Host Nick says:
Medical has given Commander Ran a full medical workup, and don't show any evidence that he is a romulan in disguise or a clone or any other such duplication, and Doctor Maui is doing some additional tests now.  He seems to genuinely not know anything about the tricorder or what he was doing in the computer core
Host Nick says:
The FCO has taken the Cygnus out in an attempt to track down the source of the dissipating warp trail that was detected.
Host Nick says:
<<<<<<<<<<<< RESUME "Talks" >>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::monitors the tap on the device attached to comm::
CMO_LtJg_Maui says:
::in the sickbay running tests on Commander Ran::
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Is in ops::*CMO*: Anything on those brain scans Doc?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
::Walks into OPS with a fresh cup of raktachino and heads to the Tactical station::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
::ops at a tactical station:: CTO: Anything new show up yet?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
TO: Nothing useful, unfortunately. Waiting on the medical workup.
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CTO: I was thinking could the romulans have brainwashed the commander?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
TO: I'm having the medics check his last brain scan against one taken today to find out.
CMO_LtJg_Maui says:
*CO*: his brain waves are the same as they always have been in other past scans but there is a strange anomaly i'm not sure what it is exactly yet i'll let you know when i find anything else out.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Nothing has come up on the device trace yet, but specialists are working hard to secure the primary computer core.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: An anomaly, all we have is an anomaly...::explains to CTO about the brain scan..::
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
OPS: Well done keep at it, I at least want to make it harder for them..
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: Well, it's a start Boss. Nothing in the Romulan tricorder but the operating system. Whatever he was up too we stopped him before he got to it.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: Thats something I expect, anything more on Ran's movements?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: Just his mission with us on the Cygnus and his shore leave. Other than that he hasn't left the station. Curious tho, Ran didn't remember where he got that tricorder or what he was doing with it.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::attempts to pull up Ran's systems access and activity reports ion the last few weeks::
Host Nick says:
INFO: The activity reports come up, but there are 4 gaps in the last 3 days

Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: Well if he were...tampered with, I'd say it's a safe bet he'd not know. See if Starfleet near his shore leave location can fill in his time there, where he went, who he talked to. For our part I'd love to find out how to get my hands on his handler...
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: I've still got my folks at condition yellow, and double guards and restricted access to all critical areas and systems.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: He went to Risa.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: good, send a request to starfleet near risa but keep it quiet eh?
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: We could also check with local law enforcement?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: I'll contact the local security on Risa for a routine infor request and background check.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CTO: There are gaps in the computer access records for Commander Ran.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at CTO:CTO: Your call, I've never worked with the lot in risa, good crew?
Host Nick says:
INFO: Records were deleted by Commander Ran himself
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
OPS: Can you restore the records?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::searches for any backups of commander Ran's records::
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: They are independents, they like to keep things quiet for the tourists, so they keep an eye on everything and try to interrupt things before they happen.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: Well see what you can find out. Any clues on how he communicated with his handler?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO:I'll check his COMM logs, but if he erased his computer access, likely he covered that too.
Host Nick says:
IINFO: CMO Reports that there are gaps in Ran's memories where his memory has been erased, most recent erase point was within the last few hours, but there are no chemical or technological agents in his brain that could have done it
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at CTO::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CTO: Telepathic?
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CTO: Romulan with vulcan ancestry perhaps?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: I wonder if hypno-regression therapy would work? Sounds like he might be getting triggered with post-hypnotic suggestions.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO:Just what I was thinking. Lets find out. ::Sends request to medical about the hpypno idea...
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
::Pulls up COMM logs and sends a data request to the Security on Risa and the Starfleet ships patrolling the area during that time::
Host Nick says:
<MO_Pras> *CO*: I would advise against hypnosis, it may be likely, but without knowing the trigger, we might trigger a failsafe
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: We could put him in a restraining field in medical.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
*MO*: Well do what you can for him, we need more information.
Host Nick says:
<MO_Pras> *CO*: Telepathy would be more effective then hypnosis I would think.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: We don't know what the failsafe is, it could kill him...
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
*MO*: Really? We're on our way down. Harker out.:: she says looking at the TO...::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: Maybe a  mind meld?
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
TO: Might be dangerous for you.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO/TO: I could recall the FCO if you need an anchor...
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: I am half betazoid also that might help too.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: You want me to hold the fort?
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Not being telepathic herself, only knows somewhat about it.::TO: Do you think you can do it safely?
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: Yes.
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: If i take time.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Your point man on this then.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: There should be at least one Vulcan doctor on staff, either as a medical doc or counselor...
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
CTO: Yes please this I need to hear for myself, and excellent suggestion, there should be someone else to pull in for backup.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Lets go.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
CO: I'll keep mining for data and keep you in the loop Boss.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Heads for TL, informing medical on the way their needs, to see if there is a full vulcan or other telepath available.::
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
OPS: Any luck restoring that lost data?
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Waves to the CTO acknowlding her parting statement.::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
::follows the captain::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: So how long have you been in starfleet, captain?
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: feels like too long sometimes. ::She says with a smile.::
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: If we can find a medical professional to do some poking we'll go with that but I'd like to have you there just in case..
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::They head for sickbay.::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
::continues walking:: CO: I've done this before during summer trainnig cruise as a cadet.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: Done what poking about in someones head?
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: Mindmelds yes
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods::CO: well lets see what they have for us. ::Steps into sickbay looking for the doctor.::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
::walks into sickbay::
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
::Continues to look through the data records and COMM logs::
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Walks up to MO Pras::MO: Do you have any telepaths on staff?
Host Nick says:
<MO_Paras> CO: Just Ensign Orson, but he's just an empath.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
MO: Well have him on stand by and of course we'll need full monitoring for the TO and Ran, are you ready?
Host Nick says:
<MO_Paras> TO: You are of course aware of the dangers, even though you should be more apt to not trigger failsafes implanted into him, there may still be failsafes that could have any number of effects if you hit something the original brainwashing tried to protect
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CTO: Okay I was able to recover some of the information. It would appear to confirm that Ran did gain access to the panels and that it would suggest he did plant the explosive device. As well as the Romulan COMM device. However the evidence seems to clear him of any involvement in planting the tricorder in engineering. 
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CTO: Or at least if he did, he covered his tracks better.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CTO: So it might suggest another party involved.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
OPS: Makes sense, since there was Romulan DNA on that. Probably his handler who got away on the ship the Cygnus is chasing. Good work.
Host Nick says:
<MO_Paras> TO: There could be some trigger in there that would stop his heart, and it may even stop yours if you are not careful
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
MO: I understand the risk.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: No one will fault you for not wanting to take the risk. ::She says kindly.::
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: Willing to do this, Captain.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
*CO*: Boss, OPS dug up data connecting Ran to everything but that control console in Engineering. We got our man.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::A respectful nod.::TO: just be careful ensign, good tactical officers are hard to replace.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
::Steps out of the way so the TO and MO can get things worked out.,::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::nods:: CTO: Perhaps we should now unplug the device in engineering, I just don't know if it's gonna do us any good anymore and it's still a major security risk.
Host Nick says:
<EO_Gonnabiteit> *CTO*: Lieutenant Murphy sir, I've discovered something odd about that tricorder in engineering, I've been going over the scans of it, and there's something strange about the DNA found on it
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
*CTO*: We're working on the why now and hopefully net some information on that device in engineering. Nicely done for yourself and the Ops department.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
*CO*: I'll pass it on. I've got the deck until you get back.
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
*CTO*: I don't doubt it. Just keep an eye on that device in engineering. Harker out.
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
*EO*: Go ahead Engineering, what have you got?
TO_Ens_Lenara1 says:
CO: I was wondering if that device was controlling commander ran?
Host CO_Capt_Harker says:
TO: We don't have anymore information on it now then we did before. If it is I am sure the others will find it.
Host Nick says:
<EO_Gonnabiteit> *CTO*: Sir the DNA didn't come from hands, blood, or hair, which are the common dna traces found on devices, if my scans are correct, these organic samples came from someone's stomach 
CTO_Lt_Murphy says:
*EO*: So someone swallowed it at some point? Perhaps as a way to smuggle it in. eh?
Host Nick says:
<EO_Gonnabiteit> *CTO*: I don't think so sir, I think it was taken from some genetic samples someone had.  Bottom line, I think this DNA was planted
Host Nick says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE >>>>>>>>>>