Host FM_Selan says:
Abertura Station Stardate 10201.23 "What Lies Ahead" Episode Two
 
Cast of Characters

Robert Pate as Captain Thelsh [CO]
Chris Gibson as Lieutenant Commander Oitan Hixxan [XO]
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 Yokati’Clon & General Ranuck
Michael Jones as Laevon, the Jem’Hadar, K’tornk & Y’Quire

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::in the garage of Abertura, looking over the ATWV's. Right now, he's stocking up number 3, slowly but surely, with the emergency kit and personal weaponry, along with some other little things::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Exits TL at C&C::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::On a Federation Personnel Carrier en route to Hais. As he paces the ships main personnel hold he checks a wall display to discover their estimated time of arrival. After reviewing the chronometer and comparing to his arrival time, he deduces another 7 minute wait::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::after piling in all the required stuff, he pulls out a little bobbing Chihuahua puppet for the back window that he replicated on the Bonaventure::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::walking down the channels toward the Jem'Hadar barracks::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Morning on Hais, the bright orange sun rises over the ocean only a scant two miles away ... illuminating the purple mountains in which Abertura Station is nestled. The early fishing vessels are out to get their catch, while the bustle of morning commuters invades the nearby city.

Host Yokati says:
::Monitors the Perimeter console in C&C::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Sitting in C&C, messing around with his console, figuring things out.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::flicks the little puppet after putting it in the back window and it starts moving back and forth:: Self: That's never going to get old. ::with a grin, he turns around and moves on to number four after grabbing another box of supplies::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Steps into the C&C:: Yokati: First... any thing to report?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::walking a few meters behind Dallas, wondering why he's headed toward the Jem'Hadar Barracks::

Host Laevon says:
::The familiar silky voice calls out to Lambert & Dallas:: CEO & CSEC: May I help you gentlemen? ::He is behind them::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::He paces slowly and checks one of the many PADDs he had been given upon his arrival. Glancing at the PADD and noticing the very pale blue skin on the personnel photograph, he begins to review the service record of Captain Thelsh:: Self: From the U.S.S. Quirinus? ::Not familiar with that ship, he checks another PADD for the ship's registry::

Host Yokati says:
Thelsh: A Federation Transport is nearing the planet.  ETA 4 minutes to orbit, 5 to land.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::looks out the window, sees the sun rising, and reflecting off the water::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::occasionally glances over his shoulder at Lambert, but mostly ignores him, glancing instead at the Vorta:: Laevon: Yes, I'm looking for First Yokati'Clon?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::turns around abruptly, his hand already at his hip, caressing his holstered phaser::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::after piling everything into this one, Tyler climbs up to the front and pulls out a set of fuzzy dice which he hangs from the mirror::

Host Laevon says:
CSEC: The First is presently in the Command Center ...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
First: Thank you.  CBO: Mr. Jadahn.  The transport will be here in 5 min.  Please be on hand to meet them.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::nods:: Laevon: Thank you, Laevon.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::sits back in the driver's seat:: Self: That wasn't so bad... ::looks down the line at the four ATWVs, all lined up real nicely::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
CEO: Are you coming, Lieutenant?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Walks around the C&C, looking at consoles, ignoring the various JH at the controls::

Host Yokati says:
::Watches the Captain without moving her head::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks down at the controls of the ground vehicle, the first Federation pad he's seen since leaving the Bonaventure. It seems so long ago now::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Ens Dallas: You go ahead Mr. Dallas, I'd like to get a view of the lower levels.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::He sits on a chair in the back of the large room and looks over the edge of the PADD at the assembled Starfleet officers in the room. He notices that several of them are standing and carrying their bags in anticipation of their arrival:: Self: Rookies...they must be...::He shakes his head in amusement and continues to read the Captain's bio::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Turns to Thelsh:: CO: Aye sir.  ::Stands and heads for the hangar::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks at Lambert for a long few seconds, wondering if he should insist that it isn't safe to stay:: CEO: As you wish, sir. ::eyes Laevon, then heads back out to the main circles and toward the lifts::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::pulls out the padd the Captain gave him that morning at the briefing...it does say to check the condition of the vehicles, and there's only really one way to do that...::

Host Laevon says:
::Smiles, watching them walk away silently ... his pale blue eyes staring at their every step::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::works the lift's damaged controls and rides up, still worried about Lambert::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Makes his way through the dreary corridors, soon arriving at the hangar.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hops out of the vehicle and jogs over to the garage control panel, looking down at it for a second before picking the button his padd tells him will open the garage door. After tapping it lightly with no response, he smacks it harder and the door starts to lift slowly:: Self: He he... ::big grin as he moves back to the ATWV::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::His eyes skim over the list of promotions and commendations and scrolls down to a note in the file pertaining to her assignment aboard Abertura station. Along with the record is attached several details about her assignment on Hais and the duties it will entail. He reviews the attachment with much curiosity and hardly notices as others stand::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hops in and flicks it on, sitting back and tying himself in. He's never really driven a wheeled vehicle before, but it can't be that much different, can it?::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: The Personnel Transport enters the Haisian upper atmosphere easily.. and begins an Ocean side approach to Abertura's resting place in the Rebquo Mountains

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks up at the odd chirrup of the lift and steps out into C&C::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::He arrives at the hangar and looks up at the sky, watching for a speck to appear in the distance.::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stands at a window, looking out over the compound, down to the sea::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::walks down the short stairs into the main area and looks around, eying the tall Jem'Hadar woman:: Yokati: First, I was looking for you. We have a meeting, I believe?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::props open a nearby service conduit and crawls in, looking for a service ladder to take him to the lower levels::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Feels awkward since he has noticed that he is the only Federation member that he knows of so far on this base that is not armed.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::presses his foot firmly down on the gas after releasing the brake and the vehicle takes off like a bolt of lightning, out of the garage and 400 meters away from the base before Tyler's foot can smack the brake, stopping it as quickly as it started::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::Scarcely aware of their location, he does not notice as the transport jerks slightly upon entry into the upper ionosphere. He continues to review the record as several more officers prepare for their departure in anticipation of their assignment. He on the other hand sits - content - and much calmer since his departure from Intel's grasp::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The ATWV takes off at about fifty miles per hour, coming to a screeching halt at the CVO's "request." Some dust and sand are carried into the early morning wind by the sudden halt.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::if anyone was around to see his face, he'd look like he just struck gold:: Self: Oh I'm going to like these babies...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The two Klingons on guard duty stop to watch the CVO's "fun."

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Notes a dust cloud toward the base of the station, Tries to make out what it is::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Thelsh: Captain, the Transport is landing now..

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hits the gas again, more slowly this time, and the ATWV responds with much more controlled power::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
First: Thank you.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Watches as a cloud of dust flies overhead and a shuttle maneuvers to its landing place.  He straightens his uniform a bit and takes a few steps closer.::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: The Transport glides over the last ridge before dropping slowly to the landing Pad away from the Vehicle Garage, not far from the CBO

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::keeps his hands on the wheel, at about 7 and 4::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sees the transport come in.  Nods.  Now her staff is basically complete.  Time to really get to work::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Moves only her eyes in response to Dallas::  Dallas: I have not been relieved from my post by the Captain.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::takes the ATWV up a nearby bluff, then up another, until he is well above the base, where he stops and gets out to take a look::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::He walks up to the door to the transport and waits patiently for it to open.::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
@::As the transport lands, he immediately stands and shoulder his bag without breaking his lock on the paragraph before him. He walks out of the room briskly to the front of the transport without looking up once, and successfully avoiding many of the junior officers. He will be glad to be away from the strong sense of 'green officers'::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::raises an eyebrow and then turns to the captain:: CO: Captain, permission to borrow First Yokati'Clon and General Ranuck?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::glances at his PADD, which contains rudimentary schematics for the base.. he works his way towards a computer core::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CVO's view is a glorious one ... he can see the station, and the vast Kiyairn city below. And the ocean stretching out beyond it ... the sun has gotten higher ...

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: The Personnel Transport powers down and opens it main exit allowing the crew to disembark.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: ... meanwhile, the CEO comes to another hatch which will seemingly lead him to the computer core of the station.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::glances back to Dallas, turns to Yokati:: First: You may leave.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::offers a manufactured smile to Yokati:: Yokati: That was easy. Do you know where General Ranuck is?

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Nods, relieves her station to her 2nd and stands near Dallas without saying a word, moving with a predatory grace::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: For the CVO, breathing is a bit hard ... the altitude being so high. The temperature could be warmer, but it's just as well.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas:  I do not.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Without a second glance back he nods to some of the transport's personnel and heads down the ramp to the exterior. Without hesitation, he takes a deep breath of the fresh Haisian air and does he best to avoid the gag reflex, as the oxygen content is much higher then he expected. As his head begins to swim he does his best to stabilize himself::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stands at the edge of the bluff, looking down at the purple and gray base:: Self: Sure looks better from outside... ::with a sigh, he turns back and climbs into the ATWV, bringing it around and back down the hill at about 180 km/h, fast enough that control is just a little hard to keep::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::is mildly surprised by that:: Yokati: Then we can find someone who does, I think. Are you ready to go?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Looks around for Bolian with a certain number of pips on his collar.::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CVO manages to lose control of the vehicle, coming up on the edge of the bluff ... warning alarms sound throughout the vehicle.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::opens the next hatch::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Nods and says nothing::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CEO does not find computer cores, but in turn finds a massive chamber ... and before him a large gray wall with hooks in it. A peculiar room ...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
Self: Oh crap.. ::slams the brakes, and spins the wheel away from the edge, yelling at the computer to shut up, he can see he's screwed::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Clears throat as a Bolian walks by.:: XO: Lt. Cmdr. Hixxan?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The vehicle nearly looses it's right wheel in the maneuver, swinging around and scraping against some nearby rocks ... a horrible screech fills the CVO's ears.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::walks up toward the lifts and steps in, hitting the key he remembers as the level the Klingon barracks occupied::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Stands quietly and calmly by the Chief Of Security::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the CEO hears weapons fire all around him ... energy blasts sizzle in the air ... growls and shouts are heard. There is a blur before him, and a Jem'Hadar soldier flips over the wall and lands on his knees about a foot before him.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He looks up from his PADD at the voice of an officer addressing him. Before he even recognizes the young officer from his record, he sees the Jem’Hadar station standing before him. He looks almost in awe, and then after a few moments he looks over to Jadahn and holds out his hand in Terran custom:: CBO: Lt. Commander Oitan Hixxan...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::stands up, putting all his weight on the brake:: Stop you stupid piece of.. ::it finally slows almost to a stop:: Well then, now that that's settled, let's be on our way.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Jem'Hadar> ::Turns, and draws his blade while gritting his teeth at the CEO::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CBO: I'm pleased to meet you Lieutenant Jadahn.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::opens the hatch, expecting to find the central computer core, but finding....::
Self:  What the..  ::tries to bring up a schematic of the level, suddenly hearing weapons fire::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::brings it back around, and down the hill, much more slowly this time::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::hears the levels tick off in Dominion language:: Yokati: Before we find General Ranuck, is there anything you can tell me about your current security setup?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Before the CEO can react, a second Jem'Hadar "de-shrouds" [lets lose his personal cloak] and appears behind him, kicking his legs out from underneath him.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::jumps backwards at the sight of the JH, only to be knocked to the ground by another... he reaches out to tap his comm badge, hoping the short-range transceivers will work::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Jem'Hadar One> ::Takes this time to come down upon the CEO, a knee on his chest ... the blade to his throat. His gritty voice is finally spoken:: CEO: You are dead.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: Likewise, sir. ::Shaking his hand.::  If you will follow me, I will lead you to the C&C where you will meet Captain Thelsh.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas: My Jem'Hadar are behaved, we do not require ... Security.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Jem'Hadar One> ::Removes himself from the CEO ... whose chest is hurting with every breath now:: Jem'Hadar Two: Victory!

Host FM_Selan says:
<Jem'Hadar Two> One: Victory is life! ::They turn and withdraw back into the training session ... leaving the bewildered CEO alone::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::gasping for air::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::hears picks up the last bit of 'are dead' in the gravely Jem'Hadar voice:: Yokati: Apparently not everyone of your people is so well behaved. ::looks angrily at her::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*CEO*: Dallas to Lambert. Come in, Lieutenant. Are you all right?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CBO: That will be very acceptable Lieutenant...::He looks around at the large abundance of green around him, and does his best to prevent the scene from spinning out of control with his lack of oxygen:: Self: Way too much grass...not enough tritanium...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives down at the bottom of the hill, in mostly one piece. He finally brings the vehicle to a stop to see if he seriously damaged anything:: Self: ::spotting the first problem:: Ohhhh nooo... ::beside one of the fuzzy dice is a hanging piece of thread. Tyler looks around for it on the floor, but it's all in vain::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::ignoring the chirping of his comm badge, still trying to fill his lungs with air::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas: Do not be so quick.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looking over a station readiness report::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::Tyler gets out to do a quick walk around to see if he broke anything else::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: Indeed.  ::Makes a point not to let on whether or not he is being facetious or not.:: Follow me please, sir.  Oh, and by the way...for the lack of a better phrase, welcome "aboard."

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::ignores her:: *CEO*: Lieutenant, come in sir!

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The left side of the vehicle is horribly scraped up ... there are a few dents. Just some minor external work for the CEO to handle though.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::slowly stands, tapping his comm badge slowly::  *Dallas*: I'm here Ensign <gasp>, what do you want?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::frowns:: Self: As if he didn't have enough to do already...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The training session continues around the CEO ... he can feel the presence of shrouded Jem'Hadar maneuvering by ... only giving off the faintest movement of air. It is a chilling notion.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::decides that the rest of his test runs will be done on flat, open ground::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::is about to step out of the lift when he realizes he has no idea where the engineer is, so he rests his hands over the lift controls:: *CEO*: I'm checking up on you sir. I heard... something disturbing come in over your badge. Do you need assistance?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He nods politely and follows after the Base OPS officer. Still with his bag over his shoulder, he looks around in awe at the Dominion design of the station. It may not be Starfleet engineering, but it was no less impressive...::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::climbs back into the drivers seat and hits the gas, slowly and controlled, bringing it back to the base. He notices that it is considerably more sluggish in it's response now...since he is going to be the main one doing the driving, he'll have to keep that between the ATWV and himself::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CBO: So Lieutenant...how did you find yourself assigned to this...::He thinks of an appropriate term for "Klingon dump"::...this assignment? ::He walks up beside the younger officer with a smile across his face::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::antennae slowly moving, she makes some notes on this and that::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::stands perfectly still, wondering how many of those... ghosts are moving around him.. would he be justified in stunning a few of them?::
*Dallas*: I'm fine Ensign, just got a little winded going down the access ladders.. Lambert out. ::taps his comm badge::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Walks through the gloomy base, ignoring the occasional grunts from passing Klingons.::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Regards the Chief of Security with a calm scrutiny at his conversation, stepping off the lift as it reaches Level One::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::moving slowly towards the door he came in by::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: That's a complicated question.  I don't believe I know the answer myself.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::brings the ATWV around and heads straight into the garage, parking it almost perfectly beside number three::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::doesn't believe Lambert but can do nothing about it, so follows Yokati'Clon, resolving to get Lambert to fill out an incident report later:: Yokati: Where does the General usually reside?

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas: In the Security Office

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CBO: I would not be surprised if you and I were the only officers assigned who had the same experience. Starfleet procedure can be quite complicated...especially with such a delicate situation as we have here...::He thinks back to the reports on 'the incident' that had Starfleet taking authority here::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::he hops out of 4 and into 3, thinking that he's going to have to come up with names for them, 3 and 4 just don't have a nice ring::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks mildly annoyed:: Yokati: Which is where?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::makes mental note not to wander in here unannounced again::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::moves to her office.  Stops as she sees a huge clutter and mess::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: Indeed.  ::Arrives at C&C:: Ah, here we are, sir.  ::Gestures for him to enter.::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::in any case, he flips the switch on 3 and brings it out of the garage in a much smoother, but still dangerously fast, fashion, then turns into the sort of valley the base sits in, flooring the gas pedal::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas: This way.. ::Walks off, not shrouding as she usually would in this area of the station.  Its a short distance to the Security Office which is behind the lift on the edge of the Atrium::

Host Laevon says:
::Is suddenly within the CO's office ... having entered from the second entrance:: CO: My gracious Captain ... ::He says with a slight bow::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::begins  picking up stuff, when she hears Laevon.  she jumps about 3 feet::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::watches the digital speedometer click up past 200, 210, and starts to level out at 220, always glancing up at where he'd going in between::

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: The CVO zooms off with this ATWV ... pushing the limits once again.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: WHAT!!!!!!!

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::follows her, eyes the clean metal where the Dominion signage has been removed and replaced by the narrower Klingon script:: Yokati: Let's see if he's home. ::reaches out and hammers the door-chime::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He enters the Command & Control section of the station and looks around. Tightening his hold on his bag, he takes several steps into the middle of the room and looks around. With slight sarcasm in his voice he turns to the CBO with a smile:: CBO: Very...homey...

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::closes the door with a thud, not finding any sort of lock, hoping that will suffice::

Host Laevon says:
::Laevon winces somewhat ... his Vorta hearing taking in the full extent of the Andorian's screech:: CO: My sincerest apologies, Captain, I had no intentions of startling you.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::grins, and nods in approval before tapping the dashboard:: That's a good boy...

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck>  ::Gruffly::  Dallas:  WHAT?!

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Stands by patiently and quietly::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::after a minute or two he eases off the gas, and the speed drops down to below 200. Just a little below::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO: One might say that... ::smirks:: ...might.  Would you like me to have your belongings taken to your quarters, or would you prefer to remain with them for the moment?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Lae: Do NOT do that AGAIN! Knock, ring, or just call out first!  Or you may end up skewered on something.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::manages to resist his urge to turn or pull his phaser:: Ranuck: We've come for a meeting, General.

Host Laevon says:
::Does not wince this time around, a light smile to his ever pale face:: CO: Of course. I shall endeavor to meet your requests.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck>  Dallas:  Come

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::decides to take the lift this time, working the controls that will (hopefully) take him to C&C::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Lae: Now... what is it?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::the speedometer is registering at 193 when Tyler turns, slowly at first, then more and more until the back end starts to spin and he ends up in what would be called a 'donut' on 20th century Earth::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::glances back at Yokati and then steps inside:: Ranuck: I need to discuss the current security setup with the both of you, and assess what changes need to be made.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He slides the strap of the bag down his arm and catches it in his left hand. Swinging the bag lightly he steps over and hands it to the CBO and then looks back at the middle of the room:: CBO: Thank you very much Lieutenant...if you don't mind of course...::He smiles and then looks around for the Commanding Officers 'office.'::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> ::Sits behind the Security Console with numerous monitors looking massive::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> ::Glares at Yoka, but contains himself::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::eases off the gas again and the spin slows before becoming wider and finally he ends up heading back towards Abertura::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
XO:  ::taking the bag:: No problem.  My job is my job.  Uhh, right there. ::points in the direction of the CO's office.::

Host Laevon says:
CO: In order to make proper ... preparations for the arrival of your Starfleet's Corps of Engineers, we would need to know when they are arriving ... secondly, I wished to inform you that representatives of the Haisian High Echelons would be arriving here soon.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck>  Dallas: The Jem'Hadar ::Almost spits the word::  Do not venture beyond their sections anymore.  I monitor my people as any Klingon Station Security would do.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::takes the time to brush off any signs of dust on his uniform, hoping his ribs are not broken... he has not heard of any Starfleet medical officers yet, though maybe on the Personnel Transport..::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::has the speedometer back up to just over 200 when he starts to shake the wheel back and forth, the ATWV swerving down the grass path::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: The engineers will not be here for a while.  We have time to prepare for them.  How soon will the representative be arriving?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::almost asks permission to sit, but decides not to, playing with Klingon rules:: Yoka/Ranuck: I don't think the Captain is willing to keep this to an organized babysitting service anymore. We have to work together.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He gives a curt nod and looks towards the office on the other side of the room. In the filtered light, the entrance looks distance and almost gloomy. He flashes another smile to the Operations officer and begins to march across the control center towards the door. After a second's pause, he presses the chime and then waits - patiently::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::rounds a corner, bring Abertura back into view, and immediately slows the ATWV to just over 100::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Hears the door chime:: Laevon: See how easy that is?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Door: Enter!

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas:  We have deferred all security control to you and will supply any deputies you need.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::The XO's bag in hand, he picks up a PADD from his console.:: Self: Now...where did I assign him?  Oh yes...  ::heads out of the C&C for the XO's quarters::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::arrives at C&C, looking around at the various consoles::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::up the ramp and into the garage, without incident, and Tyler parks 3 on the same slightly skewed angle as 4::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> ::Mutters in Klingon::  Dallas:  My people have agreed to that as well, but that the number of Klingon deputies matches that of ... theirs.

Host Laevon says:
::Nods::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Nods a hello at Lambert as he leaves C&C::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::nods and pulls out a padd that wasn't apparent before:: Yoka/Ranuck: That should be acceptable. ::Glances at both of them:: How does a daily deputy force of three from each of you, augmented by our own security, sound?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::nods to Lieutenant Jadahn, hoping his face doesn't give anything away::

Host Laevon says:
CO: The representative would be arriving within a week ...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks at 2 but decides against it: his stomach is kind of in knots after the donuts he just finished::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: Both Yokati'Clon and Ranuck nod.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hear an almost horrible holler from the office, he is very curious if that is the Jem'hadar first he had read about. Taking a deep gulp, he breaths in once and quickly steps into the office. His gaze immediately flies towards the Vorta, and he does his best to push out the thoughts of disgust. Next, he notices the Andorian. He nods as he enters::

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck>  ::Gets up from behind the console::  Dallas: I believe this is your post now... Ensign.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: I trust you know and will inform me of any protocol needed in dealing with them.

Host Laevon says:
::Notes the new arrival::

Host Laevon says:
CO: Certainly, my Captain. Perhaps we could go into further discussion on the matter later?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::hesitates, then gets up and slips past the massive Klingon:: Ranuck: Thank you, General.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::hits the same button as he used to open the garage door to close it, then looks back over the four ground vehicles before turning off the light and heading out of the garage::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks around as a Bolian enters.  Nice shade of blue, she thinks: XO: Commander...?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Still in his gold uniform from the U.S.S. Ganymede, he crosses the office slowly and holds up a PADD for one of the two to take:: Both: Lieutenant Commander Oitan Hixxan reporting for duty as per orders from Admiral Norman Fraser...sirs...

Host Laevon says:
::Merely glances at the PADD, then at the CO ... does not make any move to take it::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Takes the PADD, looks over the orders.... everything looks right::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::doesn't sit behind the desk, but stays standing, feeling very cornered:: Yoka/Ranuck: Since your people will be working together now, do you anticipate problems?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Welcome Commander... Welcome to the Gap.  I am Capt Thelsh.  This individual is our defacto Second in command, Laevon.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::pauses outside of the garage and taps his comm badge:: *CEO*: Tyler to Lambert. ::stupid Tyler you're supposed to use your last name, moron::

Host Laevon says:
::Nods at the Bolian::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Arrives at the XO's quarters but the door doesn't open...he pushes a button but it still does not open.  The computer must think the XO has already arrived...and will only open under his authority.  He types in his pass codes and changes the status of the quarters, and the doors open with a slight whistle.::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Not sure of how to handle the odd Vorta he does not stand at attention, and does his best to resist any comment he would otherwise blurt out about the Jem’Hadar. He nods to Laevon and turns back to the Andorian::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hears his comm badge chirp... "Tyler?"::
*Hamilton*: Lambert here.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: Both Yokati'Clon and Ranuck glance at each other before shaking their heads.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CEO*: Umm, I'm done in the garage, do you need me for anything?

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: As the CVO comes out of the garage, moving for the remaining portion of the complex, he hears a scream from the sky ...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks up:: Self: ::comes over the comm as well:: What the hell is that?!

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: I hope you come here ready to work...  As I am sure you noted, the base is in a bit of disrepair.  And Laevon here was just informing me that the locals will be coming for a visit this week...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::He lays the bag down next to the bed, and notices something metallic in the corner.  He quickly picks up the half-a-disruptor from "previous battles" and leaves the room looking for a place to dispose of it.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
*Hamilton*: I was about to load up the computer systems to use Federation st-- Ensign, what's going on down there?

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: A shadow falls over him, and a massive [about the size of a large Nausicaan] lizard-like animal dive bombs him ... it's claws stretched out. Suddenly, a burst of disruptor fire slams it in it's chest ... and it plummets to the ground mere feet from the CVO.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::smiles at that:: Yoka/Ranuck: Excellent. I know your people isolated themselves as much as possible before, but of those that will be working as deputies, they will be mixing more. We will use this as a staging area for any security operations, and the Jem'Hadar deputies will not use their personal cloak unless it's important. Is that acceptable?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: As an Engineer I am always willing to...how shall I put it...get my hands dirty ma'am. ::He smiles and is glad that he'll be able to do some more normal work during his stay on the station, and won't be sitting at a desk pushing papers all day::

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: The lizard-bird heaves it's mighty chest for a few moments before succumbing to it's injuries ... nearby the Klingon guards roar in laughter at the expression on the CVO's face, before coming out to claim their kill.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CEO*: ::as he's heading for the nearest set of stairs:: I'm not sure sir but I'll tell you as soon as...hooolly Christ...

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> Dallas:  Very acceptable... ::Sticks his nose up a little higher at the small victory over Yokati'Clon::

Host Laevon says:
<K'tornk> CVO: What is the matter, Ensign, have you not dealt with animals before? ::Kicks the dead "animal"::|

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::is frozen, looking from the...the...whatever it is, to the Klingons, and back::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Good.  I think we will all be getting our hands dirty.  ::turns to Laevon:: I dont suppose we could impose on you to help clean up?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
CO: I have reviewed Starfleet's briefing on 'the Gap' ma'am...and look forward to my assignment here ::Lying through his teeth and wishing he could return to the Ganymede::...I'm sure I will have no trouble adapting to this society...

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::waits for Yokati to confirm it::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
*Hamilton*: Ensign Hamilton, do you need assistance?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
K`tornk: What on God's green Earth is that thing?

Host Yokati-Clon says:
::Nodes in acquiescence::

Host Laevon says:
<Y'Quire> ::Bends down, and pokes the beast with his dk'tagh:: Yes, this will make a great feast for this evening ... the others will be pleased.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CEO*: Uhh, no sir, I'll be there in a few minutes. Hamilton out. ::closes the comm::

Host Laevon says:
CO: I unfortunately have other matters to attend to. I am quite sure you Starfleet personnel are capable of handling the matter yourselves ...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks at Y`Quire incredulously:: You hunt dinner in the halls of your base?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Look at a heaping pile of debris at the end of a corridor, looks to the hunk of metal in his hand, then just shrugs and tosses it in with the debris.  He then wonders what the others are doing.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hears Hamilton's reply, and lets out a small laugh, as that's almost exactly what he said to Dallas when he was surrounded by shrouded Jem'Hadar..::

Host Laevon says:
<K'tornk> CVO: A Eirn Dire ... many of them have nests in the mountain range. It's your colored clothing that attracts them ... you look like di'qo worms to them ... ::More laughter::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: I am sure we can.  You will of course supply whatever engineers are available among the Jem'Hadar.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::finally sits down, dwarfed and uncomfortable in Ranuck's chair but showing no sign of it:: Ranuck/Yoka: For the purposes of working as a unified group, and distinguishing deputies from ordinary personnel, I think we will need specialized uniforms, or some other form of visual distinguisher. I'll ask the Captain about that and run it past you two

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He smiles at the Vorta's comment and is all to glad to take over some of the pressure of the job. He realizes it will be a good release for him - after his sudden departure from his previous assignment::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CEO* This is Lt. Jadahn.  I've got some time on my hands and was wondering if there was anything you would like some help with?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::doesn't know how to respond, so he looks back down at the Eirn Dire::

Host Laevon says:
CO: Of course, my Captain. If you will excuse me ... Mr. Hickan. ::With an abrupt turn of the heel, the Vorta exits::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: Dismissed...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::his mouth starts to form words, but they never do come out:: Klingons: Umm, ok gentlemen, have a nice day... ::moves off down the hall, looking back one last time::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
*Jadahn*: Of course Lieutenant.. how would you like some fresh air? I've started a sweep of the internal workings of the base, but not the exterior..

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: The two Klingons roar in laughter some more ... and take the Eirn Dire inside.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: This is going to be interesting

Host Laevon says:
ACTION: Leaving a trail of orange blood behind it ...

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He realizes that if he comments on the mispronunciation of his name...it will not change, he turns to face the blue skinned Andorian:: CO: I tend to agree...extremely interesting...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::swallows and hurries up, getting to the nearest lift and taking off before the Klingons can arrive to join him::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::trying to connect his tricorder to a (hopefully) Engineering console in C&C::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CEO* Sounds good to me, Lambert.  I'll get to it right now.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::looks around the cluttered desk, and finds the PADD she set down:: XO: Here is the current list of damages.  I have the staff doing a survey right now.  Any suggestions on how to continue?

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: A very Loud metal sound is heard and then a steady hiss, as the three Large Hard-Shields are finally retracted by a Jem'Hadar in C&C.  The Large protective shields slide smoothly into their subterranean storage areas.  The retraction floods the Atrium with natural sunlight as skylights are unveiled.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CEO*: Ok Mr. Lambert I'm on my way...you're in C&C right?

Host Yokati-Clon says:
Dallas: Understood.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> Dallas: Acceptable

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::hears the massive sounds of machinery:: Ranuck/Yoka: What's that?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Hears the rumble and hiss, Looks toward XO:: XO: What is that?

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He takes the PADD and reviews it quickly:: CO: I would suggest compressing the space taken up by Federation personnel while repairs are made. Have our staff move through the Jem’Hadar and Klingon sections first...a sort of...move of good faith if you will...our personnel will be less then pleased, however...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Making his way to the outside of the base.::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::taps his badge, again::
*Hamilton*: Yes Ensign, I am.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
<Ranuck> Dallas: They repaired the Hard Shields... they are retracting them.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::is startled by the sudden noise of the hard-shields retracting, but then he'll be a little jumpy for a while now::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::moves to the door of her office and looks into the C&C::

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He pauses a moment:: CO: It sounds...like machinery ma'am...::He notices that the station lacks the steady pulse of a ships warp core, and as such, ambient sound is much more noticeable::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
*CEO*: ::can tell being called "Mr." didn't sit to well with him, he decides to turn it into a little joke:: Will do Mr. Lambert. ::grins as the lift starts off::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CEO: Mr. Lambert... what was that?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::Natural light hits him like a brick wall in contrast to the dim lights of the base.  He looks up at the base and notices something different.....he can see C&C a bit better.::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::sighs softly to himself, feeling very out of place here:: Ranuck: Oh, thank you.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks up:: Ranuck/Yoka: You will both pick your people for Deputy candidacy? Have them report here this afternoon, 1400hours.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::as the lift counts off the level's, he thinks of some reasons that would've bothered him...probably made him feel old::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
CO Thelsh: You'd have to ask that Jem'Hadar over there ma'am, but it looks like a solar shield of some sort was retracted.. might be hardened against weapons also.

Host Yokati-Clon says:
ACTION: The Group of 22 SF Officers huddled together finally arrive at their quarters, and begin finding their roommates and room assignments.  Most have looks of dismay as they see their quarters, a young Bajoran smiles and slaps his Vulcan Roommate on the shoulder.  No sooner than all doors close, do the lights go out in that section.

XO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hearing the Lieutenant's report he smiles. He may hate being stuck on a planet, but will love the opportunity to analyze the Jem’Hadar technology in detail::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Moves to the window, and looks down at the base:: CEO: Yep...they lowered those shield walls...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives at C&C, looking around for Lambert, then walking over to him with a big grin on his face:: CEO: Hey there mister.

Host FM_Selan says:
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