Host Brett says:
<<<<Summary: The USS Delphyne sits along the Neutral Zone, looking for signs of Romulan incursions.  Today is the day they are scheduled to return to Starbase 39-S, so that the science teams can board the USS Fortunate for their return to Earth.

Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Mission: "Blinded By Science - Part 6">>>>

SO_So`Quon says:
::performs yet another sweep of the debris field from the destroyed freighter, as ordered during the briefing::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::in the conference room waiting for all of the scientists to arrive::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::rounding up the various scientists and escorting them to the conference room::

Sarok says:
::arrives in the conference room::

CMO_Hunter says:
::in Sickbay comparing transporter data::

CTO_K`Vas says:
::on the bridge at tactical, using the sensors and cloak device to their fullest range ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::in the conference room::  *SO*: Have we yet determined the identity of the destroyed freighter?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::walks off the turbolift onto the bridge and smiles at her mate on the way to the conference room::

EO_Knight says:
::Follows behind Dr. Sarok and takes a seat in the back.::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Has a big smile on her face as she walks beside Re'Volos.  She wonders if the other old fogies have a smidge of her secret ... smiles wonderingly up at Rev.::

OPS_Keach says:
::On the bridge at OPS monitoring power levels and making sure no one opens a communiqué off-ship::

SO_So`Quon says:
::sitting at science II, self-absorbed in his work, gazing almost blankly at the results from his scans::

Dr_Kragen says:
::steps out of his quarters:: TO: What is going on now?

Lt_Nakamura says:
::follows the TO quietly, still concentrating on her future::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::follows Nakamura::

SO_So`Quon says:
::consumed with apathy today, hardly seeming to care much what's in front of him, let alone the XO's call::

TO_Re`Volos says:
Dr_Kragen: The captain has requested the presence of all of the scientists in the conference room. This way, Doctor.

CTO_K`Vas says:
*CO*: Captain.  No Romulan contacts within sensor range

CNS_Jakiel says:
::enters the room and takes a quiet stance in the back, watching the others arrive::

Lt_Nakamura says:
JM: Have you any idea what will happen when we get back to Earth?

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Kragen:  Come on Doctor.  We are at the end of our trials.  It will be so good to get home... and you to your wife.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::frowns::  *SO*: Report please.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Nakamura: I want to get assigned to a starship... I mean the big science is going on out here.

Dr_Kragen says:
Gretel: Very much so.  I miss her more with each one of these tests they send me on.

SO_So`Quon says:
::does not answer the XO, but still tries to determine the identity of the freighter nevertheless::

OPS_Keach says:
::Looks down while still trying to listen intently::

EO_Knight says:
::Notices the CNS's entrance through the corner of his eye and shifts uneasily in his chair.::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Kragen:  Maybe it's time for a vacation. I know I'd love one....Maybe ::Looks slyly at Rev::  I could have mine here... The scenery is divine.

Lt_Nakamura says:
JM: I know the feeling.  I would love to be posted on a ship like this.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::Catches Gretel's look and gives her a small grin::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::nods at Nakamura::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CTO*: K'Vas, is the SO at his watch?

Sarok says:
::sits stoically at the table::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::paces quietly in the front of the room waiting for Kragen  and Gretel to arrive::

SO_So`Quon says:
::starts to mutter quietly in an odd tongue to himself, saying mostly Kressari gibberish, then recalls the name of the vessel:: *XO* Ge...Genvieve....sir. ::voice trails off some::

Dr_Kragen says:
::smiles:: Gretel: Now, now, I'm sure you and the young, uh, man will find time.

CTO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Yes commander his is

Lt_Nakamura says:
::enters the conference room and finds a seat::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Grins at him:: Kragen:  You know me Doc...

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches the captain in the front, and acts relaxed.  Stands with her hands clasped behind her back and smiles to various ones as they come in::

Dr_Kragen says:
Gretel: Let's go get this little interrogation over with shall we? ::motions to the conference room::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the SO finally report in and frowns deeper::  *CTO*:  Please keep an eye on him for me.  Observe him discreetly as he is acting a bit oddly from his comm reports.

SO_So`Quon says:
::hisses to himself as he hears K'Vas speak, then resumes his aimless hushed chanting, mindlessly taping at the keys continuing the scans::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks over to Sykora.  Quietly:: XO: Is there a problem?

Host Brett says:
Action: Sarok's sensor goes off-line.

CTO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Yes commander I will see to it

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I'm not for sure.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Kragen:  Yeah, Yeah...  ::Taps Rev on the upper leg from behind and winks then practically skips into the conference room.  She looks for a seat and sees one beside Sarok.. strutting over she takes it then sits down after adjusting her tool belt.::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::ushers Dr. Kragen and Gretel into the conference room and stands by the door::

Sarok says:
::completely unaware his device is malfunctioning as he is in the conference room::

Dr_Kragen says:
::moves into the conference room and finds a seat::

Lt_Nakamura says:
::looks up to see the others enter.....finally::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the last of the scientists and stops her pacing:: All: I wanted all of you in one place to hear what will be happening and what has happened.

SO_So`Quon says:
::thinks for but a second he saw blood on his scaly hands, then blinks and finds them clean as before::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Gets comfy in her seat.::

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: sees the interruption in the sensors :: *XO*: Commander I am no longer receiving information from the doctors device

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::sees Gretel sit next to Sarok and gets disappointed::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*OPS*: Please try and determine where the freighter, Genvieve was coming from and where it was going.  I authorize you to contact HQ and connect to their database if necessary.

SO_So`Quon says:
::looks up and looks at the readings from the Sarok device, trying to bring himself out of his delusions::

Dr_Kragen says:
::leans back in the chair, folding his hands across his stomach::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands and moves off to a corner and quietly contacts the CTO::  *CTO*: What is the cause?

OPS_Keach says:
XO: I will try Ma'am  ::begins to punch in the hailing frequencies and get a message out::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::catches the CNS's eye and then continues::  All: During the tests a Romulan warbird attacked an unarmed and apparently empty freighter.  Which, to say the least, is a little more risk for them especially in Federation space

Lt_Nakamura says:
::moves slightly in her seat, trying to get more comfortable::

CMO_Hunter says:
*CO*: Ma'am Its going to take about 6 hours for more information to arrive from earth...but the rest of the logs check out ok

CTO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: I do not yet know.  I was not a party to the installation of the device, the SO and I will investigate

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Eyes go wide as a hand flies to her mouth... she lets out a little peep.::

Sarok says:
::raises an eyebrow in curiosity::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::listens eagerly::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::listens to the captain's speech, but is 'open' to sense what she can from the scientists. Nods almost imperceptibly to the captain::

Dr_Kragen says:
::grunts:: Self: I should say so.  They aren't that dumb.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CTO*: Keep me informed and check to see that our other regular sensors are working in good order.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::sits a little straighter::

CTO_K`Vas says:
SO: Ensign the device is no longer operational, can you find the cause of the failure?

OPS_Keach says:
::His console starts to list the information of the freighter's whereabouts:: XO: The distress call said they were heading from Ennan VI to Arteline

SO_So`Quon says:
::leans in closer at his monitor:: Self: Suspicious... ::conducts a level 4 diagnostic on the Sarok device::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::acknowledges the Doctor's message and then continues:: All: The best conclusion that we can come up with is that they were trying to see if we could detect them.  testing us, so to speak, to see if we had such a device.  Which means that somehow they have learned about these tests.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*OPS*: ::quietly::  Any word on what there cargo might be?

Sarok says:
::raises both eyebrows momentarily in surprise::

SO_So`Quon says:
CTO: Attempting to do so now... ::keeps his eyes on the console wondering why he missed this before::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::eyes go wide wondering how that could be::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
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CTO_K`Vas says:
SO: Understood, inform me as soon as you find anything

Gretel_Vandermark says:
CO:  But....but.... that is impossible...  ::Frowns.... ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::listens to the CO and watches the group of scientists::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at all of them:: All: Have any of you spoken about your work to anyone?  Possibly discussed your research in the hearing of others? ::looks around the room catching everyone's eye including the CNS::

CTO_K`Vas says:
*TO*: Re'Volos, take a detail with you and check on the device.  Leave a team to guard the device afterwards

SO_So`Quon says:
CTO: Perhaps engineering should take closer look at Mr. Sarok's device. It looks as if it has either been turned off manually, or has lost power possibly due to mechanical failure. ::still does not look at the klingon::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Slowly shakes her head.::  Sarok:  Just the people on this ship... do you think that they could have done this?

Lt_Nakamura says:
CO: No Ma'am.  JM and I have been very careful.  We worked in our office then didn't discuss the tests until we came here that I remember.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::senses surprise and fear from Juarez.  Ariel stands a little straighter.  The Vulcan has only subtle emotions, surprise also...and curiosity::

OPS_Keach says:
::Looks back down at the listing:: XO: The Merchant registry shows the freighter was a merchant vessel hailing from Ennan VI, recently decommissioned because of its age

Sarok says:
::very subtly shakes his head, then hears Gretel:: Gretel: There is no logical reason they would

TO_Re`Volos says:
*CTO*: Aye, aye sir. ::comms the Tac Office and orders a detail to meet him at the device as he leaves the conference room::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::nods eagerly in agreement with Nakamura::

Dr_Kragen says:
CO: No Ma'am.  I know my job and Gretel knows hers!  I'm used to this top secret stuff.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Sarok:  They were the only ones who knew we were coming out here?

OPS_Keach says:
XO: I will need more time to locate more information

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Nakamura is worried about something, but Ariel is not allowed to 'pry' deeper::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*OPS*: Understood.  Tarrez out.

CTO_K`Vas says:
*EO*: Ensign, join Lieutenant Re'Volos at the sensor device.  Investigate the failure and report back to as soon as you find something

OPS_Keach says:
<add ** to my last 2 posts>

Host CO_K`Beth says:
ALL: I'm not accusing anyone here.  And this is not the only conclusion that we have come up with...but it is...::looks at Sarok and smiles a bit::...the most logical.

Sarok says:
Gretel: I do not know that is a fact or not... someone had to issue the orders of our tests.... other administrators at Starfleet knew of them... but knew little of our designs.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
CO:  Capt I hope you are questioning your crew about this also.  As far as I know... the Del was the only ones who knew we were out here...

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Doesn't like being accused of anything.::

EO_Knight says:
::Rises from his chair excusing himself to anyone nearby and exits:: *CTO*: Understood.

Sarok says:
CO: Captain am I to understand that you think one of us told about the tests? There is no logical reason we would... after all that would corrupt our findings.

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: he walks goes by :: TO: Re'Volos the EO will be joining you down there to repair the unit, I have sent no one else, understand?

SO_So`Quon says:
::sits back in his chair and wonders if they should pull in some of those debris pieces after all for closer inspection::

OPS_Keach says:
::Goes and starts to look for more information on the freighter, if there is any::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::smiles.  Vandermark is trying to figure out who is the traitor as most in the room are, but is also insulted that anyone would think she could be.  Kragen...seems to want to leave::

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: Understood, sir.  ::continues on to the instrument bay::

EO_Knight says:
::Arrives at deflector control.::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks at the captain and shakes her head no just slightly::

Dr_Kragen says:
CO: That's right.  The Science board would have known because they sent us here but I do believe only your crew knew exactly where we were coming to Captain.

SO_So`Quon says:
::gazes at the CTO and TO as they spoke, almost reminding of that one time years ago....::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::shakes her head:: Sarok: I am just covering all bases.  ::sees the CNS from the corner of her eye::

Lt_Nakamura says:
CO: Captain, are the Romulans still nearby?  Is there any chance of an altercation with the Delphyne?

EO_Knight says:
::climbs down a ladder and enters the instrument bay.::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Can't believe she got out of bed for this.::

SO_So`Quon says:
::thinks: already he is devising a method of killing me. perhaps that is how they initiate their kind into a house::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::arrives in the Instrument Bay with the Security detail

SO_So`Quon says:
<.perhaps that is how>

Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: Please....as I said...it is my job to look at every angle and this was just one of them.  I thank you for your honesty.  We will be returning to SB-39s, momentarily.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
Nakamura: As far as we can tell the situation is clear, Lt.

EO_Knight says:
::swipes a nearby engineering kit from the counter and walks over to the Device.::

Dr_Kragen says:
CO: Captain, if there is an informant on board could they have caused a problem with our tests?  I don't want to come back out here in 2 week to retest again.  I want to go home to my lab and my wife.

SO_So`Quon says:
::makes a mental note to clandestinely find a hand phaser as soon as possible::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::wishes Dr Kragen would have gone back to his lab and wife long ago::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Out loud:  Beside that.. WE do have lives that don't revolve around the ship. ::Drums her fingers on the table.::

Lt_Nakamura says:
::nods to the Captain::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches quietly::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::wonders if the assumption of a spy might be incorrect and there could be another reason for the Romulan's behavior::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::assigns two of the Security team to guard the entrance to the Instrument Bay, and instructs the rest of them to stand guard inside the room::

EO_Knight says:
::Opens his Tricorder and scans the Sensor Device.::

Lt_Nakamura says:
Gretel: But those of us that appreciate ship life want to help.  After all, if I'm lucky I'll be stationed on a ship like this someday.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
Kragen: We have already verified our crew.  ::turns to al of them:: You are all free to use the ship's recreational facilities on route back to SB-39s.  We should be arriving within a few days.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::nods eagerly in agreement with Nakamura::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Nakamura:  Remind me to send a condolence card to that ship when you are.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::rolls her eyes:: Self: Civilians.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::is torn between glaring at Gretel or not after all she just insulted his boss and Nakamura's a nice lady::

SO_So`Quon says:
::quietly slips a hand underneath his console checking to see if there is a weapon stored under there::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, please have our guests escorted back to their quarters and assigned a liaison to show them about the ship.

Dr_Kragen says:
CO: Any chance of some comm use Captain?  After all, it's been days since I've been able to call home.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::stands up from the table::

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: walks over to the SO taking a defensive stance :: SO: Ensign explain yourself.  Your actions are not fitting a Starfleet officer

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::smiles at Kragen:: Kragen: I apologize, Doctor.  But it is standard procedure to restrict comm use during an investigation.  We'll be back at SB-39s in a very short time.

SO_So`Quon says:
::is disappointed to find nothing, then sets his hand stealthily back onto his console::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Face lights up.:: XO:  Cmdr would that cute Mr. Rev be available.. he is such a....how shall I put it...a superb escort.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::  CNS: Would you please assign a member of your department to be liaisons?

Dr_Kragen says:
::nods his head and stands up::

OPS_Keach says:
::Looks over and sees the SO getting yelled and is glad its not him::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Gretel: No he is needed else where at the moment.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::steps over toward the XO:: XO: Um, Commander, if you have a moment?

CNS_Jakiel says:
XO:  Of course, ma'am.  ::comms one immediately to go with the scientists::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::motions to Nakamura for another moment::

SO_So`Quon says:
::looks up:: CTO: Neither are yours, Klingon. ::narrows his eyes thinking: why must you disturb me now?::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::smiles politely to the rest of the scientists and walks out onto the bridge:: CTO: Report Lt.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Pouts:: XO: That is just devastating...he has been....hmmmm showing me the ropes shall we say.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods knowingly at the woman as she has already heard the rumor mill in full swing::

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: looking up as the captain enters, come to attention :: All: Captain on deck.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Juarez:  How about that dinner?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns to Nakamura::  Nakamura: Yes?

OPS_Keach says:
::straightens up and comes to attention::

SO_So`Quon says:
::stays put, expecting treachery from the CTO, then straightens as the CO enters::

Dr_Kragen says:
CNS: Well?  Guess you are stuck with me again.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stifles a sigh:: CTO: At ease Lt. ::walks to the center seat and grins slightly at the wagging tail that wags from behind it::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::brightens momentarily:: Gretel: Yeah! ::then realizes he's second choice:: Well... um... ::quieter:: I guess so.

Lt_Nakamura says:
XO: Commander, I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your time.  I would love to be assigned to a ship like this someday.

EO_Knight says:
::Scans over the equipment again.:: TO: Some of the equipment just shorted out.

CNS_Jakiel says:
Kragen:  Ahhh, as pleasant as that would be, I have asked one of my juniors to stand watch with you.  ::smiles politely::

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: takes at ease stance:: CO: The device has stopped working, I have sent the EO to investigate along with the TO

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Smiles:: Juarez: JM, you are not the consolation prize. You are my friend.

Dr_Kragen says:
CNS: Just keep them out of my quarters.  I get kranky when I'm missing the Misses.

Sarok says:
::quietly stands up and exits the room with intent to return to his quarters::

OPS_Keach says:
::relaxes a bit and goes back to controlling the ship::

Lt_Nakamura says:
XO: I was wondering if I could ask a favor?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Nakamura: What might that be?

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: turns :: SO: Ensign I am not done, front and center

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Gretel: Just a friend? ::sounds disappointed::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::walks onto the bridge::  Kragen:  They will be happy to accommodate that request.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Good.  As soon as they report in tell Commander Tarrez-Hunter and myself.

Lt_Nakamura says:
XO: I'm up for transfer in 3 weeks.  Would you put in a good word for me?  I think I would do well on a Starship instead of a science lab on Earth.

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: Aye captain :: stands waiting for the SO ::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Slips her arm through his.:: Juarez:  A very good friend.  Come one lets go and drown our sorrows.  ::Pulls him towards the door.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Take us back to SB-39s.  Warp 8.5.

SO_So`Quon says:
::slowly rises from his seat, and carefully walks around the CTO, not taking his red eyes away from him::

Dr_Kragen says:
CNS: Thank you kindly...Lt. Toots. ::grins mischievously::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns from Kragen, both hearing and sensing the emotions of both her mate and Quon.  Looks from one to the other::

OPS_Keach says:
CO: Aye Captain, warp 8.5 ::inputs the command and wonders why so fast::

TO_Re`Volos says:
EO: I am not amused. You will start repairs on the device immediately, and report back to your station when you are finished. That is all, Ensign.

CTO_K`Vas says:
SO: Now, what problem do you have with Klingons, mister?

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::goes with her::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles::  Nakamura: I would be glad to.  I hope though that you don't give up on your research.  My gut feeling has always been with your sensors.

EO_Knight says:
TO: Seems the sensor's been running overtime,  looks like it overheated and shorted out a component or two.

OPS_Keach says:
XO: Commander Tarrez, there is more information from the freighter that you asked for

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Juarez:  Now do you know where we are going?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::hears Kragen and turns back to him, gritting her teeth, hoping the captain has heard him, too.  Gives Kragen a last glare::

SO_So`Quon says:
::does not answer, simply holding an iron gaze at K’Vas, dead into his eyes::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::notes the obvious tension between the SO and CTO:: CTO/SO: Is there a problem, gentlemen?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*OPS*: One moment.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Gretel: The lounge for dinner right?

Lt_Nakamura says:
XO: No Ma'am, I won't.  But that is what off duty time is for...the stuff you really enjoy.  Duty is....well...duty is when you do what is best for the rest of the crew.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::exits the Instrument Bay and returns to the Bridge::

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: None captain.  The new ensign seems to have trouble working with Klingons

Dr_Kragen says:
::grins at the CNS and waves before being escorted to his quarters::

EO_Knight says:
::Rummages through his kit for a replacement power node.:: *TO*: It's not too bad, I’ll be done in 10 minutes.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::arrives on the Bridge in time to hear the CTO's reply to the Captain::

SO_So`Quon says:
::takes controlled, deep breaths, holding his silence, remaining calm, and maintaining the glare::

EO_Knight says:
::Repairs the Device.::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::moves quietly to stand to the side and back of the captain, looking at Kragen.  Ignores Kragen, hoping it's the last she sees of him::

Sarok says:
::arrives in his quarters and begins to quietly meditate::

TO_Re`Volos says:
*EO*: Understood, Ensign.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the SO's expression and in a steely, quiet voice:: CTO/SO: My ready room....now.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles::  Nakamura: God speed in your future endeavors.

Dr_Kragen says:
Self: Poor girl.  She needs to lighten up a bit before she turns as grumpy as me.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, would you like me to accompany you too?

TO_Re`Volos says:
::moves to man the Tac Station::

Lt_Nakamura says:
XO: Thank you. ::is escorted out of the conference room::

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: Aye captain.  :: looks at the TO:: TO: Lieutenant you have tactical till I return

SO_So`Quon says:
::slowly turns from the CTO going to the RR, not caring if he gets jumped from behind or not::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Leans against him.::  Juarez:  Lounge for dinner sounds yummy.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reports to the bridge and moves to the OPS station as she enters::

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: walks towards the ready room, keeping the SO in front of him::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::pounds his fist to his chest in silent acknowledgement::

Lt_Nakamura says:
JM: Are the sensors all packed?

EO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Knight to K'Vas

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::looks at her a bit confused:: Gretel: I thought you invited me....

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::shakes her head:: CNS: No Counsellor, thank you. ::still looking at the two officers and walks behind them to her ready room::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::senses the tension and eyes the CO::

CTO_K`Vas says:
*EO*: K`Vas here, report

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: What do you have?

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Juarez:  But that doesn't mean you don't have a say in the matter.  I'm assuming you are going to eat too?

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::hears Nakamura:: Nakamura: Our sensor equipment is still in the sensor bay as far as I know

OPS_Keach says:
::Looks at the console and begins to read it:: *XO*:The Genevieve's owner recently sold the freighter to an unknown party, and there are no records of the ship having been near Ennan VI for weeks.  No record of cargo, no nothing.  No one on Arteline is expecting any cargo from Ennan VI either.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: You have the bridge, Commander. ::let's her anger at the two officers show in her voice::

Lt_Nakamura says:
JM: Well, ::glances at Gretel:: You go enjoy yourself.  I'll start packing.

EO_Knight says:
*CTO*: I've repaired the Sensor Device.  It should be working properly now.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, ma'am.  ::watches K'Vas walk away::  ~~~CTO: Is everything okay?~~~  ::worried::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::smiles at Nakamura:: Nakamura: Thanks, Lieutenant.

OPS_Keach says:
XO: Doesn't that strike you as odd Commander?

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Nakamura:  You know.. you should shake things up you know.  Find yourself a man...party a little.  ::Grins::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow and wonders what she missed.::

Dr_Kragen says:
::goes into his quarters and writes an old fashioned letter to his wife::

CTO_K`Vas says:
*EO*: Understood, you have done well ensign.  K`Vas out

CTO_K`Vas says:
~~~CNS: I do not know yet little one~~~

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Very.  Sounds to me that maybe the freighter was not in the trouble that they tried to lead us to believe.

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: walks into ready room :: CO: Captain the EO reports the device repaired and operational

Lt_Nakamura says:
Gretel: Some like to party...some like to change their little part of the Universe.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Nakamura:  And those people are called boooorrrrrrring.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::enters her ready room after the two and lets the door shut behind her.  Walks without a word to her desk and stands there leaning against the front of it with her arms crossed:: CTO: That is fine, Lt.  Now...as the ranking officer of the two of you, would you like to tell me what is going on?

SO_So`Quon says:
::is in the RR, standing in front of the CO's desk, looking straight at the floor, his hands in fists at his sides::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::if her mate does not know...worries even more.  Walks over to her chair, but only leans against, crossing her arms and waiting::

Lt_Nakamura says:
Gretel: Hmm, Stephen Hawking, Einstein, Cochrane...guess I'll take boring. ::smiles::

OPS_Keach says:
XO: I agree Ma'am ::tries to look dignified in his response::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Write up a report and send your findings to HQ.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Giggles:: Nakamura:  To each his own...  I'll take a little partying any day.  Enjoy your packing... or you can join us for dinner.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::listens as the two most important women in his life have a friendly debate::

CTO_K`Vas says:
::stands at attention :: CO: Yes captain.  The SO is performing his duties in a manner unbecoming to a Starfleet officer :: tries to remember the exact quote from the manual ::

Lt_Nakamura says:
::glances at JM:: Gretel: No, you two have fun.  I'll have JM all to myself after we get back to Earth. ::slaps JM on the backside and walks out::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::Notices that the Tac station is now receiving input from Sarok's device, as he tries to remain calm after hearing the CTO's comments regarding Ensign So'Quon::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::feels her ankles are swelling::  *CMO*: Hey doc.  Could you bring me a hypospray to the bridge?  ::walks to her chair and sits down::  I am having some swelling issues again.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
SO: Is that correct, Ensign?

SO_So`Quon says:
::remains completely still hearing each word with disgust::

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*:: Sure, Ill be right up!

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::stiffens up when she slaps him, totally surprised, never thought Nakamura thought of him in THAT way::

TO_Re`Volos says:
XO: Commander, Sarok's device has been repaired.

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Waits till Nakamura is out of ear shot.:: Juarez:  You know, I think you should take another look at that woman... I think she is right up your alley.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
SO: Ensign.....I expect an answer.

SO_So`Quon says:
::carefully looks up at the captain:: CO: No. I do not agree with him. ::a hinge of anger in his voice::

OPS_Keach says:
XO: I will send that report in the morning, is it alright if I do that ?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Thank you. ::sighs::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Gretel: You think so? ::looks back at Nakamura:: I dunno... ::blushes::

TO_Re`Volos says:
XO: Commander, I'm picking up a general distress call!

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Exactly what did Ensign So'Quon do?

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Juarez:  JM... trust me I know these things.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS:  ::turns around:: For what reasons.... ::hears the TO::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Let me hear it.

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: First he ignored the commander’s request for a report.  I was ordered by commander Tarrez-Hunter to keep a watch on him.  He continued to fail at his duties.  When I informed him he was acting unlike a Starfleet officer he informed me "so are you Klingon".  That is when you entered the bridge

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CO*: Captain to the bridge.

Dr_Kragen says:
::reads the letter out loud:: Self: My dearest Mary,  Well I have failed again.  Some days it seems as if I am the failure, not my experiments.....

SO_So`Quon says:
::feels the blood quickening his body, not sure if he can control himself::

OPS_Keach says:
XO: I could use some time to prepare the report

Dr_Kragen says:
Self: But, I have been at this for 40 years.  I am so close to an answer I can taste it.  Maybe after a little holiday with you I can go find the answer.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::cues up the distress call::  XO: On screen now.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
*XO*: On my way. ::stands and looks at the two of them and in a dead quiet voice:: SO/CTO: We will continue this conversation later.  Back to your stations and I expect you to both behave like officers.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::enters the bay and starts packing up the sensor equipment::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks onto the bridge without waiting for either of them:: XO: Report, Commander.

Host Brett says:
Action: The screen resolves into the view of a small ship's bridge.  A frightened man appears on the screen, smoke swirls about him.

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: finishing his report :: CO: Yes captain  :: walks out onto the bridge and returns to tactical::

Host Brett says:
COM:ANY: Calling any Federation craft, this is the freighter S.S. Apollyon.  Please help us!  We are under attack by a Romulan Warbird.  Is anyone there?  Please save us!

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: We are receive another distress call

SO_So`Quon says:
::thinks: pathetic, complaining like some sort of soft-skinned human::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CTO: Red Alert

SO_So`Quon says:
::returns to his post grudgingly::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Plot a course and speed to intercept.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Apollyon: This is Captain K'Beth T'Kar of the USS Delphyne.  We are on our way.

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: takes the ship to red alert.  Charge weapons and raises shields ::

Dr_Kragen says:
::hears the red alert:: Self: Oh, we are out of it alright.

CTO_K`Vas says:
XO: Ship at red alert commander

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::hears the red alert:: Gretel: Best we get to our quarters

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Sighs:: Juarez: Oh here we go again... ::Hears the Klaxons sound::  I can't believe you want to work in these conditions.

EO_Knight says:
::Stands at full attention at the sound of the Klaxon.:: Oh, great...

OPS_Keach says:
::Looks back down to his console and notices that it is automatically rerouting power for Red Alert status:: XO: Aye ::plots the course and speed::

Host Brett says:
<Apollyon> COM: DEL: CO: Hurry Delphyne, we can't hold out long..

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Pouts:: Juarez:  I guess.  Maybe before you leave we will get that dinner.

TO_Re`Volos says:
CO: Captain, the freighter is approximately 6 minutes away at maximum warp. Scans show it to be damaged, and close to the Neutral Zone.

Host Brett says:
Action: The picture shakes, warps and then dissolves into static, replaced by the star field.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Gretel: It's exciting... the danger... the suspense... ::nods eagerly:: I hope so... but for now... let's get you safely to your quarters.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: Can you confirm that it was a Warbird?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::curses:: OPS: Get them back on-line.

SO_So`Quon says:
::listens to the comm, suspecting some sort of suspicious pattern taking place here::

OPS_Keach says:
CO: I'll try Ma'am :: nervously tries to reconnect the comm line::

CMO_Hunter says:
::enters the bridge with the hypo::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::thinks this sounds too much like the last one::

TO_Re`Volos says:
XO: The freighter is not near the site of the other attack, and scans show no signs of any other ships in the area. It is a possibility that there is a cloaked ship nearby, but I cannot say for certain that it was a Warbird.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::quickly takes Gretel to her quarters:: Gretel: Stay here and be safe!

Lt_Nakamura says:
::reaches her commbadge to offer her services to the Captain on the bridge, but changes her mind::

OPS_Keach says:
::a bit shaky:: CO: I was unable to hail them or open a channel

EO_Knight says:
::Leaps up onto the 2nd level and pulls himself onto the Control Level, dashing through the corridors to reach Engineering.::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
Juarez:  Thank you... and JM be sure to go to your quarter.  Please don't be a hero.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Is Sarok's device back on line?

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: Yes captain I am scanning the sector now for cloaked vessel

Host CO_K`Beth says:
SO: Scan the area.  Are they still in one piece? ::has a feeling they are too late::

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
Gretel: I won't be a hero... ::thinks they wouldn't let him be even if he wanted to and...he'd just bumble the job anyway:;

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: Find out what you can about the whose, whats, where, and whys of this ship too while we are in route

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::leaves for his own quarters down the hall::

Dr_Kragen says:
::lays down on the bed, figuring if he was going to die, he'd do it comfortably::

OPS_Keach says:
XO: You mean the Warbird or the other ship?

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: You called for a house call? ::grins::

SO_So`Quon says:
::scans the region, just like last time::

Gretel_Vandermark says:
::Enters her quarters and flops down onto her couch.. Wonders if Rev will come and visit soon.::

EO_Knight says:
*EO* Knight to Bridge, I’m on my way to engineering.  What's going on?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at the CMO and offers her neck::  OPS: The other ship

SO_So`Quon says:
::looks hopeful:: CO: They are still holding up, but are severely damaged.

Ens_JM_Juarez says:
::gets into his quarters and gets depressed::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne arrives on scene.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::continues packing the sensor equipment::

Sarok says:
::is annoyed with the klaxons interfering with his meditation::

OPS_Keach says:
XO: Of course, let's see hmm :: returns to his glare at his console and tries to find out more and more information::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Beam over any survivors into sick bay.

EO_Knight says:
::Arrives at Engineering and starts moving between consoles checking over the ship's systems one by one.::

Host Brett says:
INFO: The viewscreen shows a small freighter, badly damaged and adrift.  It appears to be alone.

CMO_Hunter says:
::sets the hypo to her neck, resisting the urge to do something unbecoming of an officer on duty::

Host Brett says:
Action: The freighter hails the ship again, the com comes through, badly garbled but readable.

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: tries to tie targeting into the device::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: Sorry, Looks like you maybe needed back down there.

OPS_Keach says:
CO: Aye Captain, trying to get a transporter lock ::scans for bio signatures::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches the screen::

Host Brett says:
<Apollyon> COM: Del: Thank goodness you're here!  The Warbird was here minutes ago, another few seconds and we'd have been debris.  We have 200 colonists aboard bound for the colony on Geronimo IV

SO_So`Quon says:
::rubs a hand across his scaly face:: CO: I read 210 people on board that vessel, captain.

OPS_Keach says:
CO: There are 210 people onboard that ship Ma'am

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: How many can we fit in our Cargo bay?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Apollyon: We have our sick bay standing by to receive the injured.

Host Brett says:
<Apollyon> COM: Del: Understood.  We have several.  Will you escort us to our destination Captain?

Host Brett says:
<Apollyon> COM: Del: You've saved us all!  But...I wonder why they didn't destroy us.

OPS_Keach says:
XO: All of them

SO_So`Quon says:
::as he lowers his hand, he sees a tiny trace of blood seeping out of a small puncture wound from his palm::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to OPS in acknowledgement::

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: Captain I am trying to tie the targeting system into the device

Dr_Kragen says:
::stretches, then rolls over into a sound sleep::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::has a feeling why, quietly:: OPS: Mute the channel

TO_Re`Volos says:
::continues to man the auxiliary Tac Station and keep control of his newfound distaste for the new SO::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Belay that order.

Lt_Nakamura says:
::closes one container then starts on another::

OPS_Keach says:
::nods and mutes::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks at the captain::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::still doesn't feel right about those sensors::  CTO: What if they actually do not work at all?

SO_So`Quon says:
::checks his trimmed claws and sees a hint of blood on one of them, thinks: perhaps not so delusional after all::

CTO_K`Vas says:
CO: Aye...standing by captain

OPS_Keach says:
XO: Commander, it will take some time to distribute the people on this ship, though

CTO_K`Vas says:
:: does not make final connections ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Can we tie in two devices at the same time?

Host Brett says:
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