U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10805.31

Mission #405
“Very Bad Things, Part II”

Starring: 
Chris Nickel as Captain Vn’dor Phail, Commanding Officer
Cory Friess as Commander Ashley Yates, Executive Officer
Keith LaHue as Commander Jose Damien, Chief Engineering Officer/2nd Officer
Jane Rowley as Captain Mikal Luchena, Civilian/Specialist

Directed By:
Coot, Ship Manager

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

Host Cootles says:
The U.S.S. Pendragon maintained its position just outside Romulan space, but under the Command of one Alicia Kirchof. Her role was maintain the ruse that the Pendragon was monitoring events and awaiting word regarding the negotiations for the crew of the S.S. Norwalk.

Host Cootles says:
Having been given a directive to go after the Norwalk, the Senior Staff made its way to the USS Pontifex. Knowledge that the crew of the Norwalk would most likely never see a hearing for crimes they didn't commit, it was the time to take matters into their own hands.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Very Bad Things, Part II > > > > 

ACTION: Several Romulan vessels have closed on the Pendragon and have taken up similar positions on their side of the border.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sitting in the Captain's chair on the Pontifex::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley remains at her position on the Bridge of the Pontifex, monitoring the science sensors. She cannot help but feel for the crew of the Norwalk. Why were other species so cruel?::

CIV_Luchena says:
::at Operations/Helm control::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering making sure the cloaking device it working properly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Mr. Luchena, are you picking up any signs of a Romulan Communications buoy or Comm Relay in the area?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Ms Yates, I need to know the location of any Romulan vessels in the area.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Checking.  ::checks::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She inclines her head briefly:: CO: I'll display their current positions on the viewscreen, accompanied by our own position. We've had a few close calls, but the cloak seems to be doing its job. ::She activates the viewscreen::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::analyzes the positions on screen::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::satisfied the cloak is stable, leaves for the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: I'll transmit the data to Mister Luchena so that he can compensate when necessary. ::She does so as well::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Mr. Damien...  how much longer can we travel at this speed?

CIV_Luchena says:
::adjusts course to avoid a Romulan ship::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: All conditions are green. We can travel at the speed indefinitely.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  There is a Romulan communication relay.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Time until we reach the Prison facility?

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Thirty minutes.

CIV_Luchena says:
::attempts to tap in to the Romulans' communication::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Romulan comm traffic is debating why the Pendragon is simply sitting there ignoring comms.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Good, alter course.  I want a permanent tap into their comm systems.

CIV_Luchena says:
::listens to the chatter::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves toward the XO at Science::  XO: I suggest two teams

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She begins to access the information pertaining to the Romulan Detention Center. Ashley begins to look over the schematics and plots some key points using the information given to Luchena from the Pontifex's Captain:: CO: That may be a wise decision. It will increase our chances and ground cover. But... it could be tricky.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::motions for her to follow him to the briefing table at the rear of the bridge::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge and takes his station, nodding to the captain::

CIV_Luchena says:
::tries to ignore the distracting movement on the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She has the schematic and information transferred to the table. Ashley follows Vn'dor once this task has been completed::

CIV_Luchena says:
::adjusts course slightly as he watches the Romulan ship movements::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at Damien as he moves to the briefing table::::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Tactical scans are detailing a handful of small patrol vessel in orbit around the prison facility. However, there are far more warp trails than vessels in the immediate area.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles at Jose briefly as she reaches the table:: CO: I've modified the schematic issued to us based on the information provided by Mister Luchena.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::leans over the table pointing at the schematic::  XO: One team should beam into the facility through the recycle point in their shield system.  We have the exact recycle time.

CIV_Luchena says:
::watching the patrol routes as they draw nearer::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: CO: The transport will have to be initiated at just the right moment.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::pointing at another area far from the center itself::  XO: Another team should act as back-up taking these sewer systems here however as Mr. Luchena has admirably reported there is the problem of these forcefields here  ::points:: here  ::points:: and here.  Thoughts?

CIV_Luchena says:
<Capt_Kyrron>::in quarters composing fictitious logs of her fictitious shoreleave::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Proximately alert.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A proximity alarm sounds at the flight console.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to face the front of the bridge::  CIV: Mr. Luchena?  Romulans?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks over the schematic again, considering the various different options:: CO: Those forcefields can be easily avoided and passed through if... ::She turns toward the conn::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: All stop.

CIV_Luchena says:
::brings the ship to a gradual stop::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps toward the front of the bridge feeling the old wound in his leg begin to act up again... thinking "now of all times"::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  I can't say for certain, but its probably a cloaked ship we're near.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps toward the conn::  CIV: Anything on Romulan Comm frequencies?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She blinks for a few seconds, recalling a piece of information Luchena gave to the Senior Staff. Ashley would bring it up when the time was right::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: How about those Romulan Shield Codes?  They programmed into the system?

CIV_Luchena says:
::listens to the Romulan communications::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pontifex comes to a stop as the alarm continues to sound. The alarm is picking up in intensity.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  It's getting closer.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV/CEO: Is there any evidence that we've been detected? ::She moves over to the science station quickly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Commander, get on the Science station again and find out what direction the "item" in question is.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Not so far, I suggest we move away from whatever it is.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  There's some hidden conversation within the regular Romulan communications.

CIV_Luchena says:
::mutes the chatter::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Hidden.  Tal Shiar?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley attempts to utilize the short range sensors to determine the direction of the object... ship... whatever it is:: CEO: Agreed Jose. We just need to find out where it is coming from so we can move out of the way.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  I don't know.  I'm trying to isolate it.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: As we are aware of them, it is likely they are aware of us.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO/CIV: We just have to remember that if we press too hard, they may detect our intrusion.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods agreeing with the Commander::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to work on the sensors:: All: So far the sensors can't detect where... ::She notes the general direction appear:: CIV: Mister Luchena, I'm sending you a set of coordinates. They'll hopefully take us out of the object's flight pattern.

CIV_Luchena says:
::inputs the course and heading.  Engages impulse engines::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Self: By the Prophets!!  ::stepping forward::  CIV: Docking thrusters only....

CIV_Luchena says:
::disengages impulse engines and fires thrusters::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The main conversation fades away over comms and second conversation takes over. Seventeen different vessels are patrolling the area, laying in wait for the Pendragon to make its break. They are repositioning to surround the Pendragon's position,

CIV_Luchena says:
::puts the cleaned up communication on speaker::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Yates::  XO: Did it pass?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow at the conversation:: CO: Not yet Captain...

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stops and listens to the Romulan plans::  All: Let us be thankful the Kirchof is keeping our ship on our side of the Neutral Zone then.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The object causing the proximity alarm slips by, caught by the viewer. It is a probe moving towards the Neutral Zone.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She cannot help but smile:: All: Well, at least the Pendragon's famous. ::She pauses:: All: And there is the culprit...

CIV_Luchena says:
::watches the probe whizz by on screen::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Bridge: If that thing had impacted with us...  ::lets his voice trail off::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Resume course to the target?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at Luchena then begins to limp slightly to the back of the bridge::

CIV_Luchena says:
::resumes course::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: We can't focus on the what-ifs Captain. We avoided it. That's all that matters. ::She tries to put on a cheery front as she makes her way back to the table:: CO: There's something we'll need to consider.

CIV_Luchena says:
All:  ETA is ten minutes.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::grimaces::  XO: And that would be?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Tactical sensors have determined the positions of 13 of the 17 hidden vessels. Four have not been able to be isolated.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Good Mr. Luchena....  put us in a high orbit.  The maximum safe orbit for transport.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Although the second team will be in the center, the force fields will keep the team at bay. In addition, we'll be facing random force fields, scans, and god knows what once the team is inside. Have you considered knocking out their power source... but making it look like an overload?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: How do you suggest...

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She pauses:: CO: They do have back-ups, however, their attention will be altered in an attempt to discover what caused the overload. That could give us an edge.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  I'll try.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: That is a task for Jose Captain. We could potentially do it from here, but then we may be discovered. A team would probably have to do it on the surface.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::motions for the CEO to join them::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::joins them::

CIV_Luchena says:
::trying to locate the last of the ships before he determines an orbit::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Commander....   The XO and myself were just discussing the possibility of knocking out the main power source of the prison facility....

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She brings up the potential location of the main power generator:: CEO: Do you have any suggestions as to how we can do it, quick and easy? And... of course... undercover.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: As well as make it look accidental....

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: We'll need to determine what we're up against before I can figure out how to disable them. :;scratches his head:: And if we scan them, they'll pick it up.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO/CEO: On the fly job it is then.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Sensors detect one of the patrol vessels quickly alter course two times and then resume its previous course. Comms indicate a great deal of Romulan cursing and someone calling someone else an idiot.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: We'll need some of Captain Kyrron's people to work the Bridge during all of this. If these schematics are right, the generator is located away from the Detention Center. ::She nods::

CIV_Luchena says:
::frowns::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Captain Luchena::  CIV: We ready yet?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Then we'll need to make sure we bring a tech kit with us. ::She looks down at the schematics again:: CO: One more thing...

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: The simplest way would be to add additional load to the power source. Overload it.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  just about to enter orbit.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::voice quiet again::  XO/CEO: I suggest you and Mr. Damien head for the power source then take the tunnels in while Mr. Luchena and I beam right into the center through the shield recycle.

CIV_Luchena says:
::hopes for the best and moves the Pontifex into orbit::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Once we have them, how do we get them out? I was thinking after the generator is overloaded, that same team is transported inside... and makes there way to the battery back ups. If we cut the power at the right moment, transports may be an option.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Timing would be everything.

CIV_Luchena says:
::hears his name and starting eavesdropping on the plan::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO/CEO: Hmmm....  Are you two okay with that plan then?  ::pointing at Yates' plan on the schematics::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: All: And none of us can go in there like this. We'd be discovered easily. Medical alterations should be considered Captain.

CIV_Luchena says:
*Kyrron*:  We'll be needing a bridge crew.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: I agree.   I hope the Andorian doctor is capable.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Uniforms?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Comms indicate one of the vessel is asking if the patrol vessels have sorted themselves out.  The four vessels hidden in orbit had to reposition and the lead vessel is requesting everyone check in.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Can you replicate Romulan uniforms?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: I think it's doable. But risky. Are we going to look like Romulans? 

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: I think it may be our best option at the moment. If we had a few more days to plan we could probably think of something better - but we just don't have the time. I'll assist in the alterations Captain. I've done plenty in my day.

CIV_Luchena says:
<Capt_Kyrron>*CIV*:  We're on our way.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: That won't be a problem

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO/CEO: I think it might be the wisest.  Any other ideas?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Communication could be tricky. I suggest two methods. Hidden Combadges as well as ear-pieces set on a different frequency. Just in case.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks at Jose:: CEO: Could you alter our Combadges' look?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Good.  You three get down there and get started...  I'll be there in a second.  ::hearing the Cmdr's last::   XO: We could use the subdermal comm devices?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::shakes his head:: XO: We'll just replicate new ones.

CIV_Luchena says:
<Capt_Kyrron>::musters her bridge crew::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Then get to it.  Commander Yates and the Andorian will begin altering the three of us and when you are done join us

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: CO: My thoughts exactly. ::She looks at Jose:: CEO: Then lets make sure that our frequency within them is hidden. They'll be our second source of communication if our first form fails.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'll have my staff get right on it

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Thanks Jose. ::She pats him on the shoulder and makes her way toward the Turbo Lift. Ashley taps her Combadge:: *CMO*: Yates to Sickbay. Prepare for some patients.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO/CEO: Good.  Dismissed

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Mister Luchena?

CIV_Luchena says:
::turns around in his chair::  CO:  Aye?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::contacts main engineering and gives them the specs for the communicators::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: You are with me....  How do you feel about pointed ears?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: So on to Sickbay?

CIV_Luchena says:
::suddenly reminded of Quinn::  CO:  Love them.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: To Sickbay we shall go. ::She smiles ever-so-slightly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::smiles and heads out through the door to the bridge::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Aye ::gets into the turbolift::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She orders the Turbo Lift to the proper deck:: CEO: What do you think of all of this Jose?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: It's risky, but worth it. I can't imagine being at the mercy of Romulans

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::arrives in Sickbay::

CIV_Luchena says:
::following the CO::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Especially not after we've seen what they've done first hand. Jordan alone is proof. ::She exits and makes her way to Sickbay::

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> ::motors through Sickbay on his anti-grav::

CIV_Luchena says:
<Capt_Kyrron>:: arrives on the bridge::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Taeryk: Doctor....

CIV_Luchena says:
::watches the hovering Andorian and recalls the tragedy::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::follows along to Sickbay:: XO: Is this going to hurt?

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> CEO: No more so than trying to digest a warp core.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters Sickbay a few seconds behind the others:: CEO: It shouldn't.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::is the first to climb up on the biobed::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Doctor: Great ::folds his arms and smiles::

CIV_Luchena says:
CEO:  It's mostly prosthetics.  The tricky part is fooling bioscans.

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> CIV: You underestimate my intentions for you. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks at the Andorain Doctor for a moment before turning her attention back to the other three officers. Ashley notes the familiarity between Mikal and the Andorian. She just shrugs:: All: We don't have much time. Shall we get these procedures underway?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: Let’s have at it.

CIV_Luchena says:
XO:  I'll wait until Dr. Taeryk is free.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::still on the biobed rubbing at the right leg::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She does not acknowledge Mister Luchena:: CEO: I'll work on you if you'd like Jose. ::She smiles and begins to gather some of the required supplies::

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> ::begins working on the CO, applying various parts and administering a handful of injections::  CO: This will alter your DNA readings for a period of no longer than two hours. After that, bio-scans will detect you easily.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Taeryk: Very good doctor.  ::hops off::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::suddenly scared:: XO: Uh...you do know what you're doing, right?

CIV_Luchena says:
::wouldn't let Ashley near him with a laser scalpel if his life depended on it::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Commander...  I'll get the uniforms from the replicator based on your profiles in the ship's computer

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> ::nods to the leg::  CO: You know I could fix that for you.   ::nods to the anti-grav sled he is hovering on::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She chuckles:: CEO: You forget I've been a Doctor for over 13 years. ::She smiles a bit as she begins to work on him::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: They should be ready now.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::waves a hand in the air at the Doctor::  Taeryk: No sir... this is a reminder to me.  Thank you all the same

CIV_Luchena says:
::chuckles at Taeryk's comment even though he knows he's not kidding::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Yes, but you've been out of it for a while...

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> CO: And a reminder to the rest of us that you sir, are one stubborn SOB.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sees a crewman arrive with the uniforms and takes them:: Crewman: Thank you.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley finishes the procedure:: CEO: Five months isn't that long of a leap Jose. Remember, I was the Pendragon's Chief Medical Officer after returning... from.. well.. you know.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::smiles at Taeryk::  Taeryk: And based on that statement... a reminder that this is not an official mission and that you are not under my command.  ::smiles at him again::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::looks in a mirror:: XO: Damn. I'm ugly.

CIV_Luchena says:
Doctor:  I'm next.

CIV_Luchena says:
::gets onto the biobed::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::finds his uniform and tries it on::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I think you look positively gray. ::She moves over to a corner and waits for the Andorian Medical Officer. He is actually quite amusing, although, they are on a time schedule all the same::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands up straight after it's on::  All: What do you think think?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She shifts her gaze to Vn'dor:: CO: Authentic looking. Just make sure you keep a semi-frown on your face.

CIV_Luchena says:
::thinks the CO looks hot, but declines to say so::

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> ::motions over a second doctor to begin on the CIV::

Host Cootles says:
<Doctor_Taeryk> ::looks up and down at the XO:: XO: Making you look Romulan will be easy... you've already got a nice head start on the ugly bit.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Suggestion well placed... thank you Commander.

CIV_Luchena says:
::laughs out loud::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She closes her eyes and begins to refocus on the plans ahead::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::shoots a look over at Luchena and his laugh::

CIV_Luchena says:
::composes himself so the doctor can finish his face::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The medical staff quickly finishes the alterations of the crew.

CIV_Luchena says:
::looks for a reflective surface::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::After Ashley has put on the uniform and the entire bit, she looks over herself in the mirror. Two hours was all the time they would have. She knew that they could pull it off::

CIV_Luchena says:
::stares back at his image in a mirror::

CIV_Luchena says:
::makes a half strangled gaspy noise::

Host Cootles says:
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