Cast of Characters: 

Present:

Ian as Evil_SM
Gunther as CO capt Jordaïn
Brian (AKA Jafo)  as CSO LTjg Jarvel
Jason as CEO ens Hoyt
Linda (she’s back!) as FCO LT Ris’Mor
Matt as OPS T’Sele (NPC)

Absent:

Brett as TIC OPS manager cmdr Fox Lynam
Darren as TO ens Bost’k

Summary: As the Tal-War enters orbit around the planet of Orkra, several things don’t match up anymore. Was there a real emergency, or even a real call? The crew realizes those containers may well contain hazardous materials instead of medical supplies..
Tension rises in this week’s episode of:

ACTD: U.S.S. Tal-War
NCC 72864

Stardate 10208.10

Host Ian says: 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Tal-war Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO_Jordain says: 
::On the bridge, going through some PADDs::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: The Tal-War is heading towards the Orkra system with the medical supplies

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::sitting at OPS, pre-programming the transporters for the delivery of the medical supplies::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::walks onto the bridge:: CO: Here you are sir....Everything is in working order. Level 2 Diagnostics are complete.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::hands the CO another PADD::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::sits at the flight controls.. watching the stars go by on the directional display::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::watches the CO's stack of PADDs start to wobble::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Looks up and accepts the PADD:: CEO: Good work, ensign.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
FCO: It is rather hypnotic, isn't it?

CO_Jordain says: 
::looks across the bridge to the flight seat, where there's an unfamiliar face:: FCO: Lieutenant?

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
OPS: it can be.. yes.. you see.. we just passed the last marker for a clear view of the Torna 7 nebula  ::doesn't turn at hearing the CO.. keeps plotting a few things out::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::nods:: CO: Thank you sir. If you will excuse me?

CO_Jordain says: 
::Blinks:: FCO: What's our ETA to the Orkra system?

OPS_T`Sele says: 
FCO: Torna 7... I'm not familiar with it. 

CO_Jordain says: 
::Nods at Hoyt:: CEO: Carry on.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::pulls up specs on Torna 7 in a window while continuing to work on the transporters in another::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::walks onto the bridge:: CO: Captain, medical supplies remain in containment.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::walks over and sits down at the engineering station on the bridge::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
OPS: the Torna 7 was a recent discovery.. it's non reflective.. and a bit scratchy on deflector shields..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::crosses the bridge to the science console, stepping around the Chief Engineer, and takes his seat::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CO: 30 minuets

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: Shiny PADD at bottom of the pile hold the new CO's field commission.

CO_Jordain says: 
::Turns head:: CSO: Very well. Take a look at the sensors, we want to know what's happened there.. FCO: Thank you.

CO_Jordain says: 
::Notices a heavier PADD at the bottom of the pile, takes it out and reads::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::leans forward and peers into the sensor hood:: CO: Aye sir...

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::flicks ears back toward the CO and nods slightly.. turns on ear to listen to the CSO's fingers and the squeak of his chair as she moves::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: Pile of PADDs obey Newton

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::flicks both ears back at the clatter of PADDs hitting the floor::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Sensor programming is now complete, sir, awaiting final confirmation of co-ordinates via sensor sweep once we arrive... ::frowns as the PADDs clatter to the floor::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
<err she - he>

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::begins intensive scans of the Orkra system for anything amiss::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Watches the rest of the pile drop to the floor, blinks and looks back to the shiny one, as if nothing happened::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::sits back a little and relaxes a tiny bit::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION:  Yeoman Noname runs over and starts picking the PADDs up

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::pays no heed to the falling PADD's, a common sound on the Tal-War's bridge, as he focuses the sensors in on their destination and conducts an atmospheric scan::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::isn't going to pick those up.. changes course as the navigational sensors pick up a slight variation in the general gravity of the area::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Looks aside and notices the pile of PADDs has miraculously disappeared::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::focuses the sensors a little tighter:: CO: Commander Jordain, I am detecting high levels of bacteria in the atmosphere ... concentrated over the city centres.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::brings the ship about and begins to prepare for parking orbit::

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Can you determine which kind of bacteria?

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::has an irrational urge to hear a repetitive beeping sound when they enter parking orbit... suppresses it::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises his head from the sensor hood:: CO: Correction Commander ... I am no longer detecting any anomalous readings...

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::flicks ears toward the OPS since Caitains don't really do much expressions with their face::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::notices the FCO's ears flicking out of the corner of her eye::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CEO: Mister Hoyt, are you detecting any problems with the lateral sensor array?

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::twitches nose.. too many Vulcans around.. sniffs and slows to impulse as they enter the solar system::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Blinks:: CSO: Were those readings a sensor error? Or are they being dampened..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::recalibrates his sensors for another look:: Self: hmmm... CO: Scanning...

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::checks his readings:: CSO: Nope...I see green across the board

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::ties into the sensor readings to confirm the beam down co-ordinates, double-checking everything in case they're having problems::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::coughs and clears his throat in mild discomfort:: CO: It appears my initial scans were in error, Commander. I am detecting no anomalous readings from the Orkra system.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::glides the ship over the planets and through the rocks to grandmother's house we go.. err wait.. the planet i mean..::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: Blinky light [tm] on the communications array begins to blink indicating incoming message from surface of planet.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Incoming communication from the planet, sir.

CO_Jordain says: 
::Finds that a tad bit strange:: CSO: Are you certain?

CO_Jordain says: 
OPS: Put it through.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::glances at Jordain and raises an eyebrow:: CO: It's the only logical conclusion.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Aye, sir. ::patches the feed::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::looks at the CSO and wonders if he is allergic to cat fur.. flicks her tail on the floor and goes back to her console::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: Grumpy looking official appears on screen

Host Ian says: 
<Official> COMM: Tal-War: This is the presiding Orkra government.  What can we do for the Federation today?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::watches the communication::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::bows his head over the sensor hood and continues to intensively scan the surface of the planet::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Nods at Jarvel as the screen shows the official:: COMM: Official: This is Captain Jordaïn of the federation star ship Tal-War. We were called here to deliver urgently needed medical supplies.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::finally looks at the CSO.. notices his tailless bum pushing into the chair::

Host Ian says: 
<Official> COMM: Tal-War: We have no need for medical supplies at this time?  Does the Federation know something the Orkran government does not?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::conducts a series of scans and comes up with no unusual readings of the surface:: Self: Hmm....

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::goes back to her console.. and brings the ship to 1/2 impulse as the near the planet.. turns on the brake lights and parks the ship::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
FCO: An adequate execution of procedure ::nods at her::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CO: Commander, permission to launch a class IV Stellar Encounter Probe into the Orkran atmosphere to verify our sensor readings? ::poises his hand over the launch button::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Blinks:: COMM: Official: The federation recently received an urgent call for these supplies, judging from your reaction, you are apparently not in need of them.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
OPS: thanks.. 

Host Ian says: 
<Official> COMM: Tal-War: We placed no call.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::hovers her hand over the beam down button, wishing someone would make up their mind whether they needed beaming down or not::

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Proceed. There's something not right down there.. ::said quietly::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::launches the Class IV Probe:: CO: Aye ... probe away.

Host Ian says: 
<Official> COMM: Tal-War: I'm sorry I didn't quite catch what you said there, Captain

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::looks at the OPS:: OPS: haven't beamed in a while?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::perks up a little bit::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::begins to setup a heavier containment field around the cargo bay which contains the medical supplies::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CSO:What exactly are in those containers?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CEO: Medical supplies...

CO_Jordain says: 
COMM: Official: Apparently, we were sent here by mistake. We will need to confirm this. It will take some time. We will contact you again within the hour. My apologies. ::Makes the 'kill' sign to OPS::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CSO: are you sure?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CSO: What types....I just got this bad feeling. What exactly?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CEO/FCO: Please ... I'm scanning.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::turns to watch the return from the probe as it enters the planet's atmosphere:: CO: 32 parts of space dust per million, 3 ultra-violet radio spikes, and a class 3 molecular cluster ... but no signs of a medical emergency.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::kills comms::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CO: Permission to visually check those cargo containers in the Cargo Bay?

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CSO: I hadn't noticed..

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::huffs:: Vulcans.. mmmppphht

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Can you scan for any particles, which could be obscuring our scanners? OPS: Get me Starfleet on the comm..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CEO: The medical supplies are currently quarantined by a level 10 force field. I'd request that you not bring it down, to perform your inspection.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::nods and conducts an EM scan using the probes remote sensing equipment::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Aye, sir. Attempting to raise Starfleet.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CSO: I wouldn't have to... I want to know what’s in them exactly.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::puts in a call to Starfleet Command, San Francisco, Earth::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::keeps one ear tuned toward the CSO.. begins to wonder if he is in on some strange plot to kill or take overr the planet..::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: SFC logo appears on screen

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::sees the Captain is busy:: CEO: Mister Hoyt, carry on with your inspection.

CO_Jordain says: 
::Looks at the screen::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: I have Starfleet for you, sir. ::flutters eyelashes::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::goes towards the TL and enters:: TL:Cargo Bay 1

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::as he goes:: CEO: ...and arm yourself, Mister Hoyt.

Host Ian says: 
<Lt SFC>: COMM: Tal-War: This is Starfleet Command, San Francisco, how can we help you Captain

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::nods as the TL doors close::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises his head from the sensor hood:: CO: Negative return for sensor ghosts, Captain.

CO_Jordain says: 
COMM: SFC: This is CO Jordaïn of the Tal-War. We were called to the Orkra systems for a medical emergency. I need verification of their call, if possible the actual transmission and comm logs.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO*: Have a security team meet me at the cargo bay doors but do not go in ::stops off at the armoury and grabs a phaser::

Host Ian says: 
<Lt SFC>: COMM: Tal-War: Certainly Captain, I just need your security clearance code

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::decides to use the navigational sensors to check the gravity fields around the ship and the planet for any cloaked anything that would change the space time folds in natural space::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
*CEO*: Understood, Mister Hoyt. ::orders the security team to meet Hoyt at the Cargo Bay::

CO_Jordain says: 
COMM: SFC: On its way.. ::sends the hand typed code through the secure connection::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::tap tap beep beep.. pong pong beep pong.. tap.. buuzzzt!::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::stops in front of the cargo bay doors:: Computer: Open Cargo Bay doors. ::braces him self against the bulk head::

Host Ian says: 
<Computer> CEO: Security clearance required

CEO_Hoyt says: 
Computer: Hoyt Alpha 112baker

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::pong beep .. pong.. beep.. pong pong.. ping!.. boop boop pong pong.. beep::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::turns in his chair towards the internal sensors and begins a scan of deck 6.

Host Ian says: 
<Lt SFC>: COMM: Tal-War: Received.  I will bring those logs and transmissions up and get them sent straight to you.  It'll be a few moments.  ::turns to his own screen and starts tapping buttons::

Host Ian says: 
<Computer> CEO: Access code denied.  Security clearance required

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::over his shoulder:: CO: Commander, I am beginning to believe that jettisoning the medical supplies may be in order based on this new information.

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: A warning light starts to blink on the CSO's panel

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::pongpongpongpongpong... beep.. pongpong beep.. ping! game over:: self: huh? Darn security lock

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises an eyebrow starkly as a warning light blinks on his console::

CO_Jordain says: 
OPS: I have a feeling that message could be falsified.. As soon as it arrives I want you to do a thorough analysis. Origin, time stamp, comparison to the comm we had with the planet..

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::overhears the CSO and adjusts her beam down program for a destination just off the starboard bow and outside the planet's gravity well::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO*:Sir Can you open the doors down here? My clearance isn’t working

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Aye, sir. May I ask why you believe this, sir?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::grants access to Mister Hoyt and his security into Cargo Bay 1, restricts the force field tighter around the medical supplies::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
*CEO*: You may enter...

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO*:Aye ::enters slowly scanning visually:: Sec Team: Clear the cargo bay

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: the CEO sees the force field retract around a number of containers in the middle of the cargo bay

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::focuses his internal scans around the primary cargo bay of deck 6::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::log into the deflector array and begins a general solar/spatial mapping of the planet and system for future use::

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Indeed.. OPS: Do we have those containers locked for transport?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*Bridge*: There is a force field down here retracting around a number of containers

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Aye, sir, just awaiting a destination.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::takes out his tricorder and tries to get a reading::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::glances at Jordain as he overhears Hoyt:: *CEO*: That is normal, Chief.

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: The communications panel blinky light [tm] blinks indicating an incoming data stream

CO_Jordain says: 
::Nods at T'Sele:: OPS: Stand by..

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO*In the middle of the Bay, when no others are doing that?

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Incoming data stream, sir. Preparing buffers to receive.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::doesn't really want to explain force field dynamics to the Chief Engineer:: *CEO*: Mister Hoyt, the force field originally sealed off the entire room. When you requested entry I was required to retract the field so that it only surrounding the medical supplies ... not the entire room. What you saw was in direct relation to my actions.

CO_Jordain says: 
::Slowly nods at OPS while overhearing CSO/CEO::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO*: Aye....

CO_Jordain says: 
OPS: Got anything from the data yet?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
*CSO* Sir...can you take the level of the force field down low enough so i can get a accurate scan?

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::rises from his chair and crosses the bridge to lean over the Captain's shoulder:: CO: Commander, we could just as easily jettison the cargo and use the lateral sensors to scan it ... I believe Mister Hoyt's scans will be inconclusive due to the high level of force field energy present in the room.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::overhears the com from Mister Hoyt and grimaces while still leaning over the Captain::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::flicks an ear toward the CSO again::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::presses his combadge:: *CEO*: Stand by...

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Good idea, Mr. Jarvel. We won't be able to get scans without lowering security in here. Proceed.

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::nods and rises, heading back to his console:: OPS: Mister T'sele, beam the medical supplies to a distance no less than 500 kilometres off the starboard bow.

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Incoming transmission has completed, sir. Analysing now. ::runs an analysis of the data transmission, checking for tell-tale signs of falsification::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CSO: Beaming, aye. ::hits the big beam out button::

Host Ian says: 
ACTION: The CEO and team see the containers disappear in what appears to be a transporter beam

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::slips into his seat behind the science console and initiates a scan of the medical supplies as he lowers the force field in the now empty cargo bay:: *CEO*: Mister Hoyt, you are recalled to the bridge ... we are jettisoning the cargo.

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::exits the cargo bay::*CSO*Aye...on my way ::replaces his phaser and heads back to the bridge::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::leans over the sensor hood to see what his scans of the now jettisoned cargo::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Gets up and walks over to OPS:: OPS: Getting anything? ::looks at the running analysis programs::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Nothing at this time, sir. Analysis is still running.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::pong beep .. pong.. beep.. pong pong.. ping!.. boop boop pong pong.. beep::

OPS_T`Sele says: 
::wonders if the FCO has found the games programs on her console::

CO_Jordain says: 
::Wonders why the FCO is beeping all the time:: OPS: Carry on. ::Goes over to SCI1::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::enters the bridge::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::raises an eyebrow starkly and conducts an intensive biological scan of the remaining three containers::

CEO_Hoyt says: 
::walks over to the CSO station:: CSO: what did you find sir?

CO_Jordain says: 
FCO: Prepare a fast course to starbase 231, we might need it very soon.. ::looks at the science display::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
CO: Commander, you may wish to look at this....

CO_Jordain says: 
::Looks closer::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CO: very good sir.. ::plots a course::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::brings the sensor results up on the main viewscreen:: CO: Of the eight containers of medical supplies ... five are completely empty. The remaining three contain quadratriticaline grain.

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CO: starbase 231? We couldn't get them on the horn before sir..

CO_Jordain says: 
::Blinks:: CSO: Which is?

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
::pong beep .. pong.. beep.. pong pong.. ping!.. boop boop pong pong.. beep::

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::frowns ever so slightly:: CO: It's an agricultural drug, Commander ... it provides for fast growing wheat.

CO_Jordain says: 
CSO: Fertilizer? ::Jumps back in his chair:: FCO: Got that course ready?

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CSO: Why would they send it in medical containers?

CO_Jordain says: 
CEO: We've been had, mister Hoyt..

CSO_Jarvel says: 
::as if very curious about that:: CEO: Unknown...

CEO_Hoyt says: 
CO: The question would be by whom. ::takes the engineering station again::

FCO_Ris`Mor says: 
CO: yep sir

CO_Jordain says: 
FCO: Engage..

Host Ian says: 
<<<<<<<<<< End mission>>>>>>>>>

Check back next week to learn how the crew of the Tal-War will handle this..