U.S.S. Pendragon
10709.22

“Running Man, pt 1”
Directed by Coot

Starring:
 John as XO Hei Ran
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Jane as CIV Luchena

Guest Starring:
Jan as aCTO Tribble

Absent:
 Cory as CO Yates-Luchena
Lynda as FCO Jet 
KJ as CSO Marina

Host Cootles says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Cootles says:
The Crew re-entered the Warp 10 field of the Catullan machine and encountered faces from the past. The only choice was destruction of the machine as far too many possibilities were re-opened for examination. The power and the danger were simply too great.

Host Cootles says:
Yet, before the machine was undone, a gift from an unrealized future was brought home to the Pendragon. Several months have passed since that time and the Pendragon has returned home to SB14. The crew has been slowly acclimating to the addition of new faces as well as the changes to some of the old.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Running Man > > > >

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::in the Crystal Cave playing piano::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::On the Bridge, going over some paperwork while sitting in the command chair.::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon is docked at SB14, finishing a final re-stocking of supplies.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering, sleeping at his desk as usual::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::In cargo bay, supervising small arms weapons restocking::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sighs and puts his PADD down.:: *aCTO*: Hei Ran to Tribble. How is it coming, Lieutenant?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*XO*:  It looks like we are getting most of it aboard.  Still loading though.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::trying to stave off the loneliness that's been haunting him since he left Quinn on Vulcan::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: An unaccounted and uninventoried PADD is mixed in with the most recent cache of weapons. It is encrypted, but addressed to Cmdr Damien.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*XO*: My request for some of the new top-grade weapons has been approved.  I am looking forward to testing them.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
*aCTO*:: I see. Carry on, let me know when you have finished.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: *CEO*: Hei Ran to Damien. Commander, report.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::jolts awake:: *XO*: Damien here. Everything is green across the board.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*XO* Here's something odd. There is a PADD addressed to Commander Damien.  I am checking it for any sign of tampering.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stops playing::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*XO* It is encrypted.  A very odd way to deliver a PADD.  It doesn't seem to be from SFC.  Hmmmm.....

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::gets up from the piano::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Frowns and raises an eyebrow.:: *aCTO*: Meet me in the Ready Room, please, bring the PADD.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*XO* Aye, Sir.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::walks across the room and sits at the bar::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
*CEO*: Commander, apparently you have a package... Meet me in the Ready Room as soon as possible.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::puts Ensign Scully in charge of the loading, with orders to let her know if anything else odd shows up.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::orders a coffee::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::gets up:: *XO: On my way

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::goes to Ready Room, with the PADD::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Enters the Ready Room and takes a seat, waits for the others to arrive.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::notices that his playing managed to bum out the other crew in the Cave::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sips his coffee and considers returning to his quarters and getting back to work::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::leaves for the captains ready room::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
aCTO: Take a seat, please.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::arrives at Ready Room and enters::  XO: Here is the PADD.  It isn't "booby-trapped" but .....let's be careful with it.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::runs his hand through his hair::

Host Cootles says:
<OPS_Adoozie> *CIV* Ambassador, we are receiving an urgent message addressed to your attention.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives at the captain’s ready room and hits the chime::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sighs::  *OPS*:  Can you put it through to me here?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
Door: Enter!

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::enters:: XO: You have something for me?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Nods and motions for Tribble to give Damien the PADD.:: CEO: This is addressed to you. What do you make of it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I don't know. I haven't read it.

Host Cootles says:
<OPS_Adoozie> *CIV* Sir, it is marked classified. Are you sure it is safe?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Well, what do you make of it being delivered along with the small arms weapons?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Looks unamused.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::reluctantly gets off the bar stool::  *OPS*:  Give me a minute and I'll take it in my quarters.  ::exits the Crystal Cave::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm totally clueless. I am not expecting anything at all.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::walks a brief distance down the corridor::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::is glad he requested the quarters next door to the lounge::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: As the CEO grabs the PADD, the screen blinks once then fades. In return, five finger-sized circles appear on the display screen.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Looks at the display::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Apparently, it's set to your fingerprints.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::enters his quarters and heads to the desk::  *OPS*:  Transmit please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::intrigued:: ACTO: It would appear so....

Host Cootles says:
<OPS_Adoozie> *CIV* Aye sir.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits at the desk looks at the screen::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CEO: Perhaps you should conduct a scan. This, obviously, isn't a normal package.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::runs a scanner over it, to see if there is any biological contaminant that would hurt the CEO::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::scatters a few PADDS over the desk while he waits::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes out his tricorder and scans it:: XO: I'll see what I come up with

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The display in the CIV's quarter’s flickers to life, displaying what appears to be a warrant of sorts for his, as well as Quinn's, arrest.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
aCTO: Specifically which container was this found in?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::frowns and reads the warrant::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: It doesn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: I am not picking up any biological contaminant.   ::turning to the XO:: Let me try to remember.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::wonders who he is supposed to surrender to::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The display in the CIV's quarters displayed a second page, calling for Rofax's arrest as well.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::frown intensifies::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: It was... uh... oh, yes... mixed in with the weapons, kind of hidden.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::wonders how they plan to arrest a dead man::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
aCTO: And where did these weapons originate? Were they checked before entering the ship?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Turns to Jose.:: CEO: I will not order you to do anything with this PADD, but I will warn you that I am sure activating it will have unexpected consequences.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm going to look it over ::begins trying to access whatever information it may hold::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Everything was marked according to protocol.   It had to have been placed inside, and then resealed inside, without anyone noticing, until it got here.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Where did it come from, other than the SB?  I can certainly have it traced.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Blinks at Tribble and responds with a hint of frustration.:: aCTO: Do that. Someone has smuggled something onboard a Federation vessel and I want to know who it was!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sighs and taps his commbadge::  *XO*:  I have a little problem.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::touches commbadge:: *Loading dock master of SB14* Can you tell me where the weapons cargo just transferred to Pendragon came from, please?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Stands and backs away from the table, allowing both officers to "investigate".:: *CIV*: Yes, what is it?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Apparently there is a warrant out for my arrest.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::pulls out tricorder again and scans the PADD:: XO, CEO: This is odder still.   Traces of DNA.  From Rofax.  But, ... he's dead.  I guess.....

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: Plus, I barley knew him. Why would he send anything to me?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::shrugs in response::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Raises an eyebrow as both sets of information hit him at once.:: *CIV*: Ambassador, please come to the Ready Room. We may have more information for you.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Loading dock master> *aCTO*  I don't know.  I'm just doing my job.  Why?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*XO*:  I will.  ::leaves his quarters::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*Loading dock master* It's important.   Something odd.   ::very firmly:: Is it necessary for me to get in touch with the Commander of the SB?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::walks down the corridor towards a turbo lift::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The PADD blinks out once again, the screen altering its display several times before stopping at a set of schematics.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::enters the lift::  TL:  Bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::examines the schematics::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<Loading Dock master> *aCTO* No,  I will track it down.... if it's that important.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sits back down.:: CEO/aCTO: Ambassador Luchena will be joining us. When he arrives, brief him on our situation here.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The schematics are details of the Warp 10 machine, minus a few details.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::emerges onto the bridge and crosses towards the ready room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::rings the chime::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Sir...this is a schematic of the warp 10 machine, which 'never existed'.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::looks startled::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
Door: Enter!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::enters the ready room and freezes::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*Loading Dock Master* It's very important.  Let me know as soon as you find out. Thank you.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::reliving the last time he was in this room::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CIV: Ambassador, please, take a seat. ::Turns to Tribble.:: aCTO: Lieutenant.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Ambassador, we have an odd situation.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: It seems that Rofax has sent a PADD to our CEO.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::snaps out of it::  aCTO:  Aye?  ::feeling weak at the knees, sits::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: It is a schematic of the warp 10 machine .....

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The schematics go on to include some rudimentary sketches on how the machine could be coupled with a Starfleet warp drive.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: As you can see, from someone very familiar with Starfleet warp drive mechanics.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
All: It contains information on how the machine could be applies to a starship

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
All:  There's a warrant out for myself, my son and Pindari Rofax.  It think its been issued by Temporal Investigations.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: A warrant?  How do you know? ::startled::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Takes a deep breath.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Issued from whom?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  An anonymous source, issued by Starfleet Intelligence.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::wonders if she will have to take the CIV into custody or protect the CIV from an arrest::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  What are you going to do with that information Jose?  ::looks from the CEO to the XO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: If I have half a brain, I'll destroy it

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: As awkward as this is, Sir, I have to ask: What are my orders?  Do I arrest Mr. Luchena?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::nods:: CEO:  You should, but if Rofax sent it he must have had a good reason.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Stands.:: All: He is going to turn it over to Intelligence. ::Looks stern.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
XO:  I don't think that's a good idea, Darna.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: We've seen what this thing can do. It might be best to turn it over to Starfleet

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet::  CEO:  You think Starfleet can be trusted with this?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Cuts the CEO off from responding.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Sir?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
All: It doesn't matter. We are officers of Starfleet and we will obey regulation. Lieutenant, arrest the Ambassador.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Actually, yes I do.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::gulps hard:: CIV: Mr. Luchena, you are under arrest.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
XO:  Permission to be confined to my quarters?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
CIV: Denied. You will be escorted to the station. CEO: Commander Damien, continue looking over that PADD.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV:  Come with me, please, Mr. Luchena.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Aye Sir

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
XO: Darna, please.  You  haven't even seen the warrant.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  One moment, please.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
XO: Well, we can check.  Do you want me to check?

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sits, looks at table. Obviously, something is consuming his thoughts.:: aCTO: Lieutenant, you have your orders.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
XO:  Please.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Screams.:: All: GO!

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::looks at the XO in shock::  CIV: Please come with me.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stands his ground::  XO: Darna.   You know what this thing did to you.  Please think carefully about this.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Mikal.  ::puts hand on phaser::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Are you okay? ::wonders how such an emotional cripple made it this far::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Sighs.:: CIV: If you have done nothing wrong--or won't--then you will be exonerated. aCTO: Lieutenant.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Now.  ::firmly::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  No need to shoot me.  I'm coming.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Without looking up from table.:: CEO: Dismissed. Report to me if you find out anything else.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::escorts CIV from the Ready Room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::hopes the Jose keeps the PADD with him::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Yes Sir! ::happily leaves the awkward situation, still looking at the PADD::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::walks:: aCTO:  Aren't you duty bound to see if the warrant has even been served before you take action?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::playing dumb, out of earshot of the XO:: I ...uh... don't know to whom I should turn you over.  Has the warrant been served?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::crosses the bridge, still looking at the PADD. Enters the lift and orders it to engineering::

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Stays in the Ready Room, breathing heavily.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  I have no idea.  ::enters the turbo lift and orders it to the docking ring::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
Turbo lift: Belay that.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at Tribble curiously::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: You don't know if someone handed you a warrant and said: I am serving you with this warrant?   ::looks at the CIV curiously::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  Nobody actually said those words, no.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Could you be a bit more specific?  Someone handed you a warrant and said what exactly?  Surely not, how's the weather?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::chuckles::  aCTO:  If the warrant has been served, it should be in the database.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: That's not what I asked you. And I can't hold this turbo lift forever.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  I don't even know who sent it to me.  It wasn't official channels, I'm certain.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: You're going to have to be more specific.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shrugs:: aCTO:  I can't.  That's all I know.  Can't you just check with station OPS and see if anyone is looking for me?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: You're putting me in an awkward position.  The XO has ordered me to turn you over.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shrugs::  aCTO:  Then let's go.

Host XO_Lt_HeiRan says:
::Finally stands in the Ready Room and moves onto the Bridge, retaking his seat at the command chair.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: ::spouts an expletive::  All right, I can check. ::orders the turbo lift to the cargo bay::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  Just promise me you'll check the credentials of anyone you plan to hand me over to.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::arrives at cargo bay::  CIV: Do not move.  *SB 14 OPS*: This is going to sound very odd, but.... uh... is there a warrant out for the arrest of Ambassador Luchena?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::waits and wonders::

Host Cootles says:
<SB14_OPS> *aCTO* Warrant? For the Ambassador? Is this some sort of joke?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
*SB 14 OPS* No.

Host Cootles says:
<SB14_OPS> *aCTO*: We'll have to get back to you.

Host Cootles says:
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