Cast of Characters:

XO    LtCmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                         played by     Ted Wharton
CIV  Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO Commander Hope Lane                                   played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO Lieutenant Wolf                                                 played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                       played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: Having had a couple of hours to have dinner with Captain Pweed and to wander about the station the crew of the Apache is now back onboard their ship about to depart the repair dock. The ship is now back to 100% thanks to the repair crew from Section 31.
 
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FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: settles back in at the helm and waits for orders ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::stands stoically at Tactical::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::pulls up information on the aux console and stretches as she yawns.  Thinks that she definitely needs a vacation::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: thinks :: Self: Don't we ever get to sit back and relax for more than an hour here?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles thinking it is good to be back on board::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: paces the bridge :: All : I wonder what the repair bill was on this trip?  Status

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns to face the XO :: XO: Helm ready sir.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV/CTO: Make sure that our hosts didn’t leave any bugs in our systems

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Hmmm...someone must like you.  The repairs are completely done and the ship is 100% ready to go.  ::looks at him and grins:: SO who did you charm?

Station OPS says:
@COM; Apache: This is Station Operation all umbicals and docking clamps have been released you can depart when you are ready.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Tactical systems are up and running. Security teams are sweeping the ship for tracking and listening devices

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: smiles dashingly at the CIV:: CIV: Everyone I meet Mrlr, you know that.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::types a few commands to start running through the computer core and code to see if there are any surprises:: XO: A full scan of the computer system will take a bit.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over at Wolf and then at Mrlr ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, coordinates?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sighs at the XO's answer and shakes her head, grins at the FCO:: FCO: Men!  Sheesh...

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at Mrlr wondering what she knows about men as she is a Caitian ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Any listening devices are to be put in a containment field, destroying them might set off alarms with our puppet masters.  Take us to yellow alert for now.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::watches the reports from the sweep teams come in over his console and grunts::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: We better get to our new patrol route before questions start getting asked

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir, ::relays the orders to the sweep teams::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::takes the ship to yellow alert::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: just smiles at the CIV's reply ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, I have them inputted now.
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed again from the station.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Then lets look like we are earning our keep then, take us out

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: We're being hailed.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
All: Thrusters to full, standing by.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: On screen

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::puts it on screen::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: waits for the message before taking the Apache away from the repair station ::

 Captain_Pweed says:
COM: Apache: XO: Cmdr I hate to do this to you but we need to change your orders. I need you to set a course to this station:: sends the station coordinates:: it seems that the Arondight has just been picked up on long range sensors and we want you there to help defend the station.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Security teams are almost finished there sweeps.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: Pweed: Understood captain, what is the speed limitation of the nebula?

 Captain_Pweed says:
@COM: XO: Warp 3 Cmdr any thing over that will do nothing but give you problems

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns to the XO :: XO: I have the new coordinates sir. We should be there in about eight hours at warp three.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::thinks that maybe she'll have time for a nice nap::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::eyes off the image on the main viewer::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: Pweed : Understood captain on our way

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Bring us about to the new coordinates, warp 3 if you please commander

 Captain_Pweed says:
@COM: XO; Roger Pweed out. :: closes the COM::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves the Apache out on thrusters :: XO: Aye sir, warp three.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: motions to the CIV to make sure the comm. is closed ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: This could be a test skipper

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::closes the command nods::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns the ship and taps the flight systems ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
All: Warp three.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
All: Alright folks any suggestions on how to find the bomb/destruct device hidden on our ship? :: waits to see if anyone else realizes what this change in orders is ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Wherever it is it will be well hidden and in a critical area to cause the most damage

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: I believe it is, and if we side with the Arondight they Apache will be disabled at the least or destroyed

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees a message coming through:: XO: A message in from the Arondight.  Seems Admiral Forrest is at the station and will be moved in 32 hours.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, they would want to affect our critical systems to either disable or destroy us quickly. I suggest engineering would be the likely location.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: I concur with Commander Lane

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Very good, engineering or the secondary processor that controls our auto destruct

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Make them aware of our orders and our suspicious, give them our eta as well

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I think Mr. Wolf is capable of conducting a thorough search down there.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Agreed.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods at the XO and prepares to head for ME::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: I think the best bet is to go along with them and try and pull the Admiral off of the station.  I'm sure we can come up with some excuse to dock.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO/CTO: Now is when we all find out where deep loyalties lay.  This ship will stand with the Arondight; either the destruct device will be found or if one of you is the destruct device will be used.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::heads for the TL::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Make it a good one Mrlr, we are no match for a station is a toe to toe.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Understood Commander.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::grins:: XO: Except that we have claws...not toes.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::enters the TL: Computer: ME
 
Action: One of the lights on the OPS Panel flash.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::passes the message onto the Arondight and then notices the flashing light:: XO: Interesting...we seems to have triggered something.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over at Mrlr :: CIV: I bet you're good at finding reasons for everything aren't you? :: grins ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Tell me its just the head in the enlisted man quarters running over

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: A girl has to have some niche in this world...::claws tapping delicately over the console as she tries to stop a message going out::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: There's a call being placed to the station.  I'm trying to reroute and trace it now.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: If you have to kill the comm. altogether

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:; looks down at the operations panel ::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Tsk tsk...now why would I use a torpedo when a fly swatter will work. ::taps a few more commands::  Ah..there we go...blocked it.  Now to find out exactly where it is coming from, to whom it was going to and what was being said.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps out of the TL and heads for ME::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: And who I am going to ask some serious questions

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps into ME and walks towards the CEO::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::tail twitches in irritation:: XO: That you will have to wait on...whomever this is has routed the message through just about every system.  ::grins:: not as good as a hunt on foot...but it will do just as well.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::mutters to herself:: Out loud: Here little mousey....come out, come out wherever you are....

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, I suggest that Mr. Wolf not tell his people just what they are looking for in case Pweed or someone has placed a spy aboard. I'm sure he can come up with an excuse.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Agreed

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*CTO*: lieutenant you are to instruct your people to search for any out of the ordinary technologies, but do not be more specific, we may have a spy on board

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CEO: Chief we need to run a search for a device designed to destroy or disable the ship. Where would you place such a device so it wouldn’t be noticed but would do the most damage?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*XO*: Understood skipper
 
Duty_CEO says:
  CTO: Well if it was me i would place one in one of the nacelles near the plasma conduits.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::relays the instruction to his search teams::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::noods and directs his most trusted search team to the area::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to monitor their course ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks at the warp core::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Monitor for any approaching vessel, in case somebody comes to find out why that phone call was cut short

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::monitors the search teams::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks around ME::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Yes sir. Do you think they would bother?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her ears perk forward.  Quietly:: XO: Joshua...I think you had better come see this.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I think Mrlr caught it before it got out.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: knows that when she uses his first name on duty, it cant be good, quickly walks over to the CIV:: CIV: What have you got for me Mrlr?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over at the CIV  with interest ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::walks around ME casting and expert eye around::

SEC_One says:
*CTO*: Sir we have found something in the port nacelle.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*Sec_One*: On my way

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::quietly so that no one can overhear:: XO: I traced the message.  It's coming from the bridge and it's to a Captain Pweed.  The message reiterates exactly what we were talking about.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::heads towards the Port Nacelle::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: leans close till he is almost breathing in her ear :: CIV: Can you tell what console its coming from?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins crawling through Jeffries tubes::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: watches the XO as he leans closer ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::flicks an ear towards the science console::

 Ens_Mouth says:
:: begins to get nervous as everyone starts to look at her::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::slowly makes his way towards the Prot Nacelle::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: moves slowly towards the ensign his hand on his knife :: Ens: Status report ensign

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::enter the Walkway in the Port Nacelle and heads towards the Sec Team::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: instinctively reaches under the console for her concealed phaser ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::casually saunters towards the science console on the opposite side of the XO to cut off all escape for the ensign::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Sec_One: What have you got chief?

 Ens_Mouth says:
XO: everything is in order Cmdr there are no problems asl long as we maintain warp 3.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: knowing this is going to be bad :: Ens: And what happens if we drop under warp 3
 
Action: As the CTO gets to where the Security person is he can see a small battery pack with wires leading down to a large container.

 Ens_Mouth says:
XO: nothing Cmdr the only problem you will have is if you exceed warp 3.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks down at the Device and pulls out tri-corder to scan the device but stops and replaces the tri-corder::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Self: Well what do we have here

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*XO*: Skipper we have found a device in the Port Nacelle

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Ens: And what do your superiors think of our conversation...oh that’s right we intercepted the message.  :: with a mischievous grin:: As its been said before, we need to talk.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns in her chair so that the phaser is in her lap ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*CTO*: Can you make it inert lieutenant?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::takes a closer look at the device and swears as he pulls the wires from the battery::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*XO*: It’s a dud skipper. Someone is messing with us

Ens_Mouth says:
:::stands up:: XO: You wont get anything from me except that I am not the only one. :: bites down hard and drops to the deck dead::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr lock the comm., only senior staff to have access

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:; stands as well and watches Mouth fall ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Sec_One: Recheck the whole ship

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leaps forward but knows that it is too late:: XO: Damn.  Locking the comm. won't be the only solution. ::gets up and moves swiftly over to the console and starts tapping quickly::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*CTO*: We have one spy that just chewed on a suicide capsule, get a team you can trust and run down every name on this ship.  If they weren’t here before we entered the nebula I want them quarantined in a cargo bay

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:; moves and bends down to look at Mouth :: XO: Looks like a suicide capsule implanted in a tooth sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: I'm going to cross check the crew manifest before this mission began with the one we currently have.  Maybe we'll be able to weed out the others as well.  But it will take some time.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*XO*: Aye skipper

SEC_One says:
CTO: Aye Sir right away. :: heads off to continue checking the ship::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: You have less than 3 hours.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
*CTO*: I should have a list for you soon.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::opens a channel to his MCPO: Master Chief meet me in ME ASAP

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:; stands :: XO: Commander, you know that Pweed or someone is going to be expecting another message from their operative.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Always in a rush...::grins and still keeps tapping::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Transport her body to the morgue, put her in a containment fridge till we know if she has any other implanted surprises

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins working his way back to ME::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: When they don't hear one.....well.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: On it sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: We will deal with it when the time comes, but I don’t think they are going to buy the broken radio routine too many more times

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: She's right.  I might be able to create a fake message...but it would be risky.  There might be some sort of code reference that I don't know about.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*XO*: Commander i suggest we look for someone who has access to all areas of the ship and is inconspicuous. I suggest we look at the stewards first

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
*Sickbay*: We have a body here that needs to be transported to the morgue and isolated in a containment field.  A full scan for anything of a destructive nature is to be done.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps into ME and spots the Master Chief::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Risky seems to be our middle name, go ahead with the message Mrlr

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Suggest a full diagnostic of all science console activity since we arrived in the nebula.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::gestures to the Master Chief to come over and lowers his voice::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*CTO*: Agreed

MO_Plague says:
*FCO* Roger we will take care of it as soon as possible.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: moves over to science and tries to begin a diagnostic :: FCO: I may be a little rusty but lets give it a try

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves back to the helm as the XO takes over science ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
MCPO: Chief I need you to run down everyone who came on board after we entered the Nebula. Set up Cargo bay two as a holding cell. Isolate it from all of the ships systems and set a containment field around it. Seal it tighter than a drum.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
MCPO: Anyone you feel is suspect or we cant trust lock them up in the Bay. I mean anyone regardless of rank. Only take people you trust 100%

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
MCPO: Make it so Chief

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::watches the chief leave::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Commander Lane, well done so far.  Lets hope you get see more duty on this ship than just the next 3 hours and 1 minute

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::makes his way back to the bridge::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I do too sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::starts to create a message similar to what was being sent but with a few major changes...like saying that all is going to plan...no traitors were spotted yet, that sort of spy stuff.  Hopes that there isn't anything that she was supposed to have sent along with it:: XO: All right...I've created a message.  But no guarantees.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: checks her navigational sensors :: XO: Sir, I have something on navigational sensors.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Your work used to come with a guarantee, what’s going on now days.  Send it and lets hope it works

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: On screen commander

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps back onto the bridge::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sends the message:: XO: I'm not paid enough for guarantees anymore.  Message sent.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: It's a ship just on the edge of short range sensors. Can't identify her sir but she seems to be just hovering there, like she's looking us over.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: taps the viewer controls ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: It's no use sir, the nebula is scrambling the image.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::walks over to tactical and resumes his post::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: If it closes range make me aware immediately

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Of course sir, and I'll try to break through the interference.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Maintain yellow alert.  Next time you leave the bridge I want two of your trusted officers stationed here and you are to take two with you.  We now have enemies coming out of the shadows

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods::
 
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