Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale - Wells quarters - Capt. Francis Drake - 1942) Drake, Alex, and Tahl had been searching the room that appearently was Wells' when Alex started talking again. "This Orson isn't what I expected at all, or he got too confident.  It's now a loss.  Drake, by the way... happy birthday!  That station is yours."  Drake was shocked and looked at Tahl who seemed to be as shocked as he was. It seemed also that they were thinking about the same thing, was that legal or not and did she have the authority or not to just give the station to him. "I guess it's pirate law," Tahl said, looking at Drake.  "Enjoy your new enterprise." "or salvage rights anyway."  Drake added, "The owners are gone and seem to have relequished their rights to it." Then as an after thought, "Thank you Alex, could you let me borrow some marines for a bit to secure the station unitl we get this mess sorted out?" (reply Alex, Tahl, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale – Deck 4, Personal quarters – CO Lowell - 1942) “This Orson isn’t what I expected at all, or he got too confident.  It’s now is loss. Drake, by the way… happy birthday!  That station is yours.” The little remark of Tahl earlier and now seeing them near one another made her warm inside.  She took off her jacket to cool down.  She walk up to them and saw that he was holding a picture of a old woman.  “That is odd.”  Alexandra pass her hand to it and discover it was a padd. “It’s a padd, we will be able to get what is inside once on board the Cochrane.”  She smile to Tahl.  “If I could only concentrate!  You two are really bad for me right now.” Alexandra decided to go to the walking closet. “Now, I am jealous.  He got nicer shirts then I have…. Ho… Silk.  I think that I will come back later and pick a few thing. Naturally, I will wash everything.”  She started to throw out the close after she inspected them.  She sense also that Tahl was near, for a joke. “I would see you in this old black leather jacket.”  After a pause. “I don’t see anything yet, could I have a hand here.” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale – Deck 4, Personal quarters – CO Lowell - 1945) She sense also that Tahl was near, for a joke. “I would see you in this old black leather jacket.” After a pause. “I don’t see anything yet, could I have a hand here.” Tahl stepped into the closet and started going through the clothes. Then he stopped. "Mind if I ask what we're looking for?" “I’m not sure yet, I don’t seem to be able to concentrate on my tricorder.”  She heard a noise from the other room.  It was Drake searching.  She sat on her knee and he followed.  Then her sight fell upon Tahl wearing that black leather jacket.  A corner smile appeared on her face.  She touch the leather with a chill of pleasure. “You look really good in it!” She whispered, then, by impulse, she reach out to him and kiss him. Alexandra didn’t know how long, but it manage to make her mind concentrate on her tricorder and she finally could scan.  Suddenly, it stop has she felt something cold rubbing her bare back, that and Tahl’s hand.  She stop and grab his hand, she saw the ring that she gave him. “You put it on!”  It made her so happy. “There’s a sort of safe in that wall, it was one of the thing I was searching for.  I’m happy that you ware it.” (Reply from Tahl) “I will open it… You know that I am the master key.”  She saw the back pack. “Grab it, and put that red silk man’s shirt in there.”  Alexandra open the panel, put it aside against the wall and look at the safe.  She was rather surprised by the look of it, a reproduction of an old 19th century safe.  She scan around to see if there was any dangerous devices but there was nothing at all.  Has for inside the safe, there was gold press latinum, padds, jewellery,  and a weapon with no devices attach to it.  She started to work the mechanism and soon had it open. “Not very intelligent that Orson, probably he thought that no one would think he put something valuable in there.”  She pick up one padd and open it. “He was black mailing people.” (Reply from Tahl) Alexandra was happy to fell him behind her, his hands on her shoulders. ”Let’s put everything in the bag and go to Black quarters.  If we stay longer in here, we could be in trouble.” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay Mission Day:  2 Stardate:  2406.03.16 (Casino Royale - Wells quarters - FO- Lt Cmdr Tahlmari - 1945) Tahl watched as Alex started to go through the  clothes in Wells' closet. He was quite impressed with the closet itself.  It was, perhaps, the largest walk-in closet he had ever seen in his life.  It was as big as a small bedroom.  He looked at some of the clothes appreciatively. His mind couldn't help but see Alex in some of these clothes.  And how she would feel in that pure silk.  Suddenly, something came flying out at him. "I would see you in this old black leather jacket." Tahl looked at the jacket for a moment then put it on.  It fit rather well, considering the source.  He waited for Alex to turn around. "I donâEUR(tm)t see anything yet," Alex said, "could I have a hand here." Tahl stepped into the closet and started gooing through the clothes.  Then he stopped.  "Mind if I ask what we're looking for?" (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay Mission Day 2: Stardate:  2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Wells' Quarters- FO- Lt. Comdr Tahlmari-1947) When Alex finally noticed Tahl wearing the leather coat she smiled a him. She reached out and touched him, running her hand up and down his arm.  It sent a jolt through him. "You look really good in it," she whispered.  Then she leaned over and kissed him. Tahl was caught by surprise but then returned the kiss.  He ran his hand up and down her back in the embrace.  Alex pulled away and grabbed his hand. She looked ath the ring on it. "You put it on!"  It made her so happy. "There's a sort of safe in that wall, it was one of the thing I was searching for.  I'm happy that you wore it." Of course I wore it," Tahl replied.  "After all, you asked me to." Then he looked closely at the safe.  He couldn't believe what he saw.  It was not much of a safe, in his opinion.  There must be more to it than than. Alex proceeded to open the safe with great ease.  She must have made ine fantastic little thief at one time.  She began to pullout a variety of treasures.  But the true treasures she came up with were a series of PADDs. She took these out and handed them to Tahl. "He was black mailing people," Alex said. Tahl looked briefly at some of the information on one PADD.  His eyes grew wide withinterest.  "Well," he offered, "I know some people will be quite pleased to know that these are in more... reliable hands." Tahl looked over Alex's shoulder, pressing his body against her back.  His hands fell ontoher shouldes and began rubbing them.  The scent of her was subtle, and Tahl could still sense the emotional unrest. He nuzzled the back of her neck. "Let's put everything in the bag,"  Alex said with a bit of a strain, "and go to Black quarters.  If we stay any longer in here, we could be in trouble." "I'm already in trouble," Tahl laughed, and stepped back from Alex.  "To Black's we shall go."  And he followed Alex from the closet and to Black's room. (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale – Deck 4, Personal quarters – CO Lowell - 1948) Alexandra was happy to fell him behind her, his hands on her shoulders. ”Let’s put everything in the bag and go to Black quarters.  If we stay longer in here, we could be in trouble.” "I'm already in trouble," Tahl laughed, and stepped back from Alex.  "To Black's we shall go."  And he followed Alex from the closet and to Black's room. Alexandra went to the living room seeing Drake with a crooked smile on his face.  He knew just too well what was going on in the walking closet. “Really funny, but we manage to find something interesting.  I don’t think we can find more in here.”  She couldn’t help to be amused by the situation. They walk out of Orson’s room to go to Black’s which was at the end of the corridor. Alexandra look at the door, scanned it and stop Drake from going to open it. “Black trap the door, I can see the device… If I read this right, a particular signal should deactivate it.  My concentration fluctuates too much, Tahl, you will have to do it… It’s a delicate procedure.” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay Mission Day:  2 Stardate:  2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Black's Quarters- FO- Lt. Cmdr Tahlmari- 1950) Tahl followed Alex down the corridor to black's room.  Alex had scanned the door to discover that it was booby trapped.  That came as no surprise to Tahl, since Black appeared to be the more clandestine of the two. "If I read this right," Alex said, "a particular signal should deactivate it.  My concentration fluctuates too much, Tahl, you will have to do it... It's a delicate procedure." "No problem," Tahlsaid and stepped up to the door.  He pulled out his tricorder and began to scan for a frequency that might deactivate what seemed to be a rather sizable explosive charge.  "Interesting," Tahl said to himself.  "Quite nasty." The charge was such that there was no avoiding some repercussion from it. To make matters worse, there was a magnetic field aroound the entire door that would prevent a transporter lock to remove it that way.  In fact, you couldn't even have yourself transported from the area without some unusual affects of the field.  There was only disabling it. ~Concentrate Tahl, old buddy, concentrate.~ The voice of Bob was reassuring.  ~I will, if you get out of my head.~ ~Well excuse me for trying to help.~ ~Do you mind?~ The voice in his head went silent.  Tahl refocused his efforts.  There.  He found a narrow band width of signal to attack.  He changed the poarity of the signal, then something unexpected happened.  "Oh, oh," Tahl said, unintentially.  He had triggered the firing mechanism. He had about 15 seconds to deactivate it, before... well he just didn't have tme to think about it.  His finger danced across the tricorder until he got a satisfying beep.  The explsive deactivated and the door slid open. Suddenly tahl realized that he had been breathing, and took in a deep breath.  He looked at the others and gave a sheepish grin.  "What?" Then he turned and entered the quarters.  Black's quarter's were a striking departure from the decadence of Wells'.  To say they were Spartan would be an understatement.  This room made Spartan out to be extravagant.  There was little else but a bed and a table. Tahl looked around in amazement.  And Alex had made fun of his decorating skills.  he could not believe the sparseness of the room.  Granted, it made the room feel much larger than it really was.  This room also had a walk-in closet.  Tahl went in to find that insuch a large closet there was only two outfits.  Both of them black.  There was no safe, no place to hids a safe, or anything else. "This is just plain wierd," Tahl said.  He could see the others nodd in agreement. (reply Lowell, Drake) It just didn't feel right.  Tahl couldn't put his finger on what the feeling was, but somethng was wrong.  He truned to his tricorder.  It took him a minute to find it, but there was a masked  power signature.   Finally he found the source.  With a quick move Tahl hit a space on the wall and a portion of the wall shimmered and a small box appeared.  It had been hidden in a holo-field. "Verrrry interesting," Tahl offered. (reply Lowell, Drake) "Well, let's see if we can get it open," Tahl said. No sooner had he aproached the box than a loud whine started coming from it. Tahl looked at Alex and Drake, then back at the box.  "Out!Out! Out!," he shouted.  They dove out of the room as the sucking sound of an imlossion sucked the air from the closet.  Tahl went and looked in the closet again.  Not only was the box gone, but so was a sizable portion of the wall and floor. "Well, I guess e won't find out what was in there,"  Tahl offered. (reply Lowell, Drke) (posted by Al Muir)  Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale – Deck 4, Personal quarters – CO Lowell - 1952) Alexandra walk in right beside Tahl and it was night and day between Orson’s quarters and Black’s.  A bed, a table, a chair… obviously, this Mrs Black had no life. "This is just plain wierd," Tahl said.  He could see the others nod in agreement. “That guy has no life.” Alexandra scratch her head. It just didn't feel right.  Tahl couldn't put his finger on what the feeling was, but something was wrong.  He turned to his tricorder.  It took him a minute to find it, but there was a masked  power signature.   Finally he found the source.  With a quick move Tahl hit a space on the wall and a portion of the wall shimmered and a small box appeared.  It had been hidden in a holo-field. "Verrrry interesting," Tahl offered. “Yes it is… “ "Well, let's see if we can get it open," Tahl said. No sooner had he approached the box than a loud whine started coming from it.  Tahl looked at Alex and Drake, then back at the box.  "Out! Out! Out!," he shouted.  They dove out of the room as the sucking sound of an implosion sucked the air from the closet.  Tahl went and looked in the closet again.  Not only was the box gone, but so was a sizeable portion of the wall and floor. "Well, I guess we won't find out what was in there,"  Tahl offered. “And with that debris field we better forget retrieving it.  It is sure that this guy has things really big to hide.” Alexandra heard people coming, it was security officers and marines. “We are okay guys, let’s go back to deck 5 and see what B’Lanor has done.  I would like also to make sure the station is secured.  Drake, you will have to contact a few friends to occupied this place.  Tell them they have to hurry.”  They then left for command center. (Reply from Tahl, Drake, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2405.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - Capt. Francis Drake, 2010) Drake arrived the bridge with Alex and all the others from the command section of the station.  His eyes looked around and finally came to rest on Rose who was trying to make herself presentable for her captain.  Drake beamed with pride as he knew that she had done her part along with the others to see that the mission was a success.  She had ensured that the Cochrane survived with as little damage as possible and with all the lives under her unharmed. Drake turned his attention to what was being dicussed about why Wells had been able to set such an elaborate trap for him.  It had been obvious that they had not expected a federation starship and Alex though. When they said that there could be a spy on the Cochrane he was doubtfull of it, but, when they mentioned the Scorpian it dawned on him that he might know who it would be, but, he hoped he was wrong. "It couldn't be us, some seem to be surprised that I was there.  I'm thinking of Rosalia, expected but not sure it was me.  We only knew about this mission 24 hrs ago. so who ever it is. that individual is on the Scorpion not here.  I will get a protocol ready in case of major mission." Alexandra look around the room at her people then on Drake. "Drake, I think you want to go back to the Scorpion. You better do if we're right. and come back.  We have to iron a lot of stuff out." Drake looked at her for a moment then over to Rose then back to Alex, "I do agree with the assestment and I am sorry I had no idea."  he said replied "I know. just go.  Keep me posted!"  Alexandra said and he turned then left the bridge. (USS Cochrane, corridor outside the bridge, Capt. Francis Drake, 2012) Drake noticed that Rose had actually followed him into the turbolift.  He was just not up to talking to her at the moment because he had things on his mind like one of his crew betrayed him.  He could feel her uncertaincy in what she wanted to do. "Computer, stop turbolift."  Rose finally said Rose took a deep breath and ask. "What happen over there?  I feel you in pain." "We found that Orson was the man that had my parents killed and that the guy with him, a mister Black had almost killed Alex." he answered her feeling again the pain that realization gave him. He did not like that she was seeing him in his vulneralbe state as he was at that point.  He tried his best not to look at her as he answered. "What?  Orson was the guy that.. And the other one also."  Rose was trying to look him into his eyes but he was trying to escape her.   Rose took matter in her hands sort of speak, she grab his face in her hands to force him to face her. "I'm so sorry!  I was so afraid for you and see you intact even with this pain." Rose took him in her arms, and sob a little, all the events of that day made her want to shed a good cry. Rose's sobbing took Drake by surprise and softened his resolve as he began to comfort her.  He knew then that she cared for him but he had to complete something that he did not want to do. After they arrived on the floor to the transporter room, she seemed to catch her breath enough to gain her control again.  He pulled her out a bit so he could look at her, "I will return and we can continue this more, but, now I need to take care of something."  He then turned and entered the room. (Reply from Rose, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay, Mission Day:  2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Scorpian- Shuttle Bay - Capt. Francis Drake - 2020) Drake contacted the Scorpian before he transported over to let them know to start searching for Tanya. Once he arrived the transporter room on the Scorpian he was informed that Jerad had found her in the shuttle bay.  He then directed to be tranported over there since it would take longer to run through the ship to there.  When he arrived he saw that Jerad and Tanya was looking in his direction, Tanya's eyes wide open. "Tanya, I know what you have done and it is ok.  I know you blame me, just put the weapon down and let's talk about this."  He did not want to harm her but if he had to he would.  He felt and saw something in Jerad that he had not seen before, Jerad actually cared for Tanya.  At the realization of this, Drake tried to figure out a way to get her to surrender.  He finally decided that he would let Jerad attempt to get to her, then maybe he could help in anyway if needed. "Now is your chance tanya," Jerad said quickly.  "Now is our chance." Drake watched as Tanya waved the weapon back and forth then suddenly, as if the desire to kill Drake overcame her she turned to shoot Drake.  He noticed that Jerad got the opportunity that they both wanted as Jerad lunged forward. Jerad put his hand on Petrova's shoulder and squeezed.   Drake was surprised as nothing happened, except in Petrova's reaction.  Tanya suddenly turned and made Jerad her target, Drake guessed that she thought what Jerad had done was a sort of betrayal.  Drake saw that Jerad had a surprised look on his face as well then he followed it up with a sort of mind meld.  Drake could only imagine what Jerad was either sending or recieving. Drake was not prepared for what happened next, both Jerad and Tanya had went to their knees.  Tanya had dropped the weapon and Drake thought the situation was over as he started to walk over to them.  He noticed that Jerad was having a hard time dealing with what he had to do and Tanya had tears running down her face.  Jerad was just looking at her then Tanya reacted first by shaking her to remove the cobwebs and reached for the weapon. "Damn you to hell," she whispered. Drake started to run as he thought Tanya was about to shoot Jerad but was so far away and he was just not fast enough.  He watched in shock as she turned the weapon on herself and fired.  Drake skidded to a halt not knowing what to do next but look where Tanya had been standing.  He had actually liked the girl but he had be honest with her about Alex and she could not handle it. Drake just stood there, Tanya laying on her back, dead, and Jerad on his knees over her. Drake could see Jerad fighting hard to keep the tears from his eyes, but, noticed that one managed to escape.  Then Jerad got control of himself with a deep breath to stand up and look silently at Drake.  Drake wanted to say something, anything, but, nothing came to him at that moment. Jerad turned on his heel and walked from the shuttle bay, leaving Drake to take care of the mess. It was a few moments after Jerad left that Drake finally started to move again.  He had been looking at the door Jerad had left through trying to think what to say to his friend and XO, but, nothing seemed right. "Drake to sickbay, I need you to come and gather Tanya's body from shuttle bay." Drake said as he looked at her laying there.  He had thought of having sickbay just attribute her death to the battle but was not sure that Jerad would be comfortable with it.  He decided that he would talk to Jerad about that as it would keep her name unsoiled. (replyh from Jerad, any, IYW) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane – Bridge – CO Lowell, 2030) Alexandra look at the Snider and he said no with his head.  Black close the channel before he could.  She turn toward Tahl. “Now… What do you think?  Also, I would like to know why the internal sensors didn't pick up any unauthorised transporter activities.” “The detection system got damaged.”  Said Snider not very happy about that. “Ensign Romonov, have security patrol the ship… Instruction are has follows, they must block there tricorder for a continuous scan of transporter activities signature.  It’s a lot of men and a lot of readings, stay sharp and if you need hands you have 5 auxiliaries that will gladly help you.” (Reply from Romonov) Then Alexandra cut up the sight of Tahl toward Romonov.  “Ensign Romonov, Is there more? You seem not surprised about what just happen. Am I wrong?”  Alexandra saw Orson’s body leave the bridge with relief. (Reply from Romonov) “Interesting, I would like to know more eventually but we have work to do.   I don’t think that I will be able to relax until this ship is on the right track.”  Alexandra look at everyone. “Anything new?” (Reply from Romonov, Tahl, B’Lanor, Bell, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 2031) Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 “Interesting, I would like to know more eventually but we have work to do.   I don’t think that I will be able to relax until this ship is on the right track.” Lowell looked at everyone. “Anything new?” "Sir when Mr Olson appeared within your quarters sensors registered an unusual transphasic signature, since it did not pose an immediate threat and the majority of our science teams are still working on other priority tasks, the computer logged the information for later analysis.  It would appear that the signal was generated by the collapse of a subspace pocket."  Fugan paused to observe if anyone understood the relevance of the term, noting the lack of understanding he sought a suitable explaination, "In essence a bubble of reality which exists within a subordinate dimension to our own, in theory an object or indeed a person could be hidden within the pocket and remain undetected until the pocket collpases. Hypothetically it could be possible for a transporter beam to be immersed within such a phenomenon cloaking it from detection, it is also highly plausable that explosives could also be hidden, as Mr Black has clearly established he does not like to be defeated it is not an illogical proposition that in the event of his defeat he would destroy the Cochrane" “Engineering will have to be protected!” The Captain gave Romonov a look, he was already on it. “Can we detect those pockets efficiently and fast.” "The pockets are difficult to detect however our tricorders should be able to detect the phase variance at close ranges; within 2m should be sufficient, unfortunately without access to the technology that created the distortions i believe it would be impossible to gain access to their contents" “I see, but I doubt that Black is near by… If I’m right, he left the area.  In case that I am wrong, and has a temporary measure, we will use the tricorders method. Later, I would like to have a permanent program added to are internal sensors.”  Tahl put in front of her a report, she read it.  “Lt. B’Lanor, Tahlmari, can you come with me please?  We have to talk in private.” Fugan collected several PADDS from his consol before following Lowell and Tahl. (USS Cochrane, Captain’s ready room, 2036) “We both know that pieces are missing, once control is set at the Station and that the repairs are done on the Cochrane, I want to wipe the memory of the ship, a shut down and reboot is in order.” Fugan dipped his head slightly in a perfect display of Vulcan emotion, letting the Captain know that he apoligised in advance for any disrespect he might show, "Sir may i enquire as to what the reasoning behind such an act is, we would loose a significant volume of data and would most likely require direct access to a Starbases' computers to replace it, although some data would not be able to be recreated.  Are there no other possible solutions?" (reply Tahl, Lowell, Romonov, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 2031) “Interesting, I would like to know more eventually but we have work to do.   I don’t think that I will be able to relax until this ship is on the right track.” Alexandra look at everyone. “Anything new?” "Sir when Mr Olson appeared within your quarters sensors registered an unusual transphasic signature, since it did not pose an immediate threat and the majority of our science teams are still working on other priority tasks, the computer logged the information for later analysis.  It would appear that the signal was generated by the collapse of a subspace pocket."  Fugan paused to observe if anyone understood the relevance of the term, noting the lack of understanding he sought a suitable explaination, "In essence a bubble of reality which exists within a subordinate dimension to our own, in theory an object or indeed a person could be hidden within the pocket and remain undetected until the pocket collpases.  Hypothetically it could be possible for a transporter beam to be immersed within such a phenomenon cloaking it from detection, it is also highly plausable that explosives could also be hidden, as Mr Black has clearly established he does not like to be defeated it is not an illogical proposition that in the event of his defeat he would destroy the Cochrane" (reply any) "The pockets are difficult to detect however our tricorders should be able to detect the phase variance at close ranges; within 2m should be sufficient, unfortunately without access to the technology that created the distortions i believe it would be impossible to gain access to their contents" (reply Tahl, Lowell, Romonov, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 2031) Alexandra look at the Snider and he said no with his head.  Black close the channel before he could.  She turn toward Tahl. “Now… What do you think?  Also, I would like to know why the internal sensors didn't pick up any unauthorised transporter activities.” “The detection system got damaged.”  Said Snider not very happy about that. “Ensign Romonov, have security patrol the ship… Instruction are has follows, they must block there tricorder for a continuous scan of transporter activities signature.  It’s a lot of men and a lot of readings, stay sharp and if you need hands you have 5 auxiliaries that will gladly help you.” "On it, I have a pretty good idea on where to look." Griegor said. Then Alexandra cut up the sight of Tahl toward Romonov.  “Ensign Romonov, Is there more? You seem not surprised about what just happen. Am I wrong?”  Alexandra saw Orson’s body leave the bridge with relief. "Once I learned of Mr. Black being involved I knew what to expect. I knew him back in the Maquis." He said “Interesting, I would like to know more eventually but we have work to do.   I don’t think that I will be able to relax until this ship is on the right track.”  Alexandra look at everyone. “Anything new?” Griegor began tapping the console organizing security patrols to search the ship, as well as increase security around vital sections. "Computer, run continous internal scans and alert me if anyones life signs begin to fade." he said and the computer beeped. ~Hes not going to use an energy weapon, hes going to use a knife~ He thought to himself remembering events of his past. ~Thats why he gave Orson the disruptor, the energy signature would trigger the alarm. He wanted Orson out of the picture as well.~ (Reply Lowell, anyone, or none) (Posted from Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane – Bridge – CO Lowell, 2032) “Interesting, I would like to know more eventually but we have work to do. I don’t think that I will be able to relax until this ship is on the right track.” Alexandra look at everyone. “Anything new?” "Sir when Mr Olson appeared within your quarters sensors registered an unusual transphasic signature, since it did not pose an immediate threat and the majority of our science teams are still working on other priority tasks, the computer logged the information for later analysis. It would appear that the signal was generated by the collapse of a subspace pocket." Fugan paused to observe if anyone understood the relevance of the term, noting the lack of understanding he sought a suitable explanation, "In essence a bubble of reality which exists within a subordinate dimension to our own, in theory an object or indeed a person could be hidden within the pocket and remain undetected until the pocket collapses. Hypothetically it could be possible for a transporter beam to be immersed within such a phenomenon cloaking it from detection, it is also highly plausible that explosives could also be hidden, as Mr Black has clearly established he does not like to be defeated it is not an illogical proposition that in the event of his defeat he would destroy the Cochrane" “Engineering will have to be protected!” She gave Romonov a look, he was already on it. “Can we detect those pockets efficiently and fast.” "The pockets are difficult to detect however our tricorders should be able to detect the phase variance at close ranges; within 2m should be sufficient, unfortunately without access to the technology that created the distortions i believe it would be impossible to gain access to their contents" “I see, but I doubt that Black is near by… If I’m right, he left the area.  In case that I am wrong, and has a temporary measure, we will use the tricorders method.  Later, I would like to have a permanent program added to are internal sensors.”  Tahl put in front of her a report, she read it.  “Lt. B’Lanor, Tahlmari, can you come with me please?  We have to talk in private.” (Reply from B’Lanor, Tahl) (USS Cochrane, Captain’s ready room, 2035) Once the door was close, Alexandra had a small chill and then turn to the others. “We both know that pieces are missing, once control is set at the Station and that the repairs are done on the Cochrane, I want to wipe the memory of the ship, a shut down and reboot is in order.” (Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, Bell, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Captain’s ready room – CO Lowell - 2035) Once the door was close, Alexandra had a small chill and then turn to the others. “We both know that pieces are missing, once control is set at the Station and that the repairs are done on the Cochrane, I want to wipe the memory of the ship, a shut down and reboot is in order.” Fugan dipped his head slightly in a perfect display of Vulcan emotion, letting the Captain know that he apologised in advance for any disrespect he might show, "Sir may I enquire as to what the reasoning behind such an act is, we would loose a significant volume of data and would most likely require direct access to a Starbases' computers to replace it, although some data would not be able to be recreated.  Are there no other possible solutions?" Alexandra pace for a moment, true that rebooting would be the quick way… yet she knew that she would need to explain that.   Then her eyes fell on Tahl. “There could be… Hall could do it and I could erase what he knows after.  The most important information about this event I will keep, all reports from the officers will have to be modified, the fast way will be that all department chief will debrief there people this to make the proper report for Starfleet.” (Reply from B’Lanor, Tahl) “I know, I am coming to that.  Drake came on board, we can’t hide that and for once I will not hide my past relationship with him at the exception of a few things.  He informed me that is tracking the people that kidnap a family, which is true.  We receive confirmation via a message, at first anonymous, from if I’m right Patricia O’Leary, that the Collins family is there.  That is my part… has for the mission, it was a rescue mission, a group affair.  At first, we had the element of surprise, acted accordingly and rescue the family.  We took over the station, we didn’t have a choice, because of exterior forces came.   The last part will be different, the station is now Drake’s property.  I know that I don’t have the authority to do that, but my instincts tells me that I am right to do that.  The Federation is going through something… I don’t know what yet, but I know that if asked, Drake would help us in an heartbeat.  My responsibility is the crew and it’s safety, to continue, learn, grow, and protect it’s citizen.  What do you think of this Lieutenant?” (Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Captain’s ready room, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 2038) Fugan dipped his head slightly in a perfect display of Vulcan emotion, letting the Captain know that he apoligised in advance for any disrespect he might show, "Sir may i enquire as to what the reasoning behind such an act is, we would loose a significant volume of data and would most likely require direct access to a Starbases' computers to replace it, although some data would not be able to be recreated.  Are there no other possible solutions?" “There could be… Hall could do it and I could erase what he knows after.  The most important information about this event I will keep, all reports from the officers will have to be modified, the fast way will be that all department chief will debrief there people this to make the proper report for Starfleet.” "What about Drake," Tahlmari said.  "How are we going to justify his presence in our logs?" Fugan listened intently for his captains answer, he was considering the same matter himself. “I know, I am coming to that.  Drake came on board, we can’t hide that and for once I will not hide my past relationship with him at the exception of a few things. He informed me that is tracking the people that kidnap a family, which is true. We receive confirmation via a message, at first anonymous, from if I’m right Patricia O’Leary, that the Collins family is there.  That is my part… has for the mission, it was a rescue mission, a group affair.  At first, we had the element of surprise, acted accordingly and rescue the family.  We took over the station, we didn’t have a choice, because of exterior forces came.   The last part will be different, the station is now Drake’s property.  I know that I don’t have the authority to do that, but my instincts tells me that I am right to do that.  The Federation is going through something… I don’t know what yet, but I know that if asked, Drake would help us in an heartbeat.  My responsibility is the crew and it’s safety, to continue, learn, grow, and protect it’s citizen. What do you think of this Lieutenant?” "I believe it to be a logical alternative, i have no further objections captain.  However may i enquire further regarding the event the Federation is going through, i was not aware of any major incidents occuring presently that would create such a concern?" (reply Tahl, Lowell, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission:  Needle in the Hay Mission Day : 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane- Captain's Ready Room- FO- Lt. Comdr Tahlmari- 2038) The door closed to the ready room.  Tahl shuddered a little thinking that just moments ago Alex almost  died here.  He was going to have to take measures that that never happens again.  But he filed that thought for later.  Alex had just ordered a complete memory wipe and reboot of the ships computer. B'Lanor, in his most Vulcan manner, voiced his objection.  Not only would the wipe loose valuable information, but we may need access to a Starbase to effect the reboot.  He felt there had to be another solution.  Tahl happened to agree. Then Alex suggested, "There could be... Hall could do it and I could erase what he knows after.  The most important information about this event I will keep, all reports from the officers will have to be modified, the fast way will be that all department chief will debrief there people this to make the proper report for Starfleet." Tahl was still curious as to the reason for such secrecy.  "What about Drake," Tahl said.  "How are we going to justify his presence in our logs?" "I know, I am coming to that.  Drake came on board, we can't hide that and for once I will not hide my past relationship with him at the exception of a few things.  He informed me that is tracking the people that kidnap a family, which is true. We receive confirmation via a message, at first anonymous, from if I'm right Patricia O'Leary, that the Collins family is there.  That is my part... as for the mission, it was a rescue mission, a group affair.  At first, we had the element of surprise, acted accordingly and rescue the family.  We took over the station, we didn't have a choice, because of exterior forces came.   The last part will be different, the station is now Drake's property.  I know that I don't have the authority to do that, but my instincts tells me that I am right to do that.  The Federation is going through something... I don't know what yet, but I know that if asked, Drake would help us in an heartbeat.  My responsibility is the crew and it's safety, to continue, learn, grow, and protect it's citizen.  What do you think of this Lieutenant?" Tahl listened to her explanation.  She didn't really have to justify anything, after all she was the captain, but he could tell that she just wanted to have confirmation, and Tahl and Fugan were her best sources for a sounding board right now.  He looked at the science officer to see if he had any objections.   Anything Tahl had to say himself, he would keep to himself until they were in private. (reply B'Lanor, Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 2130) Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 The search had gone on for an hour, still nothing. Griegor had set up an efficient security net. Vital areas were sealed off by force fields, transporter inhibitor fields were placed as well to prevent any incursions. ~If he was going to do something he would have made his move already.~ Griagor thought to himself ~He would have went with the initiave instead of waiting forus to set up security.~ Still he maintained the patrols and had guards remain on alert. (reply none or anyone iyw) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.18 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, day 4 Stardate: 2405.03.18  (USS Cochrane – Bridge -  Nurse Ensign T’Simmi (NPC) - 0926) T’Simmi was rather happy of her promotion but didn’t show any emotions about it and accepted.  She only was on board since 6 month.  Has her duty shift was going to start in half an hour, she made her way to the bridge to see what was going on and also give the Captain a padd. Has a Vulcan, she was impress by the emotional control the captain was capable of.  A normal human being, with that quantity of pheromones would have “Climb the walls” which was the right human expression.  At the exception of a few laps, the Captain manage to get through, T’Simmi attributed that with the support of the crew during this crisis and the Captain’s training has a security officer. When the Captain came to the bridge, T’Simmi was one of the few who more or less working look at Alexandra with a smile and a short reply. “Good morning everyone!” “Good morning Captain!” T’Simmi waited has she saw the Captain deep in thoughts wondering if she should give this padd to the First Officer, but then Doctor Weasly came back. “Give the Captain this, only to the captain!” When the Captain finally turn toward everyone and asked. “Okay people!  This was exciting and all, but now we are back on are old routine.  Helm you will receive instruction and new co-ordinance, when ready signal me please.” “Yes Sir!” “Anything new to report?” T’Simmi step forward. “I have this from Dr. Weasly!” Alexandra open it and frown a little.  A 24 hrs rest was the only word of order on it and a complete medical status.  Tahl saw it and wanted to laugh. “I promise and true that the crisis is over.  I will hear the reports and comply. Anyway, it will be good to have a day to pamper myself.  Come on people, Report!” (Reply from Tahlmari, B’Lanor, Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.18 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, day 4 Stardate: 2405.03.18 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 0927) “Anything new to report?” T’Simmi step forward. “I have this from Dr. Weasly!” Alexandra open it and frown a little.  A 24 hrs rest was the only word of order on it and a complete medical status.  Tahl saw it and wanted to laugh. “I promise and true that the crisis is over.  I will hear the reports and comply. Anyway, it will be good to have a day to pamper myself.  Come on people, Report!” "Not much happening at my end." Griegor stated as we walked over to the captain handing over a PADD with the latest security reports. "Weapons and shield systems are once again fully operational." (reply Lowell, anyone) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.18 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 4 Stardate : 2406.03.18 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 0932) “Okay people!  This was exciting and all, but now we are back on are old routine.  Helm you will receive instruction and new co-ordinance, when ready signal me please.” “Yes Sir!” “Anything new to report?” Nurse T’Simmi step forward. “I have this from Dr. Weasly!” Alexandra open it and frown a little.  A 24 hrs rest was the only word of order on it and a complete medical status.  Tahl saw it and wanted to laugh. “I promise and true that the crisis is over.  I will hear the reports and comply. Anyway, it will be good to have a day to pamper myself.  Come on people, Report!” "Not much happening at my end." Griegor stated as we walked over to the captain handing over a PADD with the latest security reports. "Weapons and shield systems are once again fully operational." "All research reports have been uploaded to your personal database captain, of note however is the completion of initial testing stages for the personal phase cloak, we are awaiting your authorisation to comense field studies.  The cryptogology lab has completed the decryption of the message sent by Mr Black, decryption algorithms have been added to our communications database and it is highly probable that we will be able to detect and decode transmissions from Mr Blacks orgainisation.  Lastly upgrades to securities concussion grenades are complete, they will now all function in a multi-purpose manner as tested by yourself on the Royale." (reply Tahl, Lowell, anyone) (posted by John Morrison)