Mission Summary 11402.06

The USS Don Johnson has arrive at the Hayraman system.  The Romulan security details have been diligently combing the ship and Admiral Coltdak is in a turbolift the CTO arriving on the bridge.
Tensions are high, but the crew is well trained.

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OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::On high alert from the incipient visitors.:: 

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Standing next to Tobias, she turns to face the lift doors.::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: On his science station at the bridge ::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::in the turbolift with Coltdak and his minion::

Coltdak says:
::as the lift comes to a stop and the doors open, he steps off onto the bridge looking around::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::follows the Romulan::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::sitting at the helm, maintaining a minimal defensive position from the Romulan ships::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: sees the Romulan at the bridge, he feels a little bit nervous ::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::tries to keep his focus on his duty and not on the visitors::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes flicker briefly to Kii.  Something was not right.  His body energy was wrong.  Her eyes quickly returned to their guest.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::remains passive, but wonders::

Coltdak says:
::walks towards the Captain cavalierly:: CO: Commander So`tsoh, we meet at last. ::gestures to his guard to wait by the door::

ACTION: One of the three cruisers cloaks and disappears off sensors.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: tilts her head slightly::  Coltdak:  Welcome aboard.  And thank you for considering our gesture.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::keeping a close eye on Coltdak::

Coltdak says:
::nods agreeably:: CO: There is no need for unnecessary bloodshed.  But if there is anything you are hiding that I should know about Captain, this is most certainly the time. ::glances back at the CTO out of the corner of his eye then affixes his gaze onto the CO::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::eyes drift over his console displays::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: Sees at the sensors that on of the Romulan Ship cloaks and runs some sweeps arrays to find it ::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak: We are a standard federation starship in questionable territory.  Of course we have things we are not bringing out in the open.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::notes the departure of the Romulan ship::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: notes the man's attention on Ki and wonders if she should have been more concerned about the admirals info on him.  But she quickly puts that thought aside.  She trusted her people.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::remains impassive::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: he uses now tachyon sweeps arrays in order to find the cloak Romulan Ship ::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::watches his proximity sensor display as one of the Romulan ships vanishes from his display::

Coltdak says:
::nods:: CO: I don't know what this term... "standard" means when it comes to the United Federation of Planets.  Do you mean to say that a Ferengi frigate bearing the "Federation" insignia will have equivalent secrets... to YOU? ::paces around the bridge his hands folded casually behind his back::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow::  Coltdak:  I would be most surprised if such were to happen.  But obviously, logic alone dictates the answer to that question.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::countenance tightens as the Romulan commander yells::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wishing Coltdak would just get to the point::

Coltdak says:
CO: Humm... Vulcan logic at its best, for certain.  ::looks over the helm controls and gazes at Quinn::  CO: You said your mission here was ... diplomatic?

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
CO: Captain, I had detected an ion trail one of the Romulan Ship departs the area.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  As of my orders, yes, it is.  Is there something you are looking for or expecting?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notes that the Romulan guard is behaving himself::

Coltdak says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CSO's declaration not moving his gaze from off of the FCO:: CO: We have never met Captain, surely your intelligence reports will detail at length how we are ... weary of outsiders, particularly those bearing the emblems of recent enemies.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::suddenly feels an uneasiness building::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  I would be concerned if it were otherwise for both our sides.  But one must begin somewhere.  As for my information, I admit, I have no knowledge of you.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::maintains an impassive stance, but watches as the palaver unfolds::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders why Coltdak is having this conversation on the bridge for all to hear::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A slight nod acknowledges that information from her CSO::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::discreetly and covertly turns his head to look to his right and slightly behind. Catches a quick glimpse of Coltdak, before turning his attention back to his console::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders what's so interesting about helm control::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::isolates the helm displays closest to Coltdak's view and switches them to a diagnostic test run::

Coltdak says:
::nods as he can see his eyes have satisfied him:: CO: You wouldn't. ::gets pensive:: CO: And you Captain, what can you tell me about your crew, and your ship that would most interest me?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::suspects Coltdak already knows more about the ship and crew than the Captain does::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  I have nothing specific to tell you.  Their stories are their own as mine belong to me.  Were we to become more acquainted, then that would be more to ones sharing.  :: Tilts her head as she picks up the minuscule about the man.  For one, he does not smell like what one might call a normal Romulan.::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: There is a 'pampered' look to him, skin not as aged as he is, suggesting one of the upper echelon.::

ACTION: A pair of Romulans appear on the bridge escorted by security staff and hand Coltdak a Romulan version of a padd.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::thinks about the recent departure of the Romulan ship and hits upon a thought. Cast's a glance at the chief science officer::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
OPS: Lt., Let's reconfigure the long and shorts sensors in order to make it covert

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Picking up the subtle language of her crew, she ignores it, keeping her obvious focus on the Romulans.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::remains alert::

Coltdak says:
::looks over the padd and thinks for a moment nodding to the men who just appeared:: CO: Captain, it appears you are in good shape here.  Our crew have not found anything that merits further delay...  ::overhears the CSO as he walks towards them:: CSO: What are you scanning for?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::taps fingers nervously on the sides of his console::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::begins applying a low-pass high frequency bandwidth filter to the passive sensor array. Hits upon an idea to scan for what is not there, as opposed to what is, considering space if not a true vacuum. Puts the scanning information in text form and sends it to the science station::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: It is hard, but given the situation, she must not act upon On's comment spoken aloud.  Instead, she moves toward him.::

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: he receives the information at his science station from the OPS and things to himself interesting ::

Coltdak says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks back at the CO:: CO: Captain?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak: What would you expect?

ACTION: The second cruiser cloaks and also disappears from sensors, leaving only one, the ship Coltdak came from.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::an audible alarm draws my gaze to the proximity sensor display as the second Romulan ship vanishes:: Self: What are you guys playing at?

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
Coltdak/CO: Take a look at the scans, interesting. More ships are decloaking!

Coltdak says:
::looks at the CSO and then back to the CO, raising his voice in anger:: CO: Diplomats do not probe vessels while they are under scrutiny!!  It is clear you are a warship here to gather intelligence on our settlement in an effort to aid the Romulan Star Empire in our destruction!

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::feels underneath his console and feels to make sure his standard issue phaser is there:

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::Instinctual urge to back the ship off, readies a course reversal::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::steps closer to the Captain::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: her voice calm::  Coltdak:  We are not in any way or form scanning your ships.  What my officer is doing, as you will notice our sensors are at passive, is curiosity of what is in the area.  We are not fools any more then you are.

Coltdak says:
*Scanning Teams*: Report to your shuttle craft, we are departing. ::begins to storm past the CO:: CO: We detected tacheon emissions from your ship.  Your science officer here just confirmed they are emanating from your sensors in an attempt to detect our cloaked vessels.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::steps in front of the turbolift doors::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::retrieves the phaser::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  One moment, please.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::keeps eyes on proximity sensors, and fingers near the active helm controls::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::keeps it out of sight::

Coltdak says:
::stops abruptly meeting face to face with the CTO:: CTO: Zalda.  Step aside.  ::presses his gaze into the eyes of the Lieutenant::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  Let me understand this.  You are insulted that we want to make sure our ship is safe, but it was alright for you to have both cloaked ships and people aboard mine?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::stands his ground::

Coltdak says:
::continues his gaze at the CTO as he gestures to his guard who readies his phaser rifle but continues to point it in a safe direction:: CO: Captain... Are you preventing my departure from this ship?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notes the movement of the guard::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::allows himself to look over at the ruckus near the turbo lift::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at Ki::  Coltdak:  I do not know.  However, your illogical anger does ask many questions.  Not to mention I do have one more if nothing else.  Why would you believe that we would turn you over to the Romulan government?

Coltdak says:
::spins on his heel to face the CO:: CO: This is an outrage! You accuse me of boarding your ship with personnel that you authorized, and then question ship movements in space that is under my control!  Then you detain us against our will while we are attempting to leave your ship!  Your questions will go unanswered and you will breathe your final breath if you do not release us immediately!!

ACTION: The remaining Romulan cruiser powers up its weapons and shields and locks onto the Don Johnson with a tractor beam.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::it getting trigger finger::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::looks to his helm monitors as they signal alert after alert, quickly identifies the problem::  CO: Commander.  The Romulan's have secured us in a tractor beam.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Captain, we are held in a tractor beam, and auto-response shields are attempting to come on line.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  Please, do keep in mind, if we die, so would you.  However, there appears to be a mystery here that needs solving.  For I was not talking about those people that came with you on the shuttle.  I am talking about those that beamed aboard after the fact.  :: While her voice is soft, her eyes have slowly turned cold as she speaks.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::didn't know about that, but isn't surprised::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::looks at the warp drive status monitor, showing "offline - subspace interference"::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::looks at the impulse drive status monitor, showing "online"::

Coltdak says:
::stands indignant and silent to the CO's plea's looking back to the CTO speaking sternly:: CTO: Step aside.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::looks at maneuvering thruster status monitor, showing "online", begins to formulate a way to tax the Romulan tractor beam to failure::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::looks to his Captain::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Shakes her head and simply waits.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
Coltdak:  No can do, Sir.

Coltdak says:
::nods:: CTO: Very well.  ::draws his phaser and fires at the CTO, his guard taking the queue and firing at the other officers on the bridge.

CSO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: taps a few buttons and fires some subspace frequency to make the tractor beam of the Romulan fail :: FCO: Try to get out of here, Lt.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::levels his phaser and fires point blank at Coltdak and his lackey::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: her reflexes faster then any there, she is out of the way with a phaser in hand.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::falls back with a grunt::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::begins pushing and pulling the ship, trying to break free::  Aloud: Attempting a break away.  

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: aims and fires at his guards::

Coltdak says:
::yells out a grunt as he takes the hit from OPS and returns fire his guard firing toward the CO::

ACTION: The USS Don Johnson breaks free of the tractor beam.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Coltdak:  I would really hate to fire upon you.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::returns fire::

Security_1 says:
::fires at the guard

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::upon breaking free, executes a rapid withdrawal course::  Aloud: We are free, going to warp.

Security_2 says:
::aims at Coltdak::

ACTION: The Romulan security guard is fatally wounded and falls to the ground dead as Coltdak collapses under the secondary from the OPS officer and the second security officer.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  Hold unless fire continues.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Um. We got them.

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