Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11107.15

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Episode One

Prologue

The recent visit of Admiral Taylor indicated that elements of the Cardassian Military were re-arming sectors on their side of the DMZ that were disarmed or destroyed in the Dominion war...

The Station Commander has been tasked with collecting intelligence to confirm or deny that scenario.

We begin at 0855 hours in Station Operations...

Host Gerry says:
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FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
::In Station Operations watching the monitors for incoming ships::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: In Station OPS going over incoming reports from around the Cardassian area::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: Captain, can you come to my office, please?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::at station getting aggravated with a security detail that reported in 10 minutes late::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*SC*: I'm on my way Captain
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
TL: Operations
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: Thanks Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::prepares some notes on his PADD::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::walks into Operations to spend time observing the other officers at work::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::looking over an arms requisition for a replacement phaser that hasn't been acquired yet:: OPS: I put in for a replacement for my armory stores and it is still showing it hasn't been done yet.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walks out of the turbolift to the SC's office ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I have been on Starfleet quartermaster to get us those replacements but it seems that they are dragging their feet on the matter. I will check on it again later.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: What can I do for you Captain?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: That is not acceptable, Commander. If I am to keep this station safe from within and without, I need everything at 100% efficiency. ::raises his voice just slightly::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I understand your point, Lieutenant. But when you deal with Starfleet bureaucrats, it doesn't always work the way it should.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::turns his head to the Captain:: Oh, Captain Yo'Ghi, I didn't notice you were here. I am deeply sorry. Can we discuss something in my office?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I'm here for that
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: very well ::motions the Captain to follow him::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: You got Main Operations. ::walks towards his Ready Room door::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::muttering to himself:: self: incompetent.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: follows Marek ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
SC: Aye Captain.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watches at the SC leaves and notices the counselor standing watching them::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the room::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Can I offer you something? A hot coffee, perhaps?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: continues to check incoming reports::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::walks to the Replicator::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Sure could use a coffee
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Welcome Counselor, what brings you to operations?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::to the replicator:: Hot Black Coffee. ::after it materializes on the tray:: And a cup of Vulcan tea.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the coffee to the Captain and sits on his side of the desk, right behind that usual huge pile of PADD with overdue paperwork::
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
::sees a ship heading toward the station with minor engine trouble and clears a docking tube so the ship can receive quick repairs::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::takes a seat near the back at an empty science station:: CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant. I like to take time occasionally and observe in different departments. It helps to see the crew at work instead of only at sessions in my office or crew quarters.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, I assumed you already know the secondary, yet delicate, purpose of the visit from Admiral Taylor.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::takes a zip from his tea, that is really hot these time, so he leaves the cup aside for a while::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I guess it has to do with our last mission orders
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::turns back to his monitors watching the ships in the area:: CNS: Nothing to see, but normal everyday business. ::saying it deeper then normal speech, like he is almost disgusted::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: About our friendly neighbors
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Regarding that matter, I would like to ask you for some suggestions on the issue. Since the Admiral gave us carte blanche on our approach, I consider that we have two options here: One active approach, or one passive approach.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: True, but there isn't usually time to observe when things are hitting the fan as they say
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I mean, we could carry on a classic Intel surveillance / infiltration operation or, we can just sit here and try to gather all information we can, and attempt to make heads and tails of a huge pile of deductive reasoning.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
FCO: Lieutenant make sure that ship you just cleared to dock get their requisitions into the proper personal or they might not get what they need.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I don't remember the conditions of the Cardassian rendition, but I don't believe that military build-up means they are preparing an attack
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO: Can you get the registry on that ship with engine problem? I want to double check its origin.
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
OPS: I'm sure they will send a request up to your department once they get docked.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Cardassians are not the type to leave a border unguarded, even if this is a border with an ally
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::notes the interactions between the crew::
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
::transfers the information to tactical:: CTO: It is from Earth, Lieutenant. The USS Shasta is just dropping off a couple of replacement crew for my department before being deployed to a trade route near Vulcan.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: We could find a legitimate excuse to go there
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: But Starfleet considers that this could be an operation performed as a concealing maneuver for another objective.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
FCO: Do they have any supplies for the station on board?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: But my concern is that this could also be the action of rogue element of the military, not sanctioned by the central authorities
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I totally agree with you. Maybe we should think of one plausible excuse to pay them a visit...
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
OPS: That's your department, Commander. I only know they are bringing my new pilots.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO: Confirmed, I have gotten Intel to be expecting something different coming in, an illegal cargo transfer. Keeping my eye out.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If only we knew a Cardassian official to invite us on some joint scientific mission or something
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The trouble is that mutual suspicions make both sides to be very jumpy. What do you think of taking the Scorpius on a "science" mission on the nearby area?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
FCO: Well I have been waiting for some supplies from Starfleet but they haven't contacted me about them and have a bad habit of sending stuff with out telling me what ship they are coming on.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: No problem, but that won't help on the suspicion
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The "science mission" excuse is the oldest in the book, yet the most suitable for this kind of situation. There should be some super nova about to explode or a growing black hole on the area... ::taps on his PADD trying to find some information on the matter::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: contacts the Shasta to check whether or not it is carrying supplies for the station::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Survey of local dust counts is always possible
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: gets a message back from Captain Sarah Horn that she does have some supplies and is sent a list of the supplies::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Ok, I think we should prepare the crew and be on the way as soon as possible. We have only one thing that Admiral Taylor made a strong emphasis upon it. The "need to know" basis. And I agree with him on this point. The less people know, the safer the mission will be.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: takes a look at the list:: CTO: Lieutenant, how many replacement phasers did you order?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: No problem, the USS Scorpius is on its way to a scientific exploration and on our way we will make all the diagnostics and test possible on our short and long range sensors
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::stands and stretches, then walks to the lift::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::looks at the list on his file:: OPS: The request was made for 3 dozen type 1, and 12 more type 3
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: We officially travel to study the Badlands
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Very well, ::takes another zip from his tea:: It is official. Let's take the Scorpius out for dust particles counting.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Well, some one in Starfleet quartermaster really screwed up as they have sent you 30 dozen type 1 and 2 type 3.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: and they have 1 dozen type 1 on back order which will be sent as soon as they can send them.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::takes the lift down to the medical facility, and returns to her office to make notes on her observations::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::groans:: OPS: please forward a formal complaint on my behalf.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: We depart immediately or have you some business to finish before?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Will do. For now however please find a place for them while I straighten this out.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The sooner we depart, the better. ::looks at the pile of PADD with paperwork:: That can wait for now. Please have the ship ready to depart as soon as possible. ::stands up:: To the Badlands, we go!
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: What do I do, turn my brig into a cargo hold?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: See you on the Bridge then Captain
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the CO::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Isn't your armory big enough to hold a few extra phasers? :: Grins::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: puts his empty coffee mug in the replicator and exit the Ready Room ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::reads over her notes from her last meeting with the Doctor and compares her observations with the Doctor's::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: I'll inform the armory chief.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Commander, signal the crew to report to the Scorpius, we will be leaving ASAP
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::not grinning::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*OPS*: Commander Twelk, inform to the Senior Staff that they must be ready to depart on a scientific mission aboard the USS Scorpius. Time of departure: As soon as possible. More details will be given once we are in route towards our destination.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: If not I do have a little space in one of the cargo holds however we need to make sure that they are secure I believe I have a couple locking containers available but you will have to have a security guard check on them every so often.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*SC*: Aye Captain. :: contacts the Senior staff to be ready to depart on the Scorpius on the double::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: I will make room in my store room; it's the most secure on the station.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::takes the cups back to the replicator tray and heads out of his office::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
TL: USS Scorpius
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO/FCO: Well it looks like we are going on a little trip turn your station over to you replacements and head for the Scorpius.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: I will be in my quarters preparing for the trip.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::finishes with her notes::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::heads for the nearest turbolift;;
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: If you need to store some items that don't require a high security, let my people know and we will find some place for it.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
SC: Aye Captain I will join you on the Scorpius shortly.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: As it seems I am leaving, Mr. Ericson can handle it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the OPS as the turbolift doors close::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::direct the turbolift to the Senior Staff Living Quarters level::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Roger, he can contact Ensign Tariff if he needs any help in the matter,
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
OPS: Aye, Sir. ::calls Schnapps up to Operations::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walks on the Bridge of the Scorpius, relieving the watch officer ::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::closes down station and informs Tactical Officer Ericson to report the operations::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: turns his station over to his replacement and heads for his quarters to pick up some supplies before he head for the Scorpius::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to his Quarters, downloads some classified files on his PADD, grabs his duffle bag and heads out for the Scorpius::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*AEO*: Bridge to Engineering, power up all systems for departure
FCO_LtJG_Raash says:
::is relieved by Berry and heads to the Scorpius::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the turbolift::
Host Gerry says:
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