Host James says:
Background:  The U.S.S. Scimitar continues on the trail of the U.S.S. Opeongo.  Forty days after depositing the Alpha Eppler colonists on another planet, the Scimitar finds itself in Sector 88064 (designated by the 'x' )

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\=/\=/\=

XO_Wnters says:
:: inside CO's ready room ::

CO_Ian says:
::sitting in ready room::

CEO_McLir says:
::In Ready Room with XO and CO::

Amb_McD says:
::back yet again, working now in a tactical simulation holosuite::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: I think we have to talk about something.

Ens_Keorn says:
::in torpedo room making last modifications to tandem warheads::

Ops_Ander says:
::pushes the door chime to ready room::

CTO_Bucha says:
::on bridge...  monitoring sensors....   sci, tact, etc.::

CEO_McLir says:
::standing at ease, hands behind back::

DrMcCella says:
::In quarters getting dressed still::

CO_Ian says:
XO: Okay.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Keorn*:  How are those torpedoes coming along?

Ens_Keorn says:
*CTO* Sir the warheads are ready I'm interested in seeing how they do

XO_Wnters says:
CO: Lt. Anderson has brought aboard the virus that disabled the Scimitar a few months ago.

Amb_McD says:
::looks up at a data model, then goes out onto the deck and into a TL:: Bridge.

CEO_McLir says:
::eyebrows raised, looks from XO to CO::

Ops_Ander says:
::thinking he should have done this a lot earlier::

CTO_Bucha says:
*Keorn*: Me too....   Good job Ensign!

CO_Ian says:
*Ops* I'm kind of busy right now.

Ens_Keorn says:
*CTO* I just want to live but thanks

Ens_Keorn says:
*CTO* how did the last simulations go?

CO_Ian says:
XO: How and why did he get a hold of it?

Ops_Ander says:
*CO* Captain, this is of the utmost importance.

Amb_McD says:
::enters the Bridge...looks around:: Does anyone have the new warhead yield data for the torpedoes?

XO_Wnters says:
CO: He says Starfleet Intel, which is possible :: thinks it is best not to reveal PRISM Beta ::

Ops_Ander says:
::turns to face McD:: McD: I believe Ensign Keorn has those specs, sir.

Ens_Keorn says:
::heads to ME:

CTO_Bucha says:
*EO*: They seems to work great on the holodeck...  but we really don't know what the Opeongo is capable of doing to defend against them.

CO_Ian says:
::thinks:: XO: And why are you telling me this?

Amb_McD says:
::wheels around and gives a pained look of thanks to Andersen...enters the TL again:: Computer, travel to destination of Ensign Keorn.

XO_Wnters says:
CO: He wants to use it to disable the Opeongo, it was brought up in the conference that we had with the Amb. a few weeks ago, he gave me instructions not to tell you.

CEO_McLir says:
::shifts weight from one foot to the other::

Ops_Ander says:
::suddenly has a sinking feeling:: Computer: Computer, locate Lieutenant Winters.

CNS_Jamin says:
::looking at screen in quarters to see list of appointments for the day.::

DrMcCella says:
::Exits bedroom fully dressed and ready for work....more or less::

CEO_McLir says:
::bobs head back and forth::

Ens_Keorn says:
::enters ME::

CO_Ian says:
XO: I think I'll let him come in now. I would like to hear what he has to say. *Ops* you can come in now.

Ops_Ander says:
::hears CO, enters ready room...and realizes why he wasn't allowed in earlier::

DrMcCella says:
::Opens MedKit checking all the usual stuff is in it::

CEO_McLir says:
::Turns to see Anderson enter::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: Well, I would assume he has had this on board since Scimitar left space dock :: looks to the door ::

CEO_McLir says:
::shrugs at Ed, turns back to face CO::

Amb_McD says:
::enters ME, sees Keorn there:: EO: Mr. Keorn...Having a good month, I'm supposing? I was wondering if I could get the latest warhead yield models for the torpedoes.

CO_Ian says:
Ops: Winters says you have the KOA virus on board and wanted to use it on Opeongo. Is that right?

DrMcCella says:
::Puts all the breakfast stuff back in the replicator and dematerializes it::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Yes, Captain.

XO_Wnters says:
:: watching, concerned ::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: how and why did you get it?

CTO_Bucha says:
*CO*: We're detecting a theta-band oxygen emission located several light years from here.

CEO_McLir says:
::hears CTO on CO's Comm badge::

CTO_Bucha says:
*CO*: approx. 15 light years from our present location.

Ens_Keorn says:
AMB: Right here sir the yield is a little down because of the primary charges dispersal pattern

TO-Jamen says:
::Takes position behind CTO::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: The Opeongo...

Ops_Ander says:
CO: It was brought to me by Starfleet Intel for use in perfecting Niall's "firewall" counter-invasive program.

CNS_Jamin says:
::watches CMO:: CMO: So you have a new MO working with you?

Amb_McD says:
::quickly looks over them:: EO: They're still better than the last ones. Thank you much. ::walks out before the EO has a moment to respond::

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: continue to scan for any vessels.

CEO_McLir says:
::starts to speak, holds his thought::

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: Aye sir::

Amb_McD says:
::enters TL:: Return to Bridge.

TO-Jamen says:
::taps consol::

DrMcCella says:
::Closes MedKit:: CNS: New?....oh you mean Maor? he's been part of my staff.....just made him a shift head

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The chip in my quarters contains the virus under double-encryption and a decompiled, deactivated version that Niall used in his efforts.

CO_Ian says:
CEO: McLir is there something you want to add?

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: That doesn't count as new? Having someone directly under you to order around?

CEO_McLir says:
::Thinks now he's trying to make it sound like I knew it was aboard::

CTO_Bucha says:
*CO*: Our databases show it to be FGC-6645 as the location of the band

DrMcCella says:
CNS: What are you implying?

DrMcCella says:
CNS: That I enjoy bossing people around?

CEO_McLir says:
CO: Ma'am, although I worked with the virus at McKinley Station, I had no idea it was aboard, much less useable.

DrMcCella says:
::Smiles::

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: If the shoe fits.

CTO_Bucha says:
::concentrates sensors toward FGC-6645::

Amb_McD says:
::reenters the Bridge...looks around:: Where is everyone?

DrMcCella says:
::Raises Eyebrow:: CNS: and what's that supposed to mean?

XO_Wnters says:
CO: Perhaps I should return to the bridge ma'am, and monitor the situation.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: What Lieutenant McLir is trying to say is that he worked with the decompiled version. The full virus could only be decrypted by two officers of captain's rank.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Whatever you choose to take it as. ::Smiles::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: He did not know about the full virus. I was the only one who knew about it until yesterday.

CEO_McLir says:
CO/XO: Ed's plan is plausible, but I would be reluctant to make it our primary action plan.

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: Sir Im detecting of one or more ships near the oxygen emission inside the nebula:

CO_Ian says:
CEO: I agree.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Any preference over which way I take the remark?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The only reason I proposed this action was as an alternative to direct assault. Given the Opeongo's superiority in weapons and shields, it would befit us to attempt to reduce that advantage as much as possible.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: I'll leave that up to you and your capable mind.

CTO_Bucha says:
::turns to TO with a stiff stare::

XO_Wnters says:
Ops: The problem is you proposed this plan without informing the CO.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: thanks....  well continue scans.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: So I still have a capable mind though?

Ops_Ander says:
XO: According to the orders sent with the chip, I was allowed only to inform the senior officer on board and two command-level witnesses. Under ordinary circumstances, that would include the captain...but the Ambassador's conference changed all that.

CEO_McLir says:
::winces at XO's statement::

Ops_Ander says:
XO: And Captain McDowell is the senior Starfleet officer on board.

TO-Jamen says:
::likes confused and says "right sir":

CTO_Bucha says:
*CO*: Captain...  we are now receiving sensor data that supports at least one ship from the vicinity of FGC-6645

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Are we going to argue this one to its death? Accept a compliment and move on please.

Amb_McD says:
::decides people are too busy on the Bridge...goes back to his little corner, where he runs seven more simultaneous models::

CO_Ian says:
*CTO* Thank you, keep us up to date.
Ops_Ander says:
CO: After reviewing those orders, I realized that, since you witnessed our leaving for the observation lounge, you were a de facto witness to the conversation. I therefore reasoned that you, as a command-level officer, could be considered a witness...and could therefore be told.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I regret not informing you of the virus before, Captain.

XO_Wnters says:
Ops: But he doesn't control what happens on this ship, the CO does.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Well I have to Go...

CO_Ian says:
Ops: I will admit It's a little late.

Ops_Ander says:
XO: I am aware of that, sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
::continues intense scans of FGC-6645...   looking for more information on the vessels::

DrMcCella says:
CNS: I got to defend the federation against micro biotic organisms that infect the crews ::Smiles::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: There is something else...the two officers who delivered the virus were supposed to return within 120 days to retrieve it. However, we've been in and out of spacedock several times, so it's possible they were not able to catch up with us.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Right. And I'll help defend the crew from manic attacks down here. ::returns the smile::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: As you well know when we are out of contact with Starfleet, you become Starfleet all decisions are left to you.

Amb_McD says:
::still tapping away, obviously not known to anyone else on the Bridge::

DrMcCella says:
::Kisses Lehari goodbye on the forehead as she watches that screen::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Right now, it has been 119 days since the delivery. The orders specify that the chip is to be destroyed after 120 days if it is not retrieved, as well as any other documents accompanying it.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Bye...

CTO_Bucha says:
*CO*: I'm now picking up evidence of a second vessel....   science scans show the formation of a proto-star nearby

TO-Jamen says:
::starts to make new senor sweeps::

CEO_McLir says:
CO: As we tested the "firewalls", in theory we're safe, but I never got a clear readout from SFI as to whether they can guarantee that there wouldn't be some "leakage".

CO_Ian says:
::nods her head, thinking::

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Yes, see you later.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I must also add, Captain, that the virus did not fully work on us...it froze up 1/3 of the way through the sequence. It may have the same effect on all newer starships.

CEO_McLir says:
CO: Suggest we table this and see who's out there, you can always make the go/no go decision later.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Still, I thought that this should be promoted as a viable option, Captain.

CTO_Bucha says:
::nervously taps fingers on console::

CO_Ian says:
CEO: Good idea. We have one more day before the virus has to be destroyed anyway.

Amb_McD says:
CTO_Bucha: Cole, where is Aurel and John?

CTO_Bucha says:
AMB: I believe in the ready room, sir.

DrMcCella says:
::heads for the door::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: Being out of contact with Starfleet you could override those orders to destroy, but I suggest we strongly consider finding other options.

Amb_McD says:
::looks at the RR door...suddenly realizes what it is they're in there for...starts having VIVID flashbacks::

TO-Jamen says:
::continues to run scans but to no avail::

CO_Ian says:
XO: I agree. I hope we don't have to use it.

XO_Wnters says:
CO: If that is all Captain.

CO_Ian says:
XO: yes.

Amb_McD says:
::stands up suddenly...forces his eyes shut...the pain...::

CTO_Bucha says:
Amb: I have picked up two vessels in FGC-6645.....   approx. 1 days travel to that point sir.

CEO_McLir says:
::leaves RR and goes to bridge engineer station.

CEO_McLir says:
::

CO_Ian says:
:;leaves ready room for bridge::

XO_Wnters says:
:: leaves ready room and walks to the middle of the bridge ::

Amb_McD says:
::barely hears the CTO report in the background...off in a distance...starts seeing crystal clear images...memories of isolation, destruction, near-death::

XO_Wnters says:
:: sits in XO's chair ::

CO_Ian says:
::looks at Amb:: McD: are you alright Ambassador?

CTO_Bucha says:
XO:  We have detected 2 vessels in the vicinity of FGC-6645, sir....   We are continuing scans.

XO_Wnters says:
CTO: Very well.

XO_Wnters says:
CTO: Could it possibly be the Opeongo?

DrMcCella says:
::Enters Sickbay smiling:: <Nurse> DrMcC: Good morning Doctor...

DrMcCella says:
Nurse: yes it is....and Good Morning to you to

Amb_McD says:
::stumbles back as he remembers images of his interrogation...the pain...oh the pain:: ::finally crumples up into an emotionally twisted wreck::

DrMcCella says:
::enters office and reads notes from other staff::

CTO_Bucha says:
XO: too far away to tell, sir.....   but the presence of two suggests that it probably isn't....   one is small, and one approximately our size.

Amb_McD says:
::slowly raises his head to look at Aurel with a set of watery bloodshot eyes, lip being bitten upon...as if something's trying to be held in::

XO_Wnters says:
:: sees the Ambassador ::

CO_Ian says:
*Cns* Jamin< report to the bridge.

CNS_Jamin says:
*CO* On my way, Captain.

Ops_Ander says:
::extends sensor range to maximum for better scanning of the two ships::

Amb_McD says:
::lays his head back into the headrest of the chair...looking up at the lights...consistent images of the interrogation light flash back...looks at Aurel, Winters, and others...sees nothing but the cold, calculated ghost images of the Knight interrogators::

XO_Wnters says:
Ops: Hail them

Ops_Ander says:
XO: Opening hailing frequencies...

CEO_McLir says:
::Sees that Chief has finished work on shield/deflector dish reroute:: OPS: that alternate shield program, Opeongo 1, is ready if you need it.

Ops_Ander says:
XO: No response, sir.

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Roger that.

XO_Wnters says:
CTO: Does the warp trail of the Opeongo lead through that system?

CTO_Bucha says:
XO: Yes...   very close to it.

XO_Wnters says:
:: looks at CO and Amb :: CO: Should we investigate sir?

CNS_Jamin says:
*CMO* Steve, I'm needed up on the bridge. Are you overly busy in Sickbay?

Amb_McD says:
::closes his eyes yet again...much harder this time...pushing everything to the back::

DrMcCella says:
*CNS* I can take it home with me...on my way

CNS_Jamin says:
*CMO* thank you. ::gets up from her terminal & heads for the TL::

TO-Jamen says:
::still trying scans ::

DrMcCella says:
::Exits sickbay and heads for quarters..no mred kit this time::

Amb_McD says:
::lets out a silent scream as the final images...the crash and his isolation...fade in and out::

CO_Ian says:
XO: yes.

DrMcCella says:
::Enters quarters::

CNS_Jamin says:
::gets into a TL:: TL: Bridge.

CEO_McLir says:
OPS: Ed, did you get the CMO's report on the bacteria?  Maybe we can use it on the Intrepids gel packs.

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: Sir the sensors show that the large ship Is the same size as the Opeongo:

DrMcCella says:
::Sits at desk and activates monitor::

XO_Wnters says:
:: overhears :: CTO: Red Alert.

CTO_Bucha says:
::raises eyebrow::

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds red alert::

CO_Ian says:
XO: jumping to conclusions Winters? CTO: can you identify it as the Opeongo?

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Got it...I'd been thinking of using plasma coolant to neutralize the bio-compounds myself, but a fast-acting virus could do it too.
CNS_Jamin says:
::feels the TL slide to a halt & get off once the doors open::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: I don't think we should take any chances Captain, after what happened to the Scimitar last time.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: not yet .....   but the mass is that similar to an intrepid class vessel.

CO_Ian says:
XO/CTO: alright.

DrMcCella says:
::no work to do and so he decides to investigate his past::

CEO_McLir says:
::backup generators come on line, second shuttle is powered up::

Ops_Ander says:
<FCO_Sturek> CO: Intercept course, Captain?

CO_Ian says:
Cns: the Ambassador.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: dimensions do match, but the nebula is playing havoc on my sensor readings.

CO_Ian says:
FCO: yes

Amb_McD says:
::finally regained a little stabilization of his memories...opens eyes and looks around with a jittery anxiety::

Ops_Ander says:
<FCO_Sturek> CO: Adjusting course to intercept contact...

CNS_Jamin says:
::looks at the Amb & walks over to him quickly.::

Host James says:
Action: 12 hours pass.  The Scimitar arrives at FGC-6645.  The theta-band oxygen emission and the two ships are located 2 hours travel inside the nebula.

DrMcCella says:
::Still in quarters investigating::

XO_Wnters says:
CO: Perhaps we should wait out here until we have formed a better plan.

Amb_McD says:
::has since moved down to the Counselor's office, starting to re-account everything::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Do we have an ID on the other ship?
CO_Ian says:
XO: probably a go idea.

CSOBandra says:
::enters bridge:: All: Sorry for the delay ::moves to Sci one::

Ops_Ander says:
::sees Bandra enter, transfers science functions back to Sci1::

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: no...  the nebula is blurring the scans

CSOBandra says:
::runs system check::

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: I have an idea:

CSOBandra says:
ALL: what did i miss?
CTO_Bucha says:
TO: yes?

Ens_Keorn says:
*CEO* : Sir any orders?

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: How big are we talking...Oberth, runabout, shuttle, lifeboat...

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: You put  the sensors through the defector array and use it like a beam only one problem.  It’s a directed beam so we would have to point it:

XO_Wnters says:
:: looking a little embarrassed :: CO: Perhaps a reduction to yellow alert ma'am

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: hard to say....  looks about like a shuttle.

CEO_McLir says:
*Keorn* Double check the SIF generators.

CO_Ian says:
::nods her head:: CTO: yellow alert

EO_Keorn says:
::Begins rechecking SIF and IDF generators::

CTO_Bucha says:
::changes to yellow alert::

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: It promptly improve the sensor a great deal:

CSOBandra says:
::checks sensor logs, trying to catch up::
CTO_Bucha says:
TO: yes...  I believe that Lt. McLir has a program quite like that already on standby.

DrMcCella says:
Computer: computer, List all possible location where genetic enhancement may have taken place in the time period of 20 years ago to 15 years ago from this date

DrMcCella says:
::the computer works on the command::

CNS_Jamin says:
Amb: How long has this been happening?

Amb_McD says:
::slowly looks up at the CNS:: CNS: Lehari...It's...I... ::nearly breaks down:: It's so painful to think about anything that deals with...with...that place.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Not one of ours...is it?

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: I'm afraid it's of little use with sensors in the nebula.

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: right sir :looks disappointed and turns back to consol:

XO_Wnters says:
CEO: Do you think your program is ready for use?

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: mmmm....can't tell.

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: But sir If I may:

CEO_McLir says:
XO: simulations give it a good chance sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: go ahead Ensign.

XO_Wnters says:
<edit>

TO-Jamen says:
CTO: The beam would channel trough the nebula and give us a better picture :

CEO_McLir says:
XO: it's ready for use any time.

CTO_Bucha says:
:: awaits Jamen's results. ::

CNS_Jamin says:
::nods slowly:: Amb: I'll bet it is. 

Ops_Ander says:
::begins to wonder about the possibility of a Fed shuttle out here::

CEO_McLir says:
CTO: Of course that program is an offense use not for tracking.

Amb_McD says:
CNS_Jamin: I...I've been able to keep them in the back of my mind for this long. But the mention of...That virus...Everything just keeps rushing back.

CTO_Bucha says:
CEO: yes, I thought Jamen, was discussing a different program.

CEO_McLir says:
::nods to Cole::

CNS_Jamin says:
Amb: Have you talked with anybody or recorded a journal about your  experiences?

DrMcCella says:
::Waits for a list from the computer::

CSOBandra says:
::Scanning system::

Host James says:
Action:  The Scimitar approaches the emission.  The main viewscreen clearly shows the Opeongo in close proximity to a proto-star.  A small, damaged, runabout-sized ship is drifting nearby.

Ops_Ander says:
::remembers back to his first mission...and a shuttle in the middle of nowhere...::

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\=/\=/\=