Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 10802.08

'The Game"
"Game pieces"

Previously on DS102:

Captain Marek and the late Cadet Ferrone made their escape from Romulan Space with the necessary intelligence that implicates the Tal,Shiar in an attempt to destabilize Federation space. Cadet Ferrone did not survive the encounter.  However, it has only been 5 minutes, and there are two Romulan Warbirds staring across the Neutral Zone at the Scorpius...
Will the Scorpius be able to deflect attention from the mission?

We're about to find out....

Host Gerry says:
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CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::remains at  Yellow Alert::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (Yellow Alert.wav)
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::routes more energy to shields and weapons::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::nods to the CEO in acknowledgment::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Hail the Romulan ship
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: seals the cadets remains in a stasis chamber for autopsy ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::on his way to the Bridge, with a little pain in his face caused by the recent surgery::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: It's the Klingon in me to always be ready for a fight.
RCO_Khial says:
@::sitting on the bridge watching this Federation ship closely::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Com: Romulan Vessel: Romulan Ship, state your business here
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CEO: Aye, sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::in the lift with Marek::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::slows her breathing and her heart-rate to normal::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: The death of Ferrone is something I will never be able to forget...
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: looks around Sickbay, watching the other doctors and medical personnel scurry about ::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::runs scans of the area making sure no other ships are approaching::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: SC: I understand. It couldn't be easy for you.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: stands in front of main viewscreen awaiting a response::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the turbolift doors subtle sound and walks into the Bridge::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: XO: I would ask you the same thing. You venture into our space, steal from one of our worlds ... and I'm just supposed to let you go?
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::checks with her officers to make sure all decks are monitored and her personnel are armed::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: checks out the biobed diagnostics to ensure they're completely functional ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: If you ever need to talk about it, just let me know. ::steps off the lift onto the bridge::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::nods as the SC enters the bridge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::walks forward and sits in the small chair to the Captain's left::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I will, Counselor.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: I am Captain Yo'Ghi of the USS Scorpius, we have been patrolling the border, but we have not entered Romulan space.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::nods also to the CSN::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the officers in the Bridge, and discreetly hears the conversation between the Captain and the Romulan Commander::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::listens intently to the shifty Romulan::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: checks in on the status of all medical personnel ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::returns the CTO's nod as she gets settled::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: We have detected an incoming ship from your space and changed course to intercept what we then believed was an attempt by a Romulan ship to enter Federation space
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::all tactical and security systems are a go, ready when needed, stands calmly::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: So the Federation shuttle we tracked leaving our space did not come from your vessel? Even though we followed it here?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: It was stolen a few days ago by a group of terrorists who attempted to kill delegates at a conference on Deep Space 102
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: smiles as he sees all medical personnel are ready and able to respond ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::likes the CO's bluff::
RCO_Khial says:
@::looks as though he does not believe them:: COM: Scorpius: CO:  Really ... and I suppose you have evidence to prove this?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: We attempted to hail them and have them surrender but they tried to escape so we had to fire, the shuttle was destroyed, and all occupants instantly killed
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::monitors all restricted areas and receives reports from security personnel that all areas are covered::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: I am sure the Romulan ambassador to the UFP has heard about the incident
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::studies the image on the screen::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I would like to see this "evidence.”
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::covers tracks by securing all relevant incriminating files::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::mans his console, listening to the discussion with perky ears::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::fingers at rest on the edge of her console, ready for anything::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::brings up evidence that supports the CO's bluff::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: What evidence?
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: debates to himself on reporting to the bridge even though the ship is at yellow alert ::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: thinks that there will be more than enough time to report in after we're out of whatever situation we're in ::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  That you are telling me the truth. If you are not... I have two Warbirds to your puny, ancient vessel.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::continues to check on the Romulan's weapons status::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::looks up for a moment at the insult that the Scorpius is a puny, ancient vessel::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::thinks this dirty Romulan doesn't know the punch this "ancient" vessel packs::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::slowly crosses over to the tactical station to observe the new officer's preparations::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  I will beam aboard your vessel and look for myself. If you find this acceptable... ::trails off::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands next to the CO::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: You don't make any sense, what evidence would you have me to give you? Evidence that the shuttle was destroyed? Scan around; we are floating in its debris. As for your threats I really don't care about them, enter Federation space and it will be the beginning of another long and bloody war between our people.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: And what would your presence onboard my ship be of use?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::keeps her face impassive as she watches the Romulan Captain::
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  It would ease my mind... and I could tell my superiors that this apparent infiltration into our space was a misunderstanding.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::slightly spreads her fingers, not far from the red alert button::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::thinks: If that pah'tach of a Romulan sets one grubby foot on this vessel, I'll run him through my bat'leth::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: Having a Romulan captain onboard my ship would be a violation of all security protocols and without serious justification I cannot agree to it
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: RCO: If the Romulan Empire has a complain to make I would suggest you make it through proper diplomatic channels
RCO_Khial says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO:  Very well. However, be warned... we will be watching you closely.
RCO_Khial says:
@::abruptly closes the channel::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: they have closed the channel
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::interesting reaction::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks... Well, the Captain managed the situation pretty well::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Looks like they folded against your all-in bet on a seven-deuce off-suit, sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Close communications channels
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Are they moving away?
RCO_Khial says:
@::informs his bridge crew to monitor the Federation ship very closely. Sends the same orders to the second Warbird::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: No sir, not yet.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: Remaining at Yellow Alert.
RCO_Khial says:
@::signals the two ships to move off... but just so they are out of the Scorp's sensor range::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I will suggest to keep our masquerade for a prudential amount of time... until the Romulan literally gets tired of watching us.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: they are moving out, but will keep a long range sensor in their direction, sir
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Full reverse for a few thousand kilometers then set a course back towards DS-102
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye sir. Moving at full reverse...
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: shall I cancel yellow alert, sir?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: It'll be good to get back.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If they dare enter Federation space we will have more chances against them near a Starbase, with a few other ships to assist us, here we are alone
RCO_Khial says:
@::cloaks his Warbird... is going to get what was stolen back... he doesn't want the Tal’Shiar on his tail::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Not now
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: Aye, sir remaining at condition yellow.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Keep an eye for anomalies; they could follow us under cloak
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
CO: Aye, already on it, sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: So, have you got anything interesting?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Sir, shall I ready to tachyon emitters?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Yes, but we must act rather calmly, not give them any motive to start a chase or a fight.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::sets the program in motion to monitor any type of local anomalies::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Let's talk in my Ready Room
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: You have the bridge
SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: Well, yes, and I think we have a lot to talk about it.
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: pulls up a display of the command crew's medical histories, while attempting to keep an eye on the alert situation ::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Aye, Sir
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Sir, we're now coming about and setting course for DS 102.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Ensign, keep a close eye out for anything looking like the exhaust from a cloaked Romulan ship
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::runs her scans from the aft sensor pallet::
RCO_Khial says:
@::monitors communications, course, speed and anything that might tell him what the Scorpius is up to::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
XO: Aye, sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the CO to his RR::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walk to his ready room and wait for the SC to enter and the door to close ::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CEO: Commander, give me an estimate on our ETA to DS-102
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: You want anything to drink?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: It'll be about a week, sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Thanks Captain. ::walks next to the Replicator:: Vulcan Tea, hot.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: It was very unfortunate we lost ensign Ferrone
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
XO: Do you think the Romulans will risk crossing into Federation space?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CNS: Actually no Counselor, I don't think they'd risk that...  at least not one or two of their cruisers... maybe a scout ship though.... ::turns to CTO:: CTO: Be on the lookout for something small, very small
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, that was not just unfortunate... was tragic. The only positive thing, is we got what we want ::hands the CO a PADD:: This is the confirmation of the Tal’Shiar participation in the attack. Although, still the main objective is very confusing. My best guess... just to unbalance the sector.
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: reviews the Captain's medical records ::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::continues to monitor all sensors for hidden exhaust, warp signatures that might match a Romulan vessel::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I would not have expected less from the Tal’Shiar, they are getting desperate, and they lost a lot in the last few years
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
XO: Aye, am looking for all sizes
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: and we should assume they won’t keep it there, I suspect we are being followed right now. So the next question is, how do we get this information to Starfleet Intelligence?
RCO_Khial says:
@::follows the Scorpius at a discrete distance, alone in a cloaked Scout Ship::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: starts reviewing Captain Marek's medical records ::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::Calls the TO from tactical to the bridge to help monitor at the science station to help keep two more eyes on the sensors::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Sir, I have the tachyon emitters charged and ready at your command.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
<TO_Kelly>::enters the bridge and sits down at the science console and calls up the sensor data::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::if Marek were a cartoon character a big question mark would have appear over his head:: CO: That would be the easiest part of the operation. What matters now is to prevent the next Romulan move and definitively make them abort the whole operation. Cut the snake's head to say so.
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: accesses Commander Mitchell's medical records for review ::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CEO: Good Commander, send out an intermittent burst in various directions....  just to cover our rear, so to speak.... If the Romulan decides to follow us, that'll give us the best shot of detection
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: By these hours they surely know that we have this information, so they will change their methods, but surely, won't cease of pursuing their objective. We must be ready for that, or all this would be useless.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Aye, sir. I'm sending out five-second bursts at random directions, but focusing on our six.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I'm afraid they will attack us before a few hours. If we send the data on subspace, even in a coded message, that will prompt an earlier attack
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::the TO and CTO watch the data streaming in::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: makes a few mental notes about Mitchell's last examination results ::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Tactical, anything?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, we can try contact Admiral Taylor on a secure frequency, make him aware of this without revealing vital information... ::thinks for a while:: No... I do not think it will work... ::raises an eyebrow::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
XO: No sir, we've not detected any thing yet.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Sir, I have an idea that might help.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: What do you think? What is their next objective? DS 102 again? The Secondan Homeworld?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Our best chance would be to get to a Starbase and use them to deliver the data
RCO_Khial says:
@::detects the emissions coming from the Scorpius ... backs off slightly but still follows::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: closes Mitchell's records and checks in on the alert status of all medical personnel ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Along with the random, focused emissions, I'm going to do an omni-directional burst once every two minutes, like ancient submarine sonar.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Using the old fashioned way... Yes, that could work.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::reflects on all that has happened since their departure from the station::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: What is the nearest Starbase?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I don't think they will attack DS-102 again, for the Secondan Homeworld I think Starfleet Command ought to set up better defenses of the planet
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CEO/CTO: That'll work...  widen the spread though
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I have no idea.....
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::looks up::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*XO*: Commander, please locate the nearest Starbases and give me a few names....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We need to put this information in secure hands. There is no room for mistakes here.
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: wonders why we're still on yellow alert if we're en route to DS-102? Must still be something going on... ::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::thinks the XO must be talking to the CEO and not her::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Aye Captain
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: First sonar-type burst is away, widening the intermittent bursts.
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::looks at scans to see if there is a response to the burst::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: reassures the medical personnel on duty that the yellow alert is necessary and to stay alert ::
RCO_Khial says:
@::sees the burst ... does all he can to avoid it ...::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We have another option... Considering our actual location, we could deliver this information ourselves, right in the hands of SF intelligence. ::Raises an eyebrow::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::watching the returns::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Captain, We're closest to Starbase 343
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: opens the Chief Engineer's medical records :: Self: hmmm.... interesting.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: What was the cause of the death of Cadet Ferrone?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If we can get to Starbase 343 I think it could be possible to give it to the Base Commander for delivery
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO/CEO: ETA to SB-343?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: You mean on Earth?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We were caught, and he was providing covering fire while I was getting the roundabout ready to take off, and receive a disruptor direct hit. I did all can to maintain him stable until reaching the Scorpius... but it wasn't enough.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: ETA is six hours.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: ...at normal cruise.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Who is the SB 343 Commanding Officer?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*CMO*: Doctor, could you tell me in a few words the cause of death of Cadet Ferrone?
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius tachyon bursts detect a small cloaked Scout Ship...
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Sir!
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::alert:: XO: we've detected a small cloaked scout ship!
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Romulan disruptor... hmm.... that won’t be good, if they inspect the body they will know he was there.....
RCO_Khial says:
@::swears in Romulan as he is hit by the burst ... decloaks and runs towards the Scorpius::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: Bearing 321 mark 033, cloaked ship!
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: INCOMING!!!!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CEO: Illuminate them
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::hits the  RED ALERT Button::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (REDALERT.wav)
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: It's decloaked!!!
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::brings all phaser to bear::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: hears the red alert ::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walk out to the bridge ::
CMO_Ens_MacDonald says:
:: jumps at the red alert klaxon ::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Report!
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: It's trying to ram us!
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe we can make the Doctor disguise the disruptor traces somehow.... ::hears the read alert sound and heads to the Bridge::
CTO_Ens_Stone says:
::brings shields to max::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, we've found the Romulan scout ship and she's headed towards us
Host Gerry says:
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