Star Trek: Engage Transcript“PERCEPTION”
Game Directed by: Aoibhe Ni
Starring:
James Greenman as CO Commander Rhodri Griffiths
Sophie Wakeling as XO Commander Anya Nicole Jameson
Einar Sigurðsson as CEO Lt Commander Anthony Adalberto
CJ Short as CTO Lt. Henry James Sumner
Andrew James as CMO Lt. Ajala Ecchumati
Kyle Renaud as TAC Ensign Darloch
Shawna F as SCI Ensign Raqiin sh'Hruvek
Dave Butler as OPS Cadet Rohan Mór
and Wesley Cowan as NAV Cadet Vincent Calhoun
Mission Summary:
The Bremen has made a sharp u-turn and headed back in the direction of Ira,
where it last had contact with the USS Hooke and her new residents in the hope that
more information can be found as to the identity of the murderer (or murderers...)
Meanwhile, tensions are still high among the crew, especially among
the small Bajoran contingent, with rumours of sharp words and a few scuffles reaching
the bridge despite the Captain's epic speech about togetherness and loyalty and
whatnot.
<<<Resume Mission>>>
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::waits impatiently in the briefing room, trying not
to think of all the time that's being wasted::
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Is also in the briefing room, having left the interview
with Sumner::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::steps into the Briefing room and nods to Henry,
taking the seat next to him::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> XO: Ma'am.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Nods and smiles at Adalberto, a little distracted::
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> :: gets notes together and heads quickly to Briefing
room as ordered ::
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::in the shuttlebay, closes the med-kit having finished
with it::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::nods absently towards Tony, his mind busy::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::steps into the Turbolift ahead of the CMO, waiting
for her to follow::
CMO: Okay Doctor, let me hear the latest before we get into the briefing.
<SCI_Ens_shHruvek> ::enters the briefing room, quietly looking around
at everyone there before settling in::
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::follows the Captain into the turbolift and waits
for the doors to close:: CO: Romulans.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::his face turns dark:: CMO: Dammit...That's not
what I was hoping to hear. ::frowns:: TL: Bridge.
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CO: I analyzed the data taken from Ashington's quarters.
There was a partial DNA sample along the vent seal. It's definitely Romulan.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> :: arrives at briefing room ahead of CO hands CTO
a copy of all data i dug up as well as the security schedule so TAC is on same page::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::takes the PADD and skims over it:: TAC: Thank you,
Darloch.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> CMO: I knew this was too complicated. Trust the
Romulans to make everything as difficult as possible...Okay, we're heading back
to Ira. Whoever it was must have been with the science or diplomatic teams, I can't
imagine a Romulan infiltrator being on board either Federation ship for long without
being uncovered.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CTO: No problem Sir
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::looks around the room, feeling out of place...a
feeling that has been gnawing at his since his arrival::
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CO: Could be they are posing as a Vulcan, Sir. Either
way, I should be able to match a DNA sample to the one I have.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> CMO: Sounds like a plan to me, Doctor. ::steps
off of the Turbolift and walks into the Briefing Room::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::takes a seat at the head of the table:: All:
We've uncovered evidence that a Romulan was the likely culprit for Bill Ashington's
murder, and they've likely made it seem like it was a Bajoran to sow some unrest
amongst the ship.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Looks with attention at Griffiths::
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::follows into the room and takes a spare seat::
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> :: Enters Briefing Room and tries to look like he's
been there the whole time.::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::nods some::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> All: There is one group of people that we haven't
considered as suspects, and that was the team that came on board the Bremen. It
would have been the perfect getaway.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> CO: Plant the canister, grab your bags, and step onto
the Hooke. He wasn't even on board when Ashington was suffocating to death.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::nods towards Henry:: CTO: Exactly. So we're heading
back to Ira IV and the U.S.S. Hooke. Either the suspect has made a run for it and
we can chase them down, or they're still be there and we can apprehend them.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> All: The question is, how are we going to find
our Romulan without tipping them off?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::snaps out of it:: CO: Sorry sir....Romulan?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> Aloud: We likely already have with the course changes
and whatnot. ::realizes she said that aloud and pushes her lips tight together again::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> CO: I have a few more questions to ask Mr. Noran; he
might have interacted with one of the Vulcan team.
<SCI_Ens_shHruvek> CMO: No, you're right--they're going to be suspicious
when we've come running back like we are.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::raises an eyebrow towards Tony:: CEO: That's
right.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Nods in agreement with the Doctor, but remains
silent::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ALL: Have we sent word to the Hooke? They could lock
down until we get there.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> CTO: How necessary do you think that is? We've
already caused enough damage to Bajoran-Federation relationships. I'd like to absolve
the entire crew from any of those.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> CO: Are we sure? There hasn't been any trouble
with the Romulans since Hobus.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> CEO: Romulan DNA is pretty distinctive, and we
have it in two places. There was a Romulan on board this ship, in Ashington's quarters,
and that's twice as much information as we need.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> CO: It won't be an interrogation, sir; in the meantime,
I suggest we lift the general confinement order, and release the rest of the poker
group, including Mr. Noran. I'll question him somewhere publicly.
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> Aloud: Could we tell the Hooke that something was
left aboard that we needed? That could get a team on board with minimal suspicion?
Right?
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::nods::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::nods to Henry:: CTO: Make it so. ::looks around
the table:: All: The Hooke has been notified of our return, but we haven't specified
why. Either the Romulan will get spooked and jump, in which case we can catch them.
Or they'll sit tight and hide, in which case we'll have to root them out.
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::leans forward and shakes her head a little:: CO:
Well, actually, at first I thought it was Vulcan DNA. I was working with a degraded
sample though. Perhaps we have their DNA on record from transporter activity, or
we could send what we have to the Hooke so they can conclude the investigation before
we even get there.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CO: isn’t it regulations for crew transfers to have
a full medical work up upon arrival upon a new ship before reporting for duty if
so couldn’t we do another scan here stating that Star Fleet wants an independent
scan set up for some obscure purpose?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> <activity>
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> CMO: Good idea, Doctor. Comb through the transporter
logs, see if we can find a match.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> CO: Would you like me to schedule extra patrols in
the halls, in case there are more scuffles while things settle down?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::nods acknowledgment of her new orders::
<SCI_Ens_shHruvek> CTO: Couldn't we just...let everyone know that nobody
on the ship is a suspect anymore? Maybe that alone could settle things down.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> SCI: It could... but I'm not sure how long
some of the crew might hold a grudge.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> CO: Permission to assist the good Doctor, Captain.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> TAC: Sadly those teams are direct Starfleet reports,
they don't always go through proper crew channels. ::turns, thinking for a moment
then nodding:: CTO: But I want at least one Bajoran with every team, understand?
I hate doing this, I don't like to let race factor into any of my orders, but it
might help quell emotions a bit.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::nods:: CO: Understood.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> :: makes modifications to the schedule and transfers
updated roster to CTO::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::nods to Tony:: CEO/CMO: See what you can both
turn up by the time we get there. If we can get an exact match, we might even be
able to pluck them off the ship or the surface before they even realize
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::smiles at the offer of help, feels the job will
be easier with the techie bit taken care of::
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Makes notes of the meeting on her PADD::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::winks at the Doc::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> SCI: Ensign sh'Hruvek, tweak the bio sensors with
any data that the Doctor and Command Adalberto turn up. If they're not wearing their
comm badge or in hiding, it'll be easier if we can grab them by their bio-signs.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> All: Any questions?
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::shakes his head::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::nods, giving the group a smile:: All: Nice work,
everyone. You have your orders.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CO:nothing here Sir
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> NAV: How long until we reach Ira IV, Cadet?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::has a main, "what am I going to do?" question
in her mind about the letter about Naoise but says nothing::
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> CO: Not sure, sir, i kind of plotted the course and
came right on in.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::stands up, motioning to TAC:: TAC: Darloch, with
me. ::heads out into the hallway::
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CTO Yes Sir ::Stands up and follows CTO::
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::smiles slightly:: NAV: Alright, let's get back
on the bridge and see what we can see. ::pushes his chair back:: All: Dismissed.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Stands, and heads back towards the bridge, her
head full of thoughts::
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> :: Heads back to his chair, one surprisingly
more comfortable than any other he's sat in.::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> TAC: Ensign, I want you to monitor the movements of
the poker group, just in place. Don't do it personally, but through the internal
sensors. Just in case.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> <just in case>
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CTO : Understood i have them on my scans already
as i didn’t want one to slip by us again
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::walks out onto the bridge and takes his seat,
waiting for Jameson to sit next to him before leaning in quietly:: XO: What're your
thoughts on all of this, Commander? Why would the Romulans want to kill a crewman?
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::nods:: TAC: Good thinking.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Speaks quietly:: CO: To cause dissent.
<GM_Aoibhe> >>>TIME JUMP>>>3 hours at maximum warp>>>
<GM_Aoibhe> ACTION: The Bremen comes within hailing range of the Hooke
in orbit
around Ira IV.
<TAC_Ens_Darloch> CTO: Ill also get the first round of security personnel
to their posts to keep anything from popping up before we arrive at Hooke
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::stands up and adjusts his uniform as
they approach Ira IV:: CTO: Keep your eyes open for any shuttles or ships in the
area, and see if there's anything cloaked.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::leans back in the chair, his feet resting
on a biobed in Sickbay:: CMO: This always looks easier on crime procedural holoprograms.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> NAV: Open hailing frequencies to the Hooke, Cadet.
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::looking over the transporter records and lets
out a big sigh:: CEO: Nothing. ::turns to look at him:: Yes, but they always have
that magic technology that doesn't actually exist.
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> :: Possess some buttons on his console.:: CO: Channel
open, sir.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::is on the bridge now, he guesses, and runs a tachyon
sweep of the area::
<NAV_Ens_Calhoun> <Presses>
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::shrugs and plops his feet on the deck:: CMO:
Coffee?
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> *Hooke*: USS Hooke, this is Captain Griffiths of
the Bremen.
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CEO: Sounds great. ::decides to go back over the
records and run a closer analysis::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> Computer: Two coffees, double strong.
<XO_Cmdr_Jameson> ::Looks up from her PADD, as the Captain initiates
a hail with the Hooke::
<AMB_Valkar> @*Bremen*: I am... curious to see your return, Captain
Griffiths. ::stands on the bridge in full Vulcan get up::
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CEO: There! Computer: Pause analysis, show me the
previous base pair sequence.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::walks back to the Doc and hands her a mug::
CMO: What you got, Ajs?
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> *Valkar*: Ambassador Valkar, it's a pleasure to
speak with you again. I apologize for the intrusion, but I am wondering if you are
in contact with everyone from the diplomatic crew and the terraforming teams at
the moment? Is there anyone missing?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CEO: Tony, look, this isn't right. When I analyzed
the sample from the vent, I thought it was Vulcan at first but assumed it was from
the degradation. But, here, ::points:: this perfect sample from the transporters
has the same indicator.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::leans in:: CMO: Can you match it?
<AMB_Valkar> @ ::raises an eyebrow:: *CO*: I am in contact with many
of my people, Captain. That is a large part of my remit. Why, I wonder, do you ask?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CEO: This DNA has been manipulated at the most basic
level, to make the vestigial Vulcan parts stand out, to mask the true nature. That's
our imposter. It's one of the Ambassador's team.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::pats her on the back:: CMO: Well done!
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> ::frowns some, still thinking they should have
sent advanced word::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> ::taps his badge:: *CTO*: Adalberto to Sumner.
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> *Valkar*: We have reason to believe that someone
on one of your teams has committed a crime on board the Bremen, and we would like
to speak with them. Our investigations have lead us back here.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> CMO: See if you can match it to the Starfleet
database.
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> *CEO*: Go ahead, Tony.
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> *CTO*: Henry, we have something. ::motions for
Ajala to take over and explain::
<AMB_Valkar> @ *CO*: That is patently impossible, Captain. My teams
are vetted and loyal. ::Raises his eyebrow further, if that's even possible:: *CO*:
I am sorry that you have come so far out of your way on a fool's errand, but thus
it is. ::steps forward:: *CO*: Perhaps some of my people may be of assistance nonetheless?
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> *CEO*: Awesome. Is there an identity attached to it?
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> ::runs the sample against the database::
<CTO_Lt_Sumner> *CEO*: I feel like that would be handy to have.
<CMO_Lt_Ecchumati> CEO: It's Rucksack... Rushack... No idea how you
pronounce it... R'shak! ::rolls the r::
<SCI_Ens_shHruvek> ::glances at Sumner--is that a hit? someone to scan
for? trying not to squirm in her seat here::
<CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto> *CTO*: Get that?
<CO_Cmdr_Griffiths> ::nods lightly, brushing off the typically Vulcan
insult:: *Valkar*: I will appreciate that, Ambassador, and I appreciate your loyalty
to your crew. However, I would have expected you to be a little more concerned with
what our investigations has turned up and why it lead us back here to you.
