SD 10105.29
The U.S.S. Ganymede is still in Sector 791.
The sensors have confirmed that all traces of the base on the planet have been destroyed.

Ship's systems are all repaired. Ambassador M'Klore is in sickbay with a BAD case of indigestion.
The pickled eggs did not agree with Klingon physiology.

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CO_Taylor says:
::in his ready room staring out the viewport at the stars, centering his being::

XO_Silek says:
:: arrives on the bridge and eyes the Ready Room ::

CO_Taylor says:
::coming to decisions::

OPS_Serok says:
:: sitting at her console, going over all the information she can access ::

CTO_Abbott says:
::enters the bridge and takes her post::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::In his office in Main Engineering sipping a Raktajeno, and reading the latest duty schedule::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::leaving her quarters to go to the bridge, she already misses someone special but she has a picture of him on her PADD::

CO_Taylor says:
::takes one last cleansing breath and turns to the door::

CTO_Abbott says:
::runs a quick routing check on systems and then checks the security roster reports::

CSO_Ray says:
:: at his station about to explain his idea to the Captain::

CO_Taylor says:
::Strides out to the bridge and sees who is where::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::she enters the TL and she tells it where she wants to go and the TL begins to move::

OPS_Serok says:
:: snaps to attention as the Captain enter the bridge ::

XO_Silek says:
:: nods to the Captain :: CO: Sir.

CTO_Abbott says:
::sees the CO enter the bridge and nods in welcome::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Makes a few corrections to the duty schedule::

CO_Taylor says:
::nods to the XO::  XO:  I'll hear your report, Mister Silek.  OPS:  Call all senior officers to the bridge.

CNS_Ashworth says:
::she exits the TL onto the bridge, she has a huge smile on her face::

OPS_Serok says:
:: nods  :: CO: Aye Sir.

CO_Taylor says:
::nods to the CTO in acknowledgement::

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  Hold that thought, Mister Ray, I want to talk to everyone first, then I want to hear your idea.

OPS_Serok says:
COM: All Senior officers report to the bridge immediately.

CNS_Ashworth says:
::she walks to her chair and sits down::

CO_Taylor says:
::crosses the bridge to his chair and sits, steepling his fingers, a sign of Vulcan meditation and control::

CEO_D`terrin says:
*OPS* On My Way

CTO_Abbott says:
:: ignores the OPS' comm since she is already on the bridge::

OPS_Serok says:
*CEO* Acknowledged

XO_Silek says:
CO: All traces of ... the laboratory are gone Sir. There is no chance that anything can be rebuilt there.

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  Anything about your former colleague?  How is she responding to treatment?

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Puts down his schedule, finishes his Raktajeno, and makes his way to the TL::

XO_Silek says:
:: shakes head :: CO: She is... mad Sir... The CMO states that a Starbase can only help .. and even then.. :: voice trails off ::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Whistles an old song by "The Doors" while on his way to the Bridge::

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  ::soft voice::  We'll do what we can for her.  As near as we can tell, she is a casualty of the situation.

XO_Silek says:
:: nods to the Captain ::

OPS_Serok says:
:: listens to the exchange between the CO and XO ::

CO_Taylor says:
OPS:  Who is missing yet?  CEO, and am I missing anyone?

CNS_Ashworth says:
::is trying to assess the situation to find out what is going on, she was occupied for awhile::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::arrives on the bridge ::

OPS_Serok says:
CO: No Sir, you are correct as usual.

CO_Taylor says:
CEO:  Ah, there you are.  Please take your post for a moment, Mister D'Terrin.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Takes Post::

CO_Taylor says:
::stands and walks to just in front of the viewscreen and faces his crew::  OPS:  Seal the bridge.  Computer:  Begin Recording.

XO_Silek says:
:: looks at the Captain expectantly ::

OPS_Serok says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  :: she raises her eyebrow ::

CTO_Abbott says:
::wonders what the CO is up to::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Wonders what is going on here.......?::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  Before I begin, I apologize for keeping you all in the dark.  That is about to end.  Unfortunately, I have troubling news.

CNS_Ashworth says:
::listening to the CO so she can find out what is going on::

XO_Silek says:
:: crosses his arms behind his back ::

OPS_Serok says:
:: listens to the CO ::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  Six standard hours ago, a remote message torpedo began transmitting a coded message to Admiral Bustum at Avalon Station.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Raises eyebrows::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::is suddenly intrigued::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  It contained the details of our mission and our problems to date and an appeal for help.  It will reach him in approximately 3 hours.

OPS_Serok says:
:: nods and puts her hands behind her back ::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  Now for the bad news.  Ladies and Gentlemen, we are, in effect, being hunted.

XO_Silek says:
:: frowns ::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Gasps::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::gets a shocked look on her face because she has no clue as to what is going on::

CTO_Abbott says:
:: hears the word hunted and can't help but let a snarl come to her lips...tries not to show it...her adrenaline races::

OPS_Serok says:
:: raises her eyebrows ::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  It has become clear that there is some high-level security breach at Starfleet Command.  Admirals Malone and Rittenhouse are dealing Federation secrets to the Romulan government.

OPS_Serok says:
:: Raises both eyebrows ::

XO_Silek says:
:: looks at his wife ::  ~~~ OPS: Romulans ? Again ? It seems we are destined to meet them once more.~~~

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Really Shocked!::

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, if I may inquire to what is going on, Sir.

CSO_Ray says:
CO: The Romulans?

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  I have advised Admiral Bustum of the situation, but to be honest, there is no way of knowing if he will receive the message or if he is involved with the treachery at hand.

CTO_Abbott says:
::growls:: Self: They are withOUT honor... they shall pay.....

OPS_Serok says:
~~~XO: Indeed. ~~~~

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Spoon on forehead bulges with disgust...Romulans::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  ::raises hands::  Patience, people...hopefully it will become clear momentarily.

OPS_Serok says:
:: nods ::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  I have also advised the Admiral that we will be dropping out of sight for a bit, but before I go any further, I must say this:

CNS_Ashworth says:
::clutches the PADD that has her child's picture, tighter::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  I am about to order you to commit an act of war.  I will understand if you decline and register your objection now. I assume full responsibility for my actions.

CO_Taylor says:
::looks around the bridge and into each face::

CO_Taylor says:
::waits for each answer::

CTO_Abbott says:
::feels the grin on her face grow::

XO_Silek says:
CO: You have my total support Captain.  :: looks around the bridge ::

CTO_Abbott says:
CO: Sir, I am with you 100%..... these traitors will be brought down.....

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: I will be honored to stand by your side in any action you undertake

CNS_Ashworth says:
::is still confused::

OPS_Serok says:
:: steps forward :: CO: Sir, You have my complete cooperation and support.  The responsibility is ours as well.

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, I need to know more before I can give my answer, in other words I was .... busy.

CSO_Ray says:
CO: while I would like to know more specifics, I will cooperate

CO_Taylor says:
CNS: Counselor, I am about to use a cloaking device on the Ganymede and penetrate the Romulan Neutral Zone.  

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  That is big news, I'm with you Sir.

XO_Silek says:
CO: Captain... I believe the crew in unanimous... We are all responsible now.

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  You have my thanks.

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  To answer your unspoken questions, 17 standard hours ago, a massive subspace distortion was picked up in sector 543-12-123.  

XO_Silek says:
:: blinks ::

CO_Taylor says:
ALL:  I believe this to be a Romulan Invasion force, and have attempted to notify the appropriate authority.  

CO_Taylor says:
CEO:  How soon can you install and run the cloak from the USS Sequoia?

OPS_Serok says:
:: looks and listens to the  CO ::

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Within the hour Sir.

CO_Taylor says:
CEO:  Make it so.  OPS:  Go to radio silence.  CNS:  Get me everything you can on Rittenhouse and Malone.

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  Rittenhouse and Malone Sir???

OPS_Serok says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye Sir. :: releases the security lock on the bridge doors ::

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Aye Sir

CO_Taylor says:
CNS:  The Admirals that are selling secrets to the Romulans, Counselor.  I need to know everything you can find about them.

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  I will do what I can.

CO_Taylor says:
HELM:  Set course for sector 543-12-123 and advise on approach to the Neutral Zone.

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  I believe you had some suggestions?

FCO_Smith says:
CO: Aye Sir.... :: engages ::

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  Rig the ship for silent running as a fail-safe.

XO_Silek says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye Sir ... :: looks at the CTO and moves to TAC #2 ::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::is fighting the urge to go to her quarters::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Makes his way to ME to set up the cloak::

CTO_Abbott says:
::nods to the XO and sets in to do what she can to help::

CO_Taylor says:
CTO:  I need you to make study some specs I have forwarded to your terminal.  They are the plans for the Metaphasic upgrades to shields and torpedoes that were on the USS Sequoia.  Make what modifications you can.  I have a feeling we're going to need them.

CSO_Ray says:
CO:  with dealing with the problem of our shields, we simply have a few type 9 shuttles along with the Gany take pot shots at the ship attacking us. Each time simultaneously modifying their shield harmonics.

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  An intriguing idea, lieutenant.  Can you centralize the controls so that we can make it look like a fleet?

CTO_Abbott says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_Silek says:
:: examines the sensor data from sector 543-12-123 ::

CTO_Abbott says:
::sets to work and configures the modifications to fit the Ganymede's shielding::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::arrives in ME, and begins work on the cloak::

CSO_Ray says:
CO: I believe so.

CNS_Ashworth says:
::moves the picture to another file on the PADD, and she makes a few notes on the situation and the names of the people the captains wants her to research::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Whistles a tune, namely "People are Strange" by the Doors::

CO_Taylor says:
::returns to his chair and presses a comm panel release::  CSO:  Get on it, Mister Ray, and let me know when you are ready to go.

CSO_Ray says:
CO: Aye sir

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  I need you to modify our transponder codes to make us look like the USS Sequoia, because that's who they will be expecting.  

OPS_Serok says:
:: is listening to all exchanges going on on the bridge ::

XO_Silek says:
:: looks up from the console :: CO: Understood Captain. It will be done.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Fumbles with some wires::

CO_Taylor says:
::taps comm button::  *CEO*:  Mister D'Terrin, can we use our knowledge of this cloaking device to modify our sensors and better detect cloaked ships?

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Wires Spark:: OUCH!

CEO_D`terrin says:
*CO* We sure can! The reason why we've never been able to detect cloaked ships well is that we've never had an advanced cloak to study. Now we do, and I think I can do it....give me a while

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Sparks again:: Ow! Better watch that

CO_Taylor says:
*CEO*:  Understood, keep me posted.  Get the cloak up first, cloak when ready.  Bridge out.

CEO_D`terrin says:
*CO* Acknowledged

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Connects some wires, and the cloak begins to humm::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::still sitting in her chair::

XO_Silek says:
:: completes the modifications on the transponder :: CO: We are now the Sequoia as far as Starfleet is concerned Captain.

CO_Taylor says:
::sits back and lets his people do what they do best::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Continues connecting wires and little connectors::........getting there....

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  And the Ganymede is no more...  In fact, why not let the transponder codes for the Ganymede light up the wreckage of the Sequoia?  

FCO_Smith says:
CO: We are approaching the Neutral Zone Captain.. dropping out of warp.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Pushes some buttons on the control Panel and on the cloak::

CO_Taylor says:
FCO:  Acknowledged.  Go to all-stop.  XO:  Go to silent mode now.

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  Permission to leave the bridge, I feel I can do my research better in my office.  I will have fewer distractions.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Punches some more controls, and the cloak begins to pulsate with energy::

CTO_Abbott says:
::begins performing some calculations and works out the best possible use of the shields and weapons in regards to the ship's systems::

CO_Taylor says:
CNS:  Permission Granted, Counselor,  I will call you if we need you here.

CSO_Ray says:
CO: sir there is still a problem

CNS_Ashworth says:
CO:  Thank you Sir.   ::she gets up and heads to the TL::

OPS_Serok says:
:: sits at her console and monitors ships systems ::

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  What's the status of our cloak?  CSO:  And what would that be, Mister Ray?

XO_Silek says:
:: looks at the console :: CO: Mr. D'Terrin has succeeded Captain.. according to my sensors ... the cloak is functional.

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Sir... I believe that cloak is functional. Try her out

CSO_Ray says:
CO: their view screens can still see us

CNS_Ashworth says:
::she enters the TL and voices her destination and the TL begins to move::

CO_Taylor says:
XO:  and we don't exist.  Fascinating.  CEO:  Engage the cloak.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Waits for feedback on the functionality of the cloak::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Engages the cloak, routing her control to the bridge::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::the TL stops and she heads to her office::

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  Well then I suggest you think of a way to stop that.  and Mister Ray, give me solutions next time, not problems.

CTO_Abbott says:
::keeps a side monitor of the cloak... readies the shielding modifications and sets them into play...runs a few simulations::

CO_Taylor says:
CTO:  Report.  Are we ready?

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: ::Checks the functionality of the cloak:: It's working! ::Feels so proud of his beautiful ship!::

CNS_Ashworth says:
::she enters her office and sits down at her desk, but before she can do her research, she had to read a special note from her beloved, once read, she starts her research::

CTO_Abbott says:
CO: I am just making the last adjustments now Sir, but yes we are ready....::works busily without looking up from her console::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Begins work on a way to improve sensors::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Finds some neat features on the cloak::

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  Full scans.  Look for theta wave distortion in the j-band.  that is a giveaway for subspace distortions.

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Sir, I believe the cloak is already programmed with data on how to detect cloaked ships!

CSO_Ray says:
CO: already on it

CO_Taylor says:
CEO:  Feed that information to Tactical and keep a sharp eye out.

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Sir, I doubt it was ever intended to be used against the Federation. I think this feature is only meant to be used against the Romulans.

CTO_Abbott says:
::is curious about the cloak and takes a side look while finishing up her work::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Routes the Data from the cloak to the CTO::

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  Good work.  CEO:  Don't lay wagers on that, lieutenant.

CEO_D`terrin says:
CO: Aye sir

CNS_Ashworth says:
::her research is slow going, she wishes that it would pick up very soon::

CO_Taylor says:
FCO:  Find a nice nebula and park us just outside it in case we need an escape route.

CTO_Abbott says:
::places shields and weapons on standby and takes a closer look at the cloaking data the CEO is sending her::

FCO_Smith says:
:: gulps :: CO:: Aye Sir.

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Makes the attempt to find out anything else that might be helpful about the cloak::

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  Make our "Phantom Fleet" ready to launch, Mister Ray.

ACTION:  Sensors are reading an indescript subspace distortion wave headed right for the Ganymede's current position

OPS_Serok says:
:: continues monitoring ships systems ::

XO_Silek says:
:: frowns at the sensors ::

CSO_Ray says:
CO: I have them ready. just launch the shuttles

XO_Silek says:
:: looks up from his console of the TAC scan and pales :: CO: I've detected some ships.. Captain... :: voices trails off ::

CTO_Abbott says:
::checks the sensors that are bleeping at her::

CEO_D`terrin says:
::watches over the workings of the cloak, making sure she runs nicely::

ACTION:  The sensors begin to resolve into mass readings...

CO_Taylor says:
CSO:  I asked YOU to do that, Mister Ray.  Launch them if you please.

CTO_Abbott says:
CO: Confirmed, Sir. There are quite a number of them....

CEO_D`terrin says:
::Pats the Cloak:: Good Cloak, you know we all love you!

CSO_Ray says:
CO: sir sensors are reading subspace distortions directly ahead!

ACTION:  Sensors can now clearly see 3 waves of Romulan Warbirds, at least 40 per wave

XO_Silek says:
CO: Sir... There are .... 3 waves of ships....

CEO_D`terrin says:
COM: Are there any anomalies in the current runnings of the ship, recorded or otherwise?

XO_Silek says:
CO: I detect .... :: pales :: 120 ships Sir.. 3 waves of 40 ships.

CSO_Ray says:
CO: Shuttles ready and launched

CO_Taylor says:
:::pales and looks at XO::  XO:  ::swallows::  Battle Stations!

CTO_Abbott says:
::feels her blood begin to race and whispers to herself:: Self: Perhaps today is a good day to die....

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