Host Tim says:
The U.S.S. Dublin has been given permission to depart Avalon station and undocking procedures are completed.

Host Tim says:
The new CSO has been alerted by coded message to expect unusual sensor disruptions for 5 light years around Avalon station while the station "tests" its sensor array.

Host Tim says:
<<<Begin Mission: "Secrets within secrets">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the bridge from his ready room.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::at the helm just completing departure procedures::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::At science, running checks on her systems.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::sits a little straighter seeing the CO arrive::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::At her station, sitting quietly as they prepare to leave.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::pauses a moment before taking his seat.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::on Main engineering, checking that there are no wrenches left in the engines::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Receives the coded message about the sensor disruptions, and continues to monitor.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives the Cmdr. a nod.:: XO: I see we’re underway.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::lays in course for Star Base 173::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, I have received a coded message from Avalon stating they are running tests on the sensor array.  They indicated we may have sensor disruptions for 5 light years around the station.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Very good.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::considering that this is a routine situation let's the engineering crew working with out interrupting and noticing how well they work together::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Stand by to jump to warp 8

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
XO: Aye Sir.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO/XO: Sirs, I've laid in a course to Star Base 173.  Awaiting your command to engage.  :feels kind of stiff::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Stand by to jump to warp 8.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Report when you detect there tests.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Standing by.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We can use this. ::Leans forward in his chair.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE DUBLIN PULLS AWAY FROM THE STATION AVALON STATION BEGINS THE "TEST" OF ITS SENSOR ARRAYS

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Checks readings on sensors which are being disrupted.::  CO:  Captain, tests on the station's sensor arrays have begun.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Bridge to Delgado, Status of our cloak?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<LtJG Rwan>: CEO: All routine diagnostics checked, engines are running at 99.98% efficiency Sir, well within parameters.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Locked and ready Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Helm engage warp 8.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: And away we go.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Anything else sir?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: engages the warp drive::  CO: Aye, sir.  Reading warp eight.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Patch the sensors to your console; I want to keep an eye on the Vermash.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: That is all for now Lieutenant.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*SO Snyder*:  We are experiencing some minor sensor disruption due to Avalon testing their sensors.  Please be advised, no diagnostics will be required.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<SO Snyder> *CSO*:  Understood, Ensign Daniels.  Snyder out.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Aye sir, let's hope everything will be as uneventful then. Delgado out.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN DISAPPEARS INTO WARP AMID THE SENSOR JAMMING WHICH BLOCKS ALL READINGS FROM ANY SOURCE NEAR AVALON STATION.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Patches sensors and watches the Vermash::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::seeing that the paperwork is not urgent and the engineering crew is handling the situation admirably heads out for the bridge::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: using navigational sensors to monitor their flight path ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir we got nothing on the Vermash the stations 'testing' was too much

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: It blocked everything. ::She grinned::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: I guessed as much, but keep an eye just in case. ::Stands::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Tries to modify sensors to attempt to watch the Vermash.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::arrives to the Turbolift:: Computer: bridge.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Moves toward the science console.:: CSO: Welcome back Ensign. ::Smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Yes welcome back figures Starfleet would make a mistake.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks behind her, and gives the Captain a smile.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  It was an unexpected change to be at science.  I will do my best not to disappoint you.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: I'm sure you will do just fine.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Thank you, Commander.  I'm just glad they straightened things out.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Just in time for a dangerous mission I bet you're thrilled.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::with a hiss the turbolift doors open in front of him and he steps into the bridge whispering "CEO on the Bridge"::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CODED MESSAGE TO CERDAN FROM GARRISON STATES THE VERMASH HAS BEEN SENDING ENCRYPTED MESSAGES TO VULCAN AND HAS REQUESTED URGENT PERMISSION TO DEPART THE STATION.  VERMASH TO BE DELAYED AS LONG AS LOGICALLY PERMISSIBLE.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles.::  XO:  Goes with the territory, I suppose.  It's part of the job description, Sir.  ::Smiles.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Immediately notices Gael enter, and smiles at him.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::smiles back seeing Tayla in her new colors and winks at her:: XO: Permission to sit here for a while ma'am.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, coded message from Garrison stating the Vermash has been sending encrypted messages to Vulcan and has requested permission to depart the station.  They are delaying Vermash as long as logically possible, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Self: With Vulcans logically possible may be a lot.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Granted. ::smiles and shakes her head.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Looks like we shook them up a bit...

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Very good, "Thank you Admiral Garrison."

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sits on the engineering station and monitors the engines from there::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::tries to use the nav sensors to scan ahead for any potential hiding spots, should the Vermash pursue::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Retakes his seat :: FCO: Mister Ferrone ETA to the neutral zone?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: It is intriguing how easy it has become to pass through the neutral zone nowadays. I guess our diplomats did a very good job. A few years past and we would be blasted out of the sky

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Sir, we're looking at over a day.  About twenty-seven hours at our current speed.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods at the CEO:: CEO: Definitely odd for this area of space. I wish I knew what our people were doing there...

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Continues to monitor sensors and communications in the area.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Well maybe we will know, or maybe we won't and just act as carriers. As long as my croaked device works.  ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Acknowledged, maintain course.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Let’s hope it does. I don't want to set off a war...

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Any threats in the area?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Neither do I; we would be the first casualties anyway...and now I have a reason more to want to make it out of here alive.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Grins and whispers:: CEO: So have you asked her yet?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  Sensors are not functioning correctly, sir.  The jamming is severe.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::plays coy:: XO: What? Oh that? I am thinking about it. ::winks::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: ETA to out of jamming field?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Think faster all we have is the present...::small smile.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  It appears as though the jamming will remain until we are about 5 light years from Avalon.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: As soon as possible I want full scans. We need to stay on our toes.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  You have it, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods at CTO.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: 3.56 DAYS HAVE PASSED; THE DUBLIN HAS TRAVELED 10 LIGHT YEARS INTO THE STAR EMPIRE AND IS IN THE KALEB SECTOR 3.5 LIGHT YEARS FROM RHO VIRGINIS

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Walks into the bridge from the TL.:: CTO: Report?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::back at the helm, relieving the on duty helmsman ::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  Sensors are back to operating at full efficiency.  Scanning the area for possible threats and signs of the Vermash.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::this time is on the bridge checking the cloaking device with full attention::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/XO:  I am picking up 3 Romulan scout vessels off our port side... about 8 light years running a parallel course to us.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/XO:  Vermash not on sensors.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::maintaining the Dublin's heading and speed::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> CSO:  Already have it on sensors, thank you.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the bridge just as CSO gives her report.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> ::Scans for any signs of tactical threats.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Do they know we're here?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Cancel that of course they do,

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir welcome wagon is here.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  I am quite certain if we have them on sensors, that they have us as well.  ::Smiles at her as she responds back.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Sir, we're still on schedule to arrive at Star Base 173 in thirty-five days.  Barring any course corrections, of course.  :: monitoring their flight path ::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  But the good news is that they are not raising shields and weapons are not raised.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Let’s hope everyone got the memo about our trip through Romulan space.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO/CO: How do you plan to shake those birds off our tail once we will have to take our side trip? Anything I need to do to be prepared in advance?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Well if you can fool their sensors that'd be nice.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: I may think about something with the Ensign Daniels. But no suggestion is unwelcome. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives the Chief a look while Cmdr. Harker speaks.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks she hears her name being mentioned, and turns back to look at Gael for a brief moment.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: uses the navigational sensors to scan ahead for any nearby nebulas that could cause sensor disruptions ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. It's time I had a talk with SB 173, Open a coded channel and route it to my ready room.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Well if we can fool their sensors long enough to lose them, something like those weasels we tried awhile ago, I doubt we can fry the sensors of three ships at once though that’s an idea.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Are there any areas near where we need to go that will mask us?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Bridge: If we can pick up a nebula nearby we could use it to mask us using the cloak.  I'm not picking up anything on my nav sensors, though.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands:: XO: Commander. You have the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir, I have the bridge.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Excellent idea. ::smiles:: We can surely work on it.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Sir, I may have something...  ::looking at his console::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps into the ready room.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Goes to the FCO:: FCO: What is it?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Looks like there is a nebula about thirty light years away from the Star Base... still inside Romulan space.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::turns and faces the XO::  XO: It will require a course correction.  It's about twenty-two days away.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> ::Continues to monitor the 3 Romulan vessels.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: How far in Romulan space and how extreme a course correction and when will we need to do this correction by? ::Falls silent::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: looks back at the console ::  XO: It's about half way between  Alpha Pictoris and Eta Antlie.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Judging our current flight path the course correction is not too extreme

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::starts thinking about a way to create a wild weasel on steroids:: CSO: Tayla, can you look for me all the data we have about Romulan sensors? The more we know them the easier it will be to fool them.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: We'd be off of our current course by ten light years.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: How many light years is it from the Star Base?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins to access the files.::  CEO:  Pulling it up now, Gael.  I'll send the details to your engineering console.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Roughly thirty light years, sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: Ok Tayla, but I am going to need you to help me go through them, maybe once our shift is over.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
<OPS> ::opens a coded channel for the CO from his ready room to Star Base 173::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
<OPS> *CO*: You're cleared, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: Thank you Cadet.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles quietly.::  CEO:  Sure thing, Gael.  ::winks at him.::

Host Capt_Smythe says:
@COM: Dublin: Cerdan: Thought we were going to talk in person Captain.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<CTO Fry> XO:  Romulans are holding at 8 light years and maintaining course.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::wonders what did he say, then realizes it and blushes::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: We'll stay on current course for now, but have that ready just in case.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: SB173: Our orders indicated we may be diverted enroute and you would advise.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::sends text message to captain about nebula and everything.::

Host Capt_Smythe says:
@COM: Dublin: Cerdan: I'll forward the specifics in a "special" message once you get closer to this position. I'm sure those researchers will be happy to know you're enroute.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::taps the console to acknowledge the Commander.::

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

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