The USS Pharaoh is 15 minutes from the Temecklia system. Long Range Sensors have detected a Tzenkethi Battle Cruiser as well as a Galor class Cardassian ship in orbit of planet IV. Both sides have requested the moderation of Captain Fletcher.

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XO_Chalen says:
::sits in the command chair on the bridge::    FCO:    Time to Temecklia orbit?
OPS_Verdi says:
::monitoring sensor readings::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: 15 minutes sir.
SO_Raja says:
::scans area for anything unusual::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Sits in the sickbay going over some notes::
FCO_Khrex says:
::sitting at helm::
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*:   Bridge to sickbay, How's the Captain doing, Doctor?
CEO_Irvin says:
::Standing next to the OPS station:: OPS: Hail the Tzenkethi and Cardassian vessels.
OPS_Verdi says:
XO:  Planet IV of the system appears to be class M.
AMB_Tehn-Karra says:
#::Aboard his vessel, on the Command Deck, overlooking the operations of those around him. He sighs as the waiting seems to drag on, minutes, hours, days... - in fact, only mere moments since his arrival::
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: The Captain is still very ill from this flu.  I can’t release him for duty yet, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*:  Understood.   Bridge out.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::standing next to the OPS station, walks over to the Command Chair:: XO: I would recommend approaching at Yellow Alert Commander...
XO_Chalen says:
Capt_Fletcher:    Agreed.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: You know, sir. I've never seen anyone throw up so much. Poor Captain.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Bring us to yellow alert.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: And keep those shields down....
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Yeah.................   poor Captain.   ::tries not to smile too much::
OPS_Verdi says:
::nods and activates yellow alert, with the shields down of course::
SO_Raja says:
XO: Scans show nothing out of the or-r-rdinar-r-ry
XO_Chalen says:
SO:   Let's hope it stays that way.
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the Engineering section at the activation of Yellow alert::
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Would you care to take the center seat, sir?   ::stands::
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to the Master Control Display and starts watching things::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: That and the excessive gas.... that's not normal right?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::smiles:: XO: Thank you Commander.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   For other Humans I'd say no, but....................
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Sitting in his bridge chair, patiently staring straight ahead and thinking about the planet below::
AMB_Tehn-Karra says:
#::As he wanders around the open command area, he looks over to the view screen, glancing at the display - stars, and a planet. His planet. He wanted it...for him, and for his people:: TzenOPS:  ETA of the U.S.S. Pharaoh?
SO_Raja says:
::Continues to monitor the space around them::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::steps up on the platform and stands in front of the chair::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  I trust you won't have any trouble handling the tactical controls from y our station while our CTO is unavailable.
OPS_Verdi says:
XO:  Not a problem Sir.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Double checks all medical supplies just in case they are needed::
SO_Raja says:
XO: If she does, I am more than willing to help
XO_Chalen says:
::nods at OPS::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Envisions countless Cardassians roaming the surface as they should::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks down at the left hand display for a command status:: FCO:: FCO: ETA Ensign.....
FCO_Khrex says:
Capt: 10 minutes, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
SO:   Good to know, Ensign, but I need you on those scanners.   Let me know about the smallest movements made by those ships out there.
SO_Raja says:
XO: Yes Sir-r-r
FCO_Khrex says:
Capt: Uh... correction sir. 5 minutes.
TZenOPS says:
#AMB: Approximately five minutes...
OPS_Verdi says:
SO:  You have tactical sensors as well then.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks over to OPS:: OPS: Hail the Cardassian and Tzenkethi vessels, and split the images down the center.
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: Sir, sickbay reports ready if I am needed.
SO_Raja says:
::pouts at not being able to push tactical buttons::
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged Doctor.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::nods to the FCO::
SO_Raja says:
XO: Yes Sir-r-r
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He smiles and nods quickly, continuing on. He walks up to the Security and Tactical display and looks over the officer's shoulder, nodding approvingly:: TzenCTO: Carry on...
SO_Raja says:
::Changes his panel around to incorporate the tactical sensors::
OPS_Verdi says:
Fletcher:  Give me a moment to set it up Sir.
CEO_Irvin says:
::runs several diagnostics, then heads out to the bridge::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::nods to OPS::
XO_Chalen says:
::stands next to the command chair looking at the screen::
OPS_Verdi says:
::opens a channel to the Marat:  COM: Gul Darhul:  This is the USS Pharaoh.  Respond.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: It's a shame that Captain Starks can't be up here with us... Is he going to be alright?
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Looks aside as he thinks about the Tzenkethi ship which he'd rather see going back to where it belongs, in his own back yard::
SO_Raja says:
::Concentrates on the sensors in front of him, hoping not to disappoint the XO::
OPS_Verdi says:
::opens a channel to the Marat::  COM: Ambassador TKarra:  This is the USS Pharaoh.  Respond.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Only if our luck doesn’t hold out sir..............    I mean, uh, we should be fine sir.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Quick witted man I see.... ::smiles slightly::
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge and assumes the Engineering station::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Blinks and looks up:: COM: Pharaoh: This is Gul Darhe'el representing Cardassia. Welcome to our planet..
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::As he overhears the incoming communication, he looks up from the Tactical Display with a smile on his face:: COM: Pharaoh: This is Ambassador Tehn Karra, greetings, Pharaoh...
CEO_Irvin says:
::looking on admiring his Grandfather::
XO_Chalen says:
<whispers>Fletcher:   here we go.....
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::His face gets dark as he hears the Cardassian voice:: COMM: Marat: Our...planet...
Capt_Fletcher says:
::Steps up closer to the screen::
OPS_Verdi says:
::puts both on screen side by side::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Takes a deep breath::
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Both Ships: Greetings. I am Captain Leonard Fletcher.
OPS_Verdi says:
::wonders how Fletcher is going to handle this::
CSO_McGrady says:
::sneaks onto the bridge, straightening his uniform and his hair::
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He bows slightly and smiles, the darkness in his face fading:: COM: Pharaoh: Greetings, Captain...it is an honor to see your face once again...::He smiles::
SO_Raja says:
::Looks over and sees the CSO entering late for his shift::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Eyes go a bit wide upon hearing the Fletcher name:: COM: Pharaoh: Captain..  ::makes a small bow::
XO_Chalen says:
::notices the respect the Tzenkethi has for Fletcher and is impressed::
CSO_McGrady says:
::gives the SO a sarcastic smile, and assumes his station::
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Both: Like Wise Karra. And Gul Darhe'el. It's been a long time....
XO_Chalen says:
::tries to figure out if Darhe'el's expression is one of surprise or fear::
XO_Chalen says:
::hopes its fear::
SO_Raja says:
::whispers:: CSO: Better-r-r late then never-r-r
FCO_Khrex says:
::watches the proceedings::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@COM: So it has, captain, so it has.. I must say I am pleased to learn you were called to mediate here..
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Both Ships: I do regret that we have to meet under these circumstances
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Lets hope so ::gives a sideward glance to the occupied CO::
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He smiles and looks over at the split display...doing his best to avoid the image of the Cardassian Gul, and focuses on the man in a Starfleet uniform:: COM: Pharaoh: When I heard that you had been assigned to this delegation, I was very pleased. Starfleet sends her best...in such...dire...::He looks to Cardassian::...circumstances.
SO_Raja says:
::whispers:: CSO: All scans show nothing and tactical sensor-r-rs ar-r-e r-r-routed thr-r-rough my panel also
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Let us hope that we can avoid any dire results from the recent events. ::smiles::
OPS_Verdi says:
::makes a small adjustment to the audio signal::
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He sentences seem slow, yet thoughtful, and he bows once more to the Captain on the display - nothing but respect for someone who has helped his people in the past::
CSO_McGrady says:
::whispers:: SO: You take complete control of tactical, I'll take science ::waits for an affirmative nod::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Momentarily noticed Tehn Karra's look:: COM: Pharaoh: Yes.. so you must understand the importance of this planet. I am convinced you will return it to its rightful heir. ::small Cardassian smile::
SO_Raja says:
::Nods towards the CSO::
CSO_McGrady says:
::starts monitoring the currently clean sensors::
SO_Raja says:
::re-configures to show all of tactical sensors::
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Both Ships: It is my wish that we come to a speedy agreement on this Darhe'el, but before we go into the political banter, I would suggest that we start off with dinner. May we have the pleasure of both of you coming over to the Pharaoh this evening?
OPS_Verdi says:
::looks up at the screen and wonders if she could tweak the video too::
XO_Chalen says:
::raises an eyebrow at the Capt::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks over to the XO briefly with a 'make is so' look::
OPS_Verdi says:
::wonders where the hell they plan to dine::
SO_Raja says:
::Purrs to himself at seeing all the pretty lights on tactical sensors::
CSO_McGrady says:
::imperceptibly:: Self:  Dinner?...Faith and Begorah...
XO_Chalen says:
::tries not to look as dumbfounded as he is by the request::
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He smiles and nods:: COM: Pharaoh: Of course, Captain, it would be an honor. ::He smiles:: I hope that we can make the best of this situation...
CNS-Starlight says:
::walks out on to the bridge and starts watching everything::
XO_Chalen says:
::moves over to the CNS::
Capt_Fletcher says:
Com: Both Ships: This is a very spartan ship, but I am sure that we can accommodate.
OPS_Verdi says:
::sends a quick message to the mess hall "suggesting" they be prepared to host an event::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Bows once more:: COM: Pharaoh: I am honored, captain.. Of course I will join you..
CNS-Starlight says:
::watches the XO::
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:  Counselor, please have a dinner reception prepared in the mess hall for the Cardassian and Ztenkethi representatives.   I know we don't have much.   Work with Chef and do what you can.   Double time.
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#COM: Pharaoh: Of that, I have no doubt, Captain. The generosity of the Federation is legendary. I am quite sure that your people will do the best that they can. Anything presented to me and my people will be gratefully accepted. ::He smiles once again::
FCO_Khrex says:
::enters orbit and moves the ship to within 5000km of the other ships::
CNS-Starlight says:
XO: alr-r-right Sir-r-r......How long do I have???
OPS_Verdi says:
::downloads some cultural data onto a PADD::
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:  I also want you there for it.   The Capt. might need your input on their states of mind.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: We've arrived sir. I've entered orbit and we're 5000km from the other ships.
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Not long.   Go.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Maintain standard orbit and relative position.
OPS_Verdi says:
::gets up and presents the PADD to the CNS::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Aye sir.
FCO_Khrex says:
::maintains orbit::
CNS-Starlight says:
XO: thanks allot!!!  ::heads to the kitchen::
Capt_Fletcher says:
Com: Both Ships: I do hope that this will allow us to begin on a friendly note. ::smiles:: We will be ready to receive you at 19:00.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@COM: Pharaoh: The ship of Captain Fletcher is always fit, no matter the cause. ::smiles::
OPS_Verdi says:
::watches the CNS leave without the PADD and shrugs her shoulders::
OPS_Verdi says:
::sits back down::
Capt_Fletcher says:
COM: Most Kind Darhe'el..... I look forward to seeing you both. Pharaoh Out.
SO_Raja says:
::Continues to watch the scans and all the blinking lights::
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:    A dinner reception sir?   On the Pharaoh?   With a Cardassian and a Ztenkethi?     Are you sure about this?
OPS_Verdi says:
::closes both channels::
AMB_Tehn_Karra says:
#::He bows as the COM goes blank and the star scene returns:: Self: A dinner...quite, interesting.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::develops a look of concern:: XO: Are you not?
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:    In a word, sir.    No.
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks on with a surprised look on his face::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Glared at Tehn Karra just before the screen went blank:: Self: Let us hope he'll behave.. ::turns head to look at his first Glinn's face::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::pauses:: XO: I see....
CNS-Starlight says:
::starts working on the dinner  that is consisting of fish....::
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Might we have a word in private for 30 seconds commander?
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Yes sir.    ::motions to the port egress, and the Ready room just outside it.
CSO_McGrady says:
::quietly hopes he can get out of the diplomatic function, but with the CO sick, highly doubts it::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::heads out towards the ready room in the direction indicated by the XO::
CEO_Irvin says:
::thinks to self:: Self: Jeez.
XO_Chalen says:
::follows the Capt. out the door and into the ready room.    The ready room door closes behind him::    Fletcher:    What did you want to talk about sir?
CNS-Starlight says:
::works getting the tables ready  and everything::   Looks around to see what if anything I missed::
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  Any word on the Captain's condition?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::Stands, does not sit:: XO: Commander... I need you to give me something.....
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Name it sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS:  It doesn't look....or smell....good.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: For the duration, I need you're trust and a leap of faith. This was a messy ordeal if you remember your history. I would prefer to avoid the same situation.
CNS-Starlight says:
::stands back and thinks to self it is done::
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  I suppose as 2nd officer you'll be attending the meal?  ::tries not to grin::
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: And if that means having impromptu state dinners on a Defiant-class vessel in order to kiss political ass, then that's what I will do.
FCO_Khrex says:
CSO: You smell it too? I thought I was the only one.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:  Understood sir.   I'll get my ass-kissing lips on right away.
CSO_McGrady says:
::gives a sarcastically polite smile at Verdi::  OPS:  I suppose I very well may be, Commander.
CSO_McGrady says:
FCO:  That level of pungency is hard not to smell....I could almost see, taste, hear, and feel it.
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  Aren't you the lucky one.  ::turns away and cover her wide grin with her hand::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::smiles:: XO: Very Good Commander. When we switch from a posterior target to a tangible object, I'll let you know. ::motions for the XO to exit first::
XO_Chalen says:
::nods to the Capt. and heads back out to the bridge::
OPS_Verdi says:
FCO:  Gosh, I hope the smell doesn't drift into the mess hall.
OPS_Verdi says:
*CNS*:  How does it smell down there?
OPS_Verdi says:
::recalls that sickbay is right beside the mess hall::
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: I hope it doesn't too.
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS*: smells good to me....
OPS_Verdi says:
*CNS*:  Thank you.  What are they having, by the way?
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: You'd think the environmental systems would filter the smell... I guess it's stronger than it can handle.
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Commander...may I have a brief second of your time?
XO_Chalen says:
::walks back to the CSO::   CSO:   Yes Commander?
OPS_Verdi says:
FCO:  It seems to be filtering it out of sickbay well enough.  Maybe we should contact engineering?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::walks out in front of the center seat::
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS*: fish, mash potatoes, and mixed veggies.   and pineapple upside down cake...
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: I plan to attend since the CO is ill,....Commander Verdi has also expressed great interest in attending this event, as well.
OPS_Verdi says:
*CNS*: Yummm.  Well done Counselor.
SO_Raja says:
::Hears the word fish and perks his ears up::
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: That'll be a good idea. I dunno how much longer I can hold my breath.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks over to the XO:: XO: In that the accommodations are cramped, it'll just be me, you, our guests, Mr., Irvin, and our Doctor.
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS*:   thank you...

ACTION: It is time for dinner

XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Unfortunately, the Capt. wants to keep the attendance down.    I'll need you on the bridge in command.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Done sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: very well, Commander.
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS:  It appears that we're both off the hook.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Keep your guard up.  Remember that there are two very large warships out there.
CEO_Irvin says:
::exits quarters in dress whites, and heads towards the transporter room::
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Aye, sir.
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  Darn.  Sounds like a good meal.
CTO_Gem says:
::adjusts the phaser in her holster::
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Shall we head to the Transporter room to greet our guests Commander?
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:  Aye sir.   ::follows the Capt.::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   The Bridge is yours.
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Understood, sir. ::takes the center seat::
CTO_Gem says:
::walks to the XO:: XO: Sir?
CTO_Gem says:
XO: May I join you? Or... do you not need a tactical escort?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::walking out:: OPS: Hail the Vessels and tell them that we are ready to receive them Commander.
SO_Raja says:
:Pushes a couple of buttons on the panel and the lights begin to blink faster::
OPS_Verdi says:
::hails both vessels that they are ready to receive transport::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO: For now, I want you here keeping those tactical scanners pointed at the Cardassian warship.    IF they so much as blink...............
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the Transporter Room, relieving the TR Chief::
CTO_Gem says:
XO: I'll give them something to blink at. ::nods:: Gotcha.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
@::Receives the call and steps onto his transporter pad, signaling he's ready::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::waiting on the XO::
XO_Chalen says:
::nods at the CTO and follows the Capt. out::
CTO_Gem says:
::walks to tactical station::
CNS-Starlight says:
::walks around and makes sure my uniform is straight::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::enters the TR, seeing the CEO:: CEO: You ready Eli?
CEO_Irvin says:
Capt_Fletcher: Yes Gr... errr... Captain. Our visitors signal that they are standing by.
XO_Chalen says:
::stands next to the Capt::
Capt_Fletcher says:
CEO_Irvin: Energize
CTO_Gem says:
::monitors the Cardassian vessel::
CSO_McGrady says:
::sits quietly in the command chair, one eye locked on his console, the other on the viewscreen::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Enter the TR and awaits the guests::

ACTION: As the Tzenkethi Ambassador begins to materialize the transporter signal shimmers and fades with a noise that is very unusual.

ACTION: The shape of the Ambassador begins to shimmer and shake. A loud unnatural scream is heard and the shape vanishes.

XO_Chalen says:
::hears the beam::   CEO:   Eli..............
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   ELI!!!
CEO_Irvin says:
::watches the transport telemetry:: XO: I'm on it....
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: Was that transport successful?
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  No........
OPS_Verdi says:
::shudders::

ACTION: A horrible smell remains in the transporter room. While the Cardassian remains unhurt and is materialized fully.

CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: I see....can you confirm the survival of the Ambassador?
XO_Chalen says:
::Pulls his phaser on the Gul::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::walks over to the console and looks on:: Self: Oh my God.....
XO_Chalen says:
GUL:    What do you know about this!?
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  No.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Materializes on the Pharaoh:: Self: What's that smell? ::oblivious::
CEO_Irvin says:
::Tapping madly on the controls::
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  I mean I can't confirm from here.
CTO_Gem says:
::stares at the rapidly updating sensor readings on the Cardassian vessel::
CNS-Starlight says:
::uniforms straight.   just waiting for everyone:::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Steps up tot the transporter with a tricorder ready::
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: Please hail the Ambassadors vessel and ask if they have the ambassador?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks over to the XO:: XO: COMMANDER! Put that thing away! You think that's a flashlight or something?!?
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Captain?    ::hesitates a bit and then holsters the phaser::
OPS_Verdi says:
CSO:  I suggest we check with the XO first.  Isn't he down there?
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Notices Chalen is pointing the phaser at him, then noticed something wrong next to him:: All: What happened here?
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over to Fletcher:: CO: I'm going over the process log Captain... I don't have any answers at the moment.
CSO_McGrady says:
*XO* Do we have the ambassador?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::walks over to the mass on the pad:: CEO: FIND THEM!
SO_Raja says:
::continues the scans of the space around the ship::
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#COM:Pharaoh:OPS: What have you done?????? ::screams::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:   We have a situation down here.   The Ztenkethi ambassador is dead.   Bring all stations to full alert, but keep the shields down.    Com the Ztenkethi ship, see what they got back on their PADD.   Confirm what we saw.   Double time!
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Turns head to face Captain Fletcher:: CO: Captain?
CMO_Stidd says:
::Scans the remains on the pad to determine its origin::
OPS_Verdi says:
::winces::  CSO:  You want to take that
Capt_Fletcher says:
Gul_Darhe`el: I have to ask as Commander Riggs did... You wouldn't know about this would you?
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: Reply to the Ztenkethi ship that we do not have their ambassador.  Ask them if he is among them.
OPS_Verdi says:
::glares at the CSO::
CSO_McGrady says:
Bridge Crew:  All.....be on your best guard.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks over to the Commander as if to say "Let's do it by the book"::
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: Now, Commander.
OPS_Verdi says:
COM: Kern:  We didn't receive the Ambassador.  Do you have him back?
CNS-Starlight says:
::waits patiently, not wanting food to get cold::
XO_Chalen says:
::nods at the Capt::
SO_Raja says:
::Is glad he is not in charge...yet::
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#COM:Pharaoh:OPS: We have him................ IN PIECES !!!!  Why did you disrupt transport? You have killed him!
CSO_McGrady says:
OPS: Put them on the main view screen
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Eyes go wide:: Capt: Captain, I assure you I am as astounded as you are.. I assure you, it could as well have been myself who materialized on that part of the pad.
OPS_Verdi says:
::puts the image on screen::
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Eli!    We need those transport records!     The Ztenkethi are going to want answers!!!
CTO_Gem says:
::starts to get worried... curious if maybe the Cardassian ship may have somehow caused interference::
CEO_Irvin says:
::Raises an eyebrow::
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: Darn, could this day get any worse?
OPS_Verdi says:
*XO*:  The Ambassador's ship is demanding answers.

ACTION: The viewscreen shows CO Kern  his fur sticking out.... his ears flattened against his head.

CEO_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: I'll be in engineering.... I let you know when I have them ready
CEO_Irvin says:
::exits::
XO_Chalen says:
*OPS*:   I'm on my way.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   I'm going to the bridge sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
::stands:: Zthenkethi Rep:  Kern: Captain, I assure you that we did not purposefully harm your ambassador, of whom we have the greatest respect.
CMO_Stidd says:
CO Fletcher: His death was rather quick I would say.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::walks back over to the Transporter Console and taps on the panel:: XO: I'll meet you there in just a moment....
XO_Chalen says:
::runs back to the bridge::
SO_Raja says:
CSO: My scans showed nothing unusual
Capt_Fletcher says:
*OPS* Commander Verdi... Open a channel.....
CTO_Gem says:
::stares at the viewscreen:: Self: Well... I'll be...
XO_Chalen says:
::walks onto the bridge::
OPS_Verdi says:
*Fletcher*:  Open a channel to whom Sir?
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Commander, the bridge is yours..::points to the viewscreen::
Capt_Fletcher says:
*OPS* The Tzenkethi vessel.....
XO_Chalen says:
::nods to the CSO::
XO_Chalen says:
*Capt*:   Sir, they are already on the line.
CSO_McGrady says:
::returns to the science station::
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Frowns and remains standing where he was, looking at the TR pad, wondering how it could have malfunctioned::
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS*  what is going on?
OPS_Verdi says:
*Fletcher*:  We have them on screen on the bridge, Sir.
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks to Gul_Darhe`el:: Darhe'el: Just a sec....
OPS_Verdi says:
*CNS*:  The Ambassador died in transport.
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS* Oh no...  Is ther-r-re something I can do?
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Momentarily gazes at Fletcher then looks back, somewhat confused::
Capt_Fletcher says:
*OPS* Fair enough. I'm on my way to the bridge. In the interim, would you arrange temporary quarters for Gul_Darhe`el?
XO_Chalen says:
COM: Ztenkethi:   Let me assure you, we had nothing to do with this catastrophic accident.   Our Chief engineer is going over the sensor logs now to try and determine the cause of your ambassador's death.
OPS_Verdi says:
*CNS*:  You may be helpful on the bridge.
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Glad you did not go to the dinner-r-r now?
Capt_Fletcher says:
Gul_Darhe`el: We'll need you to remain on board till we clear this up.
OPS_Verdi says:
*Fletcher*:  Certainly.
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Quite affirmative, Ensign.
CNS-Starlight says:
*OPS* on my way....::heads out of the kitchen area.  and heads to the bridge::
Capt_Fletcher says:
Gul_Darhe`el : Of course you understand....
SO_Raja says:
CSO: What happens now?
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:    Ensign, I want you down in TR1.   Stay with the Cardassian.   WATCH him!@
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#::bars teeth and glares at the XO:: #COM:Pharaoh:XO: I do not believe you
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Nods slowly:: Capt: I do understand, captain. You have my fullest cooperation in this matter. If there is anything else I can do..
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: What should I do with the remains that are down here.
CTO_Gem says:
::listens to the XO's conversation with the fur faced Kern::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::signals a security officer to escort the Gul to quarters::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Your guess is as good as mine...lets place our hope in our XO's diplomatic skills for the time being, but be alert.
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*   Save everything!   Try to determine what you can from the remains.
OPS_Verdi says:
::downloads the Cardiassians room assignment to the PADD::
CNS-Starlight says:
::walks on to the bridge:: CSO/OPS: I am her-r-re if you need me.....
OPS_Verdi says:
::Stands and hands the PADD to the CTO::
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: Confirmed.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
Capt: However..
OPS_Verdi says:
::nods at the CNS::
CTO_Gem says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: Umm... why did you give me this PADD?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::looks to the Gul with a concerned looks:: Darhe'el: Yes?
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Tzenkethi:     Look, we're trying to figure out what happened right now.   We will inform you of our findings as soon as we have them but for now we just don't know what happened.   We're not ruling anything out.
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Be on guar-r-rd, aye
CSO_McGrady says:
CNS:  I'm quite pleased to hear that, as we may very well need that.  Please stand in the range of the viewscreen.  You're feline physiology may calm our Tzenkethi counterpart a bit at the moment.
OPS_Verdi says:
CTO:  I was under the impression you were to escort the Gul to his quarters?
CMO_Stidd says:
::Gathers remains and takes them back to medbay for a full autopsy::
CTO_Gem says:
OPS: Oh... yeah... right.
CNS-Starlight says:
CSO: aye Sir-r-r.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
Captain: I must ask of you not to take too long to solve this.. incident. I am a much needed man on my ship..
OPS_Verdi says:
::sits back down trying not to roll her eyes::
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#::growls:: COM:Pharaoh:XO:We wish to conduct an investigation.... we shall be sending 10 members of an Engineering team to examine your transporter
Capt_Fletcher says:
Darhe'el: You have my word that we will make all possible and relevant speed to come to the bottom of this.
CTO_Gem says:
::takes the PADD and heads to the transporter room::
OPS_Verdi says:
::looks back at the XO wondering if he'll agree to that::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Tzenkethi:   For now the best thing you can do is let us conduct our investigation if you want to know what happened.   If you start sending teams over here it's just going to confuse things.     Your Ambassador trusted Captain Fletcher.    Now you have to trust him as much.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::again nods slowly:: Capt: Very well captain. I am certain you will..
CTO_Gem says:
::enters the transporter room::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::begins to walk out just as the CTO arrives:: Darhe'el: This is Ensign Gem. She will escort you to quarters.
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#COM:Pharaoh:XO:We will wait.... but not for long.... we will wish to send a team over to examine your transporter within the hour.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Begins autopsy with a deep cellular scan::
OPS_Verdi says:
::feels the tension rising::
Capt_Fletcher says:
::enters the bridge at Kern's last signal::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Tzenkethi:  Then we'll talk in an hour.   Pharaoh out.   ::closes channel::
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   We've got ONE HOUR.    Let's do this.
CTO_Gem says:
::nods to Darhe`el:: Darhe`el: Please follow me.
OPS_Verdi says:
::turns in her chair and looks at the XO and Fletcher::
T_CO_Arat_Kern says:
#::bangs panel as the channel closes::
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Right. First thing... Confine all off duty and non-essential personnel to quarters.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Get down to the TR.   Tear it apart if you have to but FIND SOMETHING!
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Aye sir.
OPS_Verdi says:
XO:  May I take the SO?
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Counselor, notify the crew to remain in quarters if not on duty immediately.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Looks at the other officer:: CTO: Of course.. ::begins to walk while taking a last look at the TR pad:: Self: Federation technology, I presume..
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Excellent ideal.  make it so.
CSO_McGrady says:
::nods at the OPS' good idea::
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Secondly... From this point forward we are at security alert condition 2.
CNS-Starlight says:
XO: aye Sir-r-r
OPS_Verdi says:
::gestures toward the SO to follow her and exits the bridge::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Commander, go over our external scans bit by bit if you have to but find SOMEHTING!
SO_Raja says:
::Perks hears at his name being said::
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Done sir.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   I'll have security notified.
CTO_Gem says:
Darhe`el: The one and only. ::smiles... and proceeds out of the transporter room... towards where the quarters are::
SO_Raja says:
::bounds after OPS and exits the bridge::
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Aye, sir.....and if I may....I suspect Cardassian trickery in all of this.
CNS-Starlight says:
ALL Crew:  if you are not on duty stay in quarters 'til told other wise thank you.... that is from the XO....
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:    You're signing my song, Mister.
SO_Raja says:
OPS: So what do we do first?
Capt_Fletcher says:
::sighs:: OPS H’lo: Open a channel to Starfleet Operations and send them the logs and transmission reports from the last 4 hours.
OPS_Verdi says:
::talks as they walk::  SO:  Do you know much about transporter systems?
CSO_McGrady says:
::starts an intense barrage of external scans::
CSO_McGrady says:
::Opens a channel to Starfleet Operations and send them the logs and transmission reports from the last 4 hours.:
SO_Raja says:
::Jokingly says:: OPS: A little, one minute you ar-r-re her-r-re, the next ther-r-re
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Commander... It's your ship. You're in charge of the investigation of course.
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:   Sir, I don't like the looks of this.    If we can't come up with something in one hour...............................       the fur's gonna hit the fan.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: Commander... It's your ship. You're in charge of the investigation of course.
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: What I have to report isn’t much sir.
OPS_Verdi says:
SO:  Hummm...  Well, let's just scan it and confer with Engineering then.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
::Arched brows and follows the CTO somewhat slowly::
CTO_Gem says:
Darhe`el: You'd be the second Cardassian I've spoken to before. Have you ever heard of... Consultant Sur Domal?
SO_Raja says:
OPS: That was a joke I said. Don't you like humor-r-r?
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Put it in a report for me and the Captains, Doctor.
Capt_Fletcher says:
XO_Chalen: I know the Pharaoh and its crew and its efficiency Commander... I am convinced that we will arrive at an explanation.
OPS_Verdi says:
SO:  I like it well enough.  I just don't recognize it sometimes.  ::smiles as they enter the transporter room::
CMO_Stidd says:
*XO*: Aye sir
XO_Chalen says:
Fletcher:  I wish I was as sure.
CNS-Starlight says:
:::just watches everything that is happening the bridge:::
SO_Raja says:
::Enters the Transporter room:: OPS: Fir-r-rst thing I thing is we should check the patter-r-rn buffer-r-rs
Capt_Fletcher says:
::places hand on the XO’s shoulder XO: Remember our conversation Commander about a leap of faith? ::pauses:: I'm going to Engineering to see if I can assist Lt Irvin.
Gul_Darhe`el says:
CTO: I'm afraid I haven’t.. ::seems distracted::

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