Host H says:
USS Seleya - 10510.16

"Burning Sky" - Part 8

SUMMARY: Commander Darklighter has found the torpedoes, but cannot de-cloak them. H the hologram admits to having the codes, but can she be persuaded to hand them over.

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FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Leans back against the wall of the holodeck, arms crossed, listening intently to Modalis and H's discussion. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Standing beside the control panel on the holodeck. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Standing next to the FCO, listening to the conversation around him, and waiting to go into action should he need to. ::

Host H says:
:: Stands looking at Modalis. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Sighs, looking at his tricorder. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: May we have the codes?

Host H says:
CNS: And why should I give them to you? Wanna save the day again, like you Starfleet people always try to do.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Actually, I'm not in the habit of saving the day.  I try to leave that to the professionals.  :: Tries to muster a smile. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Can’t help himself, though he swore not to interject. :: H:  You have something against Starfleet?

Host H says:
:: Smirks for a moment. :: CNS: Well, Counselor. My father made me promise not to give them out indiscriminately. ::

Host H says:
:: Looks over at A'an. :: FCO: No, but they haven't done my father any favors.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Well, maybe we can this time.  I also promise not to give them out indiscriminately, including him. :: Nods over to A’an::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Pulls up the holograms coding and starts to look for the codes while the CNS and FCO distract it.  ;:
Host H says:
:: Grins for a moment. :: CNS: You figured it out, huh?

Host H says:
ACTION: Darklighter's attempts at de-cloaking the torpedoes keep failing.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: I think I have an idea of where you're coming from.  Commander A’an has a somewhat personal agenda here.  Me, I'm just a mediator.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks over at the doctor with a "I'm glad SOMEONE did, cause I got no clue." look. ::

Host H says:
:: Nods at Modalis in acknowledgement. :: CNS: These torpedoes will get my father into a lot of trouble...

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: They'll also get even more people out of it.

Host H says:
CNS: Valid point, but I don't care for them. I care what will happen with my father after all this is over.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Well, once this is over, we can make sure he is taken care of.

Host H says:
CNS: I will take that into consideration. Do you just want the codes? Its a two fold process... I helped design the coding structure and delivery systems.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: What do we need in order to de-cloak the torpedoes?  I'm sorry, I'm not a technical expert - this is why our chief engineer is here with us.  :: Motions to Cloud. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Suddenly has an idea. :: CNS:  Counselor, a moment please?
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CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Excuse me for a moment?  Maybe you can discuss the torpedoes with Lieutenant Cloud?

Host H says:
:: Looks from one to the other. :: All: Would you make up your minds?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waits until the CNS is close enough to whisper. :: CNS:  What if we give it assurance that those torpedoes never reach Alfano?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Looks at the CNS and then at H. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: I'm sorry, but I have a slightly agitated officer to handle - remember I'm the mediator....::grins::  Lieutenant Cloud is the technical expert, and I'll make sure he doesn't hand the codes out indiscriminately, either.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Walks towards the Hologram But stays a good few feet from it. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Steps back out of H's earshot:: FCO: That may help.  We need to assure her that we'll do whatever we need to help the professor.

Host H says:
:: Catches the exchange between A'an & Modalis, watching Cloud out of the corner of her eye. :: CEO: What do you need to know, Lt?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: CNS:  Alright, let me clear this with Darklighter, if he goes for it, we'll go from there.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: Well how to see them would be a start.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Wonders who's manning the emergency shutdown for the hologram right now. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Steps out of the Holodeck and into the corridor, tapping his combadge after the door closes. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Returns back to Cloud and H. ::

Host H says:
CEO: Since you won't let me go to them, I will have to tell you want you need to know here.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*XO*: A'an to Darklighter, sir we might have a solution.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: Thank You. :: Stands waiting with a padd. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Watching where he steps although it doesn't matter since he can't see the torpedoes. :: FCO: Good ahead.

Host H says:
CEO: These torpedoes are borderline illegal... they use subspace technology but only in the delivery system, the actual warhead is a standard photon torpedo.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*XO*: Sir the hologram is adamant about protecting her creators interests, but it’s likely she will co-operate in full if we give her the assurance that we wont turn those weapons over to Admiral Alfano.

Host H says:
CEO: What make the weapon so devastating is that it basically cloaks and phases into subspace, rendering it undetectable and intangible, sliding into the nether region between normal space and sub-space.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*FCO* Oh don't you worry about that, Alfano isn't getting these torpedoes.

Host H says:
CEO: The torpedo them phases inside the hull of the ship or station, usually near some kind of power source, say the warp core, and slips back into this dimension and explodes.  The physics of the explosion within an enclose space tells us that a single torpedo will destroy pretty much any ship or station, especially if it hits the warp core.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*XO*:  Being that they are of questionable legal design, I thought that would be your stance.  I don’t see the harm in giving it that assurance.  At the very least, we'll have the weapons...

Host H says:
CEO: This means a single starship, armed with cloaking technology, can pretty much wipe out anything it comes up against.  A small fleet of cloak capable ships armed with this weapon would be devastating.

Host H says:
:: Pauses, waiting for Cloud to comment. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: interesting but how did you come up with the technology.

Host H says:
CEO: I didn't have anything to do with the actual design of the technology. All I was involved with was the codes for the cloaking.

Host H says:
CEO: You would have to speak to my father.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*XO*: It may be a questionable course of action, but were fast running out of options.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: very well then, can you give me then codes so that we can...move them safely?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*FCO* It's under advisement commander.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Stops and collects himself for a second, obviously disappointed in the answer. Regains his composure. :: *XO*:  Aye sir, well keep at it, A'an out.

Host H says:
CEO: Like I said, its a twofold system. The alphanumeric needs to be transmitted, while the second is an audio component. The pitch and length of notes need to be absolutely perfect, or they will self-destruct.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Walks back into the holodeck, just in time to here "self-destruct". :: CEO/H:  Excuse me?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: Ok then :: throws H a Padd:: H: you enter the correct coding we need on that and we can get to work

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Walks over to the CEO. :: CEO:  Did I just here the words self-destruct come from her?

Host H says:
ACTION: The PADD falls to the floor. H had been immobilized as ordered before the questioning began.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Turns to the FCO :: FCO: she was just telling me what would happen if we get this wrong

Host H says:
:: Gives the CEO a "meatbags are SO stupid" look. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks at the Hologram, then back at the CEO. :: CEO: Did it give you anything?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Walks over to the control panel and frees up her hands and arms so she can enter the information. :: H: you can get to work now unless you want to stand there like a pole all night. :: Grins. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Moves a hand towards his medkit. ::

Host H says:
:: Clears her throat:: All: Excuse me... you have me standing in one spot, unable to move... ::glares at the CEO again and starts entering information into the PADD::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waits for the CEO to return. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
H: I know and if you want to keep standing there. :: Looks at the CNS. :: I hope you enter the right information.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Give the CEO a decidedly impatient look. :: CEO: Did it give you anything?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
FCO: she should be entering the info we need to find them.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CEO: What, exactly?

Host H says:
:: Decides to ignore the CEO and glances over at Modalis as she types at a furious rate::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
FCO: there are two codes for them; a sound and a transmission if one is out by a little ... well you know what will happen.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CEO:  Alright, inform the XO of the situation, we don’t want anyone setting them off by accident while were looking for them.

Host H says:
:: Holds out the PADD:: CEO: All done. Now, what do you plan on doing with these torps... from what I remember, you're stuck in a nebula that will destroy your ship in two hours when the cosmic storm hits.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CNS and motions her over. :: CNS:  I have a possible proposal for our friend here; I'd like you to back me up when I present it.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to H. :: H:  That’s what I'd like to discuss with you.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: What is it?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
FCO: Aye sir. H: Thank you.  Throw the padd over to me please.

Host H says:
:: Flicks the PADD over to him with studied negligence. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
H: Your driving purpose seems to be to prevent this Project Atropos from reaching Admiral Alfano, what if we could guarantee that?  Would you co-operate with us?

Host H says:
:: Studies A'an. :: FCO: Very well.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Grads the pad and walks over to the other side of the room:: *XO*  Cloud to commander Darklighter

Host H says:
:: Considers the situation a moment. :: FCO: Your proposal has merit. Continue.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CEO* Darklighter here.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
*XO* Sir we have some new information about the torpedoes, please do not scan for them your transmissions may set them off

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
H: There are at least three Valdor class Warbirds outside of this nebula, waiting for us.  By conventional means, we've all but exhausted our options. If, and this is a big IF, we were to use these torpedoes, that would eliminate them, yes?

Host H says:
:: Tilts her head in thought. :: FCO: Yes, it would.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Closes the tricorder. :: *CEO* Wouldn't dream of scanning them.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
H:  The torpedoes are gone, safely out of the hands of Admiral Alfano, and your mission is fulfilled.  At the moment, our XO is considering this as an option.  If he chooses to do so, will you assist us?

Host H says:
FCO: Yes. But my father's safety comes first. He will be in danger if you oppose Alfano.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
*XO* Very good, I’m on my way to engineering to make a program to disarm them, I’ll keep you informed

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shakes his head. :: H:  Your father is in danger NOW.  The only way to protect him is to help us.  Regardless of whether we make it out of here or not, Alfano's not going to allow even the possibility of anyone finding out about this.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CEO* Understood, keep me informed Darklighter out. :: Checks his tricorder is off and looks around:: Self: I do love a good skip through a mine field. :: Exits the storage area and heads for the TL. ::

Host H says:
:: Raises an eyebrow as she thinks:: FCO: You make a compelling argument. But your torpedo launchers will need to be slightly modified to utilize these torpedoes.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves toward H, insistent. :: H:  With your help, it’s possible, yes?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Walks over to the FCO and whispers to him:: FCO: Sir permission to head to engineering to start work on this?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods at the CEO. :: CEO:  absolutely.
Host H says:
:: Nods slightly. :: FCO: Indeed. When would you like to begin... its going to take time, and that is the one commodity you don't have.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Nods and walk over to the control panel and reinstates the holding program on H, then exits the holodeck and heads for the TL::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
H: I'll let you know the command decision as soon as I do.  I don’t think it will be long.  In the mean time, we’ll start the redesign of the torpedo launchers.  Just provide out engineer with the necessary modification information.

Host H says:
:: Sighs. :: FCO: Take your time, its fun standing here, unable to move or anything... I won't be going anywhere.

Host H says:
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