Brett:
Summary: The crew of the Delphyne has completed their hurried investigation of the Hideki Maru and is now preparing to depart to investigate a second mystery: The seeming disappearance of the USS Carter.

Brett:
<<<<Resume Mission "ALiiTRA - Part 4">>>>>

CMO_P`Trell:
::watches as the lift opens, arrives on the bridge, PADD in hand and looks around for the Captain::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::down in main engineering::

CO_Mordane:
::sitting stiffly in the captain's chair, willing them to be there already, despite failing miserably::

CNS_Selin:
::adjusts her self in her seat at the captains side::

Brett:
Action: As the Delphyne prepares to leave the repaired Hideki Maru, the freighter signals the Excelsior.

CMO_P`Trell:
::walks up to the CO in his chair:: CO: Sir, here's my reports on the crew of the Hideki Maru and the autopsy of their Chief Engineer

CMO_P`Trell:
::pauses and turns to the screen as she hears the incoming comm signal::

CO_Mordane:
::takes the PADD from the CMO::  CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CO_Mordane:
COMM: Shagira: Captain, what can we do for you?

Brett:
<Shagira> COMM: Del: CO: ::Looking distressed, is sitting in what is probably his quarters::  Captain, I have some rather disturbing news, though it does help to solve this mystery.

CMO_P`Trell:
::antennae perk up hearing the news, looks curious::

CO_Mordane:
COMM: Shagira: We're all ears Captain.

CNS_Selin:
::shifts her weight to one side::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::calls up the current eps read out::

Brett:
<Shagira> COMM: Del: CO: I and my first officer were going through Hoshi's things, preparing them for transport to his family...you understand.  We discovered an unfinished message to his daughter on Earth.  He speaks of soon being able to spend more time with her; of being able to quit the life of a freighter engineer and of taking her and his grandson to a colony on the frontier.  He says he is going to be receiving a goodly sum of money...

Brett:
<Shagira> COMM: Del: CO: It seems, Yoshi was being paid to sabotage our ship! ::Looks extremely saddened at this betrayal::

CMO_P`Trell:
::looks confused, thinks: Why would he do that?::

CO_Mordane:
COMM: Shagira: Hardly a well thought-out plan, considering he ended up dead in the process.  I am indeed sorry for the situation you were put in, but I am glad we were able to resolve things.  I trust you and your crew will be steering clear of gambling with Ferengi...or at least winning.

Brett:
<Shagira> COMM: Del: CO:  ::Shakes his head::  I cannot believe he would do this...I have known him for twenty years.  :: A tear runs down one cheek::

CO_Mordane:
COMM: Shagira: My condolences Captain.  I wish the situation were otherwise, but we must depart for the Carter's last known coordinates.

CMO_P`Trell:
::sadly shakes her head, but it still makes no sense to her ::

Brett:
<Shagira> COMM: Del: CO: Best of luck Captain.  And thank you for your help.  ::Communication ends::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::leaves his office and goes exploring the open space he thinking of using for the project, if it approved::

CMO_P`Trell:
::sees the communication ends:: CO: Sir... it makes no sense that the Maru's Engineer would sabotage the ship... especially after twenty years

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::Finish his inspection and heads for the bridge::

CO_Mordane:
CMO: I tend to agree with you Doctor, especially in such a situation where he had minimal to no chance of survival.  But we'll have to table the issue for another day.

CNS_Selin:
::shakes her head:: Self: so sad all he wanted was more time with his daughter

CO_Mordane:
*CEO*: Commander, best speed to the Carter's last coordinates.

CO_Mordane:
::looks over the CMO's report briefly, before making a mental note to look over all the investigation materials one more time::

CMO_P`Trell:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir, but it is undoubtedly a question that will come up again soon I suspect.

CO_Mordane:
CMO: You think the Carter's disappearance is related?

CMO_P`Trell:
CO: It seems an interesting coincidence.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
*CO*: I can give u 9.6 for the next 12 hours

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::enter the TL::

Brett:
Action: The Delphyne speeds through space toward the Draken system, and the last known location of the Nova-Class Starfleet vessel USS Carter.

Brett:
INFO: Two days pass.  The Delphyne approaches the Draken system.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
  ::arrives on the bridge::

CO_Mordane:
CEO: All right Commander, let's start up some scans and see if we can find a trail.

CMO_P`Trell:
::in her office looks up at he nurse in her door frame:: Nurse: Yes?

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: Aye sir ::brings the scanners online::

CMO_P`Trell:
<Nurse> CMO: You wanted to know when we were getting near the Draken system? We are approaching there  now.

CNS_Selin:
CO: This is so strange Captain. An entire crew just gone.

CMO_P`Trell:
Nurse: Ah... thank you. ::stands up:: I shall be on the bridge. Tell T'Rin to take over sickbay in my absence.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: Unfortunately, I've seen so many strange things, this almost seems routine.  Let's hope it's something as simple as they got an emergency call elsewhere.

CMO_P`Trell:
<Nurse>CMO: I shall inform her straight away.

CMO_P`Trell:
::nods and exits sickbay knowing it is in capable hands::

CMO_P`Trell:
::goes to the turbolift and presses the button calling the lift::

CNS_Selin:
<Yeoman> CNS: here are the documents you requested counselor.

CNS_Selin:
Yeoman: thank you very much.

CMO_P`Trell:
::when the lift arrives, enters the lift:: TL: Bridge.

CO_Mordane:
CEO: Are we able to pick up anything Commander?

CMO_P`Trell:
::arrives on the bridge and quietly looks around::

CNS_Selin:
::Yeoman enters the turbolift::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::brows frown as he reads the scan:: CO: Not sure yet sir, I might have something, but I am running it through the computer to be sure.....::see the computer has confirm his initial thoughts:: I have a faint warp trail leading out of the system.  I have not been able to id if it's a Federation warp trail yet

CO_Mordane:
CEO: Well, it's a lead.  Set course and follow at best speed.  Keep us on the trail.

CMO_P`Trell:
::gives an almost feral smile as this reminds her of hunting varna in the snow on Andoria, sometimes the trail can be faint::

Brett:
INFO: The Delphyne enters the Draken system, a six-planet system surrounding a Yellow star.  Only one of the planets is Class-M.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: Aye sir ::inputs the course and sets the ship to head off::

CO_Mordane:
CMO: You know Doctor, that's a rather disconcerting look you have right now.

Brett:
<Duty_TO> CO: Sir, I just picked up what appears to be a Federation emergency beacon...but it is very faint, and on a frequency normally used for our personal communicators.  ::Looks puzzled::

CMO_P`Trell:
::realizes her look, changes it:: CO: Oh! Sorry.... just remembering the thrill of the hunt on Andoria

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: We may want to go to yellow alert, sir

Brett:
Action: The Delphyne swings into a pursuit course to follow the trail.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: That sounds like they want to be found, but not by just anyone.

CNS_Selin:
CO: I agree sir, but what would cause a starship of that size to go into hiding?

CO_Mordane:
Duty TO: Go to yellow alert.  Alert me to any ships coming into sensor range.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CNS: Just about anything, the Nova class is a small, short haul science vessel.

CO_Mordane:
Duty FCO: Set course for the beacon and engage.

Brett:
<Duty_TO> All: It seems to be coming from Draken IV sir... ::Sends coordinates to the FCO who turns the ship around and proceeds towards the planet on impulse.::

CNS_Selin:
CO: do we know what they were researching out here sir?

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::thinks, please do not say Romulans; anything but Romulans::

Brett:
Action: Shortly the Delphyne achieves orbit over Draken IV, an arid but Class-M world.  The TO reports the signal is stronger here and is definitely on a comm badge frequency.  It is coming from the planet's surface.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: I'm not exactly sure Counselor...why don't you see if you can pull up their orders.

CNS_Selin:
CO: good idea sir ::begins pushing keys on her terminal::

CO_Mordane:
CEO: Commander, can you isolate the source with sensors?

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: I can try sir

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::attempts to isolate the source using the computer and sensors::

CMO_P`Trell:
::is curious but patiently waits for the mystery to unfold::

CNS_Selin:
CO: sir, it would appear that the Carter was surveying an ancient Romulan ruin on this planet. It appears they found something, but there is no word of what. But whatever this thingy is, it must be important, because they requested another Starfleet vessel right away.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: Great... more Romulans.

CNS_Selin:
CO: Possibly, or some kind of object.

CMO_P`Trell:
::shrugs, thinks: aggressive Vulcans... I can kick their butts....::

CNS_Selin:
Self: I wish it gave more info ::shakes head::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: I got the source, it is from 74 combadges... attached to 74 life signs... several different races... including human... most likely the Carter crew with the possibly of 6 missing crew if they had a full complement.

CMO_P`Trell:
CO/CEO: If they are all on the surface... where is their ship? Can the Nova class land?

CO_Mordane:
CEO: Patch in the Communications.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: Aye, sir ::patches the signal:: You should be live sir

CO_Mordane:
CMO: As far as I know they can... though I'm sure the ship would have shown up on sensors long before the crew.

CO_Mordane:
*Carter Crew*: To any member of the USS Carter crew, this is Captain Kalen Mordane of the USS Delphyne... please respond.

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CMO: Yes the Nova class can land

CMO_P`Trell:
::hears the CO and CEO and wonders why they did not pick up the ship if it is on the surface::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CMO: But it be highly unlikely they are in the ship considering they are using their combadges as emergency beacon

Brett:
<CO_Beacon> *CO* Ah, finally!  We've been expecting you Delphyne.  This is Captain Mavis Beacon of the Carter.  We've had a bit of... trouble.

CMO_P`Trell:
CEO: Yes... ::stops talking as she hears the response from the Carter::

CO_Mordane:
*Beacon*: It would appear so... what happened to your ship, Captain?

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CMO: I can think several better ways to accomplish a emergency beacon with a ship 

Brett:
<CO_Beacon> *CO*: While it pains me to say it Captain... it was stolen.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: Do we have ample quarters for the crew that's down there?

CMO_P`Trell:
::white eyebrow raise and antennae curl:: Self: Stolen?!

CEO_Jakuharrr:
::wonders how a Nova class vessel is "Stolen"::

CO_Mordane:
*Beacon*: Would it happen to have been by a bunch of Ferengi?

CNS_Selin:
CO: We might have to squeeze a couple here and there, but I think we can do it.

CMO_P`Trell:
CNS: I can share my quarters with any who need...

Brett:
<CO_Beacon> *CO*: Yes it was, actually!  Do you have them?

CNS_Selin:
CMO: thank you doctor, I can put a couple in my office if need be.

CO_Mordane:
*Beacon*: I only wish we did.  We just came from assisting a freighter who was subject to sabotage.  I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same bunch.  Their ship was the Cash N Carry.

Brett:
<CO_Beacon> *CO*: Well, not to be too rude Captain, but we've been down here for quite awhile, some of my people are suffering from exposure and dehydration.  Can we come aboard?  I'll be happy to tell you the whole, sad story.

CO_Mordane:
*Beacon*: Of course Captain, we're making arrangements now and will begin beaming you all up shortly.

CO_Mordane:
CNS: Counselor, please make sure that all of the crew from the Carter have accommodations.

CO_Mordane:
CEO: Commander, if you'd manage the beam up process I'm sure it will go much more smoothly.

CMO_P`Trell:
CO: I'll be down in sickbay attending to any of the crew who need medical attention

CNS_Selin:
CO: Aye sir. ::Taps com badge and departs the bridge::

CO_Mordane:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CMO_P`Trell:
::exits the bridge::

CMO_P`Trell:
TL: Sickbay

CEO_Jakuharrr:
CO: I can coordinate the beam up from here ::contacts the transport rooms and coordinates the beaming up of the Carter's crew, 8 per transporter room, using all 6 rooms, they could bring up 48 in one pass::

Brett :
Action: Over the next twenty minutes, the marooned crew of the USS Carter is brought aboard.  Most are sunburned, thirsty and hungry.  Several are suffering the effects of heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Brett:
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