Host Jean says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Arch Angel" 1001004.24
Host Jean says:
Scene: The ISS Andromeda is on approach to the Starbase
Host Jean says:
Action: There has been a 5-hour time lapse
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Standing next to her husband, keeping a general eye out for him at the moment.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::in his RR, he quickly glances over to Sierra::  CMO:  I'm fine, now stop worrying.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sits in his usual place, casting an eye over the CO and XO::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::stretching his arms::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Still slightly upset, though she hides that from him, her voice reflecting only annoyance.::  CO:  It is my prerogative... live with it.
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::Leans against a wall in the RR, sipping on coffee.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks around the room::  All:  Okay gang, let's hear some gameplans.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  How protected do you think the drives are?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  That I cannot answer at the moment. ::looks over at Othello::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO:  Othello, any chance you were able to scan how tight things are down there?
Host Jean says:
Scene: The ISS Andromeda is orbiting the station
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  My next question... :: looks over at Jean::  is a reaffirmation really, that we must obtain all four drives.
Host Jean says:
Scene: The Station has hundreds of thousands of people on it , it looks like Starbase One
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
CO: I believe so, Let me double check the results and I'll let ya know what we are dealin' with.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Othello::  CMO:  That would be my preference.  Anything to make sure the others don't fall into the hands of someone else.  But, if we only end up with one, then I'll consider it a small success.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: Unless we know the layout and security measures, I'm a bit stumped on ideas.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: As I see it, you have three options.  Destroy them, buy one or steal them.  :: lifts a brow as she looks back at him.::
Host Jean says:
CMO: There are four drives to be sold if one gets loose then it could be catastrophic
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hides a sigh, more to herself::  Then all of them.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CMO: Plan B is blow everything up then.
Host Jean says:
All: The auction will be in a main room, there are hundreds of thousands of people on the base
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Dryness to her voice::  XO:  That would go over well with the station... at the same time... :: does not finish the rest::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Can we get the station evacuated and then blow the place? Make a situation that the drives don't get taken along during the evac?
Host Jean says:
All:  The currency to be exchanged is dilithium crystals
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  Is there any chance we could replicate the drives and swap them out with the real ones?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Jean: How scarce is dilithium here?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: considers::  CO:  It would take time.  I might be able to work with the engineers on something while you worked on locating them.
Host Jean says:
All: The energy creatures use dilithium as food
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Conor, any idea on when this auction is to start?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Jean:  Do you have the basic schematics I could work off of?
Host Jean says:
CMO: Yes here are the blueprints for the base
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Jean: Do we have enough dilithium to buy all the drives?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: 5 hours
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Conor::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::waits for Jean to answer Varesh::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Jean:  I meant the drive unit... if we take the route of making unworking replicates.
Host Jean says:
CMO: You can make a duplicate, but a close scan will reveal it’s a fake
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Jean:  But that might give us the time we need.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks from Jean to Ethan::  CO:  Is that all you need?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO:  Othello, any chance you could come up with a sort of dampening field around the room that might affect scans?
Host Jean says:
CNS: You won’t that until the auction
Host Jean says:
You have 500,000 crystals
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Jean: But what are our chances? Have there been auctions before and what would be the highest bid we can expect?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CTO:  Conor/Othello, I want you two to start working on a strategic plan of swapping out the real drives with fake ones.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO/CNS:  Both of you work with engineering on creating four realistic replicates of those drives.
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
CO: No sweat. I just need  to make sure that it can oscillate frequencies so I won't have to calibrate it to any one exact scanning frequency, plus that will keep them from using different frequencies to break through it.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO:  Excellent.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods and glances over at Sky:: CO: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  I would prefer not to have to harm any innocent people.  But the bottom line is that we cannot let these drives get into someone else’s hands.
Host Jean says:
All:  This is a one of a kind auction you won’t know until it happens
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Jean:  I will need those specs as soon as you can get them.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  It would help if I can tell the engineers the truth and lure them with reward.
Host Jean says:
::transmits specs to CMO::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods her thanks::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Do whatever you think is best to get cooperation.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CNS:  I will leave that part to you.  I believe it is called using ones charm.~~~~
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CMO: Remember we have appearances to keep up. Use me as threat.~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::nods, a touch of humor in her eyes::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  Any questions?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: CMO: We'll work it out now that we don't have to watch our thoughts that closely.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  How much time are you giving us?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I still want you to be discreet with any thoughts.  We're not sure who else can be listening in to those thoughts at any time.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Ethan:: CO: Three hours? That gives us two hours to get it in place.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO/CNS:  The sooner the better as far as I'm concerned.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::Finishes his coffee and stands erect.:: CO: I'll check the sensor data and begin preparing the dampening field.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> *CO*:  Captain, we're approaching the starbase.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gets up:: CMO: Shall we? We have some engineers to threaten.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands::  All:  Okay, let's get moving.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*Aaron*:  Obtain permission to dock.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Looks at Varesh and stands::  CNS:  The sooner the better.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO:  Othello, make sure there is extra security at the docking door.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO:  Nobody gets on or off this ship without my permission.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Opens her medical recorder and scans through the data given us.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> COM: Starbase:  This is the ISS Andromeda, requesting permission to dock.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: We'll keep you informed of our progress.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Varesh::
Host Jean says:
<Starbase> COM: ISS Andromeda: You are cleared to dock at bay 43
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
CO: Will do, Cap'n. ::Heads to tactical to deploy security to the docking port  and do  everything else he said he'd do.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As they exit the door and heads for the lift, she mentally goes through the list of items they will need.::  CNS:  What we need to first know, is what we have and what we will have to replicate.  We will need to get engineering on that first.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> COM: Starbase:  Understood.  ISS Andromeda out.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::safely docks the Andromeda at bay 43::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*Aaron*:  Please come to my RR.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Yeah, lets get started on that and then sciences to see what they can add to the mix for authenticity.
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::Gets acknowledgement of his orders to deploy security to the docking port .:: *CO*: Cap'n, security is getting in place by the docking port. Additional security officers will be on standby to escort all guests while on board.
Host Jean says:
Action: The ISS Andromeda maneuvers and docks
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::locks down the console, heads to the RR and enters::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*:  Understood.
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::Looks over the sensor readings to get a heads up on what the crew will be dealing with.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the lift doors close, she orders it to engineering::  CNS:  I am not handing these specs over to anyone.  We may not be able to fully duplicate the unit, but in the hands of an intelligent person, it would not take long for them to replicate the real thing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  It's time both you and Aidan's freeloading days are over.  I am reinstating you to active duty and having you take over the helm.  I can use all the people I can at the moment.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I hope we have some intelligent engineers.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> CO:  Of course Ethan.  I believe I can speak for Aidan and say that we are ready, willing and able.  I'm always here for you brother.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  Your combat skills might come in handy should Othello need an extra body as well.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Ours or theirs?  :: As the lift doors open, she steps out::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Theirs? Do we have time for the Archangel to whip something up for us?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::walks over to Ethan and puts his arm over his shoulder::  CO:  I have all the faith that you will prevail.  And I'm always ready for a fight!  ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Aaron and grins::  Aaron:  Get out of here now runt!
Host Jean says:
Action: the USS ArchAngel orbits cloaked high above the station, Magnus in the Center Chair, Aquiel has arrived on the Angel Bridge
Host Jean says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The ArchAngel"
Host Jean says:
Ok good people pile out

Note: Inform transcript editor that there will be no mission next week.