USS Manticore, 02/12/24, 10:00 PM ET

February 13

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

Between 2/12/2024 9:02 PM and 2/12/2024 10:10 PM

Alright, we have everyone here? Most everyone it seems. Let's get started.

9:02 PM

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= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1257, STARDATE 52402.12 = starfleet

= The new Manticore-B was set to receive her new PK module after a lengthy shakedown cruise but the module was intercepted on its way to Starbase -REDACTED-. Manticore has been sent in to investigate. They were able to track the thieves to a 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. Back at the junkyard, they discovered a comm recording of their old scumbag Mork. They're no on their way to his gaudy mansion. 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 her brother. She learned a Vorta surgically altered themselves and snuck in as the shooter whose body has disappeared from the morgue. She's now on a quest to gain more information from someone who is not going to be so cooperative. 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 discovered a brand new, and devastating, Dominion ship. However he was caught and sent back to Cardassia. After a meeting with Legate Damar, Faldek is more eager than ever to end this mission. Gila is at an outpost turned medical facility where she has gained the trust of a young Jem'Hadar who she is using for information about a secret training program. And Edvenent is continuing to work with with Faldek to find information about this mission. = starfleet

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::Pacing the space in front of The Chair, he walks over to the Navigation controls and peers over the duty officer's shoulder, checking time to destination:: Was the cloak on this new ship ever given a proper testing? It's ready to go, as far as we know?

:::Pops out of a hatch and slinks down the hall:: (edited)

::back on the bridge at Science II::

::finishing up minor adjustments to medical scanner in response to diagnostics he was running::

::monitoring helm control::

:::Sneaks up behind a doorsmen and knocks him out::

9:06 PM

::Opens the door and smiles:: you would think you would have more guards

It was tested while in development, sir. ::to Bren::

::heads back to his office, sending Edvenet an encoded message instructing him to stop by::

((Are we able to cloak while traveling at warp?))

You would think you'd know when the cat door was left open for you.

((Yes))

9:08 PM

((Just no weapons or shields))

:: looking over readings in his lab ::

Ops, please engage the cloak for a few minutes, and then shut it off. I want to be sure it works before we need it in the near future.

THis cat needs your help for a change

:: Siting in his small office at the Intel Complex, receiving the encoded message from Faldek ::

All systems report nominal sir. Including Cloaking device

::analysing the differing warp signatures::

"I need to get with Gila if she ever gets back about my medication." :: Erich mentions to Violet ::

:::Pokes her knife on his desk::

Interesting you come to me for help. ::pulls out a disruptor gun from under his desk and points it at her:: Are you sure you're not here to finish something?

Do you think I would use the front door if I was going to kill you?

:: Nods :: Aye, Commander

::finishes adjustments to medical scanner, runs confirmation diagnostic to make sure adjustments worked::

::Activates the cloak, ready to deactivate it in a few minutes::

no one knows I left you alive all those years ago... we would both know death if it came out (edited)

::the tired worn Androian thinks for a beat:: ...Perhaps not. ::stows the gun away:: So... how can I help? ::he says in his soft raspy voice::

::sends an encoded message to Gila, "Have what we are looking for, checking one last area, begin finishing up your investigation."::

::Looks at Harnett:: Jog my memory.... our cloaking device, it doesn't exist on paper, right? It's a violation of a major treaty right?

I am looking for something

9:13 PM

:::Leans on his desk flirty:::

:: happy with the readings she sees at the engineering console :: Listens to discussion..

::listening::

::looks her up and down; his one good eye focusing on her special assets:: Aren't we all.

:: Nods, still looking at the Ops console :: Yes, Commander...it violates the Treaty of Algeron.

:::Smiles at him:: I am looking for a module, a special one

A module? What kind of module?

I think a Vorta might be involved

( zpm? )

Those things from the Gamma Quadrant? I don't know any Vortas. (edited)

it's a weapon

:: Makes his way back to the Intel complex transporter ::

:::spins knife::: have you heard anything under ground that might hellp me out

(zero point module?)

( hehe )

::enters his office, scans for listening devices::

:::views diagnostic results, notes that the previously detected variance in the scanner is no longer present::

::Pulls up the Treaty of Algeron on a PADD to burn off the anxious minutes:: I should remember this if I'm going to actually be a Federation officer.

Commander, last time I looked you were already. :: smiles from Engineering station ::

::leans back in his chair:: I'm going to need more to go on. I don't know anything about a module and I'm not sure why a Vorta would be involved.

Annika, can you please review our data from the previous... escapade.... we had at Mork's? Living areas, holding areas, just want information ready if we need it.

how about the attempt on the Federation Prez?

:: looks to Annika :: Now we get to look at bad memories..

::eyes widen:: Now that, I do know something about. What's it to you?

:: Working with various Jem'hadar, Vorta, and fellow Cardassians ::

::Taps at Ops ::

::nods:: yeah sure. We transferred all our records from the Manticore-A. Gimme a sec. ::begins searching, and sighs:: Yeah, fun stuff.

I have some business to take care of with the person who ordered it

Ah we used the Personal Cloak suits that mission. Somewhat effective they were there.

::reviews PADD to determine what taskto pursue next::

OK, here's the schematics of Mork's Castle we visited. ::brings it up on her console:: Everything from his latinum fountain head of himself to his Xindi Aquatic holding tank. Shall I send it over to your console?

Is it me or is the temperature rising in the habitat. :: grumbles in Beluga ::

Yea... worked very well.

::Pulls out her PADD and shows him the three photos:: I have this

((At least his last name was not Simpson))

:: Demats and remats in the Bureau of competence and duty, making his way to Faldek/Khott's office::

Did you dolphins touch the thermostat again? Not that it matters much to me, we orcas are just as good in tropical waters as we are in cold.

You can, but mostly I wanted someone to have recently looked it over if we need to scan for specific lifesigns... it may not make sense, I'm just inordinately nervous right now

:: Encoding her own message :: "Lead on coord of new tech."

these photos are all I have to go on right now

Don't tense up. We're both in seats we'd never thought of ourselves in. (edited)

truer words

::sends back a message "find out what you can but be quick, need to exfil soon"::

Or those engineers on the bridge are not doing there job. :: looks at his station , speaking Beluga the translation program acts as an input device for commands to adjust his view screen ::

::satisfied with the scans and takes a seat at his desk::

:: Listening at Ops ::

::nods:: It's only natural to be nervous when Mork is involved.

::looks through them; points to the nebula and the Jem'Hadar battleship:: I don't know about these two, but this last one... ::lingers his gaze at the picture of the Vorta meeting with two obviously starfleet officers:: This one I do know something about...

::looks at Karl:: Not sure if that was a compliment or an insult.

:: Stops at the office door, pressing the chime ::

Come

Helm ETA to Mork's...

:: Steps inside, nodding :: Gul Khott.

wasn't a compliment

::says '5 minutes' immediately::

9:25 PM

Sorry.... ::smiles:: I've been watching the clock

I'd suggest we cloak entering his space.

It is not everyday we deal with an individual like Mork, let alone trying to track down a lost Planet destroying weapon.

I was going to give that order about 3 minutes from now ::warm smile::

::nods, waiting for the door to close, presses a button on his desk and it locks:: We're nearly done here.

::nods::

::looking over PADD, notes that he still needs to update the medical records for the cetacean cewmembers::

::Tosses some money on the desk:: information is what I need

Have you made a decision?

and I know you have a gambling habit you need to feed

I don't know if this was his main castle, or residence, probably not but I'd imagine you'd have at least servants there. (edited)

:: Decloaks, for the testing of the cloak :: Cloak functioning in normal parameters, sirs

Activate the cloak again, we're almost there.

I have tracked the temperature anomaly to a faulty climate control sensor, I am bypassing it switching to an auxiliary... I will notify the simpletons of the issue.

Karl, while your behavior at times is sometimes questionable. I have come to rely on you. Don't ruin it.

:: Nods :: I have, I will come with you..

Good... ok, you dolphins are off the hook.

everyone loves me

::looks up at Kansas:: I have an acquaintance who recently performed some surgical work on a Vorta. Turned him into a pink skin. ::points at the picture:: These two were with him, they were apart of what happened with the Federation President. ::leans in:: And because I'm so generous, I'll give you this one for free. It was all a distraction. ::smiles::

:: Reactivates the cloak :: Aye, cloak is reactivated

:: Goes to find that particular Jem'Hadar ::

Helm, we're about a minute out, as soon as we drop out of warp take us a somewhat indirect route toward Mork's facility. Maybe have the local star at our back

::stands from the XO chair:: (w, somewhat not really) You're confusing loathe with love...

do you have a location? or destartion from what ::Holds up some more money:: (edited)

Ok. The meeting with Damar went... Poorly. I suspect he might be onto me, so we're gonna head to Fleet Com and see if there's anything else we can glean before we signal our extraction. (edited)

I am insuled Sven you are calling me a Dolphin, I am a Beluga. Despite what my Federation supplied identification image displays.

::grabs medkit and starts heading to Cetacean Ops::

::notices the variance of tempurature in CetOPs, looks to Calli:: There's a higher than normal temp variance in Cet OPS. Can you guys sent an engineer to take a look at it? ::shows Calli::

:: Nods :: Understood

. Vasn't taking about you though. The other dolphins... technically you might also consider me a dolphin too.

Oh I don't know where they're at now. And I assume the body of that poor Vorta has already disappeared considering you didn't know who he was.

:: notes :: Oh Bart sent a repair order in I see. :: scrolls :: Running Auxillary. The problem is not all our engineers are trained for Servicing CetOps...

Perhaps so ..but you are too big to be one of them in my mind.

::nods:: Yes, those are limited in numers aren't they?

:: She knows she had to work quickly, but not raise suspicion. ::

Plus, I think I ought to do the job myself. The few times I have worked with Bart...well he tends to be salty.

what was the distraction for?

::gives Edvenet a set of BC&D credentials:: Let's go.

I can help if you need someone to dive down there. Although those diving lessons we had on Earth during shakedown went pretty well.

:: Holds his head :: "I think I need to go to sickbay."

I'd enjoy the assistance. But for now we best focus on the main mission. If the Auxillary cuts out...we will get down there right away.

Aye sir!

:: Takes the BC&D credentials and follows Faldek ::

A distraction from your module. ::smiles a big Joker grin with a glint in his eye::

:: Has someone else take over while he went. Violet followed ::

::drops us out of warp and sets a course of an indirect route to Mork's place::

:: Watching his readouts at Ops ::

::enters Cetacean Ops::

So you do know where it is

::Nods:: I can lower the tempurature , and maintain it from my console here, but that's only as a temporary stop gap.

One moment....

::heads to the transporter and punches in "Fleet Command Center"::

:lowers the temps to an acceptable level for the orcas, belugas and dolphins::

::notices the doctor approach the tank::

::picards his uniform watching us drop out of warp::

No I don't. Only the ones who stole it know where it's at right now.

I like you Shrovh.... we have had a fun time together. but that can end quickly if I don't get more information from you

+ Lt Banks + Tyrel here....could you clarify if the error has been rectified?

:: Stands with Faldek ::

Hard to give what I don't have.

::beams over with Edvenet, demat/remat::

:: demat/remat::

What's our best plan, here? Open hailing frequencies and act like we're all pals? Sneak into the facility and snoop around (without any of our best snoops...)?

Been there, done that.

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::Pulls her knife closer to his neck:: Don't play me for a fool.... you have a tell you moron

Since we don't know what his intentions are...I would suggest covert as we are cloaked already.

::approaches the cetacean tank, nods towards the cetaceans:: Greetings. I noticed that your medical records are not up to date. I was wondering if you would have time to address that now, or we could schedule an appointment.

Oh now the human responds. +Tyrel + LtCdr. Tyrel you finally discovered your communications device. Yes I have rectified the situation, and the temperature is now nominal. However, I expect better diagnostics to be done on your end upon installation of said equipment.

:: Collecting all of the data she can on the ketracel ::

You know how much I like it when you threaten me. ::smirks:: Since you've gotten me all excited, I'll let you choose. I can tell you who those other two people are in that picture or...

+Tyrel + Your poor performance is noted. That is all..

Alright... let's get a few of our best security officers to join an away team. Helm, bring us close enough for transporters. (edited)

I can tell you what happened to your boyfriend. ::smiles::

::stops and looks at Ed:: We're the BC&D, we can go damn near anywhere, but stick with me.

:: blinks ::

Spoken like a true professional.

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::Pokes knife closer:: McFly?!

Oof.

::hears Banks comms, looks at Tyrel::

What happen to McFly

Is that your choice?

:: Nods :: Yes, and look where that got you with Damar...

::raises an eyebrow at Banks' conversation with Callista::

That is my God for saking choice

:: Still follows Faldek ::

I actually find the human cute. But she does not meet my strict engineering standards yet.

Someone wants to get left behind...

Not quite...

:: looks to Annika :: Oh I think I might be doing some damage control on a dive for sure now.

I mean, I like the hooman Annika. She gives us fish and she's Swedish.

::moves to Bren:: while I appreciate our Cetacean Ops. For a lieutenant to speak to any superior like that is uncalled for.

::enters one of the main command areas, seeing banks of big screens showing deployed Cardassian and Jem'Hadar fleets::

:: Enters sickbay and sat down in what could be described as a waiting area ::

::eyes the doctor some more pressing his nose to the glass, much like his Discord pic:: +Teven+. Ja, Halla. Can ve help yoo?

:: Follows, looking around the room at the screens ::

:: raises her hand :: I apprecaiate your support EJ. But it could be the translation Matrix adjusting the the Beluga language. it's not quite on target yet. :: she hopes ::

He was taken by the thieves who stole the module. I don't know where they are. They are set to rendezvous with their buyer at some point. I don't know where. I do know your ship spooked them, though, and they ran with him still on board.

::looks at Pilot:: I agree wholeheartedly. They report to Erich in the end, right?

::looks at his PADD, walks towards an open console::

+Sven+ Greetings. I am here because you and your colleagues need your medical records updated.

::nods to Tyrel:: Aye. ::looking at Bren:: I believe so. But Tyrel will handle it, it sounds like.

:: Follows Faldek to the console ::

do you have a contact that can point me in that direction ::Drops more money on the desk::

+Tevek+. The hooman Annika already checked us oot, but okay go ahead I guess.

Commander, I think the Belugan culture is something we are all working on..We'll get this ironed out sir.

It helps that the two orcas speak Swedish and Norwegian... just sayin'

Hah, they might wish they got Erich instead.

9:45 PM

::Looks at the bridge officers:: Alright... who wants to go over with the away team? I realize none of us are likely very eager.

::eyes Tevek suspiciously::

I don't. But I do know, it has something to do with that nebula picture. Find out where that is, you might find him.

:: Gila spoke to her Jem'hadar friend Vouching for him seemed quite strange, but the others seemed to agree to her reasoning. ::

::Nods:: good catching up with you. stay alive eh?

:: swims next to Sven :: I like this Doctor. He is thorough.

Well you're out. ::taps Bren::

::laughs:: You too

Ja, that is good. I like his thoroughness. Good things aboot these Voolcans

:: Raises an eyebrow, tapping at ops ::

:::Pops open the ceiling hatch and climbs in::

Captain, I recommend we cloak in orbit and scan the site from above..to determine if the Ferengi is even there. Maybe the place has been looted during Mork's absence and now is home to someone else?

:: Violet sat with him, as if sitting with her father at an old hospital ::

ACTION> THE DOOR TO SHROVH'S OFFICE OPENS UP AND TEN SECURITY PERSONNEL WITH DISRUPTORS POINT THEM DIRECTLY AT KANSAS

::nods in agreement::

::he gains access to the console and begins very nonchalantly copying Fleet positions and planned movements to the encrypted PADD::

:::Curses herself and drops down::

Good point, let's do that before the team beams down. We're already cloaked, but lets take a look first.

Callista Tyrel

Captain, I recommend we cloak in orbit and scan the site from above..to determine if the Ferengi is even there. Maybe the place has been looted during Mork's absence and now is home to someone else?

((We're cloaked.

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:::nods:: +Sven+ Although I appreciate Annika's work, as a Medical Oficer I want to make sure all information required by Starfleet medical is on file. I will join you shortly for my scans.

:::Hands up::: Hello boys

:: Looks around the room, eyes peeled ::

Ja okay.

:: pulls up records :: I do not the complex had some sort of mineral that inhibited scans in the construction. However I believe we can get around that now

You didn't think I'd let you just walk out did you?

::Is grabbed and pullled into the Hall::: I'll get you for this Shrovh

::prepares to join the Cetaceans in the tank::

I can't wait! ::laughs::

((Lord they're gonna send her to Rura Penthe!!))

::Yells back:: The Money is FAKE

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Of course the cloak is an issue...but is anyone going to be capable of dealing with us?

((Look at Pilot giving me ideas!))

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See this is why we have the Bureau of Competence and Duty, there are corrupt individuals throughout the entire government, but sometimes you just have to do a little digging. ::his words dripping with subterfuge::

::watches Tevek::

Alright, Annika? What do the scanners tell us, anyone in the residential sectors?

::has four hands on her::: Hey boys I am not into 5 ways

:: Nods in agreement ::

I am kinda taken at the moment

the bipeds in their suits always look funny

::finishes copying some of the files and steps away from the console::

::nods:: Yes, maybe about a dozen or so. Most likely servants, and staff but there's no guarantee that's the case.

Any short humanoids with giant ears?

::nods:: Ja true... though the hooman Annika looks nice in her soot.

::doublechecks his suit and equipment::

:::Spots a few people walling down the hall, grabs a Kid and holds her knife to his throat::: Curses Me

I'm trying to isolate for Ferengi lifesigns... so far they seem mostly Nuuvian (edited)

Is there any large residences?

:: Still next to Faldek ::

:::Backs up as everyone stays still::: This is not my choice of exits boys... but you gave me little options

:: Taps at Ops, keeping an eye on the cloak ::

::starts heading for another area:: Let's go.

::satisfied that everything is operating within parameters, enters the Cetacean tank::

+Security+ Needs some covert ops qualified folks, TR asap. Pilot out.

Sven, if the hooman brings good food I might even tolerate the engineer in a suit.

::::Pushes the Kid at the guards and runs for it::

+Pilot+ Aye. ::heads to the transporter room::

:::Cuts the hand off one the the guards that grabs her by the arm::

Nuuvians....ah yes the ones that gave the massages.

::sees tevek splash in:: Annika always knows what kind of fish to dispense. +Tevek+. Velcome to the tank.

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:: Hoping her memory was good enough for this job as she had no ability to carry any memory devices with her ::\

:: Keeps up with Faldek ::

Welcome to our abode Doctor.

Yes... and the one... no, I don't want to bring that memory back. (edited)

:::Slids down the hall and into the transporter room,pushes the officer down to the floor::

Scan that residence.

:::Pokes at the console:::

::nods in greeting...to the extent he can while swimming:: +Sven+ Thank you. Who would like to be examined first?

:::Jumps onto the platform just in time to shimmer off the station and back onto the shuttle waiting for her::::

I believe there might be a Ferengi lifesign down there, but I don't know if it's Mork or not.

I'll beat my station...just give me a COMM when you need me Doctor.. :: swims off ::

:::Curses repeatedly::

Whoever's closest -- maybe me, or Inga? I'm ok with neing examined.

::arrive in the TR::

:::Changes course to get away from that stupid trader::

::watches Bartholomew swim off, swims closer to Sven::

That's where we send them. +Security Ops+ Coordinates will be set and you are to beam down. Capture the suspect, defense yourself. (edited)

::close to Sven, also ok with being examined::

+Pilot+ Aye sir.

::starts to head for the exit::

::beam down to the residence::

:: Follows close ::

I need to decided... that stupid PK or McFly

Maintaining Transporter locks Commander.

10:00 PM

( must jet have a good night folks )

::monitors the area::

::to Sven, while working to open his tricorder:: How have you been feeling? Any issues that I should be aware of?

ACTION> A GROUP OF GUARDS BARGE IN WITH RIFLES ALL POINTED AT EDVENET

:: Stops in his tracks ::

::doesn't stop::

::begin moving covertly through Mork's residence looking for him::

Dalin Edvenet! You're under arrest for suspicion of espionage!

::Brings up at secure line to Jaffee::

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Damn, I have a lot to NPC next week.

10:03 PM

KK, Komments?

nothing from meeee

NPCs to the rescue!

TBS will be immediate. Manticore's security team will beam down to Morks mansion, KK will talk with Jaffee and Edvenet is getting arrested.

Someone save me!

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Questions or comments?

They did beam down technically lol

While Faldek makes a clean escape!

Alright, well then they walk into his mansion

10:04 PM

Faldek's job is done. He comes home now.

yay

woo

Alright, if nothing then let's give a big hand for Tay Tay for winning the SuperBowl last night. A first for any music star... DISMISSED!!!

At least the 49ers didn't win.

I watch the Puppy bowl and the KItten half-time show

Honestly, I was hoping they'd both lose

10:07 PM

but it was still a fun game, for someone with no dog in the fight

I recently learned that Nickelodeon was showing the superbowl with their own commentary and I wish we had watched that instead. It looked hilarious.

Apparently the Canadian doesn't understand football... Someone has to win lol

Yeah, Spongebob was funny

10:07 PM

lol yeah

Goodnight and good week all yall

Later dudes

I must be off.. snow and work in the AM

It's not like soccer, no ties allowed. (edited)

Nite nite people

Bye everybody!

McFly

later babe

no shootout at the end of OT

I know. I wanted a Mighty Ducks style shootout. That would have been exciting.

10:09 PM

Or The Big Green if we really want to compare it to soccer.

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