Cast of Characters:
CO     Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather              	played by     Ted Wharton
XO    Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                          	played by     John Flory
CIV   Commander Mrlr                       	 	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                 		played by     Pam Bruyere
CNS  Ensign Aries Marie Wharton             	 	played by     Andrew Cotterly
NPCs:
Various                                       	played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache had found what they thought was a sensor blind spot in the planet's sensor grid. However when they tried to use it with the shuttle they found out that it is guarded by the pirates that have been raiding the freight companies on the planet. Will this latest finding help them or is it just another dead end?

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 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge :: FCO: Report.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sitting at the helm configuring the self destruct for the shuttle :: CO: Self destruct on the shuttle armed sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Detonate

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods and presses the button :: CO: Detonating now!

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Report, ship status

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: at the aux station, tail twitching in irritation because she hasn't had a chance to talk to the CO about his risking the ship to pull them off the shuttle::

Action: The shuttle explodes leaving a large hole on the planet’s surface.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
::At her console trying to get the President of the planet on the comm as the Captain requested::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: All stations stand read captain

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Destruction complete Captain.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Good, I get my hands on that Louie I am going to cut his heart out with a spoon

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: Yes what can I do for you.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: A very blunt spoon i hope

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Very good, take us to the station Hope

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: I have the President on the comm, sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sits in his command chair and looks over the bridge::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: On screen

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir, resuming course.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Patches it through to the screen::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: stands and moves to the tactical station::

Action: The Planet's President comes on the screen and the Station commander can be seen in the background.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: monitors the Apache's approach to the station ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Mutters under her breath something about business and politics being in bed together::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: checks the status of weapons and shields::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sees that the Captain is about to begin a conversation, so sends the eta to the XO's console in text. It reads ETA to station five minutes. ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: weapons and shields at 90%, ME reports 30 until they have them at 100%

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President : I see that the station commander is already there, this saves me a call. I have a few questions for you madam president if you would indulge me

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::see`s the message and nods at Hope::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: nods to Wolf ::

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: Yes Captain I will answer any questions that I can.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: leans over and whispers quietly to Aeris :: OPS: I hope this isn't a long winded conversation. :: smiles ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Grins back and winks:: FCO: I could cut it short if you'd like. Kidding of course.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President: Alright, well I have a large hole in the side of my ship and crew members in sickbay.  My ship was attacked when I went to rescue my away team.  How much of this are you responsible for?  You want pirates here then fine we will withdraw, but I need to know who is stabbing us in the back

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods no and goes back to scanning the area of the sensor hole ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: looks at the screen ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: notices warp trails in the area heading towards the expanse :: Self: Hmm, interesting.

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: Captain I am sorry for the problems with your ship but I have no ideal exactly what you are talking about. Why did you have to rescue one of your shuttles in the first place and why was it on the other side of the planet?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends results of the scans to both the CO and XO's consoles, as not to disturb the bridge conversation ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: looks down at the scan results::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President: It was doing planetary survey trying to find the pirates that have been attacking cargo ships in the area.  Strangely you have a cloaked ship hiding in orbit that not only shot down my shuttle but opened fire on my ship during a rescue mission

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: Ah I see I do hope that you were able to shoot down this pirate that shot at you.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President : Strange thing is the pirates seem to know when we are coming.  Same as when we entered the sector, same as when we resupplied, and same as on this rescue.  You have a leak madam.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks up at the screen briefly ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: crosses his arms across his chest as he patiently listens::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gets the CO's attention :: CO: Approaching the station sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Take us in

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir, taking us in.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: Request docking instructions from the station please.

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: A leak Captain. I am shocked I will start an investigation of the government official right away.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station: This is USS Apache; Requesting permission to dock.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President: Since the manifests are taken by the station, your leak may be no further than behind you.  I will tell you this, there are two outcomes madam you want to keep the pirates and ask us to withdraw or we are going to destroy any ship we encounter that isn’t on the registered flight plans.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Do not connect to station power

 Pres_Debralla says:
Station_OPS Says COM: Apache: Roger you have permission to dock at docking port 3.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Nods to the XO::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station OPS: Thank you. :: Turns:: FCO: Your clear for docking port 3.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: Confirmed, docking port 3.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::wonders if this time she would finally catch up and take care of Louis the Mouse once and for all::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: guides the ship towards the docking port ::

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: You are authorized to use any means you need to rid us of these pirates. And as far as the problem behind me I will deal with that as well.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Commander, we have docked securely. Maintaining on ship power as ordered.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President:  Very well as long as we understand each other, I will not risk one more life on my ship in the name of good relations.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Captain we could modify a probe to look for the emission given off by the cloaked vessel.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Very good

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Quickly sends a text message to the XO saying "What about the Ferengi on the station? You think we should do something about him as well?"::

 Pres_Debralla says:
@COM: Apache: I understand I just hope that none of the planets personal are involved and if you find out they are please let me know so that I can deal with them personally.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over at Aeris :: OPS: I don't suppose we'll get any free time here.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: I like the idea, but go one further.  Put a tag on it, once if finds the ship mark it for our weapons

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Understood

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: President: Very good madam president.  Captain Grey-feather out.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Shakes her head:: FCO: Pity. There was this nice necklace I wanted to buy ::Smiles::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Cuts the comm::

Action: The COM closes.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: pulls up the programming info on a sensor probe and begins to programme in the modifications::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
All: Well the cards are on the table now.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: I was hoping for a long nap actually, myself.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
FCO: Aww, ya got to get out more and enjoy yourself. ::Grins::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Except for those up our sleeves.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: OPS: Sleep sounds better just now.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Ensign Send a message to Starfleet, level 1 encryption...captain or better to read.  Advise them we have found the person that is running the pirates and plan to rectify the problem

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Does as ordered:: CO: Transmission complete, Captain.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Yeah but I hide them behind my biceps so nobody sees them :: smiles mischievously ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her station beeps:: CO: Now this is an interesting development

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: finger tips fly across the console as he readies the probe::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: moves closer to the CIV:: CIV: What is it Mrlr

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Probe should be ready to fly in under 5 minute’s captain

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: It seems that the station commander is returning to the station, and from the aggressive and slightly erratic way he is flying, I'd say he is not happy.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Very good, once ME has weapons and shield up to 100% we will be ready for the hunt

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
All: It is time for honourable men to go to war

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: What is it they say about a woman scorned?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: maintains her station awaiting further orders ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::tail twitches as she says quietly so that no one else hears:: CO: About the same as someone who is annoyed at her mate for risking the entire ship to pull his mate from a crashed shuttle.

 Rich says:
Station_OPS Says COM: Apache: OPS: Ensign why haven't you switched over to station power yet?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Tell them we are having problems, be creative

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Probe is ready to launch once we are underway skipper

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: looks innocent :: CIV: Is there someone on this ship that fits that description

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Very good Wolf

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station OPS: We're having difficulties with the switch, Station Operations.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::tail twitches even faster in irritation:: CO: We will discuss it later when we are alone.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: What’s ME's status on weapons and shields

 Rich says:
Station_OPS Says Apache: Roger you have 5 minutes to get it fixed or you will need to undock from the station.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station OPS: Well we've narrowed it down to an issue in Main Engineering. It might take longer than 5 minutes.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Captain we are at 100% now

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Tell them we are leaving till we can fix the problem

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: leans over :: OPS: Good answer.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Take us out once the clamps are released

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station OPS: Revision, we'll be leaving until the problem can be fixed. Problem solved.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Once we are clear take us to red alert and load the probe.  Its time to go hunting

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: understood Captain

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: begins releasing the clamps::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.

 Rich says:
Station_ OPS Says COM: Apache: Well then I am afraid that you will need to undock if you can't get it fixed in 5 minutes. Those are the station Commander new orders any ship docked must be completely switched over to station power in 5 minutes or less or they are to undock and allow the next ship access to the dock.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Yes you can tell about this person then :: grins and moves out of claws reach ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
COM: Station OPS: As I said, we're leaving right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. :: Cuts the Comm:: FCO: Wow that was irritating...

Action: The station just released all the docking clamps and retracts them back to the station.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: hears the station OPS:: CO: Sounds to me that the station commander wants a little more access to the ships that dock here, than he should want.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Ship wide: All hands this is the XO, man your battle stations. Red alert ::inmates the red alert::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: He's a man, what else would you expect. :: giggles ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Giggles:: FCO: Sooo true. :: Turns back to her console::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: readies the probe for launch::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: manoeuvres the Apache away from the docking port on thrusters ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Agreed, so either he just got his butt chewed by the president and wants to fix the problem.  Or he is the problem

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: All sections report battle stations manned and ready captain

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: I'm banking on the latter, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
All: Clearing the station, moving to half impulse.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I'd say that if we were to find out the station commander's best drinking buddy, his name would be Louis.

Action: Other than the little jolt from the docking clamps being released suddenly the Apache clears the station smoothly.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well he is about to lose that buddy

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: growls softly:: CO: Remember, he's mine.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Course sir?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Take us back to the scene of the attack

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Stand ready

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: understood captain

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: brings all weapons to standby and raises shields::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir, changing course for the coordinates. :: taps the panel ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: brings up her defensive manoeuvre grid ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Link tactical sensors to the probe for targeting

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: the ship is battle ready captain. today is a good day for our enemies to die

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Link main pallets as well so we can track him in case he recloaks

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: establishes the link and readies the probe for launch:: CO: Standing by for your command

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: May our enemies run in fear

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: They won’t come out of that sensor blind spot for an attack, launch probe when we approach that blind spot...but before we enter

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: ETA to the coordinates is three minutes.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Understood:; readies the probe::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Let me know about 30 seconds before we reach the blind

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Aye Commander.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: clenches his fist to crack his knuckles :: FCO: Maintain course and speed.  Prepare for evasive manoeuvres once we get a signal

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Understood Captain, maintaining course and speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: readies himself::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Coming up on thirty seconds sir.....mark!

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: launches the probe::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: probe away, tactical link established

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Takes a deep breath and waits::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: prepares for evasive manoeuvres ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
All: Here we go

Action: The probe launches and moves into position smoothly and starts scanning.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: hopes they are getting a good signal ::

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