Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 10804.11

The Game
"Rules of Engagement"

Previously on DS-102:

The crew is en route to DS-102 at the order of Admiral Taylor, because of Intel regarding a possible plot against Deep Space 102 specifically. Admiral Taylor and Captain Marek are on their way to the quarters the Romulan defectors are housed in to attempt to ascertain the extent of their Intel. The Science Department is tracking a sensor ghost from the bridge. Nothing has been seen other than a sensor ghost at this time.

Host ADM_Taylor says:
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SC_Capt_Marek dice:
:: waiting the Admiral at the defectors’ quarter’s door::
CSO_Ens_On`Tia dice:
::on the Bridge, at the Science Station still monitoring and trying to find out what the sensor ghost is::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::stalking down a corridor in the direction of the defectors' quarters::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi dice:
:: sitting in the Ready Room ::
CSO_Ens_On`Tia says:
::fiddles with the console fine-tuning the scans::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::arrives at the door of the Romulan defectors::  SC:  ::nods::  Captain.  ::smirks::  You ready for this?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Admiral: ::raises an eyebrow, and then nods to the Admiral:: Of course, sir. After you... ::signals the door and rings the door chime::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::remains on the Bridge, quietly contemplating a method of finding out more about the sensor ghost that the Captain will find acceptable::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::enters the Romulan's quarters::  ALL:  Jolan Tru.  ::nods to the Romulan Commander::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the Admiral into the room::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the Vulcan salute to the Romulans::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::in Romulan::  ALL:  Thank you for your kind gift to the Federation of your vessel. It is my understanding you have other information to give us as well. Perhaps we could start with that.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  ADM:  ::in Romulan::  We all do speak Federation Standard if you wish.  Although I like your colonial accent.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the expression of the Romulans, trying to find any sign of contradiction::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
Romulan Commander:  ::in Romulan::  In deference to all that don't speak it natively, I will speak Federation Standard then.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander> ADM:  As you wish. ::nods to his Sub-Commander::  This is a list of known operatives in the Alpha Quadrant. You will notice several are in key offices around the Federation.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Sub-Commander>  ::hands Taylor a PADD::
CSO_Ens_On`Tia says:
::continues to work on the puzzle which had been handed to her::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::takes the PADD and scans it in detail faster than most human eyes::  Romulan Commander:  Thank you. Several of these men are known to me. What can you tell me about a plot against our Deep Space Facility designated 102?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: get up, walk out to the Bridge ::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: ETA to DS-102?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::looks the screen Padd trying to see the names list::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks over to the Conn Station and takes a look at the readings there::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Fifteen days, twenty one hours, and forty five minutes, Sir
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Other than the sensor ghost, there is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary Sir
CSO_Ens_On`Tia says:
::listens to the CO and XO while still monitoring her station::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Alright, keep monitoring that ghost, maybe we should do a sensor diagnostic
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  ADM:  Not a great deal. It will take the form of some kind of play for control of the station. It should be in about a month's time from now. This operative ::points to a name on the PADD:: is lead, but this one  ::points again:: is secondary. I do not know their covers.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Aye Sir, I've already got a crew checking sensors out... so far, nothing....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Romulan CO: Anything else that you could say to us in order to facilitate the identification of such operatives??
Host ADM_Taylor says:
ACTION:  A second sensor ghost appears on tactical sensors.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  CO:  As I said, I do not know their covers, but my understanding of your scanners is that they can differentiate between Romulans and Vulcans?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Romulan CO: Yes, our sensors have that capability. ::Raises an eyebrow:: However, I think they should have some sort of ... camouflage over  their signature, in order to conceal their identity, do not they?
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  SC:  Even Gene Therapy could not entirely hide their identity. Their subterfuge will be relying on the element of surprise. They will not be expecting this kind of scan.
CNS_Rand says:
::stands to the back of the room listening to all that is being said::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Romulan Commander: Very well. ::raises an eyebrow and make some notes on his PADD::
CNS_Rand says:
::nods slightly::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
Romulan Commander:  Is there anything else that you can tell us about fleet movements, official or otherwise?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, it seems our little shadow is giving us a bit of a peak again...
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Has it moved since the last time?
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  ADM:  There is a small fleet of Romulan vessels waiting for a signal to cross the Neutral Zone in force and annex a portion of your Federation Territory near Galorndon Core. Outside of that, I know nothing else, Admiral. I cannot stand by and let this deranged plan ruin the fledgling relationship between our two empires.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::so far, they didn't say anything new, however, Marek expects that they will "drop a bomb" soon::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::that was "the bomb"::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: It's maintaining same course and speed, matching us so far
Host ADM_Taylor says:
Romulan Commander:  What is so special about the Galordon Core region of space?
CNS_Rand says:
::knows that their Romulan guests are being completely honest with them, and hopes that Admiral Taylor and Captain Marek understand that::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::links his Padd to Main Computer and retrieves a map from such region::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Admiral: ::hands the PADD::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  ADM:  It is part of the ancient route our people took when we left the ancestral Homeworld. It has a special meaning of some kind to the faction that is planning all this.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
ALL:  That's significant. Again, on behalf of the Federation, we thank you for your gifts and are pleased to welcome you as members. ::bows slightly::  We must excuse ourselves now.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
<Romulan Commander>  ADM:  Thank you. We understand and accept the asylum you offer. ::nods slightly::  Jolan Tru.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::motions CNS and SC to leave ahead of him::
CNS_Rand says:
::nods and exits the guest quarters::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::Stands up and follows the Admiral:: Romulan Commander: Thanks for your cooperation, gentlemen. ::nods and exits the quarters after the Admiral and the CNS::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I assume that you perceive they were telling us the truth, did not they?
Host ADM_Taylor says:
::exits and waits for the door to close::  SC/CNS:  What do you think?
CNS_Rand says:
ADM/SC: Admiral, they've impressed me as being glad be here from the beginning.  
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Admiral: I may sound a little paranoid, but there is a very little chance they could be given us fake information. The masterminds behind the whole plot, may have intentionally give such fake information, knowing that they were about to escape and solicit asylum.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Any chance you're being intentionally mislead?
CNS_Rand says:
ADM/SC: Perhaps, but that is not the impression I get. I only sense honesty from them.  
Host ADM_Taylor says:
SC: That's the game we're playing here, though, Captain. It's all a big risk assessment.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Admiral: It is a long shot, but plausible. Anyway, we don't have much time and we need to proceed before it is too late. ::raises an eyebrow::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
SC:  Indeed, Captain.  ::raises his own eyebrow::  Come, there are preparations to make. ::stalks off down the corridor::
CNS_Rand says:
ADM/SC: I think we would be foolish not to treat their information as true.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Agreed, but in Intelligence, never give anything for granted, Counselor. That is one of the main rules. ::follows the Admiral::
Host ADM_Taylor says:
CNS:  Agreed. We are in the position where we need to treat their information as true because if do not, we risk losing control of a major Federation asset.
CNS_Rand says:
SC:  But they have too much to lose if they mislead us.
CNS_Rand says:
ADM: Understood, Admiral.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: If we got to laugh at the end, then we will know that we won... the game.
Host ADM_Taylor says:
CNS/SC:  One thing is certain. We are living with the curse of the Terran Confucius. We live in "interesting times."  
CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: All: Agreed
Host ADM_Taylor says:
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