Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11109.23

Previously on DS-102:

The crew of DS-102 is on the USS Scorpius in the Badlands near Cardassian space. They have found a potential thing that may mean hostilities may be renewed with the Cardassian Empire. Let's find out what will happen...

Host Gerry says:
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XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::on the Bridge::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::paces around the Bridge, reflecting on his ideas on how to approach the Cardassian vessel and investigate the radiation emissions::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks over at the SC:: SC: You know, Raash's idea was not a bad one... but maybe it would work better with a Romulan rather than a Talarian...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I still think it is too risky... Just now, one officer lost his temper and decides to flee towards a Cardassian cargo??...
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::returns to the Bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
SC: Why can't we just ask them?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Yeah, but we need to justify our tactical scans over their ship first... that's tricky... and time is running... ::raises his eyebrow::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
SC: Those tactical scanners are always breaking down. Too bad we always have to test them.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC/CO: Sir, how about a malfunction? A problem with navigation that just happened to land us in their space?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
SC: Tell them I did it by accident?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: What do you think, Captain?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: We launch a probe a couple of minutes ago... We could use that to cover our sensor scans...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
SC: You could tell them I was being cross trained for science and accidentally hit the wrong scanning button.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If we fake it, it must be believable, we must have visible external damages from the badlands clouds with our computer troubles, but that will justify entry in their space, not a tactical scan
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I was an Engineer... I'm sure I could overload something...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Agree with that. It is tricky...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
XO: If you want to break something, I could easily do that. ::Looks serious.::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
SC: I'm good at that Captain. Just ask Commander Mahl.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::chuckles::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Could we make the sensors to misbehave, scan in unpredicted fashions, simulating a computer glitch....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: I am sure Captain Yo'Ghi will not be really happy about breaking the ship apart... ::looks at the Captain:: However Commander Horn idea may be plausible
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: We could adjust the alignment of the sensors ... let it seems as though we're seeing things that may or may not be there...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: It's the best shot we have
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Make it look like we've been damaged but I want our systems to be operational if we have to defend ourselves
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::thinks a little:: I think I agree.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: So, we just have to move in to make sure... and not to mention the navigational sensors are sending us in completely the wrong direction...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::moves over to Engineering:: CO: Proceeding to make our sensors go crazy. ::grins as she makes the adjustments::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Focuses her attention back to scans, hoping their idea works.::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: And if this ruse doesn't work, in the last resort, we can blame Dr. Unger
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the CMO: CO: By all means...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Chuckles.:: CO/SC: Thanks, Captains! I think...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::finishes up her adjustments .... :: CMO: Lieutenant, check your sensors now... they should show us as somewhere near Vulcan.... ::grins::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
XO: Oh my God! How the heck did you do that?!
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Checks her scanners and looks at the XO.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CMO: Just make them think left is right and up is down...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
XO: You got it. I just hope I got it.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Imagines a cardboard North, South, West, East chart, and rotating it 180 degrees.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CMO: Proximity sensors should still work... just aim for the Cardies ...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
XO: All right. ::Checks the proximity sensors.:: Proximity sensors are fine.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Well there's our malfunction. Let's hope the Cardassians buy it...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
AFCO: Set a very unsteady course inside the Cardassian space
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> CO: Unsteady course into Cardassian space laid in, Captain.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
AFCO: Engage and cross your fingers
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the Main Screen::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::sits back and watches... hoping this works::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: Three Galor-class cruisers break away from the facility and move at high speed toward the USS Scorpius...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> CO: We have incoming. Evasive maneuvers?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: sits in his chair ::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The Cardassian vessels are arming weapons...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: They're arming weapons!
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::slaves tactical to her console::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> ::Begins to plot evasive maneuvering courses.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CMO: Hail them, Lt. Let them know we have a navigational problem.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::jumps to secondary tactical console::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Nods to the XO.:: COM: Cardassian Vessels: This is the USS Scorpius. We are having navigational issues. We are attempting to correct them.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
XO: Waiting for response.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The Cardassians hold their fire but flank the Scorpius and bring their disruptors to bear.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
AFCO: All stop
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::exhales ...::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> ::Brings the vessel to a stop.:: CO: Yes, Captain.
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: Bring your vessel to all-stop or we will open fire on your vessel as a hostile incursion.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::watches the senior staff as she tries to get a sense of the attitudes on the Cardassian vessels::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: Should I respond, Captain?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::whispers:: CNS: Can you perceive something, Counselor.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::has his fingers ready on the tactical console, just in case::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::now knows they are close enough to scan for the Thoron Radiation::
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: State your business, Federation vessel. Your presence in Cardassian space is by treaty a hostile action.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: Captain?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: I think they have their answer but open frequencies
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Opens a comm to the Cardassian vessel.:: CO: Comm is open, Sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Captain, I am sensing that they are serious. They mean exactly what they are saying.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: This is Captain Yo'Ghi commanding officer of the USS Scorpius
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Unfortunately, Cardassians tends to be that way... ::still resting his fingers on the tactical console, old habits die hard::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Agreed
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: Well, Captain, I'm going to give you a chance to explain yourself before I order the obliteration of your vessel. You have 30 seconds.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> ::Fidgets in her seat, waiting for the order to be executed to get the heck out of there.::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: We were sent on a scientific mission to the badlands, but our ship was damaged by the electromagnetic storms.
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: Really, Captain? You expect me to believe that? Fine, allow me to do the decent thing and offer you our assistance. 
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: Despite your eagerness to attack a Federation ship, our incursion into Cardassian space is purely accidental since our navigational computer is giving us unreliable data. I will take your word that we are in fact in Cardassian space for I have no data on my own to confirm our position
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: If one of your ships could escort us to the Federation limit we will send a request for a Federation ship to escort us back to DS-102
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: Oh, I can confirm you're in Cardassian territory, Captain. If you will ping these coordinates manually, ::taps console and transmits:: you will see where you are on a standard star chart. In terms of aid, I was thinking a team of our... engineers could assist you with repairs! Otherwise where would our famed Cardassian hospitality be?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Wonders if now would be a good time for him to bring up the radiation issue they were detecting.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::whispers:: SC: Now might be a good time to bring up the Thoron Radiation we detected?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: It could be a dangerous card to play... But I will think such risk is acceptable due to the circumstances...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Agreed.
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I'm waiting for an answer, Captain. Stop strategizing and get on with it.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: I acknowledge your offer but in this case it is not required, all our teams are up and working on the problem, we fortunately only suffered material damages
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: My request for an escort still stands, it will be easier than calculating manually on space charts our course, unless that is what you prefer
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::whispers:: SC: I sense that Gul Radek believes we are lying.
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I see. Well, I suppose we could order you to lower your shields and prepare to be boarded in that event. Of course my other cruisers here might have to assist me in... enforcing that order. But that would be your call, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Acknowledged.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::whispers:: XO: If you are bringing the subject, I think you should do it in the most political correct way ever... otherwise it will have terrible consequences.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::isn’t sure it is wise to keep up the facade::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Can you perceive if he has any doubts on his suspicions?
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: Again, you delay answering. I have waited over a minute now for any kind of response. Really Captain, if this is the best you can do...
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Listens and waits.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::makes it look like she's reading the radiation for the first time:: CO: Captain, I'm picking up traces of radiation ...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: Despite our accidental mis-navigation I am bound to defend my ship and I will, you would be advised not to further this incident into a full fledge war against the Federation
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: No, he is sure we are being dishonest.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: Unless that is your plan?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Thanks. ::make sure to have all available power for shielding and weaponry... as usual just in case...::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::feels the tension rising::
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I don't really need an excuse, Captain, but I am in a positive frame of mind at the moment. I will tell the other ships to stand down and I will escort you to the edge of Cardassian territory if you can answer me how it is you have such inept engineering staff.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Also makes it appear as though she's reading the radiation for the first time.:: CO: Captain, I am also detecting that radiation.
Host Gul_Radek says:
ACTION: The other ships go weapons cold and break off back toward the facility
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: Thank you captain, as for my engineers they are quite apt to the contrary, but there are some storms that are bound to create bigger waves that expected and damage your ship
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Radiation from were?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::feels a relief when sees the Cardassian weapons going offline::
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I see, Captain. If you will manually adjust your heading to this reading, ::taps console and transmits:: we will escort you to the DMZ. I assume your staff can manage from there. ::grins slightly::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: It seems to be emanating from the Cardassians.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: All our thanks you and your crew captain.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> ::Receives the coordinates, and plots the course, waiting for the Captain to give the order to execute.::
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: That's what being a good neighbor is all about, Captain. We are pleased to be of assistance. ::grin becomes sarcastic:: After all, we wouldn't want a misunderstanding like this to lead to another protracted military conflict.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: on another note we have a radiation alert, it might just be another computer glitch but maybe you should make your own investigations around your ships and facilities, it might be at dangerous levels
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: It's coming from the facility and the cargo vessels in orbit of that facility. It reads as Thoron radiation.
Host Gul_Radek says:
COM: Scorpius: CO: ::tilts head slightly and grins:: Why Captain, with your navigational array out of operation, can your other sensors really be relied upon? Nevertheless, I thank you and will report it to the appropriate authorities here. ::makes a motion to his OPS officer:: With our thanks as well.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: Maybe Gul Radek would like some assistance from us, Captain?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: Cardy: We are on our way
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: That's a possibility, Captain. Thoron radiation is used in medical treatments, I believe. ::looks at the CMO::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: I am a medical doctor, of course. Maybe they could use my help.
Host Gul_Radek says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I thought you might be. Have a pleasant trip, Captain. Look me up if you're ever in the area again... ::smiles beatifically::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: signals to cut the channel off ::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Cuts the comm after the Captain gives the signal.::
Host Gul_Radek says:
ACTION: The Scorpius leaves Cardassian space and enters the DMZ...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::reverses the adjustments she made to navigational sensors and brings them back up to working order::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: Even if formally offered, I doubt we would have gotten any further. 
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
::Nods to the CNS.:: CNS: True.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Now we know where the radiation is coming from. Now what?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: That went well, after all.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
<aFCO> XO: I don't suppose we want to try it again, huh? Do you think they'd believe it if it happened twice?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO/CMO: We should not push our luck too far
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
aFCO: I doubt it.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO/CMO: They denied the radiation instead of confirming it was a medical use or problem; they prefer it be unknown to us
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
CO: Which means they are hiding something.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: Find us the nearest Federation ship and signal her to come escort us on our way, we still have to play our game as long as we are in sensor range
Host Gerry says:
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