Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Through a more detailed analysis CMO Sovok discovered the identity of the severed head as Ke'ron Denon, a known member of one of the terrorist groups that have been responsible for a series of bombings on the Kezlarian homeworld.

Admiral Mitchell identified the explosive used in the chapel bombings as a form of multi-phasic tri-polymer plasma infused with tri-molecular multi-density protons, a type of explosive that originates from the Kezlarian homeworld.

In their questioning of the Kezlarite survivors in Cargo Bay 4, CTO Rr'Vellan along with FCO Marek found two valuable witnesses.  One witness confirmed that there were at least four active terrorists groups on the Kezlarian homeworld, one called Freedom fighters of Kezlarite Oppression and the other as the Cult of Kezlarite Freedom.

The station lockdown is almost complete thanks to the organizational skills of OPS Spicer and his team.

The crew is now gathered in the Briefing Room for a short meeting before they depart to the Kezlarian homeworld on the USS San Carlo.

Time lapse: 10 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Pablo Delsoglio as FCO Commander Satok Marek

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Joquil, TO Bailey

Host SM_Darlene says:
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Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: ...and as you can see the only solid leads we have requir this investigation to go to the Kezlarian homeworld. And that is exactly were I intend to go. Any questions?

Host Joquil says:
::Walks with assistance out of Cargo Bay 4 headed for the San Carlo::

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Is there any further notice from the USS Hercule?

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: No, they arrived at the homeworld, but the freighter hasn't turned up yet. We may find out more on our way.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Taps her claws on the table, eager to get underway::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Have the ESF1 onboard the San Carlo.  Hmm, I think we need to change their name now that the Erie’s gone.

Host Joquil says:
::Gets escorted by two security officers to Sickbay on board the San Carlo::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO/FCO: The San Carlo has been fitted and is ready to disembark.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Good.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: If there are no more questions....

FCO_Marek says:
::Grabs his PADD and goes through the flight course to the Kezlarite homeworld::

FCO_Marek says:
OPS: Good work, Lieutenant.

Host Joquil says:
Security: Thank you.  ::Lays down on a bio bed in a much smaller but more organized Sickbay::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the CO and taps on her PADD::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Dismissed, we deaprt in 5 people.

OPS_Spicer says:
FCO: All known flight hazzards have been downloaded to the San Carlo's computer Sir.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Did you happen to see the memo that Ens. Ramella sent you, about the new pilots for the San Carlo?

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Yes I did, but I still want you at the helm.

Host Joquil says:
::Tries to get some sleep as the medical officers go about their duties::

FCO_Marek says
CO: Certainly, I just want them as a backup…you never know, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet, adjusts her uniform and twitches her tail in anticipation::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I took the liberty of having your gear stowed on the San Carlo for you. ::Gets up and leaves for the San Carlo::

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Understood and good planning.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Thank you.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir. I will now board the San Carlo. Sir.  ::Nods and stands up::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Trots after the OPS::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Waits for everyone to leave, then exits the BR heading for a turbolift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time warp....just a short one....The crew are all aboard the San Carlo and preparing to depart.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the Caitian:: CTO: How are you doing Bao?

FCO_Marek says:
::At the helm, making final adjustments for the flight::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Takes his place at the Ops station::

Host CO_Kerst says:
::In the big chair:: ALL: All stations report.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Tactical Deparrrrtment rrreporrrts, rrready, Captain.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: All systems in green, Captain. Waiting for your order to solicit departure clearance, Sir.

Host Bailey says:
::In his quarters on board the San Carlo, unpacking his stuffed animals::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Taps his console then looks at the CO:: CO: Sir, all operational systems report ready.

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Very good. Marek, take us out.

FCO_Marek says:
::Sets impulse engines at ready::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Kootenai Flight Control> COM: San Carlo: You are cleared for immediate departure.  Good luck, Sir.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Taps on the console::

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Kootenai Flight Control: Thank you, Kootenai. FCO: We are cleared for departure.

FCO_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  CO: Here we go, Sir.  ::Taps the buttons::  Clamps released, engaging engines.  We are on our way, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Set course of the Kezlarian Home world, warp 5.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo glides smoothly out of the docking bay.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir,  setting course, bearing 1-3-1.   Warp 5 in 2.5 seconds.  ::Brings warp engines online and activates::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the Caitian:: CTO: How are you doing Bao?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlos navigational controls respond and the ship jumps to warp on it's way to the Kezlarian homeworld.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Flicks her ears:: OPS: I'm okay...why do you ask, do I not look alrrrright?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Monitors the power flow throughout the system::

FCO_Marek says:
CO: According to our flight plan and actual speed, the ETA to our destination is 12 hours, 23 minutes and 20 seconds. This ship is a beauty, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Grins:: CTO: You look fine. Just making polite conversation.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Keep those sensors sharp, somewhere between here and the homeworld the freighter that brought our bomber went missing.  I want to see if we can find it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes and sighs::

FCO_Marek says:
::Gives full power to navigational sensors and at the same time checks the warp engine status::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Keep the shields and weapons down for now.  We don’t want to provoke or frighten them.  But stay sharp just in case.

Host Bailey says:
::Lumbers out of his quarters having completed lining up of his stuffed animals on his bunk.  Heads for the Bridge::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Yes, Sir. ::Modifies the sensors to look for residue and any residual matter from a starship::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Underrrstood Sirrrr. ::Moniters the sensors::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: How is our patient, Doctor?

FCO_Marek says:
::Feels like he belongs to his actual position... FCO is certainly a deSire assignation, and he is grateful that he could get it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<MO> *CO*: This is Medical Officer Combs.  Doctor Sovok is a little busy right now, Sir.  The patient is doing fine.  

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: ETA to Kezlarian homeworld?

FCO_Marek says:
CO: 12 hours, 20 minutes and 10 seconds, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time warp: 11 hours 23 minutes.  Approximately one hour away from their destination.  A sensor alert on the OPS panel signals a ship in the vicinity.

FCO_Marek says:
::Compensates an insignificant fluctuation on the starboard dampening field relays::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Finishing up from her donut break:: Self: You know these things arrren't too bad.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, sensors are picking up a ship in the immediate vicinity.  Getting specifics now.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Tries not to fidget, wishes this thing had a Ready Room::

FCO_Marek says:
OPS: Confirmed, got it on my sensor readings too, Lieutenant.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: It's the freighter...... no life signs...... it's dead in space, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Drop us to impulse.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Can you ID that ship?

FCO_Marek says:
::Makes the proper corrections to the course and speed:: CO: Aye, Sir. Impulse speed in 2 seconds.... 

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: It is a Kezlarite freighter.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Puts her coffee cup down and listens carefully to the conversation::

FCO_Marek says:
::Self:: That means trouble.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: The one that's overdue, the one we're looking for?

Host Joquil says:
::Sitting up on the biobed having something to eat::

FCO_Marek says:
CO/OPS: I wonder why the Hercules never found it....

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: The ship design is Kezlarite. Its IFF signal is not responding but I believe it to be the overdue freighter, it has the same makeup.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Shields!

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Yellow alert.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises the shields:: CO: Done Sirrr.

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Bring us up slowly behind them.

FCO_Marek says:
::Prepares emergency maneuvers::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Ayes Sir. ::Activates the yellow alert klaxons:: *Shipwide*: All stations Yellow alert.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Hail them, Mister Spicer.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir. We are 350 km from it.  We'll reach it in 1 minute.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Scan the vessel for signs of multi-phasic tri-polymer plasma infused with tri-molecular multi-density protons.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Worrrking on that now, Sirrrr.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, there are no life signs.  Shall I still try to hail them?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO's scans for the explosive traces are inconclusive.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: No life signs?  Where did they go?  Are the life pods still there?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: I'm sorrry Sirrr, scans for the explosive are inconclusive.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Still scanning ship:: CO: The pods are still aboard, Sir.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: We reached the freighter. Setting position at 70 km from their stern.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Any signs of bodies?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Sirrr, I suggest we boarrrd the ship, Sirrrr.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Scans for atmosphere on the freighter and any power output.:: CO: I am detecting bio-matter..... they very well could be bodies, Sir.  They meet the criteria of bio-life...... about 25 of them.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: I agree.  Take who you need, but keep the initial away team small.

FCO_Marek says:
CO: I would like to join the Away Team, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Underrrrstood, Sirrr. ::Grabs a PADD and turns of her heel towards the turbolift::

Host CO_Kerst says:
FCO: Permission granted, go.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: I want you to keep a transporter lock on the away team at all times.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Bailey, you up forrr a little Away Team?

FCO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir!... ::Jumps form his console, as the relief officer Lieutenant Klein takes the helm station::

OPS_Spicer says:
CTO/FCO: There is currently breathable atmosphere. The ship has full power. Be alert and come back safe.

FCO_Marek says:
*CTO*: Wait for me, Lieutenant.

Host Bailey says:
::Nods:: Yes, Lieutenant.  ::Stands and follows the CTO::

FCO_Marek says:
OPS: Thanks, Lieutenant.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Yes, Sir. ::Begins to setup the sensors and powers the transporter subsystems::

FCO_Marek says:
::Enters the turbolift::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Stops in the hallway, tapping her foot::

Host Bailey says:
::Enters the turbolift behind the FCO.  Scrunches in as the turbolift on the San Carlo is a bit smaller::

FCO_Marek says:
CTO: Ok, here I am. Bailey, it is good to have you with us.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Scan for signs of another ship.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CTO*: Let me know when you are ready for transport.

Host Bailey says:
FCO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Squeezes his arms close to his body::

FCO_Marek says:
CTO: I think we should ask engineering to make some modifications to the turbolifts, don't you agree?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: I'm on it. ::Continues to scan nearby space for any ships or anomalies::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Twitches her tail:: FCO/TO: You boys rrready? ::Grins::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: I am detecting many ion trails..... no other ships in the vicinity.

Host Bailey says:
::Nods his big head::

FCO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Be ready at all times is the first obligation of every Starfleet officer, Lieutenant. ::Sounds again like an square and cold Vulcan::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Checks her phaser and steps onto the transporter pad:: *OPS* : Rrready Rrrrick.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Keep your eyes open, we may not be the only ones interested in this ship.

Host Bailey says:
::Gets onto the transporter pad with the CTO::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CTO*: Stand by..... ::Activates transporter and transports the Away Team to the freighter bridge::

FCO_Marek says:
::Brings his phaser cell power to full status:: CTO: On your command, Lieutenant.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, aye.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Away Team is beamed into the freighter's cargo bay.

Host Bailey says:
@::Materializes on the freighter::

FCO_Marek says:
@::Materializes aboard the freighter and turns his arm light on::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Blinks as she materializes and checks her phaser::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CTO*: Sorry about that, Lieutenant. I guess I miscalculated the position of the bridge. You are currently in the cargo bay.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*OPS*: Thanks Rrrick.

FCO_Marek says:
@::Makes a quick scan of the cargo bay:: All: All clear.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There are several bodies behind some of the cargo containers in the cargo bay.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Scans:: FCO: I'm picking up something....  ::Looks up at Bailey:: I think Bailey's found it.

Host Bailey says:
@::Walks behind a stack of cargo containers and stumbles on a dead body:: All: Over here!  ::Points to the body::

FCO_Marek says:
@All: And over there! ::Points to the bodies::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Maintains a transporter lock on the Away Team::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The odor is a bit strong as the bodies have been dead for two to three days and they're getting a little ripe.

OPS_Spicer says:
Computer: Based on the ion trails in the vicinity, calculate the trajectory and direction of any vessels that would have caused them. Also determine origin and class of vessels.

Host Bailey says:
@::Scrunches his nose at the smell::

FCO_Marek says:
@:.scans the bodies with the tricorder:: CTO: Strange readings... Seems that they have died several days ago, but the cellular decomposition rate doesn't match that fact...strange.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Puts her paw over her nose:: FCO: Geeze my eyes arrre bleeding.

OPS_Spicer says:
<Computer> OPS: Working......

Host Bailey says:
@::Looks wide-eyed at the CTO:: CTO: BLEEDING????

FCO_Marek says:
@Bailey: You nose picks up something that our tricorders don't?  ::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: WHAT??

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@TO: Its an exprrrression, Bailey, lighten up.

Host Bailey says:
@::Shakes his head "no":: FCO: Can't you smell that odor??

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Walks over next to Bailey::TO: I don't like the looks of this, do you?

FCO_Marek says:
@Bailey: I can, but it seems to be caused by the bodies decomposition, it is normal under these circumstances.  But as your nose is a extremely developed sensor, well, I was just asking... Never mind, Lieutenant.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Checks her tricorder:: FCO/TO: It seems that these bodies werrre killed by something familiarrrr
 
Host Bailey says:
@CTO: Familiar?

FCO_Marek says:
@::Hears the CTO:: CTO: Why do you say so, Lieutenant.?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Runs another scan:: FCO/TO: Currrious..it seems it is the same technology that was used on those bombs.

Host Bailey says:
@CTO: You mean a form of multi-phasic tri-polymer plasma infused with tri-molecular multi-density protons?  ::Furrows his furry brows, can't believe he said that::

FCO_Marek says:
@::Adjusts his tricorder:: CTO/TO: You are right, Lieutenant. ::Performs more scans in order to confirm this theory::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Grins at Bailey:: TO: You learrrn fast, Lieutenant.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, based on the ion trails, the Kezlarite freighter was attacked by at least 10 ships. ::Pauses reading the computer output:: Various configurations and sizes.  ::Pauses again:: Some of Kezlarite design and others as yet not identified.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: Bailey never quits on surprising us, eh?

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Attacked by 10 ships!?

Host Bailey says:
@CTO: Shouldn't we check out the bridge and engineering, Lieutenant?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Yes, Sir, it is amazing that she is still in one piece.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Nods:: TO: Of courrrse.

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO/TO: I think that is a good idea.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: The configurations are small tonnage vessels. Probably didn't have much firepower alone, but as a swarm.... well, you can see for yourself.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Pulls her phaser and heads toward the cargo bay doors::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO: You are in charge, Lieutenant, so we will follow you.

Host Bailey says:
@::Pulls his phaser and follows the rest of the Away Team::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Scans the freighter:: CO: Judging from the minor hull damage, it seems most likely that the freighter was boarded, not attacked by weapons fire.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Like fighters or shuttlecraft?  Where did they go after the attack?

FCO_Marek says:
@::Performs extensive scans on the environmental conditions again, just to be sure::

FCO_Marek says:
@CTO/TO: When we reach the Bridge we should download all the logs from the crew.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Takes a step back as the doors open, then jumps out into the hallway, phaser drawn. Looks around for a moment then motions for Marek and Bailey to follow her::

Host Bailey says:
@::Leaps out of the cargo bay too, following the CTO’s lead::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: The computer is still studying the ion trails. ::Pauses:: It seems they scattered in all directions.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Works her way down the hallway, keeping her phaser drawn and walking along the walls::

FCO_Marek says:
@::Puts his tricorder back into the holster and moves with the rest of the team::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There are dead bodies scattered about the corridors.  All are ripe.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: It is not very likely that we will be able to discern the direction of any particular ship. Their trails overlap several times and the ion trail has degraded.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: They scattered so they couldn't be followed.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Apparently so, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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