Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                       Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle          Rich
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                     Ryan
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu                Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	           Noel
 OPS:    Ensign Rhian                            Ted
EO:      Ensign O’Donnel                       Cavan

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Arondight and the rest of the task force continue on to their final destination, now less than a week away, while aboard the Arondight the investigation into the attack on Ensign Rhian continues.
Host Bafii says:
Does the ship have a saboteur?  Is there still some resentment towards Romulans in Starfleet?  Hopefully the crew will find the answers before going into the battle of their, and the universes, life.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CEO_Syren says:
*EO_Techie* ...okay 10 minutes but at least send me the preliminary readings now. Everyone one else has finished their diagnostic, only weapons are holding me up ::closes the channel::
XO_McDuggle says:
::in brig area placing his phaser in a secure place:: CTO: Lt. Your phaser.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks onto the bridge from the conference room:: FCO: Thank you Lt.  I'll take the bridge now.
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Why the phaser?
CTO_Williams says:
::Removes it anyway.  Not in the mood to argue with the XO.  He hands the phaser to the XO::
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: I don't want anything in there with us that he can get a hold of and use on us at long range>
OPS_Rhian says:
:: at his console.  Begins search for anyone that had access to the new EO's computer terminal and/or who broke the security seal on a vacant quarters ::
CEO_Syren says:
::the preliminary data finally makes it to his console and Keyser begins studying it:: Self: What will I find?
Host EO_Bates says:
::sitting in the holding cell really wondering what's going on and how he got into the middle of all this::
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods at the Captain and quietly alerts dog of the CO's arrival::
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Unlikely, but I will do it for you, sir.

XO_McDuggle says:
::takes the phaser and secures it:: Security guard: We are going to be a while so after you let us in there why don't you go and get something to eat. we will call you when we are done.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::watches with amusement as Dog slowly walks towards her as if wondering what sort of mood K'Beth was in:: Dog: Get over here and out from underfoot.
XO_McDuggle says:
:::sets some controls:: CTO: You ready?
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Whenever you are. ::Nods::
OPS_Rhian says:
::remains stone-faced as the computer search returns its data :: CO: Captain I show no unauthorized access to the new EO's quarters.
XO_McDuggle says:
::nods to the Security Guard to let them in the cell with Bates::
CEO_Syren says:
::leaves his seat and moves closer to hear the report from OPS::
XO_McDuggle says:
::walks into the cell and waits for the CTO::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Who would have access to the quarters, authorized or unauthorized, before and after EO O'Donnell arrived on board?
CTO_Williams says:
::Follows the XO.  He cracks his knuckles::
CEO_Syren says:
::a few people spring to mind, including the quartermaster but Keyser keeps quiet::
Host EO_Bates says:
::watches the two men enter and wonder what else he could possibly tell them::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: The rooms other occupant Greg Spader, but that crewman has reported no unauthorized entry into his quarters
XO_McDuggle says:
::hears the force field come back up behind him and watches the Security Guard leave:: Bates : OK we can do this the easy way or the hard way your choice.
CTO_Williams says:
::Cracks his neck with a loud crraaa-ck::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: What department is crewman Spader in and how long has he been on the ship? :: mentally shakes her head as there used to be a time when she knew most if not all the crew's names::
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: I've answered everything you've asked, Sir.  I want to help in any way I can.
XO_McDuggle says:
::looks at the CTO and wonders if he is going to break in too::
CEO_Syren says:
::wonders about this Spader character, he might have a reason for trying to sabotage the ship. Keyser's scrutiny of O'Donnel's record had provided nothing that would seem to implicate him and Keyser was at a loss::
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Then why did you call Ensign Rhian to fix the comm. problem when there are more qualified personal in engineering?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: Sir, on my previous posting the entire communications grid was handled by operations.
CTO_Williams says:
::Leans on the far wall and lets the XO do his thing::

OPS_Rhian says:
:: accesses the personnel file :: CO : Crewman Spader is an engineer, specialty transporter systems.  Only on station for a few months.  Perhaps I should speak with him for you ma'am  :: smirks ::
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: And you expect me to believe that?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: It's the truth, sir.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::gives him a look:: OPS: No, Ensign. I'd rather have someone left over to prosecute if he turns out to be the guilty party.
CEO_Syren says:
::groans at another engineer:: CO: I'll speak to him Captain
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: do you know the kind of charges that you are facing?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: Charges?  But I haven't done anything sir... I haven't done anything...
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: Bring him up here, Lt on the double.  We need to get to the bottom of this.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: places hand over chest :: CO: Ma'am I have only the ship's interest in mind :: still smirking :: But I can download my findings to the XO if you wish
CEO_Syren says:
CO: Yes ma'am ::heads into the turbo lift::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Instead you can find out if the command for the transport log is still in the system and try and interpret any data from that.
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates : You are the one that called Ensign Rhian to ME to fix a problem  that should have been handled by engineering personal. Then the Ensign is shot at. So you are currently looking at attempted murder.
Host EO_Bates says:
::all color drains from his face:: XO: Murder?
CEO_Syren says:
::grumbles miserably all the way to Spader's quarters about everything that had happened:: Self...all their hiring are murderers and convicts nowadays
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Yes Murder; and if convicted you would spend the rest of your life on a penile planet.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Of course captain.  :: tries to access the command sequence for that transport from the transport logs.  Also cross references any unusual power drains for that day ::
Host EO_Bates says:
::starts quietly getting louder as he gets more manic:: XO: I... I didn't do anything... sir... you have... you have to  help me, sir... I... I didn't do anything!
CTO_Williams says:
::Looks at the XO, with a look that says "I don’t think he's guilty"::
CEO_Syren says:
::bangs loudly on the door:: Spader: Crewman wake up and get out here!!
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: Then tell me what you know because if you don't I know a couple of Klingons that run one of those planets and I will see that is where you will go.
CEO_Syren says:
::taps in his authorization code and tries to open the door:: Spader: You better not be in there when I open this door

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks down at Dog who is peeking up at her from under her chair:: Dog: Come here and don't be so silly. ::pets the Dog briefly and then shoos her back under her chair and watches Dog lie down with a happy little sigh::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The door opens for the CEO
CEO_Syren says:
Computer: Lights! ::barges in and begins searching:: Spader: IF I find you in here you'll wish you'd never left home
OPS_Rhian says:
::tries not to anger the captain ::  CO: Captain please do not take this the wrong way but perhaps you should change you canine's diet, the animal has some quiet strong....emissions.  Very disturbing in the confines of the bridge
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around the bridge to see if anyone noticed her petting Dog and then sits back and goes over the reports so far::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CEO finds the quarters empty.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::raises an eyebrow at Rhian and returns to her reports without saying anything::
CEO_Syren says:
::makes a complete round and finds nothing:: Computer: What is the location of Crewman Greg Spader?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: I've told you everything... I don't know what happened, I was just trying to do my job... that's all
OPS_Rhian says:
:: his search of the transport commands reveals something of interest:: CO: Ma'am the transport commands for that transport came from Spader's quarters and are tagged with his access codes
Host EO_Bates says:
<Computer> CEO: Ensign Spader is in his quarters.
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates : How did you find the problem with the Comm.?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Lt, have you found Ensign Spader?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: I want Spader's previous assignment information.
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Are you sure that’s all you know?   I'd hate for you to be accidentally.... hurt out of all of this.  ::Gets off of the wall and walks towards the EO some, for effect::
CEO_Syren says:
*CO*: I'm in his quarter’s ma'am. The computer reads him here but I can' find anything. It's probably his comm. badge which means he's on the run Captain
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: I got a message on my console...  ::studders a bit:: from one of the transporter rooms... saying they couldn't get a comm. through to ME
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: Get a security team with you.
CEO_Syren says:
*CO*: Aye Captain
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: What transporter room?
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: TR 2 I think, sir.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Lt, we need a full security sweep of the ship for Ensign Spader.
XO_McDuggle says:
::Nods at Bates:: CTO: Do you have any thing to ask?
OPS_Rhian says:
::taps a few commands:: CO: Previous assignment for that crewman was Seta Station ma'am
CEO_Syren says:
*SEC* Keyser to Security, I need a couple officers for a manhunt. ::checks the room number and gives it out then makes another search of the room this time looking under the bed and in the closets::
CTO_Williams says:
*CO*: Ensign Spader?  Done ma'am.  ::He can't remember an Ensign Spader, but sends out orders on his commbadge.::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::swears to herself as they are under a communication silence and she can't speak to the station:: OPS: Get me everything you know about him.
CTO_Williams says:
EO: Are you SURE you don’t know anything I'd want to know?  ::Walks to the front of the EO... kneels down in front of him, and tightly grabs the EO's left shoulder with his left hand::
CTO_Williams says:
EO: I don’t like lying... It really...  bothers me.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: taps a few commands:: CO: Yes captain
Host EO_Bates says:
::winces a little:: EO: No, sir.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*Security*: Bring Ensign O'Donnell to the bridge immediately.
XO_McDuggle says:
Bates: One last question.  What ship were you assigned to last?
CTO_Williams says:
::Gives the Bates a scary "I'll break you in one smooth movement" look.:: Bates: Are you sure?  ::Grabs the Bates's shoulder tightly.::
Host EO_Bates says:
XO: The USS Holst, sir.
Host EO_Bates says:
::cries out a little, more in shock than in pain:: XO: Sir?!?!
CEO_Syren says:
::a few seconds later the security detail arrives, just as Keyser ended his second futile search:: Sec Guards: Good, we're looking for a engineer, Crewman Greg Spader, he might be involved in the attack on the OPS 
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Lt. I think we are done here :: tabs this comm. badge for the security guard::
Host EO_Bates says:
<Sec> EO: Okay O'Donnell, let's go.  ::heads the main towards the TL::
CTO_Williams says:
Bates: Fine.  ::Gets up:: XO: I think we should leave him here for a day or two, in case he remembers anything he'd like to tell us.  ::Thinks he's innocent, but may as well squeeze him some, just in case::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: scanning quickly through the personal files of Spader he finds something, that characteristic one eyebrow raises:: CO: Captain I have found the connection between Spader and my attack
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO; Oh he will stay right here till we have this cleared up one-way or the other.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: What is it?
CEO_Syren says:
<Sec Guards> CEO: Aye sir ::the two officers begin scanning with their tricorder and looking for clues meanwhile Keyser stay out of their way::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the Security Guard return and let them out of the cell::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: He was romantically involved with another crewman on the station who recently died, seems she suffered her demise on the end of a pitchfork
CTO_Williams says:
::Follows the XO out::
EO_ODonnel says:
Security: Seems like my cue ensign. Lead the way. ::The security guard looks at him as if to say shut it! And moves of towards the ME turbo lift gesturing O'Donnel to follow::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: EO O'Donnell and escort arrive on the bridge shortly thereafter.
CTO_Williams says:
::Waits till they're out of ear range of Bates:: XO: Now what?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::curses:: *XO*: Seems we have found our suspect.  I want all security personnel looking for Ensign Spader.  He is to be considered armed and dangerous.
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: You look for this Spader and I am going to the Bridge.
OPS_Rhian says:
::without thinking touches the phaser on his hip to make sure it is there ::
CTO_Williams says:
XO: Sounds like a plan.
CEO_Syren says:
::getting antsy:: Sec Guards: Aw come on, haven't you found anything yet. We need to find this guy
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the XO, and the CTO goes his own way, to the armory::
CEO_Syren says:
<SecGuard1> CEO: It's a time-consuming process sir, and anyway where's he going to go? It's a closed environment
XO_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Captain we have just finished here and I have ordered Lt Williams take over the hunt for Crewman Spader.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The FCO gets a notice of someone trying to access a fighter... someone unauthorized
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the EO on the bridge:: EO: What can you tell me about your roommate Ensign Spader?
CTO_Williams says:
::Arrives at the armory to take a leadership role of coordinating the search from his office.::
XO_McDuggle says:
::Heads for the TL::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*XO*: Understood Commander.
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Ma'am, unauthorized fighter access, someone's trying to get out.
CEO_Syren says:
::sighs:: Secguard1: That's great but if you don't speed it up Captain K'Beth will deal with you ::smiles as their motions quicken::
XO_McDuggle says:
::steps in the TL:: TL: Bridge
CTO_Williams says:
::His monitor to see how much of the ship has been searched, and if Spader has been found yet::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Get a security detail down there and make sure the blast doors are shut.  Clear everyone else form the hanger.
CTO_Williams says:
*Squad*: Have you found Spader yet?
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Well I don't really know that much about him Ma'am. He's a private kinda guy. And I haven't been here that long yet. I did hear him mumbling and sobbing in his sleep one night last week, something about murderous rommies or something.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Ensign Spader is trying to escape with a fighter.  Get over to the hanger and fetch him back, please.
OPS_Rhian says:
::smirks as he hears the comment about Romulans ::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Whether that’s relevant I don't know.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: And you didn't think to mention any of this to the Counselor or the CEO?
XO_McDuggle says:
::the TL stops at the bridge and I enter the Bridge::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: I thought he was just dreaming. it was just the once.
FCO_Chottu says:
::sends a message to the flight deck inquiring if the blast doors are sealed and orders the deck to be cleared::
CEO_Syren says:
::hears the message to the CTO from the Sec Guards open comm. links:: Sec Guards: Okay people, he's in the hangar. Get moving!
CTO_Williams says:
*CO*: Yes ma’am.  ::Run the lockdown codes to lockdown the hanger from any access:: Computer: Computer, lock down the Hanger, code Ryan Alpha Gamma Iota.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: All right Ensign.  return to engineering and double check the communications console that everything is working properly now.
CTO_Williams says:
::Doesn't let the squad the chance to respond, and instead runs out of the armory, heading to the hanger, which should be locked from operation.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, we believe Spader is trying to steal one of our fighters.
FCO_Chottu says:
::sees his job being done for him and sits back a little, pondering what would happen if a fighter launched while the ship was still at high warp::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Aye I'll get to it. ::Nods and turns to leave the bridge::
CEO_Syren says:
::the guards run out and for a second Keyser thinks about following but changes his mind:: Self: Let them risk their lives, they're paid for it ::heads back to the Bridge to await Spader's capture::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: When the EO tries to leave he finds the lift doors won't open
Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: And you can release Crewman Bates.  It appears he had nothing to do with it.
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Drop to impulse just incase Ma'am?
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Aye Captain :: heads back for the TL thinking that some day he is going to meet himself on this thing::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The TL doors don't open for the XO either
EO_ODonnel says:
::Almost walks into the TL doors:: Self: What the...?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Not yet. Use that as a last resort.
CTO_Williams says:
::Arrives to the hanger, with phaser in hand.  The door recognizes his clearance, and he runs in, hiding behind the nearest cover, looking for Spader.::  Spader: Spader!  Come out!  We want to talk to you!
EO_ODonnel says:
::Tries again but no response from the doors::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CTO can see only one of the fighters is activated
FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches behind ear slightly worried:: CO: As you wish.
XO_McDuggle says:
::looks at the TL door:: EO: Ensign any ideal what is wrong with this. :: points at the door::
EO_ODonnel says:
::Walks over to the Engineering consol to check the circuits::
CTO_Williams says:
::Runs from his cover towards the active fighter, careful not to run into phaser fire::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Can you access the fighter's controls from here?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly all the consoles go dead on the bridge and the lights go out... a moment later there is a transporter whine that ends as the emergency lights come on.
CEO_Syren says:
::notices that the TL aren't working when his face bounces off the door:: 
OPS_Rhian says:
::tries to restore power ::
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Uhh. ::watches his console flicker::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A figure is standing in front of OPS, a phaser leveled at the Romulan.
EO_ODonnel says:
::Taps at the console trying to help OPS get things back on line::
CEO_Syren says:
::holds his nose and groans:: *ME*: Engineering this is Keyser, what's wrong with the turbo lifts?
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the figure in front of OPS and pulls his phaser and fires on stun::
CTO_Williams says:
::Runs to the fighter, and runs to the front, where the pilot would be seated, he levels his phaser to window::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: looks up with an annoyed look on his face ::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CTO finds the fighter is empty.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
:sees the figure at the same time as XO fires:: *CTO*: Security to the bridge. ::stands up quickly::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Spaders pulls his trigger of his phaser just as he is hit by the shot from the XO... the fatal shot goes wide and only leaves a long black streak in the bulkhead instead of the OPS officer.

CTO_Williams says:
Self: What the???.  ::He reaches in and hits the "off" button in the fighter, and jumps back to the level platform:: *CO*: The fighter is empty sir, Spader isn't here, at least as much as I can tell.  I'm heading to the bridge now.  ::He also orders two men to go to the bridge from the armory with him. He arrives at the TL and heads up.::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: dives away from the shot using the XO's shot as cover ::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Spader goes down in a lump... out cold
XO_McDuggle says:
::moves over to where the figure has fell and check to make sure he is only stunned::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Trying to get systems on line gimme 2 minutes.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hurries over to Spader and kicks the phaser away from him::
FCO_Chottu says:
::makes mental note never to beam onto a starships bridge::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Do what you can.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Somehow the EO is successful and main power is returned to the bridge.
CTO_Williams says:
::Arrives at the Bridge:: All: What’s happening.  ::Whips out his phaser again, but notices that all his work is done. He approaches the body::
CEO_Syren says:
::gets no reply from his commbadge and decides to go back to the bridge the hard way...in the Jeffries tubes:: Self: If they stop trying to kill each other and fix the darn ship, we wouldn't be having these malfunctions
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Run a full diagnostics on the computer and make certain there are no more little surprises set by Spader.
XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: You can put this one in the brig and release Bates.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: comes up with his phaser in hand looking at Spader :: CO: Yes captain, would you like me to escort the prisoner to the brig first  :: coldly said ::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: I've got it Ma'am. Appeared to be some kind of cascade program executed when Spader initiated the shuttle launch.
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: You found anything?
CTO_Williams says:
::His TO's arrive a minute late, but he order them to take Spader down, and release Bates.  They quietly carry out their orders::
XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: No we will let security do that . you can have your fun later :: smiles::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: No Ensign, I want you to do as I ordered.  Security will take care of Spader. ::looks at him sternly:: And you are to stay completely away from him...that is an order.  Starfleet will deal with him when we return.
EO_ODonnel says:
::Smirks back:: OPS: What joy!
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Good work, Ensign.
CEO_Syren says:
::begins climbing up the Jeffries tube without even noticing that the power is back::

OPS_Rhian says:
:: puts the phaser back oh his hip and returns to his station, looking past the CO at Spader :: CO: Of course ma'am I understand completely
CTO_Williams says:
Self: Another day done on the Arondight.  Just one of those days.  ::He holsters his phaser.::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Thank you Ma'am. I'll try to be a little more thorough with my diagnostic sweeps in future though.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around the bridge:: All: All right everyone.  It's all over with.  Return to your stations, don't forget we have a mission to accomplish.
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Don't like surprises!
XO_McDuggle says:
::goes over to his place on the bridge and set down::
FCO_Chottu says:
::shakes head looking at Spader and the bridge crew:: Self: And they call pilots space cowboys.
Host Bafii says:
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