ACTD Mission USS Vesuvius - Worlds Apart - Episode Eight

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

After an encounter with a Dyson Sphere of unknown origin and destination, the USS Vesuvius has continued her original course and mission orders, that being Famine Relief at Polanus V and research assistance into a cure for the Yxarta strain of wheat.  She will also provide medical assistance for the victims of starvation.

The crew of the USS Vesuvius has proved that there is some Romulan involvement in the famine, and that the virus attacking the Yxarta grain is genetically engineered and type-specific.  The Science department has come up with an initial cure for the Virus and is ready to go into mass production of the cure.

It has been determined that a cloaked vessel of unknown origin has been tailing the Vesuvius. The Chief Engineering Officer has determined that there is an ion trail in low orbit of the planet and has a theory about the possible injection of the virus into the Polanite atmosphere and ecosystem.  He continues to search for the "ghost" from the sensors of a few hours ago.

At present, the Vesuvius is in standard orbit around Polanus V. The AWAY Team that beamed down to the planet has beamed back, having arrested Doctor Geen Rysanger for possible conspiracy with the Romulans involved in creating the Famine.  He has been confined to the brig, and only moments ago was reported to have been found dead in his cell...

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Host CO-Royce says:
:: In the turbolift waiting for it to arrive at the bridge ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::headed towards brig ::

CNS_Becca says:
::sits at desk in office reading over paperwork::

XO_Kelson says:
::on bridge at command::

AFCO_Lane says:
::sitting at the helm checking over the navigational scans::

CEO_McGregor says:
:: At Engineering 1 working on the sensors::

CIV_Galen says:
#::sitting in his quarters on the Typhoon::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: in his quarters having just changed ::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: takes a deep breath, knowing she cannot take command yet... ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::enters brig::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Looks over to Smalina:: Doctor: I believe the Vesuvius is almost ready to begin the full extent of our relief efforts Doctor.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: exits the turbolift as the doors stop ::

CIV_Galen says:
#::wonders when he's going to get to the Vesuvius and assume is duties::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Crewman Brunias:  Crewman?

FCO_Soriano says:
#::waiting impatiently aboard the Typhoon for his official reassignment to the Vesuvius::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::moves to look at body::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: walks towards her ready room ::

CEO_McGregor says:
Computer: Narrow the sensor band width to .017

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  Commander, a moment please?

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ CMO:  Oh very well, very well.  Their arrival is fortuitous.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION: A ship is seen approaching Polanus V at high warp on LRS...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: enters her ready room ::

XO_Kelson says:
CO: Absolutely, Captain.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: exits his quarters and enters a turbolift :: Computer: Bridge.

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  CTO:  I'm sorry sir.  I just checked moments ago, and he was dead.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: takes a seat, and looks at her messages, waiting for the Commander ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  CTO:  I thought he was sleeping at first...

AFCO_Lane says:
XO: Excuse me sir...incoming ship approaching.

CIV_Galen says:
#::taps a few buttons on the PADD he has with him::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::looks skeptically at Fel Brunias, a rookie fresh out of training...::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: sees the assignment of new officers reporting to the Vesuvius ::

CSO_Trelan says:
<Hilton> :: scans surrounding area ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:  This is the USS Typhoon.  Come in.

CMO_Delar says:
@Self: I hope that Jenii - err, Xen, remembers that she is not on full duty...

AFCO_Lane says:
XO: I have them on LRS, coming in fast.

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  Did you see him take anything?

CSO_Trelan says:
:: exits lift onto the bridge ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  CTO:  Negative sir.  I'm sorry sir.

CMO_Delar says:
@Doctor: I apologize for all the delays doctor, but from my last update our science staff was just perfecting their cure for this viral infection...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: reads her reports from the various departments ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: takes Science I from Hilton ::

CEO_McGregor says:
<Computer> Sensor band with at .017

CNS_Becca says:
::walks out of quarters and got to turbolift::   :: takes it to bridge and exits on bridge::

CTO_Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Commander, this is Wakefield, we have a situation down here in the brig.

XO_Kelson says:
COMM: This is the Vesuvius.  How can we be of service? ::smiles::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::scans cell for contamination::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#::sitting in Command chair and reading reports of sector intelligence::

AFCO_Lane says:
XO: Incoming hail from the Typhoon. ID codes confirmed, shields are down. Shall I put it on the screen?

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO:  Indeed, you are well come my friend.  We are in need of help here and I am glad of the help.

XO_Kelson says:
::hits comm badge:: *CTO* Hang on, Dathan.  I'll be in Captain's ready room soon.  We'll talk there.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::seeing none, drops force field and enters cell, kneels down to get a closer look at the body::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: nods as she reads the departmental report from sciences ::

CNS_Becca says:
::walks around on the bridge just watching and staying out of the way::  XO: anything I can do to help Sir?

CTO_Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Aye.

CEO_McGregor says:
XO: Beginning sensor scans again sir, I've narrowed the band width of the bloody thing. We'll find that ghost…

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#COMM:  Vesuvius:  This is Admiral Taylor in command of the USS Typhoon.  We have some personnel to bring you and then I'd like to meet with your commanding officer.

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles:: Doctor: Of course...that is what we are here for. ::Crosses the room and taps the buttons on a console and brings up a wall display with a map of the primary continent on Polanus V::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::takes out tricorder and scans Rysanger’s body::

XO_Kelson says:
FCO: On screen...

XO_Kelson says:
CEO: Keep at it, Mac.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Resumes sensor scans::

AFCO_Lane says:
XO:  ::puts the Admiral on the view screen:: Screen on sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  A short, Barrel-chested Vulcan male of indeterminate age appears on the screen...

CMO_Delar says:
@Doctor: I believe we should begin distributing the relief grain to these sections...::Points to several megalopolises on the planet map::

CNS_Becca says:
XO: anything I can do to help Sir?

CTO_Wakefield says:
:;sees result of scans::  Self:  Son of a!!!!

XO_Kelson says:
COMM: We'll be glad to accept the new crew.  I'm about to meet with our Captain.  Would you like me to forward this to her ready room?

CTO_Wakefield says:
::looks back at Brunias::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ :: smiles :: CMO:  I concur with you.  

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  Let me see your phaser, Mister...

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#COMM: Vesuvius: No, it can wait, Commander.  Thank you.  I'll check in upon our arrival.

AFCO_Lane says:
::looks up at the view screen and makes a rather curt smile::

XO_Kelson says:
::nods to AFCO::

CMO_Delar says:
@Doctor: Do you feel there are any regions that require priority over others? ::Wonders if the Doctor has any statistics on the death rate in certain areas::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: begins to wonder what is taking the Commander so long... ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: scans the sector, finds only the Typhoon and normal space debris ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::takes phaser from Brunias and looks at it...::

XO_Kelson says:
COMM: Very good...we'll have the crew beamed aboard at your arrival.  Vesuvius out.

CEO_McGregor says:
Computer: End systematic scan.  Change to Random section scans at 2 second intervals

AFCO_Lane says:
::closes the comm to the Typhoon:: Comm closed sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Akira-class USS Typhoon drops out of warp and slides gracefully into a matching orbit with the larger Galaxy-class Vesuvius...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: gets up, moving to the window and stands there looking out ::

CEO_McGregor says:
<Computer> Acknowledged

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ CMO:  Well, I can look and see what we have in the computer to see who would need that grain first.  :: walks over to the terminal and taps a few buttons ::

CIV_Galen says:
#::notices that they've arrived at the Vesuvius and proceeds to the Transporter Room::

XO_Kelson says:
CSO: Lieutenant...You have the bridge.  Make sure our new crew members get on board without a hitch.  I'll be in the Captain's ready room.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#COMM: Typhoon Shipwide: All personnel departing for assignment on the Vesuvius meet Admiral Taylor in Transporter One...

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: moves to the command chair, letting Hilton take Science I ::

AFCO_Lane says:
XO: Sir, the Typhoon is in matching orbit with us.

XO_Kelson says:
::walks to door of ready room and rings::

FCO_Soriano says:
#::standing on transporter pad, awaiting the order for transport::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Walks over and reads over the doctor's shoulder slightly::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::sees that his phaser is fully charged::

CIV_Galen says:
#::hears the announcement and diverts to TR1:: Walks in and waits for the admiral and others::

CSO_Trelan says:
AFCO: Thank you. :: taps comm badge ::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: looks at the door ::   Enter

CNS_Becca says:
::walks around on the bridge just watching and staying out of the way::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  Were you here the whole time?

XO_Kelson says:
::enters ready room::

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  CTO:  Sir...I… 

CSO_Trelan says:
*Transporter room* Trelan to Transporter room 1. Prepare to receive the crewmembers from the Typhoon.

XO_Kelson says:
CO: How are you feeling, Ma'am?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: turns... ::    XO:  Commander, please take a seat

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  Spit it out Mister!!

AFCO_Lane says:
::keeps an eye on the Typhoon's orbit attitude as well as their own::

FCO_Soriano says:
#CIV:  Hello.  Mr. Galen, I presume?

CMO_Delar says:
@Smalina: Anything useful Doctor?

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  CTO:  Sir, I only left for a moment, I had to hit the head...  ::very meek and scared sounding::

XO_Kelson says:
::takes seat in front of Captain's desk::

CSO_Trelan says:
<Chief> *CSO* Aye, sir.

CIV_Galen says:
#FCO: Yes you are correct

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#CIV/FCO:  Ready Gentlemen?

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  I'm feeling better, but our good doctor has not yet released me to return to full duty.  I'm only allowed, right now to appraise you of the situation planetside.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: takes her chair ::

CIV_Galen says:
#ADM: yes sir. ::grumbles::

FCO_Soriano says:
#::thinks "Nice to meet you, too"::

CSO_Trelan says:
COMM: Vesuvius to Typhoon. We are prepared to receive you.

FCO_Soriano says:
#ADM:  Yes, sir.

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  A situation occurred down there and we now have a guest in out brig.  Have you read the departmental reports?

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  YOU NEVER ABANDON YOUR POST WITHOUT A REPLACEMENT!!!!

XO_Kelson says:
CO: Our new crewmates are arriving as we speak and the Commander of the vessel wished to speak to you when arriving.

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO:  Well, as soon as the data finishes correlating, I should have an answer for you.

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  ::shaking a little::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: nods ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#CIV/FCO:  To the pads then, Gentlemen.  ::steps onto a TR pad::

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  You will sit in on our meeting

CTO_Wakefield says:
::tries to calm down::  Brunias:  You are relieved of duty until further notice.  Confine yourself to quarters.

FCO_Soriano says:
#::follows the Admiral's lead::

XO_Kelson says:
CO: I'm sorry, Ma'am.  Yes, I've read the reports.  Dathan tried to contact me earlier and said there was a situation.   Maybe we should go take a look?

CIV_Galen says:
#::steps on the TR Pad::

CEO_McGregor says:
XO: Sensors have picked up some low level energy readings on the planet surface sir

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Brunias>  ::drops head towards deck::  CTO:  Aye sir.

AFCO_Lane says:
::wonders what is going on behind the ready room doors::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
#::nods at the TR Chief:: Chief:  Energize.

CMO_Delar says:
@Smalina: Understood. ::Begins to pace the room slowly and then finds his way to a window in the back of the large briefing room. He looks out the window and wonders what's going on aboard the U.S.S. Vesuvius:: Self: Oh Jenii, I hope you're okay...

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  In a moment.  The Vesuvius is still under your command.  Sciences has found a way to eradicate the virus

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  Dathan will be interrogating our guest.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Admiral and FCO, CIV and OPS beam aboard the Vesuvius...

CTO_Wakefield says:
Brunias:  And keep your head up and eyes front Mister!!!  Dismissed!!!

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  and you will have to oversee the entire operation.

FCO_Soriano says:
::materializes in the Vesuvius' transporter room::

Doctor_Smalina says:
:: watches as data runs across the screen ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Commander, request permission to put the Vesuvius on security lock-down.  All non-essential personnel confined to quarters.  No one leaves, no-one comes aboard.

CSO_Trelan says:
<Chief> :: standing behind the transporter console coming to attention :: Adm: Admiral on deck!

CIV_Galen says:
::Notices he's on the Vesuvius:: Self: that wasn't too bad much better than I've had in other transports

XO_Kelson says:
CO: That's good news about the virus.  I'm sure Dathan will get some answers from our "guest"...

AFCO_Lane says:
CSO: We have them in TR one sir.

XO_Kelson says:
::taps comm badge::  *CTO* What's the reason Dathan?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: listens as the CTO reports to the XO ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
Chief:  As you were, Chief.  Here are your new officers.  I would like to speak with your Captain at her earliest convenience.

CSO_Trelan says:
AFCO: Very well. Have them escorted to the bridge.

CTO_Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Dr Rysanger had been murdered in his cell.  Phaser stun at close range to his temple.  He died instantly.

FCO_Soriano says:
::smiles pleasantly at the Vesuvius transporter chief::

AFCO_Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: quietly ::   XO:  Wonderful...we have a murder investigation to boot!   :: smiles slightly ::

AFCO_Lane says:
CNS: Counselor, would you please escort the Admiral and the others to the bridge?

XO_Kelson says:
::surprised:: *CTO* Okay, Dathan.  Go ahead with security measures.

CMO_Delar says:
@::While waiting, aimlessly taps his comm badge:: *CO*: Polanus V to Captain Royce...

CTO_Wakefield says:
*XO*:  Thank you Commander.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::follows the chief to the bridge of the Vesuvius::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: touches a control on the command chair ::

Host CO-Royce says:
COMM: CMO:  Go ahead, Doctor

CIV_Galen says:
::follows behind the admiral::

FCO_Soriano says:
::follows the transporter chief and ADM::

CSO_Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan to Royce. Admiral Taylor is on his way to the bridge, captain.

Host CO-Royce says:
*CSO*:  Thank you, Lieutenant.

CMO_Delar says:
@Comm: CO: Jenii, - err, ma'am. What is the status of the Vesuvius as of recent?

CTO_Wakefield says:
*Security*:  Security this is Wakefield.  Go to full security lock-down immediately.  All non-essentials confined to quarters.  No one gets on or off this ship.  Double the roving patrols.  Our guest has been murdered in his cell.  Mr. Brunias has been relieved of duty.  Send a replacement to the brig ASAP.

XO_Kelson says:
CO: We have several situations on our hands.  Which would you like me to take first?

CSO_Trelan says:
:: notices the Admiral enter the bridge :: ALL: Attention on deck!

FCO_Soriano says:
::enters the bridge behind the Admiral and stands at attention::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  As you were.  CSO:  Thank you Lieutenant.

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: I have some low level energy showing on the sensors on the planet surface, sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
*Security*:  Rysanger was murdered by a phaser on stun at point-blank range.  That's what you’re looking for.  Begin an immediate search.  Wakefield out.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: shakes her head... ::   XO:  Dathan can handle the investigation for now...oversee the assistance with the grain.  Once that is underway, see what you can do to assist Dathan.

CSO_Trelan says:
Adm: Yes, sir. The captain is in her ready room with Commander Kelson.

FCO_Soriano says:
::assumes a position out of everyone's way and awaits orders::

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Location?

CIV_Galen says:
::walks over to the CSO:: Ensign Edward Galen reporting for duty sir! ::a snicker comes across Edwards face::

XO_Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye, Ma'am.  Permission to leave?

AFCO_Lane says:
::glances over at the new faces on the bridge::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CSO:  I take it you have the CONN at the moment.

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  Things may change once the Admiral arrives.  I would like you to stay for the meeting with him.  A few more moments of your time.

CSO_Trelan says:
Adm: Yes, sir.

XO_Kelson says:
CO: As you wish, Captain.  ::sits back down::

CTO_Wakefield says:
*Sickbay*:  Sickbay this is Wakefield.  I'm beaming Dr. Rysanger’s body to the morgue.  Put him in a stasis field.  A security officer is on his way to guard him as we speak...

CSO_Trelan says:
:: holds out hand :: CIV: Good to meet you.

Host CO-Royce says:
XO:  He should be here at any moment

CSO_Trelan says:
CIV: Take your station.

CMO_Delar says:
@::Waits for the data from the doctor and the Captain's response. He gazes out the window at the setting sun and wonders about life::

CIV_Galen says:
::shakes the CSO's Hand::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: touches controls once more ::

AFCO_Lane says:
::notices the red tunic on Soriano::

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO : Sorry sir I lost it again

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: which is where on this ship? apologizes for the bluntness

CSO_Trelan says:
*CO* Captain, the Admiral is here waiting for you.

Doctor_Smalina says:
:: looks at the data and frowns ::

Host CO-Royce says:
*CMO*  Stand by a moment, doctor. I'll get back to you.

CEO_McGregor says:
Computer: Decrease interval to 1 second

Host CO-Royce says:
*CSO*  Please send him to my ready room

CTO_Wakefield says:
::heads for security::

CMO_Delar says:
@*CO*: Captain...::Said in an almost nagging voice:: You promised...

CSO_Trelan says:
CIV: Your station is there on the left :: points to OPS ::

XO_Kelson says:
::perks up at soon arrival of an Admiral::

CSO_Trelan says:
*CO* Yes, ma'am.

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: by the OPS station?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CSO: Thank you.  I will leave you with these gentlemen.  I'm sure you can find something for them to do...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: ignores Delar ::

CSO_Trelan says:
Adm: Sir, the captain is waiting for you.

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Last location was Southern Hemisphere, Approx. 2000 km Square

CSO_Trelan says:
Adm: Aye, sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::changes course mid-stream and heads for the bridge::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: her promise to Delar is nagging at the back of her head... ::

CSO_Trelan says:
CIV: Yes.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: smiles ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CSO:  Thank you Lieutenant.  I'll go right in then.  ::walks into ready room::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: Sees the Admiral and rises... ::   Adm:  Admiral...    :: extends her hand ::

XO_Kelson says:
::stands as Admiral enters::

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: west 49 degrees by 15 degrees from the Equator

AFCO_Lane says:
::watches the nervous man in the red tunic::

FCO_Soriano says:
CSO: Pardon me, sir.  I have received orders from Starfleet to board the Vesuvius and man the position of FCO.  Shall I carry out my orders, sir?

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Hmmm, that's a pretty big area. Keep trying to pinpoint it. At least narrow it down.

CMO_Delar says:
@::Gives a large sigh in annoyance and knew that returning the Captain to duty would be a mistake so soon:: Doctor: Have you got that data for me yet Doctor Smalina?

XO_Kelson says:
::waits for introduction::

CSO_Trelan says:
FCO: Carry on. Lane: Take tactical.

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: aye.. ::goes over and sits at his station::

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  My first officer, Lt. Commander Kelson.  He will be sitting in on our meeting.

FCO_Soriano says:
::approaches AFCO Lane with a respectful smile::

CIV_Galen says:
::sits down in the OPS position:: taps a few buttons::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ CMO: I have the data Doctor.  If you would care to have a look.

AFCO_Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::stands and moves away from the helm:: FCO: She's all yours, and welcome aboard. ::smiles::

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  Please...   :: motions to a chair ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO/XO:  ::raises hand in Vulcan salute:: Live long, and prosper.  I am Admiral Thomas Taylor.

FCO_Soriano says:
AFCO: Thank you ::takes the helm::

XO_Kelson says:
::greets Admiral:: Adm: Admiral...::returns salute::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles and walks over to Smalina:: Doctor: Thank you...::Holds out his hand and places it on the side of the console and leans on the wall reviewing the data::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: raises her hand in the Vulcan sign ::

AFCO_Lane says:
::heads over to Tac 2::

CIV_Galen says:
::notices Lt. Lane and smiles::

FCO_Soriano says:
::re-familiarizes himself with the Galaxy class helm console::

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  What is the pleasure of your visit?

TO_Lane says:
::smiles as she passes Mr. Galen::

XO_Kelson says:
::takes seat after Admiral sits::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::arrives on bridge::

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: How narrow of a band are you scanning with?

CTO_Wakefield says:
::sees Lane at tactical station, still in her red uniform...::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: takes her seat after those in her ready room ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Self:  Did I miss something?

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: .017 and decreasing sir

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Do not worry yourself about Vulcan distaste for being touched.  I am half human.  At ease, both of you.  I came for a situation report.  My intel is very slight on your situation.

CMO_Delar says:
@::Looks over the data and taps his comm badge:: *CO*: Captain, you can't ignore me...now please, I have data you may be interested in hearing...

CSO_Trelan says:
:: smiles as he sees the look on Dathan's face ::

TO_Lane says:
::sees Mr. Wakefield arrive on the bridge:: CTO: Sir, I am to assist you now that the new FCO has arrived.
Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO:  Indeed you do Doctor.  

XO_Kelson says:
::thinks his intel does not match his stature::

CIV_Galen says:
::taps a few more buttons keeping power distributed equally throughout the Vesuvius::

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Using conventional scanners?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: nods ::   Adm:  My Science department has discovered the grain has been tampered with...they found a Romulan virus within the grain structure itself

CMO_Delar says:
@::Looks over at Smalina and smiles::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::still a little confused::  Lane:  Very well Miss Lane, we can discuss your reassignment later.  For now, stay on tactical.  I'll be busy trying to find some answers to our current problem.  If you need any help, contact Chief Petty Officer Peter Jenkins in security.  He's my assistant and he's been in Starfleet a long time.  He can help you with whatever you need to know to do your job.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: looks over to Kelson ::  XO:  Commander, do you have anything to add?

TO_Lane says:
CTO: Does that meet with your approval?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::raises eyebrow:: CO:  Indeed.  Tell me more.  If you wish to take your Officer's comm, I'd like to hear his report as well.

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: No sir Using micro-particle Ion-sensitive sensors sir

CMO_Delar says:
@::Taps his comm badge again:: *CO*: Ensign Delar to Captain Royce, please respond.

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: We have found our main suspect is dead in our brig...Our CTO has started an investigation and the ship is under security lockdown.

TO_Lane says:
CTO: Thank you sir. I will endeavor to serve your department well.

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Interesting. :: steps over to the engineering console to take a look, his interest in engineering peaked :: Your own design?

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  My apologies, sir.  I have been relieved of duty.  My first officer is currently in charge of the Vesuvius, at least until I am reactivated by our CMO.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO:  Oh, my.  Dead suspects tend to leave more questions than answers, do they not?

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Yes sir

XO_Kelson says:
::smiles: Adm: Yes sir...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: looks annoyed ::  Adm:  my apologies, sir.     :: taps her comm badge ::   CMO:  Stand by, doctor.  I have not forgotten my promise.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Indeed?  Then what are you doing in your office?  I'll have a word with him for you.

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Something about that planetoid a few planets back ..Had me curious

CTO_Wakefield says:
::turns to SCI II and accesses security scanners::

XO_Kelson says:
ADM: We have also detected ion trails leading to the planet.  We have not located the ship who made them as of yet.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles ::   Adm:  I have been given permission to brief my first officer of the happenings planetside as I was there for negotiation purposes.

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: Our CEO is on the case though.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO:  I am gratified your crew has the situation well in hand.  I’ll help where I may but won’t interfere.

CMO_Delar says:
@*CO*: Be sure that you do not Xen...I do not care what sort of work is pilling up for you, you are not to do any official duties aboard the Vesuvius, doctor's orders...

TO_Lane says:
::looks down at the tactical display and activates the secondary scanning systems::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO: Understood.  But you really had best take your officer's report.  Put it on speakers if you like.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: listens to the CEO while checking the specifics of the sensors ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::access sensor log in brig, visual, sound, thermal, energy, everything...::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: stands ::   Adm:  My apologies sir, my doctor can be quite adamant...

Host CO-Royce says:
*CMO*  Doctor, go ahead.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: takes her seat again ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
::listens to the CMO report in…and has an idea…grins slightly::  ::Thinks: Let’s see what the good Doctor is made of…::

FCO_Soriano says:
::reading over Lane's FCO duty logs, sees mention of possible Romulan activity.  Feels suddenly uncomfortable and calls up several evasive patterns for quick access in case things get hairy::

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO:  That Romulan power source in those caverns...Raised the hair on the back of my neck

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Carry on. Report anything else you find.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: quietly ::  Adm:  thank you, sir

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: Sir, have you received any more reports of clandestine activity in this area since the grain incident?

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles hearing the go ahead and looks down at the console Smalina is working at:: *CO*: Doctor Smalina and I have identified 15 different key regions in the Polanite population that will require immediately transfer of the unaffected grain. Also, I am going to organize a refugee system with the Polanite government with Starfleet's permission.

CIV_Galen says:
::overhears the FCO:: taps a few buttons getting ready institute emergency power conservation procedures::

CMO_Delar says:
@*CO*: It is my belief that in this way we can more easily organize the Polanites and make distribution of the grain quicker and get the general populace out of the science staffs direct contact.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO: ::whispers:: Let me talk to your CMO for a minute for you now.  ::smiles::

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: :: walking over to the tactical station :: Anything yet, Dathan?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: nods to the Adm ::

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Aye sir

XO_Kelson says:
::decides to wait until the report from CMO is finished to continue his report to the Admiral::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Looks down at Smalina:: Doctor: Sound about right?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Negative.  How in the world did someone get into my brig and fire a phaser without the internal sensors registering the weapons fire?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: looks over to Sam, raising her left eyebrow ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Wait, here's something...

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO:  Indeed Doctor.  I think that sounds just about right.

XO_Kelson says:
::smiles back at Captain::

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Good question. :: reaches over the CTO and hits a few buttons :: Let's start by checking the sensor array logs.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
*CMO*: Doctor, this is Admiral Taylor.  What precisely is the Captain's condition that you will not release her for duty?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  A spatial anomaly of unknown origin, very localized...

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles a bit as she hears the Admiral's request of Delar ::

TO_Lane says:
::runs a short diagnostic on the tactical scanners finding them at nominal levels::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  There just long enough to fire a phaser, then out.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Location?

XO_Kelson says:
::thinks the Captain's status on the injured list will be changed soon::

CMO_Delar says:
@*ADM*: Frankly Admiral, due to regulations I can not release that information as of yet. He condition is still under observation, and also, I can not under good conscience break doctor-patient confidentiality. I am sure you understand sir...

TO_Lane says:
::listens to the CTO/CSO and thinks sounds like a personal cloak of some kind::

CNS_Becca says:
::walks around on  the bridge just trying to see if I can help in any way::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  In the cell, but it was shielded!!!??!!

CTO_Wakefield says:
::realizes something...::

Host CO-Royce says:
::  has a bemused look on her face as she listens to Delar ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: notices a look on the CTO's face ::

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: What is it?

CIV_Galen says:
::turns around to look at the CSO/CTO::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::scans for a possible phase shift in the records...::

TO_Lane says:
::keeps the thought to herself for the time being and continues checking the secondary systems::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
*CMO*:  I understand that Doctor.  However, there are times that an officer must perform regardless of how they are physically.  Your Captain seems to be of sound judgement.  I would like her released for duty.  

CMO_Delar says:
@::Wonders who had the idea of having him talk to an Admiral, Taylor or Xen::

TO_Lane says:
::knows that Mr. Wakefield will solve the mystery soon::

CNS_Becca says:
::walks around on  the bridge just trying to see if I can help in any way::

CMO_Delar says:
@*ADM*: I can't and won't do that sir...frankly I am not willing to do so until I have come to that conclusion myself.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles slightly and can only imagine what Delar must be thinking right about now ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Self:  You tricky little...

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Dathan? You have something?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Help me here Dru, scan the entire ship for a phase shift.  The whole thing now...

CIV_Galen says:
::keeps an eye on sensors::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::begins scanning from bottom to top::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Feels kind of awkward talking to an Admiral and defying him, but places his Vulcan training up and tries to be as professional as possible::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
*CMO*: Then I need you to come to that conclusion quickly, Mister.  If you please, I can relieve you of your duties until you do.  So that you are able to better serve the crew medically.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: turns to the Science station and runs a shipwide scan ::

CSO_Trelan says:
<Hilton> :: moves over making room for the CSO ::

XO_Kelson says:
::wonders how our doctor will hold up under pressure from above::

TO_Lane says:
::moves over to the CTO:: CTO: Excuse me sir, scans for a phase shift may not show anything, unless you look for thetacrom particle residue.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::continues scans from stem to stern::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: feels a bit sorry for Delar, however... ::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@:: listens to the conversation going on between he CMO and Admiral ::

CMO_Delar says:
@*ADM*: If that is how it must be sir, then relieve me of duty. As the Chief Medical Officer, only I can come to that conclusion and no pressure will change that view. You will have to reassign me and assign a new CMO before that will happen. Sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  Thetacrom particle residue...eh?   Very well.  CSO:  Dru.  ::nods to Dru...:

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles at Delar's stance to his commitment.  Glances over to Sam ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: taps a few more controls ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::begins scanning ship for a thetacrom particle residue signature::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
*CMO*: ::smiles::  That will not be necessary, Doctor.  You have just given me the information I needed.  Taylor out.  CO:  You have a good doctor.  Listen to him.

XO_Kelson says:
Self: Good for you, Doc!  Don't cow-tow to overbearing Admirals.

XO_Kelson says:
::shakes his head in agreement::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles ::   Adm:  That I do sir, and I will, if Delar has anything to say about it.

CMO_Delar says:
@::Gives a huge sigh of relief as the comm closes and smiles down at Smalina::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  I suspect he does.  

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  Now, if my first officer can continue with his report?

TO_Lane says:
CTO: Sir, if you narrow the induction sensor beam to .08 the particles may show up. I've seen it before back on Alpha V when I was in training there.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  Of course.  XO:  Forgive the interruption.

Doctor_Smalina says:
@:: smiles up at the CMO :: CMO: Very good job Doctor.

CNS_Becca says:
::walks around on  the bridge just trying to see if I can help in any way::    ::heads to turbolift::

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles:: Doctor: If we can continue...I'd like to try to get the first of the refugees moved this evening...

CTO_Wakefield says:
::raises eyebrow at Lane, then nods to Dru::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::narrows beam-width to .08::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: nods as he taps his controls ::

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: No forgiveness necessary.  I like a good exchange as much as the next officer.  ::smiles:: But we do have several situations on our hands, Admiral.

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO: Good idea Doctor.  Shall we continue.

CNS_Becca says:
::exits turbolift and heads to quarters to read over some reports::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO:  So I understand.  Give me the nutshell version.

CIV_Galen says:
::keeps a close eye on the power and other systems under his control::

TO_Lane says:
::smiles and moves back to her station::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Self:  Damn!

CMO_Delar says:
@::Pulls up a seat. He hands a padd to the other doctor:: Doctor: I've separated the main areas of the colony into 15 different zones. I think we should start in zone 7 and move west...

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  I'm only picking it up in the brig, and nowhere else.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Getting readings just outside the brig. But they are a few hours old.

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: As I've told you, our suspect is murdered.  We have evidence of a clandestine arrival of a ship but cannot locate it.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: sits back listening to the exchange between the XO and the Adm ::

XO_Kelson says:
ADM: And we still need to get the untainted grain to the masses down on the planet.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO: Indeed.  Any indication of the ship's origin?

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: He had to have retraced his steps to get out of the brig without being noticed.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:   Yeah.  He beamed in, walked through the force field.  Phased back to normal, shot him, phase cloaked himself and walked back out of the force field, then beamed off probably.

CIV_Galen says:
::gets up from the OPS position::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ CMO: That sounds like a plan to me.

TO_Lane says:
::taps her console and notices that she forgot something over at the helm and heads over there::

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: It has not been determined as of yet.  Until we have more proof, we cannot speculate.

CMO_Delar says:
@Doctor: Any other suggestions sir?

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: We do have our Chief Engineer working on the problem as we speak, though Sir.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Before we had the chance to find him and lock down the ship.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO:  A wise course.  However, I think I can shed a little light on the problem.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Yup.

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO: Actually, we just need to set things in motion to get those people relief.

Host CO-Royce says:
:: sits back in her chair, listening to the exchange, and realizes it is close to being time for her injection... ::

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: Any help is most welcome, Admiral.

FCO_Soriano says:
TO:  Notices his pips do not outnumber Lane's and smiles at the "sir" comment:: TO: Of course.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  I wonder if his ship is phase cloaked as well.  Maybe that's why my torpedo spread didn't hit anything?

CSO_Trelan says:
:: realization strikes :: CTO: Transporter residue. Every time you transport, it leaves a signature. One unique to the vessel you are beaming from.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  check it.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::watches his friend in action...::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: runs a scan in the brig, looking for a transport signature ::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO/CO:  We have reason to believe you are dealing with a Romulan sympathizer.

TO_Lane says:
::smiles and taps the FCO's shoulder:: FCO: Thanks, and you're doing a fine job, just remember, if you hit anything, it comes out of your pay. ::walks away smiling::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: looks a little surprised, but not much... ::

CIV_Galen says:
::interjects:: CSO/CTO: what about using a tachyon field in the surrounding space to try and detect the anomaly?

XO_Kelson says:
::nods::

CMO_Delar says:
@Doctor: Sounds like a plan. Do we have to make any arrangements with any government officials down here on planet?

FCO_Soriano says:
TO:  Perhaps after our duty shift we could discuss the current mission over food.  I feel somewhat in the dark about what's going on.

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  Do you know who this sympathizer is?

XO_Kelson says:
::thought as much from reading preliminary reports::

CSO_Trelan says:
CIV: Good idea.

CNS_Becca says:
::exits turbolift and heads to quarters to read over some reports::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO:  I think that would be prudent.  I shall contact the powers that be as it were.  :: laughs ::

TO_Lane says:
::waves back at Soriano:: FCO: Great, meet you in the mess hall at 1900hrs?

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO/XO:  I'm afraid we do not.  However, we DO think that it is someone that is fairly high on the planetary governmental food chain.  Whoever it is covers his or her tracks very well.

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: I can have it set up in about 2 minutes.. ::taps a few buttons starting the charging of the tachyon pulse from the deflector dish::

FCO_Soriano says:
TO:  Sounds like a plan.

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: The source has moved to west 44 by 12 degrees

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles but does not join in the laughter in a half-Vulcan fashion:: Doctor: Understood. I will transmit the relief data to the Vesuvius...

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: Moved? Have you narrowed the search parameters?

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Aye sir

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: If they had anything to do with the death of our suspect, I would agree, Sir.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: Have the signature. :: taps a button ::

Host CO-Royce says:
:: nods in agreement ::

Doctor_Smalina says:
@CMO: Very well.  And turns to contact to powers that be ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::sees it::  CSO:  I see it.

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: tachyon pulse energized and ready for dispersion

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: It's a modified transporter beam. It looks Romulan...but it's not.

TO_Lane says:
::hangs her fuzzy dice on the little piece of metal under her new console and returns to her work::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
XO/CO:  Indeed.  There is a very disturbing development.  And it does fit what we know of the political situation on Polanus V at the moment...

CSO_Trelan says:
CIV: Initiate.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::scratches his bearded chin, thinking::

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: aye sir ::taps a button initiating the pulses::

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  Agreed.  Has Starfleet taken action to increase patrols in this sector?

CIV_Galen says:
CSO: Nothing as of yet sir..

CMO_Delar says:
@::Smiles and sits down at a chair in the large briefing room:: Doctor: Then it appears we have a lot of work ahead of us sir...

CEO_McGregor says:
CSO: Seems I've lost them again sir

TO_Lane says:
::wonders if Mr. Kelson will ever leave the ready room::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO:  That is why you and I are here, Captain.  There are a group of anti-Federation protesters that would like to see Polanus V secede from the Federation.

XO_Kelson says:
Adm: Has there been an attempt on the President recently, Sir?  Or has this all been behind the scenes?

Doctor_Smalina says:
@ CMO:  Indeed we do Doctor, indeed we do.  But we can now offer hope to these people.

CSO_Trelan says:
CEO: :: nods with a grimace :: Keep working on it.

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  Miss Lane, could we use the lateral sensor array to detect a phased ship in orbit around this planet?

Host CO-Royce says:
:: smiles ::   I see.  The Federation Flagship of the 1st fleet, and you...I understand, sir.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO/XO: Until Doctor Rysanger's attempt, it was all in the dark.  My main question now is whether Rysanger was a Traitor...or a Patriot trying to protect what he saw as the best interests of Polanus V...

TO_Lane says:
CTO: We can try sir, if we can generate enough power to the array.  Nominal levels will not be enough.

XO_Kelson says:
Self: Interesting question...

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO/CEO:  Dru, Chief, what do you think?

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  I wondered about that, sir.  Polanus V is after all a Federation member.  I couldn't understand his reluctance to divulge information...

Host CO-Royce says:
Adm:  And our orders now, sir?

CEO_McGregor says:
Computer: Lets try narrowing the width to .009.decrease interval to .5 seconds

TO_Lane says:
CTO: Mr. MacGregor will need to modify the array to handle the increased power though.

CSO_Trelan says:
CTO: It could work. What do we have to lose?

CNS_Becca says:
::reads some more papers::

Host ADM_Taylor says:
CO/XO:  He may have known more than we thought...We have to find the traitor.  Whoever it may be.  Quickly...There is a Romulan fleet massing on the other side of the Neutral Zone as we speak...
CIV_Galen says:
CSO: Nothing as of yet sir..

Host ADM_Taylor says:
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