Stardate 10111.18

Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10111.18, 20:08 Eastern >>>

Host CO_Senn says:
::on the bridge... sitting in the Big Chair[TM]::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sitting at OPS::

FCO_B`lee says:
::goes into a sudden coughing fit at the flight controls::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Sitting next to the captain in her chair, her thoughts roaming.::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::on the bridge, standing at TAC2::

CSO_Vekh says:
::working at Science One, getting reacquainted with the systems:: Self: lemme try this big red button here...

Host CO_Senn says:
::fixes her glance on B'lee's back::

CSO_Vekh says:
Self: On second thought, better let it alone...

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Contrary to popular belief, Senn's stare does NOT burn a hole in B'lee's back.

CNS_Azhure says:
FCO:  Are you alright?

FCO_B`lee says:
::keeps coughing, bangs his knee on the edge of the console and coughs as he grabs his knee::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Sits in her chair, staring at Samsung's vessel.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::coughs and leans over to rub his knee, bangs his head on the edge of the console and keeps coughing::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Stands and goes to him, at a specific place on the back, hits him.::

CSO_Vekh says:
::turns and half raises an eyebrow at the FCO:: XO: Shall I call for a medical emergency on the bridge sir?

FCO_B`lee says:
::gets slugged on the back and his gum goes flying across the bridge::

Host CO_Senn says:
::relieved as Azhure goes to take care of the FCO, she didn't want to be the one to pat his back forcefully::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: Sirrr, I have rrreceived a rrresponse on ourrr inquirrry. They say that therrre was a last minute demolition job planned at the rrresort, but they are still checking into it. The orrrderrrs appearrr to have come frrrom Ferrringinarrr rrright before the explosion.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Smiles at Drayan:: CSO: No. I think the counselor can help him.

CNS_Azhure says:
FCO:  alright?

FCO_B`lee says:
::wipes his brow and rubs the spot where he hit his head:: All: Phew ... thanks. My gum went down the wrong pipe.

CSO_Vekh says:
::nods at the XO and returns to his duties:: XO: Very well, sir

CNS_Azhure says:
FCO:  Glad you are alright... ::Says nothing about the gum::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Scans the Power grid and does a diagnostic of the power systems in the secondary hull::

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns as she hears P'Raos and misses the gum event::

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: Last minute ah? The oldest trick in the book.

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances to where his gum landed on Rya's boot ... looks the other way and whistles as he turns back to his console::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods to the CTO::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Turns in her chair to listen to the CTO and TO::

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: Report?

CSO_Vekh says:
::continues sensor sweeps on the mercenary ship, attempting to find out what they have on their cargo holds::

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO&XO: Apparently there was a last minute demolition order from ferenginar.

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: Who issued the order?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::sends a thank you response and asks the resort authorities to keep them informed of any furture discoveries::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::forwards recieved message to CTO's console::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::turns to P'Rraos waiting for the information::

FCO_B`lee says:
::goes back to his flight controls and tries to ignore the bit of gum on the XO's boot::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::sees the data coming from TO's station::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: It is unknown at this time sirrr. They arrre still rrresearrrching it.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Wonders what is bothering B'lee and looks down at her shoe and back to the FCO.::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: But it did come frrrom a verrry high-rrranking official.

CSO_Vekh says:
::follows with interest the conversation between the CTO and CO/XO::

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods at both the CTO and TO, then turns around again::

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO/TO: Please try to trace it back to confirm who gave the orders.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Open a comm with Liquidator Blunt, please.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::doesn't bother to repeat the info to CO&XO and they have ears themselves to listen to P'rraos report::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Aye sirrr.

Host XO_Rya says:
TO: Thank you. Let me know if you find anything.

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: Could you contact the resort and try and get more information on the building that was blown up and any plans for a new casino?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: Aye, sir ::Opens a Commlink to Blunt::

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: Try to find the source, report directly to XO when done.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: Aye sirrr. ::begins trying to trace the source::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::already starts tiping the request message to the planet:: XO: Sure, sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
::waits for Blunt to appear on the viewscreen::

CSO_Vekh says:
XO: Sir, can I have your attention?

FCO_B`lee says:
::watches as the ugly Ferengi appears on screen ... wonders why Ferengi are always so ugly::

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
#COM: Europa: This is Blunt... FCA. Have you found some new evidence Captain?

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Blunt: Liquidator Blunt, I have some news to report, and a question for you, concerning our investigation.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Smiles and nods at the CTO and TO:: CTO/TO: Thank you.  ::Looks back down at her boot and over at B'lee who, for some reason seems to be radiating guilt...at least to her and pulls the gum off her boot as neatly as possible, hears Drayan, stands and starts to walk over to him, sticking the gum on the back of B'lee's chair...for safekeeping.::

CSO_Vekh says:
::sees Alara approaching, after a rather annoying move near the FCO's chair::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::overlays a web pattern as he traces the request, linking each order and communication to the next::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Blunt: We are closer to find Rassin, however a vessel which we are escorting now to Ferenginar blew up the place he or one of his accomplices were in. ::forwards him the information about the bounty hunters and what they have been able to find from the resort colony::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Wipes her hands on her pants, trying to get rid of the sticky residue.:: CSO: What's up Commander?

CSO_Vekh says:
::somehow he is relieved he's no longer a CNS that would have to deal with the FCO::

CSO_Vekh says:
XO: Sir, I've called up some information on this kind of vessel that may be useful

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles at the XO's action::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Blunt: We'd like to confirm that this vessel was hired for the job... or for another job.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the XO, then at the Chair, then back at the viewscreen::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Stands next to Drayan, as best she can with the baby and smiles at him.:: CSO: What have you found?

CSO_Vekh says:
XO: Simulations show that a sustained phaser burst near the warp nacelles ::shows her the schematics:: can in theory bring their shields down in 5 seconds approx.

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances over at the XO with the CSO and mutters:: Self: Ah, the happy family...

Host XO_Rya says:
::Looks over the data and grins.:: CSO:Excellent. Can you work with tactical to be prepared to implement this. I'd like to have this option available for the captain to use as soon as possible.

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
#::looks at the ship's scans::
COM: Europa: Ah, this ship does look familiar. I believe the commander is someone named Motorola, or Samsung..?

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Blunt: ::hiding a grin:: Captain Samsung, that is correct.

FCO_B`lee says:
::eyes the XO ... wonders how much bigger she could possibly get with that baby::

CSO_Vekh says:
XO: Very well sir ::turns to the console and types some codes, transferring the simulation data to the Tactical console::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::overlays communication sources where possible to web overlay::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Blunt: What I would like to know is... if they were hired to find Rassin, or just to demolish the complex as they claim.

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
ACTION: Alara feels a sudden kick.

CSO_Vekh says:
::raises and walks over to the tactical station:: CTO: Mr Nimitiz, I have something that may be of interest for you

CTO_Nimitz says:
CSO: I'm all ears

Host XO_Rya says:
::Winces at the kick and starts to head back to her seat.:

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO: I didn't know you had Ferengi heritage...::pauses expecting the CTO's reaction::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::adds last overlay to his display of last known location of message senders::

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
#COM: Europa: Yes, we did hire them to demolish a building on our resort moon. Normally we plan this weeks in advance, but the humans on the resort demand a casino, and they refuse to use the only casino there. Construction is to begin immediately. I do hope you'll visit it in a few months..

CNS_Azhure says:
::Her thoughts elsewhere, her eyes catch on the gum on the back of the chair.::

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
#COM: Europa: Hired to find Rassin..? ::acts shocked:: Why, whatever do you mean Captain?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Checks the power relays::

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO: If you allow me ::taps the access code in the pannel, bringing the simulation up:: Here's a simulation of how we can have the freighter's shields down

Host CO_Senn says:
::sighs inwardly:: COM: Blunt: They have been doing more of these demolishing business, Liquidator. And coincidence has it that in those other buildings lived the man we're looking for, be it Rassin himself or his accomplice. If the Europa is not alone in this investigation, I would appreciate your honesty.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Stands behind Azhure's chair, holding the back of it and watching Blunt on the viewscreen.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
CSO: You don't appreciate your life, I see, what's the point in saying that to a klingon?, do you wnat to make Cmdr Rya a widow? I'm an officer, and half human, otherwise...

OPS_Taylor says:
::Thinks Blunt is in for Profit::

CSO_Vekh says:
::points on the schematics, showing the critical point to Nimitz:: CTO: See here? A 5 sec sustained burst could bring the shield down effectively ::pauses at the CTO's reply::

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO: Well Mr Nimitz...that remains to be seen, but I was told even Klingons had a sense of humor

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::taps a claw on his console as he tries to unravel the web::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Moves back to her seat and whispers to the CO:: CO: What about causualties? Don't they warn their own people before blowing up a building?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Scratches her head as a question keeps bugging her, but waits for the captains conversation to end.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns around as she hears Nimitz:: CTO, CSO: Gentlemen, banter all you'd like but the threats can wait to your off-duty time.

FCO_B`lee says:
::tries to act as professional as possible since he gets to sit right up close near the viewscreen"

Host CO_Senn says:
::whispers to Rya, somewhat resigned:: CSO: It's their colony... their ways are theirs alone.

CTO_Nimitz says:
CSO: We don't have when it's related to tribbles, ferengis, or butterflies...Self: butterflies ::looks distant for a second and then comes back:: CSO: I see your point, I'll start working inmediatly.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: Mind if I ask him anyway?

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
#COM: Europa: Well Captain, you know I would forward all pertinent information your way.... now if you'll excuse, I have another call I must answer. Talk to you soon Captain. ::disconnects the comm::

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: By all means, go ahead, Commander.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Quietly:: CO/XO:  My question, would be why go to so much trouble and destruction to the man.

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO/CO: Yes sir. I would ... look forward to it ::gives the CTO a side glance::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::sends updates on what he has so far to both the XO and CTO and then continues his research::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Blunt disconnected...

Host XO_Rya says:
::Sees the viewscreen go blank.:: CO: Hmmm. I guess he doesn't want to talk more.

Host CO_Senn says:
::sees the viewscreen go blank:: XO: Or... well. ::crosses arms::

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO: Butterflies? That would be interesting story to hear, Mr Nimitz. However, I apologize for hurting your feelings about the Ferengi joke

FCO_B`lee says:
::breathes out, gasping a breath as the viewscreen goes blank ... couldn't keep his gut sucked in much longer::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Do you want me to reconnect, Captain?

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: So our next step should be to go back to the colony or... ::eyes the mercenary vessel back to the viewscreen::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Sees her screen flash and checks the data.:: TO: Thank you Ensign P'Rraos.

CSO_Vekh says:
CTO: Would you accept my apologies in exchange for a ... refreshing ... sword match some time?

Host XO_Rya says:
CNS: Agreed. The whole thing doesn't make sense.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: No, don't worry about it, Lieutenant.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: Commander Vekh has come up with a way to drop their shields.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Your thoughts, counselor?

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye

CTO_Nimitz says:
::stays terrible serious for two or three seconds, staring at Vekh,then laughs loud:: CSO: I'm joking Cmdr, but please keep ferengis away from me, I hate those little creatures

CNS_Azhure says:
CO/XO:  Perhaps there is something more to destroying these buildings.  Though I have not a clue what it would be.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS, XO: Our priority continues to be Rassin, though. Not the buildings by themselves.

CSO_Vekh says:
::taps Nimitz in the shoulder:: CTO: We are two then. I'll keep that in mind ::moves back to his station::

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: Do we want to drop their shields? ::feeling at a complete loss::

Host XO_Rya says:
CO/CNS: So the question really is is there still evidence left back at the resort or was it all destroyed in the explosion. And did Rassin ever leave the resort or was he even in the building?

Host XO_Rya says:
::Doesn't know either:: CO: It's not the most ethical of actions, but we wouldn't be hurting them either.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods at Rya:: XO/CNS: Our sensors couldn't tell if there was anyone in the building. The readings at the time were not conclusive.

CSO_Vekh says:
::overhears the XO, as he retakes Science One:: XO/CO: Sirs, would you be considering boarding the vessel looking for Rassin individual?

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  I presume we will find part of that answer when we catch up that ship.  Otherwise we would need to go back for a more thorough search.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::examines his overlays for any irregularities and then continues to add more pieces::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: As far as I see it, there is no 3/4 human, 1/4 betazoid onboard. They've been hired to kill Rassin rather than take him prisoner. Unless you have a different theory, commander?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Turns around::  CSO:  The buildings that were destroyed... correct me if I am wrong... but they were all Ferengi but the first one, correct?

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Correct.

FCO_B`lee says:
::drums his fingers quietly on the flight controls::

Host XO_Rya says:
CNS: I don't think that captain Samsung will let us look inside though.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles:: XO:  Persuasion?

CSO_Vekh says:
CNS: That is correct, Commander ::turns to the captain:: CO: With thoron fields, it would be far too easy to desguise him from our sensors

Host XO_Rya says:
::Smiles back:: CNS: What do you have in mind?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the CO/XO:: CO: Overtake the Ship, sir?

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: All right, so we are not sure.

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  The first was owned by the Tyopic government...  do you ever get the impression we are missing a peice of the puzzle?

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances back at the CO:: CO: We could claim it's a routine border patrol safety examination.

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  I like visiting new people.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: That was an act of terrorism... at least to the Tyopic, right?

CSO_Vekh says:
CO/CNS/XO: And considering they are mercenaries, how could we say Rassin could not have overpaid them to quit the killing assignment?

FCO_B`lee says:
CO: Interstellar law would require them to comply...

Host CO_Senn says:
All: All right.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Grins at Azhure and looks over at Drayan. He has a point.:: CSO: good point.

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  I would think so... I know I would not be a 'happy camper'.

CSO_Vekh says:
::nods:: XO: Thank you sir

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  If he is at the bottom of this, he would have quite a bit of latinum about now.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Get in touch with the Tyopic and find out if they'd like us to search a vessel that might have been responsible for the building they lost a while back.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Realizes Taylor and B'lee have made good points but turns to listen to Captain Senn.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::sighs and turns back to his console, thinks he'd have better luck talking to the computer core::

Host CO_Senn says:
All: With their blessing, we'll have a reason to act. I also think we have quite a bit of latinum left after bribing those Ferengi officials... if it comes to that.

OPS_Taylor says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  I have an Idea, Captain if I may present it.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Yes, lieutenant?

CSO_Vekh says:
::pauses to listen to Mr Taylor::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Turns to face Lt. Taylor::

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
ACTION: It will take a few minutes to get a reply from Tyopic officials.

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks, boy this crew is full of ideas::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: If we are to board the ship, we can use a shuttle in the Pod.  The Shuttle's shield can modulate its shields to slip in through the Merc's Shields...

CSO_Vekh says:
CNS: I would have to agree, Commander. And Rassin has shown an uncanny ability to evade himself from authorities

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: I'd rather go the old-fashioned way and knock their shields off, and them out of warp. A boarding party could then be easily beamed in.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Nods::  CSO:  We are still missing a piece of puzzle somewhere.

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns around to the CTO:: CTO: Your thoughts?

CSO_Vekh says:
::finds OPS' theory quite interesting and begins entering a set of parameters into the console, just to verify its validity::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Alara smiles at Taylor and then gets back out of her seat and heads over to Ens. P'Rraos.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: I think you're right. I 'll start preparing an assault team

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods at Nimitz:: CTO: Thank you.

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances back at Nimitz:: CTO: Need a pilot?

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: In case that doesn't work, we'll try your plan.

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: With your permission, sir. I'd like to accompany Mr. Nimitz boarding team

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Standing next to the Catian, she resists the urge to "pet" his arm just to see if it feels like a cat's fur.:: TO: Any luck?

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: If we beam to the ship, I don't think I will, but if we use a shuttle your skills will be invaluable

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
INFO: (refreshing people's memory) The merc ship has around 50 people on it.

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks, always the bridesmaid, never the bride::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Hears Drayan offer his services and bites her lower lip wanting to protest, but knowing she can't.::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
XO: No sirrr. Everrrything seems to be authentic. The prrroblem seems to be the line frrrom wherrre it came goes back a good distance.

Host Liqqy_Blunt says:
ACTION: Incoming comm from the Tyopic Government.

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Incomming Comm from Tyopic

OPS_Taylor says:
::opens the Commlink::

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: On screen.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods::TO: Thank you for checking. Can you forward the names of all of the parties involved in the communications to me?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods to the XO:: Aye sirrr. I will do it immediately.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::forwards all names in the communications to the XO's console::

Host Ty_Beanie says:
$COM: Europa: Europa, my name is Beanie. How may I assist you?

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Ty: This is Captain Senn of the USS Europa. I believe you received our offer.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods and thanks him.  Returning to her seat she rubs her belly as the baby kicks again.:: ~~~Baby: I wish you'd stop doing that all the time.~~~

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::sends updates on information to XO and CTO::

Host Ty_Beanie says:
$COM: Europa: Captain, I have read your request, and I whole-heartedly approve. If we can be of assistance, let us know.

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders what happenned to all the Smith's and Jone's out there::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Ty: That should be all for now. We will let you know of any developments. Thank you.

Host Ty_Beanie says:
ACTION: Screen goes blank. How rude.

Host CO_Senn says:
::smiles at herself. She would have cut the comm if it wasn't that she didn't want to do just what Beanie did. Simply something to keep in mind for next time::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: He cut us off... Shall I bring him back?

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Again, don't bother with it, Lieutenant ::grinning:: We got what we needed after all.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Spots the gum again and goes over to B'lee and very quietly speaks to him:: FCO: Don't forget your gum Mr. B'lee.

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods:: XO: Oh, of course not Exec ... thanks.

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: You have five minutes to assemble the security team, lieutenant.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Pulls the gum off the back of his chair and drops it in his hand and then returns to her seat.::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye, sir.  You can order me to cut people off like that, Captain... ::Grins as he continues to monitor the Grid::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Get everything ready for that shield thing.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Next time, we're the ones doing that ::smiles::

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Have the shuttlebay have a shuttle ready, just in case we need to use it.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Listens to Nayla and Walter and grins.::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Certainly sir ::begins sorting out the proper parameters::

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks at the gum and wonders what he's going to do with this ... affixes it to the bottom of the Flight console::

CTO_Nimitz says:
*Ens. Drist*: Alpha team will head a search operation on the mercenary ship, assemble your team, and prepare to encounter a lot of resistance

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods at the Captain:: CO: We've got a shuttle on ready alert now, Captain...

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Perfect.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Notifies sickbay of the events.::

Host CO_Senn says:
XO/CNS: When we are ready... should we comm them first...? ::points at Samsung's ship::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: Sirrr, perrrmission to accompany the mission team?

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  Captain, my wife is making a Home cooked meal when this mission is done, she would like you and the CNS to attend.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: We should see if they'll allow us to board first, so yes.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Sounds like a plan, lieutenant. We'll sort the details later.

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: Granted.

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: You have a point.

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye.

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: Join Alpha team in the briefing room, I'll be there in 5 minutes

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  Most likely they won't, but it doesn't hurt to be polite in the long run.

CNS_Azhure says:
OPS: Thanks... sounds nice ::Smiles::

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: I think we should be prepared to drop their shields the moment they refuse, however.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I suppose so. They weren't too polite to the Typoids, though.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CTO: Aye sirrr. ::locks out his station and proceeds into the turbolift::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Prepares Emergency Repsonse Teams On Deck 10::

Host Ty_Beanie says:
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