Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11111.04

Previously on DS-102:

The crew of DS-102 is presently on the USS Scorpius trying to figure out how to get some incriminating evidence on the part of the Cardassians to come to light.  How will this happen?  Let's find out.

Host Gerry says:
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CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
::At Bridge, going over the data from the probe and listening to the Bridge chatter.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::on his way to Shuttle Bay::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::walking along with the Station Commander, after having changed into civilian clothing::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: So, I assume you are aware we are embarking on an extremely risky mission, don't you, Commander?
FCO_Zar says:
::grabs a few tools and moves to the shuttle with some of the other Engineers making notes and comments to them about his experiences on his old cargo tramp freighter::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  Oh I'm well aware of the dangers... I'm just wondering if the Cardies are!
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: sitting in his chair on the Bridge ::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: I just hope this works... I really don't feel like being a guest of the Cardassians right now.
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
::Thinks about the risk of the away team members being caught.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: ::nods:: Very well, I think we now, must come up with a bright idea for our cover story... I do not think that a severe NAV systems failure would be believable...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Arms traders, perhaps?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: I'm sure I can replicate something believable...
FCO_Zar says:
::takes up a PADD and starts typing up a bunch of info on it as he stashes a small box in a console hide away hole on the shuttle::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Well, that could work; however, I think we should think of something that could give us a solid alibi for a totally casual motive for running into the Cardassian ship.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: I could give us a totally believable warp core failure...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Perhaps some junk dealers searching for scrap metal… that also trade weapons from time to time... you know what I mean
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  So, what's the plan if they get caught?  I know, we're hoping they don't get caught.  But if they do?  Is there any kind of tracking device we can use to locate them?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC: Sounds simple enough.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Yes, and here I think we should follow the rule: The simpler, the better, if we do not want to end experimenting... ::raises an eyebrow:: that Cardassian hospitality you have mentioned before.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  Agreed.  ::arrives at the Shuttle Bay::
FCO_Zar says:
::finishes up inputting the info in the PADD and waits by the shuttle for the Station Commander and XO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Commander... ::motions the XO to enter the Shuttle Bay first::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  We should also think of some names to use... I don't think we should use our own.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::enters the bay... sees a new Ensign waiting near the shuttle::
FCO_Zar says:
::snaps to as the Command officers enter the bay::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::smiles to herself... remembers her first mission:: FCO:  At ease, Ensign.... ::trails off::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Well, we are junk traders... How about....  you will adopt the name of "Kr'Horn...” I will be known as "Mark'Ito...” ::self::  nahhh too childish...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: ::nods to the FCO:: Ensign.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: If they get caught we jump in and hope we can get out fast enough or will face some pretty nasty Galor class ships
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO:  I don't believe we've met, Ensign.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Well, let's say what you have done here.
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
::Nods to the CO, and hopes the away team are able to get some useful information.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  Sounds like a plan, "Mark'lto."  ::grins::
FCO_Zar says:
::nods and eases up as he holds out the PADD:: XO/SC: Ensign Zar, Sir. Sirs, I've taken the liberty of programming in some historical details on a smuggling vessel that has been through this area before and had dealing with the Cardassians. I've also drawn maps of the routes they used... 
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: ::Smiles::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I am sure about that, "Kr'Horn"
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO:  Nice ... had some experience I take it?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Nice to meet, Mister Zar.  ::stares at the screen of the PADD::
FCO_Zar says:
::adds:: Under the console is a kinda secret lock box with Iso chips containing smuggler drop cache coordinates. Some old the Cardies know about, some fake. Gives them something to find, to solidify you cover sirs.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  You know, maybe we should take Ensign Zar with us.
FCO_Zar says:
::gets a nervous look::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: ::thinks for a second:: Yes, that would be useful. Tell me Ensign, have you got any experience in any sort of undercover missions? ::raises an eyebrow at the seemingly nervous Ensign::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::begins loading their stuff on the shuttle::
FCO_Zar says:
::shakes his head:: XO: Not really sir. I used to be the helmsman of the tramp freighter in question. I was always told to keep my mouth shut and the ship on course.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the XO:: XO: Here we got an ensign who has been told to do the job and keep the mouth shut. That is certainly quite a finding....
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO:  You have more experience than I do, then.  Would make one heck of the first mission, wouldn't it Ensign?  ::grins::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  It would suit our cover if we had a pilot...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: That would certainly do. Well, it is decided then.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: How about it, Ensign?
FCO_Zar says:
::cracks a bit of a grin at the XO's statement:: XO: Any chance to get behind the helm sir, I good to go. Other then needing some Civi clothes.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO:  Then get changed and meet us back here.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
XO: Commander, the less people on board, the more convincing it will be that this is a civilian ship without an ulterior motive.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Clothe yourself as a rogue civilian. We are leaving in a matter of minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CEO:  What highly successful arms trader doesn't have a pilot?  ::grins::
FCO_Zar says:
::leaves a smoke trail on the shuttle deck as he races off to get changed:: SC: Aye Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees only a smoke trail left by the FCO running towards the turbolift::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::shakes her head:: SC: Were you ever that keen?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I was thinking the exact same thing...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: Do we have any news about the Away Team preparations?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::finishes loading the shuttle:: SC:  Ready?  We'll depart once Ensign Zar returns.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Sure. ::throws his bag in one locker and closes it:: As soon as Mister Zar returns, we will departure.
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  They haven't left yet, if that's what you mean?  Do you want me to check on them?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: Please do, they should about ready by now
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: This is Captain Marek, Captain. Just to inform you that we are about to leave. We are taking Ensign Zar with us, as our pilot. Seems that his flying experience will be very useful for our mission.
FCO_Zar says:
::comes back a few moments later looking like a typical boomer. a bag over his shoulder with some worm space maps hanging out the back flap:: Helmsman Naveen ready to go. ::resists the urge to salute.::
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
*XO*:  This is Lt. Unger.  Captain is asking if you are ready to depart.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Take your station.... err... take the helm, Naveen.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::sees the FCO returning:: *CMO*:  This is Cmdr Horn.  We're ready to go.  FCO:  Clear us for departure, Naveen.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::takes her seat::
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  They are just about heading out, Sir.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*SC*: Alright, play it safe, I don't want to set up a rescue mission in Cardassian territory
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO/FCO: Good luck to all of us.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::overhears:: *CO*: Don't worry, Captain, we sure don't want to experience Cardassian hospitality.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: We will do our best, Captain. Until our soon return.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Initiate the take off maneuvers.
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  Keep your fingers crossed, Captain.
FCO_Zar says:
::nods to the XO:: Mark'lto: Aye Mark'lto. ::he hits the comm and starts powering up the shuttle:: *CO*: Bridge this is the.... ::pauses and look at the SC:: Ship name sir?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: We cannot get too close to Cardassian space but we can look for signs of activity and listen their communications
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::starts to think that that alias wasn't a good idea after all::
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  I'm assuming we'll be on audio silence from them as well.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Ahhh.... ::looks at the XO:: Entrepreneur...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::shrugs:: SC:  Good enough.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: Yes, but we can listen the Cardassians, if they get suspicious maybe well get some signs of it
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Perhaps we can set up some sort of Morse code type thing, in case we detect trouble.  We can let you know.
FCO_Zar says:
::continues his comm:: *CO*: Shuttle Entrepreneur ready for departure shuttle bay one. Request permission to make tracks.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Sorry, Commander, coming up with creative names is not one of my skills... ::shrugs::
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
::Nods to the CO, and puts on a headset to listen to the communications.::  CEO:  That's actually a good idea.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
SC:  Any ideas on how we get our information back to the Scorpius?  Apart from in person?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*FCO*: Ensign, did they teach you any of that old fashioned Morse code in the academy?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*CEO*: Captain Marek surely knows of how to send us signals, we just need to make sure there is someone on the listening side
FCO_Zar says:
*CEO*: Life on a tramp freighter taught me that sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I think attempting to send information back to the Scorpius would be very risky, we could be easily spotted by the Cardassians. I think we should only contact the Scorpius in case of an emergency.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*FCO*: Good.  If we detect any problems coming from the Cardassians, I will use short bursts of background noise in Morse code to let you know.  If you nee to contact us, you can do the same.  I will be able to understand it.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::nods::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::Wonders what is taking so long to have the shuttle on its course::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The shuttle departs the Scorpius shuttle bay and swings around toward Cardassian space...
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CO:  Nothing unusual on comm yet, Sir.
FCO_Zar says:
@:: brings the shuttle out of the bay and hits the throttle to get the shuttle moving on it plotted course:: *CEO*: Aye sir, Zar out.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Now let's hope that my little idea works.  If they get into trouble, I don't think I can forgive myself.
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
::Sends a nice warm smile to the CEO, thankful that he's not on that shuttle.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@SC:  We better begin replicating our "stock".
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@XO: Ok, now we go trough our cover one more time. We are junk dealers in search of a sweet deal on scrap metal anywhere we can find it. If along with the scrap metal, comes a weapon or two, we do not mind at all.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@XO: Proceed
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::moves over to the replicator::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Is feeling nervous about this mission, but tries his best not to let it show::
FCO_Zar says:
@::nods to the Station Commander's comments and continues to monitor their route and long range sensor readings::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@FCO: Remember, try to avoid any classic flying maneuver from flying school. Every little detail is important on this mission.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Don't worry, there is a comfy cell in the brig for you if it doesn't :: smiles ::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Captain Marek and his team knew what they were getting into, don't worry
CMO_Lt_JG_Unger says:
CEO:  I'd give you a pillow, but I understand you sleep well when you're standing up.  ::Grins.::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::sarcastically says:: CO: Gee thanks, that makes me feel MUCH better!
FCO_Zar says:
@::nods:: SC: Yes sir. I'll keep us moving from one "covert" point to another long our route. Gives us the impression we are trying to stay off the gird so to speak, and a perfect reason to "run in" to the Cardie ship, since it is outside most shipping lanes.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::brings over an authentic-looking Romulan disruptor and shows it to the SC:: SC:  What do you think?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@XO:: ::grabs the disruptor and feels its weight, then checks its sight:: Commander, I think is a perfect replica... not even a Romulan would ever note the difference.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@SC:  Well, I am Romulan ... ::grins::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@XO: ::smirks:: Of course, I got confused by you alias... ::smirks again::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@SC: I have a dozen or so replicated ... should be enough to get us in the door.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@XO: Maybe some Klingon disruptors can help us with that.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@SC:  Nice idea ... ::Goes over and replicates the weapons::
FCO_Zar says:
@::continues to try and fall back on old habits to avoid the Cardie patrols as the shuttle continues on it's course::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::moves over to the FCO:: FCO:  How's it going?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
@FCO: ETA to our destination?
FCO_Zar says:
@::looks back to both command officers:: SC/XO: Several patrols out there, so far we are avoiding them. But it's going to take a bit longer because of that.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::moves back to her chair ... lazily playing with one of her replicated disruptors::
Host Gerry says:
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