U.S.S. Ganymede July 7, 1998

Kris:
According to the recent Yori Pax accords, the Federation is to encourage and assist in the establishment of trade routes between Romulan and Federation space.

Kris:
The U.S.S. Ganymede is ordered to escort the Ferengi merchant ship Tarot through the Romulan Neutral Zone and provide safe passage to the border of Romulan space.

Kris:
<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>

CTO_Cain:
::At tactical, running diagnostics on shields and weapons::

TACSirach:
::in Counselor's office talking to Counselor Warke::

CNS_Warke:
::in her office::

CMO_Wells:
:: in Sb going over r ecords::

EngBishop:
::in engineering::

CEO_Tal:
::in engineering monitoring the MCS::

CSO_Paldn:
::monitoring local stellar commercial traffic on LRS::

TACSirach:
Warke: so does my mental status come out clean?

OPS_Rhian:
::at OPS reviewing diagnostic reports::

CO_Olbrun:
::on the bridge::

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:you seem fine for the moment but it's hard to tell

XO_Louis:
:: In Astrometrics working on updating the star charts using data from the last mission ::

TACSirach:
Warke: I think the departure of the alien from my body...and a week's rest has done me well

CSO_Paldn:
::reading the ionic weather reports of the day::

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:just to be safe I think I would like you to report back next week.  If anything unusuall happens then I want you to contact me as soon as possible

TACSirach:
Warke: Am I fit to return to duty?

CMO_Wells:
* warke:  have you finished the mental exame on our ... freind in the closet?

CO_Olbrun:
::overseeing the departure from the starbase, enjoying something simple for a change::

CSO_Paldn:
::scaning for sunspot activity::

CNS_Warke:
*Wells:he seems fine but I'm going to have him report back to me next week just to be sure

TACSirach:
Warke: so I'm all set? Is there anything else?

CTO_Cain:
*Sirach*  As soon as your finished, and if the Doctor says its O.K.,  please report to the bridge.

CEO_Tal:
::expanding monitoring routines to the M/ARC::

CMO_Wells:
*Warke: his physical  is w hat i  worry about right no w.

TACSirach:
*Cain* Understood

OPS_Rhian:
::making departure preparations::

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: now detecting sigificant solar flares, unknown at present if they will effect electronics

TACSirach:
*Cain* Sounds like Wells want to see me too

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:your fine but if anything usually happens to disturb your mental balance I want you to report to you me as soon as possible

TACSirach:
Warke: Thank you very much

TACSirach:
*Wells* Do you need to see me?

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:I would like you to help me with a project

CO_Olbrun:
Paladine: Keep me advised.

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: Aye, monitoring solar storms

TACSirach:
Warke: Sounds like I'm needed on the bridge...can we continue this soon?

CMO_Wells:
*Sirah: I have  to certaify you phyically sound for  duty.

TACSirach:
*Wells* On my way

XO_Louis:
*Bridge* Captain: I have completed my updates of the charts, I will be returning to the bridge momentarily.

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:all right we'll continue this later

TACSirach:
::leaves for SB::

CO_Olbrun:
*Louis* Noted, Number One.

CTO_Cain:
::Diagnostics finished.  Small power fluctuation in the Aft shield array.  Adjusts to compensate.::

CNS_Warke:
Sirach:I think Wells wants to see you

TACSirach:
*Cain* I need to be checked...to make sure I'm okay for duty

TACSirach:
::enters SB::

CTO_Cain:
*Sirach* Understood.

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: the solar storms are aesthectically pleasing but present no harm

TACSirach:
Wells: So, what do you need to check, Cain has requested I go to the Bridge when you are finished

XO_Louis:
:: Programs the computer to look for the safest course through the neutral zone and sends data to the second chair, on the bridge ::

CTO_Cain:
::Adjustment completed on shields and weapons, Sending results to XO_Louis' PADD::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  All Starbase personell have departed the ship.

CEO_Tal:
::recieving reports on a problem with TL #5::

CMO_Wells:
Sirah:  takes a sea  t and  we'll s tart to work

CO_Olbrun:
::smiles:: Paladine: Thank you for your observations.

TACSirach:
::sits down::

CNS_Warke:
::goes over her schedule for the next week::

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: detach umbilicals and prepare for departure.

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: it is my honor to serve of course

XO_Louis:
:: Leaves the lab and enters a TL heading to the bridge ::

CMO_Wells:
:pulls out tricoder and starts with basic scann: Si rah: have any head aches?

CEO_Tal:
Bishop: I show a problem with TL #5 can you check into it?

TACSirach:
Wells: Not anymore...I've been resting the past week..so I feel pretty good

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: LRS show the Tarot at 452.9   45 min ETA

EngBishop:
CEO: Absolutly sir

CEO_Tal:
Bishop: Acknowledged.

CO_Olbrun:
::helm clears the starbase, and heads for the cooridates, warp 4::

XO_Louis:
:: Arrives on bridge and heads to the helm ::

EngBishop:
::Grabs a Repair kit and heads out::

XO_Louis:
:: Brings up data on the course plotted by the computer and interfaces it with tactical ::

TACSirach:
Wells: Find anything?

Kris:
ACTION: THE GRACEFUL LINE OF THE U.S.S. GANYMEDE DRIFTS PAST THE OBSERVATION LOUNGE OF THE STARBASE.

XO_Louis:
Sirach: You should find all the data you need in this readout.

CEO_Tal:
::continues monitoring the M/ARC::

CMO_Wells:
::finishes scann, goes to  one specified to scann for the  chemical imbalances that were  there last tiem::   Sirah: Nope looking good so far just have  a couple left.... so  what did you do to  rest?

CNS_Warke:
::reschedules the appointments that people have asked to be rescheduled::

XO_Louis:
:: Takes the second chair and begins to review data on the PADD ::

CSO_Paldn:
::out to sea once again, to sail the eternal night::

CO_Olbrun:
::she leads back in her seat, studying information on this convoy mission::

EngBishop:
::arrives at the turboshaft repair access hatch::

TACSirach:
Wells: I slept, did a few hologram programs that included massages..over such relaxing things...thought in beutiful nature holograms

CTO_Cain:
::receives XO's data::

CTO_Cain:
XO:  I have the information sir.

CSO_Paldn:
::azure glow returns to his eyes to probe the blackness::

CMO_Wells:
::  scanns the rest of him as just a percision:: Sirah: sounds good..... what makes me relax is talking to my cats they do the best massages.

TACSirach:
Wells: Sound relaxing. So am I fit to return to duty?

EngBishop:
::deactivates turboshaft for repair::

CEO_Tal:
::notices engine efficiency has decreased by 2%::

CO_Olbrun:
::watches the crew working efficiently::

CTO_Cain:
::Analyzes course information for tactical review::

EngBishop:
::crawls in the shaft::

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: the freighter's top speed is warp 3 , cruising is Warp 2,  no weapons

CNS_Warke:
::goes over notes of previous appointments::

CMO_Wells:
::snaps tricoder shutt:: Sirah: all traces ofd the chemical imbalence is gone. , and the rest of you is fine. I would keep up doing something to keep you relazed once in a while good for the soul , but you free  of this place.

CO_Olbrun:
::heaves a sigh at this news:: Oh dear.

CTO_Cain:
::Verifies intruder alert system working properly for Ferengi escort::

TACSirach:
Wells: Thank you.

TACSirach:
*Cain* I'm on my way to the bridge

CEO_Tal:
::locates the source of the problem with the decrease, starts correcting it::

CTO_Cain:
*Sirach* Aye.

EngBishop:
::opens up tricorder to find out where the damage is::

TACSirach:
::leaves SB, enters a working TB:: Computer: Bridge

XO_Louis:
Captain: Are we expected? I mean, will the Romulans be protective of us we we run into any more of the rebels?

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: the hull is unremarkable

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: We better be expected. We were invited.

TACSirach:
::TB doors opens, looks into the bridge, steps off TB and enters bridge...walks over to Cain::

TACSirach:
Cain: Reporting for duty

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Fell better I hope.

TACSirach:
Cain: Much

CSO_Paldn:
::scanning the freighters shields::

XO_Louis:
:: Mumbles :: I hope so, I don't want to deal with that again.

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Could you keep scanning for ships in this sector, wouldn't want more renegade Romulans to sneek up on us.

EngBishop:
::finds that the damage is 8 decks above him and begins climbing::

TACSirach:
Cain: Aye

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Thank you.

CEO_Tal:
::analyzes the new engine readings::

TACSirach:
::takes post, starts scaning for ships::

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: the shields seemed to be designed to prevent sensor probes

CNS_Warke:
::thinks:: ::now that could be a problem::

XO_Louis:
Captain: Just curious... do we know what that cargo is?

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* How are the repairs coming?

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Perhaps we could ask them?

EngBishop:
*CEO*I'm almost to the damaged area I'll have a preliminary report for you when i get there

CSO_Paldn:
Cain: I will feed you the results of my scans presently

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: We haven't been given a manifest...and I don't like it.

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Acknowledged.

CTO_Cain:
Sky: Aye.

XO_Louis:
Captain: I suggest that we follow Mr. Cain's recommendation... let's ask.

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Mr. Cain, hail them and request a manifest. ::knowing that nothing will come of it.

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  We are not in communications range yet

CTO_Cain:
Captain: Aye.

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: there is a danger that the cargo is contraband

CTO_Cain:
::Hails Ferengi ship and requests manifest::

CNS_Warke:
*Wells:can I talk to you about a crew member?

CO_Olbrun:
Paladine: These are Ferengi- anything is possible.

CO_Tode:
@*Ganymede*  This is Captain Tode. Greetings.

CSO_Paldn:
Captain: perhaps we should as for Command's permission to board her if necessary

CEO_Tal:
::Engine efficiency is now operationg at nominal levels::

CTO_Cain:
*Ferengi ship* Greetings, could you please provide us with a manifest.

CMO_Wells:
*W ar ke: please come join me  i'd be glad to.

EngBishop:
*CEO*The computer relay isnt working it wil take awhile to repair

CO_Tode:
@*Ganymede*  No thank you.  Have a nice day.

CNS_Warke:
*Wells:I'll be there shortly

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  They wouldn't go for it captain.

CNS_Warke:
::leaves her office and goes to TL::

CO_Olbrun:
::bites down on her lip:: Rhian: Hail them again.

TACSirach:
::thinking..."Have a nice day."::

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Acknowledged.

CMO_Wells:
:: orders up a pot of amomile tea::

CSO_Paldn:
::reviewing applicable Federation law on contraband::

XO_Louis:
:: Tries to hide smile from the Ferengi's reply ::

CNS_Warke:
::takes TL down to SB and exits TL::

TACSirach:
::giggles under his breath for a second::

CTO_Cain:
::Thinks 'No thank you, I'll give you a no thank you::

CNS_Warke:
::enters SB::

CO_Tode:
@::filing tooth::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Hailing channels open

XO_Louis:
:: Leans forward anticipating the next interaction ::

EngBishop:
::opens up computer relay and begins work::

CMO_Wells:
::waaves to Warke from her office::

TACSirach:
::concentrating on scans for incoming ships::

CNS_Warke:
::goes into doctors office::

CO_Olbrun:
::she takes a deep breath:: *Tode* This is Captain Olbrun of the Ganymede. We have been assigned to you as an escort, and I have a few questions for you.

CO_Tode:
@*Captain Olbrun*  Good.  I was wondering how I was going to make it all the way there in one piece.

CMO_Wells:
:: offers warke a seat,:: warke: care to   have cup of tea or anything before we start?

CNS_Warke:
Wells:sure I'll have a cup of tea

CO_Olbrun:
*Tode* No worries about that. My crew has noticed that you have made some sort of modifications to your shields. I need to inquire as to the nature of these modifications.

CSO_Paldn:
Captian: this is a significant opportnity for an espionage courier

CMO_Wells:
::pous warke a cup::  Warke: now who did we need to discuss?

CEO_Tal:
::starts to run diagnostics on EPS system::

CNS_Warke:
::sits down and sips at the tea::  Wells:this person ::hands Wells a padd::

CO_Olbrun:
::she was really hoping that her crew would know better than to interrupt during ship to ship communication::

CO_Tode:
@*Olbrun*  Oh, yes.  The shields are nice, arent' they?  Keeps prying eyes away from my things.

XO_Louis:
:: Taps padd and sends a request to engineering for ship status ::

OPS_Rhian:
::adjusting comm signal modulation::

CO_Olbrun:
*Tode* And I have to insist that you provide us with a manifest. Otherwise we will be forced to take a look for ourselves.

CMO_Wells:
::takes a sip t hen t akes pad from war ke:   Warke: and  t his is?

CO_Tode:
@*Obrun*  No need to be testy Captain.  I'll send the manifest right over.

CNS_Warke:
Wells:Ens.Tarp

CO_Tode:
@::ears wiggling::

OPS_Rhian:
::noticing Ferengi CAPT's evasion of questions::

CEO_Tal:
::replies to XO request for status on ship systems::

CO_Olbrun:
*Tode* And if anything at all raises a red flag with me, I will insist that I come over to take a look personally.

CSO_Paldn:
::scans and remains quiet::

CTO_Cain:
Captain: If they'll send the manifest, they should have no problem with dropping their sheild for us to verify.

CO_Tode:
@::sending the manifest over::

CEO_Tal:
::transfers information to his console::

XO_Louis:
:: Leans over to the Captain :: OK, I'm impressed. He took that rather well.

CO_Olbrun:
::arches at eyebrow at his easy acquiesence- especially to a female::

CMO_Wells:
::beween sips::warke: isn't hein what  engineing or Tach? :: looks over pad

CSO_Paldn:
::opens LCARS access::

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Hold that thought.

CTO_Cain:
Captain: Aye.

CNS_Warke:
Wells:could you say that more clearly?

CSO_Paldn:
::scans Ferengi to be sure he is Ferengi::

CO_Tode:
ACTION: THE MANIFEST READS:   SHIELD EMITTERS.  PORT OF CALL:  TURIN.  PORT OF ORIGINATION: FEDERATION COLONY RHANIN.

EngBishop:
*CEO*I think i've got it working I'm heading back down to the hatch to reactivate the lift

CO_Olbrun:
::after checking out the manifest:: *Tode* I don't suppose that these are the same kind of emitters you have installed at present.

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Acknowledged.

CMO_Wells:
Warke: sor r y...:: takes the mug away from her face::  Isn't her in tac or  was that engineering?

TACSirach:
::scaning for ships in the area::

CSO_Paldn:
::convinced this is either a smuggling or an espionage corrier::

CO_Tode:
@*Olbrun*  Why yes they are Captain.  We thought we should test one at least.

CNS_Warke:
Wells:I believe that was engineering

XO_Louis:
:: Becoming very concerned, and showing it ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she smiles sweetly:: *Tode* I would be quite interested in examining one of these emitters. May I beam over to do so?

EngBishop:
::climbing down the shaft::

CO_Olbrun:
::knowing that something is bothering Louis, but is trying to play her hand to their advantage::

CSO_Paldn:
::adjusting sensor resolution, trying to pierce the shields::

TACSirach:
::sensing the crew is feeling a little uneasy::

CO_Tode:
@::suspicious::  *Olbrun*  Er...why?

CMO_Wells:
::takes another sip:: Warke: been with us  what a month?

CTO_Cain:
*Sirach* Any tacion emmisions showing on those sensor sweeps?

EngBishop:
::reaches the hatch and gets out of the shaft::

CNS_Warke:
Wells:yes about that

CO_Olbrun:
*Tode* Because such technology isn't very common....and I would like to become reacquainted. ::having to swallow hard to get that out::

TACSirach:
::scaning for tacion emmisions::

XO_Louis:
:: Sits back and listens intently ::

CMO_Wells:
Warke: so what can we do for him?

EngBishop:
::reactivates shaft and calls a lift::

CSO_Paldn:
::cataloging shield for Starfleet Command Intelligence Report if necessary::

CNS_Warke:
Wells:I was wondering if you had examined him recently

TACSirach:
::says quietly:: Cain: No tacion emmissions, but some borion particles

CEO_Tal:
::updates maintenance list based on EPS reading ::

CSO_Paldn:
::mapping the shield harmonics::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Aye, include that in your scans please.

CMO_Wells:
Warke: just his pilimanry examine , no serious finding there , all was document in his r ecords why>?

TACSirach:
::adding tacion emmissions and borion particles to his scans::

TACSirach:
::continues scanning::

CNS_Warke:
Wells:I noticed that there is something a little off about him

TACSirach:
::looking at Cain, trying to tell if he finds the borion particles odd or not::

EngBishop:
*computer* deck 33

CO_Olbrun:
::waiting for Tode's reply::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  Localize these Borion particals and see what turns up.

CMO_Wells:
warke: like what?

CO_Tode:
@::suspicious::

CNS_Warke:
::sense suspicion and concern from someone named Tode::

CO_Tode:
@*Olbrun*  We'll hardly have time Captain....so much to do...getting ready for the convoy and all.

TACSirach:
::localizing borion particles::

XO_Louis:
:: Whispers ::Captain: I am concerned that this technology is not available to us and that we are escorting it to our 'formerly' sworn enemy.

CNS_Warke:
*Olbrun:I'm sensing suspicion and concern from someone named Tode

CO_Olbrun:
::whispers back:: Louis: And that's why I'm trying to see what's going on first hand.

XO_Louis:
:: Nods ::

CO_Olbrun:
*Tode* I would recommend that you make the time, Captain. ::her tone is not going to take no for an answer::

CSO_Paldn:
::scans ship for lifesigns::

CNS_Warke:
Wells:I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with his brain chemistry

EngBishop:
::exits turbolift on deck 33::

CSO_Paldn:
::analyses Todes bio-profile::

CO_Tode:
@::sighing and muttering::  Why do I always get stuck with the difficult females?

CO_Olbrun:
::refrains from answering Tode's mutter::

EngBishop:
*CEO* the Turboshaft is fixed I'm heading back to engineering.

CNS_Warke:
Wells:you can see what I mean for it's on the padd

OPS_Rhian:
::muting comm channel::  CAPT:  If we can keep the channel open I might be able to piggyback access to the freighter's computer

TACSirach:
Cain: <quietly> The barion particles are localized around the cargo holds of the Tarot

CO_Tode:
@*Olbrun*  Yes, we'd be ::gritting teeth::  delighted to have you as our guest.

XO_Louis:
:: Raises eyebrow ::

CEO_Tal:
::working on engineering roster for the next month::

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Good job.

TACSirach:
Cain: <quietly> That's a little suspicious

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  Yes, it is.

CO_Olbrun:
::smiles:: *Tode* So glad to hear you say that, Captain. You can expect me in five minutes. Please transmit coordinates. Ganymede out.

EngBishop:
::arrives in engineering::

TACSirach:
Cain: What do you make of it?

CO_Tode:
@::muttering::  This is not going to be a fun party.

XO_Louis:
:: Signals to Rhian to cut transmission ::

CEO_Tal:
::notices Bishop walking in::

CO_Olbrun:
::waits until the channel is cut, and then drops the smile:: Louis: You have the bridge. Cain, you are with me.

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  I dont know.

OPS_Rhian:
::closing comm channel per XO's orders::

CMO_Wells:
::checks pad :: mumbles allo wed : sliht ly higher then normal asedocline levels , slightly  raise ieasealr  fluid, .... elevated lactic asid... might need to come in to check those out, but i'm not sure it is acause for worry. i'll call him in as soone as i can  ok?

XO_Louis:
Captain: Aye.

TACSirach:
::waiting for furhter orders::

CTO_Cain:
Captain: We are detecting Barion particals eminating from the sheilding on the Ferengi ship.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  This suggests interphasing sheilds.

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Then it's a good thing we are going to take a look at this first hand.

CNS_Warke:
Wells;fine with me. Your the doctor

CO_Tode:
@::scurrying down the corridor, grumbling::

TACSirach:
Cain: That would suggest some experimental shields

CSO_Paldn:
::pensive::

CO_Olbrun:
::bites her lip at the mention of interphasing shields:: That may make it hard if we get in a pinch. Cain: Please keep your sidearm and tricorder handy.

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Yes it would, something our sensors cant penetrate.

CO_Tode:
@::yelling to the other crew to get busy and close up the hidden panels and lock down the other cargo::

CTO_Cain:
Captain: Aye.

CMO_Wells:
Warke: Good... with that bit done how about i meet you in the lounge if you have time  just for the fun of it, they have a new piano plaayer then you were last her but this guy is fair

TACSirach:
Cain: Something nothing might be able to penetrate

CTO_Cain:
::Verifies phaser is on stun and attaches to hip::

CSO_Paldn:
::tracking progress and distance to Romulan border::

CNS_Warke:
Wells:sure

CO_Olbrun:
::she strides into the turbolift, and waits until Cain is in the lift as well:: Computer: Transporter Room One.

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  Keep those scan going.

CTO_Cain:
::Heads into TL::

TACSirach:
Cain: Aye

TACSirach:
::continues his multiple scans::

CMO_Wells:
::swallows last of her  tea::  warke: good talk to you later

CSO_Paldn:
::allocating sensor access as needed by Tac::

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Shall I set my tricorder do a continuous automatic scan while we are there?

TACSirach:
::maning Tactical post::

CO_Olbrun:
::she walks into TR1 as Cain starts his question:: Cain: Yes.

CO_Olbrun:
Mai Ai: Have the coordinates been recieved?

CTO_Cain:
::setting tricorder and following captain::

XO_Louis:
*to all * Be on your toes... I don't want to loose contact with the Captain.

CNS_Warke:
Wells:I'll meet you in the lounge later ::gets up and goes back to her office::

TACSirach:
XO: Aye

CO_Olbrun:
Mai Ai: Yes, ma'am.

CO_Tode:
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