USS Vesuvius - NCC 71985
Games of Intrigue

Episode One:  "Location, Location, Location"

Warp Signatures have been discovered in the Denada Sector where we have been moniotring a pre-warp civilization for the past 27 standard years.  We would like first-hand verification that the Denadan people have achieved warp capability.  If they have, you are permitted to survey them to determine suitability for Federation Membership.  If they have not, you must determine what species warp signatures are being detected.

I have no need to remind you of how important First Contact protocols are, not to mention Prime Directive concerns.  Your ship and crew have been chosen for this mission largely because of your success in bringing the Nalaman people into the Federation.  I have rarely seen a mission go more smoothly.  This situation is more critical, however, because of the nearness of the Denanda Sector to Breen space.  I trust that you and your crew will not your customary caution.

Good Luck.

Admiral William Crenshaw
Starfleet Personnel

The USS Vesuvius has resumed her mission to the Denadan sector after a brief shoreleave aboard Oberon Station.  They are at present 30 minutes outside the system at current speed of warp 5.

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: On the Bridge in the center seat. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes the ship to code gray, secures all lighting and transmissions. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: On bridge in XO chair. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits onto the bridge and goes to Science One. ::   Computer: Initiate Main Science console.

SO Lane says:
:: At science two making preparations to begin her scans shortly. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Drops Caleb off to the nursery and then heads for sickbay. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: In main engineering filing the last of the reports and taps his combadge. :: *Engineering to the Bridge*

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: At station beginning to scan for any potential threats in the area. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: As the station comes to life, accesses sensor readings’, scanning the sector for vessels. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Arrives at sickbay. ::   CMO: You about?

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  What's our ETA?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: At station checking distance and speed. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: On bridge monitoring secondary monitors. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: 30 minutes Ma'am.

Host CMO Zria says:
:: Steps out of her office and looks around. ::   CIV: Yes, I'm here.  How can I help you?

CEO Tomari says:
:: Waits for a response from the bridge. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: Sir, beginning scans of the Denada Sector.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Ordered to report here again till I’m needed. What can I do for you?

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  We get a description on the Denadan people?

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Thank you.

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Bridge here, Mt. Tomari.  What can we do for you?

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Very well. See if you can get a fix on the ion trails Starfleet Command was talking about.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Dims external lights. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir.

Host CMO Zria says:
:: Smiles. ::   CIV: All is quiet down here for a change.  With the recent shore leave, the worst case that has been treated has been a bad hangover.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Mr. Horn, I need you too keep scanning for any warp signatures that are in the area.

CEO Tomari says:
*XO*: Sir, we need to perform a warp vector calibration, as the Dilithium crystal was replaced while at the station.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Giggles. ::   CMO: Cool. That's a change huh?

SO Lane says:
:: Begins scanning the sector for any signs of a pre-warp signature. ::

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* How long will that take?  Do we need to drop out of warp as well?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Straightens her antennae, and monitors for signals. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I am monitoring for warp signatures as well as any ionized gas from thrusters.

Host CMO Zria says:
:: Looks around at the nearly empty sickbay & nods. ::   CIV: Yes, that it is, and a refreshing change at that.  The staffs even have all the emergency supplies lined up in case we encounter hostiles.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Jumps slightly as the baby gives her a good hard kick. ::

CEO Tomari says:
*XO*: It's not a long process shouldn't take more than a few minutes, and yes, we would need to drop out of warp...

CEO Tomari says:
*XO*: We need to steadily climb up to the desired warp factor.

XO Kelson says:
:: Side remark. ::   CO: Captain, all information is sketchy at best…Seems like we should treat it with caution though.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Science scans detect faint warp traces in orbit of Denada IV

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at the XO. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: That's always good.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander, I have the needed information on a description of the Denadan people.

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Then as soon as we reach the Denadan system and drop out of warp, begin the necessary work.  Kelson out.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: So how are you finding the Vesuvius?

SO Lane says:
CSO: Sir, picking up a faint trace of a warp signature in orbit of Denada IV.

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks over to the replicator and orders a Vulcan spice tea. ::   CIV: Would you care for anything?

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Can you identify the type of ship?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Boosts power to monitor for Denadan signals. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Earl gray tea please.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain, Commander Trelan seems to have the information you are requesting.

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Run a spectral analysis. It should give us an idea from what kind of vessel it's from.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: It's a fascinating ship.  The crew is excellent.   :: Orders a Earl Gray for Lt. McDonald and takes it to him. :: 

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Good.  CSO:  Will the Away Team need to be in disguise, so to speak?

SO Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir, I'm on it.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Begins preparations for the calibrations. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles. ::   CO: I would say so, Captain.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: They are canine in origin.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Nods to the CMO. ::   CMO: Thanks!   :: Takes a sip. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  Although, I must admit, I miss seeing others of my species.  Granted, I grew up only with my family around, yet it still feels as if something is missing.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Computer says that the signature comes from a quantum singularity drive that powers a warp engine.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises an eyebrow... ::   CSO:  Canine?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Picks up radio signals, faint, attempts to tune in to the radio traffic. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Scanning now to find where it goes.

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits back and sips her tea thinking about the communiqué from her brother. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Pulls up info on ships that use that power source. ::   TO: Might be Cardassians

SO Lane says:
:: Runs a spectral analysis of the signature. ::   CSO: Sir, my readings show that there is a quantum singularity drive powering what seems to be a warp engine.

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  That would be difficult to accomplish...

CIV McDonald says:
:: Thinks… ::   CMO: Well since all is quiet here I've never been to Deltan before why don’t we hit the Holodeck and you can show me?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Bipedal, physical features vary from looking like the Cocker Spaniel and German Shepard from Earth.....

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  What's the planet's atmosphere?

CMO Zria says:
:: Smiles. ::   CIV: I've never been there myself.  I have a brother that grew up there with my grandparents, however my parents moved from there before I was born.  

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am I am picking up tr-ransmissions from the planet.

CEO Tomari says:
Eng: Lt, Please prepare for a warp vector calibration as soon as we are ready.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Ms. Horn, the warp power will be offline for a few minutes after we reach the Denadan system.  And we will need to test it soon after that.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Anything I should know about?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: According to reports, it's an oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere…Typical class M.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I am also picking up standard hydrogen ions in an orbit vector around the planet.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Would you like to take a trip home, so to speak?

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Thoughts, number 1?

CEO Tomari says:
<Eng> CEO: Aye sir.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Thank you. Keep scanning please and let me know if anything changes

XO Kelson says:
FCO: I'll let you know when it is time.

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands and walks toward the door. ::   CIV: Perhaps there are simulations of Delta IV in the holodeck archives.   :: Thinks about his statement. ::   I've thought about traveling there.  I almost did during our 3 month stay on Earth, but chose to visit Betazed instead.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Could be the Romulans.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits engineering and heads for the turbolift. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Quantum singularity drive? Oh, no...Keep an eye out, Hope....

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am, it sounds like announcements and music of a sor-rts.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::   Computer: Bridge.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::  OPS:  Keep monitoring...let me know if there is anything that could endanger the ship and this mission.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Well then! Let’s go! I'm sure there are some simulations of Delta IV in the databanks.   :: Gets up and walks towards the door and out. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: Further analysis shows the signature to be consistent with a Romulan D’kazanak-class B Warbird, perhaps just a little smaller though.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Being cautious is the name of the game here, Captain.  With the Breen so close, anything is possible.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Also get with the SO and see if you can narrow down the type of ship.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Sighs… ::   Self: Not again....

CMO Zria says:
:: Accompanies Lieutenant McDonald to the holodecks, concentrates to keep her pheromones in check. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::    CSO:  Did I hear something about a warp signature has been detected in orbit of the planet?

CIV McDonald says:
:: Arrives at the holodeck and checks and see that there definitely is a simulation of Delta IV and loads it. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.   :: Peeks over her shoulder a moment, the Captain seems preoccupied. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Begins pulling up ship designs on Romulan ships and their weaknesses. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO/XO: Scans detect the trail to emanate from a quantum singularity drive...same as what is emitted from a D'kazanak-class Romulan B-type Warbird.

CMO Zria says:
:: Arrives at the holodecks and scans the listing of simulations available. ::

CEO Tomari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and goes to the engineering console. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Frowns. ::   XO:  What do you make of it?

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  Be sure that the safeties are on, I've heard that Delta IV is extremely dangerous.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Then is it possible we have been beaten here by the Romulans?  Or are the Denadan’s using a similar engine as the Romulans?

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I never go onto this bloody thing without the safeties on.   :: Chuckles. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks in. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Nods to the XO and begins setting up the inevitable warp test. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius enters visual range of Denada IV

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Unlikely that the Denadan’s are using the same type of warp drive, sir. They are barely into using warp drive, if they have achieved it at all.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Monitors the engines closely. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: If it is the Romulans, I'm getting tired of them sticking their nose where it doesn't belong.   :: Scowls. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Ma'am we have enter-red visual r-range.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: So that leaves only a handful of possibilities.

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CIV:  Good, there are too many people that do.  I can't count the number of broken bones that I've had to set since I've been aboard because of safeties being left off.   :: Steps into the holodeck and looks at the beautiful coastal lands of Delta IV. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::  XO:  Agreed.   :: Listens to the CSO. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Continues her scans of the sector looking for any non Romulan signatures. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: We are in visual range of the planet now.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Go ahead, Dru...Lay them out for us common folk...   :: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Keep our distance for the moment, Cmdr.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO/XO: If it is the Romulans around here, we are ready to blast them. Weapons are at 100% and have a full complement of torpedoes

CIV McDonald says:
:: Sees a beach and points the CMO to it. ::   CMO: What about there?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  An orbiting Vessel comes over the terminus of the planet above the equator at 400km high

OPS Chaser says:
CO: On scr-reen?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Drops the Vesuvius out of warp and goes to all stop. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: It is possible that the Romulans have beaten us here. It is also possible that the Breen/Romulan alliance did not die with the apprehension of Admiral Tyrone.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CTO:  Can you check for any warp trails?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: We have company!!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::  OPS:  Put it on screen.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Scanning now

OPS Chaser says:
:: Brings the planet on screen, pulls a tight shot on the orbiting ship. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Anything that might lead to Romulan space?

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Looks over at the TO. ::   TO: Where?

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks at where he's pointing. ::   CIV: It looks good...Watch out for those snakes there…   :: Points. ::   Though, I understand that they are quite poisonous.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: That is where the warp signature is coming from.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Feels the baby jump and rubs her belly with her free hand. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The orbiting vessel is a long, sleek missile-like craft, Duranium alloy, with two rudimentary nacelles on either side.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Just above the equator 400km.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs his hand over his console. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CTO: Ther-re is your-r ship

XO Kelson says:
CSO: I agree.  They are probably still out there but this is Federation space.  If the Romulans are here, we need to find out what their intentions are.  And if they are already in orbit, have they contacted the planet?

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Can you get any signals from the orbiting vessel and a home base on the planet?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Points to the screen. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Smiles. ::   CMO: That’s why I brought the antivenin…   :: Giggles. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I would recommend Red Alert.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Ship 400km over the equator.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Or if they are still here.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Thank you, Cmdr.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Or at least yellow alert

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  Good thinking, we have to watch for a breed of wild cat too.  Although, I don't know exactly what they look like.   :: Foot slips on some gravel and she slides toward a crevasse. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Not yet. Don’t want to be too hasty.   :: Whispers. ::   Besides the CO will give the order, she knows what she is doing.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain, the Romulans are a conquering race.  They don't have first contact protocols like we do.  The Denadan’s may need our help against the Romulans.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: There are five life signs, no tr-ransmissions.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Reading all stop Captain.

CMO Zria says:
:: Grabs a branch to stop her fall and steps into the grass beside the path. ::   CIV: That was too close.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Reaches out and grabs the CMO's hand and brings holds her from falling. ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  That's a possibility.   :: Thinks… ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Decides to initiate his sensor program. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yes, it was too close.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Want to cut all active scans and go to passive scans?

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Thank you.  Kept trying.  They have to communicate with some home base of sorts....

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Initiate sensor modification program Trelan Beta Two.

SO Lane says:
:: Identifies the ship's construction. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Gets her footing as the simulation flickers around them. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Notices. ::   CMO: It seems as if something is up.

SO Lane says:
:: Runs it through the ship's technical data base. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Reinitializes the signal trace and gets doglike barking and yapping, the sounds spill over and are heard on the bridge. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Can you detect how long this ship has been in orbit of the planet?

CSO Trelan says:
<Computer> Sensor modification program initiated.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: That's odd, indicates the fading simulation... 

CIV McDonald says:
*BRIDGE*: Everything alright the holodeck signal is flickering!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow... ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: This ship doesn't come close to anything in our data base.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Run that through the universal translator...lets see if we can understand them

CSO Trelan says:
CO: I'll try to determine by the rate of decay, ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
*CIV*: Lt, the holodecks are off line, ship is at gray mode.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Very, once we get confirmation from the bridge, we should get back to sickbay

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Not hearing a response repeats her question. :: CO: Want to go to passive scans only?

CMO Zria says:
:: The simulation ends with computer notification that the ship is at gray status. :: CIV:  It looks as if we'll have to try this again.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Good.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

XO Kelson says:
CO: We could also send a shuttle in closer to get a better look.

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV*:  What are you doing in the holodeck, mister?  We are running in gray mode.

CIV McDonald says:
*CO*: Unaware Captain…My apologies.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Let's see if we can decipher their language first, Cmdr...

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CIV:  Good idea, with the ship at gray status, it is a good indication that there is another ship or more out there.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CIV* Get out of there now…Bridge out.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Looks like we will have to…Let’s go.

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  The translation begins to succeed after a few moments...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, the rate of the orbital decay leads me to believe they have been in orbit for four days, ten hours.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Scan for any weapons or possible weapons on that ship

CIV McDonald says:
:: Heads out of the holodeck. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Four days?

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Tr-ranslation coming thr-ough now, ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Scanning now.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Put in on audio

CMO Zria says:
:: Follows him out of the holodecks and heads back to sickbay. ::   Staff: Our services may be needed soon, depending on what is happening out there.  Let's stay alert.

SO Lane says:
:: Thinks to herself. ::   Self: They could be stranded.

Host Denada One says:
<Arrius>: This is Mission Control.  Denada One, do you read?

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain, open audio, br-ridge only.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sends a message to Sci one regarding nearby planets or moons to hide behind if need be. ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Your idea about a shuttle may work.  Assemble your team.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: You need me here?

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Thank you for your help in the holodeck, you saved my neck.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Receives the message from the FCO, nodding and verifying coordinates. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: No problem, but we'll definitely have to go back. I liked what I was seeing.

Host Denada One says:
<Grapthar> Arrius:  I read you, you son of a greyhound.  All systems are undergoing diagnostic checks...

XO Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye Captain...

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  You're welcome to stay.   I'm not sure if any of us will be needed, or not.  Unless you feel that you should be on the bridge.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Agreed, the red glow of the sun on the surf was lovely.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: No weapon systems that we can detect.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Dru...you’re with me.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Thank you Mr. Horn

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.   :: Secures Science One, retrieves a tricorder and follows the XO. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: As far as I know, I’m still not allowed on the bridge so I'll stay put.

SO Lane says:
:: Sighs as she hears her boss being paged. ::

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  Long Range Sensors detect a vessel approaching at high warp...

XO Kelson says:
*CIV* Mr. McDonald...meet Commander Trelan and myself in Shuttle Bay 1 on the double.

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves into turbolift. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: The ship does not seem to be threat at the present moment. But I do suggest keeping our distance from it just in case.

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  That's confusing to me, does the Captain just not like medical personnel or former medical personnel on the bridge?

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Shuttle bay 1

SO Lane says:
CO: Captain, we have a ship approaching at high warp.

CIV McDonald says:
*XO*: Aye sir.   :: Shrugs… ::   CMO: I have no idea…Gotta go.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   FCO: Keep our distance from the vessel, Cmdr.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Well, Dru...didn't we just do this?   :: Smiles.::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sends the viewscreen to an aft shot and magnifies trying to get a view of the incoming ship. ::

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Can you identify?

CMO Zria says:
:: Checks the emergency treatment tray and preloads the hypo sprays. ::
CIV: Be careful.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
*CO* Cmdr Kelson, hang tight...we've a ship approaching at high warp.

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Captain, I recommend doing a warp calibration before we leave this system. The warp system needs to be realigned...

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches him leave and continues the final preparations to the trays. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grinning. ::   XO: I think so, though the events are kinda fuzzy....

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Confirms the coordinates from the CSO and begins backing the ship towards a hiding place. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I will…   :: Blows a quick kiss to the CMO and runs for shuttlebay one arriving there in no time. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  How long?

SO Lane says:
CO: Not yet ma'am; just came on to the long range scanners.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Suggest yellow aler-rt, no communications have been established.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Notices her panel beeping and sees ship approaching on her screen. ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, Captain.  We'll continue to the shuttle bay and prepare the shuttle just in case.

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  I need that ID now.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   OPS:  Go to yellow alert

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  A Breen Warship can be seen slowing to impulse and then is lost as it goes to silent running...

SO Lane says:
CO: On it ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pushes the button for yellow alert. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CO: About 10 minutes, ma'am.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Arrives at the shuttlebay. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: We have a problem!!!

SO Lane says:
CO: Got it. She's a Breen Warship.

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks off turbolift and enters shuttle bay. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: We need an ID on that ship, can you do it?

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Take us to the other side of the planet...away from the approaching vessel.

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Damn....

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: It’s Breen!!

SO Lane says:
CO: Just lost her from the sensors ma'am.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets the ship directly under the nearest gravimetric moon, blinding the ship to other ships via the poles. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Notices the XO arriving. ::   XO: Reporting as ordered.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Cmdr.  We've a Breen vessel approaching.  Scrap that mission and return to the bridge.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, aye Captain.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Nods and moves the ship from the moon to the other side of the planet away from the approaching ship and out of range of the Denadan ship. ::

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  Another blip appears on long range scanners and then slows and disappears...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Follows the XO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Try to get a weapon’s lock on that ship and keep it on the ship

Host CO Royce says:
All:  Red Alert…Shields up.   OPS:  Keep our running lights low

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hears the comm from the bridge. ::   XO: I'll inform sickbay.

XO Kelson says:
CIV: Great timing Mr. McDonald but our mission has been scrapped.  Return to sickbay.

CMO Zria says:
::Relaxes for a moment after the trays are completed, thinking about the way Lennier left...notices the attention she's getting from the male staff members and realizes that she has forgotten to control the release of pheromone and consciously releases negative pheromone to dispel their attraction. ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: We have another ship incoming!!!!!!!

SO Lane says:
:: Checks the sensors closely. ::   CO: Captain, we have another contact!

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  What's the status of the orbiting Denadan vessel?

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Another ship coming in

CEO Tomari says:
:: Monitor all primary systems. ::

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Let's get back to the bridge, Dru...

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Identify

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to hurry back to the turbolift. ::

SO Lane says:
CO: Running it now ma'am.

SO Lane says:
CO: Couldn't get an id before she disappeared.

XO Kelson says:
Computer: Bridge...

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Keep alert to any blips no matter how insignificant.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks out of the shuttle bay… ::   *CMO*: Looks like we may be getting customers. You may want to call all auxiliary medical personnel.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I couldn’t get an ID on it, but if I was a betting man I would say that it was Breen as well.

SO Lane says:
CO: Aye Captain.

XO Kelson says:
:: Exits onto bridge. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Brings up the sector looking for a place to hide and or take cover. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sends a message to the Shuttle Bay, checking on the recent shuttle diagnostics she ordered. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Runs her fingers across her panels. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Returns to side of Captain. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: All stations report battle ready

CSO Trelan says:
:: Returns to Science One. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CTO: Good.

XO Kelson says:
CO: We get some company, Captain?

CMO Zria says:
:: Thinks about the rush of emotion that she sensed from him when he caught her in the holodeck...clears her mind as she hears his voice over the comm. ::   *CIV* Understood, we'll have things ready.   :: Contacts the medical teams from Beta shift and has them set up an emergency treatment and triage area in cargo bay one. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Checks on the Denadan ship. ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO: At least one Breen ship, and another that disappeared before she could be ID'd.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hits sickbay. ::   CMO: Ready?

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Continues monitoring her panel and the ships status. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: How far apart?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I don’t know what type of cloak they use but we can’t even pick up their exhaust.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Moments...

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Should be, Beta shift is setting up in Cargo bay one.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Maybe some rustlers trying to steal our herd...   :: Smiles. ::   We'll show 'em how we do things out here...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: I would say it is safe to assume that they were both Breen, then.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Hearing the TO curses under her breath. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: good idea. I really hope it’s not needed.

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Make the calibrations as quick as possible...we have company and I may need power ASAP.  Can you do it?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Ties in to Science sensors to study how close she can get to the planet without being seen from the surface. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Agreed, I hope none of us are needed.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  My conclusions also.

SO Lane says:
CO: Captain, the Denadan ship seems to be having engine problems. She's not powering her starboard nacelle.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Did anyone tell you what was happening when you were in the shuttlebay with the others?

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Keep scanning the space away from the planet and I will scan the space around the planet

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Aye sir...but we need to go to warp one, and gradually increase speed; the automated system will take it from there.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: No they didn't.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes in a deep breath and exhales. ::   SO:  Is her orbit stable?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Should I try to triangulate their position from their entry vector to where we lost them, they might be sitting still.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Do it

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Is that after you finish calibrations?

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Gets the computer to work. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: I guess I'm not surprised.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Scans the area around the planet for any signs of ships. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Scans the Denadan ship to see if the starboard nacelle was ever fired. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Receives notice that all supplementary craft are at 100% capability. ::

SO Lane says:
CO: Orbit is stable for the moment ma'am.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Neither am I.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Tries in his best tone… ::   CO: Ma'am, that is the calibration...When we increase speed slowly the systems align themselves.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   SO:  Good.  Keep a check on that too.  Let me know if her orbit begins to falter.

SO Lane says:
CO: Yes Captain.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Neither nacelle ever fired up.

SO Lane says:
:: Watches the readings closely on the Denadan ship. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Then your calibrations will have to wait, Chief.  We have more urgent things happening right now.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Lets concentrate here.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at CSO. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CO: I understand, ma'am. I'll do my best to keep her together.   :: Smiles. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: I can’t guarantee the position, but with the info we have the locations for both ships are coming to your console now.

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  I appreciate that, Chief.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: True, this should by our main concern.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Those aren’t solid, but they are the best that we can get.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over to the nearest comm panel. ::   *BRIDGE* What’s going on. Anything we should be aware of down here?

Host CO Royce says:
SO/CSO/CTO/TO:  Any idea the location of our guests?

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Receives the information. ::   CO: We might have a possible location on the ship.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Returns to his console. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: I am feeding possible locations to the CTO now.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Checks sensors. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: If that Denadan ship is in trouble, we cannot help it.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Rolls her eyes... ::   *CIV*:  I'll let you know you when there is, Mr. McDonald…Bridge out.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Whispers to the TO. ::   TO: Good work

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: I can’t guarantee those positions but I would say that they are pretty close to accurate.

SO Lane says:
:: Runs another scan of the area. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Shrugs. ::   CMO: Typical response for me.

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Good is better than nothing

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CSO: Is there a possibility that they are hiding behind one of the planetary bodies we were planning on ducking behind Sir?

XO Kelson says:
CO: Prime directive will keep us from giving aid.

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  the Denadan Vessel powers up both nacelles, her engine trouble seemingly resolved...she begins to accelerate toward the Galactic Pole...

CMO Zria says:
:: Overhears the CO's response and shrugs. ::   CIV: Looks like we wait.  

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: If we flooded those areas with anti-protons I believe we would be able to pick them up.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yep, looks like we do.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Catch 22...

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: It is possible...

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Work with Sciences to do it.  How long?

XO Kelson says:
CO: Yes, Ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Shakes her head. ::   XO:  Options?

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks toward her office. ::   CIV:  While we're waiting, since we can't utilize the holodecks, I should use this time to review files.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CO: Maybe 10 minutes.

SO Lane says:
CO: Captain, the Denadan’s have powered up their nacelles accelerating towards the galactic pole.

XO Kelson says:
TO: Will that give away our position as well, Mr. Horn?

Host CO Royce says:
TO:  Get on it.  I want it done in 5.   :: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   FCO:  Can you keep us out of their line of sight?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Request permission to send out class 4 sensor probes to get a tactical view of the other side of this system's moons.

CMO Zria says:
:: Activates her terminal as she enters her office and pulls up the crew's medical files. ::   Aloud: Physicals, physicals, who is due for one...

Host CO Royce says:
CSO: Will they be detected by our guests and/or by the Denadan vessel?

XO Kelson says:
CO: The Breen are in our territory.  We have the right to blow them out of the water if we wish.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.  If we think they are getting too close, I could always duck into the southern pole.  Sensors have a rough time around there.

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  the Denadan craft accelerates to Warp 0.7 and climbing...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Not the Denadan vessel, but they can be detected by Breen or Romulan vessels. The FCO and I think it is possible that they are hiding behind one of the moons.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  I leave the piloting up to you.   XO:  True, Cmdr, but...with the Denadan watching?

XO Kelson says:
TO: Will the flooding of anti-protons reveal our position as well, Mr. Horn?

SO Lane says:
CO: Captain, I read the Denadan ship moving to warp 0.7 and climbing.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I believe I am actually.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  What's the worse case scenario if we do send a probe?

CMO Zria says:
:: Grabs a PADD and begins a list, beginning with the senior staff. ::
Self: Commander Alexandra Horn, Lieutenant Commander Sara Horn, Lieutenant Ryan Horn...   :: Hears Lennier and scans the list. ::   Indeed, you are.

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Thank you, Lt.  Keep tracking it.

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  There is an instability forming in the warp field of the Denadan Vessel...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: We detect them, they know we are looking for them, and we both get visible to the Denadan’s.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hops up on the bio bed. ::   CMO: I guess no time like the present.

XO Kelson says:
CO: If the Denadan’s reach warp, all bets are off as far as I'm concerned.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Thinks… ::

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Ma'am, I'm detecting instability in the Denadan warp field.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Let's be prepared to act in case the Breen appear to the Denadan vessel...

SO Lane says:
:: Fine tunes her scans to follow the ship. ::   CO: Captain, the Denadan ship is experiencing instability in their warp field.

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands and walks around her desk to the biobed that he's on. ::   CIV:  No, may as well get it done.   :: Picks up a tricorder and begins the exam and activates the biobed sensors. ::   Just lay down and make yourself comfortable.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Continues to run her scans. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CEO:  Can they compensate?

XO Kelson says:
CO: The Breen only understand one thing…Brute force.  We need to make a strong show of it to let them know just where we stand.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I know the routine…   :: Swings his legs around and lays down. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.  They are able to compensate.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  I would have to agree with you, Cmdr...but, at what cost to the mission?

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches the biobed sensor screen and the tricorder as the readings are
taken. ::   CIV: I'm sure you do.   :: Smiles. :: You've done your share of these, I'm sure.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Hearing the XO. ::   CO: We can blast them out of the sky.

Host CO Royce says:
CEO/SO:  Keep track of them.

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

SO Lane says:
CO: Of course Captain.

XO Kelson says:
CO: It depends how tactically important this system is to Starfleet.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yes I have.

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods as the sensors complete their scan and finishes with the tricorder. ::   CIV:  All done.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at his console, continuing to scan the sector. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at the CTO. ::   CTO:  If this weren't delicate mission...perhaps.  But if the Denadan people on that vessel see this...it could be misinterpreted.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Monitors the Denadan vessel. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Cool, and how am I.

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  The Denadan Vessel is able to compensate and accelerates to Warp 0.9

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  You have a point, Cmdr.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Yes Ma'am

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits in her chair thinking to herself. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Double checks all weapons systems just in case. ::

SO Lane says:
CO: Captain, the Denadan ship is now at warp 0.9

CEO Tomari says:
:: Gasps… ::   CO: Ma'am, they are nearly at the threshold.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: As expected, nothing unusual.   :: Studies the readings and saves them for her medical report. ::   Quite healthy, although you could use more rest, you must have been busy during our shoreleave.   :: Thinks a moment. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV: How old is your son?  Caleb, isn't it?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods as she hears her crew. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CIV: He's a year and a half…almost 2 now.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Prepares three class four probes, just in case it is approved. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: It does seem from our orders that first contact protocols supercede any other protocols so I would suggest the wait and see method to the Breen.  I would rather knock them back to their own space but orders are orders.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: No wonder you could use the rest, he keeps you very busy, I'm sure.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  My thoughts exactly Cmdr.

CEO Tomari says:
:: Grins at the SO. ::

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  Warp 0.95...the vessel begins to lengthen...

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yes, he does keep me busy

CEO Tomari says:
Self: Come on…you’re almost there....

SO Lane says:
:: Sees the CEO grinning and wonders why. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
SO: We need to reconfigure the deflector dish to emit an anti-proton beam set at this frequency.

Host CO Royce says:
SO/CEO:  Status of the Denadan vessel?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: Sir, I may have an idea to find that missing ship, although it is a long shot.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Guess you've been leashed for the time being, Commander Horn.
:: Smiles. ::   But you'll get another chance someday.

CEO Tomari says:
CO: Warp 0.95 ma'am

SO Lane says:
TO: One minute

CEO Tomari says:
:: Whispers. ::   SO: I think they just might make it.

TO Ryan Horn says:
SO: That’s about all we have left to get this done.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Let's have it, Commander.

SO Lane says:
CO: They're going to do it.

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO: Can't wait for that day, Sir

Host Denada One says:
ACTION:  The Denadan vessel disappears in a flash of light as warp 1 is reached.  Sensors detect a successful flight by quantum-singularity driven engines...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the excitement in her crew's voices... ::

SO Lane says:
CO: Success!

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods. ::   CTO: You and me both, Alex...   :: Smiles. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles, nodding. ::

CEO Tomari says:
CO: We have lift off.   :: Grinning. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Plugs the tricorder into her console to transfer the data. ::   CIV: He must be in to everything.  I remember watching the smaller children on Betazed, and it seemed their parents couldn't keep their hands or feet still.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: We have their entry vector.  We could conceivably send a shuttle from here at warp, out of sensor range.  They could swing around behind and do a search and be gone before it’s noticed.

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