STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY
USS SELEYA
THE ELUSIVE MISTER BOLITHO
Prologue
"Of Days Past"
 
SILESIA COLONY
NEW PRUSSIAN SPACE
FOUR DAYS AGO
 
His name is Balthazar.
 
        In the shadowed halls of Starfleet Intelligence, he is a ghost - a rumor - a secret long since buried. His crimes would be legendary if they were even known. Well over a decade ago, this horrid man was responsible for the security of the Federation through the most clandestine of ways. This, like all things, changed in the time of war. The brief, yet brutal, Federation-Klingon conflict cost him his family: his wife and daughter slain by blood-thirsty Klingon warriors. 
 
        The story is familiar to those who have seen it happen elsewhere. Balthazar, lost in emotional despair, could no longer focus his fury on those responsible after the New Khitomer Accord that ended the Federation-Klingon conflict. So instead he turned his anger against those he had defended for most of his life - and had spit on him in his time in need. Indeed, the Federation had made a grave enemy. 
 
        Balthazar would come to unleash his insanity upon the unfortunate colony of Fret Jah - resulting in millions of deaths. Starfleet Intelligence covered up the massacre in their efforts to deal with the Balthazar, another in a long history of mistakes they've made. Their inability to capture the man would eventually result in conflict between the tactical genius and the Starfleet vessel ...
 
        "... Seleya. Mighty flagship of the Second Fleet - at the time. A Sovereign in name and appearance - beautiful, deadly, and operated by fools," Balthazar's words encourage laughter in the pub. He brushes a strand of long gray-white hair from his weathered face, a gleeming smile accompanying his story. 
 
        The sun has long since set on the Silesia Colony, one of the most heavily populated locations in New Prussian space. The New Prussian territories are a militarized off shoot of Federation space - inhabited by terrans who adhere to a strict ancient Eastern European heritage. Their disagreements with the Federation (and Starfleet in particular) in the past have made their space a haven for those who are not welcome in the Federation, but at the same time can behave themselves. One wouldn't want to find themselves on the wrong side of the law in Prussian territory. Not if they favored their life.
 
        "I chased them, tooth and claw and blade, into a nebula. They cowered -- you see -- cowered before my genius," he goes on, lifting his mug of ale to emphasize his point. 
        "But with them at my mercy, did I take their lives?"
 
        The question is rhetorical, of course. Many of the men in the pub snicker - expecting a blood soaked story to follow, considering Balthazar's reputation. 
 
        "I let them live," he states curtly - much to the surprise and chagrin of the listeners. 
        "Now, now - hear me out. I defeated them - why should I take their lives when they would have to live with the shame for the rest of their lives? I had shown Starfleet that the mightiest of their vessels could not stand against me. There endeth the lesson."
 
        "Really? I heard you ran away with your tail behind your legs ..."
 
        Laughter results as everyone in the pub turns to the doorway, not expecting a female voice to call out - much less one that would dare insult Balthazar. Balthazar himself leans forward in his chair, an amused smile just barely hiding annoyance. The doorway to the cold, hard, night is open ... and in steps a woman hidden in a green cloak. Most immediately realize whoever the woman is, she really isn't there - she is transparent - like a wraith. 
 
        There is something ... Balthazar thinks to himself ... the inflection in her voice. She isn't human.
 
        Nor is she alone, as a man (not human either, but unlike the woman, actually present physically) steps in through the doorway behind her. 
 
        "... I heard that the infamous Balthazar, murderer of millions of men, women and children, got his rear handed to him by a bunch of scientists, dreamers and explorers. That is what I heard," continues the wraith woman. 
 
        "And who might you be?" inquires Balthazar, attempting to resist the urge to slaughter. 
 
        "Proper introductions can be made later. My associate here is General Disdain of Charnok. He and I are here with a proposition --"
 
        It happens quicker than the average mind could process. Balthazar has nodded to one of his accomplices, who pulls out a disruptor and fires at Disdain. Disdain flinches as the disruptor beam leaps at him - bringing certain death. But the end does not come as the disruptor is deflected by some sort of preventive field. The Charnokan General is surprised, and looks at his benefactor - the "Wraith." 
 
        "Hmph - curious shield you have there, madam," observes Balthazar, nodding to his associate to holster his weapon. 
 
        "That was rude - I expected better of you, Balthazar ..." the Wraith Woman responds. 
 
        Balthazar smiles - "I am a man of many layers. But you have my attention ... a proposition you said?"
 
        "I know you were soundly defeated by the Seleya. Nearly two years have passed, and yet you have not attempted revenge. I am gathering a force of those who have been harmed by those ingrates. General Disdain here lost most of his world ... TWICE ... because of that ship's machinations. You yourself have some unsolved business onboard, I believe too ..."
        
        "Bah," Balthazar waves off the offer indignantly. 
        "I have greater plans than simple revenge."
 
        "Even in the case of A'an Selzah?"
 
        Balthazar pauses - then looks to his men. 
 
        Then he smiles.
 
        "Tell me more ..."

NO WHERE
TWO DAYS AGO
 
His name is Shane Zaris.
 
        This young man has not lived what any would call a normal life. Artificially created by a group of interdimensional scientists known as the Aegis with the "assistance" of two Starfleet officers, Zaris has grown to young adulthood in the span of six years since his conception. He has come to find that he has many unique abilities, all the result of his unnatural gestation, and being in the presence of an erupting Omega Particle Fountain as a baby. And ...
 
        ... he finds himself alone.
 
        One day, not long after his birth, his parents and their friends sacrificed their lives for a cause. Zaris did not understand this, and bent the laws of nature to return them to life. The process was a miracle ... but not without consequences. Those who died and returned often did not come back the same. This applied to his mother, who chose to live in an intergalactic limbo of peace known as the Nexus to avoid the trauma of her resurrection. His father was a man driven by his profession, and had never truly come to accept the responsibilities of "being a Dad" ... and never really took on them. The only person to ever be a parent to him was a woman named Alexandra Gomes - a good friend of his father's. 
 
        Gomes had raised him as best she could, and then one, was forced to let him go - as any parent should. 
 
        Shane has found himself dwelling on thoughts of Alex a lot as of late.
 
        As he walks the plasmatic energies, dancing like flames, of a binary sun in a star system on the fringes of a dying galaxy, protected by powers that were never meant to be held by one as young as he, he begins to realize the reasons his mind dwells on Gomes may be greater than he realizes. 
 
        Looking out in the great darkness, he knows something has changed. 
 
        The Aegis once indicated that Shane would be responsible for saving the Universe. That that was the grand purpose of his miraculous creation and existence. The Aegis always did seem to be following a prophecy that no one else could understand. Shane always felt that the Aegis themselves did not properly understand the prophecy either. Prophecies have various interpretations. Shane may be responsible for the Universe ... but the question is "how will he fulfill that responsibility."
 
        The Seven is Coming.
 
        The thought strikes him suddenly, and a shudder fills him. 
 
        It is time to act, he decides. 
 
        And he departs. 

RIGEL IV
YESTERDAY
 
Her name is Kesh Suder.
 
        She was once the Counselor of the Seleya - now she is a woman on the run. Never one to shrug responsibilities, she left her ship ... her home ... and the people she cares for without a word at the behest of someone she once swore allegiance to - Richard Bolitho. Mentor and friend, she had known for some time now that Bolitho was in trouble. He had been hunting something dangerous ... something that was seeping into the heart of Starfleet. And now that danger was hunting him -- them. 
 
        Her feet ache as she pushes through the crowded street, shoving past a Bajoran, a few Andorians, and some Orions who, if not for the fact they were so drunk, would turn and stab her for her act. Her boots splash through oily waters, as she darts into an alley. She stops to rest against a wall ... the blood since long dried on her arm. Gasps of exhaustion escape her, as she looks back out into the crowd, then down the alley. And then up - because you could never be too careful. 
 
        She was certain she hadn't been followed. And that certainty faded quickly. Her pursuers were diligant and resourceful. They had not lost her. She could feel it in her gut that they were closing fast - even if her telepathy could not warn her. With a grunt she pushes herself off the disgusting wall, and runs into the darkness. As she runs around a corner, she catches a glimpse of three individuals standing in the entrance of the alley. Fear clutches her heart as she realizes how close they are.
 
        Tripping over a box, she realizes that the alley is a dead end. Perhaps in more ways than one. 
 
        "Ms. Suder - really, why keep running?" asks a snarky voice behind her.
 
        Drenched in sweat, grease, and now Rigellian puddle water, Kesh turns to face her pursuers ... a female and two males who slowly walk toward her. 
 
        "B-be ... because I'm really good at it," she chokes out, glaring in defiance. Her hands move behind her, desperately searching ... where is it ... where is it ...
 
        "Yes, well. That's all over now. Your friend Richard and you have made quite some waves. And it's time to stop. I promise to make it quick," the way in which the woman says it does not inspire confidence.
 
        Found it! Kesh's thoughts scream as her hands grasp on a mud-covered device, only set to work in a specific place at a specific time ... 
 
        The woman notes the look on Suder's face, and realizes too late the implications, "No--!" 
 
        Kesh presses a button on the device as the woman whips out a phaser and fires. The walls erupts in a burst of purple light, which envelops Suder before the phaser blast does. A thunderous BOOM fills the air as the woman and the two men are thrown back, the phaser fire going into the sky as they hit the ground. 
 
        "Dammit!" 
 
        Suder is gone -- escaped. Her pursuers left alone in the alley.
 
***
 
        "Argh!" Kesh cries out as she hits the ground, her body crackling with energy from the subspace fold travel. The cold, metal floor is a lot more clean than the Rigellian alley-way ... for the moment, at least. Mud and blood begin to drip off her. She grunts as she picks herself up. 
 
        "Where's David?" 
 
        Kesh looks up to see Admiral Richard Bolitho standing before her - no longer wearing his Starfleet uniform, but brown civilian clothes. A haggard beard has begun to grow in place, and lines of stress have appeared under his eyes. Suder takes a breath and forces the words out, "He's dead. They killed him. They knew we were going to be there."
 
        Bolitho reaches out to help her out, but she does not take the hand and gets up on her own. 
 
        "They're getting closer, Admiral. They nearly had me," she comments, glancing over at the dozens of monitors which have read outs on Rigel IV, and various other Federation planets. 
 
        The Admiral says nothing, turning and walking over to the consoles. 
 
        "So ... are you going to say anything?" she asks, beginning to seethe with anger. 
 
        "David knew what he was getting into ..." is all he offers her. 
 
        "Oh. Is that all?" she says sarcastically. "Be sure to write that on my tombstone when they get me too!"
 
        CRACK! Bolitho glances to the side as Kesh hurls the subspace fold generating device into one of the monitors. He turns in his seat, "Now's not the time, Ke--"
 
        "Now is damn well the time! David's dead. Just like Gabriella - just like the rest of the team. We're by ourselves! They've nearly taken us all out!"
 
        "They're mercenaries, Kesh," Bolitho responds. "That's what they do. It's what they were paid to do. The fact they're getting more thorough means we must be getting close to the truth."
 
        "Or that we're getting sloppy," is all she says as she rubs her eyes. "We need help, Admiral. Seriously."
 
        "And who do you suggest we turn to?" he asks rhetorically. 
 
        Kesh's eyes wander for a moment, before resting on a monitor that has a feed on a very familiar Sovereign Class starship ... 
 
        "No, we can't bring them into this. It's too dangerous - for us."
 
        "They have resources we can use, Admiral. And despite the fact none of them would trust you worth a damn - and why should they - they may be our best hope. Our only hope," she explains, walking over to a console and pressing a button ... bringing up images of the entire senior staff. 
 
        Bolitho sighs, "This is a mistake."
 
        "Sure it is," she responds curtly. "But you've made plenty of them lately."
 
        She smiles.
 
        "Why not make one more?"
 
To Be Continued ...

USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10708.19

THE ELUSIVE MISTER BOLITHO - PART THE FIRST

"Secret Agent Men"

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

ACTION: The Sovereign Class USS Seleya remains in orbit of New Al-Jihj, docked at the orbital station.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::sitting in her ready room looking over the reports from all the departments. The ship is about ready to leave::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::attaches his pips and combadge, sighing softly as he closes the letter::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::At his desk in sickbay playing with a hand phaser::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::arrives on the Seleya with the transfer orders on a PADD::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::can't help but wonder when this investigation team will arrive and what they want::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: On the bridge, going over department reports. ::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Having read through her orders, she leaves Ethan to finish taking care of their son and heads for medical.::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::leaves his quarters, moving towards the lift, glancing at the walls on occasion::

Richard Bolitho says: 
@::Read through the résumés one last time, wondering if they'll be able to do the job::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Standing near the ready-room doors, observing the Captain:: CO: We're expecting two new officers today, Captain. ::Pauses, taking a few steps towards her:: A new Counselor and a Chief Science Officer, I believe.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::On the bridge, monitoring the goings on down in the cargo bays and the operations department in general::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: A few deck down and a few meters away, she steps through the double glass doors into the orderly and smooth running sickbay.::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::in the Technical Support Workshop down the hall from Main Engineering, working on the sensors Lieutenant Pandora wanted for the communications center::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::Steps onto the lift:: TL: Bridge.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::looks up at Ivanova:: CIV: Yes, they should be aboard already. We have been for too long without a permanent head of both departments

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: As the nurse on duty attends her, she quietly tells her where the doctor is.  With a nod, she heads for his office.::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Nods:: CO: Do you want me to summon them to your ready-room for a quick welcome chat?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::wonders how it's like to be on a Sovereign class as he enters a turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Ascertaining he is alone, she lightly knocks on the door.::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Enter.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: I am hoping they will find their ways to me. Give them a chance. If they fail, then that is one missed test

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Raises one hand from his console and rubs his temple, still using the other to tap the console::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::steps off the TL, looking about the bridge; he hadn't seen a Sovereign bride before, and it was impressive::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::feels the TL moving and rereads his PADD::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::puts down the laser calibrator and rubs his temple and eyes:: ::hears a slight whir of servo and looks down at EMMA:: Emma: Too long at this maybe?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: I pity both of them you know. One will be a counselor in a mad house; the other will have to live up to my expectations

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Closing the door behind her, she walks over to his desk, her eyes automatically examining him.:: CMO: I was asked to come and speak with you... :: lifts her hand negligently:: about yourself, not any of our patience.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Taps away on the PADD, giving everything one more going over before closing the PADD, then looks up at the new arrival,::  CSO:  Over here Lt.

EMMA says: 
TANA: One hundred thirty-seven minutes on this task.

Richard Bolitho says: 
@::Shakes his head and takes a deep breath::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::stretches lightly, meandering slowly to the ready room and ringing the chime::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::frowns:: EMMA: Are you saying it's time for a break?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Yeeeees, I know. As you know, I recently developed a fairly strange condition and the captain is concerned.

EMMA says: 
::takes a step closer:: Tana: Advisable.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CO: Think we should have warned them beforehand? ::Takes a seat before the Captain's desk:: Perhaps this is Starfleet's way to getting back at them at something they did.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::opens her ready room door:: CSO: Enter

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::remembers something:: Computer: Locate Commander Gomes.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: The warning is now Samantha. Please leave us

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Uninvited, takes a seat:: CMO: The condition where by your body seems to quickly rejuvenate, not allowing for natural death due to serious injuries.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::steps in, at attention:: CO: Lt. Sumner, reporting for duty, sir.

Computer says: 
CNS: Commander Alexandra Gomes is located in the Captain's Ready Room, Deck One.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Takes his other hand from the console as well, now holding his head between both hands, trying to fight off the building headache::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Frowns:: CO: Leave? And go where?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: That's the one.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: At ease Lt. Come in and take a seat. This is my yeoman Samantha Ivanova

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::thinks: good to know where she is::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Glances at Lt. Pandora. :: OPS:  Everything alright Lt.?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::nods to the Yeoman politely before taking a seat, watching the CO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: Ask OPS the ship status. Take about 10 minutes to do it

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::notices the TL to stop moving and steps on the bridge after the doors opened::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::then heads right for the ready room::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: I took a glance at your record but I would like to hear from you what you think your expertises are specifically

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: While it is... unusual, it is also the wish of most sentient life.  As you know, I have various ongoing projects to try and determine what exactly happened and its possible long term affects.  But I do not get the impression this is what the captain wishes us to discuss.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Nods at the direction of the new CSO, offering him a polite smile. Turning, she makes her way outside the ready-room:: Self: Trying to get rid of me, is she? ::Continues mumbling::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I don't really see the problem, but I suppose if I don't play along she'll send me to Starfleet headquarters so they can dissect me.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::rings the chime and straightens his uniform::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Notices the CNS heading across the room. :: CNS:  She's busy at the moment.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::rubs his eyes again, slowly standing from the workbench and looking down at the video limpets he was working on:: EMMA: Okay... let’s take a break. We can get something in the Mess. ::straightens his uniform but somehow still manages to look rumpled and heads out of the workroom with the robot in tow::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::opens the door again:: CNS: Enter

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::opens his mouth, but it interrupted by the chime::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: That ought to be our other new officer. Please continue

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Looks at the blinking light on the screen, then presses the button, opening the message from security::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::looks confused as the XO says she's busy and the CO allows him to enter::

ACTION: THUD! The EO walks right into SO Arkoff.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Almost collides with the CNS as she quickly dodges him on her way out:: CNS: Meh! ::Quickly makes her way towards the OPS::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: No, that in itself is not the problem.  But... something happened on the planet?  Or some part of your condition led you to something occurring on the planet?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods to the XO, but enters the ready room::

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
Oof! ::Magdalena stumbles back::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I went to see a colleague on the planet to use some equipment we don't have access to on the Seleya...and was accidentally atomised.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS: You must be Lt Gnav. This is Lt Sumner ::points to the CSO:: CNS: Take a seat

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Shrugs and goes back to his work. ::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Turns around after reading:: XO: Commander.. A certain mister Zachary Marshall has arrived at the docking port... The investigation team, apparently..

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CO: I see my specialty as physics, especially theoretical. I'm also good at special mechanics and subspace phenomena. I'm also handy around a phaser bank, but that's not entirely relevant.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::gives a quick frown at the CIV and then turns to the CO:: CO: Thank you Sir, I'm Lt. Gnav. ::sits down in the seat::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Pauses in front of the OPS console, giving him a curious look. Sighing, she links her hands behind her back and silently watches the OPS::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
: Nods. :: OPS:  Alright, I'll inform the Captain, then head down to greet them.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: She knew she was a good scientist and an even better doctor, but counseling was not her fort, and she very much felt that now... and wondered why the counselor had not been asked to talk to him about this.::  CMO: What equipment, if I might ask.  And how does one become accidentally ionized?  ::curious::

EO Ens Tana says: 
SO Arkoff: I'm sorry, I didn't see you Ensign... ::backs up a bit:: Are you alright?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: As you may know, I was a science officer for many years. I feel that Science is very important in exploration, and exploration is Starfleet's main objective. So do not be surprised if I ask more for you than I do of other officers

Richard Bolitho says: 
@::Walks over to the controls and taps on a few monitors, preparing the systems::

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
::Brushes herself down, and smiles at the EO:: EO: I'm fine. ::Looks him up and down:: Been burning the candlelight on both ends?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Stands and heads to the Captains ready room door. toggles the chime. ::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods:: XO: Want me to arrange an escort for the team?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::nods:: CO: I've served on an understaffed Defiant class vessel, I understand what it means to have a lot asked of me.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::opens the door again:: XO: Enter

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Oh just some very high-resolution scanner and things which should have allowed for full body tests. As for accidents, they generally happen around Samantha.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Shakes his head. :: OPS: No, I head down and take care of it myself.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Shrugs and turns back to his console::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: This is hardly a defiant. Our sensors are state of the art and I want them to be used as such. But I can see you take a challenge well. CNS: As should you Mr Gnav

EO Ens Tana says: 
::a little self-conscious:: SO Arkoff: Is it obvious? I was just about to take a break ... ::glances at the robot:: ...on professional advice.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::As he turns back, he notices Ivanova standing next to him and addresses her, a bit more snappy then he intended:: CIV: Can I help you?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods to the CO::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Shrugs:: OPS: 'Lo 'Guv.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Opens the door and heads inside, setting the PADD on the Captains desk. ::  CO:  The final prep reports from the department heads.  Also, the investigation team has arrived, I'm heading down now.  I didn’t know if you wanted to finish up here or head out yourself as well.

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
::Smiles and kneels down to pet EMMA:: Awww, is sweet lil' EMMA taking care of her master?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS: I need a full psychological evaluation of all the crew. Starting with Dr Atreides and Yeoman Ivanova. Our last counselor went absent without leave. That left a very big psychological burden on everyone, especially those two

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: So you were looking into your condition using equipment not normally found on a starship.  And something Yoeman Ivanova did backfired, so to speak?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
XO: Thank you Commander ::gets up:: XO: I will go with you

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Frowns, wondering why she picked him of all crew present on the bridge to walk up to and start chatting with, and decides to echo his question, a bit more amicably:: CIV: Can I help you?

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
CO: Yes Sir, they will be right on top of my list as soon as I'm settled here.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Nods and waits for her at the doorway. ::

EMMA says: 
::just stares up at Arkoff with her tricorder eye::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::stands up::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::fidgets at the touching but bites his lip:: SO Arkoff: She's programmed to keep track of the time spent on work. For efficiency and safety reasons.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS/CSO: I have other duties now. Go to Lt Pandora at OPS: He can tell you your department statuses and assign you to your shifts

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
::Stands up:: EO: Well that's very handy. Think you could build me an EMMA? Maybe name her ALICE? ::Tries not to laugh at her own humour::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS/CSO: Welcome to the Seleya ::walks to the XO, whispering:: XO: Not very talkative people

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::steps out of the RR, heading to the OPS console::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
OPS: Yup. But not for another.. ::Takes a look at her wrist watch:: four minutes.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::senses some general thoughts::

EO Ens Tana says: 
SO Arkoff: I'm sorry. EMMA's not approved for distribution yet. There are only a few models in testing right now.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Gives the Captain a slight smirk and walks to the TL. :: TL:  Docking ring.  CO:  The investigation team is being headed by a Zachary Marshal.  He has something of a history with this ship, but most of it predated my service here.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
CIV: Perhaps we can stretch it out so that it fits that timeframe?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
OPS: Depends on how slow you work, Mr. Person.

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
EO: Fair enough. No one could best our lil' EMMA anyway.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::waits for the OPS and CIV to finish their conversation::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
CIV: Say, for example, you were looking for some storage room, I could look in those place I know to be full before finding something in a place I know not to be full.... ::Smiles:: And the names is Pandora...

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::walks with Aan:: XO: I don't like the smell of this. Aside from Kesh's disappearance we were not involved in any incidents for the past year. So why an investigation now?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods at the CSO and CNS as they approach:: CSO/CNS: Just a sec, be right with you... ::Turns back to the CIV::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Exactly.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::just smiles uncomfortably and looks for an escape:: SO Arkoff: Oh! We were delaying you. Come Emma, let the Ensign be about her work.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Nods slowly:: OPS: Hi! ::Offers him her best smile:: Cappy wants to know what's up with the ship, and she wants it in exactly.. ::Pauses to check her wrist watch again:: 3 minutes and change.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Bristles a little when Kesh's name is mentioned, then sighs a little and rubs his temple. :: CO: Kesh was former Intel...

SO Ens. Arkoff says: 
::Keeps smiling, wondering why the EO seems so nervous around her:: EO: All right. Take care! ::Waves::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: I can understand the desire to know and I will continue my various projects in a search for an answer for you.  And mistakes happen, though in this case, it appears quite lucky you have your current... situation.  But I seem to fail to understand what it is the captain desires from this discussion.+

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Chuckles:: CIV: Well then... The ship is in fine shape, security has been tightened and I believe she is already on her way to meet the investigation team from Starfleet... ::Looks at Ivanova:: Anything else I can do for you?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::as the lift stops she steps out:: XO: I met the marshal sometime ago, also related to intel. That can't be a good sign ::walks looking for where the team is::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::shrugs::

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Waiting, looking rather SO Ens. Arkoff beyond the docking entrance. Two Starfleet ensigns seem to be trailing him, carrying various cases::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::nods and watches her go before continuing on, looking down at the robot trotting along beside him:: EMMA: Emma, if I get distracted and seem about to walk into someone in a hallway again, just pull me out of the way, alright?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Frowns:: OPS: I said three minutes! I need to know the ship's status then, not before that. ::Sighs:: You're a bit slow in the cookie jar? Hmm? ::Points to her own head as an example::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Steps off the TL and heads down the corridor towards the docking ring. ::  CO:  Well, I don’t know much about Starfleet Intelligence... what little I do know makes me dislike them, but they can’t like a former asset going off the reservation.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: At least I can amaze people at parties by cutting a finger off.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: Doctor... I can help you medically, but perhaps it is in learning to... deal with your situation that is in question.  Perhaps it is the counselor that you should speak with.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::approaches Zachary:: Zachary: Mr Marshal, its nice meeting you again. This is my first officer Commander Aan

EMMA says: 
TANA: Confirmed. Safety protocol filed.

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Smiles at the CO:: CO: Commander Gomes. You've come far from last we met. ::Nods at the XO:: XO: Mr. Selzah.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Nods at Mr. Marshal. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::nodded briefly to the XO before talking to Marshal:::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Chuckles:: CIV: Sorry, I have others waiting... And the captain is far away by now, so you'll reach her around the time she wanted the information anyway.... Good day... ::Turns to the CSO and CNS:: CNS/CSO: How can I help you two?

ACTION: Suddenly, OPS and the XO both disappear in a transporter beam right before everyone's eyes at both locations.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::.smiles:: EMMA: Thank you. ::sees two technicians get into the turbolift ahead and slows his pace until they're in and gone before calling the car and hoping its empty.

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Blinks::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::smiles back at Marshal:: Marshal: we all evolve. How can the me and my crew be of assistance to you?

ACTION: Alarms start going off on the bridge with the sudden transport.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
OPS:... ::watches OPS disappear and frowns:: Self: Why does this always happen around me...

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I don't think there is anything to deal with, I'm fine with the situation and hope it doesn't wear off any time soon. The only reason I can think of that the CO wanted us to talk is because I was somewhat disorientated after becoming a whole person again...I think I had a strange form of consciousness while separated into my constituents.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::frowns:: Self: What the...?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Takes a step back in shock:: All: ::Shouts:: Not my fault!

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::taps her badge:: *bridge*: Red alert. Track the XO and OPS

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Blinks as the Transporter effect takes hold. ::

@ ACTION: The XO & OPS find themselves on a small craft. It looks like a modified Runabout. Former Seleya CNS Kesh Suder is in front of them.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::Taps his combadge:: *CO*: Captain, OPS has been abducted.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::makes her way to the turbo lift:: Marshal: I have no idea what is going on ....

Kesh Suder says: 
@ OPS / XO: Hello guys. No time to explain. Strap in ... we've got to go.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
*CSO*: I will be there in a moment. Track their transporter beams and bring us to red alert. Alert the base

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Appears on the little spacecraft, frowning, unarmed as he had been on the bridge::

Zachary Marshall says: 
@CO: I think I do. I believe two of your crew were taken by Richard Bolitho. ::Frowns::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@:: Stares at Kesh....Not sure what to say. ::  Kesh:  Keshir...?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Computer: bridge

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: I still believe talking with our new counselor would be beneficial... and I am always willing to listen.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: How do you know that?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::Takes over the science station and starts tracking the transport:: CNS: Can you let the station know what's going on?

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: That's why we're here. We need to speak in private, Commander.

Richard Bolitho says: 
::Plots a course away from the Seleya and engages the Shuttles warp drive::

ACTION: Red alert sounds throughout the Seleya.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: I need to find my officers

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Takes a few moments to recognize Suder, then takes a seat as requested::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I can't stand counsellors especially when they're new. They're still full of ideas and think everything can somehow be explained by what Freud came up with while on opiates.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: looks up, not needing to say trouble as she then stands.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::arrives on the bridge:: CSO: Where did they go?

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO: I know this was sudden, A'an. But we need your help.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
CSO: That I'll do. ::takes the OPS station and opens a channel to the station::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: I will not disagree...:: a touch of humour lights her eyes::  But they need someone to practice on to learn otherwise.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::looks up at the sudden wail:: Self/Emma: Mother Star... what now? Emma, what's the computer reporting?

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Trailing the CO::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Exits his office to see everyone in action.::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: They can practice on the XO, if anyone needs to talk to a shrink its him.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CO: There was a cloaked vessel of some kind. I'm unable to track it.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
COM:Al-Jihj Outpost: Al-Jihj Outpost, this is the USS Seleya. Our XO and OPS have just been beamed away without our permission.

EMMA says: 
::connects wirelessly to the computer's data update and then replies:: TANA: Unauthorized transport on Main Bridge.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Look for an ion trail coming from it. And open a channel

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Stares for a few second more, then looks to the side and see's the "other" person on the ship. ::  Kesh:  We......  :: Glares at Bolitho. ::

Cmdr. Harison says: 
# COM: Seleya: Say again? By who? We don't have anyone on sensors ...

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Sighs and leaves his office to see what all the commotion is about::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::scans for an ion trail, and opens a general channel:: CO: Channel open, sir.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
*OPS*: This is medical, can you inform us of the situation?

Kesh Suder says: 
@ Bolitho: Is the Seleya following?

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO: Cmdr Aan, welcome I'll explain everything...later

EO Ens Tana says: 
::turns back down the corridor:: EMMA: We'd better head back down to Engineering. ::starts quickly back down the corridor toward the huge blast doors of the engine room.

Richard Bolitho says: 
@Suder: No, I think there still reeling slightly, it won't be long though

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CO: I'm not finding any Ion trails...

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: Have someone take charge of the investigation. We need to speak in private. Now.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
COM: Unknown: This is Commander Alexandra Gomes of the USS Seleya. I know you abducted my officers. If you do nto return them we will track you down and destroy you if necessary to retrieve our officers

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
COM:Al-Jihj Outpost: We don't know by who or why or where they went. They just beamed off.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Looks from Suder to Aan to Bolitho, still utterly lost as to what is going on, the only things making sense at the moment being that he was transported to this shuttle craft of sorts and that they, that is, Commander Aan and him, are supposed to be part of some sort of.... Thing...::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: No sign of this ship at all?

Kesh Suder says: 
@ ::Looks up at the broad band communication from the Seleya::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CO: Nothing, sir...

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO: Our dear CO is certainly coming into her own, isn't she?

Richard Bolitho says: 
@::Smiles at the communication from Gomes::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::sighs:: CSO/CNS: Take over the investigation. If you have any leads follow them

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@::  Looks back at Pandora, then Kesh, then Bolitho.  Then slowly takes a seat, not taking his eyes of Bolitho for a second. ::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::taps his badge:: *MO*: Gnav here, Lt Pandora and Aan were just beamed off of the ship. We don't know where they went.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: That is unusual, OPS is not responding.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: In my ready room ::walks there::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::blinks slightly before nodding to the CO: Aye, sir.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods to the CO::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Yeah. Computer: What is the present location of Lt Pandora?

Kesh Suder says: 
@ ::Takes a breath, looking at the XO's face:: XO: Listen ... I know ... I know I left suddenly. There's something going on, A'an. Something bad. The Admiral needed my help. And you know I owe him my life.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
*CNS*: Thank you, counselor.  :: quietly::  When you have a moment, I would like to speak with you.

Computer says: 
CMO: Lieutenant Pandora is not present on the Seleya.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: Apparently there has been an abduction.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::looks to the CNS:: CNS: Do you have any command experience?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Has learnt during his time on the Seleya that when people don't reply they've probably been abducted:: MO: I gathered.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::arrives in her ready room, waits for marshal to enter and closes the door. Does not seat::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
*MO*: Acknowledged. Gnav out.

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Follows the CO into the ready room::

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: You've been aware that Starfleet Command has been looking for Admiral Richard Bolitho for some months now, correct?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: you arrive on my ship, two of my officers are kidnapped, and you know by whom. Certainly not a coincidence

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Glances at Kesh, then back to Bolitho. Not saying a word. ::

Richard Bolitho says: 
@OPS: Lt. Pandora, have a seat. Cmdr Suder will explain everything

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: It would appear, that at the moment, or services are not needed.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: Yes I have. I was warned to look out for him but didn't see any sign of him

EO Ens Tana says: 
::accesses the transporter systems from one of the auxiliary consoles in the engine room, looking over the logs of transports while opening a window on another console with sensor records from the area and shield attenuation and disruption data for the last thirty minutes::

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: The signs were there the whole time. Your crew has been compromised by the man. The reason your former Counselor, Kesh Suder, left was because of him. Considering her relationship with your Executive Officer, I have no doubt this is why he was taken too.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Looks at Bolitho from his seat, wondering whether he believes him to be a short person:: Bolitho: That would be appreciated... ::Looks over at Suder::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Yes, they'll call us when someone gets shot or they send him back piece by piece.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: But my first officer has been exemplary since then. He showed no sign of being under her influence

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
CSO: Not much actually, although I've been on the bridge quite some time

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CNS: How about science?

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: Yes, well, we'll need to look into that ... ::Pulls out a PADD:: Inform Starfleet Command of what has happened. Have vessels in the region to be on the lookout. In the meantime, we'll remain at Al Jihj. I want to find out how deep Bolitho has his claws into your crew.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
CSO: None in that. I've been a FCO, CEO and now CNS.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: Then I will attend to my patients.  I have a few children with the usual vacation syndrome results.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I'll go see what's going on up there. ::Leaves sickbay and heads to the nearest TL::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ Bolitho:  What is it this time?  You need to use us to kill anymore intel dissenters?  More Tempest?  :: doesn’t attempt to cover his obvious displeasure. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: That sounds about right. But I need to know. What does Bolitho want?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: As the doctor leaves her in charge of medical, she steps over to the nurse and requests various children for their follow up.::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Upon entering:: TL: Bridge.

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO / OPS: There's a conspiracy at work. There's a group out there ... someone no doubt very dangerous ... who is getting a hold of Starfleet technology. They're purchasing it through legal channels, somehow. And they have contacts inside Starfleet. People are disappearing. This could go all the way up to the Federation Council ...

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Takes a quick look around the bridge, not really following anything since the alert started. With a sigh, she moves to the vacant OPS console::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CNS: Alright... um... Stay at ops, I'll take the bridge for now. Get clearance to depart.

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: He has it in his mind that there is yet another inane conspiracy inside Starfleet. We think he's finally gone off the deep end ... going on about Admirals that never existed having disappeared.

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO: Neither Commander, I suggest you get comfortable we have a few hours ahead of us before we get to our destination

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: I need to know something else. Is he officially outlawed by Starfleet?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::moves from science, signalling to a replacement before taking a seat in The Chair::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods and opens comm to the Al-Jihj Outpost:: COM:Al-Jihj Outpost: Al-Jihj Outpost, this is the USS Seleya requesting clearance for departure.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Steps out onto the bridge and takes a look around::

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: Now that he's kidnapping personnel? Yes. Quite so.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: turns to listen to Kesh. :: Kesh:  What kind of technology, military?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Waves at the direction of the arriving CMO, offering a quick smile before returning her attention to the OPS's console::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
ASO: Start looking for a subspace wake, see if we can't catch the scent of their impulse engines.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: Very well. I will inform the colony and use all my means to discover my officers. I trust you will help

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Hands her a PADD:: CO: While I have your attention, there is another matter of discussion ...

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Goes over to Sam:: CIV: What are you doing at the ops console?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::frowns, thinking there is nothing more important that 2 missing officers. She takes the PADD and looks::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Softens her expression as Miss Honey brings in a few of her charges for their follow-up.  She motions them to take a seat by the door of one of the private rooms.::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Tries to get a grip on himself, not sure wither to listen to what they have to say or throttle Bolitho and take them back to the Seleya. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::frowns looking up. She opens her mouth to speak but doesn't::

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO: Military. Scientific. Some top secret stuff that somehow was "accidentally" released.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: At the auxiliary OPS console, Paul. ::Politely corrects him::

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Smiles at her:: CO: Starfleet Intelligence is very interested in the whereabouts of this boy.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: This is ... not Starfleet's business

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: Same deal.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
COM:Al-Jihj Outpost: Al-Jihj Outpost, this is the USS Seleya requesting clearance for departure

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: I don't know it Mr Marshal

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CSO: I have a fading warp trail, they've done something to mask their engines somewhat.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: Bidding on something, wanna see? ::Moves away to give the CMO some space to observe::

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: Of course it is. I know you have a mother's love for the child, Commander. But from my own personal investigation ... I've determined that Shane Zaris is a grave threat to the security of the Federation.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: Yoda dolls?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
AFCO: Pursuit course, follow that trail. Maximum warp.

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: For the time being, I'm keeping my findings to myself ... but consider this when you decide on how to work with me.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Nodding to a nurse to join her, she takes on child in at a time to see them.::

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Notes the Seleya has undocked:: CO: Please inform your crew that we will not be pursuing.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: What dolls? ::Frowns:: No! That! ::Points down the screen::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CSO: Where's Commander Gomes?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ Kesh:  you might want to be a little more specific.  What technology, and how do you know any of this?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: What is it that you want from him? Imprison him? Dissect him?

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CMO: In her ready room, sir, talking with the investigator.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: Of course we will be pursuing

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Puts hands up:: CO: Now, now, Captai -- oh, I'm sorry, Commander. That is discussion for another time.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: I thought I told you to stop buying "research chemicals" through strange sites. CSO: What investigator?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshal: If there is a lead to where my officers are I will find them ::moves to the bridge::

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO: She knows because I involved her in my investigation Commander

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Report!

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: No, we will not. We will inform Starfleet Command of what happened, and make sure everyone vessel in the region is on the lookout. But we will not waste time chasing our tails.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: Meh.

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Follows Gomes::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CMO: I'm not sure... CO: We're pursuing a faint warp trail, sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshall: Do you have a better plan?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Stares at Samantha:: CIV: Don't use that word.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::gets out of the chair::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: What is the probability this trail will lead to our missing officers?

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: Bolitho is better than anyone at covering his trail. The key to finding where they went is HERE, on your ship.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::sighs as the outpost didn't even take care to respond::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshall: We will do both

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
CO: 99%, sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Very well. Proceed

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshall: As for this ship. You are free to talk to my crew as are your orders

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Frowns at the CO::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Talking quietly and calmly to each child, she efficiently sees to their needs and then sends them back to Ms Honey.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Is there anything in the path of this trail? A system? a station? An asteroid?´

AFCO says: 
CO: On this course, there are 17 federation planets that a runabout could reach.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Waits for the explanation Suder is surely trying to come up with::

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO: Subspace fold technology. Extensive armour specs acquired from the Voyager expedition. Some new gravitational modulator technology.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: So what is that guy doing here?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Looks up from her console, giving the bridge a quick inspection:: CMO: Who?

Kesh Suder says: 
@ XO: Someone's building something with this stuff, A'an. And the fact the Admiral got close in his own investigation has cost lives. We had others to help us ... and they're all dead. There are mercenaries on our trail. And we need your help.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
AFCO: Pursue, maximum warp; engage. ACSO: I want a constant scan for hull signatures and ion trails, we cannot lose them.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: Him. ::Indicates the weird looking guy that screams "lawyer"::

Zachary Marshall says: 
CO: I see I can't sway you from your decision to pursuit. I'll begin my investigation immediately. Do I have quarters?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Her last child, she reads through the diagnostics chart again and hopes things have changed.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Start scanning all of them. Send probes as needed. And follow the trail while you can still pick it up

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO/OPS: And Kesh was of the opinion that the 2 of you are good enough to help me, hence why your here

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: Escort Mr Marshall to his temporary quarters please

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Looks at the CIV::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Marshall: You have full freedom on the Seleya to talk to my crew. But do not interfere with their assigned duties

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::nods to the CO:: CNS: Coordinate with tactical to launch planetary sensor probes.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: I dunno. Who cares? ::Returns her attention to her console:: Um. ::Turns towards the Captain's direction:: CO: Can Paul come with us?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@Bolitho: How do we know there is not some deeper mission behind this? That we are mere pawns in a bigger arrangement? I do not intend to give my life for a cause, especially one as ill-explained as this one..

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Soon she has Rosy chattering like a magpie while she takes various samples.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: If Dr Atreides is not needed anywhere else, he can go with you.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::takes a seat in her chair. Not happy at all::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CSO: Do we still have the trail?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: The child still chattering, she helps her down from the examination table and leads her out to Ms Honey.::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CO: I came up here to check on the bridge. Alarms were going off, and the MO is busy with children.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::nods to the CO, giving her back the bridge and taking his post, checking the warp trail::

ACTION: The Seleya remains at warp in pursuit.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Looks over at Pandora, then back to Kesh and Bolitho. :: Kesh/Bolitho:  Man's got a point.  I have history with you Kesh, and I trust you, even if I don’t trust him.  But you’re asking him to take a lot on faith.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CO: Sweet. ::Tags the CMO's hand, giving him a wide grin before making her way towards the odd looking person:: Zachary Marshall: Um. Hi. ::Extends her hand:: I'm the Captain's Yeoman, and this is.. ::Gestures at the CMO's direction:: is our most brilliant Doctor. Nice to meet you!

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV/CMO: Attend to your duties as you are expected to

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Honey: Thank you for bringing them.  As you know, it makes it a lot easier on the parents as well as myself not to chase them down or interrupt duties.

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::sighs softly:: CO: Negative, Captain. The planets are now our only lead.

Kesh Suder says: 
@ OPS: Lieutenant, I've read up on you, and have seen you in action. We know you are the best man to help us figure this out. You could trace this right to the source.

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO/OPS: Firstly because your Starfleet officers and you'll do what you know is right, secondly I'll provide you with the necessary proof so you can judge for yourselves right after you sign the ultra secret confidentiality clause and thirdly because Kesh seems to think the 2 of you are someone who we can trust to get the job done

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Gets pulled along by the woman half his size.:: Marshall: Nice to meet you?

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Takes the CIV's hand, staring at her for a moment with a strange look::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::prepares some sensor probes for launch::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Watches as Honey guides her charges out of sickbay, then steps back into the side room.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS/CSO: Well Lieutenants, this is as good a chance as any to show you a real mission on the Seleya

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
Zachary Marshall: Right! ::Keeps hold of his hand, half dragging them both after her towards the TL::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::glances to the CO, smiling slightly; he'd been in command of a Sovereign...::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@Bolitho: There is still a difference between ability and intent.. I take it we are not taken directly to our destination but to a, say, staging area, where we can look at further details and proof regarding this?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Self: So showing initiative as an office is expected to is bad, right. ::Takes a note on the PADD in his pocket under the file "List of things Paul isn't allowed to do in the army"::

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Is dragged along:: Oof!

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::turns to the CO:: CO: I transferred to the Seleya as counselor, but now I'm working at OPS, I'll try to manage, Sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::glances at Ivanova and Marshall smiling to herself:: Self: Perfect combination

Richard Bolitho says: 
@XO/OPS: I don't have the time staging areas and normal standard operating procedures. Your operational now!

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS: All Starfleet officers need multiple expertises Mr Gnav

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: I think I'll just help you drop him off then I'll return to sickbay.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Quietly they discuss the results and readings.  She sets the nurse to running a variety of new tests and then leaves the room for her own small office.::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CMO: Busy, hon'?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ :: Looks at Kesh, then to Pandora. :: OPS:  It’s a lot to ask, but....I want you to go along with this.....for now at least until we know what the hell is going on.

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
CO: Like piloting, engineering, counselling and operations. ::smiles::

Zachary Marshall says: 
::Still staring at the CIV:: CIV: Have you ... been ... on the Seleya long, Yeoman?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
CIV: Not at the moment, but you never know when people are getting kidnapped.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS/CSO: If Mr Marshal is correct we are pursuing a very experienced former Starfleet officer. He may be tricking us with this warp trail

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: With a sigh she takes a seat at her desk and centres herself.  After a moment, she calls Rosy's parents and sets up an appointment.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::informs tactical by message that the probes are ready::

CSO LtJG Sumner says: 
::frowns slightly at the console, a sudden realization coming over him; he jumps up from his post, backing away from the console, his heart speeding up::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Marshall: I suppose Bolitho has something to do with this...

Richard Bolitho says: 
@::Looks down at the console as it flashes:: XO/OPS: Were coming up on Luna Negra, the first part of our journey is over

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS: Send all information to Starfleet, encrypted. Tell them our main suspect is Admiral Richard Bolitho

Zachary Marshall says: 
CMO: You would suppose correct, Doctor.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
@::Nods at Suder for the slight praise, then turns back to Bolitho, wanting to say more:: XO: I don't think that will work without at least knowing more detailed what we are dealing with... I'll sign this confidentiality act thing, but only if that means we can still back out off the operation and opt not to take part...

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Marshall: He usually does when people go missing.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Saddly she sits back in her chair as she mentally prepares for the upcoming meeting.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says: 
::nods:: CO: Sending all information encrypted on a secured channel. ::sends the information::

ACTION: As the Seleya continues at high warp trying to find Bolitho's Runabout, and the Bolitho team begins to close on their first destination, we fade out to Zachary Marshall's temporary quarters some hours later ...

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ OPS:  Bolithos a bastard....but If what he's saying is true, this could be the greatest threat the Federations ever faced.  The one-thing he’s obsessive about is defending it, regardless the cost.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Enters the TL, still holding  both of their hands:: TL: Deck, um... ::Pauses:: Four! ::Turns her attention towards the visitor:: Zachary Marshall: Nope! Been here before, left and returned. In that order, too!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
@ Kesh/Bolitho:  Alright, tell us what you know.

ACTION: Marshall is recording a log of his investigation on the Seleya when the door chimes ... he goes to answer, but we do not see who it is.

Zachary Marshall says: 
Whoever: Oh, it's you. What do you want?

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C. J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Sierra Knight-Sky (MO – Medical officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Yeoman, First Class Samantha Ivanova (CIV – Yeoman)

Mike Jones is the Computer, SO Ens. Arkoff, Zachary Marshall, Kesh Suder and Cmdr. Harison.
Neil Cole is Richard Bolitho.
Kurt Goring is EMMA.
C. J. Short is the ASO and the AFCO.

Stardate: 10708.19
Arc Title: “The Elusive Mister Bolitho”
Part: The First / “Secret Agent Man”
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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