USS Manticore, 01/29/24, 10:00 PM ET

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USS Manticore - Mondays 10 ET - Command Staff: Captain McFly, Kansas Kenickie

Between 1/29/2024 9:05 PM and 1/29/2024 10:18 PM

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= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1255, STARDATE 52401.29 = starfleet

= The new Manticore-B was set to receive her new PK module after a lengthy shakedown cruise but module was intercepted on its way to Starbase -REDACTED-. Manticore has been sent in to investigate. They were able to track the thieves to junkyard where they came across a decent sized space station that turned out to be a ship. McFly and Pilot went inside and found the module only to be discovered by the thieves. After a firefight Pilot was jettisoned off the station in his shuttle and McFly was captured. They continued their pursuit of the thieves but soon the warp trail dissipated and stopped them in their tracks. They returned to the junkyard to find any information. Meanwhile, Kansas has been reassigned to Presidential security and during a diplomatic conference on the moon where she thwarted an assassination attempt. Back on Earth she was sent a weird message simply containing three pictures from someone she trusts. She has tracked them down in hopes of gaining more information. Faldek and Gila are now a year into an undercover assignment on Cardassia. The purpose of which the crew has not been notified of. They've met up with Edvenent to search for -REDACTED-. However, Cardassian command has seen fit for them to be sent to new assignments disrupting their undercover mission. Faldek is on a new Dominion shipyard where after some leg work, he's discovered a brand new, and devastating, Dominion ship. However he was caught and sent back to Cardassia. Gila is at an outpost turned medical facility. And Edvenent is in Cardassia's main military intelligence complex where he just learned about a "project nebula". And after spending too much time trying to find more information, he's now in danger of being discovered. = starfleet

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::at Science II on the bridge:::

::At Ops, doing Ops things ::

::Has one of the science displays up on the big screen while sits in the scarychair, holding two PADDs::

::arrived back on Cardassia Prime, having slept on the transport back, heads back to his office as his meeting with Legate Damar isn't until later::

::looking at the main screen::

:: Is working in the Intel Complex, moving files around ::

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::in sickbay, updating medical records of recently injured crewmembers::

::Change shuttle direction and heads along the coast::

::decides to call up Calli, dispensing with formalities:: +Calli+ Hey Calli, it's me Annika. Do you know if anyone in engineering is at least somewhat familiar with alien warp technology? Sadly, the trail ran cold finding the captain. Could use some extra expertise in trying to pick up the trail again.

My eyes are going numb from the staring and the watching and the looking....

Rub them ::to Bren::

I hear you there.

+Annika+ Annika.. Letme take a look with you up there.....cya what you have. be there shortly

+Calli+ Super, thanks.

::looks down for a moment, at the PADDs in his hands.::

::Dips shuttle and lands in the forest::

:: Finishes up and heads to the Complexes transporter area, beaming to the Bureau of Competence and Duty ::

::Head snaps back upward:: No, wait, right there

Oh?

::tapps on the PADD in his right hand to explain where he means::

::arrives at his office and sweeps it for listening devices::

That has all the markings of a central building, it's fairly intact.... it's a good spot for an away team to exam

:::Pops the hatch and exits the shuttle::

oh.

:: enters the bridge and looks around spots Annika and walks to her and Commander Bren. :: Commander, Annika....may I be of assistance?

:: Taps away at Ops ::

::Creeps in the wooods::

::looking over the building:: Sounds like a good plan.

:: Arrives at Faldek's office only moments after Faldek did, pressing the chime ::

Please put together a double-size away team with a half-dozen engineers and... well we don't have an equal number of science people to say, so about 3, and 3 security.

::finishes the sweep, finding nothing:: Come in. (edited)

:: Comparing soldier's ability to cope with the different ketracel white mixtures ""

:: listens ::

:::Climbs up a ladder and on the pourch of a house::

Hey Calli-- well, in regards to the warp trail, we've gone cold in our trail. Hopefully, after the away mission we can try to restore our trail. It just suddenly went cold right at this point...

::finishes updates to one record, moves on to next::

::Reads the other PADD for a moment:: Hah! EJ, great news for you...

:::Knocks 2 times, pauses then 3 more::

:: looks to Annika :: Need me to tag along on the away team?

:: Listens to everything of the bridge, still tapping away ::

That'd be up to Bren, I'd imagine. But, I would imagine so. Not sure if I'll tag along as well.

What's the news Commander sir?

::Enters the house:: Bud.... ya here

:: Steps into the office and nods :: Gul Khott, a good to see you again.

Mysterious Man ( Earth)> :: spins his dagger with effortless speed sheathing it and responds to the query :: Enter...if you dare...

::Turns 270° around:: You are both welcome to go, stretch your legs

::Smirks:: I dare

Aye Commander....

::nods::

Aye aye. OK with me.

So, EJ, I think you'll have your turn in the chair soon heh

:: Still at Ops, listening ::

::hoping that isn't her famous last words::

::looks at Bren:: You're not going on an away mission.

Ah just the man I wanted to see. ::shows him all the information he found on the huge battleship being built in secret::

No, worse. I'm being fired.

Mysterious Man ( Earth ) > Good....C'mon in ....Sis.

you missed the Fun at the Hot house

But! Don't worry, it's not effective for six months.

::shakes his head::

I still have CetOPS crunching the numbers in trying to find any crumbs on a potential trail, but we're not very optimistic on that front . ::shrugs:: Worth a try though.

:: Looks over the information Faldek discovered :: Hmmm....this is not good...

:::Gives him a hug:: Good to see you alive brother

::stands inside the doorway to the lab Gila is working at:: Doctor, may I speak?

You're telling me, and I have a meeting later with Legate Damar, who knows what prompted it...

You drink coffee now. That's not an order. But a suggestion. ::to Bren::

Chip K ( Earth)> I figured you could handle it...Good to see you Little Sis...:: returns the embrace with a pat on her shoulder looking her over ::

My homeworld has stopped being a candidate and signed the paperwork to join the Federation. The expeditionary force I "foreign exchange student programmed" from is being disbanded. I'm going to have to get an Admiral to sponsor me to stick around.... so I'd better not disappoint Jaffee

:: Pulls a padd from his jacket with all the information he could find on project nebula, handing it to Faldek:: Probably from all your snooping...

Finding crumbs. I'm an orca, not a dust buster.

I had to drop your tail there

I figure CetOPS is our best chance at figuring out the trail.

Well if that were the case I'm sure I'd be in a prison.

::shocked:: You should be able to stay.

They're very good at crunching numbers, I think so too. I even bribed them with tuna.

Good point..

Well, not if we don't retrieve the weapon and the captain :: smiles ::

:: walks over to Enginering Station on bridge and begins looking things over :: Which reminds me...we need to visit them regarding some..housekeeping when we seltte down a bit. :: Smiles

The captain is secondary unfortunately but luckily they're in the same place.

Chip K ( Earth ) > Appreciated. :: walks over to a small terminal :: Regrettfully not much time for chatting...got some items for you.

Yes, we should. I oversaw their transfer when they first came in, they seemed happy but a check up would be beneficial.

Don't worry sug (as in sugar), we're in water. It'll be sucked into the filter in no time.

::looks at Bren:: Who are the science officers you want to go?

Let the Lt j.g. on Duty in Science pick two and then go themself (edited)

thats why I tracked you down here.. I figured you would have more details... I am also tracking a Module... have you heard any word on it?

::looks over the PADD, not seeing any relatively new information from what he saw earlier::

Still, sometimes it's nice to find a delicious morsel of mackerel after feeding. It's almost like a bonus snack.

Copy. What about the engineering team? ::to Bren::

:: Is absorbed in her thoughts :: "That's why I am here."

One of the orcas has the same name as my mother incidentally. But, I think we're at least on good professional terms. I hope.

Same deal, Chief Erich or whoever is on Duty can assign six of the engineers currently on shift. I won't mandate they go themself, because I'm not their Chief during my day job.

::finishes the record he was updating::

Still nothing new on my end, but I put all the information on that padd, just in case they try and wipe any evidence of it

::mumbles:: Now let's see if you eat my lunch again....

Technically, you can. Captain Faliver.

Well everything has been transmitted to my contact.

Chip K ( earth)> ::Takes a seat at his desk with the monitor and fires up larger images of what he sent Kansas :: Sorry I can't help you with that. I can help you with this...:: points to the images Kansas is familiar with....just enhanced for a larger screen ::

That's because you eat like a sea pig. There's always extra morsels floating about, clogging the filtres.

Oooh, no, still just Commander. I know I can, but I have no reason to.

You're in command technically, sir. ::grins::

:: Nods :: Good, hopefully it is helpful..

::steps closer to her and lowers his voice:: Doctor, I have learned something. The ones who are in training, they are to be operating a new kind of weapon.

Ugh, does that work like a courtesy title or something? It just sounds so weird

:::Leans in::: why is it just their backs ::Grumbles::

Pretty much.

::Silently mouths cap-tain Bren Fal-iv-errrr::

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Bren Faliver

::Silently mouths cap-tain Bren Fal-iv-errrr::

((Does it have a nice ring to you?))

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+Science, Engineering+ Away Team duty need 3, report to the transporter room.

Chip K ( Earth) > We work with what we get. And...it isn't much....a bit here and a bit there...but together they form something....

Alright, well.. hope we find something interesting. ::clears Pilot's call::

+Pilot+ "What is the nature of they away mission?"

Sanchez, we need you at the helm in case. Harnett, keep us under a transporter lock. No repeats.

:: Nods :: Aye, Commander.

:: to Fifth :: "That is true, so I have been told. They are compartmentalizing the information, as they should. What is your concern. Are you not a part of this training?"

I'll go pack for the field trip. :: nods to Annika and heads for the lift ::

+Jaenke+ We're headed over to investigate a building that may potentially get us a lead.

::Zooms in the photo::

+Jaenke+ Captain, wants it investigated.

+Pilot+ "Callista is going on this one. Keep me in the loop."

::nods and heads to the science labs to pack as well::

::confirms that all medical records of recently injured crewmembers were updated::

+Jaenke+ Aye aye.

Chip K ( Earth ) The individual.....here...:: points :: Is a Vorta... but not an ordinary one. I believe this individual is the " unidentified Alien " you splattered on the Moon recently.

If Cardassia wasn't a puppet for the Dominion I would assassinate Damar when I meet him later, but I don't think that would solve anything, they'd just install a new puppet to lead Cardassia. After reading Damar's psych profile I think he might be swayed to the cause against the Dominion with a little persuasion.

The shooter?

::looks at Bren:: I will be back.

::Looks at Pilot:: Agreed!

::to Karl:: Behave yourself. ::heads to TL::

::Curses::

:: Listens to Faldek :: I never quite liked him, but you might be right...

KARL> I am always well behaved....... ...

As well as a non potty trained Targ....

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I am not. But that's as it should be. I have not earned that privilege.

did I say that out loud? Oof!

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::grabs what she needs for the away mission, grabs a bunch of Science stuff and other things she might need, including a phaser and a tricorder::

KARL> :::Sniffs Sanchez::

Chip K ( Earth)> Yes I believe he was the shooter...., but made to look not like a Vorta. I'd bet the Federation personnel got him in the conference...who they are exactly remains a mystery.

::burps on Karl:: Get back to Tactical!

::Raises an eyebrow, turning to look at Karl, who is now down by the helm, siffing Sanchez ::

that must be why his head cracked like an egg

Chip K ( Earth)> I have to wonder..if the remains of the shooter have been conviently disposed of yet.

::walks out of the TL and heads into the TR with his security gear:: +Security+ 2 Officers report to the TR for assignment.

let me use the secure line and contact someone to find out

I have a feeling however that this project we've uncovered is the reason I was sent here in the first place. So when this mission is over will you be claiming amnesty with the Federation or staying here?

+Comm+ On our way!

Chip K ( Earth) > :: trusts his sister's judgement...but has more to pass on....to her ::

::pokes at the Comm, sends a Message to Ryan asking about the results on the shooters autopsy::

:: Pauses, looking at Faldek :: The way things are with the Dominion here, I would think claiming amnesty with the Federation would be safer...

Chip K ( Earth)> Can you man acquire a tissue sample?

I am willing to sponsor you.

lets seee if there is a body first

::goes to conduct medical supplies inventory::

I appreciate the information, Fifth. I am unaware of who gets to receive training and who does not." :: she thinks for a moment :: "Do you have concerns about this weapon?"

I'm sure Captain McFly would second that given your help on Manticore earlier.

: Nods :: Thank you, Faldek, I will keep that in mind.

Ryan ( Earth) > :: send a reply informing Kansas he will look into it ::

::nods back:: We take care of our agents, unlike the Order did.

:: Nods :: I know...

My guy is looking into the body

Cdr. Faldek/Khott (Cardassia)

::nods back:: We take care of our agents, unlike the Order did.

((by which he means 'we' leave no survivors))

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Chip K ( Earth)> Sis, here me out on this...I think.....these two Starfleet individual were sent to Cardassian space to see the Vorta.....who in turn showed them this ..for lack of a better word Battleship.

::arrive at the TR::

I don't know if concerns are the appropriate word. Perhaps I am jealous that I have yet to reach the honor of serving the founders in such a way. I believe this weapon is a ship, the first of its kind. To unleash the power of the Dominion in such a way... I do wish to share in it.

"Why did you not go?"

::Sighs:: and she is a big one

:: to Violet :: "I have duties here, and do you."

"I can fend for myself."

Chip K (Earth)> The Vorta says this is just one...of these and we have....hundreds more ready for you .. basically intimidates the hell out of these guys.....

::pulls out a bottle of vintage Kanar, the good blue stuff:: Care for some?

My module would be a nice tool to have if that is true

:: Looks at the bottle :: Sure, why not?

Chip K (Earth)> The Vorta basically plants some sort of a......." Cessation of hostilities" Plan .....to end the war before the Federation is obliterated....and these two...here .....actually act on it....along with the vorta's help.

9:46 PM

Chip K (Earth)> I think this a plot to get the Federation out of the war...via some faction in the Federation Government.....:: gestures with hands to drive his point ::

::pulls the top off and pours the thickish drink into two glasses, handing Edvenet one and taking the other for himself:: Cheers.

::going through medical supplies, making notes on his PADD::

So that is why they tried to kill the Prez

:: Picks up his glass, looking at Faldek, a slight look of confusion on his face:: Cheers?

Chip K ( earth)> Yes...the President is prosecuting the war.....and having another President with a different view might be ...better for these guys...

9:48 PM

Chip K( Earth ) I just have no proof....just some things that add up.

It's a thing they say on Earth when drinking, whereas here we might say something like... Talsvar Kardassu. Just a standard toast. ::drinks::

::Curses:: now I feel like I should be back guarding but know I neeed to follow this

:: Nods and lifts the glass :: Cheers then... :: Drinks::

"It sounds like we each have our place in this war. Our path to victory is often unclear, destiny is the endgame of a culmination of choices. I could ask on your behalf. We'd do well to place the willing into places where they feel they can excel"

ACTION> THE ENTIRE AWAY TEAM MEETS IN TRANSPORTER ROOM THEN TRANSPORTS OVER TO THE JUNKYARD STATION

::flicks open her tricorder and performs some scans::

:: Watches his readings of the away team on his console ::

::materializes onto the junkyard station with the security team::

Chip K ( Earth)> If I was not forced out of my safehouse...I'd have some leads to who altered the assassin..

Yes, I would appreciate the endorsement. I don't want to overstep my bounds. Please, only offer me what I have earned.

::To Sec Officers:: Close eye on all. Phasers on stun, only go higher if needed due to the previous not affecting the target.

"Now just who I would talk to about this is another question. The command structure of the Cardassian and Dominion forces does pose new challenges."

Any thoughts on where I should look next>?

::nods and begins to be a watchful eye::

So I think we have what we need, but keep your eyes peeled and your ear to the ground just in case you find anything that seems like good intel.

+Manticore+ Pilot to Manticore, do you read?

+Pilot+ Hear you, Pilot

::drains the rest of the glass::

+Faliver+ I wanted to be sure it wasn't a repeat..we are here and scanning.

::sticks close to the team, looking around at the junk:: Hope we find something interesting here other than random space junk.

Surely that wouldn't be an obstacle for you. ::lowers his head::

:: Nods :: Of course

Chip K (Earth)> I'd guess securing the sample from the Assassin would be the first thing to do....I'd bet my retirement...someone is going to make that corpse disappear..maybe they will get sloppy.

::nods:: I hope we do as well.

"Well, I am a respected doctor in my field, but everyone has limits."

I guess I will head back to San Fran and check out the body for myself

"I will, as they say, ask around. Has training begun already?"

Chip K (Earth)> I wish I could help you with Manticore.. The CG runs a tight ship with her....

9:55 PM

Ryan ( Earth)> :: sends a message to Kansas with two words :: COPRSE LOST

Doctor... of course.

::Frowns:: I know, and I know you don't approve of me being there... its a waste of my time and skills

I wonder what Orrak has discovered...

Yes, training has started.

::watching over the team as they work::

:: Finishes his glass and sets it down :: I have been wondering as well..

::Looks at the Comm, CURSES::: THE DAMN BODY IS GONE

::providing security coverage::

I'll be sure to check in with her before my meeting with Damar.

::continuing medical supplies inventory::

"Have you heard anything from Gila?"

Chip K (Earth)> :: looks to Kansas :: Damn...

"No, and that's just how these missions go."

:: Nods::

::looking over some databases himself as well::

:::Curses again::

:: sweeps with her engineering tricorder left and right while looking around ::

::walks with Calli as she scans the area::

Chris K ( Earth)> We have to be very careful with these people Kansas, they aren't pushovers...and easy kills.

::looking at a file:: What's this?

Chris K (Earth)> And given that fact....I think I'll have to relocate...

I'd go for an easy kill right now

:: She goes to someone she believes is in more control here and explains the situation to them...::

Chris K (Earth) > Amen to that.

10:01 PM

( Must jet ) gnight!

ACTION> PILOT PULLS UP A COMMUNICATIONS RECORDING FROM THE COMPUTER DATABASE ON BOARD THE JUNKYARD STATION; HE PLAYS IT AND SEES THE FACE OF A FERENGI... MORK (edited)

::looks at the Ferengi:: This just gets better and better doesn't it....

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I couldn't remember if Pilot was with us during the Mork plot or not.

((I don't recall it))

::paused::

I think that was before him or me

Ok, I thought it might have been. Bren should know him.

I thought he got arrested on DS9 by Odo.

You know that doesn't last for long.

Probably bought his way out lol

Plus it's been two years now.

Mork, as in Mindy? No no, Mork is the silent guy with the belly full of liquid money?

Nanu Nanu!

Morn is the silent guy and he's not Ferengi lol

lol

Help a Jem'Hadar today. With your donation of one vial of Ketracel White you can ensure victory for the Dominion. And "Victory is Life!" (edited)

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For those that don't know, Mork was from a plot we did a few years ago. He's a Ferengi with a lavish lifestyle that loves to indulge in exotics of all sorts. And he enjoys eating people. He gained his fortune through weapons sales and alien trafficking.

10:06 PM

Alright, KK, Komments?

hold up.... eating people?!

But, does he say Nanu Nanu?! lol

Surely you remember that plot right?

Oh for sure

10:06 PM

Just didnt remember his name lol

That was one of the first ones I did after taking over.

Lord.

Yeah, his name was Mork

Freaky, lol

Don't call her Shirley...

So he put out a special order for a changeling corpse to eat

Geez on brain is fried

Vorta Corpse?

10:08 PM

Mmmm Changeling juice

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He would kidnap aliens of all sorts and eat them at lavish parties. If I remember correctly he got away with it because he owns a sector of space right next to the romulan neutral zone and he allows Starfleet to roam around in it and they can spy on the Romulans that way. So the Feds appease him.

J-E-L-L---Eeeeeewwwww

Ick

I remember now

We were sent because his regular Fed rep couldn't be there. His fed rep, as it turns out, indulged at these partied with him.

10:10 PM

He was quite the gortesque little guy. It was a ton of fun to see everyone squirm.

lol

freaky

That may have also been why Keb decided to leave us. That was the plot she left us in.

nice going

Ok kids, I'm out, time for some True Detective. See y'all next week.

I mean...

10:11 PM

DVR it!

10:12 PM

Alright, TBS is about, I don't know 10 minutes. ::shrugs::

Lol I don't have a DVR, using a streaming service.

Or should we do immediate?

10:12 PM

Well then you have plenty of time to watch it

either works for me!

Flip a coin.

You're GM, you decide lol

I don't have coins

Heads up 10min / Tails - Immediate

10:12 PM

Google does.

Rock Paper scissors

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google says tails

Boom!

So TBS is immediate

Ok, Immediate, lol

Questions or comments?

Ok byeeeeeeeeee

If nothing then everyone hurry up to Faldek's couch, it's time to watch True Detective!... AND DON'T SPIL-Damnit, you spilt the popcorn all over the place...DISMISSED!!!

Goodnight!

Nite nite everyone

LOL!

later dudes

night

McFly

Bye everybody!

later babe

I'm in a secure government facility, no visitors.

Night

Are you sure? Look behind you...

lol

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You looked

lmao

He's probably the guy responsible for securing the facility, don't get him fired

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