Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript – 10712.07

"The Game"

Previously on DS102:

The station crew are about to go into a meeting of the senior staff about the assassination of one of the Secondan delegates, likely to discuss the Romulan agent that took his own life rather than face capture.

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SC_Capt_Marek says:
::leaves his PADD on the table and addresses to the Staff:: All: Well, the situation is quite complicated as you may be aware of. Considering that we are dealing with a possible diplomatic time bomb, we are running out of time to solve this intrigue. I want to hear all the suggestions you may have.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: I have a suggestion.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Commander, go ahead...
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: found a nice comfortable chair to attend the meeting in::
CTO_Horn says:
SC: I believe our first order should be to identify who this assassin was. We should use all resources to that task.........
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::examines the remains of the device that disrupted power for any last clues before his debriefing::
CTO_Horn says:
SC: This way we may able to possibly identify any groups or factions he may have been involved with...........
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I guess you mean all those resources are allowed and those that are not, right? ::raises an eyebrow::
CTO_Horn says:
SC: And then send in an agent undercover of course to infiltrate.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: All resources possible.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: sitting at the table quietly taking it all in ::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::checking eta to station::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: That could work. Combat fire with fire...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Any further progress on the device analysis, Commander?
CTO_Horn says:
SC: There may not be many options available.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: This device is definitely Romulan in nature.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::listens intently and wonders if that's really the best way to address the situation::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::notices still has a 10 minutes studies station schematics some more::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Anyway, you know that for such type of operation we need to get clearance from Starfleet Command. We can't just start the operation by ourselves.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: I know this. I do not believe there will be any trouble getting it approved.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I noticed you are quite serious, Mr. Mitchell. Would you like to add something?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: So, we're 99 and 44/100ths sure the assassin was really a Romulan, but other than disrupting a peace conference, what is their ulterior motive here.... I mean, after all, we're talking about Romulan Intelligence Operatives, aren't we? They always have more going on than meets the eye
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Not really, but you know how complicated are those fellows...
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::starts reading up on crime reports::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: It's an older device, which some Romulan engineering journals I've, uh, procured through the Galaxy-Wide Web, say could be retrofitted to look like any other species' designs. However, whoever planted this was sloppy.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: is not pleased at hearing that Romulans are involved ::
CTO_Horn says:
SC: I can make a call to SFI and have the approval on your desk in 72 hours.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: If not sooner.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: I mean, after all, what do they seek to get from all this, simple mayhem? I doubt it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Yes, that's correct. But you know what they say: The best intelligence service is the one who you do not know that is operating in your backyard... However this time they decided to give it a more... obvious approach...
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: So, have they made a mistake, or is it somebody looking to make it look like a mistake?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Sir, the RSE, especially the Tal Shiar, have been known to infiltrate and disrupt neighboring systems to either prevent inclusion in alliances with powers they seem as a threat or to persuade them to join the RSE.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: If I might address the XO's concerns?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Have you ever considered that the one that is behind all this wants to think us in this way? Is there any chance that Romulan Intelligence is simply involved and not responsible for this?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: And if that's the case, we may be on to why this is happening to a relatively insignificant peace conference?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Go ahead.
CTO_Horn says:
SC: Thank you.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::resumes listening intently::
CTO_Horn says:
XO: We know that the Romulan government is endorsing peace.....
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::notices 3 minutes till eta::
CTO_Horn says:
SC: However there are many old timers who are opposed. Especially those in the Tal Shiar.........
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Commander, if I may ask...
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::starts heading toward transporter room::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The transport containing the TO is on final approach to the station...
CTO_Horn says:
XO: I believe that they as a faction group would go to whatever means possible to stop a peace treaty and possible alliance.
CTO_Horn says:
XO: This is what happened when the Klingons came to us in peace.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: After the Praxis incident?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/XO: And remember, some people inside the Federation have the same idea...
CTO_Horn says:
XO: This is an effort to block the peace process and to re-inflame any hostilities and to bring up old mistrusts.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::nods in agreement:: SC: Yes Sir, almost the same sort of thing....
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::sits down in her office, returning to a small mound of files::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: But if the Secondans are relatively peaceful anyway, who's peace is it disrupting?
CTO_Horn says:
XO: I believe we have to watch ourselves as well. I have no doubt that there are those within the Federation that are against peace as well.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
@::arrives in transporter room::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Commander....?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Of that, you can be assured
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Using emergency clearance, the TO is beamed to the station main transporter facility...
CTO_Horn says:
XO: The Secondan system is a strategic system. If they were to erupt in turmoil their membership could be placed in question.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
Computer: where is Captain Marek?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears his PADD beeping:: Self: ::raises an eyebrow::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Our new TO has arrived to the Station.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Excellent point.... So perhaps all this is just to create the air of disruption, so the proceedings become floundered in chaos
Host Gerry says:
<Computer> TO: Captain Marek is in the Main Briefing Room.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::looks at schematics heads toward turbolift::
CTO_Horn says:
XO: If there is peace the strategic bearing of Secondan is not as critical.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::listening to the information being shared::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::enters turbolift:: Computer: Main briefing room.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::taps his comm badge:: *TO*: This is Captain Marek. Ensign Norana, welcome aboard. Please report to Main Briefing Room. Marek out.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Commander, do you think the Tal Shiar has been emboldened of late, especially after the Reman threat to overthrow the government by literally dissolving the Senate?
TO_ENS_Norana says:
*SC*: Yes sir.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::arrives at Briefing Room deck::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::leaves turbolift and goes toward room::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: The Secondan system mineral resources are vital for the Federation. That, in my opinion, is the key of this whole mess.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::enters the briefing room::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::tries to remember the last time he dealt with Romulans...  even thinking the word makes him feel revulsion for those green-blooded devils ::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC: Ensign Saval Norana reporting for duty.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the TO::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::gives the newly arrived ensign the look::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::turns to see the new TO, thinks, "Hmm, fresh meat!"::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up and receives the new officer:: TO: Live long and prosper, Ensign.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC: I graduated in 1/3 of class sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: This is Ensign Norana. Please welcome our new Tactical Officer. Please take a seat, Ensign. ::sits back::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC: majored in security and military science and minored in computer science and engineering
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::takes a seat::
CTO_Horn says:
SC/XO: The bottom line is this; we need to get an operation in place ASAP. The more info we have the more of a success we will have.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: continuing:: CTO: Dilithium access or perhaps, the prevention of access, could then be the more obvious Romulan goal?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Right now we are dealing with a hard situation Ensign. I am sure the Commander Horn will brief you on it later. I am sorry for the crude welcome, but it seems to be some kind of tradition aboard this Station, new officers... new crisis. ::raises an eyebrow::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC: Understood sir.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: But where do we send your team, assuming you are volunteering to do this?
CTO_Horn says:
XO: Dilithium and the strategic location of the system.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::looks a bit confused:;
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::nods::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::feels a bit disconnected from the conversation::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Granted. Please design a report. I will contact Starfleet Command to get the authorization.
CTO_Horn says:
XO: No team. This has to be a man maybe two man mission. One man would be more logical as that leaves less chance to get caught.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Agreed, but we'll first need to find out where to send whoever it is that's going
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: I do not have to remind you that what we have discussed here is highly confidential. None except for those inside this room should know anything about this.
CTO_Horn says:
XO: That is why we need to bring all resources to bear on identifying the assassin.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
Cto: Has a search of genetic database been done?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Dismissed.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::pops out of his seat making a bee-line for the exit::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::heads for exit::
CTO_Horn says:
TO: The genetic database is useless in this instance as we still have very little knowledge of the Romulans and no access to their computers.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stand up and heads for the Main Operations:: TO: Ensign, again, welcome aboard the Station. Please see to accommodate your personal belongings in your quarters and report back in 20 minutes. Commander Horn will be waiting for you.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods and stands, mulling over all that she's heard::
CTO_Horn says:
TO: Stay a moment please.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Captain Marek, I just wanted to let you know I've got that extra security team about as best deployed as possible around the Secondan's quarters...
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CTO: Yes what you need sir?
CTO_Horn says:
::Waits for all the others to clear out::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::leaves the briefing room and heading for the nearest lift::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: heads back to the traffic control station and convinces the ensign to continue manning it for another half-hour ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::walks up to CTO and TO:: CTO: Commander, would you need my help in briefing the ensign?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Very good. I will require your assistance with the Starfleet Command. We need to accelerate the bureaucratic procedures.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Counselor, please, pay a visit to the dignitaries. Just to say we are taking care of the situation.
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: No, if you could excuse us a moment please.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: I'd be glad to assist you Sir. I'm sure we can manage to get what we want done in spite of they bureaucracy.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Aye, sir. ::heads to engineering station::
CTO_Horn says:
TO: Ensign, I am not the most proper officer when it comes to protocol. However, when you report for duty, you do not just walk into a briefing and interrupt. You wait for acknowledgement of your presence.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::hears Marek as she steps into the lift:: SC: Aye, Sir. I'll speak with them.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Before I forget, inform the Commanding Officer of the docked ships that we are maintaining the lock out. Make the official announcement, to put it in other words.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::leans against the back of the lift:: Computer: VIP Level.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: stops as he was about to enter the turbolift :: SC: Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::heads to his office to begin working the system to get things cleared with Starfleet::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CTO: Understood sir
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the TL::
CTO_Horn says:
TO: This will not be mentioned again. Just be courteous of others.
CTO_Horn says:
TO: Now go get settled in, we have a lot of work to do.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CTO: yes sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::steps off the lift on the VIP deck and walks down the corridor where the Secondan dignitaries are staying::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::enter the turbolift:: Computer: Deck 25.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::heads toward turbolift ::
CTO_Horn says:
::Thinks to himself "Newbies"::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::as the turbolift whishes away::  COM: Scorpius: This is DS102. We are maintaining the lock out until further notice.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::rings the chime and enters the quarters once invited::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
Computer: living quarters.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: arrives at deck 25 and goes to a wall panel ::
CTO_Horn says:
::Steps into operations::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives at Main Operations and heads to his office::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: calls up the station's layout and sees deck 25.... To himself:: Maintenance, Life-Support and Environmental systems.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::discusses the situation with the dignitaries and assures them that the situation is being taken care of::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Commander, a moment?
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Yes.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::spends a short time talking to the Secondan leaders before returning to her office::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::arrives at living quarters:;
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Sir, if you're going to have someone infiltrate the Romulan inner sanctum, how do you propose we go about that?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: walks slowly down the corridors to see if anyone looks out of sorts...  this would be THE deck to sabotage at the present ::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: I am writing a whole proposal for it. Granted it will not be easy.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: I almost think it's impossible.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sits and activates his desktop console:: Computer: Open a secure priority 1 comm link with Admiral Taylor's office.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: thinks after that last fiasco with the power surges we can very likely expect another incident ::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Things are only impossible until they are possible.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: arrives at his new office, which appears to be quite Spartan, but passably standard for typical officer's offices::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::leaves lift and goes toward quarters::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Well, Capt. Picard and Cmdr. Data were discovered during the attempted Vulcan/Romulan reunification while searching for Ambassador Spock.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::begins working on the "paperwork"::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: And impossible is a term usually used in attempts to not even try.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the console beeping::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: arrives in the auxiliary control area for life-support...  takes a seat at one of the stations ::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@::taps console::  COM: DS102: Taylor here.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::enters her quarts starts getting settled in::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: You'd have to come up with some beaut of a proposal to get approval from Adm. Taylor.
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: I am fully aware of this. However Capt. Picard and Commander Data were two well known officers and easily spotted by anybody in intelligence.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: Admiral, Captain Marek here. I need to discuss a situation with you, concerning the Secondan delegates.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::clears his throat::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: So, would Cadet Ferrone or the new ensign might be likely candidates for insertion?
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Intelligence will approve this mission if necessary.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: SC: Go ahead, Captain. Something up?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: checks the life support diagnostics to see if anything has been tampered with ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::enters her office and looks at the stack of files on her desk that she's been putting off::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: As much as I would like to send in a fresh face that is not known at all, I am afraid that will not be the case.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: Well Admiral, there has been a serious incident during the first meetings of the conference. ::taps on his console:: I just sent you my official report through the secure channel. Please keep it secret for a while, now I will explain the reason.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: doesn't find anything out of sorts with the diagnostics...  gets up from the station ::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@::reads quickly as the SC talks, raising eyebrow::  
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: This mission is too important. We need a savvy veteran who is experienced in Romulan affairs has been around Romulans and has battled them.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: We have strong leads that suggest that the Tal Shiar is the responsible for the killing of one diplomat and the attack over the Station. They are very obvious to be ignored.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Well, as much as I'd like to do this, I'm afraid I don't know if I can pass as Romulan very well, even with surgery.
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: You don’t have to. I am the most qualified officer in Starfleet for this mission.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: SC:  ::raised eyebrow::  Indeed, Captain. This is troubling news.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: heads over to a atmospheric replenishment unit and pulls off the main access panel ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::picks up the first PADD and begins reading the file::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: After giving it a serious thought, I have decided to support the idea of inserting an undercover agent in the Romulan ranks to try to make heads and tail of this, "troubling news" as you called it, Sir.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: SC:  Very well, Captain. Keep me informed.
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Besides, if I am caught by the official government I have a safety valve of sorts that may get me out of a jam.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: starts poking around inside the unit to see if anything looks out of sorts ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: We need to act fast; otherwise, they could catch us once again with our pants down, Admiral. My First Officer is dealing with the formal procedures for such operations, but I would like your help in speeding the bureaucracy Sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: What's that?
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: I have saved the lives of a couple of Romulan Ambassadors.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Ah... favors!
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::frowns as she sees the dates on the file and the complaints that have been recently added. Makes not to schedule an appointment for follow-up::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: That would be last ditch of course.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: isn't really familiar with atmospheric replenishment units...  but doesn't really see anything wrong with the insides...  replaces the panel and heads back to the turbolift ::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: SC:  Very well, Captain. You will have my support here at Fleet HQ for the bureaucratic minutiae.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Taylor: I will Admiral. Thanks for your time. Marek out.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
@COM: SC: Taylor out.  ::closes connection::
Host Gerry says:
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