USS Halas 10705.29

SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Keith LaHue as Commander Hayward
Bill Davis as Lieutenant Commander Davis
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Curtis
Karri Scotti as Lieutenant Senn

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant j.g. Arinoch
Brandy Moore as Ensign Blood

<SMDave> 
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<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Stands and looks at the tricorder readings before starting his hike to the mountains.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::fingering the phaser pistol he hadn't replaced yet in the tactical console as he turns to the Andorian::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
CO: Commander....
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::still standing between alien and T'Shara::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::On the bridge at his station, sees the intruder, feels to see if his phaser is there::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> ACTO: Stand down Lieutenant.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::looks at her incredulously:: ACO: Ma'am?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: You heard me Lieutenant. ::turns her attention back to intruder in front of her.::
<MO_Blood> 
::Double-checks her emergency medical kit, inventorying its contents::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::manages to work the panel off, and has himself a look inside::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::doesn't raise the weapon - instead, keeps it at his side::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::walks around in front of Commander Davis so she has better sight of Frax and he her.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::curses the fact that Commander T'Shara has just put herself in the line of fire and tries to find a better vantage::
<Frax> 
::looks back at the ACO and folds his arms in front of himself::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::starts to adjust some of the internal circuitry, attempting to get something resembling power to the console in his quarters::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::continues to walk taking the environment in.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::moves around to the side:: ACO: Commander... permission to take the intruder into custody.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::finds his phaser, just in case::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::traces one connection to what looks like the internal sensors... thinks about stealing the power from them, since he can't leave anyway... but then figures that would only result in a slightly increased chance he'd wind up in the brig, decides to keep looking::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Permission denied Lieutenant. We need to first discuss matters at hand before this continues any farther.
<Frax> 
ACO: What do you mean "controlling"? In what way?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Bring Ltjg Arinoch to the bridge. Frax may be able to help clear his name.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch>
 ::doesn't find anything more of interest there, goes about replacing the panel::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::frowns:: ACO: Right away, Commander.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::taps his badge:: *SECURITY*: Bridge to Security. Release Lieutenant Arinoch from house arrest and escort him to the bridge on the Commander's Order.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: We were sent here to observe the advanced nature of the technology the Currin had acquired in the last year. Every time we have attempted to get close to the planet. One of my crewmen would experience a blackout and they would
fundamentally do something that they later couldn't explain.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::finishes replacing the panel, and gets up, starting to head for the replicator... this one's gonna require coffee::
<Frax> 
ACO: Did you send people to the planet?
<Frax> 
::leans against the bulkhead now::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: Yes, to get a closer observation once we determined we were unable to scan the planet.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security Guard> ::after receiving the relayed order, taps in the code to remove the physical lock on Arinoch's door and then hits the chime::
<Frax> 
ACO: My guess is, then that your people were less than forthcoming when they made contact with the Currin. Am I right?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks up the mountain face before starting to climb.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::watches as he leans against the bulkhead and raises an eyebrow.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::folds arms and sizes Frax up a bit, feeling the threat level ease::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::steaming inside his collar:: ACO: Might I remind the Commander that his craft was operating without transponder. And that the Andorian Guard has no
authority to operate on other non-Colony Federation Worlds outside of Starfleet Charter.  He shouldn't be here investigating anything.
<MO_Blood> 
::Nods in satisfaction as she packs the medkit back up::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::orders his coffee from the replicator, then takes a sip, chooses to conveniently not hear the door chime::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
ACO: He's right Ma'am
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security Guards> ::chimes again and then inputs the door code and calls inside:: SEC: Lieutenant Arinoch? We have orders to bring you to the bridge, sir.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: We were sent her to first only observe what was going on and to determine whether or not an outside force was interfering with the normal advancement of the civilization.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::checks back to his console quickly and makes sure communications are off, just in case::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
ACO: Ma'am permission to leave the bridge. I'd like to stop the satellite from scanning us if possible.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::ignores Lieutenant Curtis.:: Frax: While we're on the subject would it be a logical assumption to think that your ship was here helping the Currin go beyond their current technological limits.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::sets his cup down, and goes to open the door:: Guard: Deciding to get the court martial over with, eh? Let's go, then.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
CEO: Permission granted and keep me posted Commander.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
ACO: Aye ::leaves for the cargo bay::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::places her hands behind her back and slowly begins to pace in front of Frax.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::watches Hayward as he leaves and feels tempted to join, but the situation here has his curiosity as well::
<Frax> 
ACO: To a Vulcan that only thinks in black and white logic, I'm sure that IS a logical assumption. It would also be incorrect. 
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security> SEC: I don't know, sir. I just have my orders. ::steps to the side while Arinoch exits and then follows along beside him with his partner on the other side while they make their way to the lift::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO, Frax: How about we cut through the accusations and figure out where we go from here...?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::shrugs, deciding not to say anything else on that particular subject::
<Frax> 
OPS: Hey, ::shrugs:: I'm only here to help.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: Then I am most curious as to where my logic is incorrect. Perhaps, you could enlighten me onto the details of your involvement with a pre-industrial civilization that now launches satellites into orbit.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::returns the shrug with one of his own at T'Shara's comment:: Frax: She's got a point, though..
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::arrives in the cargo bay, and begins working on trying to determine the satellites power source::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: You can also give me another reason why I shouldn't have Lt. Curtis escort you to the Brig for violating Federation law.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::continues pacing in front of Frax::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::shakes head and folds arms again, figuring that Vulcan tact and logic isn't going to get them anywhere with this guy::
<Frax> 
ACO: As usual, when Vulcans leap to great conclusions based on logic without having all the facts, they get themselves into trouble. And that's
exactly what's happened here. I don't blame you though. There's no way you could have had all the facts. ::raises his eyebrows:: I should think you'd already know the answer to your second statement.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security> ::calls the turbolift and one enters, while the other gestures:: SEC: Sir?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
Frax: So you are denying any involvement with the people of this world?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Works on climbing up the mountain, but doesn't make it very far before he tires our and takes a seat on a rock.::
<MO_Blood> 
::Sets the med kit aside, not too far out of reach, and settles down at a medical control terminal::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::moves closer:: ACO/Frax: That sounds like a threat...
<Frax> 
OPS: Oh, not at all! I'm quite involved with them. Just not in the way that you suspect. You Starfleet types. ::sighs:: always so by-the-book. <MO_Blood> 
::Checking first to be sure no one is accessing the medical system, initiates a Level Two diagnostic::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::takes a sonic spanner out of his tool kit and tries to take the cover of the satellite::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::just smirks as the officer waits for him:: Guard: Go on, ensign. I didn't get this uniform by being stupid.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::gestures to Frax:: Frax: Well, can you describe how you are involved then if it has nothing to do with their technological advancements?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::Frowns:: Frax: Or apparent technological advancements.
<Frax> 
OPS/ACO: I'll fill in your missing information for you if you provide me with another ship.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
::stops and glances at Frax::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at T'Shara, internally going over the Halas's auxiliary craft that he can recall::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: escort our guest to the Brig until we can figure this matter out. We're not here to negotiate we're here to uphold Federation Law.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Make sure you search him thoroughly Lieutenant.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::bites his tongue::
<MO_Blood> 
::Notes the clean results from the diagnostic:: Self: Ah... Good.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::approaches T'Shara and waits for Curtis to execute T'Shara's orders::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security> SEC: No sir, but we do have orders to bring you to the bridge. So please step inside the lift or we'll have to force the issue.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
*ACO*: Captain, it appears the satellite was activated by an outside signal. It's powered by a battery, I'm going to try and remove it
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::raises his weapon finally:: ACO: As ordered, Commander. ::wondering where the security team is::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::tries to disconnect the battery::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*CEO*: Can we trace the signal Commander?
<Frax> 
ACO: Not a wise, or logical, choice, Commander. They will continue to test you and your crew unless you allow me to help. 
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
Frax: Mister Frax, please hold your hands away from your body and don't make any sudden moves.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::shrugs, and steps in:: Self: Orders are orders, hm?
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
*ACO*: Not now, it's impossible to tell where it came from with the information I have.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: Then they will test us for who we are. We will not be represented through another person if we were to be tested then they can test us for who we are.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Takes off his pack and pulls out the tricorder trying to scan for anything resembling a signal from the Halas.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::continues to wait, not wanting to question the Captain in front of this alien or trigger happy Lieutenant Curtis either::
<Frax> 
::holds his hands in the air like an expert and shakes his head at the ACO::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*CEO*: Keep working on it Commander and try and pin point the source. Let me know if you need further assistance.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
*ACO*: I've shut it down Ma'am
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::nods to one of the science officer duty personnel to bring him a tricorder and then starts to scan Frax::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security> :;steps in after Arinoch and orders the lift up to the bridge::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Can you go over scans of Frax's ship as it came into the system. Figure out what triggered the satellites and if any comms were sent to the planet. If so I want a hailing frequency opened.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: The last time we opened a frequency, Lieutenant Curtis decided to test the phasers out...
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*CEO*: Acknowledged Commander.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::attempts to determine the satellites origin::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Then do you have any other ways we can communicate with them Mr. Davis?
<Frax> 
ACO: I'll save you the time. The satellites were triggered from the planet and I hadn't sent any signals...although I was just about to when my ship got blown up from under my feet.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::following the wireframe of the body, subtracting the body itself, he reaches out and removes some equipment:: ACO: It looks like some tools. And some
basic protein pastes. A ration pack most likely. ::takes the items away and then moves back::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::gestures to Frax:: ACO: We might have one, Captain, but you seem to be intent on just letting him sit in the Brig while we destroy as many small craft as we have tactical officers.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::takes a seat in her chair not looking up.:: Frax: Care to tell us how to communicate before you are sent to the Brig.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
<Security> ::glances up at the numbers over the door and then eases back as the lift slows on the bridge and the door opens:: SEC: Sir, if you'd just ste....
::sees Curtis facing down some stranger with a weapon and moves out, drawing his own weapon, his partner doing the same::
<Frax> 
ACO: Well, the way I've been doing it for years is through old-style
radio frequencies. I doubt they will have anything to say to you at this point, though.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::watches the exchange from the lift, but only for a moment.. then steps out of the lift, just behind the security officers::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
Frax: If that's how they communicate, how are they controlling our crewmembers?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::glances at the lift door and relaxes, if only slightly:: Security: Bring a pair of stun cuffs over. :;says to one, and then the other:: Take Lieutenant Arinoch to the Commander.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::calls out:: ACO: Commander, Lieutenant Arinoch is here as ordered.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::stands:: ACTO: Get this man off my Bridge. Now Lieutenant. ::turns to OPS.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::takes a pair of stun cuffs from one of the security officers and then walks behind Frax, taking his right wrist and twisting it down around his back and slipping the cuff on and then moving to do the same with the other::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::stares at Frax for a moment with the hope of an answer, but eventually turns back to the Captain::
<Frax> 
ACO: I've asked for a ship in return for information. I think I've given you a good-faith deposit.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Start transmitting on all old radio frequencies. Concentrate on mid mega hertz frequencies and lower. Let me know if you receive anything.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Frax: We'll let Starfleet decide that. If you have any issues you may speak with Lieutenant Curtis and he will note any grievances you may have.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::places hands on hips for a moment and really wonders if T'Shara is trying to out-do Atlas as far as colossal screw-ups and destruction of vessels are concerned::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::follows the second guard towards the commander, eyes cooling only slightly as he overhears the exchange::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Aye sir... ::wanders back to ops::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::grunts, suggesting "That'll be the day" and then pats Frax on the back:: Frax: Lets go.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::slumps down at console and accesses communications, generating universal messages on the so-called 'old radio frequencies'; as ordered, he focuses on the mid megahertz frequencies and lower while transmitting::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
SEC: Take your post at Tactical. While Lieutenant Curtis takes our guest down to the Brig.
<Frax> 
::offers no resistance to the security team::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::he generates a message in all known languages to be carried out on a repeating cycle over the various frequencies::
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
*ACO*: Captain, I've been able to determine the constituents of the satellite came from Currin 4. I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::raises both eyebrows:: Self/ACO: Someone should really tell me whether I'm a security officer or a prisoner today. ::just shakes his head, and gestures to his former escort:: Guard: Lieutenant Curtis might need a little help. ::heads for tactical::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::while the messages loop, he accesses sensor logs from just before Frax's vessel met its untimely demise::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::with a firm grip, leads Frax to the turbolift::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::watches the second guard join Curtis and the other guard as he gets himself situated, then checks the sensory display::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::combs through relevant data from communications or any other types of transmission from the vessel to the surface, or anywhere else::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::checks back to communications quick::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: No response so far, Captain. We're continuing to transmit in the requested frequency range.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::taking her seat once again.:: Self: Well they weren't really any further than before.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*CEO*: Acknowledged Commander.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::checks back to the sensor records of the vicinity as Frax's ship entered into the system::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::moving Frax into the middle of the lift:: TL: Deck 7.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::straightens up for a second, double-checking what he's looking at::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
Frax: Are you going to tell the arbiters when they come from the Fleet or are you just going to tell us what we need to know now so we can all avoid an enormous headache?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns almost all the way back to T'Shara:: ACO: There were no transmissions from Frax's ship to the surface.
<Frax> ACTO: 
Your OPS officer seems to be the only one on the bridge with any common sense, you know.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks over the tricorder data.:: Self: Unless the Halas became a large pile of rocks I think this thing is useless.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::non-plussed:: Frax: I'm sure he appreciates the compliment.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: However...::turns back to console and accesses internal sensors in Main Engineering to determine when the satellite activated::...a signal from the surface activated the orbiting satellites at the same time as the satellite up here
turned on.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACO: At this point, captain, they're probably not going to be very talkative. At least... not to us. They may be more interested in the only vulnerable officer in the system, though.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Understood. Keep trying. ::Senses the frustration some of the crew has with her at the moment.::
<Frax> 
ACTO: I'll tell your Starfleet the same thing I told your commander. Information for a ship. Otherwise I stay on your ship. I can be a very useful
crewmember.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns again:: ACO: Frax is our best bet, Captain. We can strip a shuttle down and eliminate warp capability. That way, if his information doesn't pan out, he's not going to get very far.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: If we know the signal came from the surface and activated the orbiting satellites can we reproduce the signal?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: To what end?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
Frax: Or you do 10-15 in the Melbourne Penal Colony for Aiding the enemy. Withholding pertinent information that proves hazardous to Federation citizens *is* a crime, Mister Frax.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Perhaps they cannot receive the radio transmission until the satellites are active. Perhaps he we need to turn on the satellites before we send a message.
<CEO_Cmdr_Hayward> 
::finishes up with the satellite and leaves for the bridge::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::recalls all data on the signal from the surface to the satellites and tries to identify its components::
<Frax> 
::mumbles to himself:: I should've known better than to talk to a security-type.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACO: Captain, commander Davis is right. At this point, whoever he is is quite... willing to give us *something*. The alternative is we let the locals find Counselor Renor or assorted pieces of shuttle. At which point we'll be contributing.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::narrows his eyes:: Frax: What type is that? We don't like Andorians? Or we're just not gullible enough?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::still has the get used to the idea of not punching *that* particular Ferengi in the nose.. he can blame his kin for that impression::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: We can reproduce the signal. It doesn't appear to be anything unique or complex.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::grabs the pack and continues to move up the mountain still not making fast progress.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Then make it happen Mr. Davis. Once the satellites are activated commence sending a message requesting communications with the Currin.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::prepares a similar signal and prepares to transmit a message requesting communications over it::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks over his effort, then begins to transmit the signal::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACO/OPS: ::sighs, figuring he's not really getting anywhere anyway:: But do we *want* to? Captain, commander... we don't even know what that'll give them access to. From a ship's security standpoint, messing with these satellites based
on what we know of them... bad idea.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::gives Arinoch a long look, hoping to convey that he is in agreement with the security officer::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
SEC: Are you able to scan now that the satellites are activated. Can you get a better look into the signals or are our scans still blocked?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::runs a check of his display, and gives Davis a look as if to say 'hold up on the message'::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::tries a passive scan of the satellites at first, see what comes of that::
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