Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude:  Scene: Promenade-Deck 14
In a dark corner of the Galaxy Club, a small establishment catering to passing freighter crews a dark stranger leans back in a chair with his leg crossed over his knee, quietly sipping a drink and watching the door.

He appears to be just an ordinary visitor, nothing particularly unusual about his behavior or his uniform.  He blends perfectly with the rest of the customers.

He watches as a young woman with short dark hair enters the door wearing a standard freighter crew uniform with a worn pack slung over her shoulder, appearing as if she just stopped by the station to pick up a few items before heading out again.

She stops at the bar and orders a drink, then takes a seat at an empty table next to the dark stranger.  She sits with her back towards him and hangs the pack on the back of an empty chair at her table.

He raises his glass and takes a drink, “You're late” he says quietly as he lowers the glass.  “We just docked.  There's a lot of space traffic outside,” she replies, raising her glass to her lips.  “Is that the package?” he asks.  “Yes, you fool” she replies sharply, “What do you think it is, my dirty laundry?”

“Good” he replies nervously, “Things are getting too hot around here. Security has doubled since I arrived yesterday and I'm anxious to get going.”  “Very well,” she states before downing the rest of her drink in one gulp, “Try to relax or you'll blow the entire mission.”

The woman stands and walks casually out of the bar, leaving the pack hanging on the back of the chair.  The stranger stands, moves past the empty table then casually slides the pack from the chair, slings it over his shoulder and walks out of the bar headed to the docking bays and enters his ship.  Moments later the freighter departs.

Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station….

After a promotion ceremony, Admiral Trevor presented the senior staff with their next assignment: To retrieve the stolen Argollian Crystals and gather any information on the Order of Rameus.

24-hours has passed and the senior staff has prepared their reports and is ready to present them in a mission briefing.

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion
Craig Yoshihara as CTO Commander Christian Danforth
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Corjet Randy
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Taliza Cal
Juanita Wilson as CNS Ensign Alana Torez
Terry Gruber as FCO Ensign Stephanie Thomson
Gary Cole as CMO LtJG. Sovok

Guest Appearance

SM-Darlene Wise for CIV Cadet James Ferrone II and as OPS Haley (NPC)

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Corjet says:
::Finally sits down and looks to his Captain:: CO: All Senior staff assembled Sir.  ::Shuffles his PADD around::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks into the Briefing Room and takes a seat, spreading a pile of PADDs before her on the table::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Fidgeting in her chair, a bit nervous, her fingers quickly tap-tapping on the table top::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Sits down next to the nervous FCO::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sitting at briefing table, organizing his many PADDs containing his notes on crystal research::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits at the table and looks around the room. Checks for new faces::

CTO_Danforth says:
FCO: A little nervous today, Stephanie?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to the CEO::  CEO: Thank you, Cmdr  ::Takes his seat and motions for the staff to quiet down::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Walks into the Briefing Room, PADD in hand and sits down at the conference table.  Taps the button on the PADD getting it ready to give his report::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Clears her throat:: CTO: Just a bit, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
::Noticing that FCO is most unusually nervous::

OPS_Haley says:
::Enters the Briefing Room a bit nervously as this is her first time giving a report in front of the senior staff::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders how this mission will go, especially since it's a very dangerous one.  Tries not to look too nervous::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Looks up:: FCO: Hello, ensign.  Read my note yesterday?

CTO_Danforth says:
::Whispers:: FCO: Don't worry about it.  The Captain is always like this.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Looks back and forth between the CSO and CTO, not sure who to answer first::

OPS_Haley says:
::Pauses at the door then proceeds to an empty seat and sits down quietly::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking confidently at CO, hoping that all the reports are up to his expectation::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Attentive and alert to the Captain::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns to the entering OPS officer::  OPS: please have a seat, you will be up first.  I believe you have a report over the Orlandrians, please, go ahead.  ::Looks towards the crew for them to pay attention::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Turns attention to the OPS::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Sighs inwardly as the Captain's words allow her not to make a decision::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sweeps his eyes over the crew and then turns to OPS Haley::

CNS_Alana says:
::Directing her attention toward OPS, Taking one of the PADDS in hand and begins tapping in information as he begins giving it::

OPS_Haley says:
::Stands:: CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves to the display panel on the wall and taps the controls activating the display.  Clears her throat and swallows hard before beginning.  Turns to face the crew::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Turns to OPS::

OPS_Haley says:
All: Because the Orlandrians have recently applied for membership in the Federation, access to their history files is limited pending approval from the Federation, however I was able to extract enough information from the database to serve our purposes.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Swivels in his chair so he can see more clearly::

OPS_Haley says:
All: A peaceful and highly intelligent species the Orlandrian's technology level is about equal to the Federation.  The species seem to have a short lifespan, averaging only 43 earth years, which could account for the high intelligence as they develop and mature very early compared to humans.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nervously taps on his PADD, making sure the room is secured, then sighs very quietly as it is.  Then turns his attention back on the Operations Officer::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: On the screen are images of Orlandria.

OPS_Haley says:
All: Their main industry is mining Bragoromite ore, a common mineral used in construction, but they are best known for their exploration and scientific expeditions having discovered several ancient ruins on various planetoids throughout the sector.  Their museum is considered one of the finest in the sector.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sees the images and hears report, while reading his research::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Checks around the room again and watches the screen::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The display changes to show an image of a typical mining operation on Orlandria.

OPS_Haley says:
All: 10 years ago, an expedition on Argolla uncovered a weapon of mass destruction, now confirmed to be the weapon, which caused the destruction of the Argollian species.  They dismantled the weapon, fearing it may fall into the wrong hands and sold the pieces to neighboring governments for display in their museums.

OPS_Haley says:
All: During the last two and a half years theft of stolen pieces have been reported.  Among the 12 governments who purchased the pieces, are the Belatoba, the Cazarians, the Sreb, the Kolrads and the Darko.

OPS_Haley says:
All: In a cooperative effort each of the 12 governments have submitted copies of their investigative reports to the Orlandrians, who have in turn sent them to Starfleet Command.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Nods as she takes in OPS' report::

OPS_Haley says:
All: The Orlandrians retained ownership of the Argollian crystals, the power source for the weapon and until 15 days ago were on display in the museum located in the capital city of Pleth.

OPS_Haley says:
All: Fearing the Order of Rameus is attempting to reconstruct the weapon, they have requested assistance from the Federation to recover the stolen crystals.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Listens to the OPS officer, making a few notes, send a message on his PADD to the CNS, letting her know that she is next to give her report::

OPS_Haley says:
CO: This concludes my report, Sir.  ::Taps the panel deactivating the display and takes her seat::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to the rest of the crew, then turns to the Captain::

OPS_Haley says:
::Sits down and wipes the perspiration from her brow::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  OPS: Nicely done, Ensign, please have a seat and take notes for Lt. Shirley when he returns::

Host CIV_Ferrone says:
::Smiles at the young OPS officer and winks::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns in his chair again toward the new lieutenant::  CNS: Lt, are you ready?

FCO_Thomson says:
::Wonders if questions are permitted::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Waits quietly::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Turns his attention to the CNS::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the Counselor and smiles::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Taps into her PADD, so she will remember her questions later::

CNS_Alana says:
All: The Argollians were an extremely intelligent species, a species of Scientists, Engineers and Artists, meaning Performers, Thespians and also Painters, Sculptors.  The artistry was the most important commodity to the planet.  Most children were brought up in The Arts.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: then please go ahead with the Argollian history.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Turns to CNS::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods as the CNS gives her report::

CNS_Alana says:
::Clearing her throat she continues:: All: However certain families of scientists and engineers among their own creations and societal developments became zealous with their desires to develop their minds in other areas that they broke off some cities into independent areas.

CNS_Alana says:
All: They decided to develop more genetically enhanced children whose expertise would be science resulting in the separation of governments.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Notices all the sweating going on, wonders if speech and public speaking is still taught at the academy::

CNS_Alana says:
All: Quite naturally the regional Argollian governments and people wanted the species to remain the valuable commodity of Artists which made for a more serene environment along with their farmers and such which would keep the planet Argolla thriving naturally.

CNS_Alana says:
All: However, the newly formed scientific society wanted to develop a race of super intelligence, if you will.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods in understanding::

CNS_Alana says:
All: The Great Argollian War was promoted when more and more territory was used for scientific training.

CNS_Alana says:
All: Neither side would give in and as the scientific community developed physical means of brutality toward their counterparts...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Makes a note of a question that he's just thought about.  Then turns his attention back to the Counselor::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Blinks, wonders how deep the Counselor went in researching::

CNS_Alana says:
All: The Artist Community did also in retaliation, each side progressing over hundreds of years.  ::Stops to take a deep breath::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Taps his PADD making a few notes::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Finds this report interesting as he's been hard at work at his::

CNS_Alana says:
All: It also seems that the scientific community was NOT the cause of the mass destruction.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Amazed at the breadth of the Counselor's research::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Adds a few things to the notes that he has already made concerning the Argollians::

CNS_Alana says:
All: Government officials from the original Argollian community were hell bent on having a solid community of their own and lost control of their own greed.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks surprised at the CNS' statement and waits::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Frowns in confusion. Thinks: Their greed?::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Frowns a bit::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Thinks: Hmmm::

CNS_Alana says:
All: As a result instead they began turning on their own cities holding them hostage to the weapon.  Some cities hid their artifacts in caves in the planet and the planet became a wasteland.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Knew it was the military types who did all that::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Shakes head::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Frowns a bit deeper as he remembers what the Cardassians did to his people, then takes a deep breath and continues to listen and watch::

CNS_Alana says:
All: Much like what would happen after a Nuclear War and after many centuries the Orlandrians began exploration of Argolla Prime where they found the weapon, the crystals, artifacts, books and other things that helped them piece together the history of the planet.  ::Stops and looks at CO nodding as if to say she is finished::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods and puts his PADD down::  CNS: Thank you, Lieutenant, have a drink of water  ::Turns to the CIV::  CIV: Cadet, I believe you have the Argollian Technology, please proceed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and nods to the Counselor::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Suppresses the urge to applaud and nods at the CNS as she takes her seat::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks up quickly then stands:: CO: Aye, Sir!  ::Moves to the display panel and taps the controls::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Makes more notes on her PADD: waits for the cadet::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns in his chair again and watches the presentation::

CNS_Alana says:
::Puts down her PADDs and grabs at a glass of water in the middle of  the table::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles reassuringly to the Cadet::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Watches as CNS sits and CIV starts his presentation::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Clears his throat and taps his PADD::  All: Not much is known other than what researchers and archaeologists have dug up on Argolla Prime.  I have cross-referenced their reports along with research on the Argollians crystals.
::Taps the control panel calling up an image of Argolla Prime::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The image on the screen is of a brightly colored planet.  The screen changes to show a series of images of the surface, lush in vegetation with bright blue skies in the background.  The screen changes again to display a series of images of the many beautiful cities that once thrived there.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The Argollians evolved on a class M planet, the closest planet to their
sun.  The planet was slightly closer than typical class M planets, so
the Argollians were able to develop solar cells and adapt solar energy a
lot easier than other species. 

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The adaptation of solar energy into their culture allowed the species to cultivate a "clean" civilization. They appeared to be concerned only with developing new ways to use clean
energy.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: As their level of understanding grew, their grasp of technology knew
almost no bounds.  It has been noted that if a concept was discovered
and proven, it was quickly adapted to produce the desired "clean"
effect. 

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: Non-polluting, the species had been capable of building
colonies under their vast oceans.  Water was taken and split into
necessary elements for reproduction of materials or recycling of
air/life support.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: During their second technological revolution, the Argollians discovered
that specially made crystals, when exposed to the solar energy from
their power plants, could resonate the energy, and enhance it almost
infinitely. 

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The discovery led to a mass of prototype space vessels: use
of the technology would allow a land-bound vessel to ride the magnetic
currents of the planet until it was in orbit.  The first few launches
failed however, when they finally succeeded, it took them roughly 2
days. 

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at the picture that the Cadet is painting::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The energy cells would be replenished with the resonated power
from the crystals every few hours.  Eventually the Argollians had created
a clean, safe method of traveling from their home into orbit.  Something
many other civilizations cannot lay claim to. 

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: At the height of their civilization, with further refinements to the technology, they had shortened the land-to-orbit time to a mere thirty minutes.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: A research station that had been built in orbit was the location of the
discovery of the awesomely destructive effects of the crystals.  Four of
the largest crystals made had been set in such a manner that the
resonating effects would be manifested in the form of directed energy.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: They thought they were in total control of the energy, however, the
surge of power totally overwhelmed their safeguards and had been
directed below them, to the planet.  The devastation affected thousands
of square kilometers in a region of land that was sparsely populated.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: Research indicated that life was incapable of growing back in the
region, even after their highly sophisticated means of transplantation
and soil nurturing, all plant and animal life failed to survive.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shuffles in his seat a bit::

CNS_Alana says:
::Puts down glass, after emptying it and begins tapping notes into PADD:

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: War had broken out once the effect had been more thoroughly researched.  Cities were held hostage by the weapon until the technology spread to the opposing political party.  The rest is history.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Shakes head and thinks: Again? What a waste::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The crystals were able to augment specific wavelengths of the energy and enhance the energy delivered so the end result is an energy-discharge that can both be directed planet-wide and directed at targets in orbit.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The civilization also developed a form of shielding that relied on
magnetically enhanced metals.  The polarity was consistently shifting at
such a great frequency and amplitude that once an object or energy
discharge made contact with the shields, either it was deflected or
dispersed. 

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Explains:: All: Energy is discharged at the shield.  It makes contact with the shield, which let's say is at positive polarity for a brief moment.
The energy's polarity is almost 0 (neutral), but there are always minor
perturbations so the energy's polarity is more on the negative side.

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The energy is actually attracted to the shields, but again because of
the high rate of polarity change in the shields, it is instantly
repelled when the shields polarity changes to negative.   ::Taps the display panel bringing up a diagram::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to shudder at the description of the destruction of the cities::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Looks closely at the diagram::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Looks at the cadet's diagram::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Glances at the diagram:: All: Oops!  Wrong diagram!  ::Taps the panel bringing up the simulation display:: All: Sorry.  ::Grins::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans closer to the viewscreen, then taps a few buttons on his PADD and brings it up there so he can see::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The result repulsion is actually twice the initial force and can lead to either a deflection of the remaining directed energy, a total annihilation of the directed energy, or a major reduction in the directed energy reaching past the shields allowing damage taken to be minimal.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Grins, feeling a bit of her tension leave::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: As mentioned previously the Argollians were able to construct vessels
that was capable of riding magnetic wave patterns into orbit.  This was
only accomplished when the vessels were equipped with the energy
augmenting crystal technology. 

CNS_Alana says:
:Grins a little as she catches a quick glimpse of the wrong diagram::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Raises eyebrow and continues to listen::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: The vessel was able to deliver tremendous amounts of energy to the magnetic capacitors and was able to manipulate the charge type or amplitude to increase altitude or change direction.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Wonders why he had the first diagram up in the first place::

CIV_Ferrone says:
All: Before the implementation of the crystals into their weaponry, the
Argollians developed magnetically powered guns.  The charge of the
magnetic packs was enough to last them thirty rounds and were easily
recharged via solar cells technology.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Taps the panel deactivating the display:: CO: This concludes my report, Sir.  ::Moves back to the table and sits down in his chair, winks at the OPS officer again and smiles::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at the Cadet for his great job.  Fumbles with his PADD a moment, then turns to the Captain::

CNS_Alana says:
::Almost wants to stand up and applaud, really wonders if it would be allowed::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Writes a quick note on his PADD and sends it to Cadet: "Hey, cadet, wait on her until you become an officer"::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CIV: Thank you, Cadet, I'm sure Starfleet will be interested in your report as well.  ::Looks at the CSO::  CSO: Lieutenant, I believe now would be appropriate for you to discuss the crystals.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Gets up and goes to the front of the room:: All: As Cadet Ferrone mentioned, the crystals were synthetic in nature.  ::Brings up the image the admiral showed originally::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks down at his PADD and reads the note from the CSO and frowns, looking at him from across the table::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Begins tapping more notes into her PADD - lots to remember::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: The Argollians started making the crystals about 1,000 years ago, just before my people's Golden Age and during Earth's Renaissance period in the European sector.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and nods to the CSO who’s a fellow Bajoran::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: It was part of the Argollians' effort to create clean, very efficient and long-lasting energy sources.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Their scientists tried many different methods to create the "perfect crystal," but many failed because their chemistry broke down once exposed to solar energy.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods in understanding::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods, making notes on his PADD::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Notes that something terrible is always discovered when a race tries to make something "perfect"::

CNS_Alana says:
::Puts PADD in her lap and leans forward Listening intently::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: They finally found the perfect formula for the crystals you now see here.  The compound includes proportions of coppertonium, brizonium hydrochloride, Argollian sugar, gerinchromide and gold.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: The coppertonium helped give the crystals their rosy color, while brizonium hydrochloride and gerinchromide helped with the crystallization process.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hears some of the substances, thinks them to be very strange::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Wonders what the sugar did::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Thinks about that chemical make up and wonders.  Then makes a note to look at it later in detail::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: The sugar and the gold were the two key ingredients.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Accidentally brings up some information on his PADD that he thought he had deleted.  Glances at it and turns off his PADD, setting it into his bag silently::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Argollian sugar was the sweetest in the universe!  It was five times sweeter than any other known cane or beet sugar and also had 20 times the carbohydrates.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders how they stumbled upon the formula::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks up at the CSO wondering if he's going to give a recipe for cookies next::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Wonders why he is describing the sugar, is not planning on making cookies, sighs and continues to listen::

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses CMO blush, slightly::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: The sugar, when exposed to a heat source, provided a nearly unlimited amount of energy when mixed with the three other chemicals.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods::

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinks of such a sweet taste:  Self: How nauseating!

FCO_Thomson says:
::Thinks: Interesting property.  Wonders if it would work with regular sugar::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Wonders if the sugar is edible then, since it would be exposed to heat inside of a body::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Gold, as we all know, is the universe's best conductor of energy.  When combined in the perfect proportions, the crystals provide a nearly unlimited power source.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles with a nod as he thought that was a key element::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: To crystallize the ingredients, they put the mixture into a mold in the shapes you see on the screen and put them into a superheated and super-pressurized kiln.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinks: Gold...hmm...Taps the PADD making another note::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: However, the four crystals on the screen were the only ones that survived the process.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Thinks it strange that they "baked" the crystals::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Didn't realize gold was the universe's best conductor of energy.  Must have slept through that at the academy::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Wonders how he accidentally left that information on his PADD... Seems to remember purging every isolinear memory chip and PADD he had with information regarding his previous relationship::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Alone, the crystals could power forty cities the size of New York.  However, military types with the unifying faction of the government decided to use the four crystals together for their ultimate weapon.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: That concludes my report, captain.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders for a moment about what he could do with such a power source::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Returns to his seat::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is amused::  CSO: Very interesting, I never imagined you could power a city with sugar  ::Looks towards the CEO:: CEO: perhaps we can try that out on the Erie, Cmdr ::Grins::  Go ahead with your report.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It's a very special sugar, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and gets up and straightens his uniform, then walks to the main viewscreen.  Taps in his command codes and starts his presentation:: 
All: The Argollian weapon's main systems are the crystals.  They're four of them and have special functions.  The emitter crystal focuses all the systems energy to a focal point near infinity.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks up from his PADD to the CEO::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Thinks of the sticky mess that would make of the Erie's engines::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods, will have to look into that::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: All: This gives the weapon pinpoint accuracy.  The crystals themselves are similar in nature to the crystals we use for our phasers but have differing properties.

CNS_Alana says:
::Notices the tension in the room is beginning to dissipate being replaced by intense curiosity"

CEO_Corjet says:
::Moves to the side a bit:: All: Some of which are similar in nature to dilithium crystals and others too.  The amplifier crystal amplifies all the energy generated by the system and directs almost all of it to the emitter crystal.  Only a minute amount of power is feed back into the system for fine-tuning of the systems operational frequency.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Taps his PADD making notes::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looses amusement as the CEO talks about the destructive weapon::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks up to the display screen::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Glances out into space::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the viewscreen and points to it:: All: This is critical in the systems operation.  The frequency attenuator and feedback control crystal regulates the output frequency of the weapon to achieve maximum output power and stability.  The resonance crystal is the heart of the system.  It generates the power by crystalline resonance.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks at view screen::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to each of the crew as he talks:: All: Part of the housing of resonance crystal super imposes the natural frequency of the crystal upon it to force it to generate power nearing the terra-watt range.  Without the frequency attenuator and feedback crystal, the system would soon destroy itself as it would achieve power output surpassing.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Stares at the screen::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: All: Surpassing the terra-watt range. ::Turns to the viewscreen again and taps on the controls::

CNS_Alana says:
::Cannot help thinking of some sort of cotton candy like substance, since the crystals are, Pink in color, after all::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Moves back to let them see:: All: The entire weapons system has to be custom made and the crystals all have to be matched for the weapons assembly.  The weapons system is surrounded by a massive coolant system so as to keep the entire weapon operational for long periods of time.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinks: The Argollians were geniuses. Taps his PADD quickly trying to make as many notes as possible::

CEO_Corjet says:
ALL: In theory the weapon can be fired without the coolant system, but research and development reports states that this is very dangerous as it's very hard to stop the weapon after it's been fired because the entire system reaches critical temperature.  At that point it will overload and self-destruct.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks at the display screen again, studying the diagram::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Brings up a simulated diagram of the weapon:: ALL: The weapon system of composed of tritanium deuranium composite to protect it and to house the massive coolant system.  The weapon system looks similar to an old Earth World War II artillery piece but much bigger.  Last reports indicate that it's approximately the size of three Danube class Runabout.

CEO_Corjet says:
All: It's also self-sustaining and can be transported by various means.  It can even be set in orbit of a planet where it can bombard it.  In manual operation, it requires a team of 50 to be inside the weapon.  For remote operation it only requires a team of 3 aboard it, plus support staff of approximately 20 for monitoring of the remote systems.  ::Pauses a moment with concern clearly on his face::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks for a moment at the display screen and then turns his head back to the window::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods and thinks: This weapon is massive!::

CEO_Corjet says:
All: My Final analysis is this, the system works like a modern phaser with the exception that it can have the ability to fire for lengthy periods of time.  If whom ever has the weapons outer assembly, obtains the crystals, they'll be a grave threat to any and all.  The weapons system alone isn't that mobile or maneuverable.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is shocked by the weapon's size::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shakes his head:: All: If they've upgraded the system with a shield or installed it into a starship.  They will be near unstoppable.  On the other hand, if they do not know what they're doing.  They are a grave threat to those whom are near them.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Eyes widen as the engineer continues::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Moves to the side:: All: The main part of the system is the crystals.  Without them, the weapons assembly is useless except for scrap and maybe scientific analysis.  If they get the crystals into the weapon’s assembly more than likely they'll have a fully operational weapon in a matter of days or less.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Taps a few notes into her PADD::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the room and says these words again:: All: A day or less.  ::Looks at his PADD for a moment::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Leans back in his chair and contemplates what the CEO is implying::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks back to the crew:: All: I'm currently working on a way to attack the coolant systems or the internal controls of the system as this is the most weakest point of the entire system.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Agrees that the coolant system might be the best area of the weapon to concentrate on::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns of the viewscreen then turns to the Captain:: CO: That concludes my report, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  CEO: Thank you, Commander, nicely done.  ::Swivels in his chair again::  CTO: Commander, now onto our organization, the Order of Rameus, please go ahead.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods the CEO and wants to applaud but doesn't::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to his seat and sits down as he rests his PADD upon the table::

CNS_Alana says:
::Needs to look up the size on one Danube Runabout::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Nods to the CO as he stands and moves to the display panel ::  CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Turns to the crew as the monitor cycles his information::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Still boggling over the implications of the CEO's report::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Turns his attention to the CTO::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Brings up a picture of Dintar Rameus:: All: The Order of Rameus is a fringe group of radicals formed by Dintar Rameus, a former Maquis leader. Once the rest of the Maquis leadership were reintegrated into the Bajoran society, Dintar decided to expand his work instead.

CTO_Danforth says:
All: He believes strongly that there are core elements of Starfleet who are corrupt, either for power or who simply abuse their power, and he has pledged to stop them.

CTO_Danforth says:
All: He is considered highly dangerous because his methods extend to not simply exposing these officials or stopping them, but exacting revenge on them for crimes they supposedly have committed. He acts as judge, jury, and executioner. ::Taps the control panel and brings up the images of crimes committed by the Order appear on the screen::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Dintar has grown a large following over the years, but only recently were we able to discover the extent of his group. They number over 1,000 members and are highly trained and well funded. The source at this time is unknown.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders about the Marquis::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Dintar is currently holed up in an obscure class-M planet in the Deltoid Sector; Sector 2687.  Dintar's base is hidden underground, beneath the city of Pashar on the planet Kimpac.  ::Taps the control panel and an image of Kimpac and the Deltoid Sector appears on the screen::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Kimpac is a pre-warp society, nowhere near acquiring warp technology. One of Dintar's operatives, Poj Dita, is also the leader of the city, having integrated himself into the society.  ::Taps the control panel and images of Poj Dita appears on the screen::  His identity on the planet is Najiram Najop.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Sees that the FCO is next, does not want to surprise her, sends her a quick message on her PADD that she will be up next::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Capturing Dintar will be extremely difficult without violating the Prime Directive. Simply beaming him out is also not an option, since the ground contains obscure minerals that have thus far prohibited such an attempt. Infiltration is apparently the only way to capture Dintar.  He is in the company of at least 100 to 400 members of the Order.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks at the display screen::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Hears her PADD beep, reads the message from the CO, and nods in his direction::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Makes a prayer to The Prophet as he listens and watches::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Currently two other bases exist, Tartaral-2, an abandoned space station of an ancient civilization in the Canari system and a floating asteroid in the B'lingbor system. Specific information on the asteroid is not known.  That is all that is known through "official" channels.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Continues to let his mind wander too occupied at the moment to take in nearly anything else::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks to his PADD and taps in more notes on the Order::

CNS_Alana says:
::Wonders about the unofficial channels::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Feels her blood start to flow faster::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: I've explored some of the unofficial channels.  Basically, Dintar is a former Starfleet Intelligence operative.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans in closer::

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Wonders how many channels Cmdr. Danforth has access to::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Shakes her head, trying to concentrate on the Commander's words::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at the CTO::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Each of his top Lieutenants have all been disenfranchised by one group or another in their minds wrongfully.  Recent attacks against the Federation were in retaliation for these "wrongdoings."  This group isn't in the business of destroying or killing innocents; they are out for revenge.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Hears the words "Intelligence Operative" and looks up quickly::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Thinks: "Intel operative?"::

CTO_Danforth says:
All: Figuring out their next target will be our challenge.  CO: Sir, that's the end of my report.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CTO: Thank you, Commander.  ::Looks at the FCO::  FCO: Is your report of the Order's ships ready, Ensign?

FCO_Thomson says:
::Gulps:: CO: Yes, Sir, it is.  ::Stands and moves to the viewscreen::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
FCO: Then inform us as to what we may be up against.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Glances over at the new FCO, then back to the window::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Turns to face the senior staff and realizes she left her PADD at her seat::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Decides to bite the bullet and continue::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Watches as the FCO stands::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: As I was researching the types of vessels the Order uses, I was reminded more and more of the Maquis.  I'm not comparing the missions of the two groups, just their compositions, which make their ship registries similar in that they both have/had a hodgepodge of ships from various worlds.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sees the PADD at her chair, reaches over, grabs it and hands it to her::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Concentrates on the FCO's words::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the new Flight Control Officer::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Thankfully takes the PADD from the CSO and smiles, exhaling deeply::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Winks at the FCO::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: As Commander Danforth mentioned, the Order is very well funded, which explains the depth of their ships.

FCO_Thomson says:
All: I've broken the Order's ships into three groups based on their function.  ::Turns to the monitor and keys in some information. 4 ships, from quite distinct origins, appear on the display::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks to the display screen::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: These are the quick attack and raiders of the Order.  On the left, ::Points:: is a Bajoran assault vessel.  Although not much of a fighter, her only armament being polaron beam phasers, each ship has the ability to carry 200+ troops.  The Order has between 10-25 of these vessels.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Looks at the display::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: The next...  ::Points again:: is a Maquis fighter.  There are many varieties of the Maquis fighter, although most were originally Federation craft.  However, each fighter carries at least two Type IV phaser banks and may have the ability to fire photon torpedoes, one at a time, from the rear vents.  The Order is believed to have 20-25 of these.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Grimaces at the fact ships from his people are being used::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Takes a deep breath and hopes they won't come up against all those ships::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Looks around at the senior staff:: All: As you are probably aware, a small group of these vessels was successful in attacking and severely damaging a single Galor class Cardassian warship.

FCO_Thomson says:
All: Speaking of Cardassians, the next is a Hideki class ship originally used by the Cardassians for border patrol or quick raiding.  Her armament includes 4 spiral disrupters and 1 aft wave cannon.  Estimates are the Order has 7-10 Hidekis.

FCO_Thomson says:
All: The last 'smaller' ship is a Romulan Memory-Class Destroyer. ::Points to the far right ship:: She has dual disruptor arrays and single torpedo launchers both forward and aft.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinks: Geesh...we're gonna need back up!::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Taps the console and two transport ships are displayed:: All: These are the two main transports used by the Order, although they probably have a half dozen variants.  These are a Lissepian supply ship and a Valerian transport.

FCO_Thomson says:
All: They both have the ability to transport supplies and troops, but, if you look closely at their aft sections, ::Enlarges the image:: you can see they have been drastically changed.  With this design, attack craft can quickly deploy from the transport, make their assault, most probably a planetary target and return.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shakes his head and really hopes they haven't installed it onto one of those ships::

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses that the FCO is finally getting over being nervous::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Begins to wonder if the Erie can withstand it alone if they are forced to chase the Order of Rameus::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: This brings me to the larger vessels.  The first ::An image of a Klingon light cruiser is displayed:: is a D7 class cruiser

CSO_Taliza says:
::Silently coaching the FCO::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: They only have one in their inventory, and it is old.  The only upgrade had been Type VI phasers have been installed.

FCO_Thomson says:
All: The next is a Romulan Bird of Prey.  ::Another ancient ship appears on the monitor:: I was not able to ascertain what upgrades were done to this craft, but her original armament included plasma torpedoes.  I doubt we need to worry about this one.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Starts to squirm a bit in his chair::

FCO_Thomson says:
All: This brings me to the last vessel.  ::Looks a bit sad as an Oberth-class starship is displayed:: This is the USS Mosconi.  According to Starfleet Intelligence, the Mosconi was lost during the war with Cardassia.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Looks back at the Mosconi::  All: Obviously, she wasn't and the Order has somehow procured her.  As you know, Oberth class ships are science vessels, but all ships were used during the war.  The Mosconi has Type IV phasers and forward and after torpedo launchers.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Scowls at the “Spoon-head” vessel::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Is shocked to see a Federation starship in the Order's fleet::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Looks at the senior staff, ready for questions::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
FCO: Anything else, Ensign?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Let’s out a sigh::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Puts away his two PADDs and closes his bag::

FCO_Thomson says:
CO: No, Sir, I think that's enough.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
FCO: Thank you then, please have a seat.

FCO_Thomson says:
::Sighs and returns to her seat::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinks: "Anything else?"  Isn't THAT enough???  Nods to the FCO as she sits down::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Thinks they have quite a load on their shoulders::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Gives FCO a thumbs-up sign::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Returns the cadet's nod::

CNS_Alana says:
::Sits back in her chair::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Feels her breathing returning to normal::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks to the CO and waits::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Whispers to her as he leans over:: FCO: Great job, Ensign.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Glances back at the crew for a moment::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sends FCO a note: "Yay!  You got through it!  I knew you could"::

FCO_Thomson says:
CTO: Umm…thank you, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
::Wonders, where they will start looking first::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Lets out a sigh::  All: Obviously, we have a lot to discuss.  I want everyone to go over everything we have discussed here, write up any questions you may have and report back here in two hours.  Dismissed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sits there contemplating that his worst night mare of them upgrading the weapon and making it mobile has just come to pass.  Then turns to the Captain::

FCO_Thomson says:
::Returns a message to the CSO "Thanks"::

CTO_Danforth says:
::Wonders what will come next::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Stands, picking up his PADD from the table and turns to exit the Briefing Room::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands up and slings his bag over his shoulder. Exits the room quickly and silently::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Gets up and goes over to the FCO:: FCO: So, how about that drink?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stands up walks to the portal and looks out::

Host SM_Darlene says:
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