Host Tim says:
During the last 14 days of travel Pez has kept to himself ignoring all entries to join the Captain or other members of the Dublin command.  Oddly enough the Captain has allowed Pez to remain in solitude.

Host Tim says:
The Dublin continues on course to the coordinates given by Pez… apparently on blind faith that Pez is telling the truth; don't laugh it has happened.  The coordinates indicate a small planet ( Banca) near Alpha Erindani, 23 light years from the Romulan Neutral Zone.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; The search for Kell>>>

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::in the science station calibrating the long range sensors for Mister Kell’s patterns::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: in her usual chair at the helm monitoring the Dublin's course and speed ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::walks onto the bridge from the turbolift, having just finished a quick lunch with Rhianna and the other children::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::on his chair, on the bridge, observing the crew working hard::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks up as he sees the XO coming in::

SO Thumbs says:
::steps into science station to report in::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CO: Nothing in the sensors so far, sir. No signs of any vessel in the vicinity.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: brings up the star charts again and checks their location ::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::enters the bridge and goes over to science:: CSO: Alright, I've completed those sensor refinements you requested. Petty Officer Sirta was a big help.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::slowly stands and looks over at the CSO::  CSO:  Very well.

SO_Thumbs says:
::walks to the CSO:: CSO: Ensign Thumbs reporting for duty

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Commander, you have the bridge.  I'll be in my Ready Room.  Let me know if anything comes up.  ::turns and walks to RR::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to regard Quon's tall figure walk in behind her.  Her warm smile remaining as usual lately::  CO:  Yes sir, I will.  ::moves over to the Captain's chair, but only leans forward against the back of it, resting her arms on it::  All:  Report...if you haven't already.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CNS: Thanks Sir. The sensor are operating 0.3 more efficient now. That was very significant.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::enters the Ready Room and looks at the pile of padds on his desk.  Sighs as he has just got rid of another that morning::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Helm reports all ready Commander. On course for Banca and all is clear sailing. :: she hopes ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Is at her station on the bridge.::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Wildstar, could you tell us what you know about Banca?

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::shrugs:: CSO: It was my pleasure. Pysch evaluations are caught up. All that's left is the senior staff now. So I'm at your disposal if needed. ::takes his seat in the command pit::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Thank you Cassie.  How many days until we get there?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
SO: Keep searching for any vessels in the area. We are in the Neutral Zone and I don't want us to be caught in surprise.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::takes his seat, still looking at the padds::  Self:  Oh boy... I was forgetting something.  ::turns the computer screen to him and brings it online::

SO_Thumbs says:
::Turns to the station and starts/resumes the search:: CSO: Yes Sir

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::loses her smile slightly as she hears Derick warn about their nearness to the Neutral Zone.  She had almost forgotten not to be nervous::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::quickly briefs security, via com prepping.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Another fourteen days Commander.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::turns to see Tessa's anxiety on her face:: ~~~XO: Be calm, Imzadi. We will be fine.~~~

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*CSO*:  Mr. Wildstar, report to my Ready Room.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::Quon's voice helps focus her::  ~~~CNS:  I will try...it's just an instinctive reaction.  I know it will be fine.  Oh...the children say hi.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
*CO*: Yes sir, right away. ::stands and walks to the Ready Room::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::runs tactical scans as a matter of routine.::

SO_Thumbs says:
::continues to scan::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::smiles:: ~~~XO: I understand Rhianna's studies go well. She's already eager to learn about astrophysics.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::sounds the chimes for the Ready Room::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::keeps reading the information on screen::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::watches as Wildstar moves away from the science console::  SO:  Thumbs?  Can you tell me what you know about the planet Banca?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::runs security through repel boarder drills for a little while.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::hears the chimes::  Door:  Come.

SO_Thumbs says:
XO: It appears to be a small mining planet, which is commercially owned.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: turns to the SO :: SO: What is it they mine?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::thinking about the unanswered XO question. enters the Ready Room:: CO: Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::glances at Quon and shakes her head in wonder::  ~~~CNS: Her appetite for anything scientific is unquenchable it seems.  Her teacher is scrambling to keep her busy.~~~  ::pride radiates from her mind::

SO_Thumbs says:
::continuing:: XO: and it's virtually a private planet, rumored to have strong ties with the Romulans

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::nods as he 'hears' Tessa and listens to the SOs report::

SO_Thumbs says:
FCO: Trilithium

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Mr. Wildstar...  I have received word from Starfleet about you.  Is there anything I should be aware of?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  A mining planet, you say?   ::becomes a little serious::  And commercially owned...could you research and see how often they have visitors?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CO: Captain? What exactly do you mean?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
Self: Trilithium....interesting.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
SO: Trilithium? Hmm...a troublesome chemical if ever there was any.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::turns the computer's monitor so the CSO can see it::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::takes a good look at the monitor::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  This is your efficiency chart.  You are way beyond expected.

SO_Thumbs says:
XO: Yes sir 

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stands, carrying a small black velvet box::  CSO: For that reason, I am promoting you to the rank of Lieutenant.  ::opens the box and shows him the full pin::

SO_Thumbs says:
::taps her console bringing up what information she has:: XO: It's a private planet and there are no records on how many ships visit it

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::is becoming very anxious now, hearing further descriptions of the planet::  SO:  Are there any known illegal dealings going on there?  Any human rights violations listed?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::very confused and surprised:: CO: Captain?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::takes the box::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::turns in the XO and SO's conversation as she continues her routine scans.::

SO_Thumbs says:
::glances at the CNS and nods::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::searching for the compound of trilithium and finds it and reads what it says::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Aye, Lieutenant?  ::removes the hollow pip from CSO's collar and pins the full one::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Congratulations!  ::smiles and extends hand to shake::

SO_Thumbs says:
::checks the records:: XO: Nothing is listed Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::shakes Captains hand::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::completely stunned::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CO: Thanks. I hope I can keep it up your expectations.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
XO: Sounds rather typical there...aside from the product they're mining.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: makes a notation on the star chart for future reference ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::turns and walks back to his desk::  CSO:  I'm sure you will.  Dismissed. ::still smiling, sits::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
::walks out of the Ready Room.

EO_Running_Horse says:
Self: Trilithium is unstable but it is lethal as in it destroys all nuclear fission with in a star or sun.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods to the SO.  Feels Wildstar's reaction and is glad for him.  Stands up straight to walk a few paces closer to Quon::  CNS:  But...a mining planet.  Since it's privately owned...it makes me nervous that they have ties with the Romulans.  You know how they used the Remans...

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
XO: Let me check any prior history the Federation might've had with this mining company. ::goes over to an auxiliary console and begins his research::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Harker?

SO_Thumbs says:
::glances up as the CSO returns and smiles::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
SO: Thumbs. I have the science now. Thanks.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::decides to take care of the padds later, and returns to the bridge::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
::smiles back to SO::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods to Quon and thanks him, hoping she is not being too paranoid::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::feels Derick's sudden elation as he returns to the bridge and looks up to see his new pip:: CSO: Congratulations, lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::looks at XO:: XO: Sorry Ma’am was deep in thought, what can I do for you?

SO_Thumbs says:
::nods:: CSO: Yes sir ::whispers:: CSO: congrats ::gives the CSO back his station::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks to his chair::  XO:  What do we have so far, Commander?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks back as Mackie enters the bridge again ::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
SO: Thanks.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks at his wife and winks at her... beauty as ever::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks up and sees the new shiny gold pip on the CSO's lapel::  CSO: Congratulations sir you've earned it.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  I'd like you to have security on their best.  Just a precaution.  If we have a trip to the surface of that planet, we'll definitely need to keep our eyes open.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::finds something of worth from the database:: XO: Commander, it seems the mining company has been under investigation by Federation authorities for a number of years.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: hears Quon and turns in his direction :: CNS: Do they indicate why?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain...science gave a report...  ::stops as she listens to Quon, not surprised at what he found::  CNS:  Thank you, that is very interesting.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::reads the report on his console::  XO:  I see...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Yes ma’am, I've already begun repel boarders drills, I can rotate that with away team drills. ::Proceeds to do so, giving the security plenty of time for other duties and rest.::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Sir according to my knowledge and the library history, The USS Enterprise D had some dealings with trilithium and a Dr. Soren.  IT was said that the compound trilithium could neutralize all nuclear fission in a star or a sun.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
FCO: The record is unclear as to why the investigations took place. The activities seemed rather dubious.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::glances at CSO: CSO: Congrats Lieutenant.....

SO_Thumbs says:
::moves to a nearby science station::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  Aye, I remember that... when we lost the Enterprise D.

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
::glances at CTO smiling:: CTO: Thanks very much.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CNS: Any mention of that Romulan connection?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::smiles:: CSO: No problem sure you earned it...::turns back to her station...::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::waits for the CNS to answer the FCO's question::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::holds Quon's gaze for just a second, then looks back to the Captain::  CO:  Sorry, sir.  The report is all there, but I think we might not expect a warm welcome to our presence.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Exactly sir.  Could it be possible that some of its compounds come from this planet and Dr. Soren's formula is the one that made the trilithium stable enough to destroy the sun of Veridian III?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Trilithium is a derivative of dilithium sir.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::starts to study the information known on the planet...::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  You are right.  Have tactical running drills until our arrival.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Could you send to headquarters to get a more detailed report on those charges?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::just for a change of pace rotates in boarding drills as well.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::returns to the study.::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::double checks the record:: FCO: None whatsoever, commander. Except for just the company, which is called Avalon Limited, by the way.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  I do not know, but what concerns me the most is the Romulan part on this.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Romulans???

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CNS: By chance is there a Cardassian involved in this Avalon Limited?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::keeps an ear open to the bridge chatter but is now reviewing Romulan weapons, ships, tactics etc...::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  If they are somehow involved, as rumours say, that will be a problem.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
XO: Yes, of course, Tess...commander. ::grins, almost forgetting his professionalism::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CO: Sir If I may, if the Romulans have this formula or if they even have access to Thalaron generators, we are in serious trouble.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::and then the same for Cardies, sets tactical scans on loop, will be busy for some time...::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CO: If Romulans are involved, we have to be prepared for cloaked vessels.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Is deep into Romulan ship defenses etc...::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Do whatever you need to search for cloaked vessels.  Just in case.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: If they are using the Reman technology from the prototype Scimitar class vessel then she will not show up on any scans we have.

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::gives Quon a quick smile at his unintentional slip and slowly steps over to Wildstar::  CSO:  Congratulations!  You earned it.  ::gives him a light  touch on his shoulder::  And yes, work with Harker during this assignment.  Anything you know about cloaked vessels will be useful.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: And send me that info as well please.. ::she calls over from her station, still reading the Romulan info...::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
FCO/CO: Well, it should be first known that Avalon Limited is under business license by the Ferengi and has board members from Earth. Moreover, they are known to have a small private army and a small fleet of short-range fighters for protection...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::smiles as she hears the xo say pretty much the same thing...::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CTO: I am sending you the info now. ::pushes button::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: Thanks...::Switches screens to read the new information.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::thinks to self, "small private army.. oh great..."::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::is definitely liking this less and less::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::pulls up the information from the recent clash between the Remen warbird and the Enterprise E records::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
::starts studying about the Scimitar cloak device::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::starts to look for weaknesses in the cloaking tech they can exploit..::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CNS: So hypothesize....a Ferengi business license with Earth board members......a private army and fleet of fighters...any conclusions?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CNS:  So, a well armed company, working with what purposes?  Mining the trilithium..........

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
FCO: To really answer your question... ::looks back at the record one last time:: ...it does say that Avalon Limited is an alleged "shell" company, meaning it is subsidiary to a parent owner or corporation, but the Federation does not know who or what that might be.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: makes a slight course adjustment ::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: I hate to tell you sir but there is only one person that I know who found a weakness in the Remen warbirds shields.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::turns to the EO:: EO: Who?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::looks back at the screen..::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CO: It is very well armed maybe because of its value itself but checking what weapons they use may give us some answers of who is involved.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CNS:  Ferengi?  Romulan?  Cardassian owners, perhaps?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Then we have to find out more I think...  ::is having some dark musings::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CNS: So it's a front for some unknown person or organization?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Her name is Lt. J'Loni Randolph formerly of the Claymore.  She was the one who found the weakness and allowed it to be destroyed.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
EO: Then it would be in her record...::starts to check...::EO: Wait you said formerly...?

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
FCO: That is correct. CO: Given the volatility and potential illegal uses of trilithium, it could be any significant Alpha or Beta Quadrant power.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Yes sir formally.  She has since transferred to the USS Triton.  You will not be able to access the file ‘cause it is under classified information.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
All:  We have too little information to conjecture now.  I'd appreciate if the information you have so far does not leave the bridge.

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CO: Yes Captain.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::the screen flashes the word classified...::EO:I see you're right, you wouldn't happen to know how she did it huh?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: nods :: CO: Of course Captain.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
CO: Understood, Captain.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::considers trying to put a call through to the Lt. in question...::

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
EO: Classified?

EO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: For that information you would have to go through Starfleet channels sir.  Sir unfortunately I to have been sworn to up hold that decision.

EO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: Yes sir.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::thinks to self, "well that’s just great. Starfleet channels....."the info you need is restricted...fluff off..::she mumbles to herself.:: EO: Of course you are...::rubs eyes.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CNS:  Any mention of Cardassian smugglers on that report?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::thinks to self, "fill out your request in triplicate and we'll get back to you next month...maybe..."::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CSO/CTO: You would have to go through SFI for that information sirs.  Unless I get orders from them I can not divulge that information.

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
EO: Very well.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
EO: I believe you've made that clear EO thank you. CO: Sir.. ::fills him in.:: Orders?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::shifts her stance uncomfortably with Running Horse's remark, having already thought about contacting her father::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::wonders to self if giving the EO a hot foot is out of line...::

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No, sir. No formal charges of wrong doing have been filed thus far.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Self:  They're just good at not getting caught....

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Work with Commander Jakiel and prepare some drills for your personnel.  I want them ready for everything when we get there.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: We could be completely off base here Captain.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Wishes she knew someone at Starfleet HQ so she could ignore official channels...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Already on it sir.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
CO: Nor any indications of suspected smuggling activity.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Why not ask Pez? He seems to know friends in low places.

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
::very low voice:: Self: I'd love to hack this info. ::looks to XO to see if she noticed the sensation of a teenager rebel::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::catches the CSO's look and stifles a grin knowing exactly what he's thinking...::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Aye... which would not surprise me.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Sir shall I put the request through for the cloak weakness info?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::thinks to self, "who knows might work..."::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::tries not to chuckle::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Do it.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*Pez*:  Pez, this is the Captain.  Please report to my Ready Room, I need to have a word with you.

Host Tim says:
<Pez>*CO*: Captain I'd be honored.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
~~~CNS:  I think I need to talk to you tonight....~~~

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
CSO: Lieutenant, are you familiar with trilithium resin? Suppose this company is mining this chemical in order to create biogenic weapons...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Ops puts the call through and Harker waits.::

EO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: However sir I have sent your request to Starfleet.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
EO: Thank you EO...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, may I be there when you question Pez?

CSO_Lt_Wildstar says:
CNS: No Lieutenant. I have to study it more.

CNS_Lt_So`Quon says:
~~~XO: I think I have to agree. You seem to have more on your mind than merely a shady corporation.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::grimaces inwardly at encountering Pez's presence and is glad Mauro hasn't called her in to attend the meeting::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Aye.  ::stands and leads the way::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::continues to study the material while waiting for the response, checking up on the status of the security drills every so often.::

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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