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USS Claymore NCC-80820
SD 10304.29
Staring:
Eli Irvin as XO Lt Commander Eli Irvin 
Ryan Matthew Roe as FCO Lieutenant JG Theron Kayle
Cam Farris as CTO Lt. Commander William Farris
Perry Hooks as CSO Lieutenant JG Alexander Taylor
Sam Hung as CEO Jacques Gagne
Robert Olesnevich as Colonel K`tarn 
Ship Manager Carol Ray
Also Staring:
Carol Ray as Admiral Erin Brooks
Lynda Anderson as Engineering Officer, Ensign J`Loni Mo`Bri
Kytra Selquini as Aide_Morris

Missing in Action
Kyle Jordan as MO Ensign Liko Pale
Mason Stevenson as Captain Patrick Randolph

SD 10304.29 Season Three Episode Forty-four (Mission #134) 
Secrets in the Dark…Part 6

The Ro'Zen docked at SB2 letting the crew of the USS Claymore off to find temporary quarters as per orders. With another mission upon them they wasted no time in pulling out to take care of a request that came across to them.  The crew of the Claymore has assembled back in the meeting room where they were before.  Standing at the front of the room is Erin Brooks tapping a PADD against her hand lost in thought.

What was the secret that brought this mission on and will the crew ever find out?

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CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Sitting in his spot in the briefing room, wondering how long the debriefing will take::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sitting at the briefing table, arms folded across his chest, Kayle stares slightly down at the glossy table lost on thought and thinking about many, many things::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::siting in the brief room, feeling much better after finaly getting to take a shower and change his cloths::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::standing at the front of the room just looking around::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::sitting in his chair, PADD on the table, staring at hands::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Looking around the room, sitting in his chair::

Black_Knight says:
<EO Ens. Shemara>:: is sitting in her quarters just finishing her log and leaves for the Conference room::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::looks over at Morris and nods...takes a deep breath and faces the group that has gathered:: ALL: First off I need to know if there are any questions before I get started.

Aide_Morris says:
::standing at the door, looking around at everyone::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Looks around to see if anyone has a questions since he doesn't::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::glances around the room, seeing if anyone asks anything, then returns his eyes to Brooks::

Black_Knight says:
EO Ens.Mo'Bri:: races to the TL and says Bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::looks up at the Admiral, raises eyebrows, looks down again and sighs in exaustion::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Glances around::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: I feel you were left in the dark too long regarding some aspects of this mission. I would like to clarify that and answer any and all questions that I can.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Admiral: With all due respect Admiral, are you sure that's wise?

Black_Knight says:
EO Ens.Mo'Bri ::rushes into the conference room::ALL: Sorry I am late.  ::quickly takes seat::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
XO: Yes I think so...

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::Watchs as the xo questions an admiral thoughts::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: Ok...   For starters, why the secracy in getting us here?

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: You were chosen for this mission because of the exposure you had to a top secret probe that is now in SFI custody and being destroyed as were the other two.

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Looks up:: Self: Other two?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::raises eyebrow at the mention of the probe::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
::Looks up in a puzzled look::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::has no idea what the admiral is talking about::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: Not all information was available which was why you weren't told everything. It wasn't until Logan received an encrypted message from Cham after you left the base that he even knew most of it.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: You'll have to excuse me Admiral... I'm recently assigned to the Claymore and have not been briefed on that which you speak.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
XO: I am aware that neither you or Col K'tarn are aware of what transpired before. ::nods::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::thinks about where this could be leading and wishes Lai and Alezka would have stuck around a little bit longer for this::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Has no idea what they are talking about he's just an Engineer.::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: The probe that was recovered was one of three that SFI has been searching for. I will be sending out a complete briefing to you on the project that was known as the "Watership Project".

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: As of right now all pieces of that project have been destroyed. The last piece was the cylinder in the statue that Jamul destroyed on the planet.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::looks around at the group::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Looks around, rubbing his chin in thought::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Starts thinking as he raises his hand::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::nods:: CTO: Yes?

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Brooks: Could you please tell us where these pieces came from?

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::raises her eyebrow::  Self:  This is interesting.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::smiles:: CTO: Yes I can. There was a scientist that brought a project to SFC many years ago. It was a probe designed to help in learning about new civilizations without contaminating the area with SFC presence. There was several times that the project was sabotaged so it was moved under SFI for protection.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CTO: To make it a short story for now...the scientist was comprimised and he took off with his work, unfortunately he didn't live long from what we understand or else he is part of a Borg group now...we really don't know.

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Nods::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::looks up:: Self: Borg?????

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
All: Borg... Beautiful.....

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::continues to watch everyone and their interactions, waits to hear the relivance of all this::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::looks around at the group:: ALL: If you have any other questions I will be happy to answer them. I think there has been enough secrecy up to this point.

Aide_Morris says:
::perks her ears as she listens to the Admiral::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Brooks: One more question, if I may?

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::has a couple of questions that he will not ask in the presence of the rest of the crew::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
:::heres the mange of the Borg, and wonders if they back, and remembers the last time he face the Borg, the only senior officer that survived that where himself an captain Crazyhorse managed to survive that encounter.::

CEO_Gagne says:
Self: Borg... lovely.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CTO: Of course.

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Brooks: Is this related to the Borg sphere that did a fly by while we had an away team on the planet?

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::Borg sphere? off great, the Borg are back::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CTO: We believe it was...there was a homing device on the probe that we think they were following. When your group shut the probe down it shut down the beacon so they couldn't find it.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
::gets a bad feeling creeping up his spine::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Brooks: Thank you. Those are all the questions I have for now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Looks around at all the pale faces, wondering what they're so worried about::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: The perimeter areas have been stepped up as far as federation space goes and for now it seems all quiet as far as the Borg are concerned...at least they haven't made an appearance since then.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
Adm Brooks: One question sir.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::decides to try to get to the point and raises hand::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
EO: Go ahead.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
Adm.Brooks: Sir is there any possibility of the Borg actually getting a fix on us here???

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::smiles:: EO: We don't think so since they were following the probes homing beacon. Unless someone here has a duplicate of that beacon it is unlikely.

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::Rembers how badly damaged the USS Griffon was after the borg attack, she was almost declared an entire lose, most her crew dead, the rest wounded::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::makes note in PADD:

CEO_Gagne says:
::Looks around:: Adm: Admiral, One question, sir.  You have any specs on the probe?

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
Adm.Brooks: Thank you sir.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::holds up her hand to the CEO:: FCO: You had a question?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Brooks: With all due respect Admiral, what does this and our previous mission of retrieving the probe have to do with your captors and our mission to rescue you?

CEO_Gagne says:
::Holds onto his thought::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: Because you had been exposed to the probe and SFI figured you would be the best to be brought in. They were supposed to tell you more about the probe but I have since heard they neglected to do so and for that I apologize and assure you it won't happen again.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::listening intently::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Brooks: So the 2 incidents are and arent directly linked?

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
::watches and looks around the room, sits thinking about what is going on in the briefing::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: The capture known as Nelson knew of the schematics although Cole Powers didn't. His bosses wanted the specs so they could build the probes and use them to better satisfy their need for theft.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::nods:: Brooks: So they were simply after the technology, which means that most likely this isn’t a Borg invasion, thank you sir.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: With those probes, which had been reconfigured to be mind control devices, they could waltz in and steal what they wanted and no one would be the wiser.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::smiles:: FCO: You are most welcome.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CEO: You had a question?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
ALL: Our previous Chief Engineer was a telepath, that explains why he was hearing a strange 'buzzing' during the away mission.

CEO_Gagne says:
Adm: Yes sir.  Do you have any schematic for the Probe's systems?

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CEO: Not any longer...at least not for what they evolved into. The original probe was just a standard SFC probe that we use every day.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::picks up his PADD and thumbs through some of his post mission notes::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CO/XO: I will tell both of you now...this meeting isn't being recorded nor is there any indication that your crew has been anywhere except on this base. I would ask that all logs and notes on the mission be encrypted.

CEO_Gagne says:
::Nods::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: Of course....  

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: As I said I will send you a complete briefing on the project later...but for now I am sure you are interested in your ship. ::smiles::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::makes notes to that effect::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::thinks something to self about "We wouldn't want it to get out that you killed one of the prisoners in a fit of rage now would we?'"::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Perks up, hoping he got some cool new stuff to make things go boom::

Aide_Morris says:
::twitches her tail and looks around the room at the crew::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
ADM: Yes Admiral... That would be a good thing...  How is she progressing?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits up a bit, at the mention of his ship::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::hoping that SB engineers haven't messed up engineering::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: You will find she looks just the same as she did before. She is progressing quite well and will be ready to leave in a couple of days.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::smiles a bit more than he was::  Adm: Excellent....

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Self:  'Looks' the same?

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::wonders if the admiral means the same as she did when she arrive at the Starbase or when she left the shipyard::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: The following areas have had upgrades and modifications. ::looks at the padd:: The pod that was damaged has been replaced with a new weapons pod giving the Claymore 5 launchers for torpedo's.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: feels a little better from the news, but still is lost in thought about the early discussion::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
Self: She may look the same but if I now SB engineers they have fiddled with every system and it is going to be a nightmare.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::glances at the CTO and smiles at the mention of 5 launchers::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: The new pod contains a magazine and manufacturing area just as Deck 9 does. Decks A and B of the main sail pod are used by the tactical department including housing for any security teams working in that area.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
Self: How nice I wonder what else they did to my lady?

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Starts grinning::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::watches the new CEO with interest::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: This includes storage for 200 torpedoes with the remaining 175 still being stored in the main saucer.

Aide_Morris says:
::absentmindedly taps on her PADD::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Looks at his PADD, then scratching his hair::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::listens to the admiral::

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::nodding head::  All: Impressive....

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: Medical facilities have been upgraded with the newest programs and equipment. Science and Stellar Cartography have been upgraded.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: Communications and Sensors have been upgraded to the best SFC has to offer right now.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
::smiles with delight::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Puts in a reminder to order a new chair for his office::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: All remaining traces of the fighter unit has been removed. ::turns:: And that is where you come in Colonel K'tarn.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::raises eyebrow::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::sits up a little straighter::

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Looks at the CIV::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Adm: Sir? The unit is gone?

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CIV: Once we reach the new base you will find your department waiting on you...or at least a part of them. You will be heading up a ground forces unit that will be assigned from the bases protection unit.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits up straight and leans forward::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: Well most of them were gone when the last fight took out the pod.

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
::Nods at the admiral::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CIV: You and I will discuss the complete layout later. Just let my aide Lt. Morris know when is a convenient time.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::looks over to the CIV and then back at the Admiral::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
Admiral: Aye Ma'am

Aide_Morris says:
::nods to the CIV with a swish of her tail::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits up and looks around the room quickly, opens his mouth but doesn’t know what to say::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CO/XO: That brings me to the next thing. The Claymore needs to be ready to depart in two days and it will be ferrying some extra passengers to the new base...Starbase 421A down in the lower regions of the Beta quadrant.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: Two days Admiral...  That doesn't even give the crew time enough to be rated on the new equipment and software.  What's the rush?

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::doesn't believe what she just heard::  Self: Oh may the Gods of Vulcan help us.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
XO: I am under SFC orders to be in command of that base in two weeks time...with the time to travel we must leave in two days. Trust me the Claymore is ready to go...two days should be enough time for your crew to look over and get familiar with the new installations.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: Well, inflight shakedowns are nothing new.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::looks over at the XO, then back at the Adm::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::looks up:: Morris: Lt if you would please pass out the information padds with both the briefing information and the information on the Claymore upgrades.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::makes notes to sleep in the engine room for the next two days::

Aide_Morris says:
::nods to the Admiral and begins distributing the PADDs::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Wonders how long it would take to configure the warp core::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::takes the PADD but doesn’t look through it quite yet::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
XO: Just so you do understand, I and my immediate staff will be on the Claymore for this trip. So therefore you know I have to trust her and the crew.

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::takes the PADD and begins to look it over::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
Admiral: Where the modifcation made to house my personal, as I request, or will that need be done at starbase 412a?

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: She'll depart on time Admiral, and she'll be ready.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
CIV: That will need to be handled once we reach SB421A

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::raises hand to the Adm::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
XO: I am sure she will Commander...as I know the crew is one of the best there is out here.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: You have a question?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sighs:: Adm: Has our compliment of shuttle craft and runabouts changed as well?

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::sits up with a little glow::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::smiles:: FCO: Not in the least you still have them all. And I am sure if you wish you can switch some of them out once we reach the new base.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Adm: Switch them out?  Switch them with what?

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: Well there are times when shuttles and runabouts need to be taken down for maintenance. I am sure if that needs to be done you would rather have fresh ones from the base and let them handle the older ones.

CEO_Gagne says:
::Nods and agrees::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::Nods and agrees with the FCO:

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
Adm: I  . . . see sir.  ::his tone is low, still not happy with the fact his fighters and pilots are being replaced with an army regiment::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::sees the CEO:: FCO: And it looks like the CEO tends to agree with you. ::chuckles::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
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XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
::shakes head and snickers::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Smiles::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
FCO: I can sense you aren't happy about this but trust me it is for the best for the region the Claymore is being assigned to.

Aide_Morris says:
::grins::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::glances back at the adm:: Adm: Understood sir.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
::looks around the room smiling:: ALL: Any other questions or concerns?

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Waiting for the briefing to be finished::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits back and decides to take all this in later::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: sits in his chair, still thinking about the briefing::

Host Adm_Brooks says:
ALL: Okay if not then you are dismissed. I will be around the base and I will be on the Claymore in two days.

XO_LtCmdr_Irvin says:
Adm: I think that about covers it Admiral...

Aide_Morris says:
Adm: Admirrral, I took the liberrrty of having guest quarrrrterrrs prrreparrrred forrrr you. I hope they meet with yourrrr apprrroval.

Host Adm_Brooks says:
Morris: Lt if you would see to the arrangements for yourself, Commander Peters and myself on the Claymore it would help. Thank you Lt.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::hears Peters mention and sneers a bit::

Aide_Morris says:
Adm: As you wish. ::nods and bows to the Admiral and leaves the room::

EO_Ens_Mo`Bri says:
::walks over to the new CEO and shakes his hand introducing herself:: CEO Gange: Sir, welcome aboard.  I am you EO.  If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Self: I guess we're done... ::Stands up and heads out the door::

CIV_Col_K`tarn says:
FCO: If we need fighters, I have a company in my unit. That can be detailed should the captain and I feel the need, and I be working with you of course with their deployment and such

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::walks over to the new CEO and waits for the EO to be through with him::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Takes a deep breath then gets up:: EO: Hi, of course.  ::Smiles::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::nods at K'tarn:: CIV: Very well Colonel.  ::nods:

CTO_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Enters the closest TL:: TL: Docking ring.

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