Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #9
Week # 5
Mission: "Project: Overture, Part 1"

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After a few attempts to do something about re-powering their phasers and breaking free from the holding cell, the away team was finally and accidentally set free by Dorchel's imbecile nephew, Gil Suppec.

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Upon heading to main engineering to see about taking over the Bird of Prey, the Away Team's escape has been discovered. They now await Dorchel's team, who is currently on its way to engineering.

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Meanwhile on the Apache, a distress signal has been picked up among the debris of what's left of Trenag's freighter. Apache has gone back to investigate, catching the attention of the Reklar, who is monitoring her from a distance. The source of the signal has led them to an escape pod holding none other than Counselor Mackenzie.

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Who, for the time being is alive and recovering in sickbay.

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As an added clincher, upon doing a casual scan of Sotovik's body in sickbay, Dr. Karl has discovered that the body is not Sotovik, but rather, his aide Sovonal.

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<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 5 >>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Storal says:
@::adjusts the sites on his rifle and checks the charge::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::in sickbay, running scans on Transporter Chief Crapic’s body::

XO_Linard says:
@::stands in the engineering section of the BOP and holds fast her rifle::

CMO_Naegle says:
::in sickbay, looks up from reading her reports, stretches and yawns::

CEO_Yeung says:
::on the bridge, reviewing all the details on the past incidents::

CMO_Naegle says:
::yawns loudly::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks up from his work, startled by the yawn::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::In sickbay on bio-bed beginning to stir:: self: where am I ::starts focusing on her surroundings::

SO_Maura says:
::sets scanners and works on the data from the transporter chief and others::

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: So are we going to move? These guys will be here any minute

FCO_Powers says:
::on bridge holding his head:

FCO_Powers says:
:

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::notices the CNS coming to, and moves to her bio-bed::

Dr_Karl says:
::rushes to CMO's office::  CMO: Sir ... did you know?  That body is not Sotovik but rather Sovonal's?  What do you make of that?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: Please, lay still, counselor.

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: How far are they from engineering?

Sovonal says:
@::checks the bird of prey's internal sensors:: CSO: They'll be here any minute...

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::retrieves a tricorder, and scans the CNS::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::jumps slightly when she sees MO:: MO: Who ::settles:: Yes all right.

SO_Maura says:
::takes a quick look at her work and smiles to herself::

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands up:: Karl: Yes I know that Andrew.  Calm down.  We must be calm about this.  I believe that Dr. Cha`Dak knows what to do.

EO_Toros says:
:: walks into sickbay ::  ALL: Hello?  Anyone here?  Who's in charge of this joint?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: You have suffered much trauma lately. What do you remember?

SO_Maura says:
::inserts command code overrides and does a frame-by-frame analysis::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns and glares at the EO::

Dr_Karl says:
CMO: All right ... then what do you make of it, Doctor Cha`Dak?

CEO_Yeung says:
*CMO*: Doctor, this is Lt. Yeung. How is Chief Crapic’s autopsy coming along?

CSO_Storal says:
@AT: Ok, lets get thru that access hatch ... I’ll go first Sovonal your next followed but Cmdr. Linard and Mr. Marsland.

CMO_Naegle says:
::sees Toros:: EO: Hi Toros … what is going on?

EO_Toros says:
::glares right back, and keeps his cool:: CMO: That autopsy, is it finished?  I need the reports pronto!

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::remember:: MO: Umm, on the away team? ::shakes head::

EO_Toros says:
CMO: For Chief Crapic?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::glares at the EO::

XO_Linard says:
@::nods to Storal and follows suit::

SO_Maura says:
::inserts data at the spaces left from the earlier deletion::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Opens the hatch and makes sure that the way is clear::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
EO: Please, this is a sickbay. If you cannot remain calm, I will have security remove you. Please keep your voice down.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::tries not to tower over the EO::

CSO_Storal says:
@AT: Ok lets go :: enters the hatch with weapon ready ::

EO_Toros says:
::glares right back:: MO: Don't you dare threaten me...  ::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Now, about that autopsy report…?

Dr_Karl says:
::leans against the doorway of the CMO's office, watching::

CEO_Yeung says:
::rises from his seat, and heads towards the TL:: SO: You have the bridge, Lt. Maura. I'm heading to Sickbay.

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: Everything okay down there?

CMO_Naegle says:
*CEO* Lieutenant Yeung, Toros is down here wondering about the same thing and going nuts.  Can you give me a minute to calm him down?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::looks over at Toros and sighs:: MO: where are the others?

CMO_Naegle says:
MO:  Can you get the autopsy report for Mr. Asadourian please?

SO_Maura says:
::smiles quietly and lets the data continue::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: If you refer to the rest of the away team ... .. we do not know.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to CMO::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CMO: Why of course, sir.

EO_Toros says:
:: taps foot impatiently ::

CEO_Yeung says:
*CMO*: Understood, Doctor. I am heading to Sickbay myself. ::enters TL::

CEO_Yeung says:
TL: Deck 9.

CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Thank you.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the AT passes through the access ways ... they hear the stomping of Cardassian feet pass overhead.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CEO* Thank you, Lieutenant

SO_Maura says:
::returns data to it original stream;:

FCO_Powers says:
CEO: Shall I take us back to our side of the border, sir?

XO_Linard says:
@::pauses and looks up::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves to a nearby panel and downloads the autopsy report onto a PADD::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: whispers:: XO: That must be Glinn Dorchel and his crew

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::head starts to pound:: MO: you don't know?  ::frustrated tries to sit up :: EO: Toros please I'm sure they are doing there best. Let them work. ::and be quiet, holds her head::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::walks over to the EO and silently hands the PADD to him::

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits TL and enters Sickbay::

Host Sovonal says:
@::nods at the excited Bajoran::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to the CNS::

CMO_Naegle says:
CNS:  Lie back down, Cal.

EO_Toros says:
:: holds the MO's gaze and in low voice :: MO: Thank you...

SO_Maura says:
::checks sensors on the shadowing ship::

CEO_Yeung says:
CMO: Doctor, what's your progress?

CMO_Naegle says:
CEO: Jon, I'm glad you're here.  Toros is acting a little crazy … can you help us?

SO_Maura says:
::Sees it is still shadowing them ::

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: I'd love to see the look on his face when he sees we're not there ... did you secure the hatch behind us?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: You remember nothing?

EO_Toros says:
::turns to the CNS and breaks into a smiles:: CNS: Be well, counselor... :: nods at the CEO to acknowledge him and then walks out of sickbay.::

CSO_Storal says:
@XO: Yes

Sovonal says:
@XO: I'm sure that Glinn Dorchel is just as capable of reading internal sensors as we are ... this rouse won't last long.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@SEC:  Find the prisoner's now!  I want them under control ::glares at his nephew::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::tries to sit up shaking her head:: MO: I remember nothing

SO_Maura says:
::looks over at OPS for a moment:: OPS: Are you getting anything from them, communications going out?

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Hang on, Lt.

CMO_Naegle says:
CEO:  Actually, I overslept this morning.  Dr. Cha`Dak is doing wonders about keeping the reports on line.  Ask him.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::retrieves a hypospray::

EO_Toros says:
:: spins at his heels :: CEO: Yes?

Gil_Suppec says:
@::cowers from his uncle::

XO_Linard says:
@Sovonal/CSO: We better get a move on ... the more they don't find of us, the better.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods CMO::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: This will remove the pain and dizziness you may be experiencing.

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Its true, but we have to make use of any window of opportunity we have. A firefight in engineering could be fatal ... for both the ship and us.

Dr_Karl says:
::snickers silently to himself:: Self: Overslept?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::waits for her approval before continuing::

Sovonal says:
@::hurries along behind them::

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: I'm going to need your help with this investigation, so better to learn the facts now than later.

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Continues down the hatchway::

CSO_Storal says:
@XO: anything?

CMO_Naegle says:
::glares at Karl:: Karl:  You find something funny about that, Dr. Karl?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
Maura: No sir, they’re just tagging along for now.

EO_Toros says:
CEO: Of course, Lieutenant … which investigations are you referring to?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
:: sighs:: MO: Thank you :: immediately feels relief::  An escape pod. I remember being pushed into an escape pod. But by whom I don't know.

Dr_Karl says:
::hides smirk::  CMO: I beg your pardon, sir?

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks over to MO and sees CNS awake and smiles:: CNS: Cal, it's good to see you alive and safe.

CMO_Naegle says:
Karl: Do you find something funny about me oversleeping?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
CEO: Thank you Jon. I just wish I could remember what happened.

SO_Maura says:
::watches the sensors closely::

Dr_Karl says:
::smiles:: CMO: Ah ... ma'am? I mean, no ma'am. But it just sounded so ... offhand like the way you said it that I found funny. That’s all.

CNS_MacKenzie says:
CEO: Have you heard from the away team?

CEO_Yeung says:
CNS: Well, just get some rest for now. Perhaps you'll remember more later.

Sovonal says:
ACTION: Apache receives the delayed subspace message from the Away Team...

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks a minute . . . it's a plausible explanation:: Karl: Okay, just watch your tone.

EO_Toros says:
::sees that he's ignored by the CEO, and ponders about those actions::

EO_Toros says:
:: shrugs and walks out of the sickbay, to the TL, while reading a PADD ::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Apache receives the delayed subspace message from the Away Team...

CEO_Yeung says:
::turns to MO:: MO: Lt. What is your progress with Chief Crapic’s autopsy?

SO_Maura says:
::picks up a message:: All: seems we have a message from the Away team!

FCO_Powers says:
::watches shadowing ship and tries to get an id from the Conn::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@SEC/Suppec:  You are with me ::points to three of his security officers and his nephew::  The rest of you continue your search on the upper levels.  ::heads back to the bridge, while the security teams continue toward engineering::

CMO_Naegle says:
::walks over to the CNS and takes her hand:: CNS:  Hey Cal, I won't keep you long.  You need your rest, but I wanted you to know, I'm glad you're all right.

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: Any idea on how near we are to the bridge?

Dr_Karl says:
CMO: It was ... very adorable. ::chuckles:: CMO: I shall endeavor to watch my tone of voice from now on.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: Sir, it seems the Chief died of an overdose of Vasokin, which overloaded his heart with blood, allowing it to burst. I found a life repeater strapped around his neck.

Host Sovonal says:
@CSO: According to my scans the access hatch should be just around the corner...

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: It seems someone wanted us to think he was alive.

EO_Toros says:
:: walks into the TL :: TL: Bridge!   :: looks over the autopsy report ::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: But it is the body of Sotovik that worries me...

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal/XO: I see it.

CEO_Yeung says:
MO: You said that it was Sovonal's?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: Since discovering that this is actually the body of Sovonal, I cannot help but wonder whom it is with the away team.

EO_Toros says:
:: walks onto the bridge ::

CMO_Naegle says:
::softens a bit:: Karl: Okay, Andrew.  Let's try to stay professional in here.

CMO_Naegle says:
::walks over to where the CEO and MO are::

SO_Maura says:
::mutters:: All: Looks like the away team is being held by none other than Glinn Dorchel ... but doesn’t seem to give any specific coordinates!

CSO_Storal says:
@::arrives at the access hatch:: AT: Ok hopefully we beat them back to the bridge ... ready?

XO_Linard says:
@::grins:: CSO: All right, let's go.

CEO_Yeung says:
:: ponders:: MO: Can we find any clues on the life repeater of who placed it there? Like fingerprints?

EO_Toros says:
::walks onto the bridge just in time to hear the SO's announcement::  SO: What’s that?

CMO_Naegle says:
CEO: Do you think that the away team might be in more danger than they are already in?

SO_Maura says:
OPS: see if you can get a lock on the signal and trace it back

CSO_Storal says:
@XO: do you sense anything in the room?

EO_Toros says:
SO: We need to report this to the CEO at once!

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: I shall begin investigations immediately, sir.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
SO: …on it! ::checks the message::

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods gravely at CMO::

SO_Maura says:
::Looks over At Toros:: done

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: Three officers ... Dorchel's not among them.

Dr_Karl says:
::chimes in:: MO: And why would they want the "aide" dead ... and not the delegate himself?

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods MO:: MO: If you find any fingerprints, match it with the personnel database.

CMO_Naegle says:
::shakes head and winces:: CEO: Can you find a way to warn them?

CSO_Storal says:
@:: puts his hand on the latch and gets ready to open the door:: AT: Ok Lets do it.  :: opens the door and fires on the first Cardie he sees::

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: We have to hurry, I'm sure he's on his way back though... the faster we take the bridge the better

SO_Maura says:
*CEO*: We’ve received a message from the Away Team … trying to trace back the coordinates now.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::simply turns and glares at the EO and snarls, before quickly turning back to the CEO and nodding once::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Through the hatch, the Away Team hears the bridge crew at work, apparently the ship is coming out of warp at some prearranged coordinates.

CEO_Yeung says:
CMO: Unfortunately, we have to find them first.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: Aye sir.

XO_Linard says:
@::powers up her phaser and fires at the nearest Cardie::

CEO_Yeung says:
::sighs:: *SO*: Excellent, I am on my way back on the bridge.

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: As the Away Team bursts from the access way they quickly fell the two Cardassians on the bridge along with a single Klingon.

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks "Find them?":: CEO: You mean you don't know where they are?

Dr_Karl says:
::wonders about the glare:: MO: What?  It's a legitimate question, isn't it?  ::worried::

CEO_Yeung says:
::heads to exit:: MO: Keep me informed, Lt. CMO: Take care of Cal, doctor.

CEO_Yeung says:
::leaves sickbay and enters TL::

CEO_Yeung says:
TL: Bridge.

CMO_Naegle says:
CEO:  Yes, Sir!

XO_Linard says:
@::grins proudly and heads for the nearest console:: CSO: Alright, that's out of the way... I'm going to lock them out of the bridge

Dr_Karl says:
MO: Isn't that something to consider, Dr. Naegle?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: I cannot answer that, Dr.

XO_Linard says:
@:;begins tapping commands into the computer to lock down and secure the bridge::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::hears phaser fire as they approach the bridge access:: Sec/Suppec:  Stand ready!  ::feels the ship slowing, knows that they are near the coordinates::

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits TL and walks over to SO:: SO: Any luck tracing the message?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::seems to regret turning on Karl so suddenly, and his voice softens a couple of decibels::

Host Sovonal says:
@::hurries to a science station and scans the immediate area:: XO: Commander, there is a ship out there...

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Heads to the computer station and tries to gain access::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Can you identify it

SO_Maura says:
::looks over at OPS:: CEO: Working on it sir ... but so far it seems to be a bounced signal.

CMO_Naegle says:
::Goes back over to Cal, monitoring her vitals:: CNS: Well, at least you're not in Cardassian garb anymore!

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::lies back down on bio-bed:: self: where are they?

EO_Toros says:
SO: Can we even get a close estimate then?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns and walks over to a nearby bench, retrieving the repeater that was strapped to Chief Crapic’s neck, and using a scanning device, scans::

CEO_Yeung says:
OPS: Can you re-play the message?

Host Sovonal says:
@::runs scans:: CSO: It's a capital ship ... Cardassian, but no armaments.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: Not a problem. ::shrugs:: MO: Guess the answer will reveal itself in due time.

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::looks up at Janet and smiles:: CMO: One good thing. Janet you look tired?

EO_Toros says:
::drums the PADD against his left hand, thinking::

Host Sovonal says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: I believe this would be Gul Nereg's vessel ... it's carrying a Cardassian Government markings.

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks the counselor knows her too well:: CNS: Yes, and would you believe I overslept this morning?  Had to race to get here and I was two hours late.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::tries to enter the bridge with his security personnel in tow::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: are we still under cloak?

Host Sovonal says:
@::nods:: CSO: Yes sir ... they have not noticed us, yet.

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::smiles at Janet:: CMO: You must of needed it. Knowing you you'll have been working long hours and not taking breaks. Don't be so hard on yourself.

XO_Linard says:
@::looks at the CSO:: CSO: So what next?

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal/XO: Try to contact the Apache and let them know where we are.. and get us out of here.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::taps COMM badge::

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: You got it. ::begins another transmission to Apache::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: continues to try and lock out Dorchel ::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
*CEO*: MO to CEO.

FCO_Powers says:
::checks on runabouts::

Dr_Karl says:
::walks over to the MO and watches him work::

Host Sovonal says:
@CSO: It's only a matter of time before Dorchel is able to get in here...

CEO_Yeung says:
*MO*: Yeung here. What is it?

CMO_Naegle says:
::sits down next to the CNS:: CNS:  You know me too well, Counselor.  And I haven't been eating right either.  But for now I'm okay, and you and the autopsies are my main concern.  Cha`Dak is handling the autopsies, so that leaves you.

XO_Linard says:
COM: Apache: USS Apache this is Commander Linard, do you read?

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Pounding and weapons fire accompany Sovonal's words as Dorchel and his men try to batter down the door to the bridge.

CIV_Xavier says:
::straightens her uniform and rushes onto the bridge::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Try to gain access to the environmental control and gas Dorchel and the crew

MO_Cha`Dak says:
*CEO*: Sir, the scans for fingerprints has only revealed a partial thumbprint. The only identification I can give you is that it is human.

CIV_Xavier says:
::walks over and relieves the crewman on tactical::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Better yet set up containment fields

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::looks at Janet:: CMO: Well Doctor, perhaps you could join me for a meal. ::smiles:: I'm starting to feel a bit peckish.

Host Sovonal says:
@::shakes his head:: CSO: Negative, Commander ... this ship is not equipped for that.

SO_Maura says:
CEO: I'm picking up a communication.

XO_Linard says:
@::waits anxiously to hear from Apache::

CEO_Yeung says:
::mutters something under his breath:: *MO*:All right, try to narrow down the search, Lt.

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Can you use the transporters to contain them?

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::continues firing at the bridge doors:: All: Increase power!  I want control of this ship!

SO_Maura says:
CEO: It's the XO!

CEO_Yeung says:
SO: Let's hear it.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
*CEO*: Aye, sir.

SO_Maura says:
::puts in on speaker:: aye sir

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks at Dr. Karl::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Any ideas?

EO_Toros says:
CEO: A fingerprint?  You’ve found a fingerprint on the body of Chief Crapic?  Hmm ... and I thought I was the one investigating.

CMO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CNS: I believe I could let you go to your quarters, with an accompanying physician.

CIV_Xavier says:
::mutters to herself::

XO_Linard says:
@::repeats her message:: COM Apache: USS Apache, this is Commander Linard … respond please.

FCO_Powers says:
::looks up::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Keep them trapped in the transporters until we can rendezvous with the Apache.

CEO_Yeung says:
::turns to EO:: EO: Lt., try to find out who made contact with the chief since the transporter incident.

SO_Maura says:
COM: Commander: This is the Apache, we hear you loud and clear.

CEO_Yeung says:
::sighs in relief::

CIV_Xavier says:
::scans the area::

Dr_Karl says:
::crosses his arms:: MO: Who ever did this knows exactly what they were doing. Perhaps we should run the partial thumbprint through the computer and see what it comes up with?

SO_Maura says:
COMM: commander please relay your coordinates

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::sits up and shudders . quarters oh no Teddy:: CMO: Umm, maybe we could just grab something here?  ::sighs:: I wish I could remember who pushed me into that escape pod.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@ ::works with the security detail as they continue to try to break through the bridge doors::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::hands the life-repeater to Karl:: 

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Runs to transporter control ::

EO_Toros says:
CEO: Been there ... done that.  But if there's a thumbprint ... that'll help.

CIV_Xavier says:
SO: Ma'am do they have their communicators on?

XO_Linard says:
@::grins proudly:: CSO: I have contacted the Apache.  COM: Apache: I'm transmitting our co-ordinates now... we've taken over Dorchel's Bird of Prey and locked him out. We require immediate assistance.

CIV_Xavier says:
::any ships in the area::

CMO_Naegle says:
::notices the shudder:: CNS: Okay, but why the shudder? ::leads the way to her office and its private replicator::

SO_Maura says:
COMM: XO: Receiving … we’re on our way! ::looks over at the CEO and FCO::

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: XO: We'll be there as soon as we can, Commander.

SO_Maura says:
::locks sensors;:

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: As Linard continues her communication, the doors to the bridge suddenly burst inward and Glinn Dorchel's men rush in. The communications panel goes silent as do most of the other stations on the bridge.

Dr_Karl says:
::takes the lifesign repeater with gloves on not wanting to ruin any evidence on it::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: takes cover behind a console and fires at the Cardie’s::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@ ::security team has weapons drawn facing the Apache crew members:: Apache crew:  Drop your weapons and move away from the consoles::

EO_Toros says:
::sly smile:: CEO: Well ... at least we know they're alive.

XO_Linard says:
@::turns and aims her phaser at the team::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::starts to feel uncomfortable, something is wrong or someone is in danger:: ::tries to shake of the feeling and follows Janet into her office::  CMO: Just didn't feel like an encounter with Teddy just now ::smiles::

CEO_Yeung says:
::grins and turns to FCO:: FCO: Ensign, set a course to these co-ordinates and head there at maximum warp. ::transmits co-ordinates to FCO's console::

FCO_Powers says:
::punches in co-ordinates and prepares for warp::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: The phaser fire wounds one of the Cardassians, but a dampening field quickly renders their weapons ineffective.

Dr_Karl says:
::takes the lifesign repeater and goes over to the medical computer:: Computer: Scan for fingerprints, and identify.

Host Sovonal says:
@::drops his weapon with a frown:: CSO/XO: It's no use ... they have us.

SO_Maura says:
::piggy backs a message out::

FCO_Powers says:
::goes into warp:: CEO: aye sir

CIV_Xavier says:
::prepares for an emergency transport::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::follows Karl, listening intently::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Drops his weapon:: Sovonal/XO: I’m afraid your right

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods EO:: EO: I just hope we get there in time so they can stay that way.

XO_Linard says:
@::feels her teeth grit ... doesn't like to give up so easily but sees her phaser rifle is useless ... looks to the CSO then Sovonal::

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Glares at Dorchel::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::looks at Linard and Storal:: CSO/XO:  I believe you should listen to your friend

CEO_Yeung says:
SO: What about the Reklar, is it still shadowing us?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::takes a seat in the CMO's office:: CMO: I wish we knew more about where the away team are ::pauses:: They have to be okay?

CMO_Naegle says:
::notices her reaction:: CNS: Okay, now what's wrong?  ::goes over to replicator:: Replicator: Bowl of Chicken Noodle soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.

SO_Maura says:
CEO: yes sir ..

EO_Toros says:
::tries to reassure the CEO, a very un-Toros thing to do::  CEO: We will get there in time.

CSO_Storal says:
@Glinn: There will be another time Dorchel ... the bridge is yours.

CMO_Naegle says:
::retrieves food from replicator:: CNS: What can I get you?

XO_Linard says:
@::tries to maintain her composure and remains quiet::

CEO_Yeung says:
::simply nods at EO::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Long-range scans reveal the Reklar speeding after the Apache at high warp ... and slowly closing the gap.

Host Sovonal says:
@::watches Dorchel very closely::

SO_Maura says:
CEO: they seem to be closing the gap

Dr_Karl says:
::waits for the results from the computer:: MO: Can you hypothesize as to why anyone would want Sovonal dead ... and not ... Sotovik?

FCO_Powers says:
::tries to get more out of the warp drive::

CIV_Xavier says:
::notices the Reklar on the sensors::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::begins to feel frustrated:: CMO: I just hate not knowing what happened. ::looks up at Janet:: Some pumpkin soup would be nice, thank you.

XO_Linard says:
@::tosses her useless weapon to the ground not taking her eyes of Dorchel::

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: Uh oh. CIV: Go to yellow alert, bring shields and weapons to hot standby.

CIV_Xavier says:
::queues up the quantum torpedoes::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::sighs in frustration::  Karl: Unfortunately, having just come aboard, I am having trouble keeping up with who is who.

CMO_Naegle says:
::turns to replicator:: Replicator: Bowl of pumpkin soup.

Host Computer says:
Dr_Karl: Fingerprint is 99.9% human ... female ... unable to identify specific individual.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::looks at the monitors and sees Gul Nereg's ship::  All: I see Gul Nereg has arrived at the pre-arranged coordinates.  Mr. Sovonal, you do not seem surprised.

CIV_Xavier says:
::presses one more button shields raise::

CEO_Yeung says:
*Engineering*: Give me all the speed you can muster down there!

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Hmm, female.

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: already done sir..

CMO_Naegle says:
::retrieves bowl of soup and gives it to the CNS::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Does this indicate anyone to you?

Dr_Karl says:
::looks over at MO:: MO: I was going to say ... female.

Host Sovonal says:
@::nods at Glinn Dorchel:: Dorchel: No ... I am not surprised.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: No, not off the top of my head.

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Dorchel's men are very careful to keep there weapons on the away team at all times...

SO_Maura says:
::looks around quietly  and watches the sensors::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Perhaps Sovonal was replaced by an infiltrator during transport ... does that sound ridiculous?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::accepts soup:: CMO: Thanks Janet ::takes a sip of soup::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::walks over to a console and opens a channel:: CSO/XO:  You see Gul Nereg was to turn you over to me here.

XO_Linard says:
@::relaxes somewhat:: Dorchel: Well I guess you beat him to the punch...

CEO_Yeung says:
FCO: ETA to Commander Linard's coordinates?

CIV_Xavier says:
::tries to get a lock on the AT::

CSO_Storal says:
@Dorchel: So you're saying that either way we would have been your prisoners?

Host Gul_Nereg says:
COM: Dorchel: It's about time you showed up, Dorchel ... Trenag's Freighter is overdue.

CNS_MacKenzie says:
CMO: Can you please fill me in on what is happening? Murder, autopsies, and missing away team I feel like I have been out of it for weeks.

CMO_Naegle says:
::eats her soup and sandwich:: CNS: I know we are all worried about the rest of the away team.  I know they will be okay.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: Not really ... stranger things have happened. ::deep thought:: Something is coming to me ... hang on... ::close eyes and tuck his chin down::

CIV_Xavier says:
::checks the phasers::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: We should inform Dr. Naegle.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@ COM: Nereg:  COM: Nereg:  We took care of Trenag's freighter for you Gul Nereg.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: What if ... what if...  ::snaps fingers:: …what if Sotovik ordered Sovonal to switch places with him?

CEO_Yeung says:
::slowly sits into the captain's chair, and flexes his fingers repeatedly::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Why would he do that?

XO_Linard says:
@:;hopes the Apache isn't too far off::

Host Gul_Nereg says:
@COM: Dorchel: What! That was not part of the deal! You were supposed to wait until I had the Apache Away Team and the Financial Aide?

CMO_Naegle says:
CNS:  Well the Vulcan we thought was Sotovik and was put out of the other ship was really Sovonal.  We have no idea who is with the away team now.

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: WHAT!

CIV_Xavier says:
::programs a secondary volley of torpedoes::

Dr_Karl says:
MO: That would make sense.  Since Sotovik is needed for the success of our original mission then he would want to protect his life if he suspected danger.

CEO_Yeung says:
SO: Can we re-establish contact with the Away Team?

Host Sovonal says:
@::looks at Dorchel and then to Storal:: CSO: They knew we were coming...

SO_Maura says:
CEO: no sir ... all attempts have failed so far.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@COM: Nereg:  I decided to take possession of the Away Team on my own. Why pay for what I can capture!

XO_Linard says:
@::looks at Sovonal::

CMO_Naegle says:
As for the other chief, he was given enough blood thinner to explode his heart.  The away team is missing at this time, but we'll find them.  We always do.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks at Karl with newfound respect, and nods::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: You may be onto something, Dr.

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: Blast it... ::returns his gaze to the viewscreen::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::shakes her head:: CMO: Let me guess there's more... ::smiles::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: You may be onto something, Dr.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: So ... whoever killed Sovonal thought Sovonal was Sotovik … but Sotovik switched places with Sovonal to fool his killer. ::looks over at MO and wonders if they've confused him yet::

CIV_Xavier says:
::grits her teeth:: Self: Dorchel where are YOU!

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: SO you didn’t warn us!

CMO_Naegle says:
CNS: That's about it, as far as I know.

XO_Linard says:
@::sighs and leans against a console::

SO_Maura says:
:;watches the sensors as the ship closes in::

Host Sovonal says:
@CSO/XO: I couldn't be certain ... I suspected Nereg would try to double cross us ... but I had to leave the possibility of his sincerity open.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
Karl: Of course! Which means that Sotovik is in as much danger as the away team.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: That clears up the why and how part, now how to relate all that with this man’s death? :: looks over at Crapic’s body:: We know he tampered with the transporter equipment, and we suspect there's an accomplice...

SO_Maura says:
CEO: looks like we will be arriving at the coordinates with company sir

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods back to SO:: SO: This isn't going to be easy.

Dr_Karl says:
MO: Very much so... ::nods:: MO: And here I thought Sovonal might have been behind all this as well. ::shakes head::

SO_Maura says:
::shakes her head quietly:: CEO: No sir.

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: You still could have told us about the possibility.

CIV_Xavier says:
::grins and starts to target the specified areas::

CMO_Naegle says:
::hears the conversation outside, finishes her dinner and gets up to go out to where Karl and Cha`Dak are::

Host Sovonal says:
@::looks at Storal blankly:: CSO: There is always a possibility.

EO_Toros says:
CEO: If there's going to be a battle, then I guess I better get to engineering. :: raises eyebrows, looking at the viewing screen::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: The Reklar begins to fire torpedoes at the Apache from extreme long-range.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods absently, keeping his gaze towards the viewscreen::

CMO_Naegle says:
Karl/MO: Do you have anything to report, gentlemen?

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Incoming torpedoes!

CSO_Storal says:
@:: grits his teeth and cracks his neck::

FCO_Powers says:
::starts dodging::

SO_Maura says:
CEO: confirmed..

CEO_Yeung says:
All: Red alert! Brace yourselves!

XO_Linard says:
@Sovonal: So would you mind explaining the logic behind this?

SO_Maura says:
::braces:

CIV_Xavier says:
::checks to see that the Reklar’s bridge is targeted with two quantum torps set to high yield::

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: The torpedoes miss but explode close enough that the ship is rocked severely by the blast...

XO_Linard says:
@::Sits back and folds her arms::

Dr_Karl says:
::turns to look at the CMO:: CMO: Just speculating, sir.   That body there is Sovonal's ... what if someone thought he was Sotovik?  Just like we did when we first discovered the body?  That would mean, Sotovik is still with the away team ... and very much in danger still.

SO_Maura says:
::almost falls off her chair::

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Sir should I return fire??

CEO_Yeung says:
::grips the chair::

CIV_Xavier says:
::brings up the phaser targeting systems and targets the power rely nodes::

EO_Toros says:
:: stumbles as he hurries to Main Engineering ::

FCO_Powers says:
::gets ship stable::

CEO_Yeung says:
CIV: Negative. we're not here to start a conflict with them.

CMO_Naegle says:
Karl: Or, he could be behind all the mess that's going on, too.  Either way -- it's bad.

CEO_Yeung says:
::ponders on next move::

CSO_Storal says:
@::paces the bridge:: Self: Come on Apache, where are you.

CEO_Yeung says:
SO: Open a channel to the Reklar.

Dr_Karl says:
::hears the red alert sound off:: CMO/MO: I'm afraid this investigation will have to hold for a few minutes. ::looks around at the blazing red flashes:::

CIV_Xavier says:
::mutters under her breath:: You would never have made a good marine.

CIV_Xavier says:
::silently::

Host Gul_Nereg says:
@COM: Dorchel: But if you have them, I can't steal the financial aide ... you've messed things up royally, Dorchel. ::thinks:: We may still be able to salvage things ... they haven’t figured out I was planning on double-crossing them yet, have they?

XO_Linard says:
@::eyes the CSO and speaks lowly so the others can't hear her:: CSO: My guess is they'll be here soon.

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Sir, the rules of engagement state that if fired upon, return fire.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@COM: Gul Nereg:  What do you have planned for them, Gul Nereg?

CSO_Storal says:
@:: Laughs at Nereg's statement::

CMO_Naegle says:
::hears Red Alert:: Karl:  Yes you're right.  Well, let's just prepare for the worst guys.  It beats not being prepared at all.

FCO_Powers says:
CEO: I agree, it would slow them down a bit

CIV_Xavier says:
SO: Lt. how far are we to the coordinates??

Dr_Karl says:
::grins:: CMO: Already on it.

Host Gul_Nereg says:
@COM: Dorchel: I don't have anything for them ... do what you like with the officers. All I'm interested in is the financial aide!!

SO_Maura says:
::Looks over at the FCO then to the CIV::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods at the CMO's words

CMO_Naegle says:
::grins back:: Karl: Good!

EO_Toros says:
:: walks into MENG :: ALL: Let's go people.. this ship is in red alert!  We need to be efficient.. so.. get on your feet, NOW!

SO_Maura says:
CIV: about 10 minutes out 

CSO_Storal says:
@Self: I saw that one coming

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Yet our main objective should be to extract the AT.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::taps COMM badge::

CNS_MacKenzie says:
CMO: Can I help?

CEO_Yeung says:
CIV: Target them, but do not fire yet. Perhaps we can talk and clear this up.

Dr_Karl says:
::gathers his equipment and heads to his post 3 decks up::

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Sir.

Host Sovonal says:
@::listens as he stands out of sight of the view screen:: CSO: Yes, it would appear that Gul Nereg is not as interested in a future for Cardassia as we all believed.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
*TR1*: MO to Transporter Room one, could you please beam the body of Chief Crapic to the morgue immediately please.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@COM:  Gul Nereg: Understood Gul Nereg.  However, I do not believe that Sovonal will cooperate with you now.

CIV_Xavier says:
Self: Smart, but I'm getting sick of that ship.

Transporter Operator says:
*MO*: Straight away.

CSO_Storal says:
@::looks at Sovonal out of the corner of his eye and nods::

XO_Linard says:
@::mutters to herself after hearing Sovonal:: Self: Now there's a hunk of logic ...

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Reklar: This is the USS Apache to the Reklar. We wish to talk before we all open hostilities on one another. Please respond.

Host Gul_Nereg says:
@::looks at Dorchel suspiciously:: COM: Dorchel: And why is that?

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::watches the body of Chief Crapic dematerialize from the bio-bed::

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks around:: CNS: We need all the help we can get, I would assume.  Why don't you start by just recalibrating the bio-bed you were on?  We don't know who might come in here, Human, Cardassian, and Vulcan.

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@ SEC:  Lower your weapons.

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Gul Dorchel's crew lowers their weapons at his command and moves away from the Away Team members...

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to CMO::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@COM: Nereg:  The away team has heard everything you have said.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CMO: Orders, sir?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::walks over to bio-bed and begins recalibrating it:: CMO: The least I can do is make my own bed ::smiles::

CIV_Xavier says:
::scans the area near the coordinates for ships::

Host Gul_Nereg says:
@::jaw drops and he stares across space at Dorchel for a moment ... suddenly the channel closes and Nereg's vessels engines power up::

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@CSO/XO:   The ship is yours.  ::steps closer to the security officers::

Host Sovonal says:
@::glances at the sensors:: CSO/XO: Nereg is making a run for it...

EO_Toros says:
::looks around engineering:: Self: Looking good, Toros, looking good. ::glances quickly around engineering::

CMO_Naegle says:
MO:  Well, make sure the dermal regenerators are working properly and help recalibrate the other bio-beds.

Host Gul_Malacha says:
COM: Apache: This is Gul Malacha ... you will bring your ship to a full stop, power down your weapons, and prepare to be boarded!

CSO_Storal says:
@Dorchel: What are you doing?

Host Glinn_Dorchel says:
@::transports off the BOP with his crew::

SO_Maura says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks around the bridge::

XO_Linard says:
@::eyes Dorchel:: Dorchel: Where are you!

FCO_Powers says:
::under breath:: like hell we will

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CMO: Aye, sir ... oh, and we ran a scan on the life-repeater found on Chief Crapic. The fingerprints were found to be that of a female human, 99.9% certain.

Host Sovonal says:
ACTION: Glinn Dorchel and his crew dematerialize from the bridge of the Bird of Prey leaving the Away Team standing alone on an empty bridge.

XO_Linard says:
@::Watches him disappear::

CSO_Storal says:
@Sovonal: Where did he transport?

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Reklar: Sorry, but can't oblige right now. But perhaps you would like to save that for a certain Glinn named Dorchel.

Host Sovonal says:
@::runs an intensive scan:: CSO: I can't seem to pin it down ... he's used some kind of a scrambling field.

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks at Cha`Dak:: MO: Human?  99.9 % sure, huh?  Now who would want Crapic dead?

CSO_Storal says:
XO/Sovonal: Contact the Apache and get us outta here

Host Gul_Malacha says:
@::growls:: COM: Apache: Apache, you are in Cardassian space without permission. You have committed an act of war ... you will heave to immediately. THEN you will turn Glinn Dorchel over to me.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CMO: Most likely the same person that killed Sovonal.

XO_Linard says:
@CSO: You got it. ::opens a channel::

CIV_Xavier says:
CEO: Sir, a second ship is leaving the sector.

XO_Linard says:
@COM: Apache: This is Commander Linard ... come in please

Host Sovonal says:
@::heads for the vessels helm but stops halfway:: CSO: I think I should give you this... ::hands him a PADD he pulls out of his pocket::

CIV_Xavier says:
::tries to scan the Nereg::

CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Well there are only a few human females on this ship.  We'll have to narrow it down.

CSO_Storal says:
@:: takes the PADD and looks at it::

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Reklar: the thing is, we're on our way to get him and a few friends. Perhaps you can lend a hand, and then we can talk about us.

SO_Maura says:
CEO: commander on comm again sir

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Linard: Where are you, commander?

Host Gul_Malacha says:
COM: Apache: This is Malacha ... we've scanned Gul Nereg's personal Yacht in the area. Are you saying that Nereg is involved with Dorchel somehow?

CNS_MacKenzie says:
::finishes calibrating the bio-bed:: Self: Done… ::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Bio-bed is recalibrated.

MO_Cha`Dak says:
CMO: Perhaps I should compile a list of human females who have been on the ship within the last week?

XO_Linard says:
COM: Apache: Still on the BOP … Dorchel has conveniently disappeared again. ::sighs:: And we can't trace his signal ... he's locked us out ... again.

Host Sovonal says:
@CSO: That's the financial aide passwords and codes that you believed were lost Sotovik ... I had a feeling something this would happen.

CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Please proceed. CNS: Thank you.

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Reklar: At this point, we have no idea about Gul Nereg's involvement in this. Perhaps we should work together to investigate this matter.

Host Sotovik says:
@CSO: Mister Sovonal died for his people ... hopefully someday ... his death won't have been for nothing. ::takes the helm and steers the ship for Federation space::

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Linard: We're almost there, commander, and with the Reklar following us.

CSO_Storal says:
@XO: tell the Apache that were coming home...

XO_Linard says:
@::overhears Sovonal and looks over at him and the CSO:: Sovonal/CSO: Sotovik?

CIV_Xavier says:
::sets the weapons on standby::

Host Gul_Malacha says:
@::changes course:: COM: Apache: Apache, recover your people and return to Federation space immediately. We will deal with Nereg. ::changes course to intercept the politician’s capital ship::

MO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves to the office and begins scanning the transporter database::

XO_Linard says:
@COM: Apache: Acknowledged Mr. Yeung ... we'll meet you on the way. We're coming home.

CEO_Yeung says:
COM: Reklar: Understood, Reklar, we will comply. Happy hunting.

Host Sotovik says:
@::bows his head and reaches his hand up ... pulls the face mask free and moves it off over his head revealing Sotovik's features:: XO: Chief Negotiator, Sotovik ... of the V'Shar.

Host Sotovik says:
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