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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10411.13

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"Dangerous Liaisons"

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Episode 10: Cloak and Dagger

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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The USS Scorpius interdicted a Vulcan vessel in Galorndon core that was involved in a very secretive and shadowy organization known as the Wuh'sha.

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The ship was secured and investigated by boarding parties, and after the initial takedown and securing of engineering and the bridge, Commander Horn returned to the Scorpius, where she was contacted by a surprise visitor.

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Fleet Admiral Taylor, apparently posing as one of the pirates for intelligence purposes, was beamed to the Scorpius with a recorded disc of information, which he has given to the ACO to investigate.

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He has just now returned to his quarters, where he and Commander Horn are to discuss the information further.

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::transferring information to a PADD::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::walking towards the Admiral's quarters, a bottle of Romulan Ale in her hand::

FCO_Heath says:
::watching over the bridge and keeping an eye on sensors::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Aboard the Scorpius, walking towards the bridge after returning from the Wuh’sha' vessel::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives at the Admiral's quarters and rings the chime::

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::tapping up orders and messages on his terminal and moving them to another PADD::

CTO_Raash says:
::On the bridge, checking sensors carefully::

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::hears the chime and does not look up from his desk:: Aloud:  Come!

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::tap-tapping on keys to suspend his terminal for the moment::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the Admiral quarters:: Taylor:  Admiral.  I thought I'd bring you a little welcome home present.  ::offers the ale::

EO_Eltrut says:
::moving around engineering looking at each console::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Arrives on the Bridge and takes over Science station 1::

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::smirks and raises an eyebrow::  ACO:  Only if you're having a glass with me, Commander.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Of course.

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::scoops two glasses out of the stock cabinet and crosses to the sitting area::  ACO:  Please, sit.  ::holds out two glasses::

FCO_Heath says:
CTO: we need to double check sensors, we don't want any more surprises.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::takes a glass and sits::

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ACO:  Well, have you had a look at that disc?

CTO_Raash says:
FCO: I'm checking sensors now Sir.

FCO_Heath says:
::shakes her head at the interference in the sensors::

FCO_Heath says:
::works to try to clear it up::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: Admiral:  I have.  We need to move quickly, Admiral.  The targets on that list need to be warned so they can prepare.

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ACO:  Yes, but hang on.  If you warn these targets in an incautious way, you'll tip our hand.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Perhaps ... what would you suggest we do?

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
FCO: Try increasing the delta shift on the right sensor grid.

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ACO:  I'd advise you use the strictest communication security for this.  And then...well, I would think...::struggles with saying it::

CTO_Raash says:
FCO: It might be wise to send out a couple of probes.  Crossing the readouts may give us a clearer area to read.

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ACO:  Preemptive Strike.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  That could be possible ... we have that Wuh'sha ship ... But where do we strike?  I assume you have information on where their bases are located?

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ACO:  I have a few, yes.  Omicron sector has two, Tango sector has one... the problem is that the structure of the organization is very cell-based for security reasons.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I understand.  But we may have something else.  You said earlier you had contacts among the Wuh'sha.  Perhaps a strike from within the organization itself?

FCO_Heath says:
::double checks the sensors::  CTO: Go ahead with the probes.

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ACO:  It's possible.  I am not the only infiltrator.  I'm afraid my usefulness to you is at an end as an operative, however.  If I were release, logical minds would expect me to be tainted goods so to speak.

CTO_Raash says:
FCO: Aye Sir. ::sends the message down to prepare two probes::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  And that could be a weapon we could use.  ::thinks::  Taylor:  Maybe we need Starfleet to think you are tainted goods ...

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ACO: ::smirks as he follows the ACO's logic::  Indeed...go on, please.  ::raises eyebrow and sips the ale::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  If we can convince Starfleet you really have an allegiance with the Wuh'sha ... it may bring out those members of the organization working within Starfleet itself ...

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::raises eyebrow::  ACO:  That's a fascinating theory, Commander.  But that's my career you're playing with!  ::chuckles::  I like it!  Let's do it. What do you propose?

FCO_Heath says:
::sees very little change in the sensors:: CSO: The probes that the CTO are preparing should help with the sensors.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  We have the Wuh'sha ship ... I propose we use that to infiltrate, then take out the cells ...

CTO_Raash says:
::sees the probes are ready and launches them:: FCO: Probes away.

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ACTION:  The launched probes extend the range of the sensors by about 50 light minutes.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
FCO: I hope so, because at the moment I’m not really getting much of anything. It's liking walking through a thick fog back home.

FCO_Heath says:
CTO/CSO: Now let's see what this will do.  ::maintains course::

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ACO:  "we?"

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Naturally I would be going along ... I wouldn't miss this for the universe.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Not to mention the fact I am the right species for the job ...

FCO_Heath says:
ALL: That looks a little better

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Watches the sensors intently, its not as good as he would have liked, but is better than before::

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ACO:  Well, with respect, Commander, this could put your career on the line as well.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I am well aware of that, Admiral.  But as you pointed out yourself, the Wuh'sha need to be stopped.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  And from what I've seen they are well armed and well equipped ...

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  A covert action may be the only way to defeat them.

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ACO:  Indeed they do.  All right, But here's the operative question.  Who would you leave in charge of this vessel?  Your Captain...is not likely to return for some time.  Your Acting Exec is in sickbay in a coma.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Notices a slight feedback on the probes inter-communication network and clears it up:: Self: Will have to keep my eye on that, don’t want these things burning out on us.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Lt Heath is more than capable, Admiral.  The Scorpius will act as a backup.  She can keep a sensor lock on us and come in if it becomes necessary.  I have much faith in this crew.

CTO_Raash says:
FCO: It's cleared out a bit more.  50 light minutes.

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ACO:  Very well.  We shall become spies.  Better make out a will, Commander.  We may not come back from this.  Wuh'sha operatives are not known for their mercy.  Work out a cover identity for yourself.  I obviously have one already.  How will we crew the Wuh'sha vessel?

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  A cover identity is easy ... Romulan mercenaries are pretty common.  As for the wuh'sha's crew ... I would suggest an all Vulcan crew.

FCO_Heath says:
CTO/CSO:  Good, maybe we can avoid any more surprises

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::smiles:: Taylor:  And as for a will, I have had one made out for some time.  Being in Starfleet is dangerous work ...

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ACO:  A wise thought.  Well, Commander, you better break the news to your bridge staff.  I need to change and take care of a few things.  I will join you on the bridge in 20 minutes.  Have your engineering crew repair the Wuh'sha vessel and return the cargo to its hold.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: Taylor:  I'll meet you there, Admiral.  ::stands::

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::stands and smiles::  ACO:  Dismissed, Commander.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Horn to Bridge.  Lt, have the crew meet me in the observation lounge in 5 minutes.  Horn out.

CTO_Raash says:
FCO: I hope so.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods and turns and exits the Admiral quarters, heading for the bridge::

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::watches Commander Horn leave::  Self:  Well, that's it then.  ::smiles::  Easiest decision I've had to make in a long time.

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::prepares a Padd of information and then makes a note of some food stocks to take with him on the Wuh'sha Vessel::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL:: Computer:  Bridge.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Is about to leave his station when he notices a sensor blip::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
All: Guys, i think we have company!

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the bridge:: :FCO:  Lt Heath.

FCO_Heath says:
*ACO* Yes, Ma'am ::presses a button on her console:: *ALL* Senior Staff are to meet in the observation lounge within five minutes. 

FCO_Heath says:
::turns at the sound of the ACO's voice:: ACO: Yes, ma'am.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Identify!

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
CTO: You getting anything on tactical sensors?

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
ACO: Aye ma'am, attempting to do so....

FCO_Heath says:
::prepares to for evasives in the event that the incoming vessel is hostile::

CTO_Raash says:
ACO: We have a Federation patrol ship.  From their route, I'd say they haven't seen us.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Lt, I will be joining the Admiral on a mission to infiltrate the Wuh'sha.  You will have command of the Scorpius until such time as Capt Serok recovers or I return.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::Scans the "blip" with all the sensor power he can muster::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let them pass, Ensign.

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: ACO: Yes, ma'am, Understood.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::watches the ship as it progresses:: Self: i was worried there for a minute.

CTO_Raash says:
ACO: Ma'am, with all due respect, you will be needing proper security.

CTO_Raash says:
ACO: It would be against regulations to allow you to leave unguarded.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Lt, the Admiral and I will be using the Wuh'sha vessel.  You will keep a sensor lock on us at all times.  The Scorpius will be our backup.  Make sure you are there if we need you.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I will not be unguarded.  The Admiral and I will be taking a Vulcan crew with us.  I assure you if this doesn't work, none of us will return.

FCO_Heath says:
FCO: We'll keep you in range at all times, Ma'am.

CTO_Raash says:
ACO: The leader of Beta team is Vulcan.  I highly suggest you take him with you Ma'am.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Besides, I think that both Admiral Taylor and I are well capable of looking after ourselves.

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
ACO: Sir, report on the federation ship, their course takes them only to within 28 light minutes of our present location, unless they've augmented their sensors as well, its unlikely they'll spot us.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Understood.  Have him report to me here.

CTO_Raash says:
::swears under her breath about not being Vulcan, an expression of not liking the ACO leaving apparent on her face::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Thank you, Ensign.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Lt, have ships stores replicate me a Romulan civilian outfit ... I'm going to need it ...

CTO_Raash says:
::sends a message to her Vulcan team leader to report to ACO Horn for Away Team duty, then sends a message to any other Vulcan or part Vulcan security to meet at the security office ASAP::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  I'll be in the ready room.  You have the bridge.  ::turns and heads for the RR::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::picks up his PADD of information and smiles, then shuts down his terminal and walks out of his quarters to the turbolift::

FCO_Heath says:
ACO: Understood, we'll have it for you.  ::contacts ship stores and orders the clothing as requested::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the RR, sits down and goes through the crew roster choosing which Vulcan members of the crew to select::

CTO_Raash says:
::sends a list of ALL Vulcan or half-Vulcan security officers to ACO Horn::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::receives a list of candidates from the CTO and smiles to herself::

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::enters turbolift::  Computer:  Bridge.

CTO_Raash says:
Self: Now, she can take the hint or I can drive myself crazy wondering if she's safe on this little adventure of hers. ::goes back to work checking sensors::

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::rides in silence with a satisfied smile on his face::

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::enters the bridge as the lift doors open and then stand there for a few seconds looking around with admiration::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::selects several promising candidates from the CTO's list::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::thinks about her cover identity ... one quickly comes to mind as she thinks back to her childhood on Romulus::

FCO_Heath says:
::hears the lift doors:: ALL: Admiral on the bridge.

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ALL:  As you were.  FCO:  Lieutenant, please call the Commander to the bridge for me.

CTO_Raash says:
<TO_Voltak> ::enters the bridge and scans the room, looking for the ACO::

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: ADM: Aye, Sir.  *ACO* Bridge to Commander Horn, Admiral Taylor requests your presence on the bridge.

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::smirks::  FCO:  Thank you, Lieutenant.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  On my way, Lt.  ::gets up and exits the RR onto the bridge::

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::waits on the command deck for the ACO::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to the Admiral::  Taylor:  Admiral.  ::steps down to the command deck::

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ALL:  Attention to orders!

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::stands to attention::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> :: walks onto the bridge and stands to attention::

CTO_Raash says:
::stands to attention::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::stands to attention::

CTO_Raash says:
<TO_Voltak> ::stands to attention::

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::reads from PADD::  ACO:  Commander Horn, for excellent performance above and beyond the call of duty, you are hereby promoted to Captain, on my authority, Stardate 10411.13.

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks absolutely stunned:: Admiral:  Thank you, Sir!

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ACO:  You are herby given command of the USS Scorpius, NCC 50666, Effective immediately.  Godspeed Captain, and may the wind always be at your back.  ALL:  Salute!

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::salutes the new Captain::

ACO_AQilla_Horn says:
::salutes::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
::smiles,  and salutes with gusto::

CTO_Raash says:
::salutes the new Captain::

FCO_Heath says:
::salutes the new Captain::

CTO_Raash says:
<TO_Voltak> ::salutes the new Captain::

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::lowers his arm with a snap to end the salute::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::salutes her crew:: ALL:  I hope I can be a worthy leader to all of you.  You are a fantastic crew and I couldn't dream of commanding any other vessel.

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CO:  Well, Captain, make what preparations you need.  The reward for good work, is unfortunately MORE work.  ::smirks::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Admiral:  Indeed.  I believe I have selected my crew and my new identity ... ::grins::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I believe Ensign Raash made it easier ... ::hands him her list::

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ALL:  As you were, everyone.  CO:  In that case, you're running the show.  See to it, Captain.  And congratulations.  ::smiles and extends hand to shake::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::takes his hand:: Taylor:  Thank you, Admiral.  How soon do you wish to embark?

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CO:  As soon as you can be ready.  Time waits for no one, I'm afraid.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I can be ready in 10 minutes.  CTO:  Have these people meet us in Transporter Room 1.  ::hands her the list of Vulcans she has selected::

CTO_Raash says:
::wishes she could be surgically altered for this mission in order to protect her new CO::

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> ::Stands at attention, ready for anything::

CTO_Raash says:
::walks over to Voltak::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks over at T'Dena:: T'Dena:  You can relax now.

CTO_Raash says:
TO: Listen to me very carefully.  If she does not come back, you had better not come back either because that will be the end of a calm, logical life for the likes of you.  Do you understand me?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
T'Dena:  And you are ... ::trying to place the face::

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CO:  Very well.  ::hands her a PADD::  Here are your orders for posterity, and a list of the food I want on the other ship.  Those rations are horrible.

CTO_Raash says:
<TO_Voltak> CTO: Perfectly Ma'am. ::raises a Vulcan eye brow at her::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::laughs:: Admiral:  Of course, Admiral.  Shall I stock a supply of Ale as well?

CSO_Ens_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> ::assumes the "at ease" pose, but still looks alert and ready to go::

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CO:  Wouldn't be a good pirate without grog, Captain... ::grins::

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