Cast of Characters: 

Present:

Ian as Evil_SM / Host Quchant
Gunther as CO Capt. Jordaïn
Brian (AKA Jafo) as OPS LtJG. B’lee
Brett as TIC OPS manager Cmdr. Fox Lynam
Matt as CNS Ens. T’Sele
Darren as TO Ens. Bost’k
And
Carol as CTO Cmdr. T’Kerl

Absent:

Jason as CEO Ens. Hoyt
Ricky as CSO Ens. French

Line-of-the-mission:

OPS_B`lee says: 
::feels strangely ignored::

Summary: The counsellor is still meditating in the brig, the captain of the Meringe seems strangely unavailable when addressed, the crew still do not have a great deal of information and the ship remains stationary, but not for long.. Hunting time in this week’s episode of..

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

Stardate 10209.28

Host Quchant says: 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Tal-War Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The Tal-War is still at station keeping around the former site of SB 231

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::In the ready room, still looking out the window::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::still standing on the bridge not daring to wonder what happens next::

ATO_Bostk says: 
::in TL, on way to brig with PADD in hand::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::in the brig, meditating::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::still standing at OPS, noticing the weird colours and shapes the sensor display makes when you route warp power through it::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
ALL: Report.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Leaving the mess hall. Headed to the bridge::

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: On what?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Turns around and heads for the bridge::

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: steps off of TL and heads towards brig door::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: On anything you might have found. ::stifles a sigh::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Steps through the opening doors and onto the bridge::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
ALL: Captain on the bridge.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::looks at the CTO oddly:: CTO: I was supposed to be looking for something?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::comes to attention::

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: walks into brig:: CNS: hi

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::mentally making the small white light in her mind as small and focused as she can get it::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::watches the CO come onto the bridge and wonders what all the pomp and circumstance is all about::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at T'Kerl:: CTO: Thank you.. By the way, where's our CNS?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::snaps out of her meditation:: ATO: Mr Bostk?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CO: In the brig sir. ::ignores OPS for now:: The ATO is on his way down to talk with her so we can try and clear this mess up.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::feels strangely ignored::

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: how are you?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: I appear to be well, but in the absence of a medical scan you will have to rely on my self-assessment of that.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CTO: I assume it'll be just the necessary protocols upon which she will be released.. We need to get this cleared.. ::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Any new comms you received recently?

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: right... I need to ask you a few questions just to clear all of this up.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Arrives on the bridge and looks around, rather impressed at how modern it looks compared to the older ships::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CO: We hope so sir. ::turns and moves back to tac1::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: It would be somewhat helpful to clear this up as soon as possible; the efficiency of this whole investigation appears to be questionable.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CO: No sir ... there were no coms before, and there are still no coms. ::with a far away look in his eyes::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Approaches the CTO::

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: ok, what did you ask the Bolian?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::nods at the CIV:: CIV: Commander what brings you up here. ::checks the readings::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: I asked him about his observations of the explosion. The interview should be on file in my tricorder.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: Well, we were to discuss the security arrangements for TIC.  And, with things kind of quiet right now, I thought it would be a good time to come up and see the business end of this boat.  ::Smiles::

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: do you have that tricorder?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::smiles:: CIV: Well at least you didn't tell me things were too boring in the TIC.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Notices Fox' arrival:: CIV: Welcome.. OPS: So nothing from those planets you hailed.. ::thinks for a moment:: OPS: Hail the Meringe one more time..

OPS_B`lee says: 
::sees the CIV on the bridge and grimaces as he continues to work at his console::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: I was relieved of all equipment before being placed in here. I suggest you contact the security force responsible for my arrest.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::tries to remember if he hailed any planets recently:: CO: Aye sir, channel open to the Meringe. ::opens the channel::

CIV_Lynam says: 
CO: Thank you Captain.

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: I will do that. 1 last question, why did you let the Bolian leave?

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe OPS> COMM: Tal-War: Meringe here.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: Boring?  No.  There's always something going on that one needs to be aware of.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
COMM: Meringe: Captain Jordaïn of the Tal-War.. I need to talk to your captain..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: I believed I had all the information on the explosion he had to give, and that if I needed to speak to him later he would be available... I was not aware that the Meringe security was so ineffective as to let him off the ship after his interview.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CIV: Sorry Commander, just a little joke. ::looks up:: So what did you want to discuss about the security arrangements? Anything in particular you wish to see happen?

Host Quchant says: 
<Meringe OPS> COMM: Tal-War: The Captain is indisposed right now.  Can I take a message?

OPS_B`lee says: 
::hears the com and mutters under his breath:: Self: Oh, now that's useful...

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Takes a slow deep breath:: COMM: Tal-War: Tell him the Tal-War is soon leaving to investigate the shuttle he allowed to escape.. ::makes the kill sign to OPS::

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: right, sounds reasonable.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Waves off her apology::  CTO: No offence taken Commander.  Now, it occurs to me that, should someone gain access to TIC, they could destroy the ship quite handily using the automated plane handling controls.  Also, we have two turbo lifts leading up there.  Should they be disabled no one would be able to get in or out of the control centre.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: Perhaps you could inform me of the exact nature of the charges against me?

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: I’ve just got to get that tricorder and you'll be out of here. ::turns to leave::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::overhears Lynam say something about how to destroy the ship, and suddenly grows very interested in that conversation moving to where he can hear better::

ATO_Bostk says: 
::turns back:: CNS: you are under suspicion of aiding the Bolian in his escape

OPS_B`lee says: 
::kills the channel:: CO: Channel closed, Captain.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
ATO: And the exact nature of this aid would be?

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Eyes B'Lee approaching but keeps his expression neutral as he speaks with the CTO::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CIV: I had noted that in the files I was looking over. I wanted to talk to you before I started moving people around. I want to station several security teams around the area both inside and just outside the entrance to the TL's.

ATO_Bostk says: 
CNS: letting him go. I’ll be back to release you shortly.

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: turns and leaves the brig::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::checks to see if any response has been received from the planet's he hailed about the shuttle::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::frowns, wondering why she is being held responsible for a security incident aboard the Meringe::

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: walks onto TL:: TL: bridge

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: My idea exactly.  You know, when they designed these Akiras to be carriers, they didn't give internal security much consideration.  The entire hangar deck and maintenance areas need to be guarded as well.  Normally it would be a non-issue, but if we truly have saboteurs aboard....

OPS_B`lee says: 
::sees there is no response yet and sighs softly, forgetting about the conversation between Lynam and Kerly::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
All: Okay people.. we don't have much information, but that warp trail has probably almost faded away by now.. so I believe we should go see the Bolian SF has in custody. The one who blew up our TL.. Any other suggestions are welcome..

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CIV: I understand your concerns Commander. Although the whole ship is a concern, that is one of the most sensitive areas. I most likely will place the elite team I have put together out there to begin with.

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: steps off the TL and onto the bridge::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::glances over at Kerly:: CO: What purpose would that serve, Captain?

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Blinky lights on the science console indicate that the warp trail is still visible

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::moves over to the comm unit on the wall::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
*Guard* I request a meeting with Captain Jordaïn at his earliest convenience.

OPS_B`lee says: 
<Anonymous SO> CO: No sir, the warp trail is still very strong....

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
<Guard> *CNS*: I will pass the word along.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: ::Nods::  O.k.  Also, I'd like to work with you to examine the records of all Flight Operations personnel.  I have done so of course, but I don't have the access that you do.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
OPS: That's the only person directly connected to the .. ::hears the SO:: Self: Hmm.. more powerful shuttles these days.. OPS: Never mind.. All: Hunting time.

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The science console indicates an imbalance in the warp field manifold leaving a tell tale trail of ... energy

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: walks up to CTO:: CTO: I’ve questioned T'Sele so all I need now is her tricorder

CNS_T`Sele says: 
*Guard* That would be appreciated.... Thank you.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CIV: I don't see that as a problem. Once we can get things situated up here if you would meet me in my office we can go over that and the security measures I want to see put into place.

OPS_B`lee says: 
<Anonymous SO> SO: It looks like they're having engine trouble ... they're leaving behind a trail that indicates an imbalance in their warp manifold.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
aTO: Very good. Where is her tricorder?

ATO_Bostk says: 
CTO: I think it's still on the Meringe sir

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
<Guard> *CTO*: Ma'am the CNS is requesting a meeting with the CO at his earliest convenience.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: All right, we'll try to keep things together until then.  Why don't you call me when you get the time and we'll get started?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
aTO: See if you can get it from their security then Ensign.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::transfers the science sensors to his own station and begins to review what the SO is talking about:: CO: Aye sir ... I see it too. Clear as a mug of Bajoran jumja.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
*Guard*: Noted I will pass along the message.

ATO_Bostk says: 
CTO: yes sir.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CIV: I can do that. In the meantime I will get those security teams dispatched and you can place them where you need them the most for now.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
OPS: Perfect.. ::Turns to face T'Kerl:: CTO: Have we cleared the CNS yet?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
CO: Sir the CNS is requesting a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. Sir we still need the tricorder that is on the other ship.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::locks onto the tricorder:: CO: I can beam the tricorder back, Captain ... shouldn't be a problem. ::stands by with transporters::

CIV_Lynam says: 
CTO: Sounds good.  Send the team leaders up to TIC and I'll brief them on the layout and most critical areas.  ::Holds out his hand::  Thank you Commander, I think we'll work well together.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::takes his hand and shakes it:: CIV: Same here Commander. I look forward to working with you and your teams.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Smiles and walks to the turbo lift::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::watches the Commander walk by all smiles, wonders what he has to smile about::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods:: CTO: Very well.. I will go talk to the counsellor. As soon as that tricorder is on board, lat flight control set a course to follow that warp trail and engage.. ::heads to the TL::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::sends a message to Austin to send the elite team and two other security teams to Commander Lynam in TIC control...smiles and nods going back to work:: CO: Aye sir.

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: walks up to B'lee:: OPS: could you please get the tircorder for me?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Hops in the TL and nods at Lynam:: TL: Brig.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
aTO: Take over tac. ::signs out and steps back:: Let me know when you have that tricorder.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::takes the Captain's words to T'Kerl as permission to beam the tricorder aboard and activates the transporters, beaming it from the Meringe to atop the CTO's console on the bridge of the Tal-War:: ATO: You got it...

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: walks to Tac:: OPS: thanks

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: looks at recording::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
FCO: Set course to follow that warp trail and engage.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Enters the TL, and eyes it with newfound suspicion, then begins his journey back to TIC::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
<FCO> CTO: Aye, course set and engaged.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CIV: So mister Lynam.. Your thought on all of this? ::standing next to him in the riding TL::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::wonders if Kerly would let him sit in the Captain's chair again::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Let's see if we can find that shuttle with our not so friendly Bolian aboard.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: How do we know it's a Bolian? ::begins a detail sector-wide scan::

ATO_Bostk says: 
CTO: after looking at the recording, it is my opinion that the escape was down to a security lapse on the Meringe. The CNS is innocent

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: We only know what information we got that it was a Bolian that escaped with the shuttle.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
aTO: I suspected as much. Give the CO a report please. ::stands in the centre of the bridge behind Flight Control::

CIV_Lynam says: 
CO: Thoughts on what Captain?  The saboteurs?  Obviously you have taken all precautions to keep them off your ship, and supposedly broken up the ring.  But, like Bajoran cockroaches, you can never be sure you got them all.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: Oh ... I see. ::continues scanning for a shuttle occupied by one blue bolian::

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: The Tal-War follows the course on 213 mark 8

CIV_Lynam says: 
CO: I would suggest reviewing all personnel files again and seeing if anything strange pops up.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
*CO*: Sir we are following the warp trail now.

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: types up a report:: *CO*: I’ve come to the conclusion that the CNS is innocent sir. There will be a report on your desk soon.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CIV: Good.. I will have someone see that it is done.. *CTO/aTO* Thank you..

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::nods and tries hard not to pace the bridge as she is prone to do...clasps hands behind back just observing::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::more than a little displeased that he hasn't yet found any sign of the shuttle:: CTO: Well ... nothing on the shuttle, but the flight path keeps going clear as a photonic flare.

ATO_Bostk says: 
:: continues to type report as well as checking tactical scanners::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods at Fox while exiting the TL at the desired deck, heading for the brig area::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Let's hope it stays that way just keep a watch out for anything that might prove useful.

CIV_Lynam says: 
CO: I am going to begin the process with my own people in TIC and the hangar crews.  I'll be working with the CTO on it. If you like, I can expand that to the entire crew.  I have a few resources to call upon should something irregular pop up in a file.

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: SO Reports that the trail makes a course change to 345 mark 21

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
FCO: Change course to 345 mark 21.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
<FCO>: CTO: Changing course, aye.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::frowns, wonders how he missed the change in the flight path::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Plot this course and tell me what we have in front of us.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: Aye Ker ... sir. ::begins to plot the course looking for celestial bodies or navigational markers it comes across:: Self: Hey! Look at that!

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Stops before really exiting the TL:: CIV: Granted. We can't be too sure about his stuff.. Thanks commander.. ::proceeds::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Nods at the CO and continues on to TIC::

OPS_B`lee says: 
::looks up from his console:: CTO: If we remained on this course we'd intersect with Borg space in exactly 18,000,000,000,000 light years. ::pauses:: Thankfully, the course seems to terminate suddenly 45 minutes ahead of our present location.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::returns to meditating and focusing on the light::

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Re-enters TIC::  Duty Officer: Report.

ATO_Bost`k says: 
::laughs::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Well Borg space is one place I don't want to end up right now. Terminate as in unable to find the trail?

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Walks into the brig area, nodding at the guard there, and walks up to the force field:: CNS: Counsellor..

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: I'm not detecting any celestial bodies or known navigational elements at that location. Perhaps the shuttle docked with a ship?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::opens eyes:: CO: Captain. 

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::mutters under breath:: OPS: Noted. See if you can pick up anything that might give us a clue from long range. Also plot possible courses that might have been taken.

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Receives the report on the status of the hangar aircraft as well as those on patrol:

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Gestures to the guard to lift the force field, which he subsequently does:: CNS: No need for you to be in here.. You wished to talk to me?

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Captain, I wish to prove my innocence to you to facilitate my release.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::grimaces, thinking that possible courses are as numerous as the stars in the sky:: CTO: Yes sir....

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Nods slowly:: CNS: Go ahead..

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Sir, I believe the only case against me is that I aided the Bolian's escape from the Meringe. Is this true?

OPS_B`lee says: 
::hears a bleeping from the communications array and frowns, turning towards it:: CTO: This is odd, Commander ... I'm detecting a subspace signal on a Bolian frequency.

ATO_Bost`k says: 
:: finishes report::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: According to the Meringe report, the Bolian hijacked a shuttle and escaped, shortly after you interviewed him. Noting you were the last person to have contact with him, captain Ebmalf ordered your arrest..

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: See if you can pick it up and see what the message is.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: It's an automated signal ... on an emergency frequency. I think it might be a homing signal.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Get me a direction and feed the coordinates to the helm.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::sends the bearing to Flight Control and shorts feels the Tal-War shift course::

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Are the Meringe security personnel on duty at the time also under arrest, sir?

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: It's bearing is consistent with the termination point for the warp trail.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
Self: Wonderful more puzzles. ::shakes head:: OPS: Noted we will just have to see what we find when we get there.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
CNS: Of that I have no information.. But if captain Ebmalf is only a bit just, he should have had them apprehended and interrogated.. He seemed to be a bit overly busy with himself, but these are no easy circumstances.

ATO_Bost`k says: 
OPS: if another ship was present, there should be another trail shouldn't there?

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::taps combadge:: *CO*: Sir we have a termination point on the warp trail and OPS has picked up a homing signal.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: I fail to see where the responsibility in keeping suspects confined is given to a visiting counsellor, sir. As such, I wish to point out that my continued confinement is in breach of Federation articles, given the fact it is technically impossible for me to guilty of the crime I have been accused for. 

CIV_Lynam says: 
::Watches the status board as the Kanedas are disarmed and stored in their protected hangars.::

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Hears the call:: *CTO* Any other vessels or trails nearby? Signs of cloaked ships?

OPS_B`lee says: 
ATO: Absolutely ... but it could be masked. We only detected this one because the engines were so badly tuned.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Smiles briefly at the counsellor:: CNS: The force field is down, counsellor, you are no longer confined. Accompany me to the bridge, please..

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
*CO*: Checking on that now sir we should be there in... ::turns and looks at OPS for a time::

ATO_Bost`k says: 
OPS: surely it would have left some sort of a trail.

CNS_T`Sele says: 
CO: Thank you, sir.

OPS_B`lee says: 
ATO: We'll know as we get closer, kid... ::concentrating on his work::

Host Quchant says: 
ACTION: Tactical sensors indicate the presence of the remnants of an anti-matter explosion and resultant debris

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::falls in behind the CO::

ATO_Bost`k says: 
CTO: sensors are picking up evidence of an anti-matter explosion sir

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Entered a turbolift:: TL: Bridge.. ::comlink still open::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
aTO: Where and see if you can figure out how long ago.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: Commander, I'm also detecting debris ahead ... 150,000 kilometres off the starboard bow.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: Time before arrival.

ATO_Bost`k says: 
CTO: I’m on it

CNS_T`Sele says: 
::follows the CO into the TL::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: From the amount any way you can tell what it might have been at one time?

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: Two minutes, Commander....

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
*CO*: Arrival in two minutes sir.

OPS_B`lee says: 
CTO: It appears to be debris of a Federation shuttlecraft, Commander.

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Sees the doors close and stands in the now moving TL:: *CTO* Very well. I'm on my way up.

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
::gives the order for FCO to drop to impulse and feels the ship slow::

CTO_T`Kerl says: 
OPS: So we found the shuttle but that doesn't mean the person that escaped was on it when it blew.

OPS_B`lee says: 
::looks at Kerly as if irritated:: CTO: I never said he was!

CO_Jordaïn says: 
::Walks out of the lift onto the bridge::

ATO_Bost`k says: 
CTO: the explosion was about 2 hours ago sir

Host Quchant says: 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< End Tal-War mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>