USS Paladin Compile – June 2018 - by Richard Tomlin ==================================================================================================================== Mission Filler of time Day3 Stardate 2417.12.18 ==================================================================================================================== (Federation Transport Vessel USS Hood ASEC  LT(JG) Tallac Dragovar - 14.00) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1642) (Shuttle on the way to the Sandog, Ens JG Fritz and Ens JG Flagg, 1645) USS Sandog, Bridge, Ensign Patterson, 1655) (Shuttle - Ensign JG Fritz - 1656) (Shuttle, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1657) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs- 16.58) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO Lt Tian Noble- 1700) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1702) (USS Sandog- Ready room- ATAC Ens JG Rebecca Flagg - 1703) (USS Sandog, Ready Room CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1704)  (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1705) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, ACSO Ensign (Sg) Adrian Lanney, 1706) USS Sandog - Ready Room – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1706.5) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz, 1707)  (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1708) (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1709) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 17.10) (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1710.5) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1711) (USS Sandog - Shuttle bay - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 17.12). (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1714) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.15) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1716) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.17) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1719) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.20) (USS Sandog - Computer core - ACSO Ensign (sg) Lanney - 1722) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.41) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1743) (USS Sandog, Bridge CMO Lt Tian Noble, 1745) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.45.5) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, Co, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1746) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1747) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1748) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, Co, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1749) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1750) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1751) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, Marine CMO, Major Robert Sykes, 1754) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1755) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CMO Lt Tian Noble 1756) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1759) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1805) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox, 1807) (USS Sandog – Shuttle Bay – ATAC Rebecca Flagg - Ten Forward, 1855) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC  LT(SG) - 1856) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1857) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1900) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - ACEO ENS JG Lenny Fritz - 1901) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - CEO LT Ashley Vesper - 1902) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - ACEO Ens JG Fritz - 1903) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1904) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC  L(SG)  Detron Trei - 19.05) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1907) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 19.10) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1913). (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 19.15) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1918) (Dureth Station, Promenade, ACMO Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken, 1947) (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 2200) (USS Sandog – Councilor Office– Councilor Ensign Addison MacCaulay – 2201) (USS Sandog, Counselor office, Asst Councelor Ensign Addison MacCaulay, 2015) (USS Sandog, Computer Core, ACSO Ensign(sg) Adrian Lanney, 2143) ==================================================================================================================================== (Federation Transport Vessel USS Hood ASEC  LT(JG) Tallac Dragovar - 14.00) "Hey Big Guy, comms for you." A voice came drifting through the doorway to his bunk room. Dragovar groaned and rolled his legs off the bunk.  "Who is it?" He said, "I just got to sleep," "Dunno, some Starfleet big-wig." Came the answer from the crew man, with a shrug of his shoulders. "Glad you are cargo master, not secretary." Dragovar grumbled, then grinned at the rude sign the crewman gave him back. Tapping the button, he accepted the call. 10 minutes later, he rolled back into bed, but not to sleep, his mind whirring at his new orders. "Strange the way fate worked out. The Paladin was a great chance to get back to something normal, and as an ASEC not having to start at the bottom again His part in the task force hunting a band of mercenaries was done, two years it had taken to track down, then catch up the group before ambushing them and taking nearly 75 prisoners out of the 90 strong group. He felt the deck plates vibrate as the big cargo ship shifted course towards the starbase where he would now depart their company, and the haris on his arms stood on end as the familier tingle of excitement began to creep into his body (Reply any) (Posted by Tim) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1642) Chris stood inside the door, he removed his comm badge and indicated to the other officers to do the same, holding out his hand to collect them as they entered once all five officers had sat down he placed the badges on the desk, secured the room and stood by his desk. Tian took off his combade handing it to Chris as he joined the other officers. "Now, Lt Vesper, tell them what you told me, and I mean everything!" Ash stood in front of them and explained everything she had told Chris. Hopefully it did something for her credibility considering that everyone appeared to have turned on her. At least thats the way it felt. What more could she do that tell them the truth. It was up to them if they wanted to believe her. Regardless she was their only way in the door with Hunter right now and that gave her some cards to play. "There you have it thats everything i can tell you.... now please. Take me to Hunter so we can nail this creep to the cross," she folded her arms over and looked at them all. (reply none needed - just filling in blanks :D) (posted by Adam) (Shuttle on the way to the Sandog, Ens JG Fritz and Ens JG Flagg, 1645) As Fritz sat down at the controls, he thought about all of the training he had received and he tried to remember every bit of technology on the ship he was to be stationed on, the USS Paladin he would have to learn everything about the ship, and he figured that by the time he would be stationed off that ship and onto another that he would know it front and back. He stole a quick glance away from the controls of the shuttle to look at the other recently promoted Ensign and he noticed that she seemed to be as lost in thought as he was, he figured that she probably wasn't thinking about the technical schematics that he was. He seemed to remember her from somewhere... Anyway, he thought, he should probably keep watching his panel, he knew that these areas in space were dangerous. He doubted that anything would happen. Still, he figured that it would just be them in the shuttle for several hours, and she would be on the ship with him until one of them was reassigned or killed. Personally he felt that this assignment would allow him to make a name for himself and he was eager for it, but he had to mind the fact that it was likely for him or her to die, as his father did years ago. He stared at her in silence for a few minutes to try and judge her to see if she was the type of person he could be friends with. Flagg was running through her all the main crew and the best way to make a good impression with them when she noticed Fritz's look at her. Flagg wondered what he knew about her as she was sure that her singing got around the academy even if nothing else did. She had seen Fritz in a couple of engineering lectures but not really had anything to do with him. Picking up one of her tessen shed started to do a few tricks with it flicking it around in perfect control. She had used her fan dance and tricks like this to get used to her new arm. Her little show ended up with the fan open and Flagg looking through it at Fritz with a seductive smile. Fritz looked at her, he was impressed with the show and he figured that it took years of practice to be able to do that. He thought of something to say, "Bravo, it was very beautiful. How long did it take for you do learn that, miss, well, I don't seem to have your name, I am Ensign JG Fritz, my friends call me Lenny, and you are?" Flagg did not want to scare him off and she also knew that she time to win him over. Flagg in that moment she decided to play it shy. She tilted her head a little and continued her smile. As Flagg removed the fan she made sure she did not look Fritz directly. "Rebecca Flagg. Since I was a kid, my mother trained me in several forms of entertainment. I was a regular at the Gold Dust lounge for the last few years, did you catch the Saturday night show?" Lenny listened to her speak and said, "No, I am afraid I did not, but I am sure it was beautiful, I seem to remember you from somewhere, probably from one of your shows in the past." He thought to himself that he would have plenty of time to get to know her, and that he should mind the controls in case of an emergency. Flagg wondered if she had not made much of an impact on him or if he was playing it cool. "If you heard me sing I am sure that you would remember that. Maybe we crossed paths at the academy. I majored in security and tactical but a lot of extra credits in engineering as I already had a head start. " "Experience from where?" he replied. She paused for a second and made sure that she had a good view of his reaction as she did not look like a typical marine. "Well I was a Marine NCO for quite some time before joining the academy, it gave me quite a few already completed modules. Nervous about your first assignment?" "No, I just want to meet the rest of the crew, my main concern is about what is going on over on the ship." Flagg herself was looking forward to meeting the crew and seeing what sort of life that she could carve out for herself. She had a feeling that there was a reason the transfer was so fast but did not want to let on. "I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I am sure that the everything will be fine when we arrive and we will get some time to unpack." "How about some entertainment for the rest of the journey?" She asked. "Sure." Fritz replied. Flagg started to click her fingers to a beat and followed up with a silky voice "It's been a long road. Gettin from there to here, It's been a long time................................" After a few hours of this Fritz heard the console begin to beep and he realized that the ship was right there. He then pressed the console on the shuttle and hailed the ship. (Posted Fritz, Pichel-Juan) (Reply Anyone) USS Sandog, Bridge, Ensign Patterson, 1655) Patterson jumped as the communicator bleeped.  “On screen” (Reply any on shuttle) “The Commander is currently in a meeting hold on” Patterson waved to clear the screen and tried to call Gibbs, eventually he tried the office based communicator. =/\=-yes?=/\= “Sir there are two new officers here for you, theyre asking permission to dock.” =/\=Very well, once they’ve docked have someone bring them straight to my ready room=/\= “Very well sir” Patterson said clearing the channel and signalling to open comms with the shuttle. “Ensigns, youre cleared to dock in the shuttle bay, Crewman Glossie will meet you there and escort you to the Ready Room, looks like you’re hitting the ground running.” (Reply any on shuttle) (Posted by Mat) (Shuttle - Ensign JG Fritz - 1656) After a moment the ship responded to the shuttle's hails, and a young ensign came on screen, Fritz began to speak... =^= This is Ensign JG Fritz, I am here with Ensign JG Flagg, we are the two new replacements, do we have permission to dock? =^= He heard the ensign say something about the commander being at a meeting and after a minute, he was told that they were clear to dock, but that they would be hitting the ground running, which made Fritz a bit nervous, but hey, he thought, that is what you signed up for Ensign. Fritz then began to maneuver the controls and brought the shuttle gently into the shuttle bay, once they were safely landed he got up and stretched his legs, and walked over to the door where the controls were and he looked at Flagg, and asked, "Are you ready?" (Reply Flagg) (Posted Fritz)  (Shuttle, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1657) =^= This is Ensign JG Fritz, I am here with Ensign JG Flagg, we are the two new replacements, do we have permission to dock? =^=   Cross was looking forward to getting going, the academy had taken something out of her as she did not feel as useful as she wanted. The only thing she as a little worried about was some of bags as they needed careful handling. After sending a text message to make sure that they would be OK she adjusted her uniform and checked her hair in the reflexion of the terminal. Before leaving she had picked up a small yellow orchid that adorned the one of the clips keeping her hair up.   Fritz then began to maneuver the controls and brought the shuttle gently into the shuttle bay, once they were safely landed he got up and stretched his legs, and walked over to the door where the controls were, and he looked at Flagg, and asked, "Are you ready?"   Cross followed Fritz, with a big smile “Ready.”   (reply none) (posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs- 16.58) Chris stood listening to each of the officers as they spoke; they all had reasons to be angry he heard the emotions and took them all on board. Vesper remained adamant about nailing Hunter, Tain seemed to catch onto this but clearly had issues with Knox, Lanney echoed what was being felt.  “This Commander Hunter is he still an active Starfleet officer?” Tian asked. Chris nodded slowly and walked to the screen; he brought up Hunters folio. “He is Dr and a well regarded one. Medal of Valour, Admirals Ribbons, The Delta Cross. So how does a highly decorated officer turn to work for the Orions; moreover, who does he take with him?” Chris moved around the desk and sat on the front. “Hunters crew is currently on the Paladin, so my guess would be theyre next. What Hunter has forgotten is the Paladin is a little heavier on the MACO side, im not concerned about them, im concerned about us. Right now, the only people we can trust on this ship are sat in this room and on the planet surface. Ensign youre on the right track, Knox either wasn’t thinking right or moreover sending us more than one message. She survived and we need to speak to her, Dr Nobel you were with her, I want you to question her when shes fit” (Reply Noble room for more) Chris nodded in reply “We need a plan, a way forward. How long until your meeting Ashley?” (Reply Vesper) “Thats our timeline. Now, I’ve got some help coming, the Paladin was due two new officers before we set off, I’ve managed to get them to come here. New officers and I have someone vouching for them, that doesn’t mean they’re not compromised, but I would trust them more than the Sandogs crew. They are also bringing a shuttle with them. Once its docked I want that shuttle pulled to bits and checked; if its clean I want you to rough it up battle damaged, that will be our ticket to Hunter.” As Chris finished his screen chirped, tapping the computer he spun round to see it. “yes?” =/\=Sir there are two new officers here for you, theyre asking permission to dock.=/\= “Very well, once theyve docked have someone bring them straight to my ready room” =/\=Very well sir=/\= Chris closed the screen and turned to his officers “They don’t need to know that we know about Hunter, treat them like the Sandog Crew, this is all need to know. Lt Trei, Vesper work with Ensign Flagg, she will be your new ATAC – have her help you strip down the shuttle and rough it up; she has MACO experience use it. Mr Lanney, work with Ensign Fritz hes one of our new Engineers; make a start on the tricorder data don’t tell him exactly what it is but get him to join some dots. Dr, you and I will pay Knox a visit. We will warp to the outer regions and then make the rest of the journey via the shuttle, I will leave Major Kgirk in command of the Sandog; if we’re off the mark I don’t want to drag another ship into his clutches. Questions?” As the officers spoke Chris nodded, the door chimed and he quickly cleared the screen and handed the badger back out “remember, need to know” “Entre” Chris called unlocking the doors as the two new officers stood on the other side. (Reply all (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO Lt Tian Noble- 1700)  "Hunters crew is currently on the Paladin, so my guess would be they're next. What Hunter has forgotten is the Paladin is a little heavier on the MACO side, im not concerned about them, im concerned about us. Right now, the only people we can trust on this ship are sat in this room and on the planet surface. Ensign you're on the right track, Knox either wasn't thinking right or moreover sending us more than one message. She survived and we need to speak to her, Dr Nobel you were with her, I want you to question her when shes fit"   "Fine" Tian replied pausing for a few moments he still didn't understand why, but he felt betrayed more than anything at this point.  "It should be a problem" Tian added for good measure.   Chris nodded in reply   "We need a plan, a way forward. How long until your meeting Ashley?"   (Reply Vesper)   "Thats our timeline. Now, I've got some help coming, the Paladin was due two new officers before we set off, I've managed to get them to come here. New officers and I have someone vouching for them, that doesn't mean they're not compromised, but I would trust them more than the Sandogs crew. They are also bringing a shuttle with them. Once its docked I want that shuttle pulled to bits and checked; if its clean I want you to rough it up battle damaged, that will be our ticket to Hunter." =/\=Sir there are two new officers here for you, theyre asking permission  to dock.=/\= "Very well, once theyve docked have someone bring them straight to my  ready room" =/\=Very well sir=/\= "They don't need to know that we know about Hunter, treat them like the Sandog Crew, this is all need to know. Lt Trei, Vesper work with Ensign Flagg, she will be your new ATAC – have her help you strip down the shuttle and rough it up; she has MACO experience use it. Mr Lanney, work with Ensign Fritz hes one of our new Engineers; make a start on the tricorder data don't tell him exactly what it is but get him to join some dots. Dr, you and I will pay Knox a visit. We will warp to the outer regions and then make the rest of the journey via the shuttle, I will leave Major Kgirk in command of the Sandog; if we're off the mark I don't want to drag another ship into his clutches. Questions?"   ~downgrading ships again~  Tian thought to himself. ~freaken joy~ Tian decided not to say anything and allow the other to speak as he remained silent he couldn't help but think about his career and the choices he made up to this point.   "Entre" Chris called unlocking the doors as the two new officers stood on  the other side. Tian took his badge and placed it back on his uniform as the new officers walked in. He knew he had no reason not to trust these new officers standing in the room with the senior staff after all they just came from the academy, but with everything that just happened he was a little put off by everyone at the moment.  He was brought back from his thoughts when he felt a hand touch his shoulder he looked over at Addison who had a concern look on her face. Tian just dismissed it and looked at Ash. "When we are finished will you hang back a moment I would like to speak with you." Tian said his face and voice softer then the last few times he spoke to the engineer.  (reply Vesper)  Tian then looked at the new officers "As you two can see we are very busy and seem we are going to have to skip a few things, but I expect to see both of you in sickbay for a full workup when as soon as this mission is over. For now I will just have to assume Starfleet medical has done their job for once." Tian said eyes locked on the two new officers.  He knew this wasn't important at all, but figured he would add it just so they know   (reply Fritz, Flagg) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1702) "Hunters crew is currently on the Paladin, so my guess would be they're next. What Hunter has forgotten is the Paladin is a little heavier on the MACO side, im not concerned about them, im concerned about us. Right now, the only people we can trust on this ship are sat in this room and on the planet surface. Ensign you're on the right track, Knox either wasn't thinking right or moreover sending us more than one message. She survived and we need to speak to her, Dr Nobel you were with her, I want you to question her when shes fit"   "Fine" Tian replied pausing for a few moments he still didn't understand why, but he felt betrayed more than anything at this point.  "It should be a problem" Tian added for good measure.   Chris nodded in reply   "We need a plan, a way forward. How long until your meeting Ashley?"   "Tomorrow morning," Ash replied looking back at him her arms still folded over.   "Thats our timeline. Now, I've got some help coming, the Paladin was due two new officers before we set off, I've managed to get them to come here. New officers and I have someone vouching for them, that doesn't mean they're not compromised, but I would trust them more than the Sandogs crew. They are also bringing a shuttle with them. Once its docked I want that shuttle pulled to bits and checked; if its clean I want you to rough it up battle damaged, that will be our ticket to Hunter." =/\=Sir there are two new officers here for you, theyre asking permission  to dock.=/\= "Very well, once theyve docked have someone bring them straight to my  ready room" =/\=Very well sir=/\= "They don't need to know that we know about Hunter, treat them like the Sandog Crew, this is all need to know. Lt Trei, Vesper work with Ensign Flagg, she will be your new ATAC – have her help you strip down the shuttle and rough it up; she has MACO experience use it. Mr Lanney, work with Ensign Fritz hes one of our new Engineers; make a start on the tricorder data don't tell him exactly what it is but get him to join some dots. Dr, you and I will pay Knox a visit. We will warp to the outer regions and then make the rest of the journey via the shuttle, I will leave Major Kgirk in command of the Sandog; if we're off the mark I don't want to drag another ship into his clutches. Questions?"   ~downgrading ships again~  Tian thought to himself. ~freaken joy~ Tian decided not to say anything and allow the other to speak as he remained silent he couldn't help but think about his career and the choices he made up to this point.   "Entre" Chris called unlocking the doors as the two new officers stood on  the other side. Tian took his badge and placed it back on his uniform as the new officers walked in. He knew he had no reason not to trust these new officers standing in the room with the senior staff after all they just came from the academy, but with everything that just happened he was a little put off by everyone at the moment.  He was brought back from his thoughts when he felt a hand touch his shoulder he looked over at Addison who had a concern look on her face. Tian just dismissed it and looked at Ash. "When we are finished will you hang back a moment I would like to speak with you." Tian said his face and voice softer then the last few times he spoke to the engineer.  "Of course," she looked at him squinting her eyes briefly a bit with his sudden change in tone with her. Her gaze looked over the new crew wondering what their motivations might be. If they were on the Paladin and thats where Hunters crew was how much could she really trust them. She shook her head and tilted it away hiding it from them the best she could, "We can talk now i was just heading out..." Tian then looked at the new officers "As you two can see we are very busy and seem we are going to have to skip a few things, but I expect to see both of you in sickbay for a full workup when as soon as this mission is over. For now I will just have to assume Starfleet medical has done their job for once." Tian said eyes locked on the two new officers.  He knew this wasn't important at all, but figured he would add it just so they know. "Come on doc..." Ash said nudging him and making her way towards the door. (reply Fritz, Flagg) (posted by Adam) (USS Sandog- Ready room- ATAC Ens JG Rebecca Flagg - 1703) As Cross and Fitz made their way to the Ready room, she had a bad feeling. Cross knew that it was unusual to have such as escort when reporting. Also, she attuned to peoples feeling and something it a few looks at them did not seem right. Not wanting to worry Fritz she did not say anything about it.   On hearing “Entre” Cross walked in, she could have dropped into her marine training but wanted to start off the way that she would continue. As she moved her hip swung a little more than was fully necessary. Stopping in found of the CO desk she stood tall and her shoulders naturally rolled back. Cross was a little surprised to see so many officers there, flashing a smile around the room before looking at the Gibb. “Ensigns Flagg and Fritz, reporting for duty. It is a pleasure to meet you all.”   Cross paused for enough to separate the thoughts but not enough to get anyone a chance to answer. “Sir may I ask what is happening?”   (reply anyone) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog, Ready Room CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1704) "Ensigns Flagg and Fritz, reporting for duty. It is a pleasure to meet you all.” Chris looked across at the two new officers, he wasn't impressed with what he saw, but regardless of that he kept quiet, making a mental note of what he had saw. “Sir may I ask what is happening?” The young woman asked. "Certainly you can Ensign, as you will most likely guess this isn't the USS Paladin which you've been assigned to. Welcome to the USS Sandog, it's our temporary ship. Our mission at present is to find several missing ships, Starfleet have picked up the transponder of the Gannicus a missing ship thought captured by the Orions. We are currently preparing for a meeting with a contact that Lt Vesper has made on a previous mission. We've had a few issues and as such security on the ship has been stepped up." Chris stood looking at the officers before continuing. "To make things a little more believable, we will be posing as a group of mercenaries and not Starfleet Officers to make our meeting. Ensign Flagg, you will work with LT Vesper and Trei to make one of our shuttles look a little bit older and battle damaged. Ensign Fritz, I want you to work with Ensign Lanney to go though some data we have captured, it needs putting together." "You're hitting the ground running, so, questions?" Chris finished Nrpg: room for replies As the conversation finished Dr Noble explained about the medicals. "If that's all, you're dismissed. Dr, when you're free I need a private word with you." (Reply all) (Posted by Mat) (reply anyone) (Posted by Giles)  (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1705)   "Come on doc..." Ash said nudging him and making her way towards the door. Tian looked at Ash for a second before getting up and following her out of the ready room. As the two left and entered the bridge he motioned towards the turbo lift before saying anything for wondering ears. As the turbo lift closed and started to move Tian thought carefully about the words he was about to say   "Ash...." Tian started and stopped rethinking the choice of words he was about to use.  "Ash we've been shipmates for a while together...." Again he paused this was something in the field of difficult for him "I should have trusted you from the start and not of reacted the way I did and I want to apologies for that" (reply Vesper)  "This ship this mission is stressful.... And that's how I feel I can't even imagine how you must feel." Tian was babbling now he for sure wasn't good at this apology stuff, but no one could afford to lose an comrade at this time as far as they knew this entire ship was ageist them and possibly the Paladin as well.  (reply Vesper) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, ACSO Ensign (Sg) Adrian Lanney, 1706) "Ensign Fritz, I want you to work with Ensign Lanney to go though some data we have captured, it needs putting together." Chris ordered. Adrian waited until the meeting was over before approaching the Ensign. "I'm Ensign Lanney, Good to meet you. Looks like we're working together. I need to upload some data to the system and I'm sure you need to drop some luggage off so I want to meet you in about 25 minutes in the computer core." (Reply Fritz) "I'll see you then." Adrian acknowledged, heading out of the room. He headed down to the computer core and began transferring the data from his tricorder to the ship's system. (Reply Fritz, any) (Posted by Adrian) USS Sandog - Ready Room – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1706.5) As the turbo lift closed and started to move Tian thought carefully about the words he was about to say   "Ash...." Tian started and stopped rethinking the choice of words he was about to use.  "Ash we've been shipmates for a while together...." Again he paused this was something in the field of difficult for him "I should have trusted you from the start and not of reacted the way I did and I want to apologies for that" "I should hope so," she said coldly looking away after a brief pause she looked back, "I mean... apology accepted. Maybe I've been a bit more brash than usual but then again ive had a long few days. Coming back to nothing but accusations didnt help that." "This ship this mission is stressful.... And that's how I feel I can't even imagine how you must feel." Tian was babbling now he for sure wasn't good at this apology stuff, but no one could afford to lose an comrade at this time as far as they knew this entire ship was ageist them and possibly the Paladin as well.  "Doc its ok," she replied, "Everyone is just trying to do there job as best they can. So am I. I get it - I really do. Did you know Ruth well?" (Tian) "I didnt. There was just too many people on the Paladin to keep track of everyone really," she shrugged a bit, "dont worry we will find out why." (Tian) (posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz, 1707) After the meeting he was approached by who Fritz could only assume was Ensign Lanney. The Ensign then confirmed that by telling Fritz that he would have to upload some data to the system in around 25 minutes. Lenny figured that all of what had happened so far was unusual, but he might as well do as he was told without questioning it for now. Fritz responded to Lanney... "Good to meet you too. I will get right on it as soon as I can." Lenny then began to walk down to his quarters, he supposed that he should probably wait to unpack and he should just get down to the computer. He was tired, it had been a long couple days, but hey, could be worse. Fritz dropped off his stuff inside his quarters and began to walk down to the core. After only 15 minutes he got there, he would rather be early than late, and as soon as he walked through the doors he walked up to Lanney, and said, "I know I am early, but what do you need me to do?" (Reply Lanney) (Posted Fritz)  (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1708)   "Doc its ok," she replied, "Everyone is just trying to do their job as best they can. So am I. I get it - I really do. Did you know Ruth well?" "No.... but I'm not going to let that crazy fool die if I can help it" Tian thought about it for a min "You know I'm not even sure where she came from did you know her?"   "I didnt. There was just too many people on the Paladin to keep track of everyone really," she shrugged a bit, "dont worry we will find out why."   " I hope so Ash" Tian knew his feeling where showing now he didn't even have the energy to try and hide them at this point.    "Is there anything I can do for you medically... I mean I know I gave you a exam already but anything I missed that you need to be treated" Tian was more trying to get back in her good favor then concerned about her medical needs at this point.    (reply Vesper)  (posted by Richard)   (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1709) "Is there anything I can do for you medically... I mean I know I gave you a exam already but anything I missed that you need to be treated" Tian was more trying to get back in her good favor then concerned about her medical needs at this point.    "No no... ill be fine. I suppose at a push i should talk to the councillor - but i dont really feel up to it," she replied , "I didn't miss much here while i was gone did I?" (reply Tian) "Well that is good to know. Ill down in engineering resting up a bit before we head off to the meeting. Eva said he was a real fun guy," she leaned in rolled her eyes to emphasise she did not find him fun one bit. " (reply Tian) (posted by Adam)   (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 17.10) He understood the orders given him. He saw this as an opportunity to relieve some repressed anger by bashing the shuttle Ms Flagg and Mr. Fritz arrived on. He will get to know Ms Flagg as he goes along bashing the shuttle. He did have a question be he proceeded to go medieval. He turned to face Flagg. "First of all I am CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei your commanding officer. You respect me then I will respect you. The orders are to rough up the shuttle to make it look like it was in a battle. I suggest you relieve some stress and anger in that fashion. I certainly will do that. Before we go at it, I would like to know about MACA." (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog – Turbolift between floors – CMO LT Tian Noble- 1710.5) "No no... ill be fine. I suppose at a push i should talk to the councillor - but i dont really feel up to it," she replied , "I didn't miss much here while i was gone did I?" “Nope.. all the fun started when we reunited with you” Tian said "Well that is good to know. Ill down in engineering resting up a bit before we head off to the meeting. Eva said he was a real fun guy," she leaned in rolled her eyes to emphasise she did not find him fun one bit. " “okay, guess I’ll head to see the commander after I stop by sickbay for a second.” Tian smiled at as Ash as the two parted ways  (reply none) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1711) "First of all I am CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei your commanding officer. You respect me then I will respect you. The orders are too rough up the shuttle to make it look like it was in a battle. I suggest you relieve some stress and anger in that fashion. I certainly will do that. Before we go at it, I would like to know about MACO." Flagg thought about replying with a comment about respect needing it be earned but thought better of it. “You will not have a problem with me Sir.” She was sure that Teri knew some about the MACOs especially as there where marines on board the Paladin. “Well we are military arm of the federation, trained to a higher level of combat with more discipline. With only one goal in mind to protect the federation by the use of superior firepower.” Flashing a smile at Teri, Flagg continued. She deliberately kept a separation between the MACOs and other fleet personnel but she was actually happy to be in the fleet as it was nore relaxed. “But what you really want to know is about me. I was infantry with specialist training in combat engineering. The I took my EOD qualification and got assigned to what on the fleet calls bomb disposal. As I don’t look like a typical marine and am an expert in several weapons including the tessen. I got called in to help with special operations. With my later postings I must admit to getting used to a more relaxed discipline.” (Reply Trei?) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Shuttle bay - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 17.12) He liked the plasma explosion idea. He was impressed with the punch to the side of the shuttle. He can do better and will for the time it takes for her to execute the explosion. "Go ahead and execute the plasma bomb. I will get to work on the outside of the shuttle. A klingon can puch better than that. Tell me when to back away for the explosion." He proceeded to pound on the outside of the shuttle like a Klingon in full rage taking his anger out on an enemy ship. Every punch was fueled by his frustration with Vesper and the clandestine nature of the mission in general. He did not like secrets. Secrets often led to conflicting decisions in acting honorably. He leaned into a few more each successive punches felt better than the last.. When he made a decent dent in one area, he moved on to work on another area. (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1714) "Go ahead and execute the plasma bomb. I will get to work on the outside of the shuttle. A klingon can puch better than that. Tell me when to back away for the explosion." Flagg realised that the man was more Klingon in his thing than she expected from what he she read, she would have to change her tactics. Moving to the back of the shuttle she started the job of diverting the plasmas from the port nessel. “You will have to yet find out what I am capable of. Maybe we get a chance to go one on one soon.” Ending with a snarl that was an advance. (Reply Trei) sneaking a look at Trei pounding on the craft and she worked. “I am familiar with lots of cultures and like to experience them FULLY.” (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.15) He smiled a little after Flagg off suggested to go one on one.  He thought on how to answer that. "As you may know my father is Klingon and my mother is Betaziod.  It is true I take after the Klingon side more than the Betazoid side.  I have completed the second Rite of Ascension so am officially  a Klingon warrior but still have a strong empathic ability from my Betazoid side.  I am fairly proficient in the Battleth  and hand to hand fighting.  I had warrior training while in the Klingon Defence Force or KDF for short so have experience in all fields of battle.  I actually like Gagh and several Klingon delicacies .  As far as getting naked, I will do that on Betazed but not on duty here.  I have told you about myself, please tell me about yourself Ms. Flagg." (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1716) "As you may know my father is Klingon and my mother is Betaziod. It is true I take after the Klingon side more than the Betazoid side. I have completed the second Rite of Ascension so am officially a Klingon warrior but still have a strong empathic ability from my Betazoid side. I am fairly proficient in the Battleth and hand to hand fighting. I had warrior training while in the Klingon Defence Force or KDF for short so have experience in all fields of battle. I actually like Gagh and several Klingon delicacies . As far as getting naked, I will do that on Betazed but not on duty here. I have told you about myself, please tell me about yourself Ms. Flagg."   Flagg smiled to her self well he did not rule out off duty. She knew that he could find out most of the information from her files.   “You can call me Rebecca. I prefer the mek'leth as it better in tight areas. Well my mother was traditional Japanese, an area on earth. She gave me a love of the arts, teaching me to sign, dance as well as perform several tea ceremonies. Having such a distinct culture it gave me an interest in  other's. My father was an engineer but was report MIA years ago. I was going to follow in his foot steps until......” Flagg trailed off as memories flooded into her mind of the event, mostly a deep fear mixed from the time over laid with anger at her captives, it did need a telepath in feel it.   A single tear ran down her cheek that she wiped off. She had not planned to open up as much as she did. Taking a deep breath to focus her mind back on track. “Until I decided I would never be a victim again. It did gave me a new freedom. I joined the marines as an NCO, seeing combat with the 1st infantry divisions. Before volunteering for EOD, where I disabled devices in hot zones around the federation sometimes under fire. I was hit while disabling a device and was given the options of a desk job or retire.”   Flagg had another reason for wanting a field assignment, it was in the area that the messages from her father came from. She did not know much about them or even how to decrypt them but there was hope. “So I signed up for the academy. I was allowed to take extra credits during my years recovery, so hear I am hoping to carve a good life for myself. You know I could have talked myself into an easy job at Starfleet command but I bet it would not take long before I got board.”     (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles)   (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.17) He could feel the fear being projected when Rebecca as she wishes to be called talked about her experiences in the bomb unit.  He also sensed something more like anger at the fact her father is MIA.  He really didn't know how to help her.  He was a strong Empath but not trained to counsel any kind of therapy.  He did what he could to console her. "I am sorry your father is listed as MIA.  I am not trained to be a counselor. .I can communicate telepathically when another Betazoid is present.  That has not happened often in my time in Starfleet.  Any other ideas to make this shuttle look wrecked?" He gently patted her shoulder. ~It's OK now.~ (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1719) "I am sorry your father is listed as MIA.  I am not trained to be a counselor. .I can communicate telepathically when another Betazoid is present.  That has not happened often in my time in Starfleet.  Any other ideas to make this shuttle look wrecked?"   He gently patted her shoulder.   ~It's OK now.~   Placing her hand on Trei’s that was patting her shoulder, Flagg kept it in place for a second before letting it go. She knew that he had miss read where her emotions at come from, it was no surprise as the hole event that shaped her life was purged from most official records, but Flagg was not going to correct him. She was used to being able to read people but she could not get a fix on Trei, this made thing interesting for her, this made him very interesting. She knew that whatever she tried it would have to balance his Klingon and Batazoid sides.   Getting up from her kneeling position she ‘accidently’ brushed Trei’s arm feeling his muscles. “How about some weapons fire, a type IIIc on high power will give some nice residue and damage safely.  If you could have a shot hit hear, it would make the explosion more believable.”   (Reply Trei)   (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, 1740) Flagg had left Trei working on the damaged as she put together the device in the armoury. Replicating everything would have taken a lot longer so she had repurposed a grenade that had been stripped and new housing created, it was not a thing of beauty, but it would do the job.   Not wanting to walk around the ship with it was best to transport or give an armed Klingon a surprise. =/\= Flagg to Trei, I transporting in with the device. Flagg Out =/\=   Before he had time to reply the blue effects of the transported appeared beside Trei. After materializing she paused to take in the damaged shuttle it was looking good. “Looking good, ready for a bang?”   (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.20) Rebecca suggested some weapons fire at precise locations  to make it look like explosions.  He agreed with the tactic and prepared to execute the phaser blasts.  He found her very interesting indeed.  He felt her brush against him as she passed by.  He was sure she felt his muscles as she passed him but chose not to react. (USS Sandog - Computer core - ACSO Ensign (sg) Lanney - 1722) Adrian had almost finished uploading the data when the door opened. He looked up as the Ensign stepped into the room. "I know I am early, but what do you need me to do?" Fritz asked. "You can never be too early to start work. We recently took several sensor scans which need analysing. The scans are not complete and some are not as detailed as we would like. Can you work on enhancing the scans we do have while I put together the incomplete ones?" Adrian replied. (Reply Fritz) "Given how soon you got here im guessing you havent had a break yet. Setting the computer to enhance will take about an hour and then it will take a while to complete so if you want to take a break then feel free. Just let me know before you head out." Adrian said. The computer in front of him beeped to signal the data transfer was complete, and he quickly sent the relavent scans to the console Fritz was stood near to. (Reply fritz) (Posted by adrian) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.41) Before he could react, Rebecca materialises next to him with the modified grenade.  He looked at the grenade and was ready to implement the plan .  He turned toward Rebecca. "Ready when you are." (Reply Flagg iyw) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1743)   "Ready when you are."   Flagg just nodded with a smile as she moved into the shuttle. It took her a couple of minutes to secure the device in place. As she returned out Flagg gestured a 45-degree ark. “That should be the blast area for about 8 meters.”   Pacing her position just outside the 8 meters from the ship and dead centre of the ark. Flagg removed the Tricorder from her belt, for the first time Trei head her in full professional mode. “Explosives Live. on you command, Sir.”   (Reply Trei)   Flagg got the best covert view of Trei she could.   “Three, Two, One” Pressing a button the explosion happened on cue. She did not flinch as the pressure wave created a breezed passed her. A small section of the hull came flying towards Flagg that ended up burring itself in the deck a couple of inches from her foot.   It took her a glance to see that everything had gone perfectly so her attention went back to Teri. “It not often I get to blow something up on my first day. But I might have to do some explaining to engineering.”   (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles)   (USS Sandog, Bridge CMO Lt Tian Noble, 1745) Tian walked back onto the bridge he really was happy he got the issues with Ash behind him. Tian walked over witout making eye contact with the rest of the bridge staff to the ready room door. Pressing the chime to ring the door he waited for permission to enter. (reply Gibbs) Tian entered the room “commander” Tian said as the door closed behind him. “You wanted to speak with me” Tian said he was a bit scared since he left with Ash and put the commander’s conversation second. (reply Gibbs) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 17.45.5) Rebecca went into the shuttle and placed the device.  She came back and informed him to backup at least 8 meters to allow for the blast.  He did as rebecca directed.  She gave him the honors of giving the detonation order.  He gave his usual order of engage to execute an order.  He noticed Rebecca watching him as the order was given as if she was observing how he conducted himself in covert operations.  He observed her as well.  The countdown commenced  then the blast sent a small part of the hull at them.  He did not flinch as a burning part of the hull landed at his feet.  He has seen too many explosions to react to a small explosion as this.  He was pleased with what they executed.  He offered her to meet him in Ten Forward in an hour so she can get settles in her quarters. "I think we are done here.  If you want, you can meet me in Ten Forward in an hour for a drink and maybe some Gagh if you are interested." (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, Co, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1746) Sitting trying to concentrate Chris was unable to shake the constant feeling that he kept hearing voices, as they had gotten closer and closer to the secrets behind the mission the voices got stronger and stronger. The door chimmed "Come in" Chris said pressing the button to release the lock on the door. He looked up and saw Dr Noble in the entry. “commander, you wanted to speak with me” the Dr seemed hesitant around him. Chris stood and walked to the replicator "Yes, do you want anything" (Reply Noble) Taking the drinks he walked to the small sofa and motioned for Tain to join him "Lt, ever since we've arrived at the crash site if the Arrow, I've felt a crushing headache and a feeling that I can hear Captain Stratons voice, I would like you to run a few tests, put my mind at rest?" (Reply Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1747) "Come in" Chris said pressing the button to release the lock on the door. He looked up and saw Dr Noble in the entry. “commander, you wanted to speak with me” the Dr seemed hesitant around him. Chris stood and walked to the replicator "Yes, do you want anything" ~a bed, a month of shore leave~ he thought but decided to give a simple answer “Coffee Black would be great” Taking the drinks he walked to the small sofa and motioned for Tain to join him "Lt, ever since we've arrived at the crash site if the Arrow, I've felt a crushing headache and a feeling that I can hear Captain Stratons voice, I would like you to run a few tests, put my mind at rest?" “Hmmmm interesting” Tian said as he pulled his tricorder out of its holder it seemed he didn’t go far without it anymore. “Generally I would tell you to talk to the counselor first, because we don’t want to jump to something crazy like tumor or something of that nature.” Tian started babbling like he always did when he was tired and trying to make people feel better. It never worked out for the best. Tian scared the commander twice before closing the tricorder. “What has the Captain been saying to you” Tian asked (Reply Gibbs) “ your scans are clean well there some spike that we do generally see with telepathy.” Tain turned his tricorder pointed to a small screen “here.” (Reply Gibbs) “So what all this means the captain is one of the strongest telepaths I’ve ever seen if she focused on one person hard enough time sure she could kill them. Being unknown to how close you are it’s possible she’s trying to tell you something and that’s why you have a headache.” Tian said going in longer then needed with his explanation (Reply Gibbs) (Posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1748) "I think we are done here.  If you want, you can meet me in Ten Forward in an hour for a drink and maybe some Gagh if you are interested."   Flagg had tried a lot of dishes and was even fold of raw fish and meat but Gagh was a little bit too far for her, not that she would let on. “It would be my pleasure. See you in an hour.”   Flagged walked out of the room with purpose continuing until she got out of eye sight as she had one problem she had no idea where it was. As she used a wall terminal her mind was run, what state was all her things and what should she ware. (USS Sandog, Ready Room, Co, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1749) Chris took a sip of his coffee whilst the Dr spoke. “Hmmmm interesting Generally I would tell you to talk to the counselor first, because we don’t want to jump to something crazy like tumor or something of that nature.” Tain babbled as he scanned the Commander, Chris wasn’t really sure how to react so just allowed the man to run his scans. “What has the Captain been saying to you” Tain asked closing the tricorder. “Thats an odd way to word it Dr, do you think im actually hearing Eva? Chris tried to not sound concerned; he hadn’t worked with Straton that long but knew of her reputation. “ your scans are clean well there some spike that we do generally see with telepathy.” Tain turned his tricorder pointed to a small screen “here.” Chris looked at the readings and took his drink. “what are you suggesting Dr?” “So what all this means the captain is one of the strongest telepaths I’ve ever seen if she focused on one person hard enough time sure she could kill them. Being unknown to how close you are it’s possible she’s trying to tell you something and that’s why you have a headache.” Tain finished. Chris sat back and let it all sink in. “I just keep hearing phrases, Hunters name has been a lot of it. I cant really work the rest out, but shes alive and not in danger. I get the feeling she thinks we’re close to working it all out. There is concern though, for us, it feels like fear of a trap, like theres more to this than meets the eye. It goes beyond Hunter, higher up the ranks but its not clear.” Chris stood for a moment to shake it all off. “Its odd, when we’re faced with a puzzle. Its like I know the answer because shes giving me it. Its sounds stupid but what do you suggest?” (Reply Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1750) "I just keep hearing phrases, Hunters name has been a lot of it. I cant really work the rest out, but shes alive and not in danger. I get the feeling she thinks we're close to working it all out. There is concern though, for us, it feels like fear of a trap, like theres more to this than meets the eye. It goes beyond Hunter, higher up the ranks but its not clear." Chris stood for a moment to shake it all off.   "Its odd, when we're faced with a puzzle. Its like I know the answer because shes giving me it. Its sounds stupid but what do you suggest?"   "Well if I was on the paladin with my medical team we could try a few things for example I could sedate you that would relax your mind and possibly allow the Captain to contact you more clearly. If we had another telepathy we could try and use you as a conductor, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with anyone who wasn't a full betazoid or anyone on this ship so that for sure out."  (reply Gibbs) Tian sipped his coffee "You could try meditation clear your mind or we could just go talk to that crazy fool who try to blow herself up and see what info we can get that way." (reply Gibbs) "Its really up to you I could probably block her out for a short time, but like I said she is extremely talented and it probably wouldn't work for long.  Tian tried to lay out all the info he had, but even he didn't find it all that helpful when it came down to it.  (reply Gibbs) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1751) “Well if I was on the paladin with my medical team we could try a few things for example I could sedate you that would relax your mind and possibly allow the Captain to contact you more clearly. If we had another telepathy we could try and use you as a conductor, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable with anyone who wasn’t a full betazoid or anyone on this ship so that for sure out.” “If we’re sure this is just telepathy then leave it, I will relax a bit and see if that helps.” ~relax, on this mission!~ Chris thought “If shes helping then let her through. We do have another Empath on board but hes not as strong, don’t you remember Lt Trei is telepathic. Somthing to think about if things don’t clear up. What else do you suggest?” Chris asked downing his coffee. “You could try meditation clear your mind or we could just go talk to that crazy fool who try to blow herself up and see what info we can get that way.” Tain suggested. “I think Ensign Knox is more than likely the more pressing issue, now I know im not dying!” Chris laughed a little zipping up his jacket. “Its really up to you I could probably block her out for a short time, but like I said she is extremely talented and it probably wouldn’t work for long.” Tain proffered “I’ll let her in my mind, hopefully we together we can sort this out. Shall we?” (Reply Noble) Chris stood with the door open as the pair walked into the corridor and down to Sickbay. (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO Lt Tian Noble 1752) "I'll let her in my mind, hopefully we together we can sort this out. Shall we"  "Aye" Tian said and followed the Commander out of the ready room and towards sickbay. (USS Sandog, Sickbay, Marine CMO, Major Robert Sykes, 1754) It had been a long strange career for Robert. He had come from a long line of Starfleet Medical personnel. However he swore he didn't want to be a doctor, even though his father, paternal uncles, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather had all been Medical officers in Starfleet. He wanted something different for himself, to be his own man. So when the time came for him to enter Starfleet he became a Marine. But the call of medicine was there. He couldn't shake it. So while in the Academy he specialized as a Marine field medic, not a doctor, someone who would be a combatant, but could perform medicine in the field. From there though, he kept feeling like something was missing. So he switched over to the fleet side for awhile as a conn officer. But he felt out of place and unfulfilled, and requested to return to the Marines. When that was granted, he had a long chat with his dad and finally realized that he had to stop running away. So he got approval from Starfleet to attend Starfleet Medical and become a doctor. Now here he was, the Chief Medical Officer for the Marine unit attached to the Paladin. Well that is were he would normally be. Instead he was on the Sandog for a mission. Why it was decided that a Marine doctor would be assigned on this mission was unknown to him. Lt. Noble was more than qualified, but he understood the benefit of having a fully stocked sickbay as it were. He had been tasked with the medical care of Ensign Ruth Knox, a syndicate member who had tried to commit suicide at the end of the mission. She was currently sedated, though well. He had kept her under just for her to get some rest. She was also fastened to the bio bed to make sure that she would not harm herself or others once she was woken up. Shame really, she could have had a good career had she chosen a different path. Robert didn't really know her, but her Auburn hair and blue eyes gave off at first glance the visage of someone you could easily trust. Looks however can be deceiving. He had been going over her medical records when the CO and Dr. Noble walked in. “Dr Skyes, is our patent ready to talk?” "Well sir, define ready. Is she healthy and able to talk, yes. But I currently have her under for rest and so that she doesn't become a danger to herself and the medical team." Replied Robert with a doctor's smile. “Did you do a full work up check for internal damage, higher brain function?” asked Dr. Noble. "Did a full check up, everything, the works. No need to worry Dr. Noble. She is healthy and well enough to talk. If you want I can bring her out of sedation right now." (Reply Gibbs, Noble) "I warn you though, she will probably be disoriented and hostile, at least for the first bit, so the less people around when you start asking questions the better." (reply Gibbs, Noble iyw) "Shall I wake her up?' (reply Gibbs) Robert then walked over to the bio bed and began the process of slowly bringing Ruth out of sedation. He then moved over to the side of the bed and looked at the CO and Dr. Noble. "She'll be up in a few minutes, she'll be a bit groggy so as not to lash out, but she will be alert and able to talk." (reply Gibbs) (reply Gibbs, Noble) (posted by Will Banowsky) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1755) Walking past the guards at the entry way, Chris was surpised how big Sickbay looked when it only had one patient and only a handful of marines in it. “Dr Skyes, is our patent ready to talk?” (Reply Skyes) Chris passed through the room and closer to the Dr now he knew where he was. (reply Noble, Skyes) (posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CMO Lt Tian Noble 1756) . "Dr Skyes, is our patent ready to talk?" Tian heard the commander as the question and it reminded him that he wasn't in charge here at the moment. (Reply Skyes) Tian shifted a little as Dr Skyes spoke he was trying not to be find and just go do a scan for himself to double check. Tian alway made a point to stay on good terms with the Marines, but it took a lot of self control not just take over when it came to medical stuff. "Did you do a full work up check for internal damage, higher brain function?" the question slipped before Tian could stop himself. (reply Skyes) (posted by Richard) USS Sandog, Sickbay, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1759) Chris stood as the two Drs exchanged pleasantries, he didn't need to but really he was stalling, trying to work out what to say. "Did a full check up, everything, the works. No need to worry Dr. Noble. She is healthy and well enough to talk. If you want I can bring her out of sedation right now." Sykes asked "If you could please Dr." Chris answered shortly "I warn you though, she will probably be disoriented and hostile, at least for the first bit, so the less people around when you start asking questions the better." "Thank you for your concern Dr, but we need information from her and I need it now, the time for concern has long passed." Chris was getting more and more agitated "Shall I wake her up?' "Yes Dr, I believe we've covered this" Chris shot at the man. As Robert woke Ruth up he stood to the side to allow Tain and Chris access "She'll be up in a few minutes, she'll be a bit groggy so as not to lash out, but she will be alert and able to talk." Chris looked as Ruth slowly woke up, she reacted to the lights and eventually settled her view on the three men in the room. Chris looked her over, the Dr had done some good work clearing her but, but the burn marks remained; she looked but a shell of the Engineer that had welcomed him onbaord a few days before. "Ensign Knox, you have a lot of explaining to do. I'm going to be honest, I don't want to know your excuses for doing what you did. I want to know whose helping you." Chris slowly paced around the bed trying to hide his anger Ruth looked up at the man as he walked his face was red with anger, she looked over to the two Drs unsure really how to react, she knew if she said anything her family would suffer. "Ensign Ruth Knox, Service Number 376198" she simply said quietly. "Ensign, I know your service number, I've read your file. We both know that I couldn't care less. Who is helping you?" "Ensign Ruth Knox, Service Number 376198" she repeated Chris walked round to the head of Ruth's bed and learnt down to her, she flinshed as he did "I know about your connection to Hunter and the Syndicate; I'm close to working out where you fall in all of this and when I do you will wish you had helped. Now look" Chris grabbed her head and angled it to face Tain, as she wimpered he held it tight and looked at both of the drs who had started to move "Stay where you are Drs. Now Ruth, look at the man you tried to save, look at his eyes you had the decency to save him but your plan failed. Have the decency to help us now!" Chris felt the tears as they rolled down over his hands. "I....I....." Ruth stuttered as her head was placed back onto the pillow "I cant" "Very well Ms Knox. We will play it your way." Chris walked away from the bed and to the two Drs . "Prep her to travel with us to see Hunter, if she wants to protect him so much he can deal with her." Chris went to leave (Reply Any) nrpg room for more RPG: As Chris got to the door he heard Ruth muttering how sorry she was "save it for Hunter." With that he left sickbay. (Reply Sykes, Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1805) "Prep her to travel with us to see Hunter, if she wants to protect him so much he can deal with her." Chris went to leave Tian looked at then commander and then at his counterpart for a second before walking over to the ensign.  He pulled over a stool and sit beside her. “Thank you” He said as he picked up the PADD with all her information (reply Knox IYW) “I knows its hard to believe, but I am very grateful for you saving us back there and I want to do the same in return I want to help you.” (reply Knox) “You told me to tell your family you were sorry so I’m to assume Commander Hunter is treating them or using them to blackmail you to do his bidding” Tian looked at the young ensign he knew very well that the commander way of doing this wasn’t the only way and he was going to try a different approach “Commander Robert Noble Chief Medical Officer of the USS Shannara Highly decorated officer hero to many I just called him Dad. He put his life on the line for the federation and for the crew of the ship he was assigned and gave his life saving them. Its is one of the many reason I’m proud of to be his son, however, he was killed while on an away mission and left me with my mother. So, I understand how important family is and it also why I’m willing to go ageist orders contact someone in Starfleet and have your family moved to a safe location.” (reply Knox) “I owe you my life I’m not sure how my mother would have handled knowing that she lost her only child the same way she lost her husband. All we need is a little information and I’ll make the call. As for my career in Starfleet I’m a trained board certified pediatric surgeon I’m sure I could find a job outside of Starfleet.” Tian didn’t wait for an answer he knew he wouldn’t get one right away Tian got up and left the room he knew that everything he did just then was by far out of his orders but he didn’t care this was about more then getting Hunter to him at this point there was someone life in the balance and he needed something good to come of this mission. ~one person just save one person~ he thought as he left the room and then sickbay. (reply Sykes, Knox) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Sickbay, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox, 1807) Ruth lay as she heard the Commander walk out. She tried hide the tears. “I knows its hard to believe, but I am very grateful for you saving us back there and I want to do the same in return I want to help you.” Came the soft voice of Dr Noble. She let out a small “hmm” it was all she could muster without more tears. The low noise didn’t seem to deter the Dr who continued talking. “You told me to tell your family you were sorry so I’m to assume Commander Hunter is treating them or using them to blackmail you to do his bidding Commander Robert Noble Chief Medical Officer of the USS Shannara Highly decorated officer hero to many I just called him Dad. He put his life on the line for the federation and for the crew of the ship he was assigned and gave his life saving them. Its is one of the many reason I’m proud of to be his son, however, he was killed while on an away mission and left me with my mother. So, I understand how important family is and it also why I’m willing to go ageist orders contact someone in Starfleet and have your family moved to a safe location.” “There is no-one to contact” She said slowly and quietly hoping that Dr Nobel might understand her point. “I owe you my life I’m not sure how my mother would have handled knowing that she lost her only child the same way she lost her husband. All we need is a little information and I’ll make the call. As for my career in Starfleet I’m a trained board certified pediatric surgeon I’m sure I could find a job outside of Starfleet.” Ruth heard Dr Noble turn and walk out “I’m Sorry....im just sorry” she said as the man left. (reply Sykes iyw) (posted by Mat) (USS Sandog – Shuttle Bay – ATAC Rebecca Flagg - Ten Forward, 1855) Flagg walked into Ten Forward wearing a knee length body hugging black cheongsam with red embroidery on it, her hair was down. Rather than unpacking she had used her used her time to make an impression. Pausing at the door too look about and give people a chance to look at her, she loved the attention and flashed a smile. She had planned to be a little late to make sure that Trei was already there so he got the full visual impact.   Flagg still had no idea how she was going to play things, she did not have much of a game plan, this combined with the fact that she would be working with him after just made it even more exciting. Taking her time to walk over Trei, her hips naturally swayed, stopping with her hand on the empty chair opposite him. “Is this seat taken?”   (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC  LT(SG) - 1856) He sat at the bar and pre ordered a large plate of Gagh mostly for himself but if Rebecca wanted to try some good for her.  The Gagh was about 10 minutes away from being served.  In the meantime, he has acquired a taste for these beetles that have a nice nutty taste to them for an appetizer.  Hemuched on a few of them when Rebecca placed a hand on the chair next to him asking seductively if it was taken.  He had to process the seductive attire she was wearing and the tactic she was using .  He enjoyed seeing her like this but preferred to keep a professional relationship with her at the moment .  He still had his duty uniform on but allowed himself to relax a bit more. "Glad you came.  Please take a seat and get comfortable.  I already ordered the Gagh.  It is about 10 minutes away from being served.  Until then try some of these beetles.  They have a nice nutty taste to them..  I have a synthenol Long Island Iced Tea.  You order what you want." He took a drink of his Long Island and watched for a reaction from Rebecca on the beetles. (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward)  (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1857) "Glad you came.  Please take a seat and get comfortable.  I already ordered the Gagh.  It is about 10 minutes away from being served.  Until then try some of these beetles.  They have a nice nutty taste to them..  I have a synthenol Long Island Iced Tea.  You order what you want." As Flagg sat down she read Trei's reaction, she was not surprised as they would have to work together but she could not fully turn it off. Leaning back on the chair her hand started to curl her hair around her figure. "It's always best to get to know people in a relaxed environment." Catching the eye of a waiter and made her order of something she loved but would not seem too tame as well.  "Could I have a Warm Sake, also add a plate of Ika Sashimi to our order." The waiter looked confused for a second and moved away. Flagg looked at the Beetles move on the plate. With a little bit of trepidation that she did her best to hide "They look fresh." Taking one and biting into it, after the crack of the shell was over actually tasted good. With a smile "Crunchy, but good. Was there any business you wanted to do tonight, as personally I not a huge fan of working dinners." (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering – CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1900) Ash looked around Engineering and sat at an empty station as she watched everyone else going around doing what they were supposed to wishing in some way it was her and she wasn't drafted into dealing with the mess with the Arrow and also Hunter. A sigh escaped her as she would rather just go back to doing what she liked to do - build things. Her eyes looked at the door in as the new Ensign walked through - he was quite a bit taller than her. "Ensign a moment," (Lenny) She waited a moment till he came over, "Dont let the rags im wearing right now fool you at all - Im actually the Chief Engineer here. Its a perk of a special assignment. So is it Len - Lenny - Leonard or Fritz you prefer. Im not going to go around calling you ensign all the time." (Lenny) A smile escaped her face back at him, "That it is - Im Ash." Standing up she shock his hand firmly, "Welcome on board. Normally id have read your file and service history but ive been away from my desk for a bit. So tell me a bit about yourself?" (Lenny) "A mining colony - well you must have been kept busy there," she moved off gesturing him to follow her as she began pacing around engineering carefully navigating her way round the already busy crew, "Here's the down. Im not going to be here a lot right now. So you arriving is perfect. You'll be taking over for me down here while im not here. Its a great opportunity. Is there anything you'd like to know?" Ash grinned again letting the shock of being in charge settle in a bit. (Lenny) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - ACEO ENS JG Lenny Fritz - 1901) Fritz walked through he doors to main engineering, he figured he would be spending most of his time here and by the end of his assignment he would most likely know the ship as well as his hand. He then noticed a tired officer sitting at a console, at first he thought that she was not supposed to be there, but he then realized she was the Lt. and that he should probably report in. Just then she said "Ensign a moment," he then started to walk over, figuring on saying something along the lines of,  "Assistant Chief Engineer Fritz reporting, Lt." She began to say something before he could speak. "Don't let the rags I'm wearing right now fool you at all - I'm actually the Chief Engineer here. Its a perk of a special assignment. So is it Len - Lenny - Leonard or Fritz you prefer? I'm not going to go around calling you ensign all the time." Fritz replied, "People call me Lenny, Lieutenant."  She began..."That it is - I'm Ash." She then stood and shook his hand. She then sat down again and said... "Welcome on board. Normally id have read your file and service history but I've been away from my desk for a bit. So tell me a bit about yourself?"  Fritz began to speak... "I've spent most of my life building or fixing things, ever since my father died. For a brief time I served on a mining colony helping to fix things."  "A mining colony - well you must have been kept busy there," She began to walk around. "Here's the down. I'm not going to be here a lot right now. So you arriving is perfect. You'll be taking over for me down here while I'm not here. Its a great opportunity. Is there anything you'd like to know?" Lenny was shocked, here he was, just getting in board today, and already being told he would have to command. After a few seconds he said, "Um. Isn't there more able men, I just got out of the academy, I would doubt if I could command as well as any of them." (Reply Vesper) (Posted Fritz) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - CEO LT Ashley Vesper - 1902) Lenny was shocked, here he was, just getting in board today, and already being told he would have to command. After a few seconds he said, "Um. Isn't there more able men, I just got out of the academy, I would doubt if I could command as well as any of them." "Nope - right now you are the prefect man for the job," she considered someone from the team already but with Ruth going rouge a bit earlier maybe it was best to have a relative outsider right now, "Don't misunderstand right now im here to help you out but anytime im off the ship - which may be more than usual  - ill need you to take the reigns." She looked him over, "Dont worry its not to hard. Just get a list of tasks and delegate." (Reply Lenny) "Relax. It'll be fine. This is just temporary till im back on active duty fully," she reassured him, "So - is there anything you'd like to be filled in on just now? OH! thats crewman Jonas over there." Her hand drifted to a man in the back as he looked up and waved - she waved back, "He will be able to help you with anything technical you need as well. Dont tell him i said anything but he really has grown more proficient over the years." (Reply Lenny) (Posted Adam) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - ACEO Ens JG Fritz - 1903) Lenny was shocked, here he was, just getting in board today, and already being told he would have to command. After a few seconds he said, "Um. Isn't there more able men, I just got out of the academy, I would doubt if I could command as well as any of them." "Nope - right now you are the prefect man for the job," she considered someone from the team already but with Ruth going rouge a bit earlier maybe it was best to have a relative outsider right now, "Don't misunderstand right now I'm here to help you out but anytime I'm off the ship - which may be more than usual  - ill need you to take the reigns." She looked him over, "Don't worry its not to hard. Just get a list of tasks and delegate."  Lenny responded with "Alright Lt, I shall try not to disappoint you."  She replied "Relax. It'll be fine. This is just temporary till I'm back on active duty fully," she reassured him, "So - is there anything you'd like to be filled in on just now? OH! that's crewman Jonas over there." Her hand drifted to a man in the back as he looked up and waved - she waved back, "He will be able to help you with anything technical you need as well. Don't tell him i said anything but he really has grown more proficient over the years."  Fritz promised "I won't, any task you want me to do specifically?" (Reply Vesper) Fritz felt that she was trying to avoid telling him something. Most of the bridge crew was, but oh well, there is nothing he can do. He felt that he should follow orders until he is given a reason not to. He might as well talk to Jonas about the rest of the engineering crew, and find out what he should do.  (Reply Adam) (Posted Lenny) (USS Sandog - Main Engineering - CEO LT Ashley Vesper- 1904) Fritz promised "I won't, any task you want me to do specifically?" "Right now its day to day stuff - but id like you to become familiar with these schematics," It was the designs to the station that Hunter was on. Ash gathered that if they needed any help navigating the station more subtly it would be good to have someone know the layout that she could call on, "I want you to intimately know this as soon as you can." Fritz felt that she was trying to avoid telling him something. Most of the bridge crew was, but oh well, there is nothing he can do. He felt that he should follow orders until he is given a reason not to. He might as well talk to Jonas about the rest of the engineering crew, and find out what he should do.  "If thats all ill be off," i have some sleep that needs to be caught up with right now and at that she made a line for the exit. NRPG:  Jonas is an NPC i play just to take over some engineering tasks - in case you were wondering. Jonas stood by the warp core looking at it with a PADD in hand typing in some maintenance notes as the Ensign approached, "Ensign - how can i help you? Ash said she was leaving you in charge for the time being." (Reply Lenny) "Well, we have a standard maintenance cycle of the wrap core on the go. Everything is fairly routine here right now. We have some wreckage from the Arrow being beamed on board. If you didnt know it crashed on the planet below and was there for a few days before.... umm... it exploded..." Jonas looked sad a bit. He knew Ruth rather well and wondered why she would have detonated the ship with herself there. (Reply Lenny) (Posted Adam) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC  L(SG)  Detron Trei - 19.05) He saw Rebecca looking at the beetles move in the bowl.  She made a reference that the beetles looked fresh.  This prompted  a smile from him as he liked some things live.This was for sure not a working dinner as he did not like those as well.  He thought to himself that she should get used to live food Gagh especially for it is best served live. "This is a relaxed dinner as I don't like working dinners either.  I see you enjoy the beetles  as  I thought you would.  You may try some of the Gagh when it is served.  I have never tried Sake but am willing to do so.  Is there anything you wish to ask me before our dinners are served?" (Reply Flagg iyw) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1907) "This is a relaxed dinner as I don't like working dinners either. I see you enjoy the beetles as I thought you would. You may try some of the Gagh when it is served. I have never tried Sake but am willing to do so. Is there anything you wish to ask me before our dinners are served?" Flagg's mind raced was there any questions that she wanted to ask there were lots but more on a personal level. The man in front of her was still a mystery to her, she was even more confused about his motives for dinner. "With your reaction when I entered I thought you had a work based motive for the meeting. Don't get me wrong I work hard but I also like to PLAY hard as well. This might be a little more dressed up but not too far from my off duty norm. It shows a lot about people in their reactions as well as off balancing then it the first part of the conversation." The Sake arrived in a warm metal container with thin neck a couple of ochoko, small cups without handles. Without thinking Flagg gave a small bowing motion to the server before pouring out both cups. Passing one to Trei and taking the other herself. "To us whatever the future brings." (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 19.10) He tried the Sake and found it quite strong. He made the mistake of downing it in one gulp for it is meant to be sipped. He asked for another and sipped it this time. During the first toast, Rebecca made a toast to them working together. He raised his glass of Sake to Acknowledge the toast. There is much he needs to learn from her to have a more personal relationship. He reciprocated the toast with one in Klingon. "Qapla !" (Reply Flagg nome needed) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1913) As with Japanese drinking custom Rebecca downed her Sake with Trei. Refilling his cup before her own, not expecting him to know that he should be recuperating the act. She thought this was going to be fun, despite her small statute she could drink a lot of humans under the table. A Klingon, even a part one, she knew that she would be the one the worsted off. She was a little surprised as he took just a sip, but it was not for everyone, especially as they had not eaten yet. When Trei did his toast, Rebecca raised her cup and downed it before refilling her cup. "It is a bit of an acquired taste. My mother wanted me to fully understand and use Japanese etiquette. Drinking is a very serious thing for us and I quickly gained a love for the taste. Not that I expect people to follow the etiquette unless I go home." After bit of a pause Rebecca continued. She had seen Trei l was looking at her in lots of people's faces before, not quite sure how to act with her. "To answer what you are thinking, just be yourself let lose, I really take offence. You are attractive so flirt with you, you don't have to return it unless you want to." (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (USS Sandog - Ten Forward - CSEC LT(SG) Detron Trei - 19.15) He saw Rebecca down the second cup of Sake so he did the same. He agreed it was an acquired taste just like Gagh is to non Klingons. He tapped the glass for Rebecca to fill it up. If she wants a drinking match, he was obliged to take her up on it. He doubted very much she can keep up with him. He gave her a smile that signified bring it on. It was very difficult for him to totally relax and let go of control of his emotions. Klingons have a reputation with a hot temper. It is best he controls that. The Gagh was served and He dove in. Several worms and bugs crawled around his mouth until he forced the inside so he can chew them up. He motioned for Rebecca to try some. It was a large plate and plenty for both of them. "Fill the cup up and keep it coming. Try some Gagh. It is a large plate more than enough for both of us. As far as letting loose, it is better for you if I control the warrior temper." (Reply Flagg) (Posted by Edward) (USS Sandog, Ten Forward, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 1918)   "Fill the cup up and keep it coming. Try some Gagh. It is a large plate more than enough for both of us. As far as letting loose, it is better for you if I control the warrior temper."   Making a paint of a slow look around the room. It was not that she wanted a fight but she understood what it meant to a Klingon. “I not sure if they would understand us going at each other. But you don’t have to worry about me, I am not so fragile as people believe. We both have a strong sense of honour that will stop things going too far. Anyway, there is the tradition of worriers testing their skills agents each other.”   She knew that Trei would get to see what she was like so decided to open to him before he worked her out. “I have never been a girl to settle down or hard problems attracting people. I let them be who they are but seek them out when I in the mood for a type of person. At the minute I am in the mood for some danger and breaking some rules.”   “Kanpai!” Raising her cup and downing her drink. “roughly translates to bottoms up.”   (Reply Trei) (Posted by Giles) (Dureth Station, Promenade, ACMO Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken, 1947 Hours)   Aimee walked slowly along the corridor that ran around the perimeter of the deck that she was on, she hated this place, used to the sterile conditions on board Fleet ships and at Medical HQ, not the run down dilapidation that surrounded her here. At first she wasn't even sure why she'd been sent here, she'd had no direction at all, but it had become clear rapidly that something was badly wrong, and she'd made it her goal to poke her nose in discretely and try and find out what. The medbay had been a logical place to start, but showing up as a Starfleet Medical Officer clearly didn't lend itself to subtle manouvering, and one thing that she had been given was a cover identity, a lowly office worker, former medical admin who'd hit on hard times and needed to travel and work 'under the radar' for a while.   The irony of the whole situation wasn't at all lost on her.               On her arrival, she'd slowly gravitated toward the medical facilities, careful not to seem to keen, and hiding her intelligence well, and losing what remained of her ego as well. She wanted them to offer her a job, but not be suspicious about her in any way. She'd managed to secure a job as general admin, data processing and whatever people yelled at her to do. Somewhat ironically, this had been far more fortuitous than she could ever hope for, nobody noticed the lowly admin girl.   Two names had cropped up a few times in parts of overheard conversation. Aimee was careful not to react, or even show any outward interest in what had been said, but it seemed that they were in some way significant at the moment.   'Syndicate. Hunter.'   Aimee had no idea what each of them meant, or who or what they were. She just knew that there was some kind of security risk from the presence or actions of these two names.   What actually began to worry Aimee now was how well she had taken to this line of work. She knew that her safety should have been first on her mind, but she no longer cared about that, no, it was how devious she had become so quickly.   She arrived at the facility, and slid behind the desk at the front that she was normally assigned.   "You." A voice from the side room. "Here now."   Aimee stood up and moved to enter the room, "Doctor?"   "No, don't come in, why would I want you to do that? Take this patient down to be prepped. Then come back, I need you to go through our files and find something."   Aimee nodded again, finding the best approach with this Doctor was subservient silence. In truth his bark was worse than his bite, but the fact that she'd been a better medic after her first month of med school irritated her intensely.   She turned, and smiled gently at the young woman on the trolley. "Don't worry my darling" She said soothingly, "We'll have you up and about in no time."   Inside herself she felt like crowing from the rooftops, ~access to the medical files. Finally~   (Reply any,none) (Posted by Mark)   (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 2200) Ash looked over some of the reports on the Arrow and the damage it had sustained. She wasnt totally lost and still repairable - just with a bit of time. Sitting in a chair she pulled up a terminal and sent a message to Lenny her new ACEO and Jonas reading: "Once the Arrow is brought onboard commence repairs of the ship. Salvage anything from the ships computer core. Side note if you find a leather engineering jacket down there i'd love to be reunited with it." With a beep the message was away. She looked about isolated in the room alone again and lay down on a bed trying to get some sleep and forget about the nightmare that was the last week of her life. (USS Sandog – Councilor Office– Councilor Ensign Addison MacCaulay – 2201)   Addison sat at her desk thinking about the day and what all had transpired. Pressing the button on her thermal she opened up Commander Hunter file. As she sit there looking at them she wondered about the Captain and Jaton they didn't really have any new information on them or even if them being missing had anything to do with Hunter.  Pilling the Pin that kept her hair in place neatly on her head she let it fall as her study the file in front of her. ~why him!~ she couldn't understand it, and she knew it was her job to understand people or at least be able to understand them to the point she could help them or advise other people on them, but with this one she couldn't do either.  She took the time to read the man's record again he had spent so many years becoming an assist to Starfleet. Addison crossed her arms as she sit back in her chair reading looking for that one clue that would open up the motives so she could understand.  As timed moved she felt her eyes get heavy trying to fight the need for sleep she moved a little and kept reading. It wasn't long before the need for sleep over took her and she drifted off.  (reply none) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog – Councilor Office – Asst Councilor Ensign Addison MacCaulay – 2215) “Addison I have to take it.” “Why do you have to” Addison said in a fit of anger “The captain asked for me personally this is going to be a big break through for my career.” Hunter snapped at her Addison snickered a little at her friend she was going to miss him so much she knew deep down she would never see him again. She felt his arms wrap her tight in a hug she couldn’t help but sob a little at his touch “we will meet again one day I know it” he whispered to her before breaking away and leaving for his new assignment. Addison awoke tears rolling down her face. ~what am I going to do~ she thought to herself. She knew deep down that she needed to tell Commander Gibbs the truth. She pushed her hair back letting it fall back around her face. She was torn between her friend and her love at this point she had no idea where he was did Commander Hunter have Alyl. Addison pulled the pip off her uniform that marked her as an ensign was this little thing worth the relationships she had built in the past and currently. Maybe she could save them both and this would all just be a bad dream. Placing the pip back on her neck Addison made her choice “Computer locate commander Gibbs” “Commander Gibbs is in Sickbay” “Who else is with him?” “Lt Noble, Ensign Knox, Major Sykes” Addison sit back in her chair she knew this wasn’t the best time and the commander didn’t need any extra stress then what he was probably already dealing with. She would tell him tomorrow for sure. Addison had been doing her job for a while she found advising the command when needed an exciting and enjoyable part of her job, but how was she going to advise when she could be part of the problem. (reply none) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Computer Core, ACSO Ensign(sg) Adrian Lanney, 2143) Adrian looked up from the screen and rubbed his eyes. The data from his tricorder had not revealed anything yet.  Deciding to give the data a break he swapped to the sandog's sensor logs and focused on the arrow. He played the data back, reaching the explosion. He watched the explosion happen and a shiver ran down his spine as he realised he had been down there a second earlier.  He went back a bit further and detected the transporter signal that had beamed him back. He let the logs play back a bit further, and then paused it quickly.  ~What are you?~ Adrian wondered, looking at a reading on the side of the screen.  (Reply none, any) (Posted by adrian) ========================================================================================================================== Mission Filler of Time Day 4 Stardate  2418  12.19 ========================================================================================================================== (USS Sandog, Engineering, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0110) (USS Sandog, Engineering Storage Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0110.5) (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0111) (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0112) (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0113) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0114) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0115) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0116) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0116.5) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0117) (Dureth Station – Bracken's Quarters – ACMO Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken 0148) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0150 (USS Sandog, Science Lab, ACSO, Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0151) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr, Chris Gibbs, 0154) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0155) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, Chris Gibbs, 0158) USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Ashley Vesper, 0200) (Docking Bay, DurethStation, LT(JG) TallacDragovar – 0201) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, LT CMDR Chris Gibbs, 0202) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0203) (USS Sandog - Science Lab- ACSO  Ensign (SG)  Adrian Lanney 02.04) (USS Sandog, Main Engineering, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz, 0204.5) (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay, CMO, LT Tian Noble, 0205) (USS Sandog, Flagg’s Quarters, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 0206) (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay Councilor , Ensign Addison MacCaulay, 0210) (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay, ATAC Ens Rebecca Flagg, 0211) USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay -Marine CMO Major Robert Sykes - 02.15) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0220) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz 0223) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 02.25) (USS Sandog - Shuttle bay- ACSO  Ensign (SG)  Adrian Lanney 02.26) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0225) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 02.30) USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CMO Lt Tian Noble, 0232) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, counc Ensign Addison MacCaulay, 0228 (Sol III – Earth, Tuscanny – Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken (on leave) – 2042) (StarFleet Medical HQ – Lt(sg) Aimee Bracken – 2230 hours) ====================================================================================================================================== (USS Sandog, Engineering, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0110) Chris walked silently into Engineering, the low hum of the warp core filled the room. He had always been surprised that a core so small had managed to produce so much power and bite. The people in the room milled around and some nodded to him; the fact he had placed most of the Sandogs crew on restrictive duties clearly had taken its toll. Marines were everywhere, given it was one squad they seemed to have spread themselves out well. The damaged remains of the Arrow had been beamed aboard some time ago and right now all the data was being sifted through with a hope that they may come to something. Major Kgirk and his command team had the Bridge, Chris knew if anything went wrong it would be dealt with, in the same manner that Eva would have dealt with it. Chris’ mind flowed back to Eva and the conversation he had with Dr Noble some hours before. Chris found a small room just off Engineering filled with various parts, he sealed the door and sat down. (USS Sandog, Engineering Storage Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0110.5) The vibrations of the core seemed to fill the room, he felt at home. “What are you doing Chris, you’re a desk officer, a designer, not a front line officer.” Chris sighed as looked around the room. “I didn’t sign up for recon missions; I certainly didn’t sign up for this.” As Chris spoke to himself he felt the now familiar presence of Eva. Slowing his breathing he stopped fighting and let her speak to him. After a few moments he felt silly and went to move when he heard her voice clearly right into his ears as if she was in the room. ::Get Hunter, get the Arizona logs it will show how deep this goes. Beware a familiar face...:: Chris leant forward in a little pain and the voice was gone. “Damn!” he yelled standing up, the Logs that Ruth had spoken about slipped his mind. Rushing to the door he walked into it forgetting it was secured. Releasing the locks he rushed out into Engineering and down the corridor. Pounding his comm. badge. “Lt Vesper and Ensign Lanney report to the Science Lab....NOW!” he bellowed throwing himself into the turbolift and almost knocking two Marines out of the way. (Reply Vesper, Lanney) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0111) =/\= Lt Vesper and Ensign Lanney report to the Science Lab....NOW!" =/\= Half dazed Ash twisted in the bed, "Right away..." Climbing out she put her rouge like clothes back on loosely doing up the jacket and made her way to the science lab. (USS Sandog, Crew Quarters, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0112) Adrian was woken up by his comm beeping. =/\=Lt Vesper and Ensign Lanney report to the Science Lab....NOW! =/\=The commander ordered.  "On my way sir." Adrian replied. Adrian got up and grabbed his uniform, putting It on before heading to the science lab. (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0114) As the Turbo lift opened Chris ran the short distance to the lab, he tried to access the console but his hands were shaking so much his fingers didn’t work “we’re so close. The missing link, a familier face” "I take it - it couldn't have waited till morning?" Ash startled Chris slightly as he spun to face her “No Ashley, this wont wait” he said his voice filled with excitement "Ok..what can i help with?" Ashley asked leaning and yawning. Chris noted Ensign Lanney walk in also “We need to get the logs to the Arizona, there is something connecting everyship, the missing link is there and we need to find it before we Hunter. I know its there, Evas told me. Mr Lanney, pull up the files. Vesper get some sort of search file running, look for any similarities between the Arizona and the missing ships.” Chris was falling over his words as he sat and pulled up the almost completed logs from the Arrow. (Reply Vesper, Lanney) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0115) Still squinting at the lights Ash walked into the lab and moved over to a chair resting against it till she was fully awake, "I take it - it couldn't have waited till morning?" Ash rubbed her eyes a couple times and yawned before looking over at Chris, "Ok.. what can i help with?" (Reply Gibbs, Lanney) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0116) Adrian walked into the lab just as vesper was saying  "Ok.. what can i help with?" Adrian listen to the reply (Reply Chris, vesper) (Posted by Adrian) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Lt Ashley Vesper, 0116.5) "We need to get the logs to the Arizona, there is something connecting everyship, the missing link is there and we need to find it before we Hunter. I know its there, Evas told me. Mr Lanney, pull up the files. Vesper get some sort of search file running, look for any similarities between the Arizona and the missing ships." Chris was falling over his words as he sat and pulled up the almost completed logs from the Arrow. "Eva told you..." Ash looked sceptical for a moment then nodded, "Oh telepathy right... of course." (Reply Lanney) "Can do...." she yawned as Lanney accessed the ships computer and filtered the logs through to her. She gazed at the station in front of her with rather blurry eyes and started running a number of parallel comparisons against them. (Reply Lanney) NRPG: for more if needed A short time passed when the computer beeped a happy chirp, "Well what is this?" she exclaimed tapping some buttons putting the data up onto a large screen, "Looks like the computer has something that matches." (Reply Lanney, Gibbs) "So the Arizon's logs are shown in green here all time stamped. Now if we filter in the other ships that went missing," Other ships started to appear one after the other in different colours to distinguish them. "Mmm what do you make of that there..." (Reply Lanney, Gibbs) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0117) "Eva told you..." Ash looked sceptical for a moment then nodded, "Oh telepathy right... of course." “Yes, Lt, and its Captain Straton to you. Can you pull up the files?” Chris sarcastically asked. "Can do...." Ashley answered. Chris stood back and kept pacing the floor muttering about a familiar face. NRPG: leaving room RPG: Vespers voice pulled Gibbs back into the room. "Well what is this Looks like the computer has something that matches." “Well!” "So the Arizon's logs are shown in green here all time stamped. Now if we filter in the other ships that went missing, Mmm what do you make of that there..." Vesper said as the ships appeared. “OK, cross reference each ship with any known links to the Syndicate. Link up any crewmembers that are linked to all four ships.” Chris said looking at the screen. (Reply Lanney, Vespr) As the names slowly appeared, Chris watched, the same names ran over and over again, slowly building from a handful to now over thirty. “Do you see what I see? Each ship had the same crewmembers on, which somehow managed to not go missing. Run a search on those names, find out where they are now.” (Reply Lanney, Vesper) (Dureth Station – Bracken's Quarters – ACMO Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken 0148) Aimee sat in her undergarments on the edge of the bed uneasily, weighing up the events of the last few months; the darkness of the room, broken by the small, low intensity white/blue light. She was at the loneliest place now that she ever had been. Those days in her early teens before she had been rescued form the raiders, even those had been hard, subservient and lawless days, at least then she wasn't lonely. She hadn't had a mother figure that she remembered until she was adopted in her early teens, her mother then was a kind and patient woman who saw the potential in her and never gave up, even in the darkest of days in her mid-teens when she rebelled against everything. Eventually, events reunited her with her birth mother, and she'd become birth mother, big sister confidante and best friend all in one. Now, she was dead. Aimee would herself admit that she should have been able to let go, her profession and her intellect should have screamed at her to let Dale die; but she hadn't. She'd searched desperately for the tiniest glimmer of hope and seized the opportunity. The price had been high, but she'd do it again, for less. Sighing deeply, she drained the shot of raw, harsh whiskey, and poured herself another. A thought came to her, something that she was ashamed to have taken so long. She hit the communicator, and indicated a private line that she wanted to call. Not many seconds later, a woman's face appeared, late middle age, looking tired, drawn, and worried. "Carena..." "Aimee mum." "Sorry bunny, force of habit. You look dreadful...something's happened." Aimee smiled at the changing emotion on the face of the woman in front of her, Chagrin, to sadness, to deep, maternal worry. Aimee welled up, "I'm not great mum." "Bunny, what's happened" She always called her that; Aimee had always hated it until this second. Tears ran down her face "She's dead mum. Dale I mean, she's..."She never finished the sentence; the dam broke. "Oh my god no. Oh baby, I'm so sorry, how? No I..." Aimee pulled her emotional wall back up, locking it all back up, and settling her emotion again. "You don't need to know mum, too upsetting. It was long and painful. I...I love you mum" "Baby I know." "I never said it much did I?" "No, you never needed to, you told it me by opening your mind to what was around you, by being you. You're not dressed, and not at SFMHQ, where are you?" Her mother spoke from the heart as always. "I'm ok, I love you." Aimee answered, ending the call, and getting up immediately. ~Opening your mind to what was around you.~ Her mother's words echoed in her mind. ~What was around you~ Aimee smiled, as certain things flowed across her intellect. "Oh you dozy mare." Aimee reproached herself; pulling on the boiler suit that she typically wore on the station, and shoved a few irreplaceable things in her small grab bag. She then hit the communicator once more. "Speak." "Scramble connection. Bracken." "Speak." "I've got close, I'm not sure exactly what to, but I'm in a lot deeper than I thought, I need to..." "No, you need to focus Bracken." "You know you're the second person in as many minutes to say that?" Humourless laughter. "It happens." "There's...something, like I said, I'm deeper in than I thought. It's about the ships." "I rather though it might be. You've done well, you have a talent for this, as did you grandmother" "I don't want to speak about her." Aimee paused, "I'm in." "Yes I thought that you might be, you have the right kind of brain, same as she did. That is why she was with us for 18 years. Keep it up...Helana" Aimee shook her head, "I have stuff to do, out." She cancelled the call, and lay back on the bed, sleep came quicky. (Reply none) (posted by Mark) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0150) Chris sat down at console and looked over some more of his own data. Time continued to pass as Chris spilled over the logs trying to link things having converted all the voice data to text. A familiar signal kept appearing on the text “Mr Lanney, come and see if im right; I keep seeing the same transponder code in a lot of Hunters communications, but its incoming not notgoing; Hunter must be getting his orders from somewhere. Have you seen it before?” Chris looked at the Science officer. (Reply Lanney, Vesper) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, ACSO, Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 0151) Adrian was checking the record of another crewman  who had served on the missing ships when the commander called him.  "Mr Lanney, come and see if im right; I keep seeing the same transponder code in a lot of Hunters communications, but its incoming not notgoing; Hunter must be getting his orders from somewhere. Have you seen it before?" Chris looked at the Science officer. Adrian looked at the data on the commanders screen for a moment before glancing over at vesper and replying in a low voice.  "A signal with the same code came from the arrow just before it exploded. Knox must have contacted him while we were down there, but the times of some of these messages were while she should have been on duty. The Sandog isn't big enough for her to talk while at her station without being over heard. Either she was skipping her shifts and it wasn't reported or she didn't send them." (Reply Chris) (Posted by Adrian) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO Lt Cmdr, Chris Gibbs, 0154) "A signal with the same code came from the arrow just before it exploded. Knox must have contacted him while we were down there, but the times of some of these messages were while she should have been on duty. The Sandog isn't big enough for her to talk while at her station without being over heard. Either she was skipping her shifts and it wasn't reported or she didn't send them." Chris noted that Adrian spoke in a low tone, "It's ok Ensign, I trust her, I know I'm able to. You can. The signal, run it through the duty roster, see if you can narrow it down to anyone off duty, we need to eliminate the theory that Knox was working with someone." (Reply Lanney) Chris nodded and walked over to Ashley "anything showing?" (Reply Vesper) (Reply Lanney, Vesper, any) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0155) "A signal with the same code came from the arrow just before it exploded. Knox must have contacted him while we were down there, but the times of some of these messages were while she should have been on duty. The Sandog isn't big enough for her to talk while at her station without being over heard. Either she was skipping her shifts and it wasn't reported or she didn't send them." Chris noted that Adrian spoke in a low tone, "It's ok Ensign, I trust her, I know I'm able to. You can. The signal, run it through the duty roster, see if you can narrow it down to anyone off duty, we need to eliminate the theory that Knox was working with someone." (Reply Lanney) Chris nodded and walked over to Ashley "anything showing?" "Not that i can see..." she looked through the logs and seen that there were only specific instances directed toward Knox, "Hypothetically speaking this wont narrow the crew down as suspects. It could mean Know was relaying instructions onto others on the ship as a point of contact for them - or as a group. These people are intelligent we are dealing with so i wouldn't be surprised if they change their codes and communication methods. Or may have gave final instructions to anyone here. Knowing we would investigate her it seems the most logical step to clean up any loose ends. Maybe meeting Hunter will give us a better idea of who is involved and why." (Reply Lanney, Gibbs) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, Chris Gibbs, 0158) "Not that i can see..." she looked through the logs and seen that there were only specific instances directed toward Knox, "Hypothetically speaking this wont narrow the crew down as suspects. It could mean Knox was relaying instructions onto others on the ship as a point of contact for them - or as a group. These people are intelligent we are dealing with so i wouldn't be surprised if they change their codes and communication methods. Or may have gave final instructions to anyone here. Knowing we would investigate her it seems the most logical step to clean up any loose ends. Maybe meeting Hunter will give us a better idea of who is involved and why."  "A prudent point, but Knox didn't give us any names when we spoke to her, what makes you think Hunter will?" Chris said crossing his arms as he learnt against the console. (Reply Vesper) "Pull up the crew of the Sandog, whose been with Knox and Hunter?" (Reply Vesper) As the names appeared they narrowed down to three. "There's only a handfull, that's not enough to take over a ship, typically it's been over twenty officers transferred according to the logs. We're being watched, not hunted. Hunter wants to know what we know. Mr Lanney, run a search on the signal, has there been any communication since Knox did her stunt?"  (Reply Lanney) "So there is at least one person still active, Adrian keep narrowing down the field find out where it's being sent from. But it's time to pull the cord. Ashley, create a ship wide scramble on all communications and communication devices that are outgoing. Adrian, isolate the frequency and have it allert the Marines next time it's used, let them deal with whoever it is." (Reply Lanney, Vesper) "How far are we away from Dureth Station? It may be time to impliment a small few changes" (Reply Lanney, Vesper) (Posted by Mat) USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO Ashley Vesper, 0200) "Not that i can see..." she looked through the logs and seen that there were only specific instances directed toward Knox, "Hypothetically speaking this wont narrow the crew down as suspects. It could mean Knox was relaying instructions onto others on the ship as a point of contact for them - or as a group. These people are intelligent we are dealing with so i wouldn't be surprised if they change their codes and communication methods. Or may have gave final instructions to anyone here. Knowing we would investigate her it seems the most logical step to clean up any loose ends. Maybe meeting Hunter will give us a better idea of who is involved and why."  "A prudent point, but Knox didn't give us any names when we spoke to her, what makes you think Hunter will?" Chris said crossing his arms as he learnt against the console. "There's no reason he should - but it would be an opportunity to see if there is anything we can find out," She thought about dangling Hunter out an airlock to make him confess but maybe that was a bit "Pull up the crew of the Sandog, whose been with Knox and Hunter?" Ash tapped a few buttons to her side and stared to cross reference the crew. As the names appeared they narrowed down to three. "There's only a handfull, that's not enough to take over a ship, typically it's been over twenty officers transferred according to the logs. We're being watched, not hunted. Hunter wants to know what we know. Mr Lanney, run a search on the signal, has there been any communication since Knox did her stunt?"  (Reply Lanney) "So there is at least one person still active, Adrian keep narrowing down the field find out where it's being sent from. But it's time to pull the cord. Ashley, create a ship wide scramble on all communications and communication devices that are outgoing. Adrian, isolate the frequency and have it allert the Marines next time it's used, let them deal with whoever it is." (Reply Lanney) She tapped a few more buttons and used the communications array to detect and invert the signal when it was detected, "There all they should get now is static... unless they switch channels. THe marines might get one - maybe two shots to pinpoint them before they give up on it." "How far are we away from Dureth Station? It may be time to impliment a small few changes" "We should be arriving about 0800. The meeting Eva had was scheduled for 1200. So we still have a bit of time left. That being said if we are done id love to catch up on some rest?" she asked yawning a bit still tired. (Reply Lanney) (Posted by Adam) (Docking Bay, DurethStation, LT(JG) TallacDragovar - 0201)   "Are you as stupid as you are big?” Customs Officer Durrant said. “TallacDragovar has been missing for three years, and you expect me to believe youjust wandered off a cargo ship as if there is nothing wrong?”   Dragovar rolled his eyes. “So who the hell do you think I am?” hegrowled. “You marched me in here at phaser point, you have DNA, Facial scans,Retinal Scans, my Starfleet record and a written order from Admiral Hornbackerexplaining everything. What more do you need?”   Just before the man replied another officer entered the room andwhispered into his ear. Tallac looked on in amusement as Durrants eyes widened inrealisation.   “M-m-my a-a-apologies” Durrant stuttered. “You are free to leaveLieutenant.”   “My thanks.” Dragovar replies in a tone dripping with irony. As he roseand grabbed his bags, he made for the door.   “Your blades stay here.” Durrant rose and moved to block his exit, butthen thought better of it when Dragovar pinned him with a stare from his cobaltblue eyes. “Just stay out of trouble.” He finished meekly.   Dragovar grinned. “Where is the fun in that?” and exited the room   (Reply any) (Posted by Tim) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CO, LT CMDR Chris Gibbs, 0202) "How far are we away from Dureth Station? It may be time to impliment a small few changes" "We should be arriving about 0800. The meeting Eva had was scheduled for 1200. So we still have a bit of time left. That being said if we are done id love to catch up on some rest?" she asked yawning a bit still tired. Chris stood for a moment, his mind was working overtime trying to work out a plan. ~no time like the present~ "Sorry Lt, you'll have to kip on the shuttle, we need the Element of surprise." Chris smiled a little.  (Reply Lanney, Vesper) "Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately." (Reply All on board) "Mr Lanney, download all the data we have, you will have to do the Research on the shuttle. Vesper, have Jonas replicate us all some appropriate clothing, nothing too Starfleet"  (Reply Lanney, Vesper) Chris walked to the door. "Are you coming or not?" (Reply all onboard) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Science Lab, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0203) "How far are we away from Dureth Station? It may be time to impliment a small few changes" "We should be arriving about 0800. The meeting Eva had was scheduled for 1200. So we still have a bit of time left. That being said if we are done id love to catch up on some rest?" she asked yawning a bit still tired. Chris stood for a moment, his mind was working overtime trying to work out a plan. ~no time like the present~ "Sorry Lt, you'll have to kip on the shuttle, we need the Element of surprise." Chris smiled a little. "I guess so," she stretched out a bit. (Reply Lanney) "Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately." (Reply All on board) "Mr Lanney, download all the data we have, you will have to do the Research on the shuttle. Vesper, have Jonas replicate us all some appropriate clothing, nothing too Starfleet" "He's off shift right now," she tapped her comm badge, "Vesper to Lenny - We need you to replicate everyone in the staff to have some roguish civilian clothes and bring them to the shuttle bay. Get yourself a set too I want you to come with us." (Reply Fritz) Chris walked to the door. "Are you coming or not?" (Reply all onboard) (USS Sandog - Science Lab- ACSO  Ensign (SG)  Adrian Lanney 02.04) "Hunter wants to know what we know. Mr Lanney, run a search on the signal, has there been any communication since Knox did her stunt?" Chris Asked. "Hold on one moment... yes, Around one hour after the explosion." Adrian Replied, bringing up the logs. "So there is at least one person still active, Adrian keep narrowing down the field find out where it's being sent from. But it's time to pull the cord. Ashley, create a ship wide scramble on all communications and communication devices that are outgoing. Adrian, isolate the frequency and have it allert the Marines next time it's used, let them deal with whoever it is." "Aye sir." Adrian replied, getting to work. Gibbs spoke with vesper for a moment before speaking again. "Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately." (Reply All on board) "Mr Lanney, download all the data we have, you will have to do the Research on the shuttle. Vesper, have Jonas replicate us all some appropriate clothing, nothing too Starfleet" "Aye sir" Adrian replied, typing quickly and sending all of the data they had so far to the shuttle. Chris walked to the door. "Are you coming or not?" Adrian nodded as he finished on the console.  He got up and followed the commander to the shuttle bay. (USS Sandog, Main Engineering, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz, 0204) Lenny was just finishing looking at some of the specs for the ship, though he would not admit it, Lenny loved to be in charge, when he received a message on his combadge, =^=Vesper to Lenny - We need you to replicate everyone in the staff to have some roguish civilian clothes and bring them to the shuttle bay. Get yourself a set too I want you to come with us.=^= Lenny responded with a simple "Yes ma'am" He rushed to replicate the clothing, he turned to the most senior crewman and told them that "You have engineering." (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay, CMO, LT Tian Noble, 0205) =/\=Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately.=/\= Tian walked in to the shuttle bay pulling on his tunic rubbing the sleep out of his eyes he hadn’t planed on falling asleep but  the days events just got to him. Tian clipped his combadge on ten placed the two pips into place. Tian walked over to the shuttle looking at it had he not known better he would not be getting in it. It looked like it had taken a beating and almost lost for that matter. Tian waited while the other officers responded to commander Gibbs summons. (reply any) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay Councilor , Ensign Addison MacCaulay, 0210) =/\=Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately.=/\= Addison felt the nerves flare up she knew she had to come clean because if they commander found out about her past any other way she would stand losing her commission as ships councilor and she doesn’t want that to happen. Addison entered the room seeing the other officers that had already assembled she looked at commander Gibbs as she approached the group. ~its not a good time~ she thought to herself ~just wait till he’s alone~ Addison thought to herself as she joined the other officers. (reply any) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Flagg’s Quarters, ATC, Ens Rebecca Flagg, 0206) =/\=Gibbs to all senior staff, it a wake up call. Report to the shuttle bay immediately.=/\=   Flagg got up from her sleeping mat, wishing that she had that she more time to sleep as it had been a few hours since she got back. Her uniform was ready for her and quickly slipped on, whatever the reason she hated facing anything without being properly dressed. For her getting up was a normally ritual doing everything manually but of cases like this she placed a mask over her face for a second that applied her makeup.   As she moved quickly out of the room grapping a pretty hair band, Flagg wandered what this was all out about. Why the shuttle bay, it had to be serious to call all senior staff but not enough for an alert.   (USS Sandog, Shuttle bay,ATAC Ensign Jg Rebecca Flagg, 0211) Flagg walked in to the shuttle bay, normally she liked to be the centre of attention but there were times that it did not help. She was still getting used to the crew and working out how she would best fit it. Making sure that she cough Trei’s eye and gave him a nod to let him know that she was ready whatever he needed her to do.   (Posted by Giles)   USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay -Marine CMO Major Robert Sykes - 02.15) As a Marine, Robert was used to the early morning wake up calls. It was just a reality. You never knew when you were going to have to get up and go. He always slept with a uniform neatly folded by his bedside. So when the call came to get up and report to the shuttle, it didn't take him long to get up and go. It also helped that a Defiant class ship wasn't that large. He was pretty alert, and if he was feeling tired he was masking it well. As he entered the shuttle bay he noticed the crew beginning to assemble. He approached the CO as a courtesy. "Major Robert Sykes, reporting in Sir." (reply Gibbs) He then proceeded to a corner of the Shuttle bay and leaned against the wall. He was the only Marine onboard and he was missing "his" guys, his fellow Marines. Of course he hadn't made much of an effort to get to know everyone else, so he had some of the blame on while he felt like an outsider. Still he was glad he could be of service. (reply Gibbs, any) (posted by Will Banowsky) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 0220) It wasnt long before people started to filter down to the shuttle. Since Ash already had her outfit on she had started up the preluanch sequence on the shuttle and getting it ready to head out. As much as she wanted to fly it out she was far to tired to even consider it and she would need rest for when they arrived at the station. Looking over her shoulder she could hear everyone suiting up. Finishing the launch perpetrations she made her way aft and looked out towards Gibbs and yawned, "She's ready to go, someone else will need to take the controls im to tired," (Reply Gibbs, any shuttle bay) With that she sat down an a seat towards the back and tired to sleep and get some rest - it might be impossible with people talking. Maybe it would be best if she asked Noble to give her something to knock her out for the next few hours at least. (Reply any shuttle bay) NRPG: im going to assume Ash is resting from here to the station but if anyone wants to disturb her feel free (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 02.25) He woke up from the call to get to the Shuttle bay immediately.  He was hungover a bit from the night before.  Drinking those cups of Sake was an interesting experience.  As experienced  as he was drinking heavy and dealing with early duty the next day, he suspected that Rebecca fared less than he was this early morning.  He made his way to the Shuttle Bay reporting in for duty with a slightly aggravated expression. "CSEC  LT(SG)  Detron Trei reporting as ordered sir." (Reply Gibbs) (Posted by Edward ) (USS Sandog - Shuttle bay- ACSO  Ensign (SG)  Adrian Lanney 02.26) When he got to the shuttle bay Adrian headed straight to the shuttle and checked that the files had transfered. (Reply any, all on board) (Posted by Adrian) (Sol III – Earth, Tuscanny – Lt(jg) Aimee Bracken (on leave) – 2042) (Six months ago) Aimee sat gently on the edge of the ancient drystone wall that bordered the kitchen garden that ran adjacent to her grandfather's farmhouse. She smoothed down the light summer dress against the gentle evening Tuscan breeze that threatened to lift it even as it caught her long raven locks that framed her face.                 "Chianti?" Her grandfather's voice intruded on her serenity, but she accepted it gratefully received nonetheless. She did not reply, but tilted it toward her Grandfather, who had now sat down at the table with her mother and Grandmother, smiling at the moment of near absolute purity.                 Aimee lifted the glass and swirled it gently, the setting sun emblazoning the medium red liquid, before she lifted it to her nose, and inhaled deeply the rich floral and cherry aroma. A final small smile fell from her face, as she sipped the dry tannin of the wine itself before lifting her head and beheld the red, setting sun, her hair still riding the wind. "Here we go" Leola, her Grandmother, gently nudged her husband's foot with her own. Kingsley looked up, not needing to see the look on his granddaughter's face, and laughed gently when he did. "She's a Bracken alright." He said, lifting his own glass from the small table to the side of him. "I've seen that look before, haven't I Dale?"                 His daughter looked up, uncharacteristically subdued, smiled gently, but said nothing until she caught her mother's quizzical face.                 "It was in that exact spot that I discovered Physics mum." Dale answered, as if that told the entire story, "and indeed two years later when I told Dad and Gran that I was going to the Academy." Leola nodded, understanding, she'd been away for all of Dale's childhood, another long family story that none of them ever really spoke of.                 Aimee turned to her family, saying nothing but just looked, her Grandfather, looking at peace across the vineyard that ran down the slope in front of them. Leola, her gran, held her Daughter Dale's hand, an uncharacteristically emotional gesture for her. It wasn't that she wasn't a loving woman, she was just used to a career in the marines, and had found it difficult to be a wife, mother and grandmother after her retirement. It was the most beautiful moment she could remember in a long time, and a sliver in time that she would remember for the rest of her life.   She should have known that it was about to come crashing sown around all of them.   Dale sighed deeply, and kissed her mom's hand, "I'm going to hit the sack mum, don't feel too great." "You okay?" Dale nodded in reply "yeah, headache is all." She stood up, and lurched slightly. Leola and Kingsley half lifted in their seats, still parents even though their daughter was in her mid 30's she was still their baby. Dale turned slightly, to move round the table, but lurched again, and turned round once more to face the rest of her family, a puzzled look on her face, a look that would forever be imprinted on Aimee's mind, that second, Aimee realised weeks later, should have given her enough information to have done something. Dale didn't so much collapse as bodily fall over, none of her joints bent to absorb the fall, convulsing as she lay on the cooling stone patio. Even years later, Aimee never remembered the rest of that evening. Didn't remember the trip to hospital, nothing.   (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, ACEO Ensign JG Lenny Fritz 0223) Lenny rushed through the door with bundles of clothes in his hand he figured on setting them down in the shuttle and letting the others take them, he got through to the shuttle and set the clothing down, "This should be enough for everyone, sorry if it's too tight or loose, I didn't know everyone's size, but it should be close enough." He then sat down and after a few seconds was fast asleep... (reply any) (posted by Lenny) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 0225) Chris stood watching as the various officers arrived, as Ensign Fritz arrived with the clothes Chris stood forward to speak. “OK, Im sorry to wake most of you so early. We’ve found there is another spy onboard so I’ve moved our departure forward; just in case Mr Hunter hears of our arrival. So the breakdown, intel shows the Commander Hunter has a thing for women, with that in mind we will split into two team Lt Vesper, Ensign Flagg, Ensign McCauly you will arrive on the damaged shuttle. Major Skyes with your experience in the marines I want you to join them Lt Vesper you will lead the team to meet Hunter.” (Reply any) “Lt Trei, Dr Noble, Ensign Fritz and Lanney, you will travel to the station on our Runabout we can continue our research there. We will lend backup if needed and monitor the meeting. I’ve arranged quarters and a space for us to meet prior to moving onto Hunter; so you can all get some sleep. Any questions?” (|Reply any, all) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog - Shuttle Bay - CSEC LT(SG)  Detron Trei - 02.30) The reason for being called to duty early was explained by Gibbs.  Even though he was still irritated, he understood the reasoning.  He thought a shuttle full of women was an amusing tactic, but he knew Hunter will get a lot more than he can handle with officers assembled to meet him.  His orders were to take a runabout to the station and get some rest before going to deal with Hunter.  That suited him fine He nodded to Gibbs that he understood the orders.  He waited to board the runabout with the others. (Reply Any) (Posted by Edward) USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, CMO Lt Tian Noble, 0232) Tian walked over to the Runabout he went ahead and ran through the pre-launch check list.  As he walked on to the run-about he made sure to double check the compartments for anything that should not be there. He didn’t want to get almost blown up again, so he was taking extra steps to make sure that it wasn’t going to happen. Tian stood in the middle of the craft looking around as he waited for the rest of the group This mission had made Tian think more about his choices and career path then he had ever before. (reply any) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Shuttle Bay, counc Ensign Addison MacCaulay, 0228) “OK, Im sorry to wake most of you so early. We’ve found there is another spy onboard so I’ve moved our departure forward; just in case Mr Hunter hears of our arrival. So the breakdown, intel shows the Commander Hunter has a thing for women, with that in mind we will split into two team Lt Vesper, Ensign Flagg, Ensign McCauly you will arrive on the damaged shuttle. Major Skyes with your experience in the marines I want you to join them Lt Vesper you will lead the team to meet Hunter.” Addison shifted a little this wasn’t going to work out well for her she knew it, but she had a obligation to the crew and se wasn’t going to let them down. She quickly changed into the clothes before taking a seat at the controls looking over everything. It had been a while since Addison had been on any away mission but it all would be worth it in the end. Addison sit in silent while the other officers got on the small shuttle craft. (reply any) (posted by Richard) (StarFleet Medical HQ – Lt(sg) Aimee Bracken – 2230 hours) (One Week Later) Aimee slouched back in her scrubs in the office at SFMHQ, pouring over a pile of books on the desk next to her. "You slept at all Bracken?" A voice from the door, Aimee turned round to see her Gran's worried face at the door. Aimee waved at a seat for her, motioning her to sit down. "Here and there, coffee?" Leola shook her head, but watched as Aimee stood up and reached into her bottom drawer and poured two very small brandys, and handed one over "Don't look at me like that Leola, I'm off duty, just reading." She spoke testily. "Okay," smiling at her granddaughter, she had inherited the typical Bracken manner of being rather blunt when busy and a general dislike of beating round the bush at the best of times. "You have something?" Aimee nodded, her eyes welling up. "I have gran...and it's..."she was crying openly now. "There's nothing that I can do. Hypercerebrocortical Nectrotic Syndrome." Aimee drained her drink, and stood up to look out of the window, smiling very briefly at a new mother carrying her newborn out into the world for the first time, before turning back to her gran. "Her brain is dying, rotting almost. I have no treatment." Leola drained the brandy without any emotion at all, and then looked up at the tall, raven-haired woman in front of her. "You're lying." She whispered. "I really wish I was. All the scans show it, I could show you if..." Leola shook her head. "I'm sorry...I didn't mean..." "I know" She waved off the apology as unnecessary. "How long?" "I'm sorry to say, it's rapid. Due to her previous injuries, the damage has a faster effect on higher order thinking. She'll have the equivalent capabilities of a 5 year old in about a month. From then the brain begins to lose critical systems, eyesight is usually the first."   "Oh my god. My baby?" Leola's voice was desperate "and you're sure that there's nothing?"   "I wish there was, even a healthy brain would struggle, mum's has sustained damage, I don't know when, it's accelerated it." She frowned "It's odd though.   "Oh? How so?" Leola asked, puzzled. Aimee shrugged. "I'm not sure, the pattern of damage... looks deliberate, subtle but deliberate." She watched as her words sank in, watched as Leola's face paled rapidly. There was something, her gran's responses where wrong. "what do you know"   "Aimee?" "So help me Leola, if you ever want to speak to me again, what the hell do you know." "Nothing." "Liar." Her cold, furious tone cut the atmosphere in the room with a knife. Aimee well knew that her Gran's time spent with Fleet Intel had led to some shady places literally and figuratively. "I swear, I don't know, just suspect. I can put you in contact with people who may...help. You aren't going to like it though, nothing illegal I promise." "Immoral?" "Very probably. I did say you won't like it, but you won't stop being a Dr either. You never know Aimee. There may be a chance." "I hate you." She left the office, regretting the brandy, but she knew her gran was right, any chance is better than none.   (Four months later)   "Time of death...0855" Aimee's voice echoed around the darkened room. There were those here that heard her, but she no longer cared about any of that. She'd failed. "Rest in Peace Captain Bracken." She leant forward and placed a kiss on the forehead on front of her, her tears streaming down her face. "I'm sorry mum. Goodbye"   She turned to the room, "I'm done. I quit." The faceless voice laughed humourlessly. "Dr Bracken, you know better than that. We helped you; now you need to help us...now and then...here and there...with...this and that. For now...Go to the station at these co-ordinates and have a poke around. In the meantime, we'll be in touch. Doctor." The last word was innocuous enough but was spoken with a twofold accusation, of both what she had been, and what she had done.   Aimee felt her heart run cold, all too aware of her position, wordlessly she left the room, to grab a few sentimental things, and headed toward a station seemingly half a universe away once more. (Reply none) (Posted by Mark) ============================================================================== End Complies =============================================================================