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Patrolling the Frontier - Mission 44  - 11008.24
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Summary:  Captain T'Shara calls for a general staff meeting to put together the pieces collected by the rest of the Claymores' crew.  For now the Hatder System is quiet...
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******************** Resume Mission ***********************
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Looks up from her station for a moment noticing the time.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Enters the conference room, waiting on the others a padd in hand she walks over to the table.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::already sitting in the conference room::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Lips pursed tenuously, she follows the Captain into the Conference room, their previous conversation, as well as many others in recent hours, still fresh in her mind::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::on the bridge at the operations station pretty much silent::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Grabs her PADDs with the latest data from the probe and moves towards the conference room as another science officer takes her place.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Notices Davis sitting and nods::  XO: Commander.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns his station over to Ensign Mornal, and after a few quiet instructions, turns toward the conference room and makes his way inside::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches the reflections of the others off the windows, then turns his chair slightly towards the table::  CO: Captain.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::enters behind the others into the conference room and takes a seat.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::checks the time frowns and pings the secondary Operations officer than waits::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cowney> ::Arrives on the bridge and moves towards the OPS station::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::After a moment's hesitation, she settles into a seat across from Davis and T'Shara, eyes lowered::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Once Mr. Fong joins us we will get started.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::nods to Cowney than heads for the conference room with a padd in hand::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cowney>::takes over operations quietly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches as Fong enters almost on cue, and he focuses on T'Shara for the time being::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks around the table and finds a seat near the entry::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Notices Fong enter and nods.::  All: Now we can begin.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Wishes Senn wasn't down in the lab so she could give this report.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks over at Cadwell::  SO: Ensign if you wouldn't mind beginning and giving us your report for Science.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Angles her chair more toward T'Shara, but her gaze remains leveled somewhere between the boundaries of the table::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::nods.::  CO:  Of course Captain.  ::Taps the PADD and displays the probe data on the view screen.::  All:  As you can see the data collected from Hatder 3 shows photonic decay across the entire planet.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Focuses his attention to Cadwell::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
All: We have signs of targeted areas.  Including both poles, several fault lines, and at least three volcanoes.   Life ended on this planet about 2 years ago.  The orbital satellites were reconfigured to display habitable conditions and life to hardware on the planet.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shifts his attention as well as the view screen snaps to order, displaying data in the familiar computer interface::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Watches the view screen as Cadwell talks::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Manages to lift her eyes to the screen, inanimate as it is, to follow along with the imparture of information::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
All:  We have decoded some of the satellite data.  It’s coded in Starfleet algorithms and was operational until our created solar flare.
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All:  We can estimate this planet will be once again habitable in about 375 years if undisturbed.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow, picking up the padd enough to make a note and places it back down again on the table.::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Frowns slightly, thinking that is probably little consolation to whomever actually lived there beforehand::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
All:  That’s all science has at this time.  ::Takes her seat.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks up from his padd slowly then looks around the room::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods slightly::  SO: Thank you Ensign.  Did you clarify that the algorithms used were in deed Starfleet?
Host SO_Cadwell says:
CO:  Yes captain.  There is no mistake.  They were reprogrammed by Starfleet.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
SO: ...When you said "targeted"...you mean, by the satellites? Is there evidence that they caused life to cease?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
SO:  Undeniably?  Not merely by someone who was knowledgeable in the area who might have known Starfleet methods for doing such things?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
SO: I see.....  ::looks around at the others, this wasn't really news to her but she was still hoping for something different.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans forward a bit as Cadwell begins to get peppered with questions, thinking that this might be a little more interesting::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
MO:  No ma'am.  The planet was bombarded by orbital vessels using photon torpedoes in populated areas and then targeted weak spots around the planet.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
SO: ...So, the satellites are Starfleet, but the torpedoes....we don't have evidence one way or another?
Host SO_Cadwell says:
aCTO:  We picked up several photon torpedo casing fragments.  There is no doubt this was a Starfleet attack.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods, satisfied with the answer, and settles back into his seat::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Sits back a bit, that answering her question as well::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Drops her gaze back to her fingers at the edge of the table::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
MO:  No the satellites are from the former inhabitants of the planet.  But they have been modified by Starfleet to perform another task.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::considers the underhandedness, to say the least, that Cadwell's report characterizes, yet he almost immediately recalls that nothing about Starfleet activity in this sector has been anything but underhanded in one way or another::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Glances over at Raeyld, noticing her manor changing again.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods:: SO: Thank you.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
MO:  You’re welcome Ma'am.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
All:  Now we did cross check the coding on the devices on our hull to the satellites.  They do match within 99.85%.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
All:  It would be safe to say that whoever programmed the devices also programmed the satellites.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Sets her PADD on the table.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::makes a note on his padd::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises an eyebrow a moment, intrigued and unsettled by that piece of information::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::turns her attention Raeyld::  MO: Doctor what do you have to report from medical?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::As she suspected the satellites showing that there was still life and then the devices were all part of a trap to lure us here and then destroy us.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks up...:: CO: Is the previous information declassified?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Aye doctor.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to Raeyld, more interested in this portion of the proceedings than any other, at least prior to the meeting::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Is glad to be done giving the science brief.  Turns to listen to medical.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits back in her chair a bit as she waits for Raeyld's report.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods and stands dutifully, tapping upon her PADD to interface her data to the view screen, and clears something from her throat softly:: All: Scans reveal that Captain Alekseev died of nearly instantaneous cellular necrosis...
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
All: Similar to that caused on a local basis by many species of poisonous insects, however, this had the effect of degrading him on the cellular level within seconds. Genetic material was still available, and yields that this was indeed Alekseev, as has been known by his medical profiles for over the past decade.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Watches as the view screen once again comes to life with information.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::wonders why she doesn't just say "he turned to goo" instead of instantaneous cellulblah blah blah::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
All: Additionally, a small portion of foreign DNA, masking itself as a part of Alekseev's nucleotide sequences, as present within the...remains. The source and nature of the DNA, unfortunately, is unknown at this time.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Looks at the data on the view screen taking great interest in the level of decay.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Drops her hands by her sides for the moment, waiting to see if there are any questions before she returns to her seat::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Purses his lips slightly in disappointment that the foreign DNA could not be identified, but now feels confident there is much more to this than a simple internal conspiracy::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks at the data again as Raeyld had previously updated her on the information.  Looks around the room waiting to see if there are any questions before they continued.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Do you think Doctor with more time you might be able to determine the origin of the DNA?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks up briefly than turns back to his notes::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Draws a deep breath, as if considering a question even more momentous than this:: CO: If it is similar to something already in our biological database, I will eventually identify it. But if it's something we're never encountered before...
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: ...then it would be impossible without a point of comparison.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Understood doctor.  I will leave that to you then.  Thank you.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods, and settles back into her seat, without further comment::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns her attention to Damrok::  aCTO: Commander what does Tactical have to report?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Tactical department has little to report at this time, Captain.  The long range sensors are clear, and the escape pods from the Renovatio remain in a holding pattern.  We have no reason to believe our position has been compromised, but when the Renovatio fails to report, I believe we must assume more vessels will come to search for us.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to Damrok::  aCTO: Thank you Commander.  ::looks over at Fong as he has been rather quiet::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Was there anything found on the planet's surface during the away team?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::is nose down in his padd::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Recovers from having omitted it, considering it to have been old news at this point::  All:  During the expedition to the underground base on Hatder XIV, we discovered a sort of graveyard of vessels that appeared to have been collected over a very long period of time, possibly greater than a century.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  Estimates place the number of vessels in the thousands, from virtually all known space faring races and powers, including Starfleet vessels.  All indications point to the base being Breen in origin;  however, it had clearly fallen into some disuse, and the security system had not been upgraded in perhaps twenty years.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Did any scans confirm recent vessels that may have been brought here under the same pretences as the Claymore?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  The most recent vessel we found was the USS London, which was declared missing in action approximately two years ago.  It was from the wreckage of that same vessel that we recovered the transporter buffer in which Ensigns DuBois and Lezak were stored.  It is unknown whether said vessel was brought here under the same pretenses as the Claymore.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Understood.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  When we reached what appeared to be the control center of the facility, we discovered a computer console that had been reprogrammed by Starfleet Intelligence, detailing the plan to eventually bring the Claymore to the sector under our current set of mission orders, and destroy it.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Mr. Fong report.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::feeds data from his padd to the room's view screen, stands up and begins to talk quickly:: All: The programming of the devices formerly attached to our hull, was updated with the Claymore's statistics two and a half weeks ago. The only thing that kept us from being dragged to the planet was the ETH.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Continues to talk quickly trying not to trip over his words:: ALL: Unfortunately the Renovatio's crash left no usable salvage. The Renovatio's escape pods are not broadcasting any messages at this time, but they have begun forming clusters per Starfleet survival protocol.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::gulps slightly then continues:: All: Those escape pods have a quantum charge within their storage cells and it is likely that any attempt to assist would result in the destruction of the rescuing vessel.  It is therefore my recommendation that...::pauses uncomfortably:: ALL: that to avoid further loss of life, that we destroy the escape pods.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Watches the view screen and Fong as he stands and speaks::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::The haze which has seemingly surrounded her since arriving in the Conference Room instantly dissipates, as her head snaps up to lay eyes on first Fong, then T'Shara::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
CO: That is all the operations department has at this time.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::appends quickly:: CO: Ma’am
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks back to Fong...lookingly::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Thank you for the report Lieutenant.  I will take your recommendation under advisement.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Does anyone else have anything to add?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Makes several notes on her padd and then glances around the room.  Noting Davis' quietness during the entire meeting.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::For a brief instance, her lips just sort of move, uselessly a moment, before her brain and body re-sync::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::puts his nose back into his PADD trying to avoid other crewmember's eyes::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Clears his throat a moment, casting a glance in the direction of Doctor Raeyld, feeling that, as tactical officer, he might be remiss in taking a stance opposite that of Fong's regarding the escape pods, but feeling rather confident that she would probably take up that advocacy on her own::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Wipes her hand across her mouth a moment, stilling the motion, and studies the desktop awfully hard, as if its substance were a matter of life and death::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: If there is nothing else you may return to your posts.  I will discuss matters with Commander Davis and we will inform the crew of our decision within the hour.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands picking up the padd from the table::  All: On a final note.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances to Raeyld one more time...::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks up surprised that no one is saying anything against his recommendation::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Darn interesting shade of brownish-black, that tabletop is...::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: We have information from Section 31 that something is happening in Starfleet.  They perceive it as another Marquis threat do to the fact that there have been several ship reassignments and ship movement.  From what I've been seeing in this sector this may be what we're up against.  But, there is to little data to make a logical hypothesis.
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Stands and begins to make her way to the door.  Not wanting to really hear anymore "bad" news for the day.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks around the table for a long moment then shakes his head and makes his way quickly to the door::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: If you need anything I will be in my ready room.  ::Taking her leave onto the bridge::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Remains bolted to her seat as Fong flies past::
Host SO_Cadwell says:
::Follows the captain out and returns to her station on the bridge.::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Stands hesitantly::  MO:  Section...what?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks up to Damrok, finally making eye contact with someone, with but a pathetic smile:: aCTO: We'll get you up-to-date...
Host SMDrew says:
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