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Patrolling the Frontier - Mission 4  - 10909.08
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Summary:  After receiving phaser fire from the Claymore the cargo shuttle lands safely on Ipecce IV.  Through the heavy rain and strong winds the away team sees several men waiting just inside the large open doors to the colony.  Meanwhile on the Claymore engineering continues to isolate the rogue ETS program before they move to take care of the asteroids through out the system.
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************** Resume Mission **************
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Sitting in the first officer's chair, waiting for further instructions should the issues at tactical be sorted out, and should Kizlev wish to continue::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Finishes her examination of Fong and administers some basic precautions to ensure his wound doesn't reopen, then leaves him seated and moves closer to the front::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits in her chair on the bridge::  CTO/CSO: What's the status Commander on the ETS Program?
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::the images of their guests displayed on the viewscreen, he scans their surroundings with all available sensor platforms::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@XO/MO: This is ridiculous... we couldn't have checked the weather before landing??
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Removed from the system, captain. We're back to a standard Starfleet setup now. But I must inform you that I will be investigating the incident as evidence of a criminal act, and in the process of searching for suspects.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to Kizlev::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
Ummm... :: glances over at Kizlev as he speaks then to the captain::  CO: I have not started looking into the program itself... unless you wish me to begin... now?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to T'Shara::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks at Kizlev from her chair::  CTO: Noted Commander.  Do we really know that it was intentional though Commander and not a problem when it was upgraded?
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::shrugs:: CNS: We're here. Considering the condition in which we arrived, that should suffice.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks back to Kizlev, leaning over on the armrest of the chair a bit::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::sweeps her hair into a ponytail in preparation for exiting the shuttle in the thunderstorm:: MO/CAG: Right...
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@CAG/MO: Our receptionists are rather annoyed at being left in the rain. Two humans, middle aged by their thoughts. ::nods to her shipmates::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION: The two men wait as the storm picks up.  The entrance to the underground colony can barely be seen from the shuttle windows.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::glances at the CMO and CSO and back to the CO, and thinks he can't say out in the open:: CO: A moment in private, sir? ::shifts his eyes toward the ready room::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Sorry Lieutenant no I don't see a need for you to use your resources for the ETS problem it would appear Commander Hull has taken care of it.  And you have more important matters to deal with.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Blinks a few times and clears his throat, busying himself about the small computer console at the chair in which he is sitting::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::continues to examine sensor readouts as he waits for further orders... shrugs, again, at their counselor:: CNS: Perhaps they should have rescheduled our meeting, then.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks in the direction to which Kizlev has motioned and nods in response, getting up from her chair and heading to the ready room.::  CMO: You have the bridge Doctor.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@MO: I'll go out there, Commander, and see what they want. See what the plan is. Fong is in bad shape. ::isn't really sure if he is or not since she can't read Ferengi at all...::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods and turns back around to her sensors, curious to what the CTO had to say on the matter.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Nods once::  CO:  Yes, Captain.  ::Remains where he is, focusing on the console again::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther>::Moves through the corridor and up the ramp to the docking area.::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::not getting anything all that unique from the sensor scans, he shrugs once again, and switches his own display to observation of his outside surroundings::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@CAG: If there aren't any reasons we shouldn't be able to open the hatch and let them in, do so.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Enters the ready room and waits for Kizlev to follow before the doors close::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther>  ::Passes a few shuttles as he walks to the outer doors.::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::hits the hatch switch without a word::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: begins running simulations to fit the data they have and the current situation, keeping an eye out to whether they could help or if only time would heal the problem.::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::walks in with the CO and waits for the doors to close:: CO: Captain, you mentioned Section 31 back on the Overton...just how far back does your history with them go?
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::is about to do exactly that, but the newcomer beats him to it... he watches the back of her head as the hatch opens, instinctively drawing his weapon... hey, this *is* an uncertain situation, after all::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Glances around the shuttle a moment, then steps forward out into the rain, looking across the nearby for the Councilman::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther>  ::Grabs some rain gear at the doors and puts them on nodding to the other two men.::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::gives the CAG a look:: CAG: Weapons? Really? I could have told you if they have hostile intentions. Which they don't. They're human. Easy to read. Like you.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Holds up her hand a moment to let him know she is dealing with something before they continue::  *MO*: Raeyld, this is Captain T'Shara come in.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Stands and walks around to the science station::  CSO:  What's the real deal?  With the weapons?
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::grabs rain gear and slides out of the shuttle to follow Raeyld:: 
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::enters in a command, locking down the shuttle before getting up, and moves to join them:: CNS: Put quite simply counselor, I prefer to draw my own conclusions.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@CAG: Or you prefer to shoot first, talk later. How charming.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Continues out and waits half a moment for the others to catch up, before moving down the pad toward the doors:: ::Simply but clearly:: CAG: Just keep it holstered, understood?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: leans back and looks up::  CMO:  Real deal?  :: shakes her head::   I have no idea... for that matter, I did not know that program had been integrated into the system.  Which by the way, annoys me on one level as I keep track of that sort of things for obvious reasons.
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@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Looks out the door at the shuttle and some of the crew making their way out.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Nods once, understanding::  CSO:  Yeah....
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::again, shrugs:: CNS: It resulted in a rescue of a certain rogue starship, if I remember correctly. ::smirks, glances briefly at Raeyld, shrugs, and holsters his weapon... set on heavy stun::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::waits with arms folded at his chest, thankful for the quick moment to consider what next his next move should be::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Nods approvingly and picks up her pace, making good time through the rain toward the facilities::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Glances to the ready room doors::  CSO:  I can't figure out if Kizlev was just outraged over the fact that the tactical systems were modified during repair and that we weren't briefed on the program, or if he actually thinks it was some manner of foul play.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: We have been dealing with them for at least over a year now.  Why do you ask Commander?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Taps her commbadge:: *CO*: Yes, Captain?
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther>  ::Begins to smile as the away team gets closer to the doors.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: There is an undertone of sadness as she sighs::  CMO:  Can you blame him?  After all that has occurred.  The sad thing is, there was far more serious damage done... trust.  We have lost that valuable commodity that is an integral part of a starship.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Clearly our melee with that rogue fleet is proof you have personally made some dangerous enemies. Captain, I suspect they may have some involvement with the ETS malfunction. The incident had their signature of removing threats to their interests by means of 'accidents'.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::taps her combadge::  *MO*: I wanted to inform you that per Senn's scans and Starfleet reports there appears to be 500 Cardassians on the planet.  Which was not reported in the Starfleet information.   I have spoken to Councilman Ruther on the matter but he wouldn't go into detail over the comm.  He said he would only speak to the team directly.  See what you can find out but be careful.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Sighs::  CSO:  Too true.  ::Pauses a moment, looking at the ceiling for no immediately discernable reason::  Are we sure it won't happen again?
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::at the captain's report, he again checks his weapon, checks its setting, then... nods, once, but doesn't redraw it... yet::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@*CO*: Understood, Captain. I'll keep you apprised as able.    ::Taps the link closed, and glances to Williams with a nod, "Phaser is good, but still holstered," and steps through the doors with a semblance of a smile::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Quietly::  CMO:  It has already happened twice.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: From what Hull and I could tell, the ETS was solid software. If there was a glitch, it was small and dispersed enough to be overlooked by dozens of programmers and engineers through many hours of testing. If Bynars were involved in the development, such a malfunction would almost be impossibility.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods at the response, turning her attention back to Kizlev::  CTO: Sorry about that Commander.
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@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Extends his hand to Raeyld.::  MO:  Commander welcome to the Ipecce Colony.  I am sorry the weather could not be better.  Please you and your team can follow me.  Jerald and Thomas can unload the shuttle.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CSO:  Can we take any precautions to prevent it?  Disarming the weapons completely through hardware means seems a bit drastic...particularly if, by some chance, there was foul play, and that's precisely what someone would like us to do.  ::Thinks this line of conversation probably isn't going to foster further trust, but also needs to address it::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Takes the councilman's hand in a gently firm grip, then nods and glances to Williams again:: CAG: If that meets your approval, Mr. Williams.     ::Gestures to CNS:: Ruther: I'd like to introduce our ship's counselor, Lieutenant Niventra, as well.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Not a problem, sir. I know the toils of command all too well.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CTO: Aye, Commander I would have to agree it is something Section 31 would do.  We have made some enemies there is no question about that given everything we have been through with them and then destroying their fleet.
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::just nods, wordlessly, shifting his eyes from Raeyld, to the councilman, and then back::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::nods cordially to the politician being sure to keep tabs especially on his surface thoughts:: Councilman: Good to meet you.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Extends his hand to Niventra.:: CNS:  A pleasure Lieutenant.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Do you believe Admiral Cosgrave can be trusted to assist us in an investigation? I would not like to see Claymore's patrol be disrupted so soon after it has begun just to go back and question people on DS3 over an unproven assumption.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Smiles congenially, with only a hint of wryness:: Ruther: And Mr. Williams here is our hybrid pilot and security office for the trip. He makes sure I don't get too soft and trusting.  ::Gestures to Williams as well::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::shakes his hand::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Smiles.::  CAG:  Ah the back bone of Starfleet.  ::Extends his hand to Williams.::  I've had my butt saved more then I care to remember by those in gold.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO:  I could do a simple comparison of the program we have with that of the original.  If it has been tampered with it could show up there.  However, I would think if someone was smart enough to alter our program to begin with, I would think they would already have thought of that.
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::stares at the hand for a few seconds, then accepts it firmly, nodding once::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: I have no reason not to trust him at this point Commander.  Agreed Kizlev there shouldn't be any reason to delay our mission to go back and question people when it could be a malfunction.  But, continue with your investigation we don't want to take any chances.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
Hmmm... CMO:  If it was me, I would have some sort of virus set up to cause serious problems so that it could not be traced... or put in an autocorrect program once it was disengaged.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Wipes a bit of rainwater away from her brow and pulls a loose strand of hair behind her ear:: Ruther: Now, what can we help you with, Councilman, and how can you help us better understand what's been happening here?  ::Moves to walk along with Ruther wherever he may lead them::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Motions to follow.::  All:  Please if you all follow me.  We will move in deeper into the cavern.  The radiation can be a concern for those not protected.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  All good questions Commander.  Our engineers have started greenhouses, but a sustainable food source will be a few months down the road.  We could also use some generators and medical supplies.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Nods again, squarely regarding Senn::  CSO:  I agree...you should probably proceed with your investigation as you see best.  The captain might have further orders later, and I wouldn't want to run you off on one path if she sees fit to pursue another.  ::Shakes his head and starts to turn back toward the first officer's chair, then stops::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Turns slowly back toward Senn::  CSO:  So, I mean...none of this had anything to do with any personnel who may or may not have been on the bridge and at tactical at the time...?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO:  As far as I can tell with what we have already looked at... no.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Understood. ::steps out the ready room and heads back to his post::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Let me know what you find out Commander.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Nods:: Ruther: I'm sure, given the circumstances, such things can be arranged.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CSO:  Good.  ::Smiles a bit at first, in something akin to relief, then returns to a more professional bearing::  Good.  Keep me posted, if you could.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::stops at the door, nods to T'Shara, and returns to tactical::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Continues to move down deeper through the caverns.::  MO:  Tragically this is our third attempt at colonizing.  Most of us thought we had made a good start here until the sub-space disruptions started.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods and glances over at the CTO returning before turning back to her station.::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::pulls out his tricorder as they walk, flips it open, and begins to run a full spectrum of scans of their location, letting the diplomacy be handled by the more... subtle of the group::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Continues to follow Ruther down the corridor, for once not pulling her own tricorder, but glances to Niventra:: CNS: Counselor, would you see to keeping any eye on the radiation levels as we go? We want to return to the ship with as much meaningful data as possible.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: For a moment, she stares at her screen, considering.  Doing a simple comparison might take the computer a bit, but it was also very easy for it to do... and it would not interfere with what she was doing now...::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Looks back to Ruther and tilts her head:: Ruther: Disruptions? What sort? How long ago?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Leaves the ready room and heads back out onto the bridge, returning to her chair, nods to Welland.::  CMO: Are we ready Doctor?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Crosses her legs and looks at the main viewer::  aFCO: Ensign set a course for the first target.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@MO: Aye, ma'am. ::pulls out her tricorder and adjusts the settings::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to T'Shara::  CO:  We should be, assuming the computer is straightened out.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<aFCO_Winters> CO: Aye, ma'am course laid in.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks over at Welland::  CMO: There's only one way to find out.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: With a shrug, she sends a request to DS3 for the original program, along with a request of the names of the programmers.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aFCO: Engage.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Opens a large set of radiation doors.::  MO:  Well from the few communications we had with Deep Space 3 they came from the Kazner System.  We have little information beyond that.  Seems the Ipecce System was one of the few systems not protected by the black cluster.  ::Enters the door and waits for the others.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Take us to red alert Commander.  Prepare weapons for your first target.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Follows into the door with the grace of a diplomat, almost nothing like her usual self::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@Ruther: Kazner?  Yes, there was some..significant disruption there awhile back. I hope that has subsided now?
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::decides to let the counselor ahead, taking up the rear and keeping an eye on both the two others in his team as well as their previously traveled path::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Aye, captain. All stations to red alert. CMO: You're due up, doctor. I'll assist like before.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Waiting for a reply, she pulls up the ships program, isolating it from the mainframe into a secured area::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CMO: Are you comfortable with trying it again Doctor?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::After a moment to gather himself::  CO/CTO:  Yes.  ::Proceeds over to tactical::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::shakes her head as she sees Williams take up an almost defensive position:: 
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::watches as the doctor gets up and nods with confidence that he can handle it.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the program finishes downloading, she sends her thanks and closes the channel.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Looks to Ruther curiously and concerned::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<aFCO_Winters> CO: Target within site Captain.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  As the away team enters through the doors the cavern opens up looking down into a fertile valley.  Small shelters line the valley and a central square can be seen.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Has the computer begin comparing the two programs.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Once that is begun, she double checks for the location of the away team.::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::mentally, takes note of every available access route into and out of their current location, filing them in the back of his mind for future recollection::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aFCO/CTO/CMO: Take us within phaser range and fire at will.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CMO: Line up the general direction of the phaser arcs, the computer will do the rest. Fortunately, these targets don't shoot back, so take your time...but not too long.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> All:  I present to you the Ipecce IV Colony.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Takes a moment to take in the view, letting a low whistle escape her lips, before looking back to Ruther:: Ruther: Quite remarkable, Councilman. It takes a special kind of people to carve a home out of a rock and nurture life from it.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  I would love to take the credit Commander, but we happen to find this location.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CTO:  Right.  ::Runs his hands over the console, a bit more confidently this time, and begins queuing targets::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::is rather taken aback by the scene and is relieved to feel a sort of peace and harmony exists in this little world they built for themselves...::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::his mental map complete, he continues the scan::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Subtly notices Williams' careful stock of their location moment by moment, and finds she takes a certain comfort in it...knowing that there's someone at least as paranoid as she is, watching their backs::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> All:  Come we can dry off and have something warm to drink.  ::Moves down the ramp to the dense vegetation and a small path to the main square.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Looks back to Ruther:: Ruther: Impressive, nonetheless. ::Follows him along, eager to bring up the Cardassians, but sensing the time isn't quite right yet::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aFCO: Once target is destroyed continue on the same plan to the next target.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Finding the away team accounted for and safely underground by about half a mile, she turns her attention back to her original work, seeing if they could assist the colonists.::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  We have 1500 people living here.  Over 400 being children.  It's an interesting assignment for sure.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<aFCO_Winters> CO: Aye, ma'am.  ::presses a few buttons, watching the main viewer as they go::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  With our communications knocked out we have only twenty minutes every three weeks to contact Deep Space 3.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks over the CMO's work of the targeting system, and seems to be a quick study, as is to be expected of egghead physician types:: CMO: Good, but remove Alpha, Omicron, and Pi targets from the queue. We'll save those for the two largest asteroids.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@Ruther: Forty-eight seconds per person...keeps things brief and to the point, I imagine.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  And even then it's dependent on storms in the area.  ::Stops in the town square and points to a small table before taking a seat.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CTO:  Ah...okay.  ::Does as instructed, though it takes him a few moments to find the proper commands::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Given the planet was basically fine, she runs a simulation of putting a weather machine into place.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Waits for Niventra to first find a seat, then sits as indicated beside Ruther::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::contemplates just standing, and decides were this any other occasion, and were it not regarding a potentially delicate situation, he would... but... since it's not...::
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::decides to stand anyway::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Lieutenant is there a way to prevent further damage or possibly lessen the damage that has already occurred.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the computer informs her the comparison program is completed, she turns to find the results and frowns.::  CO:  Captain?  You might want to see this, though what exactly it means I am uncertain... be anything.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Cardassian children peek out from around buildings.  Others in the colony look out their windows at the Starfleet officers.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Sits back a bit, enjoying the warmth of the moment, before sitting forward and facing the councilman directly:: Ruther: Anything else we should know, Councilman?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Gets up from her chair and walks over to science.  Looks down at the console::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to Kizlev after he is finished resetting targets::  CTO:  How can I tell when we'll be in range?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  Huh?  oh... ummm... I am still working on that.  The computer is running a simulation now of a weather program.  No, what I wanted you to see has to do with the ETS program.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  I'm sure your Captain has briefed you on your way down to the planet.  There are some untruths to our Federation and Starfleet records.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CMO: You'll see on the tactical sensor readout which targets are in range. It will highlight them accordingly.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raising an eyebrow::  CSO: What about it Lieutenant have you found the cause?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Nods, allowing him a moment to continue and explain on his own::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CTO:  Should I begin as soon as that happens?
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CMO: Your first salvo will be limited to low power...a little bump on the kneecap for testing reflexes, if you will. Don't just look at the interface, but pay attention to the object itself. The computer will inform you if the site of impact was effective in producing a weakness or not.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CMO: Only until after the captain, and only the captain gives the order.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  The program is missing over 48,000 lines of code, compared to the original programming.  Basically, it is incomplete... it is missing the end.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  We are here on request from Starfleet Medical.  While the majority of us are human we have 500 Cardassians with us.  450 being children.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CTO:  Oh...oh, of course, Sir.  ::Nods slightly, thinking it a little bit like robotic surgery...but not quite::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@Ruther: That's mildly unusual, though I suppose not unheard of.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: So logically speaking the program was never finished?
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CMO: We're almost in range now. Please inform the captain, Mr. CTO. ::grins at him and turns back to his half of the wide tactical console::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Glances to Niventra and Williams in turn, gauging their reactions::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: How did the engineers not catch this before installing it into our systems?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  Basically... yea.  Either the station did not complete it, our computer had problems with the download or... :: shrugs::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> MO:  The children are a failed Cardassian project during the Dominion War.  My ship initially found the abandoned outpost and the children.  Since their situation is unique they were left in my care and hidden away from everyone.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@Councilman: Failed experiment? How so?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  Technically, whenever you add a program, you do a basic run, making sure it is working alright.  Then later, you do a test run... which is sort of what we were doing.
CAG_Ens_Williams says:
@::raises an eyebrow ever so slightly.. mentally, makes a note to check up on that when they return shipside::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Can't help but smile and chuckle a bit::  CO:  Captain, we'll be within range in the next few seconds.
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> ::Looks over to Niventra.::  CNS:  The oldest child here is in his 20s.  However his body is that of an eight year old.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: So what you are telling me is most likely there was never a basic run before we began testing it in the field.  ::stands up a bit and glances over at tactical for a moment::  CMO: Understood Doctor begin firing at will when within range.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
@::gives him a bewildered look:: Councilman: Excuse me? Do you have information you could give us on this... project?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Blinks a few times::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> All:  The Cardassians were trying their hand at genetic modifications.  They attempted to make a super warrior.  However it failed.  These children are what’s left of that project.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
@Ruther: Who can we confirm this with, Councilman?
Host SMDrew says:
@<Councilman_Ruther> All:  No one can Commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods approvingly:: CMO: You're on your own from here on out, doctor. Do the ship proud.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  That... or someone could have tampered with the program later.
Host SMDrew says:
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