Maturation-chambers

USS Odyssey

Borg Cube / maturation-chambers

Narrator BOT 29-Sep-21 10:33 PM

*This room is filled with Maturation Chambers. Inside each one, members of the away team can discern partially assimilation youths from many different species, in the process of becoming full grown Borg Drones. But they are not all alive. This Cube hasn't assimilated anyone in a long time. Not all species are compatible with assimilation, and their bodies remain in the chambers.*

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 10:16 PM

*Maxwell, over his shoulder, peeks into the room, from side of the door frame.*

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 10:23 PM

*The room is remarkably creepy, but no living Borg seem to be present.*

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Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 10:27 PM

*Maxwell moves in scanning the area.* “Room. Clear.” *He looks up to the “bacta tanks” and his breathing stops for a moment as he looks at several life forms motionless, floating within.*

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 10:34 PM

*Joshua would follow, gun at the ready. He whispers* "What the hell is this?"

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 10:37 PM

*Maxwell glances closer. His heart racing.* “I have no idea.” *He pulls back and glances at every tank.* “It looks like species that have been partly borgged…. Or died in the process, but why would they keep the dead ones?” (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 10:44 PM

*Sa'val had been right behind them. Once the room had been cleared, he lowered his rifle and moved around, passing curious glances as he did.* "It would seem these were...failed attempts. Either at experimentation or...formulating new Drones from the young...whatever the case, there is nothing that can be done..."

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 10:48 PM

*As Sa'val was talking, movement flashed in one of the fluid-filled Maturation Chambers. A Borg Drone reached out between the two tanks and grabbed Joshua by the wrist, slamming him into the tank he was closest to. Joshua could see a distorted vision of a Borg Drone, trying to reach an assimilation tubule around towards him. Chambers' right wrist is ensnared and his body is pressing his TR-116 against the glass, unable to turn it on his attacker.* (edited)

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Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 10:59 PM

“Chambers!” *Maxwel reacts quickly, unsheathing his knife, and slices through the assimilation tubing, keeping his comrad from being assimilated.*

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 10:59 PM

*The knife is able to easily slice through the Tubules, saving anyone from an immediate assimilation. The hand retracted defensively. Unfortunately there is no better shot from his position.*

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:03 PM

*Joshua would drop and roll backwards, trying to gain some sort of position on the Borg. Once back up to one knee, he would pull out his phaser pistol and unload in the direction of the Borg*

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 11:07 PM

*Joshua dropped his rifle, but his right wrist is still on the clutches of the Borg's hand. He drop and roll to the floor pulled the Borg off balance enough to expose a target, but Chambers is not able to get enough momentum to go far as the Borg are known for their grip. With his off hand, Chambers' pistol shots struck the Borg. The personal shield dropped but the Borg was able to adapt before the rest of the shots are able to eliminate him as a threat.*

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 11:08 PM

*Sa'val is quick to respond next. He had swing his rifle around and sidestepped to keep Maxwell and Joshua out of his line of fire. As soon as Joshua unloaded his pistol into the Borg, Sa'val fired a round into the Borg's chest.*

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 11:09 PM

*The Borg dropped, gripping Joshua's wrist in a grip of death. This time, however, Joshua can easily extricate himself from it.*

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:17 PM

*Joshua pulls his hand out of the Borgs grip and clutches it, grimacing in pain* "Shit... I need a medic"

Dr. Amatea Janaii 04-Oct-21 11:19 PM

*Mattie rushed Chambers, dropping to her knees beside him and began looking the younger man over for wounds as she detached her scanner.* "You're alright love, you're alright." *She cooed as she palmed the tricorder and waved it across Chambers' hand, wrist and arm. Unbuttoning a side flap against her tactical belt, she pulled out a hypospray, already pre-dosed and ready.* "How bads'it hurtin', baby?" (edited)

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 11:22 PM

*Maxwell sheaths his knife. And starts looking down the different isles, rifle up, checking for any more surprise Borg.*

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:23 PM

"On a scale of 1-10? About a 7."

Narrator឵ BOT 04-Oct-21 11:23 PM

*The pistol fire has exploded the Maturation Chamber and an eerie fluorescent goo covers the floor in one aisle, but the rest of the room is clear of Borg.*

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 11:25 PM

"Perhaps your marital arts move would have paid off had that been an opponent of average strength. Adequate attempt, Mister Chambers. You live to fight another day. That is what matters. Do you require relief? I can take your position if you need to fall back."

Dr. Amatea Janaii 04-Oct-21 11:28 PM

*She nodded in affirmation of Chambers' response and re-dosed the hypospray for a slightly stronger dosage with a few soft clicks. Holding out her hand to cup his cheek, she turned him to expose his carotid artery- promptly giving him the the injection of pain meds, antibiotics, and a numbing agent to soothe all in one hissing shot. She was more concerned with the area of where the Borg had grasped him, worried that it may have broken bone. She ran her scanner over it a bit more carefully.* "You were lucky it wasn't your throat it grabbed you by." (edited)

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:32 PM

*Joshua winced at the injection* "I should be fine, sir. Am I bleeding at all? He yanked me into the... chamber? No pun intended"

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 11:32 PM

*Maxwell walked back over toward Chambers. He looked to Sa'val.* "Sir, the rest of the room is clear of any more 'surprises.'"

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 11:33 PM

"Very well. Prepare to move us out, but do not go off too far. We are quickly running out of chances."

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:36 PM

"Thank you, ma'am. I will check in with medical once we are clear of the infestation. If its all the same to everyone else, I would like to get out of this room as soon as we are sure there is nothing of use."

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 11:41 PM

*Maxwell nodded. He moved to Chambers.* "Glad you're still with us, bud." *He reached out a hand to help Chambers to his feet.*

Ensign Kano Extretus 04-Oct-21 11:43 PM

*Kano affixes another explosive against one of the chambers after the enticement dies down. ::It’s a wonder this place is so… sparse, right?:: he said, looking up to the rest of the team.* (edited)

Dr. Amatea Janaii 04-Oct-21 11:47 PM

*Mattie nodded, putting away the hypospray and re-clicking her scanner back into it's holster. Chambers had been incredibly lucky to get away from a Borg Drone with a nothing more than a bruised wrist and ego. She would definitely be keeping an eye on the younger officer to ensure that he was not falling behind or performing worse just in case those tubulars got him where they possibly couldn't see. She huffed and got back onto her feet, rounding back into the stagger order.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 11:51 PM

"Chambers?" *Sa'val looked to Mattie.* "Any lasting effects, Doc? Does he need to fall back?"

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:52 PM

*Joshua takes Maxwells hand and stands, albeit a bit wobbly at first before he regained his footing. He looks to the doc for an answer*

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 11:52 PM

*Maxwell helps stabilize him as he wobbles.* (edited)

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:56 PM

"Thanks, sir. I feel fine. But I will obey any instructions the Doctor or Commander gives"

Dr. Amatea Janaii 04-Oct-21 11:57 PM

"A bit of bruising, no broken bones. A quick pass over of the dermal regenerator and he'll be brand new. He's lucky that was his wrist though, anywhere else and it might've been an issue with those iron grips. I already gave a bit of pain relief, he shouldn't have any lasting effect." *She chimed off, looking to Chambers, Maxwell, and then finally to Commander Stryker.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 04-Oct-21 11:58 PM

"Can you still fight, Chambers?"

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 04-Oct-21 11:58 PM

*Maxwell nods. He looks to Chambers, give him a pat on the shoulder. And begins to look for an exit*

Ensign Joshua Chambers 04-Oct-21 11:59 PM

*Joshua moves his wrist, feeling a small amount of pain* "I should be fine, sir. I still have mobility and the pain is negligible at best."

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 05-Oct-21 12:03 AM

"Commander, I found the next exit." *Maxwell says, jogging back up to the group.*

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Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 05-Oct-21 12:06 AM

"Outstanding. Lead the way. I will switch places with Chambers and he will cover my back." *Sa'val gestured to the direction Hunter had come from, as he had found the door to the #communications-array.*

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 05-Oct-21 12:07 AM

*Maxwell heads back toward the door, and lines up again at the front. It was becoming routine. He waited for the group to line up.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 05-Oct-21 12:10 AM

*The back crew has now caught up and everyone is together again.*

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 05-Oct-21 12:11 AM

*Maxwell opens the door, he peeks again over his shoulder into the room, much more stealthy than a full rifle swing to begin with.*

Ensign Hunter Maxwell 05-Oct-21 12:20 AM

*Maxwell moves his head in the "follow me" motions, swings the rifle, and moves into the next room* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 05-Oct-21 12:22 AM

*Sa'val is right behind, rifle up and into the next room on Maxwell's tail.*

Narrator឵ BOT 05-Oct-21 12:22 AM

*The whole Team follows.*

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