Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #14
Week # 6
Mission: "Independence"
100th Apache Mission

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Space ... the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Apache, its continuing mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before.

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Still enroute to Jovian 3, the annual celebration of "Federation Day" has come about and Fort Apache has been decorated for a gathering of the crew.

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Meanwhile, an investigation into two unauthorized power transfers is being conducted with few answers in sight. Stellar Cartographer Stillman and Transporter Chief Owen have both been questioned with little progress being made.

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<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week #6 >>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::John is sitting at the con still reviewing sensor data collected over the past day and trying to make some correlation with the power fluctuations still unaware of the PADD behind him sitting on the Console::

SO_Hammond says:
::in main engineering trying to find a pattern in the power transfers::

CSO_Storal says:
@COM: Apache: Shuttle Demeter requesting docking clearance.

XO_Linard says:
::is with the Captain and Commander Vekh in her ready room::

EO_Powers says:
::heading to main engineering::

CEO_Yeung says:
::on the bridge, investigating the strange power transfers from there::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::at Tactical One::

EO_Powers says:
::enters Main Engineering::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::hears the OPS console and moves to it:: COM: Demeter: CSO: Welcome back Commander, permission granted! ::opens the shuttlebay doors and prepares for the shuttles arrival::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS: Has your department finished  the plans for the Federation Day celebration?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Things are surprisingly quiet on the bridge as throughout the United Federation of Planets offices are closed, and ships are docked, to celebrate Federation Day.

SO_Cervantes says:
::on the bridge checking out the power transfers::

CSO_Storal says:
%COM: Apache: Acknowledged Apache ... Demeter out.

SO_Hammond says:
::compares the list of names at each location the transfers originated from::

CSO_Storal says:
@::pilots the shuttle into the bay and lands::

XO_Linard says:
CO: Sir, was there anything specific you wished for me to do?

CNS_Vekh says:
::is in the CO's ready room with XO Linard and the Captain:: CO: Yes sir. We are mostly done. Cristina, my assistant, and Mister Rocha, another officer of my department, have taken the final touches upon themselves.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::sees the PADD sitting there and picks it up:: Self: Hmm, just another cargo manifest report.

EO_Powers says:
SO: You find anything new?

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: It seems Mister Rocha's Brazilian background gives him quite a skill at arranging parties.

SO_Cervantes says:
::looks over at SO Hammond:: SO: Sir, anything coming up for you? How can I help?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::the word Cargo lights up in his mind as John starts to think::

CSO_Storal says:
::grabs his duffle bag and exits the shuttle, heads for his quarters before heading to the Bridge::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS: Excellent, carry on Commander … and notify everyone when the setup is complete.

XO_Linard says:
::coordinates with the Counselor and waits for the CO’s orders for her::

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: I'll do so, sir. Do you wish me to try to talk to Mister Rego now?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Self: Oh my ... could it be...

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Kathleen, I would like you to oversee the investigation into the power transfers.

CSO_Storal says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge...

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: Has there been any usage of cargo transporter systems in the last few hours...

Host Computer says:
OPS: Affirmative.

TO_Verall says:
::looks up and down the corridor outside the Zlibra Guest Quarters::

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks over to OPS:: OPS: Found anything interesting?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: What's the source!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CEO: Yes, as a matter of fact. If you had me asked three minutes ago, I would have said no...

XO_Linard says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: Of course, who is leading the investigation?

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*:Sir, is it possible the transfers were for internal transports?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  Yes Commander, this would be a good time to talk to him while the Judges are distracted.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
SO Cervantes: Has there been any progress on the power transfers, Ensign?

Host Judge_Anderson says:
::comes walking up the corridor outside the Zlibra guest quarters and stops in front of the door that Verall is guarding ... gives the door a good long stare, looking rather ominous in his shiny black body armor.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Commander Yeung and Commander Cha`Dak.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: It could be, Lieutenant. We're also checking the cargo transporters now.

TO_Verall says:
Judge: Can I help you Ma'am?

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you, I'll meet up with them now.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CEO: No wonder we could not seem to track it. I did not check the cargo transporters... 

SO_Hammond says:
*SO*: Sorry, nothing yet.  Just keep an eye on sensors.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Thank you Commander.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: Very well, sir ::stands and nods at Linard:: XO/CO: If you'll excuse me, sir. ::leaves::

Host Computer says:
OPS: Please clarify request.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods to OPS and waits::

SO_Hammond says:
::begins to track down where the second transfer came from::

Host Judge_Anderson says:
::glares down at Verall:: TO: Was that meant as an insult? ::flexes his muscles under the armor::

CIV_Lu says:
::walking down the corridors of deck four:: Computer: Location... ::sees a large foreboding silhouette::

CNS_Vekh says:
::enters the bridge and looks around for Mister Cha`Dak::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods to the CNS from behind tactical one::

Host EO_Caillau says:
*CEO*: I've finished working on the turbolift. The panel was completely burnt out, but we replaced it in record time. I’m going to head to the celebration in Fort Apache now.

XO_Linard says:
::stops just as she is about to leave the ready room:: CO: Sir, has everything been finished in the Fort?

TO_Verall says:
Judge: No sir, not at all.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: You said there has been activity usage with the cargo transporter systems. I want to know which cargo bay transporter was used, who initiated the transport, and what was transported by the  given cargo transporter!

CSO_Storal says:
::exits the turbolift and walks on the bridge, looking around:: CEO: Mister Yeung, how is the transfer going?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: As well as where the given objects were sent…

Host Judge_Anderson says:
::nods brusquely:: TO: I trust all is secure here?

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO_Caillau*: Very well, Ensign. Good work.

CNS_Vekh says:
::approaches the CTO:: Cha`Dak: Commander, may I have a word in private with you? ::motions to a niche in the back of the bridge::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::follows Kathleen and Drayan from the Ready Room:: XO:  According to Commander Vekh everything is nearly ready.  His department is overseeing the preparations.

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Commander, welcome back.  We're following some leads in our investigation.

TO_Verall says:
Judge: Yes sir. Security is what I do best, and none will be in or out of these quarters.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: Certainly Commander.

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: What’s going on?

CNS_Kawan says:
::is in Fort Apache, setting up the final decoration details::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves with the CNS::

Host Computer says:
OPS: No cargo bay was used for the transfer. Operations Manager Lieutenant John Edgemoor initiated the transfer.

CIV_Lu says:
::walks towards it only to see TO Verall talking with one of the Judges::

XO_Linard says:
::smiles and heads out onto the bridge:: CO: This should be an interesting... ::stops when she sees the CSO ... her smile drops from her face:: ...night… ::voice trails off a little::

Host Judge_Anderson says:
::grunts and walks off down the hall:: TO: We'll see about that...

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: There have been two strange power transfers to the transporters in past several hours. We have no idea who is doing this, but they use Ensign Stillman's access codes for the first transfer.

SO_Cervantes says:
::wakes up from her daydream and sends a message to SO Hammond in engineering:: Hammond: Sir, anything you want me to do on the bridge?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::glances at the CEO:: CEO: Chief, the computer is malfunctioning!

CEO_Yeung says:
All: Captain on the bridge.

TO_Verall says:
::raises a brow to the Judge and watches him walk off::

CNS_Vekh says:
::whispers:: CTO: Mister Cha`Dak, I don’t have the time now to explain everything in detail, but I need to talk to Omin Rego ... in private. It would be very helpful if ... say, by a coincidence, the monitoring systems in his quarters were to go offline for some reason.

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Where did they access the power conduits?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
All:  As you were.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::whispers:: CNS: We will speak of this later. ::his face indicates no response::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves back to his tactical station::

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods:: CSO: Unknown at this time. Excuse me a moment, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
::feels a familiar presence, slowly turns around and sees the XO::  Self: Here we go...

XO_Linard says:
::doesn't quite know what to do with herself for the moment, but takes a deep breath::

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Certainly…

CEO_Yeung says:
OPS: What do you mean it’s malfunctioning?

EO_Powers says:
::keeps investigating from main engineering::

CNS_Rocha says:
::in Fort Apache with Kawan:: Kawan: Wow, this is going to be a blast of a party!

SO_Hammond says:
*Cervantes*: Just inform me if anything else happens … and where?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: I want an exact time and date of this transfer ... cause it can't be right. Recheck your data and confirm last statement.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::hears Edgemoor and Yeung:: OPS:  What makes you believe that the computer is malfunctioning?

CNS_Vekh says:
::satisfied with the CTO's reaction, moves to the turbolift::

Host Computer says:
CO: Captain Turnbull's personal schedule. You are expected in Fort Apache at 1430 hours for the commencement of Federation Day. This is your ten minutes warning.

XO_Linard says:
::makes her way to the CEO's console not taking her eyes off the CSO::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::is listening to the OPS officer and the computers response with interest::

SO_Cervantes says:
SO_Hammond: Okay ... gotcha, sir.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CO: Captain … ma'am, this blasted thing says I made use of the cargo transporters in the last few hours and I think it is linked to the power fluctuations.

CIV_Lu says:
::walks down the corridor nodding to the security officers::

TO_Verall says:
*CTO*: Sir, Judge Anderson was here and left. Made some comment regarding our security measures.

CNS_Vekh says:
TL: Deck four … VIP quarters.

CSO_Storal says:
::quickly looks around and sees the CO:: CO: Reporting for duty, sir. Mister Yeung has filled me partially in. How is the transfer of prisoners going?

CEO_Yeung says:
::mutters:: OPS: It could be that they used your access codes like they did with Stillman's.

Host Computer says:
OPS: Last statement confirmed. Transfer occurred at 1230 hours on stardate 10109.14.Transfer was authorized by Operations Manager John Edgemoor. Transfer of unlisted goods.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::hears the computer::  XO:  You have the bridge.  CSO:  Welcome back, Commander.

SO_Hammond says:
Self: Now where are you?  ::drums fingers against the console::

XO_Linard says:
::mutters under her breath:: Self: Yeah, welcome back...

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CEO: And how would they get those ... they're so complicated; I'm lucky if I know them!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Computer: Computer, where were the goods transferred?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
OPS:  See if you can trace the transfer back to the console that was used... it may be as Commander Yeung suggested.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Mister Vekh rides in the turbolift; he notes that the control panel appears to be a new one. There are some burn marks and a minor scorch pattern around the replaced panel.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks onto the turbolift:: TL:  Deck 6…

CIV_Lu says:
::finishes his rounds on the deck and heads for the bridge::

XO_Linard says:
::turns to the CEO:: CEO: How are things Mister Yeung?  I understand this has you in quite a wild goose chase.

CIV_Lu says:
::walks towards the turbolift::

SO_Cervantes says:
::taps some more buttons on the console, hoping to find out more ... mutters to herself:: Self: Omin Rego ... what kind of name is that?

CSO_Storal says:
::smiles feebly at the XO and mans Science One::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: What Console did John Edgemoor use to make the transfer and usage of cargo transporters and one further request any way you can gather what was transported?

CNS_Vekh says:
::something catches his attention on the turbolift control panel:: TL: Stop!

TO_Verall says:
::looks up and down the corridor several times and put his ear to the door, thinking he might try to hear something:: Self: Wonder what Judge Anderson meant.

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: Yes sir. What is disturbing is that someone has access to Starfleet access codes.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::exits the turbolift and walks the short distance to Fort Apache::

XO_Linard says:
::doesn’t return the CSO's smile, turns her attention back to the CEO::

CNS_Vekh says:
::touches the seemingly burnt wall behind the panel:: Self: Odd…

Host Computer says:
CTO: That information has been classified at the SSI level.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::frowns at Lieutenant Edgemoor::

CSO_Storal says:
::feels an icy vibe from the XO and turns his attention elsewhere:: *SO*: Storal to Hammond ... status report.

CNS_Vekh says:
::touches badge:: *CEO*: Mister Yeung, please come in.

XO_Linard says:
CEO: Any leads yet?

TO_Verall says:
::moves back from the door and looks up and down the corridor again, hand on phaser::

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: Nothing concrete so far, sir.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CTO: Don't frown at me, I got problems of my own, sir.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CNS*: Yes, counselor?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Verall hears a muffled sound from within the quarters.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Nothing to report of yet sir.

XO_Linard says:
CEO: I see, who else besides the CTO have you got working with you on this?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::enters Fort Apache:: Jax:  How are things going here?

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: What have you tuned up so far ... I’m playing catch up here.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::smiles at the Captain:: CO: Quite well, Captain ... crewmembers have just started to arrive. ::waves a hand at the small gathering that is beginning::

CNS_Vekh says:
*CEO*: Mister Yeung, I just wanted to let you know that the replacement of the turbolift control panel left some ugly markings and scorches. It may be thoughtful to send someone have a look at it.

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: Lieutenant Edgemoor, Lieutenant Hammond, and Lieutenant JG Powers are down in engineering, investigating the technical side of the problem.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Whoever did these transfers really knows their ship's systems.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CEO: Sir, can you step away a moment while I alter my access codes … nothing personal, sir.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CNS*: Thank you, counselor. I’ll send someone to fix it.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods at OPS and stands back::

SO_Cervantes says:
::observes how things are going on the bridge, wishing she felt more at ease having been holed up in the science lab for ages::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: I must inform the Captain.

EO_Powers says:
::looks through power logs again to see if anything was missed::

TO_Verall says:
Computer: Who is in the Zlibra Quarters at this moment? ::double-checking due to the sounds he heard::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at the decorations and the crowd that is beginning to gather::  Jax:  You have done a wonderful job again.  You and the counseling staff make a great team with these gatherings.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::runs steps in his console to alter his primary and secondary access codes ::

Host Computer says:
TO: Oreh Dash and Omin Rego occupy the VIP quarters.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*:  Have you questioned  the  person whose codes were used?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::taps combadge:: *CO*: Sir, your presence is required on the bridge. It is a ... delicate matter.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::frowns:: CTO: I know, sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
*CEO*: Very well Mister Yeung, Vekh out.

CSO_Storal says:
XO: Sir ... where is Treo?

TO_Verall says:
Computer: Their lifesigns are normal?

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Aye sir, along with Lieutenant Commander Cha`Dak.

XO_Linard says:
CEO: We should get Mister Cha`Dak to recruit security in this matter. Maybe they can get the teams to go through sensor logs to speed up the search.

CNS_Vekh says:
::finally exits the turbolift and heads for Rego's quarters::

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*:Keep me posted Mister  Hammond.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CTO*: Would you join me in Fort Apache, we can discuss the situation here.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: The person or persons doing this has access to our individual codes.

Host Computer says:
TO: Affirmative.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods, then nods to CTO::

XO_Linard says:
::looks at the CSO and then speaks to the computer:: Computer: Location of Ossarran observer, Treo.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Any progress, Lieutenant?

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Will do, sir.

TO_Verall says:
::shakes his head and shrugs::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Self: Something isn’t right, man... CTO: Do you know how to modify ship scanners to locate a shape shifters signature?

Host Computer says:
XO: Ossarran Ambassador Treo is in Fort Apache.

Host Treo says:
CO: Captain ... this is quite an interesting custom, celebrating your alliance's independence.

SO_Hammond says:
::slaps the side of the console:: Self: I'm getting nowhere with this.

XO_Linard says:
::looks back at the CSO:: CSO: There's your answer Mister Storal. ::grins::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*XO*: Arrangements in Fort Apache are complete, would you take care of making the announcements.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Not really, sir. I've reached a dead end. Have you found anything, sir?

XO_Linard says:
*CO*: Of course, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
XO:  I may be out of line on this ... have you tested the accessed consoles for Borg nanoprobes?  ::smiles back:: ~~~XO: Can  we talk about this later?~~~

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Mister Edgemoor begins to change his access codes the computer stops him giving him an alert at the Operations Panel that starts to beep incessantly.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Someone used the cargo transporters to beam something. Head down there and try to access the transporter logs from there.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CEO: Damn it, fix this thing... ::looks at the CTO :: 

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Treo: This is a custom that has gone on for many centuries.  It gives people something to look forward to and a chance to unwind for a while.

TO_Verall says:
::wonders if he will be able to join the festivities at the celebration or if he will still be stuck on guard duty::

Host Computer says:
OPS: Access codes may not be changed while they are in use.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Yes sir.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::steps back from his console ::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: Not with the technology we have onboard.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CTO: Someone is using my codes right now!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Verall suddenly comes down with a terrible headache, he can feel his brain pumping blood under his skull.

EO_Powers says:
::leaves main engineering::

SO_Cervantes says:
::continues searching for information on who is using the access codes:: Self: What would I transfer?  Supplies?  ::turns and heads for the turbolift::

CEO_Yeung says:
OPS: Quick! Track from where!

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*:  What are  you doing right now, Mister Hammond?

TO_Verall says:
::grabs his head:: Self: Argh!

XO_Linard says:
~~~CSO: There's nothing to talk about~~~ CSO: No, but you do bring up a valid point. ::nods to the CEO:: CEO: Run a diagnostic as per Mister Storal's suggestion.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Mister Powers brushes past Judge Anderson who grunts at him, as they pass in the corridor.

CNS_Vekh says:
::greets the guards in front of the quarters::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::steps back up to his console and attempts to run a tracking scan ::

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods at XO::

TO_Verall says:
*CTO*: Sir, I need help... ::can't finish the rest due to the pain::

EO_Powers says:
::looks back at Judge Anderson with his hand on his knife::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::indicates for a nearby Petty Officer to take over tactical, and heads for the turbolift, quickly arriving at the Apaches lounge::

CSO_Storal says:
~~~XO: Yes there is ... I'm sorry for not telling you.~~~

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::enters the lounge, moving over to the Captain:: CO: Greetings, Captain Turnbull.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Going insane at the moment, sir.  What can I do for you?

TO_Verall says:
::falls to his knees, and then to his side, curling up in a ball::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO*: Report, Lieutenant!

XO_Linard says:
All: Attention all hands, this is Commander Linard. Please proceed to Fort Apache for the celebration festivities for Federation Day.

CNS_Vekh says:
::sees Verall collapsing and goes to his side:: TO: What's that, Lieutenant?

EO_Powers says:
::enters turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay 1…

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The doors to Omin Rego's quarters open and someone grabs an incapacitated Verall, dragging him back into the quarters and sealing the doors.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods to K’hora:: CTO:  Yes Commander, what did you wish to speak to me about?

CEO_Yeung says:
::moves to the engineering console and runs a diagnostic on the OPS systems::

TO_Verall says:
::can't hear anything, the pain is overwhelming::

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: I have the CEO on it now ... I need to see if there are Borg nanoprobes present in the effected areas.

XO_Linard says:
~~~CSO: ...... ~~~

CNS_Vekh says:
::is startled:: Self: But what?

CNS_Vekh says:
::taps badge:: *CTO*: We may have a problem in the Zlibra's quarters. You may want to get down here!

Host Oreh_Dash says:
*CMO*: Doctor, could you report to Omin Rego's quarters ... Mister Verall seems to be having some sort of attack.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Self: God ... if I don't get on track I'll be the one off duty.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO*: Report!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: At what locations am I logged in!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Computer: Computer, locate Lieutenant Verall!

CNS_Vekh says:
::moves to straight to the door, expecting them to open at his presence::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The console Yeung is using fails to connect with engineering and gives the CEO an error message.

XO_Linard says:
CEO: What's going on?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::is already moving out of the lounge, towards the turbolift::

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: What the...

OPS_Edgemoor says:
*CEO*: We need a system wide scan!

EO_Powers says:
::exits turbolift and heads for Cargo bay 1::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The doors to Omin's quarters open and Mister Vekh finds Omin and Oreh standing over Verall fanning him with a PADD.

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: My console can't connect to engineering, sir.

XO_Linard says:
CEO: Can you bypass it?

CNS_Vekh says:
All: Now would someone be so kind as to inform me what's going on here?

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: Attempting sir. ::tries to bypass the error::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::hears the counselor and looks at K’hora as he asks for Verall's location:: *CNS*: What is happening down there, Commander?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
*XO*: There are malfunctions all over I recommend yellow alert and stations. ::gulps as he realizes this will crash the party::

CNS_Vekh says:
All: …and it would be nice if someone would tell me what is going on before I lose my famous Orion self control!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Bridge loses its link with Engineering. Each console flickers and fades and flickers some more.

EO_Powers says:
::enters Cargo Bay 1::

Host Computer says:
Bridge: Bridge controls are being rerouted to Engineering.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Mister Hammond, respond please!

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Lock them out!

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: Argh!

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Hammond here… ::looks up in surprise as Omin Rego enters Engineering::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
*XO*: Bridge controls are being rerouted!

Host Computer says:
CTO: Lieutenant Verall is on deck four.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
TL: Deck 4!

TO_Verall says:
::still paralyzed with pain ... like his eyes will pop out and his head explode::

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: I'm going down to engineering.

EO_Powers says:
::runs scans::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Powers walks into the main Cargo Bay, which is off the shuttlebay; he is surprised to find the Senior Shuttle Tech sprawled out on the floor.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Get to main engineering!  Someone is accessing systems from there right now!

XO_Linard says:
CEO: Acknowledged ... take a security team with you.

CNS_Vekh says:
*CO*: That's what I'm trying to determine now, sir. I’d like Mister Cha`Dak and Doctor Karl to join me here, please.

CEO_Yeung says:
::enters turbolift:: TL: Main Engineering!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::works his console and attempts to initiate a level 4 lock out of the remaining bridge functions::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Can you gain control of the bridge?

Host Computer says:
CEO: Unable to comply. A forcefield has been erected around deck 13.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CTO*: Commander, I'm going to need a security team down in Engineering!

EO_Powers says:
::runs over to the Shuttle Tech::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::arrives at Deck 4 and exits the turbolift at a run, drawing his phaser.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at the CTO::  CTO:  Lets get down there and see what is happening.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: OPS manages to regain only partial control. Several key systems were rerouted in time.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: I'm in main engineering.  ::looks around … eyes Omin warily::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
XO: I'm trying … they have my access, sir!

CEO_Yeung says:
TL: Deck 12 then!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: What systems does the bridge hold?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*SEC1*: Security team 1, report to Deck 4 immediately.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: They have locked us out of  some bridge functions.

EO_Powers says:
*Dr_Karl*:Medical emergency, there's a man down in Cargo bay one!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Powers finds the shuttle tech breathing but unconscious. Almost immediately, the deck under him begins to vibrate as an impulse propulsion system is turned on in one of the nearby small vessels.

CNS_Vekh says:
::gives Omin Rego a demanding look for answers, as he goes over to check on Verall::

XO_Linard says:
::heads to the OPS console:: OPS: Then override them. Use my code if you have to ... Linard Alpha 2115.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::quickly leaves Fort Apache for the turbolift:: TL: Deck 4   *Sickbay* Have a Medical Officer report to the VIP quarters on deck 4 immediately

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits turbolift::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*SEC2*: Security team 2 to Engineering. Immediately!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::enters the XO’s code as ordered ::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::the two security details head towards their given coordinates::

Host Computer says:
OPS: The Bridge maintains control of propulsion, weapons, and sensors.

CNS_Vekh says:
::grabs Oreh Dash's arm:: Dash: Was it you?

EO_Powers says:
::gets out tricorder and knife and runs to the shuttlebay::

SO_Hammond says:
::walks towards Omin Rego who is now perched over a console::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::attempts to lock out any other falsified logins to the system::

CEO_Yeung says:
::heads towards Jeffries Tube access hatch and enters it::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::steps out of the lift and walks toward Omin Rego's quarters.  What is going on here Counselor?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS/Rego/Dash: What's going on?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
XO: I'm trying to suspend my access with your codes.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: I'm having problems down here!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::sees Lieutenant Verall lying in on the floor::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Good...

Host Oreh_Dash says:
::looks up:: CNS: Mister Verall seems to be having some kind of attack. We went to ask for more migraine medicine and he was doubled over in agony.

EO_Powers says:
::grabs a phaser rifle from a nearby locker::

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: So am I! Main Engineering's been cut off!

CNS_Vekh says:
CO/CTO: Mister Verall just collapsed as I walked up to their quarters

XO_Linard says:
::heads back to her console to see which systems have been re-routed::

Host MO_Karl says:
*CNS*: I'm on my way, sir.  ::picks up a medical kit::

XO_Linard says:
*CEO*: Mister Yeung, report!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In the shuttlebay, Reg's freighter has lifted off the deck and is moving towards the closed shuttlebay doors.

SO_Hammond says:
::stops at a console and tries to return control to the bridge::

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: I have a man down and a shuttle trying to lift off.

CEO_Yeung says:
::climbs down as close as possible to Deck 13::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
XO: Commander, a shuttle is being launched … it’s Reg’s freighter!

Host MO_Karl says:
::makes his way to the VIP quarters on deck 4:: CNS:  What is the medical emergency?

CNS_Vekh says:
Oreh: I hope - for your own safety - that this is not another of  your mind tricks! ::glares at the Risealan::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Seal off the shuttlebay doors. Don't let him leave.

Host Oreh_Dash says:
::looks at Vekh oddly ... then gives a glance towards Rego::

TO_Wregget says:
*CTO/CO*: Sirs, Reg is trying to leave the Apache in his freighter!

CSO_Storal says:
OPS/XO: Wasn’t he supposed to be escorted?

CEO_Yeung says:
*XO*: I'm in the Jeffries tube. I'm going to try to override the force field.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: I'm attempting to return control to the bridge now, sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
::points:: Karl: Mister Verall here is having a strong headache it seems.

EO_Powers says:
::thinks about firing on the freighter::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::sees if he can get transporter access and tractor control and tries to shut down the shuttlebay::

XO_Linard says:
CSO: Yes. OPS: Is it Reg in the shuttle? Or has it been taken over?

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Which ship, Lieutenant?

CEO_Yeung says:
::finds his path is blocked off by the force field::

XO_Linard says:
*CEO*: Understood, use any means you have to Commander.

Host MO_Karl says:
::sees Verall on the floor and kneels down to check him, nods then reaches into the medkit for a strong painkiller and administers it:: TO:  This should ease the pain for you.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::Security teams arrive at Deck 4 and the shuttlebay::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::scans the shuttle lifesigns::

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Reg's freighter.

CNS_Vekh says:
::follows Oreh's look to Omin Rego:: Omin: Is there something that you want to add to this event, Mister Rego?

CEO_Yeung says:
::goes to the nearest console and attempts to override the force field::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Sensors indicate eight occupants in Reg's Freighter "Beta-Babe".

EO_Powers says:
::fires on the freighter::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: Seal all shuttlebay doors!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
XO: There are eight occupants.

Host Omin_Rego says:
CNS: Yes Drayan, their is ... but you will find out soon enough.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Take care of the wounded man until medical teams arrive.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Yes sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Omin speaks, both he and Oreh fade out of existence and the room is suddenly occupied with only the CNS and Verall.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Have you sealed the shuttlebay doors?

CNS_Vekh says:
::looks straight at Omin:: Omin: I thought we were friends. I want to find it out NOW!

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Lieutenant, are you still in Engineering?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::watches quietly as Karl takes care of Verall::

CSO_Storal says:
OPS: We have the freighters access codes, try and lock it down.

EO_Powers says:
::fires one more shot and returns to the injured crewman::

XO_Linard says:
*CTO*: Security to the shuttlebay!

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Aye sir, I am

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: We must stop that freighter from leaving, Captain.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the shuttlebay doors are closed, the freighter's heavy fusion cannon swings into position and fires a single shot, which rips through the shuttlebay doors.

CNS_Vekh says:
Self: By the eyeless beast that guards hell’s gates!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*XO*: On my way.

TO_Verall says:
::feels the pain subside, and his body relaxes::

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Last I checked, bridge controls were being rerouted there. Can you find them?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*OPS*: Ready a tractor beam, Mister Edgemoor.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Powers is thrown to the ground and sprayed with debris and dust particulates in the ensuing explosion ... though a forcefield saves him from being sucked out into space.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks up in time to see Omin and Oreh fade out of existence:: *XO*:  Activate tractor beams and lock onto that freighter!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*OPS*: Don't let that freighter get away.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'm looking for them as we speak.

XO_Linard says:
::feels the ship shudder and knows what has happened:: OPS: Prepare a tractor ... and lock on to that freighter.

CNS_Vekh says:
*Security*: Risealan prisoners are attempting to escape.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: OPS manages to regain control of the tractor beam...

CSO_Storal says:
::tries to gain control of  the freighter using its access codes::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::follows Cha`Dak to the turbolift:: TL:  Bridge!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::frees the transporter lockouts and tries to transport the occupants to the bridge:: XO: I'm detecting a hull breach! ::seals the bay off and tries to lock on the tractor beam, readying disabling phasers::

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'm working on getting control back to the bridge.

CEO_Yeung says:
::opens up the console and begins physically hotwiring it::

EO_Powers says:
::sits up in pain and grabs his head::

CNS_Vekh says:
::notices Verall coming around:: TO: How do you feel, Mister Verall?

TO_Verall says:
::his mind clears and his eyes open again ... tries to focus::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Main Engineering starts to shut down secondary systems. Lights flicker out, to be replaced with the red glow of emergency lighting.

XO_Linard says:
CSO/OPS: I'm charging phasers, if they break free from the tractor, I'm going to take out their propulsion.

TO_Verall says:
CNS: I'm feeling better, but don't want to do it again.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Detecting the hull breach, the computer automatically takes the ship to red alert.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::curses under her breath as she waits for the turbolift doors to open::

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks around him and swears::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: I should be on the bridge. 

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Self: About time…

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::accompanies the Captain::

SO_Hammond says:
Self: Oh great.  ::tries to get the systems back up and running::

CNS_Vekh says:
::helps Verall stand:: TO: We'd better take you to sickbay Mister Verall ... what? ::hears the Red Alert::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The tractor beam locks onto Reg's freighter and holds it in position.

CSO_Storal says:
XO/OPS:  I can’t access the freighters systems ... I’m trying again.

TO_Verall says:
::begins to sit up slowly:: CNS: I think I'm needed elsewhere.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::steps off the turbolift onto the bridge:: XO:  Are the tractor beams working?

XO_Linard says:
CSO: Keep on it.

EO_Powers says:
::leans against a bulkhead::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
*CEO*: Chief, I need transporters right away!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::arrives at the bridge, and mans tactical one:: *SEC2*: Report.

CNS_Vekh says:
TO: So it seems. Can you walk? We'd better go find out what's going on

XO_Linard says:
::checks sensors:: CO: Aye sir, for now. I've charged phaser banks. If they try to break free I'll disable them.

TO_Verall says:
::gets to his feet:: *CTO*: I'm back up and ready to go. Just need to know where, sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Good work Commander.

CEO_Yeung says:
*OPS*: I can't do anything just yet!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO*: Are you sure you are ready to return to duty?

TO_Verall says:
::shakes his head and focuses better::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Can you tractor the freighter back into the other shuttle bay?

XO_Linard says:
::smiles and nods at the CO::

TO_Verall says:
*CTO*: I'm ready for anything right now, sir.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
CO: They used my access codes somehow. I'm using the XO's access at the moment...

EO_Powers says:
Self: This is going to take ages to fix...

CNS_Vekh says:
::grunts to self:: Self: So much for the Federation Day... ::exits VIP quarters and takes a turbolift to the bridge::

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::attempts to guide the freighter to the shuttlebay with the tractor emitters::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO*: Very good Lieutenant, get to the shuttlebay. I want you there when we retrieve the pilot of that freighter.

CEO_Yeung says:
::hotwires the controls to send a power surge to short-circuit the surrounding shield emitters::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  Can you access the freighter's computer and disable its weapon systems?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The tractor beam flickers and threatens to cut out, but OPS managers to place the freighter back into the secondary shuttlebay.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I’m trying, sir … having some difficult getting thru this firewall.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
OPS:  Open a channel to the freighter.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
XO: She's in!

TO_Verall says:
*CTO*: Aye sir.  ::walks as fast as he can until he feels he can start running::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Yeung manages to short-circuit the forcefield and it snaps out of existence ... in response, heavy emergency bulkheads fall into place around deck 13.

CNS_Vekh says:
::enters the Bridge, seeing all the activity going on around::

EO_Powers says:
::crawls over to the injured man and checks on him::

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Excellent work! CTO: Get security teams to Shuttlebay two, now!

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::opens the comlink and puts it on the main viewscreen:: CO: On Screen...

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: Argh!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Reg's slight grin greets them as soon as the channel opens.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Lieutenant Verall is on his way. There is already a small detail there, but they're not reporting.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: Seems we're fooled, sir.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Sir, have any of the systems returned to your control yet?

Host Reg says:
COM: XO: I had to at least try, Kathleen ... they paid me a lot of money.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A message arrives on the bridge from Main Engineering...

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::groans as he hears Regs voice::

CIV_Lu says:
::rushes out of his quarters::

CSO_Storal says:
CO/XO: Sir, the communication protocols aren’t compatible ... never mind.

CIV_Lu says:
::rushes to the Bridge::

TO_Verall says:
::gets to the shuttlebay and looks at the destruction:: Self: Holy Cow! *CTO*: I'm in the shuttlebay. It's a mess here.

XO_Linard says:
::straightens:: COM: Reg: Don't think for a second that this will get you a date now, Reg.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
COM: Reg:  Shut down your ships systems and prepare to be boarded.

CEO_Yeung says:
Computer: Override emergency bulkheads between deck 12 and 13, access code Yeung Alpha-231.

CSO_Storal says:
CO/XO: Who was escorting Reg?

OPS_Edgemoor says:
*CEO*: What's your status, Chief?

SO_Hammond says:
::wanders around main engineering checking on everyone's progress::

CIV_Lu says:
::enters the bridge::

CEO_Yeung says:
*OPS*: I managed to bypass the shields, but the bulkheads fell into place. They’re going to be much harder to get around.

Host Computer says:
CEO: Unable to comply.

XO_Linard says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: That was you ... before you left.  I don't think anyone was assigned to take your place.

CEO_Yeung says:
::sighs::

CIV_Lu says:
*SO/CEO*: Did you place those items onboard the ship?

EO_Powers says:
*Karl*: The injured crewman is now conscious but I’m not sure how bad the injuries are.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO*: Get Reg out of that freighter, and into the brig.

CSO_Storal says:
CO/XO: I believe Mister Lu was assigned to take my place.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CIV*: Yes, I did.

CNS_Vekh says:
::sees a communiqué from engineering:: *Engineering*: Bridge here, what's going on down there?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CTO:  When you secure Reg's freighter and have the situation under control, transport Reg and the others to the brig.

CEO_Yeung says:
::now begins hotwiring the bulkhead controls::

Host MO_Karl says:
*EO*: I'm on my way.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
Computer: Release the bulkheads on deck thirteen … command authorization Alpha. ::hopes the XO’s codes are still good::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Edgemoor says:
::checks the message::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the message is opened, the face of Omin Rego appears on the view screen. His arms are across his chest and he glares at the bridge as if he wanted to kill them with his anger and spite.

TO_Verall says:
::rushes to the freighter to get Reg::

CIV_Lu says:
CSO: I had the CEO and the SO place a few items onto the freighter, a transponder beacon and a couple of others things.

CSO_Storal says:
CIV:  What about Reg?  I thought you were supposed to be watching him?

CNS_Vekh says:
Self: Not again.  ::shakes head in disbelief::

CSO_Storal says:
Self: I picked a good day to return to the Apache.

CIV_Lu says:
CSO: Commander, I spent half my time watching him and half the other time...

XO_Linard says:
::watches the view screen as the message opens::

Host Jafo says:
COM: Bridge: We are the Zlibra. We have commandeered your vessels control center. You may control propulsion ... but we control life support. You will set our destination back to the Riseal Homeworld. Once there, you will begin a planetary bombardment of the Northern Hemisphere. Fail to comply and we will shut off life support to all occupied decks … then take control of your bridge and conduct the bombardment ourselves. This message ends, now.

Host Jafo says:
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