Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
Mila: My brother's an idiot! I learned at a young age how to keep him out of my head! If you seriously believe I would say something like that to someone I--!
Forget it, I'm not going to waste my breath...
*She walks off - not angry but at a pace which suggests she's certainly hurt.*
Quinton: If he didn't you would have hit me.. I don't do that.. You did say it though...
*He is not going after her... not getting the real purpose of her visit.*
*He hears a thud echo around the corner, mixed in with what sounds like one of the wall displays cracking.
1 hour later, Dani's Ready Room. Dani is reading a PADD as Mila sits across from her.*
Dani: What is this?
Mila: My request for transfer to another ship.
*Dani looks at her, like her eyes can pierce Mila's face and read her mind.*
Don't look at me like that.
Dani: I'm your mother. This is the mother-look.
Mila: No, it's the 'Tell-me-what's-wrong-or-you're-grounded' look.
Dani: I fail to see the difference.
*She sighs, putting the PADD down.*
Mila, I know we haven't exactly seen much of each other over the last few years, but--
Mila: That has nothing to do with it.
Dani: Then what is this about? You had high enough grades to refuse this assignment if you wanted to serve in Starfleet, so this has something to do with the Columbia.
Mila: I just...
There's someone on this ship who I knew at the academy. He graduated a year early and got posted here. We didn't leave on the best terms - I thought I was ready to face him again, but... He shut me out.
*Dani sighs again, shaking her head.*
Dani: Mila... I need you here.
Mila: Mom, I-- Wait, what did you say?
Dani: The Republic is about to explode and I might have a saboteur - or more - aboard this ship. I need someone I can trust. You.
Mila: You want me to spy on your crew?
Dani: I want you to do your job.
Mila: Even though my job says I leave as soon as the Republic goes to Hell?
Dani: We'll deal with that when the time comes.
Besides, you don't always get to choose where you serve. If I transfer you after less than a day, that's going to colour your record for the rest of your career - hell, it could end your career. Request denied.
Mila: Mom--!
Dani: No, listen. I'm not just your mother - I'm your captain. If you're not getting along with a member of the crew, I want to know who it is.
*Mila doesn't respond.*
It's either that, or I put a notice on your record and my log.
*Mila takes her PADD and puts Quincy's name on it.*
Alright. I'll look into this. We'll get this taken care of, don't worry. Go back to your cadets.
*Mila nods, standing and heading for the door.*
Mila...
*She looks at her.*
Crew Lounge, 1800?
Mila: *Smiles* Sure.
*Mila walks out. Dani calls the XO in.*
*Garru comes in *
Garru: Your daughter I presume.. Anyway.. There has been another bombing.. This time it is a bit more on point.
Dani: Where?
Garru: Another shipyard about two light years from here.. And Cadet Stark reports that the EPS modules are faulty but still shouldn't be breaking down like they are..
Dani: Sabotage?
Garru: Seems like it mam.. With the power transfer rates dipping we need to go to a dry dock for repairs..
Dani: We can't. If the Arcadians attack now, we need to be ready. Replace the conduits and post guards at the Jefferies Tubes.
Tell Stark I want to speak to him. Afterwards, bring Ensign Allen here.
Garru: Yes Captain.
*Before long Quinton is standing there before Dani resolute..*
Dani: Report on your findings.
Quinton: The EPS modules aside from being faulty mam, they break down within days of installation when they should last at least 5 months. I have replaced at least 12 of them that were in similar condition, broken down in a key area with a focused cutting tool.
*He presents the most recent Module burned out but the cutting present in the left corner..*
Dani: So sabotage is the most likely cause.
Quinton: Yes mam.. I dunno who is doing it but I wouldn't put it past the Arcadians.. They have been salty at you for quite some time.
Dani: I don't think so. If the Arcadians wanted us gone, there are far more direct ways to do it. Besides, all the risks of infiltrating our ship or supply posts just to sabotage some power conduits?
I shouldn't be telling you this yet, Ensign, but a few hours ago, the Shipyard over Tarani Prime was sabotaged - possibly by separatist insurgents. Less than one hour ago, the Commander informed me of a second bombing which destroyed the shipyard at Harris VII. All have been high-security areas. Command suspects that the culprits have been Republic Officers.
Quinton: My mother always said that keeping wild options open is usually the way of tracking these things down.. We still don't know anything about the Arcadian Empire do we.. Are they all one race or have they franchised conquered peoples.. Who are they.. It could be some kind of instigation or infiltration..
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
Mila: My brother's an idiot! I learned at a young age how to keep him out of my head! If you seriously believe I would say something like that to someone I--!
Forget it, I'm not going to waste my breath...
*She walks off - not angry but at a pace which suggests she's certainly hurt.*
Quinton: If he didn't you would have hit me.. I don't do that.. You did say it though...
*He is not going after her... not getting the real purpose of her visit.*
*He hears a thud echo around the corner, mixed in with what sounds like one of the wall displays cracking.
1 hour later, Dani's Ready Room. Dani is reading a PADD as Mila sits across from her.*
Dani: What is this?
Mila: My request for transfer to another ship.
*Dani looks at her, like her eyes can pierce Mila's face and read her mind.*
Don't look at me like that.
Dani: I'm your mother. This is the mother-look.
Mila: No, it's the 'Tell-me-what's-wrong-or-you're-grounded' look.
Dani: I fail to see the difference.
*She sighs, putting the PADD down.*
Mila, I know we haven't exactly seen much of each other over the last few years, but--
Mila: That has nothing to do with it.
Dani: Then what is this about? You had high enough grades to refuse this assignment if you wanted to serve in Starfleet, so this has something to do with the Columbia.
Mila: I just...
There's someone on this ship who I knew at the academy. He graduated a year early and got posted here. We didn't leave on the best terms - I thought I was ready to face him again, but... He shut me out.
*Dani sighs again, shaking her head.*
Dani: Mila... I need you here.
Mila: Mom, I-- Wait, what did you say?
Dani: The Republic is about to explode and I might have a saboteur - or more - aboard this ship. I need someone I can trust. You.
Mila: You want me to spy on your crew?
Dani: I want you to do your job.
Mila: Even though my job says I leave as soon as the Republic goes to Hell?
Dani: We'll deal with that when the time comes.
Besides, you don't always get to choose where you serve. If I transfer you after less than a day, that's going to colour your record for the rest of your career - hell, it could end your career. Request denied.
Mila: Mom--!
Dani: No, listen. I'm not just your mother - I'm your captain. If you're not getting along with a member of the crew, I want to know who it is.
*Mila doesn't respond.*
It's either that, or I put a notice on your record and my log.
*Mila takes her PADD and puts Quincy's name on it.*
Alright. I'll look into this. We'll get this taken care of, don't worry. Go back to your cadets.
*Mila nods, standing and heading for the door.*
Mila...
*She looks at her.*
Crew Lounge, 1800?
Mila: *Smiles* Sure.
*Mila walks out. Dani calls the XO in.*
*Garru comes in *
Garru: Your daughter I presume.. Anyway.. There has been another bombing.. This time it is a bit more on point.
Dani: Where?
Garru: Another shipyard about two light years from here.. And Cadet Stark reports that the EPS modules are faulty but still shouldn't be breaking down like they are..
Dani: Sabotage?
Garru: Seems like it mam.. With the power transfer rates dipping we need to go to a dry dock for repairs..
Dani: We can't. If the Arcadians attack now, we need to be ready. Replace the conduits and post guards at the Jefferies Tubes.
Tell Stark I want to speak to him. Afterwards, bring Ensign Allen here.
Garru: Yes Captain.
*Before long Quinton is standing there before Dani resolute..*
Dani: Report on your findings.
Quinton: The EPS modules aside from being faulty mam, they break down within days of installation when they should last at least 5 months. I have replaced at least 12 of them that were in similar condition, broken down in a key area with a focused cutting tool.
*He presents the most recent Module burned out but the cutting present in the left corner..*
Dani: So sabotage is the most likely cause.
Quinton: Yes mam.. I dunno who is doing it but I wouldn't put it past the Arcadians.. They have been salty at you for quite some time.
Dani: I don't think so. If the Arcadians wanted us gone, there are far more direct ways to do it. Besides, all the risks of infiltrating our ship or supply posts just to sabotage some power conduits?
I shouldn't be telling you this yet, Ensign, but a few hours ago, the Shipyard over Tarani Prime was sabotaged - possibly by separatist insurgents. Less than one hour ago, the Commander informed me of a second bombing which destroyed the shipyard at Harris VII. All have been high-security areas. Command suspects that the culprits have been Republic Officers.
Quinton: My mother always said that keeping wild options open is usually the way of tracking these things down.. We still don't know anything about the Arcadian Empire do we.. Are they all one race or have they franchised conquered peoples.. Who are they.. It could be some kind of instigation or infiltration..
Dani: I don't think so... I've been fighting the Arcadians for 5 years. I've never known them to attempt sabotage, and subtlety is not something they care for - they care about total victory. If they'd go to the trouble of infiltrating us, they wouldn't just damage some power conduits. Besides, Tarani Prime is in the Delta Quadrant. As far as we know, the Arcadians don't even realise we're from another Galaxy yet.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
Rissa: I wouldn't say no to that... but Fali I think has a point. We need better defenses...
Terry: Take what you need.. Then vaporize the rest.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
Mila: My brother's an idiot! I learned at a young age how to keep him out of my head! If you seriously believe I would say something like that to someone I--!
Forget it, I'm not going to waste my breath...
*She walks off - not angry but at a pace which suggests she's certainly hurt.*
Quinton: If he didn't you would have hit me.. I don't do that.. You did say it though...
*He is not going after her... not getting the real purpose of her visit.*
*He hears a thud echo around the corner, mixed in with what sounds like one of the wall displays cracking.
1 hour later, Dani's Ready Room. Dani is reading a PADD as Mila sits across from her.*
Dani: What is this?
Mila: My request for transfer to another ship.
*Dani looks at her, like her eyes can pierce Mila's face and read her mind.*
Don't look at me like that.
Dani: I'm your mother. This is the mother-look.
Mila: No, it's the 'Tell-me-what's-wrong-or-you're-grounded' look.
Dani: I fail to see the difference.
*She sighs, putting the PADD down.*
Mila, I know we haven't exactly seen much of each other over the last few years, but--
Mila: That has nothing to do with it.
Dani: Then what is this about? You had high enough grades to refuse this assignment if you wanted to serve in Starfleet, so this has something to do with the Columbia.
Mila: I just...
There's someone on this ship who I knew at the academy. He graduated a year early and got posted here. We didn't leave on the best terms - I thought I was ready to face him again, but... He shut me out.
*Dani sighs again, shaking her head.*
Dani: Mila... I need you here.
Mila: Mom, I-- Wait, what did you say?
Dani: The Republic is about to explode and I might have a saboteur - or more - aboard this ship. I need someone I can trust. You.
Mila: You want me to spy on your crew?
Dani: I want you to do your job.
Mila: Even though my job says I leave as soon as the Republic goes to Hell?
Dani: We'll deal with that when the time comes.
Besides, you don't always get to choose where you serve. If I transfer you after less than a day, that's going to colour your record for the rest of your career - hell, it could end your career. Request denied.
Mila: Mom--!
Dani: No, listen. I'm not just your mother - I'm your captain. If you're not getting along with a member of the crew, I want to know who it is.
*Mila doesn't respond.*
It's either that, or I put a notice on your record and my log.
*Mila takes her PADD and puts Quincy's name on it.*
Alright. I'll look into this. We'll get this taken care of, don't worry. Go back to your cadets.
*Mila nods, standing and heading for the door.*
Mila...
*She looks at her.*
Crew Lounge, 1800?
Mila: *Smiles* Sure.
*Mila walks out. Dani calls the XO in.*
*Garru comes in *
Garru: Your daughter I presume.. Anyway.. There has been another bombing.. This time it is a bit more on point.
Dani: Where?
Garru: Another shipyard about two light years from here.. And Cadet Stark reports that the EPS modules are faulty but still shouldn't be breaking down like they are..
Dani: Sabotage?
Garru: Seems like it mam.. With the power transfer rates dipping we need to go to a dry dock for repairs..
Dani: We can't. If the Arcadians attack now, we need to be ready. Replace the conduits and post guards at the Jefferies Tubes.
Tell Stark I want to speak to him. Afterwards, bring Ensign Allen here.
Garru: Yes Captain.
*Before long Quinton is standing there before Dani resolute..*
Dani: Report on your findings.
Quinton: The EPS modules aside from being faulty mam, they break down within days of installation when they should last at least 5 months. I have replaced at least 12 of them that were in similar condition, broken down in a key area with a focused cutting tool.
*He presents the most recent Module burned out but the cutting present in the left corner..*
Dani: So sabotage is the most likely cause.
Quinton: Yes mam.. I dunno who is doing it but I wouldn't put it past the Arcadians.. They have been salty at you for quite some time.
Dani: I don't think so. If the Arcadians wanted us gone, there are far more direct ways to do it. Besides, all the risks of infiltrating our ship or supply posts just to sabotage some power conduits?
I shouldn't be telling you this yet, Ensign, but a few hours ago, the Shipyard over Tarani Prime was sabotaged - possibly by separatist insurgents. Less than one hour ago, the Commander informed me of a second bombing which destroyed the shipyard at Harris VII. All have been high-security areas. Command suspects that the culprits have been Republic Officers.
Quinton: My mother always said that keeping wild options open is usually the way of tracking these things down.. We still don't know anything about the Arcadian Empire do we.. Are they all one race or have they franchised conquered peoples.. Who are they.. It could be some kind of instigation or infiltration..
Dani: I don't think so... I've been fighting the Arcadians for 5 years. I've never known them to attempt sabotage, and subtlety is not something they care for - they care about total victory. If they'd go to the trouble of infiltrating us, they wouldn't just damage some power conduits. Besides, Tarani Prime is in the Delta Quadrant. As far as we know, the Arcadians don't even realise we're from another Galaxy yet.
Quinton: As far as we know.. But you would think that they would take any path to that end. Even if it is unsavory..
Laura: There's been two terrorist attacks against the republic. Not as bad as the old one on the capital but there will probably be more. And the republic is on the brink of civil war.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
Rissa: I wouldn't say no to that... but Fali I think has a point. We need better defenses...
Terry: Take what you need.. Then vaporize the rest.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
Rissa: I wouldn't say no to that... but Fali I think has a point. We need better defenses...
Terry: Take what you need.. Then vaporize the rest.
Colas: I'm still suggesting absolute quarantine.
Terry: Naturally.. I don't trust an inactive drone.. They have a habit of coming back up.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
Mila: My brother's an idiot! I learned at a young age how to keep him out of my head! If you seriously believe I would say something like that to someone I--!
Forget it, I'm not going to waste my breath...
*She walks off - not angry but at a pace which suggests she's certainly hurt.*
Quinton: If he didn't you would have hit me.. I don't do that.. You did say it though...
*He is not going after her... not getting the real purpose of her visit.*
*He hears a thud echo around the corner, mixed in with what sounds like one of the wall displays cracking.
1 hour later, Dani's Ready Room. Dani is reading a PADD as Mila sits across from her.*
Dani: What is this?
Mila: My request for transfer to another ship.
*Dani looks at her, like her eyes can pierce Mila's face and read her mind.*
Don't look at me like that.
Dani: I'm your mother. This is the mother-look.
Mila: No, it's the 'Tell-me-what's-wrong-or-you're-grounded' look.
Dani: I fail to see the difference.
*She sighs, putting the PADD down.*
Mila, I know we haven't exactly seen much of each other over the last few years, but--
Mila: That has nothing to do with it.
Dani: Then what is this about? You had high enough grades to refuse this assignment if you wanted to serve in Starfleet, so this has something to do with the Columbia.
Mila: I just...
There's someone on this ship who I knew at the academy. He graduated a year early and got posted here. We didn't leave on the best terms - I thought I was ready to face him again, but... He shut me out.
*Dani sighs again, shaking her head.*
Dani: Mila... I need you here.
Mila: Mom, I-- Wait, what did you say?
Dani: The Republic is about to explode and I might have a saboteur - or more - aboard this ship. I need someone I can trust. You.
Mila: You want me to spy on your crew?
Dani: I want you to do your job.
Mila: Even though my job says I leave as soon as the Republic goes to Hell?
Dani: We'll deal with that when the time comes.
Besides, you don't always get to choose where you serve. If I transfer you after less than a day, that's going to colour your record for the rest of your career - hell, it could end your career. Request denied.
Mila: Mom--!
Dani: No, listen. I'm not just your mother - I'm your captain. If you're not getting along with a member of the crew, I want to know who it is.
*Mila doesn't respond.*
It's either that, or I put a notice on your record and my log.
*Mila takes her PADD and puts Quincy's name on it.*
Alright. I'll look into this. We'll get this taken care of, don't worry. Go back to your cadets.
*Mila nods, standing and heading for the door.*
Mila...
*She looks at her.*
Crew Lounge, 1800?
Mila: *Smiles* Sure.
*Mila walks out. Dani calls the XO in.*
*Garru comes in *
Garru: Your daughter I presume.. Anyway.. There has been another bombing.. This time it is a bit more on point.
Dani: Where?
Garru: Another shipyard about two light years from here.. And Cadet Stark reports that the EPS modules are faulty but still shouldn't be breaking down like they are..
Dani: Sabotage?
Garru: Seems like it mam.. With the power transfer rates dipping we need to go to a dry dock for repairs..
Dani: We can't. If the Arcadians attack now, we need to be ready. Replace the conduits and post guards at the Jefferies Tubes.
Tell Stark I want to speak to him. Afterwards, bring Ensign Allen here.
Garru: Yes Captain.
*Before long Quinton is standing there before Dani resolute..*
Dani: Report on your findings.
Quinton: The EPS modules aside from being faulty mam, they break down within days of installation when they should last at least 5 months. I have replaced at least 12 of them that were in similar condition, broken down in a key area with a focused cutting tool.
*He presents the most recent Module burned out but the cutting present in the left corner..*
Dani: So sabotage is the most likely cause.
Quinton: Yes mam.. I dunno who is doing it but I wouldn't put it past the Arcadians.. They have been salty at you for quite some time.
Dani: I don't think so. If the Arcadians wanted us gone, there are far more direct ways to do it. Besides, all the risks of infiltrating our ship or supply posts just to sabotage some power conduits?
I shouldn't be telling you this yet, Ensign, but a few hours ago, the Shipyard over Tarani Prime was sabotaged - possibly by separatist insurgents. Less than one hour ago, the Commander informed me of a second bombing which destroyed the shipyard at Harris VII. All have been high-security areas. Command suspects that the culprits have been Republic Officers.
Quinton: My mother always said that keeping wild options open is usually the way of tracking these things down.. We still don't know anything about the Arcadian Empire do we.. Are they all one race or have they franchised conquered peoples.. Who are they.. It could be some kind of instigation or infiltration..
Dani: I don't think so... I've been fighting the Arcadians for 5 years. I've never known them to attempt sabotage, and subtlety is not something they care for - they care about total victory. If they'd go to the trouble of infiltrating us, they wouldn't just damage some power conduits. Besides, Tarani Prime is in the Delta Quadrant. As far as we know, the Arcadians don't even realise we're from another Galaxy yet.
Quinton: As far as we know.. But you would think that they would take any path to that end. Even if it is unsavory..
Dani: Either way, we have a saboteur onboard. If you see anything suspicious, report it.
Laura: There's been two terrorist attacks against the republic. Not as bad as the old one on the capital but there will probably be more. And the republic is on the brink of civil war.
Quinton: What about.. *As he takes the broken module aside and takes the new one out..*
Mila: Why are you angry at me?
Quinton: If I recall our last conversation, it ended with you getting temperamental about not wanting to be here... Then you called my father a traitor..
Mila: That's not even close to what I said!
Quinton: Really? If not then your brother would not have taken me outside. *The look on his face is something she can't see as he is putting the new module in. But the tone of his voice is cold*
*They open the door and find a body floating there with upgraded nanomachine implants, traditional paling skin, but something new the organic material looks like it has been processed much like a husk... There is a whimper as James Jr goes to it the noise is from some one hiding in an operating EV suit.. A romulan woman around his age.. terrorfied *
R. Woman: Get away...
James Jr: Whoa.. *As she kicks and punches..* Easy... *One hits him and the next in the groin* Ooo...
Casval: Hey!.. Just take it easy.. We are here to help... Not...
*He recognizes the oxygen alert on her suit and she passes out*
James Jr:*Grunts as he tries to shake off hit he took* I will do it..
Enterprise emergency medical beam out..
*The two are beamed out..*
Casval: That was the first time I have seen a woman kick him that hard *His face is stunned...*
Rissa: *Looking at the corpse* It is dead.. but something is going on with this corpse.. I need to study it..
Colas: Away team to Enterprise.
Alvin: We read you Colas.. What is the situation..
Colas: We've found a body, Looks Borg, but there's some Eblisi characteristics. Rissa wants to bring it aboard for study.
I recommend full quarantine.
Terry: I want a bit more than a full quarantine Colas.. If that thing comes back online space it.. We will follow protocol on this bring it aboard Fali will be waiting..
*In Sick bay James is on a biobed groaning from the kick... But he looks at the Romluan woman that they are applying oxygen to.*
James Jr: Kicks like a mule..
*The nurse looks at him with a smirk and applies another hypo of pain medication..*
EMH: One would think you'd be used to it, Ensign.
James Jr: No.. No guy gets used to that.. its like a complete system reset
EMH: And yet you continue to... What's the expression? 'Get down'?
James Jr: I guess I am going to get a moral judgement soon...
EMH: Go and get some rest. You'll feel better in the morning. Doctor's Orders.
James Jr: Yes Doctor.. Will she be okay?
*He motions over to the Romulan Woman.. *
EMH: Romulans, like Vulcans, can survive oxygen starvation for some time. She should make a full recovery in a few weeks.
*The Romulan woman wakes and immediately jerks around *
Nurse: She is awake..
*Another Nurse comes over trying to calm her but gets hit immediately..James Jr gets up easier and heads over.. trying to placate her..*
James Jr: Hey take it easy.. *She struggles more as the nurses manage to get her down.. So he places a hand on her shoulder..*
Look at me.. Do I look like a Borg? Does anyone else?
Romulan Woman: No.. *breathing heavy...*
James Jr: See your going to be okay.. now please calm down okay.. What is your name...
Sala: Sala.. I was an Ensign on the Titanic...
James Jr: James Allen I am an Ensign on the USS Enterprise.. That is where you are now.. in the Enterprise sick bay.
*Her face cools a bit her hair is pitch black and rumpled from being in the suit for so long. As a nurse gives her a tranquilizer...*
James Jr: Take it easy.. Rest.. You have been through a lot..
Sala: This ship isn't safe here.. it won't be.. They will be back...
EMH: Sickbay to Admiral Allen, our guest is awake.
*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
Rissa: I wouldn't say no to that... but Fali I think has a point. We need better defenses...
Terry: Take what you need.. Then vaporize the rest.
Colas: I'm still suggesting absolute quarantine.
Terry: Naturally.. I don't trust an inactive drone.. They have a habit of coming back up.
Laura: The peaceful one? (I don't know what to say here but the two sides are pretty distinct and Laura is pretty sure she knows which side her mom would be on and I forgot the names)
Laura: The peaceful one? (I don't know what to say here but the two sides are pretty distinct and Laura is pretty sure she knows which side her mom would be on and I forgot the names)
Jess: Usually, there isn't a 'peaceful' side in a civil war.
*R.S.S. Columbia, Deck 4. Mila is walking to the assembly deck to address her cadets when she notices the ship's Chief Engineer dismiss a pair of guards posted by an access panel.*
Mila: That's strange... Why would he dismiss the guards?
*She walks closer so she can see the panel, watching him place an object under a plasma conduit.*
Sir?
*She steps closer as the engineer replaces the panel and stands up.*
Sir, what were you doing?
Chief Engineer: Just replacing the plasma conduit, ensign.
Mila: Then why didn't you remove the old one?
Chief Engineer: Republic systems are very different from Starfleet's.
Mila: Then you won't mind showing me how it works?
Chief Engineer: I really don't have time--
Mila: That's fine. I can show myself--
Chief Engineer: No! The panels are supposed to be guarded. No unauthorised personnel unsupervised.
Mila: Good idea. I'll call the guards back. Then they can see exactly what is in there when I'm done.
*She taps her combadge.*
Ensign Allen to Security--
*She sees the Engineer go for his phaser before knocking his arm out of the way as he draws it, a stun blast firing across the corridor, setting off the security alert. Mila grunts as her head is slammed against the bulkhead, before grabbing the belligerent arm and slamming the Engineer against the wall, grunting again as she's thrown against the opposite wall. She then ducks beneath a punch, kicking him in the gut before pulling out her Type 1 phaser, setting it on stun as she aims it at him, seeing him holding a remote.*
Drop it!
Chief Engineer: Free Delta!
*He presses the remote, prompting Mila to dart across a section partition and slam on the emergency forcefield as the corridor erupts in a brief flash, the ship shaking violently, before revealing a massive hull breach. The explosion moves through the bulkhead, blowing out plasma conduits in sequence as Mila is slammed into the outer wall by the blasts, knocked unconscious as support beams fall and a wall panel buries her, flame and acrid smoke beginning to fill the compartment.*
Sam: RNI is still looking into the shipyard bombings. They believe the bombing in the capital was caused by Nightfall.
Interior Minister Dotrik: The O.S.S. agrees, as do the other security services.
Scarloey: Perhaps we should put some extra restrictions on the Federation exchange personnel.
Kudar (new PM): Mr President?
Scarloey: Both shipyards had Starfleet Officers aboard who could have gained access to--
Sam: Mr President, with all due respect, there is no evidence to suggest Starfleet Officers were responsible!
Scarloey: Sam, please. Next you'll be saying there's a terrorist conspiracy within our own military! This required coordination; spontaneous acts of sabotage aren't plausible here!
Kudar: Might I suggest we wait for Naval Intelligence to complete their investigation before we begin throwing around accusations?
Scarloey: No. Every hour we delay puts our forces at greater risk. I will draft the necessary orders, and I expect you *looks at Sam* to carry it out tomorrow evening. Understood?
Sam: Understood. Should I order the Federation Ambassadors expelled and draft a declaration of war while I'm at it?
*Scarloey smirks.*
Scarloey: I don't think that will be necessary, this time.
OoC: Technically speaking the flames of iblis terrorist is inside the republic military its just they haven't been active since the flame coalition was made.
*A man is waiting for Sam once the meeting is done*
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*Jess is standing in the doorway.*
Jess: What's up?
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*Emma laughs a little.*
Emma: Okay, winner gets to shower first.
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*Terry thumbs the comm unit connecting to Sick Bay.. *
Terry: Acknowledged. I will be down in a moment..
Rissa: If we can't figure out how the drones come online.. and how they operate I am worried that like the old drones it could wake at any moment. Fali recommends that the drone be taken apart so that the components can be studied while the rest is spaced.
Quinton: My mother always said that keeping wild options open is usually the way of tracking these things down.. We still don't know anything about the Arcadian Empire do we.. Are they all one race or have they franchised conquered peoples.. Who are they.. It could be some kind of instigation or infiltration..
Colas: Or we could vaporise it. With extreme prejudice.
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Dani: I don't think so... I've been fighting the Arcadians for 5 years. I've never known them to attempt sabotage, and subtlety is not something they care for - they care about total victory. If they'd go to the trouble of infiltrating us, they wouldn't just damage some power conduits. Besides, Tarani Prime is in the Delta Quadrant. As far as we know, the Arcadians don't even realise we're from another Galaxy yet.
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Rissa: I wouldn't say no to that... but Fali I think has a point. We need better defenses...
Terry: Take what you need.. Then vaporize the rest.
Quinton: As far as we know.. But you would think that they would take any path to that end. Even if it is unsavory..
*Susan goes and showers*
Colas: I'm still suggesting absolute quarantine.
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Terry: Naturally.. I don't trust an inactive drone.. They have a habit of coming back up.
Dani: Either way, we have a saboteur onboard. If you see anything suspicious, report it.
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Jess: I know...
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Colas: What are my orders?
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Jess: For who?
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Jess: And you don't know which side that is?
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Jess: Usually, there isn't a 'peaceful' side in a civil war.
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Coulson: we need to act in this.
Garret: agreed Phil but until we know exactly who is behind it and why we don't need to be rushing into anything right now.
Coulson: I don't like just sitting here.
Garret: we won't be for long. Fury is on his way back he said so let's just figure out what to do when we find out who is attacking them.
Jess: Fair enough. Just make sure you know what you're fighting for.
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Mila: That's strange... Why would he dismiss the guards?
*She walks closer so she can see the panel, watching him place an object under a plasma conduit.*
Sir?
*She steps closer as the engineer replaces the panel and stands up.*
Sir, what were you doing?
Chief Engineer: Just replacing the plasma conduit, ensign.
Mila: Then why didn't you remove the old one?
Chief Engineer: Republic systems are very different from Starfleet's.
Mila: Then you won't mind showing me how it works?
Chief Engineer: I really don't have time--
Mila: That's fine. I can show myself--
Chief Engineer: No! The panels are supposed to be guarded. No unauthorised personnel unsupervised.
Mila: Good idea. I'll call the guards back. Then they can see exactly what is in there when I'm done.
*She taps her combadge.*
Ensign Allen to Security--
*She sees the Engineer go for his phaser before knocking his arm out of the way as he draws it, a stun blast firing across the corridor, setting off the security alert. Mila grunts as her head is slammed against the bulkhead, before grabbing the belligerent arm and slamming the Engineer against the wall, grunting again as she's thrown against the opposite wall. She then ducks beneath a punch, kicking him in the gut before pulling out her Type 1 phaser, setting it on stun as she aims it at him, seeing him holding a remote.*
Drop it!
Chief Engineer: Free Delta!
*He presses the remote, prompting Mila to dart across a section partition and slam on the emergency forcefield as the corridor erupts in a brief flash, the ship shaking violently, before revealing a massive hull breach. The explosion moves through the bulkhead, blowing out plasma conduits in sequence as Mila is slammed into the outer wall by the blasts, knocked unconscious as support beams fall and a wall panel buries her, flame and acrid smoke beginning to fill the compartment.*
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Sam: RNI is still looking into the shipyard bombings. They believe the bombing in the capital was caused by Nightfall.
Interior Minister Dotrik: The O.S.S. agrees, as do the other security services.
Scarloey: Perhaps we should put some extra restrictions on the Federation exchange personnel.
Kudar (new PM): Mr President?
Scarloey: Both shipyards had Starfleet Officers aboard who could have gained access to--
Sam: Mr President, with all due respect, there is no evidence to suggest Starfleet Officers were responsible!
Scarloey: Sam, please. Next you'll be saying there's a terrorist conspiracy within our own military! This required coordination; spontaneous acts of sabotage aren't plausible here!
Kudar: Might I suggest we wait for Naval Intelligence to complete their investigation before we begin throwing around accusations?
Scarloey: No. Every hour we delay puts our forces at greater risk. I will draft the necessary orders, and I expect you *looks at Sam* to carry it out tomorrow evening. Understood?
Sam: Understood. Should I order the Federation Ambassadors expelled and draft a declaration of war while I'm at it?
*Scarloey smirks.*
Scarloey: I don't think that will be necessary, this time.
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*A man is waiting for Sam once the meeting is done*
Burns: so I can say nightfall was responsible for the capital attack.
Osman: I want you to go and look at the shipyard bombings.
Burns: yes ma'am.
Osman: I'll try to make sure things don't get out of hand here.