Rommel returns to his ship as the station is brought back online. soon the rest of his 191st battle group arrives. it is made up of 2 defiants 1 akira carrier 1 sovereign 4 saders and 1 nebula and his venture. also the 501st shock troopers arrive as well. all of which are under his direct command. each of the commanders of the ships and platoons arrive on the bismark.
rommel sits at the head of a large conference table.
Rommel: as you all know we have a very short time to prepare for this. i am therefore giving everyone a chance to leave now if they dont want to take the risk as long as they swear they will not interfere.
no one stands or moves. rommel smiles to himself he knew he had made the right choice in choosing these people.
captain yuro you and the battle group will be on standby in case they are needed. col. hayes your men will be workinh as the security detail for the conference i have been assured of this as you are the best the federation has. let my agents do the dirty work we need to make it seem that we are trying to help if you or your men are threatened deal with the threat. you each will receive specific orders after you leave. me and the bismark are going to head for the conference now to begin to oversee security for it.if any problems arise go by instinct. you all know what to do. when this is all over return here.
the officers salute and walk out each ready to go and begin. rommel watches them as they leave. he has put more trust in them they will ever know. something he hates to admit to himself he would rather do it all so he could know it is all done correctly but he knows he cant.
" helm set course for the khitomer accords lets make sure they are preapring correctly and that security is handled right."
"aye sir"
the bismark jumps to warp as it heads to start what he knows will either save or destroy humanity.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
*Victorious, en route to the Khitomer Conference carrying Captain Allington and DS-61's security complement for the conference. In the Ready Room, Ryan continues his arguments with Councillor Faye*
Ryan: One MACO security detachment is NOT what I call "advisable" security! I call it "the Federation Council not taking the threat seriously"! I asked you to increase your security complement and instead you've REDUCED it!
Faye: Col. Haye and his men are more than qualified for this task.
Ryan: It's a question of manpower, NOT capability. One mistake on the part of the Security personnel and an assassin could sneak in, kill one of the delegates, and sneak out without any opposition! And least let the Tal Shiar increase security around the delegates from Romulus.
Faye: if I did that, I'd have to increase the permissable security for everyone and--
Ryan: It's almost as if you WANT these talks to fail!
Faye: How dare--
Ryan: We'll be arriving in about a day, one day before the Conference starts. I advise you to be ready. Allington out! *Cuts transmission* You were right. Someone's sabotaging the talks. Faye either knows about it and isn't saying anything, or she's an unsuspecting pawn.
Drake: Indeed.
Ryan: So what are you going to do about it?
Drake: I've got myself and five other S31 agents assigned to the Federation Delegation. One of us will be monitoring all potential Sniper Vantage points, 2 will be watching the President, 2 will be watching the other delegations, and I'll be watching the new-types.
Ryan: Why does everyone call them that?
Drake: What would you call them?
Ryan: "Humans". They're the next evolutionary step if things continue as they are. They're still humans.
Drake: Are they? Think about it, telekinesis, telepathy, the ability to feel everything around them. Would you feel comfortable around them? Would you call them "human"?
Ryan: Yes. Humanity is a matter of belief, curiosity and emotion. You can't stop calling a man a man just because he can do more or less than you! Unity and indiscrimination is part of the Federation's charter.
Drake: United Earth Charter, Section 31: "In times of extreme threat, extraordinaary measures may be taken in order to--"
Ryan: Save me the lecture Drake! Why did you even come to me? I'm not Starfleet anymore!
Drake: I already lost one agent getting this information. She was killed using a MACO issue Phaser Sniper Rifle. I can't trust anyone in Starfleet, not even anyone in S31. That leaves me with you.
Ryan: What am I supposed to do? I'm here to mediate the peace talks between Qonos' and Cardassia. Then I'm negotiating trade agreements with the major powers and then--
Drake: You'll be able to get closer to the President and new-types than anyone on my team. I've kept what they know about this as limited as I can, so I can trust them to do their jobs. Here's everything I have on the murder of my agent. See what you can find out. You know how to contact me.
*Victorious, en route to the Khitomer Conference carrying Captain Allington and DS-61's security complement for the conference. In the Ready Room, Ryan continues his arguments with Councillor Faye*
Ryan: One MACO security detachment is NOT what I call "advisable" security! I call it "the Federation Council not taking the threat seriously"! I asked you to increase your security complement and instead you've REDUCED it!
Faye: Col. Haye and his men are more than qualified for this task.
Ryan: It's a question of manpower, NOT capability. One mistake on the part of the Security personnel and an assassin could sneak in, kill one of the delegates, and sneak out without any opposition! And least let the Tal Shiar increase security around the delegates from Romulus.
Faye: if I did that, I'd have to increase the permissable security for everyone and--
Ryan: It's almost as if you WANT these talks to fail!
Faye: How dare--
Ryan: We'll be arriving in about a day, one day before the Conference starts. I advise you to be ready. Allington out! *Cuts transmission* You were right. Someone's sabotaging the talks. Faye either knows about it and isn't saying anything, or she's an unsuspecting pawn.
Drake: Indeed.
Ryan: So what are you going to do about it?
Drake: I've got myself and five other S31 agents assigned to the Federation Delegation. One of us will be monitoring all potential Sniper Vantage points, 2 will be watching the President, 2 will be watching the other delegations, and I'll be watching the new-types.
Ryan: Why does everyone call them that?
Drake: What would you call them?
Ryan: "Humans". They're the next evolutionary step if things continue as they are. They're still humans.
Drake: Are they? Think about it, telekinesis, telepathy, the ability to feel everything around them. Would you feel comfortable around them? Would you call them "human"?
Ryan: Yes. Humanity is a matter of belief, curiosity and emotion. You can't stop calling a man a man just because he can do more or less than you! Unity and indiscrimination is part of the Federation's charter.
Drake: United Earth Charter, Section 31: "In times of extreme threat, extraordinaary measures may be taken in order to--"
Ryan: Save me the lecture Drake! Why did you even come to me? I'm not Starfleet anymore!
Drake: I already lost one agent getting this information. She was killed using a MACO issue Phaser Sniper Rifle. I can't trust anyone in Starfleet, not even anyone in S31. That leaves me with you.
Ryan: What am I supposed to do? I'm here to mediate the peace talks between Qonos' and Cardassia. Then I'm negotiating trade agreements with the major powers and then--
Drake: You'll be able to get closer to the President and new-types than anyone on my team. I've kept what they know about this as limited as I can, so I can trust them to do their jobs. Here's everything I have on the murder of my agent. See what you can find out. You know how to contact me.
*Ryan studies the energy pattern from the remains of the Section 31 agent on Raptor's Perch*
Ryan: Plasma-based phaser. Definitely MACO. Judging from the energy pattern, it's one of the latest models. Memory Alpha didn't release those rifles for Mass Production until 5 days ago. That means whoever used it had to be from a detachment that was resupplied in the last 5 days. Let's see. Both the 202nd MACO assault division and the 501st Shock division were supplied with these rifles. The 202nd was at DS-5 when that agent was killed, so they were too far away. Hello... The 62nd MACO Security Division was taken of the Khitomer Peace Conference's security detail, a division of over 2,000, and was replaced by... The file ends there. Someone's altered the records! ID code registered to one "Admiral Matthew Rommel"? Computer, bring up all Starfleet records pertaining to "Admiral Matthew Rommel".
Computer: Working. Files on-screen now.
Ryan: Born in Berlin in 2376. Graduated from Starfleet Academy...in the same class as Admiral Allen and Admiral Derek Ross, both of whom have gone through "The Awakening", was assigned to Starbase 01 up until 2 days ago. The file ends there. Computer, where is Admiral Rommel currently assigned?
Computer: Unable to comply. That information is unavailable.
Ryan: Someone's hiding something. Computer, Send message to Admiral Derek Ross, priority 1 communication. Send all data currently obtained on a 361 triple encoded subspace carrier so no-one can hijack the signal. Admiral Ross, when you recieve this message, examine the files I've just transmitted to you and call me back immediately. *Ends message*
There's a Spider in the web, and I'm gonna find it, and kill it.
On the bismark.rommel sits on t he bridge as se he hears the complaint from the federation counselar.
Rommel hails admiral ryan: i hear you dont approve of the security complement mr.ryan. if it where to ease your tension would it help if i added 2 maco platoons and if i allowed the majotr powers to add a extra squad of there troops.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
*Ryan studies the energy pattern from the remains of the Section 31 agent on Raptor's Perch*
Ryan: Plasma-based phaser. Definitely MACO. Judging from the energy pattern, it's one of the latest models. Memory Alpha didn't release those rifles for Mass Production until 5 days ago. That means whoever used it had to be from a detachment that was resupplied in the last 5 days. Let's see. Both the 202nd MACO assault division and the 501st Shock division were supplied with these rifles. The 202nd was at DS-5 when that agent was killed, so they were too far away. Hello... The 62nd MACO Security Division was taken of the Khitomer Peace Conference's security detail, a division of over 2,000, and was replaced by... The file ends there. Someone's altered the records! ID code registered to one "Admiral Matthew Rommel"? Computer, bring up all Starfleet records pertaining to "Admiral Matthew Rommel".
Computer: Working. Files on-screen now.
Ryan: Born in Berlin in 2376. Graduated from Starfleet Academy...in the same class as Admiral Allen and Admiral Derek Ross, both of whom have gone through "The Awakening", was assigned to Starbase 01 up until 2 days ago. The file ends there. Computer, where is Admiral Rommel currently assigned?
Computer: Unable to comply. That information is unavailable.
Ryan: Someone's hiding something. Computer, Send message to Admiral Derek Ross, priority 1 communication. Send all data currently obtained on a 361 triple encoded subspace carrier so no-one can hijack the signal. Admiral Ross, when you recieve this message, examine the files I've just transmitted to you and call me back immediately. *Ends message*
There's a Spider in the web, and I'm gonna find it, and kill it.
*USS Dogos Gear*
*Captains ready room*
Derek Ross: Matthew Rommel.... *memories come back to that young man... someone who was brisk, prickly, and very by the book..* I know he was married a couple of years back, and had a child... But I can't recall what happened to them...
Computer patch in Captain Ryan.. Allen encryption.
I have read the files. I know the man. Even I can't find the information I am looking for. But the agent that tried to kill me was very professional and despised newtypes.... To avoid capture he bit down on a poisonous capsule . Captain Shelana reports the same thing add on to some kind of conditioning that prevents them from leaking information.
She also reports that one of her new crew men. Is a different type of Newtype... one that is naturally changing in stead of having it forced. Not to mention his powers are growing. He has survived an assassination attempt as well. So we are moving him to a secure location. His name Ensign Willy Dorman.
Shelana: So you are assigning my ship to protection detail for the Khitomer accords Admiral Val.
Val: Yes I sense that your vessel should improve relations among the races. Also given the circumstances that have occurred recently I suspect it would help all involved. Bat'rak has supplied his own men as well as well as those within the Klingon Empire.
Shelana: You expect something to occur at the Accords?
Val: Given the recent events abroad and on certain ships these hate crimes could instigate another war. Something this galaxy can't afford given the current state of things and how badly every force in the Galaxy has been crippled by Northman's reign. I wouldn't trust starfleet anymore either considering their laid back approach to the riots on Earth.
Shelana: Elements of our Government and others abroad... a frightening thought. Has there been any word from Species 9042?
Val: No not since Allen died.
Shelana: Damn... Very well I accept the orders my vessel will be there in time.
*Secured Quarters*
Ensign Dorman: *He feels something ambivalent coming toward him.. Something that is neither evil nor good. But the feelings with him are evil and greedy. Like little gargoyles. *
Damn it... why am I feeling sick... Who is this that is coming...
*The vessel rumbles*
Dorman: Damn.
They are here...
*Bridge.*
Captain Shelana: Red alert bring it on the viewscreen. Tell them to stand down or we will fire on them.
Kimber: They are firing again.
Shelana: *As the vessel rumbles* Damn it... Fire phasers to disable their weapons array. begin countermeasure Beta 4.
*USS Odyssey fires on the frigate and disables their weapons array. The frigate's shield begin shutting down. But then the feedback sends a blast of energy that disables the countermeasure system and the shields.*
Kimber: Our shields are down and there are lifesigns on the ship that are not friendly.
Shelana: Intruder Alert.. Dispatch all security teams to every access point and around major systems I want Twimelek and his men down by Ensign Dorman.
*The intruders are in the middle of a fire fight against Starfleet security teams. Tomalk evades the fire fight skillfully.. And heads toward the room.*
Dorman: Something is coming... *He hides *
*Tomalk kills the two senteries with a skill full snap of their neck and disintegrating one with his own phaser. He enters the room and begins scanning it with a hold over temple scanner..*
*Dorman sees the intruder and is afraid of this man but that he hasn't found him yet. So he grabs his phaser and aims for the scanner.. In a split second he fires and it hits dead on and disables the scanner and makes the intruder cry out in pain and double over.*
*Dorman switches to stun and fires again at full power, it hits dead on but doesn't stun him. The intruder begins attacking him full on. Dorman flips out and begins attacking back and manages barely to beat him back.. Tomalk curses his luck the first new type he fights he can't kill him.. He is wonder ing how long before... He hears shouts coming from the corridor. *
Tomalk: Damn it.. Who the hell are you...! *hits his emergency beam out transmitter and vanishes..*
Dorman: *panting...* damn who the hell was that...
Twinmelek: Ensign are you alright.
Dorman: I am fine fought one myself but he got away. They were definitely after me. I think he was a former Borg drone given his head scanner..
Twimelek: A Former borg drone.. Interesting anything else..?
*Dorman points to the scraps left from the head scanner*
Twimelek: *interested* thank you ensign you did well.
Dorman: *panting and sighs* Speak for yourself. The guy was good. Real good. I feel like I got a good work out..
Twimelek: Human sarcasm always something that evades me. Just glad you are alright.
Tomalk: Send a report to Rommel. Encrypted. The Ensign is developing, his body skills are also quite good considering his inexperience... He also sensed me before I came... and injured me. If anything they will be looking for me not you so do not worry. I will eradicate an records of transmissions from this ship after each communication..
Rommel receives the message as he gets readu to oversee security at khitmoer. He silently curses to himself. Using his borg implants he sends a message to his agent. I want you here at khitomer as soon as possible.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Rommel arrives at khitomer shortly and begins overlooking the security detail of tye conference. A officer in full maco armor walks up to him.
Officer all agents are in place sir. We shouldnt have a problem even with the extrra security from all parties.
Rommel: very well.
Rommel walks into his quarters for the conference as he looks over the list that is coming he sadly thinks that some of them are people he went to the academy together. He knows this cannot be stopped or avoided.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
*USS Dogos Gear over Khitomer along with Admiral Val and Vice Admiral Bat'rak and their men.*
Derek Ross: That is the plan?
Val: Yes.
Derek Ross: Its a pretty bold plan but doesn't it put me at a bit of risk?
Val: It does but I think you can handle it.
Bat'rak: My men report everything is fine and they are watching everything.
Derek Ross: Thats comforting..
Rei Ross: My men are also there because of certain issues with some of the personnel present at the conference.
Val: That shouldn't be a problem. Things are in motion that need to be followed.
Rei Ross: Agreed.
Derek Ross: I do sense that presence is here but he is waiting for the right time.
*USS Odyssey*
Ensign dorman: You want me to be part of the security detail?
Captatin Shelana: Yes. You have a gift. You should use it and it could come in handy. You will be part of Twimelek's team that will be sweeping the grounds of the conference building and inside.
Dorman: Yes mam.
Shelana: Go and join them they are starting within the hour.
Dorman: Yes mam on my way.
*About 45 minutes later*
Twimelek: Ensign, since you are new to this group just relax and let your mind relax and see what you can.
Dorman: But I hate doing that it.... doesn't do well
Twimelek: You can do it boy.. You can. You are immensely talented with out your abilities. You just need to find a way and a feeling to do so. Do not worry lad we all have been through something like that.
Dorman: Even you sir?
Twimelek: Even I ... I was a part of Obisek's revolution before Admiral Allen took me in as a sign of friendship between the both of them. Admiral Allen and the crew of the USS Odyssey welcomed me with open arms and warm heart. SOmething I have never seen or felt before. They became my family over time, and Allen being the glue and heart of all of us. When he died most of us are now protecting his ideals and what we were given because of his sacrifice. A peace that no one has seen in centuries a sense of understanding. What I know of these Newtypes. They are meant for good things but being mortals we are prone to mistakes and emotions and experiences. That is life. That is my duty, my duty to my family, to myself, and to my people to be something better than myself.
Dorman: I will try sir..
Twimelek: Yes that is a good start.
* They land on the surface and begin making their scheduled sweep of the conference.*
Twimelek: Anything Ensign?
Dorman: *sighs* Nothing yet...
Twimelek: Keep trying Ensign.
* THe corridor they enter is right under the federation section of the conference, the conference has started. *
Dorman: *begins feeling a certain fleeting evil ness. * Sir there is something here.... *over there.*
*Twimelek goes over to the area pointed. and finds it...*
Twimelek: I can't believe this.
*He points to his other officers* go and check the other sections and make sure there is no more.
Dorman: There are... Right under each seat of the representatives present that have evolved and support the acceptance of Newtypes.
Twimelek: Admiral Ross is about to speak. I will head up. THomas will dispose of this thing as will the others.
*A single thought races as Dorman and Twimelek race back up I hope we make it in time.*
Rommel stands in the back as the conference is going on silently watching. No one is near him save his breen commander and two officers from the 501st. He waits his initial plan seems to be going well and he cant beleive how well things have worked out.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
*Admiral Ross stands before the the assembly in front of a podium*
Derek Ross: Thank you for being here ladies and gentlemen. I appreciate the gesture given by all of you present. I also wish to give a moment of silence to the fallen and especially to the hero that saved the galaxy from the madman Northman. * A deep and resonating silence* Now. I know the thought that is on everyones mind right now is the emergence of the these newtypes.. I think I have heard the term used for them "freaks" or Mutant.. I can tell you this, I maybe a new type.. but I am first and foremost a man and a lifeform like a human being. I feel sad, I feel anger, and I feel happy. These abilities in no way hampen my human traits. The thing about Northman is that he was driven by the combined suppression of outside influences stopping nature from going its natural course. The Iconians are the prime reason. Though he caused catostrophic damage to all of us. I was incapacitated by Northman's release of Omega Particles that were tailored genetically to kick start our growth.
*As Ross speaks Twimelek and Dorman reach the ground floor and watch.*
* Up above in the rafters a Romulan sniper sits in a room, his sights trained on Ross.*
*On the ground floor*
Dorman: I feel a lot of evil here... it makes it hard to pin down a certain one...
Twimelek: Don't worry about the Admiral Ensign I have it covered. Go to the upper rooms.
* Dorman complies and sprints to the upper floor.*
Twimelek: Have the bombs been disabled?
*Radios*
Yes sir they have been and we found more and they have been taken in and disabled. Also. The plan has been moved forward.*
Twimelek: Good.. Come up here and take your spots.
*Stairs*
Dorman: Damn... where is it coming from... *a devilish entity shows upp in his sight and frightens him.* Here....
* On the ground as a man moves to each newtype security forces get closer. They pull weapons.. But a firefight ensuses on the ground and each one is either killed or commits suicide.*
*Upper rooms* Romulan: *Curses and reaches to pull the trigger quickly before the stunned admiral can move. He fires but instead of hitting the Admiral it hits the Reman that jumps in front to take the shot...
*Dorman Kicks down the door. Both are stunned about different things. Dorman senses and feels Twimelek's death and feels his final words your duty lad. do it.
Dorman: Damn you! You killed him! *fires his phaser and kill the romulan before the weapon could be fired again.Other security teams Come in and take down the spare shooters in the upper floors.*
*Dorman make it back down the steps and walks over to Twimelek.. and falls to his knees... Saddenned.*
Dorman: Damn it... WHy do people always have a thirst for blood... damn it... WHy!!
*Admiral Ross walks over to him and places a soothing hand on his shoulder*
Ross: It is something that knows its time is coming to an end... and this is the result..
*The conference has ended in a fiasco and each governing body declares that Newtypes are indeed real but are harmless but identify that there are individuals that want to see it differently.*
*USS Odyssey, they mourn the loss of Twimelek...*
Ross: I owe the remans a great debt that is not possible for me to repay...
Rommel returns to his ship in a rage. His crew avoids him and his wrath giving him a wide birth as he heads for his ready room. Once in there he seals the door and sound proofs the room. His rage lets out as he slams his fist down on his desk breaking the desk clean in half. He soon just stands there. How did those damned officers find out. He knows he must get this dorman and knows that it will also soon be time to come out of the shadows. He goes to activate his terminal on his desk just to realize he destroyed the thing and heads for his wall terminal to chack on the status of the station.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
*Admirals Derek Ross and Val and Vice Admirals Bat'rak and Rei Ross are present sitting down. Ensign Dorman is standing before them.*
Derek Ross: Ensign Dorman given your actions at the conference, you exemplified the very qualities every Starfleet officer should possess. Your actions not only saved my life but those of the Admiralty that have evolved. You are hereby promoted to the rank of Lt. and will be transfered to the USS Dogos Gear to serve as my aide and function as a officer in the Operations Department.
Ensign Dorman: Thank you sir..
*after a moment*
Sir... What about Twimelek?
Derek Ross: I am personally sending his body back to his people in their manner of procedure. Also I wish to inform Obisek about why his man has died.. I think you should accompany me.
Rommel returns to his ship in a rage. His crew avoids him and his wrath giving him a wide birth as he heads for his ready room. Once in there he seals the door and sound proofs the room. His rage lets out as he slams his fist down on his desk breaking the desk clean in half. He soon just stands there. How did those damned officers find out. He knows he must get this dorman and knows that it will also soon be time to come out of the shadows. He goes to activate his terminal on his desk just to realize he destroyed the thing and heads for his wall terminal to chack on the status of the station.
Tomalk: I told you sir that these mutants are more surprising than you give them credit for.
Dorman is becoming an exceptional mark and what is the human term I am looking for... My pride has also been wounded by him.. I wish to kill him after being humiliated by him 2 times now..
As rommel sits in his ready room plans start to form. He had sworn to himself not to make a deal with the borg but now as his normal means have failed his mind must ponder the posibility. His chances for getting doreman to him have just gotten harder. But perhaps if admiral ross is leaving that might be his chance. He sends a message to the talon a vgi modified schimitar class vessel. He will kill two birds with one stone as the human saying goes.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Tomalk: I told you sir that these mutants are more surprising than you give them credit for.
Dorman is becoming an exceptional mark and what is the human term I am looking for... My pride has also been wounded by him.. I wish to kill him after being humiliated by him 2 times now..
Hm very well. I would be most pleased if you killed both him and ross. Your rewards would be great.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
I dont care what you have to do i want that ship destroyed because if you dont i will have to do and if i have to it will be must unpleasant for you.
Tomalk: Don't worry about it ROmmel. But do not threaten me.. I could be a very nasty thorn in you side.. So sir. Calm down... You don't wanna do anything you might regret..
Tomalk: assemble our fleet. We will need numbers to fight this vessel.
Rommel sits back in his chair. Thinking heavily about tomalk. As a borg rommel is even more formable then he was before. He decides to wait and see if he succeds or not because if he doesnt tomalk will learn it is a even bigger mistake to threaten him.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Derek Ross: You figure my vessel will need an escort?
Val: Yes. Given the second assassination attempt and how easily they infiltrated the conference, it had to be someone in Starfleet... including elements of the Klingon EMpire and the Romulan Government
Derek Ross: Damn another puppet master... I hate those guys..
As he sits going over the conference again the talon arrives and he beams aboard. The ship remains cloaked as it heads for ross ship and escort. He will not leave anything to chance this time. He also doesnt want to lose his number one agent.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Derek Ross: You figure my vessel will need an escort?
Val: Yes. Given the second assassination attempt and how easily they infiltrated the conference, it had to be someone in Starfleet... including elements of the Klingon EMpire and the Romulan Government
Derek Ross: Damn another puppet master... I hate those guys..
Rommel contacts ross: ross i hope you are alright i saw what happened at the conference. Scary the lengths some people will go to isnt it. My ship the bismark will be heading back toward romulan space if youd like we can go with you.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Rommel contacts ross: ross i hope you are alright i saw what happened at the conference. Scary the lengths some people will go to isnt it. My ship the bismark will be heading back toward romulan space if youd like we can go with you.
Ross: Its not the first time someone has shot at me.. It really is disappointing the length some people will go because of hate. But no thank you Rommel, we have plenty of vessels with us. I wish you well Admiral..
*Transmission ends..*
Ross: What are you hiding Rommel...
*Ross leaves his ready room. and enters the bridge.*
Derek Ross: Helm have the fleet plot course for the vault. maximum warp. Have Captain SHelana and the USS Odyssey follow.
As the transmission ends rommel simply sits down on the talon as he follows behind ross ship. He watches his escort and waits for his agent to attack. He is now glad he used this old vgi ship. If he needs to deal with ross himself no one will know it is starfleet. He puts on his special maco armor designed to work with his borg implants. It is a cross between maco and arc design of the vgi. He will be ready should he need to deal with this himself.
" Now the gate has been unlatched headstones pushed aside; corpses shift and offer room ,a fate you must abide."
Comments
rommel sits at the head of a large conference table.
Rommel: as you all know we have a very short time to prepare for this. i am therefore giving everyone a chance to leave now if they dont want to take the risk as long as they swear they will not interfere.
no one stands or moves. rommel smiles to himself he knew he had made the right choice in choosing these people.
captain yuro you and the battle group will be on standby in case they are needed. col. hayes your men will be workinh as the security detail for the conference i have been assured of this as you are the best the federation has. let my agents do the dirty work we need to make it seem that we are trying to help if you or your men are threatened deal with the threat. you each will receive specific orders after you leave. me and the bismark are going to head for the conference now to begin to oversee security for it.if any problems arise go by instinct. you all know what to do. when this is all over return here.
the officers salute and walk out each ready to go and begin. rommel watches them as they leave. he has put more trust in them they will ever know. something he hates to admit to himself he would rather do it all so he could know it is all done correctly but he knows he cant.
" helm set course for the khitomer accords lets make sure they are preapring correctly and that security is handled right."
"aye sir"
the bismark jumps to warp as it heads to start what he knows will either save or destroy humanity.
Ryan: One MACO security detachment is NOT what I call "advisable" security! I call it "the Federation Council not taking the threat seriously"! I asked you to increase your security complement and instead you've REDUCED it!
Faye: Col. Haye and his men are more than qualified for this task.
Ryan: It's a question of manpower, NOT capability. One mistake on the part of the Security personnel and an assassin could sneak in, kill one of the delegates, and sneak out without any opposition! And least let the Tal Shiar increase security around the delegates from Romulus.
Faye: if I did that, I'd have to increase the permissable security for everyone and--
Ryan: It's almost as if you WANT these talks to fail!
Faye: How dare--
Ryan: We'll be arriving in about a day, one day before the Conference starts. I advise you to be ready. Allington out! *Cuts transmission* You were right. Someone's sabotaging the talks. Faye either knows about it and isn't saying anything, or she's an unsuspecting pawn.
Drake: Indeed.
Ryan: So what are you going to do about it?
Drake: I've got myself and five other S31 agents assigned to the Federation Delegation. One of us will be monitoring all potential Sniper Vantage points, 2 will be watching the President, 2 will be watching the other delegations, and I'll be watching the new-types.
Ryan: Why does everyone call them that?
Drake: What would you call them?
Ryan: "Humans". They're the next evolutionary step if things continue as they are. They're still humans.
Drake: Are they? Think about it, telekinesis, telepathy, the ability to feel everything around them. Would you feel comfortable around them? Would you call them "human"?
Ryan: Yes. Humanity is a matter of belief, curiosity and emotion. You can't stop calling a man a man just because he can do more or less than you! Unity and indiscrimination is part of the Federation's charter.
Drake: United Earth Charter, Section 31: "In times of extreme threat, extraordinaary measures may be taken in order to--"
Ryan: Save me the lecture Drake! Why did you even come to me? I'm not Starfleet anymore!
Drake: I already lost one agent getting this information. She was killed using a MACO issue Phaser Sniper Rifle. I can't trust anyone in Starfleet, not even anyone in S31. That leaves me with you.
Ryan: What am I supposed to do? I'm here to mediate the peace talks between Qonos' and Cardassia. Then I'm negotiating trade agreements with the major powers and then--
Drake: You'll be able to get closer to the President and new-types than anyone on my team. I've kept what they know about this as limited as I can, so I can trust them to do their jobs. Here's everything I have on the murder of my agent. See what you can find out. You know how to contact me.
Trials of Blood and Fire
Moving On Parts 1-3 - Part 4
In Cold Blood
*Ryan studies the energy pattern from the remains of the Section 31 agent on Raptor's Perch*
Ryan: Plasma-based phaser. Definitely MACO. Judging from the energy pattern, it's one of the latest models. Memory Alpha didn't release those rifles for Mass Production until 5 days ago. That means whoever used it had to be from a detachment that was resupplied in the last 5 days. Let's see. Both the 202nd MACO assault division and the 501st Shock division were supplied with these rifles. The 202nd was at DS-5 when that agent was killed, so they were too far away. Hello... The 62nd MACO Security Division was taken of the Khitomer Peace Conference's security detail, a division of over 2,000, and was replaced by... The file ends there. Someone's altered the records! ID code registered to one "Admiral Matthew Rommel"? Computer, bring up all Starfleet records pertaining to "Admiral Matthew Rommel".
Computer: Working. Files on-screen now.
Ryan: Born in Berlin in 2376. Graduated from Starfleet Academy...in the same class as Admiral Allen and Admiral Derek Ross, both of whom have gone through "The Awakening", was assigned to Starbase 01 up until 2 days ago. The file ends there. Computer, where is Admiral Rommel currently assigned?
Computer: Unable to comply. That information is unavailable.
Ryan: Someone's hiding something. Computer, Send message to Admiral Derek Ross, priority 1 communication. Send all data currently obtained on a 361 triple encoded subspace carrier so no-one can hijack the signal. Admiral Ross, when you recieve this message, examine the files I've just transmitted to you and call me back immediately. *Ends message*
There's a Spider in the web, and I'm gonna find it, and kill it.
Trials of Blood and Fire
Moving On Parts 1-3 - Part 4
In Cold Blood
Rommel hails admiral ryan: i hear you dont approve of the security complement mr.ryan. if it where to ease your tension would it help if i added 2 maco platoons and if i allowed the majotr powers to add a extra squad of there troops.
*USS Dogos Gear*
*Captains ready room*
Derek Ross: Matthew Rommel.... *memories come back to that young man... someone who was brisk, prickly, and very by the book..* I know he was married a couple of years back, and had a child... But I can't recall what happened to them...
Computer patch in Captain Ryan.. Allen encryption.
I have read the files. I know the man. Even I can't find the information I am looking for. But the agent that tried to kill me was very professional and despised newtypes.... To avoid capture he bit down on a poisonous capsule . Captain Shelana reports the same thing add on to some kind of conditioning that prevents them from leaking information.
She also reports that one of her new crew men. Is a different type of Newtype... one that is naturally changing in stead of having it forced. Not to mention his powers are growing. He has survived an assassination attempt as well. So we are moving him to a secure location. His name Ensign Willy Dorman.
Shelana: So you are assigning my ship to protection detail for the Khitomer accords Admiral Val.
Val: Yes I sense that your vessel should improve relations among the races. Also given the circumstances that have occurred recently I suspect it would help all involved. Bat'rak has supplied his own men as well as well as those within the Klingon Empire.
Shelana: You expect something to occur at the Accords?
Val: Given the recent events abroad and on certain ships these hate crimes could instigate another war. Something this galaxy can't afford given the current state of things and how badly every force in the Galaxy has been crippled by Northman's reign. I wouldn't trust starfleet anymore either considering their laid back approach to the riots on Earth.
Shelana: Elements of our Government and others abroad... a frightening thought. Has there been any word from Species 9042?
Val: No not since Allen died.
Shelana: Damn... Very well I accept the orders my vessel will be there in time.
*Secured Quarters*
Ensign Dorman: *He feels something ambivalent coming toward him.. Something that is neither evil nor good. But the feelings with him are evil and greedy. Like little gargoyles. *
Damn it... why am I feeling sick... Who is this that is coming...
*The vessel rumbles*
Dorman: Damn.
They are here...
*Bridge.*
Captain Shelana: Red alert bring it on the viewscreen. Tell them to stand down or we will fire on them.
Kimber: They are firing again.
Shelana: *As the vessel rumbles* Damn it... Fire phasers to disable their weapons array. begin countermeasure Beta 4.
*USS Odyssey fires on the frigate and disables their weapons array. The frigate's shield begin shutting down. But then the feedback sends a blast of energy that disables the countermeasure system and the shields.*
Kimber: Our shields are down and there are lifesigns on the ship that are not friendly.
Shelana: Intruder Alert.. Dispatch all security teams to every access point and around major systems I want Twimelek and his men down by Ensign Dorman.
*The intruders are in the middle of a fire fight against Starfleet security teams. Tomalk evades the fire fight skillfully.. And heads toward the room.*
Dorman: Something is coming... *He hides *
*Tomalk kills the two senteries with a skill full snap of their neck and disintegrating one with his own phaser. He enters the room and begins scanning it with a hold over temple scanner..*
*Dorman sees the intruder and is afraid of this man but that he hasn't found him yet. So he grabs his phaser and aims for the scanner.. In a split second he fires and it hits dead on and disables the scanner and makes the intruder cry out in pain and double over.*
*Dorman switches to stun and fires again at full power, it hits dead on but doesn't stun him. The intruder begins attacking him full on. Dorman flips out and begins attacking back and manages barely to beat him back.. Tomalk curses his luck the first new type he fights he can't kill him.. He is wonder ing how long before... He hears shouts coming from the corridor. *
Tomalk: Damn it.. Who the hell are you...! *hits his emergency beam out transmitter and vanishes..*
Dorman: *panting...* damn who the hell was that...
Twinmelek: Ensign are you alright.
Dorman: I am fine fought one myself but he got away. They were definitely after me. I think he was a former Borg drone given his head scanner..
Twimelek: A Former borg drone.. Interesting anything else..?
*Dorman points to the scraps left from the head scanner*
Twimelek: *interested* thank you ensign you did well.
Dorman: *panting and sighs* Speak for yourself. The guy was good. Real good. I feel like I got a good work out..
Twimelek: Human sarcasm always something that evades me. Just glad you are alright.
Tomalk: Send a report to Rommel. Encrypted. The Ensign is developing, his body skills are also quite good considering his inexperience... He also sensed me before I came... and injured me. If anything they will be looking for me not you so do not worry. I will eradicate an records of transmissions from this ship after each communication..
Officer all agents are in place sir. We shouldnt have a problem even with the extrra security from all parties.
Rommel: very well.
Rommel walks into his quarters for the conference as he looks over the list that is coming he sadly thinks that some of them are people he went to the academy together. He knows this cannot be stopped or avoided.
*Mental messages through implants. Yes sir*
*USS Dogos Gear over Khitomer along with Admiral Val and Vice Admiral Bat'rak and their men.*
Derek Ross: That is the plan?
Val: Yes.
Derek Ross: Its a pretty bold plan but doesn't it put me at a bit of risk?
Val: It does but I think you can handle it.
Bat'rak: My men report everything is fine and they are watching everything.
Derek Ross: Thats comforting..
Rei Ross: My men are also there because of certain issues with some of the personnel present at the conference.
Val: That shouldn't be a problem. Things are in motion that need to be followed.
Rei Ross: Agreed.
Derek Ross: I do sense that presence is here but he is waiting for the right time.
*USS Odyssey*
Ensign dorman: You want me to be part of the security detail?
Captatin Shelana: Yes. You have a gift. You should use it and it could come in handy. You will be part of Twimelek's team that will be sweeping the grounds of the conference building and inside.
Dorman: Yes mam.
Shelana: Go and join them they are starting within the hour.
Dorman: Yes mam on my way.
*About 45 minutes later*
Twimelek: Ensign, since you are new to this group just relax and let your mind relax and see what you can.
Dorman: But I hate doing that it.... doesn't do well
Twimelek: You can do it boy.. You can. You are immensely talented with out your abilities. You just need to find a way and a feeling to do so. Do not worry lad we all have been through something like that.
Dorman: Even you sir?
Twimelek: Even I ... I was a part of Obisek's revolution before Admiral Allen took me in as a sign of friendship between the both of them. Admiral Allen and the crew of the USS Odyssey welcomed me with open arms and warm heart. SOmething I have never seen or felt before. They became my family over time, and Allen being the glue and heart of all of us. When he died most of us are now protecting his ideals and what we were given because of his sacrifice. A peace that no one has seen in centuries a sense of understanding. What I know of these Newtypes. They are meant for good things but being mortals we are prone to mistakes and emotions and experiences. That is life. That is my duty, my duty to my family, to myself, and to my people to be something better than myself.
Dorman: I will try sir..
Twimelek: Yes that is a good start.
* They land on the surface and begin making their scheduled sweep of the conference.*
Twimelek: Anything Ensign?
Dorman: *sighs* Nothing yet...
Twimelek: Keep trying Ensign.
* THe corridor they enter is right under the federation section of the conference, the conference has started. *
Dorman: *begins feeling a certain fleeting evil ness. * Sir there is something here.... *over there.*
*Twimelek goes over to the area pointed. and finds it...*
Twimelek: I can't believe this.
*He points to his other officers* go and check the other sections and make sure there is no more.
Dorman: There are... Right under each seat of the representatives present that have evolved and support the acceptance of Newtypes.
Twimelek: Admiral Ross is about to speak. I will head up. THomas will dispose of this thing as will the others.
*A single thought races as Dorman and Twimelek race back up I hope we make it in time.*
Derek Ross: Thank you for being here ladies and gentlemen. I appreciate the gesture given by all of you present. I also wish to give a moment of silence to the fallen and especially to the hero that saved the galaxy from the madman Northman. * A deep and resonating silence* Now. I know the thought that is on everyones mind right now is the emergence of the these newtypes.. I think I have heard the term used for them "freaks" or Mutant.. I can tell you this, I maybe a new type.. but I am first and foremost a man and a lifeform like a human being. I feel sad, I feel anger, and I feel happy. These abilities in no way hampen my human traits. The thing about Northman is that he was driven by the combined suppression of outside influences stopping nature from going its natural course. The Iconians are the prime reason. Though he caused catostrophic damage to all of us. I was incapacitated by Northman's release of Omega Particles that were tailored genetically to kick start our growth.
*As Ross speaks Twimelek and Dorman reach the ground floor and watch.*
* Up above in the rafters a Romulan sniper sits in a room, his sights trained on Ross.*
*On the ground floor*
Dorman: I feel a lot of evil here... it makes it hard to pin down a certain one...
Twimelek: Don't worry about the Admiral Ensign I have it covered. Go to the upper rooms.
* Dorman complies and sprints to the upper floor.*
Twimelek: Have the bombs been disabled?
*Radios*
Yes sir they have been and we found more and they have been taken in and disabled. Also. The plan has been moved forward.*
Twimelek: Good.. Come up here and take your spots.
*Stairs*
Dorman: Damn... where is it coming from... *a devilish entity shows upp in his sight and frightens him.* Here....
* On the ground as a man moves to each newtype security forces get closer. They pull weapons.. But a firefight ensuses on the ground and each one is either killed or commits suicide.*
*Upper rooms* Romulan: *Curses and reaches to pull the trigger quickly before the stunned admiral can move. He fires but instead of hitting the Admiral it hits the Reman that jumps in front to take the shot...
*Dorman Kicks down the door. Both are stunned about different things. Dorman senses and feels Twimelek's death and feels his final words your duty lad. do it.
Dorman: Damn you! You killed him! *fires his phaser and kill the romulan before the weapon could be fired again.Other security teams Come in and take down the spare shooters in the upper floors.*
*Dorman make it back down the steps and walks over to Twimelek.. and falls to his knees... Saddenned.*
Dorman: Damn it... WHy do people always have a thirst for blood... damn it... WHy!!
*Admiral Ross walks over to him and places a soothing hand on his shoulder*
Ross: It is something that knows its time is coming to an end... and this is the result..
*USS Odyssey, they mourn the loss of Twimelek...*
Ross: I owe the remans a great debt that is not possible for me to repay...
*Admirals Derek Ross and Val and Vice Admirals Bat'rak and Rei Ross are present sitting down. Ensign Dorman is standing before them.*
Derek Ross: Ensign Dorman given your actions at the conference, you exemplified the very qualities every Starfleet officer should possess. Your actions not only saved my life but those of the Admiralty that have evolved. You are hereby promoted to the rank of Lt. and will be transfered to the USS Dogos Gear to serve as my aide and function as a officer in the Operations Department.
Ensign Dorman: Thank you sir..
*after a moment*
Sir... What about Twimelek?
Derek Ross: I am personally sending his body back to his people in their manner of procedure. Also I wish to inform Obisek about why his man has died.. I think you should accompany me.
Dormer: Very well sir..
Tomalk: I told you sir that these mutants are more surprising than you give them credit for.
Dorman is becoming an exceptional mark and what is the human term I am looking for... My pride has also been wounded by him.. I wish to kill him after being humiliated by him 2 times now..
Hm very well. I would be most pleased if you killed both him and ross. Your rewards would be great.
Tomalk: As long as my pride is restored I would be grateful. Should I leave Dorman for you? Or should I kill him myself.
I dont care what you have to do i want that ship destroyed because if you dont i will have to do and if i have to it will be must unpleasant for you.
Bring him to me.
Tomalk: Don't worry about it ROmmel. But do not threaten me.. I could be a very nasty thorn in you side.. So sir. Calm down... You don't wanna do anything you might regret..
Tomalk: Very well.
*transmission ends.*
Tomalk: assemble our fleet. We will need numbers to fight this vessel.
Rommel sits back in his chair. Thinking heavily about tomalk. As a borg rommel is even more formable then he was before. He decides to wait and see if he succeds or not because if he doesnt tomalk will learn it is a even bigger mistake to threaten him.
Derek Ross: You figure my vessel will need an escort?
Val: Yes. Given the second assassination attempt and how easily they infiltrated the conference, it had to be someone in Starfleet... including elements of the Klingon EMpire and the Romulan Government
Derek Ross: Damn another puppet master... I hate those guys..
Rommel contacts ross: ross i hope you are alright i saw what happened at the conference. Scary the lengths some people will go to isnt it. My ship the bismark will be heading back toward romulan space if youd like we can go with you.
Ross: Its not the first time someone has shot at me.. It really is disappointing the length some people will go because of hate. But no thank you Rommel, we have plenty of vessels with us. I wish you well Admiral..
*Transmission ends..*
Ross: What are you hiding Rommel...
*Ross leaves his ready room. and enters the bridge.*
Derek Ross: Helm have the fleet plot course for the vault. maximum warp. Have Captain SHelana and the USS Odyssey follow.
Helm: Yes sir.