Host SM_Pam says:
Ok so what do we have here? A missing Admiral, a destroyed cadet training ship, a two week old  faint ion trail leading towards the Romulan Neutral Zone and a very friendly Romulan Commander following the Triton in his ship.

Host SM_Pam says:
They mystery of the Kenjit continues as the Triton follows the ion trail with the warbird Praetor on her tail, so to speak. Why was the Praetor in Federation space to begin with and why did Starfleet not inform the Triton’s Captain and crew? Like we can figure out how the brass thinks.

Host SM_Pam says:
The chief engineer found traces of Bilitrium in the wreakage of the Kenjit and believes that it may be the cause of the warp core breach that destroyed the cadet ship. Is she right, or will all her theories go up in smoke?

Host SM_Pam says:
One hour has passed and the Triton is still searching for the ship at the end of the ion trail. Commander R`dex has not been heard from but his ship is not altering it’s course. If R`dex is truly on his way home as he claims, then why not just leave the Triton to her search and go on his merry way?

Host SM_Pam says:
As we pick up our story, the Triton crew are still working on their theories. Let’s find out how they are doing shall we?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in......“Seeking Answers”.....Chapter four....“Be Ye Friend or Foe?”.....Stardate 10405.20

Host SM_Pam says:
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CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::on the bridge, assisting Ensign Gallahad on her job, watching as she checks the sensor readings::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Sitting in the Counselor's Chair on the Bridge. She is looking over readings on her side console::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::still in her office looking over the analysis to see if she can spot anything else::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
SO_Gallahad:  Report, Ensign.  ::behind her station, Sci 2, hands interlaced behind his back, looking at the viewscreen::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CSO" what was the Admiral"s last course?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::spotting something that she missed::  Self:  Hello what do we have here?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::turns his head, looks at the AXO::  AXO:  Vice Admiral Sheridan's last destination was Lambda Hydrae System.  She was searching for the USS Quirinus... if reports are accurate.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Listens to Kalek hoping that they can find the Admiral soon::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Nothing within sensor range.  The Warbird is still following us.  ::shrugs, slightly::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Jones> *CMO*: Ashley, I just wanted to let you know that Commander Anari's condition is getting 'slightly' better. There have been no real change as of yet.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO/CMO:  The Romulan tub is still following our course.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Smiles at Kalek:: CSO: As long as they are not doing anything suspicious we have nothing to worry about I would suppose.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::listens to Jones report to Dr. Yates::  CMO:  These are good news, Doctor.  Commander Vince will be glad to know.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CMO: agreed

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Jones*: Understood Samantha. Let me know if there is any significant change. ::Nods to Kalek:: CSO: Hopefully she gets better soon.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::feels his body temperature jump a full degree only by looking at Ashley's smile::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self:  Hmmm........ there are traces of magnetic seals from the remenants of an anti-matter pod::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CSO: is the ion trail still constant?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO:  Stand by.  ::looks at Gallahad::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Could this yet be another theory to go on??  ::looks into a new theory begining to form::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::understands Kalek's motion::  AXO/CMO/CSO:  It is, sirs.  Hopefully it will keep that way.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::nods to her::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::continues to work on her new theory as she listens to the bridge conversations and has one eye on the engineering view screen as well::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
Self: do we follow the ion trail? or do we go to the last coordinates of the Admiral?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
AXO: I would suggest following the ion trail Commander. The Admiral has not been discovered at her last know coordinates. The ion trail may give us a better chance of finding what happened.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::listens to the AXO's mumbles and the CMO's reply::  AXO:  I agree with Dr. Yates.  We have this solid evidence to follow.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::looks over Gallahad's shoulder and frowns::  Self:  Hhmmm...  interesting.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
FCO: keep us on the same course and increase speed.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO/CMO:  The ion trail we are currently following is heading for the Lambda Hydrae System.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CSO: Is there anything siginificant about the system Kalek?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
SO:  Keep tabs on the Romulan tub.  I want to know where it is all the time.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self:  Magnetic seal remenants, Bilitrium, remenants of a caustic substance and anit-matter pods all have what in common?    The potential for an explosion of enourmous  proportions as in a core breach.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Aye sir.  ::taps a few::  CSO:  Sir, we have Lambda Hydrae System in our database.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::nods to the CMO::  SO:  Go ahead.  Report its conformation.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Turns to the SO::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Aye sir.   ::taps a bit more::  AXO/CMO/CSO:  It has 13 planets, which 8 of them are M class.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer: Bring up a simulation to visualize what would happen if Bilitrium is in the vicinity of the magnetic seals of an anti-matter pod and name the caustic substance that was or could be used to disintergrate the seals causing a warp core breach.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
SO: Inhabitants?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  AXO/CMO/CSO:  However, it is inside the Neutral Zone.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Working.......

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::watches with intense intrest as the simulation is beginning to play out::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  AXO/CMO/CSO:  There are 5 planets inhabited with humanoid lifeforms.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
AXO: I would suggest asking Starfleet Command if we are allowed to cross the neutral zone. I do not think we want to get any unwelcomed visitors if we cross.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  AXO/CMO/CSO:  2 are inhabited by lower species, and 1 is uninhabited.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::listens to the SO's report::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
OPS: get Starfllet Command, get permission to enter the nuetral zone

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
SO: Interesting. What types of cultures? Pre-Warp or warp cabable?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
SO:  What is our current ETA?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::listens with interest to the bridge conversation and continues to watch the simulation::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<OPS_Lt_Powers>AXO: Aye sir. ::She sends a message to Command requesting permission::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks at the SO, wondering if her databases tell her::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  AXO/CMO/CSO:  Current ETA is 2 days, at warp 6.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::observes as Gallahad works, thinks she's performing an outstanding job::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<OPS_Lt_Powers>AXO: Sir it will take a few hours for us to get a response.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CMO:  I can't say if there are pre-warp cultures.  Our databanks don't have this information.  I'm sorry, Commander.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer:  Bring list of all caustic substances with the ability to weaken or destroy magnetic seals of an anti-matter pod.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::glances over at the CMO and nods, confirming Gallahad's report::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
SO: It's ok Ensign. ::Does a reassuring smile::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Working...........

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
FCO: take us to warp 8 and then all stop outside the neutral zone

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::smiles back at the Doctor and then looks at her console, continues her work::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer: Estimate time to completion of task?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<FCO_Ens_Wrong-Way>AXO: Aye sir!! ::Brings the ship to warp 8::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Time to completion is 20 minutes.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
SO:  What is the ETA to the Neutral Zone?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  In warp 8, our ETA to Lambda Hydrae System is 1 day and 6 hours.   ETA to Neutral Zone is......  10 hours.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The Praetor sees the Triton increase speed and matches it

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
SO:  Very well.  Keep your attention to the incoming data.  Do not lose your focus.  ::still standing behind her, hands behind his back::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::notices a change on the Romulan vessel's speed::  CSO:  Sir?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~CEO: How are you holding up T'Ponga?~~~ ::She looks around the Bridge for a moment::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::looks at the console::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  CSO:  Sir, the Romulan Warbird has increased speed to match with ours.  ::looks up at Kalek::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::frowns::  AXO/CMO:  The Romulan tub has mathed our speed.  This is very uncommon and somewhat disturbing.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CSO/AXO: Is memory serving me right or weren't they suppose to be on their way away from us?

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
OPS: hail the Praetor.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
CMO:  You are quite correct.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<OPS_Lt_Powers>AXO: Aye sir. ::She taps a series of buttons opening hailing frequencies:: AXO: Frequencies open sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~*CMO*: Well Ashley, for the moment I am deep in a simulation of a theory that has now arisen and I am close I believe to an answer.  Emotionally speaking, I am dealing with it as well as can be expected. Physically, I am fine except for a lack of sleep which I need badly but it will have to wait as usual.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer: Anything so far????

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Not as yet still searching.........

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~CEO: You will be fine T'Ponga. After this mission when we have some free time I would like to meet with you in Sickbay for a checkup.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::awaits for any explanation from the Praetor::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COMM:Praetor: this is Lt Cmdr Ray of the Triton. why are you following us instead going home?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::keeps following the trail, which continues consistant, and keeps also checking the Romulan warbird's status::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Is interested to hear what the Praetor has to say::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CMO: Again Ashley???  It seems like only yesterday we did this.  Ok I will stop by after this mission.  ::smiles::~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
<Cmdr_R`dex>@COM: Triton: This is Commander R`dex. Excuse me Commander, but this the way home. Why are you heading to the Neutral Zone?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~CEO: I need to make sure you are holding up well physically and mentally.~~~ ::Hears the man from the Praetor and raises an eyebrow::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::walks towards the CNS's chair::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<OPS_Lt_Powers> ::Looks over the communications, ready to cut the comm when it is needed::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COM Pretor: we are currently searching for a missing ship. in the Lamda hydrea system.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::decides he has something to ask to the Praetor::

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
ACTION: The Romulan ship increases speed and moves around the Triton to take the lead.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks over at Kalek, sensing that he wants to say something. She whispers:: CSO: Wait for a moment Kalek.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton: Commander, you realize that system is within the Neutral Zone I take it?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::is surprised by the Romulan's readings::  CSO:  Sir!  They have overtaken us!

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::looks at the CMO and simply nods, then glances at the SO::  SO:  This is odd.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COM Praetor: We will not enter, until cleared to enter. You have my word.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Glances towards the SO and then back towards the front of the Bridge::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COM: Praetor: there is one last thing....

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::holds the report, realizing the CMO has got it from the SO's report::

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton: I hope I can trust your word Commander. What is it that you need?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer: What is the hold up?  It has been 20 minutes already.....

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
<Computer>CEO: Working.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO:  Sir, with your permission, I'd like to ask Commander R'dex a question.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COM Praetor: we have a Romulan patch on a Starfleet uniform that was in an escape pod with no body from a Cadet ship. any ideas how this had happened?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::acknowledges the AXO question and awaits for the Praetor's answer::

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton: Are you sure Commander? Please put it on your visual display.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Was wondering the same thing. She hears the response and wonders why they need a visual::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CMO: get the uniform on veiwer.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::reconfigures the scanners to get a match to the ion trail and its variations::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks at her console and finds the uniform. She brings the information on the viewer:: AXO: Done Commander.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
::raises an eyebrow and then shakes his head::@COM:Triton: I do not recognize that insignia. I am sorry Commander, but I can not assist you.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::insists::  AXO: Sir?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Substances located.  Acidichloride, Chlorinide, Lydroxide, Magnasite Drops. Search completed.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
COM: I have one of my officers that wishes to speak to you.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks over at Kalek::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: nods to Kalek::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Computer: Ok now scann the residue from the sample of debris that contains the magnetic seal in it and run a comparison to find the correct substance.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton: Very well Commander, but please hurry.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::nods and walks to the center of the bridge, hands still interlaced behind his back.  Speaks, in monotone voice::  COM: Praetor:  Excuse me, sir.  As a matter of fact, I have two questions.  Would you be aware of a presence of another Romulan Warbird in this area?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Working........

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Wonders why Kalek has walked to the center of the Bridge. It is not like the Romulan Commander is on the viewer::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She crosses her legs as she awaits the answer of the Romulan Commander::

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton:CSO: None of our ships are patroling this sector at the moment, but there are reports of several rogue ships running contraband through the area.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow::  COM:  Praetor:  Very well.  Regarding Lambda Hydrae System...  do you have any information about anything occurring in this particular System?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CSO*: See if you can find out if the rogue ships are romulan or other types of craft.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  ::hopes that her Chief knows what he's doing... it's not wise to bother a Romulan Commander....  but then, he always knows::

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton:CSO: Please specify.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Wonders why the Romulan Commander needs Kalek to specify::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO:  Match found.  Chlorinide is found on the magnetic seal.  Chlorinide is extremely hazardous, corrosive substance.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
COM: Praetor:  Perhaps some sort of operation.  We know, as you are, that Lambda Hydrae is inhabited.  Is that possible that some sort of operation is taking place as we speak?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
COM: Praetor:  Anything... interesting?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*AXO*: Sir I found a match in the analysis of a theory just developed.  It is a sound one.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton:CSO: I know of no such "interesting" activities as you say.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
COM: Praetor:  Very well.  Thank you for your time, Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
::walks back towards the CNS's chair, looks at the CMO::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO:  Thank you, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks into Kalek's eyes for a moment and then looks towards the AXO::

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
*CEO* report your finding to the bridge

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*AXO*: On my way sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner:  Son engineering is yours again.  You know what to do.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO:  Perhaps we should close the channel, sir.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
@COM:Triton:AXO: Oh Commander, heed my warning. Watch out for the rogue ships. They are extremely dangerous. Good luck Commandr. R`dex out.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CSO: your questions were just

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Ens. Spanner> CEO: Understood ma'am as always.  ::grins at his boss::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<OPS_Lt_Powers> ::Closes the channel:: AXO/CMO/CSO: Channel closed sirs.

Host CMDR_R`dex says:
ACTION: The warbird warps away and disappears in a flash of light.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::heads for the TL::  Computer: Bridge Express.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
<SO_Gallahad>  All:  That's it... they are gone.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CSO/SO: Can you two find out all you can about the rouge ships? We may need the data in the future.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
CMO:  Are you able to tell if he was speaking the truth?

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
FCO: resume course

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::the lift stops on the bridge and she sprints out::  AXO: Sir reporting as ordered.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks towards Kalek:: CSO: From what I could gather yes, he was truthful.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
CMO:  We haven't such information, Doctor.  Rogue ships are extremelly difficult to track, and they are very sporadic.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CMO: Ashley happy to see you as always.~~~

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
TO: just to make sure. go to yellow alert.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<FCO_Ens_Wrong-Way>AXO: Aye sir! ::resumes course::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*Ens. Spanner*: Take her to yellow alert condition 1

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CSO: I meant information on why they are rouge, etc. If there is any of course. ::Smiles towards T'Ponga::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
AXO/CMO/CEO:  But I believe that if there are rogue ships out there, we are probably pursuing one.

Host AXO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CMO: any word from Starfleet yet?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CSO: Agreed.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Ens. Spanner> *CEO*: Understood ma'am.  ::takes engineering to yellow alert condition 1::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks towards OPS who nods no:: AXO: None yet Commander. It may take awhile.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
CMO:  Usually political disagreement.  But I'll look further to it.

Host SM_Pam says:
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