ACTD Mission USS Vesuvius - Worlds Apart - Episode Nine

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Her encounter with a Dyson Sphere all but a dim memory, the USS Vesuvius is now in standard orbit above Polanus V.  She has been Joined by ADMiral Taylor, the Sector Commander, aboard the USS Typhoon, an Akira-class vessel.  The ADMiral, Captain, and First Officer are currently discussing new intelligence the ADMiral has on the situation on Polanus V.

The crew of the USS Vesuvius has proved that there is some Romulan involvement in the famine, and that the virus attacking the Yxarta grain is genetically engineered and type-specific.  The Science department has come up with an initial cure for the Virus and is ready to go into mass production of the cure.

It has been determined that a cloaked vessel of unknown origin has been tailing the Vesuvius. The Chief Engineering Officer has determined that there is an ion trail in low orbit of the planet and has a theory about the possible injection of the virus into the Polanite atmosphere and ecosystem.  He continues to search for the "ghost" from the sensors of a few hours ago.

At present, the Vesuvius is in standard orbit around Polanus V. The AWAY Team that beamed down to the planet has beamed back, having arrested Doctor Geen Rysanger for possible conspiracy with the Romulans involved in creating the Famine.  He has been confined to the brig, and only an hour ago was reported to have been found dead in his cell...and then there is the Romulan invasion fleet massing near the Neutral Zone...

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: In her ready room with the Admiral ::

FCO Soriano says:
:: At helm, maintaining orbit about Polanus V ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Standing behind the command center at Science One ::

XO Kelson says:
Admiral: Sir...How serious is the threat of the Romulan fleet?  And do we have reinforcements on the way?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Standing by tactical, contemplating ::

President Halon says:
@:: Keeping up on some papers ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Continues his work with Doctor Smalina and paces in the conference lounge. He looks over the data on his PADD ::   Smalina: That's sectors 5 and 6 done, we should be ready to do the evacs in several hours...

CEO McGregor says:
:: At Engineering 1 ::

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Report. Any headway in localizing that low level interference on the surface?

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Sir I have an idea to locate that Ghost

OPS Al’Thor says:
:: Enters the bridge to take up the OPS console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO:  I need to speak to the Captain...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
XO:  We don't know, but it can't be good.  Now if you are ready, I will leave you all to your work.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Heads towards the ready room ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Works with the CMO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Presses door chime ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to the Admiral ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Do you have any specific orders for us, sir?

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Sorry, I didn't hear you, can you repeat that

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to the CTO ::   CTO: That may not be appropriate right now. She's in a meeting with Admiral Taylor.

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: I'd like to launch 5 class-5 probes I have retrofitted into Geo-Sync orbit

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: Do you think there's anyway we can reduce the evac time? I'd like to clear the major populace as fast as possible to prepare for the grain distribution...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CO:  Carry on.  I'll be here to assist as you need me, but I would like to return to the Typhoon if I may.

CTO Wakefield says:
CSO:  He might be interested too.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Understood, sir.   :: To the door ::   Enter

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Possibility of results?

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: They are fitted to use Tachyon particle sensors in random sweeps

President Halon says:
@:: Talks to someone who comes in then sends him away ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Walks across the room ::   Smalina: I said we've mapped out sectors 5 and 6...   ::Gives a sigh of near Vulcan annoyance remember how unfocused non-Vulcan's can be ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Stands to greet the officer at the door ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Doors slide open and he enters the ready room, nods towards Taylor::   ADM: Admiral.

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Much better than we have now sir, I would say 78% probability.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Offers hand ::

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Make it happen. I want that ship located yesterday.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Admiral, my Chief Tactical Officer, Lt. Dathan Wakefield.

CEO McGregor says:
*Engineering* Prepare to launch the Probes

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Shakes hand of CTO ::   CTO: I take it you are under lockdown, Lieutenant?

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: I have no idea how we can evac faster, and, as for the sectors, was that the last of them?

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Aye sir.  No one gets on or off this ship sir.  All non-essentials are confined to quarters.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Have all decks reported their lockdown status?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  Good work.  Would I be able to return to my ship or would you prefer I stay aboard, Lieutenant?

CMO Delar says:
@:: Smiles and wishes it was that simple ::   Smalina: 6 of 15...if only we could work faster. Do you know of any non-military transports that could be used to speed up distribution and evac?

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Launching Probes sir, they will be in position in 2 minutes

OPS Al’Thor says:
CSO: All decks are locked down sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  No offense Admiral, but a lock-down is a lock-down...   ::facial expression states his opinion ::

CSO Trelan says:
CEO: Very good. Keep me posted.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Sam and whispers ::   XO: You have the Vesuvius, Sam.  I'm reporting to sickbay when I can slip out of here.

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Aye sir

XO Kelson says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am.  :: Leaves for bridge ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  Good work, Mister Wakefield that was the right answer.  May I offer any assistance to you?

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Vesuvius to Delar. Report.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM: Of course sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches the exchange between the Admiral and her CTO ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Status, Dru?

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM/CO:  I came to inform you that I have narrowed the list to two suspects...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Hears the CO with his acute hearing ::   CO: Thank you for your hospitality, Captain.  I'm sure I can make my own way with your CTO here.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO: Indeed, Mister Wakefield?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: All decks are on lockdown and have reported in.  Mac is sending out probes in an effort to localize that cloaked ship.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   ADM: With your permission sir, I'll report to sickbay then.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Is lost in thought ::   CMO: What do we have working with us for transport?

CEO McGregor says:
CSO: Probes in position sir.  Beginning sensor sweep now

CMO Delar says:
*CSO*: I have been working with Doctor Smalina on the relief effort. We believe that if we are able to move many of the large groups of people away from heavy activity zones we may be able to more easily distribute the grain until such time that the cure is initiated, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM/CO: Aye.  They didn't necessarily pull the trigger, but one of these two gave the order.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CO: As you need to, Captain.  I'd not cross that Doctor of yours.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Very good.  Are you needed in the investigation or can you organize the distribution of the famine relief?

CMO Delar says:
@Smalina: This is your planet Doctor; I was informed that you would be able to provide me with such information.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the Admiral ::   ADM:  Admiral, the Vesuvius is at your disposal.   
:: Leaves her ready room ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Very well. I will have Sciences begin with the process immediately.  We should have some grain for you in about two hours.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to Xen as she leaves ::   CO: Captain.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO: And your list is...?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to her CTO ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: The doctor has a plan of distribution and is ready to commence.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits from her ready room ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I believe Lt. Wakefield has everything well in hand, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a deep breath, and looks at the bridge, crossing to go to the turbolift ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  President Halon and Doctor Smalina.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Very well then...let's get the relief effort into high gear.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Catches Xen out of the corner of his eye and shows a slight smile ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to command ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stops just short of the turbolift and looks to Dru waiting for him to see her ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Raises eyebrow ::   CTO: Do go on, this is fascinating...

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CMO Delar says:
@*CSO*: Understood, Delar out.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Would we be able to drop by shuttles?

President Halon says:
@:: Looks around. Only sees his security guards and smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles as she sees him, then enters the turbolift ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  When I arrested Rysanger, they were the only two people in the room other than Vesuvius personnel who were present...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to the turbolift ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Turns to Smalina and looks over at him ::   Doctor: Did you hear that sir? Grain distribution should begin in two hours time...

XO Kelson says:
:: Eyes new officers ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to Flight Control ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Goes over the sensor data from the Probes ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  Logical...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Thinks ::   Doctor: ...shuttles are a possibility, we'll have to get them organized though. If you could tap into your communication net and arrange it I'll begin to work with the Vesuvius on the grain distribution.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  President Halon made it clear he did not want Rysanger's 'treachery' getting out, which is why he wanted us to take Rysanger to our brig.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Welcome to the Vesuvius, Ensign.  How does she feel?   :: Smiles ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Holds turbolift doors a moment ::

CSO Trelan says:
*Maj* Trelan to Maj. Initiate Trelan 1 in cargo bay three.  They need that grain.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  In that case, other than Captain Royce, Doctor Delar, myself, and Security Team Alpha, they were the only other people in the room.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Enters lift with the CO ::

FCO Soriano says:
XO: Very nice, thank you sir.  This is my first experience flying an actual Galaxy Class starship...it beats the simulations at the Academy.   :: Smiles ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  I can personally vouch for every Starfleet officer present sir.  Their loyalties are unquestionable.

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Deck 12

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj>*CSO* Aye sir. Process underway.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  the President is an upstanding Federation Citizen, Mr. Wakefield.  He may have been trying to avert anti-Federation sentiment on the planet.  It is growing during this famine.  I think he stands to lose by that kind of exposure.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Dru...unsure of what to say ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  I do not doubt the crew of this ship, Lieutenant.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Sir I keep getting intermittent hits on the sensors.  This thing does not want to be found.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Start with getting shuttle ready to be use with the grain ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: I would hope it does…   :: Smiles ::   Well, hopefully we won't have to test your skills too soon.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to Xen ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Are you all right?

FCO Soriano says:
XO: Understood, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  In that case, Dr. Smalina is the only logical suspect, but other than this line of thought, there is no real proof.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Crosses the conference lounge again and about 5 chairs away from Smalina sits down and opens a hail to the Vesuvius. ::   *Bridge* Delar to the U.S.S. Vesuvius.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: However, I am increasing the Tachyon concentration from the probes

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Yes...just reporting to sickbay.  Delar hasn't released me yet

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Carry on, Ensign...   :: Walks to engineering station ::

President Halon says:
@:: Gets up and heads out ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  However, and please do not take offense Admiral, I have experienced first hand the treachery of supposedly high-standing Federation citizens...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  And what of the main elements of a crime, sir?  Means Motive and opportunity?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Brow furrows ::   CO: I know.  Maybe after all this is over we can get together for dinner.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: I would think you would get a hit soon enough.  Any other possibilities?  What about the surface of the planet?

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Sir, I think we have something.  I have a shadow dead center of all the sensor blips.  And it appears to be staying put.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  Indeed.  You may not believe me, Mister Wakefield, but I understand exactly what you mean.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   CSO:  That would be wonderful.  I look forward to it.   :: Pauses as turbolift doors open ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  I don't know frankly sir.  To be honest, I'm leaning towards President Halon...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles at Xen ::   CO: It's a date.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Triangulate those coordinates...we don't want to lose it this time.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Southern hemisphere 52 degrees west by 20 degrees

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles back to Dru then exits turbolift and continues to sickbay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  By asking us to take Rysanger and not letting the information out, he leaves us with only one suspect...Smalina.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Which is why I believe it is Halon.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: What ever it likes the Southern hemisphere

XO Kelson says:
CEO: How close is that to our relief team?

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Deck 38.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Locked in sir

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  I see.  Sounds kind of backwards to me.  Why don't you question them both alone?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Feels a little strange... ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters sickbay ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: 20 Kilometers sir

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits the turbolift and enters cargo bay three ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM: Not a bad idea, however, an Admiral's presence may help smooth things along, especially with the President.

CSO Trelan says:
Maj: Report.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Okay...let's keep our eye on it.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: and holding

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Also, unless I am wrong, I believe our Chief Medical Officer has been with Dr. Smalina ever since the arrest.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Count on it sir

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around and spies Dr. Aola ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Which once again leaves Halon.

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: Process has been initiated. The nanites are working at optimal efficiency.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Taps his comm badge again ::   *Bridge*: Delar to U.S.S. Vesuvius, please respond.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Any thing new over there?

CSO Trelan says:
MAJ: Progress?

Host CO Royce says:
Aola:  Annie, I'm here for my injection that Delar has me on.

XO Kelson says:
COMM: CMO: Vesuvius here, Doctor.  I was just about to call you...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  From what I understand, that may be...but he'd only need a minute or two... a trip to the head would do

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: Not as of yet sir. How are your arrangements coming?

Host CO Royce says:
<Aola>:  Let me check your records, Captain.  I'll be right back.

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: About ten percent completed, sir.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: We have her sir.  Pronounced ion signature, Lat 41 south, Long 58 east

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM: True.  That's how Rysanger ended up dead.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Good, we can use the shuttle to do the drops

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks further into sickbay and takes a seat on a biobed ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  One of my rookie’s left him alone in his cell cause he had to hit the head...

CEO McGregor says:
XO: If I could only come up with a way to tag that thing

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  It was the only time it could have happened.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stares at the floor, lost in thought ::

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: How many shuttles can you arrange for the drops?   :: Picks up his several padds and types several pieces of data in ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Excellent!  Can you light it up somehow so the planet's defenses will locate it?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  I see you take my point.  In my experience as CTO then XO of the Typhoon, and then CO of the Ganymede, I found that it's always the least likely of suspects.  But you can pursue your own leads, you don't need me horning in.

CSO Trelan says:
Maj: Good, keep it going. I told the doctor we would have some food in about two hours.

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: Delar to Kelson, please respond.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Aola returns with the Captain's report on a PADD, hypo in hand ::

Host CO Royce says:
<Aola>:  I've got your treatment right here, Captain.   :: Smiles as she looks at the CO ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: I was thinking of a modified Viridian patch type of thing

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: As many as we need.   :: Continues reviewing data ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: Aye sir.   :: Returns his attention to his console ::

XO Kelson says:
COMM: CSO:  Vesuvius to Delar...I've been responding.  Are you ready to converse?

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Aye sir.  I'm going to go down to the surface to question Dr. Smalina first...  would you care to join me sir?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Tilts her head to better expose her neck ::   Aola: Just make it fast and note that I'm here...reluctantly for my treatment.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps his commbadge ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  I'd be glad for the chance to talk to him, count on that.

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* I am currently in cargo bay three overseeing the process. We have approximately twenty percent of the grain processed.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Then its this way to the transporter room sir...   :: Motions with his hands ::

CMO Delar says:
COMM: XO: My apologies Commander. We are ready down here sir.  The Science Council has made arrangements for shuttle distribution of the un-effected grain. Transport of the grain to the Council building can begin immediately.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Have we mapped out any more sectors?

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Refresh my memory on a Viridian patch, Mac...

CMO Delar says:
@*CSO*: Understood, thank you Lieutenant.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Presses the hypo to the Captain's neck ::    <Aola>:  There you go, Xen.  Now, according to these orders, you are not yet released to duty.  So...

Host CO Royce says:
Aola:  I know...I know...

Host CO Royce says:
Aola:  I'll take it easy.  No work for me, back to my quarters to rest.   :: Makes a face causing Aola to laugh ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Holds several padds in his hand, places them on the smooth metal of the council table and slides them down to Smalina ::   Doctor: Sectors 12 and 13.  Also I've marked off distribution points for the shuttle pilots to land at.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Exits Ready Room after Admiral Taylor ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to Annie ::   Aola: Thanks, Annie...for everything.   :: Smiles ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: It's a location device generally used on people.  Can be detected 3 sectors away.  I could modify or tie in 4 or 5 together for a ship

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Heads directly to the TL with CTO ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Good, how long till you're done mapping

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Still small enough to be non-detectable

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Commander, the Admiral and I are going down to the planet to question a few people.

Host CO Royce says:
<Aola>:  No problem, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gets off biobed and heads out of sickbay ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
XO:  You have the ship, Mister Kelson.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to Kelson.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Follows Taylor to turbolift ::

XO Kelson says:
COMM: CMO: Lt. Trelan will handle the distribution.  Get in touch with him to commence.  Also, be aware...we have located our "ghost" ship and it is 20 kms from your present position.  Make sure you have ample security.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Does several quick calculations in his head ::   Doctor: With your assistance I can be completed in 0.47 hours doctor.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Aola watches the Captain leave, then sighs heavily ::

XO Kelson says:
ADM: Thank you, Sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks towards turbolift ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   Computer: Transporter room one.

CMO Delar says:
COMM: XO: Understood, Delar out.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Puts a hand on the CTO::   XO:  HOW far?

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Get it ready, Mac.

CTO Wakefield says:
Computer:  HOLD!

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Holds the lift open at the bridge ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Aye sir

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters turbolift...fights the urge to go to the bridge ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Ok then, I'm just going to pass on the marked places for drops first

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Deck 8

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Perhaps we should go there first sir.

CMO Delar says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant, we are prepared for distribution of the grain. Once you have reached 40% completion please beam the un-effected grain to the Science Council building with full security...   :: Looks over to Smalina ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Okay, Dathan.  Be aware of a possible Romulan presence on the planet surface.

CMO Delar says:
@Smalina: Can you arrange for any security in and around the council building?

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Understood, Doctor.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Locks the ships coordinates into all the Probes ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Looks significantly at the CTO ::    CTO: Indeed.  No, I'll handle that on the way.  Let's go.  :: Enters lift ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Again lost in her thoughts... ::

CSO Trelan says:
Maj: Progress?

CTO Wakefield says:
Computer:  Resume.

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Kelson here...go ahead...

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: 30% sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Sir?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Taps communicator ::  Taylor to Typhoon.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits turbolift and walks slowly towards her quarters ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: What for?

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Ah.  Never mind...

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* We are going to begin transport of the grain in about ten minutes, sir.  I need a security team to beam down with the first shipment.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Sends schematics of the Patch to engineering ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
<Typhoon OPS> *ADM*:  Typhoon, Xalax here.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters her quarters, going to her bedroom to change out of uniform into something more comfortable ::

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: With increased tension, I'd prefer security with the grain. Also, we have a possible security threat 20 kilometers from our location. Any attempt made on the grain could cause major problems for the planet's populace.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
*T-OPS*:  Contact the CEO on the Vesuvius and get the coordinates to send a heavily armed assault team.  Keep it VERY quiet.  Taylor out.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Checks his phaser, making sure it is set to level two stun ::

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Understood.  I'll send a security team to the cargo bay.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Understood, I will get them out there.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Thank you, sir.  Trelan out.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Smiles after hearing Taylor's orders... ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Draws phaser and sets to heavy stun ::   CTO:  As the book says, Curiouser and Curiouser.

XO Kelson says:
*Security* Security team Alpha report to cargo bay 3 for assignment.

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: Thank you doctor.   :: Goes back to mapping distribution areas and setting zones ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Gets security out, and around the building ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sees a phaser appear in the Admiral's hand ::   ADM: Where were you hiding that?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Exits TL and motions for CTO to lead the way to TR1 ::   CTO: I believe the game is afoot.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Helps the CMO with the Mapping ::   CMO: Almost done

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO: I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.    :: Smiles and lets the CTO see where he puts it ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sighs ::   ADM: Aye sir.  Although frankly, an assault on a Romulan ship is more my speed than questioning suspects...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Heads for transporter room one. ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Follows CTO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Where can I get one?

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Sir permission to drop the probes lower into orbit sir to use them as transport enhancers for the patch

Host Admiral Taylor says:
CTO:  Contact my OPS manager after.  I'm sure we have a spare.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks into her living area, to the replicator  ::   Replicator: Tea, English Breakfast, hot, sweet

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sees the security team enter the cargo bay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM:  Thank you sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters transporter room ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Permission granted

CSO Trelan says:
Sec Team: Position yourselves around that pile of grain.   :: Points to a large pile of canisters :: Prepare for transport.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
:: Takes his place on the pad ::   CTO: Your mission, Lieutenant...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Programs the probes into lowest possible orbit ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Removes the cup of tea and goes to her favorite chair and curls up in it.  Emily comes out for some attention. ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Engineering reports the Patch is ready for transport

CTO Wakefield says:
ADM: Thank you sir.  TOPS:  Crewman, send us to Dr. Delar's coordinates, he’s liable to be near Dr. Smalina.

CMO Delar says:
@Doctor: Shall we?  :: Stands with several padds in his hand and moves across the room to the entrance way ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan to Delar.  Prepare to receive the first shipment.

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Let's see it in action, Mac...transport when ready.

CTO Wakefield says:
TOPS:  Energize.

CMO Delar says:
*CSO*: Understood.  Polanus security is in place for the transfer.

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* I am also sending a security team with the first shipment.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Pushes a couple of keys to activate the Patch ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Exits the conference room and heads towards the cargo areas where the grain will be received ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CMO: Lets do it

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Materializes on planet near Dr. Delar ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Follows the CMO ::

CEO McGregor says:
*Engineering* Ok Ensign, transport now

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO/Smalina: Doctor, wait!

CMO Delar says:
@:: Sees the Lieutenant beam down several meters down the corridor ::   CTO: Lieutenant, is there a problem?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Signals the Probes to enhance the transport signal ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  The confinement beam on the grain transport fails and is redirected...Security is safe but empty-handed

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Turns to see the Admiral also has materialized::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods to Maj ::   Maj: Begin transport.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: On it's way sir

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Let me know as soon as we verify the identity of our "ghost".  If it is Romulan, we need to act fast.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Nods to Delar and Smalina ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO/Smalina: Doctor's, this is Admiral Taylor.  He's here to assist me with my investigation.

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks around bridge ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: Sir, confinement beam has failed! The grain is being redirected!!

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Aye, aye

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@CMO:  Indeed, Doctor.  I apologize for your earlier "test".  You passed.

CSO Trelan says:
Maj: Where!?  I want a location!

CMO Delar says:
@:: Holds out his hand to shake the Admirals ::   ADM: Test sir?

CMO Delar says:
@ADM/CTO: This is Doctor Smalina, of the Polanus Science Council...

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Walks over to CMO, Admiral Taylor and Smalina ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@ADM/CTO: Hello, please to meet you

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks to OPS ::

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@CMO, ADM, Smalina:  I am the grain inspector, Greensbar

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Raises hand in Vulcan salute but says nothing ::

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: It has been redirected to another vessel! It seems to be the one that has been trailing us!

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Welcome to the Vesuvius, Ensign Al'Thor...

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to Kelson!

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: Thank you sir I look forward to being stationed here.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Nods ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Looks over in the direction of Greensbar ::   Self: Just what we need, someone else to complicate this procedure.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Greensbar: And you are?

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Glad to hear it...Excuse me...   :: Taps commbadge ::   *CSO* Kelson here...go ahead.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  The locator blip from the cloaked vessel disappears from the screen.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander, our first shipment has been redirected to that cloaked ship! The security team is still here, but the grain never reached the planet!

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Looks annoyed ::   CTO: The grain inspector...  :: says dryly ::

CMO Delar says:
@ADM/CTO: May I inquire as to you presence here, sirs?

CTO Wakefield says:
@Greensbar:  I see.  If you could excuse us a minute Inspector...

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO/Smalina:  I would like to speak to you both in private if you don't mind.

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@CTO:  Figures...you folks took long enough to get here...go ahead and take some more time...

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Hold all shipments until you figure out what went wrong.  I'm getting tired of this cat and mouse game...

CEO McGregor says:
XO: no good sir, we lost her again

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@CMO:  Nothing about our earlier conversation at any rate, Doctor Delar.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: Understood

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Smiles at Green ::   Green: Thank you for understanding Inspector.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Aye sir. I'll try to find out. Trelan out.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: No trace sir

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Motions to a side office ::

CMO Delar says:
@CTO: Understood...   :: Looks over to the inspector and the Admiral ::   Greensbar: I am sure this will only take a moment Inspector...

CSO Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan to Delar. We have a problem.

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Crosses arms and looks to the ceiling ::   Self:  These Federation types...sheez

XO Kelson says:
:: Shakes head ::   CEO: Unbelievable...

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: Sir I am receiving a message from an unknown vessel on a coded frequency.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Put it on, Ensign.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Whirls about at the grain inspector ::  You know, Polanus IS a Federation Member.  That makes you one of those Federation Types.   :: Turns away ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Enters side office, making sure it is clear of people, takes out tricorder and scans for monitoring devices... ::

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: Opens the channel ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Finest ship in the fleet and we're playing cat and mouse with a ghost

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Continues to look to the ceiling and begins to tap a foot ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@ADM/CMO/Smalina: This one will do.  Please...  :: Motions for them to come in... ::

XO Kelson says:
CEO: Keep at it, Mac...don't give up now...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Follows the CTO ::   CTO: Mr. Wakefield, I would like to inquire as to why you have held up the grain distribution...sir.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Follows the rest in ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: CMO: Trelan to Delar, come in.

CEO McGregor says:
XO: A McGregor never gives up sir, my word on that

CMO Delar says:
@Comm: CSO: Delar here, if you could please stand-by momentarily sir.

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Walks over to a wall, leans against it and looks over to the group of men... ::

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Unknown vessel: This is the USS Vesuvius.  Commander Kelson speaking.  Who may I be addressing?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
COMM:  Vesuvius:  This is Commander Krell, XO of the USS Typhoon.  We have secured the Romulan scout ship at this location.  Just thought you should know, because we've got some interesting information the Admiral will want to hear about.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Closes door once everyone is inside ::

CSO Trelan says:
COMM: CMO: This can't wait, doctor.  Grain distribution has been halted.  It has been redirected to another site.  We are trying to find the problem now.  Standby for further communiques.

CMO Delar says:
@COMM: CSO: Understood...Delar out.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina: Doctor, my apologize for delaying the grain distribution, but I must ask...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Returns his attention to Wakefield ::

CNS Becca says:
:: In office reading over paper work ::

Host Inspector_Greensbar says:
@:: Wonders why they are behind closed doors...and what is taking so long... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina:  Where were you at approximately 21:35 hours this evening Vesuvius time?

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: Yes...

Host Admiral Taylor says:
COMM: Vesuvius: This is XO Krell again... you all missing some grain?

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Krell: Good to hear Commander...Send those coordinates to our CEO if you could.  The Admiral is planetside.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to a console ::

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Krell: As a matter of fact, our first shipment was diverted.  Have you a lock on it's whereabouts?

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: reading over information in the presence of the CMO

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at a few controls, trying to find out how the transport got redirected ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
COMM: Vesuvius:  We have it here.  :: Transmits coordinates to OPS on Vesuvius ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO: Doctor, is that true.  21:35?

XO Kelson says:
COMM: Krell: Do you need our help with containment of the scout ship?

Host Inspector_Greensbar says:
@:: Begins to hum a little Polanite diddy to himself ::

OPS Al’Thor says:
:: Receives the coordinates ::   XO: Sir I have the coordinates of the ship.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Tries to remember approximately 21:35 hours ::   CTO: Actually sir...the Doctor and I were separated for a brief period around 21:30 hours, though I can not vouch for Mr. Smalina's whereabouts at that time, I know that we were together again by 21:45 hours.

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Looks surprised by the question ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Starts to walk around the office just trying to read the papers and file ::

CSO Trelan says:
Self: They somehow tapped into the frequency of our transporter signal and redirected it.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina: Doctor?  Were and the Doctor in fact separated this evening?

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: Yes but i was unsure of the time

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Excellent...Give them to Ltjg McGregor at the Engineering station.

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Kelson to Trelan...We have located the grain.  Have you fixed the transporter problem?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Raises eyebrow ::   Indeed.  Doctor Smalina, can you explain your whereabouts?

CMO Delar says:
@:: Looks between Smalina and the CTO ::   CTO: Why?

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Looks towards the Admiral and raises his eyebrow ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: What is the problem sir

OPS Al’Thor says:
:: Sends the coordinates to the Engineering station ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO/Smalina:  Dr. Rysanger was murdered at approximately 21:35 hours ship time.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to Kelson. I think I found the problem. All federation transporters operate on a very narrow frequency. The alien ship somehow got lucky enough to get the right frequency and redirect the grain.

FCO Soriano says:
XO:  I'm reading a small blip on long-range sensors, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO/Smalina: He was found dead in his cell.

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Begins to yawn while waiting for the Starfleet people to return... ::

XO Kelson says:
*CNS* Kelson to Ltjg Shirley...Report to Cargo Bay 3 to help facilitate relief efforts with Lt. Trelan.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: How far away, Ensign?

CNS Becca says:
*XO* Aye Sir.....

CMO Delar says:
@CTO: Cause?

FCO Soriano says:
XO: At the edge of sensor range and approaching, sir.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: Where was he being held.

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Kelson here...can you randomly change frequency?

CTO Wakefield says:
@CMO:  Phasoral stun at close range, to his temple.  It fried his cerebral cortex.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Identity of the ship?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION: The blip disappears from the FCO's scanners

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Yes, sir. I am going to set it outside of norm and try another transport.

FCO Soriano says:
XO: The reading has disappeared, sir.

CMO Delar says:
@CTO: Were you able to discern the phaser's energy frequency?

CNS Becca says:
:: Heads out of office to turbolift and enters turbolift ::   :: Exits in cargo bay 3 ::

FCO Soriano says:
XO:  Too late to get a tag.

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: How could i have killed him, if I was on the planet?

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Do it quick, Trelan...We're getting unwanted visitor's.  Let me know when it's away.

CNS Becca says:
CSO: What you need me to do Sir?

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Aye, Commander.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Stands by and watches the questioning and responses ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Be ready, Ensign...we may have to test your flight skills after all...

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@::  Mumbles to self ::   Self:  Took their time getting here...takes their time while where...in the meantime, my people are slowly starving....  Taps foot, trying to be patient. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CNS: Yes.  Do me a favor and get that container of grain in the corner.  We have to attempt another transport to the surface.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Doctor: It was a Federation phaser.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Has an idea ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at the console to adjust the transporter frequency ::

CNS Becca says:
CSO: Alright Sir....   :: Gets the grain ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina:  And I'm not saying you killed him Doctor.  I'm just asking questions...

FCO Soriano says:
XO: Understood, sir.

Host Inspector Greensbar says:
@:: Feels his stomach rumble, but ignores it ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: Why do you not ask the CMO quesions, why me?

CSO Trelan says:
:: After the counselor is clear of the transporter pad, initiates transport ::

Host Admiral Taylor says:
@:: Starts looking over at the storage lockers on the east wall ::   Smalina:  What's in those containers?

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Ensign Al'Thor...See if you can hail the incoming vessel.

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: Aye sir.   :: Attempts to hail the incoming vessel on all channels ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Is out of the way ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina: What is in those containers over there?

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Nods to where Admiral motioned ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Soriano...keep trying to locate the incoming vessel.  I want to know its identity.  I'm tired of these "ghosts"...

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: I am uncertain

FCO Soriano says:
XO:  Aye, sir.   :: Keeps an eye on long range sensors, and tries to analyze computer-recorded data of the previous reading ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Casually watches the interaction between the Admiral, Lieutenant and Doctor and backs off slightly taking in as much as he can, coming to his own conclusions ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Heads towards containers ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Scans them with his tricorder ::

FCO Soriano says:
XO:  I have a ghost bearing 313 Mark 2 and closing rapidly, sir!

XO Kelson says:
FCO: No identity yet?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches as the test is successful ::

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Looks very angry ::

FCO Soriano says:
XO:  None yet.   :: Scans ghost reading to try and find a tag ::

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Yes!

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: You did not answer my question sir!

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Trelan to Kelson. Transport test is successful. Beginning redistribution of the grain.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Keep hailing them, Ensign.  Need to know if it's friend or foe.

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: No answers to my hails yet, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina: I ask who I choose.   ADM: I'm picking up an energy signature in this container... ::

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Good news, Lt. but we may be suspending transport any moment...get what you can to the surface quickly.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Scans container for booby traps ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign.  Keep trying.

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Aye sir.

CNS Becca says:
:: Sensing a panic ::

OPS Al’Thor says:
XO: Aye sir.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Gives more power to the sensors ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Opens container and looks in... ::

FCO Soriano says:
XO: Sir.  The approaching ship is leaking an ION signature know to be created by a Romulan Warbird.

CSO Trelan says:
Maj: Lock on to all the grain that is untainted. Get it transported now!

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Sir Ion signature is back

CSO Trelan says:
<Maj> CSO: Aye! Locked on. Transport initiating.

XO Kelson says:
Bridge Crew: Okay...that's it...Red Alert!  Battlestations!

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Reaches in and pulls out a Federation hand phaser (by his fingertips), shows it too all present ::

FCO Soriano says:
:: Calls up various evasive maneuvers ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hears the klaxons ::   Self: No! Not now!

CTO Wakefield says:
@Smalina:  Doctor?

Host Admiral Taylor says:
ACTION:  A Romulan Warbird decloaks off the port bow at 50000km and closes on an attack vector...

CEO McGregor says:
XO: They have a leak, and it has the signature of a Romulan warbird

XO Kelson says:
*CSO* Suspend transport.  We have a warbird approaching!

Doctor Smalina says:
@CTO: And what is that?

CSO Trelan says:
*XO* Aye sir!

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers...

Doctor Smalina says:
@:: Looks surprised ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Looks upon the phaser ::   Smalina: As a Federation citizen you should be aware of Starfleet technology...sir.

Host Admiral Taylor says:
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