QIb lutmey

The QIb Chronicles
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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands on the bridge at station monitoring security ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::leaves her quarters happy to not have the guard watching her anymore::
XO_Q`tor says:
::accompanies CSO to the transporter room::
Drelak says:
@::is on the T'Mir, wondering what's going to happen::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Anything been revealed yet Commander?
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Not yet, apparently there is to be a meeting
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::scratches at the skin near the neural inhibitor::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: pulls up several service records looking them over ::
Host Borthak says:
@Drelak: We are awaited on the outpost, in a briefing room.  Co-ordinates have been transmitted.  ::can hardly believe what the Senator has got him involved in::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::walks over to the XO:: XO: I can help out in this meeting
XO_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Commander, do we have the coordinates of the meeting yet?
XO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Very well, you will accompany us.
Drelak says:
@Borthak.  Good.  Then I suggest we beam over as soon as possible.  
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: Aye XO, we have them.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Will Drelak meet with me there?
Tillis_the_Trader says:
::at her stall with many weird and wonderful things to sell::
XO_Q`tor says:
::Enters the transporter room:: *CTO*: Very well, secure the ship, make sure all personnel take their shore leave.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Drelak is to be at the meeting, yes.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::enters the lift::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: Does she know I'm coming?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I don't know what she knows or does not know

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes an incoming hail from the T'mir, inquiring as to the location of Baynak ;:
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowns then stares straight ahead::
Drelak says:
@::trusts that Baynak's knowledge, or ideally his person can be communicated to the meeting in some way, and awaits transport::
Tillis_the_Trader says:
@ ::hums a little ditty::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::enters the transporter room with the XO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sends back a message to the T'mir, who?::
 
ACTION: The QIb receives a reply.  "Baynak."

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: locates Baynak and locks on attempts to beam him over to the outpost ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I'm ready Sir.  That is if you want me to attend.... I can wait on the outpost if she won’t see me.
Drelak says:
@::is finally beamed over to the outpost, by Borthak's rather slow staff::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: No, I want you with me, to make sure I have all my facts straight
 
ACTION: The entire Romulan contingent is now present on the outpost, awaiting the Starfleet personnel.

XO_Q`tor says:
::stands on the transporter pad:: *CO*: Sir, we are ready for transport. We are waiting for your arrival.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles:: XO: You think I keep all the facts straight?  ::trying not to laugh::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::signals the T'mir that Baynak is on the station ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: You seem better at it than I am....most of the time.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::scratches at her inhibitor:: XO: Most of the time.
Host CO_Turner says:
::Not liking these kinds of meetings much he stands and sighs:: *XO*: On my way.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::stifles a chuckle::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: So, can I get a weapon?  ::grins::
Drelak says:
@::picks up a PADD that was lying on the table of the briefing room, and starts to read it, being interrupted by the other transport::
XO_Q`tor says:
::looks down at the CSO just a little shocked:: CSO: I don't think so!

Host CO_Turner says:
::Taps comm badge:: *TR*: Turner to transporter room 2. Ready for beam over?
Host Baynak says:
@::nods:: Drelak: Senator.  You are well.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I wasn’t planning anything.  I'd just feel better with a weapon is all.
TR says:
*CO*: Ready sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: goes back to reading over service records ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: We will be on a Fedration Outpost. There is no need to feel unsafe.
Drelak says:
@::smiles:: Baynak: My loyal servant.  I grew worried.  Are you well?
Host CO_Turner says:
*TR*: Energize.
Host CO_Turner says:
::Dematerializes and rematerializes just outside where the meeting is to take place::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: You forgetting they ordered us to turn ourselves over to the Romulans?
Host Baynak says:
@::shrugs:: Drelak: I will tell you about it..... later.  What are we doing here?
FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~~CSO: I think it will be awhile before they allow you a weapon, Little One~~~~
Drelak says:
@Baynak: Awaiting Captain Forsythe, and a contingent from the QIb.  We hope to sort out the facts from the fiction, hopefully finding, and if necessary rescuing Captain Saalis, but above all destroying the PRO.
XO_Q`tor says:
CSO: You forget, that that was probably Saalis.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
XO: I still don't trust them.  But, I trust you. Therefore, lead the way.  I will follow.
XO_Q`tor says:
Trans Chief: Energize
Drelak says:
@::picks up the PADD she's put down, and begins reading it again, finding the interface unfamiliar:: Baynak: Or... just the contingent from the QIb.  Captain Forsythe is... unavailable at this moment.  ::places it back down:: He apparently fails to realize the importance of this.
 
ACTION: The XO, CSO, and FCO are beamed over to the outpost.
 
XO_Q`tor says:
@::materializes on the outpost:: CSO: ::whispers:: Besides, you forget a Klingon warrior is never without a weapon
Drelak says:
@::raises an eyebrow-ridge-thingy upon seeing the CSO beam in:: CSO: Commander Lorenzo.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@XO: I'm not a Klingon warrior.  ::looks around her suspiciously::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: double checks for all known bio-signs, sets the tac dept to running security sweeps and escorts ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Senator. ::raises her chin::  How is the shoulder?
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Sits down just outside the meeting location::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Senator. You need not fear Lieutenant Commander Lorenzo. She is unarmed.
Drelak says:
@XO: How comforting.
Drelak says:
@::moves to the other side of the table:: XO: Captain Forsythe has been delayed, as, apparently has your Captain Turner, as this matter is of utmost importance, we shall proceed.  Do you have any way of locating your missing officer?
XO_Q`tor says:
@::looks around to see that indeed Captain Turner is not present:: *CO*: Q'tor to Captain Turner.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::eyes the officers at the meeting::
Host Captain_Turner says:
@::Stands and enters the meeting location::
Host Captain_Turner says:
@::Looks at Q'tor:: XO: Yes Commander?
Host Baynak says:
@ALL: It makes very little sense.  Kidnapping is, with the exception of the Senator, not a standard PRO tactic.
XO_Q`tor says:
@CO: My apologies Captain. We are ready to begin
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: There is a first time for anything.  Perhaps they've grown to like it?
Host Baynak says:
@ALL: If they wanted to, then as a liaison officer, Captain Saalis would obviously be a good target, but why would they leave Admiral Toorain?
Host Captain_Turner says:
@::Takes his seat::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes the trials have begun on the station and watches as the result start to come in::
Borthak says:
ALL: And why implicate the T'Mir?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: taps into the meeting on the Outpost ::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: I am not convinced that Captain Saalis was kidnapped
Host Baynak says:
@::raises both eyebrow-ridge-thingies::
Drelak says:
@XO: Commander?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::nods::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@All: She was involved in the mind control.  She was there.

Drelak says:
@CSO: She was an illusion.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak/Drelak: When we were being transported to different locations/situations, the last one before returning to our ship was what appeared to be a Star Fleet office. Saalis was there in a Romulan uniform.
Drelak says:
@CSO: 'She' was nothing more than manipulated neurons.  I believe.  I don't understand how the technology works.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Yes but, why her? Why not some random officer?  Why her?  They could have chosen anyone.
Drelak says:
@CSO: Because you knew her?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak/Drelak: When we attempted to restrain her she called out for the Shorvey and was beamed out.
FCO_MJDoole says:
@::sensing out the mood in the room::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: None of us knew her.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak/Drelak: At that point in time we had never heard of the Shorvey
Host Baynak says:
@::murmers:: Shorvey is one of the PRO vessels.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Tee pees hands in front of his face::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Senator, until you gave us the list of vessels that had joined the PRO we had only heard the name Shorvey the one time
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: That was when Saalis called it for transport
Drelak says:
@CSO: You were being tested. Loyalty could well be something Talas was trying to destroy. ::remembers being shot by someone she thought was going to help::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Perhaps you resist because you trusted her.  You were taken in and are frustrated because we would not follow you blindly.
Drelak says:
@CSO: I was frustrated by being attacked, Commander.  By being sedated.  By finding it difficult to persuade an ally of the need to avert a war.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: watches a white blonde, blue eyed CPO step off the lift ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: I apologize for attacking you Senator.  The fact remains we did not and do not have your faith.
Host Baynak says:
@ALL :Why would Talas demonstrate a traitor?  It would make no sense for him to demonstrate something like that, a Federation mole would be the most useful thing he could have.

XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: You didn't need to persuade us of the need to avert a war Senator. What we needed was the whole truth. What we received were bits and pieces.
FCO_MJDoole says:
@All: Hostilities will not help matters.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: Perhaps when we attempted to restrain Saalis, she feared that she had been discovered, or was about to be.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: I imagine he was merely having a grand time toying with us.
Drelak says:
@XO: Pieces?  Talas, a traitor to the Empire, his ships names and identity codes, if necessary I will even provide their prefix codes in order to aid their destruction, what more do you want?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: Why would a Star Fleet Captain, even a liaison, be wearing a Romulan uniform?
Host Baynak says:
@CSO: And he appears to have succeeded.  You are turning on your own.
Drelak says:
@XO: Do not forget, that was not Saalis.  That was an illusion.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: I know my own. Saalis would have had the QIb turn itself in without evidence or proof.
Host Baynak says:
@XO: A very sophisticated one, I might add. Her physical characteristic were likely taken from your computer, her emotional reactions, such as they were, would have been designed to play off your own, and  ::realizes that this probably isn't helping, and shuts up::
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Stands:: All: First off we aren't turning on our own.
Alarni says:
CTO: Ma'am CPO Alarni reporting as ordered. :: her voice sounds metallic and emotionless ::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Senator, I did not mean to imply that you did not tell us everything that you know. But when we receive part of the explanation from you, part from Baynak, and so on....surely you can see where we would be frustrated.
Host Captain_Turner says:
@Baynak: We have reasonable grounds for suspicion. Until we talk to Captain Saalis we have to assume what we saw is a very real possibility.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak/Drelak: Consider this...
Drelak says:
@::wonders how many times they need to be told that they didn't actually see it::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak & Baynak: And you both told opposing stories.  Argue with each other.... get your facts straight.  Then try to persuade, convince and get assistance from others.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her hands behind her back:: CPO Alarni : I have only one question for you, Are you a warrior? :: looks deep into her clear blue eyes::

FCO_MJDoole says:
@::puts a hand on the Captain's shoulder:: CO: Anger solves nothing, sir. ::takes hand back off of shoulder::
Host Captain_Turner says:
@::Wonders why Drelak is so insistent that what they saw was not real and not open to any other possibilities::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak/Drelak: The QIb is sent to rendezvous with the Senator, whose shuttle is destroyed. Before the debris even stops burning, the QIb is ordered to surrender to Romulan authorities. Someone KNEW that that was going to happen and when.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::nods::
Drelak says:
@CSO: Baynak is as confused as you with regards to some matters.  He had to be, or else he would now be dead, as Vorlak is.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Looks at the FCO quizzically since he's not angry at all::
CPO_Alarni says:
:: a fire lights in the eyes of Elai Alarni:: CTO : I am. :: Her face etched with determination::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Again with your twisted logic.  And you wonder why people don’t trust you.
XO_Q`tor says:
Drelak: Senator, your aide that was killed warned us about spies in Star Fleet. Baynak: You yourself warned us of the same thing!
FCO_MJDoole says:
@CO: I didn't mean you personally, sir.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::looks at the others that aren't QIb crew::
Drelak says:
@XO: My aide died serving our joint interests, and saving your lives.  For that, I do not expect gratitude, but it would behoove you to provide trust.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Nods at the FCO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CPO: Very well you are dismissed. :: watches as the CPO walks gracefully from the bridge ::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: On the contrary Senator, I am taking your aides words to heart. I believe everything that he told us.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@XO: Which wasn't much.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: My instincts are screaming at me that Saalis is that spy that he spoke of
Host CO_Turner says:
@All: Okay this debate is pointless.
Host CO_Turner says:
@All: The only way we can get to the bottom of this is to speak to Captain Saalis.
FCO_MJDoole says:
@::sensing the tension in the room::

Drelak says:
@XO: I cannot explain how the Shakazna's false readings were relayed to Starfleet so quickly.  But why would a woman, whose universe is based on cold logic throw away eighty years of work, and service, to interests that utterly opposed her own?
Host Baynak says:
@::shrugs:: CO: Then we return to the Senator's original question.  Do you have a plan to rescue her?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: You assume that she lives in a universe of cold logic.
Drelak says:
@CSO: She is Vulcan.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: She is also Romulan.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: I cannot answer that Senator. For those answers we would have to do as Captain Turner suggests and ask her personally. I know only that everything I have seen and heard to this point in time leads me to believe that Saalis is the spy that we seek. There is an old Klingon saying Senator. Duj tIvoqtaH. Always trust your instincts.
Drelak says:
CSO: She will have emotions, yes, they will be nearer the surface than many of her kind.... but after a century living on Vulcan, trained in that way, serving the Federation, and Vulcan forces, how could she suddenly change to oppose that?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: It has served me well over the years.
Host Baynak says:
@XO: The way I understand it, Klingon, trusting her instincts led your science officer to attack the Senator.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Why do you cling to her innocence so strongly?  Can you not admit when your own logic is wrong?  Would you not consider the possibility that Commander Q'tor is right?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: SHE is not Klingon. If she were she would not have merely wounded the Senator. She would have killed her.
Host CO_Turner says:
@Baynak: Again we're getting off topic. No I don't have a rescue plan. Do you?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak/Baynak: Do we have the last known coordinates of the Shorvey?
Drelak says:
@::walks around the table right up to the CSO, and hisses, softly:: CSO: If only because I have to.  If she was willing to betray us, what hope have future relations of our peoples?  
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak/Baynak: The T'mir was implicated as being with the PRO. Perhaps they may have information as to their whereabouts.
ENS_Anono says:
:: walks back to the QIb, having forgotten something and wanting to go back to retrieve it, tries to by pass security, to no avail running into a Huge Zaldan man ::
Host Baynak says:
@XO: No.  ::frowns:: However, using a Romulan vessel, we should be able to locate their tracking beacons, assuming they have not masked them.  It would seem unlikely, as they would still need to locate each other.

Host Borthak says:
@::speaks up:: XO: Then why would we have saved your outpost, and the people on board?  ::pauses:: We will provide whatever technical assistance we can.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Its irrational to assume relations between the Federation and the Romulan Empire hinge on the loyalties of one officer’s actions.  When an alliance is important enough we try, and keep trying until we get it right.
Host Borthak says:
@XO: Do not mistake this.  We are not doing this because you need it.  We are doing it because we do.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Borthak: Sub-Commander, I do not mean to say that you have joined the PRO, merely that you have been implicated. As to why, I don't know.
Drelak says:
@CSO: She is a hybrid, she is a product of the Empire, and of the Federation, she lives by logic, by clarity of thought, she commanded some of your finest vessels, if she is of the mind that opposes it, I fear for the number of your officers who work in favor.
Crewman_Ronak says:
ENS_Anono: Hold Ensign no one is allowed aboard by order of Captain Turner.
XO_Q`tor says:
ALL: I suggest we have both Romulan and Star Fleet forces join us in the search for the PRO vessels.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Looks at Q'tor:: XO: Agreed.
Drelak says:
@XO: Unacceptable.
ENS_Anono says:
Ronak: I out rank you Crewman.
Host Borthak says:
@ALL: I concur with the Senator.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Senator?
Drelak says:
@XO: For the moment, we can still hope this is an isolated incident. 
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: And for yourself?  It seems to me like you are giving up because someone you trusted betrayed you.  I think it is more important to take the facts that we do have and keep working towards a peace.  Over coming all obstacles, whether they are a single officer or a traitorous Romulan faction.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Looks at Drelak and Borthak and leans over on the table:: Drelak/Borthak: And why is that?
CR_Ronak says:
ENS_Anono: My orders come from the Captain you will have to take it up with him, Sir.  :: glares and stands firm ::
Host Baynak says:
@XO: your vessel was only targeted because of your continued presence - against my express advice - in the Gyra Pi system.
Drelak says:
@XO: The more that are involved, the higher the risk.

Host Borthak says:
@ALL: And if Romulan forces appear, they may attack the T'Mir, if the information net has been sufficiently compromised that all believe us guilty.
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: And we were to disobey orders from our superiors on the cryptic word of a mysterious Romulan?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: And those Federation outposts and starbases.  They were targeted as well.
Host Baynak says:
@XO: If you had trusted me in the beginning, this would never have happened.  Certainly not involving you to this extent.  You should have trusted me then.  Trust me, now.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: What would you have us do?
ENS_Anono says:
:: turns and leaves in a huff ::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Senator, have you been implicated as suspect by your government in any of this?
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: Or you Baynak?
Host Baynak says:
@CSO: Utilize the T'Mir's sensor array to locate Shakazna, and Shorvey.  If we fly in tandem, the QIb can investigate anything we discover.  I suggest we start at outpost 429, as you believe that was their last known location.
 CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Baynak: Two ships. Just two ships.
Drelak says:
@XO: Not to my knowledge.  Neither of us have.
XO_Q`tor says:
@::nudges CSO under the table::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::looks over at Q'tor to get his take on it::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Then should Romulan forces appear would you not be able to prevent them from attacking the T'mir outright?
Host Baynak says:
CSO: Yes.  QIb has, I believe, been repaired.  We will hopefully be able to prevail.  IF not, we can call for help.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Wonders what the looks between his first mate and CSO are all about::
FCO_MJDoole says:
@CO: I am sensing no malice from Baynak. I believe that he can be trusted implicitly.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak/Baynak: We'll have to inform our governments.  Should we fail they need to be informed of the dangers.
Drelak says:
@CSO: I suggest we leave notes with the commander of the Machiavelli. She appears a good woman.  ::pauses:: As does.  Did.  Saalis.
Host Baynak says:
@ALL: Minimal encounter equates to minimal risk.  We cannot have a large force.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: A note?  You want to leave a note?  Senator, forgive me, but, I'd rather leave you.  Baynak can speak for you.  You should remain here on outpost 477 until its all been resolved.  You'll be our voice if we do not return.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: takes her station, continuing to watch the tac team trial results come over from the Outpost ::
Drelak says:
@::looks over at Baynak::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Baynak: I am not suggesting anything so grand as mobilizing the whole of both fleets. But perhaps if both could send a ship?
Drelak says:
@CSO: We will return to the T'Mir, I will brief him on what he needs to know.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: But you will insist on accompanying us?
Drelak says:
@XO: One Vor'Cha class assault cruiser, and one D'deridex class Warbird will suffice.  I can assure you that if they will not succeed. Nothing will.
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Nods at the FCO::
Host CO_Turner says:
@::Still doesn't trust anyone right now::
Drelak says:
@CSO: No. After being briefed, Baynak will be able to do my work.  I have no wish to serve with the woman who attacked me as I helped her.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::Believes Drelak thinks small, and frowns::
XO_Q`tor says:
@Drelak: Very well Senator. But I still insist on sending all the information that we have to date to Star Fleet Command.
Drelak says:
@XO: Very well.  ::looks around:: ALL: If there is nothing else, we have a great deal of preparation to do.  I will transmit any further requested details.
XO_Q`tor says:
@::turns to the Captain:: CO: Was there anything else sir?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::whispers:: XO: I still don’t like her.
XO_Q`tor says:
@:: nods to the CSO in agreement::
Host CO_Turner says:
@XO: That's it for now.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Drelak: Helping someone with one hand while lying and keeping the whole truth with the other.  Excuse me if I find your kind of assistance lacking.
Drelak says:
@::glares at the CSO., and takes out a hand communicator:: *T'Mir* Drelak to T'Mir.  Three to transport.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: starts to think about where to place people according to their scores and abilities ::
XO_Q`tor says:
@CSO: Commander Lorenzo! That will be enough.

Host CO_Turner says:
@CSO: Two strikes Commander.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::waves the Senator goodbye::
XO_Q`tor says:
@CO: If you will excuse me sir, I would like to see to the repairs.
 
ACTION: Baynak, Borthak, and Drelak vanish in a green glow

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CO: And unless you want me locked up in my quarters, I'm gonna go get a massage.
 
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