Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Federation Vice " Part 2 10701.21
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The newly minted Federation Agents emerge from the Federation Attorney's Building and see their hovercars waiting, stylish aerodynamic lines with fiberglass spoilers
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: I guess we have to drive there. They say beaming is too expensive.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: I would like to make note that I am spoiled in some areas.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::looking at all the signs on the walls to see where the Fed Atty's car is::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Downtown Miami is a balmy 85 degrees, civillians walk about their business in various states of dress in the hot weather
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Stands casually beside the Fed Atty's car while holding a tricorder under his arm uploading a speed limiting program of 1 mph::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Enters a hover car, takes driver's seat::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Whistles and walks back casually to the hovercar::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Takes a seat in the car::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Slips in behind the captain:: CO: I did not catch whether we will have our own office and in my case a lab.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: A soft wind comes off the water as rollerbladers lazily blade across the sidewalk, venders selling their goods do business in the summer air
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Looking to some distant point in the horizon and take s a deep breath::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Nice ::Takes a seat::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::With not so loud voice:: All: Does someone know how to drive this thing?
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Accelerator, brake and steering wheel
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: I have never driven on Earth.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: Let's switch seats.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The interior of the hovercars is a plush leather with a satellite sensor radio which catches all the local stations and a Federation law enforcement subspace network band
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Stands up and does not really say anything more::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Swaps seat with the CO::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Starts having some misgivings about the staff's ability to blend in to its environment::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CEO: The address is 1212 Ocean View.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The ocean surf slides on the morning beach as people walk along the sand
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::nods at the CO and puts the address into the onboard computer::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Having visited only a few locations on this planet, looks curiously out the window, observing.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
(Fed Radio) Councilmen Wilson is dead expecting Federation authorities to arrive
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Hits on the accelerator and heads off to the address::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
(Local Law Enforcement Radio) Death at 1212 Ocean View, Federation Authorities asserting jurisdiction
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Still looking out the windows.:: All: Does anyone know anything about this councilman?
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The hovercar lifts off on automatic and begins in cruise control to the address, the local skyway is filled with traffic
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Not really.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
All: I wonder can I disable the whole cruise control system
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Search Federation databases and give us some public information of this dead man.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods at the captain and uses his tricorder to access the databases::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: It would help to also have the information not so public.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Perhaps, but I doubt there is much classified information of ordinary councilmen.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Puts on sunglasses and rolls down window::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: There might be lots of classified information about this man. He was the head of the Federation Select Committee on Intelligence.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: Then undoubtly there would be.  Can you get to that information?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: In addition, he had made large profits on dilithium mining operations on colony worlds.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The car comes to a halt in the air in a traffic jam
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: It appears that he used to be a starship captain.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Shakes her impatiently head and to no one in particular:: I did mention I was spoiled....
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO: Did he have any known clashes with any parties or factions?
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
Self: Forget this ::Turns on siren and blasts past traffic::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: After a high speed run on the skyways the team arrives at the scene
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There is already local media there
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: I assume that'd require filing some formal applications for the information, but I'm not very knowledgeable about civilian protocols.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Jumps at the sudden noise and looks over Conor's shoulder.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::checks his weapon::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: It is a beachfront property with a dock and a three story structure
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The area is roped off and Media are trying to get in
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Local Law Enforcement is there
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Let's go to the scene of death.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There is a coroner there
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::holsters the gun and enjoys the scenery::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Checks weapon before getting out of the car::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: Nor am I.  And unless there is mischief in this, I doubt they would give us that information simply by asking.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Slips out of the car and walks next to the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Goes to talk to local law enforcement chief:: Chief: We're from the Federation. We'll take charge of the investigation. What have you found so far?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CO: For a man of his status, it seems that he has led a relatively quiet life. There's no indication of any special enemies he'd have made during his political or other careers.
 
Host Chief_Star says:
CO: We can handle it nothing for you to do here
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Pulls up sunglasses and starts heading inside the property::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: A political man with no enemies... that would be rather unusual I would think.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Chief: No, we have been authorized to deal with this.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::nods to the CO::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Quietly:: CTO: I do not believe the local officers will appreciate us here.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::flicks open tricorder and starts checking the front door for signs of forced entry::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Nods agreeing at the CIV::
Host Chief_Star says:
CO: Very well let me show you in
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Nods at the Chief and follows him::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
All: Come along.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Follows the captain inside.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Aye, Sir ::enters::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::follows the group::
Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: The inside of the expensive town home is lavishly decorated with original art from various worlds of the Federation
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: There's more to him than just his political career. He's had plenty of time to make enemies elsewhere.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: Man he had a nice place, I wonder what places like this cost
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Looks around::  CEO: I would not mind some time to view the art work.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: Ahhh... understood.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CEO: I wouldn't know... ::looks around:: CEO:Do you have your tricorder with
Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: The Councilman is lying face forward on
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: Of course, we should probably get some information on the intelligence committee at some point, but let's concentrate on this scene first.
Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: The Councilman is lying face forward on his bed
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
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Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: There are two wine glasses in the living room
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: Right here ::flicks it open again and begins scanning the body::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Entering the bedroom, makes her way to the body, pulling her tricorder out.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Looks at and scans the body for indications of the cause of death::
Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: The Councilman is wearing a bathing suit and there is water on the carpet
Host Chief_Star says:
Scene: This is the bedroom
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: Appears to be a heart attack... odd.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CIV: Did you scan the body?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Any signs of poisoning?
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: You'd think he would dry off first before coming in here
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Nods.  Quietly::  XO: Yes... initial results say a heart attack, but given his wealth and modern med, seems a bit off.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CIV: Indeed...
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Nothing obvious.  I would need to run some tests.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CEO: You have a point... Was he called out?
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: I'll poke about
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Heads into the living room::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Coroner: I am Sketek from the Federation and I've been assigned to lead this investigation. How long will it take you to perform an autopsy on the body?
 
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: I would like to assist with the autopsy.
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CO: Well about 3 days
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
Cornor: Three days?!?
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CO: I really don’t need any help we will take him to the morgue you know
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Scans the glasses in the living room for fingerprints:: ::calls out at the CO:: He wasn't alone by the looks of it
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CIV: So many bodies so little time hee hee
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Coroner: We have been assigned to investigate this case so a representative from Federation is appropriate.
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CO: Since this is a natural cause death it is low priorirty, we will keep him on ice so to speak
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: Captain, if there is no objection, I can perform the autopsy within a couple of hours.  I do not have any other bodies.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: No objection.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Coroner: We'll take care of the autopsy.
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CO: Be my guest
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
CO: Sign here
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CTO/CEO: Gather any technical evidence you can find.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Reads the paper and then signs it::
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
::leaves::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Uses the tricorder to record the state of the room, then goes to check the bathroom::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CO: As I understand we will have use of equipment at our own base of operation, I will need to get him back there.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: calls out:: CTO: Did you get enough recordings of the body and position?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Indeed.
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
Action: The wife of the Councilmen bursts in
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Get a car for the CIV. With facilities to transfer a dead body.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: The tricorder should be quite complete, so yes.
Host Coroner_BlackBag says:
All: Get away from him this is a private family matter there will be no autopsy
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
CTO: Thank you... then we can go ahead and move the body.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Wife: We are from the Federation and we have been assigned to investigate this case.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Links up the tricorder to the cars computer and checks the fingerprint database::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Looks up at the woman:: Wife: This is standard procedures as you should know.  I will be quick and neat.
 
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::activates Comm link:: Central: This is deputy Commander Z`heta. We're requesting a vehicle to transfer the Councilman’s body
Host Wife_Hardy says:
CO: This is my attorney, since this is not a homicide we will be fighting this, this is a court order restraining you from an autopsy ::shows local order::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: stands curiously:: Wife: Why do you wish to prevent an autopsy?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Looks around the house a bit, then gets back to the scene::
Host Wife_Hardy says:
Action: The Wife hands the CO an order
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Wife: We have been authorized by the Federation.
Host Wife_Hardy says:
CIV: This is time of morning for us and we don’t want needless attention
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Checks the phone to see the most recent calls on it::
Host Wife_Hardy says:
CO: I'll have you arrested if you violate the order
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Confused:: Wife: This will not prevent your mourning period.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Looks toward the captain::
Host Wife_Hardy says:
Action: The Chief reads the order
Host Wife_Hardy says:
CO: This is a valid order you will have to stop
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: The car seems to be outside. Transfer the body.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Pokes his head in the other rooms to see if he had an office::
 
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CIV: The vehicle is ready and the central is informed.  Let's wait to see how this goes.
Host Chief says:
CO: This is a valid local order you will have to stop it is signed by a judge
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Looks from one man to the next, uncertain how to proceed.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Wife: Certainly you understand that your husband was in a position where it's very easy to make enemies, even without noticing it. Don't you want the matter investigated? Moreover, this is a matter of importance to the whole Federation.
Host Chief says:
<Wife> CTO: I'm not debating the issue there is a court order
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Chief: I don't see how that document would override our federation authorization.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Comm: FedAtty: We have a situation, the wife is contesting the autopsy.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Considers the Senek is using more tact then she would in this.::
Host Chief says:
<FedAttY> XO: Alright hold on
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Starts poking through any loose documents around the place::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Comm: FedAtty: Thank you.
Host Chief says:
Action: The Federation Attorney is on the phone with a Federation District Judge
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: As they wait, she observes the wife who is not making any sense to her in this.::
Host Chief says:
Action: A Federation Search Warrant and Subpoena for the Body signed by Federation District Judge Scales appears next to the CO
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Captain, the Fed Att. is informed had he's helping us with this legal issue
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: Excellent call.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
Wife/Chief: We now have a federation search warrant and subpoena for the body.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
CIV: Take the body.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Nods and activates the gravity lifts placed around the body.::
Host Chief says:
Action: The Cheif recognizes the order and releases the body
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Wife: I'm not debating the issue. I just wanted you to understand why the local court doesn't have the power to stop the investigation.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Perfectly glad to leave everyone else to deal with the woman, guides the body out the door and to the waiting vehicle.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: You might want to see this
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CEO: Show me...
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: As she arrives at the vehicle, an officer opens the back and she guides the body inside.::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: The guys computer has been wiped clean, the only thing I could get off it was the word particle, and there is some funny subspace readings from my tricorder
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Subtly scans for any traces of Omega particle::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Surprised and relieved the wife did not follow, she closes the door and climbs into the passanger seat of the car.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CEO: What kind of readings?
Host Chief says:
<Wife> CTO: I am in morning and you are going to cut open my husband
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
LOL
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
<erase>
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: Its like its been worn down, there seems to be a strain And there is a call on his phone I can't trace
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
*CO*: Captain, I will let you know when I am done and have a report prepared.
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
*CIV* Excellent.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Informs the officer where to take her and sits back, curious to what the others might yet find.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
XO: I have to take contact to my superiors. While I am gone, you are in command here.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CEO: Interesting...  Can you apply an algorithm and make sense of the subspace signal?  Can it be a comm signal of some kind?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Wife: I understand this is a difficult time for you, and we certainly don't intend to interfere with your personal coping. But Federation security must not be compromised.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CO: Aye, Captain
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Tries to listen to the others while dealing with the widow::
Host Chief says:
Action: The signal is definitely local
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Leaves the house::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: Seems to be a local signal
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Goes to a nearby street, out of sight of all locals::
Host Chief says:
<Wife> CTO: I never liked you vulcans neither did my husband you're all savages!! ::cries::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::takes out his tricorder and scans:: CEO: Let's see if we can trace it to the origin
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
COMM: Starbase 1: This is Captain Sketek of Andromeda, requesting a permission to beam up.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: I doubt very much this was a natural death
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::listens to the wife::  CEO: Go on, I must attend the widow.
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: Aye sir ::Keeps trying to trace the subspace signal::
Host Chief says:
<Starbase> Captain: Permission Granted
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Wife: I assure you, we have our orders from our superiors and they certainly aren't all Vulcans.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: As they find themselves in another traffic jam, sighs... so wishing for a transporter.  To add to the time, the car's thermostat does not compensate for the humidly and heat.::
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Orders a beam-up and is transported to SB1::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
*CIV* Lieutenant, can you talk to the widow? Perhaps a woman voice can calm her...
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Smiles deprecatingly at herself.  She was too spoiled.  She obviously need to spend more time off ship.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Feels a bit helpless having to deal with a very difficult problem of emotional nature::
Host Chief says:
<Wife>::starts throwing dishes::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::walks to the wife:: Wife: We're deeply sorry for your loss.  Believe us that we seek justice.  Your husband won't feel a thing.  His body will be respected and honoured.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
::ducks::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Uses his arms as cover::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Walks out of the office to see what the sound is::
Host Chief says:
<Wife> ::gets hysterical at the sight of her husband in a body bag::
CEO_Lt_Conor says:
::Walks over to the wife:: Wife: Ma'am you are going to have to calm down ::Starts to bring her outside::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
::Realizing she had been asked a question:: *XO*: Given I am the one who will be doing the autopsy, you think that wise?
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: Do you have a hypospray with you?  To give some Xanax to the Wife?
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Energizes on the same street corner he was beamed up from::
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
:: Slowly they make their way to their current base of operation.::
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
*CIV* I didn't think you were already on that job.  Forget it then.
 
Host CO_Capt_Sketek says:
::Returns to the scene::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: No. I could pinch her, but I'm not sure if that'd be appropriate in the light of her comments about Vulcans.
CIV_Lt_Storm says:
*XO*: We are arriving now at our base of operations.  I will begin the autopsy within the next 15 minutes, baring the unforeseen.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
Wife: Ma'am, please stop that,...
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
*CIV* Acknowledged.
XO_Cmdr_Z`heta says:
CTO: I think there's no other chance...
Host Chief says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10701.21