Host Eric_W says:
USS Apache - 10501.28 - "The Fire Within The Ice", Part 2

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Host Eric_W says:
The USS Apache approaches the Cardassian border, half an hour to the interior, as the senior staff assemble in the Lounge for a video conference with Dr. Remata Lonn.

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Host Dr_Lonn says:
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CO_Storal says:
::sitting at his chair at the head of the table::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: sitting at the conference table ::

MO_Turok says:
::Enters the lounge and takes a seat::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::grunting, as he sits quietly in his chair, surrounded by two security guards, watching him intently::

XO_Naegle says:
::sitting at the conference table, waiting::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::grabs the PADD with all the supplies the CSO requested and steps out into a turbolift:: TL: Conference Lounge.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> CO: Captain, must I be treated like a prisoner? It is not as if I'm going to escape...

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::arrives in the conference lounge and takes a seat on the right of the table, so he can see the stars outside::

CO_Storal says:
Relcane: You boarded this ship without announcement and endagered my ship and crew. You asked to speak with Dr. Lonn and you will be able to do so.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: watches the CO's response to the Cardassian ::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::raises his chin slightly in a show of indignity, a bit annoyed by the response:: CO: ... Thank you. Well, if I'm going to do it, let's get the show on the road, come now, come now.

CO_Storal says:
All: I have called all of you here so that we...as a group can find out why the intrusion was necessary.

CO_Storal says:
::taps a few buttons on his console:: COM:Lonn: Dr. Lonn are you there?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: glares at the Cardassian, cracks knuckles in response to what he said ::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::pacing in the control centre of the research facility, when the transmission arrives; she places it on screen::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The monitor at the front of the room is activated, showing a concerned Dr. Lonn.

XO_Naegle says:
::sits up straighter as the screen activates::

CO_Storal says:
Reclane: Go ahead..

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: Captain... thank you for arranging this... ::she looks around the room, and sees Reclane:: Reclane: Doctor! How are you? Have they harmed you in any way?

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::eyes the Cardassian onscreen with interest::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::snorts, as he looks at the security guards:: Lonn: They haven't treated me very well, if that's what you're asking. They have a lot of questions... I did not want to answer too many of them without you present. CO: Captain... feel free to speak, I believe that... you deserve to have your questions answered.

XO_Naegle says:
::watches the captain carefully::

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CTO_Grey-feather says:
::smirks :: Himself: He is still breathing how good does he want to be treated

CO_Storal says:
::nods to Reclane:: Dr. Lonn:I hope you understand what your actions have caused and what sort of actions were and still are at my discresson.

CO_Storal says:
<COM:Lonn>

CNS_Solaa says:
::sitting calmly in her chair, trying to be composed::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::clicks her tongue several times:: COM: CO: Yes, yes... I was not originally supportive of such action, but my... colleagues... ::snorts, as she glances at Reclane:: ... thought it was necessary.

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn: Against my better judgement, and what was shown to me on the viewscreen when we last talked. I have decieded that this mission is to continue.

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CO_Storal says:
COM: Before we arrive, I want everything on the table...no secrets...nothing witheld is that clear?

CO_Storal says:
<COM:Lonn>

CNS_Solaa says:
::breathes a soft sigh of relief::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: That is understand, captain, no more secrets, agreed then. Thank you, the Prophets have blessed you with wisdom. Ah... I will assume that what you are talking about, this matter with the viewscreen... you're referring to the, ah, miraculous images taken of the planet?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<understood>

MO_Turok says:
::watching the exchange::

XO_Naegle says:
::looks skeptical at the word 'miraculous'::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::snorts again, his arms crossed over his chest, as he takes a glance around the room.... and sees the counselor sitting nearby...:: Thinks to self: So young and supple...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::watches the Cardassian with a little disgust, just wondering how many more tricks they will pull ::

CO_Storal says:
::sighs at the meantion of the Prophets:: COM:Lonn: Yes I am. Now I am familiar with ancient Bajoran. Why dont you fill in my crew with your findings and why is it so important.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::shakes her head, her face an expression of exclamation:: COM: CO: Captain, this Bajoran glyph... was found on Cardassia VII! No explanation of the significance is necessary... this finding, LINKS Cardassia and Bajor, once and for all! We've conducted analyses of the area, the engravings date to hundreds of thousands of years in the past...

XO_Naegle says:
::looks at the captain for his reaction to this bit of news::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: glances at the CO and back to the viewscreen :: Himself: Uh oh

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Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: This is the greatest find in recent times for Bajor AND for Cardassia... can you imagine what we might find in the cavern? And therein lies the problem - we have no way of reaching the cavern... not without the Apache anyways. CTO: I trust you have analyzed our calculations, lieutenant?

CO_Storal says:
COM:Dr. Lonn: The link has long been established doctor. It was proven long ago that the Bajorans had travelled into space long before they were capable of any sort of warp travel.

CO_Storal says:
::nods to his CTO to answer::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: looks at the CO before answering, then answers :: COM:Dr. Lonn:I have anyalyzed you calculations and made the necessary refinements for the ships systems

CTO_Grey-feather says:
< move my answer down on line >

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: Oh, no, that is nowhere near the same magnitude as this finding... my quoting hundreds of thousands of years is a conservative estimate... this is well beyond all the current  estimates of Cardassian and Bajoran development... We have had some difficulty analyzing the text. The fact of the matter is, we have made no progress...

CO_Storal says:
COM: I see. Now my next question...

CO_Storal says:
<COM:Lonn>

MO_Turok says:
::Ponders the signifigence::

CNS_Solaa says:
::folds her arms over her chest in an "I told you this was good stuff" look::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn: Why do you need a Federation vessel for the dig.

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
COM: Lonn:  The Captain makes an excellent point, Doctor.  My studies indicate that a Cardassian Galor-Class veeesel would have adequate power to cut through the surface.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::watches the viewscreen for several seconds, wondering how to respond...:: COM: CO: Well... the fact of the matter is, we cannot trust the Cardassian Military. If they truly understand the nature of our findings, they would terminate our research and block our publishing the data. Ah... at the moment, they believe you are coming to assist in a...

XO_Naegle says:
::wonders if it's specifically the Apache they want::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
<vessel>

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<cont> ... lesser finding, shall we say. Unfortunately, we have not been able to keep entirely silent about our findings... there may have been a leak. There have been certain members of our team - former members, mind you - who have expressed.. concern, shall we say, over our findings, controversial as they are...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: looks at the Cardassian with a 'yeah right' look::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: OPS: And even if we were to use a Galor-class vessel, lieutenant, their phasers are... not refined enough for the work. I'm embarrassed to say that when it comes to warfare, neatness is not a Cardassian virtue.

XO_Naegle says:
::sits up:: COM: Lonn: Doctor, that raises the question of the integrity of Dr. Tiamata, here.  How do you know you can trust him?

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::nods::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::glares at the XO, then Reclane:: COM: XO: ... I can trust him, commander. He may be the only person I trust. Let us leave it at that.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Himself: When it comes to warfare neatness and honor are not a Cardassian virtue

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Lonn: Was his intrusion on our ship a sign of his loyalty to you, Doctor?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: XO: Commander, you misunderstand his intentions... he believed it was necessary to ensure that your crew could be trusted to handle this matter with the utmost professionalism. Obviously, something went wrong.

CNS_Solaa says:
::resists the urge to cough::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn: Well it proves only one thing... you underestemated our security.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: All: We can spend all day discussing all this, but to what end? What we need to do now is to prepare for the expedition at hand. Once the Apache arrives, I would like to get started as soon as possible - I request permission to beam to onboard to monitor from your ship, captain?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: smiles with pride at the CO's comment ::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: I have a question for Dr. Lonn, sir.

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Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::watches as the CNS seems to be somewhat uncomfortable...:: Self: I wonder how far down her spots go.....

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn:I find that rather insulting. You dont trust the Military to dig for you. But yet to arent fourthcoming with your intentions at the beginning. Which indirectly may lead to a hostile act by your military in retaliation if this goes bad...

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn:But I digress you are right. OPS:Go ahead Mr. Ryushi...

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: Captain... I don't believe it's the military you need to be concerned with. They are in no position to challenge Starfleet... besides, the Military knows of your presence... just not why. ::smiles curtly::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::nods to the CO::  COM: Lonn:  If Dr. Reclane was simply attempting to see whether or not we were to be trusted, why were we alerted as he attempted to access our computer cores?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: Sensors are detecting three small Cardassian shuttles approaching... private vessels, minimal weaponry.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: OPS: I don't know, why don't you ask him. ::glares at Reclane::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Recalne> ::stammers:: OPS: I would rather not discuss that. It is not important.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane>

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::notices a panel beeping and goes to check it::  CO: Sir, there are three CArdassian shuttles approaching.  minimal weaponry detected....

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::looks up, and towards the OPS:: COM: OPS: What did you say?

CO_Storal says:
Reclane: I think it is rather important...and prudent to this matter.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::gets a comm from the duty TO:: CO: My duty officer confirms sir, shall we still go to yellow alert

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CTO::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Reclane> ::rolls his eyes:: CO: I was attempting to download certain... crew logs as part of my research. Entirely benign, standard practices, and whatnot. Not that, uh, I know what... standard practices are in such a situation... necessarily speaking.

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
Reclane: ANY attempt to access the Apache's computer cores is logged in the Operations Department logs and investigated if it looks suspicous.  We are currently looking into what systems and files were accessed.

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn: Do you know anything about these shuttles?

CO_Storal says:
Reclane:Wrong answer... CTO:Have your officers take him back to the brig.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*TO Fallon*: Take us to yellow alrert ensign, shields up

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: Captain... I suspect that these vessels may be affiliated with certain colleagues of ours... Cardassia is not an inclusive society. These vessels may be arriving to cause you trouble. ::sighs:: Shall we break, and continue afterwards?

CNS_Solaa says:
::thinks, "Crew logs?"::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
<TO Fallon>*CTO*: Understood sir

CO_Storal says:
COM:Lonn: Agreed. Storal out.

XO_Naegle says:
::wonders why he wanted crew logs, unless he was a spy::

CO_Storal says:
All:Everyone back to duty stations.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The shuttles approach the Apache, and come around onto the Apache's heading, flanking her to the left, right, and a shuttle directly in front...

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I must point out, most crew logs are not confidential or sensitive material, unless otherwise marked..

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::wrings her hands, as she continues pacing again...:: Self: What is Neela doing... she's going to get herself killed!

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::leads the way out on to the bridge, taking his station::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The Apache receives a hail from the lead shuttle.

CO_Storal says:
OPS: Agreed.. but let me put this before you... If you gain access to logs. How long until you find a backdoor into other systems...

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Captain, when the time comes, may I lead a team to the planet to monitor the scientists? ::gets up from her chair::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Indeed, sir, my thoughts exactly.

XO_Naegle says:
::walks out of the conference room and goes to the command area of the bridge::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::checks the console::  CO: We are being hailed by the lead shuttle.

CO_Storal says:
CNS:I will take your request into condsideration. :: takes his seat:: OPS:Put it thru.

XO_Naegle says:
::takes her seat::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The viewscreen is activated, as another Cardassian woman, perhaps 30 or so, appears.

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
COP: Aye, sir.  ::puts the hail onscreen::

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks onto the bridge and takes her seat::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
<CO>

MO_Turok says:
::Walks out to the bridge to watch the action::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Neela> COM: Apache: Federation vessel, you will alter your heading and return back to where you came from immediately.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Neela> ::cracks her knuckles as she awaits the Captain's response...::

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CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: runs back to his tactical station and readies the ship just in case ::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Neela:Cardassian shuttle, This is Capt. Storal of the USS Apache. We will not comply with your request and will continue on course.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: No! We will not allow you to assist - you will not cooperate with Dr. Lonn, she will destroy Cardassian culture... now, I warn you one more time...

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The three shuttle's minor weapons slowly activate.

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OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, the shuttles are powering weapons.

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CO_Storal says:
OPS:Acknowledged. CTO: Red Alert.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes sir  :: takes ship to red alert ::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Neela: I say again. We will not comply with your request and order you to stand down. We do not want a confrontation. But we will continue with our mission.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The shuttles begin to target the Apache... their weapons do not cause a dent.

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, we are being fired upon.  No damage.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@COM: CO: Filthy Bajoran... do not meddle in the affairs of Cardassia...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Captain they are firing, no damage to the Apache, shall I return fire

CO_Storal says:
COM:Neela: I was hoping you would say that.

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CO_Storal says:
CTO:Disable that spoonhead's ship and lock a tractor beam onto it. We are taking it with us. Kicking and screaming if need be.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Neela>

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: fires phasers at the ship :: CO: My pleasure

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::grabs onto the sides of her chair, as the ship is hit:: COM: CO: You won't listen? FINE. ::plots a new course...::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The three ships converge on the Apache at high speed...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir I think they are going to ram us

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Neela>

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Notify Starfleet that we have been fired upon and are taking the ship and its contents into custody.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Disable the other ships...

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::sends the message to Starflute::

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: It's going to be a long day... I can already tell...

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
<Starfleet>

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: begins firing weapons at all 3 ships :: CO: Aye

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: The three ships are hit... one of the ships loses containment, and a hull breach ensues, depressurizing the cabin... the others are disabled, and are spiralling, towards the Apache hull...

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Lock a tractor beam on all ships and beam thier crew into the brig.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to snare 1 or both of the ships in the tractor beam ::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Boost power to shields.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
<Neela>@COM: CO: For the preservation of Cardassia! ::closes her eyes::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Sounds like our brig is going to be pretty full.

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::boosts power to the shields::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to beam the occupants to the brig ::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Indeed.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: One of the ships is locked onto by the tractor beam... Neela's ship, however, makes it past the shields, and crashes into the stardrive section, causing hull breaches across two decks...

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Who's next. Dr. Lonn?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
ACTION: One Cardassian scientist is transported to the brig.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Before the day is out...Who knows?

XO_Naegle says:
::chuckles:: CO: I've no doubt, sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: grabs console as the ship shudders:: CO: Sir we have hull breeches on two decks

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, multiple hull breaches on decks 15 and 16

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Dispatch damage control teams to the effected decks.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:How did the ships get thru the shields??

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::disbatches damage teams::

MO_Turok says:
::Runs to the turbolift to get to sickbay to treat any casualties::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, request permission to lead the teams?  I suspect there may be damage to Main Engineering.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir I could only get one with the tractor beam the other hit the ship dead on.  Must have been rigged to blow somehow

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Very well.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: If you need more hands down there just holler

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
::nods to the OC and heads into the TL:: TL: Main Engineering.  *Dam Teams*: Meet me in Main Engineering.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:I see. But shouldnt it have just bounced off our shields?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
@::closes her eyes, as she watches the sensor readings from her console, as she sees several ships destroyed...::

OPS_LtJG_Ryushi says:
<CO>

Host Dr_Lonn says:
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