Mission Summary 11408.14

Nothing but radio silence and beaurocratic red tape from Starbase 320 as the crew of the USS Don  Johnson tries to gain clarification of their latest orders received over subspace.

The USS Telemacus has not returned any hails and is not appearing on long range sensor scans. The  Telemacus is a Nebula Class Federation starship that most recently participated in the same war  games that did not conclude favorably for anyone.

Starfleet records show the crew of the Telemacus is very well seasoned and decorated.  Their  performance during the war games could not readily be explained except for 'computer malfunction'.   A situation which was also reported by the Don Johnson.

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Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping onto the bridge, she pauses that nanosecond to take in her surroundings before stepping off the lift and moving onto the bridge.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::on the bridge at the main tactical station scanning for any evidence of the Telemacus::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::stands up from his chair:: ALL: Captain on the Bridge.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::in Main Engineering gathering some tools to head into the jeffries tubes::
aFCO_Montana says:
::looks over her shoulder at the CO and nods:: XO: Dropping out of warp, sir.  We've arrived at the coordinates the Admiral has sent us.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::is already standing. Straightens up::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps over toward Tamaste::  CTO:  Anything new?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  I'm running another set of scans right now.  Nothing so far.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods toward Roberson and the others.::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Your evaluation of the situation?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Maybe they just got held up.  Maybe its a trap.  ::shrug::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Sterling you have Engineering. If anyone asks where I am, I will be recalibrating some of the critical EPS relays.

EO_Sterling says:
CEO: Aye sir, I have Engineering.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:Got something!

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  But from reports, this no more aligns with their profile is did their actions during the game.  :: turns to join Robertson.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
ALL: Yellow Alert.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::enters the jeffries tube::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:ACtivity around the second planet.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly::  CTO:  Identification?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::puts the display up on the viewscreen::  CO:  Working on it.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::climbs down and opens access hatch::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Do you have any thoughts from what little we have recieved?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns to the acting Operations Officer:: aOPS:  Keep trying to raise Starbase 320, by any means necessary.  I want some answers for this.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns back to the CO:: CO: Captain, my biggest concern right now is the Telemacus, and the lack of communication about our orders. I find it very disturbing, and I don't think we should proceed until we get more information.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::begins his prep work on some of the modifcations he requested:: Self: Time for some due dilliegence.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  That seems to be more the rule of thumb with our orders of late.  We recieve very brief orders, limited explaination, and difficulty getting answers of use.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  Lots of small craft buzzing in and out of the system.  I wonder if this could be the "base" we're looking for.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: Can you tell what kind of lifesigns are on those ships?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO:  Ferengi.  Ferengi ships with Ferengi aboard.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::seals off section and reroutes some computer functions to secure a secure outbound communication signal piggy backing on the outgoing transmission to Starbase 320::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::momentarily distracted from his scans::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Are we looking at a base on the planet?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Secure Open Channel: Delta Tango to Bravo Zulu

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::refocuses::  CO:  We'd need to get closer to get more detailed scans.

ACTION: A larger known Ferengi ship appears in the system behind the Don Johnson, seemingly following normal space flight protocol opposed to the smaller vessels.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::continues system modifications and circumventing systems to mask transmission::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::notes an alarm.  Studies his console::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Secure Open Channel: Delta Tango to Bravo Zulu, please respond

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::reroutes subspace relays through sub system auxillary processor in transporter system::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns toward Tamaste::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  There's a Ferengi ship coming up on us.  ::double checks their alert status::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
Self: Damn it, where is he?

Khandari says:
::appears on a 2" screen in front of the CEO:: COMM: Telarus: You're not supposed to contact us.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Open a channel to the Ferengi Vessel.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Captain, recommend... ::turns at the sould of the alarm:: .. we broadcast our presence in this system and see if we can find out what's going on here.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Identification?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  I believe we may already have upon our arrival.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Did we trip any alarms entering the system?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: Well things aren't going well and I need your help or some orders.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  She's a merchant vessel.  Registration looks in order.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: Are you where you said you were going to be?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Not that I can tell.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::doesn't see anyone else coming at them on sensors:

Khandarl says:
COMM: Telarus: No, I am much closer.  What is happening?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: There is a touch of disblief in her voice.::  CTO:  Concidence?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  They don't seem to be paying us any attention.

aOPS_Drake says:
XO: Still no response from Starbase 320, Commander.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: Well whereever you are, the problem is the new Chief of Security. Commander Tamaste has rerouted all my personnel in tactical. I saved some of them and he is looking into all of us, more so me more than anyone. He is going to discover your mission and me in the process. None of our 
contacts can tell us much of what is going on. We need to find out what is going on.

aOPS_Drake says:
:: Hailing the ferengii vessel::  COMM: Merchant:  This is the USS Don Johnson.

Ham says:
::runs deep scans of the Don Johnson prior to responding to the hail:: COMM: USS Don Johnson: This is Ham of Merchant Vessel 5405, what is it you need? If we don't have it, we may acquire it ... for a price. ::smiles::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns to look at the viewscreen::

Khandarl says:
COMM: Telarus: Your files were deleted by our finest operatives, you are bothering me with this piddly malarky?  You have new orders.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::checks to see if the Ferengi ship is scanning them::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps forward slightly::  COMM:  Ham.  Actually, we were to meet up with someone.  Perhaps you crossed paths with the Telemacus?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: What if Tamaste is working for them? You have trusted my judgement before, trust it now. I think Tamaste is more than meets the eyes. What new orders? What about our current mission?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::notices some variations in the signal modulation, modifies the signal::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::finds an odd little distortion in his scans::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: We should task resources to dig up what we can on what is going on here. I am telling you both of us and the whole operation is endangered by this situation.

Khandarl says:
::gets visibly angry:: COMM: Telarus: How long do you think I can keep up this channel??  I told you your identity is safe, we have operatives all over Starfleet, one Commander is not going to undo all of Section 31!!!! Is there anything else on that matter you'd like to discuss, or would you like to share the same fate as Lieutenant Ki?

Ham says:
COMM: So`tsoh: What is the Telemacus? A resupply ship? ::continues running deeper more probing scans::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::puts it aside as not a priority and focuses on shoring up defenses::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: Listen you owe me, otherwise you wouldn't be enjoying the company of your wife, so don't threaten me. You know I have done more than enough positive things for department. Section 31 doesn't owe me a thing, but a little respect. You owe me a lot more.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::reinforces shields::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks down at the small panel on his chair and back to the viewscreen::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  I think they are taking a good close look at us.  Should we let them?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
COMM:  A Federation nebula class ship.  So I gather you have not.  Thank you for your assistance.  :: motions for OPS to close the channel.::  As it does she turns to Robertson.  We are announced.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
COMM: Commander Khandari: You are fortunate that I need to continue to cultivate our relationship. I keep the back channels open, in hopes of staving off disaster.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::shields start interfereing with transmission masking, compensates::

Khandarl says:
::looks at the screen crossly:: COMM: Telarus: The depot your Sector Commander sent you to destroy is run by us.  You must not allow its destruction.  Consider this my last ... favor to you.  Save the depot, save the Federation.  I will make contact again when I'm ready. ::ends the comm::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  We have nothing to hide beyond the usual.  Strength shields in those areas.  That would be normal.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Beg your pardon Ma'am, but normal is what we decide to make it.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
Self: Ungrateful bastard...next time.

ACTION: The Ham proceeds forward at full impulse.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::finishes the modifications he needs and re-routes necessary logging to wipe action records::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Ferengi ship is breaking off.  ::monitors::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods, watching the viewscreen::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Unless you know of a reason otherwise, they have the right to go their way.  I take it you picked up nothing from them?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::opens a ghost terminal session::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  There was something odd going on, but I can't tell what.  Science might uncover something more specific in the data.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::enters a few commands and gains Alpha-2 clearance::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Science:  Report.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::enters commands to shutdown all propulsion systems, but let's the execution command just blink there::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly around.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::shifts his attention to the activity around the planet::

SO_Hovseplan says:
CO: Captain... The Ham is emitting some sort of jamming frequency that is clouding our sensors.  It appears that we are unable to get any more data than what Commander Tamaste has already reported.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::taps his comm badge, but doesn't say a word or indicate who to open the channel to::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods::  *CEO*:  We have some form of jamming frequency clouding our sensors.  I need to be able to break through.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: Tactically, how do we compare to the Ham?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO:  They are a merchant vessel.  If they haven't bulked up we should be able to handle them easily enough.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Prepare a Class one probe.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *CO*: Aye Captain.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::closes ghost terminal and wipes session without executing any commands::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO/CTO:  The problem is, the Ferengii often have cargo they do not want others to know about.  They are allies of the Federation and have as much right to be here as anyone else.  This is not an occupied system.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::decides he needs to go see the Captain:: *EO*: Sterling, the Captain needs us to cut through the dampening field that is interfering with out sensors.

aOPS_Drake says:
:: nods his head and turns back around, contacting engineering.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  Fair enough.  But don't you wonder what they are hiding?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns to the Captain, a gimmer of mischievousness in his eyes:: CO: Captain, they do not have the right, however, to interfere with our scans, nor trade in illegal goods. In fact, I'd argue that what they're doing to our sensors is cause enough to stop and search them.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow::  XO/CTO:  Of course.  But at the moment, I am also very concerned about our missing contact vessel.

EO_Sterling says:
*CEO*: Understood sir. I'll start modifying our sensor signal modulation.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::gets out at a junction near a turbo lift:: TL: Main Bridge

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at Robertson and considers.::  XO:  I agree.  Move us forward.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  All I got was biosigns.  14 Ferengi and one Human.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Prepare to deal with some... unhappy Ferengi.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps back and takes her seat.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
FCO: Take us on an intercept course with the Merchant Vessel. ::opens a channel up to the Merchant Vessel:: COMM: Ham: This is Commander Robertson of the USS Don Johnson.  Due to your attempt to block our scans, and our concerns over the operations in this system, we have decided to conduct an inspection of your vessel.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::continues:: COMM: Ham: We will prepare a boarding party to conduct the search.  Do you have any questions?
aFCO_Montana says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::lays in a course:: XO: Course laid in.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::each light moving up on the turbo lift moves slower and slower as he gets closer to the bridge::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::doors swish open::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::walks up the Captain:: CO: Captain...I...I have something...to tell you. ::looks conflicted::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
FCO: Engage.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns toward Telarus as the XO had current things in hand.::  CEO:  Yes?

Ham says:
COMM: Robertson: You have no right! ::raises shields:: COMM: Robertson: These allegations are serious and we will raise great protest with the Federation council!

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: I think this is something you and Commander Roberts need to hear...in private.

ACTION: The CTO is asked to report to sickbay immediately due to an anomolous reading during a routine scan the medical staff were conducting.  The CTO complies and excuses himself from the bridge.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly, for his only::  CEO:  If you need the both of us, this is not the best time.  :: motions to the screen.::  How are your skills coming in giving sensors a clear picture of the Ferengi vessel?

aFCO_Montana says:
::engages engines:: XO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
COMM: Ham: You are interfering, as we speak, with an investigation we have into a possible missing Federation Starship in this system. You wouldn't want me to inform your government and the council of this, would you? Perhaps you had something to do with our missing starship, hmm?  Either you lower your shields and we make this quick...

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain, I know what is going on and this can not be said on the bridge. This trumps everything we are doing or working on right now.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::continues:: COMM: Ham: Or I lower them, and our search gets very.... detailed.. and takes me a week.  Your choice, Mister Ham. Make it now.

Ham says:
::nods somberly:: COMM: Robertson: My choice is made. ::closes the channel and warps out of the system::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Tactical:  See if you can follow their general route.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  I do not believe he wanted to meet with you.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Take the ship to one quarter impulse.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: motions toward her office.::  XO/CEO:  Make this quick.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::walks in to the office and feels the doors close::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::follows, listening::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As the doors close around her, she turns toward the CEO to listen.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: I have been in contact with Section 31...

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: A touch of cold in her voice.:: CEO: What does Section 31 have to do with us?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: ...for a while. I believe they have everything to with us and this situation.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Says nothing as she listens.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/XO: My last orders gave me intel about our current mission we haven't received yet.

Host Toros says:
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