Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11109.30

Previously on DS-102:

The USS Scorpius played a trick to get into Cardassian space that maybe didn't work out so well, since it got them unceremoniously escorted out of Cardassian space. Did they get their scans? Let's find out...

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XO_Cmdr_Horn says: 
	::on the Bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	::At science, going over the scans she got.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: Did we actually get anything?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	All: Very well, that encounter turns real good considering the grim possibilities we were facing with those Cardassians. Now it is time to analyze what we got.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	::At the engineering console on the Bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: Still analyzing, Commander.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	XO: I think we should contact the nearest Starfleet vessel, as Captain Yo'Ghi ordered, to maintain our cover story. Sure those Cardassians are still scanning us
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	SC: Agreed, Captain.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: I've got good news and bad news, Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	::Mumbles to himself, wondering why the NAV sensors seem to be showing incorrect readings... slams his fist onto the console, then curses under his breath in Trill::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: Let's hear it, Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	::overhears the CMO and perks his ears to listen to her::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: Well the bad news is that our scans only revealed what we knew. Thoron radiation and some medical equipment.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::sighs:: CMO: Well, it was worth a try.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	::Contacts engineering and assigns a crew to recalibrate the NAV sensors::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: And the good news?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: We're still alive.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	XO/CMO: The positive side is that can confirm our suspicions. Something is going on in the other side of the border.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO: Are you sure your readings are correct? The NAV sensors seem to be all out of whack. 
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: They're correct. The NAV sensors are out of whack because... ::looks over at the XO, and then points:: She did it!
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO/XO: What??? 
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::shrugs:: CEO: Only thing I could think of to get us into Cardie space, Commander.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: You see... We needed a distraction, something to let the Cardassians "think" we were somewhere else.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: It didn't quite work as we had hoped, but... at least we're not dead.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: There's only so much a doctor can do, you know.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	SC: And yes, Captain. It does appear as though our Cardassian friends are hiding something.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	ALL: So now we know that the Cardassians are up to something...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO: Yes, I know. You're a doctor, not an engineer. ::Winks at the CMO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	All: We know that they are tampering with thoron radiation. Now we must figure why. We need to elaborate some plausible theories basing on our scarce data.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	::Blushes a bit, knowing the others saw that.::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	SC: So, what if we create our own diversion. Maybe create thoron radiation of our own?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	ALL: I did read once that Thoron Radiation can be used as a basis for weapons...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: Were you trying to send out a simple false reading?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CEO: No, we were trying to make it look like a malfunction sent us into Cardassian space by mistake.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: OK, that should be simple to repair.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CMO: That would be only viable, if we know what we are facing to. My best logical deduction is that they are behind the development of some sort of new weapon or counter weapon.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::Grins:: CEO: Would I ever make it hard for you, Commander?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: Hey, you're an XO. I thought that was your job! ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::chuckles at the CEO's comment then turns her attention back to the others::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	All: Well, now that the Cardies know we're here ... how about the anti-thoron option we discussed earlier?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	XO: The question is... Are we capable of such accomplishment?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	SC: IF we were in transporter range... could we use a thoron burst to cover a beam in?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	:: walk our of his ready room::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	::Listens.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	XO: As you mentioned, they know we are here, so I am sure they duplicate their security measures... I think it is not advisable 
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	::notices the CO entering the Bridge:
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CO: Captain.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	SC/XO: Anything useable from our scans?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	SC: What if we beamed in a sensor pod into the area?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CO: Unfortunately nothing beyond our previous knowledge. We are discussing some alternatives right now.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::turns:: CO: Not really, Sir. We picked up the Thoron radiation and a medical facility... We know something is going on, but we don't know what.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CO: We still can't dismiss a medical emergency, Captain. Thoron radiation is used for some medical treatments.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CO: But my guess is they're developing some kind of weapons.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	XO: What non-medical use could there be to it?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CO: Weaponry and stealth technology come to mind.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CO/XO: Maybe they are developing some sort of new cloaking technology for their ships.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	SC: Which could be bad news....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CO: Indeed. The point now is to figure out a way to gather more information. So far we have nothing but inconclusive theories.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	SC/XO: but we need long range sensors to keep an eye on that sector. If they make tests maybe we'll detect a spike in radiation or actually stop detecting something....
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
	SC/XO: Monitoring their activities could make for a long mission.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	::Thinks back:: CMO: I like your idea of a sensor probe.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	::Nods, and looks around at the others.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	CNS: Right Counselor. I think a more proactive action is required now after the last events.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CEO/CMO: Could we use the Thoron radiation to our advantage? Use it to block the approach of the probe?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
	SC: If they are monitoring our actions as we are theirs, it is likely that the probe will be detected. 
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: Actually, that's pretty clever. I hadn't thought of that one.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	::Looks at Commander Mahl.::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CNS: Can we beam it there?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	::hears the interesting brainstorming::
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CNS: The thoron radiation may block the beam.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	::Thinks about the question before answering::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
	CMO: It may be possible
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: We have the coordinates. What do you think?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO/XO: I believe it might be possible.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO/CEO: I was thinking more along the lines of blocking their sensors ... we get the probe close enough...
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	::Turns to the XO:: XO: Just not sure what it would do to the probes telemetry. It might block our reception of the information.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CEO: True, but it's possible that a tight data burst just might get through
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: And, if we tried to beam a probe in, that probe could end up who knows where.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: What if we set the probe up to transmit on an old fashioned radio frequency.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO: We would have to remain fairly close to get the information. Those old radio waves moved a lot slower than subspace waves.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: How close?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CEO: Like right on the border close?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO: Relatively speaking, yes. Unless we wanted to wait for days, if we are lucky, for the information.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO/CEO: I still think it may be our best course of action.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: I just gave my opinion. Order it, and it will be done.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CO: Captain? What do you think?
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: What if we beamed the probe in, got the information, and beamed it back?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	All: I think we have a nice plan here.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: Good idea. It would save us having to attempt a transmission.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	XO: And the thoron radiation should block transport in "and" out.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	Out loud: Hopefully...
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: Let's just hope we can lock onto it once it's near the facility
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	XO: I guess we won’t know, for sure, until we try it. I can set everything up. It won't take long.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	All: I think we should proceed.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
	XO: Can we enhance our detection power with probes; I'd prefer to stay a few kilometers inside Federation space
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	CO: You and me both.
CMO_LtJG_Unger says:
	Self: Did I say that out loud?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CO: Agreed. With your permission?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
	CMO: Prepare the probe, Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
	::raises an eyebrow to the last CMO ' remark::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
	CMO: Come on, I will assist you so it gets done right. ::Evil grin::
Host Gerry says:
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