Host FM_Selan says:
Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents ...
 
Host FM_Selan says:
Abertura Station Stardate 10201.16 "What Lies Ahead" Episode One - Game Series Premiere [Star Trek: A Call To Duty Sixth Game Season]

Cast of Characters

Robert Pate as Captain Thelsh [CO]
Kevin Geist as Lieutenant Apollo Jadahn [CBO]
Mike Stannard as Lieutenant Michael Lambert [CEO]
Scott Fisher as Ensign Tyler Hamilton [CVO]
Kurt Goring as Ensign Korben Dallas [CSEC]

Mark Tucker as Bonaventure FDO, General Ranuck & Yokati’clon
Michael Jones as Captain DiAlgoy, Bonaventure Flight Ops & Laevon

Host FM_Selan says:
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Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Reading over the PADD on Abertura for the bizzilionth time, heads on the Bonaventure flight deck::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Galaxy Class Bonaventure slides into a high Orbit above the planet Hais.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::puts down his luggage and pulls down his shirt sleeves, looking around::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sits back, a little ways away from the conglomerate of the rest of the crew, casually reading over the list of various shuttles and stuff that he's getting to play with::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::on the flight deck of the USS Bonaventure.. carrying a luggage capsule and standard equipment::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Captain DiAlgoy> *Thelsh* Captain Thelsh, we are preparing to beam down your vehicles. Are you prepared to depart?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::standing on the flight deck with a small bag in hand...he scrambles around looking for a certain necklace before finding it and putting it on::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::overhears the comm and stands up, pulling down the front of his uniform and tucking his padd away into one of the many never-before-seen pockets hiding in the uniform::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks for the shuttle number he's assigned to:: CO: Hey, Captain. I was taking number four, right?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stops and looks at the gaggle of crew gathered on the flight deck:: *DiAlgoy* We are, Captain.  And thanks for the smooth voyage.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Flight Deck Officer>  ::Finishes last check on the Aero-Shuttles::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::scratches his head:: Self: 1, 2, 4...where's number 3! ::mumbles and looks around the shuttlebay::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Captain DiAlgoy> *Thelsh* We wish you luck, Captain Thelsh. Can't say we envy you though ... DiAlgoy out.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: Mr. Dallas... I don't really care which shuttle you take... just make sure they all make it to the planet, please.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hears the Captain verbally smack the Security guy for the same thing he's doing, and jumps in the closest aero-shuttle::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::steps up to one of the aero-shuttles, wondering which one he should take::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Raises an eyebrow (REB):: *DiAlgoy* Thank you again, Capt.  Please feel free to come visit after we get settled in.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::we could open the shuttlebay door and push them out:: CO: Yes sir, not a scratch. Right on it.. ::salutes halfway and jogs over to four, keying open the door and slipping in::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Feels uncomfortable thinking that he will no longer be at the helm of a starship.  He'd covered for OPS many times, but it's still not the same.  He approaches a vacant aero-shuttle.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hops into the pilot seat and starts up the prelaunch::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<FDO> ::Logs in Aero-Shuttle checks and nods at Thelsh::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::overhears the Captain, and climbs into the closest aero-shuttle, running pre-launch diagnostics::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::slips into Four's pilot chair and runs primary checks and brings the engines online::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::gets in the shuttle and begins starting her up::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::turns around as somebody climbs in:: CEO: Hey, buddy! Get your own shuttle!

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Returns the nod:: ALL: Very well.  Start your engines, as the old saying goes.  I will meet you at Abertura Station.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::move to the Danube shuttle, and goes through the engine startup sequence::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::flicks Thelsh another wave and zips up the hatch and waits for the green lights before engaging the A/G lifts::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<FDO> ::Keys the Bay Doors up and Salutes::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::presses the Little Red Button [tm], which starts up the engines, giving the craft power::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*ALL* All Ships report status

Host FM_Selan says:
<Bonaventure Shuttle Operations> *Aero shuttles & Assunpink* Departing craft, you are cleared for launch. ::As the FDO keys the bay doors up::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*All*: Four is go.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::revs the engine a couple times:: *CO*: Looking good skipper, waiting for the a-ok. Oh, this is shuttle 2 by the way.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CO* Shuttle three ready and waiting.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::presses a button on the console::
*Thelsh*: Lambert here Captain. Aero-shuttle One is standing by to launch.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*ALL* Very well.  Follow my lead.  *Shuttle Ops* Bonaventure, thanks for the ride.  Launching... now.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Takes the shuttle up and out of the USS  BONAVENTURE::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::lifts off and moves into position behind whoever is driving the one with the giant 1 on it::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::makes sure he's settled in comfortably, then takes off behind the Captain's runabout, careful not to get too close::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::waits for his turn patiently, drawing up the gear::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Falls in by shuttle 2::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*All* Form up on me.  Standard V formation.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::exits last, pulling up beside Three::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sets course for Planet side, and Abertura station::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Moves away from shuttle 2 and gets into formation, wondering if this is his last time piloting anything for a long time::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::nods to no-one in particular, moving to the port (left) side of the runabout, slightly aft::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::wishes he had a horn so he could honk at the guy in front::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Galaxy Class Bonaventure grows smaller and soon disappears from sight as the group of ships make their ways into the atmosphere of the planet Hais.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::feels his shuttle shake as he hits atmosphere:: Self: This is fun.. ::smiles to himself and adjusts his course::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::follows in position, always swaying just a little to the lift or the right, then getting a little too close so he hits the brakes and is a bit to far behind...::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The clouds have grown pink & orange from the fading sunlight ... rippling across them as they cross into normal airspace.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::adjusting the maneuvering thrusters to keep a safe distance from the other shuttles, he sees the Bonaventure take off::
Self: Nice of them to see to our safe landing on the planet's surface..

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::watches the oceans stretch out under them, edged in green farms::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Watching all the shuttles on her scanners:: Self: Hmmm, Mister Hamilton needs some extra flight time....

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::considers calling the Captain to ask are they there yet? Are they there yet? But decides against it ultimately::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Wonders who is piloting Titan now and gets annoyed.  He rides right into the atmosphere without acknowledgement::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::braces as the craft enters the atmosphere.. this is the part he always hated::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The shuttle group crosses out of the clouds and over the Naiarn ocean, maneuvering toward the nearby mainland. Glistening buildings can be seen in the distance ... the planet's capital city Kiyairn.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks out the window for a couple seconds as the shuttle veers slightly to the right. He looks up and immediately corrects it, but with a little too much power and then he's veering left:: Self: Stupid aero-shuttles...

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::eases back on the throttle to give himself some space from One, dropping lower:: *CO*: I believe we're getting closer, Cap.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks out the window at the water and sky and clouds... boy, this sure isn’t like space::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Peculiar sea craft can be seen traveling near the harbors of the large, yet oddly "homely", city ... the largest building in site a clock tower of alien forging.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Wonders where that nice "V" formation went.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*CSec* I believe we are... I can see the city from here... Kiyan or Kyairn or something like that.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::is looking at the city and doesn't see that he's now a fair distance away from the group::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Looming beyond [and on the edge of] the city Kiyairn are the majestic blue and purple Rebquo Mountain Range. Something glistens off the rapidly departing sunlight which catches their eyes ...

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*CO*: Yes sir. Should we contact the base now for landing instructions?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::drops engine power slightly as they near the city, letting the craft glide on the winds, in order to cut noise over the city::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::slows more::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: ... the "glistening" is coming from the mountain range itself, a plateau in it's side. As they come over the city, they get a first hand look at the beautiful architecture.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Looks out at something "glistening"::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*CSEC* Call ahead Mister Dallas.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::finally realizes he's headed off all by himself and brings the ship around::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::speeds up to catch up with the rest of the group, then slows hard to keep from bumping into the back shuttle::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::opens a channel:: COM Abertura: Klingon base, this is Federation Team. Requesting permission to land and instructions.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Hears a collision warning beep, that quickly stops.  Looks to see Hamilton all over the place. ::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::finally brings the shuttle to the correct speed, then looks to see if anybody is staring at him. Catches the Captain's eye for a sec before ducking down a little::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: They soon move past the outer limits of the city, and can finally see AR-439 ... "Abertura Station." The familiar, yet frightening alien, Jem'Hadar work greets their eyes. For some, if not all, this is the first time they've seen Jem'Hadar workmanship in nearly three years.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Wonders if the CO has a tractor beam he might want to use on a certain aero-shuttle.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*CVO* Mr. Hamilton... IF you would be so kind... please maintain a ...safe... distance from the others and myself.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::admires the awesome structure that is Abertura station.. hard to believe the builders of this station were involved in the hellish Dominion War::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: It looks foreign and out of place amongst the setting ... but is none-the-less there.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Klingon Ops> COMM Dallas: Landing Area has been cleared for your use.  ::Mutters something in Klingon before cutting the Comm::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: They can see a large "tarmac" area on one side of the base ... their landing strip.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::feels something twist in his stomach as he spies the station:: COMM K-Ops: Acknowledged.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::slows and heads wide to allow the rest to land first:: *CO*: Captain, we've got clearance. That clearing below is our target.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*ALL* Proceed to the landing zone.  Mr. Hamilton will land first.  I will land last.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Spots the tarmac area and slows for landing.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::notices the translator didn't catch the rest of the Klingon's message..::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CO*: Never fear Captain, I will show all the correct procedure. ::cuts the comm and quickly accelerates into a nosedive::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::levels out exactly 8 meters from the ground and cuts speed quickly, then sets the shuttle down easily, exactly where it should be::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::watching the CVO maneuver... wonders if he'd be able to put the aero-shuttle back together if he crashes at that angle::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The gray and purple complex looks hauntingly darker as the sun continues to set. The shuttle group maneuvers around the complex to come toward the nearby tarmac.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Takes a circular path around the station, taking it all in::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::yaws gently to starboard and cuts thrust, letting gravity and the A/G lifters lower him down slowly::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Thinks, "They just had to pick purple, didn't they?"::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::boosts power to his engines slightly to maintain altitude, waiting for his turn to land::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::pulls into the hanger and parks a little sideways, then taps the comm:: *CO*: All done, landing pad is clear for whoever's next.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::grins to himself...one of his better landings thus far::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Walks out onto the Tarmac and grimaces at the Starfleet Shuttles landing, and then at the smaller Vorta next to him::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::lowers the struts just before landing on the far side of the tarmac and starts to power down:: *All*: Four down.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Lands in his designated area, a little rough, but not really caring...he wanted to have some fun before it's all over::

Host Laevon says:
::Steps up silently beside Ranuck ... his hands clasped behind his back::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*ALL* Shuttle three down.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hops out of his shuttle and sees the great big Klingon approaching. Actually starts to turn to get back in, but restrains himself, and stands up as tall as possible::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Steers to the tarmac and bring the Danube to the deck, landing gently.::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::walks down from the shuttle, luggage in hand and joins up with Hamilton::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::pulls up behind aero-shuttle 2, waiting to touch down::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::nods to the other ensign (doesn't know his name), then looks up at the Klingon approaching again::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Shuts down the systems and, pulling her uniform straight, opens the hatch and walks into the evening air::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::doesn't look at all pleased as he watches the approaching pair:: '

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Awaits the landing of the other aero-shuttle, anxious to get to know his crewmates.::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Laevon:  You got you wish Laevon, Starfleet is here.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::lands the craft nimbly, but not as riskily as Hamilton::

Host Laevon says:
::The white skinned Vorta stares at the Federation craft with his pale blue eyes ... they are the first Starfleet Officers he has seen in nearly ... well, nearly forever::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CSEC: Which one you think is going to be a bigger pain to deal with?

Host Laevon says:
::With his sickingly silky voice:: Ranuck: And I am sure they will be as much a pleasure as you and your people have, General.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Walks toward the group of SF officers and the Vorta and Klingon::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::makes a pretty obvious show of resting his hand near the phaser pistol on his hip::

Host Laevon says:
::Turns and puts on the best smile available for the Commanding Officer who is his height::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Grunts and heads towards the Andorian which barely rises above his waist::

Host Laevon says:
::Keeps up with the General as best as his little clone legs can take him::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::checks outside pressure and opens the cockpit hatch, jumping onto the tarmac, along with his luggage capsule::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::goes to rest his hand over his phaser as well until he remembers he left it in his shuttle:: Self: Oh --..::jumps back in and pulls it out from beside his chair, then hops back down to the floor, tying it on::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Bag in hand, moves closer to the rest of the group, looks at the Klingon and Vorta, ignores them, and looks back at the other Lt, waiting up for him.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks back at Lambert, just now getting out of his shuttle, turns and looks at the LARGE Klingon and the Vorta accompanying him::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::His Voice Booming in the Haisian Sunset::  Thelsh:  Captain Thelsh, Welcome to Abertura.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::glances over at Thelsh and then returns his attention to the pair::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::innocently checks his pocket, feeling the outline of his -- err, phaser, making sure it's still there::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Has no idea where his phaser is and hasn't given it much thought...it's in a pocket somewhere.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ranuck: General Ranuck.  We are very pleased to be here.  ::Looking way up at the shaggy haired Klingon::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh:  Overseer Gorkach's ship should be taking off about now...

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::walks over towards the other crew, leaving his luggage near the aero-shuttle::

Host General_Ranuck says:
ACTION: A Klingon Personnel Transport rises on the opposite side of the Base and makes a bee-line for space.

Host Laevon says:
::Keeps his smile plastered on, despite his displeasure at the reference to AR-439 with a human language term for "gap"::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks after the departing transport:: Gen: I see.  The Overseer was in a hurry to leave?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Nods to the newly arrived Lt, unsure of his name.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks around at the various shuttles in the hanger...his new toys::

Host Laevon says:
::If he were capable of such, he would add a song to his voice:: CO: Suffice it to say, the Overseer overstayed his welcome. ::Steps forward:: I am Laevon.

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh:  The Overseer has other... duties.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::nods to the Lieutenant.. Jordan was it?::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Grimaces at Laevon, fantasizing about snapping his neck for the Millionth time::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks at the rather oily Vorta:: Laevon: I trust that our welcome will not suffer from that problem...

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::shifts just a little closer to Thelsh at Laevon's movement::

Host Laevon says:
::With the smile still on his face, his voice as smooth as ever:: CO: Of course not, dear Captain. The Dominion is grateful for the Federation to be willing to step in and lend assistance in the matter of this station.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::finally snaps out of his daydreaming and looks back at the surprisingly small crew gathered around::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Notices everyone is rather nervous.  Wonders how they will survive living with these people.  He remains cool, oblivious to any danger, that is, if there is danger present at all.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::A rather toothy 'smile' of her own:: Vorta: I am sure the Dominion is.

Host Laevon says:
::As the sun finally sets:: Ranuck: General, let us proceed to show them the station in full. ::Turns on his heel, gesturing for them to follow::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
GEN, Laevon:  Yes... Let us proceed.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::is looking around again when the crew starts to walk away::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Motions for the rest of the Senior staff to follow::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Snorts and gestures to the group to follow::  Thelsh: Who is your Chief of Security?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Switches his bag from his right hand to his left, and walks with the group.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::'hears' the Captain calling them to come along and spins around to follow, taking a few fast steps to catch up::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks at his fellow crew members.. what little he remembers from the crew manifest was a recent Academy grad.. he would pick Hamilton for that.. a hardened security officer, whom he would presume would be the officer keeping a close watch on the CO and the Vorta..::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Ens Dallas is my CSEC.  ::waves Dallas forward::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::follows on Thelsh's left::

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: As the sun fades, external lights power up and illuminate certain regions of the station, such as the tarmac & nearby hangar. Below and beyond them, Kiyairn illuminates the sky with its lights.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::nods at Ranuck::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Dallas:  Ensign... ::grunts and smirks::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh: Captain, I'm sure you've read about the incident.  ::Glares at Laevon with daggers in his eyes::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hangs back a little bit from the group, looking around more than any of them seem to be doing::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::gives back a disturbingly cheerful smile:: Ranuck: General.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::following the small contingent of officers, notices a slight stench in the landing bay... he makes a note to look at the ventilation systems later::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: I am aware of the general details...

Host Laevon says:
::Can feel the piercing gaze of the General, but remains his normal cool self as they come up on the entrance to the Station at which two Klingon guards stand::

Host General_Ranuck says:
ACTION: As the Group enters through the large entry way, the can see the damage the "incident" caused.  The walls are literally covered in phaser burns, and the odd splash of cellular material and blood.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::antennae twitching as the sweet smells of the planet are slowly overwhelmed with Klingon and other odors::

Host Laevon says:
::Enters the Station itself ... ignoring the "battle damage," and easily navigating the Jem'Hadar station corridors which can be disconcerting to the Starfleet personnel who are unaccustomed to such architecture::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::steps inside and freezes, his mouth dropping open:: Self: Christ almighty...

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Walks through the debris on the floor, secretly glad the bodies were removed yesterday::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Gen: Nice of housekeeping to freshen the place up.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks around slowly, reading the blast patterns and trying to figure out how this fight went, having seen this peculiar brand of 'art' before:: Laevon: Do you know who started the battle in here, Laevon?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Since all but one of his crewmates do not know him, he wonders if he could play with them a bit...after all, none of them know he rejected logic.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks at the walls and the various.. organic material.. knows he'll probably be assigned to clean this mess up::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Looks about the area, almost seeing what he had expected.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::is suddenly glad he's in charge of the transport stuff and is going to be spending a good portion of time away from the station::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Thelsh:  It was worse, our Engineers have left.  It is up your crew now to continue the repairs, my people will assist.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::trying not to smell the burnt flesh and scorched metal smell that fills the room::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Nod to CEO:: CEO: Lt Lambert... Looks like you have inherited some work...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Glad it's the Vulcan females that have the heightened sense of smell.::

Host Laevon says:
::Stops to note the apparent lack of Jem'Hadar entrails ... but thinks nothing of it:: ALL: It is truly unfortunate that our soldiers could not get along ... of course, I have always said that a fight was inevitable. The Klingons have ... trouble controlling their rage.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::tries not to laugh at the thought of Klingon engineers.. about as logical as a Ferengi accountant..::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::was doing a good job of not really breathing in the smell until the Captain started thinking about it, and he took in a deep breath, almost gagging::

Host General_Ranuck says:
Laevon: Our Rage, if your Jem'Hadar kept to their areas, this wouldn't be a problem.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Thelsh: I live for work Captain.. ::trying to sound cheerful::  Don't worry, I'll have this place ship-shape, or should that be station-shape, in oh.. 3 or 4 months?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::glances quickly back at Hamilton with an 'are you ok'::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::wrinkles his nose, and cups his mouth, trying to keep from smelling stuff:: CSEC: I will be...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: I do believe that it takes two sides to have a conflict... ::Both::  But this is all behind us now, isn't it, Gentlemen?

Host Laevon says:
::Light smile:: Ranuck: Of course ... of course. ::Refraining from speaking of other things:: CO: Certainly, dear Captain. Shall we proceed?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::nods at Hamilton and returns his attention to the conversation::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks at the Chief of Security, noting that he's inherited some work as well::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: Please, lead on.

Host Laevon says:
::Turns and presses a button on a nearby door, opening an access way to another corridor ... which is less battle scarred and bloodied::

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Enters the large three story Atrium, and ignores the worst of the damage and heads for the Central lift up to C&C::  Thelsh: I suspect you wish to see C&C first.  This way.

Host Laevon says:
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Host General_Ranuck says:
::Nods at the Captain's first foray in diplomacy here::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::mumbles and keeps his mouth cupped as they head through the completely trashed...well...whatever it was originally::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::walks into the lift, hoping the Klingon doesn't stand by him::

Host Laevon says:
::Steps ahead of Ranuck into a nearby turbolift::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
Ranuck: General, if you don't mind my asking, how far do your operations typically take you into the surroundings around Abertura? ::makes sure to use it's Federation name::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Switches hands again and keeps up with the group, taking in the "scenery".::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Enters the TL. Stands between the Vorta and Klingon::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::gets in and stands in the corner, facing the wall, and puts his head down, bringing the front of his shirt up to breath through that...much better smell than the dank stench floating about in the air::

Host Laevon says:
CSEC: It has always been the policy of this station to keep out of local affairs, Ensign.

Host General_Ranuck says:
::Enters the lift and mashes the keypad::  All: Voice Interface was damaged in the... "incident"

Host General_Ranuck says:
ACTION: The Lift rises swiftly the 16 floors to the C&C Dome

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::thinks the group was bound to fight if left cooped up here all the time, and that will have to change::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Thinking 'what have I gotten myself into?  I could be aboard the Quirinus right now...'::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Misses the calming hum of a starship already.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::watches the elegance in which Ranuck operates the lift::
Ranuck: General, have you had any difficulty in tying Klingon technology into the already-present Dominion tech?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::the combination of the stench and the swift take off of the lift makes him keel over...close to but not quite revisiting his lunch::

Host General_Ranuck says:
ACTION: The Lift slows as it comes up in the center of C&C, and the doors open.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Moves over to Hamilton, whispering.::  CVO: Are you okay?

Host Laevon says:
::Steps out and into the ever familiar nerve center of a Dominion Base::

Host Yokati says:
::Turns to look at the Lift opening and smirks at the large Ranuck::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::follows Thelsh::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::nods slowly:: CBO: Will be. ::stands up and follows the group::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Enter the C&C for the first time... so this will be home?::

Host Yokati says:
<Ranuck>  ::Growls in his throat and remains in the Lift::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Exits the lift.::

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: The dark and simplistic [at first glance] Command & Control is a stark contrast from the familiar and comfortable settings of the average Starfleet vessel.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks back at Ranuck and then at the new face::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::slowly walks around the center... looking out the windows and at the consoles::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::wishes there was a conn station just so he could sit down...evidently, however, one is not necessary::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::sees Ranuck growling, hoping he's not initiating mating procedures with the Captain already::

Host Yokati says:
ACTION: The Twilight of Hais floods in through the 360 degrees of windows giving C&C a burnished bronze glow

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::at least it doesn't smell so bad::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Turns to the new face::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::ignores the views and approaches the Jem'Hadar female, a fact he didn't believe in the briefing:: Yokati: You must be first Yokati'clon?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Looks around for his station, eager not to get to work, but just to check it out.::

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: The green and purple screens and consoles slightly illuminate the center, which is also bronze because of the last rays of daylight. Several Klingons are present ... as are a few Jem'Hadar ... surprisingly, they are female. The first female JH any of these personnel have encountered.

Host Yokati says:
::Moves to a Console, to consult one of her sisters in whispers, never breaking eye contact with Ranuck who's rage visible grows::

Host Laevon says:
Ranuck: Are you not joining us, General? ::Light smile::

Host Yokati says:
<Ranuck>  ::Growls at Laevon, and when everyone is out of the lift, mashes the keypad and the doors close::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Vorta, Gen: General...  If you have duties elsewhere....

Host Laevon says:
::He prevents a grin from forming, then turns to Yokati'Clon:: Report, First.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::sees the general leave:: Self: I guess so...

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::enters the Command & Control area, looking for a console to access information on station symptoms::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Eyes the Jem'Hadar female, one thing he did not expect to really see.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Turns to this anomaly.. a female J'H::

Host Yokati says:
Laevon: We are at 45% operation.  Repairs are continuing in the Jem'Hadar sections

Host Laevon says:
::Nods:: First, this is Captain Thelsh ... she is the leader of the new Starfleet attachment to AR-439.

Host Yokati says:
Laevon: The Starfleet Supplies have appeared in the Hanger and Warehouse.  Their Vehicles are also accounted for.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::notes the rudeness with which the General ignored him.. well, that's a Klingon for you::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: That was quite a 'little' incident.  We are down to 45%?  ::looks the J'H up and down. nods greeting:: First: And what is the estimated time for full repairs?

Host Yokati says:
::Turns to Thelsh::  Thelsh: It is my honor to meet you Captain.  ::Bows slightly::  I pledge my life to your command.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Eager to make friends, missing his old friends from Titan already.::

Host Yokati says:
Thelsh: Repairs in the Jem'Hadar section will take another week to reach 100%.  I do not know about the general or Klingon Areas.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks at the J'H, trying to figure out if that was sincere or sarcastic:: First: I accept your pledge, and will hold you to it.

Host Laevon says:
::Finds slight irony in Yokati pledging her life to a Starfleet officer ... but she is "old & wise" compared to the other JH on the station, and knows that the Dominion's conquest of the Alpha Quadrant is at an end::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::tries to access a nearby console, unfortunately he doesn't know much Jem'Hadar::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::is not surprised to find out that the two sides are not helping each other::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks at Thelsh:: CO: Captain, it might be easiest for us to make an independent survey with representatives from each group. Our own equipment may speed up the process.

Host Laevon says:
::Without looking at him:: CEO: Lieutenant, I trust you are not in the process of breaking something you should not?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sitting off in a corner, with his head in his hands:: Self: What have you gotten yourself into this time Tyler?

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: Suddenly, all the lights go off in the Command Center ...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: Agreed.  Laevon.  Please assign a guide to Ens Dallas and Lt Lambert.  Tomorrow they will make an inspection of the base.  Contact the Klingons and have a guide from their command join the group...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks around as the lights fade:: Laevon: Now what?

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: ... and then are replaced by a dimmed internal lights. The twilight shift has been activated.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Laevon: Kind of hard to break something when I can't read the display.. ::sees the lights dim:: What the..

Host Laevon says:
CO: Normal procedure, Captain. ::Looks at their reactions:: Tell me, are Starfleet personnel normally this paranoid?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up as the light dies:: Self: Oh for the love of...oh...interesting.

Host Yokati says:
[[[[[ Pause Mission ]]]]]

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