ACTD Wide - Their Final Hour - USS Claymore

Their Final Hour - Mission 1 - 11303.05

Summary:  After a quick departure the USS Claymore departs from Risa.  The crew of the USS Andromeda was dropped off at Cameron Station to meet up with the USS Cataria.  Now three days later the Claymore drops from orbit around Ferenginar…

******************* Begin Their Final Hour - USS Claymore ***********************

EO Ens Mariner says:
::Skims his consoles, reading his team's reports, bouncing his foot off his console::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits on the couch in her ready room, looking over a padd::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Holed up in her office in sickbay, a veritable fortress against what might lurk out there, as she "nonchalantly" reviews the personnel rotation for sickbay::
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: Priority One Message for Captain T'Shara from Admiral Smyth
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Standing in the command pit on the bridge, his hands folded behind his back::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Standard orbit achieved, sir
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  Understood.
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Leaves his quarters, and heads for his console on the bridge.:: TL: Bridge. ::On arrival, he steps out, and heads for the engineering console, and logs in, transferring all reports to his console.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up from her PADD skittishly as there's some motion in the main ward...but it turns out to be nothing more than some supplies being requested from sickbay::
OPS Ens Kendal says:
CTO:  Sir, receiving a priority one message for the captain from Admiral Smyth.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds the padd in her hand, then rests her hands for a moment in her lap as she looks up and over to the window::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Forward it to her ready room, Ensign.  ::Taps his combadge::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CO*:  Damrok to T'Shara.  We have arrived at Ferenginar and established standard orbit.  There is also a transmission for you from Admiral Smyth, priority one.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::In his office going over some notes of his last few sessions.  The crew was on edge after Risa and he was busier than normal.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stands at main tactical, watching over sensors::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rubs her forehead briefly, taking a deep, steadying breath, and turns back to her PADD::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Glances back at the CTO at the mention of the Priority 1, then turns back forward::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: Understood.  Hold standard orbit.  Have all senior officers report to the bridge briefing room in fifteen minutes.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Gets up and walks over to her terminal, placing the padd on the desk.  Enters some codes and sits down::

Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: Captain T'Shara it is good to see you made it out of the meeting on Risa.  We had not expected the Vroa that deep into Federation Space.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CO*:  Understood.  Damrok out.  ::Taps his badge twice::  *CMO*:  Damrok to Raeyld.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Starts slightly as her commbadge chirps.  Catches her breath and taps it:: *CTO*: Raeyld here.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CMO*:  Meeting in the briefing room in fifteen minutes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a breath beneath the comm:: *CTO*: Understood.  Raeyld out.  ::Stands immediately from her desk, PADD, in hand, and sludges out through sickbay and into the turbolift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Taps his combadge twice more::  *CNS*:  Damrok to Foster.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Sets down his padd and hits his badge.::  *CTO*:  Foster here sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Bows her head slightly at Smyth::  COM: Admiral Smyth: I was worried that that many vessels would attract attention.  With all the Claymore's interactions with the Vroa they have always taken advantage of opportunity.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CNS*:  Captain T'Shara has asked the senior officers to report to the briefing room in fifteen minutes.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
*CTO*:  Understood
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Puts his padd away and decides to head up to the meeting room now.  Getting up he heads out of his office into the turbolift.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Reaches the turbolift and presses the control, calling the lift to her location::
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: CO: I agree completely Captain.  I will not keep you long.  I know you have a job to do.  But there is a bounty on the USS Claymore.  We think it has originated from operatives inside Section 31.  Do not trust any vessels from this point on.  Including Starfleet!
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Steps up beside Raeyld while she waits for the lift.::  CMO:  Hello doctor.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up lowly:: CNS: Hello Counselor.  ::With all the energy of someone marching to their own funeral, she steps into the lift as its doors open:: TL: Bridge.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  COM: Admiral Smyth:  How did the Claymore get a bounty on it now?  Or is it not so much the Claymore and instead the four persons from the Prophecy?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Paces back and forth for a few moments, wondering what, exactly, they might be doing at Ferenginar, but not particularly stressing about it, one way or another -- he's been in this position plenty of times before, and expects information soon::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Signals for a helm relief to report to the bridge::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Steps into the lift and watches the doors close, glances over at Raeyld.::  CMO:  How are you doing?  Haven't had a chance to talk to ya since Risa.
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: CO: I believe you are correct Captain.  The bounty is for your four officers.  If they leave the ship I think the Claymore herself would not be in danger.  I will contact you again if I find out more.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Doesn't quite smile and shrugs:: CNS: ...Discharged.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Admiral Smyth: I see thank you for the information Admiral.  ::Closes channel::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: Priority One Message from Admiral Cosgrave.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits back for a moment in her chair, her eyebrow still raised as she looks across the room::
OPS Ens Kendal says:
CTO:  Sir, receiving another message...this time from Admiral Cosgrave.  Also priority one.  ::Looks over his shoulder to Damrok, growing concerned with all of the high-level comm traffic::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  Well that’s good at least.  What happened?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Pauses mid-stride -- had been on his way to the conference room::  OPS:  On screen, Mister Kendal.
OPS Ens Kendal says:
::Puts the transmission through::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: ...I didn't feel well.  ::Steps out of the lift and onto the bridge, quickly turning for the meeting room::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Completes his turnover of the helm to Ens Otto, and heads toward the conference room.  Stops to see what the latest message is about::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: CTO: Commander Damrok.  Good to see you.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: DS3: Cosgrave:  And you, Admiral.  What can I do for you?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Follows the doctor to the meeting room.  Dropping that line of questions for the time, he would try and get a chance to talk with her later, he had a feeling there was more to it than simply not feeling well..::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: CTO: Commander since your near Ferenginar we have been asked to escort the Grand Nagus to Bajor on a secret trade meeting.  You will be escorting 4 Ferengi marauders.  The Grand Nagus will contact you shortly.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: DS3: Cosgrave:  Understood, Admiral.  Are there any especial safety concerns?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Passes Damrok and Hawk without much notice, just slipping as quickly as possible across the bridge and into the conference room, settling into a chair near-ish where T'Shara would sit::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Glances back to the officers making their way into the conference room, then turns back to the scans before tapping his own badge::  *TO1*:  Kytides to Kingston.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: CTO: None that I'm aware of Commander.  I assume the Grand Nagus will inform you if any exists.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Shrugs and turns to the conference room.  Sounds fairly standard::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: DS3: Cosgrave:  Acknowledged.  Anything else, Admiral?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands from her desk, securing her console.  Grabs the PADD she had lying on the edge of the desk and exits the ready room::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the conference room and sits across from Raeyld, giving her a quick smile and nod of greeting::
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Pulls her feet off the table onto the floor, subconsciously tugging on her uniform jacket and smoothing it out, then taps her combadge::  *TO*:  ...Kingston here.

Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: CTO: No Commander that should be all.  Report back to Deep Space 3 once your mission with the Grand Nagus is completed.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Folds her hands before her on the table, glancing up with a brief flicker of a smile in return to Hawk's, but quickly lost again in thought::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks out onto the bridge, looking over to Damrok as he continues his comm.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: DS3: Cosgrave:  Understood, Sir.  Be safe.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods pleasantly at the CNS::  CNS:  Hello Counselor.  Thought you'd be pleased to know your namesake is enjoying his new cage.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
COM: USS Claymore: CTO: You too Commander.  Deep Space 3 out.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods to Kendal to close the line, and turns as T'Shara enters::  CO:  Sir, Admiral Cosgrave has just relayed our orders.  We're apparently to be part of a Ferengi escort convoy that will take the Grand Nagus to Bajor.  ::Smiles::  It should prove interesting.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Notices the comm was Admiral Cosgrave, pauses to wait for Damrok::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
*TO1*:  Report to bridge.  ::Gets ready to hand over the tactical console once she arrives, continuing to watch scans until then::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Takes a seat and looks over at Hawk rolling his eyes.::  CAG:  Well glad you like your gift, and you were worried.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Wrings her fingers together absently as she waits, looking out at the stars beyond Hawk::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS:  Indeed!  I will HAVE to find a way to appropriately repay the gift!  ::Smiles::
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
*TO*:  Aye, Sir!  On my way.  ::Unholsters her phaser for a quick check, then holsters it, marching out of the armory and into the nearest 'lift::  Turbolift:  Bridge.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Smiles.::  CAG:  I'm sure whatever you get Gladwyn in return she will love.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::A bit shocked at what Damrok has told her::  CTO: It's very alarming.  Let's get this meeting underway and you will find just how bad off the Claymore is.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Without saying anymore turns and heads for the conference room::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Raises an eyebrow, rather shocked::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Blinks a few times, and turns as Kingston arrives via the turbolift::  TO1:  Lieutenant!  ::Starts to follow T'Shara toward the conference room::  You have the bridge.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Enters the Conference room and takes a seat, continuing to hold the PADD for now, as she looks around at the senior officers::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up, briefly broken from her reverie by the entrance of more people to the room. Maybe they can finally get this over with::
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Halts a moment as she approaches Kytides -- was amid drawing a breath to speak when Damrok suddenly handed her the reins::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Nods to Kytides once, and goes to the console momentarily to summon yet another relief officer::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Returns Kingston's nod and moves into the conference room after Damrok::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I will keep this brief.  I have received our prophecies from Starfleet Command and have double checked them versus recorded events.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
:Looks up, looking very, very tired, as she rests her eyes on T'Shara::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks at the CO with interest::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All:  I agree with Starfleet Intelligence they have happened.  Before I give everybody the severity of our last prophecy in which we must stop.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Slides quickly into his chair as the captain has opened the meeting rather abruptly -- doesn't even have his PADD with him::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I will let Commander Damrok brief us on mission orders from Admiral Cosgrave.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::turns to Damrok::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks around the table::  All:  If you were not present for the full conversation, we are to join four Ferengi Marauder-class vessels.  The intention is that we will escort the Grand Nagus to Bajor.  This, in itself, is a rather curious happening.  The Grand Nagus of the Ferengi usually travels by light craft without significant armed escort. While Admiral Cosgrave voiced no specific concerns, we must be prepared for the eventuality that there is something that the Ferengi have not yet told us.  ::Looks back to T'Shara::  That is the sum of events as I have seen and heard them so far, Captain... ::Pauses, assuming that she might indeed have more information::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Thank you Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Our final Prophecy goes as follows 4 years after the pact and death of the Grand Nagus.  The great power falls to the shadow of the night.  Scattered alone, struggling it is the end.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Startled::  CO:  The death of the Grand Nagus?  Does it say how that happens?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods, then sits back in his chair as he discovers the Grand Nagus is mentioned in the prophecy::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: From Prophecy 6 it suggests that Commander Senn, Flight Lieutenant Hawk, Commander Raeyld and Counselor Foster are the ones that have made the pact and will eventually kill the Grand Nagus.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tightens her fingers together::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Chokes slightly:: CO: Wh--what?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Stunned::  CO:  We....  we what?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Arches his right eyebrow about as much as a Cardassian can, and it seems to stick there, the electrical impulses getting all jammed up in his brain::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Since these prophecies are from the Bajoran Prophets who live out of time.  We can only know that these events will come true.  Starfleet has ordered us to make sure this last prophecy does not come true.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Sits stunned at the captains comment.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks, resisting the urge to glance from T'Shara around to the ones named::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  That's crazy Captain...  there is no way the four of us have or will make a pact to kill the Grand Nagus.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: I would...like to see these prophecies.  ::Not quite choking on her words::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: One of the concerns is that now we have orders to escort the Grand Nagus.  It would seem that fate has made sure we would be here for this event to unfold.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, couldn't we contact Admiral Cosgrave, or the Nagus?  Make other arrangements?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All; All the prophecies have been unlocked on the Claymore's computers for all officers to review.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Immediately pulls a PADD from her pocket, keying into the ship's computer and loading to her PADD the prophecies::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks across the table at Raeyld and Foster...  a "no way this is right" look on his face::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: That could very well be how the Grand Nagus ends up dying.  We can't start randomly changing events since we don't know what events bring about the death of the Grand Nagus.  We need to think this through carefully and logically.  The worst thing we could do is let our fears control our actions.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Looks at Hawk when he turns his way shaking his head, still shocked by what the prophecies said.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods once::  All:  I will say this...there was much concern voiced in the meeting over Starfleet Command choosing to take stock in a group of prophecies...but I feel this is something we ought to take quite seriously.  Starfleet Command steadfastly -- and perhaps prudently -- resisted all talk of prophecy and other such attachments during the war, when Captain Sisko was quite prominently named Emissary to the Prophets of the Bajorans.  The fact that they, after careful review, have reversed course on their usual stance regarding such happenings would seem to lend credence to the validity of these prophecies.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As she reads the PADD, her hands tighten around it, bleaching her knuckles, as her body freezes rigidly::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks back at the Captain and then the CTO::  CO/CTO:  Wait a second.  You can't seriously think the four of us would do...   that!?!
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I do not believe any of my crew is plotting to take the life of the Grand Nagus.  I do however feel that the Vroa could easily take your forms and try to pin this on you.  We need to come up with a plan of attack.  We are not going to back down from escorting the Grand Nagus that could easily leave him vulnerable.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With a serious, but reserved expression and cadence::  CAG:  I can, and in fact, I must.  I mean no personal disrespect to any of you... ::Looks around the table at each of the named -- Hawk, Raeyld,and Foster:: ...but I would not be doing my job as chief tactical officer of this vessel if I did not properly regard all possible threats.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
All:  This is about the safety of the Federation, and not about any one individual, or group of individuals.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stares between Damrok and T'Shara, filing away a suddenly occuring thought while listening to both of them, but not wanting to suggest it between all the talk already going on::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CO/CTO:  Have we found any way to detect a Vroa that takes another form?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sort of shrinks in her seat, trying not to glaze over as they find out what to do::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Now, I have one last bit of bad news to bring to the crew.  I just got done speaking with Admiral Smyth, she has informed me that there is a bounty out on the USS Claymore.  We are to be stopped at all costs.  When asked if it was the Claymore or the four persons named in the prophecy.  She agreed it was more than likely the four persons on board.  I from this point on all vessels should be regarded as threats including Starfleet vessels.  Tactical shall remain armed at all times.  We will remain at yellow alert until further notice.  ::Glances at Damrok::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Begins to snap an answer at the CTO, but clamps his mouth shut as the logical part of his mind admits that Damrok is right::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods an acknowledgement to T'Shara::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: No.  The DNA sequences from what I heard are one hundred percent match.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Sits back in his chair...  not even knowing how to respond to the last comment from the Captain.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Slumps in his chair, not only are they in the prophecy but now their presence aboard the Claymore may endanger the rest of the crew.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Straightens up at that, giving off a mental curse at the fact that they might have Starfleet on top of Vroa on top of anyone else attack::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rubs her forehead:: CO: What's next, then?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Hesitantly::  CO:  Captain?  Perhaps it would be better if the four of us weren't on the Claymore.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CO/CAG:  I believe I agree with Hawk, I don't want to put the rest of the crew at risk.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks across the table to T'Shara, not quite sure where he falls on this particular proposition...takes on a rather impassive look and averts his eyes to the table in thought::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Since I've known about this for the past few days.  I've thought long and hard on different options to take.  I could easily lock you all in the brig.  I could easily drop you off at the nearest Federation Starbase and have them lock you up or I can let you four discuss matters and present me with options.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks across the table at the four officers::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Suddenly hardens at the talk of various brig and locking up options::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I believe it should be since it's your fate in question.  I believe you four should discuss matters and then let me know how we are to proceed.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Frowns::  CO:  Not that I want locked up, but if we're conspirators, does it make sense to have us come up with a plan?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I'll expect your answer within the hour.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Looks around at the other three, having no clue on what their options might be, he was still reeling from it all.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Leans forward looking Hawk in the eye::  CAG: Mr. Hawk I trust my crew for good or bad I stand behind my crew.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Takes a deep breath, then nods at the Captain::  CO:  Understood, Captain.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: We will find a solution.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks at the CMO like she's lost her mind, but slowly nods::

CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Nods in agreement, wasn't going to be easy but hopefully they could come up with something.::
Grand Nagus Rom says:
COM: USS Claymore: Incoming transmission from Ferengi Marauder Great Fortune.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Your dismissed report back to me in one hour.  CTO: Lieutenant Damrok I'd like to see you for a moment as well as Doctor Raeyld.
OPS Ens Kendal says:
::Puts the Marauder on hold::  *CO*:  Captain, incoming transmission from the Ferengi Marauder Great Fortune.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Swallows, and nods, remaining in her seat::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Transfer it to the briefing room.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Of course, Captain.  ::Folds his hands on the table, but swivels momentarily to Kytides::  TO:  Lieutenant, return to the bridge and order yellow alert.  Call an additional security unit up to each level of readiness -- one on watch, one on standby, one on backup.  We'll meet later to make further arrangements.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Stands and looks at the doctor,:: CMO:  Meet us in my office?
OPS Ens Kendal says:
*CO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::Transfers the comm to the conference room::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: I'll see you there when I am finished here.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stands, nodding to Damrok as he does::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Glances back to him once, wishing he could voice some thoughts to him in private, but leaves the conference room::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Nods and turns toward the door looking over at Hawk.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Slowly stands, then follows the CNS out::
Grand Nagus Rom says:
COM: USS Claymore: CO: Captain T'Shara.  So pleased to see you.  We will be ready to depart by noon today.  Once all vessels are gathered I would prefer to be aboard the Claymore for our trip to Bajor.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Quickly crosses the bridge and enters the lift, holding it for the others.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Waits patiently for the Captain::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rubs her eyes quietly::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the lift::  CNS:  Can you believe this?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Grand Nagus Rom: Of course we would be honored to have you aboard the Claymore for the journey to Bajor.  We will have our VIP quarters ready for you and any guests you might be bringing aboard.  We have raised our security level for your protection.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::As the doors close he slumps against the wall.::  Self Bloody hell.  ::Looks up at Hawk shaking his head.::  CAG:  No, this prophecy business seems nuts.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Orders the lift to deck 4.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS:  I don't even know what to do with this?  How do we make a plan to stop something we'd never do?

Grand Nagus Rom says:
COM: USS Claymore: CO:  That would be wonderful Captain.  We will contact you once we are ready to beam aboard.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG:  Yeah how do we come up with solutions, we aren't going to do this, isn't that enough, and the federation might be after us?  A bounty on our head?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Bows her head in response::  COM: Grand Nagus Rom: Very good Grand Nagus.  We will wait for your hail.
Grand Nagus Rom says:
::Bows and shuts down the comm.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands by waiting for further discussion::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Moves back to tactical, taking up the secondary console and looking to Atiran at the other::  aTO:  Sound yellow alert.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up to the Captain, though still stiff::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS:  Yeah...  that's extra special.  Maybe Raeyld has some super idea...  I could use it right now.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns from the screen::  CTO: Commander Damrok I want twenty four hour security monitoring on Doctor Raeyld, Counselor Foster, Flight Lieutenant Hawk and Commander Senn.  Their computer access will be limited to non-priority and non-secure items only.
aTO LtJG Atiran says:
::Looks up from his console, a bit taken aback at the suddenness, as well as Kytides' rather unusual crispness::  TO:  Aye, Sir!  ::Stabs the yellow alert button::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Reasonable precautions, Captain.  I'll consult with operations and make the necessary arrangements.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks between Damrok and T'Shara, tensely::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: Commander Raeyld, I'm putting you in command of Counselor Foster, Commander Senn and Flight Lieutenant Hawk.  You will report directly to me from this point on.  You will appoint someone to take over sickbay until this is over.
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Turns around to watch Kytides work, and almost walks up to secondary tactical a few times to talk to him, but hesitates, and eventually just takes a seat in the second chair in the command pit, waiting for someone else to come back to take the bridge::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CO: While we do what, Captain, with limited computer access and being relieved of our usual duties?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::As the lift doors open he heads down the corridor to his office.::  CAG:  Yeah let’s hope so, only have an hour to come up with something, not much time.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: Commander Raeyld, I'm only putting these securities in place in case at some point the Vroa enter the picture this is no reflection on you or any of the crew currently on board.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the CNS office and slumps in a chair::  CNS:  What do you think the Captain wanted with her anyway?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Enters his office with Hawk, moving to the replicator.::  CAG:  I have no clue, I don't like most of this.  Want anything to drink?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Musters a weak smile::  CNS:  Nothing that replicator will give.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: I expect you with the other three to come up with options within the hour.  Those options will be reviewed by Commander Damrok and myself.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes a deep breath, looking to Raeyld, uncomfortable at being present during these considerations::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: I have come up with several options beyond what I mentioned earlier.  But, since this prophecy hangs around the four of you I believe you should have some say on what goes on.  And not just me as Captain telling you what you should or should not do.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: From my reading of the prophecy, I really see only three possibilities, Captain. Either we're actually secretly plotting to kill the Grand Nagus. Or our actions will unintentionally lead to the death of the Grand Nagus. Or we are entirely innocent and some sort of imposters will do the deed.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Nods,::  CAG:  I agree with ya there but wanna keep a clear head for the next bit while we try and come up with something.  ::Orders up a few glasses of water and sets them down on the table before dropping onto the couch.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Feels her blood temperature rise and lets it fall before speaking again:: CO: ...We'll consider the options, given the possibilities, and get back within you within the hour, Captain. Is there anything else?  ::Stands from her seat::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS:  Oh yeah...   we'll need a clear head.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over and puts her hand on Raeyld's shoulder::  CMO: Serena, don't do anything rash and if you need to come talk to me.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG:  But once we get through this first rounds on me.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Forces some breaths through as her blood alternately boils and cools, and her vision returns.  Nods not quite curtly:: CO: I understand, Captain.  The protection of the Federation comes first.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS:  Got it.  It'll be the first of many I think.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: My crew comes first Serena. Make sure you remember that.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes her hand off of Raeyld's shoulder::  CMO: Dismissed doctor.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: Captain.  ::PADD in hand, she turns and heads out the door::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a seat and points to a chair next to her for Damrok::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Takes the turbolift Deck 4, and just walks into the Counselor's office without pressing the chime::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Well Commander what do you think?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Looks up as the door opens, seeing the doctor walk in.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits again::  CO:  ...I am at a loss, Captain.  This is rather unprecedented.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods to Raeyld as she enters::  CMO:  Well?  We to be shot at dawn?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Walks in with them and drops into an empty chair. Without looking up:: CNS/CAG: Just for the record, I think I'd rather be just about anywhere else in the universe right now.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With a small smile::  CO:  Our mission orders usually merely imply that we are to defeat fate -- it is another matter for them to come out and say it.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Eloquently said.  It seems you have a firm grasp on the task at hand.  What do you think our next course of action should be.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Smiles slightly::  CMO:  Girls tell me that all the time.  ::Gets serious::  CMO:  I assume since you stayed behind that you're now in charge of our little band of killers?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Now my full-time job.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  CMO:  And what is our new full time job?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  Under guard I'd guess?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: For the next hour - coming up with some solution other than "lock us all up until this is over."
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  We should speak with the Nagus as soon as he comes aboard.  As I said before, I find that his decision to travel with such heavy escort is somewhat unusual.  I don't think that everything quite fits together, here.  If the Vroa have infiltrated the Ferengi Alliance, then this entire matter could be a set-up to induce interstellar conflict.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Looks up again at the conference room door and doesn't manage to completely resist the urge to fidget, uncomfortable with his thoughts::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  Well, not that I love the brig, but...  with the Grand Nagus on board, doesn't it make sense that we're anywhere but here?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Aside from that, I think our only course of action is to collect as much information as possible about our route and the potentially hazardous, less patrolled areas, and make things as secure as we reasonably can.  Once the group of four comes back from their deliberations, we can make further preparations.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: Sure, if we're the ones who actually accomplish this death. But what if we're going to be replaced with Vroa infiltrators?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: And if we leave, what do we do? Where do we go? Four of us, up against a Starfleet apparently tasked with hunting us down?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Shrugs::  CAG/CNS:  Well, if the real us are locked up or gone, will be pretty easy for the crew to assume that any of us that they see are imposters.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Aye, those are all sound precautions.  But, I was looking for the more philosophical question.  To abandon four to save not only the Claymore but the Federation or to protect the four and put the Claymore and the Federation at greater risk.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: If we leave, the infiltrators need only come “back” claiming to be us.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Stops what he was about to say as Hawk speaks the same thought.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  So, we have a code or password to come back...  or we're not allowed to come back...  the Clay has to come get us after the Grand Nagus is back.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits back in his chair::  CO:  I don't know.  There are no easy answers.  If they decide to leave the ship...I don't think it is within our right to stop them.  I don't know that there is a right answer here, nor can I guarantee that whatever we choose will be the choice that seals the destiny revealed in the prophecy.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG/CMO:  Are we sure this isn't going to end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy?  I mean could whatever we come up with here be construed as "the pact" and it leads to the Nagus' death?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  As for the four of us against Starfleet...  it sucks a lot, but I'd rather that then know I brought the might of Starfleet down on the Clay.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With all sincerity, not meant to be flippant::  CO:  If you believe in a higher power, I suggest you consult them.  I don't think I could possibly have an answer that sounds remotely correct.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: Perhaps.  In fact, maybe it's our leaving that leads to the Nagus' death. Perhaps there's some scientific anomaly, or attack, that requires one of our expertise. We leave, or are locked up, and aren't here to provide the help we needed to - leading to the failure of the mission.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: Wait...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pulls the PADD out::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: What if we could have it both ways.  What if we could come up with a way that's extremely unsafe.  But, yet satisfies both exiling the four yet keeping them well protected.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks at the CNS with surprise::  CNS:  That's a good point...  by bringing us together like this, the Captain is kind of forcing the pact thing.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: " The Commander child of the prophets, The Human leader of the pilots, the human who counsels the mind and the Betazoid doctor running from her past shall intertwine. Their relationships are close and twisted. The pact has formed and the direction is clear. They travel to the end together."
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks over at the CMO::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: "Four years after the pact and the death of the Grand Nagus the great power falls to the children of the night. Scattered, alone, struggling. It is the end."
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: It doesn't say specifically that we kill him.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I've had a little bit more time to think on this than the rest of you.  And I'm still hoping they come up with a better solution.  But, we could give the four of them the Jarrow make it look like we've exiled them in official Starfleet records.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods slowly::  CMO:  That's true.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Something almost resembling a dark chuckle::CAG/CNS: At least this part of the prophecy isn't like to come true.  "The direction is clear."
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Thinks on that a moment::  CO:  The Claymore is a readily identifiable target that can easily be located by those with the proper resources.  Putting the four off the ship may give them a better chance to evade detection, while protecting the other five hundred people aboard.  It may be a sound solution.  The Jarrow would be an ideal craft.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Nods.::  CMO:  I wonder what the end is,
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: And yet the Jarrow uses its cloaking technology to disappear and then attached to our hull.  We extend our warp bubble and they travel with us to Bajor.  Any scans from any Federation or other vessels would show they are no longer aboard the Claymore.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Raises a breath, then sighs:: CNS/CAG: But... As long as we do remain here, we put the rest of the Claymore at risk.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: So we would essentially be protected them and protecting our crew.  Once at Bajor we will stand vigil over the Grand Nagus and let them continue any investigations they can on Bajor.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  Look...  we'll never know what COULD be or what we're supposed to do.  But I think one thing is clear.  If we're gone, the Clay is safer.
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::After the long pause with no real explanation for the yellow alert, stands and walks up to primary tactical::  TO:  Is everything all right, Lieutenant?  ::Doesn't seem at all her usual sure self::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods hesitantly::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  I suggest we focus on what we can predict and control...  the safety of the Clay.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  Well, at least to the extent that we impact it.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: As much as I hate to admit it, despite the losses of her CAG, chief surgeon, counselor, and chief of science, the Claymore will still likely come out ahead against the possibility of going up against all of Starfleet.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO/CAG:  While I don't like the idea of trying to stand up against everyone who might be coming to collect that bounty, I agree that I don't like the idea of putting the crew at risk, however that being said, what if we need to be nearby to stop whatever is coming.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods::  CO:  If they decide to leave, that would seem to be an excellent compromise.  I still feel, however, that this should be their decision, primarily.  We can present this option to them as a possibility when they return.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rubs her temples:: CNS/CAG: And how do we even know when we're done, and can come back to the Claymore?  There's no time limit on this prophecy. There's no "Because the Grand Nagus died within one month of now, that causes the complete collapse of the Federation - but if he dies two years later, its fine."
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: How do we know when we can come home?  As long as the Grand Nagus lives, his death could be caused by us.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CTO: I agree but I think this is a fair compromise and I'm not saying the living conditions would be ideal for the journey to Bajor.  But, they would have the full protection of the Claymore behind them at all times.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Mutter aloud to no one in particular.::  Aloud:  Just once I wish a prophecy was simple go here, do this, save the universe.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  It's a good plan.  ::Nods once, not really sure what else they could possibly come up with, at this point::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  What the doctor says is true...  but if we're gone and Starfleet knows it, then the Clay is safer.  I don't know that we really have control over anything else.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG/CMO:  Let’s just hope that any others who want to collect the bounty take the time to see if we are still on board before attacking.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: If it's all just the same, I'd like to operate on the assumption that there are Vroa planning to impersonate us.  If we can find them and stop them - then we can end the threat.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks, and takes a moment to look up from the console, distracted himself and half-glancing to the console room, at this point thoroughly headache by the mental loops of thinking about prophecy, and it didn't even directly involve him::  TO1:  Ah.  We'll be escorting the Grand Nagus to Bajor.  Considering the possibilities, we're at yellow alert.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Knowing my crew I know that their going to want to leave and I support that decision for the safety of the rest of my crew.  But, I would rather be right there to defend them if things go bad.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  It is possible that they are already aboard, impersonating someone else, only to take our forms later.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: Even if they check and ask, will they believe what the Claymore or their sensors tell them?
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Visibly relaxes somewhat::  TO:  I see.  That's...good.  ::Offers a tight-lipped smile as she really has not much else to say::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS/CMO:  Well, to the CNS point, I think T'Shara is going to have to publically disown us....  as to what the CMO says, how do you propose we do that?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: My concern is if we let them leave the Claymore could the Vroa slip in and become them at that point or do we already have another Senn, Raeyld, Foster and Hawk just waiting for the opportunity.  I think it's much safer to keep our eyes on our crew.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: If there are, in fact, Vroa planning to impersonate us, then they must be planning somehow, sometime, to get onboard the ship to take our place.  Or as Counselor Foster says, maybe they're already here, impersonating someone else until they get the opportunity.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/ CAG: If we remain in our places, we're just targets for them to take out. If we leave, we spare the Claymore risk, and make it more difficult for them to impersonate us to our own crew at least - they know we'll stay gone as long as necessary.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS/CMO:  Wait a sec....   Commander, read the prophecy again, please.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  No doubt, Captain.  Without a viable way to distinguish disguised Vroa from anyone else, we run the risk that at any time, those involved might be replaced by Vroa.  ::Looks to T'Shara a moment, the fleeting thought running through his mind, but ignores it, and looks down at the table a moment::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods and notices the change in her bearing, glad someone on the bridge can relax at least, and narrowly stops another glance over to the room::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: So...maybe we just need to stay as nearby as possible to try to catch the Vroa as they try to take our places.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  To that point is there anything you could do to us, inject us with something that would stand out, make it easier for sensors to tell the difference between us and a possible Vroa?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Stops and nods, quoting the prophecies again::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: "The Commander child of the prophets, The Human leader of the pilots, the human who counsels the mind and the Betazoid doctor running from her past shall intertwine. Their relationships are close and twisted. The pact has formed and the direction is clear. They travel to the end together."
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: "Four years after the pact and the death of the Grand Nagus the great power falls to the children of the night. Scattered, alone, struggling. It is the end."
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  Okay...  "The pact is formed and the direction is clear."  So....  we've just formed our pact.  The clear direction seems to be leave.  So...  does that mean we shouldn't leave or we enable the prophecy?

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods, looking up at the chronometer::  CTO: We should know their answer before too much longer.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Any decision we make is going to be a "direction."  If we choose to stay, we face the same problem.  ::Considers it another moment:: Maybe the ultimate method to foiling the prophecy is to avoid the last part. "They travel to the end together."
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: Perhaps we need to split up at some point, to prevent the fulfillment of the prophecy?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  We should.  ::Tilts his head slightly::  Perhaps I should go to the bridge, review the situation?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  But is says the direction is clear...  as in obvious.  Isn't the obvious answer that we leave?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Or the obvious answer is that we have to stay, so that we can be locked up in a brig where we can't harm anyone.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: After all, the real risk here is not to the Claymore, but to the Federation.  We might think it's obvious to try to protect the Claymore, but the higher stakes here are the continuance of the Federation itself.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Groans::  CMO/CNS:  And I thought time travel gave me a headache.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods and stands::  CTO: Aye, we should mae preparations for the Grand Nagus' arrival.  I want the Grand Nagus' VIP quarters scanned and monitored from this point on.  Anything foreign or doesn't match previous scans will be removed.  We also need a complete inventory of what the Grand Nagus and his entourage bring aboard.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: And if we leave, who's to say we don't leave so that we can assassinate the Grand Nagus? Or accidentally cause a problem with his escort’s ship in trying to leave?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands::  CO:  Understood.  I'll speak with Kendal and begin the process.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Closes her eyes a moment to think::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns and makes his way onto the bridge, quickly surveying::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Excellent Commander let me know when everything is ready.  ::follows Damrok out::
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::As awkwardly as she stayed, strolls away to relieve Atiran at the secondary tactical console::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Takes a glass from the table and takes a long drink, trying to sort through all the jumble of things going through his mind.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Approaches Kytides::  TO:  Lieutenant, anything unusual to report?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  Look, we can what if all night....   if he knows that we know that he knows garbage and get nowhere.  I go back to my original statement....  the only thing that we can have any control and knowledge of is what our presence onboard the Clay means to the safety of the Clay.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: So what we need...is to be separated from the Nagus, so that we cannot harm him. In a location where our crew knows where we are, so that we cannot be impersonated. And in a way that lets the rest of Starfleet know we're no longer on the Claymore, thus securing its safety. While also keeping us near enough to keep an eye on things and catch a possible Vroa impersonator.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Looks up, breathing a sigh a bit louder than he meant to, and turns to Damrok as he comes over::  CTO:  No Sir.  Although I did have some...thoughts, Sir.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: That's a valid concern, Lieutenant, and a major one - but by no means the only one, or even the chief one. I won't discount at least trying to solve the rest, just because they're difficult.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Oh?  ::Tilts his head toward the back of the bridge, where the consoles are presently unoccupied, and makes way there to more quietly converse with Kytides::

ACTION:  Three Ferengi Marauders fall into formation behind the Claymore in similar orbits.  Their shields and weapons are powered down.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  I don't think you can, but let's go with that for right now...  where would this location that fulfills all your requirements be?
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods and follows after, trying to get his thoughts in order as he walks::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: Leaving visibly would require doing so in some sort of vessel... That would also keep us separate from the crew.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks out onto the bridge and heads across the bridge to her ready room.  Enters the ready room and walks over to the replicator::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: But staying close means being nearby - but without putting the Claymore at risk.  
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG/CMO:  Too bad we don't have a cloaked ship.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks from Foster to Hawk::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CNS/CMO:  Wait... we do have a cloaked ship
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Outloud: Vulcan spiced tea... Hot.
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
CTO:  Sir, the Marauders are falling into formation in orbit.  ::Looks up, expecting some orders to come from this event::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO1:  Understood.  ::Nods once::  Notify me of any changes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods slowly:: CNS/CAG: The Jarrow.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::As the tea appears, T'Shara takes a hold of the cup and walks over to the couch, sitting down once again as she had before.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Also nodding::  CMO/CNS;  Yeah...  the Jarrow.   T'Shara could publically banish us, but we hang close in a cloaked Jarrow.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Sir...  ::Pauses after they stop in the back, feeling doubly awkward considering their last real conversation, and doubly confused since accepting orders to avoid prophecies was a completely different realm from trying to puzzle at them, and finally formulates his words after a moment::  Can Bajoran prophecy be self-fulfilling prophecy?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Looks around at the others, they had a cloaked ship?  He needed to do some reading apparently.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CNS: Perhaps fly off visibly into something that would obscure our sensor and visual signals, then sneak back out under cloak afterward.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Tilts his head a moment, considering::  TO:  I suppose anything is possible.  I'm afraid I'm not well-versed in such matters.  My understanding is only cursory, but I imagine it's not outside the realm of possibility.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO/CNS:  T'Shara would know where we really are, so if we magically showed up, she would know it was imposters.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CAG/CMO:  But how many others know about the Jarrow's cloak, would they suspect what we were doing?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/CAG: There are several ways I could "mark" us medically, but they would require someone knowing what they are to check on them - and we don't know if there's already an imposter onboard. If we tell the wrong person our "secret code," it could backfire on us, badly.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  Can't you scan, say T'Shara and confirm she's not an imposter?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  What if we just told the captain?  If we returned unexpectidly she could run the test herself, assuming we don't think she's an imposter.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods, and in the absence of an answer to the negative goes on::  CTO:  What if the prophecy is started because the Grand Nagus knows about it and tries to attack first?  Or...  ::Hesitates again, uncomfortable suggesting things like this, but wanting to know ahead of time what the heck to do then::  Is a Vroa?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head:: CNS/CAG: We have no way whatsoever of confirming who is or is not an imposter.  One or more of us four could be...and we wouldn't know it.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Mulls it over quietly a moment, folding his arms::  TO:  I had contemplated both possibilities...which is why I'm glad we are at yellow alert.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Can you suggest any countermeasures?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  Tell me something...  when Vroa impersonate us, they don't actually gain all our memories, do they?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: We don't know.   I know of other cases when impersonators have. Some cases when they have not.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Admiral Harlan managed to function just fine through our hearing.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  But that was using pretty much public knowledge or knowledge fed to him.  When you were CO, and you and T'Shara were doing all your secret  stuff, there must have been conversations only the two of you would know about.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Of course. But apparently Admiral Cosgrave was already suspicious of Harlan, but couldn't manage to prove one way or another that she was a Vroa imposter. I would think Admirals have such conversations Cosgrave could have used to try to "trip" Harlan up.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::sighs::  CMO/CNS:  We can let paranoia freeze us or we can choose to take a risk.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Or we can choose not to take a risk.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Not...really, Sir.  ::Takes a deep breath, discomfort rising rapidly::  Except to have non-lethal methods to stop him ready, should either be the case...and being ready to stop him from beaming off the ship if need be.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Or simply choose the lesser of the two risks.  Rather than trying to "safeguard" our return by giving an ID to check us by, that might be counterfeited and used to impersonate us, we move forward without the guarantee of return.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: More risk to us, but less risk to the Claymore and the Federation.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Swallows::  CMO:  Can't say I like that, but I see your point.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Good.  Prepare a report to deliver to the rest of the tactical department.  We'll hold a briefing as soon as we've heard from the others and a decision has been reached.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: But I'll see if I can think up some sort of backup...that doesn't require an outsider to know in advance.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds the cup in her hands, looking down at the tea inside::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::His thoughts turn to Gladwyn and what it would mean for her if they couldn't return.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods, hopeful that will be his lone contribution to thinking about what prophecies might mean for his entire lifetime::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.

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