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FCO Grehan says:
::Steps onto the bridge, adjusting red shirt::

Cns Charles says:
::sitting on his Cns' chair::

CO Snow says:
::::::exits TL and walks onto bridge::::

FCO Grehan says:
CNS: Sir.

OPS Helman says:
::Enter bridge::

Cns Charles says:
FC: 'Morning. ::smiles::

FCO Grehan says:
CO: Good morning, sir.

Cns Charles says:
CO: Good morning, sir.

XO Ktyla says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge...::yawns::

FCO Grehan says:
::Sits at FCO::

CO Snow says:
:::nods to CNS and takes seat::::

OPS Helman says:
::see's the CO:: CO : Hello sir

FCO Grehan says:
::Fingers panel somewhat idly::

OPS Helman says:
::yawns and go to the replicator::

XO Ktyla says:
::exits TL and steps onto bridge::

Don is now known as Maq dude.

OPS Helman says:
Repicator : Coffee, black

OPS Helman says:
XO : Hello

Cns Charles says:
::scratches contentedly.. a morning person. <G>::

Cns Charles says:
::smiles to XO::

XO Ktyla says:
OPS: Mornin' :;smiles::

FCO Grehan says:
::Tries to hide a yawn... not a morning person::

OPS Helman says:
::Takes cup of coffee and drink the tierdness away

OPS Helman says:
:::

XO Ktyla says:
::nods to rest of bridge crew:: ::walks to chair:: CNS/CO: Good morning. ::smiles to both::

Cns Charles says:
XO: Tired.....? ::grins::

OPS Helman says:
::goes to post and takes coffee with him::

CO Snow says:
FCO: Download coordinates to Ceti Celestes and plot course.

FCO Grehan says:
::Looks at reflexion in panel... the red doesn't look too good on him. Oh, well.::

XO Ktyla says:
CNS: Uh huh...::grins and sits:: I still hate sick bay.

OPS Helman says:
CO : Yes sir

Cns Charles says:
XO: I bet. ::smiles::

Cns Charles says:
::raises an eybrow to Ops....::

CO Snow says:
OPS: Get clearance from SB.

FCO Grehan says:
CO: I'm ready to leave SB as soon as we have clearance, sir.

OPS Helman says:
::Downloading coordiantes to Ceti Celestes::

OPS Helman says:
CO : For the coordinate downloading??

CO Snow says:
FCO: Thank you.

FCO Grehan says:
::Downloads coordinates::

OPS Helman says:
::See's the CNS look:: CNS : Yes?

Cns Charles says:
Ops: Hmm......?

CO Snow says:
OPS: Communicate clearance to FCO.

Cns Charles says:
::hums a tune::

OPS Helman says:
CO : Yes sir

FCO Grehan says:
::Glances back at CNS::

FCO Grehan says:
::Smirks::

CO Snow says:
FCO: As soon as we are clear take us out at warp 6

FCO Grehan says:
::Waiting for clearance from OPS::

OPS Helman says:
*SB OPS* Star base control this is IKS Qlb requesting permission for departure acknowledge

Host SB_OPS says:
@COM: I.K.S. Qib : You are cleared to depart Lane 6 Bravo good luck

OPS Helman says:
*SB OPS* Thank you starbase Qlb out

OPS Helman says:
CO : Permission granted lane 6 Bravo

CMO Halcyon says:
::looking around the fairly clean sickbay::

FCO Grehan says:
::Takes her out gently::

CMO Halcyon says:
::wonders if the MOs have been slacking off...::

FCO Grehan says:
CO: We're clear the starbase, sir. Engaging at warp 6.

CO Snow says:
XO: Please take TAC.

Cns Charles says:
::looks around the bridge::

CO Snow says:
:::nods to FCO::

FCO Grehan says:
::Loves new Job...::

XO Ktyla says:
CO: Aye...::moves to TAC and grins::

Cns Charles says:
::chuckles at excited XO::

FCO Grehan says:
::Notices K'Tyla's grin and shakes head, amused::

FCO Grehan says:
::Chuckles at Chuckling CNS::

CO Snow says:
FCO: ETA at present speed?

CMO Halcyon says:
::feels the ship move::

FCO Grehan says:
CO: 3 Minutes to the Cetis Celestes, sir.

Cns Charles says:
::brings fingertips together in a contemplative gesture::

XO Ktyla says:
::checks all instruments to make sure they're at peak efficiency::

FCO Grehan says:
::Tapping lightly on console::

CO Snow says:
::::hears FCO:::XO/SO: Coordinate scans. I want to know exactly what we are up against

FCO Grehan says:
XO/SO: And be sure to let me know so I can take us through it. ::Smirks::

XO Ktyla says:
CO: Aye sir.  FCO: Will do ::grins::

OPS Helman says:
::Diverts power to sensors::

FCO Grehan says:
CO Two minutes, sir.

CO Snow says:
::::looks at CNS and wonders about his skills in negotiation:::

CMO Halcyon says:
::finding sickbay unusually empty...::

CO Snow says:
FCO: Thank you.

Maq dude says:
@::Notice's a ship coming into comm range::  *Ship*: Identify yourself...

SOEvil says:
CO:  I'm detecting a Level 12 forcefield inside the Dilithium plant on LRS

XO Ktyla says:
CO: Captain. I'm detecting a level 12 force field inside the Dilithium refining plant on LRS.

Cns Charles says:
::notice CO in peripheral vision.... smiles::

OPS Helman says:
CO : Theres a signal coming in

XO Ktyla says:
::Looks at SO and grins::

SOEvil says:
::Grins back at the xo::

CO Snow says:
::::hears reports and cringes mentally::

Cns Charles says:
::frowns.... Hrm.......::

FCO Grehan says:
::Smirks at XO/SO::

CO Snow says:
OPS: Open Comm

FCO Grehan says:
CO: Shall I slow the ship?

OPS Helman says:
::Opens COMM::

XO Ktyla says:
::wonders if phasers could punch a hole through the forcefield::

OPS Helman says:
CO : Comm open

CO Snow says:
FCO: slow to cruising speed.

FCO Grehan says:
::Executes::

SOEvil says:
::continues scan LRS::

Cns Charles says:
::stands::

XO Ktyla says:
::runs hands along weapons console::

Maq dude says:
@::Waits for response::

CO Snow says:
*<Maq dude>*: This is the IKS QIb. We are a federation ship.

Cns Charles says:
::listens::

CMO Halcyon says:
::wondering how long it's been since she hasn't been in a space-box...::

OPS Helman says:
::whispers:: CO : Sir I'm picking up another signal from the asteroids surface

FCO Grehan says:
::Monitoring FC, but also listening::

CMO Halcyon says:
::hears the conversation from the bridge and listens::

Cns Charles says:
::goes to OPS:: ::whispers:: OPS: Show me....?

CO Snow says:
::::looks at OPS......whispers back::: OPS: What is it?

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb*: Ahh, a federation ship, the sensors show you as a Klingon ship, when did the federation stoop to using such lowly ships..

OPS Helman says:
CO : I am picking up another signal coming from the Asteroids surface

FCO Grehan says:
::Getting insulted, but holds tongue::

XO Ktyla says:
::continues tactical scans of the surface::

SOEvil says:
::continues scanning ::

XO Ktyla says:
::hears Maq dude and smirks:: Self: Not a very well informed individual.....

CMO Halcyon says:
::thinking: And once again we've stumbled across some friendly folks...::

CO Snow says:
:::ignores comment::*COMM <M-D>*: Who are you and state your nature for being here.

Cns Charles says:
::whispers:: XO: "When did they start using such lowly ships..." When we got the money... ::grins::

OPS Helman says:
::Scans that other signal::

XO Ktyla says:
::grins and nods at CNS::

CO Snow says:
OPS: Identify that signal.

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Who i am is unimportant, what is important is that i control this mining facility, and if you want it back, you will have to pay dearly for it...

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir the other signal consists of a signal tone but it's frequency changes at a random pattern

XO Ktyla says:
::thinks: I'd like to make HIM pay dearly...::

FCO Grehan says:
::Whispers:: CO/ACTO: Can we take 'em on?

CO Snow says:
::::hears OPS and nods slightly to him::::

XO Ktyla says:
FCO: Possibly......I have yet to detect the nature of weaponry they possess on the surface.....::scans again::

FCO Grehan says:
XO: Then we should attack this ship. I say we don't pay a cent.

CO Snow says:
*COMM<M-D>*: Explain exactly what you mean.

XO Ktyla says:
::shakes head:: FCO: We need to know more  before we jump into a fight blindly.

CO Snow says:
::::irritated by by this person::::

FCO Grehan says:
::Nods to XO and self::

OPS Helman says:
XO : From what I'm picking we can't blow them up

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Here is the deal, I have an explosive device controlled by an infrared dead man switch, if anything happens to me, this planet goes and everything around for 1 parsec...

XO Ktyla says:
OPS: I was afraid of that....::groans inwardly::

CO Snow says:
::::looks at XO::::::

Cns Charles says:
CO: .... We need to talk to these guys.

FCO Grehan says:
::Shulder drops:: Self: Forget that idea...

FCO Grehan says:
::Shoulders drop::

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir maybe we should ask him for time so you could consult star fleet

XO Ktyla says:
::hears M-D and groans:: Self: Just our luck.....

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : What i want is 10,000 strips of latinum and a runabout, i will then release the mining camp to you, after i have made safe passage to the neutral zone..

Cns Charles says:
CO: May I speak to them...?

XO Ktyla says:
CO: Perhaps we could recreate the infrared signal from the ship...so even if the switch is triggered it will be ineffective.

OPS Helman says:
XO : From that request I'll say he's Zog's cousin

CO Snow says:
*COMM<M-D>: I will nedd time to confer with SF about your demands.

XO Ktyla says:
::suppresses a grin at Ops comment::

CMO Halcyon says:
::this guy seems to be curiously singular-minded::

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Oh, by the way, you may want to know that i have 50 tons of antimatter tied to my little switch..::Smiles::

CSO Hawkinson says:
::in turbolift on way to bridge::

FCO Grehan says:
::Feels forehead in discouragement::

CSO Hawkinson says:
::enters bridge::

XO Ktyla says:
::still thinks they can recreate the signal::

CO Snow says:
:::looks at CNS::: CNS: You think you can reason with them?

Cns Charles says:
::shrug:: CO: Might be able to...

Cns Charles says:
CO: Or at least understand why.

CSO Hawkinson says:
::moves over to CNS::~~~~~~~~CNS:I have the file you requested during my evaluation. ~~~~~~~~

Cns Charles says:
::frowns at CSO...... annoyed.::

CSO Hawkinson says:
::hands a PADD to Charles, and moves to SCI1::

Cns Charles says:
CSO: Yeah thanks.... ::shows::

Cns Charles says:
::tosses PADD to seat::

CO Snow says:
:::shrugs a bit::: CNS: Be my guest.

Cns Charles says:
::nods::

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Gentlemen.....?

CSO Hawkinson says:
::starts scanning mines::

XO Ktyla says:
::scans the infrared signal:: OPS/CSO: Can you duplicate the signal exactly?

CSO Hawkinson says:
::raises eyebrow at OPS::

OPS Helman says:
XO : Ahhh maybe

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO:Might be able to...

CMO Halcyon says:
::wonders about the terrorist...disillusioned or just evil?...::

FCO Grehan says:
XO: It's risky...

XO Ktyla says:
::quietly:: CO: If we can't duplicate the signal....Perhaps we could give them what they want....tag them with a homing signal and follow them.

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO:Extremely.  If we get anything wrong...BOOM.

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Who is this i am talking to now..?

SOEvil says:
CSO:  There is a level 12 force field around the mine also.

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: The Counselor. Sorry to bother you, sir.

XO Ktyla says:
OPS/CSO/FCO: Understood....If you can't duplicate it exactly....Don't do it.

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Who may I ask in turn am I speaking to?

FCO Grehan says:
::Silently thankful for the CSO's colourful description:: ::Rolls eyes::

CO Snow says:
:::looks at XO....:: XO: Possibly ::::said in a not so confidant voice::::

XO Ktyla says:
CO: We could use it as a last resort perhaps. If reasoning with them is unsuccessful...

CO Snow says:
:::nods to XO:::

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : As i said before, who i am is unimportant, but the outcome of this situation is, i am giving you 1 hour to comply, or you will see what my little device will do..

SOEvil says:
::smiles at the CSO's words::

CSO Hawkinson says:
~~~~CO: Sir, why not just give them what they want, let them get a clear distance away, then beam the lot into a cargo bay filled with security? ~~~~~~~~~~

OPS Helman says:
XO : What about transporting the bomb?

XO Ktyla says:
::nods back and prepares homing device.....just in case::

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: We'll try to get what you need. May we ask what you hope to find in the Neutral Zone? Or beyond it?

XO Ktyla says:
OPS: I'm not sure if we can get through the forcefield to beam it away.....

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO: It is also encased within Dilithium-which we cannot transport.

XO Ktyla says:
OPS: Not without causing damage. And if anything happens to our 'friend' down there......The mine is history.

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Need you ask that question, my safe escape of course.

XO Ktyla says:
::nods to CSO:: CSO: There is that little problem as well...

OPS Helman says:
XO : Well that's a shame

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: What stops you from living happily here?

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Why do this?

XO Ktyla says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Agreed.

CO Snow says:
::::thinks about CSO's suggestion:::: CSO: Mr. Hawkin, would you care to share your comments with the rest of the crew? :::a hint of a smile:::

CSO Hawkinson says:
CO:I apologize sir, I did not wish our friend on the planet below to hear it .::smiles back::

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Your wasting valuable time Counselor, i have no time for chit chat..

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Sorry.... I'm kind a bored. The crew here is scrambling to find your supplies but they've left me to talk to you.

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Anything else you might need....?

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir should I close COMM so you can contact Starfleet?

Cns Charles says:
Ops: I'm on the phone.

CMO Halcyon says:
::would he seriously set it off...and how would that help his unknown cause?::

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb* : Just what i have stated, nothing more, nothing less..

OPS Helman says:
::whispers:: CNS : We can't talk freely while the COMM is open

CO Snow says:
OPS: I suppose that would be best.  CNS: Tell him we will contact him again soon.

CSO Hawkinson says:
CO: And sir? It's Hawkinson.

CSO Hawkinson says:
<hawkinson>

Cns Charles says:
::holds a finger up to the CO::

tech13 (tech13@s1.Pm4.t-one.net) has joined the conversation.

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: Before I go.... What's your cause........?

CO Snow says:
:::grins at CSO:::

CMO Halcyon says:
::trying to get lifesign readings...or some indication of them..::

XO Ktyla says:
::scans the surface again for any changes::

CSO Hawkinson says:
::very quietly::CNS:Maybe you should talk with him about the fact that if he blows up the planet he dies too?

FCO Grehan says:
::Whispers:: CSO: He knows what he's doing.

Maq dude says:
@ *QIb*: I am collecting funds for the continuation of our fleets and personnel, we do have to eat, and our weapons are getting old

FCO Grehan says:
CSO: After all, he Is  the CNS... ::Grins::

XO Ktyla says:
::wonders why everyone's whispering when they could just mute the channel::

CO Snow says:
CSO:~~~ He knows and doesn't care ~~

Cns Charles says:
::sighs:: COMM M_D: Lt(jg). Hawkinson wants to make it clear he cares... If you blow up the planet... You die.

CSO Hawkinson says:
~~~~~~CO:I see...I think...~~~~~~~~

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: I guess that didn't do much to make you feel better.

Cns Charles says:
:::sits::

OPS Helman says:
::Whispers:: CO : What do you want to do sir?

Maq dude says:
@ *QIB* : And so shall you. .::Cuts channel::

Cns Charles says:
COMM M_D: But we don't have to talk about that. What kind of upholstery in your runabout, sir?

CO Snow says:
OPS: Close channel......::realizes it has been closed at the other end:::: never mind.

Cns Charles says:
Ops: Open it again. ::grins:: This is fun....

XO Ktyla says:
::grins wickedly at CNS's comment::

OPS Helman says:
CNS : No

Cns Charles says:
CO: Sir.... We keep him busy, he does little else. :-)

OPS Helman says:
CO : I meant after it will be closed

CMO Halcyon says:
*CO*: I'm getting about 13 life forms in the vicinity of the mines...indications of maybe a few others.

CO Snow says:
:::laughs at upholstery comment::::

CO Snow says:
*CMO*: Thank you :::thinks that is a low number and wonders if the M-D is alone in his cause::::

FCO Grehan says:
::CO: The CNS' right, sir. We need to keep him talking. Distracted.

Cns Charles says:
CO: I think he likes me.... ::chuckles::

Maq dude says:
@ ::Sets up a notification memo when the hour is up  ::

CO Snow says:
OPS: Open COMM with SF and communicate out situation to them.

CO Snow says:
<our>

OPS Helman says:
FCO : And then what? We will have to do something sometime

Cns Charles says:
OPS: What can SF do?

OPS Helman says:
CO : yes sir

SB_OPS is now known as SF_COM.

FCO Grehan says:
OPS: We can think about it while he's thinking about us.

OPS Helman says:
CNS : They can tell us what to do it is their call

CO Snow says:
CNS: They need to be aware of what is going on here.

Cns Charles says:
CO/OPS: They sent us out secure in the knowledge that we are all competent officer swho know what to do in this given situation.

OPS Helman says:
COMM*SF Command* Starfleet this is the IKS Qlb acknowledge

Maq dude says:
@ ::Activates the intruder alert system, eats a little something from his bag of goodies..::

Host SF_COM says:
@COM : I.K.S. QIb : Acknowledged

CMO Halcyon says:
::perhap's he's playing on the fact that we won't risk seeing if he'll really do it...::

OPS Helman says:
CO : You want to talk with them sir?

CO Snow says:
OPS: you may handle communications.

OPS Helman says:
CO : Yes sir

CSO Hawkinson says:
ALL: Is there a reason why we don't ust give him what he wants then beam the whole lot into a cargobay filled with security?

XO Ktyla says:
CSO: I already suggested a similar plan....

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Star Fleet we have situation, the mining facility has been captured and the Leader of the captures is asking for 10,000 strips of latinum or he will blow the planet up

Cns Charles says:
CSO: THat would be mean-spirited wouldn't it.

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Ohh and also he wats a runabout

CMO Halcyon says:
::beginning to doubt that he would...then again, he could be just a raving lunatic...::

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO:Sorry, sir.

Host SF_COM says:
@COM : I.K.S. QIb : That was why it was loaded aboard in your Shuttle bay #2 while you were at SB

FCO Grehan says:
::Listening carefully::

XO Ktyla says:
CSO:....Giving them what they want and then attaching a homing device.... It would appear that the plan is not viable except as a last resort.

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO: May I ask why, sir?

Cns Charles says:
OPS: With the expensive velour upholstery......

OPS Helman says:
CO : They say we have what he wants in our shuttle bay

XO Ktyla says:
CSO: Why give them what they want? Or why attach a homing signal?

FCO Grehan says:
XO: Because, sir.... it frankly doesn't look like we have much choice.

CO Snow says:
OPS: Thanks you. ::::mumbles something about not getting information before leaving the SB::::

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Including the latinum?

XO Ktyla says:
::laughs:: FCO: I was answering the CSO's query....::grins:: with a query of my own...

Host SF_COM says:
@COM : I.K.S. QIb : Already loaded aboard a locked shuttle

Cns Charles says:
Self: Allowance only after chores.

CMO Halcyon says:
::If we do give him what he wants, what will stop him from detonating it when he's safely out of the way...::

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO: why would the plan not be viable?

FCO Grehan says:
XO: And now I'm answering your query. ::Grins::

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Star Fleet if I may ask how do you know that when we will give him what he wants he won't blow the bomb anyway?

XO Ktyla says:
::shrugs:: CSO: I think it's a good plan myself....

CO Snow says:
::::hears CMO and thinks she has a good point::::

Cns Charles says:
::thinks..... It's Starfleet Command not a magic 8 ball........ We can think for ourselves.::

Host SF_COM says:
@COM : I.K.S. QIb :WE are counting on you to prevent that occurance or exact reprisal if he does

FCO Grehan says:
::Sees the look on CNS' face and thinks to himself::

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO:I agree.

CO Snow says:
XO: Send a TAC officer and make sure a tracking device is attached to the shuttle.

FCO Grehan says:
XO/CSO: As do I, sirs.

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Well then why do we need to pay him for if we can stop him anyway?

XO Ktyla says:
CO: Aye. ::nods::

Maq dude says:
@ ::Sends a man to check on the mine and antimatter device..::

CO Snow says:
OPS: Please thank SF and close Comm

XO Ktyla says:
TAC guy: Report to Shuttle bay and attach a tracking device to the shuttle waiting.

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir asking permission to follow the runabout in a cloaked shuttle so they won't know about the ship

XO Ktyla says:
<TAC guy> XO: Aye. On my way.

FCO Grehan says:
CO: Shall I plot a pursuit course on the shuttle in case he tries something?

Host SF_COM says:
@COM : I.K.S. QIb  We are counting on you to evaluate the situation , you are on scene

OPS Helman says:
*SF* Thank you starfleet Qlb out

CO Snow says:
FCO: Yes, please do.

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO:I recommend we cloak then follow him, myself.

OPS Helman says:
::closes comm::

CMO Halcyon says:
::wonders if there's a slight possibility they could gain this guy's trust...but probably not....::

FCO Grehan says:
::Sets course::

CSO Hawkinson says:
XO: If we just follow, he might get angry...

Cns Charles says:
Self: Dial and smile...

XO Ktyla says:
CSO: True.....CO: Captain? Should I cloak?

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir????

CO Snow says:
CSO: We only need to be prepared to follow.

CSO Hawkinson says:
CO: Sorry, sir.

XO Ktyla says:
::nods:: ::snaps fingers:: TAC guy: Make sure that tracking device is hidden.

OPS Helman says:
CO : Sir if we cloak he will suspect that we are going to follow but if we will take out a cloaked

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