Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10702.25
 
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::waiting for the briefing to begin::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
We rejoin our heroes and heroines at the secret intelligence base in Miami
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Sees everyone gathered to a briefing room::
 
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Moves to take a seat, turning to look at the captain.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Checking to see when the computer is finished scanning sensor logs::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::checking the look on everyone face::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Our mission has taken a new turn.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Curious::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: We have been transferred to work under SFI.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::listens intently::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::blacks out the windows in the conference room::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Starfleet Intelligence officers are walking around the secret base in civilian clothes, all are armed
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Lifts a brow, a look of extreme displeasure crosses her face.::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::wonders what blacking out the windows will accomplish::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: The reason for this rather drastic turn is the Omega molecule.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::turns her head to the left eyeing on of the strangers::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Most of you probably haven't heard about it.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::doesn't know::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::doesn't sound good though::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: All equipment in the base is being upgraded to state of the art
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: To make this up, I'm presenting you with a two-minute introductory film.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::sitting on a piece of equipment listin' to the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Puts the film rolling::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::turns her attention to the film::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The film begins
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Admiral Law begins the briefing
 
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: This briefing is classified under the Secret Starfleet General Order which is known as the Omega Directive
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: No one under the rank of Captain without prior authorization may view this
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: Begin executive summary
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::thinks this must be important to get its own directive::
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: Starfleet astrophysicists believe that the Omega Molecule existed at the Big Bang
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: It is believed that three or so molecules could power the needs of an entire planet
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: They are highly unstable ::shows picture of molecule:: but exponentially energetic
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: The Borg refer to the particle with total reverence and call it particle 010
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
:;watches with increasing interest::
Host Admiral_Law says:
All:  There was an accident regarding the Omega Molecule in a secret SF research facility
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: The base was destroyed in attempting to contain one and subspace for lightyears was distorted to the point that no warp travel around the base was possible
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: The omega particle explosion distorted subspace so that no warp field could be generated
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: This effect does not repair itself the area is a dead zone
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: The Omega Directive was created because we immediately realized the threat to InterGalactic travel and civilization
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Stills her fingers as she finds herself tapping one in annoyance.  She had no idea how this meshed with being assigned under Harlan.  She knew it was Harlan's dislike that colored her judgement, but that did not change her current feelings.::
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: This could end all intergalactic travel and of course end the Federation and all such civilization
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: In an Omega situation you are authorized to override General Order Number One, the Prime Directive and destroy the Omega Molecule
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::frowns at the thought of overriding something so important::
Host Admiral_Law says:
All:  Every Starship Captain is aware of this Order
Host Admiral_Law says:
All
Host Admiral_Law says:
All: This concludes the briefing
Host Admiral_Law says:
Action: Fade to Black with the Starfleet Symbol
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::watches as the screen fades, thinking for a moment::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Shuts down the projector::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: So, this was an introduction to the Omega particle issue we're now facing.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: How does one destroy the molecule?
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: How is this tied to the current case?  Or is it?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: When we were at the death scene, I detected traces of Omega particle there. That's when I contacted Starfleet leadership and informed them of the situation.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: We have reached a point where it became unfeasible for you to work without knowing about this critical issue.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: It is an unstable particle and will decay by itself if it's not kept in containment.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: that's the ticket them, to make sure no one else contains it.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: Indeed.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: then that will mean we have to destroy those that wish to contain it.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Anyway, right now we are no longer investigating only the death of the Federation councilman. We are also investigating the issue with the Omega particle.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
OPS: We would need to know who all knows this.  While it seems it is limited, there are probably quite a few that do know.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: The death of the Councilman and the Omega particle issue are probably very much related to each other.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: That is one option but not necessarily the only one.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::nods to the Doc and turns towards the CO as he answers her question.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
OPS: What’s different about the Omega particle is that when its kept in a magnetic containment bottle it leaves a distinctive magnetic field and subspace strain which makes it detectable
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: Indeed, but I believe is someone possesses this item, then I feel they will not give it up freely without a fight.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: Yes, it is possible.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: How do you wish us to proceed with this now?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Basically we will have to continue our investigation and find more clues.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::nods and looks at the floor in thought::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: At the moment we have interviewed some people and gathered some technical evidence. So far we have found very little evidence about the Omega particle case.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: This is natural because no one except myself was looking for it.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::thinks.....find more clues.......where?::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: One, still rather underutilized resource we have, are the Starfleet archives.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: We need to continue with our 'interview' with the council mans assistant.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Our CEO already opened one interesting document which raised Starfleet's attention because no one under the rank of Captain was supposed to read it.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: That is fine.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: However, now that we are working under the SFI, we can freely research all the documents related to him and Omega particle so we have to start looking for more documents.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Lifts a brow at the CEO as something is made clearer::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: Sir, now that we are working for SFI, our security clearance has been upgraded?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: Yes. We are able to access documents that deal with the Omega particle and I believe we can read more classified documents in general.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: Will this not place is permanently under SFI if we have so much classified information roaming around in our heads?
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
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OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: Aye.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::in thought again at the CO's statement.....classified documents...."in general". wonders if this means we can not investigate other things.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Begins looking at plans for sensor pods to deploy around the city::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: We will not be permanently placed under the SFI. It is true that we will now receive confidential information that we must keep in secret even after we leave the SFI.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Nods.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: If you have any ideas, feel free to voice them now.
Host Admiral_Law says:
Scene: New cars are provided for the team, state of the art
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: We still don't know much about this case so we must continue investigation.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: I'd like to deploy sensor pods all over the general area to see if we can track the particle in real time if its still nearby
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: We can choose whatever methods we like, but good ideas are the preference.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: Good idea. I assume that the particle has left Earth but we should also try to track any remaining signs of its location.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: Nothing wrong with good old fashioned research on the computer and compile a list of shady characters that might need to be interviewed.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: Does this particle affect Organic things?  Meaning, would there be an affect or a 'print' on someone who has had anything to do with it?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: Yes. We also need to examine lots of documents.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: I am not an expert in this issue so I can't tell. I assume that Starfleet has documented the properties of this particle so a bit of research in Starfleet databases might give answers.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
All: I think we should look at the nanite beings as well. The transmitter I found in the cell phone was based on nanite technology
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::jumps off of the piece of equipment she was sitting on and takes a look at what type of new improved computer components they have now at their disposal::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: I agree.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: Then that is one area for me to begin my research.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CEO: Nanites are programmable, but I believe there is also at least a signature of their manufature.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CIV: Ah, trace the manufacturer........nice one.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: Alright, begin to prepare the sensors.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Work with that idea.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CIV: I still have the technology in the lab
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
OPS: Begin composing a list of people we might want to interview.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
OPS: I know there are certain companies that we use for biotech, and others we do not due to their quality.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CO: Aye, sir
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: I will go through the documents that deal with the Councilman and the Omega particle.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Aye sir
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CIV: Understood, Doc.
Host Admiral_Law says:
Action: Fifty minutes of real time has elapsed
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::selects a console that seems to have just what she needs and she logs onto it with her ID::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
<place before ACTION>
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Still reading documents::
Host Admiral_Law says:
Acton The computer obediently allows OPS access to SFI database
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::rubs her fingers at the bridge of her nose::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::requesting additional documents from the computer::
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
OPS: I think I have the information I need to begin... a fingerprint so to speak of.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
CIV: Excellant Doctor, give me what you have and I'll see what I can find in the computer.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: Captain, with this new development, I need to re-exam the councilmans body.  There was radiation damage.  The Omega particle may have been what caused it.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Searching the database for more documents with the Councilman and the Omega particle::
Host Admiral_Law says:
Action: At the police station, Linda Lock;s lawyer has arrived and since the Marshalls are gone, she has been released
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Agreed. Good idea.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Brings up a list of safe houses to deploy sensor pods at::
Host Admiral_Law says:
Action: The Mission to the Councilman's Starship visit to the Nexus system has been deleted
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: When commander Z'heta returns, I can continue with him the questioning of Lock... if we can still get our hands on her.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Nods at the CIV::
Host Admiral_Law says:
Action: On the holovideo Linda Lock is giving a press interview, saying she demands an investigation into why she was arrested and while she is still grieving for her former CO and she plans to run for the Federation Council to fill his vacant seat
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
:: Turns to look at the holovideo whos background nose finally caught her attention.  She moves closer to listen.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: I'm going to deploy these sensor pods around the florida area
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: Ok.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: I do not like this Linda Lock.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Heads down to garage and loads up the new shiny hovercar with sensor pods::
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
:continues to read documents::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Not paying much attention the media::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Sets the coordinates into the hovercars computer and set off at high speed::
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: It does add another motive for murder.  What are the laws pertaining to this?  She obviously got out as we were removed rather suddenly.  Can we take her back into custody for questioning?  We definitely have a possible motive now.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: I don't think we can arrest anyone without reasonable public cause.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Parking outside a safe house, jumps out and places a sensor pod on the roof out of sight::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: If you wish to try, you can try to make arrangements with the local judges.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: Then how do we go about questioning her when she refuses to answer questions and has basically lied so far?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: We probably can't question her then.
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: I will try your judge idea... to not be able to question a potential witness does not seem right.
OPS_Cmdr_Darvo says:
::feels as if her eyeballs will fall out from all the reading::
CIV_Doctor_Storm says:
CO: I will stop at our... ::pauses::  Do we still work out of the other headquarters, if nothing more as a blind?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: I am not happy with the limitations but we have to work with them. If you get approval from a local court, we can proceed.
Host Admiral_Law says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10702.25