Summary:
The USS Andromeda has traveled to the very border of Caeal space, as telemetry from two Class VIII and two Class IX probes stream in.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Recovery" Mission 3 - Stardate 11209.01~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::arrives on the bridge, heading down to his chair::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads over to his chair on the bridge::  XO:  Conor, we receiving any pertinent information from the probes?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Varesh::  CNS:  Well, so nice of you to join us on the bridge today.  ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods to some officers on the way down and settles in his chair, pulling his console closer:: CO: A pleasure Captain, now that some of the crew are less crazy thanks to my skill.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: 5 planets, we can only detect lifesigns on one due to passive scans only. Class Y, H, M and 2 Js
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls up the information:: XO: Any M-class moons in the system?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Nope, just those 5 planets. No asteroid belts, clouds or anything else to hide in.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up to head for his RR::  XO/CNS:  Meeting in the conference room in five minutes.  I'll join you shortly.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Great. ::the sarcasm drips from that one word:: CO: Aye, sir. Five minutes.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::taps a few notes on the console before pulling a PADD from the compartment under the console and heading to the conference room::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over and grabs a PADD from his desk before heading out of his RR::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the room, gets his customary cup of coffee and sits down::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::makes his way towards the conference room:: OPS: You have the bridge
Host SMLea says:
<OPS_Matthew> XO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads over to the conference room::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters the conference room and goes to his seat::  XO/CNS:  Okay gentlemen, what have you got for me?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Based on our lingustic analysis, there is a 90% match between the languages used on the board to what our friend spoke previously. This is also where our trail for the mystery particle ends. I would bet money we'll find Davs or someone who knows where he is on this planet. However they don't appear to be a friendly bunch either. Any uninvited guests barring one we know about never return after entering their space.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the system layout again::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Varesh::  CNS:  Any input?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: We've placed four modified probes to reduce their sensor signature and based on our passive scans, there are 5 planets in this system of which only one appears habitable and is an M class.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I'm with the XO on where we'd find Davs, but still working on how we can get down there.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  While Varesh is researching, I'd like to hear your recommendations on how to proceed.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Other then the 5 planets, there is practically nothing available to hide in.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: I've comissioned the CEO to build a modified shuttle with enhanced stealth capabilities and tactical systems but its a couple of weeks out.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: I don't want to come this far not to check the place out but we have to at least to officially appear to respect their borders so we can't bring the Andy in to snoop about.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CO:  I'm very much aware of the shuttle Mr. Power.  But that doesn't help us right at this moment.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<CO=XO>
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO/XO: Could fabricating a disabled shuttle situation be possible?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CNS:  Is there any way of masking a shuttle so as not to be detected?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: There was one ship which ended up in their space with damaged nav sensors due to an ion storm. They were contacted and provided with the necessary supplies to repair their systems but we're kept out of contact with the planet and everything else
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: That is the plan with the shuttle but that is a few weeks out. However these people appear to have or have access to at least far more advanced tech then we do.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: We only found this trail based on sensor scans provided by the Chalak.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Well, there is absolutely no way I am sitting around for a few weeks waiting on a shuttle.  So with that said, suggestions?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Disabled shuttle moving fast enough to be near enough to the M-class planet for beamout?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Well I see two options here. We can try fake a shuttle accident to "wander" into their space and see what we can find out otherwise we can go in with the Andy with complete disregard for their borders and likely find ourselves up on charges once we get to the nearest starbase.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: The charges and some sort of incident is a given if we just go in with the Andromeda.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CNS:  We don't know anything about how advanced their technology is, so I would prefer not to put the Andromeda in harms way.  If we go with a shuttle, will we be able to communicate back and forth?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Unknown. They can block telepathy, right? So blocking our comm systems will also be out of commission. If we go in, we're going in blind.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Even if we could communicate, it would look odd that our own ship doesn't come rescue a damaged shuttle.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
<EDIT: comm systems will also put them out of commission>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: No, we would have to take the Andromeda further from their borders.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: To the Zeta Bootis system?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Yes but it would look odd if the Andy doesn't come get us quickly. Starfleet isn't generally in the habit of leaving shuttles adrift.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Not if we show that our communications are down.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Indeed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  No Varesh, I wouldn't take the
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO/CO: The shuttle will have to be properly broken or they won't believe us.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Andromeda all the way back there.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CNS:  Are there any unusual phenomena out this way?  We could say the Andromeda is investigating that.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks for a handy nebula::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: I'd suggest this is our approach, we make a right mess of one of our shuttles. The Andy heads a few LYs out, myself and the CNS are aboard and we'll see what intel we can gather while in their space. Once we have a better lay of the land, we can be in a position to take more targeted aggressive moves with the stealth shuttle. However, the last ship to enter their space was repaired and kicked out and not given a free p
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: If it looked like we were in some kind of battle it would be good.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: How long would it take to modify one of the shuttles?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Give the CEO a phaser and 30 minutes, I'm sure he can knock something together.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: CO/XO: I was thinking some phaser blasts along the hull, exploded consoles - the whole enchilada.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Who did we have a disagreement with?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: The nearest nebula on this side of the Caeal border is on the other side of the Zeta Bootis system.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Conor, I would also want you to take Ivara and Tavish along with you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: No idea, but we can make up something.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  How long do you think the Andromeda should give the AT before we start to "worry"?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Depends on how far out you are, more distance greater time between checkins.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  I would prefer to have a solid time.  That way, I could always bring the Andromeda in and inform the Caelans that we are on a search and rescue mission.  Perhaps they would give the Andromeda passage to look for the shuttle.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: No more than a few days.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/CNS:  Okay, let's get going on any modifications.  We can work on the smaller details as that is being accomplished.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over the Conor and whispers:: XO:  You really think you can convince them?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
XO: Who? The crew of the Caleans?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
<xo = co>
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
<delete last>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Of course.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Who? The crew about this mission or the Caealeans about our intentions?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: The Caealans of course.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: I won't be taking no for an answer. If that means I need to pay a visit in a few weeks with some of our new toys then so be it. I made you a promise which I intend to keep.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::pats Conor on the back::  XO:  I know you did Conor, and I appreciate it.  ::smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods at the CO::
Host SMLea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host SMLea says:
Time Lapse: Twelve hours.
Host SMLea says:
Notes: The CO, CMO, CNS, CEO, and CSO will arrive at the edges of the Caeal system in a Type 10 shuttle at the beginning of next mission.
Host SMLea says:
The four-personnel Type 10 shuttle. Accomodations will be slightly cramped.

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