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[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Aidan McKenzie: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, you will please state your name, rank and position.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmndr Cindy McKenzie
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
Shran113: Welcome back everyone. Tonight we forge ahead with our next storyline
Shran113: We will begin where we ended. Shan has been sent back to the dimension from which he came and the Aryes has been freed of the Calico Nebula.
Shran113: As the Aryes emerged from the nebula the small power surges and other minor problems cease and communications is once again possible with Starfleet.
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Clydegreathous: No Sir
Marshal Collins: No, sir
cindyleemckenzie: No Sir
Shran113: Then without any further interruption
Shran113: =====BEGIN SIM=====
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins is at the science station. Monitoring the flucations of the environment around the Aryes to ensure that Zeela's plan worked without any residual damage to the ship.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::At his station he notices the power surges on his station have stopped no they are out of the nebula::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Is treating a crewman who twisted their ankle::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::notices that power systems have returns to stable condition once we left the nebula::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > NOIP > Ooohh, I can hear chatter again
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>Crewmen> Be more careful when climb in the jeffrytubes ::She says while treating him::
cindyleemckenzie: Crewmen>CNS> Yes ma'am
Shran113: ACTION>As the communications clear up the Aryes receives a hail from Starfleet Command.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > self > including headquarters.. ::looks toward the back of the CO's head:: CO > Star Fleet headquarters is calling'.. shall I answer?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at Aidan::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Feeling testy:: Tac> I doubt very much they'd appreciate being put on hold lieutenant.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::noticed the testiness, and the look from Clyde, which he ignored the latter:: CO > Most likely not.. on screen then?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Nods wordlessly::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::tap tap, and the incoming hail is transferred to main view screen::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::After he crewmen leaves she starts on reports::
ST NPC01: NELLIS>::The image of the female admiral appears on screen.::+T+CO>There you are captain. After we lost contact I feared the worst. You have not reported in over 24 hours. We have much to discuss.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the main screen as he listens to the Admiral::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Nellis> We had a few '"difficulties" removing ourselves from the nebula, admiral. What may I do for you?
ST NPC01: NELLIS>::She considered the captain for a moment.::+T+CO>I understand. I will look forward to reading your report. As I said I have something's I became aware of that I would surely like to discuss with you in private, but another matter has arisen that requires your attention, you Commander Grace were asked for personally, but perhaps I had better let him explain.
Shran113: ACTION>The screen changes to that of a bearded man. He is well groomed and older. He has the look of a hawk and a face devoid of all smile lines. His rank marks him as Lieutenant General, and behind him is the symbol of the Starfleet JAG office, though Commander Grace has never seen him before.
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>Commander Grace, I am General Matthews. I have need of your expertise.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks on and wonders what's up::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > self > talk about Mr. serious ::he mutters::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Watches the view screen, wonders idly if this is his court-martial.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Small worry lines appear on her forehead as she tries to imagine what the marine general would need of her.:: +T+Matthews> My expertise, sir?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Wonders what that is::
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>Yes, your legal expertise. I do hope you do still remember how to argue law. A delicate case has arisen and being former JAG and the CO of a sovereign class starship you are uniquely placed to handle this. Of course you understand that the nature of this mission is at the highest security level and all listening to this conversation will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of my power if word of it is ever leaked, but you crew does need to be made aware of the nature of this assignment.
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>Is that understood?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He gives Aidan a knowing look, and wonders what they are going to be asked to do.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Thinks Oh great another secret to keep::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::tries to stifle a yawn but it escapes before it can be contained::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::She immediately thinks of Collins but doesn't give away her misgivings by looking at him:: +T+ Understood, Sir. ::She adds a note of warning for the rest of the bridge to her response.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> My lips are sealed
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::he simply grunts::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::chucks a thumb toward Clyde:: CO > yeah, what he said
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>Very well, Commander. at 18:00 Earth Standard Time two days ago an agent of Starfleet Intelligence was captured while on a covert mission into Romulan space.
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>As you can imagine the Romulans were not too happy about discovering one of our agents in their midst, but in the name of the Dominion Treaty they have not pressed the issue politically. Instead the agent is question will be put to public trial under Romulan law. As such he is entitled to an advocate of his choosing.
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>He has chosen you, Commander.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Does not think very highly of Intelligence, believing that most of their work is shady at best, more likely illegal::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks on ::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::mutters:: NOIP > just execute him and save us the trouble
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Before she thinks it through thoroughly the question slips out:: Matthews> Why would he ask for me, Sir?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Also thinking, "Isn't this an internal matter for Intelligence to handle?"::
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>You can ask him yourself when you arrive at Romulus. Due to the nature of his mission I cannot reveal any of the details. That is something you will also have to question him about upon your arrival.
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>Your mission is two-fold. You are not only there to defend our missing agent, but also to calm the situation this "incident" has caused with the Romulan people. There is even talk of reconsidering the treaty.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Is not looking forward to going to Romulan territory::
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>You are to do whatever is in the best interest of your client and in the best interest of Starfleet and the Federation... Is that understood, Commander?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Assumes a neutral expression. Why would he ask for her? She is not the highest ranking, highest profile nor most experienced officer in the corps. she does not even know if she has ever met the man. The situation is suspicious
CmdrHelenGrace: and unsettling::+T+ Matthews> Yes, Sir. Understood.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Listens to all that is said::
ST NPC01: MATTHEWS>+T+CO>I knew I could count on you and your crew. Make best haste to Romulus. You are already cleared to cross the neutral zone. You will be expected. Matthews Out. ::The screen goes dark.::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::glances over his shoulder toward the commander:: CO > Smells like a trap
Marshal Collins: CSCI>OPS>Whenever the Romulans are involved it always smells like trap, but I am pretty sure that is just their natural odor.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> This will be most interesting
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::grunts in agreement toward the science officer::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ops> If it is, it one that we must walk into. All>Anything you see or hear that seems unreasonable to you, I want immediately reported. Understood? ::Feeling even testier now:: Helm> Set our course and proceed, best possible speed
Fetch Storm: ( helm isn't here..? )
CmdrHelenGrace: (nope)
Shran113: ACTION>The Aryes engages warp drive and begins its long trip to the Romulan Homeworld.
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Robert Obrian: ::AA::
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
Aidan McKenzie: ::AA::
ZeelaPeers: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Fetch Storm: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record you will please state your name, rank and position.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCdr Cindy McKenzie
Robert Obrian: helm>EN Sean Riker
ZeelaPeers: CENG>Lieutenant JG Zeela Peers
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
Fetch Storm: Ops > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre
Shran113: Excellent, I want to welcome everyone here tonight as we get underway with our newest storyline.
Shran113: As we last left the Aryes Commander Helen Grace has been ordered to take the ship to Romulus so she can act as the advocate for a Starfleet Intelligence Agent who has been caught in a compromising position by our allies
Shran113: The Romulans are refusing to return the man they are calling a spy but have agreed to try him in an open court on the Romulan homeworld
Shran113: For his advocate the agent picked Commander Grace, and now the Aryes is charged with playing not only lawyer but diplomat as the commander and her crew must walk the blade between protecting the rights of a Federation citizen and protecting the peace of the Dominion Treaty
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Sean Riker: none sir
Clydegreathous: No Sir
cindyleemckenzie: No Sir
Shran113: As we begin the Aryes is entering orbit over Romulus. Tensions are high on both sides.
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the viewscreen::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins is at the science station on the bridge. He can feel the electricity in the air. It had been hanging among the bridge crew ever since they entered the Romulus Home System.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Getting her equipment ready::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::looks at the viewscreen, at Romulus. His nose itching as he can smell the tension in the air::
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Is down in Main Engineering leaving diplomacy to the diplomats:::::
Sean Riker: Helm>::looks at the screen as he sets for standard orbit::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > NOIP > never thought I'd be here..
Sean Riker: Helm>Tac> I know what you mean
Shran113: ACTION>As the Aryes enters standard orbit a hail comes in from the Romulan Capital.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>NIPL> I hope they don't recognize me
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::looks to his control board then to the CO:: CO > someone calling from the planet
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Tac> Acknowledge the hail, Mr. McKenzie.
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::taps a key:: Planet > hello. This is the Federation ship USS Aryes. How may I direct your hail?
ST NPC01: MAG>::On the screen appears an older Romulan. His hair is mostly gray, but he still retains the high cheeked and stern expression worn by most of his people. He arches an eye slightly as he takes in the human crew and its commander.::T+CO>Commander Helen Grace I assume?
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Mag > Nope, not me.. ::points to Helen::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at MAG::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::frowns at Tactical.:: MAG> That is correct..sir. ::Uses the common phrase as he has not offered his name or position yet.::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::he sat at ops, not a human at all, but he watched the screen::
ST NPC01: MAG>+T+CO>Very well. I am Magistrate Vrih Movar. I have been selected to oversee the case as judge. I am calling to inform that the trial will take place in two days hence.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Listens to what he says::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Listening to the bridge::
ST NPC01: MAG+T+CO>Your client is waiting for you in an isolated room within the Hall of the Twelve Tables. He is under watch by the Tal'shiar and I have been informed that only you and three of your selected aides will be admitted to see him, and only during set times of the day. Certainly you understand the precautions.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the MAG::
Sean Riker: Helm>::listens intently::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Tries to keep his face neutral as he listens.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>+T+MAG> I understand your need for caution, Magistrate. Will you please provide me with the basic information regarding this case and a schedule of those times, I may speak with my "client"?
ZeelaPeers: CENG> ::Has routed the conversation to the main board and raises her eyebrow when she hears mention of the Tal'Shiar. even she is aware of their malicious tactics::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::low growl is heard from him as the Tal Shiar is mentioned::
ST NPC01: MAG>+T+CO>You should be receiving the appropriate times and transporter coordinates now. I believe he has been informed of your arrival and is awaiting to meet his advocate... I also see you are ignorant of the basic tenements of Romulan Law. As the selected Magistrate for this case I do not currently know any of the facts of this case as I will be expected to render and impartial and unbiased opinion based upon your presentation and that of your opponent.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Listens but keeps quite::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Studies the magistrates face.::
ST NPC01: MAG+T+CO>Good, and one more thing, Commander. I am told by the Tal'Shiar that you must send a burst encoded transmission with a given code phrase -It has been included in the information packet- when you are ready to beam down to meet your client as the transport inhibitors will only be lowered for a split second so that you can your party can beam directly to the isolated room... Which also reminds me, none of the rest of your crew are allowed to set foot on Romulus... You understand of course?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Thinks a course not::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Mag > We ain't sending her down alone.. sir, respectfully speaking
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Has read file information on the subject of Romulan law, but is not at all well informed of the details and even if she were, would nonetheless distrust the process: +T+MAG> I understand, Magistrate Movar.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He shoots Aidan a look to be quiet.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>TAC> Hold you tongue Lt
ZeelaPeers: CENG>::Thinks, Bad move Aidan it's not a good sign of respect to the Romulans to spoke for your commander::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::looks at Clyde, sticks his tongue out then holds it with his fingers::
ST NPC01: MAG>+T+CO>I certainly hope you do, and I certainly hope you will show more decorum in my court than your crew certainly shows. Your client is expecting you. I will see you at the trial. ::The viewscreen winks to blackness.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Watches the screen go black::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::lets go of his tongue then makes a face, turning back to his console::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>TAC>Aidan, are we going to have to start making you leave the room whenever we open a hailing frequency?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Tac> Lt.McKnezie, please leave the bridge. You're confined to quarters until your next shift when I will expect you to be better informed and better behaved regarding this mission.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at Aidan::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CSCI > How will you open a hailing frequency when I'm not on the bridge ::he then turned to the CO:: CO > Confined to quarters? Again? Look what happened the last time
Marshal Collins: CSCI>TAC>Aidan, you better go. I don't think this is a good time.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::shakes his head::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::Has already dismissed him and turns to address the rest of the bridge.::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::Shrugs then turns toward the TL:: NOIP > well, I doubt I be much good on this mission anyway..
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the CO::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::enters TL:: TL > Deck 3 ::doors close and off he goes::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > =T= CNS > McKenzie to McKenzie. If you're not busy I'll be in our quarters... again
cindyleemckenzie: CNS+T+TAC> I heard my love I will come buy if I do not go on the mission
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::exits the TL on deck 6:: =T= CNS > Since I'm confined to quarters, I doubt I'll be going.. besides, who in there right might would send me down there ::chuckles::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> I'll be giving consideration to whom should be a part of this team. It is a "very" delicate situation and I want only the most experienced officers in attendance. However, if you have a desire to attend, I wish to hear it now
Aidan McKenzie: might => mind
CmdrHelenGrace: and will take it into consideration.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> As Security I should go
Fetch Storm: Ops > CO > I think it best that I not go.
ZeelaPeers: CENG>+T+CO> I wouldn't mind going ma'am I haven't seen Romulan architecture.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Romulans give me the creeps and you'll need someone to probably stay with the ship.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS+T+CO> Ma'am I should go first time to check our prisoner
Sean Riker: Helm> I did serve in Jag before joining the crew ma'am as a law clerk]
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> He would be good to have on the mission
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>ALL> Very well. Major, I need you to stay aboard. Lt Collins, LtCmdr. McKenzie and Ends Riker, you will accompany me. Dress uniform. This is a formal occasion. Be ready to leave as soon as I have familiarized myself.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> Yes Ma'am
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>+T+CO> Yes Ma'am
Sean Riker: Helm>::nods:: yes ma'am
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Heads to put on her dress uniform::
Fetch Storm: Ops > CO > I do have one question, captain?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ops> Yes, lieutenant?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Understood, ma'am. ::He exits the TL to change::
Sean Riker: Helm>::Riker exits to tl to change for the mission::
Fetch Storm: Ops > CO > Can one such as me go down to hunt some of the locals? ROmulan meat is delicious :: a bit of humor in his eyes::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters their quarters:: TAC> I need to change into my dress uniform
Sean Riker: Helm>::exits Tl on deck 6 heading for his quarters::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::Looks at his wife as she entered:: CNS > So she elected you to go on this mission?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ops> Not a very diplomatic gesture, lieutenant.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>TAC> Honey I need to medically check the prisoner
Fetch Storm: Ops > CO > Never stated I was diplomatic. I am a hunter
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > CNS > Medically? I thought you were a counselor?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Enters his quarters and dresses quickly and heads for the Transporter Room.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> Well on the plus side I don't have to wear the monkey suites
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Getting dressed::TAC> Honey I have full medical training
Sean Riker: Helm>:Riker enters his quarter putting on his dress uniform grabbing a padd to put notes on then exiting his quarters entering the tl down the corridor::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::nods:: CNS > Yes, you showed me, babe. I was thinking since you been playing doctor, maybe you should shift to the medical field?
Shran113: ACTION>Time skips ahead and the crew members selected for the mission are dressed and ready to beam down to the surface.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins stands on the transporter pad waiting with the rest.::
Sean Riker: Helm>::is on the transporter pad ::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Standing and waiting with her medtricorder::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Steps up and gives the order to transport::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::kisses his wife as she left to go on the Away mission. He would sit at home, bored::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Takes the center seat::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::he would monitor the Away teams progress::
Shran113: ACTION>The codes are transmitted the Romulan Transport disruptors are lowered and the familiar hum of the transporter comes to life and in moments the away team finds itself in a small ornate looking room facing a man in simple gray garments. As the away team arrives the inhibitors are erected again and the Aryes loses all contact with the away team.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Makes sure BTAC keeps shields down weapons off line::
Sean Riker: Helm>::he is studying Romulan law as the team beams down::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Looks for their man::
Aidan McKenzie: BTac > ::keeps shields and weapons offline, until their needed::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>OPS> I'm betting contact to Away Team has been lost
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::growls, grunts and hisses:: CSec > you would be correct
Clydegreathous: CSEC>OPS> Its standard for them
ST NPC01: COLE>::He looks up from his reading as the team arrives. They are alone in the room and immediately he locks his gaze on the lead woman.::CO>You must be Commander Helen Grace... I am Agent Cole, it's nice to meet you finally.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Commander, I know this man. He's not Starfleet Intelligence.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>He's Section 31
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Obrian74: ::AA::
Major Clyde Greathouse: ::AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Fetch Storm: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record please state your name, rank and position.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Cmdr Helen Grace
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC> Major Clyde Greathouse
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmdr Cindy McKenzie
Fetch Storm: Ops > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan Mckenzie
Obrian74: Helm>Ens Sean Riker
Shran113: Welcome back everyone, I apologize for my tardiness. Tonight we will pick up where we left off last night. The Commander and the @way team went to meet the client in a secure room in the Hall of the Twelve Tables, the great hall of judgment for the Romulan Empire.
Shran113: While there a discovery as to the identity of the client was revealed. That is where we will pick up tonight. Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Major Clyde Greathouse: No Sir
Obrian74: none
ZeelaPeers: No sir
AidanMcKenzie1: No, sir
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>::Was scanning the prisoner::
CmdrHelenGrace: @co> CSCI>Lieutenant! ::Glares at Collins angrily:: You will keep your observations to yourself. Is that clear?!
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He glares at Cole.::CO>Understood, ma'am.
Obrian74: @helm>::sits down to take notes on padd and study Romulan law
Obrian74: :
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Sitting in the Command Chair::
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Come now Commander. Do not be too hard on the boy. CSCI>And How very nice to see you again Lieutenant Collins. I have been doing some interesting reading on your current activities.
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::since he is confined to quarters, and Cindy is gone, he breaks out a couple of books to read to kill the time::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::keeps his eyes and ears open at Ops::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> Scans are clear no major injuries done to him
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> Apparently I have already been too lenient. The lieutenant needs to remember that such exclamations might well compromise this investigation.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>If you are worried about listening devices. The room has been scanned. We are free to talk.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Now about my defense. I assume you have questions? ::he sits back in his chair as if he owns the room.::
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> You requested "my" presence, Mr. Cole, perhaps we can begin with "why"?
Obrian74: Helm>::makes note of the defendant being sure of himself sensing this is bigger than both sides let on::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Look around the room::
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Very simply put, you have quite the reputation and I am in a bit of hot water. It is also a bonus that your crew and I are old friends, and regardless of what Starfleet sometimes thinks of your band of misfits, I can assure that the Name Thy'lek Shran and the USS Aryes still holds weight with the Romulan Senate.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> I never thought I would be here
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>You are the best for this job.
Fetch Storm: Ops > CSec > the same thought has occurred to me as well
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> familiarity may give you some comfort, but I can assure you that personally I have very little experience or practice with Romulan law. Simple familiarity won't be of much use to you in this case.
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>COLE> They still think of us as misfits
ST NPC01: COLE>CNS>Oh, Counselor McKenzie, do not be offended, I mean to say Misfits of the Highest Caliber. The Aryes is often thought of as the wild card of Starfleet. CO>Commander, as for Romulan law is simpler than you think. As long as you are a persuasive enough speaker I, victory is assured.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> Keep your ears and eyes opened but without sensors they may take that wrong
CmdrHelenGrace: @co> Cole> Being as it may, I would appreciate it if you would begin by describing the circumstances that led up to your detainment here.
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>::checking the room out::
Fetch Storm: Ops > CSec > Of course.
Obrian74: @helm>::looks around still trying to take it all in being on Romulus::
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>Helm> Romulus is quite beautiful I wish we could see more
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>A long and sordid story. The short end of it is that there is this Senator, Val Horcha. His standing is not high in the senate. He is lowborn after all, but he is somewhat of a rabble-rouser among the Romulan people. He is considered a very strong "up-and-comer." The problem is that his entire platform consists mostly of his vehement defiance of the Dominion Treaty and the alliance with the Federation.
Obrian74: @helm>CNS> agreed it is quite beautiful
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Currently he is not much of a threat but given a few years we could have a problem. So my task was simple, plant discriminating evidence in his senatorial console that would lead to his eventual shame and discreditation.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>I am remiss to admit this, but the Tal'Shiar are bit better at their jobs than I gave them credit for. Not only did they nab before I could commit my act, but all my comrades seem to be missing or dead.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>That is my situation in a nutshell, as the vernacular would say.
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>::Listens to Cole speak::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Listens, but does not trust. He remembers what Cole put them through the first time.::
Obrian74: @helm>::listen intently::
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> Despite your belief that the room is secure, you should assume that the Tal Shiar will be listening. If you have learned anything of them, it ought to be that nothing escapes their notice. Fortunately, you have not said
CmdrHelenGrace: anything that is not already know.
CmdrHelenGrace: known
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> Since you already admit your involvement, what is it you expect me to do for you?
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>CO> If their listing it's not picked up by my scanners
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Why defend me of course. Romulan justice is not so much about facts as it is about persuasion, and the few odd heroic couplets. All facts can be twisted to suite any purpose. I have confidence in your ability... Also as you have pointed out the fact that I could have missed a few listening devices, I believe your prudence, Commander is warranted. That is why when you return to the Aryes, I would ask that you immediately open file AD492. In the information packet you received. The password is Vulture. It will explain more.
Shran113: ACTION>A Romulan Warbird pulls up close to the USS Aryes and opens a hailing frequency.
Fetch Storm: Ops > CSec > A romulan warbird has appeared and is hailing
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> Patch it threw
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>::Thinks, persuasion AND politics:: Helm> How much longer do we have here?
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::taps a key, opening the channel::
Obrian74: @helm>checking records about 15 min left
Shran113: RUWON>::An image appears on the screen.::+T+MCO>Greetings. I am Senator Ruwon aboard the RSE Sienov. I wish to speak with your commanding officer, a Grace, I believe.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>+T+ROWON> She is down on your planet seeing the prisoner as your government aloud
Shran113: RUWON>::He nods.::+T+MCO>Of Course, and who am I speaking to?
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>+T+RUWON> I am Major Clyde Greathouse MCO/CSEC and ACO right now
CmdrHelenGrace: @co>Cole> I think it would also be prudent to keep any discussion about the information we may intend to use in this "persuasion" to ourselves. I will review the file as you suggest and determine how useful the information you've pr
CmdrHelenGrace: provided is.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>+T+RUWON> They will be back soon if you wish to wait
Fetch Storm: Ops > Csec, Ruwon > Pardon the interruption but perhaps I can contact our captain and patch you through to her communicator?
cindyleemckenzie: @cns>::Looks at the time::
Shran113: RUWON>+T+OPS>You cannot. The rooms in the Twelve Tables are completely secure from transport or communications. MCO> but, Mr. Greathouse, I recognize the name from the reports. You may not remember me, but your captain... your former captain, Thy'lek Shran, he saved my life as well as the life of everyone aboard my ship when he sacrificed himself and activated the prototype engine.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>Please do so, at your leisure, but do not take too long the trial is in mere days.
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::merely nods at the image of Ruwon::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>+T+RUWON> You do look and sound fermmilar Sir
Shran113: RUWON>+T+MCO>For that I owe him and by extension your crew a debt of honor. Please tell your captain that whatever she may need during her time on Romulus, I am at her disposal I am well placed within the Senate and my voice carries weight.
Major Clyde Greathouse: MCO>+T+RUWON> I shall tell her when she returns Sir
Shran113: RUWON>::He nods and the transmission cuts out, but the warbird remains in close orbit parallel to the Aryes.::
Major Clyde Greathouse: MCO>OPS> That is a good sign to have him on our side
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He waits for the commanders orders. He always keeps one eye on Cole.::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::grunts:: Csec > That is one small favor in our side
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSE>OPS> Yes it is
Fetch Storm: Ops > CSec > That would go against my theory though
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Keeping her eyes on the time:: CO>5 Minutes Ma'am
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> And that is
Fetch Storm: Ops > CSec > A good romulan is a dead romulan
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> Most do but they a very honorable and his is his honor
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::grunts again:: Csec > I have yet to see an honorable Romulan
Shran113: ACTION>As time runs out an automated message is sent to the Aryes to prepare to receive the away team. The dampeners drop fro milliseconds as the Away team arrives safely back aboard their ship
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> You will before were done
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::grunts:: Csec > The away team has returned
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Arrives back aboard the Aryes. He steps off the PADD. CO>We can't trust him.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI>I doubt we have much choice at the moment. ::She steps off the padd and makes her way to the bridge arriving a few minutes later. She pleased to see it is still all in one piece:: Report, major? ::Takes her seat::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Welcome back and RUWON Says if you need anything let him know his ship is by ares
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSEC> Ruwon?
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Other than that all is clear
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Sharn saved him and his crew
Obrian74: helm::steps off the padd and heading for his quarters to change into his duty uniform and heads for the bridge::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Beamed back on the ship::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He follows the commander to the bridge.::
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::adds:: CO The romulan senator aboard the vessel that is in orbit with us
Obrian74: Helm::exits the tl and sets down at his post at helm::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> As Fetchstorm said the senators is aboard he was on the ship Shran saved on our mission where he was lost
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>OPS> Do you all ways interrupt Lt
Fetch Storm: Ops > Csec > When I feel the need to. Something your brother hated as well
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::exhales a sigh:: Would someone please explain who this Senator Ruwon is and why his ship is here?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I remember the technical reports. Ruwon was the senator who backed the experimental extra-dimensional drive that we tested on the mission we lost Captain Shran. By activating the engine instead of letting it explode Shran saved not only the Aryes but the senator's ship as well. He must be offering to repay that debt.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Yes Ma'am that's is what he is doing
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Sean Riker: ::AA::
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, please state your name, rank and position
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Cmdr Helen Grace
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Sean Riker: Helm>EnsSeanRiker
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmdr Cindy McKenzie
Shran113: Welcome everybody
Shran113: To recap, The Aryes has arrived on Romulus and Commander Grace has met the accused Starfleet Intelligence officer, who is none other than Agent Cole, member of Section 31.
Shran113: He has tasked Commander Grace with the lofty task of defending him against espionage charges leveld by the Romulan governmet in Romulan court
Shran113: To keep the more sensative issues of his case from being discovered it has been transmitted with great caution and care to the Aryes by agents loyal to Cole.
Shran113: As we begin the Commander has called all senior staff to her ready room so that the evidence can be viewed and opinons as to how to proceed can be rendered
Shran113: Are there any questions
Clydegreathous: No Sir
Sean Riker: none
cindyleemckenzie: No Sir
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Shran113: Excellent
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He walks into the ready room and takes his seat at the conference table.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Sitting in the ready room::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters ready room and sits down::
Sean Riker: Helm>::walks in sitting down ready to take notes::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Waits for everyone to be seated then stands and cues the video file so it can be seen by each person on the screen in front of them.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Looks at the screen::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Pays attention::
Shran113: ACTION> The view screen comes to life and shows a surviellence footage of a familiar looking Romulan walking down the cooridor of some government building. In a few seconds two large Tal'Shiar agents appear and corner the man. It cannot be heard what is said but in a few moments they drag the man away.
ST NPC01: COLE>::The image of Agent Cole appears on screen.:: That is the major evidence brought against me. When I was taken into custody the Tal'SHiar found a code-breaking device, a phaser, and a small pocket Bible I keep with me at all times.
ST NPC01: COLE>My mission here was to plant damnin evidence again Senator Val Horcha, a stringent Anti-Federation voice in the senate. He is growing in power and if he and his followers get their way the Dominion Treaty will be abandoned.
ST NPC01: COLE>More specifics of the charges and the small nusiances of the case are in the accompanying report, but Romulan justice is not always about facts so much as it is about persuasion and power.
ST NPC01: COLE>I do not have to tell you what a guilty verdict would mean. It would mean not only my death, but a damaging embarassment to the Federation. one which Senator Val Horcha could use to rally more support to his beliefs.
ST NPC01: COLE>::He sits back in his chair.:: That is why we cannot leave anything up to chance. Also concealed within the code of this transmission is the base code for a rather nasty virus. It is quite invasive and thorough. If you can get it into the main computer banks of the Hall of the Tweleve Tables it will completely destroy all electronic evidence of my wrong doings. At which point the Romulan case is severely weakened.
ST NPC01: COLE>That is why, Commader Grace, I need your crew to implant the virus in the main Romulan comptuer system in their hall of justice in the capital city. I have faith in your crew as we have had dealings in the past.
ST NPC01: COLE>Once that has been done you will recieve furhter instructions from my agents as to what the next move will be... As for you Commander Grace I expect you to argue my case with all the might you can muster and properly delay the proceedings indefinately. If we can do that I believe we are assured of victory.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looks at the CO::
ST NPC01: COLE>And there is one more thing... I am well aware that some of your crew may have a moral dilema with what I am proposing, as you might have one yourself, but in return for your help I can sweeten the pot.
ST NPC01: COLE>In my surveillenec of the Romulan computer system I came across some interested archival information that may be of interest. I will give you a small preview.
Shran113: ACTION>::The video changes again, this time to a dark room with a bloody and beaten prisoner bound to a chair. Two romulan officers in ancient looking uniforms stand over him yelling and berating the sickly looking man.
Shran113: ROMULAN>Why have you come here? How did you get past our frontlines? How much have you reported back to your Earth masters of our plans?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Looking back at the screen::
Shran113: FCO>::The man, dressed in an ancient Earth-Starfleet unifrm looks up. His antennae both broken, it hurts to move them.:: NOIP>Dor'Ket Farin, Petty Officer First Class, USS Mississippi...
Shran113: ROMULAN>::He hits the man harder.::FCO>Lies, we have done a DNA sequence on you. You are a relation of the Andorian Alliance Commander, Thy'lek Shran. Who are you really? Why have you come here?
Shran113: FCO>::He looks up directly at the video screen.::ROMULAN>My name is Captain Thy'lek Shran, Starfleet Officer, USS Aryes...
ST NPC01: COLE>::The image cuts back to Cole.::This video is from the Earth-Romulan War. And the rest of the interrogation plays out rather interestingly.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::gasp as she sees the beatn body::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Watches the reactions of the others.::
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::Keeps his anger under controll::
ST NPC01: COLE>I am sure it can be of great value to you, as it would be a great deal of use in the search for your former captain. Yet before you can save your former captain from his Romulan captors, you must first save me from mine. We will be in touch. ::The screen cuts off.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> We got help shran
Marshal Collins: CSCI>NOIP>Even from behind bars Cole is still playing games and pulling strings.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CNS> Yes we do <CO> Were well Cole go once free
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Showing no reaction herself.:: I had the opportunity to view this recording before showing again to you. Lt.collins, what is your opinion? is this a true representation? Is the individual show actually Captain Shran or is this a forgery?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Its hard to tell underneath the blood and with the poor quality of an interrogation video. The Romulan uniforms however do match the time period of the Earth-Rom war, as does the Earth uniform the captain was wearing. It could be better verified if we saw the whole clip. ::He pauses for a moment.:: We have encountered Cole before and he is many things, a liar above all else... but if there is chance this is authentic... :he trails off leaving the sentence unfinished.::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ALL> I do not like the manner in which we have been drawn into this. Section 31 is using us and attempting to justify it with unverified video of what 'may" be Captain Shran. >more
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ALL> I'm given little choice by command. I am ordered to cooperate in this investigation and to do my best but it seems that the real reason that the Aryes was contacted is that Cole knows that morally and personally we have no
CmdrHelenGrace: choice but to follow up and attempt to determine the truth of the video we've been shown. I have no doubt there is much more than we are being shown and we are only being shown those parts that will ensure our cooperation.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> I belive the viedo may be real the Shran they said is our Shrans anister
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Cole is holding all the cards
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CSEC>If Captain Shran is in the mid-22nd Century, it would be possible that a DNA sequence would reveal him as a relative of his ancestor General Shran... that alone may not verify the truth of the video though... Its a pickle... I hate pickles
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>ALL> Your reaction here is proof enough that Cole knows the bait he has dangled can not be ingored. CSEC> That is your job. I want you to analyze the video and attmept to authenticate it.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Yes Ma'am
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Are we going to go through with his plan? Implant the virus?
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>ALL> That area well be under heavy guard
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> That is a question I can not answer at this time. You will be responsible for attmepting to extract the virus and determine if it is what Cole says it is.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Understood ma'am. I will get to work on it right away.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>ALL>Are there any other questions ?
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>CO> No Ma'am
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO>No Ma'am
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>What about Senator Ruwon? Clyde said he offered to help. Maybe he could he get us a copy of the recording. O at least verify its atuhenticty?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Why do you think he may have access to those files?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>He very likely may not, as they are mostly likely historical archives from the Tal-Shiar, but I am just offering other options. I do not like playing Cole's game by Cole's rules.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Neither do I however I want to know as much as possible before deciding whether or not to trust in the senator's offer of assistance. I take nothing here at face value.
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Major Clyde Greathouse: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
Zeela Peers: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
AidanMcKenzie1: ::AA::
Fetch Storm: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, please state your name, rank and position.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
Fetch Storm: Ops > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Zeela Peers: CENG> Lt Zeela Peers
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > Lt Aidan Mckenzie
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmdr Cindy McKenzie
Shran113: Welcome back everyone. As a quick recap. We have learned that Agent Cole was imprisoned for suspected espionage, but with no real hard evidence except for an incrementing surveillance footage, and the fact that he was disguised as a Romulan
Shran113: In order to help him win the case, he has given the Aryes crew a virus which will erase all records and footage from the central Romulan databanks that has anything to do with him or his arrest. He wants it implanted in the main computer banks in the Romulan Hall of Justice, the Hall of Twelve Tables.
Shran113: As further incentive to accomplish this the Section 31 Agent dangled a few seconds of footage showing what appeared to be Captain Shran dressed in 22nd Starfleet uniform being interrogated by Romulans around the time of the Earth-Romulan War.
Shran113: He claims that he found it in the Romulan databanks and is willing to give the crew the full tape which could lead to the rescue of Captain Shran, if the Aryes crew assists him in his elicit activities.
Shran113: Currently Commander Grace sent Lieutenant Collins to investigate the recursive virus and see if there was anything else to it and had Major Greathouse analyze the recording of Captain Shran to see if it might be authentic
Shran113: Are there any questions?
Marshal Collins: No, sir
Major Clyde Greathouse: No Sir
AidanMcKenzie1: ::RH::
Shran113: Yes, Mr. McKenzie
cindyleemckenzie: No Sir
AidanMcKenzie1: Am I still confined to quarters?
Zeela Peers: No sir
Shran113: That is up to your Commanding Officer
CmdrHelenGrace: No, lieutenant.
AidanMcKenzie1: ::nods::
Shran113: As we begin everyone has finished their separate investigations and is reporting to the bridge where Commander Grace is waiting
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Enters the Bridge with his report::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::is back on the bridge, at Tactical, glad to be out of his quarters::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters the Bridge::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He loads the data from his console onto his padd.::CO>I have finished that analysis you requested, ma'am
Fetch Storm: Ops > ::::sitting at Ops, monitoring current readings::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> I have checked the video Ma'am
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::looks over to see Lizzy, erm, Cindy and smiles::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Smiles at Aidan::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSEC> Were you able to verify the recording? ::She personally either believes that it will be too easily done or impossible, making it an obvious forgery attempt.::
Zeela Peers: CENG> :: is just entering into thing so is quiet and listens::::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> It is from that time piored it was made on a Romulan recording device from the time
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Zee, what do you know about recursive, self propagating algorithms?
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Theirs is no evidence of it being tampered with
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> So unless section 31 has that equipment its real
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::he listens as the reports are being given. He also keeps an eye on tactical displays::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Listens::
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> I have ran 4 tests all came back real ::finishes his report::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>::Nods:: CSEC> I would expect Cole to have made it appear as authentic as possible, although that may not be in his best interests. It would have been more convincing, had it not been so.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> Your report, lieutenant?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Its a bit more complicated than that. The real problem is that it is a self-propagating recursive virus... in other words it is designed to mutate... ehh maybe that's not the right word... its designed to evolve. Every nanosecond the virus expands in whatever databank it takes a hold of. In other words it reproduces copies of itself, but they are imperfect.
Marshal Collins: They are meant to evolve along certain paths, which means they could literally do almost anything. Now they could do exactly what Cole said they would do, and the self-replication would certainly allow for the creation of a virus that would be better suited to adapting to foreign computer systems, and then trace pathways toward specifically linked information, but it's hard to pin down exactly what will happen when its introduced into that certain system.
Marshal Collins: It would be like introducing a fruit fly to a completely new habitat and trying to guess how its descendants will eventually evolve. It's even possible that the virus could do different things in different types of systems. It's incredibly sophisticated... I am actually pretty impressed.... So the short answer really is.... ::He shrugs his shoulders::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> All> I know what I'm about to ask of you all will be difficult, but it is necessary. Despite everything that has happened, out mission here has not changed. At its foundation, this is still a defensive case and our objective is
CmdrHelenGrace: to represent Cole and if possible to keep him from being convicted of the espionage charges leveled against him. Whether or not Captain Shran is alive and whether or not the recording provides proof of his existence in a former time is not relevant.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>What about the virus? If it does what Cole says, it would certainly help the case, but can we even use it?
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>CO> Which will be hard to get him off
CmdrHelenGrace: We do not operate by the standards of Section 31. I will not authorize the use of the virus at this time. I want you to continue working on the programming and determine if it can be controlled.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I can try introducing it into an isolated non-networked system and see how it reacts. With your permissions and the help of Lieutenant Peers
Zeela Peers: CENG> ::Nods::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> ::nods:: Do so. CSEC>I need a copy of the recording and I wish to speak with Senator Ruwon. Perhaps he may have additional information to help shed some light on this situation.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Hands her a copy::CO> I'll have tac hail him
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>Tac> Hail Senator Ruwon
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > CSec > gotcha ::taps a key, sending a call/hail down to Senator Ruwon's ship::
AidanMcKenzie1: over, not down
ST NPC01: RUWON>+TCO>Senator Ruwon responding. Go ahead Commander. I am glad you decided to get in touch with me. How can I be of assistance.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>::He hands her his padd with the data he collected on the computer virus.:: What do you think, Zee?
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Looks at the screen::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ruwon> I've been presented with an interesting recording Senator. As far as can determine, it is indeed authentic however, because it is very old and the quality degraded, I thought perhaps you could review it and give me your
CmdrHelenGrace: opinion as well.
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Pays close attention::
CmdrHelenGrace: it can be determined*
ST NPC01: RUWON>>::He arches his eyes.::+T+CO>What sort of recording commander?
Zeela Peers: CENG>:: She looks over the data:: I think this is probably more complicated than any virus I've seen and I would expect there is something in it that will affect the aryes
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>That is why we need to set up an isolated system. Maybe with just basic data and functionality programmed in to see how the virus would affect it... almost like a rat in a maze. We'll see what cheese it goes for and what turns it chooses
Zeela Peers: CENG>CSCI> Maybe one of the shuttle's computer systems
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ruwon> One that may or may not show the whereabouts of Captain Shran. As you knew the Captain, I hoped you might be able to tell me if it is he or a clever ruse.
ST NPC01: RUWON>::He considers it for a moment.::CO>I am not sure what I can do, but I will take a look at it. I have never been a fan of your people... I am not as rabid as Senator Val Horcha, mind you, but I never believed the Dominion Treaty was in our best interest... but if this will help Shran, I owe him. You have my full resources on this
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Good idea. As long as we disconnect it from the shipboards systems the shuttle has the functionality and the memory capacity to be a perfect maze for our little mouse
Zeela Peers: CENG>CSCI> Exactly
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>We should probably disconnect the weapons systems and the engines manually too... just to be safe
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>:Listens to what he says::
AidanMcKenzie1: Tac > ::looks over to Collins and Peers but he doesn't say anything since the Senator is still on screen::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSEC> Send the Senator the video file. Ruwon> If you should happen to find anything that seems inauthentic or inaccurate, I would appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible.
Major Clyde Greathouse: CSEC>::Sends the file::CO> Sent
ST NPC01: RUWON>+T+CO>I will have my best people begin work on it, Commander. I will let you know what they find, and I would appreciate if you keep this discreet. Though are people are at peace I would not like to answer to the Tal'Shiar or to some of my other senators as to why we are passing files on the eve before your trial. Suspicion is an odorless gas that kills even the most prepared... if you understand.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>Ruwon> I do, Senator and thank you for your help. ::Nods to cut the comm::
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

cmdrhelengrace: Attention!
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
leonhair: ::AA::
Aidan McKenzie: ::AA::
cmdrhelengrace: For the record please state your name, rank and position.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marshal Collins
fetchstorm: ::lopes in, AA::
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Cmdr Helen Grace
fetchstorm: Ops > Lt Fetch Storm To~Vensre
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > Lt Aidan McKenzie
leonhair: CENG>Lt Zeela Peers
shran113: Welcome back everyone
shran113: Tonight we will pick up a day later. Arguments are set to begin on the case for Agent Cole
shran113: Meanwhile, Lieutenants Collins and Peers are studying the virus provided by Cole safely within the contained systems of an isolated shuttle craft.
shran113: I suppose that leaves (The elements help us all) Lieutenant McKenzie in charge of the bridge.
Aidan McKenzie: ::smirks::
shran113: Senator Ruwon's ship is still orbiting in close proximity as they anylze the data from the historical records recording.
shran113: Are there any questions
leonhair: How do you solve a problem like 'Aiden'?
cmdrhelengrace: Soemone's been watching Sound of Music again, lol
Marshal Collins: Mostly with a blunt instrument
Marshal Collins: And an airlock
Aidan McKenzie: hey, I'm lovable.. just ask my wife ::still smirking::
shran113: If there are no questions. We will begin
shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
leonhair: I'm ready
fetchstorm: Ops > ::sitting at Ops, keeping an eye on sensors and ship's power systems::
leonhair: CENG>::Working on disconnecting all shuttle systems from the Aryes network
shran113: ACTION>Cmmmander Grace sits in the amphitheater like court room with her client across from a prosecuting advocate. After a few moments of waiting, the judge from the Magistrate Vrih Movar takes his seat at the front.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Powers down all potentiall dangerous and lethal systems from the shuttle and disconnects them manually.::
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::has the conn for now, a little nervous but trying not to show it::
shran113: MAG>::He makes a signal with his hand.:: PRO>Begin prosecution.
ST NPC01: PRO>You're honor, you are aware of the recordings which we can produce at anytime, but let us not bother. For now let us look at this man, this Agent Cole. He is a man unworthy of this court. he is a man that commits the most basest acts of sabotage and espionage against a government which his own claims as friendly. I move that we prosecute him to the fullest extent right now. End this charade here and send us all home to sleep soundly in our beds knowing justice is done.
shran113: MAG>PRO>Perhaps... CO>Commander Grace, your rebuttal?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>I disconnected all weapons, engine systems, and I limited transporter range to within a few decks of the Aryes. That should keep the virus from harming anything if soething goes wrong.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> If it doesn't, it will be the two of us trying to race it so I hope you are right. Are you prepared to introduce the virus to the shuttle computer?
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Justice, magistrate is a fair response to situation. Already it seems this court has decided that Mr.Cole is guilty. This is not the practice of justice. In a Cardassian court, an individual is considered guilty unless proven
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>If you are sure that all network and communications are disconnected from the Aryes, then yes.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> I did a trace route to be sure.
cmdrhelengrace: innocent. I do not believe the Rihannsu to be comparable to the Cardassians who are more interested in politics than truth.
cmdrhelengrace: (test)
ST NPC01: PRO>CO>The Federaiton slanderer dares compare us to Cardassian dogs. In a Romulan court we search for truth. Not the truth of law, but the tuth of a man's own actions. Surely a man, such as Agent Cole is qualified enough to judge himself guilty... His actionc cleary show that he is aware of his own guilt. Agent Cole has not only committed espionage knowing it was wrong, since he did conceal his idenityt in the act, but did so knowing that his own government openly condems such actions and considers them wrong. By his own code of morality, he judges himself wrong... Dare we judge him less than he judges himelf
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He taps in a few commands into the shuttle console.::CENG>Introducing the virus.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>This may take a few moments... So how have you been?
Aidan McKenzie: Tac > ::so far, so good, he thought. No one's reported any bad news.. yet::
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> Overworked and underpaid.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>I see... Well I have been good. I have been programming a new holodeck program. On Ancient Earth they used to call it frogger... its a great cardio workout... ::He laughs a little and stops talking.::
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Pro> Presumptions magistrate. I havenever heard Mr. Cole state that he himself considered either his actions or himself to be wrong. You refer also to a code of morality. Such a code holds no power in this court. This is a court
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> I haven't had the time for such idle pursuits as I've used to. I've been having trouble sleeping.
cmdrhelengrace: of law
ST NPC01: PRO>CO>Ahh, but what is a court of laws if only the extension of a morality. The court exists to serve the greater morality of the people, the universal truths of right and wrong. surely you cannot deny that
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Bad dreams?
cmdrhelengrace: Universal truths magistrate? If they were in fact universal then there would be no argument for both of us would see things in the same way. Morality is not of measure of laws but of belief. Me.Cole beleives everything he did was
cmdrhelengrace: for the greater good.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> I'd like to say 'no', but yes. I just don't feel safe on this ship anymore. I'm not complaining don't get me wrong. Its more that I feel as if I always outnumbered. I sleep with a phaser next to my bed.
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Pro> And not simply the greater good of one race or one beleif system but for the good of all
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Pro> Isn't that you own definition of "Honor"?
shran113: MAG>PRO>The Commander does have a point.
ST NPC01: PRO>MAG>Perhaps, but let us not forget that she also concedes that Agent Cole did commit an act of dubious circumstance, CO> ance surely you cannot stand there and argue that your clients actions do not show his desire to hide his guilt. His disguise was clearly meant to hide his identity. If he was in fact acting for a greater good, what need would he to hide his identity?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>Sounds kiny. I may need to sleep over some night. ::he gives her a boyish grin, and then lets it die.:: Have you talked with the counselor?
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> And say what? The counselor would do one of two things, put me on meds to sleep or take me off duty. No, its enough that I've admitted this problem to you. I'm taking it now further.
cmdrhelengrace: CO> Mag> Or perhaps he wishes no personal credit for what he desires to accomplish and chooses to keep his identity a secret, his goal being loftier than what he may gain from it personally.
leonhair: -w
ST NPC01: PRO>CO>It is very convient that such charitable anynonimity would also benefit to conceal himself in his act. And are we just supposed to take it on faith that his actions serve a greater good.
ST NPC01: PROMAG>Or does the defense have any proof of this.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>When did this... ::The console begins beeping. Collins hesitates a moment halfway between what he was going to say and checking the indicators. Reluctantly he turns around to the console.:: CENG>That's odd... the virus is remaning inert in the shuttle systems
cmdrhelengrace: CO>Mag> The defense has the same evidence as the prosecution does. What the defense argues is that the interpretation of that material is false.
ST NPC01: PRO>CO>Perhaps you can tell us how an act of espionage benefits the greater good of Romulus? Maybe then I would be more satisified.
shran113: MAG>CO>That is true. The detrements of the act are obvious, but not the benefits as you say.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> Not necessarily. Remember Section 31 is light years ahead of us. I'm betting that this is a designer virus that only works in Romulan systems.
cmdrhelengrace: CO>PRO> If you would please, define what these acts were? Apart from the recorded evidence which clearly can be interpreted in more than one way, what precisely are the "acts" he is being accused of?
ST NPC01: PRO>CO>Undisclosed acts of espionage. The Tal'Shiar believes it better not to disclose the specifics for fear of further security risks.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> Not necessarily, remember that section 31's main job is deception. This virus may only work in Romulan systems.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> That way they have deniability
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>If that is true we may need a Romulan system in order to test this.
leonhair: CENG>CSCI> Yeah, I'll just pull one out of my tool belt.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CENG>We could see if we can get one from Senator Ruwon... we might have to admit why we need it though... which could be uncomfortable
cmdrhelengrace: CO>PRO> How then can he defend himself against acts, that, to his knowledge are blameless? ::Holds her hands up in apeal:: He does not even have the right to face those who have made the accusation.
shran113: MAG>PRO>I concur with the Commander. How am I to judge this man guilty if I cannot even be privy to the specifics of the very acts he is accused of having committed. I will call an adjournment for today and tomorrow I will expect a full list of charges. ::He flips over an indicator light on his console and stands.:: We are in adjournment.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>You're doing a great job, Commander, but don't hold off for too long on our little surprise. You are holding ground, but if they show that recording you may find your footing precarious at best.
cmdrhelengrace: CO>COLE> I do not wish to hear any more of your solutions, Mr.Cole. You have foisted enough of then upon us already.
ST NPC01: COLE>CO>I have faith, Commander.
shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====

[Captain Shran]

CmdrHelenGrace: Attention!
Clydegreathous: ::AA::
cindyleemckenzie: ::AA::
Marshal Collins: ::AA::
CmdrHelenGrace: For the record, you will please state your name, rank and position.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>Major Clyde Greathouse
Marshal Collins: CSCI>Lieutenant Marhsal Collins
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> Cmdr Helen Grace
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>LtCmdr Cindy McKenzie
Shran113: Excellent. Welcome back everybody.
Zeela Peers: CENG> Lt Zeela Peers
Shran113: As we pick up today it is the morning of the next day. Lieutenants Peers and Collins have givent ehir report on the virus and its inert state when introduced to Fedseration technology. Another session of court is due to start in a few hours, but before it begins the commander has called you all together to discuss the situation so far.
Shran113: Are there any questions, comments, or concerns?
Marshal Collins: No sir
Clydegreathous: No Sir
Shran113: Then we begin on the bridge.
Shran113: =====RESUME SIM=====
Clydegreathous: CSEC>::At his station::
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::Collins is on the bridge, still monitoring the experiment remotely. Thre has been no change in 24 hours of observation.::
cindyleemckenzie: CNS>::Enters the bridge::
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> All> The details of the case are unimportant. What it comes down to, I'm afraid is evidence. In this regard, they hold all the cards.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>ALL> Lets hope we get him off
CmdrHelenGrace: We have two choices. Hope that the evidence is inconclusive and that they con not convict on evidence that shows no wrongdoing but implies the intent, or we deploy the virus and destroy the evidence and therefore the case .
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> All> I would like to hear your opinions
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CO> I vote Virus that evadence they got has his dead to rights
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I could say that we still know next to nothing about the virus, but that does not help the cause. What I can say is that I don't like playing Agent Cole's game. There has to be a better way.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> There may be a better way but is there enough time to find it out?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>I suppose not. but are we so certain this is lost if we don't do this, and do the ends justify the means?
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Thats the 64 million dollar question
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> we can be failrly certain we will lose as soon as the recorded evidence is introduced and our "orders" are to insure Mr.Cole is released. If we wait until the evidence is produced, it will be too late to exercise the option
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> And of course there is the evidence of Captain Shran's captivity and the promise of information in exchange for our "cooperation". I imagine you, Mr.Collins would have no difficulty resolving the two.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Than I suppose the only question is how to introduce the virus. The dampeners around the government building ensure that we can't transport in, or even transmit communications within the protected area. The only times they seem to come offline are when you are transported into court to make your arguments, and then it is only for a few split seconds. We can't walk through the door unauthorized. So how do we get in?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI>Perhaps our friend, the senator, can be of assistance. His rank will likely provide greater security access.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Dose the dampeners work on that area when the Commader beams down
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>It might be worth asking. At the very least he might be able to provide credentials... depending on how much you want to reveal to him of our purpose, and CSEC>It is a localized area, but that still might give us a 30x30 meter window.... enough to appear away from the commander.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Any change we can beam you in their when we beam the Commander down
CmdrHelenGrace: CO> CSCI> If the area is guarded, how is it possible to get in undetected? Isn't there another way that the virus can be introduced? Perhaps attached to something innocuous?
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CSEC>It might be possible, but tricky... however CO>That is not bad idea. If we can attach the virus to an official high-level report... like one that would be transmitted from a high-ranking senator... it might be stored in the central databanks. They would have no reason to check it if they believe it from a legitimate source... it is still iffy though. If they stofe it on a surface database there is no telling if the virus could penetrate to the lower leves... however if we send in a person they risk being caught but we at least have assurance that everything gets installed in the right computer
Clydegreathous: CSEC>CSCI> Don't get caught
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>All> I will consult with the senator. CSCI> I think it's possible and likely that the virus is already programmed to search out the required files, even if they are highly secured.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>::He nodded.::CO>It is probable.
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>All> If any one of us in caught "in the act" so to speak, it will only verify that out actions are "dishonorable". CSCI>If the Senator is willing, I will need you to attach the virun in such a way that once it detaches itself, it
CmdrHelenGrace: can not be traced back to it's source.
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Agreed. Would you like me to hil him?
CmdrHelenGrace: CO>CSCI> No, lieutenant.I will make this call privately from my office.
Clydegreathous: CSEC>ALL> I hope this works
Marshal Collins: CSCI>CO>Aye, ma'am. I will prepare the virus for delievery.
Shran113: =====PAUSE SIM=====