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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10410.09

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"Dangerous Liaisons"

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Episode 5:  "Intrigue and Injury"

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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It has been several hours since an investigation by Scorpius officers revealed that the survivors of the attacking Vulcan ship were high-ranking Vulcan government officials and aides.

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The Vulcans are still in deep healing trances and showing no real signs of regaining consciousness in the next little while.

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The Scorpius has only moments ago reached orbit with the carcass of the ship and the Vulcan freighter originally intended as bait.

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

CMO_Mahl says:
::In sickbay, monitoring the Vulcan patients::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge::

AXO_Serok says:
:: walks out of the turbolift onto the bridge ::

CSO_Elbran says:
::Elbran walks onto the bridge with the results from his further examinations of the Comm. logs of the Vulcan vessel::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the AXO enter:: AXO:  Any more news on the Vulcans?

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  None yet Commander.  They are still in healing trances.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  I've seen the report on their identity.  There's something not right about this ...

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  I agree with you Commander.  I want to find out why these officials are behaving in this manner.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  There has to be some kind of influence ... but what?

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  I do not have the basis for a hypothesis Commander.  I suggest we contact the Vulcan Council..

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  Agreed.  Can I leave that in your capable hands.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  How about the logs?  Anything there?

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  Of course Commander.

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: I'm afraid not Commander, just more references to the Wuh'sha'.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO/AXO:  What is the Wuh'sha?

CMO_Mahl says:
::double checks the monitors, and sees that all the Vulcans are still deep within their healing trances::

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Starfleet records don’t seem to contain any info on such a group.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  See if the Vulcan Council has any information on this group when  you talk to them.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Keep on it, Ensign.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  How are our patients?

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Yes sir

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* They are still very deep in their healing trances.  Their injuries were rather severe.

CSO_Elbran says:
::Sits at Science station 1 and begins reanalyzing the logs::

AXO_Serok says:
COM: Vulcan: This is the Scorpius, we have detained 4 of the raiders.  They have been identified as V'Tarna, the Minister of Defense and S'Rel, the Minister of Commerce and their aides.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Is it safe to do scans on the Vulcans to see if there is anything foreign in their systems?

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* define scans, please.

CMO_Mahl says:
::wonders if the ACO is referring to mind meld type practices::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  I want to know if they are under some kind of influence.  I want to know if there is an implant or any kind of foreign substances in their bodies.

AXO_Serok says:
COM: Vulcan: We request your assistance in this matter.

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* That is very possible, Ma'am.  Those scans are non-invasive, and only checking for foreign items, and bodily functions.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Good.  If you think it wouldn't harm the Vulcans take the scans and let me know the results.

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* I will do that right now, and inform you of the results as soon as I have them.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Thank you, Doctor.  Bridge out.

AXO_Serok says:
:: her console beeps and she looks at the incoming message :: ACO:  We have an incoming data package from the Vulcan Ministry of Defense.

CMO_Mahl says:
::sets up monitoring equipment to scan the Vulcans::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  Let's hear it, Captain.

CSO_Elbran says:
::Elbran is working when he suddenly has an idea::

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  It is encoded Commander.  It will require your authorization to decode.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Computer:  Computer, this is Commander Horn.  Authorization to decode information granted, Code 1-alpha-2-9

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Sir, I have an idea. Before I joined Starfleet I worked aboard a Klingon commercial science vessel. I recognize the name of one of the people who bought the good stolen from the destroyed vessels. It's a long shot, but I might be able to contact him and see what he knows. With your permission of course sir.

AXO_Serok says:
:: watches as the information decodes :: ACO:  It is information on the Wuh'sha.

CMO_Mahl says:
::Notices that one of the consciousness of one of the Vulcans, V'Tarna, is beginning to rise::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::waits for the AXO to elaborate::

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  They are a separatist organization.  They wish to remove Vulcan from the Federation Accords.

AXO_Serok says:
:: looks up :: ACO:  They want to establish their own planet as the rightful arbiters of peace in the quadrant.

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* Captain, V’Tarna is beginning to awaken.  I estimate about 10 minutes before he can be awakened.  If memory serves me correctly, another Vulcan must assist in the awakening.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Thank you, doctor.  ::turns to the AXO:: AXO:  I think you are needed in Sickbay.  Forward this information to Ensign Elbran's station.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Captain Serok is on her way down.  Let me know the minute we can talk to him.

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* Understood.

AXO_Serok says:
:: nods to the ACO and sends the information to the CSO ::

AXO_Serok says:
ACO:  I shall be in sickbay should you need me Commander.  :: enters the turbo lift ::

AXO_Serok says:
Computer:  Sickbay

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
AXO:  Thank you.

CMO_Mahl says:
::Finishes the scans of the Vulcans, and notes that nothing abnormal is found::

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* Captain, I just want to inform you that no abnormalities have been found in the Vulcans.

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Sir, my proposal?

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Sorry, Ensign.  Go ahead and talk to your contact.  See what you can find out.

AXO_Serok says:
:: steps out of the turbolift and down the hall into sickbay ::

AXO_Serok says:
CMO:  Doctor.  :: nods ::

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Aye sir.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::brings up the information from the Vulcans and begins reading::

CMO_Mahl says:
AXO: Captain.  V’Tarna is ready to be awakened. I will leave you some privacy.

AXO_Serok says:
:: nods :: CMO:  Very well Doctor.

CMO_Mahl says:
::moves out of the way so the AXO has privacy and room to do what she needs to do::

AXO_Serok says:
:: walks over to the bio bed where V'Tarna is ::

CMO_Mahl says:
::goes and checks the monitors for the other 3 Vulcans::

Host V’Tarna says:
::gaunt, haggard, and unconscious::

CSO_Elbran says:
::Elbran negotiates with ops and gets a comm-line. he then begins modifying it::

AXO_Serok says:
:: looks down at him  ::

CMO_Mahl says:
::notices that the 3 Vulcans are still well within their trances::

TO_T`rget says:
::continues to monitor the tactical sensors::

CSO_Elbran says:
::There is a hiss of static on the line Elbran is trying to use. It almost sounds like background space noise, but he knows better. He types a few codes on his panel and watches as the static is replaced by a Klingon symbol on the screen. Then a voice speaks up::

AXO_Serok says:
:: pulls her arm back and strikes V'Tarna across the face twice ::

Host V’Tarna says:
::catches AXO's hand in a vice-like grip on the third swing::

CMO_Mahl says:
::hears the AXO smack V’Tarna, and wonders how a race like the Vulcans can be so civilized, and yet still have some rather barbaric practices::

AXO_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow and relaxes her hand ::

CSO_Elbran says:
<Unknown Klingon> COMM: Scorpius: Science 1: Federation toDSaH! How dare you break into my communications.  You would do well not to cross me!  Do you know who you are dealing with!?!?!

CMO_Mahl says:
::Looks over at the AXO:: AXO: Were you successful?

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  Minister.

AXO_Serok says:
CMO:  I believe so.  :: waits on him to release her hand ::

Host V’Tarna says:
::releases AXO's hand::  AXO:  Captain.

CSO_Elbran says:
Comm: Klingon ship: ghet'aH: Only too well ghet'aH.

CMO_Mahl says:
::returns to the biobed containing V’Tarna, and runs a medical can on him::

CMO_Mahl says:
AXO: I'm sure you wont mind if I do some scans to make sure he has healed properly?

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  Would you care to explain why you were on the ship that is all but destroyed?

Host V’Tarna says:
CMO:  I assure you I am all too well, Doctor.  AXO:  It would have been more logical if you had allowed my death.

AXO_Serok says:
CMO:  No Doctor, go ahead.

CSO_Elbran says:
<ghet'aH> comm:scorpius:science1: Wait..... I know that voice. ::there is a moment of silence then a loud beep, as the symbol is replaced by a video link::

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  No, Captain, I would not.

CMO_Mahl says:
::scans skeletal structure, muscle and nerve structures, and runs a brain scan.  All show that the healing trance has done its job adequately::

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna: You speak to me of logic?  What logic is there in what you were doing?

CMO_Mahl says:
V’Tarna: You can assure me all you wish.  Since I am the doctor here, I will make my own judgments, thank you very much.

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  More logic than you would care to accept, Captain.  CMO:  And that is why you only practice medicine I assume.  your ministrations are no longer required, Doctor.  Thank you.

CSO_Elbran says:
comm: Klingon ship:ghet'aH: Long time no see old friend, so I see you've made quite a nice little living for yourself. You've come a long way since the DaQ'ja. ::Elbran smiles as he sees the Klingon's face crack into a grin::

CMO_Mahl says:
::looks up at the AXO:: AXO: The trance has done its job.  Anything that you must do from this point on can be done without my interference.  ::turns and walks to his office::

Host V’Tarna says:
::watches the CMO go::  

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  Try me Minister.  I assure you, I am understanding, and I WILL understand.

CMO_Mahl says:
::mumbles to himself about Vulcan arrogance::

CMO_Mahl says:
::pokes his head back out of the office door for a moment:: AXO: He is not to go anywhere until I say so.  He may think that My ministrations are no longer required, but he is still in MY sickbay.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  How's it going, Doctor?

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  Perhaps you will, and perhaps not.  Where shall I begin for you, and is there a more private place to talk?

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* Darn Vulcan arrogance.  They are the worst patients in the universe!

CSO_Elbran says:
<ghet'aH> comm:scorpius:science1: Hahaha. It is good to see you too, although of course you do realize if you were any other federation Ha'DI'baH I would hunt you down for sport. ::the Klingon laughed loudly clearly feeling he had made a huge joke:: CSO: So tell me old friend, what can I do for you?

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles softly to herself:: *CMO*:  Then I take it he is awake.

Host V’Tarna says:
CMO:  I can change that, Doctor.  Your work has been more than adequate and it is not unappreciated.

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  We could use the isolation room over there.  :: points ::

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  Very well.  ::leads the way::

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* yes, he is awake, and insulting me from moment one!  

AXO_Serok says:
:: walks behind V'Tarna, motioning for the security guards to follow but stay outside the door. ""

CMO_Mahl says:
V’Tarna/AXO: The isolation room is at your disposal.  

AXO_Serok says:
CMO:  My thanks Doctor.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  And Captain Serok is talking to him now.  Thank you Doctor.

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  You have my oath I will not harm you, Captain.  Needless violence is not logical.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  How are you doing?

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* They just went into the isolation room, for more privacy.

CSO_Elbran says:
comm: Klingon ship:ghet'aH: I need some information ghet'aH, on some people who sold you some cargo not long ago. They call themselves the whu'sha?

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  Needless violence is illogical and I have no fear of you harming me.

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: Shouldn’t been too long now sir, I’ve gotten through to my old friend, seems he's a black market dealer now, at any rate he may have information for us.

CMO_Mahl says:
::silently goes back into his office, and activates certain monitors in the isolation room.  He is cautious not to activate any audio or video sensors, only those that will monitor life functions::

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  No, I suppose you do not.  Where shall I begin?

AXO_Serok says:
:: closes the door behind them.

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  The logical starting place would be the beginning Minister.

CMO_Mahl says:
*ACO* Captain, I don't trust this V’Tarna.  Because of this, I feel that I need to take some precautions.  I have activated certain sensors in the isolation room.  Nothing that will record audio or video, but I will be monitoring all life functions in there just in case V’Tarna decides not to be logical.

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  Indeed.  But which Beginning, Captain?  There are many.  The beginning of the Universe, the Beginning of Vulcan Space Exploration, the Beginning of the Federation.  you see my point.  You may think it trivial, but all is involved to some degree.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Good.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, take whatever precautions you feel is necessary.  Have security maintain a low profile for now.

CMO_Mahl says:
Computer: notify me of any serious deviation in life signs in the isolation chamber.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Anything on Tactical sensors, Mr T'rget?

CMO_Mahl says:
::returns to his Vulcan patients::

CSO_Elbran says:
<ghet'aH> comm:scorpius:science1: You mean those Vulcans. Yes I remember them. Usually I don’t trade with Vulcans, and even if I did I would probably make quite a bit of money out of them, but these Vulcans, they demanded high prices for their goods! If I wasn’t in desperate need of that hylodytrixium I wouldn’t have paid their prices.

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  I do see your point Minister.  Then let us begin at the start of the Wuh'sha.

TO_T`rget says:
::shakes head:: ACO: Negative Ma'am  ::waggles eyebrows::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at him:: TO:  Good ... And I suggest you keep your eyes on the sensors ...

Host V’Tarna says:
::raises eyebrow::  AXO:  It is a Vulcan Phrase from antiquity.  It means Ourselves Alone.  Do I miss my assessment that you are a hybrid, also part human?

TO_T`rget says:
::blinks:: ACO: Ummm... Ok Ma'am

CSO_Elbran says:
comm: Klingon ship:ghet'aH: Yes, we've seen that behavior exhibited already. Is there anything else you can tell me about them?

TO_T`rget says:
::monitors the sensors::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I will be in the ready room.  You have the bridge, Ensign.  ::moves to the RR to continue her studies of what they know so far::

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  I know the meaning and yes I am part human.  I was referring to the organization that calls themselves Wuh'sha.

CSO_Elbran says:
<ghet'aH> comm: scorpius: science 1: No not really, they spoke in Vulcan the whole time. It seemed they were plotting something nasty though. Fortunately I got a recording of what they were saying. Would that interest you?

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  I understand your question.  I am laying foundational premise for my explanation, Captain.  Are you a student of history, either Vulcan or Terran?

CSO_Elbran says:
comm: Klingon ship:ghet'aH: Yes! please transmit it. we have excellent translation facilities available here and ca..... wait, what do you want in return?

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  I am well versed in both Minister.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::brings up all the information on-screen ... feels like she has missed something ... ::

CSO_Elbran says:
<ghet'aH> comm: scorpius: science 1: Nothing, well, practically nothing. Remember that time I saved you from that plasma explosion. ::Elbran nods:: Well, now its two that you owe me ::With a roaring laugh the communication terminated::

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  Perhaps you are familiar with late 20th century Irish history, then.  There was an organization known as Shein Fein.  Have you heard of it?  That name is an ancient Gaelic phrase for "Ourselves Alone."

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  I am aware of the origins.  Proceed.

CSO_Elbran says:
::Elbran looks at his console, there is a flashing light indicating a new file has been received. He opened it and listened to it. He could hear some Vulcan being whispered, but couldn’t understand it.::

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  I daresay you are not aware of the beginnings or the status of such movements on the planet of your adopted culture, Captain.  However, you may draw certain analogous parallels with Wuh'sha'.

CSO_Elbran says:
*ACO/AXO*: Elbran to Commander Horn and Captain Serok. Sirs, I’ve finished my meeting and may have something of interest. My contact managed to record a conversation of the Whu'sha'. Its in Vulcan however. I thought perhaps Capt. Serok would like to lead the translation?

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CSO*:  Why not let the computer translate it, Ensign?

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  No, I am not  aware of the beginning in the culture I grew up in.  I may have been born on Earth Minister, but, I was raised on Vulcan.

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna: Pardon me a moment.

Host V’Tarna says:
::hears the CSO's comm::  AXO:  Because you doubtless would recognize old Vulcan and be more familiar with the translation key, Captain.

AXO_Serok says:
*CSO*  I am busy at the moment Mister Elbran.

CSO_Elbran says:
ACO: the voices are too hushed for the computer to properly work with, the computer can handle some of it, but we will need a live translator for the rest.

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  I see.  I fear you have been fed Federation propaganda for too long, Captain.  Perhaps you should hear what your officer has to give you.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CSO*:  Have the computer augment and enhance the transmission.  It should be able to extrapolate enough of it for us to make sense of it.

AXO_Serok says:
V'Tarna:  I can recognize old Vulcan, Minister.  My Grandmother taught it to me as a child.

Host V’Tarna says:
AXO:  I doubt your computer will catch the nuances.  Efforts were made from the beginning of interspecies contact to hide this information or at the least obscure it.

Host V’Tarna says:
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