USS Apache Mission
"The Mirror"
#162

Prologue:
The USS Apache, which is currently located near the coordinates of the space vacuole, has managed to get it to shut by talking with a Bandi named Khanlo

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Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the transporter room and looks around for the Bandi::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::sitting in the Command Chair, while the Captain is meeting with the Bandi::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::in engineering working on some things::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::on the bridge, analyzing the Bandi's ship::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::still sitting at the primary science station, scanning for any signs that the vacuole may still be active::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::at flight, trying to focus on his job but can't help but wonder what the Captain is doing::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::at OPS running scans of the Bandi ship::

Host Khanlo says:
<PO Owen> CO: A Mr. Khanlo here to see you, Ma'am.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods to the PO:: PO: Thank you, Owen. ::looks to see Khanlo:: Khanlo: You made it.... ::grins::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::already in the transporter room, standing ready::

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Game. I want to play the game, NOW!!!

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::continues scanning for lifesigns on the ship, and sends a message to Admiral Jackson letting him know what's going on.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::is thinking about sending an AT over to the Bandi's ship, to investigate it first hand::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::at science helping CSO Bern::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
XO: Hmm... It looks like our Bandi friend is quite the scrounger. His ship is heavily composed of different types of technology.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: I'm scanning for more lifesigns, Commander, I'll let you know what I find.

Host CO_Linard says:
::folds her arms, a little insulted:: Khanlo: Fine, don't say "Hi" then. ::sighs and turns to the door, nodding at Verall as she does:: C'mon.... it's this way.....

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CTO: Can you try and hack into his computer from here?

Host CO_Linard says:
::reaches out to his mind to see what she can sense about him::

Host Khanlo says:
::follows the CO gripping tightly to the glowing box::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::follows the Captain and Khanlo, keeping a close eye on the Bandi::

Host CO_Linard says:
::gets out into the hallway and looks down at the box, still holding up the charade:: Khanlo: Oh wow! That's really pretty. Can I see it?

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Mine. You might infect it.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: So far, I'm coming up empty, sir.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::working on a new photon torpedo::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
XO: I can always try. ::creates an uplink to the Bandi ship's computer, and tries to get access to it::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::calls up the logs from the transporter room, curious about what was in the box Khanlo was carrying::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: Is there anything hindering your scan?

Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the TL and calls out the deck:: Khanlo: How? I told 'ya I don't have cooties....

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Don't care. MINE!

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::walks out of engineering and heads for a holodeck::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::decides speculation is pointless and opens a game of arkonoids, sound off, of course::

Host CO_Linard says:
::blinks:: Khanlo: Tch. Fine then. ::enters the hallway and leads him to the holodeck::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::enters holodeck and runs a few test on the new photon torpedos::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::checks equipment:: XO: Nothing definite, sir. But with that vacuole in the area, I wouldn't be surprised. I'll keep digging.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: So what is it? You got anything in it?

Host Khanlo says:
CO: I'm not telling, it's my pretty rock.

Host Khanlo says:
::looks at the black room:: CO: This is no game. You lie!

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: Khanlo: Just wait.....

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CSO: Anything new on the vacuole?

Host CO_Linard says:
::calls out:: Computer: Computer, Velocity.... level 1, two players.....

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
XO: Seems to be completely gone, sir. No spatial anomalies detected in the area.

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION: The room fills with the game.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::smiles:: Self: Yes, the tests work.

Host Khanlo says:
::sets down the box:: CO: now what?

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks as Khanlo's eyes fill with wonder and watches as a pair of hand phasers appear near the door and goes to retrieve them:: Khanlo: Now, we play. ::looks at the box:: You know, that might be better over there. ::nods near TO Verall:: He'll watch it for you.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: Mr. Bern. Wouldn't a vacuole leave some residual verteron emissions?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::checks equipment again:: XO: Excuse me, sir, but wasn't this a man made vacuole?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::nods to the Captain and steps forward::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::blinks a few times, surprised at Storal's astute observation:: XO: Yes, Commander. I hadn't thought to scan for that sort of thing...

Host Khanlo says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: What are you talking about?

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: Your rock, it might get in the way. Don't worry, he's a boy. He won't let anything happen to it.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CSO/OPS: Thats what I'm thinking. I think that whatever is in that box can create the illusion of a vacuole. He would lure the ship in and then raid thier technology.

Host Khanlo says:
::looks at the CO confused:: CO: Where am I? Rock? Who are you?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::nods:: XO/CSO: Makes sense. Do you think the ship is in danger, sir?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
XO: That does make a lot of sense. ::nods slowly::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS: Possibly.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
XO: I wonder how he managed to affect the behavior of the crew?

Host CO_Linard says:
::senses confusion and smiles warmly, nodding to Verall to retrieve the box::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
XO: He didn't seem smart enough for a ploy like that. Could it be possible he happened across it and accidently made the vacuole sir?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO/CSO: I hope the captain is careful.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: I'm Captain Linard of the Federation Starship, USS Apache. ::holds out her hand::

Host Khanlo says:
CO: I'm am Dr. Khanlo Valde, where is my ship and comrades?

Host CO_Linard says:
::frowns:: Khanlo: I'm afraid you were the only one aboard your ship...

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CMO: I wouldn't under estimate anyone, John.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::walks towards Khanlo and gestures him to hand over the box::

Host Khanlo says:
Verall: Don't touch that, it's dangerous without a biosuit.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CTO/OPS/CSO: Our shields were down. He could have transmitted it somehow.

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::loses his game on level 12, closes arkonoids, and checks some maps of the region of space their in::

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: He was just going to take to our lab for analysis. We can go with him if you like.... we're scientists... we were really curious to take a closer look. What is it?

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Do you have a spot transporter?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
XO:  Considering the way he was acting, I don't think that he was causing the psychological disturbances.  He seemed subject to the same effects.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CSO:Then perhaps its what ever in the box he was carrying.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: It needs to be transported away and destroyed.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: Maybe he didn't realize what the vacuole would do.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS:Possibly

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CSO: Did the scans reveal any remnants of verteron particles?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::checks on the results::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods knowingly as she scans his surface thoughts quickly again:: Khanlo: It is dangerous then....

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Child, did you not hear me say it was?

Host CO_Linard says:
::taps her commbadge:: *XO*: Commander, was there anyone else aboard Khanlo's ship?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
XO:  There are some trace amounts, sir.  ::looks back to Storal::  Seems the vacuole was likely real, after all.  ::wonders about the technological implications of the creation of a vacuole::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::heads back to engineering to finish the work on the new torpeado::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
*CO*: Our scans reveal nothing as of this point, Sir.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: I advise you to get it off your ship immediately.

Host CO_Linard says:
::blinks:: Khanlo: Child? ::smiles:: I prefer Captain if you don't mind. But, I would like to know what exactly we're blowing up. The repercussions of destroying something of an unknown substance could be dangerous.

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::notices the conversation of the other bridge officers on the edge of his conciousness but isn't really interested in debating effects of making a hole in space - besides, he really doubts that he could add anything to the conversation::

Host CO_Linard says:
*XO*: Thank you Commander, Linard out.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CTO: Any luck with that uplink?

Host Khanlo says:
CO: At least place it in containment while we talk and you do your analyzing, Captain.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::sits down and listens knowing how little knowledge he has of the topic::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Khanlo: Very well, then.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::shakes his head:: XO: No. Either he's got a excellent firewall, or the whole mish-mash of different tech won't allow me to get in.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::gets ready to send any kind of distress or warning message to ships in the area, in case the order comes::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods to Verall to erect the forcefield as Khanlo sets the box down::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
OPS:Send a message to Starfleet and tell them of whats happening.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: We can leave it here, Mr. Verall will assure it's safety to us all. Would you like to accompany me to the bridge?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir!  ::gets busy sending the message::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::i have done it i made a quasmetic torpedo::

Host Khanlo says:
CO: My think tank and I obtained research notes about Dr. Ketteract's work.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Very well.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::erects a forcefield around the box and stands watch::

Host CO_Linard says:
Verall: Get a quick analysis on that and contact Commander Yeung..... I want it gone as soon as we know what we're dealing with.

Host CO_Linard says:
::leaves the holodeck with Khanlo:: Khanlo: Really? What did you learn?

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
*CO*: I have just created a new kind of torpedo. I call it the quasmatic torpedo. It can destroy a ship with one hit. It does not matter if the shields are up or not.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
CMO: Got quiet all of a sudden.  ::spins his chair to face the bridge::

Host Khanlo says:
CO: His reaserch discussed a man made molecule to be used as power but failed.

Host CO_Linard says:
*CEO*: Thank you Mr. Harris. You might want to forward your findings to Mr Yeung, our CTO. I'm sure he'll be most interested in your research.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::paces the bridge::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Khanlo: I know about it. Does that rock contain the particle?

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
*CTO*: I think you should know that I have just created a new torpedo called the quasmetic.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> ::orders computer to run a detailed analysis of the box::

Host Khanlo says:
CO: The Think Tank tried to build on that knowledge fix his mistakes, but what we created was much worse.

Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the TL and calls for the bridge::

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: The vacuole?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
*CEO*: Um, all right. Please write up a report on it, and send it to me. I'll have a look at it later.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
*CTO*: Understood.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: No, the vacuole is nothing more than a way projecting the effects of the particle.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::write a report on the new torpedo and every little thing about its design::

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: So what exactly did you create?

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::takes the report and heads for the bridge::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> *CTO*: Commander, I'm having the computer send you the results of the analysis of the box that the Bandi was carrying.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: An agent that affects the glands, and can open holes in space.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::sees the results being displayed on his monitor:: *Verall*: Understood, Lt. Anything else?

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::walks on to the bridge and heads for the CTO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::after sending the report to Starfleet, turns around and sees what else she can do to assist.::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
CTO: Here is my report on the new torpedo.

Host Khanlo says:
CO: It must be destroyed, it's too unstable.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
<TO_Verall> *CTO*: Aye. The captain also wanted for the preparation of the destruction of the box, preferably by beaming it out of the ship, and blowing it up there.

Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the bridge with Khanlo:: Khanlo: I understand. We'll be doing that momentarily.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::looks at the doctor a moment, assuming he must not be in the mood for small talk...turns back to his station and sends a status report to stellar cartography so they may officially eliminate the vacuole from the star charts::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
*Verall*: Understood. Continue your analysis. ::prepares the coordinates to beam the box::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks up as the captain and Khanlo enter::

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::drops of the report and heads back for engeering::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::picks his head up as he hears the Captain enter the bridge with that Bandi::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::stops and turns to face the Captain and the Bandi:: CO: Sir, our status is unchanged. Starfleet has been notified of the situation.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::turns to the Harris and takes the report:: CEO: Thank you, Mr. Harris. I'll read it the first chance I get.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
CO: Incoming message from Starbase 366, Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
::heads down to the main command platform:: XO: Commander, this is Dr. Khanlo Valde....

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::notices the captain enter along with someone he's never met::

Host CO_Linard says:
OPS: Put it on screen, Commander.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::realises he was being spoken to:: CSO: Sorry about that. I tuned out for a moment there.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to Khanlo:: Khanlo: excuse me for one moment....

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::punches the button:: CO: Onscreen, sir!

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::nods to Doctor:: Khanlo: Sir..

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Khanlo is a Doctor? ::shakes his head:: CMO: Oh, it's no problem.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
CO: We're ready to destroy that box at your command.

Host CO_Linard says:
::stands in front of the screen ready to see Admiral Jackson::

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION:  Admiral Jackson appears on the viewscreen

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO: How goes the situation Captain?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods at Khanlo:: Khanlo: Doctor, you can work with the CTO on this....

Host Khanlo says:
CO: Which is?

Host CO_Linard says:
Jackson: All is well for the moment, Admiral. We're getting ready to destroy an unstable particle brought on board by Dr. Valde....

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::nods to Khanlo:: Khanlo: Hi. How do you want to blow this thing up?

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO: On board the Apache???

Host CO_Linard says:
Khanlo: The destruction of the rock, of course....

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::hears the Captain say what Khanlo was bringing aboard:: Self: Your kidding me...

Host Khanlo says:
::looks back at the CTO:: CTO: Preferably with a high yield explosive.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
Khanlo: No prob. One high yield torpedo, coming right up! ::inputs the commands to load the torpedo bay::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods slowly suddenly changing her mind as she speaks to the Admiral:: CTO: Wait for a moment, Commander. Don't do anything yet.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks back to Jackson, watching his amazement carefully:: Admiral: Yes, he's right here......

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, aye, captain.

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO: Anhilate it, Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
Admiral: You have to understand the situation on which it was brought on board, Admiral... It seems Dr. Valde was under the effects of the vacuole.

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO: Destroy it and place Dr. Valde in custody.

Host CO_Linard says:
::turns quickly to the CTO to apprehend Valde::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods to the CEO to take over the CTO's station and proceed with destroying the particle::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::turns to Khanlo and pulls out his phaser and points it at him::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
Khanlo: Put your hands up, please.

Host Khanlo says:
::puts hands on head:: CTO: Destroy it, listen to him, destroy it!

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::wonders what's in the box that could make Adm Jackson so nervous::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at Khanlo:: Khanlo: I've already got my Chief engineer looking after that.....

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::stop from firing::

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO:  eliminate all traces of this incident Captain

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::gets ready to destroy the particle::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::scratches his head, wondering at the current scene:: CMO: Are you following any of this?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::overhears the Admiral, and wonder what all the commotion is about.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::looks at the FCO::FCO: This is unreal.

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO:  I emphasizes the word "all".

Host CO_Linard says:
::frowns and furrows her brow...nods slowly, not understanding why:: Admiral: Very well......

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::fires one photon torperdos at the partilces::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: Do you have any idea as to what has the admiral so taught?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CSO: No. One minute we are friends with him then we have him in custody. It doesn't make any sense.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
CEO: Beam the box out of the holodeck, and fire the torpedo. It's all set up.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
CTO: Understood.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::shakes head:: FCO: No, but I wish I did.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::beams the box out into space::

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION: The box beams out just as the torpedoe reaches it's destination.

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: Do you think we'll ever know?

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION: A huge explosion rocks the Apache.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
FCO: Probably not, at least not until we're in command.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::slides over to the replicator and gets a glass of water:: CMO: Wonder if this has anything to do with that computer thing earlier?

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::grips the rail, while keeping his aim on Khanlo::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::spills some water forward onto his lap at the sudden vibration::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::hangs on as the ship rocks::

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION: The ship goes black, then the emergency lights kick in.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::stumbles as the ship rocks::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::grabs his console:: All: If that scratched the paint, I'm not repainting it.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::falls back::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::laughs at the FCO:: FCO: Oh, come on!  I'll help!

Host CO_Linard says:
::steadies herself and smiles at the CEO:: CEO: Good work, Ensign. :::looks back to the screen:: Admiral: It's been destroyed, Admiral.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::grabs onto a console for support::

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
Self: That was ill-timed. ::replicates a towel and dries himself off, then recycles both the glass and the towel, no longer thirsty::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: I don't care, I've already -- ::realises she was joking and grins::

Host Khanlo says:
<Jackson>CO: Now dispose of the rest ::sends specific orders to the Captain's chair console::

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::hopes the damage isnt too severe:: OPS: Damage report...

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CSO: I'd forgotten about that. It must have something to do with it... but what?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: Admiral: As you wish Admiral. Linard out.

Host CO_Linard says:
CTO: Take him to the brig.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
Self: Man, my arm. I can't feel it.

Host CO_Linard says:
CSO: Has the vacuole been closed?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
::checks:: XO: Minimal damage, sir. The paint might be scratched, though.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
CMO: I dunno. CO: Yes, Captain. Only trace signs of it remain.

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
CO: Will do, captain. ::motions Khanlo to walk over to the turbolift::

Host CO_Linard says:
::reads her console and looks at the CEO:: CEO: Destroy Dr. Valde's ship, Ensign.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::nods and fires::

Host CO_Linard says:
CSO: Explain? Can it be reopened again?

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CEO: Ens. Harris. Dispatch your damage control teams to fix any damage.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
XO: Warp drive and shields are offline, however.

Host Khanlo says:
ACTION: The small ship explodes.

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: Does the captain seem to be acting odd to you?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
CO: I wish I could explain. It simply closed, and hasn't reopened. The point singularity at which the vacuole would open is no longer on sensors.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::blinks:: CO:Sir? Why was the Doctor's ship destroyed?

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
FCO: Odd? How do you mean?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: CEO: Good job ensign, now get down to engineering and get our ship back up and running...

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
CO: Yes, ma'am..

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks grimly to the XO:: XO: I was following orders, Commander.....

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::heads back to engeering::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::escorts Khanlo in the turbolift:: TL: Deck 17.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO: Sir, that only goes so far. What threat did it serve?

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: She seems... a little... ::flounders, trying to find the words to describe what he's thinking:: never mind.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::runs in engineering and gets back to getting the engines back online.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
FCO: Secretive, maybe?

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::watches the discussion between Captain Linard and Commander Storal, also curious why that was necessary::

Host CO_Linard says:
::sits herself in her chair:: CSO: Thank you Lieutenant. FCO: Plot course to Starbase 366 and engage on my mark.....

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
::restores full power back to the ship::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
OPS: Yes, and something more, mostly secretive though, you're right.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO: Sir?

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
*CO*: We have full power, Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: As I said, Commander, I was simply following orders.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::turns back to his station, realizing said discussion was probably over before it started::

Host CO_Linard says:
::stands and looks around the bridge, suddenly getting the urge to explain things as best she can:: ALL: I can sense that you are all wondering what has just transpired here.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
::Thinks about protesting further::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::nods::

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
::silently sets the course, wrapped in his thoughts::

CTO_Cmdr_Yeung says:
::arriving at deck 17, escorts Khanlo all the way to one of the brig's holding cells::

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: As said before this mission took place, I needed for you to trust my judgement on this matter as I am acting under orders that are above me.

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
FCO: Jordan, this whole thing started with a Captain's Eyes Only message from Admiral Jackson.  It's only right that she's secretive. Although I don't like the "only following orders" excuse for destroying Khanlo's ship.

CEO_Ens_Harris says:
*CO*: We have full power.

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: As per those orders, this didn't happen. I expect each and every one of you to erase whatever data that pertains to your department on this matter.

XO_Cmdr_Storal says:
CO: I'm sorry Sir, but that only goes so far. It is my job to question orders when I deem that they are questionable.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at Ky for a moment and speaks calmly:: XO: That it is, but anything you have to ask me will be done so in private, Commander.

Host CO_Linard says:
*CEO*: Thank you Ensign. FCO: Engage, Lieutenant.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CSO: So we're meant to pretend this never happened?

FCO_LtJG_Terman says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::hits engage, still trying to sort everything out::

OPS_LtCmdr_Naegle says:
FCO: There you have it, Jordan. It never happened.

CSO_LtJG_Bern says:
::eyes widen...thinks "How can we possibly ignore all this data on the possibility of a man-made wormhole?":: CMO:  I...I guess so...

Host CO_Linard says:
ALL: That is all......

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