Deep Space 102 - 10906.26

Federation Lampoon’s Galactic Vacation

"Turnabout is Fair Play"

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS-102:

The crew of DS-102 / USS Scorpius has returned to the planet that contains WonderSpace to free the kidnapped beings.

They have just arrived in Standard Orbit.

The would-be slave traders are still in custody on the USS Scorpius.

Host Gerry says:
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CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::On the Bridge at Tactical, anxiously awaiting the order to beam down the cave people::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walking out of his Ready Room :
OPS_LtCmdr_Ryushi says:
::on the Bridge at Ops 1, still monitoring sensors and communications::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Waiting in the transporter room::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::going through the files stored in Menlo's computer core::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*CMO*: Captain Yo'Ghi to Doctor Turok
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: We are in orbit of WonderSpace and Commander Rand is standing by in the transporter room with the cave people. They are ready to beam down.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::on the Bridge at the Engineering station::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::on the Bridge checking the sensor logs and looking up info on this Gul.::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
*CO*: Turok here Sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::waiting with Dr. Turok and the family::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: Any luck on your end?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
*CMO*: Doctor, your final say on the WonderSpace natives. Are they alright to be returned to their home?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Standby
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: Not really no.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees a interesting file:: Self: Let's see what this is about.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::Kalla nods to the Doctor as she lets the family know that they will be returned home soon::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: About the same here. I'm just not sure what to look for.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
*CO*: Sir, I see no detriment in sending them home. They are cleared by me Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CEO/CSO: I think I found something here. This file contains some information regarding an appointment for the slaves’ delivery in exchange for a certain amount of latinum bars. ::downloads the data to a PADD and hands it over to the CO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: If I were human I would say... Bingo!
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: You can have them transported Commander
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: takes the PADD from Captain Marek ::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::perks ears and looks over at the SC::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I think we found what we need, Captain.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. *CNS*: Ryan to Commander Rand. Energize when ready.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Commander, please search the nearest Starfleet station or Starbase.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::looks at the SC:: SC: Good job Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, this would have a lot of unexpected ramifications concerning the relations between the Federation and the Cardassians. I would advice to proceed with extreme caution.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::nods in acknowledgment::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
*CTO*: Thank you, Commander. ::smiles at the family:: Transporter Operator: If you'd do the honors, we can send this family home.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: This will have to be handled through proper channels between the UFP and Cardassia prime
OPS_LtCmdr_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Transporter Operator> ::begins transport:: CNS: Energizing...
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::thinks:: No way would I want to be a part of that meeting.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CEO/CSO: You will find this also interesting. The slaves are valued for their telepathic ability, much the way a Betazoid is by the Federation. They are known as the R’Ngalla.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::ears flick back and then forwards:: SC: Whoa..
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC/CO: So does this qualify as a Prime Directive issue?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CSO/CEO: The Obsidian Order is behind all this. And the Cardassian Council does not know anything about it, as it would be expect from an operation of the Order.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: No, it qualifies as a diplomatic nightmare
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::watches as the family fades from view, then glances over Turok::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Transporter Operator> CNS: Transport complete.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: You are certainly right...
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Well I hope they can continue with their life in happiness now.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: My concern is that they will try at it again, abducting the family I mean, but we cannot stay forever to watch over them
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: Same here. I can't help but wonder if how well they will cope returning to their simple lifestyle.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Call me Starfleet Command
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
SC/ CEO: I don't like that the Obsidian Order has their paws in this though.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Use a secured channel
OPS_LtCmdr_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye... channel open ::presses a few buttons::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I'm not convinced it is an Obsidian Order operation, more probably a rogue operator action
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So, I would suggest Starfleet Command to see that Wonder Space is put under the Federation's umbrella, Sir. ::raises an eyebrow::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC/CO: I wonder if we could leave a probe or something to warn us if they try again?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Do you think Starfleet will set up a presence here as a deterrence to the slave trade?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps her console and monitors the cave family on the surface::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I am known for my tendency to overreact, but, in this case, time is essential. Anything related to the Obsidian Order, rogue operation or not, should be immediately taken care of, Sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Ryushi says:
CO: Deep Space 102 is our closest Starbase, Captain.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: I have proposed a team to be placed to observe the family; they could do science and security....
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Thanks
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Can we detect the Cardassian ships from here?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: I don't know, but I hope that they do.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: Aye Sir. Maybe a duck blind type of operation is a possibly?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: Something needs to be done to protect these people that can't protect themselves.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: I can try, Sir but.... ::Taps the console boosting the gain on the long-range sensors:: I need more power to the sensors.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC/CEO: Get me all the files relative to this; I'll attempt to convince the Admiral at Starfleet Command
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: The Chief said he could get more power but he'll have to return to engineering to do it.
OPS_LtCmdr_Ryushi says:
CTO: You have it. ::transfers power from secondary systems::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO:  in that case, Sir, it is my opinion, that an observation detachment would be treatment the symptoms, but not curing the illness, Captain.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Thanks, that helps but it's still not enough...
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: Aye Sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Yes, Sometimes the Prime Directive seems counter to what is morally correct.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: SFC: This is Captain Yo'Ghi from the USS Scorpius. I need to talk with someone from Command Operations on a situation.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Recommend we break orbit and make our way back towards the border. The closer we are the better our sensors will function.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: Can you help me get this all into something usable to send to command?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<SFC_Ens_Jackson> COM: CO: Please standby Captain, the Admirals are currently in a meeting, I'll see who can talk to you
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::silently hears the CO dealing with the SF Command bureaucracy::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: I'm not sure how the Prime Directive applies here, not since these people came in and already started the damage.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: I was hoping we could monitor them from here, if not that is just too bad but we are better to keep station here for now
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Thinks: Great, we've got a situation and they put the Captain on "Hold"::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Can you locate the Griswald family down there?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Speaking of the Griswald, is their ship repaired?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: I'll give that a shot, Sir. ::Taps the console and searches for the Griswald family on the surface::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the CTO's face expression:: CTO: I  totally agree with you on this situation, Commander. ::raises an eyebrow::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
SC: The ships are still there.... I wonder if they're scanning us.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: Just about Sir. They had some parts that were older than anything I've ever seen.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Long-range sensors are picking up the Cardassian warships on the other side of the border right at the edge of our sensor range. The signal is weak but they are there.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: I would think that way also.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: The higher ups will find a way to wrangle it into their favor somehow. They always do.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Just make sure we know it if they decide to make an incursion on this side
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Sir, sensors are having a hard time distinguishing the Griswalds among all the other humans on the surface.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: True
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::glances over at the CEO::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: Yes Sir it’s on the surface at the spaceport.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Alright, then I no longer have to worry about them
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Shall I continue to try and locate the Griswalds, Sir?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Do you know if we have any clues to the identity of the captors?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: Not really, but I know we have them on board.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<SFC_Ens_Jackson>COM: CO: Captain Yo'Ghi, Rear-Admiral Sanford for you
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::whispers:: CO: Finally...
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: whispering back :: SC: I guess if I had said "urgent"...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::shrugs:: CO: Bureaucrats
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO: When this is over you want to get something to eat?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Well I do like a good mystery, but I guess I should let the CTO handle this one.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Monitoring the long-range sensors, watching the tiny little blips at the edge of sensor range, just on the other side of the Cardassian border::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::blushes:: CEO: Oh...uhh... sure.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: ADM: Admiral Sanford, the crew of the USS Scorpius while on shore leave arrested a group of smugglers and liberated people that were being traded as slaves
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Any change in the Galor Class ships status?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC: Negative, Sir. They're just... well, they're just "there".
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: understood.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<ADM Sanford>COM: CO: That is a case for the court to handle Captain, if you have proof and the testimony of the people you liberated
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: It's possible that we could find out on the Bridge.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: ADM: That is the problem; these people communicate by telepathy and are somewhat primitive. And the ship they were smuggled on exploded in an accident...
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<ADM Sanford>COM: CO: Hummm... That is complicating the case a lot. What can be used as proof of their illegal activities?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Then by all means, lead the way.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: ADM: We fortunately have recovered the computer core from the civilian shuttle wreckage. Our team was able to recover data, and communications pertaining to the illegal transaction.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<ADM Sanford>COM: CO: That is even better! Then you can trace the prospective buyer or identify a leader for the operation!
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CTO: I bet they're wondering why their shipment is late.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CMO: Agreed. ::leaves the transporter room and walks the short distance to the lift... waits for the CMO to enter:: Computer: Bridge.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: ADM: That is the problem, why I am calling you Sir. They were enroute to the Cardassian space to deliver them to some Gul our database identifies with the Obsidian Order.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: I think they KNOW something has gone wrong. They should have been able to pick up that debris field on their sensors.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::monitors the Engineering board::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Steps in the lift::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the CO and the Admiral speaking::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::waits for the lift to arrive at the Bridge, then steps off looking around the Bridge::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#<ADM Sanford>COM: CO: That is a problem Captain. Please send me all the data; I'll transmit it in priority to the Admirals for their recommendation to the President. I suspect it will involve going through diplomatic channels, but stand by in case more information or action is needed on your part. Sanford out.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::nods to the CTO:: Now we have to figure out what they're gonna do about it.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I want a report on your findings. Send an immediate copy to Starfleet Command, crypted channel on priority.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: I don't think there's anything they can do about it, except to hire some other dumb slime ball to take Menlo's place.  There's always someone...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well a perfect diplomatic answer Captain. At least an answer ::raises an eyebrow::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I will do it immediately Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves to his console and begins working on the report::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: Counselor, I'm glad you came to the Bridge. I'll need your report on the family we transported back. I want to know as much as you could get on what had happened to them
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: They were taken from their home and put within the hold of the ship we followed. Then they materialized here. They did see their kidnappers, and were able to show me who they were.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: They weren't sure why they were taken, and didn't seem to understand when I asked them about different possibilities.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: Alright, how do you think they will recover from that contact?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::shakes her head:: CTO: That's just wrong.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: Physically, they'll recover quickly... emotionally and technologically, I'm not sure
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: What really wrong is that the cave family has been contaminated by our technology now. I don't even want to speculate on the ramifications of that.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: They seemed to feel that all they needed was to get home. Overall, I think they'll be fine, but I wonder what they'll miss.
Host Gerry says:
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