Host Tim says:
Having rendezvoused with the Vulcan science vessel Kamelish the Dublin took receipt of a classified device and is proceeding to Avalon station while installing the "package" and testing it enroute; or so Star Fleet Headquarters believes.

Host Tim says:
<<<Begin Mission: "Orders? What orders?">>>

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::in his office looking once again at the specs for installing the new device, is seriously worried:: *CO*: Sir, do you have a few minutes please? I have some concerns about this device I would like to address with you.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Outside the door to the ready room, waiting for the CEO to show up::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::looks up from his desk.:: *CEO*: Yes Lieutenant. Report to my ready room.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::In her office trying to understand the schematics on the new device.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*:  I will be there in a minute. :;takes the PADD with him and hurries up to the ready room::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::taps his badge again.::*XO*: Commander. Could you join me in my ready room a moment?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CO*: Aye Sir. ::Turns off console and heads for the TL.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::exits the TL on deck 1 and see Gina outside the RR:: CTO: Have you been summoned as well?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Rings the chime to the ready room::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Yes.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: Enter.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::steps in TL orders it to CO's Location.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Walks into the ready room and comes to attention before the CO's desk:: CO: Lieutenant Hembrook reporting as ordered Captain.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::follows the CTO, and stops a second looking at her all at attention, then snaps to attention too to not look bad:: CO: Thank you for receiving me captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO/CEO: At ease you two, Have a seat. ::gestures to the chairs.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Nods and takes a seat::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::arrives on bridge, taps door chime on RR door after nodding to the Bridge Duty Officer.::
Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a seat.:: CEO/CTO: Have you had time to look over the cargo?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Speaks as the chime sounds.:: Aloud: Enter.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::takes a seat too and turns on the PADD::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: I only secured it and placed the guards and security measures sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Steps inside:: CO: Sir. ::A nod.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. Welcome, we saved you a seat. ::Gestures again.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Yes sir, I was studying the schematics hence the reason for my visit sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Thanks.  ::Sits:: So I take it this is about the device?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives the Commander a second glance as the Chief speaks.:: CEO: Ah yes....And?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Goes silent as the CEO Speaks, keeps a PADD on hand for notes and reference.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Well apart from the fact that the device would require a lot of trouble to be turned off once activated, there is a new kind of cloaking device that seems very efficient and should be able to avoid tachyon detection. 

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: I see. So your concern is the time it would take to turn it off?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: But, I am sorry for going straight to the point, I am not sure if installing such a device would constitute a breach of the Algeron Treaty sir and I would like to have reassurances it is not sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and his voice.:: CEO: Treaty's are not your concern.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Eyebrow raises in surprise at the CO's comment.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
:;raises his voice back:: CO: With all due respect, I swore an oath and the Treaty is my concern Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Glances at Cmdr. Harker again.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::face takes on a polite if puzzled look.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Anyway I have other technical problems to report as well if I am allowed to continue.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: With all due respect, Captain, as the Chief of Security, charged with Law Enforcement on the ship, I have to agree with the CEO's assessment of the situation sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Makes a mental note to discuss this with the Captain at a better time.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "which appears to be now." as the others make their views known.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: It is the tachyon part that worries me, shields go down when engaged and it seems to absorb the tachyons which could lead to a dangerous build up; as for device taking over helm... you aren't sure without testing or more study exactly when FCO regains control.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir, is this a breach of the treaty?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Giving him the benefit of the doubt.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands and looks at them all and turns to Mr. Delgado.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::raises his eyes from the PADD and looks back::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Goes silent as the CO stands.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Addresses them all but holds his gaze on the Chief.:: CEO: You took an oath to follow orders. I will deal with any treaties. But For the reason I called you here.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Shares a glance with the CTO and thinks to self, "I swore an oath to uphold the laws of the Federation too.."::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO/CTO; I want the two of you to begin the install. But I want you to modify it slightly.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Looks at the XO, nods and thinks the same thing::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks them over with a slight pause.:: CEO/CTO: I want a way to unplug this thing if it gets out of control.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: With all due respect, Captain, we don't have to follow unlawful orders. Starfleet doesn't make policy, we just have to live with them. The Federation Council makes the laws, we just enforce them.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: You are refusing to follow my orders?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Her respect for the Captain warring with her worry over violating treaties.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir we're just concerned this is against Federation Law and a valid treaty.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Perhaps if you could explain how this is valid?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Only if they violate Federation Law or Treaty Sir. If you can give me assurances this device doesn't violate the treaties, I'll be only to happy to follow your orders and help install it.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::shakes his head:: CO: I am afraid I will need a little more than this to begin the installation sir. I can start spitting out regulations that you probably know better than me. But I'd rather not. I doubt the device would work.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "Well this is between a rock and a hard place." deciding she doesn't care for the situation but nor can she ignore her morale compass or her Starfleet training.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: installing it as it is, besides serious ethical considerations, could put the ship in serious danger sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a deep breath and looks them in the eye.:: CEO/CTO: That sounds like an ultimatum.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: It is not, it's a concern, we have it and we cannot ignore it because ordered to do sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: He has a point sir, these are valid concerns.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::said politely and respectfully.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: I'm not making ultimatums, Captain. I'm just stating the facts. It's my job as Chief of Security to enforce all Federation laws and treaties in Federation territory, which a Starfleet vessel is, no matter where it is, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir putting aside the morale problem for the moment the CEO did tell us there would be unacceptable dangers to the ship with this device.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::motions to the CEO.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Glances at Paige again and smiles.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO/CTO: I trust your judgment. I really do.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: What are the dangers to the ship?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: We can lose control of helm indefinitively sir. We have to lower shields with the device on and there are the risks of a dangerous built up and I simply do not trust those schematics, it seems a thing of inferior quality.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Thrown together, not really and truly tested.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: I'm not really thrilled with it taking over control of the ship like that either. Makes me think of the wargame with the M-5 that the Enterprise 1701 had problems with. Nasty business, that.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Yeah I remember reading about that, I wonder what the rush is on this and why?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO/CEO/CTO:  I have contacted Admiral Crenshaw via coded subspace a couple of hours ago concerning everything you have just mentioned.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::thinks "oh boy the old man was testing us"::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Looks back to the CO and listens again::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO/CEO/CTO: But I do believe we were assigned this for this. So I say again. Can you give me a way to unplug this thing if it gets out of control?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: I got to ask do you know why we're being ordered to violate treaty? Is Starfleet expecting something nasty?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: I can rig a kill switch on remote to the control cables Sir, if it goes nuts, I pull the plug on the power.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: I will need a few days to come up with an answer sir. I need to run extensive simulations with Lieutenant Hembrook.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO; I'm not sure yet, But I do know something big is going on.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Do we have some sort of written authorization from the proper government official to violate the treaty? Do we even have that much?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the two Chiefs.:: CEO/CTO: Very well, get started. And don't power it up until I give the order.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: and I will need input from the FCO as well. The thing goes deep in our system. And I have to learn how it works to not have serious backfires. Probably a week Captain. Maybe more.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Yes sir...

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Captain, do you mean start with designing a shut off device or start installing the device?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Stands up, looking uncomfortable::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO/CTO: Yes to both. I want to follow my orders.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Yes sir but are they lawful orders?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Our orders have been confirmed. You are to proceed.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: I am sorry Captain, I will run the simulations. I won't be installing the device without better clarifications.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Confirmed by who sir? We should have some assurance they are lawful. This violates a treaty; no type of armed force needs that type of ability on their own.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: You can be relieved of duty. I'm sure someone else will be glad to follow my orders.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Is that your final word sir?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: I'm with the CEO on this one, Skipper. I'll get the cutoff ready, and run the holos, but until you give me a PADD with something that says this device is kosher under the treaty, I can't allow it to be installed; it's an illegal device.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO/CEO/CTO: You shouldn't need any confirmation other than my word and my trust.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir this violates a treaty. This is big; this would ignore our training and personal moral codes.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: With respect Sir, your word won't get me out of a Board of Inquiry.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Sir the fact we are here should demonstrate our trust sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Hates herself, her respect for the Captain and man who saved her life verses her sense of duty. She is visibly uncomfortable.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO/CEO/CTO: I don't like this any more than you. But I took the same oath as you. And I will follow orders until I have proof they are unlawful. You must trust me on that, or you leave me no choice.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Looks cold and impersonal, staying totally professional. Has faced worse on her Special Ops missions::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir the very fact we're being ordered to violate a treaty is unlawful. Do we have anything from Starfleet that confirms this is a lawful order? Its mere existence is unlawful it has to be shown otherwise sir.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO/XO: The only time the Federation had a cloak was on the Defiant. They got it from the Romulans, they had a Treaty exception for it, and it was to be used only in the Gamma quadrant to gather Intel on the Dominion. I'm sure if it was legal and had gone through channels we would have something like that now.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::wonders why the Captain simply does not buy time, a week, even two::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: I'm awaiting further confirmation from Admiral Crenshaw. However, that still doesn't let all of you off the hook.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: It means we can do the holo simulations and testing until we get the confirmations doesn't it sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO/CTO: It means I want that and installation begun. Implementation will be by my order only.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Looks at the XO and CEO with a "Well, what now?" look::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: So we'll work on the safety features and testing first, aye sir.  Are we dismissed?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO/CTO: Dismissed.

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

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