USS Vesuvius NCC 71985
Background Radiation - Episode Three:  Cloaks and daggers

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

The mysterious visitor has been revealed to be Admiral Taylor, and has ordered all senior officers to a briefing on the Observation Deck.  At his request, the CO has ordered blood screening of the entire crew.

Because of what has appeared to be a misunderstanding in the corridor with security, Science Officer Lane is undergoing her screen at phaser-point in the brig.

Most of the officers have already assembled in the Observation lounge and are awaiting the CMO to finish the blood screens and the arrival of the rest of the senior staff.

Host Gerry says:
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OPS Chaser says:
:: Remaining at post, tracking down the comm signal. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: In the Observation Lounge waiting for all her officers to arrive, minus the XO, TO, and SO who are in the brig. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps into the observation lounge and takes a seat. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@:: Frantically punches at the single console in the empty room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks off the turbolift and over the Observation Lounge room door. ::

SO Lane says:
:: In the brig rolling around on the floor with the security officer trying to
escape. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around at the officers as they file into the Observation Lounge. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@Self: Blimey! It's the Vesuvius!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Stands by the windows facing the room. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: After finishing having the blood test Lennier sits down waiting for the briefing to start. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@Self: Hope she picked up ma signal.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sets a combination filtering pattern for interference and piggybacked signals. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Interlaces fingers and awaits the briefing to start. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  In the Melee, the XO is knocked unconscious by the SO

Host CO Royce says:
:: Tapping her toe quietly in impatience as she waits for her officers to report. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: In the Observation Lounge, waiting for the briefing to start. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@Self: I hafta get a message to Captain Royce…But how? It needs to be short...very short...to avoid detection....

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The TO breaks free and rolls away and aims his phaser at the SO...

SO Lane says:
:: Wrestles with the TO trying to get his phaser. ::   TO: Ryan, don't fight me!

CMO Zria says:
:: Glances around the room and settles back down and waits for the briefing. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The Phaser discharges at level 16...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks around then taps her combadge. ::   *OPS* Royce to Chaser

Mysterious Officer says:
@:: Taps on console some more, setting a text message, Priority 47, CO's eyes only and taps in a single word. ::

OPS Chaser says:
*CO* Aye, Captain?

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS* I hope you are enroute the Observation Lounge.  All officers are to report immediately.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The TO is left standing over a silvery puddle of ooze where the SO once stood...

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS*: And we are waiting for you

CMO Zria says:
:: Shakes her head and then quietly makes her way over to the CO, speaks
softly. ::   CO:  Captain, if there is concern that there could be a changeling aboard...perhaps there is another way we could detect them.  If we set up a Quantum Stasis Field, it will prevent them from changing form, also...after a time, their molecular structure can begin to decay.

OPS Chaser says:
*CO* Er-r-r no Ma'am I am continuing to monitor the Car-rdassian ship, as or-rder-red Ma'am.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  An alarm goes off indicating Phaser fire in the brig...

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  I am concerned about that.  However...do you propose we do that around the brig?

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS* Report to the Observation Lounge immediately...That's an order, Lt.

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS* Royce out.

CMO Zria says:
CO:  We could configure internal sensors to emit the stasis field and do that ship wide.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to the 2nd Officer. ::   CSO:  See to that.

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Make it so, Doctor.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Calls over a mission OPS tech and sets him to monitor all OPS functions and communications while she is gone. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CMO:  Can you do it from here?

Host CSO Trelan says:
CO: Aye, Captain.   :: Stands and exits the lounge. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Hears the alarm and glance up...then nods to the CO. :: CO:  I should be able to access the internal sensors from one of the terminals here.  I'll get on it right away.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the CMO. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks around hearing the alarm not wanting to say a word. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Scurries out the door to the turbolift. ::   Computer-r: Br-ridge.

Host CO Royce says:
All:  We should be starting shortly everyone.

CMO Zria says:
:: Moves over to one of the computer terminals and enters her codes to bring up the internal sensors. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Drums fingers and then catches him self and stops. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Moves into the turbolift.   :: Computer: Brig.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces out of the turbolift str-raightening her uniform and her hair as she walks. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Hurries into the Observation Lounge, slightly out of breath and takes a seat. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Enters the Lounge. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins configuring the Quantum Stasis Field to be emitted throughout the ship and programs it to the molecular level of changelings. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>:: Hears the OPS terminal beep. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the CMO. ::   CMO:  We have late arrivals AFCO Love and OPS Chaser.  As soon as you are finished, please administer their tests.

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Backs away from the doctor. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>:: Taps a control. ::   *CO* Inn to Captain. Priority code 47 message coming in, ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Stand still and take the test, Lt.  That's an order.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls and hisses still backing up. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs. ::   Inn:  Acknowledged.  Send to my Ready Room.   ADM:  Please conduct the meeting as soon as our late arrivals are cleared.

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  Oh, we'll wait Captain.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces over the table and out the door. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>*CO* Aye, Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Leaves the Observation Lounge and notes the kit leaving the meeting. ::   OPS:  Lieutenant!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Yells. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>:: Routes message to the CO's ready room. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Comes to attention still growling. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits and enters the brig. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Activates the Quantum Stasis field and checks to see that it is functioning properly then turns to AFCO Love. ::   AFCO: This won't hurt a bit.   :: Smiles as she administers the test. ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  You are ordered to the meeting and required to submit to the test!

AFCO Love says:
:: Smiles. ::    CMO: No problem.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Backs up, eyes wild with fright. ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  I will hold you myself if need be sister.  :: Growls her displeasure. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Raises eyebrows at the situation with OPS and wonders if he should be reaching for his wide beam phaser. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Slips over to the admiral. ::   ADM: No need. She just don’t like being tested.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Backs away toward the turbolift. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Looks around the room smiling at all the senior officers. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves towards OPS.  ::   OPS:  Lieutenant!  That is flagrant insubordination!

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  You are ordered to take the test!

Host ADM Taylor says:
CIV:  Indeed.  Thank you.   :: Refrains. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Eyes wide. ::   XO/TO: Sam! Ryan!

CMO Zria says:
:: Has the test ready to administer to OPS as soon as she re-enters the room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  NOW!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves towards OPS. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Wonders what is taking so long.  ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Faints on the floor.  ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Hits combadge. ::   *Sickbay* Trelan to Sickbay! Medical emergency in the brig! I need a medical team now!

CMO Zria says:
:: Stands by the door waiting for it to open. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Picks her up and carries her to the Observation Lounge. ::   CMO:  Test her.    :: Dumps her on the floor. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  Medics scramble into the brig in response to the call

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>*CSO* A team is on the way!   :: Hurries out with the medical team. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Rushes over to the XO and TO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  My apologies.  I've not made the Code 47 message.    :: Leaves the Observation Lounge enroute her Ready Room. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Administers the test. ::   ADM: She's clear.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters her Ready Room moving to her desk and accessing the Code 47 message. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Looks at Tigodan on the floor. ::   Self: Poor little thing.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Exits the turbolift and enters the brig and makes her way over the officer's on the floor. ::   CSO:  What happened, Commander?

Host CSO Trelan says:
ACTION: A single word appears on the CO's screen. "Polanus II"

CIV McDonald says:
:: As soon as the CMO is finished with OPS the doors swish back open revealing a little boy. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
Rachelle: I don't know. I just got here and seen them like this.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Realization hits... ::   Self:  OH NO!  Damn you Charles!

CIV McDonald says:
:: Caleb scampers into the Observation Lounge and onto his dad's lap. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Sees the cutest little boy behind the door. ::   CIV: Oh how sweet! Is he yours?

Host CO Royce says:
*Inn*:  Where did this come from?

CIV McDonald says:
AFCO: Yes he is…   :: Glares at Caleb. ::   Caleb: Young man! You’re not supposed to be here.

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn> *CO* Checking....

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn> *CO* Captain, it originated from the Cardassian vessel.

AFCO Love says:
CIV: Now don't scold the boy, he just misses his daddy.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks at the CMO. ::   CMO: If you must…   :: Gets up and walks over to the CMO so Caleb can be tested. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*AFCO Hunter*:  Set course for that Cardassian freighter.  Move us to within transporter range.  If they ask, we are on patrol.

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Waits for the med tech's report. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle> CSO: Commander Kelson has a severe concussion.   :: Administers a hypo to wake him. ::   It looks like he was struck on the head during a scuffle.  I suggest transporting him to sickbay for observation.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Leaves her Ready Room and goes back to the Observation Lounge taking her med kit with her to verify herself once there. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Quickly administers the test to Caleb and smiles. ::   Caleb:  That wasn't so bad, was it?

Host CSO Trelan says:
*Transporter room* Trelan to transporter room 2. Initiate site to site transport. Lock onto Commander Kelson's combadge.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge. ::   All/ADM:  My apologies.   :: Takes the exoscalpel and slices her palm allowing the blood to drop to the table. ::

AFCO Love says:
CMO: May I take him?   :: Smiles. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Watching the tears well up in Caleb’s eyes. ::   Caleb: Its okay buddy. I know you don’t like those things, but it’s gotta be done.   :: Walks back over to his seat and sits down. ::   ADM: Sorry about this.

Host CSO Trelan says:
*Transporter Room* Transport him directly to sickbay.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes the dermal regenerator and heals her hand, takes her seat. ::   ADM:  Please begin the meeting.

AFCO Love says:
:: Looks over at the CIV. ::   CIV: Is it alright?

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Turns to the TO and examines him. ::   CSO: The TO is in shock, most likely from watching this person...   :: Indicates the puddle of goo. ::   …die.  It looks like the two of them encountered a founder.   :: Said as she examines the goo. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@:: Reads the information on the screen. ::   Self: Four minutes out. That's it, Lass. Come and get me.

CIV McDonald says:
AFCO: I better hold onto him. Maybe later though.

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks at Lieutenant McDonald. ::   Caleb:  I'll take you to the lounge later for some ice cream, if your dad says it’s ok.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Shocked the CO hasn't noticed the little body on my lap. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CO:  What was the alarm we all heard?  Was that phaser fire?

Host CSO Trelan says:
Rachelle: A founder? So that explains everything.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Of course it’s okay.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO*:  Royce to Trelan...report

AFCO Love says:
:: Frowns slightly and tickles Caleb's chin. ::   CIV: Of course, but you take care of this little man.

Host CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan here. Commander Kelson has a severe concussion. He has been transported to sickbay....

CIV McDonald says:
:: Caleb giggles ever so slightly. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Mr. Horn has fallen out from shock. It appears it was from a changeling, who is now disposed of.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Nods. ::   CSO: If I'm reading the molecular structure of this silver puddle correctly...   :: Gives the tricorder to the CSO. ::   You may need this for the Captain.   :: Places her hand on the TO's arm. ::   TO: You should come with me.   :: Turns back to the CSO. ::   CSO:  I'm going to take him down to sickbay, you can speak to him later...after he's had a little time to rest.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to the Admiral... ::   ADM:  Sounds as if my Exec has been accosted.  He has a sever concussion, has been transported to sickbay.  Mr. Horn has fallen out from shock.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ACTION:  The TO, still in shock, follows MO Rachelle quietly...

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  Seems we had a changeling among us.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to the rest of her officers in the Observation Lounge. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
*CO* I am concerned, Captain. I'm going to mount a search for Lt. Lane.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO*:  Acknowledged.  Keep me apprised.

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Looks at the table with regret. ::   CO/All:  I hate being right all the time.

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Takes the TO to sickbay so that he can rest...administers a mild sedative after they arrive. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Takes the tricorder from Rachelle and watches her leave with the
TO.  ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles understandingly to the Admiral. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Hopes that was the only one. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Sighs and waits patiently for this meeting to begin. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Caleb starts to fuss. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>*CO*: Inn to Royce. We have entered transporter range.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  If you will, sir.  Please start this meeting.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Still in a heap on the floor her hair tussled everywhere. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CIV:  Mister McDonald, why is this child here?

Host CO Royce says:
*Inn*:  Transport directly to my Ready Room!  Hold the pattern until I arrive.

Host CSO Trelan says:
:: Leaves the brig. ::   Sec: I want a deck by deck search. Go!

CIV McDonald says:
ADM: Sorry sir. I guess he escaped from the nursery.

Host CO Royce says:
ADM:  I'm sorry sir.  Please start the meeting.   :: Gets up and exits the Observation Lounge returning to her Ready Room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters her Ready Room. ::   *Inn*:  Royce to Inn.  You may re-materialize at any time in my Ready Room.   :: Gets her phaser from under her desk. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Sec Team Leader> CSO: Aye, sir!   :: Turns and gives orders. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
<Inn>:: Locks onto the pattern and energizes, routes the individual to the CO's ready room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
*AFCO Hunter*:  Keep us parallel with the freighter for a bit.

CMO Zria says:
:: Gets up from her place near the door to check on the stasis field. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
CIV:  Perhaps you should see to him, then.  This is a poor time to have him running about a ship that has an intruder alert.  He may stay here if he is quiet.   :: Fumes. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
@:: Feels a familiar tingle. ::   Self: Yes!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Steadies her phaser as she hears the transport whine. ::

Host CO Royce says:
<AFCO Hunter> *CO*:  Aye ma'am.

AFCO Love says:
ADM: Admiral, I can take the boy back to the nursery.

CIV McDonald says:
ADM: He will remain quiet always is. I shall have the nursery keep a closer eye on him, now that he's really mobile it seems.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Face is as stone as she watches the image materialize. ::

Host CSO Trelan says:
ACTION: The figure materializes his brown curls and bronze face familiar to the Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Aims her phaser at him. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
AFCO:  Please do.  I have children of my own, and I understand.   :: Calms himself, realizing he nearly let the pressure get to him. ::

AFCO Love says:
CIV: Lt. is that alright?

Mysterious Officer says:
:: Raises hands quickly. ::   CO: Captain! Aren't you a sight for sore eyes!

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks at Caleb. ::   Caleb: You’re going to go with the AFCO back to the nursery. I'll be there shortly.

Host CO Royce says:
Mysterious Officer:  Raise your left hand and place it at the back of your head.  Extend your right hand.

Host CO Royce says:
Mysterious Officer:  Do it now.   :: Points her phaser at him. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
:: Nods in understanding and does as instructed. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>CIV: Yes daddy...   :: Hops off his dads lap and holds onto the FCO’s hand. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Picks up Caleb. ::   CIV: He'll be just fine Lt.

CIV McDonald says:
AFCO: Thanks.

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: C'mon young man, it's time to go on another adventure.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes the exoscalpel and cuts his hand and moves back a bit. ::   Mysterious Officer:  Now, allow the blood to drip on the floor.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Blushes bright red. ::   ADM: Again I'm sorry.

AFCO Love says:
:: Nods to Lennier and leaves the lounge with Caleb. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sees that the stasis field is functioning normally and turns starts toward the door...sees the OPS officer hasn't awakened from her faint and goes to check
her. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
:: Winces slightly, then closes hand, squeezing the blood from between his fingers and lets it fall to the floor. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches...waiting...Places her phaser on her desk and takes the dermal regenerator to the hand. ::   Mysterious Officer:  Who are you?  You are not who I thought.

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: So you must tell me how you escaped from the nursery.   :: Giggles a little. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
:: Smiles. ::   CO: Yes, I am. I have important information for Starfleet. And it isn't good.

CMO Zria says:
:: Scans her then administers a hypo to revive her...quietly. ::   OPS: Lieutenant?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears the accent...finishes closing the cut, then punches Charles in the shoulder. ::

Mysterious Officer says:
:: Moves slightly from the blow. ::   CO: Ow! What was that for?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks at the Doctor cross-eyed before realizing who it is and jumpin back outta the way. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Enters the turbolift. ::   Computer: Deck 12

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  For getting me into trouble with Dru!  Come on.  We're in a meeting with ADM Taylor.   :: Walks out the door taking her med kit with her. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Exits the Ready Room with the CO and follows her. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits back on her heels as the OPS officer comes out of it. ::   OPS:  You'll be fine, looks like you fainted before the Captain brought you back in here.

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: Cat got your tongue?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge. ::   ADM/All:  Admiral, Cmdr Charles Fabian of the USS Albatani.  I checked him.  He's clean.  I can test us again if you wish.

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>:: Nods to the AFCO. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Scampers to her feet, backing away toward the wall. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
Fabian:  Welcome, Commander.  I've read your file.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Nods. ::   ADM: Admiral.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to the kit. ::   OPS:  Stand at attention, Lt.

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Produces an isolinear rod from his uniform. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: Did I get daddy in trouble?

AFCO Love says:
:: Bends down. ::   Caleb: Something the matter Caleb?   :: Tousles his hair. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ADM: Sir, I have information concerning GALE Force.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries to come to attention, wobbling. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ADM: And it isn't good.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Take a seat and stay there.

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: Oh I don't think so, but you really should stay in the nursery when daddy is away.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sees about 8 chairs, fumbles to find one that is solid. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
:: Nods with satisfaction. ::   Fabian: Well, well.  Commander, you may begin the briefing.  This is most unexpected...

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: I just wanted to see him…

CMO Zria says:
:: Shakes her head that the Caitian's response to her...feels flashes of fear coming from her. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits down heavily as ordered. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Goes to stand by the windows and looks into the room at her officers. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries to focus. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ADM: Aye, sir.   :: Moves over to the table, inserts the rod, then turns and approaches the viewscreen, activating it. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns her attention to the viewscreen. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks at the viewscreen. ::

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: Oh I understand, but that man with all the gold on his uniform might have been a bit upset. Do you know who that man was?

CMO Zria says:
:: Starts to move to help Chaser then gets a stronger feeling of her fear. ::
CNS: Perhaps you should see if you can help her to a chair.

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: GALE Force is on the move. I barely escaped. A shuttle that was sent to retrieve me was destroyed, and they fled their base to go on the offensive.

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: Nope! Notta clue!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sees the CMO coming toward her, the fur on her neck stands up, her ears lie back. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Notices the actions in the room and makes a note to her self. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Looks over to Chaser and walks toward her, telling her everything is alright as I motion for the CMO to back off a bit. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Laughs. ::   Caleb: Well I'm not sure any of us do, but he's supposed to be a Starfleet Admiral. Do you know what an Admiral is?

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: They have an all new vessel. After their last failure to this vessel, they have improved the cloaking device on their Warbird, as well as a few extras.

CMO Zria says:
:: Returns to her seat as she listens to Fabian and allows the Counselor to work with Chaser. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Exits the lift as it arrives on Deck 12. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ALL:  Surely not!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Resists the urge to scamper out of the room. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Closely watches her bonded sister, disappointed. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Looks to the Admiral. ::   ADM: Afraid so, sir. They have reconfigured it to compensate for the extra power used by the trilithium launcher.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Kneels besides Chaser, and whispers… ::   OPS: Stay calm nothing will happen to you.

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: Yes ma'am…

Cmdr Fabian says:
ADM: And that's not the tip of the iceberg.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Wrings her hands. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
ALL: GALE Force, contrary to what we believed to begin with, is not being run by the Romulans, but by the Founders themselves.

CMO Zria says:
:: Concentrates on Chaser trying to use pheromones to help calm her. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
ALL:  That is a serious advantage for them.  It's the perfect cover.

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  The Founders!  Do you have evidence?

CNS Shirley says:
:: Watches and listens to everything that is said but keeps an eye on Chaser. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
:: Punches a control, revealing the information. ::

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: An Admiral is a very important man. He is daddy's boss and my boss too.

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO/ADM: Very few were privileged to this information. I found it in a hidden file in their databanks.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Feels sick to her stomach. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: Oh…   :: Blushes. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Whispers take some slow deep breaths. ::

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO/ADM: Their main objective is to destroy every major power, leaving only the Romulan military to deal with.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Shakes her head as she views the information. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sees a flash of anger and turns her attention to the Admiral and Fabian in time to see the information that has come up on the screen. ::

AFCO Love says:
:: Stops at the door of the nursery. ::   Caleb: Here we are.

Host CO Royce says:
Fabian:  How old is this information, Cmdr?

Cmdr Fabian says:
ADM: Which, of course, will be weakened after their struggle with the rest of the universe.

Host ADM Taylor says:
ALL:  Logical.  They were significantly weakened by the loss of the Tal Shiar fleet around the Founder Homeworld.

Cmdr Fabian says:
CO: Twenty two hours, ma’am.

AFCO Love says:
Caleb: I tell you what, if you will stay here and not get into any more trouble today, I'll come back after work and take you for some ice cream. Would you like that?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tries to focus on the screen but can't. ::

CIV McDonald says:
<Caleb>AFCO: YIPPY! Okay, I promise to behave…

Host ADM Taylor says:
ALL:  Then we have our work cut out for us...

Host CO Royce says:
Self:  Do we ever!

Host ADM Taylor says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>