Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10705.13 Investigations Part 13

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and Quirk
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee and Barrister_Unteresser  
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells and Kandi_Chase
Steve Gelhorn as CMO_McCarthy and CMO_McDonald
Scott Smith as CIV_MacPherson-Quest and SFI_Allen

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10705.13.  The Cherokee is about to rendezvous with the supply ship North Star for the transfer of newly assigned crew, as well as an expected guest.  We are working to wrap up this end of our investigation so Starfleet can make a decision as to how to proceed next.

Host Quirk says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Quirk says:
::is losing his color, and breathing is slowing... dreams of the Divine Treasury::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  CNS: Should we get back and show our lawyer the fruits of our efforts?

Host XO_Worthington says:
::on bridge, awaiting word from Starfleet and going over sit reports::

Host Quirk says:
<SFC> $COM: Cherokee:  The is SFC, patch me through to the Captain.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yes Sir, then we can get rid of him. Frankly, I've had my fill of the Ferengi legal system.

OPS_Nash says:
COM: SFC:  Right away

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Message coming in for you from Starfleet.

CMO_McCarthy says:
:: working on Quirk trying to identify the substance that is causing the slow death ::

Kandi_Chase says:
%::On board the North Star with her crew anxiously awaiting arrival to the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put it on my screen.
CNS: Give me one minute, then we can head in.

OPS_Nash says:
::transfers message to the Captain's screen::

CNS_Wells says:
::Gets up from his comfy chair to follow the Captain:: CO: I can wait ::Smiles to himself::

CMO_McDonald says:
%:: Sitting on the North Star with Caleb playing a game to pass the time ::

CMO_McCarthy says:
:: Mutters.::  Self : Bloody Mary. :: grabs the nearest Antivenin and starts administering it ::

Kandi_Chase says:
%Kyle: I can't wait to get there. This story is so in sync with what we've been working on since that blasted war ended.  Our goal of nailing the Tholians is close at hand boys and I can taste it.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: I hope it is good news.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: This is Captain Ayidee, go ahead.

Host Quirk says:
<SFC> $COM: Cherokee:  This is Admiral Nelson.  You are to turn over the Ferengis Quirk and his lawyer upon arrival of the North Star.  We will handle the situation from this point on.  We appreciate your help in this matter.  Good job to you and your crew.  This has been deemed as classified and is not to be spoken of.  Understand Captain?

Kandi_Chase says:
%<Kyle>: Kandi: Yes, there is our story but, there is added benefit to being on the Cherokee again, for both of us ::Smiles at her::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: enters the Turbolift speaking with a junior officer. :: Ens Gomez: I don't care what his excuse is, this is the fifth time he's gotten stuck in the Jeffries Tube.  If we got to grease him up before every work shift I'll do just that.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  The North Star COMS the Cherokee, asking to send her new crew over with one person from SFC.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Understood.  I assume you have been briefed on the efforts we made to make life inconvenient for the information trafficker?

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at the Captain concerned after hearing the COM from ADM Nelson::

Host Quirk says:
<SFC> $COM: Cherokee:  Aye Captain.  SFI has sent an Officer Allen to bring them back.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes his station after a moment and looks about:: XO: Commander, Quirk decided to try and off himself with some kind of suicide pill down in the brig.  I've got medical trying to give him an antidote in sickbay with two of my men watching him for any stunts.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: So, where do we go from here?

CMO_McCarthy says:
*CO* We have an issue down here. the Ferengi ingested some sort of concoction of venoms. I'm trying to counteract the effects as we speak.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks over at the OPS.:: OPS: Kyleigh, how do I look?  I look good, right?

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  You look fine.  You don't need much to impress her.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Quirk tried to off himself?

OPS_Nash says:
::receives a COM from the North Star::  XO:  The North Star has arrived with new crew and someone from SFC.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: And a pizza delivery too I hope.  I ordered it light years ago.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Understood.  We will pass them off as soon as stable.  It appears the Freighter owner has attempted to escape punishment through a suicide pill.  Medical is stabilizing him now.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Did you get anything out of him before he took his pill?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs in frustration :: XO: Nothing we can really use.  I even threatened to turn him over to the Dominion.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Understood. I will greet our new guests in the Transporter room.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Question, we had hoped to use a reporter from FNS to break the story and bring some bad publicity to the law firm.  Requesting permission to still do that, concentrating on the Tholian link?

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Acknowledged.  I will relay the message.

CNS_Wells says:
::Listens to COM hoping for the right answer::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::nods to the CO and heads for the TL::

Host SM-Trish says:
<SFC> $COM: Captain:  Excellent idea Captain.  Just no specific details.  I am sure the press can make do with what they have.  SFC out.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  North Star: Understood, coordinates sent for the transfer of personnel.

Host SM-Trish ACTION:  The North Star receives the coordinates and the five passengers beam to the Cherokee where the XO is waiting to meet them. (Transporter.wav)

CNS_Wells says:
::Pleased with the Admirals answer::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Sounds like we're about to pass off the search.  Hopefully that means it's mission accomplished.  Let's go let our guest know.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Welcome to the Cherokee, I am Commander Worthington.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: nods to the XO :: feels Caleb slip in behind him wrapping his arms around him ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Kyleigh, I'm sending you the full infraction report from my boys Safety and Security inspection of that, ugh, lawyer's vessel.  You'll never believe what they found in the engineering department there.  :: chuckles as the fine for such an illegal bypass of safety devices had sent their own Chief Engineer into shock. ::

Host SM-Trish says:
<SFC> $COM:  Captain:  Also, you are to return to Starbase 33 for further orders.  Report to Admiral Alexander upon your return.  SFC out.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::gives the XO a smile and a nod::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Right behind you.

Host SM-Trish ACTION:  The News crew are beamed in next. (Transporter.wav)

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Looks down and sees Caleb bolt over in behind the CIV :: CIV: Looks like you have a little shadow.  ::Points to Caleb ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: You have the Bridge.  Keep things moving so we can have a clean wrap up if you could.  ::Steps towards the Conference Room.::

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks down:: CMO: I'm used to it, have two myself back on Earth.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Your quarters should be ready.  ::points to the security officer to show them the way::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: I have the con, aye.  
:: walks over and takes a seat in the center chair.  For some reason his back gets straighter while sitting in it. ::

CMO_McDonald says:
Caleb: Lets go see our new quarters 

CMO_McDonald says:
<Caleb> Yes daddy!

Kandi_Chase says:
::Rematerializes with crew in Cherokee's TR:: XO: Commander! So pleased to see you again ::Gives him a friendly hug::

CMO_McCarthy says:
::Keeps trying in vain to save the Ferengi in his care but his vital signs are weakening as the Anti-Venom hasn’t worked ::

SFI_Allen says:
::walks up to the XO:: XO: I'm Agent Allen, where is the prisoner?

Host XO_Worthington says:
Kandi_Chase: Nice to see you as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps into the Conference Room.::  Barrister: I think things are wrapping up to provide you with a nice, scenic tour of the Galaxy.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Quirk inhales for the last time.  The poison had done its job.

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: He is in the Sick Bay right now. He attempted to take his own life. I can show you the way. ::points to the door::

CMO_McDonald says:
<Caleb> CMO:  Yes Daddy.

Kandi_Chase says:
XO: Can we go directly to the bridge, Commander? I remember the way.

CMO_McCarthy says:
:: sighs :: *CO/XO* We've lost the prisoner.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::still has no idea why Star Fleet pulled a retired old Captain back within its fold::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Kandi_Chase: Only if you agree to not write anything bad about me.

SFI_Allen says:
XO: And where was security when all of this happened?

Kandi_Chase says:
::Directs Lloyd to set up in their assigned quarters:: 
Kyle: You're with me. 
XO: I couldn't think of anything bad about you if I tried.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: straightens his uniform for the fifteenth time. :: OPS: I wish I had more warning that Kandi was coming.  I look like a crap apple that’s been off the tree for a week.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: That is unfortunate.  I need the report on what happened as soon as we can get it.

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: The prisoner was being interrogated by the CTO at the time of his self sabotage.

CMO_McCarthy says:
*CO*: You'll have it as soon as the autopsy is finished here. Yes I've already started one but I know the cause of death.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Exits Transporter Room and makes way to the bridge, her cameraman Kyle in tow::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  As I said before, you look fine. Now quit your fussing or I will show her something of interest.

CNS_Wells says:
::Enters Conference Room after CO::

Barrister_Unteresser says:
CO: Sounds like you are full of good news today.  You and your crew killed a trader for mis filed permits?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: his eyes go wide :: OPS: You wouldn't DARE.

SFI_Allen says:
XO: Oh just great.  You and your crew are a bunch of incompetent fools! How could you let the prisoner die!?!?!

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Try me, Sunshine.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Arrives in their new quarters Lennier and Caleb settle in :: Caleb: I have to go report in. I will be back okay. Keep yourself out of trouble.

CNS_Wells says:
Barrister: The press has arrived, as promised. Are you ready to tell your side of the story?

CMO_McDonald says:
<Caleb>: Okay.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Lennier steps out of their quarters and heads for the bridge ::

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan overhears the SFI agent and remembers his days in Star Fleet Intelligence, oh the great memories and great times he had::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: I swear, one day I'm going to get you back.  And I swear, it will be a momentous day indeed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Barrister: No, your trader killed himself for fear that he would be tagged as a hostile and banned from business in the Federation under suspicion of activities hostile to Federation security.

CMO_McCarthy says:
::Pulls the sheet up over the dead Ferengi’s head :: *CO* the report is on the way to you.

OPS_Nash says:
::sensors go crazy, she looks on the her screen and sees escape pods leave the Ferengi vessel and then something else she notices::  CTO:  Hold that thought...  That Ferengi ship over there, escape pods are leaving in a hurry.  And their ship is set for Self-Destruct.

CNS_Wells says:
Barrister: Similar to your future I'm afraid.

SFI_Allen says:
XO: Someone will pay for this, heads will roll. Mark my words!

Barrister_Unteresser says:
CO/ CNS: So you've turned this into a witch hunt?  Legal transfer of data between willing customers leads to banishment?  Rule of law indeed.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: immediately sets into action. :: FCO:  Get us out of the blast range, ow.  Shields up, go to Yellow Alert!

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: First of all, I would check your tone with me immediately. We did not kill the prisoner, he killed himself. We will conduct an investigation into the matter. Please follow me.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Arrives on bridge in a big entrance:: ALL: Hello everyone, I'm back.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Lock onto those escape pods.  Draw power from the phaser banks if you have to.  I want people to question and I want them now!

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in the mean time, Ewan makes his way to the Bridge to report to the Captain::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Captain we need you on the bridge...now.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Sees CTO:: CTO: So, look who's sitting in the big boy chair.

SFI_Allen says:
XO: I will talk however I please

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.
CNS/ Barrister: I'll return as soon as I can.  ::Returns to the Bridge.::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: arrives on the bridge finally and walks to whoever is in the centre chair :: CTO: :: hands orders :: Commander Lennier McDonald reporting for duty.

OPS_Nash says:
::she looks closer::  CTO:  Their computer reads 15 minutes to destruct.  That could be a good sign if we hurry to get a team over there to deactivate it.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: gives Kandi a hand gesture to let her know he's a bit occupied as he rushes up to the tactical station. :: *Shipwide*: All hands, Yellow Alert. Captain Ayidee and Commander Worthington to the Bridge.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CMO*: Lock down the area. It is now part of a criminal investigation. Please do not admit anyone to the area or around the corpse without mine or the CO's approval, understood?

Kandi_Chase says:
::Sees she's arrived at a serious moment:: Self: Nothing has changed here::

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: Sir, you will comport yourself like a Starfleet officer or you will have to deal with me personally, is that understood?

CMO_McCarthy says:
*XO*: Understood. I've already quarantined the area.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: See if you can hack into their ship's computer and delay that countdown.  Have Science Department help while your at it.  Setting shields to full maximum front.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps onto the Bridge, pausing slightly at the sight of the new CMO.::  CTO: Report, what's going on?

Kandi_Chase says:
::Doesn't exactly like getting the brush off from Mark. Was expecting a warmer greeting. Heads for Conference Room and rings the chime::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: spins around at the voice ::CO: Ayidee?

SFI_Allen says:
XO: I am of Captain's rank, so therefore I will talk in any manner of my choosing when dealing with an incompetent

CNS_Wells says:
Door: Enter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Aye, sorry to do this, but I'll have to delay the reunion until things settle here a bit.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Ferengi ship is on a self destruct setting.  I'm having Ops tractor in Escape pods and try to delay the countdown while I have the ship back off to avoid damage from a possible explosion.  Also, I'm informing the transporter crews to beam up any escapees we can't catch with the tractors.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan arrives on the Bridge and looks to find the Captain::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a breath and continues his work at the tactical station. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: How long of a countdown is there?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Looks at the Pips :: CO: Captain. Congratulations. Understood. Caleb is aboard with me and I will head back to sickbay to catch up

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: How much time do we have, Commander Nash?

Kandi_Chase says:
::Enters:: CNS: Gary, how good it is to see you ::Goes in for the hug::

OPS_Nash says:
::she tries to tap into the Ferengi computer but has no luck::  CTO/CO:  I can't tap into their computer.  We now have 14 minutes.

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: I am the First officer of this ship and will not be disrespected by anyone, regardless of rank. As a Starfleet officer I am due that. If you want to make this personal, then I do not see what rank has in the matter, sir. Now, please, if you would follow me we can begin the investigation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Again I apologize, but things got a bit hectic.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: growls, shaking his head. :: CO: I swear, every time I sit in that chair the galaxy reminds me that it hates me.

OPS_Nash says:
CO/CTO:  I still say have a team beam over and try to deactivate it.

CMO_McDonald says:
CO: Understood. I will head for sickbay and catch up down there.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: nods to the Captain and turns to leave ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, I'll go.  I'll take a few men with me but I'll keep the number limited.

CNS_Wells says:
Kandi: Kandi, you're here. ::Hugs:: 

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::walks over to the Captain:: CO: I am Captain Ewan MacPherson-Quest, retired of course. I am not sure why Star Fleet wants me here as I was enjoying my time off doing absolutely nothing but some fishing, spending time with my wife and kids, and resting on my lawn chair. Do you know why I am here Captain?

CNS_Wells says:
Kandi: We may not have much time with the good Barrister here so you might want to get started.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::enters the TL with the SFI agent:: TL: Bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: good call.  
CTO: She's right, we need to stop it.  That ship is evidence in it's own right.  Get a team ready, but have Commander Worthington go with you.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, one chain officer is all we need to risk.  I can do this sir.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: steps into the Turbolift :: Computer: Sickbay.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: taps a request for two of his men to meet him in transporter room 1 ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Welcome aboard.  At this time I'm not sure.  I'll have to check with Starfleet  to see what they have planned.  For now we'll find a good use for you.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  I still am trying to go in to their system but I am still not having any luck.  I hope they hurry.  Time is running out.

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Kandi Chase, Federation News Service ::Extends hand in greeting, but doesn't wait for return.  Pulls out her audio recording device and gives instruction to Kyle:: Barrister: You don't mind if I record this... 

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::walks over to the Captain:: CO: If it helps, I just retired from Star Fleet Intelligence.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The XO and SFI Allen enter the bridge as the CIV stated he was in SFI.  Allen scowls at the CIV.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge and walks to the Captain:: CO: Sir, this is SFI Allen and needless to say, he is not very happy with the way this matter has been handled.

CNS_Wells says:
::Steps out of the room to let Kandi do her thing. Feels like he just set a tigress on a rat::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Then it appears you arrived a bit later than you could have, but that's Starfleet.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits for the CO's word on the team composition. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Do it, but go quick.  Take an Engineer as well.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: As I said, I'm retired now. I don't do the espionage thing anymore

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: smiles and rushes to the TL, tapping his Combadge. :: *Engineering*: Have a tech specialist meet me and a security team in Transporter room 1, YESTERDAY!

CNS_Wells says:
::Enters bridge:: CO: I figured he'd be more likely to open up to here if I left them alone.  ::Finds a seat and takes it letting out a heavy sigh of relief that he has done what he could::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: arrives at sickbay noticing the dead corpse and the doctor standing by ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ SFI: We'll deal with that soon enough.  If there's a problem, it will be taken care of.  By the books, none of this stick waving stuff.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan turns to Allen:: SFI_Allen: And you Sir need to learn some manners.

CMO_McDonald says:
CMO: I'm the new CMO here. Commander Lennier McDonald. I relieve you.

CMO_McCarthy says:
CMO: Doctor I will have to ask you to leave. strict orders from the XO.

CMO_McDonald says:
CMO: Doctor. I outrank you and I am here to assume my duties.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: exits the TL and enters the Transporter room, pleased that engineering had sent their man quickly.  Stepping onto the pad with his two men and nodding to the Transporter Tech. :: TT:  The Ferengi Vessel Bridge...Energize!

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Kandi: So, you're the next piece in the game?  See if they can make the person who slipped through their fingers squirm?

Host SM-Trish ACTION:  The CTO and his team beam to the bridge of the Ferengi freighter. (Transporter.wav)

SFI_Allen says:
::glares back over at Ewan: CIV: You are no longer in SFI and as I said to the XO, I will speak in the manner that I so choose to. Understand me?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Permission to begin an investigation into Quirk's death immediately. We need to exonerate the CTO or this will hang on him.

CMO_McCarthy says:
CMO: Commander you may outrank me but I still have authority here until I hear otherwise.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
SFI_Allen: Doesn't matter Allen, you will show some respect. As I still am well liked and are of good friends with your superiors.

CMO_McDonald says:
CMO: LOOK mister! Stand down or I will have you court-martialed so fast you wont know what happened. Do I make myself clear?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Use anything you need, and get it going fast.  Either way we need answers.  Doctor McDonald should be taking over Sickbay.  I've served with him in the past, he knows what he's doing.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: immediately heads to the Engineering station and begins to work on accessing the computer controls. :: Engineer:  See if you can jettison the warp core.  If this thing doesn't have anything to blow up we can save ourselves a lot of trouble.

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Why don't you begin by telling me how you could possibly be aiding the Tholians after years of promising relations with the Federation?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: I have Sick Bay locked down until I am done with the body. Our new CMO may have to wait a tic. SFI_Allen: Care to accompany me, sir?

SFI_Allen says:
XO: Lead the way

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* Sorry to bother you but the current CMO is being a bit of a, how shall i put this politely?  Well, I can't, so I won't. He's not letting me take my station.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Sick bay.

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: Relations with the Tholians are important as well.  After all, Peace is good for business, and peace with multiple powers is even better.

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Didn't you think of how this would affect others? Or were you just thinking of yourself? 
Self: Get a grip Kandi, look who you're talking too.
Barrister: So, you have no remorse for your actions? 

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: What remorse?  Unlike the Federation, the Tholians wanted to spread their knowledge to help another people.

SFI_Allen says:
XO: I don't know what kind of a ship that you and your Captain are running, but I will write in my report of your incompetence

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: begins to access the Ferengi ship's engineering controls using every possible jury rig and back street hack job he learned to circumvent the self destruct.  Cursing as he kneels down on the deck and removes the plating of the console itself, using his Tricorder to locate relay junctions and removing chips and replacing them with other ones.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: The crime scene needs to be sealed, we'll get it all worked out as quickly as possible.

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Other people we were at war with. Have you no loyalty? Not even to your own people or your clients?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@<Engineer> CTO: Commander, I can't access the safety protocols.  They've been disabled.  The shut off process can only be accessed on the bridge, I'm sorry.

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* I am just as capable. I was an XO once.  Jeez. Okay Ayidee I'll stand aside.

Host XO_Worthington says:
SFI_Allen: Sir, can we please investigate the matter and then you can draw your conclusions from that? I am just trying to do my job. Don't make this personal.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@*OPS*: Kyleigh, beam my boys and the engineer off now.  Get the ship out of the blast range.  It might get a bit nasty over here. :: sweat drips as he continues to replace chips and rewire the controls to access the self destruct controls. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL and enters Sick Bay:: CMO: How did he die? Did you determine what or how he got it past security?

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Allen just glares at the XO and doesn't speak for the rest of the time::

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Counselor Wells has passed on to me a list of your clients and contacts. These names will be published. How do you think that will affect your future chances at business?

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: My client in this case was the Tholian Assembly, and their allies in the Synod.  The Synod needed help, and the Tholians provided it.  Just because it conflicted with your people's war of aggression?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: looks at the remaining chip slot, holding a red chip and a blue chip. :: Self: Okay, which one?  The red or the blue?  Why the heck can't these things be easy, just once.

OPS_Nash says:
::after having the pods put in Cargo Bay 1, she calls security to meet the occupants.::

OPS_Nash says:
*CTO*: What about you?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@*OPS*: Not important.  Get my guys out, now.

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: Bah, that is pure blackmail.  What legal right do your friends have to attempt to impugn my good name?

CMO_McCarthy says:
XO: Here’s the report. He died of multiple poisons. Among the most deadliest in the Galaxy. As for how he got it past security. :: Points to one of his molar teeth :: As per usual in a tooth.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: closes his eyes as he inserts the blue chip, standing up and bringing the main command screen back up.  Scrolling through the program files to find the self destruct cut off, praying. ::

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: I'm afraid many will disagree with the way you conduct business and who you conduct business with. You don't think many will avoid dealing with you and your associates?

OPS_Nash says:
*CTO*:  I'll do it, but note, I do it under protest.  ::she does as asked, beaming the CTO's team as well as the EO::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS beams out all members of the AT.

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Host XO_Worthington says:
CMO: And that didn't show in any of the scans? Any signs of trauma to the body?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: runs back to the console and uses the impulse engines to take the ship slowly away from the Cherokee  incase he messed up. :: *OPS*: I'm putting the ship out of the blast range in case I screwed this up.  Don't sweat it though, just a precaution.

CMO_McCarthy says:
XO: No All the poisons are so rare, that we rarely look for them on initial scans. There are no signs of trauma to the body. Save for the heart fibrillating so fast it pretty much exploded.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Do you mind if I go and settle in my quarters?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: moves back to the Engineering screen, tapping his fingers over the controls rapidly, swearing to himself. ::

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: Avoid it why?  When you want to hire the best, their choice in previous clients can't affect your decision.  You go for the best, no matter the collateral effects.

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: Funny you should mention legal rights. You have committed no real crime, but by publishing this information, neither have we. Just sharing information. Just like you and the Tholians wanted to share information with the Synod. Fair is fair, right?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@Self: Come on, come on...work.  WORK!

SFI_Allen says:
::Allen just shakes his head::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::examines the corpse:: SFI_Allen: I see no foul play here, looks like the Ferengi had this all planed out. Nothing much that could have been done.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Certainly.  Sorry, things are a bit...rapid fire at the moment.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: taps in the last command sequence, closing his eyes as he thinks he's got it.::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: listening to the ship give the audible countdown. ::

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: No problem, I also used to be a Starship CO myself. I was CO of the USS Artemis at one time. ::smiles::

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: I'll check back with you in a years time and see what business shape you are in.

Barrister_Unteresser says:
Chase: Sure it is.  And it will be fair when I contact the Federation Broadcasting Company with a story of how the Federation News Service tried to blackmail me.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Hey Kyleigh, if this doesn't work…been nice...ya know?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: listens and waits. ::

OPS_Nash says:
*CTO*:  You'll come back.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@<Ferengi Vessel Computer> Shipwide: Five, Four, Three, Two…
Self: Any day now

Kandi_Chase says:
Barrister: There is no blackmail here. You gave up the list of your own accord.

Host SM-Trish says:
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