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CAST OF CHARACTERS

(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

CIV Serok: Julie Lucas
CO AQilla Smith Horn: Sandra Prestige
OPS Chambers: Mike Johnson
XO_Mahl: Rob Harold

Hosted by: Guest SM Julie Lucas

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 – 10607.08

“En Route”

The Scorpius is looking into not only the destruction of Star base 245, but the slavery racket emanating from there.

The Scorpius is currently en route on a lead.

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CIV_Serok says:
:: stands from her station and heads for the turbolift ::

CIV_Serok says:
Computer:  10 Forward.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::in her ready room going over what they are going to do next::

OPS_Chambers says:
::at Operations::

XO_Mahl says:
::Familiarizing himself with the ship, walking around, learning where the different departments are located::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sighs ... this isn't going to be easy::

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits the lift, hands behind her back and enters the lounge ::

OPS_Chambers says:
::running a diagnostic on the main deflector::

XO_Mahl says:
::Feels a bit uncomfortable as the crew stares at him, knowing that they are comparing him to the former XO, Commander Nmbarri::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::is glad she told her crew to relax en route ... their job is going to be tough enough.  Exits to the bridge::

OPS_Chambers says:
Computer: Estimate on Diagnostic Chambers 3, time to completion?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks over at her new OPS officer:: OPS:  How are you settling in, Mr. Chambers?

XO_Mahl says:
::Enters a turbolift, and heads back to the bridge::

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: Well, I know for sure where the OPS Console is now, so I'd say rather smoothly going at this point Captain.

CIV_Serok says:
:: Walks to the bar, noticing the odd look, sits by herself ::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles::  CO:  I should hope so.

XO_Mahl says:
::Exits the lift onto the bridge::

CIV_Serok says:
:: orders her usual tea and waits on it ::

OPS_Chambers says: 
CO: I'd like to catch these bastards who destroyed the station  Do we get to hunt them down or was that task given to another ship?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  It's all ours, Ensign.  And I want them as badly as you do, trust me.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Commander.

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Captain. ::Takes his seat::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Any ideas on what to do when we get there?

XO_Mahl says:
CO: I wish I did.  I am still trying to become acquainted with this ship and crew.

CIV_Serok says:
:: picks up her tea and moves to a view port to watch the stars streak by ::

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Speaking of the crew, I get the impression that they look upon me as an intruder.

OPS_Chambers says:
XO: Where was it we where headed again? ::his thoughts in the past::

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: We are headed for Panora.  Once we are there, we have our work cut out for us.  I hope you are up to the task?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  I'll be fine ... ::to herself:: I hope ...

XO_Mahl says:
::Hears a bit of hesitation in the CO's voice:: CO: That doesn’t sound all that convincing.

OPS_Chambers says:
XO: As if you even have to ask sir? I lost friends thanks to these criminals

CIV_Serok says:
:: sips her tea ::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  We did too, Ensign ... and believe it or not, I do know how you feel ...

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: Just do not become over confident, Ensign.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks over at the XO:: Commander, the girl CNS Rand mentioned ... Traitia I think her name was .... She could help us here.

OPS_Chambers says:
::takes in a breath to consider the XO a moment:: XO: In truth I'm actually a bit scared, I mean they took out a well guarded station and here we are a single ship, but they can't be allowed to escape justice so if we must do our best to make sure they don't right? If not us then who else should be responsible?

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: This ship and her crew will do well, as it always has.  Just remain focused with your job.  And, it’s ok to be nervous.  We all feel nervous at times.  It’s natural.

CIV_Serok says:
:: contemplating the current situation and what options are available to them ::

XO_Mahl says:
CO: In what way can this... Traitia... help us?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  She was sold into slavery by the ring we are trying to stop.  And she claims to have been kidnapped from Panora ... ::trails off::

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Are you up to the idea that you came up with for that?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::shakes her head:: XO:  No, I don't think so.

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Have you changed your mind?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::smiles:: XO:  I think baby changed it for me ... ::grins::

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: If she was taken to an onsite compound before leaving the surface and was able to describe it then maybe we could know where to look for answers when we get there.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Not only that ... she could also point out some of the players ...

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Well, I didn't mean you specifically, Sir.  I meant are we going to go through with the plan of action?

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: If not I had an idea come to mind last night, to transmit a fake ad over open channels looking for trade, we might pose as buyers and get in that way.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Nice idea.  But a Federation Starship ...?

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Perhaps we can alter the appearance of one of our shuttles instead?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: XO:  That might just work ....

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Bridge to Captain Serok.

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: I used to work at a large station, I could reach out to a few good contacts to loan us a freighter sir. They could rendezvous

CIV_Serok says:
:: taps her com badge ::  *CO*  Serok here Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Can you come to the bridge, Captain ...

CIV_Serok says:
*CO*  of course Captain, on my way.

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: If we have slaves to sell, it might look better if we used a shuttle.  That way, we can say that one of us is in the slave trade, and he has one or two slaves to sell.  Simple and small.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Have Traitia brought up to the Observation Lounge.  We need to speak with her first before launching any plan of action.

CIV_Serok says:
:: sits down her tea, walks to the turbo lift and enters. ::  Computer: Bridge.

XO_Mahl says:
::Contacts security, and has them bring Traitia to the bridge::

OPS_Chambers says:
CO/XO: Well, I suppose a modified shuttle might due but what if they want to seethe inside? At any rate Captain, you have options.

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: Then we show them the inside.  There are other ways to alter the appearance of a shuttle than just the outside.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO/OPS:  Then we play on their turf or no deal ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Remove anything from the shuttle that would identify it as Federation ...

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Of Course.

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: I better help him ...

CIV_Serok says:
:: exits the lift onto the bridge and approaches the CO ::  CO:  You requested my presence Captain?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Yes, Captain.  Take a seat.  I think I have a job for you ...

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: Of course you will be assisting, Ensign.  You don’t think that I am going to do all the work, right? :: Smiles ::

CIV_Serok says:
:: sits  and looks at the CO ::

OPS_Chambers says:
::takes one look at Serok:: ALL: Wow! How many Captains are on this boat ?

XO_Mahl says:
CIV: Captain, how much skin will you be willing to show in public?

CIV_Serok says:
:: blinks and lifts an eyebrow :: XO:  Why do you ask Commander?

XO_Mahl says:
CIV: I think I will let the CO explain that.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  You understand the nature of our mission ... I need someone to get on the inside ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  I'd do it myself but for obvious reasons ... ::pats her bulging belly::

CIV_Serok says:
:: nods at the CO :: CO:  Of course Captain.  It is only logical that I would go instead of you.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  You do understand that, in effect, we would be selling a slave ... :;watches the CIV carefully::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  And that slave would be you.

CIV_Serok says:
:: is unperturbed :: CO:  I do understand Captain.  It would be...necessary...to gain access to the organization.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::Nods:: CIV:  Shortly we will be speaking to a girl named Traitia.  If she is telling the truth, she is the one person who has had any contact with the organization.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Are you suggesting that I mind meld with her Captain?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  No, if she is willing ... she will be going with you.

XO_Mahl says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: That would be one way to tell if Traitia is telling the truth.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Do you think a meld is necessary?

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Captain, I would not suggest sending her with us.  She may not be mentally able to perform in a correct manner.

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Unless we have someone on board who is empathic?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Lt Rand does possess such capabilities.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  I do not feel it necessary with Counselor Rand in attendance.

OPS_Chambers says:
ALL: I have a problem with this plan.  How many Vulcans do we know, being that they are well controlled and have strength and clarity, would succumb to slavery in the first place? If I was a buyer I would think it was a Star fleet ploy using a Vulcan.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Let's see what Traitia tells us.  If we can get her to give us names and places ... That would be a start

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I now understand your question Commander and I will do is necessary to accomplish our objective.

XO_Mahl says:
OPS: So we say she is a Romulan.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  How would you feel about playing a Romulan again?

OPS_Chambers says:
::blinks::

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow :: CO:  I have no feelings one way or the other Captain.

XO_Mahl says:
CIV: Everyone has feelings, Captain.  Vulcans have just learned to suppress them.

OPS_Chambers says:
::thinks: It's amazing they make up their minds about anything::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  I did not imply that I have no feelings at all, Commander, I just have none regarding the current situation.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks over to OPS:: OPS:  Inform us when we arrive at Panora, Ensign.  XO/CIV:  Let's go talk to Traitia.

XO_Mahl says:
CIV: Understood.

XO_Mahl says:
CO: Right behind you, Captain.

OPS_Chambers says:
CO: Yes Sir

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  Aye Captain.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::heads for the Observation Lounge::

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