ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind - Mission 13 - 11312.03

Summary:  The Senior staff continues giving their reports around the large cherry wood table in the bridge briefing room.  Deep within the bowels of the Claymore's security center Doctor Foster continues speaking with Doctor Coxs.

************************* Resume Mission *****************************

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clears her throat:: ::Quietly:: CO: I am ready, Captain.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks around for a long moment at the familiar faces, and the new ones, he sees that the seat nearest the replicator is still vacant and moves to that. The Ferengi is dressed in civilian clothing in a geometric navy and purple pattern.  He sets his bag under the table and reaches for the nearest PADD trying to get caught up on the situation.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns his chair slightly to face Raeyld and folds his hands on the table, waiting with interest for Raeyld's report::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances to Raeyld::  CMO: Please Doctor.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Looks over at the CMO with interest::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Quietly listening, making a few notes.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes a moment to offer a brief smile and a nod in Fong's direction as the Ferengi situates himself::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Welcome back Mr. Fong. ::turns her attention back to Raeyld::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Turns his gaze from Fong to Raeyld::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Carefully referencing her PADD, as she sends a bit of data to the overhead screen for others to follow along:: All: At first glance, the samples taken from the dead aboard the outpost appear to evidence thalaron radiation. Many of the damage markers are similar.  ::Manipulates the screen to indicate the various radiation markers upon the tissue samples::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Reaches into his bag and pulls a PADD he checks that the orders are still in order and sets it near to his hand so that he can hand it in after the briefing. Fong continues reading through the PADD, studiously not looking at Raeyld.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns slightly to look at the screen, trying to follow along::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Takes a look down at his padd.::  Coxs: Does the name Vell mean anything to you?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: However… ::Brings up a comparison screen displaying actual thaleron radiation markers, and a third section, displaying the apparent thaleron radition markers upon the torpedo casing and corridors:: …further analysis suggests that the damage was specifically caused to appear as thaleron radiation, despite not actually being the result of said radiation. 
Dr. Coxs says:
CNS:  Vell?  I once knew a man named Vell, but I haven't seen him for more than a dozen or so years.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: Thaleron radiation distinctly affects only organic materials. However, inorganic materials such as the torpedo and the corridors, were also damaged. I suggest the possibility that someone is intentionally producing thaleron-like damage…whether for the purposes of misleading, or merely attempting to synthesize similar damage, is unknown.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: Additionally… ::Adjusts the screen to focus only on the torpedo casing results:: …some unknown form of radiation was detected within the torpedo casing itself. Further analysis will be required to try to at least rule out additional known forms of radiation. 
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Half-frowns a moment, and tilts his head just slightly to the right in dismay...someone either went to great lengths to disguise their attack for some reason, or have weaponized a technology that could be even worse than thalaron radiation in some respects::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods and he references his notes again.::  Coxs:    How about Hannily?
Dr. Coxs says:
CNS: Doesn't ring a bell.  ::Stands and walks around the cell a bit.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Takes a breath, then changes the screen to an exemplar scan of one of the dead:: All: Nearly everybody scanned by the medical team… ::Nods to Stevens:: …indicated both exposure to this faux-thaleron radiation, as well as the absence of various organs and tissues. For most, the radiation damage was cause of death…however, several bore phaser burns that indicated they were killed manually before the radiation could finish taking its toll.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Frowns::  CMO:  Were the organs and tissue harvested?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods grimly:: CAG: That’s what it looks like. ::Zooms in on one of the wounds:: All: Details scans of the missing organs reveal that they were excised with surgical precision…some post-mortem…some before death. Of the scans we took, those who lost organs before death were also killed by phaser rather than radiation damage.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Raeyld and Hawk.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the CAG and almost looks at Raeyld before looking back down at his PADD still trying to get a handle on the situation::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Paces slowly as he thinks.::  Coxs:  Were there any new faces around the station or new ships, prior to this all starting?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits back in his seat and folds his arms, grimly shocked by this revelation::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::With carefully reserved disgust:: All: It’s possible that this entire incidence served, at least in part, as an experiment with a large sample size. With more time, we may be able to determine whether those who were killed by phasers outlived those who died by radiation, suggesting perhaps that these individuals were more resistant to the radiation, and thus “had to be” killed manually.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks down briefly, taking a breath.  Not what she was expecting.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Thoughtfully:: CMO:  And the organs and samples taken for study to determine why they were resistant...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Possibly.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: In any case, it's highly unlikely that those killed by phaser were in any shape whatsoever to put up any sort of defense...meaning that their deaths were in cold-blood, even if somehow the thaleron radiation exposure itself were somehow accidental.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: That all I have pending further analysis.    MO: Doctor, anything to add?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Glances over at Stevens with curiosity::

Dr. Coxs says:
CNS: No.  The station was busy, but nothing docked for the week prior to the attack.  Before that I could not tell you since we had not arrived.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Thinking in some ways that might have been a kindness, she checks to see if her department had any updates.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.  Continue with your analysis of the bodies as well as the radiation and get back to me as soon as you can.

ACTION:  An incoming heavily encrypted message comes across the communications console on the bridge.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the other Doctor for a moment before returning back to the PADD::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Frowns and looks for authorization, or priority codes on the incoming message::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes, Captain.  ::Settles back into her seat, and looks directly to her notes, as if reviewing them once more::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Loath to interrupt a meeting, he begins applying standard decryption keys::*XO* Sir I have an encrypted priority one message from Admiral Cosgrave...it is to the entire crew apparently.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*Kendal*:  Roger that.  Stand by.  ::Looks to T'Shara::  CO:  Sounds like we should take this now.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Hears the message and looks over at Damrok and nods::  XO: Agreed Commander.  Have him put it through the briefing room.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Taps the comm button on the inset table computer::  *Kendal*:  Patch it through to the briefing room, Mister Kendal.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods and puts the message through to the briefing room::

ACTION:  The screen flickers in the briefing room.   The computer begins decoding the message and Admiral Cosgraves face appears.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Lifts a brow.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Paces in front of the forcefield as he mulls over what Coxs has told him so far.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Watches the screen with interest::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Turns to the screen and taps a finger on his knee under the table, wondering what way this breaks::
Cosgrave says:
All:  Captain T'Shara and the crew of the USS Claymore.  This is a prerecorded message and bounced through several non-federation arrays.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks up at the screen taking note of the new encryption codes then resumes reading::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up at the screen intently, yet distantly::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Watches the screen::

Cosgrave says:
All: I am sad to report Section 31 has declared Martial Law on Deep Space 3.  Their specific reasons are unknown at this time.  I have had the help of Admiral Smyth to smuggle some of Deep Space 3s command staff, our medical guest, and myself to another location.  I will be out of contact for sometime.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Groans ever so slightly at the mention of section 31.  Was the Ferengi Empire the only race that didn't have its own secret spy organization that everyone knew about?::
Cosgrave says:
All:  I suggest you continue whatever you’re doing.  You have hit a sensitive nerve within Section 31 and my gut is telling me this is not something Starfleet should be doing.  I'll have Admiral Smyth contact you once she finds anything on her side.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks over at Damrok, things keep more out of control and unexplainable.::
Cosgrave says:
All: Please stay safe Claymore.   Cosgrave out.

ACTION:  The screen goes black...

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Waits for the UFP logo to pop up on the screen, watching out of the corner of his eye::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Rests his arms on his armrests as though bracing himself, looking to T'Shara, a little unnerved but more steeled than anything::  *Kendal*:  Was there anything else, Mister Kendal?  Anything embedded in the message?
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Blinks and freezes mid-tap, eyes wide and showing obvious confusion as he reflexively glances to Damrok::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks toward the captain::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::As the screen goes black she turns back toward her crew::  First things first.  Commander Senn suggests that there is a debris field.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Have helm plot us a course to the debris field and find us a good hiding spot.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Immediately swallows as she thinks of several people she cares about back on the station, and others that might've been there::
CNS Lt Foster says:
Coxs:  Did the people that did this say anything when they attacked?  Give any indication as to why they wanted everyone dead?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS/CMO/MO/CSO/CEO/CAG: I want you to head to holodeck one.  I want you to try to recreate from scans the torpedo and the potential of the radiation both Thalaron and proto matter and the bio mametic gel.  We should be able to safely test and see what's going on.  Perhaps it will give us some insight of what we should be looking for.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Understood.  ::Nods once, then looks to the rest of the senior staff as the captain addresses them::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Nods::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Surprised since he has no idea what he could add to that group, but simply nods::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Once we get to the debris field and find a place to park.  I want you to send out fighters and form a defense net.  Make sure they stay within the debris field as well.  Tell your team it will be a long couple of shifts.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods again::  CO:  Understood, Captain.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Raises a brow slightly wondering if the captain had noted his civilian attire, or knew that he hadn't had time to have a physical yet.  If he was ill then he had exposed the entire senior staff to whatever it was.:: CO: Ma'am?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I want you to keep close eyes on our sensors.  We need to be notified immediately for both Orion craft, Section 31 craft or any potential of these torpedoes sneaking up on us.  I also want you to try to work on point defense phaser drills that can be done in the holodeck or simulations.  To see if our phasers would have any way of stopping this size of torpedo.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Mr. Fong
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
*XO* No sir, that was it.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Turns back to Captain and nods, mind immediately switching from shock to checklisting::  CO:  Aye, Captain.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*Kendal*:  What was the timestamp?
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: Permission to stop by sickbay before I report to the holodeck?  I still haven't gone through a medical check.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
*XO:* Roughly 3 hours ago sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks over at the CMO and MO::  OPS: Permission granted.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Pushes the chair back from the table and stands.::  All: Crew dismissed.  Report to me if anything new is found.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Commander Damrok once you are done on the bridge meet me in my Ready Room.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Pushes out his chair, picks up his PADD, and practically bolts for the door onto the bridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Gathering her padd plus an extra, she stands.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Exits the room and heads for her ready room.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Stands and begins to head out, coming the Flight Deck as he walks::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods and stands, moving out of the room and to the tactical station, nodding to Senezem absently as he takes primary::
Dr. Coxs says:
CNS:  Nothing.  The only message was after the attack and they said they were Starfleet and there to help.  Once they beamed over to the station they started killing.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods slightly as the crew is begins to depart. He picks up the PADD with his orders on it and tries to hand it to the Captain, he is unfortunately a little late as he watches her depart the briefing room and go into her ready room.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods his head::  Coxs:  Anything else you can think of, anything odd or out of the ordinary?
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Stands and looks to Raeyld::

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Tucks the PADDs under his arm, picks up his bag and walks across the bridge to the Ready Room door pressing the chime::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Contacting her department for an update, she heads out and for the lift to head for the holodeck::
TO2 Ens Senezem says:
CTO:  Sir.  ::Glances toward the rest of the mass exodus from the briefing room::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::While he is waiting on the bridge:: Kendal: Clear holodeck one, we are going to need it for simulations.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Standing near her desk she turns as she hears the chime::  Outloud: Come in.
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods at Fong and begins the process of clearing the person who was using it, out of the holodeck.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::As the lift doors close, she orders it first to science.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Belatedly realizes that she was staring so intently at her PADD, that she'd entirely missed the meeting's end and everyone's exit except Steven. Looks up quietly:: MO: Oh... Ready?  We should complete those scans.
Dr. Cox says:
CNS:  Odd?  ::Looks at Foster.::  Everything about it was odd.  None of it should have happened.  Those on the station may have been thieves, crooks, bandits, but they didn't deserve that.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps into the captain's ready room, looking around, it was maybe the third time he's been in that room.  He pulls the PADD from under his arm.:: CO: My orders ma'am...
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Smiles slightly with a hint of a smirk:: CMO: Let's get started.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Helm, set a course for the debris field we picked up earlier, maximum warp.  Notify me when we arrive.
CNS Lt Foster says:
Coxs:  No they didn't.  I think that’s all the questions I have at the moment, if you think of anything else that might help or just feel like talking send for me.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks up at her brother.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
CSO:  Nice brief, sis.  All sciencey and everything.  ::grins::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
XO:  Aye Sir, plotting course and engaging.  Estimated time of arrival four and a half hours.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Touch of irony:: CAG:  Just the way you love it.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Acknowledged.  ::Turns toward Kytides, walking toward tactical::  CTO:  What are your planned preparations?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Shrugs::  CSO:  It's always easier to sleep with your eyes glazed over.  ::Grins, then turns more serious::  Hey...  when things slow down a bit...  we need to talk.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Contemplates for a moment after bringing up sensors, looking up to Damrok as he speaks::  XO:  Bringing up Mornal, keeping the tactical stations manned with two at all times, Sir.  Then testing against that torpedo.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CTO:  Keep me apprised of your simulation and drill results.  Tactics similar to the ones we use against Vroa torpedoes might be called for if standard point-defense procedures prove ineffective or inconsistent.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Wryly::  CAG:  That happens on this ship?  What is that word... playing hockey... no ::Frowns as she tries to remember::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Pulls Raeyld behind her and heads toward the holodeck::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Sighs with a smile::  CSO:  Hooky.  Hockey was a sport.  ::Shakes his head::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods, having considered that some, though mentally taking things one step at a time::  XO:  Aye, Sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes the PADD offered, and looks over the information::  OPS: Looks like everything is in order.  Welcome back aboard Mr. Fong.  Sorry if you didn't have time to check into your quarters properly but with the current situation we needed you in this meeting.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  yes that word.  We need to play that, I think.  ::As the lift stops, she steps out.::  Dinner?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: I have instructed the CEO to contact you as well about the some help he needs with information he retrieved from the station as well.  He is having problems reading some of the data.
Dr. Coxs says:
CNS:  Well you know where to find me.  ::Takes a seat on the bed.::  I'll let you know if I think of anything else.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Slightly incredulous look::  CSO:  Between holodeck simulations and flight planning?  I doubt it.  ::Hesitates:: Plus...  well, Glady shouldn't be there when we talk.
CNS Lt Foster says:
Coxs:  Thank you doctor.  ::Steps away from the cell typing in a few notes on his padd while it was still fresh.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods slightly:: CO: So I see ma'am.  I thought I should let you know that I brought my shuttle aboard...it was the simplest way to get here.  Once we get the holodeck setup I will check into that data...anything else ma'am?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at him a moment and then nods before she steps back to let the door close.::  CAG: Later.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Blinks a bit as she's dragged perfunctorily out of the briefing room and across the bridge, into the turbolift by her junior officer....but puts up no resistance. Instead, remains silent until the turbolift doors close behind them::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
MO: Holodeck?
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Taps his commbadge after a moment of looking back toward sensors::  *aTO*:  Kytides to Mornal.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Turning she heads for the lab.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CTO:  You have the bridge for the time being.  I'll return shortly.  ::Nods once and makes his way over toward the ready room::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: No there will be nothing else Mr. Fong.  But it is good to have you back.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods turns and walks from the room, he glances at the disappearing form of the CMO and her MO and sighs, he had hoped to get cleared from medical before they got back down there.  He presses the button for the lift himself::
aTO Ens Mornal says:
::Startled, sits up in his seat in the armory, finishing his brief break from brig watch::  *CTO*:  Mornal here, Sir.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Entering, she accepts the report from Lise::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods in return, then turns attention back to sensors and commbadge::  *aTO*:  Report to bridge.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Steps aside to allow Fong through...a second later and he'd have run into him::  OPS:  Welcome back, Lieutenant.  ::Smiles a moment, then rings the ready room chime::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Shakes his head after the CSO leaves, then continues toward the holodeck::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She takes the PADD Fong handed her and lays it on the desk, taking her seat behind the desk.::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Nods:: TL: Holodeck
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
SO Mayer:  Thanks... I would suggest begin testing, but I doubt the captain would appreciate that.  I will see what we can accomplish on the holodeck.
aTO Ens Mornal says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.  ::Ditches his coffee mug without bothering to recycle and makes his way out of the armory to the turbolift::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Stepping out, she taps her badge.::  *CO*: Captain, Senn.  I have an update.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Hears the chime once again and looks up::  Outloud: Come in.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Folds her arms loosely, still mostly distracted, although she ostensibly is attending to Stevens:: MO: For...?  ::With sincere curiosity, not judgment::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::While he waits:: Kendal: I want the most recent inventory, a ODN security, and power coupling reports on my desk first thing Alpha shift. ::He turns to the XO:: Thank you sir. ::Steps into the lift.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CSO*: Go ahead Commander.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods, to himself this time, and starts going over tests to run the torpedo through, unable to stop the absent-minded tapping of a finger against the primary console and a very slight grimace::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Sighs slightly:: OPS: Yes sir.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Finishes with some notes before tucking the padd under his arm and steps out of the brig heading toward the turbolift.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Orders the lift to take him to sickbay::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the ready room, pausing before saying anything as the captain is on the line with someone else::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks up to see Damrok enter and motions for him to take a seat::
aTO Ens Mornal says:
::Arrives on the bridge and moves to tactical, standing at attention::  CTO:  Reporting as ordered, Sir.
TO2 Ens Senezem says:
::Glances up again at the sound and blinks at Kytides' demeanor, but quickly looks back to console at Mornal's arrival::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Has a seat, folding his hands in his lap as he listens in::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Looks at Raeyld with a look of slight concern:: CMO: Captain wants us to review the scan data on holodeck one. Are you alright?

CNS Lt Foster says:
::Enters the lift.::  Computer:  Bridge.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::As the lift doors close, she orders it to the holodeck::  *CO*:  It would appear, that the combination of Thalaron, Bi-metric gel, and protomatter, which we knew is unstable and unusable, might not be.  If... you add several bonding agents to stabilize it.  One in particular, would be a phasic radiation stream.  But!  That is hard to control.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps off the lift and walks down the hall to the Sickbay doors.  The familiar scent and muted sounds send a shiver down his spine. Fong stands outside sickbay for a long few moments.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::As the lift doors open, she steps off and heads down the hall toward the main holodeck.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
MO: I...  ::Blinks, and shakes her head:: Yes, of course. Holodeck One.  ::Nods slightly::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CSO*: That is good Commander.  Make sure you at least try to simulate that in the holodeck and make sure that all safety protocols are online.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Looks back, moving aside to let Mornal take the primary console::  aTO/TO2:  Keep a close watch on sensors.  Any Orion, Starfleet, suspicious, or vessel built for war especially.
aTO Ens Mornal says:
CTO:  Yessir.  ::Steps up and mans the primary tactical station::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Touch of humor:: *CO*: OK... openly test with lots of people around.  Got it.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
*CO*:  We will keep you posted.
TO2 Ens Senezem says:
::Blinks again, but nods::  CTO:  Yes Sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CSO*: Thank you Commander and try not to get anyone killed.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods in return, already turning to set off to a turbolift and the armory::

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