USS Apache - 10502.04 - "The Fire within the Ice", Part III

The USS Apache is several minutes away from arriving at Cardassia VII... and the ship readies itself for the drilling expedition that awaits them on the planet. In the meantime, the crew is somewhat unnerved by the breach in security and the suicide attack... but they seem determined to continue with their mission...

... In the interests of Federation/Cardassian diplomacy?

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OPS_Ryushi says:
::outside Main Engineering, decoding the entrance, which apparently automatically sealed itself after the breach::

CSO_Tyler says:
::sitting on the bridge at science one::

XO_Naegle says:
::in her chair on the bridge::

CO_Storal says:
::sitting in his chair:: XO: Things don’t feel right. I still feel that Dr. Lonn is withholding information.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: at his station double checking that the increase security patrols are in place ::

CNS_Solaa says:
::sitting in her chair::

ACTION: The Cardassian scientist/radical, who was beamed aboard from one of the shuttles, squirms in his cell...

CMO_Powers says:
::in sickbay getting some equipment for the interrogation::

MO_Turok says:
::Standing in his corner on the bridge::

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CO: Could be.  Or you could just be a paranoid Bajoran. ::grins::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Contact Dr Lonn and inform her that she can transport over at her discretion.

EO_B`Renak says:
::laying in the middle of what was the main control panel unconscious and bleeding from her side::

CMO_Powers says:
::heads to the TL::

Dr. Lonn says:
@::gathers her equipment, as she starts pacing in the transporter room of the science facility, down on the planet...:: Self: ...

CSO_Tyler says:
::activates the short range sensors and begins an analysis of the dig site using the high-powered sensors in the lower pod::

CO_Storal says:
XO: ::chuckles:: Im serious. Why would a Cardassian turn to the Bajoran faith. That symbol worries me. The positions of symbols are key in Bajoran faith.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Do you know what the symbols mean?

ACTION: The Apache arrives at Cardassia VII... a large wasteland of a planet...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::gains access to M.E.:: OPS Vial: Head to the Operations office and take charge of the team working to determine what files were accessed in the security breach.

CO_Storal says:
XO:No I cant decipher it. But when a symbol is placed upside down its not a good thing.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: You ready to do this? ::gives a skeptical look to the XO::

CO_Storal says:
XO:That is true of all faiths.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Captain, we're approaching Cardassia VII, recommend dropping out of warp.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: What does it usually mean?

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Why so skeptical, Ryn?

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Acknowledged, begin a sensor sweep of the area.

CO_Storal says:
V’Taran: Take us out of warp and establish a standard orbit.

V’Taran says:
CO: Aye, sir, taking us out of warp now.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir after the Cardassian beams over I recommend raising shields again, considering the last welcome we got

Wregget says:
::annoying Bolian voice::  CO: Aye, sir.  COM: Lonn: Doctor, the captain wishes to inform you that you may transport aboard at your discretion.

CMO_Powers says:
::enters TL:: TL: Brig

ACTION: The Apache returns to normal space, and smoothly V’Taran establishes standard orbit...

CO_Storal says:
XO:It usually means the opposite of the meaning of the symbol. Or a warning of some sort.

EO_B`Renak says:
::begins to moan as she feels the pain in her side::

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Beginning scans now Sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Oh... nothing. It's nothing. ::stands up and straightens her uniform::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::enters M.E. and notices the EO lying on the floor::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Makes sense. I see you're taking it as a warning, or a sense of foreboding?

CO_Storal says:
::turns and looks at the CTO:: CTO:Joshua I don’t need to tell you what is at stake here. All stations will be secured while the doctor is on the bridge.

CSO_Tyler says:
CTO/CO: No ships in sensor range, Sir.. not odd considering how unstable the Cardassian civilization has been since the war.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
COM: OPS: Thank you.... one second. ::she slowly clamors onto the transporter pad, with her notes on one padd...:: COM: OPS: I'm ready now, please, energize.

EO_B`Renak says:
Moans: What the owww that stings devil hit us.  ::holding her bleeding side::

OPS_Ryushi says:
EO: Lieutenant!  ::hurries to her side::  *MO*: Medical Emergency, Deck 15, Main Engineering.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Exactly. You better start the interrogation of the scientist.

CO_Storal says:
MO:Mr. Turok, go to transporter room 2 and meet Dr. Lonn. Escort her to the bridge.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir, high security protocols are in place on consoles and increase patrols at all sensitive areas of the ship

CMO_Powers says:
::exits TL and waits in the Brig for the XO and CNS::

Wregget says:
COM: Lonn: Energizing... ::energize to TR2::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Aye, sir.  CNS: Well, shall we?

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Agreed, but with the fact that we inadvertently destroyed three Cardassian shuttles. I wouldn’t be surprised if the military paid us a visit.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Aye. Let's go. ::walks to the TL and waits in the doorway for the XO::

XO_Naegle says:
::walks to the TL, and enters:: TL: Brig!

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Of course, Sir, of course.  I'll keep a good eye out, don't you worry.. ::smiles as he turns back to his console, beginning a topographical analysis of the dig site:

CO_Storal says:
CTO:I also want to know why those shuttles got thru our shields. CSO:Does our computer core show any signs of tampering?

ACTION: As the transporter beam locks onto the EO to send her to sickbay, Dr. Lonn is transported to the transporter room from Cardassia VII...

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: I'll take a look at the logs and get right back to you on that Sir.

MO_Turok says:
OPS: On my way. ::Runs to the turbolift::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::stands up, brushing his hands on his uniform and looks around, satisfied that the Damage Teams got right to work...::

CSO_Tyler says:
::turns to Science II, bringing up all records of computer access since they left Starbase 366.::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Good, have Mr. Howlingwolf assist you. I want to make sure that no sabotage took place.

CSO_Tyler says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir.

EO_B`Renak says:
Nurse:: Watch it deary that hurts you know.  It is only a broken rib.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::looks around:: Transporter chief: Where is everybody?

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: So, would you like to question him this time?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sure I don't have an answer for you.  I can tell you that the shields were up and operational, how the shuttles got through I don't know

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: If I could... I think I'd be more effective as an interrogator. I have no qualms against Cardassians.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Team: Keep the forcefields in place.  Use what you need from the Engineering stores.  I'm on my way to the bridge.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Which would say to me that our Cardassian guest may have gotten into our systems.

MO_Turok says:
::Exits the turbolift and proceeds to main engineering::

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Just keep the good doctor from killing the man before we get our information.

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: My apologies, Doctor.  The patient was transported directly to sickbay.

XO_Naegle says:
::exits the turbolift at the deck and walks to the brig::

MO_Turok says:
OPS: What happened here?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir.  Or that the shuttles were rigged for ramming some how.  Perhaps a concentrated tachyon burst or :: pauses:: the Cardassians have our shield modulation frequencies

CMO_Powers says:
XO/CNS: What took you ladies so long? Trying to decide what outfit to wear?

Transporter Chief says:
::stammering:: Lonn: Uh... uh... I'm sorry, ma'am, I'm sure it was just an oversight. *CO*: Captain, Dr. Lonn is here, what should I do with her?

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: Multiple hull breaches... the EO was found unconscious and bleeding.

XO_Naegle says:
::rolls her eyes:: CMO: Doctor!

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Could be. Look into that possibility. I know that I would be more at ease if that were the case.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: As you know... we only wear one outfit... The same as yours actually. Except ours looks better. ::smiles and enters the brig::

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Doctor, I'm allowing the counselor here to lead the interrogation.  I expect you to conduct yourself professionally.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: As always, sir.

CO_Storal says:
*TR_Chief*: Mr. Turok should be there momentarily. He will escort her to the bridge. She is not to leave that room until he gets there.

XO_Naegle says:
::shakes head:: CMO: That's what I'm afraid of, Doctor. ::smiles:: Shall we?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::sighs:: Self: His lack of trust disappoints me...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: I will have one of my security men retrieve the data storage unit from the shuttle remains.  Those Cardassian data rods are pretty indestructible

CMO_Powers says:
XO/CNS: After you. ::motions for the XO and CNS to go first::

XO_Naegle says:
::leads the way into the brig to the prisoner::

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks over to the forcefield and the prisoner::

CSO_Tyler says:
::downloads the computer logs onto a PADD and shows the Captain:: CO: Sir, take a look at this.. the logs don't say that Reclane did access the computer, but they can't prove that he didn't either.. It also looks like we had a slight opening in our security protocols that could have allowed Reclane to access our command codes and shield frequencies

Dr. Podan says:
::he looks up, with his hands crossed over his chest, as someone walks by... he looks at her in the eyes... then snarls at her::

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: But, there's no proof that he did or did not access them.

EO_B`Renak says:
Self: This is ridiculous here I am a victim of a bulkhead falling and pushing me into the control panel and all I have is a busted rib to show for it.  ::curses in Klingon::

CNS_Solaa says:
Prisoner: Comfortable, I trust?

CO_Storal says:
*OPS*: Mr. Ryushi, Meet Dr. Lonn in transporter room 2 and escort her to the bridge.

XO_Naegle says:
::stands back as the counselor leads::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:True...but I want to cover all bases.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.  On my way.  ::nods to the MO and exits M.E.:: TL: Deck 5

Dr. Podan says:
::smirks, and lowers his eyes, not responding::

CNS_Solaa says:
Prisoner: I am Counselor Solaa and this ::gestures to the XO and CMO:: is Cmdr. Naegle and Dr. Powers. We'd like to ask you some questions.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir I could ask him for you, real nice like  :: grins ::

MO_Turok says:
::Heads to Transporter room 2:: OPS: I'll come with you.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Anything out of the ordinary at the dig site?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::looks to the transporter chief:: Transporter Chief: Am I being held prisoner here?

CNS_Solaa says:
Prisoner: Your name?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::arrives promptly on Deck 5 and heads into Transporter Room 2::

CO_Storal says:
CTO:No that wont be necessary Joshua. ::grins:: Perhaps later.

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: Aye...

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: You respond when someone talks to you.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Not that I'm picking up Sir.

Dr. Podan says:
::grunts and looks up again:: CNS: .... Whatever you want it to be, sweetie.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Lonn: Good evening, Doctor.  My apologies for your wait.  It was not our intention to hold you here against your will.

XO_Naegle says:
::nudges the doctor::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:What about the dig coordinates. Can your sensors pierce the ice sheet?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes sir  :: goes back to monitoring the security patrols and waiting for his team to pull the data rod from the wreckage::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
OPS: I'm sure. Now, please, I must get to your command center as soon as possible, I'd like to get started if you don't mind, we've lost enough of precious time.

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs and frowns:: Prisoner: What is your name?

EO_B`Renak says:
Nurse: Have you finished with me yet or do I spend more time wasted?

CMO_Powers says:
::moves right up to the forcefield:: Podan: You're just lucky this is here.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: I'll see if the more powerful array in the pod can penetrate it Sir. ::trains the array on the pod to focus on what lies beneath this sheet of ice::

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Doctor!  At ease.

Dr. Podan says:
CMO: Or what, you'll beat me? Ravage me, make me wish I was never born? ::smiles::

OPS_Ryushi says:
Lonn: Of course, Doctor.  Allow us to escort you there.  I am Lieutenant Ryushi, this is Lieutenant Turok.

CNS_Solaa says:
::holds the CMO back:: CMO: Calm down...

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::sighs:: OPS/MO: Lieutenants. Now, PLEASE.

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: Something like that.

CNS_Solaa says:
Prisoner: I am trying to be reasonable with you. You are our prisoner, after all.

Nurse says:
EO: Just stay put and it will all be over soon I assure you.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:I know I may be grasping at straws. But I just want to know what we are dealing with. I don’t trust what the Doctor is saying at the moment.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Lonn: This, way, Doctor.  ::out the door into the TL.:: TL: Deck 1, Bridge.

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: Is that so. ::smiles, and remains silent.::

XO_Naegle says:
::whispers to the CNS:: CNS: "Guest" might have been a better word.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS/XO: Just give me five minutes with him. I'll get him to answer your questions.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: If you are unwilling to cooperate, we will be forced to administer drugs.

MO_Turok says:
OPS: After you, Lieutenant. ::Motions to the door.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Doctor, will you prepare some truth serum?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir you know that Cardassian is lying, her lips were moving.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::clicks her tongue several times as the turbolift continues onward:: MO/OPS: I had expected the captain or someone in authority to greet me... but I suppose you two will have to do.

EO_B`Renak says:
::the nurse hovers over the EO passing the dermal regenerator over the open skin now that the bone is repaired::

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: I can do better than that. I learned some nice tricks off a Romulan friend of mine.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::steps out onto the bridge and heads for Ops:: CO: Captain, Dr. Lonn has arrived.

CO_Storal says:
::chuckles at the CTO:: CTO: I know Joshua. ::winks::

Dr. Podan says:
CMO: Perhaps a friend from the Tal'Shiar, doctor? I have friends in the Tal'Shiar as well...

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Thank you Mr. Ryushi. Take your post.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Whatever. Just do it. Podan: Why did you ram the Apache with your ship?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::she quickly steps out of the turbolift and faces the captain:: CO: Captain, a pleasure. Dr. Lonn. ::holds out her hand::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::relieves the blue dude at Ops::

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Why are you hindering Dr. Lonn from her excavation?

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: That's classified information. ::searches through the kit he brought along::

CO_Storal says:
::shakes the doctor's hand:: Lonn:This is Ens. Tyler my Chief Science Officer. ::motions towards the CSO::

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: For you, my sweet, I will answer that question. I have no intentions of assisting Dr. Lonn in propagating her lies.

Nurse says:
EO: I have finished closing the skin and it is going to be tender for a few days but you are fit to return to duty.  ::turns in a huff and struts away into the other med area::

EO_B`Renak says:
Nurse: Its about time ::mumbles something under her breath::

XO_Naegle says:
Podan: What lies are you talking about? ::looks to the counselor::

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Because you are blatantly denouncing Cardassia's connection with Bajor?

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:And this is my Chief Tactical Officer, Lt. Grey-feather.

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: Call her your sweet again and I'll show you some Klingon tricks I've learned!

CSO_Tyler says:
::Stands and extends his hand to Dr. Lonn:: Dr. Lonn:  A pleasure, Doctor... a truly amazing find you may have here.. if it's authentic.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::nods to the CSO and the CTO:: CSO/CTO: Ensign, lieutenant. CO: Well. Now that the pleasantries are completed... how are we on time, is your ship ready for the procedure?

Nurse says:
*CO*: Sir I have cleared Lt. B'Renak fit for duty and may return to her duties.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: nods for a polite acknowledgement:: Lonn: Doctor

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: I blatantly denounce nothing. There is nothing to denounce.

CO_Storal says:
*EO*:Acknowledged. Continue with the damage repairs.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Are you denying the existence of those Bajoran glyphs?

XO_Naegle says:
Podan: You don't believe there's a connection?

EO_B`Renak says:
*CO*: Not a problem sir blasted bulkhead....... already out the door.

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:We are in position. CTO:Are the phasers ready?

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Help me out here, then. Why are you stopping her? I understand you were a colleague of Dr. Lonn?

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::nods to the CSO, and to the CO::

EO_B`Renak says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Engineering Express!!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir.  I reset the modifications after our welcoming party visited

Dr. Podan says:
::smiles:: CNS: Why should I help you?

CSO_Tyler says:
::accesses the pod's sensors:: CTO/CO/Lonn: I'm ready.

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:We can begin whenever you wish.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: We only want answers. Then you can go on your merry way.

EO_B`Renak says:
Self: Blasted bulkhead had to hit me ::mutters as the TL stops on Deck 15 and she walks out::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::turns to the CTO:: Then please, as per the specs I sent you, we are going to drill 2 kilometers east of the site, to a depth of 500 km... I only pray that your phasers are precise enough not to obliterate the entire site.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I have diverted auxiliary power into the Phasers and targeting sensors, 'just in case', sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: ties into the pods sensor feed :: CSO/CO: I have data from the pod ready to begin on your mark captain

EO_B`Renak says:
Ens. Spanner: Where the blazes is my bloody engineering report?

Dr. Podan says:
::smiles:: CNS: What answers would you like?

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Acknowledged. Maintain power levels.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Very well. Begin..

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Lonn: Don't worry doctor our phasers are a little more precise, they weren't designed to strip populations from their homes

CNS_Solaa says:
::smiles back:: Podan: Why are you trying to stop Dr. Lonn with her work?

EO_B`Renak says:
::Spanner knows his boss is mad as a Targ who has gotten wet and hands her the PADD::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CTO: Begin by firing phaser arrays at the designated site, at 5 second intervals, initial setting. ::nods to the captain::

Ensign Spanner says:
EO: Ma'am here you go.

XO_Naegle says:
::closes eyes and bows head for a second out of frustration, then raises her head back up::

CSO_Tyler says:
::watches the viewer and his console carefully as the CTO begins to fire at the dig site::

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: I tire of you, sweets. Do something... exciting.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: begins the drilling sequence :: CO: Sequence activate and phasers firing sir

ACTION: The phasers begin firing, at five second intervals... and the ice slowly begins to melt away, forming a bore a kilometer in diameter...

EO_B`Renak says:
Ens. Spanner: Son I am sorry that I snapped at you it is just you know how I hate sickbay and all this fussing about a bloody busted rib.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Alright. We will. CMO: John, we're gonna use the serum.

ACTION: The XO suddenly feels faint, for just the briefest of moments...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir phasers are firing.  The ice is melting :: checks readouts :: we are punching a bore shaft 1 kilometer in diameter

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CTO::

CNS_Solaa says:
::calls to the Brig guards:: Guards: Will you please hold him down? ::turns to Podan:: Podan: This serum will leave you with a mild headache after we are done.

CMO_Powers says:
::grins evilly as he moves closer with a particularly nasty Tal Shiar truth drug:: Podan: This will hurt you a lot more than it will hurt me.

Ensign Spanner says:
EO: Ma'am I know you for a long time and I know when you are mad as the devil.  ::laughs with his EO::

XO_Naegle says:
::feels faint for a moment:: Self: Wow!  That was weird.

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: You can do whatever you like to me, my pretty.

EO_B`Renak says:
::laughs at Ens. Spanner’s remark::

CNS_Solaa says:
::laughs:: Podan: I'll ask you one more time and then you're getting it.

EO_B`Renak says:
Ens. Spanner:  Son you learned me very good in the last three years.

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Doctor, would you mind running a scan on me.  I felt faint there for a minute.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::smiles as she watches the progress from a monitor:: CTO: Switch to stage two... but slowly. We have to make sure we don't spill into the site area...

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: WHY are you trying to stop Dr. Lonn's research?

CMO_Powers says:
XO: Aye sir. ::runs a quick scan of the XO::

CNS_Solaa says:
::hits the forcefield with her hand for emphasis::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: looks to the CO for permission :: CO: Sir ready on your mark?

ACTION: The phasers start to misalign... slowly at first, but then rapidly, as the phaser beam widens...

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CTO to continue::

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Find anything wrong?

CSO_Tyler says:
CTO: Umm... recommend cutting off phasers, you're going off track..

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: I believe I made that quite clear, darling. Or were you simply not paying attention?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::alarm sounds on his console:: CO: Sir we have a problem...the beams are falling out of alignment.  The bore is widening

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to terminate the phasers ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::attempts to cut power to phasers::

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Compensate and recalibrate

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Oh, and mind telling me your name? ::smiles seductively:: Refresh my memory? ::twists her hair with her fingers::

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I can find nothing wrong, sir. You just probably need some rest.

EO_B`Renak says:
::watches the secondary main engineering panel with close observation::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::quickly looks up, and stares at the CO and CTO:: CTO: We have to continue drilling all the way to the bottom, we can't stop... narrow the beam immediately!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir ceasing fire and recalibrating

CMO_Powers says:
::frowns at Ryn::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::feeds more power into the targeting sensor systems::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: ignore her as he recalibrates the phasers ::

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:If this site is as delicate as you say.. then we have to stop.

CSO_Tyler says:
::looks over at the Doctor curiously:: Dr. Lonn: You've waited this long Doctor, what's the rush now?

Dr. Podan says:
::smiles in a rather lewd manner...:: CNS: Hmm.... are you going to get your lackey over there to use that syringe?

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Is there something from the site that could be affecting our phasers?

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CMO: Thank you, Doctor.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CTO: How did the phasers misalign? I had hoped you knew how to control your own systems...

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Yes. ::turns to guards and they disengage the forcefield and point their phasers at Podan:: CMO: Do the honors, John?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I detected no fluctuations in frequency from the planet... it is unlikely, sir.

MO_Turok says:
::Watches the CTO Work::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Lonn: Lady...::stops himself::  CO: Sir I think we are ready to try again

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CO/CTO: Yes, please do so, I am most eager to complete the drilling as soon as possible...

CMO_Powers says:
::headbuts Podan as he walks into the cell and then administers the Romulan drug:: XO/CNS: Sorry, I slipped.

CSO_Tyler says:
::checks his sensors and looks in the alignment logs:: CO: Captain, it appears that someone was tampering with our systems.. possibly Reclane, as he was the only one aboard who would want to.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: You know... I hope that drug you are giving him is legal...

CSO_Tyler says:
::forwards the data from the alignment log to the CTO for his review::

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::turns around:: CSO: No! Reclane would not do anything like this!

CNS_Solaa says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Are you alright, Commander?

Dr. Podan says:
CMO: Oh, accidents will happen, my friend. No need to concern yourself.

CSO_Tyler says:
::stands, his voice matching in intensity:: Dr. Lonn: And who would? All we've done is come to try and help you, get boarded, attacked, have ships ram us!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: hears the CSO and does not reactivate the phasers :: CO: Sir I am holding phaser fire.

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the Doctor after hearing the CSO:: Doctor: The evidence says that he did.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO/CSO/Lonn: Operations is still looking into which files and systems were accessed.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Cease fire until any possible infestation of our systems can be proven or disproved

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CO/CSO: Reclane is my most loyal of colleagues, he would do nothing to jeopardize this mission.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: I just felt a little strange there for a minute.  The doctor says I just need rest.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: It's legal in the Romulan Star Empire.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Done sir

CNS_Solaa says:
::rolls her eyes:: CMO: That's not what I wanted to hear...

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: I didn't apologize to you.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Now, we'll take a moment for the drugs to take effect, and I'll ask you all over again.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: You'll know when it's working... he'll start screaming.

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:Then I would suggest that you accompany Mr. Grey-feather to the brig to find out for sure. Because if it is proven that he did sabotage. I will have him charged with espionage and Starfleet will no longer aid you in your research.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO/Lonn/CTO: Captain, I'm picking up some odd energy readings from the dig site now...

OPS_Ryushi says:
*OPS Vial*: Have you found anything, chief?

CO_Storal says:
CSO/OPS:Expedite your investigation into our systems.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CO: Captain! Stop. ::hold up her hands:: ... Please, just stop for a moment and listen.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Doctor! I only wanted a simple sodium pentothal compound! Not a torture device!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: focuses the tactical sensors on the dig site ::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:What is it Ensign?

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: You said whatever.

Vial says:
*OPS*: Yes, sir, we have.  WE have proof that Dr. Reclane accessed both shield frequencies and weapons systems.

CO_Storal says:
Lonn:I have done nothing but listen, Doctor...

CNS_Solaa says:
::drags the CMO out of the cell and reactivates the forcefield:: CMO: Oh, never mind....

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: It works as a truth drug as well as torture anyway.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Why are you stopping Dr. Lonn?

EO_B`Renak says:
::sees the power need increase::  Ens. Spanner:  Bring online fusion reactor 8 and feed the power to OPS.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Go get a chair for Cmdr. Naegle... ::glares at him to do it::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, Operations has determined that Dr. Reclane accessed both shield frequencies and weapons systems during his break in.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: You DID say, "whatever", Ryn.  Dangerous thing to say to John Powers.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CO: Captain... I think you can agree by now... that this entire mission is and always has been in danger of obliteration by forces that would rather see my work buried away... is it a surprise that there are those who would try to sabotage the Apache? No. You've already seen what they can do.... two of my colleagues died for their beliefs!

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: It's coming from the glyphs sir, just above the cavern we were digging to...

CMO_Powers says:
::finds a chair and drags it over for the XO::

Dr. Podan says:
::smiles:: CNS/CMO/XO: I would not give you the satisfaction of letting you hear me scream. Now... I'm thirsty, a glass of water please?

CO_Storal says:
::hears the OPS officer's report:: Doctor: I agree with you. But one of your people JUST DID sabotage my ship. I have no choice Doctor.

CMO_Powers says:
ALL: If anyone asks, I did only use a Sodium Pentothal compound.

ACTION: Even from the planet surface, the huge glyph can be seen.... because it has begun to glow a brilliant red....

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Can you get an exact reading?

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Only if you answer my question.

CNS_Solaa says:
::shakes her head at the CMO:: CMO: If he dies... I hope the autopsy says so too...

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: I have some Romulan mind probes if you want to try them as well.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir this can't be good ::points to the image on his console of the glyph::

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: I'll be doing it, so it will.

XO_Naegle says:
::nods her thanks to the CMO:: Podan: You would do well to answer the questions you were asked.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CO: Captain... I do not want to believe it. But I see the evidence... and it points to Reclane. Could he be involved? That is a possibility... it is not one that I would have preferred to encounter. But if you give in to these people, my research will be buried.... and we will never know. YOU... will never know what lies underneath the ice...

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Trying Sir.. ::places the image of the red glyph on the viewer:: CO/CTO: I think we triggered whatever was under that ice.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: We are NOT using anymore Romulan devices! Just... please be quiet... I'm interrogating. You are just being quiet and assisting.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: Aye Lt.

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the image:: Doctor: Your a follower of the Prophets.. Did you ever think that it was meant to stay buried. Ever heard of Pandora's box.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir recommend remodulating the shields and going to yellow alert

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: Dr. Lonn is guilty of treason. Her work will destroy the Cardassian state. We cannot allow that to happen. ::smirks:: CMO: I think there's too much salt in that mixture of yours.

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: I'll remember that for next time.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Listen carefully. Take us to Red alert. Target phasers on that borehole and seal it.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::turns to the viewscreen and gasps as the glyph glows...:: CO: By the Prophets... ::turns to the captain:: You will do no such thing!

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods:: Podan: Aren't your people trying to rebuild? Why not renew ties with the Bajorans?

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Now Lieutenant!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir.  :: does as instructed, begins firing phasers ::

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Use torpedoes if necessary

OPS_Ryushi says:
:: hears the CO and diverts power into the phasers::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Boost power to shields.

CSO_Tyler says:
CTO: Target a ring around the entrance to the borehole, it should melt enough water in to seal it.

MO_Turok says:
::Takes a position in a closer proximity to Dr. Lonn::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::takes the ship to Red Alert while the CTO is busy with phasers::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::boosts power to shields::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: readies torpedoes. :: CO: Torpedoes ready sir :: yells over the red alert klaxon ::  CSO: Understood :: adjusts targeting and fires phasers and torpedoes ::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Continue to monitor the site.

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: Would you renew ties with... estranged pet dogs, or foolish canaries?

EO_B`Renak says:
::keys in the codes for the other fusion reactors to come from hot standby to actual use::  *OPS*: You got all power that is available.  If you need more, holler.

Host Dr_Lonn says:
::turns to face the captain, standing in front of him:: CO: You are making a grave error, captain!

EO_B`Renak says:
::watches the power grids closely::

OPS_Ryushi says:
*EO*: Thank you, Lieutenant....

CSO_Tyler says:
::activates the topographical sensors again, to see if they're collapsing the borehole::

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: The Bajorans are the most powerful force in this sector, now that your people are basically left with rubble.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: keeps firing ::

ACTION: The phasers and torpedoes hit the site, bombarding the entire area slowly... as the ice starts to chip away, slowly at first...

CSO_Tyler says:
Dr.Lonn: How do you know we are the ones making the error? How do you know that this isn't supposed to remain sealed away, Doctor?

CO_Storal says:
Doctor:Than enlighten me Doctor

Host Dr_Lonn says:
CSO: ... I know.... I hear the Prophets, they want me to find this, to discover their secrets.... I know...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Aloud: Great she is following the voices in her head  :: keeps firing ::

Dr. Podan says:
CNS: Which is why we must do something about it.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Well, no matter. Dr. Lonn is completing her research right as we speak.

ACTION: The phaser fire continues, as the destruction speeds up... the remnants of the glyph continue glowing, now pulsing rapidly, furiously...

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the site:: Doctor: I think you are taken for a fool. The Prophets aren’t talking to you. It was the Pagh Wraiths.

CO_Storal says:
CTO:Cease fire.

Dr. Podan says:
::smiles at the CMO:: CMO: I don't think your drug's working...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: ceases fire :: CO : Aye sir.

CMO_Powers says:
Podan: I never said it was fast.

CNS_Solaa says:
Podan: Thank you for cooperating then.

ACTION: The entire site collapses, as the last of the phaser fire hits the site... suddenly, a massive fire erupts, melting away the entire site... a great energy release from the ice sheet, extending in all directions, including upwards....

ACTION: As the energy barrier moves past through the atmosphere, it envelops the Apache.... leaving everyone unconscious...

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