USS Paladin May 2018 by Richard Tomlin ===================================================================================================================================================== Mission Filler of time Day 3 Stardate 2417.12.18  ===================================================================================================================================================== (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian lanney, 1429/1440) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1442) (USS Sandog, armory , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1446) (USS Arrow, bridge , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1449) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibs, 1450) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 1452) (USS Arrow, Escape Pod, LT Ashley Vesper, 1454) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1454.5) USS Arrow, bridge , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1455) (USS Arrow, Medical, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1510) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1511) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1514) (USS Arrow, Med Bay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1516) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO LT cmdr Chris Gibbs 1518) (USS Arrow, med bay, CMO LT Tian Noble 1522) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO Ashley Vesper -1536) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CMO LT Tian Noble -1537) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CMO LT Tian Noble 1544) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1545) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1546) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, day 3, 1548) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1549) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1551) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs  1553) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1554) (USS Arrow, Bridge, ACSO ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 1558) (USS Arrow, Bridge, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1559) (USS Arrow, Bridge, CMO Lt Tian Noble 1601) (USS Arrow, computer core, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1605) (USS Arrow, Bridge, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1615) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1620) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1621) (USS Sandog, deck 4,Crew Quarters CMO LT Tian Noble 1623) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO Lt CMdr Chris Gibbs 1625) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1628) USS Sandog, Brdge , CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1634) (USS Sandog, Brdge , CMO Lt Tian Noble 1636) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1638) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1640) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs- 16.50) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO Lt Tian Noble- 16.55) ======================================================================================================================================================= (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian lanney, 1429) "Dr Noble ready an away team. Mr Lanney, continual scans of the area."  Adrian replied with a brisk yes sir as he set long range sensors to scan the area near the dwarf planet.  He heard the doctor begin assembling an away team as the sensors began scanning. (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian lanney, 1440)  Adrian watched as the scans of the atmosphere showed no signs of the arrow or the ferengi.  "Sir, there is no sign of any ships in orbit, ground scan is in progress. The atmosphere is breathable but not perfect and its cold down there. If the away team has to deploy they might want survival gear but it isn't a necessity." (Reply Chris ) "Yes sir. The results of the ground scan are coming in now. There is something on the southern hemisphere, it might be a ship. I'm directing our scans." (Reply chris) "It's the Arrow sir. The port nacelle is half a kilometer from the rest of the ship, and I'm reading damage to the whole of the port side. It's nose is buried into some rock. There are no life signs in the area that we can detect." (Reply Chris,  any) (Posted by Adrian) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1442)  As the ship slowed down Chris stood and looked around the bridge. "Sir, there is no sign of any ships in orbit, ground scan is in progress. The atmosphere is breathable but not perfect and its cold down there. If the away team has to deploy they might want survival gear but it isn't a necessity."  Adrian said eventually. “Duly noted Ensign, I’ll notify the away team. Any clue where that ship is?” Chris asked trying to hid his frustration. "Yes sir. The results of the ground scan are coming in now. There is something on the southern hemisphere, it might be a ship. I'm directing our scans." “Might be, Ensign, is not good enough.” Chris said stepping away from his chair, towards "It's the Arrow sir. The port nacelle is half a kilometer from the rest of the ship, and I'm reading damage to the whole of the port side. It's nose is buried into some rock. There are no life signs in the area that we can detect." Chris stopped and looked at the Viewer “On Screen Ensign. Are you certain, a second ago this was Ferengi ship.” (Reply Lanney) “Very well. Bridge to Away Team” (Reply Noble) “Lt, you’re beaming down to the Arrow, she’s pretty damaged no life signs are detected, but im not sure how much of that to believe since we were reading a Ferengi ship! The planet surface is cold, I suggest you wear your Environmental gear.” (Reply Noble) “Good luck Lt” (Reply Lanney, Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, armory , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1446) =/\=Very well. Bridge to Away Team=/\= Tian tapped his commbadge “Noble here go ahead commander” As Noble finished with the commander, Ruth was trying get her equipment together, a late night had caused her to sleep in and report late, the whole day had been out of sync. “okay lets suit up and get to the transporter room.” The Dr said picking up a small phaser. “Is this really necessary Lt? Ruth asked holstering her equipment and picking up the rifle. (USS Arrow, bridge , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1449) "Lets work on restoring main power for now I need to know the state of this ship, and access to the captain's logs would be helpful as well we need to find them." The Dr finally replied. "Aye Sir, I can try and tie up the power from here, it looks like its been disconnected." Ruth said sliding back under the console and pulling out her tools. As she worked away she heard the Dr speaking to himself "7 missing but why. Very good LT. since you're here it could be a miss read out but I'm seeing we are missing 7 of the photons can you double check that and let me know." Ruth recognised the replying voice as the Klingon Security cheif, she continued working away.  As the officer departed Ruth could hear Tain continuing to talk away. She peeked up and saw it was just him in the room. Sliding out from under the console she picked up the engineering kit and looked at the rest of the bridge.  "Sir, it won't be long, I just need to check the EPS conduits behind the LCARS access." She stood waiting for him to move out the way.  (Reply Noble) (posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibs, 1450) Chris paced the bridge tapping his elbow with every step, something wasn't right, he knew that but what was beyond him. "Ensign Lanney, I want a full scan of the local area, find any dark spots, places a ship could hide... disappear. Then I want you to find us a hiding place, in transporter range of the planet surface. Work with the counsellor." (Reply Lanney) "If you can I want to know where the Arrow has been, filter through the readings. We need a plan." (Reply Lanney) Chris nodded and sat at the library computer and accessed a few files. (Reply Lanney, McCauley, any) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 1452) "Ensign Lanney, I want a full scan of the local area, find any dark spots, places a ship could hide... disappear. Then I want you to find us a hiding place, in transporter range of the planet surface. Work with the counsellor." Chris ordered. "Yes sir," Adrian replied. He began the scan and linked his console to the councellor's.  "If you can I want to know where the Arrow has been, filter through the readings. We need a plan." Chris added.  "Yes sir." Adrian replied again.   Chris nodded and sat at the library computer. An alert appeared on Adrian's console. He glanced at the message before reporting "The Arrow has restored main power. The automated distress beacon is not active, but with the damage sustained it should be sir. It appears that the communications array is functional, so we may be able to download the logs and sensor recordings." (Reply Chris) Adrian turned back to the scan for hiding places. He split it into two tasks, one searching for hiding places for the sandog and one looking at general hiding places. He asked the councillor which task she wanted to help with.  (Reply Chris, MacCaulay ) (Posted by Adrian ) Ruth got the access she needed and started work again. She set down the kit and checked noone was watching her, with the coast clear she pulled open the access hatch and found the relay she needed. Placing the small black box in its place she ensured it was well hidden. Pulling out her tools she secured the box and connected the relays. Closing the hatch she walked across the room again to the engineering console. Disconnecting the auxiliary batteries she scanned. ~odd~ she thought as the backup power continued to flow.  "Sir, someone has bypassed....sorry in layman's terms someone has hooked up emergency and auxiliary power, that must be how the ship looked powered down but was able to continue to produce a masking signal. I can sort it and get main power restored but im going to have to completely power the ship down whilst I sort the mess, won't be long." Ruth said more advising than asking.  (Reply Noble) (USS Arrow, Escape Pod, LT Ashley Vesper, 1454) The smell was terrible inside the escape pod. She barely had the time to bundle in and mask her life sign inside it but now that some had actually rebooted the ship she could actually open the door and climb out. She coughed, "Well that felt like days..." Her clothes were very rouge-like and she picked up a rifle from the inside, clearly not Starfleet issue. Slowly she made her way to the front of the ship - hearing movement and vague talking and not really knowing who was there and stood up along side it before quickly sliding the door open and turning round, "Everyone down on the ground now! Weapons down!" (reply any) Lowering her weapon a tiny bit she squinted her eyes towards them, "Took you long enough..." She lowered the rifle right down now before resting it against a station as sitting down in a chair and letting out a long sigh. "I need to talk to the Commander," (reply any) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACO Lt Cmdr Chris GIbbs, 1454.5) "The Arrow has restored main power. The automated distress beacon is not active, but with the damage sustained it should be sir. It appears that the communications array is functional, so we may be able to download the logs and sensor recordings." “Very Well Ensign, keep working. Chris said turning and looking the main screen. He stood walked to the comms array and opened the channel “Sandog to Away team” There was no reply. He turned to face Ensign Lanney “Ensign, increase power to communications. (Reply Lanney) “Lt Noble, your report please!” (Reply Noble) Chris waited (Reply Lanney, Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Arrow, bridge , Eng Ensign Ruth Knox, 1455) Materializing onto the Bridge Ruth looked around, she raised her rifle to the appropriate level; she looked around and waited for the orders; she looked around the room. “I’m not seeing any life signs” The Dr said as some of the other officers split away. Ruth went across to the Engineering console, putting down her weapon and pulling out her tricorder she took a few moments. “Sir, auxiliary batteries are powered up, they’ve been separated from the main power supply; I can’t work out why just yet, main power is offline. Your orders?” Ruth said pulling out her kit and sliding under the consol. (reply Noble) (posted by Mat) (USS Arrow, Medical, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1510) The two entered the medical bay "Computer seal the door" the computer beep in response Tian opened his tricorder and did a scan before saying anything he had to make sure this was who she said she was. =/\=Lt Noble, your report please!=/\= "Wait" Tian said as he tapped his com badge and closed the channel (reply Gibbs) Tian walked over to a opened a his med kit and pulled out a container handing it to ash "Water" he said "Im fine really," she said looking at the med kit, "Just a bit of cramp being in the escape pod for - however long," "Do you know what happened to the others?" Tian asked as he walked a few steps to another panel Ash took a sip from it slowly, "It's not easy to describe. I was..." she paused, "on a mission and had just returned the ship for some rest. There was a commotion. There was the sound to evacuate the ship. I opened the door to head out. There were - people - restraining the crew. I couldn't fight them myself so i made my way quietly through the tubes and hooked the arrows computer to an escape pod. Once i was in there I used the pods life support to mask my life sign. Once the sensors showed the ship was empty i set a course to hide the ship. Unfortunately they rerouted some of the systems. I didn't have as much control as i thought. The landing was tough and i got trapped in the pod until you restored main power," It was obvious she wasn't telling him everything. "Computer open a secure channel Level 10 security to the Sandog" Tain looked back  "Its good to see you Ash." Tian said giving her a small smile he was relieved to at least have one of the missing three with him. "Likewise - Its best i speak to the commander about this all," she said looking up at him (reply Gibbs)     (posted by Adam)  (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1511) =/\=Wait=/\= Dr Noble called over the comm. and closed the channel Chris looked around the Bridge and pierced his lips “Check that comm. line!” He bellowed at the comms officer. “Dr Noble closed the channel sir” the youngish officer said showing a little fear towards Chris. “What the hell is he playing at!” Chris muttered to anyone willing to listen as he paced the bridge. “Hail him again” “Sir, incoming communication from the Arrow, its a secure channel” Chris sighed “put it through to my Ready Room Ensign. Mr Lanney, you have the Bridge” Chris said walking out. (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1514) The doors to the room shut “Computer activate comms array, Gibbs Alpha Five” As the computer bleeped Chris sat down, he heard the comms come live and =/\=...about all this=/\= finished the voice. Chris didn’t recognise it “Dr Noble what the hell is going on!” (Reply Noble, Vesper Lanney) (Posted by Mat) (USS Arrow, Med Bay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1516) =/\= Dr Noble what the hell is going on! =/\= (Reply Noble, Lanney) "Hi Commander... its Lt Vesper here. Relax the doc gave me a look over - I was just telling the him how the arrow ended up down here," she looked towards Tian and repeated her story back to Chris making sure her story was exactly the same. "I have no idea where any of the crew are. Either captured or, if following orders, they have went to ground for the foreseeable future. It really is by chance that im here at all." (Reply Noble, Gibbs, Lanney) Ash paused and looked around the room a bit fidgeting with her arm, "It would really be best if we could speak about this more privately," she urged strongly, "I have my orders too. You didn't bring the Paladin here did you?" (Reply Noble, Gibbs, Lanney) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO LT cmdr Chris Gibbs 1518) Chris listened as the Dr brought him slightly up-to speed, the Dr was interrupted by Lt Vesper. =/\= Hi Commander... its Lt Vesper here. Relax the doc gave me a look over - I was just telling the him how the arrow ended up down here, I have no idea where any of the crew are. Either captured or, if following orders, they have went to ground for the foreseeable future. It really is by chance that im here at all.=/\= Vesper retold the story as Chris watched, trying to take it all in. “With the greatest of respect Lt Vesper; Dr Noble are there any reasons I shouldn’t believe this story?” Chris hoped the Dr understood what he meant. (Reply Noble, Vesper) As the Dr spoke, Chris listened as a very anxious Vesper interrupted. =/\= It would really be best if we could speak about this more privately, I have my orders too. You didn't bring the Paladin here did you?=/\= Chris tried to work it all out. “No Lt, Captain Juntal  has the Paladin; Admiral Voc saw it in his favour to transfer the senior crews. The Paladin is awaiting our orders.” (Reply Any) “Dr, transport with Lt Vesper to Sickbay; have her checked over properly. Get Lt Trei to secure the Arrow. Have you managed to access the logs?” (Reply Noble) “Whats going on? Ensign Lanney has suggested he can transfer them up here; I’ll get access when you beam up.” (Reply Noble/Vesper) “Very well, beam up. Inform Lt Trei I want all senior officers in my ready room in one hour. I’ll see you both in sickbay” (Reply all any) (Posted by Mat) (USS Arrow, med bay, CMO LT Tian Noble 1522) =/\=Dr Noble what the hell is going on!=/\= “Tian sighed a little I wasn’t sure how secure the combadge was and I figured this was best talked about on a secure channel. So I simplely made you wait you see we found…” Tian was cut off by Lt Vesper =/\= Hi Commander... its Lt Vesper here. Relax the doc gave me a look over - I was just telling the him how the arrow ended up down here, I have no idea where any of the crew are. Either captured or, if following orders, they have went to ground for the foreseeable future. It really is by chance that im here at all.=/\= Vesper retold the story as Chris watched, trying to take it all in. =/\=With the greatest of respect Lt Vesper; Dr Noble are there any reasons I shouldn’t believe this story?=/\= Chris hoped the Dr understood what he meant. “As far as I can tell no there isn’t a reason but I’m limited here so I am about 60% sure.” Tian said being as vague as he could be about it.” Tian said arm crossed a little annoyed that he was cut off a second time. =/\= It would really be best if we could speak about this more privately, I have my orders too. You didn't bring the Paladin here did you?=/\= Chris tried to work it all out. “No Lt, Captain Juntal has the Paladin; Admiral Voc saw it in his favour to transfer the senior crews. The Paladin is awaiting our orders.” Tian shifted he felt like the commander was giving out more information then needed, but he ad to trust that he knew what he was doing. “Dr, transport with Lt Vesper to Sickbay; have her checked over properly. Get Lt Trei to secure the Arrow. Have you managed to access the logs?” “Understood , No not been able to get into the logs yet.” Tian said slightly annoyed =/\=Whats going on? Ensign Lanney has suggested he can transfer them up here; I’ll get access when you beam up.=/\= “My access codes are limited and then I had a phaser pointed in my face.” Tian said “Very well, beam up. Inform Lt Trei I want all senior officers in my ready room in one hour. I’ll see you both in sickbay” “ See you soon” Tian said as he pressed the button to release the door lock. Tian looked at Ash for a second he opened the door flagging down LT Trei. Relaying the information from commander Gibbs. Then stepped over to ash and pressed his combadge “Noble to Sandog two to beam to sickbay” Tian saw the Arrow disappear before his eyes being replaced by the sandog sickbay. (USS Sandog, sickbay, CMO LT Tian Noble 1535) Tian turned to Ash “if you would hop up to the biobed so we can do a full scan” (reply Vesper, Gibbs) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO Ashley Vesper -1536) Tian turned to Ash "if you would hop up to the biobed so we can do a full scan" "Is this really necessary?" she sighed moving up onto is and removing her jacket, "Its been a long however it was...." (reply Noble) "I guess so - on you go get the scans over with," she said looking around the new sick bay, "Not exactly the Paladin eh?" (reply Noble) Chris entered the sickbay as Tain was seeing to Vesper, he walked up to the pair.  "Dr, a word" he said bluntly and standing to the side indicating a quiet end of the sickbay.  (Reply Noble) As the two officers walked across Chris spoke.  "What happened down there Lt and why do I get the feeling you're not happy?"  (Reply Noble) "Commander - its good to see you again," Ash said sitting up on the bed, "Seems like i spend most of my time on one of these." She looked around her, we need to talk privately. (reply Gibbs) Ash waited till the room was clear and proceeded, "Everything i told the doctor is accurate but there were some things i missed out" (reply Gibbs) "I said i was on a mission from Eva. I was posing as a buyer for the missing ships to try and find them. We figured that it wouldnt be simple enough to steal a ship they would need to fund their efforts in some way as well. Who could forgo a shipment of latinum. Anyway i was at Chiro Station and made contact with someone who could put me with someone interested in selling one of the ships. That person was called Hunter." (reply Gibbs) "I thought that name might sound familiar to you. Hence why i couldn't say in front of the away team. Im sure you understand," she stood up and paced a bit back and fourth (reply Gibbs) "I was supposed to talk to him at the station and get more information from him on the missing ships. That was before the Arrow was attacked and boarded," She looked directly at Chris, "I dont know how they found the Arrow. All i know is that the captain - crew are either captured, dead or in deep cover so to not compromise the mission. I hope its the latter." She let out an exasperated sigh, "Well that's it... needless to say i need to make that meeting. Its the best lead we had." (reply Gibbs) (posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CMO LT Tian Noble -1537) Tian turned to Ash "if you would hop up to the biobed so we can do a full scan" "Is this really necessary?" she sighed moving up onto is and removing her jacket, "Its been a long however it was...." “yes it is I have my orders and I have a job to do surely you can understand that. Besides we have time to kill while we wait on the commander might as well fill it with something useful. ” Tian said trying to mask the "I guess so - on you go get the scans over with," she said looking around the new sick bay, "Not exactly the Paladin eh?" Tian paused for a second he had said the same thing wen he walked in, but he didn’t need her pointing out that he had been downgraded. “It will do the job one sickbay not two no medical offices to over see its kinda like being on vacation my desk here stays clean not a million medical reports to review.” Tian said already missing his pile of Padds (USS Sandog, sickbay, CMO LT Tian Noble 1544) Tian looked up as he head the commander speak he didn’t say anything As the two officers walked across Chris spoke. "What happened down there Lt and why do I get the feeling you're not happy?" “It’s her but that’s all I know a lot of thing are not adding up. Main power was manually cut we fixed it we have somewhat of reason for that if what she said is true I still don’t understand why she wasn’t on the ship.  What happened to the Captain and Lt Alyl why was she left behind. We have more questions than we do answers at the point and its making me uneasy.” (reply Gibbs) Tian looked over at Ash Then handed a PADD to Chris her medical reports are there I could probably be a jerk and make her stay in sickbay for a week, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. She always been a difficult I’m not sure why I’m socked about her putting a mission over her health now. (reply Gibbs, Any) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1545) Chris entered the sickbay as Tain was seeing to Vesper, he walked up to the pair.  "Dr, a word" he said bluntly and standing to the side indicating a quiet end of the sickbay.  (Reply Noble) As the two officers walked across Chris spoke.  "What happened down there Lt and why do I get the feeling you're not happy?"  (Reply Noble) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1546) “It’s her but that’s all I know a lot of thing are not adding up. Main power was manually cut we fixed it we have somewhat of reason for that if what she said is true I still don’t understand why she wasn’t on the ship.  What happened to the Captain and Lt Alyl why was she left behind. We have more questions than we do answers at the point and its making me uneasy.” “You’re right about that, she seems adamant that she speaks to me. With regards to the Arrow, once we get access to the logs some more light will be shown on the subject, with regards to Ashley, is she fit for duty?” Chris needed the honest option but the mission was clear, find out what had happened to the missing ships.  “her medical reports are there I could probably be a jerk and make her stay in sickbay for a  week, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. She always been a difficult I’m not sure why I’m socked about her putting a mission over her health now.” Chris took the PADD and looked it over, he was an engineer not a Dr so really didn’t know much of what he was reading. He placed the PADD down and looked at Tain. “Dr, given the circumstances you’re the next senior officer; your opinion matters. From the start this mission has been a headache, it makes no sense to take officers off ships when we have perfectly good intelligence officers to deal with the things. Go back to the Arrow, take Ensign Lanney perform a micropartical scan of the consoles find out who’s been on that ship. Take that engineer Knox I think it is, get her to gouge the logs out of the library and get them back here; don’t tell Ashley either destroy her story, or enforce it. You’ve got half an hour then you and Lanney need to be back in my ready room for an update – get basics, anything. You can always go back to it after the briefing. Clear?” (Reply Noble) “Good, remember this is between us for now. I’ll deal with Ashley” (Reply Noble, any) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1549) As Dr Noble left Chris walked across to Ashley, he kept hold of her notes. "Commander - its good to see you again, Seems like I spend most of my time on one of these we need to talk privately.” Vesper said looking around. Chris nodded and dismissed those present. “Go on” "Everything i told the doctor is accurate but there were some things I missed out" “Yes, Dr Noble had mentioned he thought you wer holding things back, such as Lt?” Chris said trying to give an air of authority. "I said I was on a mission from Eva. I was posing as a buyer for the missing ships to try and find them. We figured that it wouldn’t be simple enough to steal a ship they would need to fund their efforts in some way as well. Who could forgo a shipment of Latium. Anyway I was at Chiro Station and made contact with someone who could put me with someone interested in selling one of the ships. That person was called Hunter." Chris froze for a second, that was a name that struck a chord but he couldn’t work out why it was so recent. “Commander Clark Hunter?” Chris tried to hide the shock. "I thought that name might sound familiar to you. Hence why I couldn't say in front of the away team. I’m sure you understand," she stood up and paced a bit back and fourth “I can understand your hesitation, go on” Chris tried to keep his cards at his chest. "I was supposed to talk to him at the station and get more information from him on the missing ships. That was before the Arrow was attacked and boarded," She looked directly at Chris, "I dont know how they found the Arrow. All i know is that the captain - crew are either captured, dead or in deep cover so to not compromise the mission. I hope its the latter." She let out an exasperated sigh, "Well that's it... needless to say i need to make that meeting. Its the best lead we had." Chris looked at her and leant against the bio bed pinching his nose. “Who boarded you? This is supposed to be the Orion Syndicate, but you’re suggesting the contact is a Starfleet officer; do you know the implications of this?” Chris was more confused than before. (Reply Vesper) As Vesper spoke Chris went to the library computer and pulled up Hunters file. “The good thing is, I have level 10 clearance now. Which leads me to another point, why are the Arrows logs encrypted?” (Reply Vesper) Chris half listened and suddenly held up his hand to silence Vesper. “Clark Hunter was the first officer on the USS Opel and the USS Gannicas; thats two of the missing ships.” He continued to read “He was transferred about a month before they went missing; I cant get his current posting, the file has been sealed.” He looked Ashley dead in the eye “What are you suggesting?” (Reply Vesper) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Bridge, ACSO Ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, day 3, 1548) =/\=Ensign Lanney will you meet me in transporter room 2 please=/\= "I'm on my way. I'll be there in 3 minutes." Adrian replied. He turned to the councillor. "Are you OK finishing the scan and analysing the results?" He asked. (Reply maccaulay ) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper 1551) Chris looked at her and leant against the bio bed pinching his nose. "Who boarded you? This is supposed to be the Orion Syndicate, but you're suggesting the contact is a Starfleet officer; do you know the implications of this?" Chris was more confused than before. "I know exactly what I'm saying," she paused and turned to face him, "I don't know who boarded the ship. Orions maybe. The alarm was given to abandon ship. I couldn't fight my way out so I hid. Im saying that Hunter is involved one way or another. Thats what ive found out!" As Vesper spoke Chris went to the library computer and pulled up Hunters file. "The good thing is, I have level 10 clearance now. Which leads me to another point, why are the Arrows logs encrypted?" "You think I did that?" she stared at him, "Maybe the other crew member encrypted in before so the Orions or whoever couldn't access it? If it was me id have done a damn better job. I don't know w...." Chris half listened and suddenly held up his hand to silence Vesper. "Clark Hunter was the first officer on the USS Opel and the USS Gannicas; thats two of the missing ships." He continued to read "He was transferred about a month before they went missing; I cant get his current posting, the file has been sealed." He looked Ashley dead in the eye "What are you suggesting?" Ash moved over to him and whispered into his ear, "Conspiracy" (Reply Gibbs) "Take from it what you will. Believe me don't. Heres the down. I have a lead and from what your body language says you got squat right now. So lets stop beating about the bush and meet Hunter at my rendezvous," she smiled at him and folded her arms over. (Reply Gibbs) (Posted by Adam) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs  1553) Ash moved over to him and whispered into his ear, "Conspiracy" Chris stepped away from the Lt, he knew what she was going to say but didn't like it anyway.  "You have no evidence Lt" he was itching to tell her about what Noble was currently doing.  "Take from it what you will. Believe me don't. Heres the down. I have a lead and from what your body language says you got squat right now. So lets stop beating about the bush and meet Hunter at my rendezvous," Ashley folded her arms. Chris looked down at the PADD and then to the LCARS system and Hunters face. "How do I know you're not part of this, how do I know this isn't a trap?" Chris said looking deep into Vespers eyes again (Reply Vesper) "Shut up Lt, I'm sick of hearing that you don't know this, and I don't know that. I don't believe you and I do. Something hasn't sat right with me from day one, the sudden changes in orders and crews, but I agree with the Dr, why you? Why are you safe but others aren't." Chris held his hand to stop Vesper taking "but then I think back to his recless you have been, how determined and forward you are. Ashley, you're a liability sometimes but you're right." Chris walked across the room "Put a report together, breifing in my ready room half an hour, you better have something more concrete than guess work!"  Chris walked out and left the Lt alone. As he walked across the corridors he tapped his badge "Gibbs to Security, have an officer assigned to Lt Vesper until I say otherwise."  As the reply came Chris went to the ready room to prepare. (Reply Vesper) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, sickbay, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1554) Ash moved over to him and whispered into his ear, "Conspiracy" Chris stepped away from the Lt, he knew what she was going to say but didn't like it anyway.  "You have no evidence Lt" he was itching to tell her about what Noble was currently doing.  "Take from it what you will. Believe me don't. Heres the down. I have a lead and from what your body language says you got squat right now. So lets stop beating about the bush and meet Hunter at my rendezvous," Ashley folded her arms. Chris looked down at the PADD and then to the LCARS system and Hunters face. "How do I know you're not part of this, how do I know this isn't a trap?" Chris said looking deep into Vespers eyes again "Asking me to prove a negative – good luck with that," she looked angry, "If I had evidence we wouldn't be here... we'd be down at HQ cleaning house or at least throwing Hunter in a padded cell. If you want evidence then let me do what I was assigned to do! You have no idea what ive had to put up with to even get a chance to talk with them. Im tired... I'm angry... I want a shower cause I stink of sweat... is asking to be believed to God damn much for you!" "Shut up Lt, I'm sick of hearing that you don't know this, and I don't know that. I don't believe you and I do. Something hasn't sat right with me from day one, the sudden changes in orders and crews, but I agree with the Dr, why you? Why are you safe but others aren't." Chris held his hand to stop Vesper taking "but then I think back to his recless you have been, how determined and forward you are. Ashley, you're a liability sometimes but you're right." Chris walked across the room "Put a report together, breifing in my ready room half an hour, you better have something more concrete than guess work!"  Ash watched him leave and folder her arms over and sat on the bed thinking about her options to try and accomplish her assignment if Chris didn't want to believe her. She sighed under her breath and picked up her jacket. (Reply any) (Posted by Adam) (USS Arrow, Bridge, ACSO ensign (sg) Adrian Lanney, 1558) The team beamed to the arrow Tian turned to face them "Okay listen we have two things we have to get done. Thing one Ensign Knox you will get all the ships log I don't care if you have to take the memory banks out of this ship to get them do it." (reply Knox) "Second thing is for us Ensign a little more up our ally and less break it to fix it our goal is to scan every inch of this ship I want to know what's been on this ship and who's been on this ship down to every single dust partial." "How long do we have? A detailed scan will take a long time, we should probably focus on the most likely areas, tactical, engineering, helm consoles. Maybe the armoury." Adurian replied. "We have one hour before we have to be at a briefing with Commander Gibbs I want something to show for our time." Tian turned looking back at Ensign Knoxs "Those logs would be the best thing can you do it?" (reply Knox) "Right lets get to work I'm going to help Ensign Lanney if you need help I'll do my best just let me know" Tian said as he pulled his tricorder Adrian headed to tactical and began scanning the console. (Reply maccaulay,knox, any) (Posted by Adrian) (USS Arrow, Bridge, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1559) Ruth stood in her place again, she thought she wouldn’t have been on the Arrow again, this Commander certainly was making the whole thing complicated ~why~ she thought as she turned to face the Dr  “Okay listen we have two things we have to get done. Thing one Ensign Knox you will get all the ships log I don’t care if you have to take the memory banks out of this ship to get them do it.” ~seriously, you’re supposed to get them! New plan!~ she thought before replying “Yes Sir, any means possible” A conversation ensued with the Dr and the young ensign Tain addressed her again “Those logs would be the best thing can you do it?” “Certainly, I can get them but if you can read them is another issue – I’ll do my best sir” Ruth said turning back to look at the bridge “Right lets get to work   I’m going to help Ensign Lanney if you need help I’ll do my best just let me know” Tain pulled out his tricorder. “Yes sir” Ruth said with a little smer in the tone. She walked to the LCARS system and opened her tricorder, as yet no one had detected the little box ~time for you to do your job~ tapping a few buttons she heard the tricorder acknowledge her commands. She leant down and pulled open the console hooking it up to her PADD “The Logs have been encrypted, im not sure how or why” She called out, more to annoy the Dr than anything (reply Noble iyw) “I’m going to have to head over to the computer core” She said walking out. (USS Arrow, Bridge, CMO Lt Tian Noble 1601) She walked to the LCARS system and opened her tricorder, as yet no one had detected the little box ~time for you to do your job~ tapping a few buttons she heard the tricorder acknowledge her commands. She leant down and pulled open the console hooking it up to her PADD "The Logs have been encrypted, im not sure how or why" She called out, more to annoy the Dr than anything "I already know that part Ensign" Tian said as he scanned the console he was at he said more than a little annoyed by the update. "I'm going to have to head over to the computer core" She said walking out. "Fine" Tian said (USS Arrow, Bridge CMO LT Tian Noble 1620) "Sir, I should be able to get you access soon, just a few more moments" Ruth said standing at the computer console. Pulling open the wall access she found the main EPS manifold and attached the second charge. Tian looked up a little confused his eyes followed the ensign he wasn't sure what was going on but his gut had a weird feeling one that he couldn't figure out. He pressed a few keys on his tricorder recording some of the unidentified DNA left on the console "Lt Noble, tell my family im sorry and I love them" Tian head shot up from his work he looked at the ensign and stood upright "What do you mean by that?" Tian asked very confused "Just tell them, Check the Arizonas manifest and logs; I was forced, im sorry" Ruth was in tears and before anyone could reach her pressed the final button in the sequence, she watched as the blue haze took the Dr and the Ensign, then waited as the count down finished. She could hear the explosion as the charges detonated destroying the Arrows main computer and memory banks and finally exploding onto the bridge. It all went black. (USS Arrow, computer core, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1605) Walking into the cramped room she ensured it was empty, securing the door Ruth pulled out open her engineer pack. After a few moments work on a console she placed her tricorder on top and tapped a few buttons, a face appeared on the small computer screen. =/\=what?!=/\= the angrey face said “Clark, they’re making me pull the logs out, I had managed to lock them down but this Gibbs seems fixated on them.” Ruth said quietly =/\=well, you know what you’ve got to do=/\= Hunter replied “Yeh but, you said no one else had to die. I cant keep killing” =/\=you will do as the syndicate commands, another day and we’ll have the Paladin I’ve got a contact interested in selling her out, the boss will be pleased=/\= Hunter rose and moved closer to the screen =/\=do what we’ve planned to do; those logs don’t leave that ship. If they do, there wont be much point in calling home...if you understand me=/\= “yes .... sir” Ruth said rooted to the ground she understood full well what was being said. Closing the channel Ruth pick a small charge from her kit and placed it next to the memory core. Securing her kit again she stood and left for the bridge again. (USS Arrow, Bridge, Eng, Ensign Ruth Knox 1615) “Sir, I should be able to get you access soon, just a few more moments” Ruth said standing at the computer console. Pulling open the wall access she found the main EPS manifold and attached the second charge. (Reply any iyw) Ruth moved across the bridge silently to the main operations console, she activated the transporter, locking onto he lifesigns of the Starfleet officers she set the co-ordinates back to the Sandog, when everything was locked in she pulled out her tricorder and saw everything was ready. Clearing her throat she looked at the Dr. “Lt Noble, tell my family im sorry and I love them” (Reply any iyw) “Just tell them, Check the Arizonas manifest and logs; I was forced, im sorry” Ruth was in tears and before anyone could reach her pressed the final button in the sequence, she watched as the blue haze took the Dr and the Ensign, then waited as the count down finished. She could hear the explosion as the charges detonated destroying the Arrows main computer and memory banks and finally exploding onto the bridge. It all went black. (reply Lanney, Noble) (posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1620) Chris was sat looking at the screen again, things weren't making sense. His head was spinning and names kept spilling round, he couldn't place it, the red alert signal sounded pulling his attention from the padd. =/\= captain to the bridge=/\= Chris spun out of his chair "what now" he bellowed out as he ran the short distance from the ready room to the bridge. (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1621) "Report" Chris shouted as he ran in, on the viewscreen was the image on the planet surface and the arrow. "Sir, there's been an explosion on the arrow" "Life signs" he called stopping at the chair "One very weak, no others sir" "Whose" Chris was frozen "Sensors can't tell sir" the crewman answered "Well make them!" He bellowed his head rushing and trying to work it all out. "Commander, I'm picking up unauthorised transporter signals on the Sandog, deck four, section alpha, crew quarters" "Security to the crew quarters, intruder alert, senior officers to the bridge" Chris shouted springing into action and crossing to the Ops console. (Reply all) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, deck 4,Crew Quarters CMO LT Tian Noble 1623) Tian was half moving when towards the ensign it all clicked a little too late as the room changed to a crew quarter to what Tian knew was the sandog. He looked back at Adrian "Lets move" is all he said before hitting the doors running right in to a set of security detail. (reply Laney) "Umm Move!" Tian shouted he was bitter and felt stupid. "Sorry sir but we cannot let me leave this area." The guard said Tian scanned his uniform noting his rank "Crewman I out rank you now get the hell out of my way that's an order" Tian snapped at them man Tian looked back at Ensign Laney "Well this isn't going to work is it" Tian said then looked back to the man as he who had a phaser pointed right at Tian face. Tian glared at the man "either shoot me or move just know commander Gibbs will be very upset when you do shot me." Tian said as he watched the man tap his combadge. "Crew man Jones to the bridge" (reply bridge) "Sir we found the intruders it appears to be LT Noble, and Ensign Lanney" he said but even Tian could hear he wasn't sure in himself (reply Bridge) "Appears to be I am not even palying anymore you need to move out of my way I need to get to sickbay and get Ensign Knox up here and try to save that crazy fools life." Tian said pushing the Phaser out of his face and pushing the man has he stomped pass." "Umm sir LT Noble is headed to sickbay should we follow him?" (reply Bridge) Tian Tapped his combadge "Noble to transport room" =/\= go ahead Lt=/\= "can you get a lock onto ensign knox combadge and beam her to sickbay?" =/\= the life sign is weak and a lot of interference I'm not sure she will make it=/\= "Try anyways she won't make me going back down there for sure." =/\= Sir we can't get a lock=/\= "AHHH" Tian was more then pissed "Noble to sickbay" =/\= go on sir=/\= "Get a medical team down to the surface and have suite up your going to encounter lots of radiation." =/\= aye sir=/\= Tian knew he couldn't go himself he had to relay the information he had Tian felt tears running down his face he didn't even know why. (reply any) (posted by Richard) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CO Lt CMdr Chris Gibbs 1625) As the hubbub was going on around him Chris heard the call. =/\=Crew man Jones to the bridge=/\= “Report Crewman” =/\=Sir we found the intruders it appears to be LT Noble, and Ensign Lanney=/\= Chris had taken enough at this point. “Crewman, this is beyond the...” before he could finish Tains voice filled the comms. =/\=Appears to be I am not even palying anymore you need to move out of my way I need to get to sickbay and get Ensign Knox up here and try to save that crazy fools life.=/\= “Ensign Knox?” Chris said even more confused =/\=Umm sir LT Noble is headed to sickbay should we follow him? =/\= Chris turned as Lt Trei walked onto the bridge "Ready for action sir.  What is going on?" the Klingon asked. “Theres been an explosion on the Arrow, everyone bar one officer was transported back to the ship seconds before the explosion, other than that I don’t know.” Chris looked down at the readouts (Reply Trei) “Crewman, stay with the Dr until we know whats happened.” Chris turned to the Trei “get to your position, secure everything, no one leaves the ship until I know exactly what has happened, keep the shields up unless I tell you otherwise” (Reply Detron) The door opened and in walked Vesper accompanied by her guard. "Whats wrong?" Chris noted she went to move “stay put Lt, theres been an explosion on the Arrow, everyone bar one officers was beamed back to the ship; we’re now on lockdown until I know whats going on. "How did it happen?" Ash asked “I was hoping you might shed a little light on that” Chris said unsure really what he was thinking. "Me?!" why would I...You think I did this! I loved that tiny ship! Why the hell would i blow it up." She paused briefly again, "I see – no logs - no evidence of what i said - no nothing." Vesper seemed to grasp a little where Chris chain of thought was going. "Im an engineer though. If i wanted rid of those logs i wouldnt need an explosive to do it," she pleaded a bit. “Hmm, I know your skills your right, but something isn’t. Get to your position, review the data we have!” Chris ordered tapping his badge again “Dr Noble and Ensign Lanney, report now!” He bellowed over the comm.. (Reply all officers) (Posted by Mat ) (USS Sandog, Bridge, CEO LT Ashley Vesper, 1628) Ash walked onto the bridge accompanied by a security officer - it wasnt the first time she'd had an escort like that. She seen that the bridge was somewhat busier than normal. She looked over at Chris, "Whats wrong?" (Reply Chris) Ash looked shocked at the news but quickly followed him into the ready room as the security officer stood outside by the door, "How did it happen?" (Reply Chris) "Me?!" why would I..." she paused and looked at him, "You think I did this!" She was disgusted that he even insinuated that she was behind the incident, "I loved that tiny ship! Why the hell would i blow it up." She paused briefly again, "I see - no logs - no evidence of what i said - no nothing." (Reply Chris) "Im an engineer though. If i wanted rid of those logs i wouldnt need an explosive to do it," she pleaded a bit. (Reply Chris, any) (Posted by Adam) USS Sandog, Brdge , CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs 1634) The doors opened as Chris finished and in rushed Noble and Lanney, he watched as the Dr made a beeline for Vesper. "I really hope you are done withholding information LT Vesper we could have died" Tian snapped bitterly  (reply Vesper IYW)  As the two officers locked into each other verbally Chris made a motion to Tain to stand ready in case things got ugly. "Enough!" Chris shouted moving towards the pair and as Jones went to intervene with Noble. 'what do you mean by this Dr!" Chris finished sternly "Ensign Knox was a spy. We couldn't get the logs, but I think if we can access the USS Arizona logs we will find the information we need there." Noble said slightly calmer. "And what exactly does this have to do with Lt Vesper?"  (Reply Noble) As Noble spoke Chris was more and more concerned, for the last hour or so his head had been thumping and it was like he had kept hearing Eva's voice, he put it down to trying to think like her but this current situation had made it all more intense. "I suppose I need to sort this Lt," Chris said looking at all the officers in the room as he tapped his badge.  "Gibbs to Kgirk" =/\=Kgirk here=/\= "No doubt you've been following this, take your officers to the planet surface, secure the ship properly this time" he said throwing a look at his security cheif "there is an injured officer down there suspected to be a spy, take her in custody and take her to sickbay, keep that secure and have your medics ready her for questioning. Ensure the Arrow is either ready to be towed, or stored in the shuttle bay." Chris finished having glared at each of the officers present as he spoke.  =/\=understood Commander=/\= Chris cleared the comm he spun to face Trei "Lt, post two guards at Engineering, the Bridge and Sickbay. Have the rest conduct full sweeps of the ship for any explosives, Lt Vesper, instruct Engineering to secure and break into teams leading support to Security to fully sweep the ship. Dr Noble, inform Sickbay of their impending arrival but that the Marines will be dealing with it; none Maco officers to leave sickbay." (Reply Trei, Vesper, Noble) He waited whilst the officers contacted their departments. "Now, all of my ready room. Ensign Patterson, you have the bridge until I return your orders are to come from Kgirk alone"  Chris turned and left the bridge followed by the senior staff.  (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CO, Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs, 1638) 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. "Now, Lt Vesper, tell them what you told me, and I mean everything!" (Reply, Vesper, Noble, Trei, Lanney, McCauley) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog, Brdge , CMO Lt Tian Noble 1636) "And what exactly does this have to do with Lt Vesper?" “you mean besides the information We don’t have or maybe I don’t have since she on the bridge I’m assuming you have it.” Tian knew he was probably over stepping his position but at the point he was scared that he wasn’t going to make it out of this mission. "I suppose I need to sort this Lt," Chris said looking at all the officers in the room as he tapped his badge. Chris cleared the comm he spun to face Trei "Lt, post two guards at Engineering, the Bridge and Sickbay. Have the rest conduct full sweeps of the ship for any explosives, Lt Vesper, instruct Engineering to secure and break into teams leading support to Security to fully sweep the ship. Dr Noble, inform Sickbay of their impending arrival but that the Marines will be dealing with it; none Maco officers to leave sickbay." Tian sighed and tapped his combadge replay the info adding in to set up a trauma room for the Marines to use. "Now, all of my ready room. Ensign Patterson, you have the bridge until I return your orders are to come from Kgirk alone" (USS Sandog, Ready Room, CMO, Lt Tian Noble, 1640) 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!" (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CO Lt Cmdr Chris Gibbs- 16.50) Chris stood as Vesper spoke, he could feel the worry in her voice and the need to get to the meeting. “So, you can see we have our contact, I highly doubt Lt Vesper is involved; but as officers you all have worked with her longer than I have. I’ve been doing some digging it would appear that there are truths in her words. At present, Commander Hunter is the first officer of the Sandog, her crew as we know has been transferred to the Paladin. Strnagly enough Hunter was placed on special ops prior to the transfer which both worries and calmes me. You will undertsnad now why I have your comm. badges, you will understand why our MACO unit is running the ship and more than that you will understand why we need to trust each other. Which leads me to our spy; Dr Noble, Ensign Lanney what went on, what did you find?” (reply Noble, Lanney) Chris sat down at this point and started making notes. (Reply All) (Posted by Mat) (USS Sandog - Ready Room – CMO Lt Tian Noble- 16.55) “So, you can see we have our contact, I highly doubt Lt Vesper is involved; but as officers you all have worked with her longer than I have. I’ve been doing some digging it would appear that there are truths in her words. At present, Commander Hunter is the first officer of the Sandog, her crew as we know has been transferred to the Paladin. Strnagly enough Hunter was placed on special ops prior to the transfer which both worries and calmes me. You will understand now why I have your comm. badges, you will understand why our MACO unit is running the ship and more than that you will understand why we need to trust each other. Which leads me to our spy; Dr Noble, Ensign Lanney what went on, what did you find?” Tian sighed “well we went down I put ensign Knox on the task of figuring out why the logs were encrypted while ensign Laney and I were looking for left over DNA from anything that was left from the intruders…” Tian kept telling the bit by bit “When Ensign Knox came back from engineering she told me to tell her family she was sorry and then we were back here.” (reply any) “This Commander Hunter is he still an active Starfleet officer?” Tian asked (reply Gibbs) (posted by Richard)