The USS Pharaoh is still in position next to the Romulan vessel. Captain Hfihri who was retrieved from the cloud has died. Preliminary readings indicate the mind simply shut down. Medical readings before the death detected telepathic activity in both minds. Commander TRhieu, the CO of the vessel Red Talon remains unconscious.

Sickbay has initiated a quarantine to determine if others are at risk. Scans of the unconscious Commander TRhieu show no more telepathic activity.

XO_Chalen says:
::stands from the command chair::   CSO:   Get into the ship to ship.   Make it look like an accident and signal the Warbird that our Ship to Ship is down till we make repairs.    Communication by Text only.    Try to sound authentic or we're all dead.    No pressure.   ::makes way to the tactical stand and checks the systems::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::paces sickbay::
CO_Starks says:
:: pacing in a very crowded sickbay ::
CMO_Releben says:
::standing in sickbay, looking very calm considering the stares he is getting::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::never knows whether to feel safe or threatened by the presence of a TO named Target::
CNS_Luchena says:
::in sickbay eyeing the donuts::
TO_Target says:
::on the bridge trying to remember which button is "fire"::
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: Doctor! is this quarantine REALLY necessary? I mean it's obvious that what ever that thing is that's it's transmitted by touch. And I’ve left RIGGS IN CHARGE!
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the CO::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Didn't you move the body?  ::Tries to remember::
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Sorry Skipper, but until I can determine you are safe, I cannot let you leave....
XO_Chalen says:
TO:   Crewman, take Tactical.   Keep the shields up and us at Red Alert.   Don't arm weapons till I give the order.
CO_Starks says:
:: throws an angry glare at the CNS and then looks back to the CMO ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::begins an encrypted and undetectable program on the Comm systems making the Pharaohs audio and video communications systems seem disabled to foreign sensors::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::rolls eyes:: CMO: I agree with the Captain
CNS_Luchena says:
::assumes that's a yes::
TO_Target says:
XO: Um, Aye sir!
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Now please.... up on the bio-bed with you sir.... I start with you...
CMO_Releben says:
::removes his tricorder and dons the sub-zero exam gloves::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Did they buy it?
CO_Starks says:
:: sit up on a the bio bed none too happy ::
CNS_Luchena says:
::feeling a little light headed and is not sure if it's an effect of the telepathy suppressant or because he hasn't had a donut in 20 minutes::
TO_Target says:
Self: Now let's see.  Is it the green button?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::types in a message and transmits to the Romulan Warbird::  COM: Warbird: Communications systems failing......communications only available short text blurts.......respond if received.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Standby, Commander.
CMO_Releben says:
::seemingly moves more slowly as the CO's mood deteriorates::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::waits anxiously for the warbird's response::
CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Care for a donut?  ::goes and takes one::
XO_Chalen says:
::sits at the Eng. console and checks power levels::

ACTION: The Pharaoh receives a text message from the Romulan Warbird.... "Message received"

CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: do you even know what your scanning for?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::shrugs:: CSO: Sure... ::takes a doughnut::
CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  They're fairly fresh.   ::munches::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: They have received the transmission and replied.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::eating:: CMO: Can I use your office Doc?
XO_Chalen says:
*ENG*:   Engine room, Bridge.  Keep warp core output at full.    We may need warp power to the shields and weapons at any moment.
TO_Target says:
Self: Oh ya.  It's the red one!  ::looks and finds multiple red buttons on the console in front of him::  Shucks.
CMO_Releben says:
::confers with Dr. Doolittlemore and mumbles several inaudible things before returning to the CO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: It appears they have fallen for the ruse/
CMO_Releben says:
::nods to the CEO::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Good, you're just bought us a few more minutes of breathing room.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> *XO* Aye sir... Warp Core at full hot standby.
XO_Chalen says:
CPO:   Chief, things may get hot real fast.   Have your people ready for the worst.
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Sir, I declare you fit for duty and consider your annual physical updated.... for now....  ::smiles that crotchety old man smile than one cannot determine whether he's full of it or not::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:    Have you been able to identify the Warbirds shield generators from passive scans?    We need  that data routed to Tactical in case.....
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: excellent doctor.
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO and tries not to laugh::
CO_Starks says:
:: gets off bio bed and points to CNS ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: I'll get on it.
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: you me in the Doc's office
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  The CEO is using it, Sir.
CMO_Releben says:
ALL: Next?
CO_Starks says:
:: opens office door::
TO_Target says:
::his head bolts upright at the mention of Tactical.  Looking around and seeing no one talking to him, he goes back to studying the panel::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::analyzes passive scans to locate the Warbird's shield source or sources::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_Lt_Irvin: You out
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Shall I block any possible transmissions from the Warbird to her commander.
CNS_Luchena says:
::shrugs and follows the CO::
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: ::points to office:: you, In
CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the office and patiently waits::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::gets up from the doctor's chair:: CO: Jimmy... You've got Riggs up there doing God knows what, and I left Zimmerman with out a protocol report..... Give me 5 minutes.
CMO_Releben says:
::allows Dr. Doolittlemore to take over clearing everyone and follows the CO and CNS as he knows where this is headed::
XO_Chalen says:
TO:   We're got six Quantum torps hot and locked in ordinance, when I give the order to fire I want all six fired as fast as you can at the targets given to you by the CSO.    Pray it doesn’t happen and keep the weapons off-line in the meantime.
SubCommander_Tafv says:
@COM:Pharaoh:XO:This is Sub Commander Tafv... requesting communication with our Commander.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   No, don't do anything that can provoke them.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_Lt_Irvin: you'll have it back in 1
CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head at the CMO who he sees approaching::
TO_Target says:
::looks up again:: XO: Sure, whatever you say.  Um, sir!
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Text message the Sub Commander back.    Tell them we can not make our your message, please resend as text.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks out:: CO: Yeah... I've heard that before... ::smiles a cock eyed smile..
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO:  Shield source locations detected.  Forwarding targets to the TO's console.  ::forwards targets::

ACTION: The Commander's communicator's beeps while she lays unconscious on the Bio Bed.

CMO_Releben says:
<Dr. Doolittlemore>  ::goes about scanning the others and clearing them fit for duty::
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena:   ::closes door behind CEO:: CNS: we don't have time for a lecture but hear this...
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the CO impassively::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks out to see the doctor:: CMO: Ok... Jimmy kicked me out. Wanna get this over with?
CMO_Releben says:
::stops short of the door to his office and leads the CEO to a bio-bed::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::in text:: COM:Romulan Warbird....unable to decipher last....please send again.
XO_Chalen says:
*CPO*:   Zimmerman!     Bleed some warp core radiation into the upper subspace band!   Make it look natural but BLOCK local transmissions!!!!    NOW!
CMO_Releben says:
CEO: Certainly, Lt.... right this way....
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::hops up on the bed::
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: I know your intent was good and you were assisting the CMO but under no circumstances are you to use your telepathic abilities for your duties unless you have permission from me or the XO
SubCommander_Tafv says:
@::frowns  as he looks at the text message and Resends the last Text only::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I was doing my job sir.  If you have no need of a counselor, I'll be happy to put in for a transfer.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
<Zimmerman> *XO* Stand By... ::carries out the XO's command::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: The message has been resent...response?
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: the Romulans could have seen your scan as an espionage attempt then we have a firefight or worse on our hands
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Wait.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: I may be able to buy us some time.
CMO_Releben says:
::scans the CEO and frowns ever so slightly::
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: oh we need a counselor badly
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  The Romulans wouldn't have known about it if it weren't for your CTO>
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:    Send reply Romulan Commander:    Your captain is meeting with our captain and has asked not to be disturbed for another half hour.
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: but a counselor doesn't have to be a telepath
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Aye, sir.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
<Zimmerman> ::tapping away bleeding off some power:: *XO* OK Commander... How do you read that output up there?
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  How?
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Then obviously you have no need of a Betazoid counselor.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::eyes flutter open and looks around::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: We could tell the Warbird that messages can only be transferred to the Captain in text.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks to the CMO:: CMO: Why the frown?
XO_Chalen says:
::checks panel::    *CPO*:   It'll do.   Some static can get through, but any more and it's be suspicious.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CMO_Releben: What's up?
TO_Target says:
Self:  Okay, it is either this one ::points to a button:: or that ::points to another::  Guess I'll find out if I have to fire.  ::shrugs and smiles::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: That might buy some "message delivery" time.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Good!    Send that message.
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: Keep your abilities passive light scan no intruding no reading thoughts, use you talents as a counselor without relying on your telepathy
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  It was actually an empathic bond that occurred.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::looks around Sickbay at the chaos and smiles::
CMO_Releben says:
CEO: Watch your step around the core... I am detecting a slight variance in your eustation tubes.... have you been feeling dizzy at all lately, Lt?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
<Zimmerman> *XO* I'll keep an eye on the thing down here... If we have to make a getaway or raise shields, It will have to be shut down.
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*   Sickbay, Bridge.   Captain, you there?
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: save the big guns for when we really need it and for when I know about it before hand
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::in text:: Warbird:  Romulan Warbird....Captains meeting....Romulan Captain says....no disturbances....messages to Captain...only deliverable text.
XO_Chalen says:
*CNS*:   Sir, things are getting warm up here.    What's the Romulan's condition?
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: this situation is volatile and I can't blame you but with the effects that this bond had on you just please be careful
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CMO_Releben: No more than usual... ::smiles::
CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders how he is supposed to block his telepathy all the time::
CMO_Releben says:
CEO: You are free to go....  ::makes a note in the Med file, but it is clearly nothing that will cause any problems::
XO_Chalen says:
::gets up from the ENG console and takes the center chair::
CO_Starks says:
*XO* I'm on my way
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::hops down:: CMO: Thanks.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::coughs:: CMO: Doctor ?
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Sir, I'm Betazoid.  I can't help being telepathic and I can't just shut if off.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::exits and dashes out to Engineering::
CMO_Releben says:
::moves over to the TRhieu::  RCO: How can I help you, Cmdr?
COmmander_TRhieu says:
CMO: I wish to return to my ship now
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*:   Doctor is the Romulan Dead or what?    We need some updates up here!
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::enters upper engineering and slides down the ladder::
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks through the office window and sees that the Romulan is conscious::
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: If this "THING" passes via telepathy then your life and all ours may depend on you blocking your instincts, do your best. I have to go
CO_Starks says:
:: opens office door ::
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: report!
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::laughs:: *XO* Oh.. I wish I was..... but Elements.. I am not....
CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head and follows the CO out of the office::
CMO_Releben says:
*XO* We are finishing up now, Cmdr.... our guest will be departing shortly....
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:   ::hears the Romulans voice over the COM::    Thank the Prophets she's not dead....
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: what I miss Doc?
XO_Chalen says:
TO:    Stay frosty, we don't know what's going to happen next.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the master control panel and receives the status report from Zimmerman::
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Everything appears normal, Skip.  I was just making sure no one else was displaying signs of infection...
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: and our guest here?
XO_Chalen says:
*CEO*:   Return warp core radiation to normal, the Romulan is awake.
TO_Target says:
XO: You got it.
CMO_Releben says:
TRhieu:  You appear to be fine.... I am sorry to have kept you so long....
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::turns to Starks:: CO: I must return to my ship.... The information I have cannot be true... but I must verify it
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps the comm button:: *Bridge* Aye.... Stand by.... ::begins to reduce power output:: Should we also close off that power bleed that Zimmerman started?
CNS_Luchena says:
::waits in sickbay::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: what information would that be?
XO_Chalen says:
*CEO*  Affirmative.    But keep core output at optimal.   We don’t' know what's going to happen next.
CMO_Releben says:
::moves to the CO::  <whispering> CO: Skip, I still do not know what caused this, but it was clearly a telepathic incident.  TRhieu shows no signs of telepathic activity now.... it's as if nothing happened....
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::opens mouth then closes it:: CO: Commander.... I cannot.... if what I received from.... the "communication" with the Captain is true and not the ramblings of an insane man... I must verify it
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: ::whispers:: but something DID happen right?
CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the conversation with interest::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
*XO* Don't we always keep core output at optimal? ::smiles can be detected in voice::
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::gets up off biobed::
CMO_Releben says:
::raises an eyebrow to the CO indicating 'yes' and then shrugs slightly::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: care to share it with us? he was the only link to the thing that killed the crew of a starship
XO_Chalen says:
::grins in spite of himself::    *CEO*   Bridge out.

ACTION: The Commander's communicator beeps again

TO_Target says:
::moving about the Tac station, he stubs his toe and yells out in pain - realizing where he is:: Bridge: Um, sorry.  ::grins::
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::shakes head:: CO:I cannot...
CNS_Luchena says:
::is being very careful not to telepathically probe the Romulan, as much as he would like to know what he knows::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::brings core to standard hot standby level for Red Alert, the walks over to the defensive systems monitor::
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::reaches for communicator:
XO_Chalen says:
::glances at the TO::   SELF   ~Where do we get these guys~
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Did you still want to check me over, Doc?
CMO_Releben says:
::thinks it is a shame Mikal can't scan the Romulan Cmdr right now because of the inhibitor::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir, our jig might be up.  The Warbird is hailing her Captain.
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: I would be happy to Mikal, but I am fairly sure we won't find much::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   The Romulan is awake now, it should be okay.    ::crosses fingers::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Understood, sir.

ACTION: The Commander speaks quickly in Romulan and closes the COM.

CNS_Luchena says:
::hops up on the biobed with a grin and hopes the CO leaves soon::
CMO_Releben says:
::scans the CNS::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: what was that?
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Lt.Cmdr., I still don't know what happened down in sickbay when the other Romulan died.    Can you go over the internal sensor log and see if anything strange showed up on the scans?
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Thanks for the donuts.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::stands up and looks to Commander Starks:: CO: Permission to disembark ?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  ::goes over internal sensor logs of sickbay::
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: Had a hunch we'd be a while....  ::grins the old man smile once again::
CNS_Luchena says:
::laughs out loud::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: what guarantee do I have that you will share your findings?
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::shakes head:: CO: None Commander
CMO_Releben says:
CO: So what did the Skip have to say?  ::continues scanning::
CO_Starks says:
:: stares at the Romulan :: *XO* tactical report!
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*  Warbird off our bow, we're hot cocked and ready to rock.   No weapons activity from them yet.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the master control console:: Self: What next....
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: I can't just let whatever you know walk away, what would You do in my place?
CNS_Luchena says:
::listening to the conversation and thinking that the CO needs a refresher course in diplomacy::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: but at the same time your Warbird is off my bow
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::raises an eyebrow::
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Nearly done?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Internal sensors show an indeterminable course of events.  The CO and the Romulan CO appear to be disagreeing, but with our current...cloak for lack of a better word, on comm channels is disrupting the internal sensors audio capabilities
CO_Starks says:
CMO_Releben: has everyone cleared their medical scans?
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: Mikal, it would appear your going to have to take a few days off from using your telepathic abilities.  I understand it is traumatic ordeal for most Betazoids to not have their telepathic abilities in place, but your empathic system is showing signs of overload.  ::smiles slightly::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Understood.   Bring all COM channels back to normal specs.   Since the Romulan isn't dead, we shouldn't need to avoid her crew.
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Will do... somehow.
CMO_Releben says:
::nods to the CO::  CO: Aye, Skipper.... all is well...  I suppose.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Uninitializes his program on COM channels.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
CO: Commander.... if what I confirm is true... I will have no choice but to return to you for where can I find assistance from inside the Romulan Empire when it originates from there. I will have to come to you
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: I can't let you leave
CNS_Luchena says:
::sits up on the biobed and continues to watch the conversation between the CO and the Romulan::
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: But then again, if you were to be beamed off by your ship.............
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu:......I wouldn't be able to stop you would I?
COmmander_TRhieu says:
::nods and speaks into her COM quickly in Romulan again::
CO_Starks says:
*XO* Commander, lower shield
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*   SIR??!!!
CO_Starks says:
*XO* now
COmmander_TRhieu says:
CO: We will speak again Commander
CO_Starks says:
Commander_TRhieu: I hope so
XO_Chalen says:
::groans and nods to the TO::   TO:  Shields down.
COmmander_TRhieu says:
ACTION: Commander TRhieu and the body of the Romulan Captain are transported away as the shields go down
CNS_Luchena says:
Thinks to self:  Well, that was interesting.....
TO_Target says:
XO: Aye :: lowers shields::
CO_Starks says:
*XO* shields up
CO_Starks says:
:: lets out a deep breath ::
XO_Chalen says:
TO:   You heard the CO, bring them back up.
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Well done, Sir.

ACTION: The Romulan vessel cloaks.

CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO:  I think I may have enjoyed tangling with that bird ::points to viewscreen::  at least just a little bit.
CO_Starks says:
:: looks to CNS and CMO :: 
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  We could've taken her.   ::grins::
TO_Target says:
XO: Okay...  ::raises shields then waits for the order to lower them again ::
CO_Starks says:
CMO/CNS: let's hop I just didn't make a huge mistake
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::grins back::
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*  Wanna tell us what the Hell is going on, Sir?
CNS_Luchena says:
::grins::  CO:  If you can't trust a Romulan, who can you trust?
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Sir.... I think you had every reason to keep the Cmdr, but I am afraid if we held her.... we would be dead....
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: right, now I feel much better
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::notices the shields go down, then up again:: Self: OK....
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves sickbay for bridge::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CO as he leaves sickbay::
CO_Starks says:
*XO* on my way
XO_Chalen says:
::shakes head::    TO:   Bring us back to Green Status.    Signal Eng. to bring power output to normal.
CO_Starks says:
:: enters bridge ::
XO_Chalen says:
::stands from the big chair::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Well?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::feels a wave of emotion engulf him....bleakness would be the only way to describe it....comes to::
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Too bad I couldn't probe that guy.
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: well............it's a long story. Any sign of the Warbird?
TO_Target says:
::thinks the game has changed:: XO Can do.

ACTION: Starfleet Command hails the Pharaoh... Captain's eyes only.

XO_Chalen says:
CO:   She cloaked.
XO_Chalen says:
::sees the hail ping::    CO:    Captain's eye's only?
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: Agreed.... but if you did.... wouldn't the Romulans call it an act of war and hand us our rear ends in a plastic baggie?
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: keep shields up yellow alert status. I don't want us going anywhere.....yet
TO_Target says:
::wonders what that's all about.  Maybe saying they won?::
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:   Shields up, down, up down.
CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Most people aren't aware of someone trying to read their thoughts.
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen:  a message? I'll take it in my ready room
XO_Chalen says:
TO:    Yellow Alert Crewman.
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves bridge ::
XO_Chalen says:
::sits back in the CO chair::
TO_Target says:
Self: Okay, this is a odd game  ::initiated the alert::  XO: Yellow Alert, aye.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::notices the red alert tracers go off:: Self: Finally... We can get back to some nor.... ::stops and notices Yellow alert has been initiated:: Self: This is ridiculous.....
CO_Starks says:
:: enters ready room sits and activates computer :: Computer: Authorization Starks 4478 Beta
CNS_Luchena says:
::helps himself to another donut as he's not in a hurry to go anywhere::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks into office and lets the door close behind::
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: True.... but with the Romulans I'm sure any excuse would be good enough if we kept the Cmdr for longer than they imagined necessary.....
RAdm_Silek says:
$::nods:: COM:Pharaoh:CO:Commander Starks... Admiral Silek.. I have your new orders
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods::  CMO:  Good thing we let her go then.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps comm button:: *Bridge* Bridge, this is Engineering, is someone up there getting punchy with the alert status'?
XO_Chalen says:
*CEO*:    Just our CO keeping us on our toes.....
TO_Target says:
::starts to get defensive:: XO: I was only doing what I was told...
CO_Starks says:
COM:RAdm_Silek: Already? We haven't even caught our breath yet
XO_Chalen says:
TO:   We're not blaming you, Crewman.   I'm blaming SOMEBODY, but not you.
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: I suppose.... but there is surely something more than meets the eye.  Have you been able to decipher anything from the telepathic link with the dead Cmdr?
XO_Chalen says:
::eyes the door to the ready room::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
*XO* And standing on end too... Irvin out. ::drops fist nonchalantly on the comm button
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::
TO_Target says:
XO: Thank you sir!  ::feels better::
RAdm_Silek says:
$::nods:: COM:Pharaoh:CO:It is unavoidable...The USS Kodiak and the USS Inaieu are en route an will arrive at your coordinates in 2 days
XO_Chalen says:
TO:   Disarm the six torpedoes that were loaded down in Ordinance.
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: What for Admiral?
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Looks like we don't need them after all.
CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head::  CMO:  It was more an empathic bond.  It was all whirling emotion.
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: Well, I can only hope something comes to you after the fact.... something about the Cmdr's attitude before she left, was peculiar...
TO_Target says:
XO: Yes sir.  Um, should I wait five minutes to see if that is going to change, or do it now?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::maneuvers himself out of reach of earshot of his bridgemates::
RAdm_Silek says:
$::nods:: COM:Pharaoh:CO:The task force will be monitoring your area of the Romulan border... our analysis have detected an unprecedented disappearances of Vulcan ships in your area.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::gets up and walks back into main engineering, then looks over to Zimmerman:: CPO: I'll be on the bridge. Can you handle things down here for a bit?
CNS_Luchena says:
::Nods::  CMO:  If I can find a quiet place, I'll see if it will come back to me.
XO_Chalen says:
::scoffs::   TO:  Let's make a leap of faith and do it now.
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: Vulcan ships Sir? 
TO_Target says:
XO: Yes sir ::dubious::
CMO_Releben says:
CNS: Understood Counselor.... Can I offer a donut and a refill for the road?  ::nods to the table::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> CEO: You know better than that... ::laughs::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::smiles and climbs up the ladder to upper engineering, then out the door::
CNS_Luchena says:
::realizes he's being dismissed::  CMO:  No thanks.  ::smiles and leaves sickbay::
TO_Target says:
::disarms the torpedoes slowly::
RAdm_Silek says:
$COM:Pharaoh:CO:Our intelligence indicates Romulan involvement...but we do not comprehend why they would do such a thing. The disappearances have been occurring in the last 6 months... Reason.. unknown at this time
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge shaking head and walking over to the Engineering station::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
*CNS* Mikal, this is Hrothgar.
CNS_Luchena says:
*CSO*:  What can I do for you, Commander?
CNS_Luchena says:
::stops in the mess hall hoping to catch up on the gossip::
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: It couldn't have been the singularity and that cloud because the ship's would have been left intact
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::pauses:: *CNS* Mikal...I'd like to make an appointment with you....as a Counselor.
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: what are "our " orders sir?
CNS_Luchena says:
*CSO*:  I'm at your disposal.  Just comm me when you are free.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
*CNS* All right....Brehgorn out.
CNS_Luchena says:
::sees a couple of crewman sitting at a table and joins them::
CMO_Releben says:
::slouches into a chair in his office and begins reviewing the data from his scans::
CNS_Luchena says:
::gets the lowdown on what happened on the bridge while he was quarantined in sickbay::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::reading diagnostic information coming across the engineering console on the bridge::
RAdm_Silek says:
$COM:Pharaoh:CO:Captain Walsh of the Kodiak will brief you after they arrive... I regret not being to give you more information at this time Commander
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: Will Captain Walsh be in command of our task force?
CNS_Luchena says:
::hears a rumor about a secret communication for the CO and much wild speculating about it::
RAdm_Silek says:
$COM:Pharaoh:CO:He will be giving more information but in essence all 3 ships will have a specific patrol area and Captain Walsh will have command.
CO_Starks says:
 COM:RAdm_Silek: Aye sir Pharaoh out
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Quick thinking today with the COM situation.   Probably saved our butts.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Thank you, sir.
CNS_Luchena says:
::justifies this gossip session as building rapport with the crew::
CO_Starks says:
*ALL* Attention all hands, effective immediately all outgoing subspace messages are restricted. All logs and sensor data from the last 24 hours is to be encoded. And No one is to speak of the Romulan encounter. this is under my authority. Mission briefings will follow from your dept. heads. that is all.
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves ready room ::
CNS_Luchena says:
::listens to the comm::
XO_Chalen says:
::stands from the chair::   SELF:  This can't be good.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::thinks to self:: Self: Thank god I got that last letter out....
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::immediately encrypts the last 24 hours of sensor data and ship logs::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters bridge ::
CNS_Luchena says:
::goes back to speculating wildly with the two crewman::
CMO_Releben says:
::hears the COMM and sighs loudly to no one in particular::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
All: Captain on deck.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: we're due for company in 2 days
TO_Target says:
::startled by the announcement, he stubs his toe again, but this time manages not to cry out::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   No homecoming party I assume?
CO_Starks says:
ALL:...a task force under Captain Walsh is en route. I don't want them to find any trace of that Warbird or our guest am I understood?
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: save the jokes Riggs
CNS_Luchena says:
::the little group decides that Mikal should go the bridge and try to find out what is going on::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::shakes head at Riggs:: CO: Task force for what purpose? As if I had to ask....
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::thinks he knows what's going on, but really doesn't::
CNS_Luchena says:
::would really rather avoid the CO for a while, but building rapport takes precedent::
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Whatever it is, I don't think we're gonna like it..............
CO_Starks says:
CEO_Lt_Irvin: Patrol along the boarder, we'll know more when they get here. Something about missing Vulcan ships. A lot of them I assume
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Great!   Patrol!    A worthy reason to keep us out here that much longer............
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Missing Vulcan Ships... Now that's something to wonder about. Making a Vulcan ship disappear is not an easy thing....
CNS_Luchena says:
::arrives on the bridge just in time to hear the XO's comment::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: that Warbird wasn't here under government orders and her captain may even owe me a bit. Best thing to do is sit on that info and see where it goes
CO_Starks says:
CEO_Lt_Irvin: begin procedures to flood the area with ionized impulse exhaust I want all traces of the Warbird trail wiped away
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Great, a Romulan owes you a favor.    Maybe she'll do us the honor of hailing us before she opens fire next time she decides to cross our borders.     I can see it now!     She gets home and is like "Hey you guys should cross the Fed. border here!   That Pharaoh ship won't even TRY to stop ya!"
CO_Starks says:
:: sits in chair and rubs temples ::
XO_Chalen says:
::slumps into the OPS chair::
CNS_Luchena says:
::wishes they'd keep talking so he could find out what's going on::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: Riggs shouldn't you be arming something or inspecting the troops?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CEO_Lt_Irvin: Aye. ::swings around in chair and begins a shutdown of the impulse exhaust recirculation system::
XO_Chalen says:
::mumbles::   I'll arm you, you lousy........
CMO_Releben says:
::begins sterilizing sickbay and then contaminating it with Bajoran, Betazoid, and Human DNA::