash and hoped he understood. “When we open the door, I’m going to talk to him.” She glanced at the XO once more, “Where do you want us to take him, Sir? My suggestion is either the holding cell in the brig or medical behind a shield.” She didn’t like the idea of him ending up anyplace vital. Both of her suggestions left him only a single console panel access and that was easily locked so he had no access.

Pretha
CoS

“Take him to the brig.”

=/\=Harding to XO. The blood in the turbolift was Gully’s. It’s confirmed the person in his quarters isn’t him.=/\=

A few minutes later the computer’s voice spoke throughout the corridors. However, instead of the normal voice that everyone had become accustomed to, a deep booming male baritone resonated throughout, “USS Olympic Command Codes transferred. Computer systems locked to command staff only. All personnel report to duty stations for assignment.”

-GM

Pretha frowned and looked at D’Vash, “Did that message get set on repeat? I thought we already moved everyone to duty stations?” The Command Code transfer announcement nigged the back of her mind as well. Why would that be announced?

Pretha
CoS

Harding, CMO

The XO was surprised but didn’t let it show. “Let’s worry about that after we get ‘Gully’.

“Go,” he said to the security team as he hit the last digit on the override code.

Odinson (XO)

They would find the door opening to a bunch of stacked furniture and see beyond it Gully lying motionless on the floor. No signs of struggle present, but clear signs of trauma to the man due to the slight bluish tint of his face.

-GM