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USS Scorpius NCC 50666

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"Bent Over Backwards," Episode VI:  "Desperado..."

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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The USS Scorpius had dropped to impulse and entered the Badlands with the Cardassian Warship Trovestor seeking a Maquis Ammunition Depot.

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The Scorpius and the Trovestor designed a mirrored patrol that detected a Peregrine-class fighter with 6 life signs.  They hailed it and then had to give chase as the vessel fled.  

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The Peregrine was captured in the end, and the crew, confirmed Maquis, were beamed to the brig, while the Fighter was drawn into the main Shuttle Bay.

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: On the bridge at her station monitoring power allotments and the last of the repair crews ::

CO_VanSickle says:
::in brig, questioning the prisoners::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives in the main Shuttle Bay::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Releases the science console seeing a crewman at the science station ::

SO_Jacobs says:
::On the bridge at a science station, monitoring the plasma storms of the Badlands::

FCO_Vince says:
::holding position while doing a thorough scan of the area::

TO_Lane says:
 ::continues to monitor the tactical console and glances around the bridge::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::following closely behind the XO::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's scan for booby traps first, Lt.  I don't trust the Maquis.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::in his office, going over reports from his teams, of the diagnostics being preformed on the ships systems::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.

TO_Lane says:
::sits back and stretches her legs:: Self: ahhh... man!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins a full scan of the fighter::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles as she hears the TO behind her ::

CO_VanSickle says:
Prisoners: So, who is in charge?

FCO_Vince says:
::turns around::  TO:  What's up?

TO_Lane says:
::brushes the sand off the tops of her feet and tries not to call too much attention to herself::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::sorting through the reports sees one from the CO, in reply to the readiness report::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees an amber light flashing and checks it, running her fingers over her console to adjust for the power flux ::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
ACTION:  Scans reveal several booby traps on the Fighter.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  What's it to you, Fed man?

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Are you the spokesman, then?

TO_Lane says:
::rolls her eyes and sighs quietly:: FCO: Nothing with the ship, sir.  I didn't realize that I was loud enough to hear.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Horn to Ensign S'Tran

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: This thing appears to have traps all over it.

FCO_Vince says:
TO:  No problem.  I got good ears.  ::returns his attention to his console::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Can you defuse them?

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO: I speak for myself.  I could care less about what you think about that.  If they have something to say, they'll say it.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::reads the CO's reply, growls::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the amber light turn green and sighs quietly to herself ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Yes, but it will take some time, one of them is set to breach the warp core.

TO_Lane says:
::smiles as she turns back to her console, glad that the FCO dropped the subject::

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO* Ma'am, how may I help?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Ensign, we have a fighter down here I'd like your teams to go through, once we remove the booby traps on it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  How long?

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Seems pretty quiet out there, now, huh

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Estimating at least 30 minutes, Ma'am.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: OK, I guess I should introduce myself.  I am Cmdr. Eric VanSickle, commanding officer of this ship.  You are here because you fired on a Federation vessel.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at the FCO ::  FCO:  Aye sir

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*: Aye Ma'am, Ill have some teams ready. When would you like them sent down???

OPS-Anari says:
FCO:  It's actually rather beautiful

OPS-Anari says:
:: Watches the view screen ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Get on it.  I want you to work with Engineering.  I want a complete schematic done of this fighter.  I want to know exactly how it works and what, if any, enhancements have been done to it.

FCO_Vince says:
::looks at the screen a moment::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I'm on it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  In about 30 minutes, Ensign.  Lt Garta-Nmbarri will brief you on what I want.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  You know, I haven't stopped to really notice before...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets a message on her console from ships stores  ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins to slowly work through the booby traps that are registering on his tricorder::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  But it is

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  We fired in self-defense.  We're being held illegally.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at Vince ::  FCO:  You need to stop and take a look around sometimes, then, sir    :: Very big grin ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Responds to the message from ships stores ::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Now, when an illegal combatant fires on a Starfleet ship, that usually gets between 15 years to life in New Zealand.  I'm willing to lessen that depending on you.

FCO_Vince says:
::grins as he returns his attention to the nav sensors::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::finds the first booby trap, a rather simple laser guided tripping device set to shoot a phased pulse at an intruder....defuses it::

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*:Very good ma'am, They'll be ready. 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I can leave you to it, Lt.  I'm going to join the Captain.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
::laughs:: CO: Illegal Combatants?  Is that what you call delegates on a mission of peace?  Sure.  You don't want to know the truth anyway.  Believe what you want.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets information from the last of the repair teams... ::

SO_Jacobs says:
::compares current scans with previous recorded scans, trying to get an idea of the behavior of the Badland storms::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I will let you know when I am finished.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Thank you, Lt.  ::moves to leave the Shuttle bay::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Then why did you run away when we hailed?  Sounds like something illegal going on.

OPS-Anari says:
FCO:  Sir, shields are repaired...   :: Checks power to them ::   Power restored to 100%

FCO_Vince says:
Bridge:  I'm resuming a search course from this position.  OPS:  Thank you

SO_Jacobs says:
::makes note of the spikes, and sends the information to the conn::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the view screen again ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL and heads for the brig::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Just who are you all and why are you in this sector?

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Maintain scanning for possible weapon signatures that could be the depot.  But also watch for signs of plasma flares.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  that's what you Federations always believe.  I ran from the Cardassian vessel right behind you.  I see you've become their lapdogs.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::returns to the reports:: Self: Typical of this senior staff... ::growls loudly to himself::

SO_Jacobs says:
FCO: Aye, sir. ::increases range of his scans::

FCO_Vince says:
TO:  Do you detect any other ships in the area?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Horn to Bridge.  Status, Commander?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves on to the next trap, a bit more intricate in design, this one is designed to send a powerful electric charge through anyone that sits in the pilots seat without entering a specific command code.  Simply disconnects the power supply to the seat::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: The Cardassians are just observing.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: I say again, who are you all, and why are you in this sector?

FCO_Vince says:
*XO*:  All quiet up here.  I was about to resume the search.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:   Excellent.  Let me know the minute you find something.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Observing?  Observing what?  The federations finest in action?  ::laughs::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
ACTION:  All the prisoners join in the laughter::

FCO_Vince says:
*XO*:  Understood.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the brig area::

FCO_Vince says:
::initiates a spiral search pattern from our current position at 1/2 impulse::

CO_VanSickle says:
::flexes his fists, but doesn't do anything:: *TO*: Brig to Lane.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses frustration from the brig area ::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::looks through his crew, and sets up two teams to go down and examine the fighter, then goes out into Main Engineering to find a Chief::

SO_Jacobs says:
OPS: Sir, getting strange readings. 4 light minutes away.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks for the Captain:: CO:  Captain?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks her console... ::

FCO_Vince says:
::turns to the TO, but holds off speaking when he hears the CO call the TO::

SO_Jacobs says:
OPS: Some kind of ...dead zone. I can’t get any readings from it at all

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives at the big trap, set to breach the warp core in the event the fighter is boarded by any unauthorized person.  It automatically sets itself to breach in 15 minutes::

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Commander, how is the prisoner's ship?

OPS-Anari says:
SO: I'm unable to fine-tune the sensors further

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console ::

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Can we get a look at it on the view screen

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Uh oh....

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Booby-trapped, Sir.  Lt Garta-Nmbarri is removing the traps.  We can't really look at the ship until they have been dealt with.

FCO_Vince says:
::turns forward again::

SO_Jacobs says:
OPS: Request permission to launch a probe?

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  It had better be in one piece.  I want to file a formal protest to the Federation Consul in this area.

OPS-Anari says:
SO: Granted.

OPS-Anari says:
SO: Let's just hope the probe doesn't catch a plasma stream

SO_Jacobs says:
::readies a class 2 science probe, and launches it towards the dead zone::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO*: This is CTO Garta-Nmbarri, I need an engineering team to the main shuttle bay on the double.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
Haan:  Be my guest.  I would like to see your explanation as to why there were a number of booby-traps on a so-called "innocent" fighter.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: It will be in one piece.  We're only trying to examine the ship, but it seems the booby traps are preventing that.  Besides, if you are who I think you are, you have no right to protest to the Council.

SO_Jacobs says:
OPS: I have been monitoring the storms. Should be alright for the next couple hours.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
ACTION:  The probe launches into the dead zone and signal is lost

OPS-Anari says:
SO:  Good to know, thanks

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: I ask one more time, who are you and why are you in this sector?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Ma'am, we have a problem......

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  What is it Lt?

CEO_S`Tran says:
::finds CPO Philips:: CPO_Philips: Chief, I have a job for you. ::Hands over a PADD with the teams listed on them:: I need you to take these teams down to main shuttle bay to do some work. The CTO will fill you in.

SO_Jacobs says:
::blinks:: OPS: Sir, the probe signal has been lost.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* The final trap has armed itself.

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Send me the coordinates of the dead zone

CEO_S`Tran says:
*CTO*: I have two teams on their way very shortly, sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Turns around... ::  SO: What?   :: Turns back around to her console ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Any way to disarm the trap?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* I need them here much faster than that.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  ::shock::  I have no rights?  REALLY?  Is that what they teach at that overblown academy of yours?  All species have rights, pal.  You're the one in contravention here.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she searches for the probe's signature ::

SO_Jacobs says:
::transmits the coordinates to the FCO, and OPS to be safe:: OPS: As soon as the probe reached the edge of the dead zone, we lost its signal.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: You gave up that right when you joined the Maquis!

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips>CEO: Aye sir. I get them together now.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* I am hoping an engineering team arrives to assist, but I am not the greatest at stopping a warp core breach.

FCO_Vince says:
Bridge:  I'm plotting an approach course to this 'dead zone'.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Ensign, get your teams to the shuttle bay now!

FCO_Vince says:
::heads toward the coordinates, still at 1/2 impulse::

CEO_S`Tran says:
CPO_Philips: Looks like you had best just take the people from here, and get there on the double ::shakes head::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO: the Mack-what?  Who the blazes are you talking about?  I've never hear of Mack-whats-his-name.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  See what you can do.  How long till detonation?

TO_Lane says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.  Sorry for the delay, having trouble with my com here.  ::makes a final adjustment::

OPS-Anari says:
FCO: If it's there, that's a great place to hide a depot

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* I figure about 12 minutes, Ma'am.

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips>CEO: Aye sir ::starts to delegate a team and moves out straight away::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Don't play stupid with me.  Why run from a Cardassian if you're not Maquis?

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Bingo

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Why hang around with a human, Vulcan and other races in the same ship if you're not Maquis?

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*: There is a team on its way now ma'am.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  make preparations to jettison the fighter in case we need to.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Raises an eyebrow... ::   FCO:  Bingo?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Already took care of that.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Sorry... Figure of speech.  It means I totally agree

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: One more time, who are you, and why are you in this sector?

FCO_Vince says:
::pondering::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles ::   FCO:  I see

FCO_Vince says:
*CO*:  Bridge to VanSickle

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Horn to Bridge.  Commander we have a problem down here.  The fighter's warp core will breach in approximately 10 minutes.  Get ready to get us away from here in a hurry.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Because we're smart.  you may have noted I'm a Bajoran?  Contrary to popular belief, not all is forgiven, you know.  ::rolls eyes::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::tries to remember his basic engineering courses::

CO_VanSickle says:
*FCO*: Go ahead, Vince.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Prepares tractor beam just in case and readies it to be used as a repulse beam ::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::prepares a second team, more suited to the tasks at hand, and heads off to the main shuttle bay::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: How do you shut off those booby traps?

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips>::Arrives with team in the main shuttle bay looks around:: CTO: Sir? How can we help??

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I think I'd better head for the bridge, Sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CPO: The core is 8 minutes away from a breach, we have to shut this thing down.

FCO_Vince says:
*Shuttle Bay Chief*:  Jorgensen, Prepare ejection protocols and let's get that fighter out of here

CO_VanSickle says:
XO: You go.  I have unfinished business.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods and heads for the TL::

OPS-Anari says:
FCO: I have the tractor beam readied to be used as a repulse beam if needed to push that fighter further away

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips> ::nods, then starts giving orders to his team:: CTO: Aye sir, we'll see what we can do ::moves into the fighter with the rest of his team::

FCO_Vince says:
::The shuttle bay staff is busy clearing the bay and preparing for the fighter to depart::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Good

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: How do you turn off those booby traps!!!

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Would you let me go if I told you?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Ma'am, an engineering team is on it now.  They are better suited to work on it than I am.  While they work, I will take as many tricorder readings of the fighter as I can.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Good, Lt.  I'm on my way to the bridge.  Keep me informed.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Aye Ma'am.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Yes, but I do have a few more questions to ask, though.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives on the bridge:: FCO:  Report, Commander.

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips> ::overlooks the team as they get to work, helping as he can::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Answer those, after the booby trap question, then you'll be free to go.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::arrives in the main shuttle bay with the second team::

FCO_Vince says:
::In the shuttle bay, Jorgensen is at a console preparing the shuttle tractor beam, while Petty Officers Ranyon and Laery are clearing the bay::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes visual and sensor scans of the fighter, wanting to get as much information as possible in case it has to be jettisoned::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  And what if I told you?  You'll find a way to back out of the deal.  No, I'd rather die than live in captivity.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We've detected a sensor dead zone about 4 lm dead ahead, no pun intended

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: I am a man of my word.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  I'm betting it hides a weapon's depot

SO_Jacobs says:
::tries a series of sensor recalibrations in an attempt to get some kind of transmission from either the dead zone, or the probe::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::moves over to join the CPO:: CPO_Philips: Whats the situation, Chief???

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  I'm inclined to agree with you.  Did you try sending a probe into the zone?

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  I've got the fighter crew ready to get rid of the fighter

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Fine.  There's a hot button on the main console on the flight deck.  It's marked "air conditioning."  That will shut them all down.

FCO_Vince says:
::looks to OPS::

TO_Lane says:
FCO:  Would there be a way to get the fighter into the dead zone?

CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: VanSickle to Horn!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Excellent.  Engineering is trying to contain the breach.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Go ahead, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
XO: We did ma'am.  We lost its signal

FCO_Vince says:
TO:  There would, if it wasn't going to blow up  

CO_VanSickle says:
*CO*: Our guest said to shut off the booby traps is to hit a button on the fight deck called "air conditioning."

CEO_S`Tran says:
<CPO_Philips>CEO: We've got a core that wants to breach, and we're trying to shut it down, but we're not having much luck.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.  I'll inform the CTO immediately.

TO_Lane says:
FCO: That's my point.  If it is the weapons depot.  The fighter goes boom... the depot goes boom with it.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  A force field wouldn't contain an explosion of that size, would it?

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: OK, there's part one of the deal.  Now, part two... Who are you?

FCO_Vince says:
TO:  Brilliant, but timing could be tricky, assuming we're authorized to destroy it

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Horn to Garta-Nmbarri.  T'Lok, the Captain said there's a hot button marked "Air Conditioning" which should shut off all the booby-traps.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* I will check and let you know what happens.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::only half-hears the conversation between the FCO and the TO:: TO:  You have an idea, Ensign?

CEO_S`Tran says:
::watches his teams, but doesn't interfere, not his specialty::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::goes to the flight console, find the air conditioning button, and pushes it......sensors immediately respond that the core breach is now only 2 minutes from happening instead of 4::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  My name is Kylie Haan.  As I said, I'm on a mission of peace, trying to get non-combatants out of a military situation.

TO_Lane says:
XO: Yes, ma'am.  If the engineering team cannot contain the breach, we could send the fighter into the dead zone.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Oh Lord!

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Where are these "non-combatants"?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  And destroy the depot, if it's there ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* That was a trick, ma'am.  The breach will happen in 2 minutes now!

OPS-Anari says:
All: But that's only assuming the depot is there

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Get your people out of there now!

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  ::motions to the others with his hands:: My friends here.  

TO_Lane says:
XO: If it is the weapon depot, it should go up with the fighter..  Yes, ma'am.  Exactly

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Once the teams are clear, jettison the fighter.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Where were they located before you rescued them?

CEO_S`Tran says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: We're not having any luck here, sir. 

FCO_Vince says:
*Shuttle Bay Chief*:  Get that fighter out of the ship now

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Eng. Team: Get out of here, unless you know exactly what to do in less than two minutes to stop this breach!

TO_Lane says:
OPS: True

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Bridge to Captain.  Sir, it was a trick.  The core will breach in 2 minutes.  We're jettisoning the fighter now.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::Calls his teams out... there’s nothing they can do::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees that all hands are cleared of the fighter and out of the fighter bay::

CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: A trick?!  ::turns around a slugs Haan:: Haan: You lying son of a bitch!  You just sealed your own fate!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* The fighter and shuttle bay are clear.

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgensen>:  Shuttle bay:  Everybody out!

CEO_S`Tran says:
CTO: All my teams are out, sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: Thank you for your help, it is much appreciated.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  I told you the truth, sir.  And you don't need to call me names.  Wait a minute, it's a ruse to keep people like you in suspense.  It will stop.

FCO_Vince says:
::the Fighter crew, from the control room, drop the force field and tractor the fighter out::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Can you head it towards that dead zone?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes over the tractor beam from her console ::   XO/FCO: I have tractor beam controls, repulse beam ready.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::reads his tricorder, and realizes that the core has suddenly stabilized::

CO_VanSickle says:
::grabs Haan's clothes and pushes him against the bulkhead:: Haan: How does it stop?

CEO_S`Tran says:
*ME*: Prepare for possible damage to the ship. Have teams ready to respond.

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgensen> FCO:  We're expelling the fighter now

TO_Lane says:
::watches the monitor as the fighter clears the shuttle bay::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Honestly, you need to unclench.  Patience man.  Do I look worried?

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Yes.. I think  OPS:  Can we?

OPS-Anari says:
XO: I can do that ma'am.   :: Fingers fly over console ::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
ACTION:  The Core breach stops suddenly.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Ma'am, the core has suddenly stabilized.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  What?

OPS-Anari says:
FCO/XO:  Ready

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Wait!

CEO_S`Tran says:
*CEO*: Aye sir. Teams assembling now.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Tricorder readings show that the core isn’t going to breach, it just suddenly stabilized.

FCO_Vince says:
::checks his sensors::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Pauses with her finger just over the button as she hears the XO ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Keep it in the tractor but leave it out there for the moment.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: You look like one of those suicide bombers back during the old days of the Jihad movements on Earth.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  The fighter is in pos... What the @#%!

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Aye ma'am

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Now unhand me before I get my clothes wrinkled or something.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Captain, the core on the fighter has stabilized ... don't ask me how ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leans back against a bulkhead and breaths a sigh of relief::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  I have no more wish to die than you.  And I think I really do want to speak to the Consul General at Deep Space Nine now.

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Am I reading this right?  Did that core stabilize on it's own?

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: You're going to have more than wrink... ::hears the XO, then lets go of Haan:: *XO*: Acknowledged.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Watches the power to the tractor beam ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the SO:: SO:  Full sensor scans on that fighter.

TO_Lane says:
::studies the information going across the screen:: XO: It must be some kind of ruse.  Maybe designed to trick us into ditching the fighter.  However, I recommend keeping it constantly monitored in case it begins to go critical again.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  You over-reach yourself, COMMANDER.

SO_Jacobs says:
::confirms sensor readings:: FCO: That's what my sensors are showing, sir. I am not certain how it happened, except possibly by design

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Agreed.  Keep it monitored closely.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Oh yes, I know how to read a Starfleet rank insignia.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to the FCO and gives him a questioning look ::

FCO_Vince says:
::scowls at the idea of such deception::

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: And that is how I introduced myself.  The crew calls me captain because of my position on this ship.

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, Ma'am.  ::watches the readouts from the sensors regarding the fighter, and keeps an eye on external sensors::

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  And what position is that?  ::brushes self off::  Chief Thug?

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Commanding officer.

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Tractor beam is holding steady, ma'am

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Perhaps we should keep it tractored for now

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Good.

TO_Lane says:
::wiggles her bare toes to keep them warm as the metal floor plates seem to be getting cooler to them::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Those were my orders, Commander.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
::rolls eyes::  CO:  Ok, he doesn't get rhetorical questions.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Now, I'll allow you to speak to the consul at DS9 after I ask a couple more questions.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::checks in with all his teams, then has a chat to the CPO about what was going on in there::

FCO_Vince says:
::nods to the XO, but has a puzzled look on his face::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Bridge to Engineering.  S'Tran, can you do an engineering scan remotely on that fighter?

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  Ask away, Captain.  I'll answer you as plainly as I can.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: First, from where did you fetch these men?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath and lets is all out slowly ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes his tricorder to the bridge to download the information into the main computer::

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  You okay?~~~

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  I don't want to sound mysterious, but that's classified.  Especially given the company you're keeping.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Rotates her neck and feels a few tight muscles pop ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::moves over to the CTO:  CTO:  Find anything interesting?

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: I have level 10 clearance.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~FCO: I'm fine...just muscle tightness ~~~

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*: We could, but the quality would be... questionable. If you want a good one, then you have to let my teams get onboard and poke around

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I have quite a bit of information on this tricorder.  I was just about to download it into the main computer.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: That and the heightened tension from around the ship~~~

Host Kylie_Haan says:
CO:  I know you do.  This is over your head, sir.  I really do mean no disrespect now.

TO_Lane says:
::notices OPS out of the corner of her eye:: OPS:  You look tired.  There's a great beach program in the holodeck system.  Warm tide pools to soak in and let the stresses of the day soak away.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Let's see what we can get remotely.  I don't want to set off another set of booby-traps.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Ok, so let's see what we got.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles ::  TO:  Thank you, ma'am.  I may look it up later.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: Fine, enjoy the lovely accommodations of the USS Scorpius' brig.  When you're ready to tell me everything, I'll let you go.  ::turns to leave::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I was able to get engineering scans, tactical scans, the works.

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am. It will take a wee while to set it up. Ill report back when we have it underway.

Host Kylie_Haan says:
ACTION:  A short Vulcan-looking man stands up from near the rear of the cell where he has been silent all this time...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Thank you, Ensign.  Bridge out.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to Vince ::   ~~~FCO: Would you care to join me if I go there? ~~~

Host Tom says:
CO:  I wouldn't do that Commander.

FCO_Vince says:
::smiles at the thought of OPS on the beach... in a swimsuit::

CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the other prisoner and turns:: Tom: And who are you?

TO_Lane says:
::winks:: OPS: Take someone with you, you'll enjoy it twice as much, it's quite romantic too...  Especially if you set it to sundown.

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  You really have to ask?~~~  ::grinning big::

Host Tom says:
CO:  Let's just say that I outrank you.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Has there been any attempt by anyone to communicate with the fighter?  Any signals of any kind?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles and tries not to blush ::   TO:  I'll remember that, ma'am

CEO_S`Tran says:
::orders the CPO to take the teams back to Main engineering and to start setting up the remote scan. Then stands and looks at the wall::

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: Show me some ID, and I'll believe you.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: From the readings, the fighter didn’t seem to be equipped with anything out of the ordinary.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Then how was it's weaponry able to take out our shields so easily?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Turns her attention to her console feeling the blush of red rise to her cheeks ::

Host Tom says:
CO:  Remember, Commander.  You asked for it.  Haan, Tell Mister VanSickle who I am and what we're doing here.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Perhaps I didn't get as full a scan as I thought.  There must be something more to its weaponry.

CO_VanSickle says:
Haan: You, stay silent.

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: I want to see an identity card from you, sir.

Host Tom says:
<Haan:> Tom:  But sir...the mission orders...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Or perhaps they had information concerning our shield frequency.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  That's very possible.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::shakes his head, hisses quietly, and heads off to Main Engineering to oversee the remote examination::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I wasn’t able to download the computer memory, not enough time.

Host Tom says:
Haan:  I wrote the orders.  Tell him.  CO:  You'll want your Doctor to verify us, we aren't exactly carrying IDs.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  See if you can get a link to the fighter's computer.

TO_Lane says:
::turns her attention back to her console and tries to ignore her cold toes, wonders if there is an air vent under her console keeping her so chilled at the moment::

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: I'm not going to believe him.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees an amber light come on her console and moves to adjust power levels ::

CO_VanSickle says:
All: No one say a single word.

CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: VanSickle to Horn...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Go ahead, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles as the amber light turns to green ::

CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: We have a problem down here.  Could you have a retina scanner sent down here.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  See if you can get a link with the fighter's computer.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::while heading back to Main Engineering, runs into a young Petty officer, who is new and lost... gives her directions::

Host Tom says:
<Haan:>  CO:  Then believe your DNA scans and retinal scans.  You've just intercepted an extraction team right in front of the opposition.  That's Fleet Admiral Taylor you've been disrespecting, Sir.  I am Commander Kylie Haan, USS Pollard.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Attempting.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.

TO_Lane says:
::pipes up as she overhears the message:: XO: I'll take it down, if you want, Commander.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We're about 100000km from the 'dead zone', about 1 minute away

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: If you don't have an ID card, and after what Mr. Haan has done, I want to make absolutely sure you are who you say you are.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Thank you, Ensign, please do.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Locks onto the fighter’s computer core and begins downloading information::

SO_Jacobs says:
::tries to assist with the remote connection as much as possible::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Sir, Ensign Lane is on her way down with the scanner now, Sir.

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, ma'am.  ::heads out and to sickbay to get the retinal scanner::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::arrives at Main Engineering, and Checks in with the CPO, before heading into his office to get some hot Jhala::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
SO: I have established a link, but I will let you take it from here.  

Host Tom says:
CO:  I understand, Commander.  So get with the program.  By the way, you might want to scan for a sensor blind area.  It's where we were headed.  But it's no Maquis Depot.

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: If, and I do mean if, you are an admiral as Mr. Haan says you are, I hope you take no disrespect from what I said.

SO_Jacobs says:
CTO: Aye, sir. Anything specific I am to look for?

FCO_Vince says:
CTO:  Do you suppose that the core destabilization was a response to being scanned?

OPS-Anari says:
*TO* Anari to Lane.  Ask for Dr. Sopok.  He's been advised his services could be called upon

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  I want a download of their core.  I want any information I can get my hands on.

CO_VanSickle says:
Tom: I'll inform my exec to do so when I confirm your identity.

TO_Lane says:
::once in sickbay, she tells one of the nurses what she needs and replicates a pair of boots while she waits for it:: *OPS* Thanks, I'll do that.  Nurse: Is Dr. Sopok available to go to the brig to help with this?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
SO: Yes, see if you can find any information if these people had previous knowledge about our shield frequencies.

SO_Jacobs says:
XO: Understood. ::He begins transferring as much of the fighter's computer core into the Scorpius computer core, placing it in a secure archive in case it carries some kind of infective virus::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Good point, that is one possible explanation.

FCO_Vince says:
::brings us to a stop when we get within 1000 km of the zone::

Host Tom says:
CO:  you were doing your job.  But if I could make a comment, commander, you should really ratchet the temper down a notch.  People like this don't scare.  They have nothing to lose.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::heads back into Main Engineering, and starts overlooking the work::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Commander, we are 1000km from that zone.  We're all stopped.

TO_Lane says:
<Sopok>: I'll be right with you, Ens.  ::gets the needed scanner and leaves sickbay with the tactical officer::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Tractor beam on the fighter is still holding steady.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: We really should be more cautious, it's quite possible that the fighter has redundant traps that can be set off by more than one thing.

TO_Lane says:
Sopok: Thank you, Doctor.  ::walks into the turbolift with the doctor:: Computer: Brig  

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Anything new on that zone?  ::knowing not likely::

TO_Lane says:
::puts on the boots before the lift doors open and then escorts the doctor to the brig::

SO_Jacobs says:
FCO: No, sir. Still trying to establish contact with our probe, as well. It seems like whatever is blocking our sensors, blocks communications inside the zone as well.

CEO_S`Tran says:
::sees that everything is set up and ready to go, orders everyone to commence:: *XO*: Engineering to bridge.

CO_VanSickle says:
::sees the TO enter w/ Sopok:: TO: Stand by and give me that scanner.  Tom: Sir, if you'd kindly place your eyes into this device...?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Go ahead, Ensign.

FCO_Vince says:
SO:  Sounds like a total sensor sink, or something

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Or null space ...

SO_Jacobs says:
Himself: Or a dampening field

TO_Lane says:
<Sopok> ::enters the brig with Ens. Lane and hands the scanner to the CO as requested:: CO: I believe this is the equipment you requested.

Host Tom says:
CO:  Of course, Commander.  ::places his eyes to the device::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  That's the term I was looking for

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

CO_VanSickle says:
::looks at the readout::

CEO_S`Tran says:
*XO*: Ma'am, the remote engineering scan is underway.

FCO_Vince says:
::looks at the view screen, wondering how big the zone is::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  A dampening field is a distinct possibility ... especially if someone is trying to hide something ...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees another amber light flash on her console and begins to adjust for that power flux ::

CO_VanSickle says:
TO: Can you confirm identity?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Brow furrows in concern ::

SO_Jacobs says:
XO: Yes, sir. I've been scanning the Badlands, and with a plasma field like this, anything naturally deadening our sensors should shift with the plasma storms. This one doesn’t.

TO_Lane says:
::looks at the readings:: CO: Commander, this identifies him as Admiral Thomas N. Taylor.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the amber light change to green and begins a level 3 diagnostic on all systems ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SO:  The question is what.  Our weapons depot?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Mister VanSickle, I trust you'll release my men from your brig.

SO_Jacobs says:
SO: I don’t have any information to either support or dismiss that, sir.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Do we have anything that can dissipate a dampening field?

TO_Lane says:
::smiles at the Admiral thinking she may have seen him at the Academy once or twice but only from a distance... shrugs to herself...:: Self: There are so many Admirals there they all begin to look alike.

CO_VanSickle says:
Admiral Taylor: Thank you for cooperating, sir, and please accept my apology for my treatment of Cmdr. Haan.  All: You're free to go, but... Admiral: Could you join me in my ready room?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::hears the TO with his Vulcan ears::  TO:  I bet we do, Mister Lane.

TO_Lane says:
::moves to the field controls and releases the fields when she hears the Admiral::  CO: Done, Sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Let me think for a moment

CO_VanSickle says:
Admiral: I think a mutual debrief is in order, sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  I think you'll want to hear what I have to say.  Especially since you've been escorted here by a Cardassian Warship.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::checks a few readings, and requests some information from the computer::

TO_Lane says:
::blushes slightly but tries to stand at attention::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears her console beep in completion and sees all systems are running a maximum efficiency ::

FCO_Vince says:
::attempts to use his sensors to see how big this zone is::

CO_VanSickle says:
Admiral: And my explanation why.

CO_VanSickle says:
::motions for the admiral to follow him out of brig::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: We can try using different pulses from our deflector array.  But I don't hold out much hope for success.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
TO:  Come, Mister Lane.  I believe we're all headed for the bridge.  CO:  Lead on.

OPS-Anari says:
FCO: Do you think we might be able to send a short burst 'ping' in there that might help tell how big it is?

TO_Lane says:
::follows the others:: ADM: Aye, sir.

CO_VanSickle says:
::enters nearest TL:: Computer: Bridge.

TO_Lane says:
::shakes her head... thinks... I can't believe I put my foot in my mouth like that in front of an Admiral!::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's see what we can do.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::rides quietly with a thoughtful, assessing look::

CEO_S`Tran says:
::sits, sipping at his hot Jhala, and watching his people work, impressed::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  I suppose we could try, don't know how effective it'll be, but it wouldn't hurt, I think

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::readies the deflector to create some pulses, but it will take a few moments::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles at the FCO and begins to ready a short burst ping ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
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