Host TimN says:
The U.S.S. Dublin has veered slightly from its original course and headed for a nebula in an effort to shake the Romulan scout ships that had been escorting.

Host TimN says:
Those Romulans are now holding their heading paralleling the Dublin but at 12 light years.

Host TimN says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Hide and seek">>>

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

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::at the helm::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::At her station monitoring short range and long range sensors.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes his seat:: XO: Commander. ::nods::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::in shuttle bay one, checking the last details:: *CO*: Captain the device is almost ready, but maybe I should come up and brief you and Ms. Harker on its use.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::checks his navigational sensors::  Bridge: We'll arrive at the nebula shortly.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Nebula on scans, Sirs.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: How long do you wish to maintain course? ::she whispers::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Good suggestion Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: I am on my way up then sir. Delgado out. ::puts his sleeves down and heads toward the nearest turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Just a little while longer I think.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  So where were you stationed before Dublin, Cadet?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods to CO.:: FCO: Direct heading to the Star Base ready?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Aye, sir.  ::lays in the change of course back towards the Star Base::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Good we'll maintain this heading for now but I want to be ready for a quick change later.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Keep monitoring our escort for any change in course or speed.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: Was on the Delphyne for some time, then took some time off to pursue a couple of business interests.  ::smiles and then focuses back to the CO and XO::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO & XO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I'll keep my eyes on the escort as well, Captain.  I have them on sensors.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: adds the Romulan escorts into his navigational variants ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Very good Ensign.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::hears the doors open and walks into the bridge, smiles at Tayla and goes toward the Captain::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Notices Gael entering the bridge and flashes him a big smile before returning here eyes back to the sensors.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: You think they’re keeping close eye on us?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: I'd expect so, Romulans are known for their careful paranoia

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up as Lt. Delgado enters.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Turns her attention to the CEO.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Here I am Captain. I worked on a little stratagem to help us remain undetected while we go cloak. But I wanted to talk to you about it of course.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: What you got in mind Chief?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::continues talking:: CO/XO; The main problem with the cloaking device is that our ship disappears from sensors, so it will disappear also from the Romulan sensors and this will make them suspicious.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO/XO: So I thought about a way to have a fake Dublin continue on the scheduled route while we go for our side mission.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Eyes widen as the chief speaks.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Listens to the bridge chatter, and keeps an ear to Gael listening to what he is saying to the Captain.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Continues listening to the CEO.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO/XO: If we modify our fastest shuttles and we use some of Gina's wild weasel we can make them have the same sensors signature as the Dublin on Romulan long range sensors.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  Were you a helm officer on Delphyne also?  ::Looks over at him and smiles.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Can you estimate how much time this would buy us?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives the Cmdr. a glance to gage her reaction.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: That depends on the Romulans, the closer they are the harder will be to fool them. But at this distance it should give us the time to complete the mission and to go back to our original position

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: It is dangerous sir, I would hold off as long as possible.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::looks up from the helm:: CSO: Actually no...  I was the captain's assistant.  One of my field assignments as a cadet before I left.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: How long have you been in Starfleet?  ::strokes his beard::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO/CEO: We have no reason to avoid them at this point in our assignment, but it’s better to have an option.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO/XO: The fact is that we cannot afford for the Romulans to know we have a cloaking device aboard and if we disappear all of a sudden they will know. If we use the nebula to confuse the sensors we may fool them.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  Wow, that's impressive.  I never got to do that.  You must have earned a lot of trust.  And me?  Well, I took my exams a couple weeks ago, and was finally given the rank of Ensign.  I thought I would never make it to Ensign. ::Chuckles.::  Then SF made the mistake of assigning me by accident off the Dublin, and luckily they fixed it.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Prep the shuttle just in case.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: I think I'm the longest serving cadet in Starfleet history.  Either that or the oldest.  ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We need to get to Star Base 173; put us on a direct course.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "personally I'll be happy if we didn't have to use this device at all"::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Direct course to Star Base 173 engage.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: straightens up :: XO:  Aye sir!

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: engages their new course to Star Base 173::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: I have everything ready, final assembly should take just a few hours.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Course engaged, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Thank you.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: ETA?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Get everything ready by the time we reach the SB.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Grins back and waits for the FCO to answer the XO before speaking.::  FCO:  Well, at least you're still not at the academy.  ::winks.::  It's more fun on a starship.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Sir, 9 days at our current speed.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Just one thing, may I steal the CSO, she has more experience than me with sensors and I may need her advice to tweak the signatures of the wild weasels.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: Well... maybe I can get this field assignment right.  ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: 9 days feels like forever...

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  It'd be nice to have you here on a permanent basis.  I know how it goes.  You want to settle down and call someplace home, but you can't until you've been given a real assignment.  ::sighs.::  I think that was the hardest part, not knowing.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: I can spare her for a bit I think.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: I would like to clear Romulan space as well.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Overhears her name being mentioned, and starts to call for a replacement.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Thank you sir. ::turns toward Tayla :: CSO: Ensign I am borrowing you for a while. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods to the CO::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  Aye, Lieutenant.  ::Notices her duty replacement entering the bridge and turns her console over.::  Ready.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  I'll talk to you later, Cadet.  ::Waves good-bye.::  Duty calls.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::smiles at the Ensign as she leaves::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: Then let's go. Ladies first.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: This cloak will be a curse yet. I don't like this at all. ::Whispering::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gives Gael a grin and heads to the turbolift holding it open for him.::  CEO:  Ready when you are.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO:  ::whispering:: No argument from me sir, I didn't want it in the first place. Maybe it won't be needed, I hate to trust our lives to a half baked idea, even one our CEO tinkered with...

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: Let's go. Computer: Shuttle bay one.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::ever the workaholic, tells the next officer to take an extra hour off so he can get more helm time in ::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  Having trouble with the sensors, Gael?  Or were you just wanting some company?  ::Grins at him.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: I need help in tweaking the signature of the shuttles so that they leave a ionic trail very similar to the one of our nacelles, Plus I get your company as a bonus. Can't complain about that.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Leans closer and pats Paige's hand.:: XO: Don't worry; I'll be careful.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  Never any complaints from me.  You already know that.  ::Chuckles and waits for the TL to come to a full and complete stop.::  I think we're here.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: You better I don't want to be Captain...::small smile, then turns her attention to some routine reports coming in.::

Host TimN says:
ACTION: 9 DAYS HAVE PASSED AND THE DUBLIN IS APPROACHING SB 173.  THE ROMULAN SCOUT SHIPS STOPPED AT THE NEUTRAL ZONE.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Resumes shift on bridge as they approach the SB.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: still at the helm amazed how one hour could turn into nine days ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::on main engineering making sure all docking procedures are being followed::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::At science, feeling like she never left.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Helm, range to Star Base?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Steps on to TL to head to the bridge to start her shift.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Gael, how are those sensors doing now since we made the fixes?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Steps onto bridge like she never left and heads to her station.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks over at the FCO.::  FCO:  Sure feels like I never left this place.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir. ::A nod as she sits.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: They could not get any better. I think we did all we can. Simulations tell me we should be able to fool the Romulans at a distance.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: We're within docking range, sir.  I'm taking the Dublin out of warp, sir.  :: kills the warp field and moves the Dublin towards the Star Base with RCS thrusters ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Standing near the helmsman, turns to greet the Cmdr. XO: Welcome.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Aye, Cadet, take her slow.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  I agree.  I guess we'll find out soon enough.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@COM: Dublin: Captain Cerdan, please resupply as needed and bring your senior officers to the station briefing room as soon as possible.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Inform Captain Smythe were about to dock.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: Those are one of those things that when they go fine nobody notices, but if you fail you want to never have been there.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles.::  *CEO*:  I think we did a pretty good job.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::contacts the Star Base to obtain docking clearance...  moves the Dublin to one of the docking bays ::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: We'll be docked shortly, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Watches closely as Mr. Ferrone taps the console.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: Shh, let's not wake up the ship's gremlins about it. You know I am superstitious. ::touches the shamrock he carries around his neck::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Of course not.  And I bet you're touching that shamrock right about now.  ::Chuckles.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: brings the Dublin to a halt and engages docking umbilicals ::  CO: Sir, we're docked and running under station power.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir we've got a request from the Station to resupply and all senior officers to report to a briefing immediately.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
:: blushes:: Mr. Fixum:: Ensign, start deactivating two fusion reactors, I will take care of our big boy. *CSO*: You know me too well.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sends a message to OPS to get a list of supplies they need.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Inform the Captain we got his message and will comply.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::nods to the XO::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins to get supply requisitions in order for her department, sending them off to duty-OPS.::  *CEO*:  Looks like we've docked, Gael.  See you on the station?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Shall I inform the Senior Officers of the briefing?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
COM: Smythe: Message received.  We will arrive shortly, sir.  Dublin out.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Ens_Fixum>: CEO: Fusion bottles down Gael, we are ready to pass on Station's energy.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::nods to the EO:: *CSO*: Can we leave the ship Tayla?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  Good job, and you didn't even scratch the paint.  ::Laughs.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns, a worried look on his face.:: XO: Assign an extra security team in engineering near the cloak systems.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::smiles::  CSO: I've been flying for a LONG time.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  We haven't been given the word yet, Gael.  I'll let you know as soon as I hear something.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sends a message to CTO to double guards at entry points and engineering near cloak.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*XO*: All ready to dock here ma'am.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Grins at him.::  FCO:  They try not to let me fly too many shuttles.  Back at the academy, my Klingon instructor told me to pick a different field.  I'm not quite sure why though.  ::Smiles at him.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir, we could have engineering set up transport inhibitors?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: How bad?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  Ever seen a Klingon turn white?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sometimes the old paranoia of a former CTO never quite fades....::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  Yeah, that bad.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: I don't think we need to. I just want a couple extra bodies available.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::laughs::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Shall I inform the senior officers as to the briefing?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CSO: We'll just have to remember to keep you out of the pilot's chair then.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO; Please do, Have them report to the docking port as soon as their stations are secure.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO:  I always wanted to fly.  ::Leans over and whispers.::  I think it was just the instructor did not have a lot of patience.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sends a message to all senior officers to make their way to the docking port as soon as possible after securing their stations.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: overhears the CO & XO and begins securing the helm ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: All set Sir.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins to secure her station.::  FCO:  I guess that's our calling!

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::runs a last diagnostic on the system, reads the message from the XO and secures the station::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Gael, did you get the message about making our way to the docking port?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Very good, Lets go see what adventure we have in store. ::forces a sarcastic grin.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: I am on my way. Thank you dear, see you at the port.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Lead Captain my Captain...

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  See you soon, Gael!  ::Closes her station.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the turbolift.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: with the helm secured he heads on over to the docking port with everyone else ::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Runs to catch the TL the Captain is in.::  CO:  Mind if I come, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Follows CO.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: quietly tagging along at the back of the CO's group ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::hums a silly gig while he makes his way through the ship:: Self: Darn I love this ship....luxury and power.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Please do Ensign. ::Gestures for her to join them.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Accidentally steps on the FCO's shoe as she backs up to let the XO in the TL. Turns around.::  FCO:  Sorry.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::About to speak to CO, doesn't as SCO enters the TL, worries are one thing but never in front of the crew. She stands there looking calm and efficient.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::bites his lip..... oh the pain! ::

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@::Sitting in the briefing room looking over the classified messages and charts::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Grins.::  FCO:  Come now, I'm not that heavy.  This TL is a lot smaller than I thought.  ::Smiles.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::looks at the XO... then the CO... wonders if he should really have let them go on alone ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::arrives at the docking port and waits for the others::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: What do you know about this Star Base.?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Ma'am, what are we doing when we get to the docking port?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
All in TL: Well at least we'll get off the ship for a bit.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::looking around a bit wild-eyed at the thought of another potential career suicide incident ::

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@:: Shakes his head:: Self: And Headquarters thinks we'll get away with this undetected?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Got a briefing with the Base Commander.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  We are all going there?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Yes all Senior Officers, quite important.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Sir?  The Star Base....?  mmm...  not much, sir.  We're docked here....  ::trails off struggling to remember some kind of info on the Star Base::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CSO: Maybe we'll get some answers. ::Small Smile.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Aye, Commander.  I hope so.  ::Waits for the TL to stop.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: I just wondered if you any of its history and such?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CO: Sorry, sir.  Not really much of a history buff.  Give me a ship and I'll fly her.  ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::gives the CSO a supportive smile as she waits as well.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::As the TL comes to a stop, she heads out to the docking port and sees Gael.::  CEO:  Hi honey.

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@::Looks out the small window on the left bulkhead and gives a blank stare::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
@::grins:: CSO: Hello querida. Here we are.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
@::Follows CO out into docking area.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@CEO:  Did you get the notice that we have a briefing to go to?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
@::Glances over to insure all Senior Officers are present.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
@FCO: Remind me to find out such things if we have time after the briefing.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
@:: intentionally loses pace to the bigwigs so he can catch his breathe and stop freaking out inside::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
@CSO: Yes, I suppose we will finally have the details about the other mission we are not supposed to talk about. ::smiles::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@CEO:  I'm starving.  I hope they have those fancy donuts there.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
@CO: Sir I believe everyone’s here.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Looks back at the FCO trying to escape.::  FCO:  You want to come with us, Cadet Ferrone?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
@XO: I believe so, it's right over here. ::points::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
@::laughs:: CSO: I doubt it, but maybe we will have a little leave once we finish the brief.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@CEO:  I can't believe how hungry I am.  I should have ate breakfast this morning.  I knew I should have listened to you.  ::Frowns.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
@::Follows CO to briefing Area. Motions for others to follow.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Begins to walk to the briefing room with the others.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
@CSO: I could not survive on celery and air as you do.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
@::looks at the two of them::  CSO: Thanks for the invite, but maybe it's better that I leave you two alone.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
@::Taps the door mechanism.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@FCO:  We have plenty of time to be alone.  ::Grins.::  I'm sure Gael doesn't mind.

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@::Looks up at the door ping:: Come.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
@::Steps inside to see the Captain.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
FCO: Oh no I do not mind at all, as matter of fact I'd be honored if you decided to join us.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  Don't forget the carrots.  ::Grins.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
@ Self: I am engaged to a rabbit.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
@ CEO&CSO: I'll think it over...  ::smiles::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
@CEO/FCO:  I think we're here.  :Notices the briefing room, and looks around for donuts.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
@ ::enters the briefing room ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
@Smythe: Captain, Pleased to meet you. ::offers a hand::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
@::Enters with the others and stands behind the CO.::

Host Captain_Smythe says:
@::Watches the Dublin crew come in and gestures to the chairs:: All: Please be seated.

Host TimN says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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