Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11302.04

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Ensign Fraci
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Loran
Christina Doane as Flight Officer Landon
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Ensign Tracy Lorin
Nicholas Moline as Ambassador Peter Ingleson
Mitch Travis as Science Officer Landers
Mitch Travis as Science Officer Lowenthall

Absent:
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Twenty Minutes

"The Ambassador, Part II": Ambassador Peter Ingleson, Federation Ambassador to the Tea'pek people was scheduled to visit the station on his way back to his post from a conference on Earth.  On the way his runabout was attacked by the same type of ship that was used by the pirates who stole the Quirinus a few months ago.  The Ambassador and his runabout were saved, but the crew has not discovered the cause of the attack.

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XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On his way to the docking port the Quirinus inhabits, but takes a very circuitous route, sort of giving the station a once over on his way::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::in his office he sits down at the desk and activates his monitor::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::working in the docking bay to complete the repairs on the Ambassadors shuttle as others swarm it for repair as resupply as well::

INFO: Sensor sweeps can find no trace of the attacking ship

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::As others finish routine repairs she deals with securing a more efficient transponder.::
TAC_Ens_Fraci says:
:: Working at the computer terminal of the shuttlecraft, downloading the last of the tactical data from the attack ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::opening a channel to Starfleet Command he sends the following message:: COM: Starfleet Command: As per Captain Sulek's orders, I must regretfully report that Ambassador Ingleson's shuttle was Attacked just within the Arcadia system by Pirates... ::he pauses the message::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::see's some seedy looking characters on as he walks. Thinks he may have slept with one of the women he sees. Avoids her and moves on::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Orders a complete overhaul making sure there's no tech that shouldn't be there, a few more engineers peel off and begin that as she finishes working with the transponder.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Having spent time interviewing the ambassador :: Amb: Is there anything beyond those facts you can tell us?
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@:: Realigning the Quirinus's sensor array ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances sideways to his wife, who has been assisting ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Ops:: Chambers: Let me know when you get a response from Starfleet. I will be in the conference room.
Amb_Ingleson says:
CSec: I really wish I could Commander, I don't know why anyone would care to attack me, the planet I serve is barely warp capable and not very rich in resources. And they have no sworn enemies that I'm aware of in the 6 years I've served there.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::attaching initial reports he resumes his message:: COM: ... The Shuttle was seriously damaged and the attackers have fled the system. The Ambassador is safely aboard the Station and for the most part unharmed. I have attached details that departments have gathered so far. I was also ordered to contact the Ambassador's homeworld and advise them of the situation. Before I do however I would like to know - are there any considerations I should be aware of before I contact them? Thank you. ::he attaches his Authorization codes and the appropriate signature to the message and hit send awaiting a reply::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Amb: Have you worked with that race your entire career?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::tap his combadge:: *CO*: Aye Captain. I just now sent the message sir.
TAC_Ens_Fraci says:
CEO: Those pirates really did a number to this thing, huh?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::gets up and orders a cup of tea from the replicator::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::finally reaches the docking ring of the Quirinus:: *OPS*: Pangborn here. I'm going to be disengaging the Quirinus from the station and taking her out, please make the needed arrangements.
SO_Landers says:
@::Stands waiting for the XO to arrive::
Amb_Ingleson says:
CSec: They were my first post as a lead ambassador, I've worked as clerks in a dozen embassies throughout my career though
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*XO*: Of course sir, will you be needing additional personnel Commander or supplies?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Continues repairs.::*CSec*: Takor to Chambers, sir nothing unusual about the Ambassadors. No evidence the pirates snuck any tracking software or the like on board.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Thinking :: Amb: Maybe they were looking to kill you to get at someone else? Do you have family working in the service?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the conference room and notices Powers talking to the Ambassador. He waits quietly in the room to one side of the doorway and listens::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*OPS*: Nope. I think we'll be just fine with the crew we have already. We won't be gone long, or going very far.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Ensign. We're not having much luck here either.
Amb_Ingleson says:
CSec: I was an only child, my father died 15 years ago and my mother is long since retired and doesn't have anything of real value.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives on the bridge of the ship:: Landers: Anything of note to report?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::sits back down at his desk and brings up the required protocols for the Quirinus:: *XO*: Well that makes my job easy. I will be sure you get immediate approval to disembark sir.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CSec*: Welcome Sir. We'll keep looking, sending a preliminary report on the damage and what it says about the pirate tech. to your PADD. ::Taps a few keys on her own PADD::
SO_Landers says:
@::drums his fingers on the console and looks as Loran works on the array::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Rubbing the bridge of his nose :: Amb: I'd love to think this was just a random attack, or they're still working in this area. Maybe you are that easy of a target.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::sends various departments word that the Q will be departing with the XO in command and that the ship should be prepared for Immediate departure::
FO_Landon says:
@::At her station on the ship::
Amb_Ingleson says:
CSec: You think they were just looking for a target to attack and I happened to come along?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*Lorin*: Report to the Quirinus on the double and assume the post of operations officer of the Q, Ensign. The XO is taking her out.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Brings a glass of cold water over to Bill along with another cup of hot tea, and takes the seat next to her husband.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ ::checks over the clearance with the ships operations officer:: *OPS*: Ship operations says we're clear for departure, that so?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Amb: We haven't come up with anything else at this point. :: Racking his brain ::
FO_Landon says:
@::receives updates from the station FCO, updating navigational information as she prepares her station to head out.::
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
*Chambers*: This is Ensign Lorin. Understood be there in 3 minutes.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: Is there anything that your absence from would cause a problem?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*XO*: Commander, I am assigning a new Ensign as duty OPS officer on the Q for you. She says she will be there in just a minute. She has a good Academy record and she was closest to the ship berth. She is green though. Good luck sir.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Under a shuttle console reconnecting secondary systems.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*OPS*: I'll be waiting. Pangborn out
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: Not yet, I am due back at my post at 0900 the day after tomorrow, but I'm sure the Tea'pek people will understand the delay
FO_Landon says:
@XO: Helm standing by Sir.
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@::makes her way aboard the Q and looks around for the nearest lift to the Bridge she gets lost and has to ask LCARS for guidance::

ACTION: A response from Starfleet comes thanking Arcadia for apprising them of the situation and informing them that further instructions will be arriving

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Landon: Beginning pre-flight checks
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Amb: And you still can't think of anyone who might want you dead?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: So, if you went missing, it would affect nothing. And there is no one who would pay a high ransom for your safe return.
FO_Landon says:
@XO: In process Sir. ::completes pre-flight checks::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::his console beeps looking down he sees it is an incoming message::
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@::She finally locates the correct turbolift and quickly orders it to the Bridge::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: Alright. What if this is not about him? What if he just happened to be in the right place for a diversionary tactic?
Amb_Ingleson says:
CSec: Who would want me dead, I'm an ambassador, as a principle I don't make enemies
SO_Landers says:
@XO: Sir, I've been thinking about the cloaking of ships sir.. I was wondering why we don't set up a warning grid. Anything that crosses it would alert the station... cloaked or not. It would take quite a few sensors, but it could be effective down the space lane.
FO_Landon says:
@XO: Pre-flight checks out. Sir.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::reading the message his taps his combadge:: *CO*: Captain, it's Chambers. Receipt from Starfleet. The confirm getting the reports and said they will have updated instructions to follow. There are no instructions as of yet sir.
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: Well star fleet would have to assign a new ambassador to the Tea'pek people
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: That could set back the progress towards eventually getting them to officially join the Federation.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chambers* Understood. Keep me apprised.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Landers: Put together a proposal and send it to me once we're back on the station.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: Ambassador, your role is also one of compromise. People do not always like compromise and will blame all those involved. :: looks at Bill and back:: Is there a good reason for wanting to set this back? An organization that is not for it?
SO_Landers says:
@XO: Aye, sir.
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: The Tea'pek people have been at world peace for a hundred years, and frankly the planet is too uninteresting to warrant anyone attacking it from outside. Frankly the post has been somewhat boring, this is the most excitement I've had since being posted there.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*SO*: Can you pull up a geological report for me?
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@::a slender moderate height blonde human female Ensign enters the bridge and approaches the XO:: XO: Ensign Tracy Lorin. Reporting. I was ordered by Lieutenant Chambers as your relief at Operations sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Lorin: Take your station and prepare for departure. Welcome aboard.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CO*: Of course Captain. Sir, I asked for instruction on protocol before contacting the Ambassador's homeworld but they have not provided any, I am not a diplomat sir. Do you still wish me to contact them Captain?
SO_Landers says:
@XO: We could as we search for the pirates try bouncing old style sonar from the nav dish. Hey it worked to find underwater boats in ancient wars. Maybe they will ping on hidden star ships.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Landers: I assume you're talking about something similar that doesn't use sound waves. In space, there is no sound.
SO_Lowenthall says:
*Azhure* Coming up now.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*Lowenthall*: Thank you...
SO_Landers says:
@XO: Of course. But any wave would spread and refract just as old style sonar. Since cloak operates on primary distortion, we just need to send something that it's not bending.
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@XO: Yes Commander. ::quickly takes her station and checks the Q's systems:: XO: Sir all primary systems are operational we are ready for departure sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Pulls up the geo data as well as a star map of the region.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Landers: It merits looking into. You have the ship at your disposal.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@FCO: Take us out. 1/4 impulse.
FO_Landon says:
@XO: Aye Sir. ::communicates with station FCO as she carefully goes through the leaving dock procedure.::
SO_Landers says:
@XO: Unless, of course the Pirates are using a more advanced phase variant screen, then we have to hope they are leaking something.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Angles the screen so the other two could see::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: No insult intended, but you are correct. It would be hard to make this planet any more mundane.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries not to snort in humor ::
FO_Landon says:
@XO: Sir we are clear of the station and at safe distance, coordinates?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Bill:: CSec: As stupid as this may sound, could it be they want him because there is nothing special or unique? That nothing would be noted or really missed about him and this world?
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: No offense taken. There's a reason it was my first post as a full ambassador
SO_Landers says:
@XO: I have been trying to check scans from our first encounters, but have not found anything that indicates in our scans what might be causing their cloak.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chambers* Not right now.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Target practice?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: Think back to that last attack. Why did they do it?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::sits back:: Landers: Therein lies the nature of the cloak. FCO: Take us out in concentric circles, with the station as the center.
Amb_Ingleson says:
::listens intently::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: leans forward: CSec: Why did they try to take the Q, as stupid as that was.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: The Quirinus was parts, a Starfleet vessel.
FO_Landon says:
@XO: Aye sir, planning route.::Taps on her console working out the pattern then begins the pattern at the standard searching speed.:: XO: Course locked in impulse power, beginning search.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::logs out from his console he takes the last gulp of his tea places the empty cup in the replicator and heads out of his office bound for Operations::
SO_Landers says:
@XO: But how would they get something advanced. From the ship scans, they seem hodge-podge in design at best. Unless someone is supplying them and trying to make them look less advanced than they are...More like Pakleds instead of Romulans, if you get my drift, sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: If you have someone, who is... of little note :: glances apologetically at the ambassador:: And you were not one known for the greatest intelligence, what about taking him and replacing him with someone else?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I'm trying to follow that line of reasoning, but it seems too... complex for these pirates.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Landers: I do. And it's something I've thought about ever since the attack. I believe you are correct in assuming that someone else is behind them.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: That is because you are overly thinking it. Because if that is not a possible reason, I have run dry on ideas.
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@XO: Sir you saying the pirates are following someone's orders? Pardon me sir, but that does not seem very pirate like. Although, if it were true we could assume they are getting instructions from somewhere. Such a transmission might be traceable, even interceptable.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly exits as the interview continues and returns to operations::
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: So your theory is they want me because they think I would be easy to replace because I'm of so little importance that people would not notice I'm not who I appear to be
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: That about sums it up.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Lorin: Run full spectrum communications scans for the area. Let's find out.
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@XO: Yes Commander. ::begins the work lf setting up a comm traffic filter and opens the ships communication receiver to a wide range of bands.::
FO_Landon says:
@::monitors as they follow the search pattern.::
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: I'd like to think I'm harder to replace than that, but I get it, but why attack me so close to Arcadia then
Amb_Ingleson says:
CNS: Had they captured me 4 light years away, nobody would have been the wiser
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Nodding ::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CSec*:Sir Takor reporting the Ambassador's shuttle is cleared for use and has been resupplied. Nothing unusual found.
OPS_Ens_Lorin says:
@XO: Most of the subspace chatter we might get could be junk, but maybe the filter will get lucky. I will run a script to dump garbage files so the core does not fill up.
SO_Landers says:
@::opens up full spectrum short scans and sets search pattern:: XO: Commencing full scans.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at him a bit wryly:: Amb: I believe the term is they are short a few marbles. Or they are just very bad at this.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: And we could go back to the idea he is no more than a decoy and something is going on elsewhere while we are busy dealing with this.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::enters Operations and takes his Post::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ OPS: That's to be expected this close to a station. Landers: Keep me informed.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Twelve Hours