USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10402.26
Beware the Sleeping Dragon, Part III

SUMMARY: Stardate 10402.26.  The crew of the Don Johnson have succeeded in running their discreet scan of the Epsilon Hydra.  As expected, their sensors were only able to discern a minimal amount of usable data.  Still, a soft whisper in all that mess of electromagnetic interference has gotten through.  And it has turned the Captain's focus. The crew is holding up well, save for one.  The CO has had it with the constant requests for an interview from Mr. Walker, that he has finally submitted and gone to get it over with so he can get on with this mission.

Host Loren says:
     {{{{{Resume Mission:  Beware the Sleeping Dragon, episode 3}}}}}

Host XO_Adrel says:
::in her quarters looking at herself in the mirror wearing the uniform she hasn't worn in a few days::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::in command well as officer of deck::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::sitting at the helm still::

OPS_C_Pino says:
::At her console.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Load tube 2 and launch passive probe please

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Loads a probe:: CSO: Passive? what class is that sir?

Host XO_Adrel says:
Self: It's time ::removing lint from her left shoulder and heading out::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Speculation on cargo of the freighter?

CMO_MeganSea says:
::monitors their drift::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Passive sensor array not designed for active ping, I have configured one

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::sits in chair, crosses left leg over right::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The DJ is holding a relative position from Epsilon Hydra, sensors continue to passively gather telemetry on the Black Hole 2's transponder signal

Host XO_Adrel says:
::nods at people as she heads for the TL and sees a few unfamiliar faces:: Self: I should've gone out of my quarters a few times...

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Prepares the CSO's probe:: CSO: Thanks for the explanation sire, ready when you are.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Launch

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Launches probe::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Please listen for smuggler activity in the area

CTO_Beokeown says:
CSO: Probe away

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Aye sir.  ::Hunched over the console.::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::at ME working::

 Host XO_Adrel says:
TL: Bridge!

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::awaiting probe data::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The probe makes its was into the Epsilon Hydra system, and begins to send back encrypted data back to the DJ

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::looks for evidence of the freighter::

Host XO_Adrel says:
::looks around at the others in the TL... still a lot of unfamiliar faces... they must have picked up new personnel ::

CTO_Beokeown says:
CSO: It’s coming back, encrypted sir

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: encrypted data coming in sir.

TO_Sulu says:
:: on the bridge at Tac 2::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Decrypt and analyze please

TO_Sulu says:
CTO:Orders?

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Aye. Sir processing.

Host XO_Adrel says:
::exist the TL and looks around at the bridge::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Please plot an intercept course to last known signal co ordinates

CTO_Beokeown says:
TO: Monitor the probe data coming in.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::stands up from chair::

TO_Sulu says:
::monitors::

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Metallic mass nears the third planet in this system.

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Already plotted.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: The bridge is yours

CTO_Beokeown says:
XO: Ma'am ::nods::

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: Actually cmdr... since I'm a bit out of the loop right now, please remain in command until I get up to speed on the events.

Host XO_Adrel says:
::smiles back at the CTO as she moves to her chair::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: Acknowledged

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Its confirmed sir, that is the Black Hole 2!

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The probe penetrates deeper and deeper into the system.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Mass of object?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Lifesigns?

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Smiles to him self at seeing the XO::

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Data is coming in, analyzing.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Instruct the probe to circle the Black Hole2

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Lifesigns are indeterminate, life support is on and all functions are at minimal power sir.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::holding position using minimal thruster action::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::keeps working making sure the engines are working fine::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Attempt to pilot the Black Hole out of its orbit by remote control

Host XO_Adrel says:
:: listens to the conversations trying to make sense of it all::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Task the passive sensors to look for enemy vessels and determine if the Black Hole was attacked

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Sends orders to the probe to circle the black hole:: CSO: Done. Hope to having reading soon.

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Aye sir.  ::Manually working the remote control function to get a lock.::  That is one big vessel somewhere around 1.15 million metric tons.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Yup she's a freighter

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Are you sure we should be attempting to gain control over the Black Hole without first attempting contact?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Prepare your forces for a boarding party should that become necessary

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Probe makes its instructed rounds, detects nothing else out of the ordinary

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: I smell a trap

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: What is going on exactly, Cmdr? We are trying to gain control of a black hole?

CTO_Beokeown says:
*TO Kettering*: Prepare a team in case we need a boarding party.  Be ready to move out as soon as called.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: We have discovered an overdue freighter named the "Black Hole2" inside the system I am attempting to bring her out without entering the system

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Sir no go on establishing remote control power.  I'll prepare the message approved by the Captain to send.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Standby with the tractor I want to pull her when we get there

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Stand by I do not wish to broadcast

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: Naming a freighter "Black Hole" can get confusing. That sounds about right to bring her out then. Continue, you seem to be doing great. ::smiles as she taps on the small console beside her to bring up info on the system::

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: That would go against the CMC orders sir unless we have direct request from that ships Master.

CTO_Beokeown says:
CSO: I got a team getting ready sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: CMC, you mean the company?

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Commerical Maritime Command.  The advisory that was sent sir.  It was very strict.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: I am engaged in official Starfleet rescue, it is my command opinion that conducting rescue operations inside the system is dangerous to the safety of this ship, please note my decision in the log.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Sound General Quarters Please

CMO_MeganSea says:
:;turns slightly away from her console and notes the XO looks bright and bushytailed::

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Aye sir.  ::Logs it and time and date stamps it.::

CTO_Beokeown says:
Self: I hate forgetting the basics CSO: Sorry, general quarters?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Red Alert raise our shields bring us to battle ready

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Plot an intercept course please

CMO_MeganSea says:
::turns back:: CSO: Aye, its logged in already.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Engage the main impulse drives 1/4 ahead

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Brings them to red alert:: CSO: Red alerts a little more common

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  klaxon sounds 

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Aye, 1/4 ahead impulse only.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ follows the CMO's lead

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Holler when you want that message sent to the BH2.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Active sweep the sector around the ship, in for a penny in for a pound

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Stand by

Host XO_Adrel says:
::reads some reports as she keeps an eye on what the CSO is doing::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Take us to 100,000km please

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Aye ::keeps an eye on the distance to the BH2::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Active scan the BH please

CMO_MeganSea says:
::notifies Sickbay to be ready::

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Hates earth expression, and wonders where the CO is to explain it for him. Starts scans around the black hole::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Active sensor sweep yields a positive contact, the BH2, no other vessels are detected within the system.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Lifesigns?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Please scan for communication traffic

CTO_Beokeown says:
CSO: Looking now

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Coming up on 100,000 km

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Please orbit the freighter

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: ETA approx 9 minutes.

CTO_Beokeown says:
CSO: Very low level sir,  but there

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
*XO*: shall i give the ship a boost from down here.

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: We've got the BH2 for sure.  Life signs are minimal.  There is anywhere between 10 and 60 persons aboard.

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Aye, plotting an elliptical orbit around the freighter.

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: Do you need a boost from ENG?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: Please attempt to hail them

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Last known port of call is Pacifica.  They never did arrive at Beta Sigma 7 Sir.  ::Checking the log info from CMC.::

OPS_C_Pino says:
::Sends the approved text message.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: It will be necessary to send a medical security and engineering AT would you like to lead it, the goal will be to get the ship's engines up and escort her to SB and care for wounded

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Text message away sir.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The BH2 doesn't respond to hails

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Please run an active contagion/biohazardous scan

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: Yes, I will go and take someone from ENG and the CMO with me.

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: No response yet sir.  CMC orders are to report the situation and not attempt further boarding.

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Aye ::configures the console for medical and helm::

Host XO_Adrel says:
*EO*: OPS or the CSO will contact you if they need a boost.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
OPS: I am unwilling to allow those people to die, what is in the contents of its cargo do you know?

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
*XO*: Understood.

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: A noble cause sir.  However there is some unclassified yet Federation registered and bonded cargo.  Extreme caution is warranted.

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: The results of the medical scan show low atmospheric conditions but negative signs of biological contagion.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CTO: Beam a probe inside the ship to take air samples and scans please no propulsion

OPS_C_Pino says:
CSO: Sir transporters will not work in this area due to the interference.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: Do you wish to lead an AT?

Host XO_Adrel says:
CSO: Yes I will. You'll remain in command until the Captain is done with Mr. Walker's questioning. The CMO will come with me to take care of the injured with a few MEDS along with a few ENG to help get the engines working.

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: The XO is in command in the CO's absence; I would suggest that someone else lead the AT.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: I will lead the team if you prefer to stay onboard

Host XO_Adrel says:
::takes a pause and thinks a bit:: CSO: It's true that you know more about this freighter than I do... as well as the region. Okay, you'll lead the AT.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
Aloud: CMO, CTO, *EO*: you're with me, full EVA suits, CTO alert the boarding party security as well we will take a shuttle

OPS_C_Pino says:
CMO: Ma'am, decks A, B, and C will have the most people to find most likely.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::stands as another takes her place::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
*CSO*: understood coming up.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::nods to OPS::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::heads for the shuttle bay::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::spins on his heels removing a phaser from the armory All: Tricorders, medkits and phasers

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: Mode of transport?

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Flight deck crews begin to pre-a type-10 shuttle

CTO_Beokeown says:
*TO Kettering*: Get your team to the shuttle bay.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Shuttle, please bring some pattern enhancers in case we get lucky with a transport

OPS_C_Pino says:
CMO: Also, word has it that they were carrying some medical supplies in the 1st Cargo hold.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::takes the phaser, tricorder and picks up the medkit Sickbay prepared::  *Sickbay*: I want to medteck to meet me in shuttle bay one.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::enters TL:: TL: Shutle Bay One

CMO_MeganSea says:
OPS: Please make sure pattern enhancers are in the shuttle bay.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::stands next to her husband in the TL::

OPS_C_Pino says:
::Sends a text message to the CSO recommending an open text link between the AT and the DJ.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::smiles, loves ATs::

OPS_C_Pino says:
CMO: Sure.

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::walks into shuttle bay 1 were is every body::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::confirms link suggestion with yes::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::looks at John's face:: John: You're loving this, aren’t ya?  Just like being Captain, again ::smiles::

OPS_C_Pino says:
::Sends a Priority 1 message for transport enhancers be delivered PDQ to the AT.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
Megan: I do indeed, it’s funsville

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::smiles::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::chuckles and shakes her head::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::begins to put on his EVA suit::

CMO_MeganSea says:
*OPS*: I got your message about the medical supplies on the transport. Sorry for not acknowledging it sooner.

Host XO_Adrel says:
OPS/CTO: I you see anything special let me know. I still need to read a few more reports.

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
:: EVA suit all most for got that grabs one and puts it on::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  A crewman enters main shuttle bay with a bundle of pattern enhances, walks upto the EO

Host Loren says:
<Crewman>  EO:  Sir, the pattern enhances.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::puts on the cluncky boots::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::grimaces at the EVA suites and prepares to put one on::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
Crewman: thank you please put them in the shuttle bay everyone else should be here soon.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::struggles into the suite::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::nods at the two medtech's that have joined them::

Host Loren says:
<Crewman>  EO: Aye aye sir.  ::turns and goes to stow the enhances on the shuttle::

CMO_MeganSea says:
Medtech's: Suit up fellar, we're going for a ride.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Phasers on stun, if you feel threatened you are authorized to shoot

OPS_C_Pino says:
XO: You'll be the first to know sir.  I don't think we've been formally introduced.  I am Ensign Cunfiduin Pino.  ::Smiles that trusting smile.::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::sets phaser to stun and nods::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::trudges into the shuttle in his tin man suit::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::the medtechs place more medical kits on the shuttle::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
CSO: you look nice in that.

Host XO_Adrel says:
OPS: One of the new ones, I see. Nice to meet you Ensign. I'm Cmdr Amelia Adrel.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
EO: It’s the latest style

CMO_MeganSea says:
::follows and take a seat near the front::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CMO: Care to pilot?

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::moves around trying to get use the EVA suit::

Host Loren says:
<Flight_Crewman>  *CSO*:  Sir, your pre-flight check list is completed, safe trip.

OPS_C_Pino says:
XO: Thank-you sir.  I think I've got the hang of the controls here but I'm still working on learning my way around this ship.

CMO_MeganSea says:
::looks at John:: CSO: if you don't mind, I prefer to monitor the lifesigns, my primary mission, sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Flight Deck*: Roger that

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
CSO: i have the pattern enhancers on the shuttle.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::nods, clunks over to the FCO panel::

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::walks onto the shuttle and takes a seat::

CTO_Beokeown says:
::wakes up from his little daze and gets back to work::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::sits down at the science station::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Ok lets go, standby for hatch sealing

CMO_MeganSea says:
::logs onto the console::

Host XO_Adrel says:
OPS: I've been here for over a year and I still find new things around here.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::pressurizes shuttle::

Host XO_Adrel says:
CTO: You were sleeping, Lt?

CMO_MeganSea says:
CSO: ready.

OPS_C_Pino says:
XO: The shuttle is just about ready to go sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Bridge*: Launching

CTO_Beokeown says:
XO: No no, just got a bit...preoccupied

Host XO_Adrel says:
OPS: Aye.

CMO_MeganSea says:
@::holds on::

Host XO_Adrel says:
CTO: Anything we can help you with?

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Shuttle bay door opens, force field keeping pressure in 

CTO_Beokeown says:
XO: Not really, can't cure daydreaming

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Bridge*: I need Security request CTO accompany us

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::powers down::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::cracks open her face place::

Host XO_Adrel says:
CTO: No time to daydream on the job. Join the AT.

CTO_Beokeown says:
XO: I guess i'm needed elsewhere

OPS_C_Pino says:
CTO: Um sir, your being paged.

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
*CTO*: could your bring me a phaser as well thanks.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::signals shuttle doors to close::

Host XO_Adrel says:
*CSO*: The CTO is coming right down. Goodluck, Cmdr.

CTO_Beokeown says:
::Rushes of to the Stutle bay:: EO: your a big boy, find one.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*XO*: Thank you, we are bringing transporter pattern enhancers in case we catch a break

Host XO_Adrel says:
*CSO*: Aye

CTO_Beokeown says:
::gets to the shuttle bay, and heads to the shuttle::

CMO_MeganSea says:
::waits for the CTO and his security personnel to get there::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::opens shuttle door::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::swaggers around in his Godzilla suit::

CTO_Beokeown says:
:: gets into the shuttle:: CSO: Ready

EO_LtJg_Harris says:
::look the CSO thinks he is GodZilla::

CMO_MeganSea says:
CTO: welcome aboard

Host Loren says:
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