Transcript:  USS Quirinus
SD: 10111.26
Arch “Cleaning House”
Episode Two ‘Reboot’

RECAP: Andorian Engineers at an unknown location remove the Quirinus' warp core, leaving the crew without Computer and Federation Net Access for the time being.

[[[[[ Begin mission - Stardate 10111.26 ]]]]]

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks at the CO confusedly::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Walking down the dimly lit corridor::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
MacTavish: Is there a question?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Andorians finish the purging of the ODN Network now that the Old Core has been removed and sent to Starfleet Intelligence.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  Aye sir.....::looks around, and lowers his tone::  I think removing the core should solve the problem of the mechanical spies....I believe that we have a spy aboard

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Stops suddenly, antennae aquiver, as a Andorian engineer passes her by::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  And not one of the synthetic variety...

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::Reading a novel on her data pad, and wishing this was over with::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: taps his console and whistles ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
MacTavish: I wanted to be sure that there was nothing that could be used to connect the new computer core.  Secondly, if there is a spy aboard, then knowing this gives us a chance to find him/her...even the most meticulous must leave a trace.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::almost takes an involuntary step after the male Andorian, but controls herself::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Strolling down the corridor in a nice civvie Acamarian suit w/ somewhat useless comm. badge::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPS: you could find something productive to do besides imitate birds, you know....::doesn' look up from her padd::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Rock paper scissors? Thumb war? 20 questions?

Host Flar says:
Thelsh: Greetings Commander.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  And any proof of their existence is now set to disappear into the bowels of Starfleet Intel.  I will continue my investigation...::snaps to and heads off of the bridge via a jefferies tube::
TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPS: I am trained to ask questions.  It wouldn’t' be fair. ::slight grin::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::visibly tightens control:: Flar: Greetings...

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Raises eyebrow:: To self: Perhaps Lt. Perhaps.

Host Flar says:
::Antennae Twitching::  Thelsh: I was unaware that this ship had any Andorians aboard.  May I ask which house you are from?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: struggles to come up with a response ::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Flar: How goes the work...::not really interested in that answer::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::frowns as he climbs, something still isn’t sitting right::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::noticing his silence, trys again::  OPS:  Are you always this articulate?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Most of the time, yes. :: smiles ::

Host Flar says:
::Antennae lean towards each other in puzzlement::  Thelsh: Very well, the Core is about to be beamed over.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Flar: I am the daughter of Thelev Th’Telico, Thelev Tc’Svesh, Thelev Sh’Sharel, and Thelev Sc’Worvia of the Svalthan province.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  don’t' show it much on the bridge do you ?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::steps out of the tube and gets his bearings....heads toward the location of the Computer Core, head bent in thought::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Flar:  Very good... We do not like to sit here, blind and weak.... And what house do you hail from?

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: shrugs :: TO: I don't shine in this kind of environment always.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  Oh really?  Why not?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Stands and crosses to hatch:: *Thelsh*:  I am going to observe the connection of the core to secondary systems. Please aid Engineer Flar with anything he needs.

Host Flar says:
Thelsh:  Ah... I'm the first son of Pl'esci Th'Mar, Pl'esci Tc'Erio, Pl'esci Sh'Ferell and Pl'esci Sc'Lorema

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: I used to do more... I don't know, action-oriented things. That's my specialty.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPS:  WHat kind of action orented things? ::curious::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::steps into the tube and begins his descent down::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::antennae reach out toward Flar::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sits in the darkened corridor, the light from his flashlight lonely::  Who....who could it be....::rests his head back against the wall of the corridor::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Comes around a corner and sees the CIV leaning there:: CIV: G'day, Inspector.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Um... lots of away missions. Securing things, all that fun stuff.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  Look we can sit around her picking our noses or try our luck at the gym or something.  It is better then standing around.  If you like AT's so much and action this might fit our personality better.

Host Flar says:
Thelsh:  Have you been home to Andor recently?  The Foracara are flourishing along the equator.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Sure, that'd be fun.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::after a quick descent, arrives and enters the hall leading to the secondary systems::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks over at the Counselor::  CNS:  G'day, Mr Raythan

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shakes head free of the cobwebs::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  Then come on or are you scared? :: puts padd away and head to neared Jefferies tube to go to the gym::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Flar: It has been years since I have returned home... and longer since I have seen the Foracara.  I find that the vistas and wonders of the cosmos to be most intoxicating.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: How have you enjoyed our computer less downtime?

Host Flar says:
::His antennae don't seem to be as animated as before::  Thelsh:  Ah, that is a pity.  I have to be going now to oversee the core transport.  Good Day Commander.  ::Nods and continues away::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::enters room and opens a panel removing a tricorder::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  A simpler life, but unfortunately, no less complicated.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Bring it on! :: follows ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Walk with me.....::starts walking though the silent deck spaces::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Notes the change, feels it too:: Flar: Very good, chief engineer.  Please make it as speedy as you can.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Quirks an eyebrow at the tone of the CIV's voice ... walks along with him:: CIV: Is everything all right?

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
:: climbing down to the chamber::OPS:  I hope you are up to it.,

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  You tell me, Counselor....you have your fingers on the pulse of the Starships Collective Mental Health.....

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::is frustrated, and can’t even really explain why::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::checks the settings on the tricorder, opens access panel to the system and begins to scan::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Man, you really are begging for it. :: snickers ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: Nervousness about the loss of the computer core is high ... there is a relative boredom, but the crew are getting accustomed to it. ::Changes subject:: How's Sara?

Host Flar says:
ACTION: The Andorians begin the transport of the new Core into the empty Core room and begin making the connections.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPS:  I beg for nothing.......::grins::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: shakes his head :: TO: So what's the plan? What do you want to be humiliated at?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  A rambunctious child, who belongs here as much as I do, I feel.  There are so fer families on the ship.  We're making do.  ::hears the core arrive with a dull thud::  General nervousness......hmmm.....::thinks about asking more, remembering that pesky Patient-Doctor Privlidge::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  Your choice of punishment.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: I'm open-minded, just choose something. This was your crazy idea!

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stares at the CIV:: CIV: Something you want to talk about, Inspector?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Nothing that you can answer, Counselor, unless you want to renounce privilege....

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::chuckles at the thought of it::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods:: CIV: I see.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops: Just be glad we don’t' have a holo deck. :: walks up to a punching bag::  Care to take a turn?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::tries to think of something to do to work of the nervous energy.  Decides to head to the gym.  Head off down the hallway, with a purpose::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::watches as the tricorder records the connections being made in the main computer core::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPS:  Or did you want to try that? : tilts head to a set of rapiers and fencing masks near by::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Do you have to ask? :: walks over to the fencing equipment ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Just worried.....and positive that the Storm have an operative sitting right under our collective noses....and whomever they are, is good.  ::brings a padd to view and activates it, watching out of the corner of his eye the installation of the core, along with the diagnostics as they flash by::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Passes by a side hall and notes a figure crouched by an open access panel.  Stops and watches from a distance::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::chooses a rapier, and gets mask::  OPS:  It was your choice. I just haven’t' done this in a while.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Blinks ... and then as the realization of what the CIV just said crosses his mind, shock hits:: CIV: The Storm? What ... how ... huh?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::checks the secondary data chips for fragmentation::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  So good, that they have yet  to... not... escape................................ noticccceeee  ::stops walking and continues reading the scans....keeping a poker face::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::can barely make out the figure in the darkened hall, but they seem to be bald....::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Neither have I. :: puts on mask ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Concerned:: CIV: Is this what the computer core removal is about?

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::goes to ring and waits for her opponet to arrive::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks at the Counselor, sizing him up::  No - at least, that's not what they are telling me.  Who knows, maybe we have a computerized Marburg Virus....

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::checks the connections for any anomalous readings::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Has a feeling he is being tested, remembering the questionnaires Intelligence put him through before having him join dozens of other "psyche" personnel in interviewing captured Storm traitors over three years ago:: CIV: I see.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
:: tosses her uniform jacket off to side and stretches languidly and such to stretch out::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: follows the TO and readies his rapier ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sets the PADD to record and continue to walk with the Counselor::  CNS:  Its just a theory, really Counselor, nothing more - perhaps its just my responding to the Storm and jumping at shadows which don’t exist.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::just to see what he would do, does a perfect side splits to loosen up::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::cautiously moves down the hallway, sticking to shadows and alcoves, trying to see what is being done in the access panel::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Walks along:: CIV: Perhaps. But the Storm has succeeded in placing traitors where we least expect them in the past.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::stands and goes to enguard position::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::smirks;:  CNS:  Very true.  ::shrugs:: What can I say, you can take the Cop off his beat, but you can't take the beat out of the Cop.  I will feel better, though, when this whole nonsense is done with

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::sees the connections are sound and as they should be.  Continues.  Scans data ports::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Let's go!

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves far enough down the hallway to make out Sulek::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stares ahead:: CIV: If it will ever be done with.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops: After you M'lord :: wry grin::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: darts at the TO ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Hope springs eternal

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::evades and parry’s::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::hears movement behind him and turns::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Ah, so you have at least a little skill to back up your big mouth? :: laughs and strikes ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: Maybe ... but in the past months it was made clear to me that the only way to end this secret war between Starfleet and the Storm is not through battle, but through bringing us back together. Your Prism Corps or whatever you call them can continue to pound Thorn's men time and again with whatever operations you may or may not be running ...

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::stands still, then moves briskly down the hall toward the captain::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::evades and gets under his guard with a simple technique:: Ops:  I believe in the subtle things

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: ... but his beliefs will live on. Until we mend the damage he created, the fight will never end.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: steps back, caught a bit offguard ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::sees a figure coming towards him and then sees the distinctive outline of antenna:: Thelsh: How are the engineers progressing?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Captain.  Can I help you with something?

Host Flar says:
ACTIONS: Connections start coming back online as the core begins startup procedures.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::withdraws so he can compose himself:: OPS: Things are always what they seem , but often they are.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  They are Fanatical, Counselor..........very much like the militant Jews, Hindus, Muslims and other religious sects in Earths past.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Thelsh: No.  I am just checking secondary systems for any sign of a compromise.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: They are in the process of loading the new core.  They are actually ahead of schedule.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS: They cannot be bargined with, nor can their "Hearts and Minds" be won over, not the leaders at any rate.  They believe in their cause, and have shown on more than once occasion the willingness to fight and die for it.  It is no longer an idea, Counselor - they follow Belief's, which are very dangerous things

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Thelsh: So it would seem.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: This is fencing, not philosophy class. :: moves to attack again ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::watches as several connections begin to show power::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Why would there be 'compromise' on a newly installed core?  SF is doing this in secrecy to insure that nothing untold happens.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  We can change an idea, but beliefs are something people have been fighting, killing and dying from for centuries....::looks up as the main power comes online::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  Much is lost in the ages of time :: does series of basic parries and thrusts::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: Thorn's beliefs are not religious, Inspector. Most of Thorn's men and women have been deeply hurt in the past by one tragedy, which has beset the Federation or another. Thorn has made them believe that the Council & Command's ways of handling things are not strong enough. If we proved to them that Thorn's beliefs were flawed, then we could win.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: You're really pushing it! :: smiles and continues to keep the TO defending ::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
OPs:  You arent' bad.....where did you learn this? ::most just fighting to work out not actually disarm::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Logic.  If MacTavish is correct that there is a spy in our midst, then a logical place for them to access information would be secondary systems.  The main system would be easily traced; whereas, secondary systems are only routinely monitored.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
ops:  pushing what? :: grinning wryly::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  There's the tricky word, Counselor.....centuries ago on Earth, a man did the same thing, told the people that what the government was doing was wrong, that they messed up and the governments ineptitude was to blame for their suffering...

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: I learned back at Starfleet Academy, and did a little before that. I've never been a huge fencer, but it's fun. :: makes a jab ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  His name was Vladymir Illyich Lenin....and thanks to the nation he started, and the belief system they embraced, nearly 50 million people died under his form of government - what sort of Federation would exist if Thorn had his way?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO:A spy?  Not just a bug, but an actual spy?  What proof does he have for that?

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::evades:: OPS:  I learned it a little is school, and did some in the academy most of mine is just a part of my hobby. ::playing for fun not injury::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: I'm not saying he's right, Inspector. By all means, he is wrong ... but like many of his followers, he is doing this out of hurt ... and perhaps out of vengeance. His hopes are to protect the Federation with any means necessary, even if this means violating all that we're sworn to uphold.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Well, it's not something you can use every day, but it's had its uses in my life.. I'm glad I learned. :: continues the stalemate ::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops: I prefer fighting on horseback.  That takes finesse and practice not to mention a lot of trust.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Thelsh: I believe it is called a "gut instinct."  He believes that only a physical person could have effected the loss of the holodeck program.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: That's something I've never done. Sounds challenging.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks over Sulek's shoulder, to read the tricorder::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Its a point that will be debated for years to come and years to follow their collapse....::shrugs::  But, I've sworn to uphold the Articles of Federation and that means I defend the Federation from the likes of Thorn, no matter how misguided or painridden his course of action

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops: if you dont' know what you are doing you could not only injure yourself but your horse.  If you slash at the wrong time you could take your horses head off in a manner of speaking.

Host Flar says:
ACTION: The Core goes fully online, and the Andorian Engineers begin switching Ship control back to the Computer from the Drydock.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods solemnly::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: So how do we go about catching a spy?

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::with him slightly  distracted does  quick disarm::  OPS:  i wonder if they are done yet?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::allows the XO a better view of the tricorder:: Thelsh: as you can see, I have found no evidence of tampering.

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Grr.. I don't know. Doubt it. :: rearms himself ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Thelsh: A question that is difficult to answer.  All persons are subject to making a mistake or leaving a trail.  We must be patient.

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
Ops:  One thing I hate is waiting. I tend to have low tolerance for stupidity., :: tosses his weapon back to him::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
TO: Ohh, one of those types? :: laughs ::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::swishes blades so it is at his neck:: OPS:  Meaning? ::raises eyebrow::

Host Flar says:
ACTION: As Life support is switched back to the Computer Core, the Lights come up all over the ship.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around:: CIV: Looks like everything's coming back online.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks up and back at his padd::  Aye....they have...

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
::sees the lights come up:: OPs:  We are back online.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::saves what he was recording to the PADD's memory::  CNS:  Then I suppose we will be needed on the bridge....

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::sees that the final connection has been made and closes the tricorder::

TO_LTAlexLawrence says:
:: puts her sword away and heads out of the room to her place on the bridge::

Host Flar says:
ACTION: All the systems are switched to the New Core with no problems and the Ship is fully disconnected from the Drydock.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::his eyes adjust to the brighter light::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CIV: Suppose so.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::turns and heads for TL:: Bridge.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::turns and heads for the lifts::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Walks along silently, contemplating their discussion about the Storm ... and of a possible spy onboard::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Arrives on bridge seeing Flar:: Flar: I take it you job is done.  We will make ready to get underway.

Host Flar says:
<Flar> Sulek: Yes Captain, my team is beaming off as we speak.

[[[[[ End Mission ]]]]]

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