USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10802.14
SM	Jon Benson

Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Mikal Luchena			played by	Jane Rowley
XO	Commander Mark Arca			played by 	Mark Validzic 
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri      		played by 	Lynda Anderson
OPS 	Lieutenant Gaeb				played by	Gabriel Marceau

NPC:
SO	Cadet Elizabeth Carson Tierney		played by	Linda Baus

Absent: 

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Summary: Last week we left our valiant crew with a few decisions to make. The Talgin, with one named Kzin, has asked for help getting home.

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And T'Rehu, a Romulan scientist, has the key for their return. But the dimensional gate to get them home is inside the Neutral Zone near the Lambda Hydrae system with the Tal Shiar guarding its secret.

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What will they decide to do, help or leave them be.

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It's time for the next exciting adventure of the USS Triton in the story -“The Spy who wished they loved him”

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Chapter 5-“The Cat's Meow.”

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USS Triton Stardate 10802.14

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Mission 365

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<=<=<=<=<=<=<=<=Resume Mission=>=>=>=>=>=>=>

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::On bridge, keeping close eyes on the sensors inside and outside of the NZ.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::in the ready room, removing his uniform::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::nearly finished the rewiring::

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::sits in his chair:: Self: Wonder what is taking the captain

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::steps into a pair of civilian pants::

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
XO: Incoming hail sir

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
OPS: Which ship?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Sir nearly finished and the shields are up to 90% now.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::puts on a shirt and fastens it::

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
XO: That would be the Talgin sir

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
OPS: On screen

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Begins to search the area for signs of tachyons hoping to spot any cloaked vessels.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<AFCO Hotshot> XO: Your orders?

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
:: put the call on screen ::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Continues to search for signs of power fluctuations.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
AFCO: We are not to enter the neutral zone captain's orders

Host JonB says:
Action: The Big cat, orange with black stripes, is seen sitting behind a console again.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::taps his commbadge::  *OPS*:  Have you opened that channel to the Talgin yet?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::finishes the rewiring and slides out from the console and stands and nearly falls from the dizziness of getting up to fast::  Self: Whoa!

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
*CO*: Yes captain, they have called us

Host Kzin says:
@COM:Triton: Were is your captain.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  Secure the channel and put it through to the ready room.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<AFCO Hotshot> XO: Understood sir.  ::thinks to self:: Thank goodness.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
COM:Kzin: Our captain is on his way right now.

Host Kzin says:
Action: In the Background of the talgin ship, the Triton crew hear some one say ‘monkey’, and the one on the screen say something to the other. Triton crew can not understand what he said.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  Commander, any luck in modulating the shield frequencies with the specifications that I gave you to reinforce our shields taking the Talgin's weapons into consideration?

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
*CO*: Yes sir :: transfer the call to the ready room ::

Host Kzin says:
Action: the Call is transferred to the RR.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Yeah I just finished the rewiring so I have to put the specifications into the computer first and then they well automatically be integrated into the systems.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::watches the image of the Talgin bridge appear on his console::

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: Have you decided what you are to do.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  Great job, Commander.  I'm hoping that will give us a slight advantage should our situation with the cat people turn sour.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CEO: Chief once the shields are back up to 100% work with Tierney to find away so that our shield can fare better then last time

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: I would imagine the first thing they would try to do is probably screw with our minds first.  But then again I am not them.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
COM:  Kzin:  We have two options.  One is that you place yourself under the protection of the Federation and wait patiently for your request to work through diplomatic channels.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::waits for a moment to see how they react to that::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  I wonder if there is something medical has to inhibit their mind-reading abilities.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: I have no time for diplomatic channels,  I have to get my ship and it's clan back to our space, and close down that gate, those pointy eared mon.....  what ever they are opened.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: That I couldn't tell you.  I am not in the medical field. ::grins:

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::is keeping his thoughts and feelings unshielded, aware that the Talgin are psychic::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::nods::  COM:  Kzin.  I figured as much.  Unfortunately, I cannot take this ship into the NZ, but there is another option.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: I am listening. Speak.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
COM:  Kzin:  If you will provide cover for a smaller ship, we can go to the gate and open it.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO/OPS:  Tell me again why we have to provide cover for a ship such as the Talgin when they can pretty surely whoop the Romulans without our help?  Just cadet curiosity of course ..

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO:And how am I to trust you. :: closes his eyes::

Host Kzin says:
Action: The CO's head starts to hurt.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Because its the right thing to do cadet

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
COM:  Kzin:  The same way we are to trust you.  ::frowns::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Simple the Romulan Tal Shiar ship has enhanced weaponry.  They don't tell everything to the Romulan government.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
XO:  But are we not risking a war with the Romulans by doing so?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
XO:  I mean .. is this really our battle?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  CEO:  You think they got some of those enhancements from the cat people?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: It is if we are asked for help.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Cadet as you saw the Romulans want that ship destroyed and they probably will if we don't help them.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO:  ::opens his eyes:: How,   :: saying something that isn't understood.::  you have lost a mate. What does that have to do with helping us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Possible but not likely.  More like from a different source.  The Tal Shiar are really sneaky and that is why I don't trust them at all.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Now sometimes you have to break the rules, to do the right thing

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::continues frowning::  COM: Kzin:  It means I'd prefer to survive this to see her again.  As for trusting us, we will be in a small ship with limited weapons.  We will be completely at your mercy.

Host Kzin says:
<T'Rehu>  XO: do you think the captain is going to help them

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  I understand.  ::Pauses momentarily and then goes over the reports from her science teams.::  Sir, it appears the scans of the Romulan vessel from earlier appear to be able to disrupt the plasma shields of the Talgin.  I'm not sure how they are able to do it, but they are.  Perhaps our Romulan friend here ::points to T'Rehu::might have some knowledge of that?

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
T'Rehu: I'm not sure,  would hope so but as the cadet as point out there is a lot on the line

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Good work Tierney

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::looks at T'Rehu:: T'Rehu: Well?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
XO:  My teams are still working on what that "something" is, Sir.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: Fine, but I warn you do not double cross me.  How do you plan on getting the gate open so we can go through it?

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Keep me posted

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
COM:  Kzin:  We have the Romulan scientist who created it on board.  She wants to help you.  I have a few promises I need to extract from you before we proceed.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CEO: Commander are those shield up to 100% yet?

Host Kzin says:
<T'rehu> XO: I do not know the affairs of the Tal Shiar.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::hands moving across the console waiting for the rest of the shields to make 100% and programming the nuations::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Five minutes more sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
T'Rehu: You did allow that species to come through. Did you not do any scans yourself?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Nods to him, and sends word to her science teams to place priority on that project.  Then looks over at the Romulan attempting to focus on her mind-state.::  XO:  I sense no dishonesty in the Romulan, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Cadet maybe so but she maybe be withholding information and not be dishonest.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: What ever a romulan is, what promises do you want.  ::saying it like his disgusted::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
T'Rehu:  Just out of curiosity, what was your purpose in this mission if you know so little?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::grins::  COM: Kzin:  A pointy eared one.  ::sobers::  You must promise not to kill.  If we are attacked, disable the  attacking ship, but no more deaths.  Secondly, we cannot assist in destroying the gateway.  If however the pointy-eared one does it, we will not interfere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::watches T'Rehu with interest::

Host Kzin says:
<T'rehu> SO: I was the leading Dr. on the project before the Tal Shiar showed up, after that I was mainly the one to open it, once it was open I tried to shut it down, I did mange it, and locked it out so it couldn't be opened with my codes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Shields are back at 100% and the modifications are done.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CEO: Lets hope they do some good

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Me too sir.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
T'Rehu:  So then .. I would say that you are very valuable to the Romulan Tal Shiar.  They prefer you to be alive since you hold the "key" if you will.  
XO:  We may be able to use that to our advantage, Sir.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
ALL:  The Talgin want what the Tal Shiar got.  The Tal Shiar want what we got.  We want .. ::pauses::  What do we want again?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
T'Rehu: What makes you think that you are not expendable?  If they have the gate in their possession and your work, they could easily eliminate you and us in the same moment.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  Because they need T'Rehu to open the gateway.  It's been locked with an encryption, as I understand it, that only T'Rehu has.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: Maybe but as an engineer there is probably some way around that. It may take sometime but during that time it can be handy

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: That is fine. we will cover you, get the gate open.  I will try not to kill anything,  but if my ship is in any danger that warrants more, then I will act.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Exactly what the XO is saying.  The Tal Shiar are not stupid or are they to be taken for granted.  Their engineers are good at what they do.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::nods::  COM: Kzin:  Agreed.  If you could give us another 30 minutes to prepare, we will launch our shuttle and proceed.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
XO:  Trust me .. if there were, I truly believe T'Rehu would be dead.

Host Kzin says:
<T'rehu> CEO:  You do not understand, the controls and all my work is locked, I have to only key to open it.  They want me back, I am taking a great risk to go back and help.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
ALL:  They need her.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
SO: For now but will see what the captain wants to do

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
T'Rehu: I still believe they would kill  you if they had the key.  As for your risk I am honored to help protect you.

Host Kzin says:
@COM:CO: Once the gate is open, you will be on your own.  I'll contact you in 30 minutes.

Host Kzin says:
Action: the Comm goes dead.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
T'Rehu:  Is there a way to put the gateway on a timing mechanism which would allow the Talgin a specified period of time to get through, and then have the gateway self-destruct once the time has elapsed?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::stands::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::walks to the door of the ready room::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::now raises her shields to hide her mind from all::

Host T`Rehu says:
CEO: They would not hesitate to kill me no.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::pauses and taps his commbadge::  *TAC Larry*:  Happy Valentine's Day.  If you have the shuttle ready, power it up in preparation for launch.  The Romulan and myself will be there shortly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<AFCO Hotshot> XO: We are steady on our side of the zone.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::steps onto the bridge::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> *CO*:  Aye, Captain!

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
AFCO: Good check it that way

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> *CO*:  Captain, may I accompany you as your security escort?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*TAC Larry*:  No sweetie.  I can't ask that of you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::stands as the captain walks onto the bridge:: CO: How did it go sir?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<AFCO Hotshot> XO: I will keep us on our side.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::standing there in his civilian clothes, wondering if the flowers were delivered::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> *CO*:  Captain, if I may quote regulations, you may not go without a security escort.  And I am volunteering, .. Sir.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Turns her attention to the Captain, wondering why the Captain is dressed so funny.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
T'Rehu:  They will escort and protect us until we get to the gate.  We'll be going in a decommissioned shuttle.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Captain?  I won't quote regulations to you sir.  But is this necessary?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*TAC Larry*: Don't argue with me or I'll have to spank you when I get back.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Looks between the CO and XO, wondering what is going down.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CO: Sir why does it have to be you sir?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<AFCO Hotshot>  ::looks at the captain in surprise::

Host T`Rehu says:
CO: All I ask , is don't let them get me back,  kill me before they have me, I did not want to let my experiment go like this.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Captain's prerogative I bet sir.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  You're welcome to come along, you and anyone else.  But we must go as private citizens, not representatives of Starfleet or the Federation.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> ::Whispers something to another tactical officer.::  *CO*:  Shuttle is prepped and ready for launch, Captain.  Thank you for the flowers Sir.  You shouldn't have.  ::Grins.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
T'Rehu:  It's highly unlikely any of us will return from this.  Think of it as you chance to make amends before you die.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CO: The Romulans will not allow this sir

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Captain, I will volunteer to go.  I am Klingon and the shuttle may need me.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stays very quiet because she prefers not to go, thinking this is a suicide mission Captain is going on.::

Host T`Rehu says:
CO: That I understand, The Talgin were not suppose to be here, it's my fault, I’ll do whatever it takes to fix it.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CEO:  Thank you.  The shuttle is prepared.  If you could change into something more suitable and escort our guest to the shuttlebay.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: I it is an honor.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  You have a better idea?

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CO: Sadly no

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
T'Rehu:  Please come I will stop in my quarters and change into my battle dress and we will proceed to the shuttle.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  It’s each to his own conscience now, Commander.

Host T`Rehu says:
CEO: Very well. Proceed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::taps combadge:: *J'Rok*: Get your backside up to the bridge.  You are in charge.  Honor me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CO: Sir since I suggest that we cross the border I will go but I don't think it’s best if both of us go sir

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<EO J'Rok> *CEO*: Q'apla!

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Keep the candle lit.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  Commander Nom de Plume was my replacement on gamma shift.  He's perfectly capable of minding the ship.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::heads to the lift with T'Rehu::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
Silently to self:  Okay, I may just be a cadet here, but I'm not staying here by myself.  XO:  Now "that" would be against regulations, Sir.  And I'm just a cadet, but even "I" know that much!

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::Heads to the turbolift:: CO: What about weapons sir?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::looks at the SO::  SO:  Contact the gamma shift commander and get him up here.  Fill him in and tell him to stay put for the next few days.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  Whatever you feel appropriate.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
CO: Do we have any marines ::smiles::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stands up and looks around.::  CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Immediately contacts Gamma shift ordering them to the bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
XO:  Unfortunately, the shuttle will be at maximum capacity.

Host T`Rehu says:
CEO: Forgive me, Cmdr,  but it is hard being around a klingon given our past.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
T'Rehu: As it is for me but I have learned that not all Romulans are the same.  And believe me this is an honor for me and I will see to your safety and the return of the Talgin and this ship and you back to Federation territory.  Or I will die in honor and in battle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Arca says:
::steps into the turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::stops and looks at OPS thoughtfully::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
OPS:  I don't suppose you'd care to operate outside the bounds of Starfleet for a while, even if it might be the last thing you ever do?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::stops:: OPS: I could use a hand in the shuttle.

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
CO: My parents would be happy to see me expelled from Starfleet and back to the family business.....

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> *CO*:  Captain, you coming?  It costs a fortune to keep these engines running, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
OPS: Come on I need you to work the power relays to regulate the flow of the power to the shields.  Now I know you can do that.

Host T`Rehu says:
Action: Long range Sensors are picking up a Romulan signature on the romulan side of the romulan side of the border,  just sitting there.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*TAC Larry*:  We'll be there soon.  If Commander Arca arrives before I do, be sure he's in civilian clothes.  You could help him change, if you like.

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
CO: Just don't expect me to understand what and why we are doing this, because I don't

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Captain, you better hurry.  Sensors are picking up a Romulan signature on the Romulan side of the border.  They appear to be monitoring us.

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
CO: Anything I need to bring?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> *CO*:  As long as you don't get jealous, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
OPS:  Weapons if you feel the need, and civilian clothing please.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*TAC Larry*:  Me?  Never.

OPS_Lt_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes sir

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
<TAC Larry> ::Wonders if the Captain got the box of chocolates he sent him.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::steps towards the SO and speaks softly::  SO:  If I don't come back, there's an encrypted message to my wife.  Would you see that she gets it?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Swallows hard.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  Please come back though.  ::Reaches up and hugs the Captain, tapping him across the back.  Then slowly regains her composure.::  Sorry Captain.  Not sure what came over me there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
~~~SO: I will bring them back all of them or die trying.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::smiles warmly::  SO: Lizzy, you are the finest Cadet I have ever known.  There are great things ahead for you.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Thank you, Captain.  I appreciate your kind words, Sir.
~~~CEO:  I've slipped a viridian patch on the Captain's back.  I'll be tracking you.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
~~~SO: Now who is paranoid?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
OPS:  I'll see you shortly in the shuttlebay.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
~~~CEO:  Watch your back, Commander.  I'm very concerned about this mission.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::pauses to take one last long look at the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
~~~SO: As am I and that is my main reason for going. ~~~

Host T`Rehu says:
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