The Pharaoh has successfully used its shields to push the alien ship clear of the Eldarog nebula, and has sealed the subspace rifts which had been wreaking havoc.  Five small merchant vessels were seen leaving the vicinity.  Their probable destination was determined to be the Leijfin system, rumored to be a gathering place for dealers of stolen goods.  The ship is starting today from that point.

Host Cheryl says:
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DrOrlando says:
::finishing computer simulation for the treatment::

EOMallory says:
::in engineering, munching on synthetic electrolytes::

CO_Love says:
::In the Big Chair::

CSO_Krust says:
::at station, reviewing accumulated about the alien ship::

FCOWaltrs says:
::at the helm, waiting for orders::

CEO_Alar says:
::in her quarters, mulling over the last time she was at Leijfin::

SO_Miller says:
::at science station researching the Leijfin system::

DrOrlando says:
::in the Medical Bay::

CO_Love says:
FCO: Set course for the Leijfin System...warp 4, engage on my command

FCOWaltrs says:
::types in the commands:: CO: Aye, sir

CO_Love says:
*Alar* : Status of the warp engines...

DrOrlando says:
::looking over a list of possible "guinea pigs::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  A vessel from Starbase 473 arrives, taking the alien vessel in tow, leaving Pharaoh free to investigate the merchant vessels.

EOMallory says:
::thinks cake tastes much better::

CEO_Alar says:
::wonders why she's being paged in her quarters:: *Love* The engines are running at 98%, sir.

CEO_Alar says:
::at least, they were last time she was in Engineering::

CO_Love says:
FCO: Engage...

CSO_Krust says:
*Computer* should I forward our accumulated data to the other Starfleet ship?

FCOWaltrs says:
::engages warp engines::

DrOrlando says:
::removes Alar and a few others from the list because they do not appear to be affected::

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: should I forward our accumulated data to the other Starfleet ship?

CEO_Alar says:
::leans up against one of the walls, and closes her eyes. She doesn't have a very good feeling about this mission::

CO_Love says:
FCO: ETA to the Leijfin system..

CSO_Krust says:
:: forwards accumulated data to the other Starfleet ship

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: ETA 6 hours

CO_Love says:
FCO: Very well...inform me when we are within sensor range..

Host Cheryl says:
<Vessel> COMM *Pharaoh*  Thanks for the data.  We'll get this back to the Starbase ASAP, along with the ship.  ::moves out::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Aye. sir

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  Several hours pass.........

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: We're in sensor range, sir

EOMallory says:
::finally finishes his "meal"::

CEO_Alar says:
::Navaren realizes that she's due back on duty, so she stops briefly in the commissary and pick up her usual lemon tea, then heads for Engineering::

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: have you found any additional information about these merchant vessels in the ship recognition database?

DrOrlando says:
::finishes with the computer model and has the list narrowed to about 4 people::

CO_Love says:
FCO: Good....CSO: Scan the system, see if the ships are still here

CEO_Alar says:
::she nods curtly to any crew she encounters, and then walks into Engineering with a sigh of almost relief.::

Host Cheryl says:
<Starbase 473 Commander>  COMM:  *Pharaoh*  We've found evidence on the alien vessel that indicates some looting may have taken place.  Starfleet HQ orders that all alien technology be recovered from non-Federation personnel and returned to the Starbase.  Looks like you've got that task, Love.

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Krust says:
::begins scanning system::

CO_Love says:
*Starbase* : Understood, Love out..

EOMallory says:
::looks around engineering::

CSO_Krust says:
Love: sir there are several small vessels moving about the system.

CEO_Alar says:
::has snuck in before she's noticed:: Mallory: Nice to see you still on your feet for a whole shift.

CO_Love says:
CSO: Are any of them the ones we detected..?

FCOWaltrs says:
::does some scanning for himself::

CSO_Krust says:
Love: warp signatures are too intertwined to obtain an accurate trajectory.

EOMallory says:
CEO:  I was beginning to wonder if I should have my quarters moved closer to Si--er..."medical bay"

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  Date shows the merchant vessels to be known looters, and indicate that they can be hostile.  Precaution is strongly advised.

CSO_Krust says:
Love: I am detecting matching alien signatures on some of the vessels.

DrOrlando says:
::wonders who to pick for the "great experiment"::

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: very well.

CO_Love says:
CSO: Narrow sensors and see if you can pick up any of the alien ships cargo..

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: yes sir

CEO_Alar says:
::she smiles:: Mallory: Might not be a bad idea.

CO_Love says:
FCO: Distance to the system..

EOMallory says:
CEO:  I like my quarters just fine where they are.

CSO_Krust says:
::narrowing sensors to detect alien cargo aboard merchant vessels::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: We're about to enter the system, sir

CO_Love says:
FCO: Reduce speed to impulse..

CEO_Alar says:
:;she laughs, and goes off to check on ship's systems::

FCOWaltrs says:
::reduces speed:

DrOrlando says:
*Love*: Captain, I am still working on a solution to the particles being bonded with the crew, and would like to know who is available for testing and such... can you spare anyone?

CO_Love says:
*Orlando*: Doctor, not at the moment, unless there is a danger of spreading, it will have to wait

EOMallory says:
::wonders if Alar is actually gone insane, or just discovered that laughter is fun::

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: the nearest vessel is definitely carrying alien bio-magnetic gel

CEO_Alar says:
::knows she's probably scaring the ensign, and rather enjoying that idea.::

CO_Love says:
CSO: K'rust, anything yet..?

DrOrlando says:
*Love*: Well, as far as I can tell there isn't risk of it spreading, but it is  life-threatening

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: the nearest vessel is definitely carrying alien bio-magnetic gel

CSO_Krust says:
[FCOWaltrs] this ship is at heading 486 mark 102

FCOWaltrs says:
CSO: I see it...  Should I intercept it, Capt?

CO_Love says:
FCO: intercept the ship...open a hailing frequency..

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Aye, sir ::lays in a course and opens the hail::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Channel open

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: can you identify specific alien items within the cargo hold of the merchant ship.

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  Sensors definitely show traces of the same elements on the alien ship.

Host V_Kahlua says:
::detects the Federation vessel, and engages an escape route, not answering the hail::

FCOWaltrs says:
::lays in a pursuit course:: CO: the ship is trying to escape

Host V_Kahlua says:
::disappears behind a planet::

CO_Love says:
FCO: Follow that ship...!!

FCOWaltrs says:
::pilots the ship behind the planet the aliens disappeared behind::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Aye, sir

CO_Love says:
*Alien Ship* : This is the Federation Ship Pharaoh...respond...

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: I've lost the ship, sir

CEO_Alar says:
::she watches the "pursuit" and knows that they are going to have a stang of a time getting any of those vessels::

DrOrlando says:
::decides that the best thing to do is experiment on himself::

FCOWaltrs says:
::thinks: I probably didn't pilot the ship well enough...  have to spend more time in the training simulation::

CO_Love says:
CSO: Can you plot there course from there last trajectory..?

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: Jared, modify sensors to detect readings in the 750gu range, this may give us an idea of what they are carrying.

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  Aye.

CSO_Krust says:
Love: yes, sir, calculating based on last known location and heading.

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: I think it's important that I tell you that this isn't one of the 5 we saw earlier

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  I'm picking up some of those same elements at a trading post on the planet.

CSO_Krust says:
Love: they are either in a geosyncronous orbit directly opposite us or they landed.

DrOrlando says:
::exits the Medical Bay and heads for the Transporter Room::

CSO_Krust says:
Love: Ens Miller is reading the same elements on the planet surface.

DrOrlando says:
::also carrying an isolinear chip::

DrOrlando says:
::enters the TR and notices no one in there::

FCOWaltrs says:
::wonders how a merchant ship could have gotten away from a Defiant class ship::

EOMallory says:
::thinks about replicating a glass of milk, but the Doctor might check the records...and I hate listening to him go on about my diet...::

CO_Love says:
CSO: Pinpoint the source...

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: Aye sir

DrOrlando says:
::walks over and inputs some information, then inputs security clearance and inserts isolinear chip into the console::

EOMallory says:
::walks up to the replicator:: Computer:  I'll take a ::sigh:: glass of ice water::

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: Ensign, do you have an exact location?

CEO_Alar says:
Mallory: I'll be on the bridge. Enjoy your water. ::she gives him a smirk and then heads out::

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  Aye.  I'm transferring coordinates.

EOMallory says:
::worries that Alar might actually be getting a personality::

DrOrlando says:
::sets the timer for 10 seconds and steps up on the transporter pad::

CSO_Krust says:
Love: we have the source pinpointed, Miller is transferring coordinates to FCO now.

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: I've got the coordinates, sir

CEO_Alar says:
::she arrives on the bridge and takes her station::

CO_Love says:
CSO: Well done...FCO: Standard orbit over location sent to you..

DrOrlando says:
::counts down the seconds and watches as the molecular-gripping beam engages and envelops his molecules::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Aye, sir

EOMallory says:
::walks over to a console to monitor the engine output::

DrOrlando says:
::holds breath as the beam finally releases its grip on him::

DrOrlando says:
::steps off the transporter pad and scans himself::

CEO_Alar says:
::she transfers main Engineering controls up to her console::

DrOrlando says:
::shouts:: Yes!!  It worked!

SO_Miller says:
Krust:  Sensors indicate several coordinates of the elements on the post.

CO_Love says:
CSO: Scan the area, get us a spot isolated from any lifeforms...we are going down..

CSO_Krust says:
Capt: Aye sir.

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: well done

CEO_Alar says:
::turns and looks at the captain:: Love: Landing is not advised, sir. It would be better to take a shuttle down.

CSO_Krust says:
:: scans for an isolated spot::

EOMallory says:
::watches the little lights on the console flicker on and off::

CO_Love says:
Alar: I never said the Ship was going down..::Smiles::

CSO_Krust says:
Love: sir, there is an isolated hillside approximately 2 kilometers from the settlement.

EOMallory says:
::senses a ton of excitement coming from the direction of the TR::

CEO_Alar says:
::nods grimly:: Love: Noted, sir.

DrOrlando says:
::re-locks the controls on the transporter console and grabs the isolinear chip::

CO_Love says:
CSO: Good...Alar, I want you to beam down, take Miller with you, and who ever else you might need...

DrOrlando says:
::returns to the Medical Bay all excited::

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: please attempt to scan the terrain between the valley to the north and the settlement for any dangers or anomalies.

CO_Love says:
Alar: We need to find where and who has the Alien contraband...

CEO_Alar says:
Love: I would prefer to take K'rust with me, sir.

SO_Miller says:
Krust: Aye.  On my way to transporter room.

CO_Love says:
Alar: As you wish..

CEO_Alar says:
::she turns and heads for the exit sign above one of the doors to the bridge:: K'rust: K'rust, you're with me.

CO_Love says:
Alar: Cmdr, You will need to blend in with the settlement, use appropriate apparel

CSO_Krust says:
Alar: acknowledged. ::follows Commander Alar::

CSO_Krust says:
Miller: continue scans of the planet surface.

CEO_Alar says:
::she smiles:: Love: I've been here before, but thank you for the advice.

DrOrlando says:
::sends out a quick notice to everyone to report to the Transporter Room as soon as possible for treatment ......::

CO_Love says:
::Smiles at Alar:

CSO_Krust says:
::quickly goes to quarters, changes into native clothing and reports to the TR::

CEO_Alar says:
::she exits the bridge, then turns to K'rust:: K'rust: Find some civilian apparel and get changed, then meet me in the Transporter Room. Ten minutes at the most.

CSO_Krust says:
Alar: yes commander.

CO_Love says:
SO: Miller, I want a constant lock on the away team..

SO_Miller says:
CO:  Aye, sir.

CEO_Alar says:
::she goes and gets changed, procuring a little currency as well as a palm phaser::

CSO_Krust says:
::finishes changing and heads for TR::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Sir, we might also want to scan the other planets to see if they have any traces of alien technology

EOMallory says:
::sips his water, wishing he could have something with more...flavor::

CSO_Krust says:
::places an ankle sheath into his boot and puts his favorite knife in it and hopes he gets a chance to kill something::

CSO_Krust says:
::goes to transporter room::

CO_Love says:
Walters: In due time Ensign..::Smiles:

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Aye, sir

CEO_Alar says:
::she arrives in the transporter room, not looking much like herself::

CEO_Alar says:
::she steps up on the pad:: *Love* Captain, we are ready to beam down. When we have made some progress, we will contact you.

CSO_Krust says:
:: arrives in transporter room ::

CO_Love says:
SO: Were there any other location found to have the Alien substance..?

DrOrlando says:
::decides to make his way up to the Bridge and exits the Medical Bay::

SO_Miller says:
CO:  Sir, those same elements are being detected in several areas.  I'm transferring that data now.

CO_Love says:
*Alar* : I will await you report....Love out..

CSO_Krust says:
:: is secretly pleased with his traveling companion ::

CSO_Krust says:
Alar: ready commander.

CEO_Alar says:
::she's waiting not very patiently:: Krust: If you would step up on the pad, we'll get out of here.

DrOrlando says:
::starts walking by the transporter Room and hears some commotion in there::

CSO_Krust says:
::steps on the transporter pad::

CEO_Alar says:
<Can Ai> Commander, I have the coordinates- waiting for your signal.

CEO_Alar says:
Can Ai: Energize.

DrOrlando says:
::steps into the TR just as the AT materializes away...::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  The AT finds itself in a somewhat shady looking part of the town, outside what appears to be a tavern.  It is nightfall, and there's quite a din coming from inside.

CEO_Alar says:
@::rematerialises on the planet::

SO_Miller says:
:: attains lock on away team::

DrOrlando says:
::continues on his way towards the Bridge::

CSO_Krust says:
@:: spins and surveys surroundings ::

CEO_Alar says:
@::she gestures for Krust to follow her to the tavern::

DrOrlando says:
::arrives on the Bridge and looks around::

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: follows Alar, nose in the air ::

CSO_Krust says:
@:: smells no danger ::

CEO_Alar says:
@::wonders what he's sniffing about as they walk into the tavern::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  The interior is crowded, dark, and smoky; There are groups of people at various tables, some socializing, others apparently conducting transactions of sorts

CO_Love says:
SO: Any sign of the ship we tried contacting earlier..?

EOMallory says:
::brings up some notes on this type of ship from various Starfleet engineers::

SO_Miller says:
CO:  None yet sir.

CSO_Krust says:
@ Alar: perhaps we should take a seat and observe.

Host Cameron says:
@::at a corner table, near a window, conducting business with a couple of other traders::

SO_Miller says:
CO:  Sir, sensors just detected that ship moving away from the planet.

CO_Love says:
SO : Heading..?

CEO_Alar says:
@::nods and takes a seat close by, examining her nails as she's approached by the bartender::

SO_Miller says:
FCO:  Transferring ship coordinates.

FCOWaltrs says:
::looks, and thinks: heading away from our team, no matter where they're going::

CEO_Alar says:
<Bar Rodent> What can I get you two?

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: They're moving toward the third planet, sir

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: takes a seat, snarls, blurts BLOODWINE to the bartender ::

EOMallory says:
::drinks some more water and reads on::

Host Cameron says:
@::stands up, along with the others, and shakes hands with them, a hidden object being transferred in the handshake::

CSO_Krust says:
@:: observes this transaction ::

CEO_Alar says:
@::shakes her head and notes the transfer of something in the handshake:: Bar Rodent: Nothing for me.

CEO_Alar says:
@::Bar Rodent takes off, and Navaren stands:: Krust: You stay here. I'll call you if I need you.

Host Cameron says:
@::makes his way toward the door, staying close to the door, pausing to greet a friend or two::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: The ship has gone into orbit around the third planet

CEO_Alar says:
@::she pushes through the crowd and goes after Cameron::

CO_Love says:
FCO : Set course for the third planet....

Host Cameron says:
@::doesn't talk long to anyone, and slips out the door::

SO_Miller says:
CO:  The ship has sensed our scans and are now moving behind the planet.

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: receives his bloodwine from the bartender, doesn't touch it,:

CO_Love says:
::Thinks "Damn"  ::

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: follows Alar ::

DrOrlando says:
::steps forward slightly, not even aware he is doing so:: Love: Captain, shouldn't we contact the Away Team somehow and alert them to our departure?

CEO_Alar says:
@::she notes that the Klingon doesn't know how to follow orders::

Host Cameron says:
@::drops his casual demeanor, and moves quickly down the street::

CEO_Alar says:
@::she tails Cameron, following a gut feeling that he's going to lead her where she needs to go::

FCOWaltrs says:
CO: Do you still want me to set a course, sir?

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: stops, remembering her last words ::

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: takes a sip of bloodwine and watches ::

Host Cameron says:
ACTION:  Alar sees Cameron turn a corner.

EOMallory says:
Computer:  Display current engine efficiency on Engineering console 3.  ::reviews data and compares it with that of other Defiant-class ships::

CEO_Alar says:
@::she tucks herself against a wall, remaining mostly obscure::

DrOrlando says:
::steps backward slightly, out of the way::

SO_Miller says:
CO:  It's doubtful I can maintain a lock on our away team if we pursue.

CO_Love says:
SO: Understood, we are staying put ...for the moment..

CSO_Krust says:
@ :: continues to observe bar patrons ::

EOMallory says:
::reads the results (though he knew what they would be)::

CEO_Alar says:
@::wonders how she got caught twelve years ago, and wonders if this is going to be a repeat performance::

Host Cameron says:
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