A Test of the Mind

[Salissa t'Vlack]

Before following her out Salissa sent a message to those who would answer quickly. Within moments several TS officers entered the oria. They knew what had to be done, they grabbed the Riov and her first officer, Zarth. Then the Feddie who was so invaluable to her was also grabbed.

"One move from anyone and we all we meet the elements together. By now t'Takar you should see the situation clearly for what it is. You have been used and played expertly. Take them to their quarters."

She looked at the view screen and saw they still on the course she ordered. It was easy for them to get into the minds of non trained psi but not for those she had aboard.

[erei'Riov Saren Zareth]

He started to follow the Riov out to the Oria, but stopped and waited for the Krein, who was speaking covertly into a communications device. A frission of alarm crept up his spein, knowing something is about to happen and it would not be good

He followed the Krein out.. and into the arms of an awaiting TS saehne where he is detained, along with The Riov and the Bajoran saehne "Vah"? He questioned before the Khrein ordered them to be taken to their quarters. Why him? His mind is his own. He then realized the Riov was being mind manipulated. Her thoughts and actions not her own. Deep down, that was very disappointing

[Riov Liordra t'Takar]

"It is you who should see Khrein, but who are clearly blinded to what is possible, not by outside influence, but by your own prejudices." It was the last she said as they were escorted to their quarters.

[jerrodrenn]

Renn had stood and watched the entire exchange and suddenly found himself arrested. What had Renn gotten himself into? He had been so surprised by this that the Tal'Shiar guard had to forcibly make him move forward. It was he who had reported a problem and fought against freeing these colonist. He was shoved away still giving the Khrien a 'why?' look. Who were these people that one person could hold so much power? He listened to the final words of the Riov wondering if she had been as mindless in this as he had first thought. Maybe some part of her saw the wrong in this too. He didn't know but he would think more on it when he reached his quarters.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

She watched as the escorted trio left the oria. Then she looked at Deletham. "You will ensure the oria functions properly. Maintain this course and let me know if there I am needed." She went to the TL and entered then went to the Feddies quarters first. It would be better for her to proceed this way, since the Riov was alive only because she was in a good mood.

Salissa had no patience or sympathy for those who allowed themselves to get into this sort of mess. Always it was the TS charged with making it all go away. She stood in front of the door and decided to ring the chimes. She waited for Renn to answer.

[jerrodrenn]

Renn had been unceremoniously dropped in his quarters. He had not had time to get from anger to a quiet brooding when the door chime rang. He thought it was the Tal'Shiar guards. He activated the door and shouted. "What else do you want?" Before he realized it was this powerful Tal'Shiar leader.

[Salissa t'Vlack]

She walked in looking around his quarters and noted the amenities that the Empire placed in the quarters of the Federation officers. It was something she was against but decided it was best left alone, other issues would arise more important then this. The reason for it was that these additional comforts would not give the true experience of their Rihannsu counterparts. Ignoring his remark and understanding his feelings since she was once in a similar position.

"Lt Renn, I hope I have pronounced your name correctly. I hoped our first meeting would be on a more cordial note. But things are not always what we want, or desire." Pausing for a moment she looked him over.

"You were given a position of acting second officer. Because of that you had certain responsibilities placed on you, which you failed in. Or perhaps from your training you have not. This is the first point I need to find out. One of those responsibilities is to note any strange, abnormal, or sudden change in behavior of the Riov. Once noted to report it the first officer. If there is inappropriate, or no action taken, to take it to the next officer which can act on it. I was that officer, and it was never reported to me. Did you or did you not report it? And if you did report it what was the response and the manner in which it was received."

[Deletham Tela'us]

He watched as each left the oria saying noted only acknowledging the Khrien as she left. He didnt like her leaving without him, he was protective at times to a fault. But he understood why and knew her long enough simply accept.

He checked the heading making sure he was not being decieved. His abilities were not as keen as the Khrien-a but enough to know if they were on course.

[Reha Khev]

She watched as everyone left and noted the concern that regristered on Deletham's face for a split second. She nodded at him and sat at console to make a encoded message to TS headquarters on their status.

She hoped Renn would be alright he seemed so lost as he was escorted off the oria. But since he was acting as her second officer he was in a position that would place him on the short list of those who she would meet with. She got back to work since the oria had Deletham and 2 other TS officers she would need to get caught up.

[Veralen Sahen]

Veralen had never been around so many TS officers before and hoped she would never be again. They made her feel uncomfortable, on guard. It was silly, she knew that since she had done nothing to bring attention to herself. But it was almost like being caught in the gaze of a pack of predators. She almost laughed at the vision that conjured up and then stopped herself just in time.

She turned her attention to her console and began to run a diagnostic and made a slight adjustment. It was busy work but better then having nothing to do when you were supposed to be busy at your station.

[***Dhivael Action***]

The colonists maintain the Oira stations they have taken over. Those few who had been able to successfully shield themselves from the psionic blast, have been pushed aside physically. The lead colonist who has taken over at Flight Control, has changed the ship's course back toward the Iruhe. No further action has been taken against the Tal Shiar officers who entered but they are impotent and unable to touch either the colonists or the consoles.

Dheno continues to attempt to find a way to disable the colonists who have taken over the other vital areas of the ship. They have tried all standard methods and failed.

[jerrodrenn]

Renn regarded the woman and wondered if either one of them had 'fell off their rocker' as his Terran friends would say. "Ma'am or General or Riov," He shook his head snapping himself out of his confusion. "I'm not sure how one should address you, but I wanted to point a few things out in my own defense. First of all, I'm not nor have I ever been second officer of the Dhivael. I've been here a short time and am a junior officer at best. Secondly: Since I am not second officer, I did the right thing according to the Chain of command which you are not in. Galae regulations don't put a Tal'Shiar or Marine in the chain of command of a fleet operated vessel. Apparently you do have the authority to take over. That's news to me, but I understand it now. So if you'll excuse me if I tell you that I'm a little confused and feeling like I'm being treated this way simply because I'm Bajoran and not because of this protocol which I'm entirely sure you just made up while we were standing here." His Bajoran temper had gotten the best of him,but if he was going to be imprisoned or worse he'd go out the way he came in..Fighting. "By the way, by Bajoran standards you are calling by my given name. Jerrod is my surname."

[Salissa t'Vlack]

"Let me be clear, I clear less what race your from. Your attached here because your Federation felt your best suited for this assignment. It has been observed and reported to me that you have given orders to those of a higher rank then yourself and said orders were followed. Hence the assumption of you being in that position."

"You seem to know a lot of what I can and can not do. Which you do not. But that is not here nor there, again I could care less."

"So you think I am making up protocol simply because your Bajorian and to confuse you. Let me assure you, *you are not that important to me*. Pity, you could have assisted your Riov by speaking to me instead of sounding as you do. You may have done additonal harm."

"I am done with you."

As she walked out she mumbled about him thinking he was so important that she would "make up" protocol. She started laughing as the door closed behind her.

[jerrodrenn]

Realizing he probably said more than he should he decided he ought to say something. "Ma'am," He called out. "Please might I have a word please?"

[Arrain Vrih R'Mor]

In the Science Lab he talks with the Scientist and his Dheno men were he briefs them on whats happened

"We got find away to stop them, they have taken over the Oria, and vital areas of the ship, all attempts to stop them has failed" he says with no emotions "That's why I have brought you Scientist in to this meeting" R'Mor says

A human Scientists looks at the Dhenos "It could be possible to jam it" he says

Arching his eyebrow "Jam it?" R'Mor asks

"Yes, all brains work on EEG waves, Brain waves, If I can isolate their EEG wave I can block it" He looks around the room "It will not be easy to do, they might detect the scans, and it will take time to find it then set up to jam it"

R'Mor tilts his head "This will not effect us will it?" he asks

"No all races EEG waves are different, has they can do the tings you say they are in the Theta wave range, even that is different between races, but its blocking it no harm will come to them other than not being able to use their ability"

"How long?" R'Mor asks

"No idea how long, minutes hours not sure and theirs no guaranteeing it will work" he sighs "My people have a saying Its like finding a needle in a hay stack" he adds

"Get started" R'Mor tells the Scientist, then he looks at his men "Keep an eye on the colonist but do not engage them" his team leaves and moves through out the ship