Deep Space 102 - 10907.10

Federation Lampoon's Galactic Vacation

A Strange Twist

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS102:

The captive aliens have been beamed down to their home planet again. The prisoners aboard the Scorpius continue to be uncooperative. More data along the lines of what the team has already discovered has come to light. The Cardassians patrolling along the DMZ are still on long-range scanners, and appear to be simply patrolling. No one has any idea the extent of planet-side involvement in the scheme.

And we all want to know what will happen next.

Let's find out.

Host Gerry says:
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CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::at the Engineering Station on the Bridge::
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::at the Tactical Station::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: on the Bridge ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sitting at his station on the Bridge going through the still non-checked data in the computer core::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: Status Report on the Cardassian border Ensign
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::running scan::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC: I'm surprised at the amount of data on this core Sir.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Running scan now Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Yes, ::raises an eyebrow:: fascinating. As complex and huge as the encryption system.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Captain, they are Galor class vessels and patrolling their own side of the DMZ.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Menlo: Look Menlo, we've been going round and round and round. I've been nice, certainly nicer than how you were treated when you got here.... so how about we take a different tune than, "I want a lawyer." That tune is getting pretty old.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC: I'd love to know how they managed this. If we could use this here and on the Station with cores as big as we have think of the data we could store.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::moves to her usual place on the Bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::listens for a reply from Menlo that's not been forthcoming since he walked in:: Menlo: I've even had security bring back your bedding. There’s not much more I can do for you if you’re not going to cooperate.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: How's it going on your end?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: That's certainly an interesting approach. Please, when you have the time, elaborate a full report on the issue, and send it to my office back at the Station. As soon as we return there, we will see how to implement your idea.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: I found 32 different recipes for Cardassian swamp rats.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CSO: Maybe, we can send that info to a nearby Ferengi colony?
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC: Aye Sir. I'll get right on it.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::blinks and perks her ears at the TO:: TO: Maybe.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: Make sure there is someone watching them at all time, I want to know if they do something else than patrolling
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Anything new for me Captain?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Menlo: I know you want a lawyer, and I've been patient. I could resort back to treating you badly, but that's just not my game. If you're not going to say anything new, then I've wasted my time, and my time is important to me.... So, unless you start singing a different tune here, I'll take my leave, as I've got better more important things to do.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::checking sensors for to their communication, sensor and ship activity using tachyons to enhance things::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the CSO:: CSO: Please, see if you find any more... tasteful recipes...
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::giggles:: SC: They were on the computer core. There's a ton of useless data on here.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
::Stops and thinks for a moment:: CO. Sir, I seem to recall a cadet that went through the academy around the same time I did. He was different than the others.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, nothing more to report so far. A lot of useless data though.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::listens for the last time for anything that may sound like cooperation and finally figures the guy would rather go to his grave than talk::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: ::smiles back::
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO/CSO/SC: How about we launch some probes and shuttles to increase are range?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::gets up from where he was sitting and heads for the door. Upon getting there, the door slides open to the now closely attentive security officers::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: That could be practical, although we need to be very discreet on our procedures. ::stares at the Captain::
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
SC: Any local Starfleet or allied ships we can use to keep watch?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Stands on the Bridge watching the action unfold in its usual, exciting manner::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: I do not think so, Ensign.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: For now I am only concerned about those two ships, and I don't want them to know
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SO: Gentlemen, let's see if you can pay a bit more attention to what we're doing here....  ::watches as the two security officers sweat a bit as he heads to the closest turbolift::
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Sensors showing up nothing new yet, Captain.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
SC/CEO: It's really creepy having them watching up like that.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::enters the lift:: Computer: Bridge! :: debates putting the two officers on report for not checking on the "guest" adequately::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Yes, but so far, is all we can do.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::arrives on the Bridge and scopes out to see if the Captain is there::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the XO arriving on the Bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::nods toward the Station Commander::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods back::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO/SC: We might be able to use an old earth naval tactic to mask our presence, but it would also limit our ability to keep an eye on them.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: staring at the view screen ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Such us?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, a moment?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: ::nods:: We need to find out what's going on over there.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC: It was a system they used to hide the prop wash on surface warships. It created a field of small bubbles that broke up the noise on passive sonar.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Huh! Oh! Commander, yes, I was going to call you
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Subspace bubbles?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, well, I spent who knows how long trying to get Menlo to talk, but all he'll say is he wants a lawyer. I'm starting to think maybe that's the total limit of his communication capabilities
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I figured he wouldn’t talk
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO: That’s kind of the idea. But it worked both ways. When it was working they couldn't use passive sonar either.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: I thought maybe about being a little more forceful, but considering Commander Ryan's actions, that probably wasn't a good course to take
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Let's downgrade our guests quarters to the Brig
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Aye, wanted your input on that first Sir.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CEO: It'd limit the warp speed for sure.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
XO: Could leaders in Captain Menlo's culture be lawyers?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
TO: I don't know about that.....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Please elaborate that idea with Tactical, and present it to Captain Yo'ghi when he finishes talking with the XO.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: Ensign, give me a report on this system, planets, moons, dust clouds, anything we can hide the ship in or behind
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
SC: Aye Sir.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::starts collecting data on the system::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I doubt they will talk, but I think we have enough evidence to consider them as criminals and keep them in the brig. Now we must find a way to get to the head of the operation
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Captain, there are encrypted messages coming from Cardassian space and the planet.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
TO: Ensign, please have Captain Menlo removed from his guest quarters and moved to the Brig. I'm sure that'll make Commander Ryan justified.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Make sure Ryan is never alone in the brig with the prisoners
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks to Ensign T'palla:: TO: That'll be your responsibility Ensign.......
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: Messages addressed to whom?
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: Could we tether a probe to the ship with a data cable do you think?
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: Cardassians and its encrypted.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
TO: Transfer to Captain Marek's station
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Can you see if those messages use the same encryption as the data you recovered
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Very well, Sir. ::receives the data::
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::sends message to security team to transfer Captain Menlo to  the brig::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nibbles her bottom lip momentarily::  CO/TO:  Are we still watching the progress of the native family? Could it be possible that there is another team on the surface trying to do just what Menlo's group did?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I'm thinking about making the Cardassians believe that we are leaving the system, to see if they will come to get their package by themselves so we can catch them with the hand in the bag
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
::sends info to Deep Space-102 on the  messages::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO: Could you target weapons using a probe?
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CEO: EMP pulse from the probe?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::checks the messages and compares it with the recently decrypted ones::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/TO: Confirmed Sir. They are using the same encryption system.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/TO: Transferring decryption routine to Tactical console.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
Self: Hmm
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Can you tell me what they are about?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Thanks
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: In a second Sir.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO: Not exactly. It’s another of tactic from the old surface navies. They used to tow a buoy behind the ship to let them listen behind the props. If the CSO thinks we can tether a probe to the ship with a data cable, then we may have a solution to the bubbles problem.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::decrypting the messages::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: Should be able too, yes.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Aye Skipper.. ::turns attention to the on-duty flight officer:: Flight: make plans for departure, but implement only on the Captain's direct order.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/TO: Apparently, the Cardassians have some complaints about their missing "shipment", they are looking for some answers on the matter.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CSO: What about a tractor beam on the probe?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
<Flight>: Aye, aye Commander
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CO: The Cardassian vessels are deeper into Cardassian space toward the source of the transmissions.
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO/CSO: It would have to be a hard line since the bubbles would interfere
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: You mean they didn't figure the ship was destroyed?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Apparently, Sir. That could be an advantage.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
CSO: We do have some extra networking cable on the ship.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Could have been, but we only have a Starfleet ship, we look nothing like a smuggler's ship
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO: Our speed would be pretty slow since we would be limited to the speed of the probe and the strength of the cable.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Perhaps using the Griswald's ship???
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: Maybe modify a shuttle?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Can we locate them?
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: To big. They would be able to see a shuttle. A probe is small enough it may go unnoticed.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: I'll try to, Captain. ::moves to OPS console and begins trying to reach the Griswalds::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CSO: What about a Class IX probe on a tether? That should work ok.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: What do you think about becoming a smuggler Commander?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: I'd love to Captain. What do you have in mind?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::puts the comm on standby:: CO: Captain. I've located the Griswalds. And apparently, they are willing to collaborate with us.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
CEO: Possibly.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: They understand that we are going to use their shuttle; they can remain on Wonderspace in the meantime
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO/SC/XO: Sirs, I may have an idea that will work for us to keep an eye on the Cardassians and make them think we left.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::perks ears and listens to the Captain. Self: space pirates..
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Of course, Sir. As a matter of fact, they seemed... very excited about the idea of lending us their shuttle. A very emotional reaction, I'd say.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Ok, now you have me worried
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::thinks that sounds about right... remembers the outing on the holodeck::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sir?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Why are they so excited?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO/SC:  If I may? They are excited because they are part of this mission by permitting the use of their shuttle. I wouldn't be surprised that if they were here on board, the father would wish to join the mission.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, you know them. Remember they are quite peculiar characters, if I may say so, everything related with Starfleet seemed to arise an state of emotion in them.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: OK, alright, there is the plan....
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: A team will beam down to Wonderspace, take the Griswald's shuttle....
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: Liftoff and head for Cardassian space
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::confirms the shuttle petition to Griswald, then cuts the comm and pays attention to the Captain::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: The Scorpius will keep its distance but stay ready to assist
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: Commander Mitchell will be the Captain of that crew, he'll need a small crew but more important, a cargo
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::blinks and looks excitedly at the Captain::
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: We could rig a device to duplicate the life signs of the natives. Use it to mask a team.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: I am not risking civilians of any sort, so the Griswald are out and the natives that were supposed to be delivered are too.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::stares at the Chief Science Officer:: CSO: You up for a bit of trickery I take it?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CEO: Good idea, but maybe we could have crew genetically modified to pass as them, in case the Cardassians want to verify the merchandise
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::grins at the XO:: XO: Always
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
CO: Possibly Sir. The Doc would know more about that than me.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
CMO: Can it be done quickly doctor?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CEO: Looks like you just volunteered as well?
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
XO: Yes Sir as long as the CO doesn't need me here.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
XO: I volunteer to go on this mission Commander.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
XO:  You need someone with security background?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
TO: After you take care of Captain Menlo, and make sure your boss isn't left alone with him, sure, meet us in the Shuttle Bay
CEO_Ens_ShinJi says:
TO: I used to be a security officer once.
TO_Ens_T`palla says:
TO: I will head to guest quarters right now Sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO/XO: I can see one other consideration. What if they have someone able to test for telepathic ability?
Host Gerry says:
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