Host Tim says:
The USS Dublin had stopped 9.7 light years from Avalon station while Lt. Delgado and his teams continued to install "the device" and attempt to break the Vulcan code over the last 36 hours.  Captain Cerdan has now ordered the Dublin to proceed to Avalon at warp 8.

Host Tim says:
Admiral Garrison at Avalon has acknowledged Captain Cerdan's request for a meeting.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; "If we know the answers can we be sure of the questions?">>>

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: lays in the course to Avalon at warp 8 ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sits at her station on the bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: What's our new ETA?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: New estimated ETA?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO & XO: Sirs, we should arrive in about three and a half days.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Shares a sheepish look at the CO and shrugs.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Device is almost ready to be activated sir. You can even activate it now, but I still have not debugged the last modification the software.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::listens to the CEO's report.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks to Cmdr. Harker as CEO Reports.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Monitoring her sensors at her station, standing her usual Bridge watch, having completed all the briefings, drills, and preparations over the time they delayed in place::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Notify me when you’re ready.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Basically sir, it is a run between me completing the project or falling asleep, you can all take bets on who will win.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: I don't have to tell you how important this is. Do your best.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: not sure if he's going to be too happy with turning this thing on...  it means he could be out of a job ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: XO here, do you have any idea how much longer it’s likely to take?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: No hostile contacts, threat board is green. I have six Wild Weasels in the aft torpedo bay ready, and we are still sweeping for neutron radiation and tachyons as we go. If anything is out there, we haven't seen it yet.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Understood Sir.  ::yawns:: uhmm Delgado out.       Computer: Starts debugging subroutines 145 to 165.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Report any new contacts, no matter what classification.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Understood Captain.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: keeps an eye on their flight path ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Could get interesting from here on in.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::watches the lines of codes getting debugged by the computer:: Self: Oh silly me, that part needs a changing.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: It’s already interesting, what would be nice is if we had some answers to our questions.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Hopefully Admiral Garrison will enlighten us.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: makes an adjustment to their course to compensate for a rogue planet nearby ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: I hope so I hate being a test subject for half baked technology with spyware...

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Wonders why the CEO didn't answer, chalks it up to no sleep and decides to leave it for now.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Did you want me to go give Delgado a hand, double check his work? He's probably looking at three copies of everything by now...

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: I don't like going in blind....::Pauses::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Glances at CO about CTO's suggestion.:: CO: Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Remain at your station.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Chief, I need an answer, how soon?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Resumes her duties without a blink::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::finishes typing the last corrections in the program, then starts the final installation:: *CO*: You can activate in 8 minutes sir.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: hears the CEO's answers and begins preparations to relinquish control of the helm ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*:  We will maintain helm and navigation control?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::staggers off the seat and heads to Main engineering :: *CO*: The program will activate only upon your command sir.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Quietly send out signals to set the Tactical Department to Condition Yellow and activates the Internal Security protocols she has drilled them on over the last few days::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Self: Thank God this is not a Sovereign class, my feet feel like lead.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Will we be needing to activate it now?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands thinking a moment.:: XO: What better way to detect a threat?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::enters main engineering and see that the fusion reactor is powering up:: *CO*: Three minutes to activation.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::thinks to herself "How about trusting our CTO to find it." distrusting the device a lot.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Take us to Yellow alert.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Yellow Alert.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Report when ready; Bridge standing by to test the device.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: 30 seconds to activation.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye Sir... going to Condition Yellow... activating shields and defense grid, weapons to hot standby. ::Activates the appropriate controls::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: You can activate now.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Initiate Cloak program. :: Takes his seat again.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Monitor LRS.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Activating now. ::pushes the big red button and see the colored lights become green, then passes out::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at Paige for some reaction.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: takes a look at all helm controls to ensure they're running as expected ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: I hope the CEO found every trap in that program.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::She murmurs to the CO.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Bridge: Helm reading nominal.  ::continues to monitor::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: All stations report any change in ships operation.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Still doesn't like it but isn't about the call out the CO over it on the bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We can only hope.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<EO_Fixum>: *Bridge*: Uhmm this is Main Engineering, the chief just fell asleep at the pool table, requesting instructions.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Get a medical team down there.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Shall I send a Security Team to take him to his quarters Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Raises an eyebrow to Hembrook.:: CTO: He's exhausted.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Just let medical handle it.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AN ADDENDUM TO ADMIRAL GARRISON'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS RECEIVED REQUESTING CERDAN BE PREPARED TO FULLY DISCUSS THE DUBLIN'S OPERATIONAL STATUS

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: That's why I was going to send a team to carry him to his room sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*EO*: You have command of engineering.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS> ::sends the Admiral's message to the CO's chair console::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<EO_Fixum>: *CO*: Aye Sir, all is good here, but the chief snores.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Sees the message from the Admiral.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*EO*: Just call medical and let them make sure he's ok and get him to his quarters.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::tries not to take her annoyance over the device out on anyone.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Take a stroll through engineering. See how the EO is handling things.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fix'um>*XO*: Yes ma'am I will, he just called me Tayla. They better come soon.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*EO*: Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Heads to the TL.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::tells TL 'Engineering'::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::wakes up kissing the console:: Fixum: Oh my did I fall asleep?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Continues to monitor LRS and SRS::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Is the device making any course corrections?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fixum> CEO: Uhm yes Lieutenant, like a baby, are you ok? I can take care of the device while you get a nap.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Arrives in engineering.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Go to your quarters, get some sleep.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: No, sir.  It's not taken control of navigation at all.  I've made a few course corrections to account for local gravitational disturbances, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Ma'am I would rather stay here, I can take a nap in my office, and be here in a nanosecond if needed. Or I can take another shot of stimulants.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
EO: Where's medical?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: I'm not sure if so much stimulant use is a good idea.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<EO_Fix'um>: They told me they would be here shortly.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: continues to monitor their course to Avalon ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: I can sleep in my office, the chair is more comfortable than the main display anyway.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
<Medical officer>::walks up scanning the CEO.::: CEO: Lets see what’s up.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
MO: Overworked and broken hearted my man.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
<MO>CEO: Well you should get some rest and no more stims; you're maxed out as it is.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Do you have a bed in that office of yours?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
MO: Can I stay here in the CEO office? My bedroom makes me sad. XO: I can replicate a cot.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO/FCO: Stand by to go dark on my command.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Standing by Sir...

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
<MO>CEO: Fine as long as you’re asleep. At least a shift, you're not much good in your present state.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: turns to look at the captain ::  CO: Aye, sir.....  :: turns back ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
XO: Fine do that and get some sleep as long as your sleeping I don't care where. Thanks. ::She said the last to the medical officer.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Would you sing me a lullaby? MO: Aye Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
<MO>::Shakes head at CEO.:: CEO: And be careful I don't want to have to come back down here. ::jokingly, turns and leaves.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::eyebrow goes up.:: CEO: Get a cot, go to sleep that’s an order.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Tries not to show any reaction.:: *XO*: Commander. I'm taking the cloak fully active, Get Mister Delgado secured and get up here.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CO*: Mister Delgado is getting some sleep sir will the EO do?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::motions to the CEO to replicate that cot.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Makes sure the remote control for the cutoffs is in her pocket and ready for use::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Aye ma'am. ::jumps to attention then staggers to his office, before entering turns :: XO: bedtime story?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*XO*: I just thought you'd like to be on the bridge for this.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Just go. ::Shakes head.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CO*: I'm on my way sir. We’ll record it for the CEO.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
EO: Make sure he rests.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fix'um> ::replicates a cot and makes sure the CEO is laying there:: XO: I will ma'am. But you should really think about that lullaby. :;grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sends her best 'Executive Officer' Glare before sighing and heading up.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: waiting for the CO's command to turn the cloak on...  wonders if this is one of those moments he should consider defying the chain of command ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Bridge: Engaging cloak now.....::Presses the button.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Gets in TL and orders to bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Monitors her systems as the cloak engages::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Arrives back on bridge.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::tenses up at the Captain's command ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fixum> ::Makes sure CEO is asleep then keeps on monitoring situation::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: monitoring the helm and their flight path ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sorry took a bit to get the CEO settled, he really is far gone. Afraid I didn't get much done...

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::looks up for any noticeable change.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN RECEIVES FRANTIC CALLS FROM AVALON STATION REQUESTING STATUS AND LOCATION

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fix'um>: *XO*: All is great down here, no power fluctuations ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*EO*: Understood, keep us posted.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Apparently it works.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, Avalon is freaking out and asking for status and location reports.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS>CO: Captain, we're getting hails from Avalon station... seems they can't "see us" any more.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Duty OPS: Maintain communications silence.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS> ::mutters to self:: Self: Of course they can't we're invisible.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::can't completely stifle a grin at the CO's words.::

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS>CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Going to sneak up on them and give them a little jolt of surprise Captain? ::grins::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fix'um> Self: Is that the warp core or Gael's snoring?

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS>CO: Skipper, they're sounding really nervous.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*EO*: Engineering, Are we emitting any residual antiprotons or anything they would be able to track?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: They wanted a test.....They got one.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Bridge: Just a thought...  how are we going to explain this?  They had us on their sensors...  now we're gone...

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, that Vulcan ship, the Vermash, is pinging pretty hard for us...

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Laughs  aloud.:: FCO: Good question Cadet. ::Turns to Cmdr. Harker and shrugs.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: So is Avalon...

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<EO_Fixum>*CO*: Checking now sir. We are running dark and quiet sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Will you be answering them sir?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::seriously worried about what is going to happen when we turn the cloak off ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We need to see how good this cloak is.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS>CO: Sir, still no answer for them?  Avalon OPS is sending out an "all ships" notice for the Dublin.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Duty OPS: Maintain communications blackout.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We can't give them a way to track us.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS>CO: ::grimaces:: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: How long will you maintain radio silence sir?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: The Vulcan ship and Avalon are still pinging hard with full blast sensor sweeps Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Until the test is over.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Keep monitoring

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir but how long will you maintain the test?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::continues monitoring her systems::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives Paige a look and turns to the helmsman.:: FCO: Plot a course to intercept the closest ship.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: LRS DETECTS A ROMULAN SHIP ON THEIR SIDE OF THE NEUTRAL ZONE; THE DEVICE ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Aye...  ::pauses::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain... I have a Romulan vessel in the neutral zone, and our little friend is trying to do its thing.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Shrugs, thinks to self, "what its a valid question."::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Sir...  I'm seeing course corrections being laid in, but we have not engaged the new flight plan.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at his display.:: FCO: I see it, The program is asking permission engage.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Falls silent, simply observing for now.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Shall we test its capability?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: In for a penny Sir.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::his stomach drops at the CO's comments::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: What about the Romulan ship Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: I can disengage the program if needed.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: Engaging cloak program now.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Taps his console to engage the software.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, but be advised we have a Talon class scout bearing 280 mark 50 just inside their side of the Neutral Zone.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::says a quick prayer to herself and taps her prompt.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN SPINS ON ITS AXIS AND MOVES AWAY FROM THE ROMULAN VESSEL AT WARP 8

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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