USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10807.13

Staring:
Richard as Commander James McDuggle, Commanding Officer
Gina as LtJG O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer
Brendan as LtCmdr. John A. Exeter, Chief Tactical Officer
Karri as LtCmdr. Mea’e, Executive Officer
Andrew As Ensign Redwood, Chief Medical Officer

 Directed By:
 Sam as the Ship Manger

Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Captain's log 10807.13
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
We are currently face to face with six Cardassian ships determined to stop us from getting the answers that we need to straighten out this whole mess as to whether or not the Cardassian diplomats that we had onboard the ship are in fact prisoners or whether they actually had and hand in their kidnapping from our transporter. <cont>
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
I only hope that the CTO isn't exaggerating his claims as we are about to call their bluff.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
End Log
Host SM_Sam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Internal Affairs X: The Twist of Fate >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: On the bridge, the captain's orders having just arrived, relaxes a bit and makes a mental note to send the doctor a thank you of some sort.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: Steps on bridge from TL and nods to NoDuz to mute the COM::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::In ME at the MSD monitoring systems and keeping the warp drive ready::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Report.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the lift doors open, she nods a greeting to the captain and quickly fills him in.::  CO: .... And welcome back to the bridge.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Ordering the fighters to target the lead ship and locking phasers on the lead ship.. Torpedoes are also armed and ready, but with a  full spread on lead ship it would be overkill, sir
CMO_Redwood says:
::walks onto the bridge and looks around::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Target, but do not fire without the captains orders.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sees the Doctor:: CMO: Take Science and work with OPS.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: With a nod and smile to the doctor, turns and steps down to flight.::

CMO_Redwood says:
CO: Aye Sir... ::not sure how his medical training comes in to transporting people, but takes his seat::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Do you still have the ship we were pursuing targeted?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, targeted it's still on the scanners. I could fire a few torpedoes at her, sir
CMO_Redwood says:
::familiarizes himself with the console::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Makes sure all secondary systems are ready and all reserve power is sent to shields, structural integrity, and inertial dampers::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Only if necessary.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, sir.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Her hand on the back of the FCO's chair, she turns to look at the captain.::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Monitors Bridge chatter with an open COM channel, keeping up with events::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: nods to NoDuz to unmute the COM:: COM: Porlet: Ok here is the deal we are taking back the Cardassians that were on this ship before. We can do this one of 2 ways either you can order the ship with them on to lower it shields and we will transport them over and leave or we can do it the hard way. your choice.
CMO_Redwood says:
::checks status of the transporters::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns to look at the screen and the face of Porlet, keeping her own face neutral.::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: looks at the sensors and scans opposing ships::
CMO_Redwood says:
::observes the situation::
Host Legate_Porlet says:
@COM: Arondight: Well Captain, as I told your Commander, I don't ::Gets interrupted::  But... Very well.  One moment please Captain.
Host Legate_Porlet says:
ACTION: Screen goes black
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Lifts a brow and looks at the captain::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Continues listening and waiting::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Cmdr make sure that the Fighter target the weapons as top priority.
Host Legate_Porlet says:
ACTION: The screen goes back to the Legate.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: They must not play poker that well.
Host Legate_Porlet says:
@COM: Arondight: Captain my apologies for that brief delay.  The Legot you are looking for.  ::Walks off::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders the fighters to target weapons only:: CO: Aye, sir.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Find herself tapping her fingers on the back of flights chair and stops, taking a breath.::  CO: That or there have been some changes.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: Waits to see what happens next::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Does a quick set of diagnostics on primary systems::
Host Legate_Porlet says:
ACTION: Legate Marot walks into view unhindered.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Frowns at the screen::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Marot: Well it seems that things aren't exactly what they seem to be.
Host Legate_Marot says:
@ COM: Arondight: Captain we are not harmed at all, I did not expect you this far.
CMO_Redwood says:
::shakes his head wishing people kept him more up to date on the situation::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Sensors on the Arondight pick up power signatures going online as the moon's defense grid lights up.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Sir, the defensive grid of the  moon just powered up, sir
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Leans slightly over the chair and in a very quiet voice,::  FCO: You have the coordinates back.  Be prepared to get us out of here on command.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Marot: You were my responsibility at the time and I take my responsibilities very seriously.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: nods to the CTO to acknowledge::
Host Legate_Marot says:
@COM: Arondight: Understandable Captain, but one thing is for sure, things are not as they seem are they?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Checks sensors:: CO: Sir, suggest we power down and head for home, sir
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM Marot: That is true is looks like the Federation has been had by the Cardassian government and you can expect me to report it as such.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Roger recall the fighters I believe we have the answers we need.
Host Legate_Marot says:
@COM: Arondight: Do what you need to, but rest assured, next time we meet, we will not have a polite conversation.  ::Cuts the comm.::
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
Self: Bloody useless Spoon heads... ::shakes head in disgust::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::recalls the fighters:: CO; Done, sir, suggest you tell admiral Winters the war is back on, sir?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Once the fighters are onboard get us out of here.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: nods::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Watches the lights on the flight station as the fighters return to the ship.::
CMO_Redwood says:
::scans the Cardassian ship and the moon for the specific life signs of the missing Cardassians::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CTO: Power down some of the weapons but not all  till we are on our way.

XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: I hope you understood what just occurred, for I must admit, I did not.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, I'm shutting down the torpedoes, but phasers are still hot :;recalls the runabouts::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the last light denotes all fighters have returned, she orders the FCO to get them out of there quickly.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Basically Cmdr the federation has been had by the Cardassians.
CMO_Redwood says:
::stands:: XO: I suppose that means I won't be needed on the bridge after all?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: So the theory that there had been no take over was the correct one?  They just wanted... what?  I feel like I am still missing something here.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::mutters under his breath:: self: Yet again for the 100th time in the last 30 years,
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks at the doctor::  CMO: Nor your services, thankfully.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Contact Admiral Winters and send it  to my ready room when you have him.
CMO_Redwood says:
::smiles at that prospect:: XO: In that case, I'll be in my office should you need me. CO: Good to see you back on your feet, Sir. ::heads to the turbo lift::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Cmdr you have the bridge. CMO: Doctor thank you for you help if you want you can return to sick bay.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Makes sure the warp drive is ready to go::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I suggest you tell the admiral to strength his force, because I think this war is gonna be short and devastating or long and devastating, sir
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight warps back without any ships in pursuit.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods and moves to stand behind the captains chair::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: heads to his ready room::
CMO_Redwood says:
::orders the TL to the right deck::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Stares at the blank screen, confused.::  CTO: A test?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CEO*:  Lieutenant, apparently we will not be in an engagement.  We are returning to our side of the border.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
*XO*: Understood, setting systems back to normal cruise mode. ::returns power to normal settings and resumes green mode::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: Contacts Admiral Winters and routes it to the RR:: *CO*: Captain Admiral Winters.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Cardassian tricks, the more I handle with these spoon heads the more I miss our Romulan friends
Host Admiral_Winters says:
%COM: Arondight: Captain report.

XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Neither appear to be straight forward.
CMO_Redwood says:
::walks into his office and sits down, having enjoyed the change of scenery::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: While we gave chase they must have invaded some system to bolster their bargaining position when peace talks begin.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Admiral: Sir it looks like the Federation has been had. The Cardassians that we had brought to the station for the piece talks were in fact working for the old Cardassian Government.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around and looks at him.::  CTO:  So you still expect something more?  What?  :: half to herself::  Did they over play their hand, not expecting us to follow?  :: frowns in thought.::
Host Admiral_Winters says:
%COM: Arondight: What?  I had a feeling this was not right, the Cardassians talking.  Are you on your way back?
CMO_Redwood says:
::finishes adding the medical details to the Captains medical records::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Admiral: Yes sir we should be back on our side of the border shortly. You want us to hold position there or return to the star base?
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: They didn't expect us to follow them, they only wanted to disrupt the credibility of this new order I guess
CMO_Redwood says:
*XO*: Redwood to Mea'e.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Continues monitoring warp systems as they return to Federation space::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CMO*: Yes, doctor?
CMO_Redwood says:
*XO*: Commander, I have arranged a schedule for performing the crews annual physical examinations and would like your approval to go ahead and start now. Who knows when we'll get another quiet enough moment to carry them out.
Host Admiral_Winters says:
%COM: Arondight: Hold position on the border.. ::Looks at a message on his other screen:: On second thought fall back to these coordinates.  ::Taps the buttons to transfer the coordinates::  I will have several ships meet you there.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CMO*: Go ahead, doctor.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: But all they appear to have done, is discredit themselves.  Or have they?
CMO_Redwood says:
*XO*: Thank You. First up, is in fact you, or the Captain. Your choice!
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: It's the spoon heads, ma'am, we'll never figure them out.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Admiral: Roger sir. I will be forwarding my full report along with my chat with Legot Marot as well.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CMO*: I have the bridge and the captain is in a conference.  I can lend you the CTO.  As soon as the captain is done, I can be next on your list.
Host Admiral_Winters says:
%COM: Arondight: I will fill you in personally on new orders.

CMO_Redwood says:
*XO*: Understood. In that case, please do send down the CTO. He needs a follow on exam anyway after his recent injuries.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: Perhaps... but are all of them like that or just the knuckleheads in government.  :: Nods toward the lift.::  If the area is clear, pop down to medical.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Admiral: Aye Sir Arondight out.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: I can handle the bridge, ma'am, I passed my bridge test years ago.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Stands down her damage control teams and has her personnel resume normal duties::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CTO: True, but I was not recently injured.  The doctor should not be too long with you.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: I'll try to find some time, ma'am
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sends out the new coordinates to the helm:: *XO*: Cmdr have the FCO head  to the coordinate that I have sent and hold there.
CMO_Redwood says:
::waiting for the CTO::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Points to the lift doors with a lifted brow::  CTO: You have the time now.  Kindly do not waste the doctor’s.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: turns away::  *CO*: Aye, captain.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO* : Also have the CTO take us to green alert.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
FCO: Alter course.  What is our ETA to the new coordinates?
Host SM_Sam says:
<FCO_Flight>: XO: Ma'am 2 hours.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: Aye, captain.  New ETA is 2 hours.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods over to tactical to take the ship down to green.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO*: Roger we are suppose to be met there by some more ships.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: We are still in hostile area and I'm fully booked the next few weeks. the CMO can make an appointment I got a spot open in two months
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: Did the admiral say why?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO*: Not at this time we will get new orders later.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around with a frown::  CTO: You were given an order.  We are currently at green and the area is clear.  It is not as if you are going to be knocked out.  If you are needed, you will be called immediately back to the bridge.
CMO_Redwood says:
::sits in his chair, not going to wait around forever, but making a mental note to make it a long and boring exam::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Unless you want to go down to TIC and go over repair reports crew evaluations then do an inventory check on torpedoes and weapons calibration on the runabouts and shuttles, ma'am

XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: slight exasperated::  CTO: Assign it to one of your people and you can join them after the exam.  ::turns away, the discussion completed.::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Didn't receive and order, received a request and I’m disregard the request, ma'am
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Steps over to science and asks them to pull up the telemetry from the last mission.  Then turns to Exeter::  CTO: Then consider it an order.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CMO*: Just been order for a physical do we have another doctor which isn't you on call?
CMO_Redwood says:
*CTO*: Yes Commander, we do. Doctor Getyourbuttdownhere and a Doctor I-don't-give-a-damn-if-you-don't-like-me-get-down-here-now.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks at Exeter, but keeps her thoughts to herself.  This was not hers to deal with further unless needed or requested.  Turns back to the data.::
Host SM_Sam says:
<FCO_Flight>::Wonders what other doctors are named like that::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Smiles as she catches the names of their new doctors.::
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::laughs loudly:: *CMO*: No Dr.Hey-how-you-doing-you look-healthy-go down there
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: coughing down a laugh, shakes her head.  The doctor more then capable of dealing with Exeter... after all, he had once been CTO.::
CMO_Redwood says:
*CTO*: No, he died from being bored brainless waiting for patients to arrive. I know you may want the same fate for me, but I have all the time in the world, as you'll see when you get down here.
CTO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::grabs his phaser and sets it on stun:: Self: this is going to be fun:: grins:: *CMO*: On my way.
CEO_LtJG_OReiley says:
::Goes to her office to fill out some of the endless reports and supply requests needed to keep the ship going::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: finishes his report and heads back to the bridge:: XO: Report.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Shakes her head as Exeter passes by and then frowns and points to one of the screens::  SO:  What is that?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around::  CO: Everything is in order with our ship, but there appears to be something odd about the Cardassians.  :: glances behind her::  Their ships read an abnormal power signature.  We are looking into it now.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Roger stay on top of it.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods and turns back around to work with science.::
Host Admiral_Winters says:
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Host Admiral_Winters says:
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