Host Tim says:
Initially only Captain Cerdan and Commander Harker were to meet with Admiral Garrison but since the FCO and CEO were on leave and walking near the meeting room the CO shanghaied them into attending.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
As the Dublin crew enters the Admiral's briefing room they see a lean gray haired officer with a weathered face.  He doesn't appear to be happy.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Time for answers">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up at the Admiral and straightens.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Looks up as the four Dublin officers enter and is surprised the CO and XO aren't alone::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::enters the meeting room behind the Captain and respectfully stands at attention::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Gestures:: All: Be seated.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Stands at attention behind the CO and to one side.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::at the back of the four trying to keep out of sight::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Glances about and slowly takes a seat.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sits next to CO after he sits.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::keeps standing behind the command staff trying to offer some coverage to Mr. Ferrone::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: What is said here is to be considered classified. ::looks at each officer::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Glances at the CEO and FCO, then to the chairs and back again.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::gets the hint from the XO and sits besides her with a nervous smile::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: takes the cue from Harker and takes a seat ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: I'm sure they are all aware of that.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::gives a small, approving nod without taking her attention from the admiral.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::nods::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Captain... as I said, I didn't expect you to test the device so close to Avalon station.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: To be honest, Admiral, I didn't either, but  the circumstances dictated such.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Frowns:: CO: I see.  You mention some peculiar software?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Sits quietly, looking politely interested as she listens intently, trying not to interrupt.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: You will find the details in my report, but if it weren't for my CEO here, I'm sure we would have a major security breach to say the least.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Turns to look at the CEO as Cerdan nods toward Delgado::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::at the mention of his job nods a couple of times, thinking about the holes in the program:: Admiral: Sir if I may?

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CEO: Keep it simple Lieutenant and explain it to me.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Turns her attention to the CEO::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: It is easy. The program that made the device function was infected with a worm. A little program that would have entered all our database and breached our security.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::keeps the Admiral in her sight, watching for his reaction to the CEO's words.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Adm: If we did not neutralize it, this program would have sent many data to a ship waiting for them but in particular it searched all the data regarding Vulcan.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Blinks several times:: CEO: Vulcan. It was a Vulcan worm?

Host Adm_Garrison says:
Mutters: And the Vermash is docked here; interesting.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: That is what delayed the test until we were in range of Avalon's sensors.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Adm: It was written in extremely old Vulcan language, not something the Vulcan Academy of Sciences would use on its software.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Nods at Cerdan keeping attention on Delgado::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: The Captain instructed me to create a program that counteracted the worm but without giving the hackers the idea that we know about the worm. That took time.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: So, was it authorized by the Vulcan government or a private project?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: just sitting quietly listening to the exchange ::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Takes notes on a PADD::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::looks at the Captain not knowing what to answer to the Admiral::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Sees Delgado's look at Cerdan and raises left eyebrow::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Commander Harker has attempted to trace it's origin, and I don't believe we have verified that as of yet.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Nods:: XO: How far have you gotten on that trace?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Adm: Not very sir, we are still attempting to follow what little leads we have.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Adm: No positive answer yet

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::looks mildly apologetic::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
XO: I see.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Adm: Perhaps the resources at Starfleet Command may have better luck?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: However I do know the Vermash appeared to have enough scanning equipment to find a whole fleet.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
XO: I'll be sure to send your results to Star Fleet and have them work on it.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods to the Admiral.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Wonders if they will get to know what they were ordered to violate treaty with this half baked device.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: That was noted Captain and a formal complaint was delivered to the Vermash's CO with the expected result... they hemmed and hawed but didn't get around to apologizing.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Admiral, I have one more question if you don't mind. ::Stands::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
ALL: Now to the device itself. How did it work?  I know the cloak part did.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Ask.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Wonders if she should stand as well but keeps her seat for the moment.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: When I revealed our orders to my senior staff they were very concerned with the treaty with the Romulans.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Face becomes stern::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "this won't go well." tries to look quietly supportive of her CO.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::cringes slightly in his seat at the Admiral's expression ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: I think they would like your perspective on the subject.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Continues to stand almost at attention.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "And maybe you can tell us Admiral why technology with such obvious flaws even made it out of the planning room.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Concerned how? ::looks at each officer, pausing at each::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to Harker.:: XO: Commander, perhaps you would like to speak?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Opens mouth, closes it.:: Admiral: Ah yes sir. Well we weren't informed as to any special dispensation so were under the impression it would be a Treaty Violation. Sir..

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "This is gonna hurt."::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: I'm a little concerned as well. The last Captain to use a cloak was court marshaled if I remember correctly.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Shuffles the two PADDs on the desk in front of him like cards::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Stares hard at Harker, looks at Cerdan then back to Harker:: XO: But the Dublin obeyed orders correct?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Your orders were carried out.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods at the CO's statement.:: Admiral: Yes They were. ::Her reluctance mostly hidden.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Nods:: CO: Sit down Captain. I will address your concerns shortly.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to his crew and back to the Admiral.:: Adm: Although there was some discussion.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: I presume this Cadet is your Flight Officer? ::nods at Ferrone::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::sits a little straighter with the admiral's attention on him ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Slowly sits.:: Adm: Yes Admiral.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "well we talked and you ignored...no that’s not fair, cut the Captain a break he did the best he could." ::thoughts run around in her brain as the Admiral’s attention focuses on the Cadet.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
FCO: Describe how the device worked concerning the take over once engaged.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Sets one PADD aside and moves the other so as to continue taking notes::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::tries to remember the data about how the device worked::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Admiral: Sir....  the device didn't take control of the helm until our sensors detected an uncloaked Romulan scout ship...

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Glances with hidden pity at the FCO and wonders how much or little the Admiral knows.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Nods:: FCO: and that wasn't planned I'll let you know.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::wonders if now the Romulans know about the cloaking device::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::While looking at Mr. Ferrone, reaches out a hand and touches Cmdr Harker as if calming her.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Admiral: Of course, sir....  ::carries on ::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::a subtle smile she acknowledges the support.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Admiral: The device took over the helm and changed our course to take us directly away from the Romulan ship...   At exactly 12 minutes the device released its hold.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::While watching Ferrone slides the "extra" PADD to Cerdan for him to read::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
Admiral: That's all sir....   :: struggling to remember anything else that might be helpful ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: Not to go back to the "treaty of Algeron" Admiral, but now the Romulans most likely have spotted us entering cloak.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: And how did the tachyon readings go?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Picks up the PADD begins to read, trying to let Paige get a view without being obvious.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: The device worked just fine. I worked on it and I would have not permitted it to do otherwise. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::noticing his arm is still nearby glances using her eyes, noting the PADD. Thinks to self, "Clever Skipper."::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Tries to read without looking like she is doing so.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
FCO: Any problems once the device disengaged?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: thinks :: Admiral: No sir.  The device disengaged and I was able to enter our new course to Avalon.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Nods::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: Now to your concerns. ::gestures at the PADD the Captain has::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::About to ask a question, shuts up. Noting the information on the PADD, the Captain showed her. Mulling it over she listens to the Admiral speak.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sits forward listening:;

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: Those are classified orders signed by Admiral Crenshaw, Admiral Hanwright, and 7 other senior headquarters’ admirals.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: I held them here in case the Dublin didn't make to Avalon.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Though we don't have it in writing the UFP President knows of this project and approves.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Lowers the PADD and takes a deep breath.:: Adm: I was convinced the orders were genuine, which I confirmed with Star Fleet headquarters, but my crew was concerned if we should follow them if they violated a treaty?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: thinks that sounded very ominous...  "in case the Dublin didn't make it" ::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Your next set of orders will take you into Star Empire.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "How do we know that.?"::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
:;wonders if a war with Romulus  is close::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Admiral: Sir… ::Unable to keep quiet any longer.:: What of the flaws in the programming? Wouldn't have they been caught before it got to us?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: I tried to assure them that our duty as Star Fleet officers was to follow the orders of our superiors and leave the treaties to the diplomats and politicians.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the Admiral.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
XO: Yes they should have been... and I'm not sure they were flaws since the Vulcans were involved with this project.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: Rest assured I will be addressing those "flaws" to Star Fleet Command.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: The reunification movement?

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Turns to CEO with brow raised:: CEO: What have you heard?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods to the admiral.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "sabotage..."::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes another deep breath and tries not to show his concern.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Adm: Nothing that is not common knowledge sir. One of my roommates from the Academy is basically engaged with one of the reunificationists.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Will ...::Pauses as Delgado begins.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CEO: I see. ::Makes a note and glances at Cerdan::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Admiral: Will we be informed as to the circumstances Sir? ::She asks politely.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: The short answer is yes... it is a technical violation of the Treaty of Algeron; circumstances have been deemed to make this necessary.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: May I?

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CEO: Mr. Delgado.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Holds up a hand to the XO letting the CEO speak first::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: I may assume that if we are caught, the Federation won't recognize us? As the treaty states that if a Federation ship is found with a cloaking device we will go to war.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Falls silent.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Grins widely:: CEO: Horse feathers... I personally guarantee you will be backed up.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Looks at Cerdan:: CO: But be ready to accept help from unexpected sources.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Admiral: Then do we get better pay with black ops? ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands again:: Adm: We've taken enough of your time. When do we leave?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Stands with CO.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: The circumstances are that the Dublin will be bringing out some of our own that are about to be revealed that we don't want caught.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Hoping the rest of their questions will be answered in future briefings.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::stands along with the CO and XO ::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks to Paige to gauge her reaction::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Stands:: CO: You have two days here for final testing of that software. ::Looks significantly at the CEO:: Then off you go.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Admiral: Yes Sir. :: No questions, if there's one thing Harker understands its a rescue mission, though she can't help but wonder at what they were up to, to need rescue.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Understood, I await your orders.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
All: We done?

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::looks at the Cadet and wonders::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Has many more questions but holds them for now.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Just one concern with the Vermash. I can't have her shadowing us when we depart.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: ::nods:: Right; I'll handle that ::grins wickedly::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Means to talk to the CTO, first chance she gets, a lot of the puzzle is coming together but there are holes and Harker hates that.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods politely again and comes to attention.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Follows suit.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::stands up and gets ready to leave when dismissed::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
ADM: If there is nothing further?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Not willing to jump to conclusions she continues to mull over the items revealed in this briefing, as she stands quietly.::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
CO: Take care of that PADD Captain. Don't need the whole station knowing about the device.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Adm: Aye Sir.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
::Waves his hand dismissing the crew::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns and gestures his crew to the door.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Follows the CO out.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: happily heads out of the admiral's office ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::heads out wondering if gets a raise::

Host Adm_Garrison says:
Self: ::whispers as they leave the room:: And may the gods be with you.

Host Adm_Garrison says:
<<<End Mission>>>

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