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Host ACTD_Chris says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::on bridge looking over readings::::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::In the conference room awaiting the rest of the crew::

OPS_Webster says:
::checks power status and comms::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::in her quarters playing with Root Beer before she has to leave::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::wakes up and scrambles to put on his uniform::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::walks into the conference room:::

TO_Grayson says:
::strolls into the conference room::

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
::sitting in a chair, having a hot chocolate and a doughnut::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Unfurls the UFP flag behind the podium::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
XO:  Come on, Torgh!  We have a meeting!!  ::waits for Torgh::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::quickly replicates some food for Root Beer and rushes out of his quarters::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::arrives in the conference room, pausing to give the Captain THE look before sitting down at the conference table with her hot chocolate::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CSO:  I'm coming.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::rushes after Torgh::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::enters a TL::  Computer: Bridge.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Wonders if the CMO had something stuck in her eye::

CTO_Chalen says:
::steps through the doors into the conf. room proudly.  Happy to be back after so long at Starfleet training::

FCO_Fielding says:
::checks the co-ordinates for the third time and pushes the little green button that says "Lock and Hold"::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::enters the bridge and makes his way to the conference room::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::looks at her reflection on the smooth table, then repeats THE look once more::

OPS_Webster says:
::makes notes of all readings and turns to the FCO::  FCO: Ready to head to the meeting?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::follows Torgh into the Conference room::

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<Riverwind> ::tugging on the bottom of the flag::

Host Captain_Grift says:
River: Hey, leave that alone you.

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Sure, Dr. W.

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<River> ::aww::

TO_Grayson says:
::slides into a seat and sits back, getting comfortable::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::enters, all business, no emotion::

FCO_Fielding says:
::hopes that Dr. W. knows where the conference room is::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Re-straightens the flag while glaring at Riverwind::

OPS_Webster says:
::shakes head at April's continued use of 'Dr. W':: FCO: After you. ::grins::

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<River> ::hops in a vacant chair grinning::

CTO_Chalen says:
::picks a chair and sits down.  Smiles at his crew mates as they enter::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::feels her eye starting to strain from THE look, then decides to cease and simply twirl with the end of her hair as the Captain attempts bring the meeting to commence::

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: No, no, please, after YOU!!!  ::nervously steps behind the Good OPS::

TO_Grayson says:
::reaches over and pats River on the head:: River: Always causing trouble...

CO_Kerak says:
@::Paces on the bridge of his D`deridex class Warbird.  Mumbling in Romulan to himself.  Sneers and almost snarls at a few of his Bridge Officers that look at him.:: RFCO: Lay in the course for that... ::Spits the words out even though he hates to even mutter it.::  Federation outpost and engage!

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<River> TO: Ruff

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Watches as the crew slowly trickles in::

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: OK.  Let's go ::continues grin::

FCO_Fielding says:
::trickles toward the conference room::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::takes a seat and waves at April and Caryn::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::stands at full attention::

TO_Grayson says:
River: Hey, don't tell me.  I think it's good to make a little mischief every once in a while.

OPS_Webster says:
::enters the conference room::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::likes having her hair out for once, without the usual ponytail::

RCO_Kerak says:
<RFCO> ::Lays in the course and engages, says over his shoulder.:: RCO: Course plotted and engaged. ::Enters warp.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::thankfully enters the conference room, which she would never have found on her own, and sits down next to Dr. J.::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
XO:  Have a seat....  ::motions to the seat next to her::

OPS_Webster says:
::sits next to April, watching everyone else::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::smiles at April::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::allows her words to come out warm and full of bedside charm::  XO:  Commander, I trust you are feeling... better?

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<River> ::points paw at XO::

FCO_Fielding says:
::smiles at Tas, then smiles at Torgh::

Host Captain_Grift says:
All: Before we get to the readiness reports there is a bit of ships business to attend to.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CMO:  Fine, Doctor.  Thank you.

OPS_Webster says:
::listens up::

TO_Grayson says:
::turns to the CO and sits up::

FCO_Fielding says:
::iwks.  Here it comes... "April, you will go scrub the Scratched Bit of the Hull!  NOW!!!

FCO_Fielding says:
"::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::looks at the CO:::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Sits in his Captains chair in his D`deridex class Warbird.:: Self: I don't like this one bit... ::Sighs.::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::looks at the CO:::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Ltjg. Tassie Jala-Sanders please step forward and be recognized.

Host Captain_Grift says:
<All:>

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sits next to his wife, still managing to look at full attention::

FCO_Fielding says:
::recognizes... Tas!  It's Tas!::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::doesn't look at the Captain directly, but rather in his general direction::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::raises an eyebrow then stands at attention near the CO::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::looks at his wife and smiles only for her::

RCO_Kerak says:
RFCO: How long till we get there? ::Taps his fingers on his console, clearly irritated.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
CSO: Ltjg. Jala-Sanders, I hereby promote you to the rank of full Lt., with all the rights and privileges thereto.

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
::claps:: All: YaY!

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::slaps for the CSO::

RCO_Kerak says:
<RFCO> RCO: We'll be there in approximately... 20 hours.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::tries NOT to whistle!!!  Smiles and actually claps!::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::pins the rank insignia on Lt. Jala's collar::

OPS_Webster says:
::smiles for Tas::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::claps for the CSO::

CTO_Chalen says:
Smiles at Lt. Tas and wonders even more what he's missed while away::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::extends hand:: CSO: Congratulations Lt.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::smiles proudly at his wife::

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
<River> ::claps paws together and howls::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::grins at the CO::  CO:  Thank you very much, Captain!  ::winks at everyone else then has a seat again::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::claps::  CSO:  Congratulations Lieutenant... I'm sure this promotion is long overdue ::smiles::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Turns to his Chief Engineer.:: RCEO: Make sure that the cloak is working by then Sub Commander!   I don't want anyone else knowing where we're going or what we're doing!

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::shakes the CO:s hand first!::

OPS_Webster says:
CSO: Congrats!!

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCEO> ::Looks to his Commander and nods, then quickly exits to head to Main Engineering.::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::smiles at everyone happy::

FCO_Fielding says:
CSO: Congratulations, Dr. J.!

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::looks around the table and raises and eyebrow at the number of full Lieutenants now sitting around her::  Self:  Hmm...

Host Captain_Grift says:
All: Now onto the mission and the departmental reports.

TO_Grayson says:
CSO: Congratulations

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RFCO> ::Looks to the other Officers with a raised eyebrow, then quickly turns back to his duties so as not to get the attention of his mean Commander.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
FCO: What is our eta till we meet up with the Zevnek?

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Checking, sir.  ::closes her eyes and Thinks::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Taps on the controls of his chair, bringing up the data again.  Shakes his head as he looks it over.:: Self: I knew it.... ::Sighs.:: I knew it!

OPS_Webster says:
::watches April screwing up her face::

FCO_Fielding says:
::manages to Come Up with the Right Answer and opens her eyes:: CO: Ten minutes, sir.

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: What do we know about the Zevnek and her Captain?

ACTDJohn_Sea says:
::crosses left leg over right and leans back::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::leans back in her chair and  reaches for Torgh's hand::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Heads to his room and takes a much needed nap.  Then wakes up and enters the bridge.:: RFCO: How long now?  ::Still looks irritated and sits in his chair.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders about the Romulans they're about to meet... The April Wuvs Romulans... well, actually, she thinks they're kinda cute::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RFCO> ::Turns back.:: RCO: Approximately 20 more minutes sir. ::Waits for a moment for further commands, doesn't receive any and turns back to his duties.::

OPS_Webster says:
::relaxing back in her chair, waiting to hear the XO's information::

TO_Grayson says:
::scowls.  Romulans.  He doesn't like Romulans much.::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Checks the status of the cloak and sighs with a bit of relief.  Then looks over his orders again and becomes more irritated.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::raises her mental eyebrow at Grayson's rather scowly face::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  ::all business::  As far as I can tell, sir, Captain Kerak is trying to uphold the treaty.  They want to capture the renegade Romulans and allow them to stand trial on Romulus.

FCO_Fielding says:
::contemplates the fact that this turn of events could be strategically advantageous to the Federation... and wonders why the Romulans would want Federation aid in catching their Bad Guys::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Walks up to his Science Officer.:: RFCO: Move over a bit... ::Taps at the controls and looks over the situation.:: Self: Hmm!!

Host Captain_Grift says:
::nods:: CTO: I assume all weapons systems are at peak efficiency?

CTO_Chalen says:
CO: Tactical systems are at optimal efficiency, sir.  We've got a full complement of torpedoes and the shield emitters are 100%.  I'll be working with Mr. Grayson for a detailed report on our subsystems as I just got back on board.

Host Captain_Grift says:
CTO: Very good.

FCO_Fielding says:
::Sneaks a Note to Dr. G: "Hey, did you eat something sour?  wanna talk about it?  Love, April"::

Host Captain_Grift says:
CSO: What do we have on the outpost, Lt.?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CO:  It was completely destroyed by the renegades, sir.

Amb_John_Sea says:
::Reviews the Mission Orders and the Treaty establishing the Neutral Zone::

FCO_Fielding says:
::sends an addendum: "...later, of course.  After the meeting and everything.  Don’t scrunch up your face so much, you might get stuck looking that way forever... Love, April"::

RCO_Kerak says:
@ ALL: Silent Running! ::Quickly walks back to his chair and sits.  Looks to his console and watches the ship go into silent running.::  We don't need anyone to find us...

Host Captain_Grift says:
CSO: Was the outpost conducting any type of research that might have been valuable?

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders about that, too.  Who knows, maybe it was the home to Billy the Big Bad Bolian's Secret Vial of Wealth or something...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
::waits to speak::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CO:  No sir, it was just a way station for Cargo Ships.

OPS_Webster says:
::notices the Ambassador biting his tongue...very interesting::

Host Captain_Grift says:
CMO: Is sickbay prepared in case of attack?

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::clasps hands together as she leans forward on her elbows::  CO:  Sickbay is ready for almost any emergency, Captain.  I've had Romulan blood samples synthesized in the event that we should come across injured Romulans.  I've also taken the moment to brush up on my Romulan physiology...  ::leans back in her chair::

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders what the Romulans were reneging against in the first place.  Is that anti-Empire, in which case they were like pro-Federation?  Or what?::

Host Captain_Grift says:
CMO: Excellent.

Host Captain_Grift says:
CEO: What's the status of Engineering?

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
CO: all ship system are Green and full powered. We did have one report of power flex but it has been taken care of.

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RFCO> CO: Nearing the... ::Hesitates knowing his Commander doesn't like the next word.:: Federation outpost sir...

Host Captain_Grift says:
CEO: Have you isolated yet how the Sekorians were able to disable our ship?

RCO_Kerak says:
@RFCO: Lets take a scan of the outpost... I want to be totally sure it wasn't them...  Pretending an attack...

TO_Grayson says:
::finally notices the notes and un-scrunches his face::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
Co: Yes sir I have change out the Subcommands and have put a new sec system into the computer power and have replaced main power supply.

CTO_Chalen says:
::notices the TO scowl a moment ago::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Communications and power grid are green, I assume?

FCO_Fielding says:
::sends a Note to Captain Grift: "Dear Dr. Captain Sir, if we don't have a counselor on the way, I hope it won't be too far out of my duty to suggest that we get one ASAP before we all go bonkers.  Love, April."::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Yes, sir, they are.  Ready to reroute power as needed.

CTO_Chalen says:
<w> TO:  I take it you're not excited to be working with the Romulans?

RCO_Kerak says:
@RCTO: Scan the outpost!

FCO_Fielding says:
::nods at the reports::

TO_Grayson says:
<w> CTO: You could say that.

Host Captain_Grift says:
ALL: Very good. Stay on your toes, as I'm not quite sure what to expect from the Romulans. Dismissed.

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: If I may add something...

Host Captain_Grift says:
AMB: go right ahead Ambassador..

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CSO: <w> Congratulations, Angel.  You deserved that promotion.

OPS_Webster says:
::pauses as she was about to stand, waiting to hear the Amb::

CTO_Chalen says:
::heads back onto the bridge::  TO:  The Romulans have done a lot of things to warrant contempt, the least of which is their enslavement of the Romulans, but remember that these Romulans are here to help us.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::grins at Torgh::  XO: Thanks, my love!

CTO_Chalen says:
::pauses to hear the ambassador::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Scans the outpost and finds that there is a great deal of damage, and that it was indeed done by Romulan weapons.:: RCO: Romulan disruptor fire...  Major damage... ::Taps a few more buttons.:: And other Romulan weapons signatures.  ::Turns to his Commander.::  Scanning for any trail of their ship sir.

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::heads back out to my stn on the bridge::::

FCO_Fielding says:
::listens to the One with the Silvery Hair::

TO_Grayson says:
::follows the CTO out::  CTO: I understand that, but it doesn't mean I have to go out of my way to be nice to them and make them feel welcome.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::enters the bridge and takes his seat::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::begins to rise but sits back down as the Ambassador speaks::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO:  Taking into account that the potential for espionage and the spirit of the Treaty establishing the Neutral Zone, as Captain of this mission, I suggest you require to operate without their cloak at all times while in Federation Space.  Any cloaking should be interpreted as an act of aggression

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Shakes his head as he was hoping it was a ruse by the dastardly Federation.  Shakes his head and looks over his console.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::blinks.  Now that was a Very Astute Observation.  So Astute, in fact, that it hadn't even crossed April's mind.  Strange, that, seeing as she actually.... well, never mind about that.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Amb: Agreed.

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  I agree with the Ambassador completely sir.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::nods head::  Amb:  Good point Ambassador... we're both friends, and have nothing to hide.

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: If they cannot live by these terms they must withdraw from Federation Space

RCO_Kerak says:
@RCSO: Any survivors? ::Looks closer at his console.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
AMB: I agree. We'll have to keep them on a short leash.

FCO_Fielding says:
::hmmmmmmmms.  Wonders if Romulans are as fond of cloaking technology as we think they are...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
::nods::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: In addition they must not fire on any vessel without permission while in Fed Space

Amb_John_Sea says:
::finishes speaking::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::stands to leave, waiting to hear the rest of the conversation::

FCO_Fielding says:
::sensing that the rest of the conversation would be High-Powered Policy Stuff, leaves for the Bridge... but realizes that she doesn't have someone to Follow and waits around::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCSO> ::Turns to his Commander and shakes his head.:: RCO: As expected... None sir...

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::lowers voice::  All:  However, let's just remember that a Romulan Warbird is about... oh, eight times larger then our own ship.  It'd be best for us to stay on their good side.

OPS_Webster says:
::looks at the Amb:: Amb: Are you including the other Romulan vessel in that

Host Captain_Grift says:
AMB: Your suggestions are well noted Ambassador.

Amb_John_Sea says:
CMO: Let them fire first, we must be strong on our side

CTO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Good point.  If they get in a bad mode, things could go bad for us FAST.

Amb_John_Sea says:
CTO: Them let them draw first blood

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%::hiding behind some debris from the outpost, all systems powered down to look like a derilickup, suddenly picks up something on the sensors:: RRCTO: Is that our target?

FCO_Fielding says:
::will be happy to be the sacrificial la... err, April::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
::looks over readings :::Send a let joke to the CTO and redo his consol In Romulan:::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::exits the conference room and steps onto the bridge::

CTO_Chalen says:
Amb.:  Aye sir. 

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::begins to walk out of the room::  CO:  I paid a visit to Romulus during the war during a conference held in the capital... Did you know that the primary color in Romulan buildings is gray?  The same color as their heart?

CTO_Chalen says:
::steps onto the bridge and walks up to TAC1::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::follows the CO to the bridge and goes to SCI1::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Turns around and looks over at his crew.  Stands up.:: ALL: We all know our mission... Let's look sharp! ::Sits back down.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::follows the nice non-lost people out of the conference and back onto the bridge::

Amb_John_Sea says:
::exits::

OPS_Webster says:
::heads back out to the bridge and goes to OPS::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
FCO:  ETA to rendezvous?

FCO_Fielding says:
::follows  Dr. W. to the front of the Bridge::

Host Captain_Grift says:
AMB: <w> I haven't had the opportunity to deal with Romulans very often. How much do you think we can trust them?

TO_Grayson says:
::hesitates for a moment as he steps out of the conference.  He'd started to go to TAC1, but now that the CTO's back...::

TO_Grayson says:
::sighs quietly and walks over to TAC2::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: <w> Be strong, show no weakness, present them with our terms

OPS_Webster says:
::checks the comm. boards and power::

FCO_Fielding says:
::glances behind her and raises another mental eyebrow at the TO::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCTO: Zalene: It's another Romulan vessel sub commander. Orders?

CTO_Chalen says:
TO:  Mr. Grayson, partition a power allocation for the shield emitters in case the mains go offline I don't want us defenseless.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Nods towards the Ambassador:: Amb: <w> I can help but think that this may be some type of ambush though.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::runs small diagnostics until they get there::

TO_Grayson says:
CTO: Yes sir...  ::taps some buttons and does as he's ordered::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::lets out a slight sigh and settles into her chair, to the Captain's left::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO:<w> Proceed from the assumption that they are not authorized to fire on a Federation ship in Fed space, if this is an ambush, prepare a long range beacon now and transmit all logs entries to date now

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%All: Keep all systems down, but target their engines and weapons systems.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Taps on his console.:: ALL: Secure from silent running..  ::Snickers.:: We don't want to scare these Federation people away... ::Laughs with the rest of his crew.::

OPS_Webster says:
::sees some additional power has been reallocated to the shield emitters and resets the levels::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Watches as his ship decloaks, wonders a moment and turns to the RCTO.:: RCTO: Any traces of that traitor??

FCO_Fielding says:
XO: Looks like ETA is... NOW!  

CTO_Chalen says:
TO:  If we have an intruder situation, I'll need you to main the defenses while I organize the sec. teams.  In the meantime, prepare sec. team Alpha through Gamma.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%::smirks and walks around the bridge:: Self: We shall see who are the victors soon.

FCO_Fielding says:
::oopsies as she realizes that she was at Busy trying to figure out the charts that they had actually Arrived before she had Figured Out Where They Were::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Stops working and turns to his Commander.:: RCO: None as of yet sir.  ::Quickly turns back to his console.:: All systems powered up sir.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::runs complete scans of the area::

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Nods, gets up and paces in his bridge.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Amb: <w> They aren't known for agreeing to others terms.

CTO_Chalen says:
:looks at the Warbird decloack and gawks::  SELF:  Looks at the size of it!   Never been this close.....

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCTO> Zalene: Sub commander, they have decloaked.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Sits back down.:: COM: U.S.S. Don Johnson: This is Commander Kerak...

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::rises from her seat as a Romulan Warbird decloaks onscreen::  Self:  They certainly don't build things small in the Star Empire.

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: <w> That’s because they are used to dealing on their side of the border, be strong and assume they have not been authorized to start a war

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, the Romulans are hailing

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO:  What is their weapons status?

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Stands up with pride as he has the most powerful and deadly ship in the Romulan Fleet.::

OPS_Webster says:
::presses the speaker button:: CO: On speakers, sir.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CO:  No Renegade ship on sensors, but a lot of debris.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Stand by. Let's see who they are meeting with.

Host Captain_Grift says:
AMB: <w> Let's hope they are not.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Turns to his Chief Tactical Officer.:: RCTO: Anything on their where abouts?

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Hail them

RCO_Kerak says:
@<Self> ::Shakes his head.:: RCO: No... Nothing..  It's like they disappeared sir...

FCO_Fielding says:
::watches the viewscreen, figuring things might get Interesting there soon::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: SIr, they have hailed us.  A Commander Kerak, on speakers.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Shakes his head.:: I don't like this at all...

FCO_Fielding says:
::darns.  so much for interesting views...::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO: Their weapons are powered but not armed.  Down right friendly by Romulan standards.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::walks up behind the Operations console, resting her hand on the back of the seat as she admires the grace of the Warbird::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Zalene: It's a Federation ship, shall I power up all systems?

Amb_John_Sea says:
::hands behind his back in Ambassador's robes::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::nods::

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: Zevnek: This is Captain Grift of the Federation starship Don Johnson.

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders if The Diplomatic One would be Diplomatic with Romulans::

RCO_Kerak says:
@COM: U.S.S. Don Johnson: CO: Hello Captain Grift...  Pleased to meet you.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::tries not to eye the Romulans with TOO much suspicion::

OPS_Webster says:
::feels a pressure on the back of her chair and turns around:: CMO: Dr, do you mind?

FCO_Fielding says:
::blink-blinks and starts taking mental Notes of the Captain::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Stands at his Station, constantly monitoring the tactical systems, trying to find the traitors.::

CTO_Chalen says:
<w>TO:  THAT didn't sound too forced of him...

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RFCO> ::Maneuvers the D`deridx class Warbird to a stop.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::blinkie-blinks and starts taking mental Notes of the Romulan People::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Negative, just make sure our cloak stays up.

TO_Grayson says:
::just nods, listening::

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: Zevnek: Kerak: Pleased to make your acquaintance. Would you like to beam over to our vessel to discuss the situation?

OPS_Webster says:
::turns back to her console, noticing April is blinkie-blinking:: FCO: <w>: What's up with your eyes?

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::realizes that she's applying too much pressure to the back of the chair, perhaps from nervousness::  OPS:  Sorry...  ::backs away, slightly::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%::notices the Zevnek has come to a full stop and smiles::

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: <w> Oh, eyes?  Eyes... oh.  Right, eyes... nothing at all, Dr. W... just making, you know, Mental Notes...

OPS_Webster says:
::smiles:: CMO: No problem, I just felt as if I was going to fall backward.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO:  Keep an eye out for anything... unusual about that warbird.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::Keeps running scans to find other ships in the area::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Just try and stop me sir.

FCO_Fielding says:
::hmmmmmmmmms.  Yuppers, Dr. Riggs is definitely Back and Running::

OPS_Webster says:
::frowns:: FCO: You make mental notes by blinking?  You must have has some interesting counselor sessions.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Turns to his Sub Commander.  Then turns back to the screen.  Pauses a bit as he considers the ramifications of him not being on his ship, and letting his Sub Commander command.  Also calculates the possibilities of the traitors attacking.  Thinks it would be ok..:: COM: Don Johnson: CO: Ok...

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO:  ::grins::  You don't know how good it is to have you back, Riggs.

Amb_John_Sea says:
::pleased with the consent of the Romulan Commander to Beam Over::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Looks to the rest of the crew as he smiles now that he gets to be in Command.  Orders his second to come and man the tactical station.::

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Well, normally, I don't, but when I have to keep an eye on something else at the same time, it helps me remember... oh, it's kinda hard to explain.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::overhears Torgh and Riggs and smiles at them::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Good to be back sir.  Frankly, you guys need me.   ::grins::

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: Zevnek: Kerak: You may beam to the conference lounge. My Operations Officer will send you the coordinates.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO:  And you haven't changed a bit...

FCO_Fielding says:
::hears the CTO and smiles.  He's right, we do need him... such a cute little macho guy with the Vulnerable Side...::

TO_Grayson says:
::hears the XO and frowns, still facing TAC2 and continuing his work::

OPS_Webster says:
::nods in response to the CO's remarks to the Romulans and sends off the coordinates:: CO: He should have them now, sir.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Nods: COM: CO Grift: Aye. ::Looks to his CTO, then nods.::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: Permission to accompany to meet the Commander

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
TO:  Is there a problem, Lieutenant?

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: You have the bridge.

Host Captain_Grift says:
Amb: You're with me.

FCO_Fielding says:
::makes a Mental Note to try to catch Dr. Grayson sometime... he seems a bit... displaced.  Poor guy.::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Aye, sir!

TO_Grayson says:
::hears the XO and turns::  XO: Hm?  Oh, no sir, just thinking is all.

Amb_John_Sea says:
::follows the Captain::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
CO:  Care for another tag-along, Captain?

Host Captain_Grift says:
:: Exits the bridge into the adjoining conference room.::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::takes the command chair::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%::prepares to engage the enemy:: All: We must not let these ships escape. They carry valuable information that we can use to further our interests.

RCO_Kerak says:
@::Beams over to the DJ and arrives in the conference room.  Unusually all alone.::

FCO_Fielding says:
::wishes she could meet the cute wittle Romulan, but figures she might get a chance later... pilots don't get all the glory, they just fly the ding-dang ship...::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Takes the Command Chair and smiles.:: ALL: I want everything done by the book!

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::runs another scan::

CTO_Chalen says:
TO:  Mr. Grayson, you've got Tactical.  ::holsters a phaser and accompanies the brass to the conf. room::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::chides himself for his comment to Riggs and makes a mental note to speak to Grayson later::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: Welcome to my ship. ::Extends his hand::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::frowns as she is once again ignored by Grift, makes notes into her PADD::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> RTO: Keep the weapons lock floating....  I want you to be able to lock on those traitors immediately!

TO_Grayson says:
::takes a deep breath::  CTO: Yes sir...  ::steps up to the Tactical console and waits for orders from the XO::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Have they picked us up on there sensors yet?

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: <W> Shouldn't we be actively looking for this ship?

CTO_Chalen says:
::stands stoic next to the CO and Amb.::

RCO_Kerak says:
::Nods.:: CO: Thank you Captain Grift.   Thanks for letting me come aboard.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::reads the PADD and whispers it back to herself::  Self:  Doesn't take well to criticisms...

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: <w> Huh?  Looking?  Ummmmmm... OH!  Looking for THAT ship!  OH!

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCTO> Zalene: No sub commander, our cloak is holding.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
All:  All departments report, please.

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: <w> Yeah, we just seem to be sitting here

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Probably, but I dunno, I don't like Doing Stuff at the Helm without Hearing from a Higher Up to Do Something...

Host Captain_Grift says:
::motions towards a chair:: Kerak: Have a seat. What do you know about these renegades?

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Well, I always just sit here, so....

Amb_John_Sea says:
::sits::

OPS_Webster says:
::Hears the XO want a report and checks her board::

FCO_Fielding says:
::shrugs.  It's the life of the FCO, you know::

CTO_Chalen says:
::Continues to stand out of the way watching the "guests"::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
OPS:  Any ideas on how to find these renegades and their ship?

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: <w> Perhaps the CTO should leave his weapon outside

CMO_Tomiaz says:
XO:  Same as before, Commander.  Sickbay ready, nothing happening... Oh!  But I have this interesting experiment involving lima beans going on in the medical lab.

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Sir, if the enemy ship is using their comms, I can't pick it up.  All resources ready for reallocation.

FCO_Fielding says:
XO: Viewscreen functioning normally, sir.  All velocities available for flight.  No pretzels in the vicinity.

RCO_Kerak says:
::Looks to the seat and takes it.:: CO: Well...  All that I was told to do was to come here..  ::Looks to them.::  And meet up with you.  ::Looks to Grift in the eye as he really means business.:: And dispose of these traitors.  I know personally that there are many groups of traitors.. As we're instructed to call them.  But I don’t know this one.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CMO:  Lima beans, eh?  I'd like a full report on that.  ::chuckles::

TO_Grayson says:
XO: Defensive systems and weapons systems all functioning normally, sir.

OPS_Webster says:
::turns to Tas:: CSO: I'm sure you've already searched for ion trails, right?  Use a more focused beam.  It will pick up older trails.

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: How well equipped are they?

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
TO:  Keep an eye on the warbirds weapons status.  We don't want any surprises.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::hands over a PADD with the marvels of lima beans::  XO:  It's worth a look... Ensign Matthews found it most interesting...

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Say, I wonder how strong Dr. Sea's psychic senses are?  Maybe he could pick up Evil Romulan Thoughts.

TO_Grayson says:
XO: Aye sir.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCTO> Zalene: Sub commander we are drifting shall I compensate?

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::takes the PADD and puts it away to read later::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::doesn't know that she's handed over her notes on the Captain's command style and mental state::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::nods to OPS and does just that.... narrows the beam and searches for ion trails::

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: Well, that wouldn't be legal, would it?  Scanning without permission?

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Hmmmmm, I guess not.  Bummer.

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
Xo: do we know what type ship they are used to attack the stn?

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: I do sense, though, that there's something fishy going on... and not on any Romulan ship, either.  Yuppers, siree, I do feel it, and I'm not even Betazoid.

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
TO: please send 2 more team to Eng. Just in case

RCO_Kerak says:
::Leans back in his chair as he gets a look of pride on his face.:: CO: There's no real way of telling...  Except that I do have a D`deridex class, type A Warbird..   As you can plainly see...   But they did destroy this outpost of yours..  That would take some firepower... Or surprise.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Negative, let us drift, even with our cloak we need to use no power for engines.

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: Begin scans of this sector and see if they are still around.

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: Do you think it's a trick and the Romulans have ulterior motives for all this?

TO_Grayson says:
::sends two more teams to engineering...::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
XO:  Perhaps we could scan the surrounding interstellar medium for pockets in hydrogen levels.  The cloak on a Warbird would cloak these stray interstellar particles as well...

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Looks over the tactical console as he sees an anomaly.  Then checks the ships systems.::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
*CO*: Yes, sir.  Right away, sir.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
XO:  I've already started scanning, Sir.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  We don't know yet.

Amb_John_Sea says:
::runs his hands through his silver hair, leans back listening thoughtfully::

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Well, far be it from me to know how Romulans think... but if I were in their shoes?  I'd be sure to take any tactical advantage of any situation I can.  For every good person, there are ten evil people waiting for an opportunity to exploit.

RCO_Kerak says:
::Looks to the XO and then the CO.:: CO: We haven't found any trail as of yet... But we're leaving no stone unturned...  As you would say.

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: Agreed. If we are to search for them together in Federation space I must insist you refrain from using your cloaking device.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CMO:  Good idea.  CSO:  Begin working on that.

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
XO: Sir recommend we fire out some long rang sensor probe to help in the search

OPS_Webster says:
::shakes at the XO, thinking it's not a good idea, and turns to April::

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders how the no-cloaking clause is going over with the Romulan...::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::furrows brow slightly::  XO:  Or... or, we could scan for engine exhaust from the other ship.  Naturally, they would have taken steps to mask this... but there's the chance that they got sloppy in their work.

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: You would?  You are canny, aren't you? ::grins::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
XO:  No Ion trails on sensors....

RCO_Kerak says:
::Looks to the Captain for a long tense few moments.  Really doesn't want to be at a disadvantage.:: CO: You know that they'll use their cloak... That'll put me at a great disadvantage Captain...

RCO_Kerak says:
::Considers the ramifications of not being able to use his cloak in finding these traitors.::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
XO: Sir recommend we fire out some long rang sensor probe to help in the search

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Well, I would... because, you know, what would we do in a similar situation?  Get our people to find them ourselves, without involving the Romulans.

Amb_John_Sea says:
::looks at the Treaty of Peace establishing the Neutral Zone on his PADD::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CSO:  I should have figured there wouldn't be.  The old ion trail scans never works anymore...

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: We have ways of detecting cloaked ships, and I'm sure you do as well.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  Go for it.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCEO: Status on our systems?

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::turns a console towards her and points at a map of the system::  XO:  You see... we may be able to- wait, I don't know exactly what I'm saying anymore.  I think I'll go back to my medical reports...

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::grins at Torghs comment then tries again, narrowing even further::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
:::Set the probe fore long rang and transmitting back to the OPS stn: OPS: I am setting the probes to read back to your stn.

OPS_Webster says:
CEO: Understood.  Ready to receive telemetry.

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
Xo: sir probes are ready

FCO_Fielding says:
::flies the ship.  Hmmmmm... somehow, noooooot too Exciting.  Pretzel would be having a ball here, however. Funny guy, is Pretzel::

RCO_Kerak says:
::Shakes his head.:: CO: I have orders to dispose of these traitors... They don't include me not using my cloak! ::Grumbles.:: I know of your primitive methods... How ever effective they may be...

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCEO> Zalene: Bad news sub commander, we are beginning to lose power in some of our systems. The cloak may be affected soon.

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, my I suggest that our esteemed guest must have several ways of defeating their own cloaking technology.  If they are here to assist us, wouldn't it be appropriate for them to share that information with us?

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: I must also insist that before either of us open fire we agree on the target.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::clasps her hands together::  XO:  Tachyons!  If we were to launch several probes, we could create a net in the surrounding area that would detect a cloaked Romulan ship!  ::almost rises from seat::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::wants to tell the crew to just do what they feel like doing, but knows it would be a bad idea::

OPS_Webster says:
::shakes head as the CMO suggests again something that has already been suggested::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
Xo: sir probes are ready

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCEO: You have to keep that cloak up, understood?

Amb_John_Sea says:
::frowns at the CTO’s suggestion::

TO_Grayson says:
::watches the CMO and rolls his eyes.  Doctors.  They're too dang anxious and excited.::

CTO_Chalen says:
::tries to look innocent at the Amb.:

OPS_Webster says:
CMO: Err, Doctor, do you concentrate so much that you are unaware of what's going on around you?

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: We do not condone unwarranted aggression. If you cannot agree to my terms, I suggest you leave Federation space.

RCO_Kerak says:
CO: There are no other Romulan vessels in this area... Of that I can assure you.  So...  The only other Romulans will be those traitors... How ever many ships they may have.  ::Sighs and concedes.:: I will comply.

FCO_Fielding says:
::wants to sit around eating potato crisps all day, but that is probably Not an Option... tries to see if there are any interesting Ramifications for her Flight Plan... nahhhhh::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CMO:  ::laughs:: I appreciate your input, Doctor, but we've got to work on only so many ideas at a time.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCEO>::loses the primary power to the cloak and tries to bring the secondary systems online but can't::

Amb_John_Sea says:
CO: <w> As a concession from us, I suggest we agree not to board the ship

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
XO: permission to fire the probes sir

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::shrugs shoulders, just now noticing Webster::  OPS:  Huh?  Sorry... new to the whole "working on the bridge" thing.  ::swallows and leans back in her chair::

OPS_Webster says:
::can feel the "I need crisps" aura bouncing off April and pulls a bag from under her console::

FCO_Fielding says:
::sighs.  Her Main Squ... er, Analysis Vic... er, Subject had gone into the Other Room... so sad::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
All:  Do your best to scan for the cloaked vessels.  It's not an impossible thing to do.  We've done it before and we'll do it again.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  Yes, launch probes.

FCO_Fielding says:
XO: Um, aye, sir.  

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%<RRCEO> Zalene: We've lost the primary power systems for the cloaking device!

FCO_Fielding says:
::scan?  Scan?  does this stupid flight thing scan anything?::

CEO_LT_DAVE says:
:::fire out 4 probe  in 4 different directions ::OPS: you should be received from the probe about now.

OPS_Webster says:
::tries scanning and sees a blip on her monitor:: XO: Sir, I may have something here!

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::runs a regular scan just in case....::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  What is it, Lieutenant?

TO_Grayson says:
::shrugs and starts scanning for cloaked vessels::

RCO_Kerak says:
<RCTO> ::Sees an anomaly again, and then looks to his RTO.:: RTO: What was that?  Keep an eye on it.  ::Says a bit gruffly, but with a bit of happiness in his voice cause he's the Commander.::  Kerak is not on the ship...

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
XO: Renegade ship on Scanners!!!!

FCO_Fielding says:
::tries to scan for a cloaked vessel and receives a Note on her Console: "Hey!  Quit doing that!  You're supposed to FLY the SHIP!  Got it?  You're supposed to PILOT!  Now shoo!"::

OPS_Webster says:
CEO: Reading the information now.

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: I'm glad we understand each other.

TO_Grayson says:
XO: Picking them up too, sir!

FCO_Fielding says:
::Interesting...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
::relaxes::

CMO_Tomiaz says:
Self:  Uh oh... time for the red flashing lights...

FCO_Fielding says:
::Imagines Dr. G. picking up a big Romulan ship with his bare hands and smiles::

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Sir, the probes have also picked up the ship.  It is behind a huge chunk of space debris.  Sending coordinates to science and flight control now.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO:  Red alert!

RCO_Kerak says:
::Nods and really hopes that the Captain would do the same if the situation was turned around.:: CO: Me too...  But you... As Captain of this ship.  Do understand that I'll do anything to keep my ship.

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%All: Prepare to engage the enemy. All systems to full power. Stand by to fire all disrupter banks!

TO_Grayson says:
::initiates red alert::

OPS_Webster says:
::presses some buttons and sends the coordinates off::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
*CO*:  We've found the renegade Romulan vessel, sir.

FCO_Fielding says:
OPS: Noooooooo, debris bad!  Ship scratch bad!

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: As will I.

TO_Grayson says:
::Here we go...  Damn Romulans.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
*XO*: I'm on my way.

CMO_Tomiaz says:
::leans forward in her seat as she looks over readiness reports on her console::

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RTO> ::Notifies the RCTO.::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRCTO: Target and fire at will!

CTO_Chalen says:
::tenses as the klaxons go off, keeps near the Romulans::

Host Captain_Grift says:
Kerak: I hope we meet again.

FCO_Fielding says:
::thinks the Red Alert klaxons are really bad for mental health...:

OPS_Webster says:
FCO: You can do it...no pressure, but don't scratch the ship...again ::grins::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sits in the command chair, ready for battle::

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%RRFCO: Take us in!

RCO_Kerak says:
::Looks to the Captain.:: CO: You can be assured we will.  ::Taps his comm. and is transported back to his ship.::

Amb_John_Sea says:
::sees the Red Alert:: CO: We cannot beam the Romulan Commander back at Red Alert

RCO_Kerak says:
@<RCTO> ::Gets over to his tactical console.:: RCO: We've found them sir!

RRSubCmdr_Zalene says:
%All: Take out the Romulan vessel!

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