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CMO_Kymar says:
::leans against a vacant console and watches the goings on around the bridge in silence. Its going to get a lot busier soon with the Senator leaving::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: At station scanning for T'Mir ::
XO_Q`tor says:
::Trying to contact Star Fleet Command::
CEO_Jelis says:
::running last-minute system checks from the bridge engineering console::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sits on the bridge going through some records trying to find out who's telling them the truth::
Drelak says:
::standing on the bridge, slightly calmer, but not very much::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, T'mir is two minutes out.
CMO_Kymar says:
::checks in with his Med Teams to see if they have everything under control::
CNS_Suder says:
::leaning on side on XO's chair, looking calm, but confused/annoyed/frustrated underneath the surface::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Thanks Commander. How about Saalis? Any luck?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Tactical sensors show and incoming warp signature ::
CNS_Suder says:
::looks down at XO:: XO: No luck, huh?
XO_Q`tor says:
::Still attempting to raise Star Fleet Command::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Sir, I'm happy to report that other than our missing front module, we're back to 100%.
Host Captain_Turner says:
CEO: That's a pretty big other than but good job with what you have. ::Nods::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, incoming Federation hail.
CEO_Jelis says:
::notes from his readouts we're also a little short on those little packets of peanuts, but decides its too trivial to mention::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Yellow alert. Scan the incoming ship and put Starfleet on the main viewer.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: goes to Yellow alert and puts the hail on screen as ordered ::

CMO_Kymar says:
::turns his head to the viewscreen::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::appears on the main viewer, as she was put there:: COMM: QIb: IKS QIb, this is Commander Naumova of the Federation starship Machiavelli.  You are hereby ordered to surrender, immediately, and unconditionally.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: begins scans on the incoming ship ::
CNS_Suder says:
::looks up at the screen and stops wondering how Q'tor gets his hair so silky smooth!::
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: I guess they're not here to bring us a replacement front module, then....
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks standard Defiant class ship ::
CNS_Suder says:
::raises both eyebrows and hopes the CO complies just this once::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Q'tor:: XO: Looks like it's time to pay the piper.
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: ::muttering:: Yes, I'm sure he has a plan. Now, shush!
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator, if you are truly trying to stop the PRO forces, then now is your chance. Do not let the actions of a few exhausted, and mentally tortured officers destroy what you have seemingly worked so hard for.
CNS_Suder says:
::sighs:: CO; If we explain what happened, I'm sure they'll understand... ::can hardly believe she's being so naive::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: checks to see if the Machiavelli's command codes are on file in the database ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Hears the CNS and just nods::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, I recommend that we follow the Machiavelli's orders.
Drelak says:
 ::looks back at Q'Tor:: XO: When the T'Mir arrives, I will board her.  Depending on their status, I will likely continue this operation. ::pauses:: XO: Aboard the T'Mir.
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Uhm.......thats what I...........nevermind.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: almost drops her teeth at the Klingon XO :: XO: Did you say surrender?
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: IKS QIb, this is the Machiavelli.  Surrender, or we will take appropriate action.
CNS_Suder says:
CTO: Haven't you ever heard of a tactical retreat?
 
ACTION: The T'Mir drops out of warp, right off QIb's bow.

CMO_Kymar says:
::chuckles silently. "Rebels without a cause...and now without a prayer..."::

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: We stand in compliance. You might want to however take a look at some information we've gathered and note a safe and sound Senator Drelak amoung us.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::blinks::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, the T'mir is off our port bow.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Yes. Surrender to the Federation forces. It would be foolish to attempt to fight off the Romulans, the PRO, and Star Fleet.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: would rather die with honor than surrender her ship ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Since the Senator is obviously alive, the charges of her murder must be dropped.
CNS_Suder says:
::is glad to see that out of a compliment of Klingons this large they've got the one with sense among the bunch::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: I don't understand.  The warbird Shakazna monitored the destruction of the Senator's shuttlecraft.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods at the CTO::
CEO_Jelis says:
::dispatches repair teams to the weapons and shield subsystems, just in case::
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: Well somehow Commander it was wrong.
XO_Q`tor says:
::sends the information that they have gathered concerning the Shakazna, Talas, and everything to the Machievelli::
 
ACTION: A message comes from the T'Mir, demanding that the Senator be transported aboard.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, incoming hail from the T'mir, they are demanding the return of the Senator.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: What do you know about the loss of outpost 429?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the T'mir for Captain Saalis::
Host Captain_Turner says:
CTO: Send them the information we have thus far and comply.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, should I tie the communication with Star Fleet in with T'mir?
Drelak says:
CTO: Beam me directly to their bridge.
CNS_Suder says:
::glances over at CTO, wondering if she can be trusted right now::
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: Not a whole heck of a lot but something about it smells fishy.

Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Yeah right away.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: Stand by.
XO_Q`tor says:
::makes the adjustments and patches both the Star Fleet channel and the T'mir channel together::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: finds Romulan, human, Betazoid life signs but no Vulcans aboard the T'mir ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes broadband transmissions from the Machiavelli to the T'mir, and attempts to copy the signal to the view screen ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans for mixed bio-signs, finds no Romulan-Vulcan lifesigns ::
 
ACTION: Commander Naumova appears on half the viewscreen, not looking particularly happy.  Sub-Commander Borthak appears onj the other half, equally so.
 
CMO_Kymar says:
::recieves a report on his PADD about the status of sickbay and the conversion of Cargobay 1 in case of an emergency::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: On screen, sir, coded transmission I just hacked into Sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
::looks up at the screen, hoping this is the answer they've been looking for::
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: I would ask you to delay your departure to the T'mir until the Machiavelli arrives.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: T'Mir:  Warbird T'Mir, this is Commander Naumova of the starship Machiavelli.  Please explain a discrepancy in the crew manifest you transmitted to outpost 477.
CNS_Suder says:
::looks back at CMO and shakes head sadly. Decides to make her way back for a few minutes:: CMO: Kymar... ::nods::
Borthak says:
&COMM: Machiavelli: ::Frowns:: Clarify your message.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: T'Mir: Admiral Toorain and Captain Saalis were not present on the manifest of survivors you transmitted to outpost 477.  Their bodies are not present on outpost 429.  Please explain this discrepancy.
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks up from his PADD and smiles:: CNS: Counselor....::nods in return::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: copies the transmission to database isolating it from the rest of the main computer for further analysis later :
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Watches with interest::
CNS_Suder says:
CMO:: Kymar.. ::leans in closer:: can I have a minute?

CEO_Jelis says:
::starts running miscellaneous comms checks and turns on the backup broadcast systems, trying to generate enough background noise to cover up the fact they're tapping into the conversation::
CMO_Kymar says:
CNS: Uh...sure ::puts his PADD down and smiles again::
Borthak says:
&COMM: Mach: Neither were present at the outpost upon our arrival.  We do not have them aboard.
CNS_Suder says:
::rests her hands on an side of a console and looks him directly in the eyes:: CMO: I'm going to be blunt...::pauses:: you need to tell me what's going on. I know you're...upset about something, but I don't know what...you need to let me know... ::looks worried::
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles sadly and turns his head slightly:: CNS: Death....death is what pains me...
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::raises both eyebrows:: COMM: T'Mir: Warbird T'Mir.  We suggest that you not soil relations between our peoples more than already has been done, recently.  I will ask you again, what is the status of Admiral Toorain, and Captain Saalis, the two highest ranked officers in the sector when outpost 429 was attacked?
CNS_Suder says:
::raises an eyebrow a little bit:: CMO: who's death Kymar?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, we have Admiral Toorain's body. Perhaps we should let them know?
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: That should have been in the information we just sent them.
CMO_Kymar says:
CMO: Their deaths...how many people have died while I was trying to save them? And how many have died by my own hand? Is it fair that I get to choose the deaths of those I hate, but have no say in the deaths of those I care about?
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: If we pipe up and tell them now they'll know we're monitoring their transmission.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Obviously they are not bothering to look that information over.
Borthak says:
&COMM: Mach: We do not know.  Scan this vessel, and determine that they are not aboard, have Senator Drelak transported aboard this vessel, and we will part ways.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::looks down at her chair console, as something starts flashing on it; bites her lip:: COMM: T'Mir: Please stand by, ::feels like a secretary::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: releases chroniton particles in and attempt to mask the scans of the QIb ::
Host Captain_Turner says:
XO: Well when they hail us we can maybe highlight that area of our report, but for now let's lay low.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: IKS QIb.  I have just had something flagged to my attention, I understand tat you have the body of Admiral Toorain in your morgue?
CNS_Suder says:
::steps in close and rests her hands on his shoulders:: CMO: when someone dies on our biobeds, there is nothign we could have done to stop it, we do our best and that's all we can do. :: squeezes his shoulders:: we do our best, Kymar...

XO_Q`tor says:
CO: We have open comms with both parties
 
ACTION: The Machiavelli drops out of warp.

CMO_Kymar says:
::looks down at the floor and whispers:: CNS: But what if my best isnt good enough...?
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: Yes we do. We were able to beam him out before just before he died.
CEO_Jelis says:
::frowns, trying to think of some way out of this::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::breathes for a moment:: COMM: QIb: What.. I.... What of Captain Saalis?  Why did you not evacuate the rest of the base?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Sir, the Machiavelli has dropped out of warp.
CNS_Suder says:
::bends her knees a little so she's still looking into his eyes:: CMO: Then, we lose someone. It happens sometimes. ::voice is very soft:: No-one is expecting any doctor to be all powerful, we're not Q. We're fallible but that doesn't mean we should stop trying, does it?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Nods at the CTO again::
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: We couldn't find her there with our scans. But Toorain did mutter something about her just before he died.
CMO_Kymar says:
::takes a deep breath looks up again:: CNS: But I lose everyone...I cant remember the last time I saved someone from an early death...Why cant I save them all?
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::feels like she wants to punch something::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: plot an evasive course, exit vector, and prepares to cloak the ship at a moments notice ::
Drelak says:
XO: Commander.  ::takes a deep breath:: I am clearly alive.  Your murder charges will not stand.  The T'Mir is en route to one of your outposts.  I suggest I board her, and we all make progress there.
Drelak says:
XO: Is... was... will return.  At some point.... we must find Saalis.  If she has been taken by Talas... it would take time, but he could force her to reveal many things.
XO_Q`tor says:
::whispers:: CO: Sir, if this "Captain" Saalis is indeed a Star Fleet Officer as the Machiavelli says then why was she in a Romulan uniform when we saw her?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to Q'tor:: XO: Let her go Commander. We tried, we made mistakes but at least we tried.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Suder says:
CMO: Like I said...you're not all powerful. We do our best, Kymar, and if we lose someone, we try not to let it happen again. ::smiles:: Look, even McCoy lost people, right?
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: My First Officer makes a good point. Just what information do we have on Saalis anyway?
XO_Q`tor says:
::goes to the OPS console:: Drelak: As you wish Senator. I would hope that you would accept MY apologies on behalf of this crew for the injuries that have been done to you.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sends a text message to the Captain's chair, Ready to evade and cloak on your command, old friend,  Signed the Raven ::
XO_Q`tor says:
::prepares to activate the transporter:: COMM: T'mir: Prepare to receive Senator Drelak.
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Reads the message on his console::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::frowns:: COMM: QIb: CO: The Captain?  Her record should be in your computer.  Helm officer on... ::frowns, and punches up data on her screen:: The Zong, the London, the Cézanne, Zong first officer, Vazquez Commanding Officer, Captain of the Seleya.... 
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles at the Counselor:: CNS: I don’t suppose there is any point worrying about it now...we have bigger fish to fry
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: So why was she wearing a Romulan uniform when we last saw her?
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: CO: When was this?
Host Captain_Turner says:
::Shakes his head as he knows the "official" record
XO_Q`tor says:
::activates the transporter and beams Senator Drelak to the T'mir::
CNS_Suder says:
::hugs him, feels he needs it:: CMO: Look, I want you to come to me at least once a week after this is over, OK? We have a lot to discuss...agreed?
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: Just before we arrived at outpost 429 and just after some "interesting" experiences my crew and I had.
CMO_Kymar says:
::is mildly shocked at the hug, but hugs back anyway. He needs it:: CNS: ::quiet and solemn:: Agreed...
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: drops shields for transport and brings them right back up ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: attempts to confirm Drelak is aboard the T'mir ::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::raises both eyebrows again:: COMM: QIb: CO: All I can tell you is that she has had a distinguished career, spanning seven decades; and never once has she been seen on Romulus.

Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: We know what we saw Commander. My entire senior staff saw it.
CNS_Suder says:
::squeezes him a little tighter and lets go, smiling:: CMO: thankyou...
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands nodding in agreement with the CO, glaring at the CO of the Machiavelli ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::is a little reluctant to finish the hug, but smiles sincerely:: CNS: No...thank you
XO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: That is correct. She was wearing the uniform of a Romulan sub-commander. When we tried to detain her she contacted a Romulan vessel and was transported out.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: XO: And... what happened to you afterwards?
CNS_Suder says:
::smiles gently:: CMO: So, is there anything I can do for you here?
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: We were beamed back to our ship.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: QIb: Then where were you at the time?
CMO_Kymar says:
::tries to prevent the voice from shouting out a lewd suggestion to the counselor’s last comment, and succeeds...just:: CNS: I...think that you have given me everything I need. ::smiles again::
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::stands::
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: We had been transported to a few different places but we aren't sure by whom.
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%COMM: ALL: IKS QIb, Warbird T'Mir.  We will proceed to outpost four seven seven, and you will each observe communications silence.  When we arrive, we will bring everyone together, and try to sort this out, while conducting repairs, and engaging in necessary R&R.  Are there any objections?
Host Captain_Turner says:
COMM: Mach: CO Naumova: None.
Borthak says:
&COMM: Mach: We will... ::remembers that Romulus considers them traitors:: comply.  
Host Mach_Cmdr_Naumova says:
%::nods:: COMM: ALL: Good.  Set a course, and engage at warp six.  Machiavelli out.
CNS_Suder says:
::raises an eyebrow at CMO's thoughts and smiles:: CMO: A pleasure, Kymar, a pleasure... ::really wanted to call him Dremel, but knows she has to wait for an invitation to do so. Nods and turns to move back to the CO::
Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Lay in a course and engage.
 
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