Kootenai Station – February 10, 1999

Kris:
A team is preparing to depart from Kootenai Station to track an ion residue trail of a Ferengi ship.  This is part of the investigation into the apparent kidnapping and falsified death of Admiral Douhm.

Kris:
<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>

CTOValrek:
::sits at the tactical station of the runabout::

COO_Cain:
::stepping into runabout::

CO_Louis:
:: Entering OPS :: Cain: Status of Away Team?

CSECHicks:
::Boards runabout.::

COO_Cain:
CO:  Ready to depart sir,  waiting for clearance.

CEO_Kal:
::looks around cargo bay before heading out to engineering::

CO_Louis:
<Hey Yu> Captain: All stations show clear.

CO_Louis:
Cain: You are clear for departure.

CTOValrek:
::taps on the console to get a sensor reading on the ion trail::

Kris:
<Cain>  *CO*  Thanks.  We'll be out the door in a minute.

CEO_Kal:
::enters engineering and asks for a situation report::

Kris:
<Cain> Valrek:  I want you to pilot this thing.  Run through the pre-flight check.

CTOValrek:
Cain: Sure thing

CTOValrek:
::moves to the FCO seat::

CTOValrek:
::taps the console and releases the docking clamps.....drifts free::

CSECHicks:
Cain: what is my assignment?

Kris:
<Cain>  Valrek:  You've got the coordinates of the trail, so head out.

CTOValrek:
::matches the heading with the ion residue trail::

CTOValrek:
Cain: Aye

CO_Louis:
:: Reviews transporter logs to see if anyone tampered with them ::

CTOValrek:
::moves out at full impulse::

CEO_Kal:
::wonders if the Ferengi ship will be found::

Kris:
<Cain>  Hicks:  I'll need you to figure out what we're going to do when we find this Ferengi ship.

CSECHicks:
Cain:Aye sir.

Kris:
<Cain>  Hicks:  Develop a plan for confronting them, preferably as peaceably as possible.  They may actually be innocent. 

CTOValrek:
Cain: Going to warp in a few minutes

Kris:
<Cain>  ::nod::

CTOValrek:
::taps the console again to get ready for warp::

CTOValrek:
::engages::

CSECHicks:
Cain:  I'll be as diplomatic as possible, before I arm phasers.

Kris:
ACTION: THE RUNABOUT AND HER BRAVE CREW HEAD OFF ON THE TRAIL.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: I don't know if the Ferengi respond too well to diplomacy

CTOValrek:
@::smiles::

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Then phasers it is.

Kris:
ACTION: MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH THE REMAINING CREW HURRY TO COMPOSE DIPLOMATIC-SOUNDING REPORTS TO EXPLAIN THE ADMIRAL'S DISAPPEARANCE TO STARFLEET AND ASSORTED DIPLOMATIC PARTIES.

CTOValrek:
@::likes the way Hicks thinks::

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  One way or another, we will get to the bottom of this.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: We will get the Admiral back in one piece, even if we have to tear that ship apart

CEO_Kal:
::adds some preciseness to the report from her readings of the shuttle's debris::

CO_Louis:
*Hubble 3* Keep me informed of your progress, and do not engage the Ferengi with weapons.

Kris:
<Cain>  *CO*  Aye Captain.

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Let's do it.

CO_Louis:
:: Begins to review the reports on the disappearance of the Admiral ::

Kris:
ACTION: THE OPS CONSOLE IS BEEPING ON THE STATION.

CTOValrek:
@::starts punching some commands into the console so that maneuvering will be easy once the Ferengi are found::

CO_Louis:
:: Runs over to see what is going on and looks over the console::

CSECHicks:
@::Thinks, "Oh well, there go my phasers"::

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: We will need to run sensor sweeps  very soon

Kris:
ACTION: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SEEM TO BE FAILING ON THE LOWER STATION DECKS....AFFECTED AREAS ARE SECTIONS 45-60 ON DECKS 112-118.

CEO_Kal:
::heads out of engineering to OPS to give her report to CO::

CSECHicks:
@Valrek:Ready when you are.

CSECHicks:
@::Brings sensors on line::

CEO_Kal:
::just as she steps out she hers a warning in engineering and returns inside::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Valrek:  Well, you heard the man.  Confrontation with no weapons.  ::sigh::   

CTOValrek:
@Cain: Aye ::frowns::

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::frowning too::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:That's like swimming with no arms.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: start your sweeps now.... we seem to be getting closer to the ion source

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::stifling a chuckle::   Tell me about it.

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::sitting up now::

CSECHicks:
::Begins long range sensor sweeps::

CEO_Kal:
::notices the power fluctuations in environmental control and starts running a quick scan::

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: have you found anything yet?

CO_Louis:
*Engineering* Get to the lower decks immediately.

CSECHicks:
@Valrek: I have detected the Ferengi ship.

CEO_Kal:
::tells to one of the engineers to accompany her to check on the problems::

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: Where is the bugger?

CEO_Kal:
*CO* I’m on my way there sir

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::sitting forward::  How far ahead of us are they?

CSECHicks:
@Valrek:Dead ahead about two minutes to intercept.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: Aye

CEO_Kal:
::checks her kit and enters the jeffries tube, the engineer following behind::

Private To Bishop:
How'd you like to NPC an engineer on Kal's team?

CTOValrek:
@:: taps the console again to match the Ferengi's speed once they are close enough::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:  Since we can't shoot these guys, shall I raise shields?

CEO_Kal:
::gets her tricorder out and starts scanning the conduits::

CTOValrek:
@::looks over to Hicks and nods::

CSECHicks:
@::taps console and causes the shields to raise.::

CTOValrek:
@::sees the Ferengi ship and maneuvers into their blind spot::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  No.  They shouldn't suspect anything yet.

CTOValrek:
@Cain: Here we are, what is the plan since we can't use force?

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hicks: I want to approach this calmly, as if nothing is the matter.

ENGPohisb:
@::enters the jeffries tube behind the CEO::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:OK, shields down.

CSECHicks:
::drops the shields::

Kris:
@<Cain> Pull up alongside of them.  Then hail them.

ENGPohisb:
CEO:Orders Sir?

CO_Louis:
* Engineering * Status please. :: Check power levels on the effected sections ::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:We're in their blind spot so they shouldn't have seen me do that.

CEO_Kal:
::crawls a bit further down, tricorder in hand to find the source of the failure::

CTOValrek:
@Cain: ok, just a sec ::pulls up closer ...along side::

CEO_Kal:
ENG: Environmental is falling on the lower decks, we have to find the cause of the problem

Kris:
<Ferengi  Tode>  *Federation Runabout*  Why are you tailing us?

CTOValrek:
@Cain: Ready to hail them.

CEO_Kal:
ENG: Check the conduits here, I'll go down a bot further

CSECHicks:
@Cain:  I think I should be the one to speak to them.

CEO_Kal:
<bit>

Kris:
@<Cain>  Seems they beat us to it.

ENGPohisb:
CEO:Aye Sir

CTOValrek:
@::nods and listens::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Have at it Hicks.

CTOValrek:
@::holds position::

ENGPohisb:
::opens his tricorder and sets it to scan the conduits for abnormalities::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Valrek:  Scan them.  Any sign of the Admiral?

CEO_Kal:
*CO* We are trying to locate the failing conduits

CO_Louis:
<Hei Yu> Captain: I am detecting a loss of power for environmental controls on those decks.

CTOValrek:
@::scans the Ferengi ship::

CSECHicks:
*Com*Ferengi Ship:  This is Ensign Willie Hicks.  I am chief of security of Kootenai station.  We need to ask you a few questions.

CO_Louis:
:: Looks over the readings... dismayed ::

CTOValrek:
@Cain: I can't get any readings on the Admiral

CEO_Kal:
*Engineering* try to see if you can divert some power to important areas while we correct the cause

CO_Louis:
:: Shakes head... not used to failing station equipment after being on Utopia for so long ::

Kris:
@<Tode>  *Hicks*  So, they send out an Ensign to pick on the Ferengi.  Hmph.  Well, ask your questions and hurry up.

CTOValrek:
@::scans again to double check.....still no signs of the Admiral::

ENGPohisb:
::completes is scans of the conduits in section 264 and heads for 265::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  I want to go onboard to have a look around.  We'll all go.

CEO_Kal:
::continues her scan along the corridor::

CTOValrek:
@::smiles and checks his phaser::

CSECHicks:
@*com*Ferengi Ship: We are looking for a Federation Flag Officer who was poisoned and then kidnapped.  Would you know anything about this?

CSECHicks:
@Cain:  Aye.

Kris:
@<Cain>  Valrek:  Grab a couple of armbands and key them to transport us back here in case of trouble.

CTOValrek:
@Cain: You got it....won't take long

CEO_Kal:
::her tricorder picks up something and she checks her readings again::

ENGPohisb:
::continues scanning to no prevail::

CTOValrek:
@:: picks up some armbands and codes them into the runabout's transporter systems::

Kris:
@<Tode>  *Hicks*  Sounds like a Federation story to pin some blame on a Ferengi.  I'm innocent, but it's no good trying to tell you all that.  Nosy Federation weenies.

CO_Louis:
*Engineering* I'm detecting a drop in power on the same junctions on every deck effected.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* I found the problem, there are some cut conduits here... have you found anything?

CTOValrek:
@Cain: The armbands are done ::hands them out to Cain and Hicks::

CSECHicks:
@*com*Ferengi Ship:Insults are unnecessary, Tode.  Now, we need to board your ship and search it.

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::nodding and affixing armband::

CTOValrek:
@::puts on his armband::

CSECHicks:
@::Affixes arm band::

CEO_Kal:
*CO* Sir, we found some cut conduits down here... it doesn’t look like an accident

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::sigh::   *Hicks*  Well, if you're asking permission to board, it's denied.  If you're announcing that you're about to board, well....be nice about it.

CO_Louis:
<Hei Yu> Captain: Engineering is showing all conduits are clearly tampered with.

Kris:
@<Tode> ::whining::  *Hicks*  First it was the annoying Olbrun woman.  Now it's you all.  I think the Federation is out to get me.

CO_Louis:
*Kal* Thank you... get all evidence and complete your repairs immediately.

CTOValrek:
@::whisper:: Hicks: They will probably want to make a deal with us if we find something.

CSECHicks:
@*Tode*I'm just doing my job.  Now we can have a pleasant visit or it can get very ugly.  Your choice.

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:I've just discovered a few severed conduits here::

CEO_Kal:
*CO* I'll start the repairs immediately

CSECHicks:
@::whisper::Valrek: You're probably right.

Kris:
@<Tode>  *Hicks*  ::whining::  And now you're threatening me.  Next you'll have decided I'm guilty, then fabricate some silly crime and try to put me out of business.

CO_Louis:
Hei Yu: Hail the Hubble 3.

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  We're going.  Tell him to expect us in five minutes.   Then cut the comm.

CTOValrek:
@::wonders what type of business this Ferengi is in::

CO_Louis (Sound - Console2.wav):
<Hei Yu> Captain: Hailing, sir.

CSECHicks:
@*Tode*We can debate this all day.  Now we are coming aboard one way or another.

Kris:
@<Cain>  Valrek/Hicks:  We're going to beam over there in one minute.  He'll expect us in five.  ::wicked grin::

CTOValrek:
::taps the console to have the runabout stay close to the Ferengi ship while they are away::

ENGPohisb:
::begins to repair the severed conduits::

CTOValrek:
@::smiles::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:I like your style.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* All right, start working on repairing them and get all the information you can, this look like sabotage

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:Acknowledged

Kris:
@<Cain> *Captain Louis*  We're at the Ferengi ship's position and have contacted Captain Tode.  We've informed him we're beaming over for an inspection.  He says he knows nothing about the Admiral.

CTOValrek:
@::has hand on phaser while ready for transport::

CSECHicks:
@::Sets hand phaser to stun::

ENGPohisb:
::continues his repairs with careful attention to documenting all possible information::

CEO_Kal:
::looks at the nicely cut conduit and scans it again to try and find out any trace of who could have done this::

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  When we get over there, you're running the investigation and you'll be doing most of the talking with him.  Valrek and I will observe and offer you any help as needed.

CO_Louis:
:: Over secured channel :: *Cain* Very good... be aware that we have found signs of sabotage and tampering with power conduits here on the station. Also, transporter logs show signs of tampering also.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: They could have transferred the Admiral to another ship by now....we will have to check their transporter records

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::concerned::  *CO*  Aye sir.

CSECHicks:
@Valrek: Good thinking.  I will be sure to check that.

CO_Louis:
*Cain* Kootenai out.

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::nods::  Alright.  Let's go.  ::standing::

CSECHicks:
@Cain/Valrek:OK, you two just follow my lead when we get over there.

Kris:
ACTION: MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE STATION, THE POWER ON THE SHUTTLE DECKS HAS DROPPED TO 10%.

CTOValrek:
@:: Taps the armband and is transported::

Kris:
ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM TRANSPORTS OVER TO THE FERENGI SHIP.

CO_Louis:
<Hei Yu> Captain: I am finding more power losses... this time on the shuttle decks.

ENGPohisb:
::notes some scoring from a laser welder::

CTOValrek:
@::materializes on the Ferengi ship::

CEO_Kal:
::cant find anything helpful and start repair on the conduits::

CSECHicks:
@::materializes on the ship::

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::wringing hands::  You came early.  I hope that means you're leaving early too.

CO_Louis:
Hei Yu: Isolate those conduits and reroute power as necessary... I don't want this station shutting down.

CTOValrek:
@::looks over to Hicks::

Kris:
@<Tode>  That Olbrun woman usually just whisked right in and out again whenever she came over for inspections.

CSECHicks:
@Tode:That is totally dependant on what we find here.

CO_Louis:
*Engineering* We have another situation here... There is a major loss of power on all Shuttle decks. If you can, make the shuttles priority.

ENGPohisb:
::Continues the repairs, attempting to expedite his work::

Kris:
@<Tode> ::whining::  Well, it's a small ship.  Not much on it really.  I've just got a small cargo right now.  Your station didn't have much in the way of tradable items.

CTOValrek:
@::looks around observing everything he can::

CSECHicks:
@Tode:I need access to your transporter and flight logs.

CEO_Kal:
::gets report from engineering about the power losses and tells them to divert what they can and works on the conduits faster::

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::suspicious::  They're at that console there.  ::gesturing::

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:You want me to finish up here while you go check the shuttlebay problem?

CTOValrek:
@::cringes at the smell of the Ferengi::

CSECHicks:
@Valrek:Can you check that out for me please?  Report anything askew.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: I'll try

CTOValrek:
@::pulls out a rag and wipes the console off before touching the slimy surface::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:Search their cargo bay, please.

Kris:
@<Cain>  Self-sealing stem bolts?  Tode:  Let's see that cargo manifest.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* yes, I'll send some others to come and help out.  Keep me inform

Kris:
@<Tode>  Oh, you all are so nosy.  ::whining::

CO_Louis:
*Engineering* Status of the Shuttle bays? I don't want to be caught with our pants down if we need to get a ship out.

CTOValrek:
@::taps the console and pulls up the transporter logs.....studies them::

CEO_Kal:
::gets her kit and starts crawling her way out of the JT::

Kris:
ACTION: CAIN AND TODE MOVE OFF TO THE CARGO BAY TO SORT THROUGH THE CARGO MANIFEST.

CO_Louis:
:: Begins a cross reference between all transporter logs and sensor logs.

CTOValrek:
@:: notices that the dirty display makes it hard to read the logs::

CEO_Kal:
::arrives near the Power junction that gets power to the shuttle bays and takes her tricorder out... scanning::

CSECHicks:
@Valrek:Doesn't this ship look smaller on the inside?

CO_Louis:
:: Doesn't find anything unusual in the logs ::

ENGPohisb:
::continues his repairs on the next set of conduits::

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: I noticed that too.... I'll check that out

CSECHicks:
*Tode*Come to the bridge, now!

CTOValrek:
@::moves to another console and wipes it off...... his gag reflex starts to act up a little::

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* Our priority are the shuttle bays, if you see a damage conduit that gets power to them repair them immediately

CTOValrek:
@:: controls the reflex and punches up the ship's internal sensors::

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::glancing at Cain::   Did I mention how officious your ensigns can be?  ::sigh::

Kris:
@<Cain>  ::rolling eyes and following Tode to the bridge::

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*Aye Sir::heads for the next set of conduits

Kris:
@<Tode> ::scurrying to the bridge and muttering::   What now?

CSECHicks:
@Tode:If I find anything incriminating, you are going to regret it.  I suggest you come clean now, before I do.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: Transporter logs had been tampered with to hide anything coming aboard or leaving...... I am noticing the interior sensors are configured strangely

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::sigh::  Oh, alright.  I didn't think anyone would care.  It's not like you were using all those low-gravity harnesses.   I thought they'd bring a good price on Trevlan 3.

CTOValrek:
@::thinks that clean is a bad choice of words::

CEO_Kal:
::detects that the junctions is malfunctioning and takes the panel off to scan closer if it was sabotaged as well::

Kris:
@<Cain>  low-gravity harnesses?  What are you talking about?  Nothing on the manifest or in your cargo bay.  ::frowning::

CSECHicks:
@Tode:Where are they?

CTOValrek:
@:: studies the internal sensors and nothing odd is shown::

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::glaring at Cain::  They're in my...er....other cargo bay.

CTOValrek:
@::looks at Tode::

CSECHicks:
@Tode:You are trying my patience, Ferengi.  Let's see this other cargo bay.

Kris:
ACTION:  THE MAIN AND AUXILIARY TRANSPORTER CONDUCER EXPLODES ON KOOTENAI STATION.

Kris:
@<Tode>  It's not something I show everyone.  It's really to protect sensitive cargo from...er...pirates.

CO_Louis:
:: Thrown to the floor ::

CEO_Kal:
*CO* The shuttle bays power junction was sabotaged as well sir

CO_Louis:
<Hei Yu> :: Thrown to the floor ::

CSECHicks:
@Valrek: I want an intensive sensor sweep of this other cargo bay.

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::sigh::    It's under you.  Step aside.

CTOValrek:
@Hicks: I 'll get it started

CEO_Kal:
::is informed by engineering of the transporter::

CO_Louis (Sound - Alert.wav):
:: Helps Hei Yu up and taps board to initiate Red Alert ::

CSECHicks:
::Steps to the right::

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::hitting the hidden switch and stepping back as the deckplates move::

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:Sir shall I aid in the transporter repair?

CTOValrek:
@::looks down the opening::

Kris:
ACTION: THE DECKPLATES MOVE TO REVEAL A VERY SURPRISED ADMIRAL DOUHM, HIDDEN BENEATH.

Kris:
@<Tode>  Hey!

Kris:
@<Cain>  Hey!

CSECHicks:
@Tode:You are not very intelligent are you?

Kris:
@<Douhm>  Hey!

CO_Louis:
*Engineering* I'm none to happy about this... let's get these things found.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* there s a problem with the transporters.. get on it. I'll join you shortly

CTOValrek:
@::grabs Tode::

Kris:
@<Tode>  Ack!

CTOValrek:
@Tode: You have some explaining to do

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:Aye sir

Kris:
@<Tode>  Who is he and how did he get there?

Kris:
@<Tode>  ::annoyed and ruffled::

CSECHicks:
@Admiral:Are you OK, sir?

CTOValrek:
@::raises a eyebrow::

ENGPohisb:
::heads to the transporter relay junction::

Adm_Douhm:
@::scowling::  I'm fine dammit.  You weren't supposed to find me.

Adm_Douhm:
@Valrek:  Put him down.  He didn't know I was here.

CO_Louis:
*All stations* Remain at Red Alert until all decks are secured.

CSECHicks:
@Admiral: Excuse me, sir.

CTOValrek:
@::releases Tode::

Adm_Douhm:
@Cain: How many of you came?

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CO_Louis:
Hei Yu: Dispatch all security teams to begin sweeping the decks with tricorders to find any other devices.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  Only us, sir.  On a single runabout.  

CTOValrek:
@::looks confused::

CSECHicks:
@::What the hell is going on here?::

Adm_Douhm:
@::scowling::  I'm supposed to be making my escape.  There have been threats against me and I know too much.  I've got to get to safety before I'm found and really kidnapped.

CTOValrek:
@::evaluating the situation::

CEO_Kal:
::gets some stuff in her kit and start replacing some circuitry in the junction::

CO_Louis (Sound - Console.wav):
<Hei Yu> Captain: Aye sir. :: Taps board and sends message to security ::

ENGPohisb:
::arrives at the relay and begins scanning for the tell-tale signs of tampering::

CSECHicks:
@Admiral:By order of Starfleet Command, I have to take you back.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  Get on your runabout, go back to Kootenai Station, and don't you dare file a report on me.  You haven't seen me.  

Adm_Douhm:
@::pointing a finger at Tode:;   You!  You will keep going on your current course and keep your mouth shut.  And take a breath mint for crying out loud.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* I suppose this is an another case of sabotage?

CTOValrek:
@Adm: Sir, people had died to cover your supposed kidnapping

CSECHicks:
@Tode:Belay that order, Tode.

ENGPohisb:
*CEO*:I hate to assume anything but its pretty good odds

Adm_Douhm:
@<Tode>  You Federation types are a disorganized mess.  It's no wonder you buy and sell stem bolts by the case and don't even know what they're good for.

CTOValrek:
@Tode:Except for that breath Mint

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  No Hicks.  We've got to do what the Admiral orders.  Let's conclude our investigation and move on.

CEO_Kal:
*ENG* understood

CSECHicks:
@Cain: I have been ordered to find the Admiral and return him to the station.

ENGPohisb:
::finds the tampered conduit and begins his repairs::

Adm_Douhm:
@::scowling at the Ensign::  You don't have the authority to countermand the order of a flag officer.  Now get a move on while you're still an Ensign.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  You've been ordered to investigate what happened to him.  You did that.  Now you've been ordered to ignore that you found him.  He's Special Ops and his life is in danger.  We're going back to the runabout.

CTOValrek:
@Adm.: I know that you will most likely decline to explain the situation you are in, Sir, but it would make it easier for us to follow your orders if we knew why.

CSECHicks:
@Admiral:I have been given the authority to return you to Kootenai by another flag officer.

Adm_Douhm:
@Hicks:  Who?

CEO_Kal:
::wonders if they'll get to the bottom of this with what the away team will found...::

ENGPohisb:
::hopes that the saboteurs didn’t mess with anything else::

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  *Louis*  Sir, we've concluded our investigation.  We'll be returning shortly.

CSECHicks:
@Admiral:  Admiral Crenshaw, sir.

CO_Louis:
:: Monitors repairs closely ::

CTOValrek:
@::keeps his eyes peeled for anything that might give a clue as to what is happening::

CO_Louis:
*Cain* Very well, did you find the Admiral?

ENGPohisb:
::continues his repairs expeditiously::

Adm_Douhm:
@Bah!  He couldn't pour brandy out of his shoe if the instructions were written on the heel.

ENGPohisb:
<expeditiously>

CEO_Kal:
*CO* The transporter was also an act of sabotage, we cannot find anything that would give away the saboteur’s identity

Adm_Douhm:
@Cain:  Now get a move on.  Shoo.  I've got to get out of here before I'm found.

Adm_Douhm:
@Tode:  Get underway as soon as they've gone.  Slowly.  Normally.

CSECHicks:
@Admiral:Sir, I have my orders.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  We're going.  Prepare for transport.

CO_Louis:
*Kal* Very well, keep me informed.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain> *CO* Sir, I'll have my uh, report for you upon my return.

CTOValrek:
@::prepares to tap his armband....still not liking the situation::

Adm_Douhm:
@::nodding at Valrek::  Ready?

CTOValrek:
@::nods back::

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  Good luck Admiral.

CSECHicks:
@Cain: We can't go yet.  I'm in command of the away team.  I don't mean to up end you.

CEO_Kal:
::works through the circuitry as quickly as she can::

CO_Louis:
*Cain* Very well... Warn that Ferengi that we will be keeping a close eye on him if he comes back here.

Adm_Douhm:
Cain:  Fine, fine.

CTOValrek:
@::looks at Hicks and shakes his head::

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain>  Hicks:  I'm in command of this team.  I ordered you to take care of the negotiations.  Now stand down or I'll have you up on charges.

ENGPohisb:
::finishes his repairs on the transporter conduit and heads for the next probable location::

CTOValrek:
@Cain/Hicks: I'll see you there ::taps his armband::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:  I'm through.  Godspeed, Admiral.

Adm_Douhm:
@<Cain> Transport back to the runabout now.

CEO_Kal:
::gets her tricorder out again and scans the junction again to make sure it fine now::

CTOValrek:
@::materializes on the runabout.....takes the FCO station again and taps the console to regain control::

CSECHicks:
::Taps armband and beams out.::

Adm_Douhm:
ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM MATERIALIZES BACK ON THE RUNABOUT.

CSECHicks:
::Appears back on the runabout::

CTOValrek:
@Cain: Plotting a course back to the station

Cain:
@Hicks:  When we get back, you're to review command structure policy.

Cain:
@Valrek:  Let's get back there, normal speed.  Let's not call attention to anything.

ENGPohisb:
::arrives at the next conduit and begins repairs::

CSECHicks:
@Cain:Aye.  But I don't think we should have left so soon.

CTOValrek:
@Cain:Aye

Cain:
@Gentlemen:  We're not to mention anything of seeing the Admiral, per his orders.  I'll have a private talk with the Captain and inform him of everything.

CO_Louis:
Hei Yu: You have OPS... I'm heading up to the shuttle decks to inspect the damage.

CTOValrek:
@:: turns the runabout around and moves off at 1/2 impulse::

CEO_Kal:
*engineering* how does the power look in the shuttle bay?

CSECHicks:
@Cain: And what do I tell Admiral Crenshaw?

CTOValrek:
@Cain: Mention seeing who? ::smiles::

Cain:
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