Transcript USS Quirinus
SD 10111.19
Arc “Cleaning House”
Episode One “Secrecy”

SITUATION: The Quirinus is nearing their rendezvous with the SS Oxen

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CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::on the bridge, standing behind the command chairs::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::siting in the chair::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I don’t like this at all.  Why do we have to go blind?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::In his office, slipping out of a small gray jacket, and brushing off his navy colored civvie shirt. He is especially careful around the comm badge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
XO: I think it's cool!

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::casts a baleful eye on Nicolas::

TO_Lt_Alex_Lawrence says:
::silently agrees with the XO::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: incoming hail from the Oxen

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: shrugs :: CO: Incoming hail, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: And how were we ... compromised to start with?  How long have you know about this?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Ops: On screen

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: A book PADD falls off the bookcase in Raythan's office... titled "Little Women"

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: MacTavish discovered it sometime ago, just before the asteroid belt.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Leans back in his chair and smiles at a photo of him, his sister Leia, his late brother, and their parents some years ago. Nearly jumps out of his seat at the book falling::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::has slight smirk::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: puts the image on ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks over and mumbles to himself:: Must have a chat with the conn officer ... ::Gets up and goes over to pick up the PADD:: I also must find out who keeps on placing these things in here.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: A middle-aged human appears on the screen.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::wonders why on earth Starfleet is going to such insane measures, on the first security breach, without even attempting to fix what may be a minor problem::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::antennae twitching:: CO: So the little sprinkle of rain think they can get at us by being sneaky?  They disgust me....

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
XO: Sir I am concerned about the ship’s safety in this vulnerable time. I hope all external safety precautions have been made?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Captain Deedle> COMM Quirinus: I am Captain Deedle.  As per orders you are to take all engines and your main computer off line.  You will disengage screen after this contact and prepare for tow.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
TO: While I do agree with you, Lt., the orders do come from Starfleet, and since this is to protect SF operations and such, I am willing to state that precautions have been taken

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
XO: Agreed sir, but it doesn't mean we have to like it

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::secretly hoping she isn't going to eat those words... but is fully aware of Murphy and his laws::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::watches the Captain for the signal::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::nervously tapping her fingers on her console::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands:: COMM: Deedle: I am Captain Sulek.  We are coming to coordinates now.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Deedle> COMM: Understood.  We await your shutdown. Deedle out.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Shut her down.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::lets out a big sigh:: Ops,CEO: Nicolas, Lahn... shut her down.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
:: shifting weight from one foot to the other::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
TO: Lawrence.  Kindly direct security details to secured areas.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Considers for a moment reading the novel ... but then looses interest and drops the PADD on his desk::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
XO: aye aye sir....

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
*SHIPCOM* All personell.  Prepare for computer shutdown.  Secure all portholes, or remove yourselves to the designated internal quarters.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::does as told::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::turns to his console and taps away systems... one-two-three::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: the screen goes dark and the Q goes adrift.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: turns off the remaining systems under his control ::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::shudders quietly as the ship goes dark... before emergency lighting come on::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: There is a sudden silence as systems go off line.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks around as the omnipresent hum of the engines go quiet.  The stillness of space settles in to the Q::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Already had the "windows" closed in the office and takes a seat behind his desk again. Considers opening a comm. to his sister Leia on the Elara, but then realizes that the comms are down ... shakes his head:: Oh well.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
:: not liking all the silence::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
All: All stations report!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: There is a sudden jolt as the Oxen's tractor beam takes hold of the Q. Slowly the two ships come about as the Oxen moves to a slow acceleration to warp.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
XO: All systems offline except for required life support, etc.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Ops: Thank you Mr Peron.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: isn't sure if there was sarcasm in that response, shrugs ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stands at the back of the bridge....making sure the last of the few civilians aboard have been moved to a safe location::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::mumbles:: I don’t' like this...........:: under her breath::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
TO: Mr Lawrence, how are the security details coming?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::There's a knock on his office door:: Come in.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CEO: Lahn, engine status and backup power status?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks around as he feels the ship begin to move:: Thelsh: I think perhaps it is a time for patience.  Since we do not know where we are going.  Perhaps you would like to discuss the discovery of our leak with MacTavish.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
Xo: as requested sir........

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks up and turns slightly at the mention of the word...'leak'....::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: listens carefully, ignoring the temptation to start a rousing game of rock-paper-scissors ::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Antenna twitches in the direction of MacTavish:: CO: That might be helpful...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish: Perhaps you would care to join the XO and I in my ready room.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shuts down the console with the quick tap of a few keys::  CO:  Aye, Cap'n

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Pokes her head in once the doors open:: CNS: Heya, thought you might like some company now that we're essentially locked down ...

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::stands, and moves through the semi darkness toward the ready room::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Smiles:: Beals: Always. ::Gestures for her to come in:: Here, take a seat. I'd offer you something to drink ... but I'm afraid that the replicators are down. At least I think they are.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::wonders why she asks the obvious:: XO: warp reactor offline, backup power was taken over.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::follows, NOT TRIPPING, a mixture of excitement and doom crossing his heart::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron/Everitt: When we get to where we are going, the entire computer core will be pulled.  Please prepare for the eventuality.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CEO: What is the maximum time we can maintain systems operating on backup?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Moves quietly to his ready room.::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Nods, and takes a seat:: CNS: That's ok, I got something to eat earlier.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters Ready Room and sits::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: So ... the mystery deepens, eh?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::He blinks at her, wondering if she somehow knows what has been troubling him ... ::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
XO: Depending on how often various systems are used, approximately 48 hours, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CEO: Thank you Lahn....

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Enters RR::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Y'know, the entire thing about Starfleet taking our computer core? Kind of weird, huh? Some of the guys on beta shift think it's a Borg plot ... nano-probes invading our ships while we sleep?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::waits for the door to close, and tries not to look too expectantly at the Captain and XO::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
:: stands at her powered down console evaluating what is happening on the bridge::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::He lets out a chuckle::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Hey, it could happen!

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::makes sure the door closes behind her.:: CO,Civ: Ok.  Spill it.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: MacTavish discovered while you were on AT an encoded signal attached to his logs.  We believe they were placed there by Storm.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Takes a seat opposite her:: Beals: I'm sure it could.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Them again?  How did they know to attach data to your logs, Inspector?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  I wasn't able to trace it back that far - though, according to the dates of when the information began being passed along, it was about the time the so-called "General" Trebor and his band was aboard

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO/CO:  I believe they injected some sort of retrovirus into the core, and just sat back

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Laugh while you can. You won't be chuckling when you wake up to Borg tendrils wrapped around your neck.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: I'm not sure the Borg "have" tendrils...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Sticks her tongue out at him::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::takes a seat, and considers all the possible ways to determine their location... it always pained him to see these moments where Starfleet can't trust its own officers::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: The result of that was the feeding of several video bugs with information both personal and mission oriented.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: It is how during our last meeting that Trebor knew so much about us.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Smiles:: Beals: Now, now, no need to get offended ... I'm sure there might be some Borg out there with tails --

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Tendrils.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::shaking her head:: CO/Civ: Should have shot that son of a ... when we had the chance. How does our personal data help them?  I wondered how he knew so much, but I still don’t see how that can be beneficial to them.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO/XO:  I also believe that there is a mole serving aboard the Quirinus, someone who has access to our encrypted files - someone who knew we faked them out using the Holodeck....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: I believe it is called getting an edge.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I'll gladly give him an edge.  Preferably made of steel

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: Close enough.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
Everitt: So... read any good books lately?

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::completly ignoring the CEO::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Uh huh ... ::Reaches over and picks up the PADD of "Little Women":: Light reading?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: As soon as their system realized it was being tricked by MacTavish and Ved's social experiment, it began shutting down security systems.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: If you call that "light reading" ...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Rolls eyes:: CNS: I don't. It's called sarcasm, Counselor. ::Then gives him a smile and tosses the PADD::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Catches the PADD and wonders what it is with Starfleet women and wit::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CIV: Was that why we lost the security fields?  What other nifty treats have they left for us?

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::leans back, observing the rather dead bridge.  Lawrence is obviously giving him the cold shoulder, while Thelsh continues to play as if nothing happened.  What is with women when they get too many pips on their collar?::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  I wish I knew
CO/XO:  To be honest, they have to have human intel here on this ship to know we snaked them - otherwise, the computer wouldn’t have known...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh/MacTavish: That was the massive date burst while we were in the Pau system.  As soon as Peron was able to trace the burst and began decrypting the stream, Starfleet became aware of the problem.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
edit date=data

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: clears his throat :: CEO: How's the family?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  What was he able to find out in the stream?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Next she picks up the photo of Mathar and his family:: CNS: Family photo?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish: No evidence, however, indicates that they do have a spy.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Civ: More collaborators?  Will this madness ever end?  Have you any leads on this spy?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: Yes. ::Puts down the PADD::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Well that is a relief

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::raises an eye of attention as Peron cuts the silence:: OPS: Uh... family... well lets see.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
OPs:  I'm afraid the CEO has tuned you out...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  Then whomever is aboard is damn good, if they are hear at all, frankly, it could be just another bug transmitting data.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: looks at the TO funny ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish/Thelsh: According to Peron's preliminary reports the data stream was the programming for the holodeck project.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::ignores Lawrence’s remark and continues:: OPS: Well my mother, father, and only sister were separated from me when the borg destroyed our homeworld.  Oh so I'm told, I was much too young to remember.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::shrug a' well he was why are you surprised'::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO/Civ: And exactly what was this social project you had developed?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: remembers saying "How IS the family?" but doesn't cut off the CEO ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at MacTavish::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  All the more reason to point to a saboteur, Captain......  ::looks over at the XO and takes a deep breath::  
XO:  We built a complete holodeck model of the Quirinus, and programmed every person into the simulation - in order to pass over the security camera protocols to the holodeck

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::leans forward against on of the Captains chair::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::rolls eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Civ: A holo-program... of every one of us... Just how realistic was this program?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: The ship begins to slow and there is a slight banging sound as dry dock clamps take effect.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
bridge: sounds like we have met up with what we were suppose to

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks up as the noise echoes through the ship::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  Realistic enough - down to 99.99% certainty on behavioral patterns

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands:: Thelsh: Very.  I believe we have arrived.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Your sister & brother? ::Gesturing to Leia & Veitor::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: feels the dry dock sounds and thinks out loud :: That wasn't too long.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods:: Beals: Yes.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Light smile:: CNS: They look so much like you ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the door:: Thelsh/MacTavish: We may continue later.

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
Aloud: Now if they do this right the problems will be one ::looks in a certain direction: well at least one will be

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Civ: just a question, but if that program is that realistic... and we now think that the Storm has that program... Just what chances do they have in predicting our future behavior and decisions?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters to Bridge::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
aloud: Captain on the bridge!

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Light smile:: Beals: Yes ... they do, I suppose.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::takes Peron's silence that it was more of an answer than he was looking for::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: So what do they do?

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::wonders what on earth Lawrence is talking about::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: There is the sparkle of a transporter as three figures begin to take shape on the bridge.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::waits for the CO to leave and the door to close::  XO:  I would say they have a fair shake of it, but there was nothing used in that application that they couldn’t find in the Starfleet Counselor Corps Databanks.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
edit begine to begin

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::hand instinctively goes to her hip::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: Leia serves in the medical department on the U.S.S. Elara.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks shocked at the implications of both of those ideas:: Civ: That is almost too scary for words.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: Three Andorian engineers take form.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> CNS: Ah, your family is big on the sciences, eh? ::Grin::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: steps towards the Andorians ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::He nods and leans back as she continues:: <Ens. Beals> CNS: What about your brother?

Host Flar says:
::The lead Male Andorian Steps foward::  Sulek:  Captain Sulek, I'm here to take your Computer Core

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::His face grows solemn:: Beals: Veitor passed away two years ago.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Thelsh* You may want to join us.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  It was something...however, we need to know how that databurst was sent - then we can pick our way back to the mole.  Unfortunately, with their taking our core, that will be difficult

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Steps forward:: Flar: Understood.  My operations officer and Chief engineer stand ready.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
*CO* On our way.  ::Wave MacTavish to the door:: This is a nightmare, you understand.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Walks onto the bridge, immediately noting the engineers::

Host Flar says:
Sulek: Excellent... First we need you open external hookups so we can switch you over to DryDock systems.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::She frowns:: CNS: Counselor ... Mathar, I'm sorry. I didn't know.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::He nods:: Beals: It is all right. It's something I got over a long time ago. ::He takes the picture from her softly and looks at it before placing it down on the desk::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods toward Everitt:: Everitt: if you would.

Host Flar says:
::Antennae twitch as he sees the female Andorian enter the bridge::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::walks out, taking note of the XO's remark and the new engineers.....Looking them over carefully::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::rubs his head and thinks, just give me my shiny new computer and let us leave::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Antennae twitch in response, but she plays it cool::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action one of the andorians crosses over to where Everitt stands and stares intently over his shoulder.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::taps a few commands, letting the small sections of the hull disappear::

Host Flar says:
::Moves over ot Peron:: Peron: Once the hookups are in place, please being complete shutdown of the Main Computer Core.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: nods to Flar ::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::silently sighs...all those nice holoprograms with the data she had entered... all gone::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Looks down and away for a moment, embarrassed. Then she looks back up at Mathar:: CNS: May I ask ... uh ... how did he die?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::the third andorian taps his communicator and a number of Andorian engineers appear in engineering.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
edit action.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::He looks up at the young woman before him, and realizes that she is looking for some connection between themselves. She lost her cousin to the Jem'Hadar ... a cousin who was like a brother to her:: Beals: Veitor was present with his family on the New Wilmington Colony in the Aquilae Star Cluster two years ago.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::She contemplates it for a moment, then realizes what he is talking about:: CNS: I'm sorry. That's horrible.

Host Flar says:
::Watching Peron's actions, while his antennae lean towards Thelsh, twitching and swaying::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: notices his antennae :: Flar: You alright?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves over to her chair, keeping an eye on the andorians... an suspicious, yet courious eye::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: The andorians consult the layout of the ship and then begin to disperse to access points along the computer core on decks 5, 6, and 7.

Host Flar says:
Peron: Yes, quite alright.  The umbilicals are attached, you may begin shutting down your computer core, and purging your ODN system

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
Flar: Now? Alright.

Host Flar says:
Peron: Yes

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::heads over to Sci II and sits, mulling things over in his head::

TO_LTAlex_Lawrence says:
::grumbles quietly to herself::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::REB:: Thelsh: Perhaps you would like to what is the term, discuss, no "catch up" on home while the engineers work. I am sure they will not object.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Beals: It was. But that is a moment long past. One that I try not to dwell on. My family and I have dealt with it & have moved on. ::Takes a breath:: So, have you been practicing your holographic surfing?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: begins to shut things down ::

Host Flar says:
Sulek: My Crew will begin setting up the transport coordinates to beam the core out and the new one in once the system is purged.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
<Ens. Beals> ::Remains silent for a moment, then responds:: CNS: Not as much recently, been sort of busy with Engineering and all ...

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::turns an eye over to MacTavish and wonders::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flar: Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Glares at the captain, from the corners of her eyes::CO: I beleive that we have been instructed to remain... ignorant of our location.  I do not think attempting to chat with the engineering staff would be very ... smart.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::antennea lean toward Flar::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: I was not meaning that you should try to discover where we are.  Only that you might want news from home.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Thank you for your concern, Capt.  I will let them just go about their business...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
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