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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10411.20

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"Dangerous Liaisons"

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Episode 11:  Into the night...

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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

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The CO decided that the Wuh'sha could be infiltrated, using the Admiral's now-blown cover to their advantage.

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A ship with an all-Vulcan crew is being prepared for beam over to the Wuh’sha vessel.

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CSO_Elbran says:
::Moves to his console on the Bridge, picks up a data disc and enters the data into the computer, hopefully he can turn up some information on the names left by Admiral Taylor::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::in the shuttle bay waiting for the arrival of her new officer::

CTO_Horn says:
@COMM: Scorp: This is shuttle Showup requesting permission to dock.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Ready, Captain?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
<OPS> COM: Showup:  Permission granted.  You are cleared to land in shuttle bay 1.  Captain Horn is waiting for you.

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> ::T'Dena practices some defensive blows while waiting to transfer to the Wuh’sha' vessel::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Almost, Admiral.  I need to brief Commander Horn as soon as he arrives, then we can depart.

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CO:  Of course, Captain.  Remarkable they found us, but a good thing.  This blasted interference...

CTO_Horn says:
@COMM: Scorp: Did you say Captain Horn?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  I know Commander Horn, Admiral.  He could find, as the humans say, a needle in a very large haystack.

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::smirks::  I assume there is a relational connection, Captain?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Ryan is my brother-in-law.

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::nods with a smile::  CO:  Ah.  The now-famous Horn clan again.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: Taylor:  Indeed.  Any word on the recovery of Captain Serok?

CTO_Horn says:
@::Pilots the shuttle in for a smooth flawless landing::

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CO:  I understand she has regained consciousness.  I know little else.  The parameters of the mission prohibited my visiting her for long.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
<OPS> COM: Showup:  I did.

CSO_Elbran says:
Computer: Computer, please analyze the names present on the data disc, and perform a level four background search. Include present known status.

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ACTION:  Inertial dampers on the shuttle fail as it approaches the Scorpius::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Understood.  I'll get Ryan to check in with her as soon as we finish speaking to him.

CTO_Horn says:
@Self: #$&%!!

CTO_Horn says:
@:Compensates::

CTO_Horn says:
@Self: I really do need to start picking better shuttles.

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ACTION:  The Scorpius tractor beam grabs the shuttle and stabilizes it, bring it in for a smooth landing

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::watches the shuttle land:: Taylor:  I guess that's one way to land a shuttle ...

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CO:  ::chuckles::  Indeed.

FCO_Heath says:
CSO:  When the Captain and Admiral are ready to depart, you are to keep a sensor lock on them at all times.  ::prepares evasive maneuvers in case they are needed.

CTO_Horn says:
::Pops the shuttle hatch::

CSO_Elbran says:
FCO: Understood.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::stands waiting with a grin on her face::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Permission to come aboard?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Permission granted, Commander.

CTO_Horn says:
::Steps up and hugs AQilla::

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::watches the two officers::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Welcome aboard, Ryan.  ::gives him a hug::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: How you doing?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I'm fine.  How are Sarah and the kids?  ::indicates the exit::

CTO_Horn says:
::Lets go and turns to face the Admiral::

CTO_Horn says:
Adm: Hello Admiral nice to see you again.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns:: Taylor:  Admiral Taylor, may I present Lt Commander Ryan Horn, the new CTO of the Scorpius.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I met the Admiral once however briefly, he may not remember me.

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CO:  You may.  ::smirks::  CTO:  Welcome to the front, Commander.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Have you heard anything about Russ?

FCO_Heath says:
::has the flight systems ready and continues to watch sensors::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Has the Avalon crew been found yet?

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CTO:  Oh, I recall, Commander.  I follow the careers of most officers that cross my path with interest.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::shakes her head:: CTO:  Nothing.  I'm going to have Lisa bring the children back to the Scorpius.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I almost postponed my return to Starfleet to go find him myself.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Anyway, I have a lot to brief you on before we embark on our mission.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Then by all means lets begin.

CSO_Elbran says:
::Aligns the long range bio-sensors, in this interference it'll take a lot to keep a lock on the Captain, and the Admiral::

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CO:  Indeed.  CTO:  A pleasure again, Mister Horn.  CO:  Lead on, Captain.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Congratulations by the way, I had no Idea.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO: Thanks.  As you may be aware, Admiral Taylor and myself will be leading an infiltration mission.  We are going to try to take out the Wuh'sha from within.

CSO_Elbran says:
<Computer> CSO: Search Complete.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  You will assume command of the Scorpius until such time as Capt Serok, our Civilian Liaison, can relieve you or until our new XO can get here.

CSO_Elbran says:
Computer: Very good, display results at SCI:1

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Is the situation that serious?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  It is.  If we don't stop this organization now ... ::looks at the Admiral::

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CTO:  Very, Mister Horn.

CTO_Horn says:
Adm: Tell me about these pirates.

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CO:  I think the less said here the better.  Let your bridge staff brief the Commander, Captain.  We need to away.

CSO_Elbran says:
::As he reads the list of names and details he finds nothing surprising. Quite a few Vulcan senior government members, not a lot, but enough to raise an eyebrow. As well as a handful of Starfleet officers.::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Understood.  CTO:  Report to the bridge, Commander.  I'm sorry I don't have time to brief you properly.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CTO:  suffice it to say that it is a serious problem with an unfortunate amount of Starfleet assets involved on the wrong side.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Captain to Lt Heath.

CTO_Horn says:
Adm: With all due respect Admiral, the more I know of these pirates the better the situation will be. I probably know a few of them.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Not to mention half of the Vulcan government ...

FCO_Heath says:
*CO* Heath here

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*FCO*:  Our new CTO, Cmdr Horn, has reported in and is enroute to the bridge.  Please inform him of the situation as he will be assuming command.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Well, not exactly half...but a significant minority.  Mind you, my impression that this is not a grassroots movement so to speak.  I believe it to be an..  ::searches for the right word::  ...an oligarchy.

CTO_Horn says:
Adm: I use to be a pirate. I know lots of people out there.

FCO_Heath says:
*CO* Aye Ma'am

CSO_Elbran says:
*CO*: Elbran to the Captain, sorry to bother you sir, just a quick update on that list of names. Nothing ground breaking I’m afraid, we have a list of Vulcan officials, and some Starfleet officers. Nothing more than we've come to expect of the Wuh’sha'.  Further instructions?

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CTO:  Understood, Mister Horn.  However, I must ask you not to compromise operational security by turning to your network unless something should happen to the Captain and myself.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CSO*:  Understood.  See what else you can find out.  Cmdr Horn will issue orders as they are needed.

CTO_Horn says:
ADM: Its not exactly a network, just one guy that I trust with my life who is my contact for anything I need to know about who and what is happening.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  The problem is we don't know who in Starfleet may be compromised.  Secrecy is vital to our mission succeeding.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CTO:  Just the same, Commander.  The walls have ears.  Vulcan ears.  Consider the possibility of Vulcan separatists for a moment.  The very backbone of the Federation wishing to dismantle it.  Trust no one.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Starfleet is compromised?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the Admiral:: Taylor:  Shall we depart?

CTO_Horn says:
Adm: Understood.

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CO:  We shall, Captain.  Lead on.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Take care.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  The ship is yours, Commander.  And you bet I'll take care.  ::heads towards the exit::

CTO_Horn says:
::heads for the turbolift:: CO: I wont get a scratch on her. ::Smiles at her::

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::under breath::  CO:  Famous last words.  ::smirks::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Have the away team meet us in the transporter room for transport to the Wuh'sha vessel::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: One question?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: Taylor:  I have heard that one before myself.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns:: CTO:  Ask away

CTO_Horn says:
CO: What are we supposed to do?

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CO:  Something you should know:  Most of the crew on the Vulcan vessels are not necessarily involved with the Wuh’sha, though most are.  It is the officers that are involved and calling all shots.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  You're going to make sure we get out of this thing alive, Commander.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Count on it.

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CTO:  We will.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Which is why I want to go for the top, Admiral.  We take out the leadership, the rest may crumble.

CTO_Horn says:
::Turns and enters the TL::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  That's a good idea...but our intelligence at this point has been limited to the leaders of cells and ships.

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> ::Standing alert and ready for the mission in transporter room::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  It's a place to start, Admiral.  And I think our little ship needs a name ...

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CO:  You have a suggestion I take it?  ::smiles::

CTO_Horn says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::smiles:: Taylor:  Actually I don't .. You're the Vulcan ...

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: Lt, is the away team ready?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::arrives in the transporter room::

CSO_Elbran says:
::Turns and faces the new CTO::  CTO: All away team members reporting in ready sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  half Human, Captain.  ::smirks::  However, I think we should call her the IDIC.  It's a joke the Wuh’sha would appreciate.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Taylor:  Indeed.  *CTO*:  Transporter Room to bridge.  We are ready to beam over to the IDIC.

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: The Captain is ready for them in the transporter room.

CSO_Elbran says:
CTO: Aye sir, I’ll relay that

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: I am Lt. Commander Ryan Horn. Nice to meet you. ::Offers his hand::

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> ::Ready to beam over::

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ACTION:  Beam over of the Vulcan crew for the IDIC commences...

CSO_Elbran says:
::Smiles and shakes his hand:: CTO: Lt. Jg Ket Elbran, same here.

FCO_Heath says:
::hears the lift doors and turns:: CTO:  Flight is ready.  We are to follow the other ship with the understanding that we preserve the Scorpius at all costs.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::watches as the crew begins beaming over ... she will beam over last::

CTO_Horn says:
FCO: The captain must not come to harm.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The beam over to the IDIC is complete

FCO_Heath says:
CTO: agreed, sir

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::Materializes in the transporter room and heads for the bridge::

CTO_Horn says:
All: My brother will have my hide if anything happens to her.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@::follows the CO silently brooding::

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> @ ::Takes a few seconds to get her bearing aboard the IDIC::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::looks at the Admiral:: Taylor:  What is it, Admiral?

CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the center seat::

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: Long range sensors ready?

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> @ :: Enters the Bridge and sees a spare Tactical Console. She takes a seat and begins familiarizing herself with the controls::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  I don't like the idea that this goes so deep, Captain.  Did you know my Father died defending Earth's power grids in the Changeling scares before the dominion war?

CSO_Elbran says:
CTO: As ready as they are going to be sir, I’ve done all i can to enhance them.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::arrives on the bridge and takes engineering and cloak control::

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: Keep them going at all times.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  that conspiracy was nearly at the heart of the Federation as well.  I wonder if it can survive continuous internal attacks and not be greatly weakened.

CTO_Horn says:
FCO: I hope you are a good pilot, just in case.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  No, I didn't know that.  But we have a chance to stop this before any real harm can be done.  I think your father would approve.

CSO_Elbran says:
CTO: Its top priority sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  I think so too.  ::smiles thinly::  Let's go get the bad guys.

FCO_Heath says:
CTO: I'll do what I can, besides I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::slaves helm to her station:: Taylor:  Ready to go, Admiral.  Flight and cloak controls are operational.

CTO_Horn says:
FCO: Good, but hopefully we wont need them.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Very well, Captain.  I suggest you call me Thomas.  Perhaps we should put the word out that Starfleet thinks I am a rogue at this point.

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena>  @:: Looks over the Tactical controls a final time, double checking she understands how to run the weapons systems::

FCO_Heath says:
CTO: I won't argue with that

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  Agreed.  From this point forward you should call me J'Ael ...

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO: J'Ael it is.  Get it done.  If you don't mind, Captain, I need some sleep.  I have not rested in 72 hours.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  Fine.  We'll wake you when we arrive.  What course should I set, Thomas?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  I believe we were to rendezvous with some Romulan contacts in 2 days in the Quear system.  Let's start with that and hope we get lucky.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::sets course for the Quear system:: Taylor:  Quear it is.  Engaging cloaking device and taking the IDIC to warp.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::takes the ship to warp and engages the cloaking device::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Last question:  How is the Scorpius tracking us under cloak?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  We have installed a homing device specifically configured for the Scorpius to pick it up.  It should be undetectable to anyone else.

FCO_Heath says:
CTO:  My apologies, Sir,  Lt. Jazreel Heath, Senior Flight Control Officer, welcome aboard,

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Most ingenious, J’Ael.  I'll be in my quarters, such as they are.  Um...incidentally...they're yours too.  I'll arrange to be out of them when you need them.

CTO_Horn says:
FCO: Thank you, I am Lt Commander Ryan Horn.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::nods:: Taylor:  Then we'll see you in 8 hours.

FCO_Heath says:
::nods and smiles before turning her attention back to her console::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Very well, Captain.  Should anyone ask, I am merely a passenger.  Those who know me in Wuh’sha already know who I am.

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@::proceeds off the bridge and to his quarters::

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@::finds his cramped quarters, goes right over to the bed and is asleep in seconds::

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: Ok are we reading their ship?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::thinks to herself "I hope this works" ... ::

CTO_Horn says:
::Thinks to himself "I hope this works"::

CSO_Elbran says:
CTO: Yes, sir, the cloak is interfering slightly with the carrier wave of the homing device....but it's nothing I can’t clear up.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::as she has time on her hands begins composing a letter just in case she doesn't come back::

CSO_Elbran says:
<TO T'Dena> @ ::Sits at tactical aboard the IDIC, waiting for action::

CTO_Horn says:
::Thinks he better make sure she comes home safely::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  A communiqué is received at the Vulcan Ministry of Defense from Starfleet Command explaining that Admiral Thomas Taylor has been seen with known terrorist operatives...

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