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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10412.04

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"Dangerous Liaisons"

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Episode 12:  "Trading Places"

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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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The ship, now named the IDIC, is running under cloak to a set of coordinates supplied by the Wuh’sha computer aboard the pirate vessel.  The Scorpius trials far enough not to appear conspicuous...

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XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::After seeing to his very pregnant wife, and making sure she is comfortable, he leaves his quarters and heads for the bridge.  As the lift stops and the door opens, T`Lok steps onto the bridge of the USS Scorpius, looks around, and thinks to himself "T`Lok is home!::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::on the bridge of the IDIC::

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@::resting in his less-than luxurious quarters::

OPS_Raash says:
::glances up from her console:: XO: Greetings Commander.

CTO_Horn says:
::In the center seat::

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> :: Sitting alert aboard the IDIC, watching the Tactical sensors intently::

CTO_Horn says:
CSO: What do we have on sensors?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Greetings Lt

CSO_Elbran says:
::Checks the sensors::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@T'Dena:  Report.

OPS_Raash says:
<Jenise> ::hears Nulahr take the children out for a walk and begins her unpacking::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Approaches the CTO:: CTO: I am Commander Garta-Nmbarri, the new exec of the Scorp.  Report.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: Do you not recognize me Commander?

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits the turbo lift and finds an empty console ::

CSO_Elbran says:
XO : Nothing on sensors sir, still trying to maintain our link to the IDIC, but it isn’t easy.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Mr. Horn!  How have you been?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I am sure you will do all that you are capable of doing to maintain that link.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: I have been good. Now that Sarah is well enough to be back to duty I thought I would jump back into the fray.

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> CO: Sir, I’m picking up something on sensors, approximately 15 minutes away.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@T'Dena:  Can you identify it?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: The Scorpius certainly has a few new faces since I left. 

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@::rises from the bed where he had been meditating::  Computer:  Vulcan Green Tea.  Hot.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: The Conn is yours sir.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*Taylor*:  Bridge to Taylor.

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@*CO*:  Taylor here.  ::takes tea and sips it::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes the big chair:: CTO: Thank you, Commander.  Please fill me in on what is happening.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*Taylor*:  We're picking something up on sensors.  ETA is approximately 15 minutes.  We are attempting to identify it now.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: AQilla has stuck her neck out a little to far this time so we have to make sure she doesn’t lose her head in this mess.

OPS_Raash says:
::checks the lock on the Captain's ship and continues about her duties::

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> CO: Trying to increase sensor resolution. Should get a clearer reading soon.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: Russ will never forgive me if something happens to her.

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@*CO*: Understood.  On my way.  ::brings mug of tea with him and heads for the bridge::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: What mess is that?  I haven't been completely briefed on this mission, other than Admiral Taylor has become a renegade.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves to flight and checks course and the cloak::

CTO_Horn says:
XO: Admiral Taylor has been undercover and it got blown and AQilla got the bright idea that his blown cover can work to our advantage and they can infiltrate the pirates ship.

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> ::Raises eyebrow::  Self: Curious.   CO: Sir, I’ve got a better reading, it appears to be a signal, repeating over and over, defiantly mechanical in nature.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: That sounds like the AQilla that I remember.  So, what are our orders exactly, and what is our current status?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@TO:  That's strange ...  Are we in visual range yet?

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@::walks onto bridge::  ALL:  ::smirks:: Are we there yet?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Lt, Report on system status.

CSO_Elbran says:
*CIV*: Elbran to Captain Serok, what is your present location please.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::turns as she hears the Admiral:: Taylor:  Almost. ::grins:: Taylor:  This is very unusual.  We're getting some kind of mechanical, repeating signal.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: My orders are to keep the ship within rescue distance. With out being conspicuous of course.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: Ok, so we are to make it look like we are on a simple survey mission?

CTO_Horn says:
XO: I was placed in charge until either she returned or a new XO arrived.

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@::ponders a moment:: ALL:  Curious.  Cloaked and emitting a low signal, perhaps?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  That's what I'm thinking.  I was just about to scan for a cloak.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: I don't think it matters what it really looks like, and we are keeping her ship at the very edge of LRS.

OPS_Raash says:
XO: All systems are green Commander.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Very good, Lt.

CIV_Serok says:
*CSO*  I am on the bridge Mister Elbran

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@CO:  Don't let me get in the way, then.  ::smiles::  I'm afraid I'm just the bait.

CSO_Elbran says:
XO: yes, only with all this interference, our LRS aren't really all that long range.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Give Science all the power they need to boost the LRS.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  Oh you're a lot more than that ... ::turns to T'Dena:: T'Dena.  Scan for a cloak.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: Commander, I can't think of anyone better to fill in during the CO's absence.

CIV_Serok says:
:: turns and looks at the CSO...almost smiles ::

CSO_Elbran says:
::looks around the bridge and spots Captain Serok, he must have missed when she entered the room. He walks over to her:: CIV: Captain, good to see you up and about again, you had us all rather worried.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: Thank you sir.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: From what I understand I just missed you on Arcadia.

CIV_Serok says:
CSO:  I apologize for causing you any worry.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to look at the CIV:: CIV: Yes, from the very little that I was told, you were injured during this mission.  I trust all is well with you now?

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I am quite well Commander.  Thank you.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@T'Dena:  Any success with the scans?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: Cmdr. what is the status of tactical?

CTO_Horn says:
XO: Tactical is battle ready. The ship is at yellow alert.

CSO_Elbran says:
@<TO T'Dena> CO: Sir, picking up a cloaked Romulan scout ship, bearing 14 by 23

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@T'Dena:  Understood.  Taylor:  I guess we better see if our plan is going to work ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: Very good.  This ship is the best in the fleet, and I have complete confidence all of your abilities.  The CO is lucky to have you all as part of her crew.

CTO_Horn says:
XO: How does it feel to come home.

CSO_Elbran says:
::Smiles at the CIV: CIV: No, apologies necessary. Now, i understand we're to be working together on trying to piece together more information on the Wuh’sha'. Do you remember much from your mind meld?.

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  "Luck" , I believe had nothing to do with it Commander.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: It's almost like I never left, except for the fact that I now have much larger quarters.

CTO_Horn says:
::laughs::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: That was a figure of speech, Captain.

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <T'Dena> CO: SIR! Incoming transmission from the vessel. Just two words..."You're late.".

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I see.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  Should we respond?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::decloaks and brings the ship to a stop::

FCO_Heath says:
@<Taylor> CO: Give them the countersign, "Sorry, Heavy traffic."

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the CIV, and grins::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::opens a channel:: COMM: Romulans:  Sorry, heavy traffic.

CIV_Serok says:
CSO: I do not remember anything at this time.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::prepares to decloak and waits for the Romulans' response::

CSO_Elbran says:
::Nods:: CIV: I understand, well if you remember anything, anything at all, please notify me at once, the Captains life may depend upon every last shred on information we can send her.

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ACTION:  The Romulan scout craft, only slightly larger than the IDIC, decloaks

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::decloaks the IDIC and moves to Taylor's side:: Taylor:  You know more about the operation than I do.  I suggest you do the talking.

CIV_Serok says:
:: raises her eyebrow :: CSO:  I am aware of that Mister Elbran, I will inform you if I remember anything.

OPS_Raash says:
::keeps an eye on her console::

CSO_Elbran says:
@<TO T'Dena> ::The sight of the scout ship looming on the view screen sends a shiver down her spine::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Very well, J'Ael.  ::smiles::

CSO_Elbran says:
::Nods, and heads back to SCI 1 to continue working on the sensors::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::smiles back::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@TO:  Prepare to receive a credit transfer.  There should be 5 million standard Federation credits.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Are we still holding the CO's ship on LRS?

CSO_Elbran says:
XO: Only just sir, but we're managing.

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ACTION:  the Romulan ship initiates a credit transfer...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Did we lose contact at all with that ship, and if so, how long?

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> :: Nods and prepares for the transfer, then watches as five million Federation Credits loads into their systems. T'Dena had never seen that much money::

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@TO:  Cut the transfer as soon as transmission is complete.

CSO_Elbran says:
@<TO T'Dena> CO: Sir, we're receiving a hail, audio only, shall i put it on speakers?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  We should respond ...

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@CO:  J'Ael, we should indeed.  TO:  On speakers.

CSO_Elbran says:
XO: She disappears into our sensors' "grey" area every now and then, but thus far we haven’t completely lost contact yet. We've come close, but we have a very capable pilot.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Inform me if we lose contact completely, even if for one second.

OPS_Raash says:
::receives a power request from astrophysics and responds::

CSO_Elbran says:
@ <TO T'Dena> ::puts Romulan hail on speakers::

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#COMM: IDIC:  Sub-commander Shabala sends her greetings.

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@COMM: Romulan: I am Dark Horse.  What is your destination?

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ACTION:  A stunned silence is heard over the IDIC's comm link...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Keep us as close to the CO's ship as possible, without making it look obvious.  If you have any problems, report to me immediately.

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@COMM: Romulan: Verification Henk-Thelsh-Thelsh-Umbar.  I am Dark Horse.  What is your destination?

FCO_Heath says:
::watches navigation and makes sure that she's still reading the IDIC:: XO: Yes, Sir.  I'm keeping us with them as best as possible.

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#COMM: IDIC: Apologies, General.  I did not know.  We are bound for the Thengalan shipping lanes to take what we can of the traffic from Romulus and the inner worlds.

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@COMM: Romulans: Agreed, Sub-commander.  Continue, of course.  We are bound for home to make a deposit.

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#COMM: IDIC:  It has been a pleasure General.

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ACTION:  the channel is cut and the Romulans cloak as they set course for the Neutral zone...

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@CO:  Well, that went better than I thought...  ::frowns::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::looks at the Admiral:: Taylor:  Thomas?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  I believe we now have our foot in the door.  I would suggest we send a message to the Scorpius updating them.

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@CO: That would be unadvisable at this range to the Romulan vessel.  But let's get a bit closer to the Scorpius and do just that.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  Agreed. 

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@TO:  cloak the ship and set course for the Scorpius.

CSO_Elbran says:
@<TO T'Dena> ::Nods at the Admiral, cloaks the ship and engages the course::

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@CO:  Dark Horse is the code name for one of the top people in the outfit.  I knew he was aboard this vessel but hadn't figured out who he was yet.  The code took a little doing, I can tell you.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: The IDIC has altered course and is moving this way.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves over to the replicator and gets a Romulan coffee::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Slowly head in their direction.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  I was wondering.  Do we have any idea who Dark Horse is?  He may be one of the crew we captured when we took this vessel.

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: XO: Maintaining course and speed then, Sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  Undoubtedly he is.  And we had better figure out who, or a great threat to Federation security might be set at liberty.

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@CO:  Unfortunately, his name is well chosen...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::nods:: Taylor:  That is something the Scorpius can determine.  I know T’Lok ... He'll wring it out of them somehow ...

CTO_Horn says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
@Taylor:  How so?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
@CO:  ::chuckles::  Well, if I knew who he was, he wouldn't be much of a dark horse, now would he?  ::laughs::

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