Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			         Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                      Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Cmdr. Tarrez Hunter	        Char
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                   Ryan
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu              Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	        Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia               Erin     
 OPS:    Ensign Rhian                          Ted

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: It has been less than thirty minutes since the attack on Ensign Rhian... the news has flooded through the Arondight like wildfire and there is all sort of speculation at what might be going on.
Host Bafii says:
Rhian is still in Sickbay being treated for his injuries while the new CSO heads down to Main Engineering to begin an investigation.
Host Bafii says:
The task force has come to a stop while this attack is investigated or until Captain K'Beth orders them back underway.   
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::materializes in the TR1::
XO_McDuggle says:
::materializes in TR1::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge pacing slowly back and forth waiting for security to bring the EO up and for someone to tell her something about what is going on::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: Laying on the biobed as the doctor continues to repair his leg ::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Eng Crewman: Was this the tube he was in? ::motions to the access hatch::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::in main engineering::
FCO_Chottu says:
::at flight feeling a storm cloud raging behind him::
CEO_Syren says:
::materializes on the Arondight:: XO/CNS: Any idea why we're being called back?
CTO_Williams says:
:::Is in the corridors walking towards Engineering, he's looking for that EO crewman,  he just found out that the EO didn't murder anyone, but might have information.  He's still finding out things as he goes along::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: No, but something serious must have happened for the CO to suspend the whole mission like this.
Host EO_Bates says:
::standing against the far wall in ME watching all the people come flooding in, still not real sure what is going on::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
<EngCrewman> CSO: Yes ma'am.
XO_McDuggle says:
::steps off the transporter pad:: CEO: None but we need to head for the bridge and find out. ::step in to the TL::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Looks round to see the commotion::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: As soon as our people are back on board from the Falcon inform the task force to resume course and speed.
CTO_Williams says:
:: The large doors of engineering open, and the CTO checks the picture of the EO in question.... EO Bates.  He sends his two men to spread out and find him::
FCO_Chottu says:
::quick:: CO: Aye ma'am. 
EO_O’Donnel says:
CTO: What’s going on here?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::notices the EO against the wall::  EO: Ensign cut all power to this section, I want to go in there and I don't want to be target practice for something.
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: Aye
Host EO_Bates says:
::turns and sees the CTO come in with a pair of men::  Self: This must be really serious if the CTO is here.  I wonder what's going on
OPS_Rhian says:
*CO*: Captain before we get underway again it is imperative I speak to you or the XO
CTO_Williams says:
::Checks his tricorder image one more time, and fans out himself.  He notices someone who looks like him:: EO_Bates: Hey you, come here.
Host EO_Bates says:
::startled, walks over to the CTO::  CTO: Yes, sir.  What can I do for you?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*OPS*: What is it, Ensign?  Have you been released from sickbay?
CTO_Williams says:
::Walks towards the person in question, and turns to the EO:: EO: Is this guy Crewman Bates?
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Walks up beside Williams:: CTO: What’s going on Sir?
OPS_Rhian says:
*CO*: No Dr. Desade is still repairing my leg.  But I have information that is of the utmost urgency
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::waits until the power is cut and then unlocks the access::
FCO_Chottu says:
::makes sure everyone's back with TR1, then contacts the taskforce to resume heading and speed, while taking the Arondight with them::
CTO_Williams says:
EO_Bates: The Captain wants to talk to you about something, but I can't talk about it here.  EO: I hope you don't mind if I borrow him, Ensign ::His two team members see he has the man, and they come back to meet Ryan::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::growls softly and then looks around:: FCO: You have the bridge.  I'll be in sickbay.  When security gets here have them take the crewman into the conference room.  And inform the XO of what has happened.
Host EO_Bates says:
ACTION: The jefferies tubes are dark and silent as the CSO begins her investigation.

XO_McDuggle says:
::arrives at the Bridge and steps off the TL:: CO: What going on? Captain
FCO_Chottu says:
Self: I what.. ugh
Host EO_Bates says:
::surprised:: CTO: The Captain?
EO_O’Donnel says:
CTO: No problem but things round here don't run themselves sir. ::Smiles::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*OPS*: I'm on my way. ::heads to the turbo lift and stops as she sees the XO::
CEO_Syren says:
::exits the TL behind the XO and takes his station::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::standing to the side as she sticks her hand and the tricorder inside and takes a reading of the area::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Oh good...you are back.  One of our crew tried to kill Ensign Rhian. ::fills him in on all that is known so far::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the XO thinking, saved::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::eyebrows go up as she hears the CO's  news ::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Resumes station in ME::
CTO_Williams says:
EO: Okay, take care. ::Nods as one officer to another, and motions for Bates to follow him and his men out of Engineering::  *CO*: Captain, we have Crewman Bates, and we're heading up to meet you.  I assume you'll be in the ready room?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS: We are bringing the crewman that was with Ensign Rhian up to the conference room for an interrogation.  I want you there to assess him during questioning.
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Captain I will see you when you return then. ::steps aside to let the Captain on the TL::
Host EO_Bates says:
::follows behind the CTO, really confused now::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::pulls the tricorder out and looks to see the results:: Self: Looks like it is clear. ::cautiously enters the tube::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CO: Aye, I'll wait for him there.  ::goes over to the conference room::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: We'll be in the conference room.  Cmdr McDuggle will handle it.
CTO_Williams says:
::As they walk to the TL, he turns to the EO:: EO: Yes, the Captain.  You'll find out soon enough... it’s all right.  ::Feigns calmness to the EO::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods to the XO and CNS and then steps into the TL ordering it to sickbay::
CEO_Syren says:
::idling around the door to the conference room:: XO: Sir, can I have a minute? 
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the area looking for organic matter and the weapon::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Yes Chief what is it?
CEO_Syren says:
XO: I overheard your conversation with the Captain. If an engineer is implicated I’d like to be there when you investigate sir
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: ::yells a bit to be heard out of the tube::  I have something here.  Can you help me?
CTO_Williams says:
::Himself and the rest head up the TL, and enter the bridge.  They then hurriedly shuffle into the conference room::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::heads into sickbay moving rapidly for someone with a limp and looks around for the ensign::
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: What is it?
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: I don't see any reason why not.
EO_O’Donnel says:
:: moves over to the tube::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees him and the doctor and heads over:: OPS: Ensign...how are you?
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Thank you ::waits for the XO to go into the conference room::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Bends head into the jefferies tube to see CSO::
CTO_Williams says:
::They are now in the conference room.  The CTO takes a position near the wall, and motions Bates to take a seat::
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: There a problem?
Host EO_Bates says:
::still not sure what is going on, but takes the seat indicated::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Singed captain but that is not what is of concern :: holds up the damaged isolinear chip :: We have a saboteur on board as well as an assassin
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::pulls the phaser from its spot and hands it back out to the EO::  EO: This was set to fire automatically.  Scan it to see if you can find any clues about who put it here.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::takes the chip and looks at it closely:: OPS: And was this equipment operational before we left the station?
XO_McDuggle says:
::hears them come in to the conference room and heads that way:: CNS/CEO: You are with me. FCO: Chottu you have the bridge.
FCO_Chottu says:
::rolls eyes::
CEO_Syren says:
::enters the conference room and heads straight to the CTO:: CTO: Ryan, I trust you'll restrain yourself...and your weapon
FCO_Chottu says:
XO: Aye sir.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes captain, fully operational.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
:::enters the conference room and sits down at the far end of the table from Bates/CTO, observing::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Why didn't engineering fix this?  It is their job...not yours.
XO_McDuggle says:
::Enters the conference room:: CTO: Is this the man in question? :: points to Bates::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::takes the phaser from CSO::

Host EO_Bates says:
::his brow furrows::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: I believe someone wants to make hidden transmissions from the ship, which would be easier to do with the operations officer dead.
CEO_Syren says:
::takes a seat out of the way::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: ::smiles at him::  Be careful not to contaminate anything
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: Did you run a DNA scan on the phaser grip?
CTO_Williams says:
::The CTO smiles:: CEO: Weapon... what weapon??  But seriously.... of course.
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Yes, sir.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::her jaw tightens:: OPS: You just may be correct, Ensign.  As soon as you are released I want you back up on the bridge while we get to the bottom of this.
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Scans surrounding area:: CSO There’s a faint energy residue on that bulkhead it appears that the phaser was beamed into the area judging by the energy signature.
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Thank you :: motions for Bates to take a seat::
CTO_Williams says:
::Motions for his teammates to just go outside the doors, and guard::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hands him her tricorder and then reaches for her spare one::  EO: I scanned it.  It should be on that tricorder.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye captain, as soon as the good doctor finishes perfecting his torture techniques for Romulans
Host EO_Bates says:
::is already sitting, too confused so he stands when the XO monitions, then realizes he messed up and sits back down::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Looks at CSO's readings:: CSO: Nothing. So all we have is a transporter signature.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::frowns at his report::  EO: Ok we will need to check the transporter records as well as the internal sensor scans.
CEO_Syren says:
::trying to remember what he knows about Bates, he's obviously one of the new crew members::
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: I want to hear you side of what happened in ME with OPS Rhian?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Lt, I want a security team in sickbay immediately to protect Ensign Rhian. ::heads out of sickbay and into the TL ordering it back to the bridge::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::either he's really good at acting or he's really nervous::
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: Sir?  I don't even know what happened... I just asked if he could come down and help with some repairs to the communication systems.  I don't know a lot about them.  Operations tends to spend more time with them then we do.
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Moves to the main console:: CSO: Well I can check the internal sensor logs from here.

CTO_Williams says:
*CO*:Done.  ::Taps his commbadge again:: *Armory*: I need a team of 3 down to sickbay now.... two outside the doors and one following Ens. Rhian at all times.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nod:: EO: See what you can determine about the transporter signature.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Thank you ma'am :: still getting used to not using sub-commander :: but I would settle for discharge from sickbay and a phaser
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Where did he have to go to fix the problem?
CEO_Syren says:
::frowns at the statement, there were communication specialist in engineering::
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: But there’s nothing to say the phaser was beamed aboard from this ship.
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: The tubes, sir.  Junction Gamma 7
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::exits the turbo-lift and looks around the bridge:: FCO: Lt. are they in the conference room?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: Excellent thought... tell me if you find anything.  ::goes back to scan the tube::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Looks though the sensor data for ME::
CEO_Syren says:
::moves over beside the CNS:: CNS: That doesn't make sense at all
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: And were you at the entrance to this tube the whole time that he was in there?
FCO_Chottu says:
::still comfortable in his chair, at flight.:: CO: I believe so Ma'am.
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: No, I was at a console in ME so we could test the system.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::not totally understanding:: CEO: Why not?  Is that the wrong place for a communication chip?
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: So who was at the entrance to the tube?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::finds traces of several samples of DNA that was left behind and some of the OPS blood::
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: No one that I know of
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: No that's possible but even if he needed help, he'd ask another EO not OPS, a senior officer
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Good...you have the bridge Lt. :;looks at Dog who dove under the center chair:: And take care of Dog, please.  ::enters the conference room quietly::
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: And why wasn't a crewman assigned to stay there?
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the CO as she enters.  He still stand behind Bates as the meeting continues::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: So what you're saying is he knows more than he is saying?  ::thinks that could be the case, since he was a little dramatic about being scared, so it could be an act::
Host EO_Bates says:
::confused:: XO: Why should one be, sir.  That isn't normal procedure.
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: A lot more
XO_McDuggle says:
::looks at the CEO:: CEO: Chief is what he is saying true?
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: According to the log the transporter signal seems to have originated from transporter room 2.
FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Flying, keeping track of a task force and pet sitting, Starfleet certainly came through on unique and challenging positions. ::looks back and smiles at Dog::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the access door where it looked like the OPS  had been doing something with the isolinear chips::
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: So was from The Arondight after all ::Shrugs::
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Yes sir, we don't usually have circumstances like this
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::wonders especially why Bates would ask OPS now, since not only was that not normally done, but most of the crew was either afraid of or disliked OPS due to his heritage and his recent murder charge::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: Thank you.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Excuse me Commander. ::holds up the damaged chip:: We have another piece to the puzzle. ::looks intently at Bates as she holds it::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: I would think about changing that rule.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CO/CTO*: I have a partial report if you are able to receive it.
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Captain.
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Yes sir
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hits her commbadge letting all in the room hear:: *CSO*: Yes...what is it, Commander?
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: Now what? All we have is a transporter signal. Who has access to the transporter system? And who would do that?? Anyone could have been working in there??
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the Captain to let her answer the message from the CSO::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Eye widen:: CSO: I could have or even the Chief!!
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CO*: We have determined that a phaser set on auto-fire was beamed from transporter room 2 into this tube.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::still looking at Bates:: *CSO*: Find out who was on duty in the transporter room or had access to a site to site.
OPS_Rhian says:
::quickly gets dressed after the doctor releases him and heads for the bridge ::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: Lots of people could have, let's not jump ahead of the evidence yet.
Host EO_Bates says:
::still confused::
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: True but my point is who do we trust?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::holds the isolinear chip up to Bates:: Bates: Do you know what this is?

XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Did you see anyone enter that jefferies before you started to have problems with the comms?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
EO: Can you do that ::indicates the CO's comm.::  I still want to look around in here.
Host EO_Bates says:
CO: Yes ma'am, its an isolinear chip.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am.
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: It is a busy junction, has access to a lot of systems.  When I was in there early working on things I saw various people go by, yes.
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: I'm on it. :: Jumps onto nearby chair and rolls over to the LCARs terminal::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: enters the bridge and takes his station, this time wearing a phaser on his belt :: *CO*: Captain I have returned to duty at my station
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: And why were you in there?
CEO_Syren says:
Self: Well that true but ::still not sure about Bates::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Taps into the duty roster files::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at the energic EO::  EO: And go ahead and turn the power back on in here.
EO_O’Donnel says:
<Taps>
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: I tried to fix the communication problem, but I was in over my head.  A couple of the people who came by offered me help but in the end I couldn't find the problem myself.
CEO_Syren says:
::commits Bates statement to memory, it might come in handy at the next evaluation::
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: And you didn't see anyone in there before you went in?
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: Aye ::taps the power switch amidst the other taps as he fingers the duty roster::
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: Like I said Commander, it is a busy junction.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO/CEO: This is the damaged isolinear chip from the console.  It has been intentionally sabotaged.  ::now ignores Bates:: Do you think that he could have anything to do with it?
Host EO_Bates says:
::shocked:: Aloud: What?!?
CEO_Syren says:
::glaring at Bates:: CO: He could, it's simple enough to do...but I can't say for sure 
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Captain. He hasn't said anything to rule himself out yet.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::allows herself to scan the EO's emotions to double check her gut feelings about the EO's trustworthiness::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::now he was getting really dramatic...  doesn't quite know yet whether to believe him or not::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and smiles as she confirms it and heads back into the tube::
EO_O’Donnel says:
::Senses a mild presence but more like a lapse in concentration::

Host EO_Bates says:
ACTION: Dog, seemingly bored and feeling ignored on the bridge, jumps into the FCO's lap
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Do you have anything else to say in the matter?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the now lit-up isolinear back and scans it again::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::pulls the XO aside and says quietly so no one else can overhear:: XO: We don't have time for niceties.  We are less than a week from our destination.  Is there a telepath or empath on board that can at least tell if the boy is lying?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: I've told you everything that I know, Commander... I didn't do anything to any chips and I certainly didn't do anything to that Vulcan operations officer.
FCO_Chottu says:
Dog: Hey there you, I have a fleet to steer around. Can't play now.
CEO_Syren says:
::frowns, did he truly believe Rhian was Vulcan::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::doesn't know how someone could think that Rhian was Vulcan, especially considering all the gossip that had been surrounding OPS everyone knew by now that he was Romulan::
FCO_Chottu says:
::puts Dog down on the floor and focuses on his console again::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: runs diagnostics on all communications systems ::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I would have to check Captain however if you would allow Lt Williams and myself to interrogate him in the brig  I think we could get the answers we need in a short time.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::leans over to the CEO:: CEO: Is Bates that far out of the loop among the crew, that he hasn't heard that Rhian is Romulan?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::wonders if Bates is trying to look more innocent than he is::
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: He'd have to be brain dead...which is not so farfetched 
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sighs as she is just about to give up and gives the tube a look over::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO:: That's what he might want us to think, anyways...
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: XO: All right...do what you have to.  I'll back any action you take...but get to the truth of it.  We need to eliminate him as a suspect or know for certain he is our guilty party.  This mission is too important.
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: I don't think it's an act Cmdr. He might actually just be...well clueless
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: So then you think he's not smart enough to pull anything like this off?
EO_O’Donnel says:
CSO: Hey I found nothing in the duty roster that was of any relevance so I checked the direct log from Transporter room 2. I found the entry for the phaser but no authorization data. Someone’s wiped the data file. I can try to find where the command came from?
OPS_Rhian says:
::checks the power allocation readouts for the ship looking for any other problems ::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Aye Captain. CTO: Lt take our friend here to the Brig and I will join you shortly to continue this.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::crawls out and seals the access again as she secures it so no one can get in there before security has a chance to go over it::
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: Not without some help ::pauses::...although he's just the type that could be manipulated into something like this. 
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: I'm going to check this out  ::excuses himself and heads to ME::
CTO_Williams says:
::After listening to what has been said so far, still has no idea who could be guilty of this.:: XO: Aye sir.
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks down at Dog:: Dog: Alright, fine, but be still. ::lifts Dog back up::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Maybe that's why he's so nervous - he's about to take the fall for something that someone else was behind
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the chip again:: *CSO*: I want you to analyze a chip we found.  It may have further clues to this mystery.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the EO and holds a hand for him to wait::  *CO*: Understood, ma'am I am wrapping up down here.
Host EO_Bates says:
ACTION: As the CSO comes up behind the EO, he is able to locate the source of the transporter commands... they came from the console in EO O'Donnel's quarters.
Host EO_Bates says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>> 

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