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USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10501.08

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"Dangerous Liaisons"

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Episode 15:  Quarrels and Quid-pro-quos...

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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As Captain Serok broke through the mental barriers of the prisoner now known as Dark Horse, the Scorpius came under fire from a ship that had been attempting to look like a sensor ghost.

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Ensign Sobek has been identified as the individual attempting to hack into the computer core for unknown purposes.  He has been shown to be on Deck 24 in a Jeffries tube.  His intentions are unknown at this time.

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It is feared that Sobek is actually an agent of the Vulcan Wuh’sha, a shadowy organization dedicated to Vulcan succession from the Articles of the Federation at any cost.

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And the Scorpius is trying to Get Dark Horse back to SFHQ for interrogation...

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XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::On the bridge, in the big chair:: FCO: Evasive pattern delta epsilon.

CIV_Serok says:
:: sitting in the brig office with head leaned back against the wall ::

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ACTION:  Torpedoes slam into aft shields and shake the ship

FCO_Heath says:
XO: I'm on it.  ::activates the pattern as ordered:: 

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on her way back to the bridge:: *XO*:  Horn to bridge, Report!  ::stumbles as the ship shakes from the impact::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* We are under attack from a Klingon Bird of Prey.

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks up and stands ::

FCO_Heath says:
::pushes the thrusters to the limit as she attempts to keep the Scorpius out of range::

Ens_Sobek says:
::climbs up the Jeffries tube in a calm and quick manner::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Has security detailed Ensign Sobek?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I sent them to his location.  They haven’t reported in as yet.

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ACTION:  Sobek disappears from internal sensors...

FCO_Heath says:
::watches the Bird of Prey on sensors and tries to predict their next move:: 

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the bridge:: *XO*:  Well find him!

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the tactical readout on the arm of the chair:: Self: What in the world?

CIV_Serok says:
:: walks slowly to the turbolift ::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Ma'am, Sobek disappeared from internal sensors.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Have security search the ship from top to bottom.  I want him found.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*All Sec Teams* This is Commander Garta0-Nmbarri,  I want a ship wide search for Ens. Sobek.  I want him found, and fast.

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ACTION:  The Bird of Prey fires its disruptors and hits the shields squarely

FCO_Heath says:
::maintains evasives as she watches the Klingon's moves::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Feels the ship rock under the latest torpedo hit::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the bridge:: XO:  Have you considered returning fire?  ::moves down to the command centre::

FCO_Heath says:
::curses under her breath and punches hard to starboard trying to get out of the line of fire::

CIV_Serok says:
:: arrives at the turbolift and enters :: Computer: bridge

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Jumps from the big chair and heads to the tactical station::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I am on it now, Ma'am.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sits in the now vacant big chair::  XO:  Then return fire, Commander.  Take out their weapons and engines.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Targets engines and weapons on the BoP::

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ACTION:  The Bird of Prey cloaks...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Fires phasers and torpedo's simultaneously::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
Self:  No!  XO:  Find them!

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ACTION:  the Scorpius misses cleanly...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Searching sensors, Ma'am.

FCO_Heath says:
ALL: They've cloaked.  ::tries to follow their ion pattern.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Prepare pursuit course if you can track them

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Sets sensors to attempt to track the BoP's ion trail::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: I've lost them, I'm not even finding remnants of an ion trail.  ::keeps trying to track them::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: If we can get them, we'll be ready to pursue.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: No ion trail at all?

FCO_Heath says:
XO: No, sir, nothing

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Double checks the scans::

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ACTION:  The Bird of Prey decloaks and strafes the Scorpius from above and behind, rattling the ship violently...

Ens_Sobek says:
::exits Jeffries tube and puts a nerve pinch on TO_Martin::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Fingers flying, tries to lock onto any part of the BoP, and returns fire::

Ens_Sobek says:
::makes his way down the corridor::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::holds on barely able to stay in her seat:: FCO:  Belay my last order.  Get us out of here for now ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Returning fire, Ma'am, trying to lock onto any part of that ship.

FCO_Heath says:
::holds onto her console to steady herself as the ship shakes:: Self: Probably because they didn't really go anywhere.  ::tries to maneuver into position to give the XO a shot::

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ACTION:  The Scorpius hits the BoP and shakes it as it cloaks while veering off...

CIV_Serok says:
:: catches herself on the wall as the lift stops before it reaches the bridge ::

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ACTION:  TO_Martin hits the deck unconscious...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  nice shot ...

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Understood, ::alters for the exit course and engages::

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits the lift ::

Ens_Sobek says:
::moves back to another Jeffries tube::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I was caught with my proverbial pants down.  I wont make that mistake twice.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  I'll hold you to that, Commander.  Damage report?

Ens_Sobek says:
::exits on the deck he is looking for and approaches his objective::

CIV_Serok says:
:: looks around and finds she isn't on the bridge ::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Reports coming in now, Ma'am.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Minor damage, shields at 78%, a few bumps and bruises from the crew, nothing critical.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Good.  We got lucky ... have security reported in on the location of Sobek?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: They report that they haven’t found him as of yet.  Still no sign of him on internal sensors.

FCO_Heath says:
::monitors sensors to make sure that they aren't being followed::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Then go head the search yourself, Commander.  When you find him, bring him to me.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Understood.  ::turns and leaves the bridge::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Bridge to Captain Serok.  What's you location?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::heads towards weapons control, and begins his search there::

FCO_Heath says:
::takes a deep breath in to calm herself as she watches sensors::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::posts extra security around weapons control, deflector control, and the brig areas::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Any sign of pursuit, Lt?

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ACTION:  The BoP decloaks and fires on the Scorpius as it strafes up from behind and underneath

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Feels the ship rock under weapons fire::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hurries to tactical as she feels the impact:: FCO: I guess that answers my question!  ::attempts to target weapons onto the BoP::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Well, T`Lok, this time, its not your pants that were down it seems.

CIV_Serok says:
*CO* I am on deck 11 Captain.

FCO_Heath says:
::curses under her breath:: CO: Evidently right below us.  ::begins evasives:: It doesn't seem like they aren't going to let us get away that easy.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  I could use your assistance on the bridge.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Garta-Nmbarri to the Captain, do you need me back on the bridge?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Try to get us into a position where I can get a good shot on them ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Negative, Commander.  I think we have it covered.

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Yes, Ma'am, I'm working on it.

CIV_Serok says:
*CO*  On my way Captain.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Understood.  Garta-Nmbarri out.

FCO_Heath says:
::maneuvers to try to give the CO a shot::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Continues his search, this time heading towards the transporter room::

CIV_Serok says:
:: re-enters the turbolift :: Computer:  Bridge.

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ACTION:  the BoP continues to outmaneuver the older and heavier Ambassador-class vessel and pound at her shields...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Opens each Jeffries tube as he passes them, doing a quick visual search in each one as he heads towards the transporter room::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::redirects power to shields ... hopes they hold::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::still attempting to get a weapons lock::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: We may be able to warp away from them.  LCARS shows that the K'Vrel class has a maximum speed of warp 8  ::continues evasives::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*All sec teams* Report in on any findings so far.

CIV_Serok says:
:: arrives on the bridge and steps out of the lift ::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Do it.  ::sees the CIV has arrived on the bridge::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Receives reports from all teams, all stating the same thing .. no sign of Sobek::

CIV_Serok says:
:: nods :: CO:  Captain.

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ACTION:  the BoP continues to pound at the shields of the Scorpius, taking them down to 34%

FCO_Heath says:
::tries to concentrate on keeping ahead of the BoP:: CO: Yes, Ma'am.  ::plots a new course and engages, increasing speed to Warp 9::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::does a search around the transporter areas, then heads out to the cargo bays::

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ACTION:  the Scorpius hits the BoP and spins it off course as it drops out of warp...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  If you were them ... ::indicates the BoP:: what would you do?  We need a way to anticipate their moves ...

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ACTION:  the Scorpius warps out of the area at Warp 9

FCO_Heath says:
CO: No sign of immediate pursuit.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Thank you, Lt.  Maintain course.

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Ma'am, maintaining course.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  I am not Romulan, but, if it were me, I would make certain I had the upper hand.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  By the way, what is our course, Lt?

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Vulcan as ordered, Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Good.  We can drop Dark Horse off and let the Vulcans deal with him.

Ens_Sobek says:
::exits his deck and enters once again the Jeffries tube::

Ens_Sobek says:
::exits on his new deck::

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: Self: I just hope it goes that way.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Continues down the corridor towards the cargo bays, looking into each Jeffries tube as he goes::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  It seems we have a Wuh'sha operative on board.  Ensign Sobek has been identified as attempting to hack into the ships computer.  I have security searching for him but so far he has eluded them.  Any ideas as to where he might be headed?

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ACTION:  All power is lost to deck 17 except life support and gravity.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  What systems were compromised?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::receives a report from security that the power is out on deck 17, so he climbs into a Jeffries tube, and heads for that deck::

FCO_Heath says:
::monitors course and sensors::

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  I would try and liberate Dark Horse.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  None, so far ... but it looks as though power is down on Deck 17 ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Orders additional security to guard the central computer core::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  His earlier attempts at sabotage failed ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Bridge to Cmdr Garta-Nmbarri.  T'Lok, power has gone down on Deck 17 ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I have been informed by my security teams, Ma'am.  I am heading there now via the Jeffries tubes.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Take him alive if you can, T'Lok ... he has a lot of explaining to do ...

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  I will head back to the brig Captain.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I will do my best, Ma'am.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Arrives at Deck 17 and leaves the Jeffries tube::

Ens_Sobek says:
::moves easily in the darkened deck::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  For what purpose?

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ACTION:  Security officers begin to converge on Deck 17

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes a moment for his eyes to acclimate to the darkness::

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  To help of course.  Unless you have something else you need me to do.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Monitor all outgoing communications ... Let's see if he attempts to contact someone ...

FCO_Heath says:
::rubs her temples as she listens to the other action going on::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::slowly and methodically, begins to search in the dark::

Ens_Sobek says:
::exits quickly with his friend::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Do you think you can get any more out of Dark Horse?

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am.  ::begins monitoring communications::

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  I would have to rest before I could attempt another meld.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands still for a moment, trying to let the sounds of the deck filter through his ears.  He is trying to pick out any sounds that are abnormal::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CIV:  I'm hoping that won't be necessary.  Go back to the brig, Captain.  Report anything directly to me.

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ACTION:  Deck 17 is all quiet and dark...

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Aye Ma'am.

CIV_Serok says:
:: heads for the lift ::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::slowly begins to move around the darkened corridor again::

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ACTION:  All the lights on deck 17 come on with DOUBLE INTENSITY

FCO_Heath says:
::watches sensors and comms:: Self: Something doesn't feel right.  ::double checks course and speed, nods::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::throws his hands in front of his eyes to shield them from the sudden brightness;:

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ACTION:  All officers are momentarily blinded by the light and disoriented on deck 17

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Throws his back to the wall so nobody can jump him from behind, then slowly moves his hands away from his eyes::

Ens_Sobek says:
::pushes a button on his belt for his signal::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::configures the shields to prevent anyone from beaming off the ship::

FCO_Heath says:
::looks up:: CO: I've got a subspace transmission coming off of deck 19 and it's encoded

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ACTION:  The Scorpius Shields Drop

FCO_Heath says:
::tries to block and decode the message::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins to move around the deck again now that his eyes are used to the light::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Pinpoint it's location.  *XO*:  Bridge to Security.  Commander, we're getting a signal from deck 19!  ::sees the shields drop and tries to bring them back up::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* on my way, Captain.

FCO_Heath says:
::swears under her breath:: CO: On it.  ::tries to pinpoint the transmission.

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ACTION:  The Shields are not responding

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Orders teams to decks 18 through 22, both in turbolifts and the Jeffries tubes::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: It's coming from Junction 12 of Jefferies tube 4.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  The signal is coming from Junction 12, Jeffries Tube 4.  Have security converge on that location.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* understood

CIV_Serok says:
:: hears the CO as she steps out of the lift and sees the XO ::

FCO_Heath says:
::watches sensors for incoming ships::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::attempts everything she can to get the shields back up::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Keep us out of transporter range of any ship that approaches.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Orders teams to Jeffries tube 4, junction 12.  He uses his size to his advantage, taking three rungs of the ladder at one time::

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ACTION:  Deck 12 Shuttle Bay doors are opening and the Shuttle bay is depressurizing...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the shuttle bay doors are opening and attempts to override::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Aye ma'am. ::sees the report:: Shuttle bay doors are opening.  ::tries to close them::

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ACTION:  A Shuttle powers up and lifts off, exiting the Shuttle bay...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Tractor beam!  Get that shuttle!

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::attempts to lock onto the occupants with the transporter::

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Overrides aren't working.  ::activates tractor beams::

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ACTION:  The Shuttlecraft goes to warp and vanishes...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Track it!  Prepare a pursuit course.

FCO_Heath says:
::plots pursuit course:: CO: Course plotted, matching course and speed.

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ACTION:  Nothing is found at Jeffries tube 4, junction 12 on Deck 19

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Ma'am, I am junction 12 of Jeffries tube 4, and there is nothing here.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Understood.  Get back to the bridge, T'Lok ... someone just stole a shuttle and hightailed it out of here.

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ACTION:  There is no shuttle on sensors

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* on my way.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the Jeffries tube, enters a turbolift, and heads for the bridge::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Captain, is Dark Horse still in his cell?

FCO_Heath says:
::looks at the sensors and shakes her head:: CO: Captain, the shuttle has disappeared from sensors.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  No ion trail?

FCO_Heath says:
::works to boost sensors and find the shuttle::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the turbolift onto the bridge::

FCO_Heath says:
::nods:: CO: Got him, it's back on sensors.

CIV_Serok says:
*CO* No Captain, he is not.

FCO_Heath says:
CO: One minute twenty seconds to intercept.

CIV_Serok says:
*CO*  I'd suggest we secure all exits from the ship.

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ACTION:  The shuttle bay on deck 20 depressurizes and the Bay doors open...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: How is that possible, Ma'am?  I had extra security around the brig.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Bring us into weapons range ... We'll try to get him out of warp ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Agreed.  Work with security on it.

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am.  Shuttle bay doors on deck 20 open now.  ::tries to override and close the doors::

CIV_Serok says:
*CO* Aye

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Overrides fail and a second shuttle launches...

CIV_Serok says:
:: heads to the nearest deck with a shuttle bay ::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Take weapons, Commander.  FCO:  Override.  *CIV*:  Captain, we have a report of a shuttle launching from Deck 20 ...

FCO_Heath says:
CO: We've lost another shuttle.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Takes over at weapons control::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sensors begin to flicker

CIV_Serok says:
*CO* On my way Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::slams her fist down on the console:: FCO:  Find it!  ::getting angry::

FCO_Heath says:
::attempts to lock tractors onto shuttle::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Get that shuttle out of warp, Commander.

FCO_Heath says:
CO: Sensors are flickering, but I'll keep on it.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The second shuttle is caught by the tractor beam...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Second shuttle is in a tractor lock.

FCO_Heath says:
CO: We have the second shuttle

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  All sensors fail.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Beam it's occupant to the brig.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins to pull the shuttle back towards the shuttle bay::

CIV_Serok says:
:: catches the lift to deck 20 ::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I would, but all sensors are offline.  I can’t get a lock on the occupant.

FCO_Heath says:
::slams hands down on her console when the sensors fail:: 

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  What else is going to go wrong?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: All I can do is tractor it back into the bay.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Let's hope nothing, Ma'am.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Get sensors working, Lt.

FCO_Heath says:
::slows to all stop:: CO: At all stop, Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Have security in the bay to meet the shuttle.  I want it searched thoroughly.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sec Team Alpha* Report to the shuttle bay.  As soon as that shuttle is back in the bay, I want you to enter it, and apprehend whoever is inside.

FCO_Heath says:
::works to get sensors back up:: 

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Continue the search of the ship.  If those shuttles were empty then our quarry is still on board ...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Shuttle is tractored into the bay...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Double security on all transporters and shuttle bays.  I want every point of exit covered.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::orders the remaining security teams to continue their search of the ship::

CIV_Serok says:
:: arrives on deck 20 ::

Host Gerry says:
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