[21:01] <SM_James> Summary: There are 3 sides to every story. Yours, theirs, and the truth. Claymore has the government's side. Rain, Raeyld and likely Damrok have a suspected terrorist's side. While Celara officially asks Claymore for help ending all of the things, Kyrin Velde gives his explanation for the things being the things. Meanwhile, T’alin works his way out of hot water with Raeyld's help, and Simmons continues her slow descent into madness.

[21:01] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Mending Fences"

[21:01] <SM_James> Episode 37: "The Three Sides of Reality" (12204.02)

[21:01] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:06] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::at the Bridge Operations station reading over a report from the repair team in the transporter room::

[21:07] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Sitting in her own quarters with two notebooks open in front of her.  One with her notes that she's trying to recreate and another open to brainstorm ideas on how to get herself or T’alin out of their predicaments....that one is blank.::

[21:07] <Nobel> ::sterilizing medical equipment in sickbay.::

[21:08] <+CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::In her office finishing a report on the medical procedures done for the civilians in the hold::

[21:10] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Having updated a report, she made her way to T'alin's quarters. ::

[21:11] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Arriving, she activated the chime to his quarters::

[21:12] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::steps out on to the Bridge from the room adjacent to the Bridge and Conference Room::

[21:12] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> *Chime* Enter

[21:12] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::checks the local media feed mentions for mentions of Claymore, Federation, and Outsiders.::

[21:12] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> :: having lost the bet, she worked through sensors on the bridge.::

[21:13] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: turns from his wall desk to face the door ::

[21:13] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As the doors slide open, she enters his quarters::  FCO: I hope all is... as well as can be.

[21:13] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::sits down at his station::

[21:14] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: nods somewhat solemnly :: CTO: As well as can be, appreciate the sentiments Rainna.  And yourself?

[21:15] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Moving further into the room::  FCO:  I think if someone had told me I would find myself dealing with politics, I might have ditched the academy.

[21:16] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::After staring at both of her notebooks for a while, she decided this is for the birds - though which she doesn't know - and heads to her bedroom to change into something to go jogging in.::

[21:17] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: nods understanding :: CTO:  Yes, the potential for anxiety without knowing is high, but most things are just small tidbits of "who gets the cookies from the cookie jar" I think is the earth phrase.  Even in military matters.

[21:17] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes a quick scroll through the mountain of reports, bulletins, logs, etc. waiting for him::

[21:18] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Slips out of her uniform - it's not like she's on duty anyway, and into a tank top and a pair of shorts.  She pulls her long, strawberry blonde hair up in a ponytail and fastens it with a hairband.  Moving her combadge from her uniform shirt to her tank top, she heads off to the holodeck.::

[21:18] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> FCO: Perhaps, but it seems annoying politics has so much power.  Which kind of brings me to why I am here... sort of.  :: shakes her head::  I have a few questions that I have no answer for, but maybe you might have some insight for me.

[21:19] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: motions to the ottoman :: CTO: Make yourself comfortable, hopefully I can be of assistance.

[21:20] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: Would you like some Tea or something?  Sencha Green perhaps?

[21:21] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks over the final report a copy of which is making its way up the food chain at the moment then she heads for the MO's quarters.::

[21:21] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::In the conference room, pouring over the last several days worth of reports, media, security film reconstructions, and more, trying to complete due diligence on the claims Velde has made to her. She has the feeling the situation is too volatile at present for choices to be made based on solely on Velde's unsubstantiated claims::

[21:21] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Takes a seat::  FCO:  I am not familiar with sencha green.  If it is non alcholic, I will give it a try.

[21:22] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Heads to the TL and entering orders:: TL: Deck 3.

[21:22] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> ::nods walking over to the replicator :: CTO: It is non-alcoholic, Typically has some caffeine but that can be decaffeinated if that is your wish. :: pokes at the replicator ::

[21:23] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::steps out of the lift near sickbay and presses the button on the nearby hatch::

[21:23] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore receives a weak signal from Arealyn VI.

[21:23] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::most of what he sees is fairly routine, and frankly mundane, but his eyes latch on to a report from Tsela-Yokaze; he touches the title and the report instantly appears, allowing him to review it::

[21:23] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> FCO:  Makes no difference.  Caffeine has no effect on me... well, maybe if I drink it pure.

[21:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::raises his eyebrow at the weak signal, and focuses the comms array on it, trying to increase the data for the computer to chew on and make into something more than 'signal'::

[21:24] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::his eyes move left to right, more or less reading this one word-for-word::

[21:25] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: nods :: Computer: Japanese Sencha, 26.6 Celsius, hint of honey. :: watches the tea cup materialize and picks it up listening as he walks over to hand it to Tsela-Yokaze ::

[21:25] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: leans back::  FCO:  Here is my dilemma.  We know the Romulans are involved.  But I cannot figure out any reason why they would be.

[21:25] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Steps off the TL on deck 3 and heads for the holodeck.::

[21:26] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: takes the drink with a nod of thanks.::

[21:27] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Arriving at Holodeck 1, activates the program of her home in the English Countryside and steps inside.::

[21:27] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::frowns to herself. Maybe the MO had stepped out for a meal or was having a nap.  The data wasn't pressing to her so tracking Evie down really wasn't a 'priority' per say.  She sent a brief text message via PADDs letting her know that she had stopped by and would try again later then headed back towards the Operations 'Office'::

[21:28] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: nods showing active listening after handing the tea over and walking back to his chair at the desk sits down :: CTO: I can't think of a reason why "they wouldn't be."  This sector is essentially on a three way border.  As unassuming as Arealyn is, it's a strategic choke point between the Federation, Breen, and RSE.  More or less... it would be a great asset to counter balance the 

[21:28] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> Breen from a National Interest perspective.

[21:28] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::sits back for a second, considering what kind of mess this suggestion might lead to::

[21:29] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> <change national to State from last>

[21:29] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Starts jogging down the woodland trail, her ponytail swinging behind her.::

[21:29] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::continues waiting for the computer to turn 'signal' into something more.  Truth be told there are several thousand signals coming from the planet and he isn't even sure if this one is aimed at them::

[21:29] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: frowns and then sighs with a mumbling:: politics.  FCO:  Alright.  It would be good for the Breen.  But how does the Romulans play into this then?

[21:30] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: It would be good for the Romulans, Breen, or Federation for all the same reasons.

[21:30] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> XO: I have a Cellakc attempting to make contact on a rotating frequency. Would you like to accept the signal?

[21:31] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Pumping her arms lightly as she jogs down the path watching for potential pitfalls in the footing of the path....the last time she went jogging along it, she fell and hurt her ankle pretty good.::

[21:31] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: Whomever holds influence can use this space as a launch point, listening collection post, or any other of number of things to balance the other two.

[21:31] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> FCO:  But the evidence shows it is not the Breen themselves who are involved and the Romulan government has disavowed anything about this, but we know a Romulan is involved.  Why?  What would be this individual... or factions plan?

[21:33] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Takes a sip of the team and frowns looking down at it.::  FCO:  This tastes familiar... does it have another name?

[21:34] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks up::  OPS: Put it on screen.

[21:34] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: That's a good question.  Same one I've been thinking myself, the Breen implants were pointed to being false flag operations.  That would only give pre-text for involvement for both the Federation & the Romulans.  The "Operative" in question did hint at some things in my questioning, being that he didn't intend for my survival.  But some of his lines of thought were... also hinting to shaking up internal affairs on the home world.  

[21:34] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::clears up the signal as much as he can, adjusting for the shifting nature and feeds it to the view screen:: XO: Aye

[21:34] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: Leans back :: CTO: Therefore I believe the statement.  They did not know what his end state intent was.

[21:35] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands and shifts towards the center of the Bridge::

[21:36] <SM_James> ACTION: Static fills the screen for a long moment, then Governor Cellakc's face. "Claymore. If you can receive this, the situation... worsening. I believe factions are... to claim power and restore... old ways. Communications outside official... being blocked. I've been able... bypass, but... how long..." The transmission goes dead.

[21:36] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> FCO:  Shaking up the home world.  That sounds more like someone wants to take over in someway?  :: leans forward, the tea warming her hands::  Play it out for me.  How would that work?

[21:37] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::As she jogs along, she comes to the small stone footbridge over the small creek that was on their property.::

[21:37] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: The Romulans have no good will toward the Breen.  That's for sure.  And the loss of Federation Influence of the sector well, wouldn't hurt the RSE either unless it created a power vacuum for the Breen to move in.  Which... RSE wouldn't allow most likely.

[21:37] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: Oh, I didn't get enough insight to theorize on that.  Just enough to understand his ideological alignment.

[21:37] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::sighs slightly, and starts the computer on filling in the gaps from the information that is available.::

[21:38] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> :: frowns as he listens to the message.::

[21:38] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves forward three steps::  OPS: Were you able to determine the source of that transmission, Lieutenant?

[21:39] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Sighs somewhat exasperatedly, running her fingers through the hair at the edge of her forehead, then resting her head against her propped fist, as she takes a moment to let her eyes close, seeing if a bit of under-stimulation will help her brain processes all the data better::

[21:40] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: considers::  FCO:  So... if a "vacuum" were potentially to be opened, would this individual come in as the "hero" to close it?  Gaining control in your government for change?

[21:41] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> :: Pulls up the communications frequency map and compares the signal's location when it was first detected to where it came from when it was last detected, using the two points on the ship's orbital path to form a triangle with the third point on the planet's surface:: XO: It appears to be coming from the constituency building within Cellakc's district.

[21:41] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> XO:  Commander, I am not reading any military deployment or action.  If someone is up to something, they are doing it under the radar.

[21:42] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  Sec: Keep scanning the area.

[21:42] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: Nothing so grandiose and simplified as that.  This, ... person... seems to be a highly skilled operator with a lot of means.  I doubt that would occur in such a way.  But... I do feel it would be in Romulus's best interest to intervene and not allow the Breen to take a foothold.  If that meant.  "Working" with the Arealynians, or subjugating them... that would be done.

[21:43] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks back forward::  OPS: See if you can restore a communications link with the source.

[21:43] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::feeds the signal origin area to the security officer so they know what area the XO is talking about::

[21:43] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> XO:  Aye, sir.  :: works on narrowing SRS, making a grid over the area in question.::

[21:43] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::checks the area for devices that can send and receive messages::

[21:43] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> :: takes the signal and adjusts the site::  OPS:  Thanks.

[21:43] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Emerges from the ready room looking a bit fresher than he had when he was last seen::

[21:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Damrok:: CO: We just picked up a signal from Governor Cellakc, somewhere on the surface. It was garbled but he claimed there was some sort of 'situation' on the surface.

[21:46] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> FCO:  Alright.  What about any chance of finding this individual.  Would someone on Romulus know who it is and pass us info?  The only thing we have is that they headed toward Breen space while cloaked.  They could have changed direction for all I know.

[21:46] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  Have we picked up any other signals or chatter that corroborate or help further explain his assessment?  ::Has no real reason to doubt Cellakc, but would like more information than "situation"::

[21:46] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::shakes his head::  CO: Not yet, but we're still looking.

[21:47] <Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu> XO: There is a lot of activity going on in the general area the message came from.  Unfortunately, I cannot tell if it is suspicious or normal activity.

[21:47] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods, folding his arms, and for once, isn't carrying his PADD around::  XO:  I suppose we should get some tactical teams on standby in case we have to redeploy for further peacekeeping efforts.

[21:47] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::his eyes shift between Lu and Damrok::  *CTO*: Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze to the Bridge.

[21:48] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: reaches for her combadge.::  *XO*:  I am on my way.

[21:49] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: I have to admit, I'm a little reluctant to go back down there after what happened last time.

[21:49] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: Especially armed *and* into a danger spot.

[21:49] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: Well, it's interesting you should ask that.  On case one.  This person doesn't exist.  We will get nothing from Romulus, and I wouldn't even ask. On question two, the upon discussion with the command team I had helped Science and Engineering institute a plan for us to pursue the Warbird.  That being stated, that's about the time the terrorist bombing occurred buoying us here.  We do have the Keneda fighters configured for sweeps still... 

[21:49] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> ::puts the cup down as she stands::  FCO:  That does not sound promising.  If you can think of anything, please let me know.

[21:50] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CTO: At any rate.  Good luck.  Hope you enjoyed the tea.

[21:50] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::frowns at the screen slightly frustrated by this development. He picks a mobile media device that is active and focuses the Clay's communications array on it.  Hopefully there wasn't anything delicate on it as he hollows out the operating system and turns it into a very simple communicator.:: XO: Working on getting comms back.

[21:51] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  OPS: Okay. 

[21:51] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Puts aside what T'alin told her to work through later as she headed for the nearest lift::  CPU:  Bridge.

[21:51] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Thinks about it a moment as Davis manages the other bridge goings-on::  XO:  I am, as well.  But we signed a treaty, and we intend to hold up our end of that bargain.  We know there are outside instigators, so here we are.

[21:52] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As the lift doors open, she glances around as she enters::  XO:  Commander?

[21:53] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns to Tsela-Yokaze::  CTO: Assemble security teams and have them stand by in the Transporter Room. There may be a situation that requires our intervention.

[21:53] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::makes the media device play the loudest notification that it is capable of while he watches for intrusions::Comm: Arealyn VI: Device: This is the Claymore.

[21:53] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO:  Aye, sir.

[21:53] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> XO: It does appear that someone is shutting down or jamming communications in the area.

[21:54] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO/OPS: It certainly doesn't seem like everything is normal.

[21:54] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Looks from Fong to Davis::  XO:  Then restoring communications infrastructure is our top priority.  Take some portable units.

[21:55] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: I don't believe that the current infrastructure is being damaged. Just taken offline

[21:55] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As she contacts her team, she walks over to Lu who quickly fills her in on the why of the situation.  She nods::  Sec PO3 Jinhai Lu:  Keep a lock on us and keep monitoring the area.

[21:55] @<SM_James> ACTION: An Arealynian teenager stares confused at his device as it wipes itself, then nearly throws it as the notification sounds. He stares into the device as though it was suddenly alive.

[21:56] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  I don't doubt that's the case.  Whatever the jamming is, hopefully we can cut it with our own transmitters.  If we can't, then we'll have to locate the source of the jamming and take it out, preferably without putting any of our people in the line of fire.

[21:56] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Orders the lift down to deck 15 to meet up with the others and grab their gear.::

[21:56] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Assumes Fong will apprehend his meaning one way or the other, but means transporters::

[21:56] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::watches the tactical team start to file into the Transporter room.::

[21:57] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  OPS: Lieutenant Fong, you're with me. We could use your communications expertise.

[21:58] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> XO: No. ::looks at the screen and sighs:: COMM: Arealyn VI: Teenager: I need you to give this device to Governor Cellakc.

[21:58] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods, clearly in agreement with this choice::

[21:58] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: practice makes... well, if not perfect, quick.  They are quickly "suited" up and ready to go.::  *XO*:  I have three teams ready on your command.

[21:59] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::remembers something, and without looking up from what he is doing:: XO: Sir.

[21:59] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> *CTO*: Acknowledged. I'm on my way.

[21:59] @<SM_James> ACTION: There's a scream. The device hits the ground. Fong can see the Arealynian's boots moving quickly in a very not here direction.

[22:00] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Damrok, then back to Fong::

[22:01] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::having now tuned out the rest of the bridge he looks for a different device while still letting that one ring in the most annoying way he can::

[22:01] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: looks up at her 6 foot officer::: Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale:  : Amara, the XO is familiar with you.  Your team is to stay near him.

[22:01] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Seems not to have caught Fong's remark, as he's simply looking at the viewscreen::

[22:02] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: Lieutenant, signal your relief and report to the Transporter Room. 

[22:03] @<SM_James> ACTION: Fong's next target, an older Arealynian gentleman, curses something in Arealynian as his device acts up, and attempts to perform a reset.

[22:03] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves to the turbolift without waiting, not wanting to make more of a scene::

[22:04] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters turbolift::  Turbolift: Transporter Room 1.

[22:04] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale> :: takes a phaser from the locker to give Davis::

[22:04] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> <or get rid of the 1 if there's only 1; too lazy to double-check>

[22:05] <SM_James> ACTION: Engineering's been at work again. Davis's turbolift now plays traditional elevator music.

[22:05] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::appreciates the new device's owner's knowledge of tech.  A hand goes to signal Cawney while he waits for the device to finish its reset::

[22:05] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::doesn't hear the music; he may not be seeing red, but he's not exactly feeling all that good about this::

[22:06] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::exits the turbolift and heads for the transporter room::

[22:07] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::moves towards the bridge grumbling about almost finishing the inventory spot checks, by the time she gets there she's mirroring Fong's terminal on her PADD::

[22:08] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Tunes in a little bit more and realizes Fong is still on the bridge, with Cawney having arrived...watches them both, hoping for an update before Fong departs::

[22:08] <SM_James> ACTION: The media breaks in with an emergency broadcast. The opening headline: "In move not seen for nearly 4 centuries, traditional challenge to be issued".

[22:08] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Finally reopens her eyes and tries reading afresh::

[22:08] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the Transporter Room::

[22:08] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale> :: as Davis walks into the room, she hands him the weapon::

[22:08] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes the weapon without looking and moves towards the center of the room::

[22:08] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Moves to take a place on the transporter.::

[22:09] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks up at Cawney for half a second then back down:: OPS3: Hacking local devices to make contact with governor. XO wants me on an away mission of some kind. Good luck

[22:10] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods slowly, thinking that was a good plan, but makes no comment::

[22:10] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::nods and takes the seat from the ops manager:: OPS: Okay.

[22:10] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ALL (Transporter Room): We're heading down to the source of a comm signal. We will assess the situation, and look to re-establish communications.

[22:10] <SM_James> ACTION: The broadcast view shifts to what appears to be a small office building, out front of which stands Governor Cedric. As before, his eyes are cold, staring hard into the camera.

[22:11] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::rubs his forehead and moves to the lift, tucking his earpiece into the pouch on his belt and muttering to himself::

[22:11] <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: takes his place near the back and his CTO::

[22:11] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks to the transporter chief::  TR (whoever this is; fix this): Let Lieutenant Fong know to bring down communications equipment with his team--the Captain wants communications restored.

[22:12] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> :;steps on to the pad and turns:: TR: Energize. 

[22:12] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::Energizes very efficiently::

[22:11] <SM_James> ACTION: Davis's away team is beamed down before anyone else decides to take their time getting situated.

[22:12] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> COMM Arealyn VI: Device: This is the Claymore I need you to get this device to Governor Cellakc.

[22:12] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Watches as the three teams fan out, one staying close to Davis.::

[22:13] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::arrives in the transporter room to see a swirl of blue.:: Self: Yep.

[22:14] @<SM_James> Scene: The away team materializes in what appears to be a busy sidewalk district. fortunately they materialize in a relatively uncrowded area, so can watch from here as people make their way through and to various shops, markets, stalls etc.

[22:15] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::materializes and looks around::

[22:15] @<SM_James> Scene: A few onlookers are somewhat startled by the team's arrival, and pick up their pace a little. A few pause to give the team a second look.

[22:15] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::Sees Fong enter the room:: OPS: XO said to bring communications equipment in order to restore communications.

[22:16] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: feeling out of place::  XO:  It appears... normal.

[22:16] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> CTO: Scan and seek here--let's investigate a little.

[22:17] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: nods both to him and her leads.  Takes out her tricorder to scan the general vicinity, sending the data up to Lu.::

[22:17] #<Governor_Cedric> ::stands with his hands folded in front of him, expression hard:: All: This farse has gone on long enough. If the military will not return power to the people, then for the people, I shall reclaim it. Either the military government will transition power back to the elected body, or in one hour, I shall invoke Shon Fha. ::he pauses, then, and tilts his head:: One hour.

[22:18] <SM_James> ACTION: The broadcast clips off as abruptly as it began, and the media is left to do what it does best--come with in an inch and a half of panic.

[22:19] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::rubs his nose:: OPS2: I mean sure I can figure out how to interface their tech with ours and make a full second communications net. But I could just as easily hack a repeater and turn them back on from orbit.  None of this do I need to be dirtside for...Find me the nearest really to the governor’s building. ::he pulls a pack from the supply closet::

[22:20] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves around, more or less just looking around::

[22:20] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  XO:  Visually, no military presence.  I am picking up Breen weapon signatures, but only that.  The weapons are inactive.

[22:21] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> CTO: Coordinate with the ship, and let's bring the other teams down.

[22:21] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO:  Do you have a location in mind?

[22:21] @<SM_James> ACTION: Davis nearly steps on a device of some sort. Given its blank screen, it's likely one of the devices Fong attempted to access from orbit.

[22:22] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::pauses and looks down, then back to Tsela-Yokaze:: CTO: I think we can bring one team, including Lieutenant Fong, to this location. Maybe the other team we can keep on stand-by.

[22:23] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::kneels down and picks up the device::

[22:24] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: nods::  *Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin*:  I need you to collect Lieutenant Fong and beam down at this location when you have him.::

[22:24] <OPS_Ens_Deveraux> OPS: That is pretty high up sir, take a harness.

[22:24] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> *CTO*:  Acknowledged.

[22:25] @<SM_James> ACTION: The device attempts a vague, shrill-ish squeak as Davis picks it up. That's apparently all she wrote. Probably due to the fact Davis is not the first person to have nearly or actually stepped on it.

[22:25] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: *OPS*:  Sir, please meet me in the transporter room for AT duty.

[22:25] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::sighs, returning to his feet, but not yet dropping the device::

[22:26] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at the anti-grav harness and sighs:: OPS2: Good call. ::he pulls it on but doesn't activate it:: OPS2: Energize when you....oh for *TAC Atzin* I'm in transporter room one about to beam down for an away mission at the exec's order. Would you like to come along?

[22:27] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::tries a third device after having no luck with the second one::

[22:27] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> CTO: Are there any structures here for communications? That might be a starting point.

[22:27] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: looks at her team::  *OPS*:  We will join you there.  :: with a shake of her head, she heads out.::

[22:28] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Links one of her PADDS to the main conference room display, and starts a "suspects"-like board, a spot with which of the major players they've been able to identify so far, pinning actual information to each, drawing visual connections...anything to try to reduce the cognitive load::

[22:28] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO:  If communications are being blocked... :: shrugs::  Let me see what we can come up with.

[22:28] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::breathing through his nose:: *Tac* Holding beam down for you. Prepare for possible fall hazard.

[22:29] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: Has the team moving double time wondering what fall hazard is.::

[22:30] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: looks up::  XO:  Got one... or I should say three.  We seem to be near the center.  All three are in a 45-block radius.  Do you have a preference?

[22:31] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: enters the transporter room and moves straight to the transporter padd.::

[22:32] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::considers this for a moment; on one hand, they could get the other team down and hit all three targets simultaneously, but there's a nagging feeling about separating and sending separate teams out and diluting their force::

[22:32] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: looks at Fong::

[22:32] <MO_LtJG_Simmons> ::Stops to retie her shoe, as the lace has come untied.::

[22:34] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::paces across the transporter pad, he turns and looks at the tac team. He moves to the supply closet and tosses anti-grav harnesses to the tactical team.:: Tac team: Have any of you not used these, or done work on heights or climbing? ::he doesn't mention how long it has been since he's used one.::

[22:36] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> ::catches one of the harnesses::  OPS:  We have all had training.

[22:36] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::shrugs slightly, having provided the team with the equipment.  He moves back to the pad and nods to Deveraux:: OPS2: In your own time.

[22:37] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::energizes beaming this away team directly to the communications relay::

[22:38] @<Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: Tosses the harness over her shoulder as the beam releases her and her team..::

[22:39] @<SM_James> ACTION: CTO's tricorder alerts to a team having taken initiative, already materializing in and around one of the comm relays. It takes about 2 seconds to peg Fong on that team.

[22:41] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: At the alert, looks at the screen::  XO:  It would appear Lieutenant Fong and Atzins team is at one of the communication relays.

[22:41] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::having no luck on her third attempt she tries to hack yet another device::

[22:42] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::goes back to the slight redecoration of the underside of the transporter console.::

[22:42] <SM_James> ACTION: Cawney gets a series of irritatingly loud beeps, then the signal drops. apparently that line is busy.

[22:43] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/

[22:43] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=