Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11110.28

Previously on DS102:

The crew of DS102 is currently on the USS Scorpius attempting to gather more intelligence on what appears at a distance to be a Cardassian rearming of the DMZ.

Let's rejoin the crew and see what will happen next...

Host Gerry says:
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CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::At the Engineering Console on the Bridge, trying to clean up the incoming telemetry::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::on the Bridge::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::at secondary Tactical Console, waiting anxiously some more news from the probe::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Any chance of getting any more information from the probe?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: I am trying to get the information cleaned up now, Commander. 
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: As soon as we get all information, recall the probe. The last thing I want is for the Cardies to find it.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Just give the command for it to be returned, and it shall be done.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Thank you, Commander.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Have you taken a look at the data we recovered?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: So, we still need to figure out how to gather more information without further violation of the treaty... And right now we seem to be out of any viable ideas...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Captain, part of me just wants to knock on the Cardies door and ask them. But we can't do that, so ...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Too bad I didn't think to install a holo emmiter to that thing. We could have programmed it to look like a small meteor.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::looks over at the CEO:: CEO: Now you think of it?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain... ::pushes some buttons:: I can report that several strange pikes in the thoron radiation were detected. None of them can be generated by the use of medical equipment.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: I know, I know. But in our defense, we were kinda rushed to get this thing done. 
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: That is a good start
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I have the same feeling, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Grins:: CEO: No matter ... I didn't think of it either.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Will attempt another analysis to see if it is possible to find a logical explanation for such events.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Any theories on what could cause the spikes. I'm still thinking some kind of weapons platform.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I lean to believe the same thing. Cardassian tampering with thoron radiation... I fail to find another logical deduction. However, we still need more data to confirm our suspicion.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Somehow, we need to reach there and see what they are up to.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: So, our best guess would be an experimental military device being tuned up?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Commander, do we know anyone in the civilian sector that has his or her own ship? If so, can't we just ask them to fly around to see if they find anything? If it's kept off the records, it’s technically not a treaty violation.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Now you are putting it in that way, Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: So, we have circumstantial evidence of the Cardassians developing thoron-based weapons ...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: That is the way the admirals have it right now I guess
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the CEO: CO/XO: Captain, I think Commander Mahl has made a good suggestion. At this point, with the evidence we have, we should take some more proactive measures. Cautious, but proactive measures.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: It is obvious that we won't get the answer that we are looking for from the probe... I think we need to go.... there...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Agreed. Permission to retrieve the probe?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: The problem is that a civilian is not on the list for this mission, we cannot tell the civilian why he needs to get there for us....
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Why does it "have" to be a civilian... ::sees if anyone takes the bait::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Not officially, at least.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Commander, I see you are allowing your Romulan side show again. ::Grins::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::grins:: CEO: Couldn't have said it better myself.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Would their sensors be powerful enough to get useful data?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::continues her observations::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Yes, since they will be able to get a lot closer than we can. Plus, it's possible that they might get into visual range as well.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS: Commander, I noticed you are too quiet... Taking into account that you usually have some good suggestion, do you happen to have any regarding the matter?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If I may, sir, I have plenty of experience in undercover missions behind the Cardassian and Romulan borders. I volunteer for the task, if you approved so.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: I doubt that visual will give them much but if they can get some scans in that will be useful.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Not at this time, though I am observing what has been going on. I just haven't seen enough to draw any conclusions.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: ::nods:: I understand.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: A Starfleet Officer onboard will make me a notch less nervous about the mission.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
All: Now all we need is a civilian ship. Anyone have any ideas?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC/XO: We need to find the merchant that will accept to make a delivery or a passage in the sector
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Want some company?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: By all means.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Now all we need is a ship...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: They should have a secondary device to record the data, in case the Cardassian boards and wipe out the data from the ship computer core
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: I think we should look up in our flight control computer... ::goes to his console and links it with Flight Control::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Or maybe a "decommissioned" shuttle craft?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: It can't be anything star fleet. Even old shuttles still have the star fleet signature.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: Right.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the XO and the CEO::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: We can add redundant sensors. Hopefully the ship wont be boarded, but if it does, hopefully the Cardassians don't find all the sensors.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Self: What it wouldn't give now for a nice friendly Ferengi so show up...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Commander, you didn't whisper that very quietly. I heard it! Not so sure I would trust a Ferengi to do this mission.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: No, but wouldn't it make a great cover...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: not sure. The Cardassians aren't very fond of the Ferengi. They could just shoot them on sight.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Shrugs:: CEO: Just a thought ...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
All: But what reason would that shuttle have to be in that sector? A merchant ship makes it more believable
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: I agree with the Captain on the matter.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: But, a private ship can pretty much go anywhere, except areas that are explicitly forbidden.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO: And I'm guessing this area would be "forbidden".
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: How convincing can we make our shuttle to look a civilian ship?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: A trade ship of some sort does make the most sense. 
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Well, if we give it all new engines, a totally new body, and use material that isn’t standard star fleet, it could work. But then, we would have a completely different ship as well.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Maybe the Ferengi masquerade that Commander Horn mentioned some moments ago would work...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If you don't fear the Ferengi decide to sell you to the Cardassians....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Not necessarily real Ferengi... I think some chirurgical procedures could take care of that... And an old aka stolen Federation shuttle... that could do the trick.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Agreed
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: With your permission, I would start with the preparations then.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Make it so
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods:: Thanks Captain. XO: I take for granted that you will volunteer for the mission.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Indeed. ::moves to join the SC::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/CNS: Please help us with the operation.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Right behind you, Sir. 
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: SC: Certainly, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves towards the turbolift::
Host Gerry says:
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