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ensign okeefe reporting tlaw

:::sitting at OPS:::::

Welcome to duty Ens.

:: Running diagnostics on all weaponry ::

::In the chair, not so sure he likes it for more than a few minutes at a time::

::reports to science station::

:: Smirks at Cameron squirming in Chair. ::

::takes standard personnel check, checks for intruders::

::waiting for orders from tlaw::

Nmber: ETA to Cardassian Neutral Zone?

::thinks::

::checks holo::

XO: 3 minutes

:: Initiates Long Range Scans ::

Liam: Please prepare a team, but as a backup measure only. Be sure to put Molin, and Carter on it Ok?

SHIPWIDE: All senior officers meet me in the briefing room, please.

tlaw; yes sir

:::moves to briefing room::::

::approaching zone::

::goes to briefing room::

:::doors swoosh open and I walk in:::

::preparing possible away team::*molin, carter* prepare for possible awayteam

::follows behind K'Tal::

:: Leaves Tac and heads for BR and enters ::

NmBer: You have the Conn for the moment. Notify me if anything happens.

::Moves to BR::

::takes secuoity staion::

:: Takes seat next to Cameron ::

Yes sir, will skim zone

:::takes closeest seat to Cam::::

::sits at Cameron's left side farther down::

::running a security scan on ship::

::To the senior officers:: Okay, everyone. I want ideas. How do we catch a Maquis?

:::wishes he were Jemen :::

::looks at tactial::

Flush them out.

Cam: we could try modulating a tachyon type beam as a net but use fighters instead.

Tirrick: How? We don't exactly look like a frieghter.

::notices a probe initiating scann::

We can scan the area for recent ion trails and follow them.

send some kind of Graviton beam through their last know co-ordinates and see what happens

Cam: changing the beam type of course.

The Crusader can handle the Badlands or the Asteroid field.

Liam: are you scensors working in long range?

*cameraon* acting captain there has been a scan runn on our ship

So far, gentlemen, we don't even know if we are anywhere close.

*O'Keefe* Source?

no zax medium rang

We can look like a freighter. At least to sensors. Mo

<gene: bar sinister>

<val>

::notices it is coming from 1/2 way between nuetral zone::

Tirrick: Interesting idea. How?

*cameron* the scan is 1/2 way to the nuetral zone

liam: recommend long range, if your scencng something

*O'Keefe* Okay. See if you can pin down who it is.

*cameron* yes sir

::trying to localize scann::

We send out false readings. I can modify shields so they appear to be much less powerful. I'm sure engineering can modify our Warp signature so it appears we are packing a lot of weight.

*cameron* ther scan comes from a small planetoid

Tirrick: Interesting. Let's try it.

*cameron* we seem to be approaching the scan......wait it stopped

All: Also, gentlemen, if any of you have any pro-Maquis sympathies, I need to know about it NOW.

:: Tirrick looks at Cameron and shakes head, no ::

::trying to intenisfy scan::

Cam: I feel for their cause but it goes that far only.

::Looks around at the others with a questioning glance::

:::no sir:::: kill the bastards I say::::slams klingon fist on table:::

Cam: This ship, it's people and our mission is far more important than that.

K'Tal: I'd keep THAT attitude under control too, Mr.

:::looks at Cam::: yes sir....

::fnoticing the scann starts over::

All: Very well. Feel out your people, too. We can't have something unfortunate happen or not happen at a critical time.

*cameron* the scan has begun agian

*O'Keefe* How detailed? Can they tell who we are?

All: Stations. Let's show Adm. Nacheyev what we're made of.

*cam* i belive so.....the scan seem to be cloak with natuaral radiation

Liam: should we stop, please ask Cap

::Exits BR, returns to bridge::

<bar sinister Hobbes>

:: Stops Cameron before he leaves BR::

::follows cam::

::Turns to Tirrick with raised eyebrow::

:::moves out to OPS.....

::and stops, turned also with a higher raised eyebrow::

:: Just to Cameron :: Sir, this is the second time K'tal has made a "killing" remark. I would advise caution with him.

::reconfigures station rechecks instruments:

Tirrick: Noted. Fortunately, you have the weapons.

Oh, and sir. Perhaps I should isolate all communications to the bridge. Just as a precaution.

Tirrick: Good idea. Do it. Anything else?

::hands security to tlaw::

Nope, just hope your chair isn't uncomfortable::smiles Tirrick::

::takes station::

Tirrick: Let's just say it fits a lot better when I have Gold around as a safety net...<g>

::Strides to center of bridge::

Liam: You don't have any problem with dealing with the Marquis threat do you?

:: Tirrick laughs quietly and moves back to Tactical ::

cameron: the probe has scaned us twice...........its quite curiuos though its like it was to easy to find if its a early warnig device

::taps panel ::

TLAW: no not anymore

:: Isolates all Subspace and external communications to the Bridge ::

:: Begins to set up illusion with shields ::

SHIPWIDE: Attention all crew! This is Lt. Cameron. We are going to fulfull this mission as best we can, not for Starfleet, though they gave the order. We are doing this for ourselves, because we are Fine officers! And for Gold, because she had molded

Liam: Not anymore? Good. If you have a problem come talk to me or Cam, and we'll see what we can do OK?

Us into the fine crew we are.

*Engineering* Tirrick to Hobbes.

TLAW: dont worry about me my ties with bajor are over

<HOBBES> Hobbes, here.

To Bridge Crew: Now, then, I want K'Tal on Ops and Flight Control and Nm'Ber on sciences.

::Sits in the chair, trying to look as if he belongs there::

::signs off at conn, moves to science::

::::ties in CONN with OPS controls:::::

*Hobbes* I need you to reconfigure our warp signature so it seems like we are a Freighter packing A LOT of weight in cargo.

TLAW: the probe has scaned us twice...........its quite curiuos though its like it was to easy to find if its a early warnig device

*Hobbes* Can you do that?

::reconfigures science and signs on::

::visa versa::

Liam: That's a comfort to hear; also if you hear of anyone with aproblem under me tell them I want to see them pronto ok?

O'Keefe: You're saying they wanted us to notice?

<Hobbes> *Tirrick* Of Course... It'll take a while though.

CAM: it seems so

O'Keefe: Interesting.

Liam:Hmmmm let me talk to the captain.

Sir: I can make the power signatures on the Crusader look as though theya re fluctuating like we are experiencing a loss of power

::configures scans for all radiation wavelenghts::

*Hobbes* How long?

Cam:What should we do about this probe sir?

K'Tal: Take us to warp five, heading 341 (that's away from the scans)

*Tirrick* Oh, a few minutes?

T'Law: One moment, and you'll know.

*Hobbes* Great. Tirrick out.

aye::: heading 341 warp 5 sir::::

ready....

Cam::grins::Ok sir.

K'Tal: On my mark drop to sublight and go to silent running.

Sir, the shields have been reconfigured and we are sending out the false readings. Hobbes is working on our Warp signature right now.

aye sir

Tirrick: Hold off on the false readings a moment.

Cap: we have a small probe orbiting that planet, its cloaked, but moving enough for bearing

Aye, sir.

::rushes to diagnostic table and enters the commands. Remodulates the bio-neural transmissions to emit a n energy wave to teh warp nacelles where it is relinquished with the main systems::

:: Holds on False readings ::

TLAW: if the marqui know we are here why are we making ourselves into a freighter?

Nm'ber: Keep an eye on it. Any idea whose it is?

O'Keefe: If this works they won't know where we went.

Liam: So if they come lookin' they'll find the wolf in sheep's clothes.

TLAW: ok i see

Cap: possible early warning system for residnets of planet, if any?

Nm'Ber: Who lives on that planet?

K'Tal: And now, Lt.

::::dropping to sublight speed:::

can't penetrate ionic interferance around planet yet,working..............

SHIPWIDE: All hands shut down all non-essential systems until further notice.

<SWEET!>

aye sir....

::shuts down unnecessary sec systems::

CAM: the probe signatures were supposed to look like they were being hidden with natural radiation fluxes but it was real easy to see

:: Begins to shut down most weapons, keeping one phaser array online ::

*Tirrick* You have falsified transmissions to your disposal. A glitch on the beta wave may disclose us, but it's a 19000 to 1 chance.

O'Keefe: Speculations, Ens? What are we looking at?

*Hobbes* Great, thanks.

Cam: the probe just doesnt seem to fit this area....no clss m planets around

Sir, Hobbes has completed the false Warp Signature.

Cap: the output of the probes radiation signature is Cardassian with slight modifications

::hears announcement and shuts down the engineering holoviewer::

Nm"ber: In the Zone? What are the chances it's pirated?

*Cam* There really isn't that many systems in engineering to shut down, sir.

Sir, the modifications seem to indicate it is pirated, wait...............

*Hobbes* Understood.

TLAW; that probe was not really in the zone

Cam: the modifications are Federation signatrues?!

TLAW: its in fed

Liam:understood

*Hobbes* i am reading a slight drop off in the EPOS conduit.... may be from the fluctuating warp signature... try to fix it.... and then get back to me....

EPOS=EPS...

*K'tal* my monitors show everything is fine.

::Leans head on his hands:: Okay, Mr, Tirrick. Bring your magic online...gradually, so it looks like we don't just suddenly appear.

*Hobbes* Initiate False Warp Readings please.

TLAW; shoul;d weplace security around the ship to make sure there are no sympathizers

::To bridge crew:: Welcome to the SS Waitangi, everyone.

<g>

*Tirrick* Turned on and transferring command to Bridge. You have control over the system!

K'Tal: Find us a nice destination that a legit freighter would visit.

Liam: Well....yes, but don't make it look like we are over paranoid ok?

:: Initiates the false shields and Warp Readings:: Initiating the False Warp Readings and Shields

*Hobbes* well the drop off is growing ..... see if you can do something to this console or the tap....

aye sir

TLAW : yes sir

Nm'Ber: Begin scans, but at low level, like a freigher's systems.

*K'tal* the only suggestion is to warm bot the system, because it's not showing up.

::tones down scannners::

::preparing to send secuirity personell on a DISCREET sec stations::

Initiating the False Sensor image. Done. We are now the SS. Waitangi to all who don't look closely.

Yes sir

bot = boot

Cam: I have fund a likely candidate at 564 mark 200

Okay. Everyone look sharp. If something happens we won't have very much warning.

K'Tal: Explain?

K'Tal: Oops. I mean, make for it at warp 2.

Aye sir..

*security personell* engage in a DISCREET secuiryty check

warp 2...

Cam: what kind of phaser are you armed with?

K'Tal: Okay, let's fly casual....

aye sir

T'Law: Type four standard, why?

Cam: Just checking.

Cam: scans have stopped

Nm'ber: Explaination?

Cam: sensors are picking up some ion trails at 257 .4..... I thinkthey could be maquis fighters sir.........

Cap: none at this time, it just stopped

K'Tal: Make a note of that, but let's not follow just yet.

Cam: confiming ion trail

aye sir....

:: Check Ion Trails K'tal picked up :: Sir, those trails seem to have old Federation signatures that seem to have been modified.

Nm'ber: Okay. Perhaps we aren't a threat any more.

::recieves security check from sec personlell::

Liam: report.

TLAW: no sec probe are on the ship as of now

Yes, sir, i hope so

problem

Liam:?

Tirrick: Can you give me an idea of what type of vessel.

Liam: excellent. ::cracks a smile:: you know, some day you may just make a good chief sec officer.

One seems to be a Danube Class Runabout and the other is a Titan Class fighter.

Tirrick: Common to the Maquis?

Terrick: small fighter

The Titan class yes. I hadn't heard that the Maquis had gotten their hands on a Runabout.

Cam: May I suggest that we place guards in vital areas of the ship; weapons bay, engineering and here as to prevent boarding and pirating problems?

::recieves sec report ::

Tirrick: They're getting spunky in their old age...

:::thinks::: they stole it

The Titan is a fighter that has be decommissioned for 70 years now. Its a three person fighter.

T'Law: I thought you'd already done that.

:: Smirks ::

TLAW : there are no problems on the ship yet

Cam: we only did a ship wide discreet, I want full sec in vital places. Ok?

T'Law: Okay. Good idea. We never know how sneeky they may be.

Liam: not yet, but I don't want that yet to become" there are poblems now,"

::recives unusual report from cargo bay::

Liam: post full serc throughout the vital areas in the ship.

Cam: losing scans, can i increase range?

TLAW: security reports that there is an unauthoiurized person in cargo bay

:: Notices that someone is trying to initiate a comm signal to that probe ::

Nm'Ber: Negative.

Cam: we got an intruder.

Yes sir

Sir, someone is trying to access the comm array.

T'Law: Identify.

Liam: Let's go; draw yer phaser.

They are trying to send a signal to that probe.

*secuiryt team* stand at bay at all vital areas

Tirrick: Tap in, see where too and monitor.

TLAW; yes sir

::sets up two sets of scanners in anticipation::

They are unaware that it wasn't sent.

Liam: report specifically on intruder.

Tirrick: Message?

*security team * who is it

:: Reads message aloud :: Not Real. USS Crusader.

Cam: I'll report on the way.

::moves to TL::

Tirrick: And you're sure it didn't get sent?

::cargo bay::

That was the message. I came from Deck 5, section 12-Alpha.

T'Law: Very well...

::hears that it is another crew member..................its a medical officer

TLAW: its a medical officer

Liam: let's do s-t-s

TLAW: yes sir

Positive. It just showed up on my console. The Comm array hasn't been activated.

::sets up internal scanners for possible boarding scenario::

::prepares 4 a STS

Tirrick: Okay. Looks like we could expect company soon?

*TR1* s-t-s Liam and I to the cargo bay, pronto.

Someone seems to think so.

::energizing::

<TR1> Aye

::energizing::

::rematerializing::

::draws phaser::

::deenergizing in cargo bay::

::draw hasr::

Tirrick: Okay, let's step up the deception. I think it's time we developed engine trouble...<g>

Looks for the perpetrater.

::looks 4 the crew member

Aye, sir.

::motion to Liam to take the right::

TLAW : she is behind the stack of boxes

*Hobbes* Tirrick to Hobbes, do you think you could create some engine troubles?

Liam: I'll take the left; let's go.

::moves to intercept crew mem::

::rubs eyes::

::moves on other side::

K'Tal: Prepare a message to DS-9 stating that the SS Waitangi is requesting assistance and that we have warp trouble.

::sees crew member::

*Tirrick* Sure, Lieutenant! I won't even have to try!

::takes crew member ::

::Overhears Hobbes reply and smiles::

aye sir:::preparing

::holds the crew member at bay::

Lt. Kiplinger: What the hell do you think you're doing?

::makes it seem as if there was a broken antimatter seal and::

::hold phaser to Lt K::

TLAW: lets take her to the brig

<Lt Kiplinger> Um... nothing sir I was, I was...

Sir, I'm picking up a ship on an intercept course. Its the Titan class fighter.

Tirrick: Okay. Options?

:::message ready sir::: shall I send it ?

Surprise the hell out of them. It'll take me one shot to disable them.

TLAW; lets take her to bridge we have no time to interigate her

Lt: Kiplinger: Just leaving, I am very dissapointed in you Lt. Take her away! ::sneers at the criminal::

K'Tal: Send the message.

*Tirrick* That good enough?

::escorts her to the BRIG::

Tirrick: How close do we need to get them?

aye sir :::sending:::

*Hobbes* That's pefect lt.

800,000 kms. That's to disable them.

Cam: sensors indicate multiple ships declloaking!!

*Cam* It was Lt. Kiplinger of medical. O' Keefe took her to the brig, interogation later.

Nm'Ber: Keep an eye out for that other ship.

LT KIP: we stopped all outgoing transmissions unless it was from the bridge

Nm'Ber: Say what?!

SIR, three ships off port bow!

Nm"ber: Identify!

fighters

Confirmed, Three Spider Class Fighters and two Danubes.

<lt kip> i dont care u will never take the marqui

Sir: DS9 is responding they say that they are dispatching the Defiant!.....

*Liam* as soon as you're done sts to the bridge!

Cam: with shields their not a threat

::puts LT KIP in the brig::

Tirrick: Fire to disable, please.

TLAW: yes sir

<computer> TR sequence T'law tango 552

Aye, Sir. :: Powers up all phasers ::

::energizes on bridge::

::energizes on the bridge::

Cam: ETA 12 hrs and 15 mins until they reach our current posistion....

::ACTION: SHIP LURCHES AS INTERNAL EXPLOSION GOES OFF::

:: Disable two fighters and damages both Runabouts ::

Liam: check sec, be prepared for boarding.

Cam: I'm getting comm on my channels, routing to comm

WHAT THE HELL?!

TLAW: she is in the brig sir.....awaitng interogation ...there are 2 officers who are guardiung her

*secuirty* prepare 4 posible baording

Damage report!

Sir, there has been a explosion on Deck 8.

Liam: excellent. Good work Liam

Cam: it was that EPS tap I was warning you abpout earlier sir....

TLAW: what happened

Fire is under control by fire suppression units. All power to Deck 8 is gone.

Tirrick: Is it critical?

Cam: external shields are holding, hull breach

Liam: you did me proud with Kiplinger that's what.

TLAW; we should go to full red alert

Cam: suggest full red alert.

::attempts to turn on fusion generators::

TLAW: there has been an internal explosion

T'Law: Sound red alert.

*Hobbes* it was that EPS tap get on it....!

Cam: hull breach small, being repaired

*Tirrick* All 21 Fusion generators aren't responding! If you need more power, I'm sorry!

K'Tal: Are you certain it wasn't sabotage?

::pushes the big RED button::

*K'tal* aye sir!

*secuirt tewam* watch out.....all secuiryt on FULL red alery

*K'tal* beginning warm boot sequence!

brb!

Liam: go to full sec shipwide.

Sir, we have a problem. All the Generators just shut down and aren't responding.

Cam: no sir that was that tap.... I suppose it could have been sabotage but I am not sure why we didn't see it earlier..

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