MISSION PROLOGUE: The Prism team remains around the unnamed Skree world, peeking, poking, and prodding.  So far, clues have presented themselves - which are real, and which are false lead?  Out of contact with the King for the past half hour, the CO and XO wait for word on a recent event.  In the meantime, the Engineer and Pilot sift through line after line of perhaps meaningless data.  Where are the answers that the team desperately needs?  Can the King even be saved?

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM XI, Stardate 10401.27, "A Friend In The Need, Part 3"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Sykora Tarrez-Hunter, played by Charlotte Wrestler
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Mrlr, played by Beth Kelley
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Sovok, played by Gary Cole
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Commander Andrew Revell-Francis,  played by Antony Korets
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Vraalnec Blade, played by Stephen Novick
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Junior Grade Patrick Sharpe, played by Jay Kersting
Combat Engineer: Ensign Tral Lingn, played by John Summers
Logistics Officer: Commander Christian Danforth, played by Craig Yoshihara

With Special Appearances By:
	Commander Shoork, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Soan, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

CE_Lingn says:
@::In the conference room with the CP::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the planet's surface waiting to go talk to the aides::
CP_Sovok says:
@::Glances around the conference room, trying to clear his mind::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Paces around Conference Room 2 ::
CE_Lingn says:
@::continues to search for meaningless data::
SO_Blade says:
@::walks up to the replicator and orders a glass of cold water::
CE_Lingn says:
@SO: Can you get me a glass of Andorian Brandy?
XO_Mrlr says:
::standing next to the CO:: CO: Ma'am...do you want me to go with you to speak to the two servants before I go ;snoop; around?
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Stops and leans against the bulkhead :: SO: So, for the last 4 months, the same group of officers have been transferred all over the sector...
SO_Blade says:
@CE: What temperature?
CE_Lingn says:
@SO: Cold.
CE_Lingn says:
@SO: Ice cold.
SO_Blade says:
@::orders the CE's drink 5 degrees Fahrenheit::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shakes her:: XO: No I want the LO and you to go on... I think I can handle things here.
CP_Sovok says:
@::Sifts through the many PADDs on the table... having forgotten what book work was like::
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Enters the room with the CO and XO::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@SO: What does that tell you?
SO_Blade says:
@::picks the liquor up and walks over to the CE::
CE_Lingn says:
@::cross references the dates with military shipments and the robberies::
XO_Mrlr says:
::nods and walks over to Shoork:: Shoork: Commander, I would like to walk around the area if I may?  I might be able to overhear something that would help us.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sees the Commander and approaches him::
SO_Blade says:
@::hands the Brandy to him:: CE: Andorian Brandy 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
XO: Be careful, Lieutenant.  The danger still lurks.  CO: Commander, the aides are waiting for you.  I also have been informed to brief you on... the recent incident.
CE_Lingn says:
@::takes the drink:: SO: Thank you.
LO_Danforth says:
::follows the XO, paying careful attention to all of the surroundings::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the Commander::  Shoork: Very well.
XO_Mrlr says:
::steps back and stays for a moment to hear what happened::
SO_Blade says:
@::shrugs:: IO: It tells me its a small galaxy.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Shoork: I assume there was another letter?
CE_Lingn says:
@::takes a sip of his drink:: ALL: Anything?
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
CO/XO: Another letter was delivered to the King.  This time, it was a handwritten note on parchment.  A guard discovered it outside the grounds, and brought it in.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow :: SO: You don't find that suspicious in the least?
SO_Blade says:
@IO: Not really.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Shoork: What did it say?
CE_Lingn says:
@ALL: Let’s cross-reference those names with the robberies.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
CO: It was a clear message.  'The Federation is of no help to you.  You have pushed our hand, and thus, we will have yours.'
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Walks over to his chair and takes a seat :: SO: I suppose I may be overanalyzing.  Still, it's a start...
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
CO/XO: We fear they may act soon.  Guards around the complex have been doubled, and the energy shield has been fully charged.  :shakes her:: XO: No I want  you to go on... I think the LO and I can handle things here
CE_Lingn says:
@ALL: It may crack this investigation wide open.
XO_Mrlr says:
::doesn’t like the implications:: CO: Ma'am...I think the LO had better accompany you.  I can defend myself.
SO_Blade says:
@:: walks over to his chair and starts cross referencing::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: XO: I agree.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Hits a few keys on his screen, notices that the list of missing cloaking devices has become available ::
CP_Sovok says:
@::nods as he half listens to the CE, accidentally forming what he liked to call his concentration bubble::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Accesses the requisite file and reads through the reports ::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO/SO: We should all put our information together.
XO_Mrlr says:
Shoork: Can you have the letter sent to the Olympus for analysis of the DNA?  We might be able to pick something up from it.
SO_Blade says:
@:: starts examining the readings of the strange ion trails::
LO_Danforth says:
::stands silently next to the CO, analyzing the situation and utilizing his familiarity with the Skree::
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Stiffens, as if angered::  XO: We have found nothing ourselves.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Looks up :: CE: What have you got?
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I believe whoever wrote the note is here... the Skree Captain would not have the time to accomplish this from where he is at.
SO_Blade says:
@::nods at the CE::
CE_Lingn says:
@::sends his info to everyone in the room::
XO_Mrlr says:
::looks at Shoork:: Shoork: I am positive that you did...but there may be something that you missed.  Why would it hurt to look again?
XO_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye ma'am.... unless he had an accomplice on the planet here.  He does know that we are here and investigating the situation.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Opens the CE's files and skims through them ::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: When was the first of these open communications sent?
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Narrows his eyes slightly, and then lowers himself::  XO: Very well.  I have been informed to give you as much assistance as I can, and I will.  When our investigation is done, you can investigate the letter yourself.
SO_Blade says:
@::examines the CE's files::
LO_Danforth says:
::wonders to himself about Shoork's reluctance and tries to get a sense of what it is::
XO_Mrlr says:
::inclines her head:: Shoork: Thank you Commander.  I am sure that with all of us working together we will find the answer to this riddle.  Now if you wil excuse me...I think I need to take a little stroll and introduce myself to some of the King's 'trusted'.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Shoork: Thank you.  I believe now would be a good time to go talk to those aids.  ::turns to the XO:: XO: Good Luck.
CP_Sovok says:
@::Shakes his head:: CE: It's been a long while since I've done research like this.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Recently, last couple of weeks.
XO_Mrlr says:
::grins a feral grin:: CO: Thank you ma'am.  And good hunting to you. ::exits silently out the door and turns the corner::
SO_Blade says:
@::remembers an old book he read about the Mafia and hijackers::
LO_Danforth says:
::maintains a watchful on the surroundings, looking for any possible threats to the mission or the CO::
CE_Lingn says:
@CE: Keep trying. I got a little Rommie ale with your name on it if you can keep trying.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
CO/LO: When you are ready...
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*IO/CE/CP/SO*: Report gentlemen?
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to Shoork that they are::
CE_Lingn says:
@*CO*: Nothing much to report.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Motions that they should follow him and begins leading his way through the complex::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Thinks for a moment :: CE/CP: I've noticed several officers and soldiers who have been transferred frequently about the sector, within the last four months. That coincides with the missing cloaking devices...
LO_Danforth says:
::again follows the CO's lead, looking for anything suspicious at all, ready for anything.::
SO_Blade says:
@*CO*: I haven't found anything yet Ma'am.
CE_Lingn says:
@*CO*: We are cross-referencing all our info.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::follows the commander and listens to the report::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE/CP/SO: But where do these communications fit in?
CP_Sovok says:
@::Looks over:: IO: Really? ::moves over towards the IO::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Probably with those transfers. Those officers’ locations may be what we need.
LO_Danforth says:
::follows the CO and listens as well::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Give the CO a report of what we just found please.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: I'll report this when we have better grounds for suspicion.
CP_Sovok says:
@IO: Well, considering we've had nothing up until now I suggest you report this, just for the Captain's knowledge.
CE_Lingn says:
@All: Aye well lets get to cracking. We need proof.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::continues on their way taking in all that she sees::
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Leads them to a set of stairs, and up, and then around another corner::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Clears his throat :: CP: If you insist.
XO_Mrlr says:
::walks silently along the edges of the walkway and pausing now and then to listen to someone's conversation, looking for some clue as to what is really going on::
LO_Danforth says:
::whispers to the CO:: CO: Sir, perhaps you should let me go ahead of you.  For safety's sake.
CP_Sovok says:
@::Nods::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@*CO*: Cmdr, we've found a circumstantial connection between a group of Skree soldiers and the missing cloaking devices.  It is, however, speculation at this point.

INFO: The CO, LO, and Commander Shoork have entered a hallway with a series of nondescript doors.  They only see one other person here, and he is entering a room on the far end of the hallway.  Shoork stops in front of a door on the left side of the hall...

CP_Sovok says:
@::Slides back over to his stack of PADDs and continues to shuffle through them, looking now for connections::
LO_Danforth says:
::pushes in front of the CO, pulling out his tricorder and stopping dead in his tracks.::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*IO*:  Very good.  If it should pan out to something more let me know immediately.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Looks back down at his console, thinking about the possible connections ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::bumps into the LO::  LO: Umph!
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@*CO*: Understood.  Revell-Francis out.
XO_Mrlr says:
::her ears swivel back and forth towards the various people speaking as she passes.  She ignores the suspicious looks from some::
CE_Lingn says:
@::programs the computer to find possible connections while looking at some manually::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes a step back and peers around::  LO: What is it?

ACTION: Shoork opens the door for the CO and LO and stands out of the way.  It is a small room, perhaps fifteen feet on a side, and square.  A single rectangular table sits in the middle, with four chairs: two on each side.

LO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, there's a monitoring system beyond that door and two Skree, but I don't detect any weapons.  ::steps aside to let the CO through and takes up rear guard.::
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Looks at the CO and LO::  CO/LO: Do you not trust us?  We invited you here.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sighs and wonders if this is how K'Beth feels about her mother henning::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Shoork: We trust you. ::walks into the room::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Taps a few keys :: All: These cloaks were stolen from storage facilities... let's see which of these soldiers were poster there at the time of the thefts.
LO_Danforth says:
Shoork: No offense is meant Cmdr.  Standard regulations about entering an unknown area.  If anything were to happen to the Captain, I would feel responsible.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Correlates the personnel files of each storage facility with the names of those on the transfer list ::
CE_Lingn says:
@::downs his brandy::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes a seat::  LO: Have a seat before you break something
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hides a smile::

ACTION: The chairs on one side are filled with Skree.  They almost look nervous.

CP_Sovok says:
@IO: Good idea.
LO_Danforth says:
::takes a seat, keeping at the ready with access to his weapons and tricorder:: CO: Aye, sir.  ::looks serious::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Raises his eyebrows as the results come up on the main screen :: All:  Several officers were posted at those facilities and quickly transferred away. Several times.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Shuts the door, and waits outside::
XO_Mrlr says:
::steps quietly behind a bush and listens to a young Skree talk about what he would do if he ruled the planet.  Hides a chuckle at the outlandish and grandiose plans the young man has.:: Muttered: Good luck.  ::moves onward::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Well were they posted to after that?
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: They were assigned to those facilities then moved about to various ships both in and out of the system.
Host Soan says:
::Looks from the other aide and to the CO::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Aides: Hello, ::smiles to try and disarm them::  My name is Sykora Tarrez-Hunter.  What are yours?
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: What stations did send cargo to the ships of those men at the same they were transferred to the ships?
Host Soan says:
CO: I am Soan, and this is Skren.
XO_Mrlr says:
::shakes her head as she overhears a conversation supporting the King.  This was getting her nowhere.::
LO_Danforth says:
::registers Soan and Skren into his memory as he was trained to by Starfleet Intel.::
CP_Sovok says:
@::Sits and listens to the two talk, checking his PADDs for ends he missed::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Pauses :: CE: We don't have any cargo manifests here.  It does list the class of each ship, though.  They were all military, and most of the smaller classes.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: We need those manifests.
XO_Mrlr says:
::carefully noting exactly where the guards are and the added defensive precautions, makes her way back to where the CO and LO are, continuing to monitor conversations and demeanor as she goes::::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods slowly:: Soan/Skren: Your King believes that some one is after his throne.  Are you aware of that? ::opens her empathic abilities full throttle as she scans them::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: See which transfer ships could carry cargo and cross reference with the transfers of the men.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE, All: I agree.  For the time being, we can work with what we have here...
Host Soan says:
CO: There are always plots against the King... it is how our people are.  But, yes, we have seen the evidence of the current plot.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: They were mostly small military vessels, I'm sure they had spare cloaking devices on board.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: That is, they probably had space for spare cloaking devices.
XO_Mrlr says:
::smiles demurely at a guard that stared at her when she entered the building and swished her tail enticingly back and forth as she climbed the staircase::
LO_Danforth says:
::looks at the two and scans them with his eyes, trying to read their body language.::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@All: Do you think we're on to something here?
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Now I want to know now if the ships the men went to transferred any cargo anywhere.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Yes.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::senses that he speaks the truth but is worried and nervous::  Aides: Do you know anyone or about anyone that could have wrote the letters?
Host Soan says:
CO: Anyone that could have written those notes?  Anyone could have written a note...
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: Like I said, I don't have access to the manifest quite yet.
XO_Mrlr says:
::walks up to the room and smiles at Shoork:: Shoork: Commander...mind if I pass?
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
XO: There are no more seats inside...
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: They were probably forged if they were illegally sent somewhere.
LO_Danforth says:
::thinks to himself that all his training indicates these two are telling the truth as far as they know it.::
XO_Mrlr says:
::shrugs:: Shoork: That's all right.  I'll stand.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at sensing his confusion at her question::  Aides: I meant do you know of anyone that would have the same beliefs that were expressed in the letters.
Host Cmdr_Shoork says:
::Shrugs and opens the door::
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: I now need the ships the men served on overall commander.  The fleet commander who authorized those transfers.
XO_Mrlr says:
::inclines her head as she passes by:: Shoork: Thank you, Commander. ::walks quietly up closer to the group::
Host Soan says:
::Shakes head::  CO: None who have spoke openly to us.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks back at the opening door and upon seeing the XO makes eye contact long enough to know she hadn't uncovered anything and turned back to the aides::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: Yes, that should be around here somewhere... :: Checks the personnel records ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::leans over and whispers to the LO::  LO: Is there a way to scramble the feeds on the monitoring systems?
LO_Danforth says:
::nods to the CO so he is not heard and pulls out his tricorder, manipulating the controls to send an interference signal to the monitoring systems.::
CE_Lingn says:
@SO: Try to request ship manifests.
SO_Blade says:
@::punches a few buttons and requests the manifests::
CE_Lingn says:
@CP: Anything?
XO_Mrlr says:
::looks at the two aides with curiosity as she leans against the wall behind the CO::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: Well, there are several entries here who would be responsible for authorizing personnel and cargo transfers.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::waits for conformation from the LO before she proceeds::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Frowns slightly :: CE: Their names aren't listed.  What kind of database is this?
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: We will have to investigate those ships.  Inform the Captain.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: Let's see what else we can pull out of these records.

ACTION: The tricorder manages to set up a high-level EM field and block the scanners.

CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Can you hack into their records and retrieve the missing info if you had too?
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: I could give it a shot, but it just may not be here.  Could be classified for one reason or another...
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: Try.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: But do not get caught.
LO_Danforth says:
::nods to the CO to indicate that the scanners were blocked.::
CP_Sovok says:
@::Glances up:: CE: Nothing of significance.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sees the nod but isn't for sure if audio would be affected so grabs some paper on the desk and writes the following: 'How would one get in contact with one of the Fractions that wished to dethrone the King.'  Slides the note over to the Aide and waits for a response.::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@CE: Thanks for the tip, Ensign.  :: Taps a few keys to get into the database registers ::
XO_Mrlr says:
::sees what the CO wrote and closely watches the reactions of the aides::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::speaks softly::  Aides: They can not see you.
CE_Lingn says:
@CP: Gather all the information up.
Host Soan says:
::Looks at the note, and squints as he tries to decipher the words::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::see them::  LO: Know their written language?
Host Soan says:
::Passes it to his companion, and he looks over it, and slaps his hand on the table lightly::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Narrows his eyes as he skims over the multitude of encryption algorithms ::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::wonders why he slapped the table::
XO_Mrlr says:
::her ears prick forward at the aide's action::
LO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, when he slapped the table that was the same as a shrug to us.
CE_Lingn says:
@::pulls up a chair next to the IO::
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sighs::  LO: Very good turn it off.
Host CO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reaches to take the paper back::
LO_Danforth says:
::stops running "interference."::
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Turns and looks at the CE :: CE: Encryption keys are complex. I think we're better off requesting the information directly. :: Smirks ::
CE_Lingn says:
@SO/CP: Get those manifests and try to see if we need anything else.
CP_Sovok says:
@::nods to the CE:: CE: Understood.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: What if the people we are requesting from are hindering us.
CE_Lingn says:
@IO: We need unaltered info.
IO_Revell-Francis says:
@::Beat:: CE: Hopefully King Skroth still has some pull.
XO_Mrlr says:
::quietly so as not to be picked up:: CO: Ma'am...not everyone knows federation. ::indicates the note::

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