Arcadia Station February 9, 1998

CO Swift   Kris Hooks [ACTDKris@startrek.com]
XO Brand  Maryanne Greska [ACTDMaryanne@startrek.com]
SEC Reed  Brad Cochran [brm2032@msn.com]
OPS Kuvot Steve Mallory [maldal@msn.com]
TAC Krag  Rob Olesnevich [robert@angstrom.net]
PomChuk  Cheryl Blaney [ACTDCheryl@startrek.com]
PomTuk  Wendy Hogarth [whogarth@msn.com]

CO_Swift:
A delegation of Pomerans will be arriving at Arcadia Station to begin talks of joining the Federation.  The talks are scheduled to begin in a few days.  You are hereby ordered to receive the Pomerans and make them comfortable in the meantime.

CO_Swift:
<<<BEGIN ANOTHER NORMAL DAY AT ARCADIA STATION>>>

SEC_Reed:
::running security checks on our guests' quarters::

OPSKuvot:
:;stands at Station OPS::

XO_Brand:
::in OPS reading reports::

Tac_Krag:
::in command and control center::

CO_Swift:
::in Ready Room drinking coffee::

XO_Brand:
::signing off report one and goes onto report two::

OPSKuvot:
::double checks power fluctuations on deck 12.....plasma conduit beta-1-1-3-a....sends a repair team to fix it::

PomChuk:
@XO:  Hail the station and let them know we are approaching.

XO_Brand:
::stifles a yawn::

Tac_Krag:
*Reed*: is your "honor" Guard ready?

SEC_Reed:
*Tac*: Yes, sir

OPSKuvot:
::if he were human, he might have a bad feeling about today.....but being a Vulcan, feelings are illogical::

PomChuk:
@<XO>  COMM:  Arcadia:  We are nearing the station, requesting permission to dock.

Tac_Krag:
::scans the Pomerans vessel for tac threats::

XO_Brand:
::looks up from padd::

OPSKuvot:
:;transfers open station location for the Pomeran delegation to TAC::

OPSKuvot:
::Docking Bay 12 is open::

SEC_Reed:
::glances at incoming security report::

OPSKuvot:
XO:  We are being hailed.....

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: report to docking bay 12.  full "honor" guard::

OPSKuvot:
By the Pomeran delegation

XO_Brand:
Kuvot: Open frequencies

OPSKuvot:
::with a few quick flicks of keys::  XO:  Hailing frequencies open Commander

SEC_Reed:
*Tac*: On my way.

XO_Brand:
::stands::

XO_Brand:
Commander Swift: We are receiving a hail from the Pomerans

Tac_Krag:
::finish readiness report and hands it to the XO::XO: here's my department's status report

XO_Brand:
*Pomerans* Greeting, permission to dock on upper pylon 4

SEC_Reed:
::arrives at docking bay 12::

OPSKuvot:
::looks up at the main viewer, behind the LtCmdr Brand::

CO_Swift:
::entering the bridge with steaming cup of coffee::

OPSKuvot:
::at his OPS station::

Tac_Krag:
All:Captain on deck

XO_Brand:
::nods to Swift::

PomChuk:
@<XO>  ::prepares to dock::

CO_Swift:
::nods to Brand::   ::thinking::  So efficient.  I like that.  

OPSKuvot:
::wonders when Commander Swift got promoted::

CO_Swift:
::smiling at Krag's craggy features::  Good morning, Mr. Krag.  Cheerful day, isn't it?

OPSKuvot:
::refers the delegation to docking bay 12::

OPSKuvot:
TAC:  The delegation will be docking at Bay 12

Tac_Krag:
CO: aye sir

CO_Swift:
XO:  Status report please.  ::unusually pleasant mood::

PomChuk:
@::sits back, and waits to dock::

SEC_Reed:
::waiting at docking bay 12::

PomTuk:
@::awaits the completion of docking procedures::

XO_Brand:
Swift: The Delegation is at docking bay 12, awaiting to disembark from their ship

PomTuk:
@ ::receives docking clearance::

CO_Swift:
XO:  Excellent.  I'll go meet them.  You have the bridge.

XO_Brand:
Swift: all station posts report green lights

XO_Brand:
Swift: Aye, sir.

Tac_Krag:
Co: a honor guards standing by

OPSKuvot:
::gets the latest reports from Starfleet....looks like we gave those illogical aliens a "run for their money"::

CO_Swift:
XO:  The usual efficiency of the crew.  ::smiling unusually sunnily::

CO_Swift:
::heading off for the turbolift::

PomTuk:
@::secures ship for docking.. initiates standard approach::

SEC_Reed:
::checking security systems in DB 12::

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: the CO is on her way

CO_Swift:
::nodding to Krag on the way out::  Thank you.

PomTuk:
@::docks ship::

SEC_Reed:
*Tac* I'll watch for her, sir.

XO_Brand:
::takes his seat and calls up the rest of the boring morning reports that need signing off::

Tac_Krag:
::scans for thus pesky pirate::

PomChuk:
@::grins at PomTuk::  OK, here we go.  These Federation folk should be ...... interesting.

PomTuk:
@ PomChuk: we have docked

CO_Swift:
::turbolift down to docking bay::

PomChuk:
@XO:  Let's go.  Open the hatch.

Tac_Krag:
::feels a slight shudder when the ship docks with the station::

PomTuk:
@ ::smiles back:: The hatch is open

PomChuk:
::exits the ship, and blinks at all the people::

XO_Brand:
::signs off the engineering report and goes onto the security report::

CO_Swift:
::stepping up to the airlock and nodding warmly at PomChuk::  Hello.  I'm Commander Cordelia Swift.  Welcome to Arcadia Station.

OPSKuvot:
::updates their Intel reports from the latest reports out of SFCommand::

PomTuk:
::sizes up Swift::

PomChuk:
::waits::  Commander.......  ::bows::  It is a pleasure.  I am PomChuk, this is my second, PomTuk

PomTuk:
::bows::

SEC_Reed:
::suspiciously watching the delegation exit their ship::

CO_Swift:
::smiling::  Our honor guard will escort you to your quarters.  We hope you enjoy your stay.  If there's anything you need, please let them know and it will be taken care of.

PomChuk:
Commander:  We have heard much of the Federation, and look forward to the discussions.

OPSKuvot:
::reads the SFIntel reports on the Pomerans::

XO_Brand:
::eyes become heavy and head nods forwards a bit::

CO_Swift:
PomChuk:  As do we.  ::bowing::  I must be off, please excuse me.  ::sneezing::

PomChuk:
::smiles::  Commander:  The opportunity to refresh ourselves would be most welcome, then perhaps a tour of the ship?

SEC_Reed:
All:  If you will come with me, I will show you to your rooms.

CO_Swift:
Ahk.  Please excuse me.  ::swiping nose::

CO_Swift:
PomChuk:  Certaidly.  Duh Securidy Cheef will arrande id.  ::sheepish smile::

Tac_Krag:
::tunes stations internal sensor to key on the Pomerans::

PomChuk:
::glances at her XO::  Secure the ship, and we'll go with them.

CO_Swift:
::bowing and taking her leave::

OPSKuvot:
::nothing out of the ordinary on the Intel reports about the Pomeran::

CO_Swift:
::sneezing down the corridor::

SEC_Reed:
Pom: Would you like to tour the station now, or go straight to your room?

PomTuk:
PomChuk: certainly... ::retreats to secure ship... returns and nods to CO:: Ready

XO_Brand:
::gently snoring::

PomChuk:
::looks at security::  Thank you.  A visit to our quarters would be nice, and then the tour.

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Our guesds will wand a tour ob the shib.  Pleaze arrange wid Securidy.  I'm going to bed.  Ugh.

OPSKuvot:
::raises an eyebrow at the dozing XO::

SEC_Reed:
Pom: Okay then, come with me...

XO_Brand:
::head pops up:: *CO* Aye, sir

OPSKuvot:
::notices the XO doesn’t stir::

OPSKuvot:
::if he were human, he would chuckle::

SEC_Reed:
::escorts guests to their quarters::

PomChuk:
::nods::  XO:  Let us go with the Security officer.

XO_Brand:
*Security* please arrange a station tour for the Pomerans

PomTuk:
::prepares to follow CO::

PomChuk:
::follows, and enters the designated quarters::

OPSKuvot:
::gives clearance for the Altair Freighter  "Pheylans wings" to dock.....neutronic fuel carrier out of XIO Prime::

XO_Brand:
::yawns again::

Tac_Krag:
::scan the Pomerans ship again::

PomChuk:
::smiles at Reed::  Sir:  We shan't need long, sir.  I am most anxious to see the station

Tac_Krag:
::scans the Pheylans wing as well::

SEC_Reed:
Pom:  Is there a specific time you would like your tour?  Say 15, 20 minutes?

CO_Swift:
::sneezing::  Ugh...why am I suddenly sneezing?  ::sniffle::

PomTuk:
::enters assigned quarters behind CO::

Tac_Krag:
::tracks the Pomerans delegations progress through the station::

Tac_Krag:
::Frowns more then usual::

SEC_Reed:
Pom:  I'll arrange the tour right away, then.  Let me know when you are ready.

Tac_Krag:
XO: sir I picking up 13 dead bodies on the Pomerans' ship.::

PomChuk:
XO:  Security:  Thank you.  ::escorts Reed to the door, bowing as he leaves, and closes the door as Sec exits::

SEC_Reed:
::walks back to security::

CO_Swift:
::sneezing again::   

CO_Swift:
::entering quarters and laying down in bed::  

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: station a "honor" guard at the Pomerans quarters.  I want some one with them at all times

CO_Swift:
::muttering::  This is awful...I haven't felt this bad in a long time.

XO_Brand:
*Reed* Did you make arrangements for the tour with the Pomerans?

PomChuk:
::grins at her XO::  We must choose our targets carefully.  I liked the looks of that Swift, but she is too important.......  Let's bide our time.

SEC_Reed:
::opens secure line to bridge::  *Tac* I am going to put a lock on key systems before I begin the tour.  The code I'll use is "Alpha 3 bravo.  ::orders a guard to watch the delegation::

XO_Brand:
::tapping stylus on his padd::

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: very well

PomTuk:
PomChuk: I agree... we may find some to our liking on the tour

SEC_Reed:
::locks out key systems::

SEC_Reed:
*XO* The arrangements have been made, sir

PomChuk:
PomTuk:  Then let's be on with it.

XO_Brand:
*Reed* Acknowledged, carry on.

OPSKuvot:
::notices some of the systems are now shutdown....makes a note::

OPSKuvot:
::reroutes command codes around the secured systems::

PomChuk:
Now, how did that Security officer say to notify them?

SEC_Reed:
::reviews station layout...plans tour, making sure to avoid possible security compromises::

PomChuk:
::speaks::  <Computer>  This is PomChuk.  We are ready for the promised tour.

XO_Brand:
::stands:: Kuvot: You have the bridge, I'm going down to the promenade for a sandwich

OPSKuvot:
XO:  Aye Commander..

PomChuk:
::tilts head, awaiting response::

CO_Swift:
::sneezing again::

OPSKuvot:
::steps around and paces around Station Command::

XO_Brand:
::tugs on uniform and heads for the lift::

CO_Swift:
Ugh...the last time I felt like this...uh oh...   ::suddenly remembering::

Tac_Krag:
XO: ah sir about the 13 dead bodies on the Pomerans' vessel?

PomChuk:
::speaks a little more loudly:: <Computer>:  Are you there?

CO_Swift:
Oh NO!  ::stumbling out into the corridor::

XO_Brand:
::turns:: Krag: what's this with dead bodies?

SEC_Reed:
<Computer> Send a message to PomChuk's room:  I am ready when she is.

CO_Swift:
::hitting head on door jamb in fevered hurry::

CO_Swift:
::falling to deck::

Tac_Krag:
XO: sir I ran a scan of the Pomerans vessel and picked up 13 dead bodies

XO_Brand:
::walking over to Krag::

PomChuk:
<PomTuk>  Remain here, cover if the computer ever responds.

CO_Swift:
::unconscious::

XO_Brand:
Krag: not good, um....have you notified medical and locked down that ship for investigation?

PomChuk:
::opens the door, and sticks head out in corridor::

PomChuk:
::sees no one, and steps out, headed toward the turbolift::

Tac_Krag:
XO: no sir I did not want to start a stellar war or anything

CO_Swift:
ACTION: POMCHUK IS UNDETECTED.

PomChuk:
::enters the TL, which is empty::

XO_Brand:
Krag: cordon off that ship, I want security to search it.

Tac_Krag:
XO: aye sir shall I inform the co?

XO_Brand:
Krag: Of course, as per SOP

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: report to docking bay 12 for a ship search::

PomChuk:
::states her destination, and looks pleased as the computer responds::

Tac_Krag:
::panel beeps::

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: the Pomerans delegation has left there room is the honor guard with them>

CO_Swift:
::regaining consciousness::

CO_Swift:
::groggy::

OPSKuvot:
::walks back around to OPS, where he feels more comfortable::

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  You dere?  Resbond, please.

PomChuk:
::alters her appearance somewhat, and when the TL stops, the doors open.....::

SEC_Reed:
*Tac* I'll be right there.  Nobody notified me that the deligation was leaving their quarters.

XO_Brand:
::sees that Krag is busy, he taps the comm badge:: CO Swift: Come in please

Tac_Krag:
*Swift*: sir we just found 13 dead bodies on Pomerans' ship

PomChuk:
::and a somewhat unremarkable-looking ensign steps out into Engineering::

XO_Brand:
Swift: Aye sir, we have a situation on the Pomerans ship sir

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Make sure our guests get the Shapeshifter blood check.  I'm sneezing after meeting them just like the last time I met a Shapeshifter.  

Tac_Krag:
*Sec*: Well I had the internal sensor track them since they enter the stations and I keep getting a faint reading else where

SEC_Reed:
*Guard* I did not authorize you to escort the delegation away from their room.

PomChuk:
::moves into Engineering, and steps around, watching for a few moment's over everyone's shoulders::

XO_Brand:
Swift: Aye sir.

CO_Swift:
Ugh.  I really hope this isn't as bad as I think it is.

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Where are our guests now?

PomChuk:
::spots another ensign, by appearance, somewhat new, and taps him on the shoulder::

SEC_Reed:
*Tac* I'm not getting any response from my guard.  I suggest yellow alert.

XO_Brand:
*Station Medical* Please report to the Pomeran's quest quarters for a Founders Test

Tac_Krag:
XO: sir according to my sensor reading the Pomerans left there quarters. shall I sound an intrude alert?

OPSKuvot:
TAC: If the Pomerans are undetectable by sensors, I would move to full security alert

XO_Brand:
*Swift* Checking now, sir

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: acknowledge

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Hurry.  It may already be too late.

XO_Brand:
::turns to OPS:: Kuvot: were are our guests?

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Most shapeshifters are undetectable by regular internal sensors.  If you can't find them, we'll need to do a deck-by-deck search.

OPSKuvot:
::double checks sensor logs::  XO:  Indeterminate.  I do not have their life signs on sensors....

SEC_Reed:
<Computer> Locate security guard Johnson

SEC_Reed:
::on his way to db12::

PomChuk:
::speaks to the Engineering ensign::  Hello, we haven't met.  The shift supervisor wants to see you, over there ::nods to the office::

OPSKuvot:
XO:  Recommend we signal intruder alert and search the station deck to deck

PomChuk:
I'll take over here.

XO_Brand:
*Swift* They are not to be found, shall I sound the alert?

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Yes.  We're in trouble now.

PomChuk:
::sits down, as the Ensign vacates his post::

XO_Brand:
Kuvot: Yes, do it

Tac_Krag (Sound - Intruder\@Alert.wav):
*all hands*: Intruder Alert.  Sec set phasers to stun

PomChuk:
::starts tapping on the console::

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Get all security teams on duty now and have them to a deck-by-deck search with tricorders set to detect any unusual organic residue.  Sometimes that works to scan for shapeshifters.

SEC_Reed:
<Computer>Reed:  Security guard Johnson is not aboard the station.

PomChuk:
::hears the alert, and quickly finishes her task::

Tac_Krag:
::Seals off all sections of the station::

OPSKuvot:
:;raises an eyebrow, wondering what Ensign Smith is doing in Engineering::

XO_Brand:
*Swift* Aye, sir ::nods to TAC::

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: All sections have been sealed

PomChuk:
::smiles as she gets confirmation that the files have been transferred to the ship::

OPSKuvot:
::brings up the keystroke register for Ens. Smith's station::

CO_Swift:
::sliding down bulkhead and holding head in hands::  I was afraid of this.  Why couldn't this have happened on Commander McRae's watch?

XO_Brand:
*Security Alert* All teams are to do a deck by deck search, possibility of Founders onboard

SEC_Reed:
*Tac, CO, XO*: The security guard outside the delegation’s room is no longer on board.

OPSKuvot:
TAC:  Have security check main engineering.......

PomChuk:
::moves slowly away from the console, and dissolves into a ventilation duct::

XO_Brand:
*Alert* Standard Procedures are in affect

OPSKuvot:
*SEC*  Maintain watch around the Founder's ship....they will have to leave somehow....

SEC_Reed:
::arrives at db12::

CO_Swift:
::going back to quarters and getting phaser and tricorder::

SEC_Reed:
*OPS* I'm already there.  *CO* Permission to use force, if necessary?

XO_Brand:
::walks over to Kuvot:: Can you detect any movement, anyone that is missing from their posts?  I want a report from all teams immediately if anyone is missing

XO_Brand:
*Reed* Phasers on stun only....

OPSKuvot:
XO:  The last person who had any unusual activity at their Station was Ensign Smith in main engineering.....I am checking his keystrokes now

SEC_Reed:
::sets phaser to heavy stun::

PomChuk:
::makes her way through the ducts, trying to remember the way back to the ship::

XO_Brand:
:nods to Kuvot::

CO_Swift:
::setting tricorder to scan for specific organic residue::

CO_Swift:
::heading out the corridor and trying to think like an invading shapeshifter::

PomChuk:
::takes a few misturns in the ventilation system::

XO_Brand:
::paces::

Tac_Krag:
::locks docking clamps on the Pomerans vessel::

CO_Swift:
Now...if it were me...I'd disable the station's tractor beam emitter...then I'd get on my ship and make a neat getaway.

OPSKuvot:
*XO*  I recommend setting up security force fields around the entries to all possible ways in and out of the "Pomeran" ship

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Have extra guards posted at the tractor beam emitter.  Mucho pronto.

XO_Brand:
Kuvot: see to it please

Tac_Krag:
XO: sir and the runabout launch pads

SEC_Reed:
*Tac* Scan areas of the ship not easily accessible by humanoids.  Ex:  air ducts and TL shafts

XO_Brand:
*Swift* Aye sir

Tac_Krag:
*sec*: scanners are useless

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  I'm heading for the docking port to check out their ship.

XO_Brand:
*Reed* set a couple of your best men to guard the tractor beam emitter.

Tac_Krag:
XO: Permission to lead the Defense force outside the founders ship

OPSKuvot:
::brings up schematics of the Docking Collar::  XO:  I am setting up security fields around every entry except for the main entry where the Security team is located

XO_Brand:
*Swift* Aye, sir....be careful

XO_Brand:
Krag: Yes

PomChuk:
::exits the airduct, into the Commander's empty quarters::

XO_Brand:
Kuvok: excellent

PomChuk:
::looks around, and moves to the console, seeking to gain access codes::

SEC_Reed:
*Tac* What happened to the sensors?  *Security teams* Go stand watch at the Tractor beam emitters.

Tac_Krag:
::heads for the tl::tl: Sec overrider docking bay 12 auth jaybrid krag

CO_Swift:
*Brand*  Oh, you know me.

XO_Brand:
*Docking ring* I want that Pomerans ship impounded and searched with a find tooth comb

Tac_Krag:
::arrives at docking bay 12::

CO_Swift:
::heading for the docking bays::

Tac_Krag:
::heads for the manual docking clamp controls::

PomChuk:
::is unable to gain the codes, and dissolves into the ventilation shaft again::

Tac_Krag:
::punches in his access code and engage the manual docking clamps ::

SEC_Reed:
Tac:  welcome to db12.  Will you help me search this ship?

PomChuk:
::is able to wend her way this time to the docking bay::

SEC_Reed:
::opens hatch on ship::

Tac_Krag:
Reed: No I am here to make sure the channel thus not get to the ship

PomChuk:
Exits the shaft, and this time shifts into Swift::

Tac_Krag:
::place hand on the hatch lock and close it::

CO_Swift:
::arriving at the docking bay::

PomChuk:
::glares at the bay crew:: Do you have this ship opened yet?

Tac_Krag:
Reed: we can search the ship later

XO_Brand:
::walks over to monitor security cameras::

CO_Swift:
::nodding to the security folks::  I'll be down this corridor::

SEC_Reed:
*CO* There are several dead bodies in the ship

PomChuk:
Reed:  Open the ship, now.

CO_Swift:
ACTION: THE SECURITY TEAMS SEE WHAT APPEARS TO BE COMMANDER SWIFT GLARING AT THEM.

Tac_Krag:
Reed: belay that

SEC_Reed:
::looks around, confused::

XO_Brand:
::watching the docking bay on the camera::

Tac_Krag:
Computer: lock the access hatch auth Krag jaybird 2

PomChuk:
::raises eyebrow at Krag::  You are disobeying my order?

Tac_Krag:
<computer>Krag: hatch locked

Tac_Krag:
::pulls out knife::

CO_Swift:
::heading down the corridor toward where the Pomeran's ship is::

SEC_Reed:
::jumps back, startled::

XO_Brand:
::checks another angle::

Tac_Krag:
Pom: I like to run a blood test :;grabs for Pom arm::

SEC_Reed:
Tac:  what is going on?

XO_Brand:
::sees two Swifts on two different cameras::

PomChuk:
::evades Krag::

Tac_Krag:
::has Knife in the other hand::

XO_Brand:
*Security to Docking bay *

Tac_Krag:
::tackles PomChuk::

PomChuk:
:: in a surprising maneuver, kicks his legs out from under him::

Tac_Krag:
::hits the deck::

XO_Brand:
*Intruder in docking bay 12*

SEC_Reed:
::aims phaser, not knowing who to shoot::

PomChuk:
::dissolves through the hull of the ship::

CO_Swift:
::coming around the corner and seeing the scuffle::

CO_Swift:
ACK!  That was the Shapeshifter!

XO_Brand:
Kuvok: get those force fields working in the docking bay now

PomChuk:
::activates a program to disable the locks, and activate the door::

PomChuk:
::fires up the engines, and escapes::

OPSKuvot:
XO:  All forcefields in place.  The only way in and out of the Ship is through the main hatch

Tac_Krag:
CO: sir docking clamps are locked on the ship.  the Changeling can not leave station::

CO_Swift:
ACTION: POMCHUK SUCCESSFULLY EVADES THE STATION, HAVING SABOTAGED THE DOCKING CLAMP MECHANISMS.

CO_Swift:
<<<END MISSION>>>

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