Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript – 10712.14

"The Game"
"It's all how you play it..."

Previously on DS102:

The crew are investigating Romulan involvement in what now appears to be a botched attempt to hijack the Secondan conference and make an interstellar incident. Missions are being discussed, and things are being done. The station is at Yellow Alert, and is on lockdown.

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TO_ENS_Norana says:
::at tactical reviewing information::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::at a science station in Operations, having returned after talking to the Secondan delegates::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::in his Ready Room, going trough some PADD, regarding the Secondus system::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (Yellow Alert.wav)
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::back in Operations at the traffic control station ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up and heads to Main Operations::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::in his office finalizing the requisitions and orders with Starfleet before sending::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::out of curiosity looking over the sensor records::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the room and goes to Flight Control:: FCO: How is the situation, Cadet? Too many angry Captains? ::raises an eyebrow::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::listens in thinking of ways of analyzing evidence::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Captain: You've hit it right on the button sir. I've turned away at least four new arrivals to the area. They're getting impatient.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::after hitting the "Send" button, gets up and heads for the Station Commander's office::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC: Captain, I have an idea of figuring out what part of empire this group of Romulans came from. I could use a trilitihic sequencing algorithm on evidence.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Acknowledged. You are doing a good job. I am sure you will handle it perfectly. ::turns to the TO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Ensign, it is a good idea. Please proceed, but use a secure sequence for the analysis.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
SC:  Aye, aye Captain
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::starts running an analysis of evidence::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CNS: So how are the delegates doing?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: looks at the sensors, spotting another ship arriving in the system ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
TO: They are still trying to sort through all the emotions related to losing one of their own, and beginning the mourning process.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CNS: So you are Vulcan and Deltan like me?
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CNS: I am a bit Betazoid also.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*XO*: Commander, meet me in my office. ::heads back to the Ready Room::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
TO: They don't blame the Federation at all for this and are waiting to hear more about who is behind this.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::exits a JT through a panel leading to operations, face a bit oily::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
TO: Yes, my mother is Deltan, my father Vulcan, though I have spent relative little time with my father.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
COM: Ship: Deep Space 102 is under lock-down until further notice. All unauthorized freighters and civilian ships are to maintain a minimum distance of 0.3 AU from the station.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*SC*: Aye Captain ::makes way to Station Ops::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Please, meet me in my office when the XO arrives here.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::enters his Ready Room::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
FCO: They are not going to like that. I remember lockdown on another station as a cadet
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: Aye, sir.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
FCO: Freighter captains there were about to go on a riot.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::reads something that confirms her impressions and closes the file::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO/FCO: Cadet, ensign, is there a problem?
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::recalculates the sequences::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
TO: I hear you. But we can't let anyone around us until we know the station is safe.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CEO: No, sir. Just maintaining the lock-down, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::Arrives at Station Ops via turbo lifts::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: All I was thinking was we should call some folk in for extra people with more people staying on station during lockdown.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::spots the XO:: XO: Sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Commander...
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: ::acknowledges the Cadet:: Cadet, what's the latest this shift?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Captain Marek asked that we join him in the ready room when you arrived.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: leaves the station to a crewman ::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Situation remains the same, Sir.  Station is under lock-down. ::heads over to the ready room::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::Acknowledges the Chief Engineer and pays attention to what he's being told::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
XO: We have 12 extra NCOs’ that just got transferred. We could assign some duties
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: Cadet, is that meeting for all senior staff?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
CEO: I don't believe so, sir. Just the Captain, XO and I. ::waits at the door for the XO to enter first ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::moves with the Cadet towards the Ready Room:: CEO: Chief, not at this point.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Aye. Who's in charge of Ops in the mean time?
TO_ENS_Norana says:
XO: I will assign 12 extra security personal sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: enters the Ready Room:: SC: Captain, I get the distinct feeling you were expecting me..... I know Vulcans have certain extended abilities, so excuse me for asking so abruptly. Are you psychic… Sir?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: enters the ready room behind the XO ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::turns back to the Chief after looking around at who's still in Ops:: CEO: The highest ranking person in the room Chief.......
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::assigns the extra personal new shifts::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::watches over Ops, but first grabs a rag to wipe the oil off his face:: XO: Aye, sir. Just waiting for you to assign it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: Well, I have been called many things, however, you have the distinction to be the first in calling me a psychic... ::smiles::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: I already made the duty roster change.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::looks at algorithm program::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::turns to the Captain once fully in the room:: SC: No disrespect Sir......
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*TO*: Report when you made some progress on the device analysis, also transfer your results to the CTO and the CEO. Marek out
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Do not worry, Commander. I intended to make a ... humorous remark on your question, that’s all.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO/FCO: Please take a seat.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::pulls up the list she had made earlier in her office and begins to send notices to certain crew.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::taps combadge:: *SC*: Captain, it came from some of the border worlds on Klingon-Romulan border
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Thank you Sir
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: I did want to talk to you, and since our Flight Officer is here, I assume he'll be the one delivering Commander Horn?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: pulls up a seat ::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
*SC*: I will transfer the information to your computer.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::starts transferring info to Captain and CTO’s computer::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Cadet, ::leaves a PADD on the desk:: I see you have a good military training at the Academy, didn't you?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*TO*: Acknowledged. Good work.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CNS/CEO: I wonder if Klingons had involvement in attack.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Captain, I've completed sending the paperwork to Starfleet and with your intervention, it should be returned with approved authorization ASAP
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: Aye sir. I've served on a number of starships during my lengthy career as a cadet.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::glares at TO:: TO: Klingons do not assassinate someone and cover it up.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Very well, I have no doubt that Admiral Taylor will help us a lot with that.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
::transfers info to ceo:: CEO: Information coming to you
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: And, are you in the mood for a field operation?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
TO: So far there hasn't been any evidence to indicate their involvement.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::starts to wonder if maybe the Captain is thinking along the same lines he is::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: I'll go wherever I'm ordered to, sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: And there won't be, Counselor.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CEO: There have been incidents in the past, though they are rare.
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: Think you might find this info interesting should be uploaded
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: I know they have, but they were done by members of the Duras clan.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CEO: True
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: What is this information, Ensign?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO/FCO: Very well, Cadet. Gentlemen, the reason I called you both here, is to inform you first that I intended to be the undercover agent. In considering the situation and the Cadet Ferrone’s experience, I consider him as the backup for the mission.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::nods with a bit of a surprised look::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: Device came from border worlds on Klingon-Romulan border.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Yes, on the Romulan side.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: listens to make sure the captain is finished explaining before trying to ask any questions ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I would like to hear your opinion on the matter.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Captain, that’s not exactly what I was going to suggest... While I was in agreement with Commander Horn being the operative, I was not comfortable with Horn, or whoever, going in solely on their own and was going to suggest providing whoever goes with a ghost as backup, though not necessarily Cadet Ferrone..... But, as your First Officer, you know I must strenuously object to you being the operative.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I considered that, however, due to this difficult time, I prefer to have Commander Horn aboard the Station, just to give prompt answer to any "unexpected" surprise, while the Conference is being held.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: So, actually, Commander, Ferrone would be my ghost backup. ::raises an eyebrow::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Hmmmm, if Ferrone here has any sort of covert experience along those lines, then I think we might have our volunteer, whether Commander Horn… or you… wants him or not.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: And, of course, you could perfectly say no to this mission, Cadet.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks at the Cadet to speak up in acknowledgement::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: As far as I'm concerned, this is technically part of my Academy training. I don't have a choice to say no.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Well, I am giving you the choice; I want you to understand it perfectly.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: This is what I signed up for, sir. When do we leave?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: So, you are meaning to go in and have Ferrone here as the ghost? I’m afraid I've not had a chance to fully review all the personnel files.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: You would be in charge of the Station while Ferrone and I are.... err... "behind the enemy lines"
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Ensign, what makes you think that the Klingons could've been involved in this incident?
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: wonders if the XO is going to pipe up about how inappropriate it would be for the station commander to go... ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Sir, while your physical similarity to Romulans is obvious, do you really think it wise for you to be the one going in? I would certainly volunteer myself first if Commander Horn wasn’t to be going in?
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: Create chaos make Romulans look bad.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Not the Empire's style.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CEO: While there is no direct evidence, it can't be ruled out either. There are rogues on all sides.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Please, I know the routine, and your duties as XO, but I have made my mind up on the matter. That is not open for discussion.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Well, what you're suggesting is a Romulan tactic.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::interrupts::  Sirs. If I may....  ? I could go. A cadet is far more expendable than a Captain.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: But Sir...    ::then thinks better of it and closes mouth::
TO_ENS_Norana says:
CEO: One of my rules expect the unexpected
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
TO: As long as you don't try to make the unexpected fit the profile of the expected.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: You could even eject me from the Academy... it's happened twice before, sir. If I'm caught there will be no ties to Starfleet.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Counselor Rand has a point.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: thinks he's blurted out too much already...  when his opinion wasn't even asked for ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO/FCO: I will inform the rest of the Staff, as soon as the CTO is finished with the operation planning. That would be all, gentlemen.
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
SC: Aye, sir. ::gets up from the chair and leaves the ready room ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::goes back to his duties::
FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: goes back to the traffic control station ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Yes Sir. ::realizes it's not possible to successfully argue against this Vulcan:: With your permission Sir, I'll find Commander Horn and inform him of your intentions
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Very well. ::raises an eyebrow::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Well, that is, unless you wish to do so Sir?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: It would be best if I do that.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::can't believe this ensign is suggesting what he's suggesting::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Acknowledged Sir ::leaves the Ready Room::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::returns her attention to her files, and to the notes she has to send out::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::adds the CEO to her list::
CTO_Horn says:
::Sitting in his office going over all the current evidence and information::
Host Gerry says:
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