USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10412.11
"Dangerous Liaisons"
Episode 13:  "We're in the money..."
<Gerry> Previously on the USS Scorpius:
<Gerry> The IDIC has rejoined the USS Scorpius and has repopulated the ship with her borrowed crew.
<Gerry> Admiral Taylor has decided to rest a bit in his quarters, attended by a medical officer.
<Gerry> All officers from the IDIC have reported in to their normal stations.
<Gerry> The Scorpius is now at a crossroads/dead-end in the investigation of the Wuh'sha, and the next move seems to be in the court of the erstwhile crew and her Captain....

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<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::in the turbolift on the way to the bridge::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::On the bridge in the center seat::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Sits a science station 1 on the Bridge, testing out some new sensor modification theories::
<CIV_Serok> :: sitting at an empty console on the bridge ::
<FCO_Heath> ::double checking course and speed:: XO: Patrol route set, Sir.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::exits the turbolift and heads down to the command centre::
<CTO_Horn> ::On the bridge::
<CTO_Horn> All: Captain on the Bridge!!
<CIV_Serok> :: stands ::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::stands and gives the center seat back to the CO::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ALL:  As you were.  XO:  I take it all is in order, Commander?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Yes, Captain.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: I trust your mission went well?
<CIV_Serok> :: sits back down and continues looking over the information they have ::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> XO:  It went very well, better than we had hoped.   I take it you got my message?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Yes I did.  I was waiting for your return before I took the CTO and CIV down to the brig to begin interrogations.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::nods:: XO:  I'm sorry I wasn't here to welcome you back properly.  It's good to have you back, T'Lok.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: It is very good to be home, Ma'am.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> XO:  How are Jenise and the children?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: They are doing well.  Jeni has a short time left before the family expands again. ::smiles::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::grins:: XO:  So I hear.  ::gets serious:: XO:  Let's find Dark Horse ...
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: With your permission, I will take the CTO and CIV with me to begin.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> XO:  Go ahead.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV/CTO: Captain, Commander, you are with me.
<CTO_Horn> CO: I am glad you made it back safely.
<CIV_Serok> :: nods and stands ::
<CTO_Horn> CO: By the way, I have good news.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CTO:  You do?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Heads for the turbolift, and waits for the CIV and CTO to join him before entering::
<CIV_Serok> :: follows the XO ::
<CTO_Horn> CO: Yes. Just before you returned I got a message from Avalon Station. Russ is home and safe.
<FCO_Heath> CO: Captain, our phony patrol route is set, holding course as ordered.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CTO:  That is good news.  Now go find me a dark horse ...
<CTO_Horn> CO: Now if you will excuse me.
<CTO_Horn> ::Follows the XO::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Watches the captain leave and returns to his modifications::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::nods .. Relief evident on her face::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Enters the lift, and waits for the others to join him::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> FCO:  Thank you, Lt.  Maintain course.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CSO:  How goes the research, Lt?
<CIV_Serok> :: enters the lift ::
<CTO_Horn> XO: So we gonna play good cop bad cop?
<FCO_Heath> CO: Yes, Ma'am.  ::keeps steady on course::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Runs a simulation and starts fiddling around with the resonance feedback processors on the forward sensor grid::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::waits for the doors to close before speaking:: CIV/CTO: We have been ordered to discover which of the Wuh’sha operatives is known as Dark Horse.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CTO: Your expertise in security matters will come into play.  
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: Your presence is obvious.  
<CTO_Horn> XO: Your Klingon Stature will also come in handy
<FCO_Heath> ::whispers:: OPS: How do you like the change?
<CIV_Serok> :: raises her eyebrow :: XO:  Indeed.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: This "Dark Horse" Will most likely have very strong mental disciplines.  I hope you are up to the task at hand.
<CIV_Serok> XO:  I would expect nothing less Commander.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::As the lift comes to a halt, and the doors open, proceeds towards the brig with the CIV and CTO behind him::
<CIV_Serok> :: follows the XO ::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::sits watching her crew work::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Enters a much higher resonance frequency into his simulation......raises his eyebrows at the displayed results... he just blew up the simulation sensor grid:: Self: Let’s try that again.
<CTO_Horn> XO: So how do you want to play this?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV/CTO: I want to do this on a one on one basis, or one on three as it may be.  CTO: Bring one of the prisoners into the security office, the CIV and I will be waiting for you there.
<FCO_Heath> ::monitors navigational sensors and thinks about the simulations that she had worked on earlier.  Begins working through them again::
<CTO_Horn> XO: Aye sir.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Heads for the security office::
<CIV_Serok> :: follows the XO ::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: Captain, how are you telepathic abilities?  Will you be able to sense deception in any of these prisoners?
<CTO_Horn> XO: T'Lok, I don’t care if you are the XO the big cushy chair is mine. ::Smiles at T'Lok knowing that was his office at one time::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CTO: We will see, commander. ::grins::
<CTO_Horn> ::Heads into the brig::
<CIV_Serok> XO:  I do not believe I can sense deception, but, I am trained to watch for the physical signs of deception.  Increased respiration, perspiration, the manner in which the eyes move.....
<OPS_Raash> ::leaves sickbay and heads to the bridge::
<CTO_Horn> ::Pulls out his phaser and lowers the force field for the chosen prisoner to exit::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: That will have to do.  I have the utmost confidence in your abilities.
<CIV_Serok> XO:  Thank you Commander.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::takes a seat in the big cushy chair::
<CIV_Serok> XO:  If it is needed, I am a touch telepath and I can also perform a mind meld IF it is needed.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: All you need is casual touch?
<CSO_Elbran> ::Re-runs his simulation after creating a new simulated sensor grid, this time applying a few new simulation resonance pattern processors. The simulation seems to be running ok, but there’s still something a bit off::
<CTO_Horn> ::Raises the force field::
<CIV_Serok> XO:  For telepathy, it would have to be a little more than casual.  I would have to sustain contact.
<OPS_Raash> ::steps into the lift::
<CTO_Horn> ::Enters his office with the prisoner::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: You have authorization to do what ever you need to do, short of torture.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::walks along with the CTO ... a smug look on his face::
<FCO_Heath> ::listens to the banter around her as she goes through the simulations, think she needs to keep working on those exercises::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> Sevik: State your name for the record.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::looks at the XO:: XO:  I am Sevik.
<CIV_Serok> :: raises her eyebrow :: XO:  Torture never entered my mind Commander.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> Sevik: Have a seat.  This will go fast, or long.  It will all depend on your co-operation.
<OPS_Raash> ::steps out onto the bridge and moves to her position::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::remains standing:: XO:  I will not tell you anything and neither will my companions.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::smiles:: Sevik: We will see.  
<CIV_Serok> :: raises her eyebrow ::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CTO/CIV: You may begin your interrogations as you see fit.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik>::raises an eyebrow:: CIV:  You must see the illogic in this interrogation.  You know I will not cooperate.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> ::reading reports from all departments::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  I know that you will not WILLINGLY cooperate.
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  That is why I am here.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CIV:  You will no doubt attempt a mind meld.  I have been trained to resist.  It will not work on me.
<CSO_Elbran> ::After sorting out a few bugs in the simulations, he finally has finished model to alter the real sensors with. He sends the plans down to engineering::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  And if you know who I am then you also know that I can get around those barriers, if I have to.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CIV:  I know who you are ... ::remains impassive::
<OPS_Raash> ::sits down at OPS and begins to check her console::
<FCO_Heath> ::notices something on sensors:: CO: Commander, I'm picking up what looks like a sensor ghost with the new enhancements 
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  Then, shall we begin?  :: stands and moves towards Sevik ::
<Gerry> ACTION:  Engineering implements the plans as they come in from the bridge, and sensor modifications begin to show results immediately
<CO_AQilla_Horn> FCO:  Scan for identification.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::backs away::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Sees the sensor range increase by 3%, not a lot, but in a pinch it could be enough::
<FCO_Heath> CO: Yes, Ma'am, scanning.  ::begins scanning to identify the sensor ghost::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CSO:  Report on sensors Lt?
<FCO_Heath> CO: Whatever this thing is, it is following us, it's like it is in a blind spot of sorts.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::watches intently as the CIV does her thing::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  You have no where to run and I can have you restrained if necessary.
<CTO_Horn> ::Pulls out his phaser and checks its power level::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik: It is illogical to resist if you are that confident in your ability to keep me out of you mind.
<CSO_Elbran> CO: I've managed to increase our sensor range by approximately 3%, I think that all we're going to be able to get at this point.
<FCO_Heath> ::keeps trying to find out what the ghost is::
<OPS_Raash> ::continues to catch up to what has happened during her short sickbay stay::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CIV:  You must know I will try ...
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CSO:  Good.  See if you can assist the FCO in identifying our sensor ghost.
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  It is illogical, yet, I know you will try.  CTO:  Please restrain the prisoner.
<FCO_Heath> ::changes course suddenly, sending the ship hard to starboard to see if the ghost does the same::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::watches to see how the CTO will restrain the prisoner::
<CSO_Elbran> CO: Aye ma'am.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::uses the nerve pinch to incapacitate the CTO and grabs for his phaser::
<FCO_Heath> ::brings the ship back to course and watches sensors as she does::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> OPS:  What about communications.
<CIV_Serok> :: dives for Sevik ::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Jumps from his seat, and dives over the desk towards Sevik::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Focuses sensor resolution on the sensor ghost::
<OPS_Raash> ::concentrates on her console:: CO: Ma'am? ::looks confused for a moment::
<Gerry> ACTION:  The CTO feels a numb arm and then falls over
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ALL:  You will not stop the Wuh'sha.  We are too strong.  ::grabs the phaser and shoots at the CIV::
<Gerry> ACTION:  Sevik misses the CIV
<CIV_Serok> :: grabs Sevik's legs in an effort to bring him down ::
<OPS_Raash> CO: Ma'am, I'm showing some intrusion signs.  No alerts yet, but there is definitely something going on.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::shoots at the CIV again::
<OPS_Raash> ::begins searching for the source of the intrusion::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CIV: You will release me or I will kill the Klingon ::sets the phaser to kill and points it at the XO::
<FCO_Heath> CO: It appears that the sensor ghost may simply be an echo of ourselves.  I altered course and it followed suit.
<CSO_Elbran> CO: Captain I’m reading weapons fire in the CTO's office.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> FCO:  Let's see if it follows us ... Continuous course changes ...
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Doesn’t fear Sevik, as he has been shot before...attempts to reach out and grab Sevik by the arms::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  And you will die right after he does.
<CTO_Horn> ::Rolls and takes the prisoner’s legs from under him::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::goes down under the two officers::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> CSO:  Get security down there now!
<Gerry> ACTION:  The XO gets Sevik's unfired weapon, and Sevik lands on the CTO, who rolled underneath him
<FCO_Heath> CO: Yes Ma'am.  ::continues to change course abruptly to see if the ghost follows suit::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Grabs the phaser, stands and points it at Sevik's head::
<OPS_Raash> CO: Computer intrusion is on deck 12 Ma'am. ::continues checking:: Ma'am, someone is accessing from a console in sickbay.
<CIV_Serok> :: continues to hold Sevik down ::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::takes the opportunity, grabs the CTO and uses him as a shield::
<CTO_Horn> ::Uses his good arm to wrap around the prisoners  neck and squeezes tight::
<OPS_Raash> ::works to cut access from that console::
<CSO_Elbran> ::Runs over to the Security station and dispatches a detachment::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: You have him down, do what ever you wish from this point.
<Gerry> ACTION:  Sevik is successfully restrained by the CTO with his good arm...
<CIV_Serok> :: moves her hands to his face, placing them for a mind meld ::
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::moves his head away::
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Reaches his hand down, grabs Sevik's head, and holds it still::
<Gerry> ACTION:  the CIV establishes a hold for the forced meld
<CTO_Horn> Sevik: That was a bad Idea.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::stabs into the CIV's mind, attempting to block the meld::
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  My mind to your mind..................
<CSO_Elbran> ::Monitoring the security panel notices that a response has been reported, situation under control::
<CSO_Elbran> CO: Security observes the situation as under control sir.
<CSO_Elbran> ::walks back over to Sci 1::
<Gerry> ACTION:  Sevik's mental disciplines crumple under the CIV's superior training and control
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CTO: Unfortunately, you will have to remain where you are for now.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::is unable to block the meld:: Serok: My thoughts to your thoughts ...
<CIV_Serok> Sevik:  Our minds are one...
<CTO_Horn> XO: Trust me this is my pleasure right now.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> ::gasps as the forced meld takes hold::
<FCO_Heath> ::watches the sensors as she performs the series of sudden maneuvers::
<CTO_Horn> Sevik: Try anything else and I will cripple you for life.
<OPS_Raash> ::sees the intrusion stop::
<CIV_Serok> XO/CTO:  Ask your questions........
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::sees that the meld is successfully done.  Wonders if Dark Horse would have submitted so fast to a meld::
<CTO_Horn> Sevik: Who is Dark Horse?
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CTO:  I do not know.
<CIV_Serok> CTO: I do not know.
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Decides to cut directly to the chase:: Sevik: Are you the one known as Dark Horse?  If not, who is?
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> XO:  I am not Dark Horse.  His identity is secret.  Only a few know of his identity.
<CIV_Serok> XO: I am not Dark Horse.  His identity is secret.  Only a few know of his identity.
<OPS_Raash> CO: Ma'am, my attempts to stop the intrusion into the systems failed.  The console is now dormant however.  I am unable to learn what they were looking for.
<CTO_Horn> Sevik: Who is your leader?
<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> Sevik: Is Dark Horse one of the prisoners?  Surely you must know if he is at least with you?
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> XO:  I do not.
<CIV_Serok> XO: I do not.
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CTO:  Commander Va'al was in charge.
<CIV_Serok> CTO:  Commander Va’al was in charge.
<CTO_Horn> Sevik: Who was in charge on your ship?
<CO_AQilla_Horn> <Sevik> CTO:  He was killed in the boarding.
<CIV_Serok> CTO:  He was killed in the boarding. 
<CSO_Elbran> ::Monitors his station::

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