CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Captains Log, Stardate 10204.26. We are still trying to figure out why an outside race is supplying both sides with weapons of destruction. I have my crew working on a possible who and why as we speak. I am not going to let these new revelations stop a negotiating process that had started out slow, but was beginning to see some progress. We must not let these two races destroy each other.

Host SM_Sergio says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Third Party, Part 4>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_Farrel says:
::Looking over a console in engineering, seeing Matt of to the side with a comm::

XO_Somak says:
::still trying to ascertain the possibilities of who could have interest in this area::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in his ready room talking with the EO::

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Cmdr. Teasley wants us to go to the bridge.

MO_T`Rail says:
::walks out of sickbay and down the hall to the turbo lift::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: A clue?  ::Entering the turbo::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Looking over his logs to try and determine if there is an energy pattern that matches known Breen patterns in any trace scans::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sitting in the big chair::

MO_T`Rail says:
Computer: Bridge

CEO_Russel says:
::Follows the CNS into the TL.::  CNS:  No idea, we'll see when we get there.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : By now, the Horias 2 and 4 ships are each heading for their home planet..

CNS_Farrel says:
TL: Bridge.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
EO: I am sorry that you had to be sent on a very fragile mission to begin with, but it'll be a very good starting point for you to settle into your new position with

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: After we're done on the bridge, we'll head down to the cargo bay and check out that wreckage.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Checks over the anomalous readings the CTO detected::

MO_T`Rail says:
CNS: Fancy running into you Ma’am ::smiles::

ENG_KTor says:
CO: I hope to do a good job, sir.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
EO: Any questions of me before I dismiss you?

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Right.

CNS_Farrel says:
MO: Hey ::Surprise:: How have things been in sickbay?

ENG_KTor says:
CO: No sir, thank you.

MO_T`Rail says:
CNS: slow and boring, ma’am, you know how it is.

CNS_Farrel says:
MO: hasn't doctor Mea’e kept things busy with some sickbay spring-cleaning?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::smiles:: EO: Good, I know you will. Your CEO needs you, dismissed Ensign and good luck

CEO_Russel says:
::once again, seems to be fading in the background.::

XO_Somak says:
::continues, finally narrowing the list down to a manageable size::

ENG_KTor says:
::nods to CO, then walks across bridge to TL::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Any progress?

FCO_Teasley says:
::prepares the message for replaying::

ENG_KTor says:
::walks to TL door and waits for TL to arrive::

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: It's a big list, sir, but it's finally getting near a manageable list.

MO_T`Rail says:
CNS: A little but once that was done nothing else "had to" be done

CEO_Russel says:
::listens to the CNS' and the MO's conversation.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods as the turbo halts:: MO: See you around. ::Walks out onto the bridge::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Keep working on it, I'm on my to the Bridge ::gets up from his desk and makes his way out of his ready room::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<OPS> XO : Commander....

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL.::

ENG_KTor says:
::steps into TL::

ENG_KTor says:
All in TL: Sirs.

ENG_KTor says:
TL: Main Engineering

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  Ensign, wait a second.

ENG_KTor says:
CEO: Sir?

MO_T`Rail says:
:: exits the TL follows the CNS.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::turns around::  CEO, CNS: Mr. Russel, Ms. Farrel, I have something I want you two to listen to

CNS_Farrel says:
::Walking, pauses, watching Russel and the EO talk.  Turns to Teasley and walks over::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::steps onto the Bridge and takes the CONN:: FCO:  Where are the Horias 2 and 4's current positions?

MO_T`Rail says:
::stands against a panel out of the way::

FCO_Teasley says:
*CO*: They're both en route to their respective home worlds, sir

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::rubs blearily at his eyes and yawns widely, displaying his sharp teeth and curling his tongue::

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  Go down to Cargo bay one, start beaming the debris aboard.  Take repair teams Alpha and Charlie and start examining the wreckage.

ENG_KTor says:
CEO: Yes sir.

CEO_Russel says:
::Turns and walks to the FCO.::

XO_Somak says:
::suddenly gets the idea to feed the name "Jurisek" into the database, checking Starfleet records::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Noticing the CSO's teeth with some surprise, then sees Matt is free:: FCO: What did you find?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: I would like to hear those transmissions between the 2's Homeworld and their ship as well as the 4's

FCO_Teasley says:
CEO, CNS: We intercepted a message from the Horias 4 ship to their homeworld ::hits the button to play the message::

FCO_Teasley says:
*CO*: Yes sir

ENG_KTor says:
TL: Cargo bay one.

CEO_Russel says:
::listens to the message.::

XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, I've found something...

ENG_KTor says:
::stands in TL as it speeds towards cargo bay 1::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: report Mr. Somak

FCO_Teasley says:
::takes the helm::

XO_Somak says:
CO: In one of the communications between the Fours and their homeworld, the name "Jurisek" was mentioned. Upon investigation, I have ascertained that Jurisek is a Ferengi weapons trader.. known for raiding junkyards and selling the technology to lesser races.

ENG_KTor says:
*Repair teams Alpha/Charlie*: Repair teams Alpha and Charlie, report to cargo bay one.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::refines his scans again, screening out Horian drive signatures, and scans the area for the umpteenth time::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Overhearing Somak with interest:: Ferengi...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
X0: Interesting, do we have any more information on this Jurisek and his current whereabouts?

ENG_KTor says:
::steps out of TL and walks down hallway towards cargo bay one::

XO_Somak says:
CO: He appears in the Starfleet database. Perhaps I should conduct a more thorough search?

ENG_KTor says:
::enters cargo bay 1, walks to transporter controls, begins locking onto debris::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::pricks up his ears:: XO: Urrrr, I did a scan forrr Ferrrengi drrrive signaturrres, but didn't find any, sirrr, but that doesn't mean that they arrren't using a go-between.  ::pauses at something and refines his scan again to look closer at it::

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: So what does the message say?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Yes, get right on it

XO_Somak says:
::begins the search:: CO: Captain.. perhaps we should also scan for Ferengi life forms, he may still be in the system.

FCO_Teasley says:
CNS: That the 4's are getting weapons from an unknown source and we suspect the 2's are as well

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Do you think this Jurisek has a cloaking device equipped on his ship and if so, try to pick up any neutrino emissions

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Yes, I want this Jurisek found,

ENG_KTor says:
::begins beaming some debris into cargo bay::

CEO_Russel says:
::tries to follow the different conversations.::

CNS_Farrel says:
FCO: Fascinating.  Thank you. CEO: Ready to look at that debris?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up a parrrticle rrresidue at bearrring 097 marrrk 41.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Interesting FCO: Lay in a course at co-ordinates 097 mark 41

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::lays in course and engages impulse engines::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
It's a rrradioactive isotope... common to Klingon vessels...

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Yeah, after you.  ::extends his hand towards the TL doors.::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Thanks.  ::Enters TL::

CEO_Russel says:
::follows the CNS into the TL.::

XO_Somak says:
CO: Sir, the database says that Jurisek's whereabouts are unknown although he is rumored to have own a base in the Norog system.

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: We're underway sir

CNS_Farrel says:
TL: Deck....er... ::looks to Matt::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: So there's a possibility that the Klingons and Ferengi are in on this?

CEO_Russel says:
TL:  ... 5.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Thanks...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Thank you Mr. Teasley  XO: How far is the Norog System from here?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Bearrring in mind that the Horrrian vessels had Klingon weapons.  Sirrr, I'm fairrrly cerrrtain that the Ferrrengi could be, it fits the MO.  But the Klingon trrrace could just be rrresidue frrrom the Horrrian vessels.

CEO_Russel says:
::smiles.::  CNS:  You still don't know the deck layout? tsk, tsk, tsk ::shakes his head.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: True, but why do the Klingons and the Ferengi want with these two peoples?

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: I don't get to visit the cargo deck very often...in fact I don't think I've ever been in the cargo bay before....

XO_Somak says:
CO: About 12 hours at warp 5.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: We cannot rrrule out a Ferrrengi using, say, an old B'rrrel class Birrrd of Prrrey, orrr something equally outlandish.  We know that a few werrre used in a Ferrrengi attempt to sieze contrrrol of the 1701-D a few yearrrs back.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Shrugs and steps out as they arrive::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Does the database say what kind of ship he uses to do his trading in?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: So would you say the this Jurisek is our top suspect?

ENG_KTor says:
::scans chunks of debris::

CEO_Russel says:
::steps out of the TL.::  CNS:  This way.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: I was hoping you'd say that... ::Follows::

XO_Somak says:
CO: As I've said there is not a lot of information about him... but apparently he legally owns a marauder.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Based on what cirrrcumstantial evidence we have? Aye, sirrr. Howeverrr, it IS all cirrrcumstantial... forrr the rrrecorrrd.

CEO_Russel says:
::Arrives at the Cargo Bay 1.  Enters.::

ENG_KTor says:
::stands and faces CEO and CNS:: CEO: Sir. CNS: Sir.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Yes for the records, but when it comes to the 1st Rule of Acquisition, we can't rule out the possibility either

CNS_Farrel says:
::Steps inside close behind.  Looks around at the debris already collected.  Nods to the EO::

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  So, found anything?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Parrrdon me, sirrr? I'm not familiarrr with the Rrrules of Acquisition.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: How can one get use of a Marauder if not in their Fleet, very interesting to say the least

ENG_KTor says:
CEO,CNS: I have found traces of weapons fire, compatible with various weapons on the Horias ships.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO I would imagine that they buy one... like anything else a Ferrrengi owns?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: The Ferengi live their lives by the Rules of Acquisition, it's how they outline ways of reaching their ultimate goal, becoming rich and successful

XO_Somak says:
CO/CSO: Indeed.

FCO_Teasley says:
::adds to what the captain said::  CSO: By any means they see necessary

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Have we reached the co-ordinates?

CEO_Russel says:
::looks at the wreckage.  frowns.::

CNS_Farrel says:
EO: Anything that would suggest the weapons came from an outside party?

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Yes sir, we have reached the point of the particle

ENG_KTor says:
CNS,CEO: All the weapon signatures are from weapons equipped on Horias ships, sir.

XO_Somak says:
CSO: The first rule of acquisition is that "Once you have their money, you never give it back." And they certainly do follow it.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : This spot seems to be a little off from where the battle took place...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Run scans of the traces left here

CEO_Russel says:
::walks closer to one of the debris.::

CNS_Farrel says:
EO: Keep you eyes peeled for anything that isn't technologically native to this system.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: That much I know, sirrrr, but I am not familiarrr with the Rrrules themselves.  Accorrding to librrrarrry schematics, the old Marrrauderrr class vessels werrre a match forrr a Galaxy class starrrship.  Howeverrr, they werrre defeated time and again by design flaws which did not allow them to incorrrporrrate Klingon cloaking devices into theirrr ships.

ENG_KTor says:
CEO,CNS: Yes sir.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: After we're done here, I'd like to talk with the Horias about this Jurisek

FCO_Teasley says:
::cuts the engines::

ENG_KTor says:
::continues scanning the pieces of debris::

CEO_Russel says:
EO/CNS:  Hey, take a look at this.  ::points to a scorch mark on one of the debris.::

ENG_KTor says:
::walks to CEO's position, examines mark, scans::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Noticing Russel observe and odd piece of debris:: CEO: What is that?

ENG_KTor says:
CEO: You have found something interesting, sir?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps controls and scans the residue, trying to match it to either trails left by the Horians or recorded weapons signatures of the Horian vessels during their brief conflict::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Ferengi Marauders were no more than nuisances

CEO_Russel says:
EO/CNS:  This scorch mark is bigger than the others...  ::looks closely.::

XO_Somak says:
CO: I doubt they would be too helpful with that, sir.

ENG_KTor says:
CNS/CEO: These marks were produced by Klingon disruptors.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The CSO's match comes up negative..

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: I'm sure they won't, but we have to at least try

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Sirrr, the rrresidue herrre is not matching my scans of the Horrrrians, I believe we'rrre dealing with ourrr elusive frrriend.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Hands the EO her tricorder:: EO: Is there still a residual signature?

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  Yes, but it is much wider than the others, the Horians' weapons aren't powerful enough to make marks of this size.

FCO_Teasley says:
::keeps a safe distance::

ENG_KTor says:
::scans area scorch marks very carefully::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
 XO: I would like to search this Norog System

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: I'd like to boost powerrr to the scanning arrrray and see if I can plot a Warrrp orrr impulse trrrail corrrrolating with the isotopic rrremains.

ENG_KTor says:
CNS/CEO: Sir, I believe these scorch marks were produced by a very new disruptor. The Horians, I do not believe, possess such technology. It appears to be Joch'Ta class.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: I see, run a scan on the possible Marauder residue

CNS_Farrel says:
EO/ CEO: Good work guys...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Aye, sirrr.  ::adds a subroutine to look for Marauder signatures::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CEO*: Have you come up with any evidence?

CEO_Russel says:
*CO*:  Yes, sir, we found strange scorch marks on one of the debris, they are bigger and couldn't have been made by the Horians' weapons.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: The Norog System, do we know anything of it?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Negative, sirrr. I only get the rrresidue, and that only in thrrre points of a trrriangularrr arrrea, not any definitive trrrail.

XO_Somak says:
::decides to leave his "list" where it is and resumes his seat in the second chair::

CNS_Farrel says:
::motioning to the comm:: EO: Hey, go ahead and tell the captain about the signature you found.

MO_T`Rail says:
::leaves the bridge and enters the TL:: TL: Sickbay

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CEO*: Any guess to what kind of weapons could have made them?

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Should I forward our findings to the Horias?

ENG_KTor says:
*CO*: Sir, a large mark on the debris appears to have been produced by a very new Joch'Ta class Klingon disruptor.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Very well. So no evidence of a ship leaving the area?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Corrrrect, sirrr.

CEO_Russel says:
::turns to look at the EO and CNS, then waits for the captain's response.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Sirrr, perrrhaps we arrre going about this the wrrrong way?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
:: his eyebrows raise:; *EO*: Are you sure?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: I agree, find a new way for us

ENG_KTor says:
*CO*: Sir, if the mark was NOT produced by a Joch'Ta class disruptor, then a definite attempt to give that appearance was taken, and even then, it is improbable that the old weapons on the Horias' ships could be modified in this way.

XO_Somak says:
CO: It has 3 worlds, asteroid belt, and white dwarf star...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Well, sirrr, Ferrrengi neverrr do anything forrr frrrree orrr crrredit.. we need to deterrrrmine what it is that they arrre getting frrrom the Horrrians.  Then we stake out the locale of such commodities and follow wherrre they go?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Do you think the Klingons gave the Horians a Joch'Ta Class disruptor?

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: When you've eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth

CNS_Farrel says:
EO: Thanks again ensign...?  ::looking at him to introduce himself::

MO_T`Rail says:
::exits the TL and walks down the hall and enters sickbay::

ENG_KTor says:
CNS: K'Tor, sir. Tural K'Tor.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Indeed

XO_Somak says:
CO: Unlikely. It's possible someone took it off a drifting freighter.

CNS_Farrel says:
EO: Ensign K'Tor.  ::nods::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Or they stole it

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: No wrrreckage of that kind was found aboarrd eitherrr of the vessels, sirrrr.

ENG_KTor says:
::continues scanning the debris::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Well...I guess I'll head back to the bridge...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: What would you say to a little investigation of the Norog System?

CEO_Russel says:
::is not smiling anymore.::  CNS:  Wait a second, I need to talk to you, let's step out.

ENG_KTor says:
CEO: I will inform you if I find anything else, sir.

ENG_KTor says:
::continues scanning::

XO_Somak says:
CO: It seems like our only lead at the moment. But it does seem that we are ignoring the peace talks a little...

CEO_Russel says:
::motions for the Cargo Bay's door.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::notices his change in expression:: CEO: Sure... ::Steps outside with Matt::

CEO_Russel says:
::follows the CNS out.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Turns, looking into his eyes::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: I agree, so I want to pay a visit to the Horias 2 Homeworld

XO_Somak says:
CO: Although there is not much point staying here, leaving may start another war.

XO_Somak says:
CO: Agreed.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Feels anger seeping over from Matt into her:: CEO: What's wrong?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Lay in a course for the Horias 2 Homeworld..  Warp 2

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::lays in course and engages warp engines::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Sirrr, Long Rrrrange Scan detects unusual activity frrrom both Horrrian worrrlds'  vessels... they appearrr to be massing along theirrr common borrrderrr.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Duty_Ops: Once in orbit, make contact with the Horian 2 President

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: We're at warp sir

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Listen, I know you outrank me, but what you did in there was out-of-line.  The EO is under my command, he reports to me, I report to the captain.  You incited him to break the chain of command.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Very disturbing

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Better make that Warp 5, I want to get their fast!

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::increases to warp 5::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : Incoming Communication from Horias 4

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: You’re right, I was wrong.  My apologies...  ::still looking straight into him::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Sir, there's an incoming message from Horias 4

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Aye, on screen

FCO_Teasley says:
::turns on the viewer::

Host Saldon says:
ACTION : Saldon appears.

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  You diminished me in front of my subordinates and I really don't appreciate that.

Host Saldon says:
@COMM Artemis : So.. You have decided to support the twos?

XO_Somak says:
::looks up at the viewscreen, drawing his attention away from his computer::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Saldon: I am Capt. MacPherson-Quest, how may I help you?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nodding:: CEO: I wanted to give credit where credit was due…  but you’re right it isn't my department, it's yours.

Host Saldon says:
@COMM Artemis : I know who you are Captain.. I never should have asked the Federation to come here.. Please, Leave this system..

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Saldon: We are doing no such thing

Host Saldon says:
@COMM Artemis : Then why are you heading for Horias 2?

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  If credit is due inside my department, I will give it.  I don't understand why you didn't trust me with that.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Saldon: Our investigation is leading us there, unless there is something you want to tell me, about Ferengi and Klingon disruptors?

Host Saldon says:
@::looks somewhat surprised, but covers it up quickly:: COMM Artemis : I don't know what you are talking about, Captain..

XO_Somak says:
::raises an eyebrow, sensing a false posture::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Hmm ::Considering his point:: a mistake on my part.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Saldon: Did I say something to upset you?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CNS*: Your presence is needed on the Bridge, pronto

Host Saldon says:
@::shakes his head:: COMM Artemis : No, you have done something to upset me.. Why has your investigation taken you to Horias 2?

MO_T`Rail says:
*CNS*:  When you have time Ms Farrel I’d like to see you in sickbay for a physical ::smiles::

CNS_Farrel says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.  ::looks back into Matt:: CEO: We'll continue this later...thanks for bringing it up.

FCO_Teasley says:
::thinks to himself, "What is this guy hiding"::

Host Saldon says:
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